上海市民办文绮中学2025学年第一学期高二年级英语学科期末考试卷

2025学年第一学期 高二年级 英语学科 期末考试卷 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 I.Listening comprehension (30) Section A Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speukers.At the end eachcationaesbe askedboussaid.The cnversions and he questions will be spoken ononce.feerio and a qus abou it read the four posibleonyoupper and deeide whionesthe best anwero he qei you have heard. 1.A.Go out to work. B.Listen carefully to John. C.Be calm and patient. D.Do the easiest thing. 2.A.He doesn't like to talk. B.He is a very kind man. C.He is friendly. D.He is not a pleasant person. 3.A.The doctor won't see her tomorrow. B.The doctor is busy tomorrow. C.The doctor is busy all day today. D.The doctor will see her today. 4.A.Young people are too quick in making decisions. B.Young people seldom stay long on the same job. C.Young people lose their jobs easily. D.Young people are too eager to succeed. 5.A.She felt it was tiring. B.She felt it was very nice C.She thought it took less time. D.She thought it was expensive. 6.A.They are having breakfast. B.They are eating some fruit. C.They are preparing a hot soup. D.They are drinking cold milk. 7.A.The woman doesn't want to spend Christmas with the man. B.The woman has not been invited to the Christmas party. C.The woman is going home for Christmas party. D.The woman is going to spend Christmas abroad. C.By plane. D.By train. 8.A.By car. B.By bus. 9.A.It closes at four on weekdays. B.He doesn't know its business hours C.It isn't open on Sundays. D.It is open till four on Sundays. C.Nothing yet. D.Music records. 10.A.Tennis shoes.B.Some clothes. Section B Directions:In Section B.you will hear two passages and one longer conversation.After each passage or conversation.you will be asked several questions.The passages and conversation will 1 CS扫描全能王 可壁3亿人都在用的扫描Ap bed buheeshespke Wenyou heara o the our possible answersn your paper and decide hiebestnrtheehave heard. Questions 1I through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.Computers have become part of our daily lives. B.Computers have more disadvantages than advantages. C.People have different attitudes toward computers. D.More and more families will own computers. 12.A.Computers may change the life they have been accustomed to. B.Spending too much time on computers may spoil people's relationship. C.Buying computers may cost a large sum of money. D.Computers may take the place of human being altogether. 13.A.Indifferent.B.Disapproving. C.Approving. D.Neutral. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage 14.A.Banks,government agencies and credit unions. B.Banks,deposit unions and money market funds. C.Banks,savings-and-loans and deposit unions. D.Banks,savings-and-loans and credit unions. 15.A.Teachers working in the same city. B.Professors attending the same seminar. C.Colleagues working for the same government agency D.Experts studying the same research subject. 16.A.Certificates of deposit. B.Savings account. C.Money market funds. D.Credit unions. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.Name B.Address. C.Receipt. D.Phone number. 18.A.For customs'check B.For security check. C.For convenience's sake. D.For the company's sake 19.A.The time needed for sending the parcel. B.The flight time to New York. C.The parcel's destination. D.Parcel collection. 20.A.The parcel will arrive in 24 hours by air. B.The parcel will arrive in 48 hours by air at most. C.The parcel will arrive in 24 hours by train. D.The parcel will arrive in 48 hours by train at most. II.Grammar and Vocabulary(25') Directions:Affer reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and Section A CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描Ap ricleblnksardl in euch blank with the propero the ghen wordfor the other blanks.use one word tha besi fits each blank. Chi'Micr-The Tiny Sereens Taking the World byStom tarted as a casual pastime on Chinese smartphoncs has now Chinese micro-dramas are winning hearts across continents.Thesc short show usually1-10mmutes per episodc and shot vertically for mobilc viewing,21 _(push)aside long-standing streaming apps recently on interational app store rankings. Thc sccret of their success lies in their perfectly 22(tailor)format and plots.With udgets and ieoacr they 23rely on exciting plot twistsa cnd.Themes like rags-to-riches storics,sweet romances and family dramas are universal overseas audiences easily connect with the stories.AUS viewerv pour a glass of wine and get totally absorbed in these shows after finishing her daily work.Such 24 emotional resonance is one of the key factors behind their popularity,25 _it touches Bhndthe popurity the suorf choloyand sma business modes Many people's heart. rodlooitesrips and reate mages,6cu)production timeu 7-10aysanddueing osreatly.Apps like Reelor offer free first episodesnd hare small fees 27 further viewing,which has proven highly effective.By early 2025,top micro-drama apps had reachedearly950 million total downloads worldwide,with a US viewer admitting she paid $200 annually to catch the latest episodes. Micro-drama producers also spare no effort to adjust content for different regions 28 they can maximize their appeal across diverse cultural backgrounds.They now blend Westem elements like vampires or cowboys into storylines for North America,while adding family-focused plots for Southeast Asia.Sensor Tower reports that overseas revenue of Chinese micro-drama apps hit $1.2 billion last year.29 some criticize repetitive plots,these bite-sized dramas have become an unexpected cultural bridge--one that lets global audiences engage with Chinese creative industries in a 30(fresh)and more accessible way than ever before. Section B Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A.acknowledge B.hint C.decline D.patent E.adorable F.splendid 31.We had a time at the concert last night-the music and atmosphere were perfect. 32.He had to the invitation to the dinner because he had an urgent meeting to attend. 33.The little girl wearing a pink dress and holding a teddy bear looked absolutely 34.The inventor spent three years applying for a to protect his new invention from being copied. CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp 35.It's important to completed. the contributions of cvery tcam member when the project is Section C Direetions:Complete the olowing passage by using the ordsnthe boxEachordobe dne.Note that thereis one word more thanyoud A.measured B.performing C.block D.striking E.sample F.sought G.traditional H.compose I.risk J.entirety K.involved How AI and Social Media Contribute to'Brain Rot Thetch ndustrtsthat chatbots andeAl search toluperhargethe ay amandoom,and that those who igore the techoloy3 being lef behind. But Dr.Melumad's recent experiment,like other academic studiesnAl's effectson the brain, found that people who rely heavily on AI search tools for tasks like writing essays and resareh are generally37worse than people who don't use them. When we write with ChatGPT,are we even writing?The most high-profile study this year about AIs effects on the brain came out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,where researchers38to understand how tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT could affect how people write.The study,which3954 college students,had a small 40size,but the results raised important questions about whether AI could 41pcople's abilities to leam. For part of the study,students were asked to write an essay ranging from 500 to 1,000 words, and they were divided into different groups:One group could write with the help of ChatGPT,a second group could look up information only with a 42Google search,and a third group could rely only on their brains to 43 their assignment. But the most44finding arose after the students finished the writing exercise.One minute after completing their essays,the students were asked to quote any part of their essay.The vast majority of ChatGPT users(83 percent)could not recall a single sentence.In contrast,the students using Google's search engine could quote some parts,and the students who relied on no tech could recite lots of lines,with 'some even quoting almost the 45 of their essays word "It has been one minute,and you really cannot say anything?"the research scientist at MIT for word. Media Lab said."If you don't remember what you wrote,you don't feel ownership.Do you even care?" III.Reading Comprehension(45') Directins:Foreac blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A.B. Section A Cand D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fis the conte Chinese teensare spending big money tooltrds,badges,and toys based on popular CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp anime chatneters-and sparking46 on the stock market. In playgrounds across Shanghai,it bas become47 to sce groups of children huddled together,striking swap deals for My Little Pony cards like they're trading stocks on Wall Street."You have this one,but I don't!" Thearderoider desi fo c bascd on populrthat is 48.across Chinn-sparking em th country's stock markeis. Anime and manga--Japanesc animation and comics.--have been popular in China for decades,but the trend for collecting related goods bas49 over the past couple of years. Children and young adults alike have begun shelling out50 money on everything from trading cards to badges,posters,dolls,and luxurious toys. One collee student living in Suzhou,aiy51 Shanghni,told a joulist that she had52a large collection of badges and stuffed dolls,53she felt pressure to match the other anime fans she saw posting on social media. "Sometimes I think if others are buying so much,I also need to54 _myself by buying more,"said the student,surnamed Li. Chen Kangning,another ollege student based in Shanghai.said that scenthese products gives a sense of satisfaction.The lengths to which other fans are willing togooollowthe latest 、55 can be shocking,he said. "Some people even go into debt to make purchases,"Liu said. In 2023,China's"second dimension"market-a term including anime,comics,manga,and other related subcultures-56210 billion yuan($29 billion),according to the Qianzhan Industrial Research Institute. This57growth has triggered a trend of"second-dimension"companies rushing to list on China's stock markets.Alpha Group,an animation company.has also had to remind investors to be careful,noting that its business is still in the 58 stages of development. Zhang Shule,an industry analyst,59 that China's own brands are still struggling to connect with consumers.Mainstream anime and cartoon60 are mostly from Japan, South Korea,and the West,with domestic IP having a relatively limited reach at the moment. 46.A.confusion B.discussion C.entertainment D.chaos 47.A.relieved B.excited C.common D.surprised 48.A.touching B.changing C.sweeping D.conquering 49.A.blown up B.paid off C.faded away D.piled up 50.A.moderate B.rare C.considerate D.serious 51.A.approaching B.bordering C.tipping D.surrounding 52.A.gathered B.grabbed C.chased D.won 53.A.when B.but C.as D.despite 54.A.beat B.hug C.recognize D.prove 55.A.trends B.task C.standard D.recommendation CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描Ap 56.A.tumned 57.A.distressing B.finished C.reached D.challenged 58.A.late B.explosive C.obvious D.graceful 59.A.cautioned B.previous C.carly D.scare 60.A.outcomes B.suggested C.threatened D.issued B.influences C.syinbols D.brands Section B Directons:Read thefourpassEach passageisfollowed by several questions For each af them there are four choicesmarked .B.Cand D.Chooseththat fs best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) China is targeting a new economie growth driver by opening up the skics to drones and helicopters eVTOL:flying cars? Chinese companiesare rushing to developri vertical tako and landing (TOL) airrafor their poential to transport both passengers and agore sustanby,cheapy,and quietly than gas-guzzling helicopters.Thanks to lower costs,they could become an everyday mode of transport just as good as ar.Like a large drone with an added cockpit,eVTOLs take advantage of Chinesc companies'leadership in the technologies powering both drones and batteries. Low-altitude flying represents the future.Compared to traditional fuel helicopters,the vehicles can achieve 60%energy savings,90%cmission reduction,and 65%noise reduction, according to rescarch by China Post Securities,a brokerage firm. China's eVTOL boom is centered in Guangdong,the tech-rich province bordering Hong Kong that includes China's"drone capital"Shenzhen-home to industry leader DJI--where the local government has been supporting test flights. Prosperity,an aircraft developed by Chinese company AutoFlight,in February became the first eVTOL to complete a cross-sea intercity flight between Shenzhen and Zhuhai,70 kilometers southwest.The uncrewed flight covered a joumey that would typically take two hours by car in 20 minutes. The ticket price was set at around 300 yuan per seat,significantly cheaper than a typical urban helicopter flight.Because comprehensive costs for building and running the craft can be just 15%that of helicopters.The fees for short distance eVTOL trips are expected to be equal to that for ride-hailing services.Technical challenges remain:eVTOL batteries need much higher energy density for longer and more demanding trips than cars,Zhou Lisha,CEO of Chinese battery startup Montavista,recently told local media 6 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App Coneems about safety mean that years of tests will be needed bctore widespread omWhil th first xprm gur rusescheduld for 2025,large-scale commercial applications aren't expecied to be commonplace until 2035. according to official guidelines on cco-fiiendly aviation manufacturing published last year. 61.Compared to traditional helicopters.eVTOL aircraft are A.faster and morc expensive. B.cheaper,and more environmentally friendly. C.less noisy and powerful. D.larger and more complex to opcrate. 62.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about eVTOLs? A.They have completely replaced traditional helicopters in urban transportation B.Their ticket prices for short trips will definitely be lower than ride-hailing services. C.China's leadership in drone and battery tech contributes to their development. D.Large-scale commercial use will be realized by 2025 according to official plans. 63.The main challenges facing the widesprcad commercialization of eVTOl,aircraft are A.High costs and limited distance. B.Safety concerns and the need for extensive testing. C.Lack of public interest and support. D.Competition from traditional helicopters. 64.What is the author's attitude towards the future of eVTOL aircraft? A.Skeptical B.Neutral C.Optimistic D.Critical (B) Habitat Thank you for your interest in becoming a homeowner with Habitat.Habitat for Humanity is committed to providing qualified households with the opportunity for affordable homeownership.We follow an equal policy of homebuyer selection and are accountable to mortgage(按揭贷款)lending laws.We manage the homeowner selection and approval process at the local level. Qualified homebuyers must be: In need of safe,affordable housing Applicants may be dealing with substandard housing that is poorly built,damaged,or inaccessible due to disabilities. Low-inconre or moderate-income Household income must not go over 60%of the area average income defined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App .4 Able and willing to pay an affordable mortgage Habitat cnsures that the monthly mortgage payincnts do not go beyond 30%of the homebuyer's monthly income. Willing to partner with Habitat Once selected,homebuyers must partner with Habitat throughout the process.This partnership includes performing"sweat equity",such as conducting construction work on their home or another family's home,clearing build sites to make way for ncw construction,writing (hank-you cards to local donors and so on. The following is an overview of the homeownership process: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 1:.. Step 2:... Step 3:... Step 4:.. Step 5:Homebuyers complete the paperwork for a inortgage,which ends with their signature. Step 6:Once all of the forms are signed and all of the construction is complete,it's time to move in and celebrate! ，→Ready to apply? Pench out to your local Hebrta1 to learn moro about the process 65.The main purpose of Habitat is to A.apply for bank loans for those in need of home B.build houses with the help of future homeowners C.offer houses to families with low or moderate income D.enable affordable homeownership for specific families 66.What can be learned from the passage? A.Low-wage workers may have little chance of being selected by Habitat. B.Homebuyers can partner with Habitat by performing construction work. C.Those who want to improve living conditions should become Habitat's partners D.That monthly mortgage payment takes 25%of the area average income is acceptable. 67.What is the correct order of the four missing steps in the process? 8 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APF Lcal Haa vohnteers opcket preseni their recommendations to the local board of dircctors. 2There are information sessions whcre potential homcowners can learn about their homcownership program,ask questions and make connections. 3Habitat staff make a home visit to hcar more about a polcntial future homcowner's desire to partner with Habitat. 4 If a family fcels Habitat's homeownership program is the right fit for them,they apply locally during an open application period. A.②④③① B.②①④③ C.①④)③② D.①②④3) (C) Quickly picture a breakfast.If you live in the United States,youre likey imagining bacon,cereal,or pancakes.In Britain,a classic breakfast includes beans and fried bread-savory foods most Americans don't link to their first meal.s there a scence towhat we callbreakfast food"? The answer is no.Breakfast foods are a cultural category,not an objective one.We eat certain foods in the moming because we see them as breakfast foods,and we label them that way simply because we eat them then.I grew up in Canada,culturally similar to the US.As a kid,I was shocked to see donuts as a hotel breakfast in America--I'd only seen them as a mid-momning snack,never realizing these categories could be flexible. Cultures worldwide have unique breakfast traditions.In Japan,rice,grilled salmon,and vegetables are common.In parts of Latin America,rice and beans often make the cut.These choices aren't random-they're shaped by the cultures we live in,and sometimes that culture is intentionally influenced. Take the "all-American breakfast"of orange juice,bacon,and eggs.It's not as traditional as you might think.In the 1920s,Edward Bemays,working for a bacon company,wanted to boost sales.He surveyed doctors(who didn't mention bacon)and used the results to advertise bacon and eggs as a"doctor-recommended"breakfast.It worked!Orange juice became a breakfast staple in the 1940s because orange growers had an overstock and marketed it as a healthy moming drink. Even the idea that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"comes from marketing,not science.It was popularized by a 1944 cereal campaign and became a cultural belief,despite mixed scientific evidence.Cereals themselves became popular during the Industrial Revolution, marketed as a lighter,healthier alternative to heavy leftover meals for workers. None of this means bacon,eggs,or cereal are bad breakfasts-they all have pros and cons nutritionally.But our idea of breakfast foods is cultural,not scientific.We collectively decide which foods belong in the momning,and sometimes companies shape that decision to sell products. These categories matter,but they're never set in stone-they're just part of the culture we live in. 9 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App 68.From the author's expericnce with donuts in America,we can find A.donuts arc healthicr than other American breakfast foods B.breakfast categorics are not fixed and can vary by culture C.Canadian breakfasts arc more scientific than Amcrican ones D.hotels in America often serve unhealthy breakfast foods 69.Why did orange juice bccoie a common breakfast beverage? A.Doctors recommended it as a hcalthy momning drink B.It was a traditional part of the American brcakfast C.Orange growers had too many oranges and needed new markets D.It was morc nutritious than other breakfast drinks 70.The phrasc"make the cut"(para.3)is closest in meaning to_. A.be cut into small picces B.be cooked in a special way C.be included in the breakfast D.be replaced by other foods 71.Which of the following examples best shows how culture shapes breakfast choices? A.A family serves rice and vegetables for breakfast as their parents did B.A student eats cercal for breakfast because it is quick to prepare C.A company sells more milk by advertising it as a"breakfast necessity" D.A person chooses toast for breakfast because it is low in calories Section C Directions:Read the following passage.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.Below are some ways they get there. B.Animals have their reasons for migrating. C.Scientists have been puzzled by these questions for many years. D.Some birds travel to the UK to escape extreme cold further north. E.One of the main reasons behind animal migration is the search for food. F. For some animals,it's the need to reproduce that sends them on their joumey. As the seasons are starting to change around the world,the animal kingdom is on the move. Animal migration is one of nature's great wonders,but how do animals know when it is time to set off on their journey,or where they need to go?Once they've worked out their destination,how do they know how to get there?72. Migration is a behavioral patter where animals travel from one habitat to another in search of something.It happens seasonally,and usually involves a retum joumey.These joumeys can be by land,sea or air.73.Animals like gazelles,wildebeests and zebras migrate in huge 10 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App