上海市七宝中学2025-2026学年高三下学期期中测试英语试卷

**基本信息** 试卷以科技前沿（如表观遗传时钟研究）、社会热点（法国时尚业体型标准）和文化体验（巴西新年习俗）为情境，融合语言能力与思维品质，适配高三期中综合测评需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、短文理解|含科技产品评价（手势操控电视）、跨文化习俗（巴西新年），考查信息抓取与推理| |语法词汇|20题/25分|动词时态、从句、词汇辨析|Imagine Dragons演唱会语篇语法填空，多维生素与生物衰老研究词汇题，强化学科交叉| |阅读理解|35题/45分|完形（手工拼贴与心理健康）、阅读（时尚业伦理、行李费、大脑声音过滤）、七选五（自动驾驶社交互动）|融合心理、科学、社会议题，考查逻辑分析与跨文本理解| |写作|3题/50分|概要（春季露营地选择）、翻译（多话题）、应用文（给Lynn建议）|注重信息整合与实用表达，贴近学生生活与思辨需求|

上海市七宝中学2025-2026学年高三下学期期中测试 英语试卷 时间：120 分钟 总分：150 分 I. Listening Comprehension (10'+20'=30') 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. At 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. B. At 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. C. At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. D. At 5:30 p.m. on Friday. 2.A. The service at Sullivan's is dependable. B. Sullivan's has never been able to keep its chef. C. Customers get a lot of personal attention at Sullivan's. D. The quality of the food at Sullivan's varies from day to day. 3.A. She is not feeling very well today. B. She thinks the weather is pleasant. C. She has been working hard in the lab. D. She has been staying up quite late recently. 4.A. It may not be warm enough. B. The woman can wear it all winter. C. It will not fit if the woman loses weight. D. The woman may have trouble paying for it. 5.A. Send Michelle home. B. Take a tour of the office. C. Start working at his desk. D. Introduce Michelle to the others. 6.A. He does not have the directions with him. B. He does not know which way to turn. C. He will turn left if seeing a stop sign. D. He has not seen the stop sign yet. 7.A. He has not been to the new restaurant yet. B. The food at the new restaurant is not very good. C. He wants to go to the new restaurant with the woman. D. The atmosphere of the new restaurant is very important to him. 8.A. He did not feel much pain. B. He does not feel very well. C. The woman has made a mistake. D. The woman can have her teeth filled. 9.A. Business courses have become popular. B. The school only offers business courses. C. The business school has a new program. D. The school has just started to offer business courses. 10.A. He prefers to study early in the morning. B. He worked in the office last night. C. His alarm clock is broken. D. He has been late before. 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, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A. Inviting friends to his home. B. Turning on the volume with a controller. C. Using gestures to change the channel. D. Buying something with a separate remote. 12.A. Better than any other device he has used. B. Good enough at this price point. C. Not as good as he expected. D. Far from what the manufacturer claimed it to be. 13.A. His comments on a TV B. His review channel. C. His video clips. D. His experience of using a remote. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A. His family background. B. Important celebrations in his family. C. Typical food for New Year. D. New Year's Eve in Brazil. 15.A. They are dressed in blue. B. They keep candles at hand. C. They throw flowers into the sea. D. They remain silent most of the day. 16.A. Chicken and rice. B. A tasty dessert made of fruit. C. A big firework. D. Grand parties. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A. She made a different New Year's Resolution. B. She never persevered in going to the gym. C. Her husband bought her a Christmas gift. D. Her friend recommended her to do so. 18.A. She is overweight. B. She often feels tired. C. She is not fit enough. D. She cannot stand for long. 19.A. By setting a role model himself. B. By giving her personalized advice. C. By working with her in a funny way. D. By designing exercises to improve her elbows. 20.A. Realistic B. Demotivating. C. Varying D. Boring. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (15'+10'=25') 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. The Energy of the Imagine Dragons Loom Tour In recent years, few bands 21.________ (capture) global audiences as powerfully as Imagine Dragons. Formed in Las Vegas in 2008, the band quickly became known for its energetic sound that blends pop, rock, and electronic elements. With powerful vocals, emotional lyrics, and explosive live performances, the group has built a huge international fan base. Their songs often explore themes such as self-discovery, resilience, and hope, which resonate strongly 22.________ young listeners around the world. Many people first discovered the band through hit songs such as Radioactive and Demons. Radioactive features strong beats and dramatic energy, 23.________ Demons expresses the emotional side of human nature. Another popular song, Believer, became famous for its powerful rhythm and inspiring message about turning pain into strength. In contrast, Birds stands out for its soft melody and poetic lyrics, creating a gentle yet deeply touching atmosphere that sets it apart from the band's more intense songs. These songs not only topped music charts but also became anthems for many fans. The band's newest musical era centers around their album Loom, 24.________ inspired the global concert series known as the Imagine Dragons: Loom World Tour. This tour showcases the band's 25.________ (evolve) musical style while maintaining the high-energy atmosphere that fans love. Compared with their earlier tours, the Loom Tour emphasizes immersive stage design, impressive lighting effects, and stronger interaction with the audience. At a Loom Tour concert, the experience goes far beyond simply listening to music. Lead singer Dan Reynolds often encourages fans 26.________ (sing) along, clap, and move with the rhythm. Giant screens display vivid visuals that match the mood of each song, creating a powerful connection between sound and imagery. 27.________ the music builds, the entire arena often turns into a sea of lights and voices, making the audience feel like an essential part of the performance. Another remarkable feature of the tour is its emotional depth. While the music is energetic, the band also pauses at times to speak with the audience about mental health, personal struggles, and the importance of supporting one another. These moments remind fans that music 28.________ be both entertaining and meaningful. Overall, the Loom Tour highlights why Imagine Dragons remain one of 29.________ (influential) modern rock bands. Through passionate performances, innovative stage design, and heartfelt messages, 30.________ the tour creates is an unforgettable experience for fans around the world. For many people, attending a Loom Tour concert is not just a night of music—it is a powerful celebration of energy, emotion, and connection. 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. identifying B. exploiting C. interventions D. biologically E. statistically F. randomized G. linked H. regulating I. trial J. average K. clinical New Research Links Daily Multivitamins to Slower Biological Aging Epigenetic (后成的；外遗传的) clocks estimate biological aging based on tiny changes in our DNA. These clocks look at specific sites in our DNA 31.________ gene expression and change naturally as we get older, helping track with mortality and the pace of aging. “There is a lot of interest today in 32.________ ways to not just live longer, but to live better,” said Dr. Howard Sesso, a researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. “It was exciting to see benefits of a multivitamin 33.________ accessible, safe 34.________ with markers of biological aging. This study opens the door to learning more about________ that contribute to healthier, higher-quality aging.” For their research, Dr. Sesso and his colleagues used data from the well-established Cocoa Supplement Multivitamins Outcomes Study (COSMOS). They analyzed DNA methylation data from blood samples of 98 randomly selected healthy participants with a(n) 35.________ chronological age of 70. The participants were 36.________ to take a daily cocoa extract and multivitamin; daily cocoa extract and placebo; placebo and multivitamin; or placebos only. Samples were analyzed for changes in five epigenetic clocks from the start of the 37.________ and at the end of the first and second years. Compared to the placebo only group, people in the multivitamin group had slowing in all five epigenetic clocks, including 38.________ clocks that are predictive of mortality. The changes equated to about four months less biological aging over the course of two years. Additionally, people who were 39.________ older than their actual age at the start of the trial benefited the most. “We plan to do follow-up research to determine if the slowing of biological aging—observed through these five epigenetic clocks, and additional or new ones—persists after the trial ends,” said Dr. Yanbin Dong, a researcher at Augusta University. “A lot of people take a multivitamin without necessarily knowing any benefits from taking it, so the more we can learn about its potential health benefits, the better,” Dr. Sesso added. “Within COSMOS, we are fortunate and excited to build upon a rich resource of biomarker data to test how two interventions may improve biological aging and reduce age-related 40.________ outcomes.” III. Reading Comprehension (15'+30'=45') 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. Try Paper-Based Crafting to Cut Through Overthinking Since being diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder as a teenager, I've turned to medication, talking therapy, and exercise to alleviate my symptoms. Still, I often find it hard to “switch off”, and stop 41.________ thoughts. But, recently, I discovered a new tool to slice through my anxiety. In a collage (拼贴画) workshop, I cut images from magazines, and pasted them on to paper. Playing around with pictures, scissors, and glue, I was transported back to more creative childhood days—and experienced a deep sense of 42.________. 43.\\\\\\ drawing or painting, there's no certain level of artistic skill required for a collage, while the pressure to make something ‘perfect’ is removed. By remixing readymade visuals, I was able to 44.________ the voice of my inner critic, and feel a different kind of creative freedom. Alongside the simple joy of cutting and arranging images, I learned that the final 45.________ can be meaningful, too. According to artist and teacher Hazel Pit, we mentally store certain past images in our minds—and collage allows us to access them. “With its endless possibilities, collage really is an ideal tool for accessing the unconscious mind, and expressing yourself,” she says. Hazel's students have been surprised by the emotions reflected back to them in their compositions. As she explains: “Collage can act as a 46.________ conduit (渠道，通道) for the inner self,” and anyone can experience its benefits by following these steps. Grab your tools Gather visually-rich materials, including magazines and newspapers, leaflets, old books, vintage postcards, and photographs. Searching for forgotten pictures can 47.________ new ideas and emotional revelations. You will also need glue and a pair of 48.________. For the background, choose paper or card that suits your personal style, from a piece of white A5 to a leftover delivery box. Work with what you have! Follow your intuition Pick out your images 49.________. “Don't overthink it, or hold the end product in mind,” says Hazel. Drawing on psychotherapist Carl Jung's theories about images as metaphors in healing, she advises: “Only choose something that resonates with you, sparking an emotional reaction, as this will give your collage substance.” You might be 50.________ to certain colours, textures, or details, as well as figures, words, or scenes. At this stage, tear out the pages which feature appealing pictures, and place them in a pile. Cut, slice, and tear Cut out your chosen images or experiment with tearing with your hands for rougher edges. This repetitive act requires concentration and is soothing. “Cutting will put you in a meditative space,” says Hazel, “as you stop thinking about 51.________ issues and exist in the present moment.” Play around with pictures Arrange, rearrange, and layer your images, testing different combinations. Without constraints, allow your intuition to guide you. This is the most expressive part of the process, so embrace it. Pin and paste Once you're happy with the arrangement, glue it down. Small pins can also help keep your composition in 52.________. Reflect on your collage Finally, take time to reflect upon your collage. Does the choice and arrangement of pictures hold 53.________? Days later, it may speak to you about feelings or thoughts that you didn't realize were bubbling beneath the surface. Generally speaking, collage requires no special 54.________ skill. The pressure to make something “perfect” gradually disappears. Studies suggest that creative activities like collage can reduce anxiety and strengthen one's sense of 55.________. 41.A. innovative B. reflective C. intrusive D. passive 42.A. suspicion B. curiosity C. tension D. calm 43.A. In addition to B. In contrast to C. In spite of D. In place of 44.A. silence B. prompt C. obey D. question 45.A. combination B. composition C. conclusion D. complement 46.A. mental B. physiological C. physical D. visual 47.A. block B. spark C. spell D. underestimate 48.A. knives B. tools C. scissors D. devices 49.A. carefully B. logically C. randomly D. instinctively 50.A. forced B. drawn C. exposed D. introduced 51.A. internal B. personal C. external D. minor 52.A. order B. mind C. balance D. shape 53.A. popularity B. difficulty C. convenience D. significance 54.A. technical B. practical C. artistic D. professional 55.A. identity B. humor C. self D. responsibility 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) France, which prides itself as the global innovator of fashion, has decided its fashion industry has lost an absolute right to define physical beauty for woman. Its lawmakers gave preliminary approval last week to a law that would make it a crime to employ ultra-thin models on catwalks. The parliament also agreed to ban websites that advocate “excessive thinness” by promoting extreme dieting. Such measures have a couple of uplifting motives. They suggest beauty should not be defined by looks that end up with impinging on health. That's a start. And the ban on ultra-thin models seems to go beyond protecting models from starving themselves to death, as some have done. It tells the fashion industry that it must take responsibility for the signal it sends to women, especially teenage girls, about the social standard they must use to determine their individual worth. The bans, if fully enforced, would suggest to woman (and many men) that they should not let others be judges of their beauty. And perhaps faintly, they hint that people should look to other qualities like character and intellect rather than dieting their way to size zero or wasp-waist (黄蜂腰体型). The French measures, however, rely too much on severe punishment to change a culture that still regards beauty as skin-deep and bone-showing. Under the law, using a fashion model that does not meet a government-defined index of body mess could result in a $85,000 fine and six months in prison. The fashion industry knows it has an inherent problem in focusing on material decoration and idealized body types. In Denmark, the United States, and a few other countries, it is trying to set voluntary standard for models and fashion images that rely more on peer pressure for enforcement. In contrast to France's actions, Denmark's fashion industry agreed last month on rules and punishments regarding age, health, and other characteristics of models. The newly revised Danish Fashion Ethical Charter (伦理准则) clearly states: “We are aware of and take responsibility for the impact the fashion industry has on body ideals, especially on young people.” Relying on ethical persuasion rather than law to address the misuse of body ideals may be the best step. Even better would be to help elevate concepts of beauty beyond the material standards of a particular industry. 56.According to the first paragraph, what would happen in France? A. Physical beauty would be redefined. B. New catwalks would be constructed. C. Websites about dieting would boom. D. The fashion industry would decline. 57.The phrase “impinging on” (Line 2, Para 2) is closest in meaning to ______ . A. increasing the value of B. indicating the state of C. losing faith in D. doing harm to 58.Which of the following is TRUE of the fashion industry? A. The French measures have already failed. B. New standards are being set in Denmark. C. Models are no longer under peer pressure. D. Its inherent problems are getting worse. 59.Which of the following may be the best title of the text? A. Just Another Struggle for Beauty B. A Prospect for the Starving Models in France C. A Challenge to the Fashion Industry's Body Ideals D. Threats to the Fashion Industry (B) AIR CANADA Excess Baggage Fees When travelling on Air Canada, the size and number of bags you check is limited by the free checked baggage allowance. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance (too many pieces, too big or too heavy), you will be charged an excess baggage fee. Excess baggage is accepted subject to space availability. Currency exchange may affect amount to be paid. Applicable taxes are not included in the prices. Note: Please arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes before departure if checking overweight or oversized baggage. More than one excess fee may be applied. For example, if the item is overweight and oversized, it will be charged twice. For oversized (more than 115 in / 292 cm) or overweight bags (more than 70 lb / 32 kg), please contact your Air Canada Cargo Local Sales Office for handling. Economy Class Type of excess Restriction Excess Fee More than one excess fee may be applied. Overweight Between 23 kg and 32 kg (50 lb--70 lb) $35 CAD($30 USD) per bag Oversized* Between 160 cm and 292 cm (63 in-115 in) $35 CAD($30 USD) per bag Extra baggage More than 2 bags North America (Canada/US/Mexico) $105 CAD($91 USD) per bag International (all other countries)** $175 CAD($152 USD) per bag *Sizes indicate linear dimensions (尺寸) per bag (length + width + depth) **Excludes Brazil and Japan (Please contact Air Canada Reservations for details on excess fees to these destinations) 60.If an Air Canada economy class passenger has an item, whose length, width and depth are________ (cm) respectively, he will be charged an excess fee of $35 CAD. A. 60, 40, 20 B. 70, 50, 30 C. 80, 60, 40 D. 120, 100, 80 61.If an Air Canada economy class passenger has a bag, which weighs 30 kg and measures 202 cm, what is the excess fee she needs to pay? A. $35 CAD. B. $70 CAD. C. $105 CAD. D. $175 CAD. 62.An economy class passenger is going to travel on Air Canada economy class to France and he has three pieces of luggage, which weigh 18 kg, 25kg and 30 kg respectively and measure 134 cm, 158 cm and 312 cm respectively. Which of the following statements is true of the passenger? A. He needs to contact Air Canada Reservations. B. He will be charged an excess baggage fee of $35 CAD. C. He will be charged an excess baggage fee of $210 CAD. D. He needs to contact the Air Canada Cargo Local Sales Office. (C) You're walking down a quiet street and suddenly you hear some footsteps. Undoubtedly, it means that there's someone around. But have you ever wondered why it occurs to us that it's someone else's footsteps, not ours? According to a new study published in the journal Nature in September, this phenomenon arises from a function in our brain to ignore the noise we make ourselves. In order to explore how our brain does this, a group of scientists carried out an experiment with mice at Duke University. The research centered on an intuition—that we are usually unaware of the sound of our own footsteps—as a vehicle for understanding larger neural phenomena: how this behavior reveals the ability to monitor, recognize, and remember the sound of one's own movements in relation to those of their larger environments. In the experiment, researchers controlled the sounds a group of mice could hear, reported Science Daily. During the first several days, the mice would hear the same sound each time they took a step. This was just like “running on a tiny piano with each key playing exactly the same note”, senior study author Richard Mooney, a professor of neurobiology at Duke University, told Live Science. Scientists found that their auditory cortex—the area of the brain that processes sound—became active at first but decreased its response to the sound after two or three minutes when the mice became familiar with it. “It's almost like they were wearing special headphones that could filter out the sound of their own movements,” David Schneider, an assistant professor at the Center for Neural Science at New York University, told HuffPost. But once the sound changed, their auditory cortex became active again. This suggests that the “sensory filter” in a mouse's brain could help it detect new sounds or abnormal noise in the environment easily after tuning out familiar sounds. “For mice, this is really important,” said Schneider. “They are prey animals, so they really need to be able to listen for a cat creeping up on them, even when they're walking and making noise.” Being able to ignore the sounds of one's own movements is likely important for humans as well. But the ability to predict the sounds of our own actions is also important for more complex human behaviors such as speaking or playing an instrument. “When we learn to speak or to play music, we predict what sounds we're going to hear—such as when we prepare to strike keys on a piano—and we compare this to what we actually hear,” explains Schneider. “We use mismatches between expectation and experience to change how we play—and we get better over time because our brain is trying to minimize these errors.” 63.What can be discovered about mice in the experiment? A. Their brain responds inactively to the familiar sounds. B. They are able to detect sounds other animals don't notice. C. They cannot identify different sounds except their own footsteps. D. Different areas of their brain are responsible for different sounds. 64.What's the function of the sensory filter? A. Getting used to abnormal or unfamiliar sounds. B. Ignoring the sounds made by our companions. C. Identifying the sounds from a larger environment. D. Being sensitive to the sounds of our own movement. 65.Why can a good symphony conductor immediately recognize it when a wrong note is played? A. He has the ability to match the wrong note with the instrument player. B. He has an intuition that he should ignore the sound of his own movement. C. He has a low expectation and knows where players are likely to make errors. D. He has a good prediction of how each note should be played in the orchestra. 66.What can be inferred from the passage? A. Noise-filtering ability ensures us a quiet and undisturbed environment. B. The ability to ignore familiar noises helps to detect potential dangers. C. The activeness of auditory cortex determines our activity performance. D. Sound-predicting ability seems not so important for humans as for animals. Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Many of us just drive on as we have right of way. B. It is this social aspect that makes many people suspicious about driverless cars. C. The latest robot cars are able to make the necessary eye contact with a human driver. D. Humans are always suspicious about new technologies of which they have little experience. E. Even many people with suspicion accept that emotionless AVs could cause fewer accidents than we humans. F. These safety-first robot cars could become victims of their own politeness and end up being bullied and ignored by aggressive, impatient humans. Would You Bully a Driverless Car or Show It Respect? Say you're driving down a two-way street and there's a truck unloading a delivery in the opposite lane. The oncoming traffic needs to pull out into your lane to overtake. What do you do? 67.________ Eventually one of us feels charitable and slows down to allow the oncoming car to overtake and give permission with a quick flash of headlights or a wave of the hand. But what if the car waiting patiently behind the parked truck is a driverless or autonomous vehicle? Will this robot car be able to understand what you mean when you flash your lights or wave your hands? Its sensors could decide that it's only safe to overtake when there's no oncoming traffic at all. On a busy road at school home time, this may be never, leading to increasingly angry drivers queuing behind. 68.________ This is one of the conclusions to be drawn from research carried out by Dr Chris Tennant of the psychological and behavioural science department at the London School of Economics. His Europe-wide survey finds that nearly two-thirds of drivers think machines won't have enough common sense to interact with human drivers, and more than two-fifths think a robot car would remain stuck behind our assumed parked truck for a long time. Driving isn't just about technology and engineering, it's about human interactions and psychology. The road is a social space. 69.________ “If you view the road as a social space, you will consciously negotiate your journey with other drivers. People who like that negotiation process appear to feel less comfortable engaging with AVs than with human drivers,” says Mr. Tennant in his report. 70.________A statistic often trotted out (动不动就搬出) is that human error is responsible for more than 90% of accidents, with our tendency to road anger, tiredness and lack of concentration. IV. Summary Writing (10') Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. 71. How to Choose the Right Campsite in Spring Spring is a magical time for camping. The world awakens with fresh greenery and vibrant wildlife, offering a unique escape from the daily grind. However, spring weather and terrain also present specific challenges. To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, choosing the right campsite requires extra consideration. First and foremost, you must prioritize elevation and drainage. Spring is synonymous with melting snow and increased rainfall, which can turn a picturesque meadow into a mud pit or, worse, a flood zone. Therefore, always avoid low-lying areas, dry riverbeds, and the banks of streams or lakes. Water levels can rise rapidly without warning. Instead, look for elevated, well-drained ground. For example, a slight slope is ideal, as it allows water to run off, keeping your tent floor dry. Shelter from the elements is also critical. Spring weather is notoriously fickle, capable of shifting from warm sunshine to cold winds or sudden showers in minutes. When scouting a location, look for natural windbreaks such as dense groves of trees or large rock formations. These will shield you from biting winds. At the same time, practice your “look up” routine: inspect trees for “widowmakers”—dead branches that can be dislodged by spring storms—and avoid camping directly under them. Finally, consider the balance between sun and shade. In early spring, nights can still be bitterly cold. Choosing a spot that will receive the first rays of morning sunlight can help warm your tent quickly. Conversely, as the day warms up, some shade will keep your camp comfortable and prevent food from spoiling too quickly in the fluctuating temperatures. Selecting a campsite in spring is an exercise in preparation and observation. This careful selection allows you to fully immerse yourself in the season's beauty—the budding leaves, the rushing streams, and the crisp, fresh air—making for an unforgettable spring adventure. V. Translation (15') 72.经过热烈的讨论，大家一致认为是他开创了这一先河。(credit) 73.消息传来在告别会上所有在场的同学和老师都畅所欲言。(Word) 74.虽然啤酒的库存即将售罄，但是该团队正在致力于准备更多类似的产品。(work) 75.显然，知道灾害发生的可能性比 50 年前增加了多少倍可促使新的公共卫生政策出台。(how) VI. Guided Writing (25') Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76.假如你是明启中学高三学生李明，看到学校英文报上的 TROUBLESHOOTER (“排忧解难”) 专栏 Lynn 发的一封信，你通过该英文报回复 Lynn，给她提供建议，帮助她改变父母的想法。你的信必须包括： 77.你的建议； 78.你的理由。 Dear TROUBLESHOOTER, I'm a high school student who has a passion for photography. I've been saving up to buy my dream camera, but my parents insist that it's a waste of time and money, and that I should focus entirely on my studies. They don't understand why photography matters to me. How can I change their mind? Yours, Lynn 2025学年第二学期高三英语期中测试参考答案 I. Listening Comprehension 1-5 ADCAC 6-10 DBAAD 11-13 CBA 14-16 DCC 17-20 BCBA II. Grammar and Vocabulary 21. have captured 22. with 23. while 24. which 25. evolving 26. to sing 27. As 28.can/could 29.the most influential 30. what 31-40 HAGCJ FIEDK III. Reading Comprehension 41-45 CDBAB 46-50 DBCDB 51-55CADCC 56-59 ADBC 60-62 C B D 63-66 ACDB 67-70 A F B E IV. Summary Writing 71. A safe and unforgettable spring camping requires choosing sites carefully for safety. First, consider elevation and drainage to pick high and well-drained ground to avoid floods. Second, seek natural windbreaks for shelter from unpredictable weather changes, but avoid camping under dead branches. Finally, balance morning sun for warmth with daytime shade for comfort. (53 words) V. Translation 72. After the heated discussion, he was credited with pioneering the way/set the precedent by everyone. 73. Word came that all the students and teachers present expressed themselves freely at the farewell party. 74. Although supplies of the beer are running out, the team is working on preparing more similar products. 75. It’s obvious that knowing how much more likely a disaster is going to happen than it was 50 years ago can help with the release of the new public health policy. 听力文字 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. M: So, what time does your art history class meet again? W: From two to five Tuesdays and Thursdays. Q: When will the woman’s art history class most probably meet? 2. W: Personally, I’ve never cared for the food at Sullivan’s. M: I think it all depends on the chef’s mood that day. Q: What does the man imply? 3. M: You look worn out. Are you feeling under the weather? W: Not at all. But I have been spending some long hours in the chemistry lab. Q: What does the woman mean? 4. W: I think this coat is a great color. And the price is certainly right. M: How about its weight, though? Remember we’re supposed to have a really severe winter this year. Q: What does the man imply about the coat? 5. M: Michelle, would you have some time today to show Jeff, our new reporter, around? You know being introduced to the others makes him feel at home. W: I’ll be happy to. Then after lunch I can set him up at his desk so he can get to work. Q: What will Jeff most probably do after lunch? 6. W: Do the directions say we should go left or right at the stop sign? M: Hum, that’s funny! I don’t actually see anything here about it! Q: What does the man imply? 7. W: Someone told me the new restaurant on Grant Street is pretty good. M: The atmosphere is wonderful. But what’s more important to you, good food or nice atmosphere? Q: What does the man imply? 8. W: I heard you just had your wisdom teeth removed. How do you feel? M: I had expected it would be very painful but actually, it didn’t. Q: What does the man mean? 9. M: I read that the enrollment in the School of Business is on the rise! W: Well, that’s been a trend for several years now. Q: What does the woman imply? 10. W: It’s 9:15! Did you just get to the office? M: Yes! I was up late studying and I overslept again. I guess I need a louder alarm clock. Q: What can be inferred about the man? 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, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. Welcome to my review channel. My name’s Greg and don’t forget to click on the thumbs up icon if you like my video reviews. Today I’m going to be reviewing the new E series 9000 from Fabtran. I’ve had it for about a week now and I just want to tell you a few things about it and give you my opinion. Now, amazingly enough, you don’t need to use a remote to operate this—you just need to wave your hand and use gestures to change the channel, the volume and that kind of thing. It’s a great feature, but to be perfectly honest, I don’t use it. I mean, imagine if someone walked into the room while I was waving at my TV; they’d think I was crazy! So I just use the normal remote and I’m glad to say that they include one of those with the package. And here it is—just looks like a normal remote, really. Lots of buttons that you’ll never use. Anyway, let’s talk about the quality of the image and the sound. Those are the really important things, right? I’m going to turn it on and, all being well, it’s going to work. There! Now, to tell the truth, the sound quality is not the best in the world, but it’s not the worst either and, actually, I think that given the price, it’s fine. The image quality, however, is fantastic. The colours are lively and, quite frankly, it’s got one of the best pictures I’ve ever seen, certainly at this price point. Now listen again. Questions 11. Which of the following has the speaker never tried? 12. What does the speaker think of the image quality? 13. What is the speaker mainly talking about? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. One of the most important celebrations for me is New Year’s Eve in Brazil, on 31st December. My mum is English and my dad is Brazilian … so we live in England, but we usually go to Brazil for New Year … I really love it! I think the celebrations are especially fantastic in Rio de Janeiro. We stay in a friend’s apartment in Rio—and it’s usually boiling—often more than 30°C! Something I love about the New Year festivities is that everyone dresses up … but always white, everyone wears white … And everyone goes down to the beach in the evening, when it’s dark. There are probably about two million people on Copacabana beach … all dressed in white. It looks amazing … And, there’s a lot of music on the beach and people bring flowers and candles. You throw the flowers into the sea and also put the candles on the water, so that they float out away from the beach. It looks really lovely—with all the candles on the water. And the atmosphere is surprisingly peaceful at this point in the evening. The food is also a really important part of the evening, too. You can buy food that people cook on the beach during the evening. Typical food for New Year is a spicy chicken and rice dish which is delicious … Sometimes you can also find a tasty dessert made of maracujá which is a kind of fruit. At midnight, there is a big firework display which I love most—it’s really exciting. And then, of course, the party continues … all through the night, until the next morning. Now listen again. Questions 14. What is the speaker mainly talking about? 15. What do people in Rio de Janeiro do on the last day of the year? 16. Which of the following is the speaker’s favourite? Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. M: So how are your New Year’s Resolutions going then, Hannah? W: Mm … well, quite positive. I’ve started working with a personal trainer! M: Wow! What made you decide to do that? W: I just suddenly decided. I’m always starting going to the gym and then not keeping it up, so I decided I needed to try something new. My husband was going to buy me this fancy new phone for Christmas, but then I asked him to pay for some classes with a personal trainer instead. M: But you’re not overweight—I don’t know why you’re so worried. W: Yeah, but I’m totally unfit, I mean. I can’t even run for the bus and I kind of need to tone up my muscles and stuff. M: And is it good? W: Well, I’ve only been three times so far, but, yes, it’s better than I expected, actually. The trainer, Adam, is really nice and he looks at your overall fitness and tells you where you need to develop strength before you can build up your fitness more. So, um, for example, I stand on my feet in a bit of a funny way and so I have to do special ankle-strengthening exercises to improve the way I stand; and that will help me to be able to move better and get fitter. M: Sounds cool getting that kind of personalized advice. But the trainer must be super-fit himself. Don’t you feel a bit inferior—you know, not being very fit yourself? W: Not really. He’s very, very encouraging and the targets he sets are quite manageable, so you don’t get demotivated. And it’s fun, actually. The gym normally bores me to death, but the time passes really quickly because the exercises are really varied and you have to do them quickly one after another, moving really quickly from one machine to the other, and you’re chatting a lot of the time. So, yeah, it’s really good. M: Oh well, good for you! Let me know how it goes. Now listen again. Questions 17. What made the woman decide to work with a personal trainer? 18. Why is the woman so worried? 19. According to the woman, how does the trainer, Adam, help her? 20. What does the woman think of the targets that Adam sets? That’s the end of listening comprehension. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $