上海交通大学附属中学2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题

Listening CDBDC ABADB DAB ABD CABA I. Grammar and vocabulary ◦ 1. controlled ◦ 6. how long ◦ 2. distracting ◦ 7. are beginning / have begun ◦ 3. because / as / since ◦ 8. unless ◦ 4. compared ◦ 9. other than / apart from / aside from ◦ 5. which ◦ 10. citing ◦ 11-20 BKGJA CEIFD ◦ 21-35 CDBDB ACABD CBADC ◦ 36-39 DBCC ◦ 40-42 BCA ◦ 43-46 DBDA ◦ 47-50 DACE ·52. Jimmy非常讨厌在校园里有人叫他的绰号。(when) Jimmy (really) hates it when someone calls him by his nickname on campus. Jimmy hates it (very much) when he is called by his nickname on campus. ·53．所有行李，无论是托运还是随身带上飞机，都要经过严格的安检。（subject adj.） All luggage, whether checked (in) or carried on (board) the plane, is subject to strict security check. ·54．Jane Goodall对科学界的贡献不仅在于她在黑猩猩研究领域中取得的突破，更在于她把研究对象视为独特个体的方法，其革命性不亚于她的研究发现。（as… as…） Jane Goodall’s contributions to the scientific community not only lies in her breakthroughs / the breakthrough (s) she made in the field of chimpanzee research, but also in her approach of treating her research subjects as unique individuals, which is as revolutionary / groundbreaking as her research findings. ·55．这座依河而建的传统茶馆交通便利，视野开阔，来自世界各地的游客在此既能体验江南水乡的韵味，又能避开城市的喧嚣。（where） Built along the river, the traditional tea house boasts / enjoys convenient access and wide-open view, where visitors from all over the world can experience the charm of a Jiangnan water town while escaping / avoiding the hustle and bustle / noise of the city. Our immune system can somehow distinguish pathogens and our own cells. The Nobel Prize 2025 recognizes the groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance in which regulatory T-cells are important, keeping other T-cells in check, thus preventing mistaken attack and excessive immune responses. Their work has inspired new research and spurred the development of new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026届高三英语周测5 （满分150分，答题时间：120分钟，答案一律写在答题纸上） 第Ⅰ卷 Ⅰ. Grammar (10’) 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. It might not have been the first to have a touchscreen but it was Tesla’s Model S, with its minimalist cabin built around a huge full-colour display, that set the trend. For years almost every new car sold has come with a high-tech, futuristic screen, which controls everything from the air conditioning and the music to satellite navigation. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping are sometimes screen- 1 (control). But are touchscreens safe? The case for the prosecution is straightforward. If adjusting the screen of a smartphone while driving is 2 (distract), and therefore dangerous, then doing likewise with your car’s is probably risky too. Drivers can learn the location of physical controls, and press buttons or adjust dials without taking their eyes off the road. A touchscreen offers no physical feedback, making that much harder. And 3 a screen must do dozens of jobs, finding a particular setting often means tapping through several sub-menus. The result, say critics, is a dangerous distraction built into the car itself. Research backs that up. In 2022 Vi Bilagare, a Swedish motoring magazine, measured how long it took drivers to do things like switching to a new radio station or changing the temperature, while driving at 110 kilometres per hour. It 4 (compare) 11 cars with touchscreens to a single older model with real buttons. In the old car, drivers were able to do all their tasks within about ten seconds, during 5 time the car travelled around 300 metres. Another study, done in 2024 by researchers at SINTEF, a Norwegian contract-research organization, used gaze-tracking cameras to compare 6 drivers were distracted while performing different tasks on a touchscreen. Even the quickest job — changing the temperature — meant three and a half seconds, on average, of not looking at the road. Finding a new radio station took 11 seconds, and putting a new address into the satnav took 16. Safety organizations 7 (begin) to notice. From January new rules from Euro NCAP, an organization that provides safety ratings for cars sold in Europe, will mean no car can get a full five-star score 8 certain crucial functions — indicators, for instance, or the windscreen wipers — are controlled by real switches. Euro NCAP’s safety guidelines have no legal force. But carmakers use its ratings as a selling-point. Car makers who choose to bring back physical buttons may reap other benefits, too. Many drivers dislike touchscreens for reasons 9 safety, finding them difficult and annoying to use. Volkswagen, Hyundai and Porsche, among others, have began restoring at least some buttons to their new models, 10 (cite) drivers’ dislike of screens. But innovation never stops. Ⅱ. Vocabulary (10’) 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. biases B. boost C. bound D. expand E. implications F. respond G. profile H. sensitive I. sharp J. twist K. visible How we present ourselves doesn’t just change how others see us. It changes how we see ourselves-and that can dramatically influence how we behave. A new study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing illustrates this point beautifully. When people believed that they looked better, they didn’t just feel more confident. They acted more kindly, even donating twice as much to charity as those who didn’t experience the same 11 . The researchers found that when people perceive themselves as more attractive, they believe that they are more 12 to others-and this heightened social 13 encourages them toward generosity and prosocial behavior. This finding mirrors what psychologists call the halo effect: the tendency for people to assume that those who are attractive also possess other positive qualities. The new 14 here is that the effect works inwardly as well. When we feel attractive, we don’t just benefit from others’ positive 15 — we start behaving in ways that reinforce them. And this shift begins early. Research shows that even children are kinder to peers who are “cute” or “nice-looking.” As adults, the same bias persists. People who are dressed neatly are more likely to be helped by strangers than those who appear scruffy. Other studies have found that we sometimes engage in prosocial behaviors-like donating, helping, or volunteering-precisely because they enhance our own attractiveness, especially in public contexts. In short, our self-image and our generosity are intimately 16 together, shaping both how much kindness we give and how much we receive. For leaders, speakers, and executives, the 17 are profound. Your appearance isn’t just about optics; it’s about psychology. When you take the time to present yourself in a way that makes you feel 18 , attractive, or aligned with your best self, you don’t just increase your chances of making a good impression. You actively prime yourself to behave with more generosity, warmth, and social grace. And those qualities are at the heart of leadership. Think of it as a feedback loop: the suit, the dress, the polished shoes, and even the well-chosen accessories boost your confidence. That confidence shapes your behavior-helping you speak with clarity, connect with warmth, and act generously. In turn, people 19 more positively, reinforcing the very self-image you began with. It’s not about vanity. It’s about aligning the outer and inner self so that you can show up in ways that 20 your impact. Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A (15’) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Until this past April, the Gates of the Men House Hotel — the historic entrance to the Giza plateau since the 19th century — were 21 with horses, camels and street vendors selling everything from papyrus to miniature pyramid models to garish masks of Tutankhamun. But now all of this has been 22 following the Egyptian government’s implementation of a groundbreaking plan to redevelop the pyramids area. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 23 forces with Orascom Pyramids Entertainment in 2018 to see the initiative through. In April, the government announced the 24 launch of the pyramid development project, leading to changes at the world’s most famous archaeological site. The entrance was moved to the new Great Gate on Al-Faiyoum Desert Road southwest of Cairo, and street vendors and animal owners were restricted to 25 areas. Despite what authorities view as an urgent need to enhance the visitor experience and minimize congestion at the only standing wonder of the ancient world, the development project faced opposition from tour guides, street vendors, horse and camel handlers who say their 26 have been deeply affected, just as others welcomed the initiative as a step toward 27 the profitable antiquities tourism industry. Orascom designated a specific tourist route in an effort to protect the antiquities from car pollution. Tourists now ride air-conditioned hop-on hop-off electrical shuttle buses to the three main pyramids — Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure — and the Sphinx. They are 28 to walk around near the landmarks, then go back to the same shuttle bus stop when they are ready to head back to their tour bus. Tour guide Hoda Radi expresses concern that the shared bus system 29 the duration of visits and restricts tourists to a fixed route, limiting their freedom to explore. Radi also questions the environmental 30 , noting that huge concerts are held at the pyramids at night where private cars are allowed to drive up unrestricted. “These cars are not environmentally friendly,” she says. While the development addresses these complaints about exploitation and creates a more organized tourist experience, it has fundamentally 31 the local economy, concentrating benefits for the development company while 32 traditional service providers who once formed the area’s economic backbone. Sayed Ali, a 72-year-old horse carriage owner, now earns half his former income after being restricted to a distant “panoramic viewing area.” Ibrahim Mostafa, 48, a vendor who has worked at the pyramids for 20 years, says he has not been able to 33 good spots to sell his products since the start of the development. “In the past, I could walk with my goods in front of the pyramids, which gave me a chance to display my products,” he says. “Now, opportunities for direct interaction with visitors are limited.” Despite professional criticism, many visitors praise the changes, which have almost 34 the previous perception of chaotic entry and disorganized movement at the colossal site. Just over a mile from the pyramids, visitors are already in 35 of the world’s largest archaeological museum, the GEM, whose soft opening was just under a year ago in October 2024. 21. A. occupied B. filled C. overflowing D. overflooding 22. A. oppressed B. prevented C. deserted D. banned 23. A. combined B. joined C. united D. integrated 24. A. initial B. commercial C. public D. pilot 25. A. temporary B. designated C. specialized D. remote 26. A. livelihoods B. profits C. routines D. interests 27. A. creating B. establishing C. organizing D. preserving 28. A. free B. eager C. ready D. content 29. A. fixes B. extends C. measures D. schedules 30. A. impact B. standard C. awareness D. justification 31. A. stabilized B. operated C. restructured D. weakened 32. A. empowering B. marginalizing C. eliminating D. replacing 33. A. secure B. identify C. create D. reserve 34. A. improved B. displayed C. intensified D. erased 35. A. adoration B. view C. awe D. amazement Section B (30’) Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by 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) A few years ago I went shopping with Alex for a new motorcycle. He didn’t have a particular model in mind. His only two criteria? A big engine, since too much horsepower is never enough, and since he’s tall, a relaxed riding position. I suggested a Hayabusa. Giggle-inducing power, comfortable bike. Or an XS-14R. Both were within his budget, especially the Hayabusa since the dealer was offering a $ 2,500 discount on a previous year’s model. He rode them both. Loved them both. Then he became fixated on a ZX-6R KRT. Great bike, sure. But a much smaller motor. And a riding position that made him look like a contorted praying mantis (螳螂). Seemed odd. Until it hit me. The purchase of any bike 750cc and under came with a free helmet. A 2017 study published in Marketing Science found that people tend to significantly overvalue “free”. When faced with a choice of selecting one of several available products or possibly buying nothing, people will choose the option with the highest cost-benefit difference. However, decisions about free (zero price) products differ, in that people do not simply subtract costs from benefits but instead perceive the benefits associated with free products as higher. Since my friend also wanted a new helmet, getting one for free was extremely-even irrationally-inviting. After all, the math didn’t work. We eventually negotiated $ 3,200 off the price of the Hayabusa, a price so good that I was tempted to buy it. The free helmet was only worth $ 250. So why would such a smart guy be so easily swayed? As the researchers write: A free product involves benefits and no costs, while a better product for any positive price involves both benefits and costs — it is possible that options that have only benefits create more positive effects compared with options that involve both benefits and costs. In short, free results in instinctive mental shortcuts. Zero is zero; what math do you need to do? Free doesn’t seem to require a cost / benefit analysis; what are the downsides of free? Free seemingly makes an otherwise thoughtful decision simple: “Sure, that might be a good deal but this is free!” Two months later my friend traded in his 6R for a 14R. The previous-year Hayabusa was long gone. But don’t think badly of him. We’ve all been blinded by the power of free. Free shipping on products for a cost that exceeds those savings. Free samples that make us feel the need to reciprocate (回报) the provider’s “generosity” by making a purchase. Free quotes that make us enter a sales funnel we struggle to escape. Whenever something is free, stop and consider the intent, and see “free” as a reason to do even more math. See “free” as a reason to go one step further in evaluating costs and benefits. 36. Why did Alex buy a ZX-6R KRT? A. Because he didn’t excel at math, calculation in particular. B. Because its price was brought down so he could afford it. C. Because he did some research before making the decision. D. Because he thought the motorbike with a giveaway was a good bargain. 37. How does zero-price effect cause smart people to make bad decisions? A. People choose the option with the greatest difference between benefit and cost. B. “Free” is so tempting that we stop being logical and thus end up with a bad deal. C. “Free” means there is no need to negotiate for a big discount on a product or service. D. If a product or service is priced zero, we don’t have to worry about its value. 38. What is NOT a typical example of giving in to this zero-price effect? A. Alice ended up buying a book she didn’t plan to read just to avail the free shipping offer. B. Johnson bought socks of unknown quality because they had a “buy one get one free” offer. C. Joe’s cost / benefit analysis didn’t cloud his judgement or blind him to price calculation faults. D. Teddy appreciated the shop assistant’s generosity and settled for anything but a best deal. 39. What might be the best title of the passage? A. The Worst Deal Ever Made B. When “Free” is Actually the Best Deal C. Paying Too Much When Paying Nothing D. Forget Doing the Math When Shopping (B) There are constantly mixed voices from different media as to whether to stop the Olympics. http://camilla.com.au/ The Olympic charter’s call for a “peaceful society” and “preservation of human dignity” is a very noble one, but its means are rather odd. Through fierce athletic competition between nations, the Olympic rivalries between athletes probably play a very little role in their society anyway. The Olympics is an arena for individual achievement; however, if someone is to win a race, others must lose. Emphasis is not placed on athletes improving their personal best but one who wins. Having many nations come together shows worldwide solidarity (团结), nations united by their athletes in Lycra and branded shoes. The cultures of nations are shown by little more than flag waving and the appearance of their mascots (吉祥物). The Guardian The original spirit of the Olympics was supposedly that of sporting competition between amateurs, who competed for the honor of doing so, and to test themselves against the best sportspeople worldwide. However, the Olympics has become more commercialized. Money and rewards potentially available from excelling on the international stage has served to incentivize not only professionalization, but also cheating. The professed aspirations of the Olympic movement and the reality of the contemporary Olympics are now utterly opposed. The New York Times Citizens of the host city, often uninterested in the Olympic spectacle, can end up footing the bill by paying extra taxes. The construction of Olympic facilities, company investment and the regeneration of areas in host cities can be very disruptive, pricing local residents and shopkeepers out their areas. Previous Olympics have shown that Olympic resources, when the games are over, do not always benefit the host city. The Olympic sites can become ghost towns, so characteristic of the year they were built in as to be aesthetically odd, impractical, inhospitable and unfashionable a decade later. TIME The athletes competing in the Olympic Games have worked for years, showing dedication to achieving physical greatness. They keep to a strict diet, and put in hundreds of hours training in a week, all for the honor of competing against the best athletes in the world. Besides, individual performance stands here for celebration of collective values, including that of fair competition. Those caught cheating are dealt with harshly, which teaches against honesty and dedication to one’s dreams. Above all, countless times the games have instilled hope and togetherness in many. In a world of growing hostility, it’s encouraging to see a sense of peace and togetherness gather every four years. 40. As far as the Olympics are concerned, the website camilla.com.au probably holds that ________. A. emphasizing the result of games motivates athletes to pursue their personal best B. competition between athletes may not make much difference to the whole society C. fierce and odd athletic competition fails to achieve the aim of the Olympic charter D. having various nations come together display togetherness as well as their culture 41. Which of the following problems with the Olympics is NOT mentioned by The Guardian and The New York Times? A. The Olympic sites built in the host city may fall into disuse after the games are over. B. The rewards for winning the game may cause more athletes to train professionally. C. The aspiration to show personal best leads some athletes to win by dishonest means. D. The Olympic Games fail to live up to their original spirit due to over commercialization. 42. According to TIME, the greatest significance of holding the Olympics lies in the fact that ________ A. the Olympics inspire different countries to search for the common ground B. the Olympics instill such virtues as devotion, honesty and fairness in athletes C. the Olympics help to demonstrate the athletes’ persistent struggle for excellence D. the Olympics offer an arena where the Olympic spirit is tested on a global scale (C) Shining just 12 light-years from Earth, the star Tau Ceti so resembles the sun that it has appeared in numerous science-fiction stories and was the first star astronomers ever searched for signs of intelligent life, half a century ago. In 2012 Tau Ceti grew still more interesting when astronomers reported five possible planets somewhat larger than Earth circling closer to the star than Mars orbits the sun — one of which is in the star’s habitable zone. Newly released images taken by the Herschel Space Observatory provide even more insight about Tau Ceti’s solar system: greater detail about its dust belt. Dust arises when asteroids and comets (小行星和彗星) crash into one another, so its location reveals where these dust-creating objects-which are too small to be seen directly-orbit a star. In Tau Ceti’s case, “it’s quite a wide dust belt,” says Samantha Lawler of the University of Victoria in British Columbia. As her team reported in November, the belt’s inner edge is roughly two to three astronomical units (AUs) from the star, which is the position of our own sun’s asteroid belt. (An AU is the distance from Earth to the sun.) Tau Ceti’s dust belt extends out to 55 AU, which would be just beyond our system’s main Edgeworth Kuiper belt, the zone of small bodies whose largest member is probably Pluto. Presumably full of asteroids and comets, Tau Ceti’s dust belt most likely lacks a planet as large as Jupiter, Lawler says. The gravity of such a massive planet would have driven away most space rocks. Within a year a new series of radio telescopes in Chile called ALMA should provide a sharper view of the disk, especially of its inner edge. The ALMA images will help astronomers confirm whether the star’s five proposed planets are indeed real. If the disk overlaps the planets’ hypothesized (假设的) orbits, then they probably do not exist: they would have kept any source asteroids near the star, removing the source of dust. If the planets do exist, however, Lawler’s team suggests that Tau Ceti’s planetary system may resemble what our solar system would have looked like had the four giant planets — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — never formed: small planets orbiting close to the star, and nothing but asteroids, comets and dust beyond. 43. According to astronomers, the five possible planets of Tau Ceti ________: A. resembled Earth in size B. functioned like a solar system C. were located in Tau Ceti’s habitable zone D. were nearer to Tau Ceti than Mars to the sun 44. Which of the following is true of Tau Ceti’s dust belt? A. It is narrower than the asteroid belt in our system. B. The bodies inside it are all smaller than Jupiter. C. The gravity of Tau Ceti makes it get denser. D. It is over 55 astronomical units in width. 45. According to the passage, the five planets are most likely to exist if ________ A. they can be seen clearly by ALMA B. they have kept away most asteroids and comets C. they don’t crash into any asteroid or comet D. they don’t move into the dust belt while orbiting Tau Ceti 46. It can be inferred from the passage that Tau Ceti’s dust belt ________. A. plays a role in helping decide whether the five planets are real B. makes Tau Ceti different from the sun because it extends farther C. is useful because it stops asteroids or comets crashing into the star D. is interesting because it keeps other planets away from Tau Ceti * Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. A. So if they’re not building by imitation or carrying out instructions, how is this knowledge getting passed around? B. Crafting tool is a kind of culture, which can be passed down from generation to generation by crows. C. However, the crows only got treats when they popped in a paper “coin” of a certain size. D. These birds, native to the islands of New Caledonia east of Australia, are known for their ability to craft tools. E. Seeing this in action is important because it supports the idea that New Caledonian crows are capable of building — at least when it comes to crafting tools. F. Jelbert and her team then gave the crows paper to let them cut into proper size. “There’s no denying crows are smart. They can remember where food has been hidden, recognize faces and craft tools. And, according to a new paper in Scientific Reports, some crows can even make those tools from memory. This skill may point to these clever corvids having a sort of culture of their own. Researchers, led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Cambridge, worked specifically with New Caledonian crows. (47) ________ But experts haven’t been able to make sure where the crows pick up their skills. A bird in one area can construct the same tool as another bird miles away — but there’s no evidence bird one watched bird two build the gadget in order to copy it. And New Caledonian crows don’t really have a language, either. (48) ________ Jelbert and her team had a hunch (预感) that it was because the birds were building based on the memory of tools they’d seen. To test this, the group trained eight crows to place pieces of paper into a pseudo-vending machine (really just a wooden box) to get a treat. (49) ________ Once they learned which sizes were rewarded, Jelbert and her team then gave the feathered participants large cards; the birds could fashion these into the coin sizes they’d picked up on earlier. Importantly, the crows didn’t get any sort of template when they were working with the big cards. And the birds snipped them into pieces that were similar in size to the coins they’d learned would get them treats. Given the lack of a template to copy, it seems the crows were able to construct mental images of the coins and use it to replicate a tool. (50) ________ These birds can see something and not just build it from memory, but potentially make improvements in their designs. “Most importantly,” the authors say in the study, “an improvement made by a crow during its lifetime could become part of the template learnt by subsequent generations, leading to an increase in tool complexity over time.” And this progression is a key component of cultural progression. Ⅳ. Summary Writing (10’) Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. How the Immune System is Kept in Check The immune system is a true masterpiece of evolution. Each day, it defends us against thousands of viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that seek to invade our bodies. One of its most remarkable abilities lies in accurately identifying pathogens (病原体) and distinguishing them from the body’s own cells. It’s not easy. The microbes that threaten our health do not wear a uniform — they all have different appearances. Many even have developed similarities to human cells. So how does the immune system consistently recognize what to attack and what to protect? Why does it not turn against our own tissues more frequently? For a long time, researchers believed they had the answer: a mechanism known as central immune tolerance, through which immune cells learn to recognize “self” during their development. However, the immune system turned out to be far more complex than previously understood. It is for this reason that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded for the discoveries related to peripheral immune tolerance (外周免疫耐受). The laureates (获奖者) identified the immune system’s specialized “security team” — regulatory T cells. These cells prevent other T cells from mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissue, which is important for a process called peripheral immune tolerance. They also ensure the immune system to calm down after it has eliminated an invader, so it does not continue working at top speed. This groundbreaking discoveries have laid the foundation for an entirely new field of research. They have also led to the development of novel medical treatments currently under evaluation in clinical trials. These advances hold promise for treating autoimmune diseases, improving cancer treatment, and reducing serious complications after stem cell transplants. Ⅴ. Translation: (3’+3’+4’+5’=15’) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．Jimmy非常讨厌在校园里有人叫他的绰号。（when） 53．所有行李，无论是托运还是随身带上飞机，都要经过严格的安检。（subject adj.） 54．Jane Goodall对科学界的贡献不仅在于她在黑猩猩（chimpanzee）研究领域中取得的突破，更在于她把研究对象视为独特个体的方法，其革命性不亚于她的研究发现。（as… as…） 55．这座依河而建的传统茶馆交通便利，视野开阔，来自世界各地的游客在此既能体验江南水乡的韵味，又能避开城市的喧嚣。（where） Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Customer and waitress. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and secretary. D. Doctor and patient. 2. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10. 3. A. In a seafood market. B. At a restaurant. C. On a fishing boat. D. In a class about ocean life. 4. A. Making a pot of coffee. B. Trying different brands of coffee. C. Drinking less coffee. D. Getting a different coffee pot. 5. A. Confused. B. Depressed. C. Relieved. D. Worried. 6. A. They’d better not go riding. B. Riding a bike is a great idea. C. It’s not good riding in the rain. D. They can go riding half an hour later. 7. A. Still he doesn’t like living on campus. B. School has changed little since last year. C. He has made many new changes. D. He enjoys campus life all the same. 8. A. It’s even harder than people say. B. He doesn’t believe it’s hard for everybody. C. It’s not as hard as people say. D. It’s hard to know what everybody says. 9. A. Mike isn’t a very good violinist. B. It’s rather late to ask Mike now. C. There will be other musicians to introduce. D. Someone else should make the introductions. 10. A. The exam questions were too difficult. B. The questions had little connection with the course. C. He couldn’t finish the questions within the time allowed. D. He found the questions easy to answer. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. She could never overcome difficulties. B. She had problems with other children. C. She had trouble communicating with others. D. She suffered from severe learning disability. 12. A. A person whose experience can inspire others. B. A person with a remarkable memory. C. A person who has a better understanding. D. A person with special education. 13. A. Always listen to doctors’ advice. B. Never give up in face of difficulties. C. Always get encouragement from others. D. Never compare yourself with others. Questions 14 through 16 re based on the following passage. 14. A. It’s a good way to keep fit. B. It’s helpful to be good-looking. C. It’s interesting and exciting. D. It’s safe on the roads. 15. A. Ride in a single line. B. Carry people on their bicycles. C. Ride only on bicycle paths. D. Walk bicycles across the crossings. 16. A. To explain the job of the National Safety Council. B. To advise people of all ages to ride bicycles. C. To encourage factories to produce better bicycles. D. To make people more concerned with bicycle safety. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. A system analyst. B. A programmer. C. A graphic designer. D. A program analyst. 18. A. Being too nervous. B. Being less qualified. C. Dressing improperly. D. Strange appearance. 19. A. Mental appearance. B. Physical appearance. C. Application form. D. Dressing code. 20. A. It’s better to wear a plain and conservative suit. B. Wearing casual clothes is preferred in the interview. C. A designer suit is a must if an interviewee wants to succeed. D. Dressing very formally can guarantee the success of the interview. Ⅵ. Guided Writing (25’) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是启明中学高三学生李明，你在本期你们校报的心理辅导专栏——“成长加油站（Guide to Growth）”读到Billy的来信（内容如下），你通过该专栏给Billy回信，帮他解决他的困惑并给他建议。在信中，你必须： ·谈谈你对于此现象的看法 ·给出具体的建议 Dear Advisor, Lately, I’ve been feeling confused about myself. To fit into a certain group of friends who are all into famous brands and trendy stuff, I used my savings to buy an expensive pair of sneakers that my family can hardly afford. Now I regret it. I feel like I’m losing myself just to gain approval from others. I see many students trying hard to be “cool” or popular. Is this what growing up is all about? How can I stay true to myself without feeling left out? A confused student, Billy Dear Billy, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours advisor, Li Ming 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $