上海市长宁区延安中学2025-2026学年第二学期三月质量调研高二年级英语试卷

上海市延安中学2025学年第二学期三月质量调研 高二年级英语试卷 (考试时间：90分钟 满分：100分) 第1卷（(81分) I.Listening Comprehension (15%) Section A(5%) 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.At an airport. B.At a hotel. C.At a cinema. D.At a station. 2.A.Husband and wife. B.Customer and waitress. C.Guest and hostess D.Boss and employee. 3.A.The man is fond of travelling. B.The woman is a photographer. C.The woman took many pictures at the contest. D.The man admires the woman's talent in writing. 4.A.Go home soon. B.Borrow the typewriter. C.Visit the woman D.Read the woman's paper. 5.A.The books there are too expensive. B.The textbook she needs isn't in yet. C.She won't be able to get the book before class. D.She prefers to go to the bookstore at 9 o'clock. 6.A.They won't celebrate mother's birthday. B.They've already got plenty of wine C.They cannot buy whatever they need. D.They've got enough gifts for the party. 7.A.The woman will have a test. B.The man will probably go to the movie C.The man will have to sit for an exam. D.The woman wishes to go to class with the man. 8.A.The results haven't come yet. B.The results were checked again last night. C.The woman needs another test tomorrow. D.The doctor hasn't come back from the lab. 9.A.Most neighbors are as noisy as the woman.B.Dealing with it politely might be a better solution. C.He can't understand why the woman is so angry.D.The woman is too impolite for her neighbors. 10.A.She always buys new clothes to keep up with the latest fashion trend. B.She looks down on the fashion victims spending much money on costly clothes. C.She doesn't fall into the category of fashion victims. D.She will buy new clothes next month like those fashion victims. 高二英语第1页（共12页) Section B(10%) Directions:In Section B,you will hear several short passages and longer conversations,and you will be asked some questions on each of the passages and the conversations.The passages and the conversations will be read twice,but the guestions 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've heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.Many people are shy in social life B.Most people are shy by nature. C.Your shyness won't hurt others. D.Shyness is difficult to overcome. 12.A.By prediction.B.By recording. C.By observation. D.By examination. 13.A.The detailed records of people's actions. B.Public attitudes towards being shy. C.People's real behaviors in social settings. D.The specific degree of shyness of every interviewee. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.To recall his own childhood. B.To show his care for his children. C.To make up for his own childhood pity. D.To help his children become more mature. 15.A.They become more mature and responsible. B.They have less confidence than their peers. C.They are responsible for building the dream life of their parents. D.They take possessions and support from their peers for granted. 16.A.To love and support children. B.To satisfy whatever children wants. C.To give children too much pressure. D.To encourage children to meet their goals. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.He wants to change his job assignment. B.He is unhappy with his department manager. C.He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime. D.He is often singled out for criticism by his boss. 18.A.His workload was much too heavy. B.His immediate boss did not trust him C.His colleagues often refused to cooperate. D.His salary was too low for his responsibility. 19.A.He never knows how to refuse. B.He is always ready to help others. C.His boss has a lot of trust in him. D.His boss has no sense of fairness. 20.A.Put all his complaints in writing. B.Wait and see what happens next. C.Learn to say no when necessary. D.Talk to his boss in person first. 高二英语第2页（共12页) I.Grammar and Vocabulary (30%) Section A(10%) Directions:After reading the passages below,fill in the blanks to make the passages 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. Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Chinese New Year mascot in China An unlikely Chinese New Year mascot has popped up in China this year-Draco Malfoy.Tom Felton is best known for his role in the Harry Potter series,but now,the actor is also making 21 appearance in some Chinese bouses with e-commerce sites selling festive decor prominently 22 (feature)his face. His sudden popularity is 23 his Chinese translation of his name Malfoy, Ma-er-fu.It contains the words for horse and fortune,ringing especially auspicious for the upcoming Year of the Horse. Harry Potter is hugely popular in China,24 hundreds of millions of its books are sold. Are-release of the series'first film in 2020 grossed more than 90 million yuan ($13.6m;f9.4m)in three days.Ahead of Chinese New Year this month,some Chinese households typically decorate their doors with couplets -a set of auspicious writings heralding health and prosperity in the new year. 25 decorate their houses with fuzi-red square papers printed with the Chinese word for prosperity.They 26 (commonly hang)upside down to symbolize luck arriving in the household,27 the Chinese word for upside down has the same pronunciation as the word for arrival. On Chinese social media,pictures show some users sticking couplets or upside down pictures of Malfoy's signature smirk.Merchants on e-commerce site Taobao are also seizing on the trend,coming up with stickers and magnets featuring the Harry Potter character.Someone began sharing photos of the character,saying:"Share this image for good fortune"."[It's an]oriental new year with magical elements,"one user on social media site Weibo commented."Felix Felicis!"said one comment,a reference to a potion(药剂)in the series that28 make the drinker lucky for a period of time. Interestingly,the Malfoy themed Chinese New Year decor 29 _(catch)the eye of actor Felton lately,who reshared an Instagram story about his character becoming a "symbol of Chinese New Year in China' His acknowledgement made Chinese social media even 30 (excited),with many fans praising him with the hashtag "Malfoy himself is 100%hilarious". The wizard franchise enjoys a fervent and huge fanbase in China-and Warner Bros Discovery has announced plans to open the largest Making Of Harry Potter studio tour in Shanghai in 2027. Section B(10%) Directions:Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrase can only be used once.There is one extra that you do not need. 高二英语第3页（共12页) A.in terms of B.anchor C.due D.prior to E.anything but F.as opposed to G.capacity H.accessible I.facilitate J.tailor K.realm 31.Many students prefer in-person tutorials, pre-recorded online courses 32.Limited resources are restricting our for developing new products. 33.This AI explanation makes the technical principles to the audience of all ages. 34.This app is much more convenient than traditional websites user experience. 35.Many museums attempt to traditional culture firmly in the hearts of the younger generation by using digital technologies. 36.All screenplays in China must be approved by the State Administration of Radio,Film and Television(SARFT) distribution in Chinese theaters. 37.Trade makes our lives rich and diverse,most of all in the cultural 38.Green and low-carbon strategies will China's long-term ecological progress. 39.It's widely acknowledged that schools should their teaching plans to support students with different learning paces. 40.Remember to renew your streaming service subscription as it is to expire tomorrow. Section C(10%) Directions:Complete the passage with the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.There is one extra that you do not need A.exactly B.chaos C.eharging D.scale E.urgency F.early G ultimately H.chase 1.revealing J.rhythm K.burn Forget Speed.Finish Strong. Before the field (and all the contestants)had hit the farm at the Breakfast Stakes in May 2025, most eyes had moved on from a colt()named Journalism.He broke out well enough,but was trapped on the rail as the race began to41The.fastest surged forward.Journalism held back. He waited,holding back,hunting space rather than speed. When something shifted,there was no sudden burst of speed,only a patient unfolding.Near the quarter pole,Journalism took a bad turn,hitting another horse,and then somehow slipped through the 42 Finding daylight at last,he made up five lengths in seconds,surged down the track,and caught the leader to win by a half-length. It was a reminder that patience isn't weakness,and that some victories are earned not by 43 to the front but by knowing44 when to move.In an era wound tight with urgency, Journalism suggests a different way to succeed:Be quicker,more patient,not too long. For too long,our society has been running at Silicon Valley pacemove quicker,45 faster,break through,or get left behind.It's the46 we've absorbed:endless acceleration. Maybe Journalism sees something we don't.While we 47 momentum )he runs with instinct.While we rush,he reads the track.He reminds us there's still strength in patience and power in knowing not just how to sprint,but when. 高二英语第4页（共12页） We scroll,we move,we strain to keep up.We measure our days in steps,alerts,and updates, rewarded for urgency and pushed to pause.And at every stage,one wonders if it's already too late. Some people peak48;all we ever remember the winners who seem to have it all figured out at 17.But time has a way of 49 what matters.Some of us come from behind. That's the quiet truth in Journalism's race.He didn't win by being the fastest,or by the biggest cost.He won by running his own race,one that was rooted in strategy and purpose:He knew when to sit back,not to sprint,and when to surge forward.Our culture is obsessed with 50,but winning doesn't always mean being the first to take the lead.The deeper reward comes from staying in the race long enough to become who you were meant to be. II.Reading Comprehension (36%) Section A(15%) 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. The first time I went to Europe alone I stayed at a youth hostel ()Youth hostels have large dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds ()They're considerably cheaper than 51 hotels. I was in Paris for a week,and I had no idea what to expect.As I was going out to.52 the city on my first night,a young Japanese man asked if he could join me.We went to see Notre Dame,and my new friend taught me a Japanese word,"sugoi,"which means"awesome."An elderly French woman we encountered on the street directed us to a subterranean party in a medieval space where people danced to rock and roll songs. This was the first time I experienced a great advantage of youth hostels:They are not only relatively cheap but also provide a great opportunity for the 53. In subsequent stays at youth hostels,I would meet the scion (of a rich New England family who was 54 to find meaning in his life,a lawyer going through a divorce,and a young African man looking for a girlfriend.I 55 to take trains over airplanes for the same reason:On trains, I talked with people from all walks of life-people who often shared their 56 of life with me. Meeting people from different backgrounds provides a57 opportunity.You can learn from those people.58,one of the great advantages of colleges in the United States is that students meet,work with,and engage in discussions with people from different geographic and cultural backgrounds. But there is another advantage to this kind of socializing:It is rich in 59.Like traveling to a new place,where you can't really know what your experience will be like,meeting60 strangers keeps you from falling into 61 expectations.You don't know whether the people you meet will share your opinions,whether they'll defer to (you or62 the conversation, or whether they'll laugh at your jokes or make you laugh. I think this may be part of the attraction of"63 box"socializing,where people sign up to be matched with strangers for dinner,say,or a hike.When you sigr up for such an event,you don't 高二英语第5页（共12页) know what kind of conversations you might have,or how you might interact with the other people who sign up.But that is the point.Sometimes it is good to 64 the unexpected.If you have the chance,you might give it a try-meet someone surprising,but stay 65,of course. 51.A.old B.elderly C.frequent D.regular 52.A.expand B.explore C.exploit D.extend 53.A.inexperienced B.informed C.unexpected D.unguided 54.A.struggling B.fearing C.begging D.representing 55.A.opted B.objected C.orbited D.offered 56.A.possession B.property C.philosophy D.psychology 9 57.A.wealth B.growth C.youth D.warmth 58.A.In fact B.In contrast C.Above all D.After all 59.A.experiences B.miseries C.surprises D.emotions 60.A.random B.superior C.rigid D.academic 61.A.lazy B.busy C.crazy D.nasty 62.A.follow B.absorb C.dominate D.commit 63.A.blank B.black C.blind D.deaf 64.A.enclose B.envelop C.embrace D:embarrass 65.A.silent B.alone C.calm D.safe Section B(15%) Directions:Read the following 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) Dear Ms.Williams, I am writing to apply for the role of Fundraising Intern,posted on the University Careers Service website.I am currently studying French and Social Policy at Oxford University. I have long held a passion for social equality,which is consistent with X's mission to support disadvantaged young people in society.Understanding that your organisation works to break cycles of poverty and inequality,I am deeply committed to these causes.Moreover,seeing how your work has inspired young people in my own community has only strengthened my desire to get involved. In particular,I have been drawn to the benefits of your work funding projects that aim to incorporate mental health programs,as well as efforts to create inclusive services.This understanding will make me much more effective in building trust with local communities and with the young people we support. For the past two years,I have volunteered with a local refugee charity,where I have helped to coordinate fundraising events and support children and young adults who have recently arrived in the UK.My duties include running English and Maths classes for students aged 14-18,and organising community events to raise funds for the charity.Last year,I organised a sponsored five-kilometre run, raising E2,500 by engaging the local community. 高二英语第6页（共12页) In addition,I worked as part of a team to deliver charity games,which helped to raise over fl,000 for the team's summer camp for children from low-income families.I worked closely with four other committee members to organize our annual summer festival,working with a limited budget,and we worked together to secure additional funding from the charity's senior leadership.Beyond this,I also play for my college's football team,which has helped me to develop strong teamwork and leadership skills. I am eager to support X's vital programs.I would appreciate it if you could give me the opportunity to learn more about fundraising at X.I am available for an interview at your convenience and look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely, Olivia White 66.What is the main purpose of Olivia's letter? A.To inquire about fundraising strategies. B.To share her volunteering experience. C.To apply for an internship position. D.To request a donation for her charity. 67.What inspires Olivia to apply for the internship? A.Her passion for French and Social Policy. B.Her desire to earn extra money for studies C.Her interest in organizing sports events. D.Mer commitment in line with X's mission. 68.Which of the following best describes Olivia's volunteering role? A.She taught English and Maths to refugee children B.She could manage the charity's annual budget. C.She led a football team for low-income families. D.She designed mental health programs for youth. (B) AI needs to come with a health warning! According to Definition's research,around one in five workers in the UK talk to AI like a friend, looking for guidance on personal and professional problems.Our data shows that engaging with AI like this can leave us feeling heard and less isolated.But,with this newfound connection,many of us share sensitive,sometimes highly confidential information,even though over a third of people don't realize that AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini may well fail to keep our secrets...secret. For businesses,the implications are worrying.Consider Microsoft Copilot for example,the free, well publicized version.It grants Microsoft broad rights to the data inputted or outputted by any user -rights to use this data in any way it sees fit;it can even share it with third parties.This means that any sensitive business information,from HR details to financial documents,could potentially be exposed to the world.Employers are taking note and taking action.According to our research,25% have decided to either completely ban AI or regulate its use within their organizations.But even with these policies in place,some employees choose to break the rules.They have their reasons-some 高二英语第7页（共12页) report that using AI increases their productivity,and others even feel AI offers more help than their human colleagues. The situation presents a delicate balance between leveraging AI for its productivity gains and risking confidential data exposure.Employers need to manage AI tools with the same level of care as any other form of data sharing or storage.There's also a knowledge gap that needs addressing-40% of individuals surveyed are unsure about who retains ownership over the content produced by Al.By instilling best practices in AI engagement and creating policies that evolve with the technology, businesses can positively shift the AI landscape. With AI's potential to simplify our professional lives,do the admin and enhance the work experience,it's up to us to navigate its usage cautiously so it supports us without compromising our privacy.There's no need to back away from progress,as long as we are equipped with the knowledge and tools to make sure AI remains a friend.And this is where the challenge lies.There are so many products and versions of said products out there,being promoted with huge advertising and marketing budgets,that it's easy to fall victim.But there are safe and better value ways of enabling a workforce with the latest AI that companies are increasingly taking advantage of.By building a culture of digital responsibility within our businesses,we can create a future where AI can help us without spilling the beans. 69.According to the passage,why do some employees still use AI despite company policies? A.They are unaware of the data risks. B.They find AI more helpful than human colleagues. C.They want to challenge the company's rules. D.They lack the skills to work without Al. 70.What can we learn about businesses'management of AI tools? A.Most businesses have completely banned AI in the workplace. B.Businesses should treat AI data management like other data practices. C.Employees are unaware of who should retain content ownership. D.AI tools have replaced all traditional data storage methods. 71.What is the main idea of the passage? A.AI should be limited within the organizations to avoid sensitive information leaks. B.Employees should use AI to handle admin work to improve work experience. C.AI usage requires careful navigation to balance benefits and privacy risks. D.Businesses are responsible for solving all AI-related privacy issues. (C) Is being bilingual good for your brain? Reams of papers have been published on the cognitive advantages of multilingualism.Beyond the conversational doors it can open,multilingualism is supposed to improve "executive function"-a loose concept including the ability to ignore distractions,plan complex tasks and update beliefs with 高二英语第8页（共12页) new information.Most striking,numerous studies show that bilinguals experience a later onset of dementia,by around four years on average.But some of these studies have failed to replicate,leaving experts questioning whether the effect is real,and if so,what exactly it involves. The good news is that it is never too late to start learning a new language for brain benefits.A2019 study showed that while moderate language learning in adults does not boost executive function,it does mitigate age-related cognitive decline. The biggest benefits seem to come to those who master a second language fully-usually because they speak two languages natively,or at least on a near-daily basis for a long time.A bit of university French,unfortunately,does not convey the same advantages as deep knowledge and long experience. Frequent language switching may be particularly important:studies of interpreters and translators provide some of the strongest evidence for a bilingual advantage,with them faster at repeatedly switching between math problems like simple addition and subtraction than monolinguals,suggesting better cognitive control. But there is "a forest of complex variables",says Mark Antoniou of Western Sydney University. Bilinguals differ from monolinguals in many ways:a diplomat's child raised abroad may have cognitive advantages unrelated to bilingualism.Yet in poorer regions,studies find multilingual people show the strongest benefits,with researchers suspecting that bilingualism exercises children's brains where schooling is insufficient. Age also plays a role:the brain effects of bilingualism are stronger for young children and the elderly than for young adults.Bilingual kids outperform monolinguals in early cognitive development, though monolingual classmates may later catch up.One meta-analysis found 25 of 45 studies showed a bilingual advantage in children under 6,while only 17 did in those aged 6-12. At life's other end,Ellen Bialystok of York University,a pioneer in the field,compares bilingualism's cognitive protection to a slice of holey Swiss cheese:other brain-healthy habits like exercise are similar to piling slices,whose holes align differently,offering greater collective protection. All these studies,however,take for granted the undeniable mental superpower of language study: talking to people you could not otherwise understand.Even if you cannot be fluent from infancy,that alone is reason enough to learn a new language. 72.What does the word"mitigate"most probably mean in Paragraph 2? A.accelerate B.relieve C.ignore D.cause 73.What can we infer about the bilingual advantage? A.Basic second language learning can bring obvious cognitive benefits B.Monolinguals are slower in solving simple math problems than bilinguals. C.Imterpreters'better cognitive control lies in frequent language shifting D.Only with native-like fluency can people gain the bilingual advantage. 74.Which of the following statements is TRUE? A.Bilinguals always have cognitive advantages over monolinguals in all respects. B.Bilingualism can make up for the insufficiency of schooling in poor areas. 高二英语第9页（共12页) C.Bilingual kids under 12 show a consistent cognitive advantage over monolinguals. D.Complex variables make it hard to confirm the real cause of bilingual advantages. 75.What does Ellen Bialystok intend to explain by comparing bilingualism to"holey Swiss cheese"? A.Different brain-healthy habits have completely different protective effects on the brain. B.The cognitive protection from bilingualism is far less than that from physical exercise. C.Bilingualism alone cannot provide complete cognitive protection for the brain. D.Bilingualism is the most effective way to protect the brain from cognitive decline. Section C(6%) Directions:Read the passage carefully.Then choose the sentences that can be filled into the blanks. Note there are two more sentences than can be used. A.The standardization of time zones facilitated cross-regional train coordination,strengthening a unified approach to timekeeping across nations. B.Railways did not merely transport people;they redefined humanity's relationship with time. 8.Wristwatches,though initially unpopular among civilians,were soon adopted by office workers who needed to track their daily tasks efficiently. D.This urgency pushed watchmakers to develop chronometer-grade movements,slashing pocket watch errors from hours to mere minutes. B.The Industrial Revolution transformed this mindset fundamentally. F.Being late was no longer a minor inconvenience;it became a sign of failure to adapt to the modern, time-driven world. Punetuality a virtue forged by industry,trains and watch design Before the 19th century,time was a fluid concept rooted in natural rhythms:farmers followed the sun and seasons,while town meetings began when most attendees gathered.Precise timekeeping was unnecessary,and portable clocks were rare,luxuries affordable only for the wealthy,serving more as decorative symbols than practical tools. 76.Factories operated with complex,interconnected machinery that demanded strict coordination among workers.Machines ran on fixed cycles,and lateness disrupted production, wasted resources,and even endangered colleagues'safety.Suddenly,"time is money"shifted from a mere saying to a harsh reality.Punctuality ceased to be a courtesy and became a survival necessity- but this shift relied heavily on a crucial technological enabler:reliable timepieces.Early pocket watches, once accurate accessories for aristocrats,underwent functional redesigns:improved gears boosted accuracy,smaller cases enhanced portability,and simplified dials made reading time effortless. Trains amplified this transformation and drove deeper innovations in clock design.As trains crisscrossed cities,regions,and nations,strict standardized timetables became a matter of safety and efficiency-a minute's delay could derail entire schedules,stranding passengers or causing catastrophic collisions. 77 Meanwhile,wristwatches-originally designed for soldiers needing hands-free timekeeping-gained widespread popularity among railway workers, travelers,and professionals.Concurrently,nations adopted standard time zones (such as Britain's 高二英语第10页（共12页)