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浦东新区2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测 高三英语试卷 (考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分) I.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. Pen names Did you know that Lewis Carroll,best known as the writer of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was really named Charles Lutwidge Dodgson? This is just one of the fascinating facts(1) (find)in Pen Names. a new book by Adrian Scott. Exploring the world of literary pseudonyms (笔名)from the 19th century to the present day,Pen Names seeks to understand and highlight some of history's most interesting pen names and uncover the motivations behind them. (2) (consist)of just under 140 pages.the book is a manageable work and begins with a detailed introduction of the literary pseudonym's history.Scott outlines from the start of his book that the decision to use pen names usually(3) (fall)into one of two categories:to fit in or stand out.(4) to protect an author's identity or to increase their appeal to readers, literary pseudonyms became commonplace from the 1800s onwards. Pen Names takes us through the reasoning of individual writers as they developed and used a pen name to author their work.Some of these literary figures are surprisingly well-known under their own names but chose (5) (publish)some work under a second name.Charles Dickens,for example,wrote under the name Boz.A more recent example included is the publishing of novels which(6) (credit)to the pen name Robert Galbraith but were actually written by Harry Potter author JK Rowling. (7) all the case studies in Pen Names,the most interesting ones are those of authors who created public images for their pseudonym or even,in some instances,welcomed them as an entirely new identity,A particularly remarkable example is Scottish writer William Sharp, (8) came to see his pen name Fiona Macleod as a "demonstration of a different,female side of his nature," Ultimately,(9) this book questions is whether it's important to know and understand the identities of authors behind their pen names.According to Scott's work,although it's important in some cases,it's a fascinating exercise to uncover the lives and motivations of these authors,especially of(10) we think we know so well.A clear and well-researched book, Pen Names is an engaging and informative work that explores an interesting literary tradition. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A.activated B.combined C.drives D.informed E.overrides F.previously G.readily H.stimulating I.survival J.underlying K.unfamiliar The six human hungers At the heart of food psychology lies a powerful question:Why do we eat what we eat?This question has led to a discovery. 11 my entire conceptual framework of health and eating: the six human hungers. In observing behaviors and common struggles around food,I noticed most eating decisions weren't purely based on physical hunger.Instead,they often arose from a complex combination of psychological,biological and emotional 12 that didn't always reflect the body's actual needs.This realization revealed a critical insight:What we often think of as "hunger"can actually be 13 by any of six distinct motivations:from nutritional needs to emotional needs,which has the power to influence when,what and how much we eat.Understanding which of these hungers is at play allows you to reclaim control over your eating choices so you can make intentional and 14 decisions rather than simply responding to impulses(冲动). These hungers determine our eating patterns,and their influence only intensifies when several of them are triggered at once.When three or more happen at the same time,the extreme hunger is nearly impossible to resist because it engages an ancient 15 instinct:as hunger grows,so does our urgency and adaptability in choosing foods. Prolonged hunger might have driven our ancestors to hunt more dangerous game or to experiment with 16 plants—a strategy that,while risky,was sometimes safer than facing starvation.This instinct to eat what was available may have saved lives in times of food shortage, but in today's world of sufficient, 17 accessible food,it often works against us. This is a key reason why so many diets fail.Although they're often poorly nourished(滋养), people attempt to adopt restrictive diets.Before long,intensified hunger 18 self-discipline,pushing them to make poor food choices. Feelings of guilt or shame may follow,ironically(讽刺地) 19 even more consumption and creating a cycle of overeating and self-blame. Generally speaking,each of the six hungers can affect us independently,but when multiple types of hunger are active,their 20 force can overcome even the strongest willpower. Next,we'll look at the six human hungers as well as how to respond to each effectively,a new approach to navigating your relationship with food. II.Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Have you ever felt nervous or ashamed to take time off work to care for your mental health? Emily Carter,a writer based in New York,recently posed a similar question online,inspired by Mira Kelton,who unexpectedly 21 from Olympic events to protect her psychological well-being."It was 22 to many people,"Carter noted in an interview,"because the prevailing(盛行的)mentality is to be strong and push through the pain."The responses revealed a troubling pattern:due to 23 and professional concerns,numerous employees feel pressured to hide their need for mental health leave.This 24 hesitation points to a significant gap in workplace support systems that urgently needs to be addressed. While the term “sad day”—often used to refer to a mental health day—lacks an official definition,it generally means paid leave taken from sick days.It allows employees who aren't feeling like themselves to 25 ,engage in meaningful activities,or simply take a break from daily stressors.To put it mildly,a "sad day"offers only a temporary 26 and is not a fix for deeper issues. 27 ,sometimes a short break can make a substantial difference. Recognizing the need for such time off is not always straightforward.According to Elena Stribling. president of the advocacy group Mental Health America.the signs can be 28 These may include shifts in mood,slight drops in productivity or difficulty concentrating. Nevertheless,if left unaddressed,these early 29 can evolve into severe health issues. Once you've decided to take a mental health day,the next question is how to 30 your decision.Your relationship with your manager will largely determine how open you can be about your reasons. Stribling warned that anxiety or guilt can sometimes lead to 31 .In most cases,experts advise simply stating that you need to take a sick day without going into detail."Not everybody values mental health,"added Andrew Parker,a clinical psychologist at Riverside Medical Center in Belmont,Mass."Unless you're close with your supervisor,it is a(n) 32 to present your specific needs." Finally,how you use“sad days”matters.Reflect on what has led you to this point:Do your personal relationships need attention?Are you exhausted from your workload and in need of 33 ?It may be a mix of several factors.Whatever you do,don't spend the day 34 work messages or feeling guilty.As Stribling emphasized," Self-care is not a selfish act.People who are selfless to the point of 35 end up burning out." 21.A.recovered B.withdrew C.benefited D.suffered 22.A.convincing B.shocking C.challenging D.inspiring 23.A.dishonesty B.disinterest C.disgrace D.disorder 24.A.collective B.sudden C.intentional D.brief 25.A.step back B.take off C.pass out D.break down 26.A.resolution B.exercise C.calling D.relief 27.A.Besides B.Otherwise C.However D.Thus 28.A.unclear B.external C.imaginary D.evident 29.A.conflicts B.habits C.warnings D.attempts 30.A.communicate B.advocate C.enrich D.delay 31.A.over-reacting B.over-working C.over-sharing D.over-estimating 32.A.duty B.risk C.honor D.priority 33.A.challenge B.praise C.disconnection D.promotion 34.A.deleting B.leaking C.treasuring D.checking 35.A.self-sacrifice B.self-awareness C.self-defense D.self-control Section B Directions: Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Back in 2008,when I was working as a professional astronomer,I was granted two nights on a big telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii.I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity.I went into the brightly lit telescope control room, plugged in my laptop and started preparing for the night of taking data.When it was dawn,I emerged into the sunrise,sleepy-eyed and ready for dinner...or was it breakfast? It was only years later that I realized I'd been to the peak of Mauna Kea and I hadn't looked up at the night sky with my eyes even once.I now see this disappointing situation was representative of a deeper state of mental difficulty that had affected me like a long,slow sunset. Over my years of immersion(沉浸)in the academic environment,I'd become lost in the world of ideas,disconnected from an emotional,direct experience,and from the wonder and passion that had drawn me into astronomy in the first place. I’ve come to understand that this situation isn't unique to me.These are typical symptoms of the modern world.So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature —in the day and nighttime —often lost in the world of ideas,plans or anxieties,with our attention rarely in the here and now. Astrophysics was what led me into the world of ideas and facts,but it was ultimately stargazing in a mindful way that showed me the way back to a more balanced state of mental wellbeing and the wonder of my subjective,very human perspective. When we look with wide-eyed curiosity,rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations,it encourages a state of wonder,which leads to awe.Studies have shown feeling awe on a regular basis is deeply beneficial to our mental health,because it helps us feel connected to something bigger than our everyday view of ourselves.Suddenly,our worries aren't quite so all- important and we start to see ourselves from a different perspective. It's so easy to think that we're looking up at the stars.But the truth is we're in them—made of them,inseparable from them.You have grown out of,and are living as part of,this Universe. True,looking at it one way you're a tiny,seemingly insignificant piece of dust on a remote planet in an unremarkable solar system.But from another perspective,you're an integral part of the Universe experiencing itself through you own eyes,ears and thoughts.For me,this view has facilitated a complete transformation of my mental health and whole life. 36.The author felt a sense of the moment he arrived at Mauna Kea. A.tiredness B.regret C.anticipation D.uniqueness 37.The common problem of the modern world is caused by. A.man's separation from nature and the present B.the wonder about and passion for our careers C.our failure to observe the sky with naked eyes D.years of absorption in endless academic debates 38.How can we carry out“mindful stargazing”? A.By holding fast to science facts and figures. B.By observing stars through an advanced telescope. C.By integrating expectations and views of ourselves. D.By sensing the starry night in an open-minded way. 39.Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A.Stargazing from dusk to dawn B.Seeing in a new light C.Mysterious-looking universe D.Awe-inspiring career (B) Please help feed our rescued animals during the cold weather. With over 4000 mouths to feed,hay is our biggest expense. Just E5 will help buy hay for the animals this winter.. Times are difficult and the cost of just about everything we need to feed and care for our rescued animals,continues to rise.With over 4000 mouths to feed,we are finding it hard to make ends meet.If you could help,every donation towards providing food and care for the animals,however small,will be so gratefully received. 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A.One "Hillside 2026 Calendar"and one “Large Round Hay Bale”. B.One pack of“20 'Winter Magic' Festive Cards"and one "Standard Hay Bale”. C.Three “Standard Hay Bales”and request some “Hillside Leaflets to Distribute”. D.One "Hillside 2026 Calendar"and one pack of“20 'Winter Wilds' New Year Cards”. 42.This leaflet is intended to A.promote a new line of festive gifts B.hire volunteers to feed farm animals C.raise funds to care for rescued animals D.encourage donations for horses in winter (C) It all adds up Whether it's enemy tanks in battle,animals in the wild or cutlery(餐具)in a busy canteen,it is difficult to count objects that are moving around.Luckily,there is a technique that can estimate how many there are of something without requiring you to count every single one. The capture-recapture method involves getting a sample —waiting for some animals to wander by,for instance,then collecting some —marking the individuals distinctively,then releasing them back into the population.After some time has passed,you repeat the process to pick another group of animals and count how many of them are already marked. If you captured,say,50 animals initially and marked them all,then on your recapture step you found half the animals you saw were marked,this tells you something about the whole population.Since half the sample is marked,this implies that half of the whole population is marked—so there must be about 100 individuals.This can give a reasonably accurate estimate of a population,without having to find and count every single member of it. During the second world war,some statisticians wanted to determine how many tanks the German army was producing.Captured tanks couldn't be re-released,but,as tank components are marked with serial numbers,another approach allowed them to make an estimate.They logged the serial numbers of all captured tanks,working on the assumption that they were numbered in a fixed order and randomly distributed.If the largest serial number in your data is Land the number of captured tanks is n,one estimate for the total number of tanks is given by L+L/n.This is known as the German tank problem in statistics. One of my favourite population estimation stories was told to me by a teacher friend,who tasked her students with estimating the number of forks in the school canteen —impossible to count as,at any given time,a number will be in use and others will be in the wash. Her class "captured"a set of forks and marked each one with a drop of nail polish,then released them back into the population.A week later,they recaptured another sample population and used it to make an estimate of the total number of forks. Researchers performed a similar experiment 20 years ago to shame people into returning lab property.A worrying number of teaspoons were going missing in their lab,so they marked a set of spoons before releasing them,studying their movements and publishing the results.It turns out science is effective thanks to the publication of the paper. 43.Which of the following graph best illustrates the capture-recapture method?(marked④) A. B. 44.In order to estimate the production of German tanks,statisticians need to know the . A.fixed order in which German tanks were numbered B.smallest and largest serial numbers of captured tanks C.average of the serial numbers of all the tanks in a battle D.total of the captured tanks and their largest serial number 45.What can you infer about the final result of the teaspoon experiment? A.The missing teaspoons were equal to the released teaspoons. B.Scientists proposed an effective technique to count numbers. C.Missing teaspoons were sheepishly returned by spoon stealers. D.Researcher worked out the total of the missing forks in the lab. . 46.What is the passage mainly about? A.Mysteries solved by capturing animals. B.The origin of a mathematical technique. C.A trick helping you count moving objects. D.Distinct occasions adding to difficulty in life. Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.In ancient times,you hugged cucumbers to stay cool,which was a common practice B.The reasoning behind it is rooted in the melon's physical properties. C.Their mildness balances rich ingredients—winter melon and pork soup is a classic example. D.Therefore,I had to look into the agricultural practice further through a quick online search. E.Unlike air conditioners,a winter melon provides a mild coolness that's less likely to cause discomfort for kids. F.We hug winter melons to stay cool on hot summer days. Keeping cool as a winter melon? After a heavy summer afternoon of picking vegetables in the garden, my daughter and I were hanging out on the couch. She had picked a particularly large cucumber and was really proud of it,telling me how cold it felt.Of course, the phrase “cool as a cucumber” came up. Then my cousin said something very interesting: “Oh,that must be an American thing. In China, we don't use cucumbers. 47 ” “Wait,what?” I was obviously confused as to why melons would be hugged.But then my cousin explained that long before modern cooling devices like air conditioners or electric fans,hugging winter melon,a vegetable native to China,was a practical way to beat the summer heat while sleeping. 48 Winter melons,with their massive size and thick skin,retain(保持)a cool temperature even in hot weather.Often stored in cool places,they absorb and retain up to 96 percent water,which means they resist heating up quickly,staying refreshingly cool to the touch even on the hottest days. Back then,for ordinary people,a winter melon could double as a natural cooling pad to which the body transferred excess heat to,providing relief from sticky,uncomfortable nights. This practice endures because many believe it's a gentler,more natural alternative to modern cooling methods. 49 And compared to fans,which blow air directly onto the body,the melon's coolness is passive and gentle. And yes,winter melons are used for more than just hugs.In Chinese cuisine,they're often used in dishes as they absorb the flavours of soups and seasonings,making them a common addition to soups. 50 Also,in traditional Chinese medicine,they're valued for their cooling properties,which are thought to help balance the body's internal heat. To find a full-sized,whole winter melon to hug,head to a farmers' market.There,you'll surely find one that holds enough coolness to make this ancient trick feel just as effective today as it was centuries ago. III.Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible. 51. Social media posts Like other millennials, Ms.Yu,a graphic designer,went through her bumpy teen years amid the rise of first-wave social media such as Friendster and Myspace."Social media was very interesting and fresh to me,as it was a convenient way to connect with others,"she recalls. About three years ago,however,she started feeling less rosy about social media."I was spending so much time taking photos to post online,hoping to get positive comments.I would be embarrassed if I received few 'likes' for my posts.I would ask myself,'Why did more people like someone else's posts but not mine?Are my posts not good enough?Am I not good enough?'"Ms. Yu was eventually able to overcome her self-doubt by cutting back on time spent on social media, and using it only in cases where it would potentially boost rather than weaken her confidence. Her experience highlights the double-edged nature of social media.Clinical Psychologist Ms. Michelle Tan notes that it can be a powerful tool for relieving social isolation and loneliness. Online communities provide emotional support,often helping users turn online connections with like-minded people into real-life friendships.They can also serve as a motivational tool for achieving goals like quitting smoking or getting in shape. On the other hand,it could invite negative social comparisons with other online users and lower a person's self-worth.Excessive virtual engagement may weaken real-life social skills.Also, being anonymous online makes cyberbullying more likely. Still,mental health issues can't be blamed solely on social media,as multiple factors play a role.The key,therefore,is to develop healthy online habits(or cyber wellness)."To be cyber well on social media is to strike a healthy balance between online and offline activities,"says Mrs Low- Lim,a member of the Media Literacy Council.A person's daily living and social functioning should not be affected by social media. IV.Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 52. 这座跨海大桥在落日映衬下多么壮丽啊!(against) 53. 每天抽几分钟跳绳，就能提升心肺功能。(spare) 54. 木雕技艺经久不衰，全靠匠人们精益求精、代代相传。(appeal) 55. 每周三下午，各班轮流打理小花园，从松土到浇水，同学们在挥洒汗水中感受劳作的 乐趣和协作的力量。(where) V.Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学的学生王华，你的英国好友Thomas 将作为交换生到你校学习，他 对“生涯规划”系列活动颇有兴趣，想参加其中一个论坛(forum)。请你给他写一封邮件， 从下面海报中推荐一个论坛并谈谈推荐理由。 Planning your future 时间 论坛主题 主讲人 Jan.10 探索职业兴趣 生涯导师 13:00-15:00 Discover career interests Career tutor Jan.11 高效管理时间 学生代表 9:00-11:00 Manage time effectively Student representative Jan.11 建立友好关系 心理老师 13:00-15:00 Bulld good relationships Psychology teacher (文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称) Keys: I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1. found 2. Consisting 3. falls 4. Whether 5. to publish 6. were credited 7. Of 8. who 9. what 10. those Section B 11. J. 12. C. 13. A. 14. D. 15. I. 16. K. 17. G. 18. E. 19. H. 20. B. II. Reading Comprehension Section A 21. B. 22. B. 23. C. 24. A. 25. A. 26. D. 27. C. 28. A. 29. C. 30.A. 31. C. 32. B. 33. C. 34. D. 35. A. Section B 36. C. 37. A. 38. D. 39. B. 40. D. 41.D. 42. C. 43. D. 44.C. 45. C. 46. D Section C 47.F. 48. B. 49. E. 50. C. III. Summary Writing 51. Social media offers benefits like connection and support, but can also lead to negative comparisons and lower self-worth. Healthy cyber wellness involves balancing online and offline activities, ensuring social functioning isn’t harmed. (51 words) IV. Translation 52. How magnificent this cross-sea bridge looks against the sunset! 53. Skipping rope for a few minutes every day can improve your heart and lung function. 54. The enduring appeal of wood carving skills lies in the craftsmen’s pursuit of excellence and passing them down through generations. 55. Every Wednesday afternoon, each class takes turns tending to the small garden, where students experience the joy of labor and the power of teamwork, from loosening soil to watering plants. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 浦东新区2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测 高三英语试卷 (考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分) I.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. Pen names Did you know that Lewis Carroll,best known as the writer of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was really named Charles Lutwidge Dodgson? This is just one of the fascinating facts(1) (find)in Pen Names. a new book by Adrian Scott. Exploring the world of literary pseudonyms (笔名)from the 19th century to the present day,Pen Names seeks to understand and highlight some of history's most interesting pen names and uncover the motivations behind them. (2) (consist)of just under 140 pages.the book is a manageable work and begins with a detailed introduction of the literary pseudonym's history.Scott outlines from the start of his book that the decision to use pen names usually(3) (fall)into one of two categories:to fit in or stand out.(4) to protect an author's identity or to increase their appeal to readers, literary pseudonyms became commonplace from the 1800s onwards. Pen Names takes us through the reasoning of individual writers as they developed and used a pen name to author their work.Some of these literary figures are surprisingly well-known under their own names but chose (5) (publish)some work under a second name.Charles Dickens,for example,wrote under the name Boz.A more recent example included is the publishing of novels which(6) (credit)to the pen name Robert Galbraith but were actually written by Harry Potter author JK Rowling. (7) all the case studies in Pen Names,the most interesting ones are those of authors who created public images for their pseudonym or even,in some instances,welcomed them as an entirely new identity,A particularly remarkable example is Scottish writer William Sharp, (8) came to see his pen name Fiona Macleod as a "demonstration of a different,female side of his nature," Ultimately,(9) this book questions is whether it's important to know and understand the identities of authors behind their pen names.According to Scott's work,although it's important in some cases,it's a fascinating exercise to uncover the lives and motivations of these authors,especially of(10) we think we know so well.A clear and well-researched book, Pen Names is an engaging and informative work that explores an interesting literary tradition. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A.activated B.combined C.drives D.informed E.overrides F.previously G.readily H.stimulating I.survival J.underlying K.unfamiliar The six human hungers At the heart of food psychology lies a powerful question:Why do we eat what we eat?This question has led to a discovery. 11 my entire conceptual framework of health and eating: the six human hungers. In observing behaviors and common struggles around food,I noticed most eating decisions weren't purely based on physical hunger.Instead,they often arose from a complex combination of psychological,biological and emotional 12 that didn't always reflect the body's actual needs.This realization revealed a critical insight:What we often think of as "hunger"can actually be 13 by any of six distinct motivations:from nutritional needs to emotional needs,which has the power to influence when,what and how much we eat.Understanding which of these hungers is at play allows you to reclaim control over your eating choices so you can make intentional and 14 decisions rather than simply responding to impulses(冲动). These hungers determine our eating patterns,and their influence only intensifies when several of them are triggered at once.When three or more happen at the same time,the extreme hunger is nearly impossible to resist because it engages an ancient 15 instinct:as hunger grows,so does our urgency and adaptability in choosing foods. Prolonged hunger might have driven our ancestors to hunt more dangerous game or to experiment with 16 plants—a strategy that,while risky,was sometimes safer than facing starvation.This instinct to eat what was available may have saved lives in times of food shortage, but in today's world of sufficient, 17 accessible food,it often works against us. This is a key reason why so many diets fail.Although they're often poorly nourished(滋养), people attempt to adopt restrictive diets.Before long,intensified hunger 18 self-discipline,pushing them to make poor food choices. Feelings of guilt or shame may follow,ironically(讽刺地) 19 even more consumption and creating a cycle of overeating and self-blame. Generally speaking,each of the six hungers can affect us independently,but when multiple types of hunger are active,their 20 force can overcome even the strongest willpower. Next,we'll look at the six human hungers as well as how to respond to each effectively,a new approach to navigating your relationship with food. II.Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Have you ever felt nervous or ashamed to take time off work to care for your mental health? Emily Carter,a writer based in New York,recently posed a similar question online,inspired by Mira Kelton,who unexpectedly 21 from Olympic events to protect her psychological well-being."It was 22 to many people,"Carter noted in an interview,"because the prevailing(盛行的)mentality is to be strong and push through the pain."The responses revealed a troubling pattern:due to 23 and professional concerns,numerous employees feel pressured to hide their need for mental health leave.This 24 hesitation points to a significant gap in workplace support systems that urgently needs to be addressed. While the term “sad day”—often used to refer to a mental health day—lacks an official definition,it generally means paid leave taken from sick days.It allows employees who aren't feeling like themselves to 25 ,engage in meaningful activities,or simply take a break from daily stressors.To put it mildly,a "sad day"offers only a temporary 26 and is not a fix for deeper issues. 27 ,sometimes a short break can make a substantial difference. Recognizing the need for such time off is not always straightforward.According to Elena Stribling. president of the advocacy group Mental Health America.the signs can be 28 These may include shifts in mood,slight drops in productivity or difficulty concentrating. Nevertheless,if left unaddressed,these early 29 can evolve into severe health issues. Once you've decided to take a mental health day,the next question is how to 30 your decision.Your relationship with your manager will largely determine how open you can be about your reasons. Stribling warned that anxiety or guilt can sometimes lead to 31 .In most cases,experts advise simply stating that you need to take a sick day without going into detail."Not everybody values mental health,"added Andrew Parker,a clinical psychologist at Riverside Medical Center in Belmont,Mass."Unless you're close with your supervisor,it is a(n) 32 to present your specific needs." Finally,how you use“sad days”matters.Reflect on what has led you to this point:Do your personal relationships need attention?Are you exhausted from your workload and in need of 33 ?It may be a mix of several factors.Whatever you do,don't spend the day 34 work messages or feeling guilty.As Stribling emphasized," Self-care is not a selfish act.People who are selfless to the point of 35 end up burning out." 21.A.recovered B.withdrew C.benefited D.suffered 22.A.convincing B.shocking C.challenging D.inspiring 23.A.dishonesty B.disinterest C.disgrace D.disorder 24.A.collective B.sudden C.intentional D.brief 25.A.step back B.take off C.pass out D.break down 26.A.resolution B.exercise C.calling D.relief 27.A.Besides B.Otherwise C.However D.Thus 28.A.unclear B.external C.imaginary D.evident 29.A.conflicts B.habits C.warnings D.attempts 30.A.communicate B.advocate C.enrich D.delay 31.A.over-reacting B.over-working C.over-sharing D.over-estimating 32.A.duty B.risk C.honor D.priority 33.A.challenge B.praise C.disconnection D.promotion 34.A.deleting B.leaking C.treasuring D.checking 35.A.self-sacrifice B.self-awareness C.self-defense D.self-control Section B Directions: Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Back in 2008,when I was working as a professional astronomer,I was granted two nights on a big telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii.I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity.I went into the brightly lit telescope control room, plugged in my laptop and started preparing for the night of taking data.When it was dawn,I emerged into the sunrise,sleepy-eyed and ready for dinner...or was it breakfast? It was only years later that I realized I'd been to the peak of Mauna Kea and I hadn't looked up at the night sky with my eyes even once.I now see this disappointing situation was representative of a deeper state of mental difficulty that had affected me like a long,slow sunset. Over my years of immersion(沉浸)in the academic environment,I'd become lost in the world of ideas,disconnected from an emotional,direct experience,and from the wonder and passion that had drawn me into astronomy in the first place. I’ve come to understand that this situation isn't unique to me.These are typical symptoms of the modern world.So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature —in the day and nighttime —often lost in the world of ideas,plans or anxieties,with our attention rarely in the here and now. Astrophysics was what led me into the world of ideas and facts,but it was ultimately stargazing in a mindful way that showed me the way back to a more balanced state of mental wellbeing and the wonder of my subjective,very human perspective. When we look with wide-eyed curiosity,rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations,it encourages a state of wonder,which leads to awe.Studies have shown feeling awe on a regular basis is deeply beneficial to our mental health,because it helps us feel connected to something bigger than our everyday view of ourselves.Suddenly,our worries aren't quite so all- important and we start to see ourselves from a different perspective. It's so easy to think that we're looking up at the stars.But the truth is we're in them—made of them,inseparable from them.You have grown out of,and are living as part of,this Universe. True,looking at it one way you're a tiny,seemingly insignificant piece of dust on a remote planet in an unremarkable solar system.But from another perspective,you're an integral part of the Universe experiencing itself through you own eyes,ears and thoughts.For me,this view has facilitated a complete transformation of my mental health and whole life. 36.The author felt a sense of the moment he arrived at Mauna Kea. A.tiredness B.regret C.anticipation D.uniqueness 37.The common problem of the modern world is caused by. A.man's separation from nature and the present B.the wonder about and passion for our careers C.our failure to observe the sky with naked eyes D.years of absorption in endless academic debates 38.How can we carry out“mindful stargazing”? A.By holding fast to science facts and figures. B.By observing stars through an advanced telescope. C.By integrating expectations and views of ourselves. D.By sensing the starry night in an open-minded way. 39.Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A.Stargazing from dusk to dawn B.Seeing in a new light C.Mysterious-looking universe D.Awe-inspiring career (B) Please help feed our rescued animals during the cold weather. With over 4000 mouths to feed,hay is our biggest expense. Just E5 will help buy hay for the animals this winter.. Times are difficult and the cost of just about everything we need to feed and care for our rescued animals,continues to rise.With over 4000 mouths to feed,we are finding it hard to make ends meet.If you could help,every donation towards providing food and care for the animals,however small,will be so gratefully received. 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A.One "Hillside 2026 Calendar"and one “Large Round Hay Bale”. B.One pack of“20 'Winter Magic' Festive Cards"and one "Standard Hay Bale”. C.Three “Standard Hay Bales”and request some “Hillside Leaflets to Distribute”. D.One "Hillside 2026 Calendar"and one pack of“20 'Winter Wilds' New Year Cards”. 42.This leaflet is intended to A.promote a new line of festive gifts B.hire volunteers to feed farm animals C.raise funds to care for rescued animals D.encourage donations for horses in winter (C) It all adds up Whether it's enemy tanks in battle,animals in the wild or cutlery(餐具)in a busy canteen,it is difficult to count objects that are moving around.Luckily,there is a technique that can estimate how many there are of something without requiring you to count every single one. The capture-recapture method involves getting a sample —waiting for some animals to wander by,for instance,then collecting some —marking the individuals distinctively,then releasing them back into the population.After some time has passed,you repeat the process to pick another group of animals and count how many of them are already marked. If you captured,say,50 animals initially and marked them all,then on your recapture step you found half the animals you saw were marked,this tells you something about the whole population.Since half the sample is marked,this implies that half of the whole population is marked—so there must be about 100 individuals.This can give a reasonably accurate estimate of a population,without having to find and count every single member of it. During the second world war,some statisticians wanted to determine how many tanks the German army was producing.Captured tanks couldn't be re-released,but,as tank components are marked with serial numbers,another approach allowed them to make an estimate.They logged the serial numbers of all captured tanks,working on the assumption that they were numbered in a fixed order and randomly distributed.If the largest serial number in your data is Land the number of captured tanks is n,one estimate for the total number of tanks is given by L+L/n.This is known as the German tank problem in statistics. One of my favourite population estimation stories was told to me by a teacher friend,who tasked her students with estimating the number of forks in the school canteen —impossible to count as,at any given time,a number will be in use and others will be in the wash. Her class "captured"a set of forks and marked each one with a drop of nail polish,then released them back into the population.A week later,they recaptured another sample population and used it to make an estimate of the total number of forks. Researchers performed a similar experiment 20 years ago to shame people into returning lab property.A worrying number of teaspoons were going missing in their lab,so they marked a set of spoons before releasing them,studying their movements and publishing the results.It turns out science is effective thanks to the publication of the paper. 43.Which of the following graph best illustrates the capture-recapture method?(marked④) A. B. 44.In order to estimate the production of German tanks,statisticians need to know the . A.fixed order in which German tanks were numbered B.smallest and largest serial numbers of captured tanks C.average of the serial numbers of all the tanks in a battle D.total of the captured tanks and their largest serial number 45.What can you infer about the final result of the teaspoon experiment? A.The missing teaspoons were equal to the released teaspoons. B.Scientists proposed an effective technique to count numbers. C.Missing teaspoons were sheepishly returned by spoon stealers. D.Researcher worked out the total of the missing forks in the lab. . 46.What is the passage mainly about? A.Mysteries solved by capturing animals. B.The origin of a mathematical technique. C.A trick helping you count moving objects. D.Distinct occasions adding to difficulty in life. Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.In ancient times,you hugged cucumbers to stay cool,which was a common practice B.The reasoning behind it is rooted in the melon's physical properties. C.Their mildness balances rich ingredients—winter melon and pork soup is a classic example. D.Therefore,I had to look into the agricultural practice further through a quick online search. E.Unlike air conditioners,a winter melon provides a mild coolness that's less likely to cause discomfort for kids. F.We hug winter melons to stay cool on hot summer days. Keeping cool as a winter melon? After a heavy summer afternoon of picking vegetables in the garden, my daughter and I were hanging out on the couch. She had picked a particularly large cucumber and was really proud of it,telling me how cold it felt.Of course, the phrase “cool as a cucumber” came up. Then my cousin said something very interesting: “Oh,that must be an American thing. In China, we don't use cucumbers. 47 ” “Wait,what?” I was obviously confused as to why melons would be hugged.But then my cousin explained that long before modern cooling devices like air conditioners or electric fans,hugging winter melon,a vegetable native to China,was a practical way to beat the summer heat while sleeping. 48 Winter melons,with their massive size and thick skin,retain(保持)a cool temperature even in hot weather.Often stored in cool places,they absorb and retain up to 96 percent water,which means they resist heating up quickly,staying refreshingly cool to the touch even on the hottest days. Back then,for ordinary people,a winter melon could double as a natural cooling pad to which the body transferred excess heat to,providing relief from sticky,uncomfortable nights. This practice endures because many believe it's a gentler,more natural alternative to modern cooling methods. 49 And compared to fans,which blow air directly onto the body,the melon's coolness is passive and gentle. And yes,winter melons are used for more than just hugs.In Chinese cuisine,they're often used in dishes as they absorb the flavours of soups and seasonings,making them a common addition to soups. 50 Also,in traditional Chinese medicine,they're valued for their cooling properties,which are thought to help balance the body's internal heat. To find a full-sized,whole winter melon to hug,head to a farmers' market.There,you'll surely find one that holds enough coolness to make this ancient trick feel just as effective today as it was centuries ago. III.Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible. 51. Social media posts Like other millennials, Ms.Yu,a graphic designer,went through her bumpy teen years amid the rise of first-wave social media such as Friendster and Myspace."Social media was very interesting and fresh to me,as it was a convenient way to connect with others,"she recalls. About three years ago,however,she started feeling less rosy about social media."I was spending so much time taking photos to post online,hoping to get positive comments.I would be embarrassed if I received few 'likes' for my posts.I would ask myself,'Why did more people like someone else's posts but not mine?Are my posts not good enough?Am I not good enough?'"Ms. Yu was eventually able to overcome her self-doubt by cutting back on time spent on social media, and using it only in cases where it would potentially boost rather than weaken her confidence. Her experience highlights the double-edged nature of social media.Clinical Psychologist Ms. Michelle Tan notes that it can be a powerful tool for relieving social isolation and loneliness. Online communities provide emotional support,often helping users turn online connections with like-minded people into real-life friendships.They can also serve as a motivational tool for achieving goals like quitting smoking or getting in shape. On the other hand,it could invite negative social comparisons with other online users and lower a person's self-worth.Excessive virtual engagement may weaken real-life social skills.Also, being anonymous online makes cyberbullying more likely. Still,mental health issues can't be blamed solely on social media,as multiple factors play a role.The key,therefore,is to develop healthy online habits(or cyber wellness)."To be cyber well on social media is to strike a healthy balance between online and offline activities,"says Mrs Low- Lim,a member of the Media Literacy Council.A person's daily living and social functioning should not be affected by social media. IV.Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 52. 这座跨海大桥在落日映衬下多么壮丽啊!(against) 53. 每天抽几分钟跳绳，就能提升心肺功能。(spare) 54. 木雕技艺经久不衰，全靠匠人们精益求精、代代相传。(appeal) 55. 每周三下午，各班轮流打理小花园，从松土到浇水，同学们在挥洒汗水中感受劳作的 乐趣和协作的力量。(where) V.Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学的学生王华，你的英国好友Thomas 将作为交换生到你校学习，他 对“生涯规划”系列活动颇有兴趣，想参加其中一个论坛(forum)。请你给他写一封邮件， 从下面海报中推荐一个论坛并谈谈推荐理由。 Planning your future 时间 论坛主题 主讲人 Jan.10 探索职业兴趣 生涯导师 13:00-15:00 Discover career interests Career tutor Jan.11 高效管理时间 学生代表 9:00-11:00 Manage time effectively Student representative Jan.11 建立友好关系 心理老师 13:00-15:00 Bulld good relationships Psychology teacher (文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $