上海市行知中学2025-2026学年第二学期高三英语考前质量检测英语卷

宝山区行知中学高三英语考前质量检测卷 02LN26 (完卷时间：105分钟满分：115分) 第1卷（共75分） I.Grammar and Vocabulary SectionA Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and gramuatically 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. Frugality(节俭)Is Back in Fashion "If you buy things you do not need,soon you will have to sell things you need."This is a piece of sage (advice from Warren Buffet,arguably (1)of the greatest financial minds of the 21st century.Many young people today appear to be taking these words very much (2)heart,especially in the present economic climate. While the idea of being frugal has long been a part of Eastern culture,the relatively recent growth of wealth in China as well as the ease of purchasing (3)(lead)to increased consumerism for many across the country.Not only are businesses today offering a more diverse range of products,but internet algorithms are also matching our shopping patterns to big data sets, both of (4)are meant to tempt people into buying more stuff than they need.Yet this increased consumption of goods has been pushing up the prices of certain bare essentials such as housing,transportation and food,(5)(force)people to reevaluate their priorities while spending money.It is no wonder that being thrifty is once again becoming a dominant trend among young people. Despite the annoyances (6)(cause)by algorithms,the internet is flooded with advice on where one(7)save money as well as good opinions about how they should spend their money.It makes sense to prioritize goods and services that directly affect your health and well-being,while limiting those that are fancy but not entirely necessary. Hopefully,we all fully understand at this point (8)the resources on this planet are indeed limited.A continuous growth model is by no means sustainable.As a matter of fact,we already use about 1.8 Earth's worth of renewable resources every year.(9)every one of us decided to consume as much as the average American does,we would be using more than four Earth's worth of renewable resources annually.As a result,the choice (forced or not)to be frugal is not only good for one's wallet,but also beneficial to the planet in the long run. If you have ever chosen to starve yourself(10)(get)a pair of limited-edition sneakers, it is high time that you started making changes for the sake of yourself and for all humanity. 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 nore than you need A.mechanism B.employ C.effective D.chemicals E accelerating F.existing G.projected H.trapped I.alone J.outrun K.artificially Last July was the hottest recorded month in human history.Heat waves smashed temperature records worldwide and even brought summer temperatures to Chile and Argentina during the Southern Hemisphere's winter.It's more than just a matter of sweaty discomfort.In the U.S. _11 it kills more people each year than floods,tornadoes and hurricanes combined.As climate change worsens,access to 12 cooled spaces is rapidly becoming a health necessity. Yet standard air-conditioning systems have 13 us in a vicious cycle:the hotter it is, the more people use the AC-and the more energy is used as a result.Nicole Miranda,an engineer researching sustainable cooling at the University of Oxford says:"it's not only a vicious cycle, but it's a(n)14 one."According to 2018 data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the worldwide annual energy demand from cooling is 15 to more than triple by 2050. It's becoming increasingly clear that humans cannot 16 climate change with the same air-conditioning technology we've been using.One well-known problem with current AC systems is their reliance on refrigerant 17,many of which are potential greenhouse gases.About 80 percent of a standard AC unit's climate-warming emissions currently come from the energy used to power it,says Nihar Shah,director of the Global Cooling Efficiency Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Standard air-conditioning systems sinuiltaneously (cool and dehumidify through a relatively inefficient 18 in order to condense water out of the air,they overcool that air past the point of comfort.Many new designs therefore separate the dehumidification and cooling processes,which avoids the need to overcool. Even with some of the best technologies available,the gains in efficiency alone might not be enough to offset the widely expected increase in air-conditioning use.It will not work to simply replace every19air conditioner with a better model and call it a day.Instead,a truly cooler future will have to 20 other strategies that rely on urban planning and building design to minimize the need for cooling in the first place. II.Reading Comprehension SectionA Directions:For each blank in the following passages 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. Will It Work for His Successor? Sometimes a company reflects the spirit of its time.Ford's Model T 21 the go-getting mood of the Roaring Twenties;IBM embodied the tech optimism of the computer age;and in recent years,Apple has stood as the 22 brand of our era.Its iPhone,a sleek gateway to the app economy,has become as iconic as big hair was to the 1980s,while its embrace of globalization-especially its focus on China as a manufacturing and sales hub-has _23its success.This focus on China has not only made the country a key production base but also a major market,with Apple's revenue from China growing dramatically under Tim Cook's leadership,24more than 12%of its total revenue by 2013. For the past 15 years,Apple has been led by Tim Cook.Though Steve Jobs 25 up the iPhone,it was Mr.Cook who turned it into a global phenomenon,putting the device into 1.5 billion pockets and making the Apple logo a familiar 26from San Francisco to Seoul Under his leadership,Apple's market value soared;and its shareholders reaped huge rewards- with cumulative profits that run into the trillions.Now,Mr.Cook will 27,and his successor John Ternus faces a critical question:does the winning formula that drove Apple's success- smartphones,global supply chains,and a focus on China-still 28 in an era of AI and shifting global dynamics? Mr.Cook's 29 was a bet on globalization:he leaned into global supply chains and China's growing market,turning Apple into an empire.Yet his term saw no products as 30 as the iPhone or iPad,even the Vision Pro,with its prohibitively 31 price tag, failed to make a lasting mark.32 he built his legacy on refining what worked- improving the iPhone,expanding its reach,and 33 its place in the global market. This approach thrived in an era of open trade,but the world is changing.Geopolitical tensions are rising,trade barriers are returning,and AI is reshaping the tech 34.Ternus, who has worked at Apple since 2001 and currently serves as senior vice president of hardware engineering,overseeing products like the iPhone and Vision Pro,faces the daunting task of adapting Apple's strategy.For Mr.Ternus,the challenge is clear:to 35 Apple's formula for a new age,integrating AI into its core products without losing the core that made it great- quality,innovation,and global appeal. 21.A.rejected B.captured C.ignored D.predicted 22.A.declining B.controversial C.defining D.unfamiliar 23.A.pursued B.reversed C.limited D.shaped 24.A.accounting for B.holding up C.standing for D.allowing for 25.A.dressed B.dreamed C.held D.gave 26.A.brand B.device C.sight D.touch 27.A.step down B.carry on C.show up D.give in 28.A.work B.fail C.stick D.change 29.A.command B.preference C.approval D.strategy 30.A.fashionable B.transformative C.outdated D.accessible 31.A.decent B.advanced C.ambitious D.high 32.A.Meanwhile B.Besides C.Instead D.Therefore 33.A.solidifying B.overlooking C.questioning D.losing 34.A.impact B.landscape C.product D.service 35.A.create B.abandon C.maintain D.update 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 read. (A) Police officer Jody Thompson first met his son John in 2015.He was pulling into the car park at the Poteau Police Department in Oklahoma when he overheard a call about a case of physical child abuse.Despite being off duty,Thompson responded to the call. He arrived at the scene to find a severely underweight boy,who was covered in bruises() with his wrists tied.The eight-year-old,who weighed just over 25 kilograms at the time,had been left in a dustbin full of cold water. "He didn't have a spot on his body that didn't have a bruise.It was the worst thing I'd ever seen,"Thompson said.Thompson drove John to hospital and sat by his side all night as the child recovered in the intensive care unit. The following day,he contacted the Oklahoma Department of Human Services DHIS)to request he become the child's foster parent.Within just a few days,Thompson had brought John into the safety of his own home. "When I'd seen him in that house shivering and his hands tied-just wet to the skin and confused-I knew at that moment,the only time I would be satisfied and sure that he was safe is he was with me,"he said. Thompson already had two sons,aged 15 and 18.He didn't tell his family about his plan at first,but said they had faith he was doing the right thing.In an extraordinary twist,just two days after bringing John into the family home,he found out his wife was pregnant with their third biological son. And seven months later,DHS called the Thompsons to ask if they wanted to foster John's newborn sister,Paizly,who was born in prison.They picked her up the next day-when she was just a day old-and brought her straight home.Both John and Paizly were later adopted by Thompson and his wife. "The example of love that Thompson has shown to this young man and his sister is an example everyone should follow,"Police Chief Stephen Fruen said in a statement."It's men like Thompson that make me proud of our police force brothers and sisters.I am proud to serve with him.” 36.When Thompson found him,John was A.seriously ill B.badly injured C.unconscious D.overweight 37.The reason why Thompson decided to bring John back home was that A.he wanted to give John a safe home B.he thought that John was smart C.he was requested to do so by DHIS D.he wanted to find a companion for his sons 38.The underlined wordtwist"in the sixth paragraph most probably means_ A.a bend in a river or road B.a completely crazy situation C.something that is bent into a particular shape D.an unexpected change in the situation 39.What can we infer from what Police Chief Stephen Fruen said in the last paragraph of the article? A.It wasn't the first time for Thompson to adopt a child. B.John was born in prison like his sister. C.Fruen showed great respect to Thompson. D.Thompson regretted bringing John home. (B) Life was easier when it wasn't so long:learn when you're young,work while you're able, then resign yourself to a slow period of repose-and decline.But in the past century,scientific advancements have added decades to the average human life span,leaving a person's timeline with a long,often aimless tail. Finding rewarding ways to fill these extra years-particularly in ways that emphasize social ties-is the best way to prolong them,research is finding."The things that we understand now to be important for healthy longevity"-things like connecting with others,a positive outlook, making peace with getting older-"have been trivialized over the years by some scientists.We now know that shouldn't be the case,"says Paul Irving,chairman of the Center for the Future of Aging at the Milken Institute,a think tank that studies older age."One of the great opportunities we all have is to continue that search for meaning,that aspiration to do our most enjoyable and important work later in our lives." Here are other strategies that may help you make the most of your extra years. EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY It's hard to beat face time,but FaceTime (and the like)can also help older adults feel less alone,research shows."I think a lot of work can be done to make the existing social networks more accommodating to older adults,"Irving says. WELCOME AGING Your feelings about getting older might determine how well you age- and even how well your brain holds up against Alzheimer's.A team of researchers at Yale University found that when people who thought negatively about aging were simply primed(事先交代)to view it in a better light,they said they felt more positively about aging and even showed improvements in physical strength. SET GOALS.TAKE RISKS Plenty of research links a sense of purpose to longevity.But how do people search for a purpose if they don't have one?Take an online course,volunteer, W do anything new that challenges you."The assumption that you should only do one thing in your life,to me,makes no sense,"says Irving. EXPECT THE BEST People with a positive outlook recover better after having a heart attack than those who are more pessimistic,a recent study shows.That's partly because a hopeful attitude is linked to other healthy behaviors,like quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy diet Optimism is also linked to fewer chronic illnesses,less depression and even a stronger immune response to bugs like the flu 6 40.What does Paul Irving mean by say ing "that shouldn't be the case"in Paragraph 2? A.The things important for healthy long life are not proved scientifically. B.Healthy longevity is not an appropriate case for scientists to focus on. C.It's improper for scientists to dismiss the things important for longevity. D.Emphasizing social ties should not be dismissed by those scientists. 41.Which strategy mentioned in the article can help fight against Alzheimer's disease? A.Embrace technology B.Welcome aging C.Set goals,take risks D.Expect the best 42.Which of the following statement is true according to the article? A.Doing one thing well in life makes extra years in life meaningful. B.FaceTime can't help older adults feel less alone. C.Extra years should not be spent committing to volunteer work. D.A positive outlook contributes to quicker recovery and healthy behaviors. (C) First two hours,now three hours-this is how far in advance authorities are recommending people show up to catch a domestic flight,at least at some major U.S.airports with increasingly massive security lines Americans are willing to tolerate time-consuming security procedures in return for increased safety.The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804,which terrorists may have downed over the Mediterranean Sea,provides another tragic reminder of why.But demanding too much of air travelers or providing too little security in return undermines public support for the process.And it should:Wasted time is a drag on Americans'economic and private lives,not to mention annoying. Last year,the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)found in a secret check that undercover investigators were able to sneak weapons-both fake and real-past airport security nearly every time they tried.Enhanced security measures since then,combined with a rise in airline travel due to the improving Chicago's O'Hare International.It is not yet clear how much more effective airline security has become-but the lines are obvious. Part of the issue is that the govemment did not anticipate the steep increase in airline travel, so the TSA is now rushing to get new screeners on the line.Part of the issue is that airports have only so much room for screening lanes.Another factor may be that more people are trying to overpack their carry-on bags to avoid checked-baggage fees,though the airlines strongly dispute this. There is one step the TSA could take that would not require remodeling airports or rushing to hire:Enroll more people in the PreCheck program.PreCheck is supposed to be a win-win for travelers and the TSA.Passengers who pass a background check are entitled to use expedited screening lanes.This allows the TSA wants to enroll 25 million people in PreCheck. It has not gotten anywhere close to that,and one big reason is sticker shock.Passengers must pay $85 every five years to process their background checks.Since the beginning,this price tag has been PreCheck's fatal flaw.Upcoming reforms might bring the price to a more reasonable level.But Congress should look into doing so directly,by helping to finance PreCheck enrollment or to cut costs in other ways. The TSA cannot continue diverting resources into underused PreCheck lanes while most of the traveling public suffers in unnecessary lines.It is long past time to make the program work. 43.The crash of Egypt Air Flight 804 is mentioned to A.stress the urgency to strengthen security worldwide B.highlight the necessity of upgrading major US airports C.explain Americans'tolerance of current security checks D.emphasize the importance of privacy protection 44.Which of the following contributes to long waits at major airport? A.New restrictions on carry-on bags.B.The declining efficiency of the TSA. C.An increase in the number of travelers.D.Frequent unexpected secret checks. 45.One problem with the PreCheck program is A.a dramatic reduction of its scale. B.its wrongly-directed implementation C.the government's reluctance to back it D.an unreasonable price for enrollment 46.Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A.Less Screening for More Safety B.PreCheck-a Delayed Solution C.Getting Stuck in Security Lines D.Underused PreCheck Lanes 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.Persistence culture,in contrast,prioritizes the process itself. B.Persistence culture shifts the focus of measuring success inward. C.No matter how hard you hustle,success isn't always within your control. D.The truth is that success doesn't come from mindless hustle,but something deeper:persistence. E.Maybe your podcast isn't winning millions of downloads-but are you becoming a better interviewer? F.But if you follow the hustle mentality,your focus shifts to audience growth and social media engagement Why Hustle(忙碌)Culture Is Failing You If you listen to today's experts talking about success,you'll hear a near-identical philosophy:Hustle harder.Work harder.Kill it.It sounds like success is just a matter of willpower -push yourself hard enough,and the life of your dreams is within reach. Many young people are buying into this mindset,spending every waking hour working toward ambitious goals,only to find themselves exhausted,frustrated,and unfulfilled.Hustle culture promises success,but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. 47 Here's why hustle culture is likely to make you feel worse,and why persistence is the real key to long-term happiness. Hustle culture glorifies big,ambitious goals.But what it won't tell you is that most of these goals require a mix of timing,luck,and sometimes even genetics.48 If you're constantly striving for massive achievements without acknowledging the role of external factors, you're likely to face disappointment.When that comes,it's easy to internalize it as a personal failure.Persistence culture,on the other hand,emphasizes consistent effort over time.It encourages growth,learning,and steady improvement-factors that are within your control. Another major flaw of hustle culture is its obsession with outcomes rather than the process.It tells you to chase success at all costs,even if that means doing things you hate along the way.For example,let's say you love podcasting.You enjoy the conversations,the storytelling,the connection with your audience.49 To"succeed,"you have to start making TikTok videos and learning marketing strategies-neither of which you actually enjoy. 50 It asks:Do you enjoy what you're doing?Does it energize you?Can you see yourself doing it for years,regardless of ultimate success?When you love the process,you don't need external recognition to keep going III.Summary Writing 51.Directions:Read the following passage.Summcrize 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. The life of a journalist can be exciting.To be in constant pursuit of the latest news demands a curiosity that can only be rewarded by getting to"where it is happening"as soon as possible.The goal,of course,is to relate what is happening to the public as clearly as possible. 9 However,every journalist must be careful to report not only a vivid picture of what is happening,but a true picture.Each joumalist reports his or her own version of what has taken place.Still,this version must be an actual account if the reporter is to maintain a reliable reputation. In order to get to the truth in some news stories,a reporter must rely on the statements of someone who is on the inside of the situation.Often this insider will only talk to a reporter if the reporter promises never to reveal the insider's name.The insider usually threatens never to admit meeting with the reporter if his or her name is revealed. Because stories of this nature often involve criminal activity,reporting them becomes a dangerous job.This kind of work involved in obtaining news in this manner serves as an inviting situation for the underworld as well as the legal world.Members of the underworld want to find out who the insider is so that they can keep him or her quiet.Members of the legal world claim that the reporter will obstruct (justice if he or she fails to disclose the insider's name. Devotion has given journalism its reputation for reliability-a reliability that each journalist is expected to uphold in his or her search for truth.Supplying a truthful account of each day's occurrences is the serious contract made between reporter and the public. 第Ⅱ卷（共40分） IV.Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 52.不足为奇，语言变化本身就是一个动态和持续的过程。(wonder) 53.先进的人工智能工具让我们公司在市场分析上比竞争对手更有优势。(advantage)) 54.很大程度上，这个小程序在图书馆的应用要归功于那个致力于搞科学研发的学生。 (credit) 55.毫无疑问，不管人类文明有多么发达，如果生态平衡被打破，过不了多久我们就会自食 其果。(0 V.Guided Writing 56.Directions:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 10 假设你是明启中学的学生王明，你所在的学校计划于下个月举办“科技文化节” (Technology and Culture Festival),拟邀请一位嘉宾为全校师生做主题演讲。筹备组提供了 两个候选人方案：方案一：邀请人工智能领域科学家，分享AI前沿发展；方案二：邀请非 物质文化遗产传承人，展示传统技艺。目前活动筹备组在征求广大师生意见，请你给筹备组 写一邮件，选择其中一个方案并说明理由。你的邮件需包含： 你的选择； 1.支持该选择的理由（至少两点）： 2.对该活动的其它建议（如活动形式、互动环节等）。 (注：邮件中不能出现真实的姓名和学校名称。) 3 2025学年第二学期高三英语练习答案(6月2日) 第I卷（共65分） I.Grammar and Vocabulary 1.one 2.to 3.has led 4.which 5.forcing 6.caused; 7.can/should; 8.that; 9.If, 10.to get 11-20 IKHEG JDAFB II.Reading 21-35 BCDAB CAADB DCABD 36-39 BADC 40-42CBD 43-46 CCDC 47-50 DCFA 第Ⅱ卷（共40分） III.Summary Though the job of journalists seems exciting and demands quick and clear report,a true picture of what happens holds more weight.Sometimes,to find out truth,journalists must protect insiders, whose names can't be revealed,thus inviting danger from both the underworld and the legal world. Therefore,devotion to the pursuit of truth maintains reporters'reliability.(57 words) IV.Translation 52.不足为奇，语言变化本身就是一个动态和持续的过程。(wonder) It's no wonder that language change is a dynamic and continuous process in its own right. 53.先进的人工智能工具让我们公司在市场分析上比竞争对手更有优势。(advantage) Advanced AI tools give our company an advantage over the competitors/rivals in market analysis. 54.很大程度上，这个小程序在图书馆的应用要归功于那个致力于搞科学研发的学生。 (credit) To a great extent,the application of this small program in the library is credited to the student dedicated to scientific research and development. 55.毫无疑问，不管人类文明有多么发达，如果生态平衡被打破，过不了多久我们就会自食 其果。() Undoubtedly,/There is no doubt that no matter how advanced human civilization is,if the ecological balance is broken,it won't be long before we reap what we sow. 12 V.Guided Writing Dear Organizing Committee, I am Wang Ming,a student from Mingqi High School.Regarding the upcoming Technology and Culture Festival,I would like to express my support for inviting the AI scientist(Option One). My reasons are as follows.First,as a technology festival,we should focus on cutting-edge developments that shape our future.Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every field,from healthcare to education.Listening to a leading AI scientist will broaden our horizons and inspire more students to pursue STEM careers.Second,AI and culture are not separate;they can interact deeply.For example,AI is now used to restore ancient murals,translate rare texts,and even reconstruct lost heritage sites.Thus,an AI talk can still connect to culture,showing how technology preserves and reinterprets tradition.In contrast,while a cultural inheritor is valuable, the festival's"technology"part might be underexplored. I also have two suggestions.First,after the lecture,arrange a 20-minute Q&A session where students can ask about AI ethics or career paths.Second,set up a small exhibition corner displaying AI-powered cultural projects (e.g.,digital recreations of Peking opera costumes or AI-composed poems in classical style).This would blend the two themes seamlessly. Thank you for considering my view.(201 words) Sincerely, Wang Ming 13