2026届上海师范大学附属中学高三第二学程阶段英语试卷

听力文字答案 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, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice is the best answer to the question you have heard. Now you have 100 seconds to read all the choices on the screen. 1. W: I need to buy some high-quality paper, but I didn’t see any on that shelf. M: Let me go back to the stockroom to have a look. Q: What does the woman want to buy? 1. A. Some paper. B. Some stockings. C. A book. D. A shelf. 2. W: Tom, you look awful today. What’s wrong with you? M: Just the exams. You know, I haven’t taken any for years since graduation. Q: What does Tom imply? 2. A. He is nervous about the exams. B. He failed in the graduation exam. C. He is not well-prepared for the exam. D. He is worried about the result of the exam. 3. M: Do you know about the science fiction fair on Saturday? W: Of course, I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Q: What does the woman mean? 3. A. She plans to attend the fair. B. She doesn’t like science fiction. C. She has already seen the movie. D. She can’t meet the man on Saturday. 4. W: Mike, what are you doing on your computer? Don’t you remember your promise? M: This is not a game. It’s only a crossword puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary. Q: What has Mike promised to do? 4. A. Not to play any computer game. B. Not to do any crossword puzzle. C. To help the woman repair the computer. D. To spend more time on vocabulary. 5. M: Last Monday when I was at Doctor Smith’s Office, I spent over an hour in the waiting room. W: Really? Something must have come up that day. Q: What does the woman imply about Doctor Smith? 5. A. He seldom keeps his patients waiting for long. B. He forgets to put the man on his schedule. C. He is hard to make an appointment with. D. He is usually very busy every Monday. 6. W: You call Mary a dreamer, but I think she’s got a lot of good ideas. M: Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them. Q: Why does the man think that Mary is a dreamer? 6. A. She doesn’t put her ideas into practice. B. She likes to sleep. C. She doesn’t have many ideas. D. She has too many dreams. 7. W: With so little time left to study for the history final, I think we should concentrate on going over our lecture notes. M: That sounds good. At least we have an idea what Professor Martin thinks important. Q: How do the speakers plan to prepare for the exam? 7. A. Review the notes of the lectures. B. Talk with their professor. C. Reread their textbooks. D. Go over their homework assignments. 8. W: Would you like to come with me to the opera tonight? I’ve an extra ticket and I think it will take your mind off that math problem that you’ve been struggling with for the last two hours. M: That’ll be great but the opera is in what? Italian, right? I think I have a better chance of understanding this math problem. Q: What does the man imply? 8. A. He doesn’t want to go to the opera. B. He can’t afford to buy the ticket. C. He needs a break from the math problem. D. He’ll meet the woman if he finishes the math problem. 9. M: The conference on career planning is only a month away, but there are still a few things that our organizing committee needs to work out. W: It’s clear that we’d better meet again and soon. Would you mind setting it out? Q: What does the woman want the man to do? 9. A. Schedule a committee meeting. B. Join her committee soon. C. Form a new organizing committee. D. Find out when the conference will be held. 10. M: Oh, we had the best tour guide when we were in San Francisco. I recommend him very highly for when you go there next month. W: Thanks, but I’ll be staying with my family and they are taking care of everything. Q: What does the woman imply? 10. A. She won’t need a tour guide. B. She has visited San Francisco before. C. She isn’t expecting her trip. D. The man should have called her relatives. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. Now you have 30 seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Community service is an important component of education here at our university. We encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A new community program called “One on One” helps elementary students who’ve fallen behind. You education majors might be especially interested in it, because it offers the opportunity to do some teaching—that is tutoring in math and English. You’d have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math, English or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two days a week. Professor Dodge will act as an instructor to the tutors. He’ll be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring next week. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this community service and you’ll gain valuable experience at the same time. It looks good on your resumé too, showing that you’ve had experience with children and that you care about your community. If you’d like to sign up or if you have any questions, stop by Professor Dodge’s office this week. Now listen again. Questions 11. What is the purpose of the talk? 11. A. To interest students in a community service project. B. To explain a new requirement for graduation. C. To discuss the problems of elementary school students. D. To enroll elementary school teachers for a special program. 12. What is the purpose of the program the speaker describes? 12. A. To offer tutorials to elementary school students. B. To find jobs for graduating students. C. To help education majors prepare for final exams. D. To provide funding for a community service project. 13. What does Professor Dodge do? 13. A. He gives support to students participating in the program. B. He observes elementary school students in the classroom. C. He teaches part-time in an elementary school. D. He helps students prepare their resumés. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. Now you have 30 seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish artist of the early 20th century, was a pioneer in the art movement called Cubism. Before his involvement with Cubism, Picasso experienced a period in his career famously referred to as the Blue Period, noted for its dominant use of blue and green shades to convey sad themes and relative moods. Recent technological advancements have allowed scientists to see beneath the surface of some of Picasso’s Blue Period masterpieces. Using tools such as infrared imaging, X-ray scanners, and advanced microscopy, researchers have uncovered that these paintings did not initially bear the blue that famously defines this era. Instead, the underlying layers reveal a combination of oranges and yellows—colors traditionally associated with warmth. This revelation suggests that Picasso might have initially painted these scenes with a much lighter, perhaps more optimistic tone. However, he later chose to overlay these with shades of blue, possibly to match the paintings with the sad and reflective emotions he wanted to convey. This layering technique not only highlights Picasso’s dynamic approach to his art but also reflects his consideration of color as a medium to express the complex human emotions reflected in his works. Now listen again. Questions 14. What is the passage mainly about? 14. A. A new discovery about Picasso’s paintings. B. The value of Picasso’s masterpieces. C. A change in Picasso’s painting style. D. The characteristics of Picasso’s works. 15. What colors were originally used in some of Picasso’s Blue Period paintings? 15. A. Orange and yellow. B. Red and brown. C. Black and white. D. Purple and pink. 16. Why did Picasso possibly overlay the original warmer colors of his paintings with shades of blue during his Blue Period? 16. A. To better convey the emotions he intended. B. To correct mistakes in the initial painting process. C. To improve the technical quality of the paintings. D. To experiment with different color combinations. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Now you have 40 seconds to read all the choices on the screen. W: Did you know that during childhood, everything in your body is growing? M: Really? Like what? W: Your bones are getting longer, your body is getting taller, and even your feet grow so quickly that you might need new shoes every few months. M: Wow, that’s a lot of growth! Is there anything that doesn’t grow like that? W: Yes, actually. Your teeth don’t join in that extended growth period. They stay the same size while the rest of you grows around them. M: Why don’t teeth grow like other parts of the body? W: It’s because teeth are covered in a hard substance called enamel. Enamel doesn’t grow or change, unlike bones and hair. M: So what happens with our baby teeth if they don’t grow? W: Baby teeth are the right size for a baby’s mouth, but they’re not big enough for an adult mouth. That’s why we replace them with a whole new set of adult teeth. M: That makes sense. It’s amazing how our bodies know exactly what to do to adapt as we grow! Now listen again. Questions 17. What are the speakers mainly talking about? 17. A. A fact about teeth. B. Why our body grows. C. Childhood memories. D. How fast feet grow. 18. Which of the following stay the same size even if a person is growing? 18. A. Teeth. B. Feet. C. Bones. D. Hairs. 19. What can be learned about enamel from the conversation? 19. A. They don’t grow or change. B. They are located inside each tooth. C. They are made of bones. D. They don’t develop until adulthood. 20. What happens to baby teeth as a person grows? 20. A. They are replaced by adult teeth. B. They grow larger to fit the adult mouth. C. They change their shape. D. They are combined to form larger teeth. II. Speaking Section A Directions: Read aloud the following two sentences. For each sentence, you will have thirty seconds to prepare and fifteen seconds to read. 1. Under the tree, friends are sharing laughter and secrets happily. 2. As night fell, stars emerged in the dark sky, a timeless spectacle that stimulated curiosity and wonder in all who gazed upward. Section B Directions: Read aloud the following passage. You will have one minute to prepare and thirty seconds to read. School is more than just a place of learning; it’s a playground for curiosity. Encouraging students to ask questions and explore opens doors to endless possibilities. Curiosity fuels discovery, lighting a passion for knowledge that extends far beyond the classroom. It’s the driving force behind scientific breakthroughs, artistic masterpieces, and technological innovations. When curiosity is nurtured, students become fearless explorers, eager to unravel the mysteries of the world around them. In the realm of education, fostering curiosity is not just a goal but a fundamental principle, empowering students to embrace the unknown and embark on a journey of lifelong learning. Section C Directions: Ask two questions about each situation given below. At least one special question should be asked about each situation. Questions 1~2: You are going to write an article about renewable energy sources, so you want to borrow some books from the school library. Ask the librarian two questions. 参考答案： (1) Could you please recommend some books in the library that cover the topic of renewable energy sources? (2) Where are the publications that discuss the latest advancements and innovations in renewable energy technologies? Questions 3~4: You want to join a fitness club in your school. You go to the student in charge and ask her about it. 参考答案： (1) Can you provide me with some information about how to sign up? (2) What activities does the club offer? (3) Are there any specific requirements or schedules I should be aware of? Section D Directions: You will have one minute to prepare and another minute to talk in at least five sentences about the following pictures. Begin your talk with the sentence given: It was the first day of the Long Holiday. III. Listening and Speaking Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear four sentences. Make quick responses to the sentences you have heard. 1. The hat goes really well with your shirt. 2. Hurry up. We’ve got to leave at 1:30. 3. Would you like something to drink? 4. Hi, Sandy! Haven’t seen you in ages! 参考答案： 1. Thanks, I thought they matched nicely too! 2. I’m on it, let’s go! 3. Yes, please, that would be great. 4. Hey! It has been a while, hasn’t it? Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear a short passage. The passage will be read twice. After you hear the passage, answer the first question with the information you hear and the second question in your own opinion with at least 3 sentences. For the first question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare and 30 seconds to talk. For the second question, you will have one minute to prepare and another minute to talk. Listen to the following speaker talking about good criticism. What makes for good criticism? Good criticism is offered in a spirit of assistance. It is focused on problems, not on any person, which helps avoid making the receiver feel attacked or defensive. Secondly, it is specific, not vague, providing clear, actionable feedback. Your detailed opinion should be given so the person understands exactly what needs improvement. Lastly, it is descriptive rather than judgmental or blaming others, describing the issue and its impact without assigning fault. Good criticism is offered with the best interests of the listener in mind, aiming to provide useful information that helps another to grow, recover, and improve. One of the best ways to offer criticism is by demonstrating how to address the issue. Showing the right approach can be very helpful in preventing someone from becoming angry or defensive. This not only communicates that you are willing to lend a hand but also allows you to offer criticism in a constructive manner. Scientific research has shown that people learn fastest and show the most improvement when someone models the proper way to do something for them. This method is effective in various fields; for instance, athletes and executives both use coaches to teach them to be more effective. Coaches provide specific, actionable feedback and demonstrate techniques, leading to faster learning and better performance. Thus, good criticism, when combined with practical demonstrations, can significantly enhance the learning and improvement process. Now listen again. Questions 1. List two of the features of good criticism, as mentioned in the passage. 参考答案： (1) It is offered in a spirit of assistance. / It is focused on problems, not on any person. (2) It is specific, not vague, providing clear, actionable feedback. (3) It is descriptive rather than judgmental or blaming others, describing the issue and its impact without assigning fault. 2. What do you think is the best way to offer criticism? Why? 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 英语试卷答案 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1. to inspire 2. If 3. where 4. have shared/ shared 5. an 6. drawn 7. is organized/will be organized 8. what 9. from 10. starting Section B 11-15 KAHDI 16-20 EFCGB II. Reading Comprehension Section A 21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. B Section B 36.A 37. B 38. B 39. C 40-42 ACD 43-46 CBAB 评分标准：每小题2分。 Section C 47. F 48. D 49. A 50. B 评分标准：每小题2分。 III. Summary Writing 参考答案： Crown shyness is a mysterious and fascinating phenomenon where tree crowns avoid touching each other. It may result from competition for resources like light and water or serve as a defense against insects and diseases. This phenomenon, while not universal, has real purposes. It helps maximize sunlight access, promotes efficient rainfall distribution, and reduces wind resistance, supporting overall forest health. 评分标准：本题满分10分。 IV. Translation (仅供参考） 52. 骆驼会本能地适应干旱的沙漠环境。(instinct) Camels (can) adapt to the dry desert environment by instinct / out of instinct. 0.5 0.5 1 1 53．故地重游，童年伙伴的欢声笑语依然在老街上回转悠扬。(echo) Revisiting / Returning to the familiar place, the laughter and voices of childhood friends still 1’ 1’ echo on / through the old street. 1’ 54. 倘若人工智能完全取代人类劳动，那岂不是每个人都面临失业的风险？(risk) If artificial intelligence completely replaces human labor, wouldn’t everyone be at risk of 0.5 1 1 1 unemployment? 0.5 55. 拥有百年历史的大同中学坐落于市中心，馆藏丰富，读者可以在这里找到各种珍贵书籍。(whose) The century-old Datong high school is located in the city center, whose collection is extensive, and readers can 0.5 1 1.5 1 find a variety of rare books here. 1 The century-old library, whose location is in the city center, has an extensive collection, and readers can find a variety of precious books here. Located in the city center, the library, whose history spans over a century, has a rich collection, and readers can find a variety of precious books here. 3+3+4+5 V. Guided Writing （略） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $One 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, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice is the best answer to the question you have heard. Now you have one hundred seconds to read all the choices on the screen . when I need to buy some high quality paper, but I didn't see any on that shelf. Let me go back to the stockroom to have a look question. What does the woman want to buy? Two, tom, you look awful today. What's wrong with you? Just the exams, you know, I haven't taken any for years since . graduation. What does time imply? Three, do you know about the science fiction fair on saturday? Of course, I wouldn't miss IT for the world question. What does the woman mean? For mike, what are you doing on your computer? Don't you remember your promise? This is not a game. It's only crossword puzzle that hopes increase. My broke . cabuli question, what has make promise to you? Five, last monday, when I was a doctor Smith s office, I spent over an hour in the waiting room. Really, something must have come up that day. Question, what does the woman imply about doctor smith? Six, you call mary a dreamer, but I think she's got a lot of good ideas. Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them. Question, why does the man think that mary is a dreamer? Seven, with so little time left to study for the history final, I think we should concentrate on going over our lecture notes. That sounds good. At least we have an idea what professor Martin thinks. Important question, how did the speakers plan to prepare for the exam? Eight, would you like to come with me to the Opera tonight? I've an extra ticket, and I think I will take your mind off that math problem that you've been struggling with for the last two hours. That'll be great. But the Opera isn't what italian, right? I think I have a Better chance of understanding this math problem. Question, what does the man imply? Nine, the conference on career planning is only a month away, but there are still a few things that are organizing committee needs to work out. It's clear that we'd Better meet again and soon. Would you mind setting IT out question? What does the woman want the man to do? Ten, oh, we had the best tour guide when we were in san Francisco. I recommend him very highly for when you go there next month. Thanks, but i'll be staying with my family. And they are taking care of everything. Question, what does the woman imply? Section b directions in section b, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice would be the best answer to the question. You've heard questions eleven through thirteen are based on the following passage. Now you have thirty seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Community service is an important component of education. Here at our university, we encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A new community program called one on one helps elementary students who fAllen behind u. Education majors might be especially interested in IT because IT offers the opportunity to do some teaching, that is, tutoring in math and english. You'd have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math, english or both. Half hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two days a week. Professor dodge will act as an instructor to the tutors. He'll be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every tuesday and thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutor next week. I'm sure you'll enjoy this community service and you'll gain valuable experience at the same time, IT looks good on your resume too, showing that you've had experience with children and that you care about your community if you'd like to sign up or if you have any questions, stop by professor dodge's office this week. Now listen again. Community service is an important component of education here at our university, we encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A new community program called one on one helps elementary students who fAllen behind u. Education majors might be especially interested in IT because IT offers the opportunity to do some teaching, that is, tutoring in math and english. You'd have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math, english or both. Half hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two days a week. Professor dodge will act as an instructor to the tutors. He'll be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every tuesday and thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutor next week. I'm sure you'll enjoy this community service and you'll gain valuable experience at the same time, IT looks good on your resume, too, showing that you've had experience with children and that you care about your community. If you you'd like to sign up or if you have any questions, stop by professor dodger's office this week. Questions eleven, what is the purpose of the talk? Twelve, what is the purpose of the program the speaker describes? Thirteen, what does professor dodge do? Questions fourteen through sixteen are based on the following passage. Now you have thirty seconds to read all the choices on the screen public. Picasso, the famous spanish artist of the early twenty th century, was a pioneer in the art movement called cubism before his involvement with cubism, picasso experienced a period in his career, famously referred to as the blue period, noted for its dominant use of blue and Green shades, taken base set teams and relative moods. Recent technological advancements have allowed scientists to see beneath the surface of some of picasso's blue period masterpieces. Using tools such as infrared imaging, x ray scanner and advanced microscopy. Researchers have uncovered that these paintings did not initially bear the blue that famously defines this era. Instead, the underlying layers reveal a combination of oranges and yellows, colors traditionally associated with warmth. This revelation suggests that because so might have initially painted these scenes with a much lighter, perhaps more optimistic tone, however, he later chose to, over ladies with shades of blue, possibly to match the paintings with the sad and reflective emotions he wanted to convey. This clearing technique not only highlights picasso's dynamic approach to his art, but also reflects his consideration of color as a medium to express the complex human emotions reflected in his works. Now listen again. Power picasso. the famous finish artist of the early twenty th century, was a pioneer in the art movement called cubism before his involvement with cubism, but also experienced the period in his career, famously referred to as the blue period, noted for its dominant use of blue and Green shades to convey that themes and relative moods, recent technological advancements have allowed scientists to see beneath the surface of some of picasso's blue period masterpieces. Using tools such as infor red imaging, x ray scanner and advanced microscopy, researchers have uncovered that these paintings did not initially bear the blue that famously defined this era. Instead, the underlying layers reveal a combination of oranges and yellows, colors traditionally associated with warmth. This revelation suggests that picasso might have initially painted these scenes with a much lighter, perhaps more optimistic tone. However, he later chose to overlay these with shades of blue, possibly to match the paintings with the sad and reflective emotions he wanted to convey. This learning technique not only highlights picasso's dynamic approach to his art, but also reflects his consideration of color as a medium to express the complex human emotions reflected in his works. Questions fourteen, what is the passage mainly about? Fifteen, what colors were originally used in some of picasso's blue period paintings? Sixteen, why did picasso possibly overlay the original warmer colors of his paintings with shades of blue during his blue period? Questions seventeen, three, twenty are based on the following conversation. Now you have forty seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Did you know that during childhood, everything in your body . is growing really like what your . bones are getting longer, your body is getting taller, and even your feet grow so quickly that you might need new shoes every few months? Wow, that's a lot of growth. Is there anything that doesn't grow like that? Yes. actually, your teeth don't join in that extended growth period. They stay the same size while the rest of you grows around them. Why don't teeth growth like other parts of the body? It's because teeth are covered in a hard substance called the nemo. A naval doesn't grow or change, and like bones and hair. So what happens with our baby teeth if they don't grow? Baby teeth are the right size for a baby's mouth, but they're not big a for an adult mouth. That's why we replace them with a whole new set . of adult teeth. That makes sense. It's amazing how our bodies know exactly what to do to adopt as we grow. Now listen again. Did you know that during childhood, everything in your body . is growing really like what your . bones are getting longer, your body is getting taller, and even your feet grow so quickly that you might need new shoes every few months? Wow, that's a lot of growth. Is there anything that doesn't grow like that? Yes, actually, your teeth don't join in that extended growth period. They stay the same size while the rest of you grows around them. Why don't teeth grow like other parts of the body? It's because teeth are covered in a hard substance called a nmo. A nmo doesn't grow or change and like bones and hair. So what happens with our baby teeth if they don't grow? Baby teeth are the right size for a baby's mouth, but they're not big in a fun adult mouth. That's why we replace them with a whole new set of . adult teeth that makes sense. It's amazing how our bodies is not exactly what to do to adopt as we grow. Questions seventeen, what are the speakers mainly talking about? Eighteen, which of the following stay the same size, even if a person is growing? Nineteen, what can be learned about a namal from the conversation? Twenty, what happens to baby teeth as a person grows? 26届高三26年第二学程阶段 英语试卷 I. Listening Comprehension Section A 1. A. Some paper. B. Some stockings. C. A book. D. A shelf. 2. A. He is nervous about the exams. B. He failed in the graduation exam. C. He is not well-prepared for the exam. D. He is worried about the result of the exam. 3. A. She plans to attend the fair. B. She doesn’t like science fiction. C. She has already seen the movie. D. She can’t meet the man on Saturday. 4. A. Not to play any computer game. B. Not to do any crossword puzzle. C. To help the woman repair the computer. D. To spend more time on vocabulary. 5. A. He seldom keeps his patients waiting for long. B. He forgets to put the man on his schedule. C. He is hard to make an appointment with. D. He is usually very busy every Monday. 6. A. She doesn’t put her ideas into practice. B. She likes to sleep. C. She doesn’t have many ideas. D. She has too many dreams. 7. A. Review the notes of the lectures. B. Talk with their professor. C. Reread their textbooks. D. Go over their homework assignments. 8. A. He doesn’t want to go to the opera. B. He can’t afford to buy the ticket. C. He needs a break from the math problem. D. He’ll meet the woman if he finishes the math problem. 9. A. Schedule a committee meeting. B. Join her committee soon. C. Form a new organizing committee. D. Find out when the conference will be held. 10. A. She won’t need a tour guide. B. She has visited San Francisco before. C. She isn’t expecting her trip. D. The man should have called her relatives. Section B Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. Now you have 30 seconds to read all the choices on the screen. Questions 11. A. To interest students in a community service project. B. To explain a new requirement for graduation. C. To discuss the problems of elementary school students. D. To enroll elementary school teachers for a special program. 12. A. To offer tutorials to elementary school students. B. To find jobs for graduating students. C. To help education majors prepare for final exams. D. To provide funding for a community service project. 13. A. He gives support to students participating in the program. B. He observes elementary school students in the classroom. C. He teaches part-time in an elementary school. D. He helps students prepare their resumés. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. Now you have 30 seconds to read all the choices on the screen.Questions 14. A. A new discovery about Picasso’s paintings. B. The value of Picasso’s masterpieces. C. A change in Picasso’s painting style. D. The characteristics of Picasso’s works. 15. A. Orange and yellow. B. Red and brown. C. Black and white. D. Purple and pink. 16. A. To better convey the emotions he intended. B. To correct mistakes in the initial painting process. C. To improve the technical quality of the paintings. D. To experiment with different color combinations. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Now you have 40 seconds to read all the choices on the screen. 17. A. A fact about teeth. B. Why our body grows. C. Childhood memories. D. How fast feet grow. 18. A. Teeth. B. Feet. C. Bones D. Hairs. 19. A. They don’t grow or change. B. They are located inside each tooth. C. They are made of bones. D. They don’t develop until adulthood. 20. A. They are replaced by adult teeth. B. They grow larger to fit the adult mouth. C. They change their shape. D. They are combined to form larger teeth. II. Speaking Section A Directions: Read aloud the following two sentences. For each sentence, you will have thirty seconds to prepare and fifteen seconds to read. 1. Under the tree, friends are sharing laughter and secrets happily. 2. As night fell, stars emerged in the dark sky, a timeless spectacle that stimulated curiosity and wonder in all who gazed upward. Section B Directions: Read aloud the following passage. You will have one minute to prepare and thirty seconds to read. School is more than just a place of learning; it’s a playground for curiosity. Encouraging students to ask questions and explore opens doors to endless possibilities. Curiosity fuels discovery, lighting a passion for knowledge that extends far beyond the classroom. It’s the driving force behind scientific breakthroughs, artistic masterpieces, and technological innovations. When curiosity is nurtured, students become fearless explorers, eager to unravel the mysteries of the world around them. In the realm of education, fostering curiosity is not just a goal but a fundamental principle, empowering students to embrace the unknown and embark on a journey of lifelong learning. Section C Directions: Ask two questions about each situation given below. At least one special question should be asked about each situation. Questions 1~2: You are going to write an article about renewable energy sources, so you want to borrow some books from the school library. Ask the librarian two questions. Questions 3~4: You want to join a fitness club in your school. You go to the student in charge and ask her about it. Section D Directions: You will have one minute to prepare and another minute to talk in at least five sentences about the following pictures. Begin your talk with the sentence given: It was the first day of the Long Holiday.……………… III. Listening and Speaking Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear four sentences. Make quick responses to the sentences you have heard. 1. The hat goes really well with your shirt. 2. Hurry up. We’ve got to leave at 1:30. 3. Would you like something to drink? 4. Hi, Sandy! Haven’t seen you in ages! Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear a short passage. The passage will be read twice. After you hear the passage, answer the first question with the information you hear and the second question in your own opinion with at least 3 sentences. For the first question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare and 30 seconds to talk. For the second question, you will have one minute to prepare and another minute to talk. 1. List two of the features of good criticism, as mentioned in the passage. 2. What do you think is the best way to offer criticism? Why? III. 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 the blank. Interested in writing, photography or current events? Looking for an experience (1)________ (inspire) your college essays? Or hoping to explore a world-class city with new friends this summer? (2)________ so, check out the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy. It’s a program created and run by Boston University, (3)________ high school students: ●   Learn from award-winning, working journalists — including two who (4)________ (share) Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting. ●   Report on actual events around Boston or your hometown. ●   Place stories with Boston’s Daily Free Press, one of the top college newspapers. ●   Improve their writing, interviewing, and research skills — applicable to any major and career. The academy offers two options: (5)________ on-campus, residential program over three weeks for students with journalism experience, and a learn-from-home program over two weeks for all experience levels. For students (6)________ (draw) to photography, we offer a special photojournalism track for both. Every option (7)________ (organize) in three sections: ●   Classroom starts each day with a review of journalism fundamentals in a collegiate format. A university-level journalism textbook provides daily readings and writing assignments. ●   Newsroom provides time for students to apply (8)________ they learn in the classroom to hands-on journalism assignments. Over the rest of their day, students conduct interviews and gather information. ●   Guest Talks offer students advice and insight (9)________ journalism experts in topics such as radio reporting and journalism learning in college. Sessions feature a Guest Talk during each three-week session. Students also visit city newsrooms to hear from famous reporters. Applications for the on-campus session from June 24 to July 12 are due: April 19. Applications for learn-at-home sessions (10)________ (start) from June 17, July 1, and July 15 are due: May 10. 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. fuel B. escape C. equivalents D. patterns E. wrestle F. contain G. promoting H. games I. rank J. forcing K. addressing California’s Growing Wildfire Crisis California’s wildfires have been fueled by increasingly dangerous conditions over the past two decades, creating a growing crisis. The recent Mountain Fire in Ventura County highlights this alarming trend. Over 10,000 residents were forced to 11 their homes as the fire quickly spread, injuring at least 10 people and leaving dozens of houses in ashes. In just two days, the blaze consumed over 20,000 acres, 12 Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency. Experts point to a destructive “environmental recipe.” Before the fire, forecasters issued a rare Red Flag warning, cautioning that dry winds and low humidity could turn into 13 for fast-spreading wildfires. When the Mountain Fire erupted, strong Santa Ana winds carried embers (灰烬) far and wide, while vegetation from two unusually wet winters acted as ready 14 . As a result, the fire could escalate rapidly, leaving firefighters struggling to 15 it. Climate change has further shifted the landscape. Rising temperatures and prolonged droughts have made vegetation drier and more ignitable. At the same time, wetter winters have encouraged plant growth that later dries out, becoming kindling for fires. Fall and winter blazes, unlike their summer 16 , are driven by intense winds and lower humidity, making them harder to control. Many historical 17 show the severity of this trend. The Woolsey Fire in 2018 and the Thomas Fire in 2017, both occurring in winter, 18 among California’s most destructive. Additionally, more than half of the state’s largest fires have been recorded in the last decade, underscoring the role of climate change. As California continues to 19 with worsening wildfires, the stakes grow higher. Without 20 these environmental shifts, the battle against fire will become an even more difficult game of survival. II. 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. Language allows us to describe actions, qualities, and relationships in both real and imagined experiences. A key question in linguistics (语言学) is how languages developed. Recent research suggests that iconicity — the connection between form and meaning — may have played a crucial role in the 21 . People can’t overcome language barriers and understand each other without iconicity. We often use our hands and bodies, 22 , to act out meanings, showing the sizes and shapes of objects. The key to forming new symbols is the use of iconicity. Not limited to 23 , iconicity appears in visual communication too. Traffic signs, food packaging, and maps all use iconicity to make information easy to understand, regardless of the 24 . Iconicity also exists in 25 . To explore this, researchers organized a contest where participants recorded sounds to express different meanings. These sounds could not contain actual words or 26 expressions like “BOOM” for an explosion. Listeners then tried to match the sounds to a set of written options, and the contestant whose sounds were most accurately 27 won the contest. The results were surprising — listeners successfully identified the intended 28 of the sounds. Yet, all the contestants and listeners were English speakers. Thus, it was possible that listeners’ success relied on 29 cultural knowledge. To test if this phenomenon existed across 30 , researchers conducted a broader Internet survey, translating the experiment into 25 languages. Participants from different linguistic backgrounds listened to the sounds and 31 their meanings from six written options. The findings showed 32 accuracy levels across different language groups. English speakers had the highest accuracy rate at 74%, while Portuguese speakers scored 34%. Though far from perfect, these results were much higher than the expected chance rate of 8%. These studies show that our capacity for iconic communication has played a fundamental role in language 33 . Iconicity enables individuals to express meanings in ways that are not 34 dependent on specific linguistic knowledge. Without this 35 , language may never have developed into the complex system we have today. 21. A. description B. style C. interaction D. process 22. A. as a result B. in particular C. for example D. in other words 23. A. objects B. formation C. understanding D. gesturing 24. A. language B. evidence C. hints D. explanation 25. A. cultures B. sounds C. labs D. competitions 26. A. sound-imitating B. carefully-chosen C. imaginary D. shocking 27. A. heard B. repeated C. interpreted D. recorded 28. A. meanings B. purposes C. volume D. speed 29. A. extensive B. shared C. traditional D. classic 30. A. cultures B. generations C. careers D. situations 31. A. added B. clarified C. acquired D. guessed 32. A. similar B. varying C. satisfactory D. experimental 33. A. ability B. acquisition C. evolution D. diversity 34. A. skillfully B. routinely C. vividly D. entirely 35. A. knowledge B. ability C. awareness D. finding 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) The rock dove, a bird native to Europe and Western Asia, is the ancestor of the common urban pigeon. Settlers introduced rock doves to North America in the 1600s for meat and, over time, these birds escaped domestication and grew well in urban areas. Cities have a lot to offer pigeons, as tall buildings and window shelves can serve as nesting sites for rock doves. Urban residents provide plenty of food for pigeons either intentionally by feeding pigeons birdseed or bread or unintentionally by leaving out food waste. In addition to human-sourced food, pigeons have a broad diet, including seeds, berries, and insects. Pigeon enthusiasts also set domesticated birds free into the urban environment, where they later bring forth young. Pigeons’ ability to reproduce year-round leads to highly numerous pigeons in the city, which is an issue for urban wildlife managers. Although pigeons are socially paired, they live in groups of up to 500 birds and this persistent congregation can cause considerable conflicts with people. To ease conflicts with pigeons, managers have used several methods to prevent pigeon presence or reduce pigeon numbers. Managers have used deadly tools such as poisons. However, this approach typically doesn’t have sustained results because the remaining pigeons multiply rapidly. Further, many poisons are not species-specific and may harm other urban birds. Other programs aimed at reducing nest success involve removing the eggs and replacing them with fake eggs. They often fail because it can be difficult to access nests or attract pigeons to nest houses. Preventing conflicts ultimately relies on removing food sources for urban pigeons. For example, many urban residents feed pigeons in parks. This could be limited through public education campaigns or by carrying out feeding regulations. 36. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the survival of pigeons in urban areas? A. Pigeon-friendly climate. B. Availability of habitats. C. Rich food supply. D. Freeing domesticated pigeons. 37. The word “congregation” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to __________. A. introduction B. gathering C. reproduction D. nesting 38. From the sentence “this approach typically...” in the last paragraph, we can infer that the approach __________. A. needs to be used repeatedly B. is not effective in the long run C. reduces pigeon numbers greatly D. works when pigeons multiply 39. It can be concluded from the passage that __________. A. urban pigeons tend to act independently B. it is difficult for pigeons to adapt to cities C. stopping feeding pigeons is key to controlling their numbers D. alternative methods to reduce pigeon numbers are being explored (B) A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that determines functional intent — the desire to change, move, control, or interact with something in your environment — directly from your brain activity. In other words, BCIs allow you to control an application or a device using only your mind.  When it comes to motor control, if we want to interact with a device in our environment (e.g. a lamp), we first decide what we want to do (turn on the lamp), then we coordinate (协调) and use the muscles in our arms, legs, hands, feet, etc., to perform that action (reach out with your finger and press the lamp’s on/off switch) and then finally the device responds to that action (the lamp turns on). BCIs bypass that middle step of coordinating and using your muscles to perform the desired action, instead using a computer to identify the intended action and then controlling the application of device directly. A brain-computer interface (BCI) functions through a series of interconnected steps. Initially, a specialized device captures the brain’s electrical activity, providing raw data that reflects the user’s intentions. This data is then sent to a computer, which processes and analyzes the signals to decode the user’s desired actions. Finally, the interpreted information controls an external application or device, allowing the user to interact smoothly. This integration of measurement, analysis, and control forms the backbone of BCI technology. Another important step of a BCI is feedback: the system must somehow let the user know what decision or intended action the computer was able to interpret. In our previous example, the lamp successfully turning on indicates to the user that the BCI successfully identified the action the user wanted. Providing feedback helps the user adapt to the BCI system, learning how they can control and adjust their brain activity, just as we can learn to coordinate and control our muscles and bodies.  40. How does a BCI differ from motor control? A. It skips physical performance via muscles. B. It requires stronger muscle movements. C. It coordinates a variety of body parts. D. It relies entirely on external sensors. 41. What role does the computer play in a BCI system? A. Measuring brain activity through sensors. B. Providing physical feedback to the user. C. Processing brain signals to identify intent. D. Replacing the user’s decision-making process. 42. Which step in the illustration helps users adapt and confirm their intended action? A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④ (C） The technological singularity(技术奇点)is a theoretical scenario where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to profound and unpredictable changes to human civilization. In theory, this phenomenon is driven by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) that surpasses human cognitive (认知的) capabilities and can autonomously enhance itself. The theory suggests that such advancements could evolve at a pace so rapid that humans would be unable to foresee or stop the process. The implications of reaching this singularity point could be good or disastrous for the human race. For now, the concept stays within the boundaries of science fiction, but nonetheless, it’s still worth thinking about what such a future might look like, so that humanity might steer AI development in such a way as to promote its civilizational interests. The timeline for reaching the technological singularity is a subject of much debate among experts. Ray Kurzweil, one of the most vocal advocates of the singularity, has famously predicted that the singularity is near and will happen by 2045. His prediction is based on trends such as Moore’s law and the increasing rate of technological advancements in fields such as computing, AI and biotechnology. Other experts cast more doubt on the prediction or propose different timelines. Some suggest that while AI will continue to advance, the complexities and unforeseen challenges of achieving superintelligence might delay the singularity beyond this century, if it happens at all. Systems theorist Richard Coren, in his book The Evolutionary Trajectory, projects a singularity in 2140. Technological, ethical and regulatory challenges might all potentially slow the pace of AI development. Moreover, figures such as Roman Yampolskiy point out that predicting the exact timeline is extremely difficult due to the exceptional nature of the singularity itself. The developments leading to a singularity involve many variables, including breakthroughs in AI algorithms, hardware capabilities and societal factors that are hard to forecast with accuracy. Eamonn Healy, a professor at St. Edward’s University, assumes the evolution, particularly in terms of technological and intellectual advancement, is proceeding at an ever-increasing pace, compressing what used to take millennia into centuries and even shorter time frames. This concept of the acceleration (加速) of technological advancements echoes the views of futurists such as Ray Kurzweil, who predict that such changes might occur around the mid-21st century. 43. The underlined word “steer” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______. A. quicken B. restrict C. direct D. predict 44. If an expert foresees the singularity in less than 30 years, who might he team up with? A. Ray Kurzweil and Richard Coren B. Eamonn Healy and Ray Kurzweil C. Roman Yampolskiy and Eamonn Healy D. Richard Coren and Roman Yampolskiy 45. What best describes Roman Yampolskiy’s attitude toward predicting the singularity? A. Reserved B. Optimistic C. Indifferent D. Neutral 46. Which statement best summarizes the passage? A. The singularity is a guaranteed event with clear benefits. B. The singularity’s timeline and implications remain uncertain. C. Experts agree the singularity will occur by 2045 without delay. D. AI development is accelerated due to regulatory obstacles. 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. A. But his writings offer a different perspective. B. Verne’s influence extends far beyond literature. C. This method required extraordinary talents and scientific insights. D. His visions were grounded in science and his own thorough research. E. His tales may reduce the popularity of supernatural stories to some extent. F. He also imagined technological advancements long before they became reality. The Man Who Invented the Future Known as the father of science fiction, Jules Verne’s works transported readers on exciting adventures across the Earth and beyond. In his imaginative novels, Verne penned more than adventure stories. (47)__________ In In the Year 2889, Verne described a world with global multimedia communication. The character is able to communicate with his wife on another continent, using the “phonotelephote” — a device capable of sending sound and images over long distances. In From the Earth to the Moon, Verne even envisioned a lunar voyage decades before the first actual moon landing. Unlike fantasies or supernatural tales, Verne’s works focused on imagining the future. (48)__________ This approach laid the foundation for the “hard science fiction” of the 20th century, which emphasized the importance of scientific accuracy. Verne was an advocate of scientific progress and innovation. (49)__________ Many of his stories feature brilliant yet mad scientists. For example, characters like Captain Nemo in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea use their inventions for destructive purposes, suggesting that it is human nature, not the technology itself, that determines whether it becomes a force for good or harm. (50)__________ He shapes the way generations think about technology and the human mind’s potential. That is the greatest achievement of Verne’s timeless works. III. Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Crown (树冠) Shyness Do you love forest bathing or taking walks in the forests? Then once in a while, you’ve witnessed a somewhat appealing phenomenon in which tree crowns in the forest seem to deliberately keep to themselves and avoid touching each other. Strange as this may seem, it is, in fact, a natural phenomenon and has a name: crown shyness. There are many theories behind this fascinating phenomenon, but the most convincing one relates to competition and defense. To grow better, trees depend on vital elements such as sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. By maintaining gaps between their crowns, they can maximize their intake of these necessities, ensuring healthy growth and a balanced ecosystem. Additionally, crown shyness acts as a protective barrier against insects and diseases. The physical separation between tree tops reduces the spread of harmful organisms and lowers the risk of widespread infection that could threaten large areas of the forest. This phenomenon, however, is not uniform across all trees. The extent and intensity of crown shyness can vary, with some gaps small and other separations obvious. Some people might think this natural phenomenon is merely a random occurrence with no real purpose, but this is not the case. Crown shyness allows each tree to access enough sunlight by preventing the overlap of branches. It ensures that sunlight can reach the lower branches and leaves, promoting their growth and enabling efficient energy production. Moreover, crown shyness aids in the efficient distribution of rainfall. When rain falls through the tree tops, the gaps between tree crowns act as channels, guiding water to the forest floor. It also plays a role in reducing wind resistance. The gaps between tree crowns create pathways for wind to pass through the forest, reducing potential damage caused by strong winds. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 骆驼会本能地适应干旱的沙漠环境。(instinct) 53．故地重游，童年伙伴的欢声笑语依然在老街上回转悠扬。(echo) 54. 倘若人工智能完全取代人类劳动，那岂不是每个人都面临失业的风险？(risk) 55. 拥有百年历史的大同中学坐落于市中心，馆藏丰富，读者可以在这里找到各种珍贵 的书籍。(whose) V. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假如你是大同中学的高三学生江海波，你的学校决定延长下课15分钟并增设体育运动。现向同学们征集意见。你对此有一些想法，便写信给学生会。信件内容包括： 1. 具体的活动安排； 2. 设计这些活动的理由。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $