上海市七宝中学2025-2026学年高三上学期期末考试英语试卷

Listening comprehension section, a directions in this section, you will hear ten short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said, the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once after you hear a conversation, and the question about IT, read the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. One, i've had a sore throat and fever since yesterday. Let me check your . symptoms first and i'll write you a prescription question. What might the woman be? Two, excuse me, what's the Price for a black and White print? Tiny here? It's zero point five UN per page for less than ten pages. For ten pages or more, it's zero point for you. And per page question. how much should the woman pay if SHE prints fifteen pages? Three, the supermarket down the street is selling everything half Price because they are going out of business. Sounds like an ideal time to stuck up on coffee. Question, what are the speakers talking about? For what did you think of the paintings that ted was showing last week? I never made IT to the exhibit question. what can we learn from the . conversation? Five, have you tried Susan's apple pie? I got . the last piece, and I was out of this world . question. What does the woman say about Susan's apple pie? Six, I missed the career again. They left a note saying, I need to pick up the package at the station. Why not sign up for their delivery reminder service? You'll get a text an hour before they arrive. Question, what does the men advise the woman to do? Seven, if we finished the design draft by friday, we can present IT to the client next monday. That's a tight schedule, but we can make IT if everyone works extra hour each day. Question. what does the woman mean? Eight, are you crazy? How can you blurted that out in front of doctor smith? I don't know. I guess he just caught me . off guard. Question, what does the man mean? Nine, is everything on track for the committee meeting next monday? Have all the members been modified? Ed. i've sent the emails out, but I haven't heard back from everyone yet. I'll follow up with him tomorrow to get the ball rolling. Question, what will the man probably do next? Ten, i'm sorry, I made you wait. The bus was stuck in traffic and took forever to get here. No harm done. I was able to catch up on some reading question. What can be inferred about the conversation? Section b directions in section b, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and longer conversation. The passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions eleven through thirteen are based on the following passage. Even the most obsessive fain of cats in the world can agree it's super annoying when they scratch up your stuff with their claws. But why do they do IT? Sometimes IT might seem like cats scratch furniture simply to get under our skin. But according to experts, there's a pretty straight forward reason for IT. Cats tend to scratch the nicest and most noticeable pieces of furniture in the room as a warning to other animals, that is, their territory. Think of IT like a cat marking their favourite place to sit so that no one else would dare to come close. But it's actually not just the scratches that a cat is leaving behind. They also have sent clans in their pause and leave a distinct older that cats, dogs and other animals can smell to let them know which cat owns the place. So that's the main reason that cats love to tear up the place, but it's not the only one. They also do IT to help them file down their claws or even pull them off so that a fresh one can grow. They also use their scratching time as a chance to stretch out their back muscles so they can stay nice and loose for all that in about. If you live with a cat who loves to hear the couch to shed, there is something you can do to try and stop them, buy a scratch post for your cat to tear apart. Instead, that way the cat can markets territory. And that brand new coach can still look nice. Now listen again, please. Even the most obsessive fan of cats in the world can agree it's super annoying when they scratch up your staff with their claws. But why do they do IT? Sometimes IT might seem like cats scratch furniture simply to get under our skin, but according to experts, there's a pretty straight forward reason for IT. Cats tend to scratch the nicest and most noticeable pieces of furniture in the room as a warning to other animals, that is, their territory. Think of IT like a cat marking their favourite place to sit so that no one else would dare to come close. But it's actually not just the scratches that a cat is leaving behind. They also have sent plans in their pause and leave a distinct older that cats, dogs and other animals can smell to let them know which cat owns the place. So that's the main reason . that cats love to tear up the place, but it's not the only one. They also do IT to help them file down their claws or even pull them off so that a fresh one can grow. They also use their scratching time as a chance to stretch out their back muscles so they can stay nice and loose. For all that scary about, if you live with a cat who loves to hear the couch to shed, there is something you can do to try and stop them, buy a scratch post for your cat to tear apart instead, that way the cat can markets territory, and that brand new couch can still look nice. Questions eleven, why do cats tend to scratch the nicest and most noticeable furniture? Twelve. what is the function of the center gLance in cats pause? Thirteen. why do cats sometimes pull off their claws while scratching according to the passage? Questions fourteen through sixteen are based on the following passage. Take your height and meters square IT, then divided by your weight in kilograms. That's how you calculate your body mass index, or B, M, I. If it's between fifteen and twenty five, your weight is healthy. If it's over, IT isn't. BM, I has become a popular measure for people to check their health on a population level. Data backs this up. People with a high B, M, I are statistically more likely to develop conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Checking BMI could be away for people to easily assess their health and decide if they need to make any lifestyle changes. However, B, M, I does not give the full picture. It's known that it's less accurate for some groups of people, such as children, the elderly or athletes. The measure was devised in the sixth century by a belgium mathematician, and this may be why the figures are more accurate for europeans than other ethnicities. B, M, I also fails to account for several key factors. For example, highly active individuals may Carry substantial muscle weight, but be, am, I cannot distinguish this from health harming. Fat people can have a high BMI and be relatively healthy, while others may have a low b mi, but be unhealthy. The simplicity of BMI is attractive, is also very visible, and fits with society y's perception of the importance of weight. However, dependence on IT as an indication of health can cause prejudice. People can feel judged because of their weight. This sometimes leads people to avoid going to the doctors if they know they're likely to be questioned on IT. While BMI maybe a useful measure, experts remind us that you should always be considered along side other measures. Now listen again. Please take your height and meters square IT, then divided by your weight in kilograms. That's how you calculate your body mass index, or B, M, I. If it's between fifteen and twenty five, your weight is healthy. If it's over, IT isn't. BMI has become a popular measure for people to check their health on a population level. Data backs this up. People with a high B, M, I are statistically more likely to develop conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Checking B. M, I could be away for people too easily assess their health and decide if they need to make any lifestyle changes. However, B, M, I does not give the full picture. It's known that it's less accurate for some groups of people, such as children, the elderly or athletes. The measure was devised in the sixth century by a belgium mathematician, and this may be why the figures are more accurate for europeans than other ethnicities. B, M, I, I also fails to account for several key factors. For example, highly active individuals may Carry substantial muscle weight, but B, MI cannot distinguish this from health harming. Fat people can have a high BM, I and be relatively healthy, while others may have a low, be a mine, but be unhealthy. The simplicity of BMI is attractive, is also very visible and fits with society y's perception of the importance of weight. However, dependence on IT as an indication of health can cause prejudice. People can feel judged because of their weight. This sometimes leads people to avoid going to the doctors if they know they're likely to be questioned on IT while be, am I maybe a useful measure, experts remind us that IT should always be considered alongside other measures. Questions fourteen, what is the main purpose of the passage? Fifteen, why might be AI be more accurate for europeans than other ethnicities? Sixteen, how can we improve the accuracy of BM mi in health assessment? Questions seventeen through twenty are based on the following conversation. Emma, any tips for public speaking? I have a fifteen minute presentation next month, and i'm really nervous, never done anything this formal before. Totally get IT public speaking scared me too at first tried the campus toast masters club. They hold weekly sessions with supportive people. I've heard of IT, but my schedules packed any more time. Efficient ways . record yourself, practicing, you can spot, filter words or bad posture easily. Good idea how to structure IT, so the audience stays focused. I don't want them to zone out. Keep IT simple. Start with a hook, then three to four clear main points. Use fewer slides. Fewer slides, right? I've set through presentations with too many text on screen. Exactly slides should just support your words, not replace them. Use pictures or charts instead. Should I memorize the whole script or just key points? Outlines are way Better. Memorizing sounds robotic. And your panic, if you blame out. makes sense. What about pacing? I tend to talk fast when i'm nervous. Practice slowing down. Pause after important points. Maybe time yourself to stay within fifteen minutes. Thanks so much. Want to to be my practice audience when I have a draft, I value your feedback. sure. I'll bring snacks and take notes. Just let me know when you're ready. perfect. I'll start recording myself this weekend. You've got this. Most people are just glad it's not them speaking, not judging every word. Now listen again, please, emma. Any tips for public speaking? I have a fifteen minute presentation next month, and i'm really nervous, never done anything this formal before. Totally get IT public speaking scared me too. At first tried the campus toast masters club. They hold weekly sessions with supportive people. I've heard a bit, but my schedules packed any more time. Efficient ways. record yourself, practicing, you can spot, filter words or bad posture easily. Good idea how to structure IT so the audience stays focused. I don't want them to zone out. Keep IT simple. Start with a hook, then three to four clear main points. Use fewer slides. Fewer slides, right? I've set through presentations with too many text on the screen. exactly. Slides should just support your words, not replace them. Use pictures or charts instead. Should I memorize the whole script or just key points? Outlines are way Better. Memorizing sounds robotic. And your panic, if you blame out. makes sense. What about pacing? I tend to talk fast when i'm nervous. Practice slowing down. Pause after important points. Maybe time yourself to stay within fifteen minutes. Thanks so much. Wants to be my practice audience. When I have a draft, i've value your feedback. Sure, i'll bring snacks and take notes. Just let me know when you're ready. perfect. I'll start recording myself this weekend. You've got this. Most people are just glad it's not them speaking, not judging every word. questions. Seventeen, what time efficient tip does emma give the man for public speaking practice? Eighteen, what does ema suggest the main do to start his presentation? Nineteen, what does MR. Say about slides for the presentation? Twenty, what does the man want the woman to do? 上海市七宝中学2025-2026学年高三上学期期末考试 英语试卷 I. Listening Comprehension (25’) Section A (10’) 1. A. nurse. B. A physician. C. A consultant. D. A technician. 2. A. 5 yuan. B. 7 yuan. C. 6 yuan. D. 7.5 yuan. 3. A. Coffee promotion. B. A sale in the supermarket. C. Problems with the business. D. Closure of a supermarket. 4. A. The woman disliked Ted’s paintings. B. The woman didn’t see the paintings. C. The exhibition was cancelled last week. D. Ted was disappointed with the exhibition. 5. A. It was a bit tasteless. B. It was too small in portion. C. It was extremely delicious. D. It was quite popular globally. 6. A. Contact the courier to change the delivery time. B. Subscribe to the couriers’ delivery alert system. C. Collect the package from the station right away. D. Ask the courier to leave the package at the door. 7. A. They should ask the client for more time. B. Overtime will help them achieve the goal. C. The deadline for the draft’s is unreasonable. D. They are too busy to finish the design on time. 8. A. Dr. Smith misunderstood his words. B. He was unprepared for the situation. C. He intentionally challenged Dr. Smith. D. He felt stressed out in from of Dr. Smith. 9. A. Schedule another meeting. B. Prepare the meeting materials. C. Send reminders to the members. D. Wait for more replies to come in. 10. A. The man wasn’t bothered by the delay. B. The man had finished his reading plan. C. The woman waited the bus for a long time. D. The woman should have chosen another way to come. Section B (15’) Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Because it attracts their owners’ attention. B. Because it helps them mark their territory. C. Because it’s easier to sharpen their claws on it. D. Because they prefer soft surfaces for scratching. 12. A.To attract other cats to play. B.To soothe their paws while scratching. C.To help cats find their way back home. D.To leave a smell that marks their territory. 13. A.To make their paws less sensitive. B.To make way for new claws to grow. C.To scare away other animals immediately. D.To avoid getting their claws stuck in furniture. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. To explain how to calculate BMI accurately. B. To discuss the uses and limitations of BMI as a measure. C. To encourage people to avoid using BMI to assess health. D. To prove that BMI is unreliable for groups outside Europe. 15. A. It was created by a European mathematician. B. Europeans’ height and weight are more consistent. C. Other ethnicities have variable body compositions. D. It was designed specifically for European lifestyles. 16. A. By revising BMI reference standards. B. By eliminating prejudice against BMI. C. By adjusting the BMI calculation formula. D. By using BMI along with other health indicators. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Record himself while practicing. B. Join the campus toastmasters club. C. Ask a friend to watch him practice. D. Attend weekly sessions with supportive people. 18. A.Utilize a hook to grab attention. B.Tell a funny joke to relax audience. C.Introduce his personal background. D.List main points directly and clearly. 19. A. Present outline on the first slide. B. Replace them with a written script. C. Add animations to keep the audience focused. D. Use pictures or charts instead of too much text. 20. A. Recommend more practice methods. B. Help him record his practice methods. C. Write a draft of his presentation for him. D. Be a listener during practice and share opinions. II. Grammar (2分一题共20’) Do women make for better endurance athletes than men? You only need to think of any marathon you’ve watched to assume that men tend to outperform women in sport. But an interesting recent review (21) ______ (publish) in the journal Sports Medicine has triggered the discussion. It highlighted that the male-female performance gap in ultra-endurance competitions (events typically more than six hours) is as low as 4 percent, (22) ______ it’s around 10 percent in traditional endurance sport. And the difference seems to reduce the longer the event becomes, to the point that women even outperform men when (23) ________ comes to events like ultra-distance swimming. Just look at the finishing times for the 45.8km Manhattan Island marathon swim. On average over the past 30 years, the best women (24) ______ (be) 12 to 14 percent faster than the best men. There are lots of theories as to (25) ______ women might make better ultra-endurance athletes. If we look at the physiology, men tend (26) ______ (have) more type II muscle fibers, which are good for high power output sports such as sprinting (短跑). Women have more type I muscle fibers, which produce less force but are more resistant to exhaustion—ideal for ultra-endurance events. Another theory is that women are better than men at burning fat for fuel and so they have spare essential carbohydrate (碳水化合物) stores. This would mean they’re (27) ______ (likely) to hit ‘the wall’ in a race. Other studies show that women are more likely to keep a consistent pace, (28) ______ ______ going too hard too soon. Sports psychologists have also suggested that women are generally better at bearing pain, reframing feelings such as exhaustion and enjoying the process rather than worrying about the outcome, all of (29) ______ might lead to a better performance. As persuasive as these theories are, it’s difficult to be certain. Ultra-endurance events are niche (小众项目) and the small numbers of women (30) ______ (participate) make it challenging to draw conclusions, and it’s rare to find direct comparisons with men. Hopefully this will change over time. III. Vocabulary (2篇*10’=20’) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Do note that there is one word more than you need. A. dominated B. approach C. sights D. cultivates E. extended F. pursuits G. shift H. traces I. scale J. overvalued K. blow It began with a case of homesickness. Missing his family’s olive gardens in Baasir, Samir left his engineering job abroad and returned to Lebanon. Farming had long been family (31) ______, and he aimed to revive it — and Lebanon’s fading olive-oil industry, which (32) ______ its roots all the way back to ancient times. He later launched Genco Olive Oil, his own company. He is not alone. A short drive from Baasir lives Walid, who managed to convert wheat fields into olive groves in 2010, and his company now grows Italian varieties. In the mountains, Perini (33) ______ another variety, Souri, on her (34) ______ family’s land and calls her hometown the “Bordeaux (法国城市波尔多) of olive oil”. Unfortunately, they all face the same challenge. Although olive oil once (35) ______ Lebanese cooking, many households have replaced it with imported vegetable oil, which recently became quite cheap thanks to the (36) ______ Lebanese pound. At the same time, many smallholder farmers have let the quality of their product decline, causing consumption to fall to just a tenth of what the average Spaniard consumes. The economic crisis makes things worse. The country produces little, so nearly everything, from bottles to fertilizers, must be imported using dollars. As the Lebanese pounds plunge in value, prices rises and dollars becomes scarce. There is also a shortage of fuel, which will be needed to run machines that press olives for oil once the annual harvests (37) ______. And then there is the pandemic, which delivered a severe (38) ________ to restaurants, major buyers of extra-virgin olive oil. But Lebanese producers have their (39) ______ set on the global market and believe they can rival those leading manufacturers from Spain and Italy in terms of quality, if not (40) ______. Their labels have won numerous awards, which helps Lebanese olive oil gradually win loyal international customers. A. aching B. ageing C. carved D. component E. cushioning F. ideal G. justified H. mobility I. motivated J. restore K. smooth Beat pain & stay active Show your painful joints who’s boss and stay young, fit and healthy with Syno-Vital The older you get, the harder it becomes to exercise and keep healthy. Your joints become stiff, you feel tired and it’s hard to get (41) __________ to exercise. However, you can overcome these signs of (42) _________ with the help of hyaluronic acid. SO WHAT EXACTLY IS HYALURONIC ACID? There’s loads of science behind the role that hyaluronic acid (HA) plays in keeping you feeling—and looking young and healthy. Found naturally in the body, HA is a vital (43) __________ of the bodily fluid that lubricates (给…上润滑油) your joints. This fluid creates a(n) (44) _________ effect, to help withstand the impact of exercise without pain—all thanks to hyaluronic acid! As you age, however, especially when you get to over 50, the body’s natural HA levels decrease, which reduces the effectiveness of the bodily fluid, leaving you with (45) ________ joints. CAN SUPPLEMENTS HELP? Supplements such as the award-winning Syno-Vital from Modern Herbals can help (46) ________ your body’s HA levels and keep your joints healthy, It’s easy to use, no matter how busy you may be—just mix a package of Syno-Vital into a drink of your choice and enjoy. Research shows that taking HA supplements may also be useful for patients with osteoarthritis (骨关节炎), helping to reduce pain to support them with their daily (47) _________ and overall lifestyle. ANY OTHER BENEFITS? As well as reducing joint pain and problems of your ability to move. HA is essential for keeping your skin looking young and fresh. Your skin appears less (48) ________ and soft as natural HA levels drop with age. Meanwhile, it is (49) ________ with fine lines, wrinkles and uneven tone. Taking HA supplements daily may help keep your skin looking youthful. Plus, HA helps keep eyes moisturized (滋润) and maintain that sparkle in your eye, (50) _________ for anyone who suffers with dry, tired eyes. Available from good health stores, or direct by calling 01274 889047 or visit www.moderherbals.com IV. Reading 共60’：Cloze (2篇*15’=30’) +A+B+C+6选4 (30’) How to be more efficient: stop ‘precrastinating’ Whether or not we care to admit it, we’re all familiar with procrastination: waiting until the last minute to catch up with pressing tasks, often leading to subpar（低于标准的）or incomplete work. The antidote—while easier said than done—is simply to start on your assignments sooner, long before the cut-off time. But in your quest to __51__ procrastination, is it possible to go too far? David Rosenbaum, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, certainly think so. His research focuses on the perils of “precrastination”, the __52__ to rush too quickly into tasks. It can __53__ an expenditure of unnecessary effort that could be avoided with a bit of planning — in other words, haste makes waste. __54__ a procrastinator, who might leave an inbox full of emails untouched until the next day, a precrastinator would read and respond to each of them first thing in the morning. __55__ they know most of the emails are unimportant, they would choose to clear them off as soon as possible. In some cases, this can mean draining the precious energy they might need for a more __56__ task later on. So why do people precrastinate? Rosenbaum says that for most, it’s tough to __57__ reaching for low-hanging fruit. If something is immediately __58__ to you, you’re instinctively wired to go for it. Think about the sweet attraction of free food samples at the market. __59__ , when you complete simple short-term tasks, you have one fewer thing to think about—“I can wrap this up in five minutes. Why not take care of it now?” Personality __60__ such as conscientiousness, eagerness to please and high energy can predict precrastination behaviors, Rosenbaum says, but the evolutionary impulse behind them is universal. The real __61__ of precrastination comes when, in your rush to finish, you encounter the naturally higher chance of doing your work incompletely or inaccurately. In the case of emails, sometimes waiting to __62 __ can show respect for careful thought over expediency, especially if the content of the message is emotional. Of course, precrastination is not without its __63__ , but it’s critical to do so only when it makes sense. Chronic precrastinators must also realize that it’s OK to __64__ trivial things, because they will not require huge mental energy later in the day, Rosenbaum says. He argues that the managers of today would be wise to acknowledge that it’s not always best to do everything as quickly as possible. “It should be agreed in our society that it’s okay to smell the flowers,” he says. “To be __65__, mindful and to be allowed to slow down.” 51. A. beat B. enhance C. adapt D. reveal 52. A. feasibility B. tendency C. possibility D. activity 53. A. rise from B. result from C. result in D. end with 54. A. With regards to B. In terms of C. In response to D. As opposed to 55. A. Only if B. Even if C. As if D. What if 56. A. common B. minor C. special D. urgent 57. A. overcome B. realize C. sense D. resist 58. A. desirable B. available C. approachable D. agreeable 59. A. Especially B. Fairly C. Similarly D. Arguably 60. A. traits B. drawbacks C. themes D. strengths 61. A. upside B. downside C. feature D. value 62. A. respond B. read C. reflect D. edit 63. A. shortcomings B. interests C. benefits D. improvements 64. A. take on B. set aside C. put forward D. break down 65. A. intentional B. imaginative C. deliberate D. impulsive It isn’t surprising that most people associate fires with death and destruction. But for Jeremy Bailey, a fire manager at the Nature Conservancy, fire is a natural process that __66__ the landscape, much like rain. “When I think about fire, it always brings me a pleasant feeling,” he says. He is the first __67__ on Life with Fire, a podcast hosted by former wildland firefighter Monthei. After an introductory show, each __68__ features an interview with an expert that sets out to show that shocking news accounts of wildfires don’t tell the whole story. “Wildfire is a subtle subject that shouldn’t be __69__ to the same talking points every summer and then forgotten about every winter,” says Monthei. The effect of climate change on wildfires is a big talking point on the show because it creates more __70__ conditions for fire and lengthens fire seasons. However, a few guests suggest that climate change isn’t the only __71__. In an absorbing discussion about the historic firestorm that hit northern California in September, Nick at the National Interagency Fire Center talks about the factors that had to __72__ for such unheard-of fires to occur. __73__ the absence of summer monsoons (季风) and presence of persistent heatwaves, it still took lightning and strong winds to generate those vast flames. Another big issue the show tackles is the fact that we can’t put out all wildfires, so we will have to manage them. Bailey is a fan of __74__ fires. These “prescribed fires” are often started to clear the low vegetation, such as bushes and dead plants, that typically __75__ severe wildfires. Planned blazes are mainly used to reduce the risks of disastrous fires, but he thinks they have wider potential. The podcast also discusses how to encourage women and ethnic minority groups into fire-related jobs, and how to retain them, as these jobs are still __76__ done by white men. Lenya, who started a training scheme for women in fire, thinks people with __77__ backgrounds are needed to help tackle the growing severity of wildfires. “__78__ at its core requires diversity because you have to have people thinking about issues in different ways and bringing different types of solution to the table,” she says. One __79__ of Life with Fire is that although later shows are accessible to a general audience, the podcast takes time to get into its stride (进展). Presenting the topics it covers in a different order would have helped guide people with no knowledge of fire science. Upcoming shows will be more __80__ as Monthei talks to fire practitioners from around the world. “I think telling stories and sharing new perspectives worldwide is a critical first step,” she says. 66. A. revitalises B. carbonises C. destroys D. dominates 67. A. host B. interviewer C. guest D. fan 68. A. disaster B. episode C. report D. medium 69. A. converted B. elevated C. referred D. minimized 70. A. demanding B. incredible C. favourable D. changeable 71. A. threat B. cause C. effect D. subject 72. A. line up B. set aside C. make up D. watch out 73. A. In spite of B. On account of C. In case of D. As well as 74. A. extinguished B. unparalleled C. exploited D. controlled 75. A. manages B. promises C. fuels D. eases 76. A. largely B. rarely C. freely D. duly 77. A. professional B. diverse C. related D. noble 78. A. Innovation B. Severity C. Equality D. Broadcast 79. A. theme B. feature C. criticism D. merit 80. A. critical B. international C. scientific D. controversial (A) Running is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing beats the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track. But while it’s long been believed that endorphins (内啡肽) —chemicals in the body that cause happiness—are behind the so-called “runner’s high”, a study suggested that there may be more to this phenomenon than we previously knew. According to a recent study published by a group of scientists from several German universities, a group of chemicals called endocannabinoids (内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling. To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice. Both mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and endocannabinoids after exercise. After exercising on running wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety. But after being given a drug to block their endorphins, the mice’s behavior didn’t seem to change. However, when their endocannabinoids were blocked with a different drug, their runners’ high symptoms seemed to fade. “The long-held notion of endorphins being responsible for the runner’s high is false. Endorphins are effective pain relievers, but only when it comes to the pain in your body and muscles you feel after working out,” Patrick Lucas Austin wrote on science blog Lifehacker. Similar studies are yet to be carried out on humans, but it’s already known that exercise is a highly effective way to get rid of stress or anxiety. The UK’s National Health Service even prescribes exercise to patients who are suffering from depression. “Being depressed can leave you feeling low in energy, which might put you off being more active. Regular exercise can improve your mood if you have depression, and its especially useful for people with mild to moderate depression,” it wrote on its website. It seems like nothing can beat that feeling we get after a good workout, even if we don’t fully understand where it comes from. At least if we’re feeling down, we know that all we have to do is to put on our running shoes. 81．What did scientists from German universities recently discover? A．Working out is a highly effective way to treat depression. B．The runner’s high could be caused by endocannabinoids. C．Endorphins may contribute to one’s high spirits after running. D．The level of endorphins and endocannabinoids could affect one’s mood. 82．Why did the scientists give mice drugs in their experiment? A．To identify what is responsible for the runner’s high. B．To see the specific symptoms of the runner’s high. C．To find what reduces the runner’s high symptoms. D．To test what influences the level of endocannabinoids released. 83．What does the underlined word “notion” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Effect. B．Goal. C．Opinion. D．Question 84．What can we know about regular workouts according to the UK’s National Health Service? A. They tend to make depressed patients feel more energetic immediately. B. They are prescribed mainly for patients with severe mental disorders. C. They perform better in curing people with mild to moderate depression. D. They can help ease depression symptoms. (B) SMART PURE $64.95 It allows you to keep track of your jump rope workouts using its built-in magnetic sensors. Paired with your smartphone, you will be able to track not only the basic skip counts but also undergo interval training, compare global leaderboards and set challenges with your friends who use it. It has a battery life of up to 45 hours of active training after a two-hour charge. ? TONAL $3,995 If you’re looking to gain the benefits of having a full home gym but don’t have the space for a lot of equipment or just want your workout focused in one place, then Tonal might be for you. Packed with countless workouts to discover, including strength training and yoga, Tonal has pretty much everything you could want from a home gym. After an evaluation of your strength and abilities, you can navigate through workouts with a virtual coach and track your progress as you go. FORM SMART $249 Getting real-time performance statistics while you’re in the water is near impossible – that is unless you have a pair of FORM SMART’s swimming goggles (a pair of glasses made of plastic with a rubber or plastic edge that fit against your skin and protect your eyes). From a swimmer’s heart rate to the distance between their strokes, these goggles can let the wearer know a whole host of information about their form as they are swimming. As well as real-time feedback, the built-in visual coach can help you evolve your swim technique and provides more than 1,500 workouts. These goggles aren’t solely for swimming in pools, also capable of offering metrics (衡量指标) on pace, time and distance while you’re out in open water. Some metrics, however, such as stroke count, are currently unavailable outside of pool use. ? WAHOO $39.99 If you’re a keen outdoor cyclist and want to watch your speed, you might want to consider fitting your bicycle with a WAHOO speed sensor. Bluetooth compatible, these magnet-less sensors wirelessly connect to your smartphone to record and send information straight to your favourite cycling app or a bike’s GPS computer. ? 85. Three illustrations are missing. (1) (2) (3) Which of the following best fits into the three boxes in order? A. 1-3-2 B. 2-3-1 C. 2-1-3 D. 3-1-2 86. What is a common feature among all the devices that reflects the trend in modern fitness technology? A. They all have a relatively long battery life of one week. B. They can interpret the performance of your biological function. C. They all use digital technology to enhance the fitness experience. D. They provide virtual coach service and online courses for you. 87. You are a young office worker with limited budget who wants to compare your exercising performance with other athletes. Which of the devices are you most likely to buy? A. SMART PURE B. TONAL C. FORM SMART D. WAHOO (C) ‘Hungry gene’ linked to obesity present in dogs and humans Ever wondered why some dogs are always hungry, however much you feed them? Well, we may be close to getting an answer. In a new study, scientists pinpointed several genes linked to obesity (condition of being fat in a way that is unhealthy) in dogs—genes that dogs share with humans. The findings suggest man’s best friend could help future researchers unlock new insights into weight gain and complex diseases. Though environmental factors such as ultra-processed foods are often blamed for rising rates of obesity, scientists emphasize the condition has complex biological causes, including genetics. “If you’re unlucky enough to get genes that make you prone to obesity, they appear as greater appetite, making it harder to resist those drives to overeat,” Dr Eleanor Raffan, the lead academic on the study, told BBC Science Focus. “In contrast, slim people just don’t need to exert as much willpower to keep at a healthy weight.” To see if obesity was also hereditary (遗传的) in dogs, the scientists looked at the genes of 241 labrador retrievers—a breed particularly prone to obesity. When compared with humans, the gene DENND1B, which plays a key role in how our cells process energy, emerged as a particularly strong genetic link between human and canine (犬的) obesity. As well as offering scientists a new model to understand human disease, this research could also help us take better care of our dogs. Until now the genetic basis of canine obesity hasn’t been widely studied. “Our results underscore the importance of encouraging exercise and limiting food intake for our dogs,” said Raffan. “Our data shows that it’s much harder to control food intake in the dogs with genes that put them at a high risk of obesity. That should change how we address canine obesity: we need to target owners of high-risk dogs and offer them support on effective management, rather than blaming them.” 88. What does the new study find about obesity? A. Environmental factors are to blame for obesity. B. Dogs are always hungry however much they eat. C. Genetic causes can result in the obesity of dogs. D. Man’s obesity offers new insight into dogs’ disease. 89. Dr Eleanor Raffan probably agrees that ______. A. slim people aren’t morally superior in controlling weight B. people have equal willpower to maintain healthy weight C. environmental factors should be excluded from the study D. obese people are blessed with the resistance to overeating 90. Which of the following is true about gene DENND1B? A. It is unique to obese human beings. B. It enables dogs to go on a healthy diet. C. It emerged after man had tamed dogs. D. It impacts dynamics of energy intake. 91. We can treat the problem of overweight dogs by ______. A. highlighting the importance of modifying dogs’ genes B. aiding owners with the high-risk dogs’ exercise and diet C. targeting high-risk dogs with medical and legal support D. blaming dog owners for inadequate management of pets Section C A. AI doesn’t make grammatical mistakes, but it does make factual ones. B. Last week, we received an email pointing out a few grammatical errors in our latest issue. C. The grains of sand under your nails after a long climb carry more wisdom than AI. D. They’re the marks on an organic apple—imperfect, maybe, but honest. E. We’ll take that over soulless perfection every single time. F. Were those mistakes ours to catch? Errors of a wise man William Blake once said, “Make the errors of a wise man, not the perfection of a fool.” 92.__________ It specifically targets a feature written by someone for whom English is a second, possibly even third, language. As a publisher, should we have caught those mistakes? Of course. But we didn’t. We missed them, and that’s on us. Now, if we had relied on ChatGPT or some other AI tool—those errors would have been eliminated. 93.__________ And that’s where the difference lies. AI writes with mechanical fluency, an odd smoothness that, at first glance, might seem impressive. But there’s no soul in it. No human aspect, which is often where the charm and character of a story reside. When you read Adventure, you’re not consuming an unimaginative, algorithmic mixture of facts and details, woven together from a thousand other sources. What you get is something raw, something real—real people doing real things, telling real stories—experiences lived and shared. That’s a distinction that matters. In an era where fake news, Al-generated images, and even virtual sports clouds the lines between truth and fabrication (虚构的信息), we choose authenticity over perfection. We own our mistakes. 94.__________ Sure, you could buy a flawless, genetically modified apple, polished and sprayed to maintain perfection. It might look good but how would it taste? Would it nourish you the same way? Would it carry the same depth of flavour that comes from sun, soil and time? Adventure isn’t about a flawless, airbrushed version of the world. It’s about telling stories that aren’t smoothed to perfection but that pulse with life, with humanity. So yes, we made a mistake, and we’ll probably make more, but we’ll own them. Because we’re not in the business of chasing perfection. We’re in the business of telling real stories, about real adventures, experienced by real people. And if that means the occasional typo slips (打印错误) through? 95.__________ Guided Writing (25’) Time flies, and your three-year senior high school life is drawing to a close. As a graduating senior, you have gained a lot of valuable experience and insights. Write a letter to a random new Senior One student, advising him/her on two things he/ she should do and one thing he/she should avoid during their high school years. 温馨提示： 1.请端正字迹。 2.请务必透露你的真实信息, 包括你的真实姓名和所在班级。 202601高三期末考试试卷答案和听力原文 Listening comprehension 25分 1-5 BCBBC 6-10 BBBCA 11-13 BDB 14-16 BAD 17-20 AADD Grammar 20分 21. published 22. while 23. it 24. have been 25. why 26. to have 27. less likely 28. instead of/ rather than 29. which 30. participating Vocabulary 20分 31-40 FHDEA, JBKCI 41-50 IBDEA JHKCF Cloze 30分 51-65 ABCDB DDBCA BACBC 66-80 ACBDC BADDC ABACB Reading 2分题 30分 81-84 BACD 85-87 CCA 88-91 CADB 92-95 BADE Guided Writing 25分 略 录音文本 Section A 1. M: I’ve had a sore throat and fever since yesterday. W: Let me check your symptoms first, and I’ll write you a prescription. Q: What might the woman be? 2. W: Excuse me, what’s the price for black-and-white printing here? M: It’s 0.5 yuan per page for less than 10 pages. For 10 pages or more, it’s 0.4 yuan per page. Q: How much should the woman pay if she prints 15 pages? 3. M: The supermarket down the street is selling everything half price because they are going out of business. W: Sounds like an ideal time to stock up on coffee. Q: What are the speakers talking about? 4. M: What did you think of the paintings that Ted was showing last week? W: I never made it to the exhibit. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? 5. M: Have you tried Susan’s apple-pie? W: I got the last piece. And it was out of this world. Q: What does the woman say about Susan’s apple-pie? 6. W: I missed the courier again--they left a note saying I need to pick up the package at the station. M: Why not sign up for their delivery reminder service? You’ll get a text an hour before they arrive. Q: What does the man advise the woman to do? 7. M: If we finish the design draft by Friday, we can present it to the client next Monday. W: That’s a tight schedule, but we can make it if everyone works an extra hour each day. Q: What does the woman mean? 8. W: Are you crazy? How come you blurted that out in front of Dr. smith? M: I don’t know, I guess he just caught me off guard. Q: What does the man mean? 9. M: Is everything on track for the committee meeting next Monday? Have all the members been notified? W: I’ve sent the emails out, but I haven’t heard back from everyone yet. I’ll follow up with them tomorrow to get the ball rolling. Q: What will the man probably do next? 10. W: I’m sorry I made you wait. The bus was stuck in traffic and took forever to get here. M: No harm done. I was able to catch up on some reading. Q: What can be inferred about the conversation? Section B Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. Even the most obsessive fan of cats in the world can agree. It’s super annoying when they scratch up your stuff with their claws. But why do they do it? Sometimes it might seem like cats scratch furniture simply to get under our skin. But according to experts, there’s a pretty straightforward reason for it. Cats tend to scratch the nicest and most noticeable pieces of furniture in the room as a warning to other animals that it’s their territory. Think of it like a cat marking their favorite place to sit, so that no one else would dare come close, but it’s actually not just the scratches that a cat is leaving behind. They also have scent glands in their paws that leave a distinct odor that cats, dogs, and other animals can smell to let them know which cat owns the place. So that’s the main reason that cats love to tear up the place, but it’s not the only one. They also do it to help them file down their claws or even pull them off, so that a fresh one can grow. They also use their scratching time as a chance to stretch out their back muscles, so they can stay nice and loose for all that scurrying about. If you live with a cat who loves to tear the couch to shreds, there is something you can do to try and stop them. Buy a scratch post for your cat to tear apart instead. That way, the cat can mark its territory and that brand new couch can still look nice. Questions: 11. Why do cats tend to scratch the nicest and most noticeable furniture? 12. What is the function of the scent glands in cats’ paws? 13. Why do cats sometimes pull off their claws while scratching according to the passage? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. Take your height in meters, square it, then divide it by your weight in kilograms. That’s how you calculate your body mass index, or BMI. If it’s between 18 and 25, your weight is healthy. If it’s over, it isn’t. BMI has become a popular measure for people to check their health. On a population level, data backs this up. People with a high BMI are statistically more likely to develop conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Checking BMI could be a way for people to easily assess their health and decide if they need to make any lifestyle changes. However, BMI does not give the full picture. It’s known that it’s less accurate for some groups of people, such as children, the elderly or athletes. The measure was devised in the 19th Century by a Belgian mathematician, and this may be why the figures are more accurate for Europeans than other ethnicities. BMI also fails to account for several key factors. For example, highly active individuals may carry substantial muscle weight, but BMI cannot distinguish this from health-harming fat. People can have a high BMI and be relatively healthy, while others may have a low BMI but be unhealthy. The simplicity of BMI is attractive, it’s also very visible and fits with society’s perception of the importance of weight. However, dependence on it as an indication of health can cause prejudice. People can feel judged because of their weight. This sometimes leads people to avoid going to the doctors if they know they’re likely to be questioned on it. While BMI may be a useful measure, experts remind us that it should always be considered alongside other measures. 14. What is the main purpose of the passage? 15. Why might BMI be more accurate for Europeans than other ethnicities? 16. How can we improve the accuracy of BMI in health assessment? Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. M: Emma, any tips for public speaking? I have a 15-minute presentation next month and I’m really nervous--never done anything this formal before. W: Totally get it! Public speaking scared me too at first. Tried the campus toastmasters club? They hold weekly sessions with supportive people. M: I’ve heard of it, but my schedule’s packed. Any more time-efficient ways? W: Record yourself practicing! You can spot filler words or bad posture easily. M: Good idea. How to structure it so the audience stays focused? I don’t want them to zone out. W: Keep it simple--start with a hook, then 3-4 clear main points. Use fewer slides. M: Fewer slides, right? I’ve sat through presentations with too many texts on screen. W: Exactly! Slides should just support your words, not replace them. Use pictures or charts instead. M: Should I memorize the whole script or just key points? W: Outlines are way better. Memorizing sounds robotic, and you’ll panic if you blank out. M: Makes sense. What about pacing? I tend to talk fast when I’m nervous. W: Practice slowing down--pause after important points. Maybe time yourself to stay within 15 minutes. M: Thanks so much! Wanna be my practice audience when I have a draft? I value your feedback. W: Sure! I’ll bring snacks and take notes. Just let me know when you’re ready. M: Perfect. I’ll start recording myself this weekend. W: You’ve got this--most people are just glad it’s not them speaking, not judging every word. 17. What time-efficient tip does Emma give the man for public speaking practice? 18. What does Emma suggest the man do to start his presentation? 19. What does Emma say about slides for the presentation? 20. What does the man want the woman to do? 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $