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封浜高中2025学年第一学期 高三英语期中考试试卷 (2025.11) 满分：140分 考试时间：120分钟 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.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 on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Pepper. B. Salt C. Water. D. Flavour. 2.A. The couple has overslept. B. The flight was overbooked. C. There was severe weather. D. A mechanical issue occurred. 3. A.$155. B. $135. C. $165. D.$145. 4.A. He was out of money. B. He misplaced his wallet. C. He paid bills late. D. He felt stressed at work. 5. A. Making detailed weekend plan. B. Whether to have dinner together. C. Reasons for being in a rush. D. Timing of dinner around a film. 6. A. He failed the test. B. He missed the test. C. He got a decent grade. D. He earned the credit. 7. A. Typing his presentation. B. Overcoming anxiety. C. Attending job interviews. D. Critiquing his speech. 8. A. The man cooks Indian food frequently. B. The man dislikes the recommended food. C. The woman seems to enjoy complex flavour. D. The woman tried Indian meals two weeks ago. 9.A. Get a new computer. B. Close browser windows. C. Add more freezing ice. D. Purchase memory sticks. 10. A. Guests prefer beer to wine. B. She couldn't decide on the drinks. C. Having varied drink options is safer. D. Big groups require large quantities of drinks. Section B(15分) 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 the 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. It showed up in a knowledge fair. B. It was designed by a group of students. C. It was made of recycled materials. D. It could work without the power source. 12. A. Speak and introduce itself. B. Move around in a large area. C. Detect and avoid obstacles. D. Respond to voice commands. 13. A. He is the host of the knowledge fair. B. He earns a lot of money as the prize. C. He uses electronics kit to build Larry. D. He understands the workings of robots. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.They try to discover the full picture of life in the universe. B. They start to emerge due to environmental problems. C. They focus only on rare or endangered species. D. They are interested in the gray sidewalk. 15. A. As an academic subject that few are interested in. B. As n enjoyable lifestyle choice fr young people. C. As a profitable career pursued by university students. D. As a growing environmental movement across society. 16. A. Visit more natural history museums. B. Make changes towards a greener lifestyle. C. Pursue a career as a professional. D. Contribute to understanding the life puzzle. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. The man's failure in final exams. B. The man's career prospects. C. The woman's new employment. D. The woman's personal story. 18. A. He had too few interviews because of heavy coursework. B. He rejected the company because he disliked the boss. C. He had waited for a month before receiving the offer. D. He was rejected by the company and felt depressed. 19. A. The man should read the job ads carefully. B. The man should ask his senior friends for help. C. The man should try to sell the products himself. D. The man should explore the employer's business fully. 20. A. Memorizing financial knowledge. B. Solving a business challenge. C. Presenting his personal qualities. D. Arriving early at the interview. II. 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. Spider found nursing its offspring with milk The words “spider” and “milk” are not two that you’d generally expect to see in the same sentence. But that’s exactly what researchers at an Asian academy of sciences have found: a spider mother feeding her babies with her own milk. This fascinating behavior ____1____ (observe) in a species of spider called Toxeus magnus. The researchers first made the discovery after noticing a baby spider hanging onto its mother in the lab in a way, ____2____ reminded them of a baby mammal (哺乳动物). Usually, only mammals produce milk for their babies, but some bird species can produce something known as “crop milk” ____3____ feed their young. However, the level of parental care ____4____ (see) in these spiders is quite rare. Female spiders of this species can lay up to 36 eggs ____5____ one time. When the baby spiders first hatched, they ate ‘milk’ that their mother had deposited in droplets around their nest. But soon, they began lining up to drink the milk directly from their mother. They continued doing this ____6____ they were about 40 days old, well after they were old enough to find food on their own. To test what they were observing, the researchers painted the mother spider to stop the milk ____7____ (reach) her babies. After this, all the baby spiders younger than 20 days old died. When the mother was removed from the nest, the older spiders grew more slowly and were ____8____ (likely) to survive to adulthood. This suggests that the milk was giving them a significant advantage. Isn’t it amazing to think about ____9____ diverse and unexpected nature can be? Spiders, usually thought of as independent and sometimes even scary creatures, showing such intense parental care and producing milk for their young _____10_____ (be) truly a remarkable discovery. This shows that there’s always something new and surprising to learn about the world around us, even from creatures as tiny as spiders! 【答案】1. was observed 2. which 3. to 4. seen 5. at 6. until 7. reaching 8. less likely 9. how 10. is 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现一种蜘蛛会像哺乳动物一样用“奶”哺育后代，这种育儿方式极为罕见。实验证明蜘蛛奶对幼蛛生存至关重要，展现了大自然的神奇与未知。 【1题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：这种奇特的行为是在一种名为“托克斯马格斯”的蜘蛛物种中被观察到的。主语behavior与observe构成被动关系，且发生在过去，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数，be动词用was。故填was observed。 2题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：研究人员最初发现这一现象是在注意到一只幼蛛在实验室中以一种类似于哺乳动物幼崽的方式紧紧依附在母蛛身上的时候，这一发现让他们联想到了哺乳动物幼崽的行为。非限制性定语从句修饰上文句子，从句缺少主语，故填which。 【3题详解】 考查介词。句意：通常，只有哺乳动物会为幼崽产奶，但一些鸟类能分泌被称为 “嗉囊乳” 的物质来喂养幼鸟。此处feed为不定式作目的状语，应填不定式符号to。故填to。 【4题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，这类蜘蛛所展现出的父母关爱程度实属罕见。此处see与care构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填seen。 【5题详解】 考查介词。句意：这种雌性蜘蛛一次可以产下多达36枚卵。短语at one time表示“一次”。故填at。 【6题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：它们一直这样持续下去，直到大约40天大时才停止，而此时它们已经长大到能够独立觅食的程度了。引导时间状语从句，表示“直到”用until。故填until。 【7题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：为了验证他们的观察结果，研究人员给母蜘蛛身上涂上了涂料，以阻止母蛛分泌的乳汁流入幼蛛体内。短语stop (from) doing sth.表示“阻止做某事”，本空用动名词，作宾语。故填reaching。 【8题详解】 考查比较级。句意：当母蜘蛛被从巢中移出后，年长的蜘蛛生长速度会变慢，而且存活至成年期的可能性也会降低。根据grew more slowly可知可能性降低，likely的比较级在前面加less。故填less likely。 【9题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：想想看，大自然的多样性与奇妙之处难道不令人惊叹吗？引导宾语从句，表示“多么令人惊叹”用how。故填how。 【10题详解】 考查时态。句意：蜘蛛通常被认为是独立且有时甚至令人畏惧的生物，但它们却展现出如此强烈的养育子女的关怀之情，并为幼崽分泌乳汁，这一发现着实令人惊叹。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为动名词短语showing such intense parental care and producing milk for their young，谓语用单数。故填is。 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 arrivals B.commitment C.conflicting D. doubtful E. move F. regional G. partnership H. promise I.pursued J. shared K. signified Rail Operators seek to mend the gaps London Victoria train station, the UK’s second busiest, handled 75 million passengers in 2017-18 but ranked 16th out of 18 in a 2018 passenger satisfaction survey. Station manager Darren Williams believes a joint approach, ____11____ by mauve (紫色) jackets, can improve passenger experience. Previously, staff were divided into Network Rail, Southern, and Southeastern employees,but now they work as “Team Victoria.” Executives from all three organizations hope this ____12____ will serve as a model for the UK rail network, amid pressures from political, industrial, and consumer groups. Since privatization in 1994, the rail network has been divided between infrastructure (基础建设) (owned by Network Rail), train operators, and rolling-stock owners. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling now seeks to reunite infrastructure and train operations within regions under one chief executive. At Victoria, John Halsall of Network Rail and David Statham of Southeastern have been working on this integration for two years. Halsall notes that the rail system’s complexity requires synchronized (同步的) operations, which is challenging when different parts have ____13____ targets. For instance, Southeastern aims to run as many trains as possible, while Network Rail needs to cancel some for infrastructure maintenance. To address these issues, they are setting common objectives for passenger experience and on-time ____14____, putting teams under one leader, and agreeing on infrastructure access to balance service and repairs. This requires strong leadership and a(n) ____15____ to combined efforts. Mark Phillips of the Rail Safety and Standards Board supports the ____16____ towards a more integrated system. Elaine Clark of the Rail Forum Midlands agrees but suggests ____17____ integration is more effective than a national approach. Despite concerns about a return to British Rail’s model, Halsall emphasizes the need for ____18____ objectives to overcome internal conflicts. Campaigners for full re-nationalization, like Ellie Harrison of Bring Back British Rail, remain ____19____, fearing profit-driven maintenance companies. However, early signs of success at Victoria show _____20_____, as its passenger satisfaction ranking improved from 18th to 16th between 2017 and 2018. 【答案】11. K 12. G 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. E 17. F 18. J 19. D 20. H 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了伦敦维多利亚火车站通过采取联合工作模式“Team Victoria”来提升乘客体验，三家相关组织的高管希望以此为英国铁路网络树立典范，同时介绍了整合过程中面临不同目标冲突等问题及解决办法，还提及各方对铁路系统整合的态度和早期成效。 【11题详解】 考查动词。句意：车站经理达伦·威廉姆斯认为，一种以紫色夹克为标志的联合方式，可以改善乘客体验。根据后文“by mauve (紫色) jackets”可知，这种联合方式是以紫色夹克为标志的，“signified”意为“表示；象征；标志”，这里用过去分词形式作后置定语，修饰“a joint approach”，表明这种联合方式是以紫色夹克作为标志的。故填K。 【12题详解】 考查名词。句意：来自这三个组织的高管们希望这种合作关系能在来自政治、工业和消费者团体的压力下，成为英国铁路网络的一个典范。根据前文“ Previously, staff were divided into Network Rail, Southern, and Southeastern employees”可知，这是一种合作关系。“partnership”意思是“合作关系”，在句中作宾语，指代前文提到的各方联合工作形成的关系，符合语境。故填G。 【13题详解】 考查形容词。句意：哈尔索尔指出，铁路系统的复杂性需要同步运营，而当不同部分有相互冲突的目标时，这就具有挑战性。根据前文“which is challenging”以及后文“conflicts”可知，有挑战性是不同部分有相互冲突的目标，“conflicting”意为“相互冲突的”，修饰名词“targets”，说明不同部分的目标之间存在矛盾，导致同步运营困难，符合语境。故填C。 【14题详解】 考查名词。句意：为了解决这些问题，他们正在为乘客体验和列车准时到达设定共同目标，将各团队置于一位领导之下，并就基础设施使用达成一致，以平衡服务和维修。“arrivals”表示“到达；抵达”，这里指列车的准时到达，是与乘客体验相关的一个重要方面，作“on-time”修饰的名词。故填A。 【15题详解】 考查名词。句意：这需要强有力的领导和对共同努力的承诺。“commitment”意思是“承诺；保证”，“a(n) +名词 + to...”结构，这里表示对共同努力的一种承诺，符合语境。故填B。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：铁路安全与标准委员会的马克·菲利普斯支持朝着更一体化系统的转变。根据后文“towards a more integrated system”可知，马克·菲利普斯支持朝着更一体化系统的转变“move”有“移动；转变；进展”之意，在句中作宾语，“the move towards...”表示“朝着……的转变”，符合语境。故填E。 【17题详解】 考查形容词。句意：中部铁路论坛的伊莱恩·克拉克对此表示赞同，但她认为区域一体化比全国性的做法更有效。“regional”意思是“地区的；区域的”，修饰名词“integration”，表明是区域层面的一体化，与后文“national approach”形成对比。故填F。 【18题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管有人担心会回到英国铁路的模式，但哈尔索尔强调需要共同的目标来克服内部冲突。根据后文“to overcome internal conflicts”可知，需要共同的目标来克服内部冲突。“shared”意为“共同的；共享的”，修饰“objectives”，表示各方需要有共同的目标，以解决内部矛盾，符合语境。故填J。 【19题详解】 考查形容词。句意：像“恢复英国铁路”组织的埃莉·哈里森这样主张完全重新国有化的人士仍然持怀疑态度，他们担心以利润为导向的维修公司。根据后文“fearing profit-driven maintenance companies.”可知，完全重新国有化的人士仍然持怀疑态度。“doubtful”意思是“怀疑的；可疑的”，在句中作表语，描述主张重新国有化的人士对当前做法的态度。故填D。 20题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，维多利亚火车站早期成功的迹象显示出希望，因为在2017年至2018年间，其乘客满意度排名从第18位上升到了第16位。根据后文“as its passenger satisfaction ranking improved from 18th to 16th between 2017 and 2018”可知，维多利亚火车站早期成功的迹象显示出希望。“promise”有“希望；前景”的意思，在句中作宾语，表示早期成功迹象所带来的积极前景。故填H。 III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage 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. We are quite good at letting our minds wander while performing a routine motor skill. We can do the dinner dishes while thinking about our next vacation, or drink coffee while reading a newspaper. But psychologists ask this question: Do multitasking humans operate effectively and efficiently when they really need to ____21____？ The ____22____ suggests that the answer is no. One problem is interference (干扰). In the 1930s, the psychologist John Ridley Stroop showed there is a danger of ____23____ when the brain receives unexpected information while carrying out a routine task. To see what he found, try this exercise: Say the name of each shape in Column 1 out loud. Then, do the same for Column 2. Then, do the same for Column 3. Most likely you completed the first column ____24____, went a bit slower in the second column and hesitated, or even made an error, in the third column. Because you are much quicker at reading words out loud than naming shapes, you had difficulty ____25____ the incorrect information that you read. Of course, this exercise is a bit unnatural, but it shows that multitaskers are very likely to make mistakes and hesitate if they get interference from the ____26____ set of stimuli while switching between tasks. Research also suggests that switching between tasks significantly ____27____ completion. If the two tasks are very routine and not too much ____28____ — say, singing along to a new tune while milking a crying baby — the brain does not need to switch between the tasks because the two require different input channels. The humming requires listening and singing, while the milking requires sight and the use of arm and hand muscles. But when a similar kind of attention is needed, the pace ____29____ as the brain must switch back and forth between the two tasks. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that switching between tasks like solving math problems and identifying shapes increases time _____30_____, especially with unfamiliar tasks. The brain takes longer to switch and assign resources due to the need to activate different sets of rules for each task. This delay makes multitasking less _____31_____ than focusing on one task. ____32____, the brain shows less neural (神经的) activity when handling two complex tasks at the same time, leading to longer completion times. For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those who did each task _____33_____. All these _____34_____ do not mean that you should never “whistle while you work”. But what about the digital showoff who sits through a university lecture while text-messaging on a tiny mobile phone screen? Remind them of this: The _____35_____ machinery of our digital world was most likely developed by very single-minded people concentrating intently on a single task. 21. A. hurry B. interfere C. negotiate D. concentrate 22. A. experience B. estimation C. evidence D. emphasis 23. A. disappointment B. injury C. misunderstanding D. error 24. A. accidentally B. innovatively C. effortlessly D. repeatedly 25. A. remembering B. ignoring C. generating D. withdrawing 26. A. internal B. diverse C. wrong D. weak 27. A. delays B. ensures C. monitors D. arranges 28. A. simple B. alike C. necessary D. interesting 29. A. slows B. increases C. varies D. continues 30. A. saved B. lost C. tracked D. found 31. A. popular B. complex C. efficient D. challenging 32. A. Fortunately B. Additionally C. Ultimately D. Alternatively 33. A. separately B. regularly C. vigorously D. originally 34. A. requirements B. tasks C. concerns D. negatives 35. A. multitasking B. mechanical C. specialized D. packaging 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨人类在真正需要集中精力时，多任务处理是否能高效进行，并通过实验等证据阐述多任务处理存在干扰、延迟等问题。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但心理学家提出这样一个问题：当人类真正需要集中精力时，同时处理多项任务能做到既有效又高效吗？A. hurry匆忙；B. interfere干扰；C. negotiate协商；D. concentrate集中精力。根据前文“Do multitasking humans operate effectively and efficiently”可知，这里问多任务处理在需要 集中注意力”时是否有效。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：证据表明答案是否定的。A. experience经历；B. estimation估计；C. evidence证据；D. emphasis强调。根据后文“the answer is no”以及后文通过实验等说明多任务处理的问题，这些是证明答案是否定的证据，故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：20世纪30年代，心理学家约翰·里德利·斯特鲁普（John Ridley Stroop）表明，当大脑在执行常规任务时接收到意外信息，就存在出错的风险。A. disappointment失望；B. injury受伤；C. misunderstanding误解；D. error错误。根据后文“or even made an error, in the third column.”可知，做的实验中人们在第三列容易出错，所以这里是存在出错风险，故选D。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：很可能你毫不费力地完成了第一列，在第二列速度慢了一些，而在第三列犹豫了，甚至出了错。A. accidentally偶然地；B. innovatively创新地；C. effortlessly毫不费力地；D. repeatedly反复地。根据后文“went a bit slower in the second column and hesitated, or even made an error, in the third column.”可知，在第二列变慢，第三列出错，可知第一列完成得轻松，故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：因为你大声读单词比说出形状名称要快得多，所以你很难忽略读到的错误信息。A. remembering记住；B. ignoring忽略；C. generating产生；D. withdrawing撤回。根据前文“Because you are much quicker at reading words out loud than naming shapes,”可知，在实验中因为读单词快，所以难以忽略单词信息，从而在说形状名称时受干扰，故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当然，这个练习有点不自然，但它表明，多任务处理者在任务之间切换时，如果受到错误刺激的干扰，很可能会犯错和犹豫。A. internal内部的；B. diverse多样的；C. wrong错误的；D. weak弱的。根据前文“multitaskers are very likely to make mistakes”可知，读单词对于说形状名称来说是错误的刺激，导致多任务处理者出错，故选C。 27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究还表明，在任务之间切换会显著延迟完成时间。A. delays延迟；B. ensures确保；C. monitors监控；D. arranges安排。根据前文“switching between tasks significantly”以及后文“A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that switching between tasks like solving math problems and identifying shapes increases time.”提到切换任务会增加时间可知。是延迟完成，故选A。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果这两项任务非常常规，且不太相似——比如说，一边给哭闹的婴儿喂奶，一边跟着新曲调哼唱——大脑不需要在任务之间切换，因为这两项任务需要不同的输入渠道。A. simple简单的；B. alike相似的；C. necessary必要的；D. interesting有趣的。根据后文“say, singing along to a new tune while milking a crying baby—the brain does not need to switch between the tasks because the two require different input channels.”可知，举例两项任务需要不同输入渠道，大脑无需切换，可知是说任务不太相似，故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当需要类似的注意力时，速度会减慢，因为大脑必须在两项任务之间来回切换。A. slows减慢；B. increases增加；C. varies变化；D. continues继续。根据前文说切换任务会延迟完成以及后文“as the brain must switch back and forth between the two tasks.”可知，这里类似注意力需求下大脑要切换任务，所以速度减慢。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：《实验心理学杂志》（Journal of Experimental Psychology）上一项研究发现，在解决数学问题和识别形状等任务之间切换会增加时间消耗，尤其是对于不熟悉的任务。A. saved节省；B. lost失去，消耗；C. tracked追踪；D. found发现。根据前文“Research also suggests that switching between tasks significantly_____ completion.”说切换任务延迟完成，可知是增加时间消耗，故选B。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种延迟使得多任务处理不如专注于一项任务高效。A. popular流行的；B. complex复杂的；C. efficient高效的；D. challenging有挑战性的。根据前文“The brain takes longer to switch and assign resources due to the need to activate different sets of rules for each task.”说切换任务延迟完成，所以多任务处理不如专注一项任务高效，故选C。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：此外，当大脑同时处理两项复杂任务时，神经活动会减少，导致完成时间更长。A. Fortunately幸运地；B. Additionally此外；C. Ultimately最终；D. Alternatively或者。这里进一步说明多任务处理的问题，用additionally表示递进，故选B。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：例如，与分别完成每项任务的人相比，同时处理多项任务的人写报告和查看电子邮件的时间要多出1.5倍。A. separately分别地；B. regularly定期地；C. vigorously精力充沛地；D. originally最初地。根据前文“For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those”可知，这里是将多任务处理和分别完成任务的时间作对比，故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：所有这些负面影响并不意味着你永远不应该“边工作边吹口哨”（一心二用）。A. requirements要求；B. tasks任务；C. concerns担忧；D. negatives负面影响。根据前文“For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those who did each task_____.”以及前文提到多任务处理的干扰、延迟等问题，这些都是负面影响，故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：提醒他们这一点：我们数字世界的多任务处理机制很可能是由非常专注于单一任务的人精心开发出来的。A. multitasking多任务处理的；B. mechanical机械的；C. specialized专门的；D. packaging包装的。根据前文“Do multitasking”可知，文章围绕多任务处理展开，这里说数字世界的多任务处理机制，故选A。 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) Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal. One peculiar gimmick was the effort to add odors (气味) to movies. Several serious attempts were made to enhance films with odors. In 1959, “Behind the Great Wall” used 50 odors through a theater’s air-conditioning system. In 1969, producer Mike Todd Jr. introduced Smell-O-Vision for “Scent of a Mystery,” releasing scents like pipe smoke and food to each seat. The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry. Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films. For “Macabre” (1963), he offered $1,000 life insurance policies in case viewers died of fright. In “Thirteen Ghosts,” he used “Illusion-O,” providing handheld ghost glasses that allowed viewers to see or remove the ghosts. Although these gimmicks were only marginally successful and often caused more laughter than screams, Castle’s movies were entertaining and profitable. “Thirteen Ghosts” was even remade in 2001. The 1975 movie “Earthquake” introduced Sensurround Sound, promising sound powerful enough to “crack ribs.” This effect was achieved using large subwoofer speakers that emitted powerful vibrations (震动). However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround. Only three more films — “Midway”(1976), “Rollercoaster”(1977), and “Battlestar Galactica” (1978) featured the effect. The most famous special effect is 3-D. Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953. This effect requires special glasses to provide each eye with a slightly different image, creating a sense of depth.Although dozens of 3-D movies were released between 1953 and 1955, technical problems and eyestrain complaints caused the novelty to wear off. For the next 40 years, 3-D films became less common, primarily associated with IMAX releases. However, with improved technology, 3-D has made a comeback. In 2009, a 3-D film made nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, ensuring that more 3-D movies will follow. Even though some gimmicks failed, others were linked to box office successes. With advancing technology, new gimmicks will continue to emerge, potentially offering even more exciting experiences for moviegoers. 36. What can be learned about William Castle’s gimmicks? A. They scared viewers greatly. B. They didn’t cost much to make. C. They didn’t help to attract viewers. D. They are still seen in today’s movies. 37. What do Smell-O-Vision and Sensurround Sound have in common? A. Neither featured sensory effects. B. Neither was widely adopted in theaters. C. Both were created by the same filmmaker. D. Both involved visual enhancements to movies. 38. Which statement about 3-D movies is true according to the passage? A. The first hit 3-D movie was released in 1953. B. 3-D movies were first introduced in the 1970s. C. 3-D movies were popular from the 1950s to the 1990s. D. 3-D technology was mainly used for horror films before 2009. 39. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of movie technology B. The emergence and decline of 3-D movies. C. The evolution and impact of gimmicks in movies. D. The financial success of movies with special effects. 【答案】36. B 37. B 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍电影史上多种特效噱头，如气味、震动、3D等。部分昙花一现，部分经技术改进重回银幕，体现了电影噱头的演变与影响。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films.(另一位电影制作人威廉·卡斯尔则采用了各种成本低廉的噱头来吸引观众观看他那些预算有限的恐怖电影)”可知，威廉·卡斯尔的那些噱头制作成本并不高。故选B。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry.(这部电影未能成功，而“气味电影”技术也从此退出了电影行业)”以及第四段“However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround.(然而，这种震动声影响到了邻近剧院的观众，这使得大多数剧院业主放弃了使用“森瑟罗”技术)”可知，这两种技术都没有在影院中得到广泛应用。故选B。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The most famous special effect is 3-D. Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953.(最著名的特效当属3D效果。电影制作公司早在1922年就开始尝试三维摄影技术，但第一部成功的3D电影是1953年的《蜡像馆》)”可知，第一部成功的3D电影于1953年上映。故选A。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal.(电影制作人一直在寻找新的方法来吸引观众走进电影院。多年来，他们增加了声音和色彩、宽银幕格式以及先进的计算机生成图像等元素，以提升观影体验。许多特效起初只是噱头，但后来却成为了大制作影片的重要组成部分，而其他一些特效则只是暂时具有吸引力而已)”结合本文介绍电影史上多种特效噱头，如气味、震动、3D等。部分昙花一现，部分经技术改进重回银幕，体现了电影噱头的演变与影响。可知，这篇文章的主要观点是电影中噱头元素的演变及其影响。故选C。 (B) Spark your imagination Creative writing can help your mental health. Most of us enjoy stories — whether it's reading an interesting book, listening to a friend tell a joke or watching a plot unfold on television. Did you know that writing stories is actually good for you, too? On 23 June it is National Writing Day, an annual celebration of creative writing. It's also a chance to understand the benefits of creative writing and using your imagination. What is creative writing? Creative writing is based on your imagination — fiction and poetry are good examples. Fiction is written work that describes imaginary events and people. Fiction can include novels and short stories. However, these aren't the only forms of creative writing. Scripts (for a play, film or TV show); fan fiction (when readers write stories inspired by their favourite characters); and song lyrics count. Is it really good for me? Many people find creative writing cathartic, which means they feel relief because they're releasing thoughts and emotions that they've kept bottled up. According to the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families, writing about a character's feelings can make it easier to understand your own feelings. They also say that creative writing can be useful tool for self-care. Another benefit of creative writing is that it can boost your self-esteem (how positive you feel about yourself). It can help you realize that your voice is important and powerful. Children's author Mark Haddon says,”It's more than learning a skill. It's about learning that you, your family, your culture and your view of the world are rich and interesting and important.” The power of imagination For many people, creative writing offers a “time out”or escape from real life, including their problems and worries. This space can help you to think more positively about a problem you might have, or simply allow you to escape to a magical, make-believe world. National Writing Day:How do I take part? Antonla Byatt from First Story, the charity behind National Writing Day, explains, “This year's National Writing Day activity challenges everyone to fill a box with a piece of creative writing, such as a poem, a letter or story, exploring the theme of connection. Once you've finished writing, share your words with another person to create a thread of connection. Your voice is powerful. Use it on National Writing Day, and beyond.” You can find ideas and free resources at firststory.org.uk/writeday Need some ideas? On National Writing Day 2023 the #247 Challenge asked people to write a 24-word story on poem starting with the phrase “One day”. Here are two entries from schools. One day, on the outskirts of town. a cardboard box was shrouded in an eerie mist. I waited for the untold horrors to unravel. Dixons McMilan Academy, Bradford One day, Schools will be open. hearts that were broken, normality will be awoken. all that was broken, one day, all will be solved. Nonsuch High School, Sutton 40. The passage is mainly intended to A. introduce the founder of National Writing Day B. highlight the influence of National Writing Day C. explain the theme of this year's National Writing Day D. encourage people to take part in National Writing Day 41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true of creative writing? A. It involves just fiction and poem writing. B. It leads to a deep insight into your feelings. C. It gives you solutions to real-life problems D. It enables you to respect other people's work. 42. What can be found at the website of firststory.org.uk/writeday? A. The inspiration for your own work. B. The works of previous prize winners. C. The person you can share your writing with. D. The introduction to some creative writing courses. 【答案】40. D 41. B 42. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了创意写作对心理健康有益，以及全国写作日的相关内容，鼓励人们参与该活动。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。文章开篇介绍创意写作有益心理健康，接着阐述创意写作的形式、好处，然后介绍全国写作日的参与方式，并鼓励大家在全国写作日及以后积极创作，整体目的是鼓励人们参与全国写作日活动。故选D项。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据Is it really good for me?中的“According to the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families, writing about a character's feelings can make it easier to understand your own feelings. (根据安娜·弗洛伊德儿童与家庭中心的说法，描写一个角色的感受可以让你更容易理解自己的感受。)”可知，创意写作能让你深入洞察自己的感受，故选B项。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据National Writing Day:How do I take part?中的“You can find ideas and free resources at firststory.org.uk/writeday (你可以在 firststory.org.uk/writeday 这个网站上找到写作思路和免费资源*”可知，在该网站能找到创作灵感，故选A项。 (C) Good ideas and striking insights are not so common that they can be allowed to float away on the slipstream of time without making a difference. That difference might be to change the way we think about ourselves and the world. Sometimes it might even affect the way we act — which is obviously more important, and less forgivable to forget. By way of example let me offer one idea. There is the case put forward in 2003 by Donald Brownlee and Peter Ward in their absorbing book The Life and Death of Planet Earth, that biological existence here has only another 500 million years left — at an optimistic best. The processes that will gradually burn the Earth, dry up the oceans, and destroy the planet within the next 7 billion years will have already extinguished all living things long before that. Bringing together cosmology (宇宙学) and biology. Brownlee and Ward worked out the order of events in which the planet’s complex ecosystems will disappear in the reverse order of their appearance, until eventually the world again belongs to nothing but microbes — its first and longest-lived inhabitants. This will follow a return to the seas of more complex organisms, trying to escape the heat of the nearing sun. But their descendants (后代) will eventually find even the oceans too terrible, and will disappear in their turn. Brownlee and Ward add that the project of humanity moving to other planets is an improbable one, for the distance to suitable stars orbited by worlds that are or could be made inhabitable is too great a barrier. The inevitability, in short, is that the end of the habitable world is in sight. Life will have its billion years, and then be gone, to be followed by the planet itself. There is not a lot to be done about this in practical terms, except to be relieved that life has half a billion years to go, and the planet 7.5 billion. But the difference that these facts should make to our thinking, say Brownlee and Ward, is to urge us to appreciate the world more, and look after it while we have it. This type of event is sometimes called “zero-infinity”situations: the chance they will happen is tiny; but if they do, the scale of the disaster will be immense. Their “zero” part might make them seem dismissible, were it not for the fact that there is a new risk in the mix: a few individuals, or even just one, can turn the zero into infinity by, say, creating and releasing a virus against which human life is powerless. That chilling possibility is one worth remembering. I suggest building a Repository of Good Insights which should be brought out and aired at regular intervals, in case we forget. If any of them should be needed, whether for research or for practical reasons, it would save time not to have to reinvent them. 43. What is the main argument presented by Donald Brownlee and Peter Ward in their book TheLife and Death of Planet Earth? A. Human beings will move to other planets. B. Biological existence on Earth will eventually end. C. The Earth’s climate will remain stable for some time. D. The Earth’s ecosystems will remain without significant changes. 44. According to Brownlee and Ward, what should we do to Earth? A. Value and protect it. B. Find ways to leave it. C. Prevent its destruction. D. Reverse its development. 45. What does the term “zero-infinity” situations refer to in the passage? A. Common situations with little impact. B. Rare situations with big consequences. C. Situations where the Earth will inevitably be destroyed. D. Situations where theories have no practical implications. 46. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Humanity must find practical ways to survive. B. Significant insights should be preserved and appreciated. C. “Zero-infinity”situations are not as common as expected. D. The Earth will be destroyed by natural disasters in millions of years. 【答案】43. B 44. A 45. B 46. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以Brownlee和Ward关于地球生命终将终结的观点为例，强调重要见解不应被遗忘，建议建立仓库保存，提醒人们珍惜保护地球。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“There is the case put forward in 2003 by Donald Brownlee and Peter Ward in their absorbing book The Life and Death of Planet Earth, that biological existence here has only another 500 million years left — at an optimistic best.(2003年，唐纳德·布朗利和彼得·沃德在其引人入胜的著作《地球生命的消亡》中提出了这样一个观点：这里生物的存在时间最多只剩下5亿年——这是最乐观的估计)”可知，唐纳德·布朗利和彼得·沃德在他们的著作《地球生命的消亡》中所提出的主要观点是地球上的生物生存终将走向终结。故选B。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“But the difference that these facts should make to our thinking, say Brownlee and Ward, is to urge us to appreciate the world more, and look after it while we have it.(但布朗利和沃德认为，这些事实应当对我们产生这样的影响：促使我们更加珍惜这个世界，并在拥有它之时好好呵护它)”可知，根据布朗利和沃德的观点，我们保护并珍惜地球。故选A。 【45题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This type of event is sometimes called “zero-infinity” situations: the chance they will happen is tiny; but if they do, the scale of the disaster will be immense.(这类事件有时被称为“零与无穷”的情况：其发生的可能性极小；但一旦发生，灾难的规模将会极其巨大)”可知，文中“零与无穷”这种情形指的是极为罕见但影响巨大的情况。故选B。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Good ideas and striking insights are not so common that they can be allowed to float away on the slipstream of time without making a difference.(好的想法和独到的见解并非如此稀少，以至于可以任其随着时光的流逝而消逝而毫无影响)”结合文章以Brownlee和Ward关于地球生命终将终结的观点为例，强调重要见解不应被遗忘，建议建立仓库保存，提醒人们珍惜保护地球。可知，这篇文章的主要观点是应当保留并重视那些具有重要意义的见解。故选B。 Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. We need a special day to recall lost loved ones Today, we recognize International Day of the Potato, while tomorrow brings World No Tobacco Day. With so many special days filling our calendars, one might wonder if we really need another. Yet, amid the busyness of these days, a desire grows for a time to remember those we’ve lost. For many, life is marked by important dates that shape our feelings: birthdays, anniversaries, and, of course,the day we lost someone. ____47____ It can be hard to talk about, and we often hesitate to weigh down friends with our sadness, fearing it might spoil their day. Instead, we tend to mark these days alone, quietly thinking about our memories. ____48____ Imagine a gathering where we share a meal, laughter, and stories, all while honoring those who have passed away. As time goes on, our collection of memories only grows richer. Friends who left us too soon have children who now want to hear about their parents — the joyful moments spent on vacations, the laughter shared during holidays, and the silly things that brought smiles to our faces. In these shared memories, we find a way to celebrate rather than mourn (悼念), creating a warm and connected atmosphere. ____49____ However, many of us shy away from doing so, fearing the openness that comes with it. While the Mexican Day of the Dead might seem too intense for our tastes, it serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of remembering. The idea of cooking our loved ones’ favorite dishes helps us connect to their spirits, allowing us to honor their memory in a real way. As Sir Anthony Seldon wisely observes, we often miss our loved ones more when we avoid thinking about them. ____50____ This could be a chance to come together, share our stories, and celebrate their lives in a meaningful way. After all, in remembering, we keep their spirit alive, weaving them into the fabric of our shared experiences. A. But what if we chose a different path? B. So, why not create a special day to raise a glass to those we’ve lost? C. I’m drawn to the idea of celebration Day on which to remember our beloved dead. D. Maybe quiet remembrance is enough. E. Should we remind our children of these times? F. There’s a strong human need to express feelings and share our stories. 【答案】47. A 48. C 49. F 50. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。如今各类纪念日繁多，作者认为我们仍需一个专门日子缅怀逝去亲人。人们常独自悼念，不敢倾诉悲伤，而共同分享回忆更有意义。作者倡议设立纪念日，让思念与爱得以延续。 【47题详解】 根据上文“Today, we recognize International Day of the Potato, while tomorrow brings World No Tobacco Day. With so many special days filling our calendars, one might wonder if we really need another. Yet, amid the busyness of these days, a desire grows for a time to remember those we’ve lost. For many, life is marked by important dates that shape our feelings: birthdays, anniversaries, and, of course, the day we lost someone.(今天，我们迎来了国际土豆日；而明天则是世界无烟日。如此多的特殊日子充斥着我们的日程表，有人或许会质疑我们是否真的还需要再设立一个节日。然而，在这些忙碌的日子里，人们心中渐渐萌生出一种渴望，那就是需要有一段时光来缅怀那些逝去的亲人。对许多人而言，生命中会有许多重要的日子，这些日子会塑造我们的情感：生日、纪念日，当然还有我们失去某人那一天)”以及后文“It can be hard to talk about, and we often hesitate to weigh down friends with our sadness, fearing it might spoil their day. Instead, we tend to mark these days alone, quietly thinking about our memories. (谈论此事可能会有些艰难，而且我们往往也会犹豫是否要让自己的悲伤给朋友带来负担，因为担心这可能会破坏他们的一天。因此，我们往往会独自度过这些日子，默默地回忆起过去的美好时光)”可知，前文提到人们倾向于独自纪念逝去的人，默默回忆，空格后转折引出“一起相聚、分享回忆”的不同方式，A项“但如果我们选择一条不同的路呢？”承上启下，衔接自然。故选A。 【48题详解】 根据后文“Imagine a gathering where we share a meal, laughter, and stories, all while honoring those who have passed away. As time goes on, our collection of memories only grows richer. Friends who left us too soon have children who now want to hear about their parents — the joyful moments spent on vacations, the laughter shared during holidays, and the silly things that brought smiles to our faces. In these shared memories, we find a way to celebrate rather than mourn (悼念), creating a warm and connected atmosphere.(想象一下这样一个聚会：我们共进美食，欢笑连连，分享着一个个故事，同时也在缅怀那些已经离世的亲人。随着时间的推移，我们所拥有的回忆愈发丰富。那些过早离世的朋友，如今他们的子女也渴望聆听关于他们父母的故事——那些在度假中度过的欢乐时光、在节日里共享的欢笑，还有那些让我们脸上洋溢笑容的傻事。在这些共同的回忆中，我们找到了一种庆祝而非哀悼的方式，营造出一种温馨且紧密相连的氛围)”可知，空格后具体描述了“相聚吃饭、分享故事、纪念逝者”的场景，对应C项中“我很喜欢设立一个纪念日来缅怀我们逝去的挚爱这一想法。”引出后文的具体想象。故选C。 【49题详解】 根据后文“However, many of us shy away from doing so, fearing the openness that comes with it.(然而，我们当中很多人却不愿这样做，因为他们害怕随之而来的那种坦诚表现)”可知，后文转折提到“很多人因害怕坦诚而回避这样做”，“doing so”指代的就是F项中“表达情感、分享故事”，且F项“人类有表达情感和分享故事的强烈需求。”与下文构成转折关系，指出人们本有表达的需求却因顾虑而退缩。故选F。 【50题详解】 根据上文“While the Mexican Day of the Dead might seem too intense for our tastes, it serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of remembering. The idea of cooking our loved ones’ favorite dishes helps us connect to their spirits, allowing us to honor their memory in a real way. As Sir Anthony Seldon wisely observes, we often miss our loved ones more when we avoid thinking about them.(尽管墨西哥的亡灵节对我们来说可能显得过于热闹，但它却以一种美好的方式提醒着我们铭记的重要性。烹制我们所爱之人最爱的菜肴这一举动，能帮助我们与他们的灵魂产生联系，让我们以一种切实的方式缅怀他们。正如安东尼·塞登爵士明智地指出的那样，当我们避免去思考他们时，往往会更加怀念他们)”以及后文“This could be a chance to come together, share our stories, and celebrate their lives in a meaningful way. After all, in remembering, we keep their spirit alive, weaving them into the fabric of our shared experiences.(这或许是一个让我们相聚、分享彼此故事并以有意义的方式缅怀他们生命的契机。毕竟，在缅怀的过程中，我们能够让他们的精神得以延续，将他们融入我们共同经历的历程之中)”可知，前文提到墨西哥亡灵节的启示，以及“回避思念会更想念逝者”，空格后“这会是相聚、分享、有意义纪念他们的机会”，B项“那么，为什么不设立一个特殊的日子为逝去的人举杯呢？”提出倡议，对应后文的“机会”，且呼应文章主旨“需要一个特殊日子纪念逝去的亲人”。故选B。 IV. Summary Writing 51. 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. How Thankfulness Help Us When you feel thankful for things you've received, that's gratitude. You never feel it from nowhere; you are clear who or what is responsible. “Gratitude is how you relate to others,”says Willibald Ruch, a psychology professor at the University of Zurich. He and other researchers believe this understanding of our reliance on others is becoming more difficult today.”With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the center of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the consulting firm Minding Manners. “If it's all about them, why thank others?” If true, this would be a disturbing health trend, because thanking others in heartfelt ways carries long-lasting effects. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, accomplished more every day, and improved their mental health. And you can experience these benefits at any age. Swedish researchers have found that people ages 77 to 90 who choose to be thankful are happier and stronger.”When they can't change something, they choose gratitude and focus on what's good, like still being living by themselves,” says study author Helena Honder, at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Gratitude is infectious, as well: Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness forward. One study found that when someone is thanked, it more than doubles his or her chances of being helpful again, likely because he or she enjoys feeling socially valued. Zablith likes the reaction she gets when she thanks a stranger who holds the door open for her at Starbucks. “The look on his face is shock,”Zablith says. “He'll be nicer to the cashier, the next person he sees at work.” Let's remember: gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a powerful choice to recognize and appreciate others. With gratitude, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, more connected world. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Gratitude means being thankful for what we receive. Today’s young people may lack it due to commercial and social media. It benefits physical and mental health at any age and is infectious, encouraging others to pass on kindness. Practicing gratitude enables us to elevate ourselves while contributing to a world that is kinder and more connected. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述感恩的定义、当下年轻人缺乏感恩的原因、感恩对身心健康的益处以及感恩具有感染力、能传递善意。 【详解】1. 要点摘录： ① When you feel thankful for things you've received, that's gratitude. ② With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the center of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the consulting firm Minding Manners. ③ If true, this would be a disturbing health trend, because thanking others in heartfelt ways carries long-lasting effects. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, accomplished more every day, and improved their mental health. And you can experience these benefits at any age. ④ Gratitude is infectious, as well: Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness forward. ⑤With gratitude, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, more connected world. 2. 缜密构思：将第1、2、3、4、5四个要点进行总结概括。 3. 遣词造句： Thankfulness can improve our mental health. Young people today tend to lack gratitude because of commercial and social media influence. Kindness is infectious and can spread around. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Gratitude means being thankful for what we receive.（运用了what引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】It benefits physical and mental health at any age and is infectious, encouraging others to pass on kindness.（运用了现在分词做状语） V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 他努力在看电影时不打开手机查看邮件。(resist)（汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】He tried to resist opening his mobile phone to check emails while watching the movie. 【解析】 【详解】考查短语和时态。主语为he；表示“努力”用try to do sth.；表示“抵制做某事”短语为resist doing sth.；表示“打开手机”为动名词短语opening his mobile phone；表示“查看邮件”为不定式短语to check emails，作目的状语；表示“在看电影时”翻译为状语从句的省略，为while watching the movie。发生在过去用一般过去时。故翻译为He tried to resist opening his mobile phone to check emails while watching the movie. 53. 不管预算多紧张，这个项目都会如期完成。(regardless) （汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Regardless of how tight the budget is, the project will be completed on schedule. 【解析】 【详解】考查介词和宾语从句以及时态。“不管”表达为regardless of，后接宾语从句，“预算多紧张”即how tight the budget is”；“项目”是the project；“完成”是complete，与“项目”构成被动关系，“如期”表达为on schedule，句子描述将来的情况，用一般将来时的被动语态will be completed。故译为Regardless of how tight the budget is, the project will be completed on schedule. 54. 这部电影之所以卖座是因为许多场景让人感同身受.（why）（汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The reason why this movie is a box-office success is that many scenes make people feel empathetic. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型和时态。“……的原因是……”常用句型The reason why...is that...，“卖座”即票房成功，表达为a box - office success；“许多场景”为many scenes；“感同身受”表达为feel empathetic。此句陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。故译为The reason why this movie is a box-office success is that many scenes make people feel empathetic. 55. 百年老建筑摇身一变，成为集展览、阅读、休闲于一体的多功能文化空间，吸引了越来越多的居民前来参观。(transform) （汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The century-old building has been transformed into a multi-functional cultural space integrating exhibitions, reading, and leisure, attracting more and more residents to visit. 【解析】 【详解】考查时态语态和非谓语动词。“摇身一变，成为”用be transformed into表达，“百年老建筑”是The century-old building，它与transform是被动关系，且强调对现在造成的影响（吸引了居民参观），用现在完成时的被动语态has been transformed into；“集……于一体”用integrate，这里用现在分integrating作后置定语修饰space；“展览、阅读、休闲”为exhibitions, reading, and leisure；“吸引”用“attract”，此处用现在分词attracting作结果状语；“了越来越多的居民前来参观”为more and more residents to visit。故译为The century-old building has been transformed into a multi-functional cultural space integrating exhibitions, reading, and leisure, attracting more and more residents to visit. VI. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近你校英语报正在开展主题为”绿色校园，从我做起”的征文活动，全校同学可就此话题献计献策，写一篇文章参加这个活动，内容须包括： (1)你认为校园内存在哪些环保问题(1~2个)； (2)针对这些问题，作为学生可以做些什么。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Green Campus, Start from Me As a senior three student at Mingqi High School, I'm quite concerned about the environmental issues on our campus. One of the most obvious problems is the large amount of waste paper and disposable food containers left in classrooms and canteens. To address these problems, we students can take several steps. Firstly, we should raise awareness among our classmates about the importance of environmental protection. For example, we can organize a class meeting to discuss how to reduce waste and recycle properly. Secondly, we can start small by making a habit of separating waste in our daily life. We should put recyclable materials like paper and plastic bottles into the recycling bins and encourage others to do the same. Finally, we can advocate for reducing the use of disposable items. We can bring our own reusable water bottles and lunch boxes to school, setting a good example for others. By taking these actions, we can contribute to creating a greener campus. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，要求以明启中学高三学生李明的身份，围绕“绿色校园，从我做起”主题，指出校园内的环保问题，并说明作为学生针对这些问题可采取的措施。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 明显的：obvious → apparent 解决：address → tackle 提倡：advocate → promote 意识：awareness → consciousness 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：One of the most obvious problems is the large amount of waste paper and disposable food containers left in classrooms and canteens. 拓展句：One of the most obvious problems is that there is a large amount of waste paper and disposable food containers which are left in classrooms and canteens. 【点睛】【高分句型1】One of the most obvious problems is the large amount of waste paper and disposable food containers left in classrooms and canteens.（运用过去分词短语作后置定语） 【高分句型2】We can bring our own reusable water bottles and lunch boxes to school, setting a good example for others.（运用现在分词短语“setting a good example for others”作伴随状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 封浜高中2025学年第一学期 高三英语期中考试试卷 (2025.11) 满分：140分 考试时间：120分钟 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.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 on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Pepper. B. Salt C. Water. D. Flavour. 2.A. The couple has overslept. B. The flight was overbooked. C. There was severe weather. D. A mechanical issue occurred. 3. A.$155. B. $135. C. $165. D.$145. 4.A. He was out of money. B. He misplaced his wallet. C. He paid bills late. D. He felt stressed at work. 5. A. Making detailed weekend plan. B. Whether to have dinner together. C. Reasons for being in a rush. D. Timing of dinner around a film. 6. A. He failed the test. B. He missed the test. C. He got a decent grade. D. He earned the credit. 7. A. Typing his presentation. B. Overcoming anxiety. C. Attending job interviews. D. Critiquing his speech. 8. A. The man cooks Indian food frequently. B. The man dislikes the recommended food. C. The woman seems to enjoy complex flavour. D. The woman tried Indian meals two weeks ago. 9.A. Get a new computer. B. Close browser windows. C. Add more freezing ice. D. Purchase memory sticks. 10. A. Guests prefer beer to wine. B. She couldn't decide on the drinks. C. Having varied drink options is safer. D. Big groups require large quantities of drinks. Section B(15分) 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 the 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. It showed up in a knowledge fair. B. It was designed by a group of students. C. It was made of recycled materials. D. It could work without the power source. 12. A. Speak and introduce itself. B. Move around in a large area. C. Detect and avoid obstacles. D. Respond to voice commands. 13. A. He is the host of the knowledge fair. B. He earns a lot of money as the prize. C. He uses electronics kit to build Larry. D. He understands the workings of robots. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.They try to discover the full picture of life in the universe. B. They start to emerge due to environmental problems. C. They focus only on rare or endangered species. D. They are interested in the gray sidewalk. 15. A. As an academic subject that few are interested in. B. As n enjoyable lifestyle choice fr young people. C As a profitable career pursued by university students. D. As a growing environmental movement across society. 16. A. Visit more natural history museums. B. Make changes towards a greener lifestyle. C. Pursue a career as a professional. D. Contribute to understanding the life puzzle. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. The man's failure in final exams. B. The man's career prospects. C. The woman's new employment. D. The woman's personal story. 18. A. He had too few interviews because of heavy coursework. B. He rejected the company because he disliked the boss. C. He had waited for a month before receiving the offer. D. He was rejected by the company and felt depressed. 19. A. The man should read the job ads carefully. B. The man should ask his senior friends for help. C. The man should try to sell the products himself. D. The man should explore the employer's business fully. 20. A. Memorizing financial knowledge. B. Solving a business challenge. C. Presenting his personal qualities. D. Arriving early at the interview. II. 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. Spider found nursing its offspring with milk The words “spider” and “milk” are not two that you’d generally expect to see in the same sentence. But that’s exactly what researchers at an Asian academy of sciences have found: a spider mother feeding her babies with her own milk. This fascinating behavior ____1____ (observe) in a species of spider called Toxeus magnus. The researchers first made the discovery after noticing a baby spider hanging onto its mother in the lab in a way, ____2____ reminded them of a baby mammal (哺乳动物). Usually, only mammals produce milk for their babies, but some bird species can produce something known as “crop milk” ____3____ feed their young. However, the level of parental care ____4____ (see) in these spiders is quite rare. Female spiders of this species can lay up to 36 eggs ____5____ one time. When the baby spiders first hatched, they ate ‘milk’ that their mother had deposited in droplets around their nest. But soon, they began lining up to drink the milk directly from their mother. They continued doing this ____6____ they were about 40 days old, well after they were old enough to find food on their own. To test what they were observing, the researchers painted the mother spider to stop the milk ____7____ (reach) her babies. After this, all the baby spiders younger than 20 days old died. When the mother was removed from the nest, the older spiders grew more slowly and were ____8____ (likely) to survive to adulthood. This suggests that the milk was giving them a significant advantage. Isn’t it amazing to think about ____9____ diverse and unexpected nature can be? Spiders, usually thought of as independent and sometimes even scary creatures, showing such intense parental care and producing milk for their young _____10_____ (be) truly a remarkable discovery. This shows that there’s always something new and surprising to learn about the world around us, even from creatures as tiny as spiders! 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. arrivals B.commitment C.conflicting D. doubtful E. move F. regional G. partnership H. promise I.pursued J. shared K. signified Rail Operators seek to mend the gaps London Victoria train station, the UK’s second busiest, handled 75 million passengers in 2017-18 but ranked 16th out of 18 in a 2018 passenger satisfaction survey. Station manager Darren Williams believes a joint approach, ____11____ by mauve (紫色) jackets, can improve passenger experience. Previously, staff were divided into Network Rail, Southern, and Southeastern employees,but now they work as “Team Victoria.” Executives from all three organizations hope this ____12____ will serve as a model for the UK rail network, amid pressures from political, industrial, and consumer groups. Since privatization in 1994, the rail network has been divided between infrastructure (基础建设) (owned by Network Rail), train operators, and rolling-stock owners. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling now seeks to reunite infrastructure and train operations within regions under one chief executive. At Victoria, John Halsall of Network Rail and David Statham of Southeastern have been working on this integration for two years. Halsall notes that the rail system’s complexity requires synchronized (同步的) operations, which is challenging when different parts have ____13____ targets. For instance, Southeastern aims to run as many trains as possible, while Network Rail needs to cancel some for infrastructure maintenance. To address these issues, they are setting common objectives for passenger experience and on-time ____14____, putting teams under one leader, and agreeing on infrastructure access to balance service and repairs. This requires strong leadership and a(n) ____15____ to combined efforts. Mark Phillips of the Rail Safety and Standards Board supports the ____16____ towards a more integrated system. Elaine Clark of the Rail Forum Midlands agrees but suggests ____17____ integration is more effective than a national approach. Despite concerns about a return to British Rail’s model, Halsall emphasizes the need for ____18____ objectives to overcome internal conflicts. Campaigners for full re-nationalization, like Ellie Harrison of Bring Back British Rail, remain ____19____, fearing profit-driven maintenance companies. However, early signs of success at Victoria show _____20_____, as its passenger satisfaction ranking improved from 18th to 16th between 2017 and 2018. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage 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. We are quite good at letting our minds wander while performing a routine motor skill. We can do the dinner dishes while thinking about our next vacation, or drink coffee while reading a newspaper. But psychologists ask this question: Do multitasking humans operate effectively and efficiently when they really need to ____21____？ The ____22____ suggests that the answer is no. One problem is interference (干扰). In the 1930s, the psychologist John Ridley Stroop showed there is a danger of ____23____ when the brain receives unexpected information while carrying out a routine task. To see what he found, try this exercise: Say the name of each shape in Column 1 out loud. Then, do the same for Column 2. Then, do the same for Column 3. Most likely you completed the first column ____24____, went a bit slower in the second column and hesitated, or even made an error, in the third column. Because you are much quicker at reading words out loud than naming shapes, you had difficulty ____25____ the incorrect information that you read. Of course, this exercise is a bit unnatural, but it shows that multitaskers are very likely to make mistakes and hesitate if they get interference from the ____26____ set of stimuli while switching between tasks. Research also suggests that switching between tasks significantly ____27____ completion. If the two tasks are very routine and not too much ____28____ — say, singing along to a new tune while milking a crying baby — the brain does not need to switch between the tasks because the two require different input channels. The humming requires listening and singing, while the milking requires sight and the use of arm and hand muscles. But when a similar kind of attention is needed, the pace ____29____ as the brain must switch back and forth between the two tasks. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that switching between tasks like solving math problems and identifying shapes increases time _____30_____, especially with unfamiliar tasks. The brain takes longer to switch and assign resources due to the need to activate different sets of rules for each task. This delay makes multitasking less _____31_____ than focusing on one task. ____32____, the brain shows less neural (神经的) activity when handling two complex tasks at the same time, leading to longer completion times. For example, multitaskers took 1.5 times longer to write a report and check email compared to those who did each task _____33_____. All these _____34_____ do not mean that you should never “whistle while you work”. But what about the digital showoff who sits through a university lecture while text-messaging on a tiny mobile phone screen? Remind them of this: The _____35_____ machinery of our digital world was most likely developed by very single-minded people concentrating intently on a single task. 21. A. hurry B. interfere C. negotiate D. concentrate 22. A. experience B. estimation C. evidence D. emphasis 23. A. disappointment B. injury C. misunderstanding D. error 24 A. accidentally B. innovatively C. effortlessly D. repeatedly 25. A. remembering B. ignoring C. generating D. withdrawing 26. A. internal B. diverse C. wrong D. weak 27. A. delays B. ensures C. monitors D. arranges 28. A. simple B. alike C. necessary D. interesting 29. A. slows B. increases C. varies D. continues 30. A. saved B. lost C. tracked D. found 31. A. popular B. complex C. efficient D. challenging 32. A. Fortunately B. Additionally C. Ultimately D. Alternatively 33. A. separately B. regularly C. vigorously D. originally 34. A. requirements B. tasks C. concerns D. negatives 35. A. multitasking B. mechanical C. specialized D. packaging 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) Movie makers constantly seek new ways to draw people into theaters. Over the years, they’ve added sound and color, widescreen formats, and advanced computer-generated imagery to enhance the movie-going experience. Many special effects started as gimmicks (噱头) but have become essential components of big-budget films, while others had more temporary appeal. One peculiar gimmick was the effort to add odors (气味) to movies. Several serious attempts were made to enhance films with odors. In 1959, “Behind the Great Wall” used 50 odors through a theater’s air-conditioning system. In 1969, producer Mike Todd Jr. introduced Smell-O-Vision for “Scent of a Mystery,” releasing scents like pipe smoke and food to each seat. The film failed, and Smell-O-Vision disappeared from the industry. Another filmmaker, William Castle, employed various inexpensive gimmicks to attract audiences to his low-budget horror films. For “Macabre” (1963), he offered $1,000 life insurance policies in case viewers died of fright. In “Thirteen Ghosts,” he used “Illusion-O,” providing handheld ghost glasses that allowed viewers to see or remove the ghosts. Although these gimmicks were only marginally successful and often caused more laughter than screams, Castle’s movies were entertaining and profitable. “Thirteen Ghosts” was even remade in 2001. The 1975 movie “Earthquake” introduced Sensurround Sound, promising sound powerful enough to “crack ribs.” This effect was achieved using large subwoofer speakers that emitted powerful vibrations (震动). However, the vibrations disturbed audiences in neighbouring theaters, leading most theater owners to abandon Sensurround. Only three more films — “Midway”(1976), “Rollercoaster”(1977), and “Battlestar Galactica” (1978) featured the effect. The most famous special effect is 3-D. Studios experimented with three-dimensional photography as early as 1922, but the first hit 3-D movie was “House of Wax” in 1953. This effect requires special glasses to provide each eye with a slightly different image, creating a sense of depth.Although dozens of 3-D movies were released between 1953 and 1955, technical problems and eyestrain complaints caused the novelty to wear off. For the next 40 years, 3-D films became less common, primarily associated with IMAX releases. However, with improved technology, 3-D has made a comeback. In 2009, a 3-D film made nearly $2.8 billion worldwide, ensuring that more 3-D movies will follow. Even though some gimmicks failed, others were linked to box office successes. With advancing technology, new gimmicks will continue to emerge, potentially offering even more exciting experiences for moviegoers. 36. What can be learned about William Castle’s gimmicks? A. They scared viewers greatly. B. They didn’t cost much to make. C. They didn’t help to attract viewers. D. They are still seen in today’s movies. 37. What do Smell-O-Vision and Sensurround Sound have in common? A. Neither featured sensory effects. B. Neither was widely adopted in theaters. C. Both were created by the same filmmaker. D. Both involved visual enhancements to movies. 38. Which statement about 3-D movies is true according to the passage? A. The first hit 3-D movie was released in 1953. B. 3-D movies were first introduced in the 1970s. C. 3-D movies were popular from the 1950s to the 1990s. D. 3-D technology was mainly used for horror films before 2009. 39. What is the main idea of the passage? A The history of movie technology B. The emergence and decline of 3-D movies. C. The evolution and impact of gimmicks in movies. D. The financial success of movies with special effects. (B) Spark your imagination Creative writing can help your mental health. Most of us enjoy stories — whether it's reading an interesting book, listening to a friend tell a joke or watching a plot unfold on television. Did you know that writing stories is actually good for you, too? On 23 June it is National Writing Day, an annual celebration of creative writing. It's also a chance to understand the benefits of creative writing and using your imagination. What is creative writing? Creative writing is based on your imagination — fiction and poetry are good examples. Fiction is written work that describes imaginary events and people. Fiction can include novels and short stories. However, these aren't the only forms of creative writing. Scripts (for a play, film or TV show); fan fiction (when readers write stories inspired by their favourite characters); and song lyrics count. Is it really good for me? Many people find creative writing cathartic, which means they feel relief because they're releasing thoughts and emotions that they've kept bottled up. According to the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families, writing about a character's feelings can make it easier to understand your own feelings. They also say that creative writing can be useful tool for self-care. Another benefit of creative writing is that it can boost your self-esteem (how positive you feel about yourself). It can help you realize that your voice is important and powerful. Children's author Mark Haddon says,”It's more than learning a skill. It's about learning that you, your family, your culture and your view of the world are rich and interesting and important.” The power of imagination For many people, creative writing offers a “time out”or escape from real life, including their problems and worries. This space can help you to think more positively about a problem you might have, or simply allow you to escape to a magical, make-believe world. National Writing Day:How do I take part? Antonla Byatt from First Story, the charity behind National Writing Day, explains, “This year's National Writing Day activity challenges everyone to fill a box with a piece of creative writing, such as a poem, a letter or story, exploring the theme of connection. Once you've finished writing, share your words with another person to create a thread of connection. Your voice is powerful. Use it on National Writing Day, and beyond.” You can find ideas and free resources at firststory.org.uk/writeday Need some ideas? On National Writing Day 2023 the #247 Challenge asked people to write a 24-word story on poem starting with the phrase “One day”. Here are two entries from schools. One day, on the outskirts of town. a cardboard box was shrouded in an eerie mist. I waited for the untold horrors to unravel. Dixons McMilan Academy, Bradford One day, Schools will be open. hearts that were broken, normality will be awoken. all that was broken, one day, all will be solved. Nonsuch High School, Sutton 40. The passage is mainly intended to A. introduce the founder of National Writing Day B. highlight the influence of National Writing Day C. explain the theme of this year's National Writing Day D. encourage people to take part in National Writing Day 41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true of creative writing? A. It involves just fiction and poem writing. B. It leads to a deep insight into your feelings. C. It gives you solutions to real-life problems D. It enables you to respect other people's work. 42. What can be found at the website of firststory.org.uk/writeday? A. The inspiration for your own work. B. The works of previous prize winners. C. The person you can share your writing with. D. The introduction to some creative writing courses. (C) Good ideas and striking insights are not so common that they can be allowed to float away on the slipstream of time without making a difference. That difference might be to change the way we think about ourselves and the world. Sometimes it might even affect the way we act — which is obviously more important, and less forgivable to forget. By way of example let me offer one idea. There is the case put forward in 2003 by Donald Brownlee and Peter Ward in their absorbing book The Life and Death of Planet Earth, that biological existence here has only another 500 million years left — at an optimistic best. The processes that will gradually burn the Earth, dry up the oceans, and destroy the planet within the next 7 billion years will have already extinguished all living things long before that. Bringing together cosmology (宇宙学) and biology. Brownlee and Ward worked out the order of events in which the planet’s complex ecosystems will disappear in the reverse order of their appearance, until eventually the world again belongs to nothing but microbes — its first and longest-lived inhabitants. This will follow a return to the seas of more complex organisms, trying to escape the heat of the nearing sun. But their descendants (后代) will eventually find even the oceans too terrible, and will disappear in their turn. Brownlee and Ward add that the project of humanity moving to other planets is an improbable one, for the distance to suitable stars orbited by worlds that are or could be made inhabitable is too great a barrier. The inevitability, in short, is that the end of the habitable world is in sight. Life will have its billion years, and then be gone, to be followed by the planet itself. There is not a lot to be done about this in practical terms, except to be relieved that life has half a billion years to go, and the planet 7.5 billion. But the difference that these facts should make to our thinking, say Brownlee and Ward, is to urge us to appreciate the world more, and look after it while we have it. This type of event is sometimes called “zero-infinity”situations: the chance they will happen is tiny; but if they do, the scale of the disaster will be immense. Their “zero” part might make them seem dismissible, were it not for the fact that there is a new risk in the mix: a few individuals, or even just one, can turn the zero into infinity by, say, creating and releasing a virus against which human life is powerless. That chilling possibility is one worth remembering. I suggest building a Repository of Good Insights which should be brought out and aired at regular intervals, in case we forget. If any of them should be needed, whether for research or for practical reasons, it would save time not to have to reinvent them. 43. What is the main argument presented by Donald Brownlee and Peter Ward in their book TheLife and Death of Planet Earth? A. Human beings will move to other planets. B. Biological existence on Earth will eventually end. C. The Earth’s climate will remain stable for some time. D. The Earth’s ecosystems will remain without significant changes. 44. According to Brownlee and Ward, what should we do to Earth? A Value and protect it. B. Find ways to leave it. C. Prevent its destruction. D. Reverse its development. 45. What does the term “zero-infinity” situations refer to in the passage? A. Common situations with little impact. B. Rare situations with big consequences. C. Situations where the Earth will inevitably be destroyed. D. Situations where theories have no practical implications. 46. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Humanity must find practical ways to survive. B. Significant insights should be preserved and appreciated. C. “Zero-infinity”situations are not as common as expected. D. The Earth will be destroyed by natural disasters in millions of years. Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. We need a special day to recall lost loved ones Today, we recognize International Day of the Potato, while tomorrow brings World No Tobacco Day. With so many special days filling our calendars, one might wonder if we really need another. Yet, amid the busyness of these days, a desire grows for a time to remember those we’ve lost. For many, life is marked by important dates that shape our feelings: birthdays, anniversaries, and, of course,the day we lost someone. ____47____ It can be hard to talk about, and we often hesitate to weigh down friends with our sadness, fearing it might spoil their day. Instead, we tend to mark these days alone, quietly thinking about our memories. ____48____ Imagine a gathering where we share a meal, laughter, and stories, all while honoring those who have passed away. As time goes on, our collection of memories only grows richer. Friends who left us too soon have children who now want to hear about their parents — the joyful moments spent on vacations, the laughter shared during holidays, and the silly things that brought smiles to our faces. In these shared memories, we find a way to celebrate rather than mourn (悼念), creating a warm and connected atmosphere. ____49____ However, many of us shy away from doing so, fearing the openness that comes with it. While the Mexican Day of the Dead might seem too intense for our tastes, it serves as a beautiful reminder of the importance of remembering. The idea of cooking our loved ones’ favorite dishes helps us connect to their spirits, allowing us to honor their memory in a real way. As Sir Anthony Seldon wisely observes, we often miss our loved ones more when we avoid thinking about them. ____50____ This could be a chance to come together, share our stories, and celebrate their lives in a meaningful way. After all, in remembering, we keep their spirit alive, weaving them into the fabric of our shared experiences. A. But what if we chose a different path? B. So, why not create a special day to raise a glass to those we’ve lost? C. I’m drawn to the idea of celebration Day on which to remember our beloved dead. D. Maybe quiet remembrance is enough. E. Should we remind our children of these times? F There’s a strong human need to express feelings and share our stories. IV. Summary Writing 51. 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. How Thankfulness Help Us When you feel thankful for things you've received, that's gratitude. You never feel it from nowhere; you are clear who or what is responsible. “Gratitude is how you relate to others,”says Willibald Ruch, a psychology professor at the University of Zurich. He and other researchers believe this understanding of our reliance on others is becoming more difficult today.”With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the center of the universe,” says Tamiko Zablith, founder of the consulting firm Minding Manners. “If it's all about them, why thank others?” If true, this would be a disturbing health trend, because thanking others in heartfelt ways carries long-lasting effects. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, accomplished more every day, and improved their mental health. And you can experience these benefits at any age. Swedish researchers have found that people ages 77 to 90 who choose to be thankful are happier and stronger.”When they can't change something, they choose gratitude and focus on what's good, like still being living by themselves,” says study author Helena Honder, at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Gratitude is infectious, as well: Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness forward. One study found that when someone is thanked, it more than doubles his or her chances of being helpful again, likely because he or she enjoys feeling socially valued. Zablith likes the reaction she gets when she thanks a stranger who holds the door open for her at Starbucks. “The look on his face is shock,”Zablith says. “He'll be nicer to the cashier, the next person he sees at work.” Let's remember: gratitude isn't just a feeling—it's a powerful choice to recognize and appreciate others. With gratitude, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a kinder, more connected world. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 他努力在看电影时不打开手机查看邮件。(resist)（汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 53. 不管预算多紧张，这个项目都会如期完成。(regardless) （汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 54. 这部电影之所以卖座是因为许多场景让人感同身受.（why）（汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ 55. 百年老建筑摇身一变，成为集展览、阅读、休闲于一体的多功能文化空间，吸引了越来越多的居民前来参观。(transform) （汉译英） _________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近你校英语报正在开展主题为”绿色校园，从我做起”的征文活动，全校同学可就此话题献计献策，写一篇文章参加这个活动，内容须包括： (1)你认为校园内存在哪些环保问题(1~2个)； (2)针对这些问题，作为学生可以做些什么。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $