上海华东师范大学第二附属中学2026-2027学年高三十月质量检测英语试题

华东师大二附中高三英语十月质量检测 2026.10 II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A(10分) 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. Is Shakespeare and Company's Success Replicable(可复制的)? The summer afternoon was hot in Paris, but no one in a bookshop seemed bothered. Dozens were patiently waiting to enter Shakespeare and Company, a storied bookshop situated(1) ______the river Seine from Notre Dame Cathedral(巴黎圣母院). "That's where Shakespeare wrote for a while, " a passer-by informed her friends. No one corrected her. "The myth-telling is fascinating, "says Sylvia Whitman, co-owner of the English-language bookshop. “It adds to the house of stories that a bookshop can be.”In fact, Shakespeare and Company was launched by Ms. Whitman's father, George, 75 years ago. Around 2, 000 to 3, 000 people visit daily, partly drawn by the shop's huge social-media following. It has earned more impressive screen credits than many actors, (2) (cast) in multiple classic films. A hit TV series, Emily in Paris, asked to feature (3)_ ____, but Ms. Whitman declined. The bookshop already deals with so many selfie-snappers(自拍客). How does a physical bookstore survive three-quarters of a century and still get people to queue to enter? One answer is a clever approach to social media. Photos and videos are prohibited inside.(4)_____ spends hours scrolling through TikTok will find the shop wrapped in mystery.“(5)_____ you step inside the shop, you will never find out what it looks like; so that's kind of cool,” says Hannah, a literature student from England. Ms. Whitman also understands that buyers are not only seeking an entertaining tale, but a story about how and where they bought that book. The shop, a quiet treasure housing many rare editions, (6)_____ (stock) loads of luxurious hardcovers with the look of yesteryear. Far from killing print, e-books have even made some consumers(7)_____(keen) to invest in special editions than before. How replicable is its model? Many other bookstores sell limited-edition products and host author events. Having authors(8)_____ (sign) copies can triple book sales. Yet Shakespeare and Company's playbook is impossible(9) (copy). Its history and location in central Paris are unbeatable. "Very few booksellers own their real estate as Shakespeare and Company(10)_____, "notes James Daunt, the boss of bookseller Barnes & Noble. He points out that a bookshop that also happened to be called Shakespeare & Co (no relation) closed last year in New York, as it faced rising rents and other business challenges. Section B(10分) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. barriers B. braces C. displaced D. exceptional E. fueled F. ill-equipped G. logged H. record I. readily J. roasting K. surpassing Western Europe breaks temperature record in summer Extreme heat has brought severe challenges to many European countries. The first two months of summer in western Europe have been the hottest on (11)_______, the European Union's climate monitor said Monday, as the continent deals with devastating wildfires and (12)_______ itself for yet another heatwave. The average temperature for June and July was 21.62 degrees Celsius, about 2.79 degrees above the average, and (13)_______ the previous heat record set in 2022, said the Copernicus climate change service. July was also the hottest month ever (14)_______ for the world's non-polar oceans, Copernicus said, with record high temperatures set along the Atlantic and western Mediterranean, putting sea life and coastal communities at risk. The conditions were partly (15)_______ by the so-called “Super”E1 Nino weather pattern developing in the Pacific. Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent but is particularly (16)_______ to withstand heat, due to older infrastructure and a lack of air conditioning. The (17)_______ temperatures and persistent droughts in June and July mutually reinforced each other to create a hot weather spiral, according to Samantha Burgess. “As soils dry out, they lose their ability to provide natural cooling, allowing heat to build more (18)_______, "Burgess said, adding that it was “a clear example of how climate change is intensifying heat extremes.” Surface soil moisture levels across western Europe in July 2026 were also “significantly lower”than in July 2022, the last summer the region saw extreme drought, with “(19)_______ to record deficits(缺口)”for rain and soil moisture in France, Spain and parts of Germany and the United Kingdom, the scientists found. The record-breaking summer heat has fostered conditions for Europe's record-setting wildfires, which have (20)_______ hundreds of thousands of people and burned more than 1.23 million acres of land, mainly in Spain, France and Italy. III. Reading Comprehension(45分) Section A(15分) 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. Not-so cold blooded The word reptilian(爬虫类的)doesn't describe just lizards and snakes. When(21)_______ humans, it means an unfriendly, unfeeling type of person. But scientists agree that reptiles aren’t (22)_______ — they're misunderstood. Extensive research has shown that reptiles experience a wide range of emotions and that they're highly socially complex animals. A growing body of research (23)_______ the widely accepted notion that reptiles only have the capacity for survival instincts and not for emotional intelligence. Despite this wealth of evidence demonstrating reptiles'emotional capacity, however, they've retained a reputation for being as (24)_______ emotionally as they are physically. These misconceptions can lead to a lack of (25)_______ for reptiles' needs in captivity(人工圈养) and in the wild, advocates say. As more and more reptilian species are threatened by habitat loss, scientists and conservationists say that (26)_______ reptiles' capacity for emotion can help pet owners and policymakers alike take better care of them. Yet the myth of the emotionless "lizard brain" (27)_______. Popularized in the 1970s by astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan, the term refers to the parts of the human brain that we use for (28)_______ . According to this (29)_______, the human brain evolved in stages by adding progressively more sophisticated structures to this underdeveloped lizard brain, including the limbic(边缘的)system, which is the source of our emotions. Because reptiles are our evolutionary forerunners, some researchers long believed that this instinctual part of the brain was the only part that originated with our(30)_______ ancestors—and that without humanlike brain structures, reptiles didn't have the capacity for emotions at all. Scientists have repeatedly disproven the misconception throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, with a 2019 review identifying 37 studies supporting reptiles'emotional capacity. While they may not be outwardly(31)_______ in the same way that humans or other mammals are, reptiles are indeed highly social animals. They form emotional bonds and communicate them through instinctive sequences of movements and signals, performed in a fixed order each time. These complex (32)_______ are used for parental care, courtship, and nesting. Yet even as research on reptile (33)_______ continues to build, the stereotypes around reptilian emotions have persisted. Part of this is simply because reptiles(34) their emotions differently than humans. In a 2021 study, researchers found that lizards emit chemicals to communicate with each other, meaning they're much harder to (35)_______ than their mammalian counterparts. 21 A. applied to B. exposed to C. compared to D. relevant to 22 A. senseless B. hateful C. cruel D. emotionless 23 A. confirms B. ignores C. challenges D. justifies 24 A. cold-blooded B. sensitive C. aggressive D. negative 25 A. ignorance B. awareness C. tolerance D. adaptability 26 A. recognizing B. assuming C. overestimating D. distinguishing 27 A. persists B. disappears C. changes D. emerges 28 A. emotional responses B. logical thinking C. social communication D. survival instinct 29 A. assumption B. principle C. misconception D. projection 30 A. furry B. feathered C. scaly D. leathered 31 A. attractive B. impressive C. apparent D. expressive 32 A. rituals B. commands C. traditions D. rules 33 A. evolution B. domestication C. colonization D. socialization 34 A. hide B. experience C. exhibit D. control 35 A. read B. trust C. capture D. approach Section B (22分) 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) Marmite is a thick, dark, salty spread that many British people like to eat on toast. It divides the British people, and its slogan is "You either love it or hate it". Marmite's maker, Unilever, wants to show that Marmite is not just a spread. New combinations are in the supermarkets, such as Marmite Brussels sprouts, Marmite pot noodles and Marmite peanut butter. For a long time, Marmite has been a secret staple(主食) of chefs and home cooks who use it in stocks(高汤)and sauces. Now Marmite has become a named ingredient on restaurant menus in all parts of the country. There's the Marmite chicken wings at Eat Vietnam in Birmingham; Monica Galleti's pumpkin pasta with Marmite and mushrooms at Mere, central London. “Chefs use it as a seasoning,”says the chef Sat Bains. "Like soy sauce, it gives depth and umami(鲜味).”Bains has been using Marmite quietly since his restaurant opened in Nottingham in 1999, “mixing it with butter and cooking fish and meat in it”. Tom Cenci of Loyal Tavern in London uses Marmite to make stocks and sauces rich and salty. “And I have vegetarian and vegan dishes that need a Marmite stock.”But he says, "Marmite has a lot of nostalgic(怀旧的)connections for people. As a child, I ate Marmite crumpets with a cup of tea. To put it into something like a cheesecake is silly.” Cenci doesn't name Marmite as an ingredient on his menu because he's worried that Marmite-haters won't eat his food. "Some Marmite-haters, who hate the strong umami taste of Marmite on toast, find it much nicer to eat when it's an ingredient in a recipe,”says Camila Williamson from Unilever. Marmite is made from leftover brewer's yeast, so it is also popular with people who want to reduce food waste. It is popular in plant-based diets, too. Marmite has a lot of vitamin B12, which is found mostly in animal products. My friend Emily, a Marmite fan, says, “If you used to eat meat and are now a vegetarian, Marmite should be at the top of your shopping list.” 36. Which of the following is the feature of Marmite? A. It is a sweet spread that contains much vitamin B12. B. It is extracted from fish oil and popular in plant-based diets. C. It is a seasoning best going with tea leaves and cheesecakes. D. It is a thick and dark paste made from leftover brewer's yeast. 37. People love Marmite for the following reasons except that _______ . A. it reminds people of the past. B. it helps reduce food waste. C. it makes the other flavors richer. D. it's cheaper than meat stock. 38. What can be inferred about the two chefs, Sat Bains and Tom Cenci? A. Both chefs have kept their use ofMarmite low-key. B. Both chefs consider it off-putting to put Marmite into cheesecake. C. Both chefs use Marmite mainly to replace meat stock in vegetarian dishes. D. Cenci uses Marmite mainly in vegetarian dishes, while Bains uses it only for fish and meat. 39. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Marmite, the most beloved food in the UK. B. Love it or hate it, Marmite is having a massive foodie moment. C. Marmite, the top of your shopping list for vegetarians. D. Love it or hate it, Marmite is a great favourite of top chefs. (B) ADOPT ADOLPHIN NOW And you will receive: 1. WDC adoption pack 2. A certificate of adoption 3. Free magazine subscription 4. Dolphin updates throughout the year She's beautiful. She's intelligent. Don't let her die. Every two minutes another dolphin suffers a slow, painful death by getting accidentally trapped in fishing nets. Help end the suffering. More than 300, 000 dolphins die in fishing nets every year. You can help save dolphins around the world by adopting a UK dolphin for just 4 a month. Adopt now. WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins. We defend these remarkable creatures against the many threats that they face through campaigns, lobbying, in the advisement of governments, conservation projects, field research and rescue. Our vision is a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free—including the dolphin you adopt. Meet the dolphins The dolphins each have their own personalities—more on the dolphin you'd like to adopt. The dolphins of Scotland's Moray Firth are amazing but they face many threats. When you adopt a dolphin you will be building a special link with an individual dolphin and helping us to protect the whole population so as to give them a safer future. Kesslet Kesslet is a young mum who likes to hunt and play with her calf, Charlie. Kesslet is easy to spot because of her curved dorsal fin. She makes friends with lots of the local dolphins and can often be seen travelling in groups of mums and youngsters Mischief Mischief is a very friendly male dolphin who is always in a party mood! He is often seen in big groups leaping around with friends such as Sundance. Mischief is also a powerful hunter who can outrun even the biggest salmon. He is easily recognized by the big nick(缺口)in his dorsal fin. Sundance Sundance was first spotted in 1990 when he was just a tiny calf, but is now a big adult male bottlenose dolphin. Sundance is really sociable and he just loves to leap around with his friends. Why adopt a dolphin? "I can thoroughly recommend adopting a dolphin with WDC. It's a fantastic way to support their amazing work. Plus, you get to know an individual dolphin!” says Miranda Krestovinikoff, a BBC TV presenter. Oil and gas exploration and production, large marina(码头)development, pollution, fisheries and more are increasingly putting pressure on dolphins and their homes. By adopting a dolphin, you will be building a special link with an individual dolphin and helping us to protect the whole population. Extinction is forever — the Moray Firth dolphins cannot be replaced. When you adopt a dolphin you will be helping to fund our work to protect dolphins around the world including: ◆ essential research— the more we understand about the dolphins, the better we can protect them. ◆ political campaigns to ensure effective laws are in place to protect dolphins and to give them a safer future. ◆ equipment such as binoculars, cameras and acoustic recorders to help with our research. 40. What can be inferred about the dolphins referred to at the beginning of this advertisement? A. Their death rate is rising year by year. B. They are the most endangered sea animals in the world. C. They die accidentally as unintended victims of fishing. D. They are caught for entertainment and commercial value of their meat. 41. Which of the following is correct about the three dolphins? A. Mischief is often moody, while Sundance is sociable. B. Kesslet is able to outrun even the biggest salmon and Mischief. C. Kesslet is the only female; the other two are sociable males that love leaping. D. All three have agreeable personalities and distinguishing marks on their dorsal fins. 42. The advertisement includes Miranda Krestovinikoff's words in order to ______________. A. list the practical benefits that adopters will receive from WDC B. prove that dolphins are worth saving because of their beauty and intelligence C. inform readers that BBCTV presenters are among WDC's regular supporters D. strengthen the campaign's credibility through the endorsement of a public figure (C) ① Everyone has a book inside them, or so the saying goes. Today, aspiring writers can learn online from top authors—Lee Child and Harlan Coben teach thrillers, Jojo Moyes romances. Now Agatha Christie, the bestselling fiction writer with over two billion copies sold, is teaching the whodunnit despite having died in 1976. ② Her course comes not from archival footage but from AI. BBC Maestro proposed the idea to the Christie family, who agreed to revive the "Queen of Crime." A team of nearly 100 scholars and AI experts worked on it: actress Vivien Keene stood in, with Christie's face mapped on, using only Christie's own words from her writings, notebooks, and interviews. ③ In this way, the creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple shares handy writing tips, such as the neatest ways to murder fictional victims. Many of Christie's writing rules concern plaving fair. She practiced misdirection and laid "false clues" alongside true ones, but insisted that her plots did not cheat or hide key evidence: "I never deceive my readers." In sections devoted to plot and setting, she explains how to plant key clues "in plain sight" and plan events with detailed"maps and diagrams."She advises viewers to watch and listen to strangers on buses or in shops. ④ By relying on Christie's own words, BBC Maestro hopes to avoid accusations of creepy deepfake teaching. At the same time, it is that focus on quotation that limits the course's value as a creative-writing toolbox. The woman born Agatha Miller in 1890 speaks from her own time and place. She tells wannabe writers to use snowstorms to isolate murder scenes (as they bring down telephone wires) and cites the clue-generating value of railway timetables, ink stains and cut-up newspapers. These charming details are irrelevant to modern writers. ⑤ Furthermore, Christie's juiciest mysteries smash crime-writing rules. The narrator does it; the detective does it; all the suspects do it. Sometimes there isn't even a detective in the story: In The Hollow, Christie regretted that Poirot appeared at all. This high-tech version of the author feels smaller and flatter than the brilliant original. 43. The underlined phrase“playing fair” in Paragraph 3 most probably means that Christie ______________ . A. never employed false clues to deceive her readers B. hid clues in advance so as not to spoil readers'enjoyment C. misdirected readers but kept key evidence available D. avoided complex plot structures to help readers solve mysteries independently 44. What can be inferred from Christie's specific writing tips mentioned in paragraph 4? A. These practical devices have become standard tools in modern mystery writing. B. Contemporary writers can benefit from these concrete details. C. The AI course has carefully selected these tips for their enduring value. D. Christie's advice is conditioned by the technological and social reality of her time. 45. In the last paragraph, the author mentions the underlined part mainly to suggest ______________ . A. Christie's true brilliance lay in going beyond the conventions she teaches in the course. B. Christie's groundbreaking contribution to redefining the detective story as a literary genre. C. why Christie's works have maintained their enduring appeal over many decades. D. the extraordinary range and inventiveness of Christie's plot construction. 46. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. Learn to Write Mysteries from Agatha Christie B. Bringing Back the Queen of Crime C. The Writing Secrets of the Queen of Crime D. Agatha Christie's Enduring Legacy in the Digital Age Section C(8分) Directions: Read the following passage. 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. Science communication is a science in and of itself. B. Many scientists assume that their specialist knowledge qualifies them to carry out science communication. C. Ifanything, social media has shown that the public craves knowledge based on a solid scientific foundation. D. Sharing scientific knowledge with a broad online audience demands far greater caution than many researchers tend to expect. E. Any explanation that requires a written key to keep track of what each item represents is not a clear example for public consumption. F. Fact-checking with experts in the relevant field can not only stop accidental spread of false information, but also bring about some interesting new findings. Being Scientists Doesn't Make Us Science Communicators A few weeks ago, a well-meaning professor tried to explain the physiological process behind viruses and the human body in a tweet and was immediately criticized for a mistake in his information. He then issued an apology and deleted his erroneous tweet. (47)_________________ Communicating science beyond the academic bubble is necessary to augmenting public understanding of health and environmental issues and helping individuals make well-informed personal decisions. However, scientists who engage in science communication must acknowledge that even in their area, their expertise is deep but narrow. They need to recognize the limitations in their own knowledge. That is not to suggest that they only write or present on their own research, but rather, that they consult with an expert if the topic is outside of their discipline. (48)_________________ Some have argued that the public is not educated enough to understand scientific information, especially for any complex phenomena, but this is absurd. Science instruction can be found at all levels of public education with most secondary schools offering classes on biology, physics, and chemistry. (49)_________________ Even the public discourse that follows most scientific articles shows that online readers can understand even the most baffling of scientific principles. (50) _________________ It requires rigorous training and instruction. A scientist should take communication courses that can teach a person how to identify and eliminate jargon and how to develop effective analogies to explain complex concepts. One cannot assume communication expertise-imagine if someone just decided that they were a physicist and started trying to contribute to the field without the necessary background. Doing a poor job communicating science to the public will only create confusion and widen the gap between science and society, a gap that scientists are trying to close. IV. Summary Writing(10分) 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.  51. When Screen Time Equals Opportunity Many of us view a screen time report like a credit card bill—ignorance is bliss. The benefits of logging off are clear: lower stress, improved sleep, reduced headaches and enhanced focus. Kids especially struggle with putting down their phones. According to the American Academy of Paediatrics, teens aged 14 to 17 averaged about 8.5 hours of screen time per day in 2021. And in 2024, 46 percent of 13-to 17-year-olds said they are online "almost constantly, " according to Pew Research. But what if all that time in front of a screen could actually be good for kids? Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy lauded a recent effort to recruit video gamers that resulted in more than 2, 000 new air traffic control trainees. The campaign built a pipeline to the Federal Aviation Administration for young applicants with transferable skills—suggesting all those hours playing Xbox may not have been numbing their brains as their parents warned, but in fact making them employable. And while many kids still aspire to be doctors, teachers and athletes, the social media age offers a new path to success. A Junior Achievement USA study found that 60 percent of teens would rather start their own business than have a traditional job, with two in five of them having been inspired by social media influencers. The turn from consumer to creator has never been so accessible and profitable: Hundreds of bored teens in the pandemic turned silly dances into massive followings that resulted in brand deals and reality TV spots. Colleges are taking note. Arizona State University is offering a content creation major through its Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Critics might argue this is a waste of tuition money or just a flashy repackaging of multimedia journalism. But with media studies courses and electives like podcasting and on-camera presence, students can be steps ahead of ill-produced #dayinmylife videos. Being chronically online doesn't necessarily guarantee success in the real world, though. A New York financier believed that AI-native hires aren't as prepared for the corporate world as initially believed. The anonymous financier said his firm now seeks out humanities majors, saying it wants critical thinking skills, not just AI proficiency. IV. Translation(15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 秋高气爽，是户外写生的好时节。(when) 53. 悬崖观景台只能步行前往，这给雨夜出行的游客带来了诸多不便。(accessible) 54. 出发前不必费心预定这家滨海酒店，因为临时也能找到空余客房。(bother) 55. 坐落于县城附近村落中的一间小木屋用作当地孩子们的教室，而在此就读的孩子们尽管资源匮乏，依然渴望求知。(serve) V. Guided Writing(25分) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 56.假设你是高三学生李华，居住在国际社区。你正在筹备社区摄影展，对一位外国友人提交的参展作品 “The Last Calligrapher” 深有感触，请写一篇短文作为展品介绍，内容须包括： 1. 对该摄影作品的简要描述； 2. 你的感触。 华东师大二附中高三英语十月质量检测 参考答案及评分标准 I. Grammar and Vocabulary（共 20 分） 1. across　2. cast / having been cast　3. it　4. Whoever　5. Unless / Until 6. stocks　7. keener　8. sign　9. to copy　10. does 11–20　HBKGE　FJIDC II. Reading Comprehension（共 45 分） 21–25　ADCAB　　26–30　AADCC　　31–35　DADCA 36–39　DDAB　　40–42　CCD　　43–46　CDAB 47–50　D　F　C　A III. Summary Writing（共 10 分） 51. Though screen time is widely seen as damaging, it offers teenagers new opportunities. Online gaming cultivates transferable working skills, and social media inspires teens to become creators and entrepreneurs. Relevant college majors are also available. Nevertheless, frequent online use fails to guarantee success, as companies prefer critical thinking to pure digital competence. IV. Translation（共 15 分） 52. Autumn, when the sky is high and the air is refreshing, is a wonderful season to do sketching outdoors. 53. The cliff-view platform is only accessible on foot, which brings much inconvenience to tourists travelling on a rainy night. 54. Don’t bother to book this coastal hotel before you set off, for you can still find vacant rooms at short notice / at the last minute. 55. A small wooden house located in a village near the county town serves as a classroom for local children, who, despite their lack of resources, are eager for knowledge. V. Guided Writing（共 25 分） （略） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $