复旦大学附属中学2025-2026学年第一学期高三年级英语学科12月第二次阶段性教学质量评估试卷

复旦大学附属中学2025学年第一学期 高三年级英语学科12月第二次阶段性教学质量评估试卷　答案 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1. from 2. working 3. to burn 4. when/while 5. shared 6. whose 7. published 8. himself 9. was facinated 10. what Section B 11. B 12. E 13. A 14. J 15. C 16. F 17. G 18. I 19. D 20. K II. Reading Comprehension Section A 21. A 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D Section B 36. C 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. D 41. B 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. C Section C 47. D 48. A 49. F 50. B III. Summary Writing 51. Heavy metal music has been associated with negative effects on listeners’ behavior and mental health. However, recent studies challenge these assumptions. A study from Macquarie University found that heavy metal fans respond to violent imagery in the same way as non-fans. Another study at the University of Queensland revealed that extreme music can provide emotional release and help process anger. IV. Translation 52. The restaurant’s service and cuisine make it a dining experience second to none in the city. 53. In response to the sudden increase in demand, the company quickly adjusted its strategy. 54. I tried my best to impress the importance of perseverance upon my younger brother, hoping to inspire him to pursue his dreams. 55. Developing skilled talents is not an overnight accomplishment, as it requires sustained efforts in establishing clear career development pathways, and improving supportive policies. V. Guided Writing 56. Our school has provided us with an enriching environment, but there are areas that require attention to further enhance our campus experience. On one hand, the school cafeteria demands improvement. Currently, it lacks a welcoming atmosphere and healthy food options. I propose a cafeteria makeover with vibrant decor, comfortable seating, and the inclusion of nutritious meals. A pleasant dining environment will encourage students to socialize and make mealtimes enjoyable, fostering a sense of community. On the other, the sports facilities need upgrading. Our existing facilities are outdated and limited, hindering students from fully engaging in physical activities. Investing in modern sports equipment and expanding the sports ground will promote physical fitness and overall well-being among students. Additionally, organizing regular sporting events will encourage teamwork and sportsmanship. In conclusion, by revamping the cafeteria and enhancing sports facilities, we can create a more conducive and dynamic campus environment. These improvements will not only cater to students’ physical and social needs but also contribute to a more friendly learning experience at Ming Qi High School. 第 1 页 / 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 复旦大学附属中学2025学年第一学期 高三年级英语学科12月第二次阶段性教学质量评估试卷 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Accidents That Changed History Different though they may be, Stephen King and Dr Seuss have two things in common. They're both hugely successful authors, and they both made a narrow escape 1          a life of obscurity (默默无闻). Theodor Geisel—Dr Seuss's given name—wrote his first children's book, A Story No One Can Beat, in the mid-1930s. 2          (work) as an advertising illustrator at the time, Geisel sent his manuscript (手稿) to 27 publishers. They all rejected it. After the last cold shoulder, Geisel walked down New York City's Madison Avenue, determined 3          (burn) the manuscript and, perhaps, his writing career. 4          he was cooling off, he bumped into his old university roommate, Mike McClintock, who happened to edit children's books at Vanguard Press. Geisel 5          (share) his problem with McClintock, who asked to see the story. McClintock suggested a few changes, and Vanguard published the book in 1937, 6          new title was And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. According to Geisel, "If I had just been walking down the other side of Madison Avenue, I'd be in the dry-cleaning business today." Stephen King's first 7          (publish) book was about a teenage girl who discovers that she has fantastic mental powers. King's worst critic wasn't the publishers—it was 8         . He disliked his story so much that he threw it away after only three pages, according to his memoir (回忆录) On Writing. A few hours later, his wife found the pages covered with cigarette ash in their wastepaper basket. She took the pages out and started reading, and she 9          (fascinate). "She wanted me to go on," King later wrote. "She wanted to know 10          the rest of the story would be like." And so he did go on. Carrie went on to sell over a million paperback copies in its first year alone. 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. designed B. discourage C. hold D. impacts E. measure F. necessarily G. process H. relevantly I. reused J. specific K. take-home Choose Your Bag Carefully In the UK, the 5p charge for single-use plastic bags first came into effect in Wales in 2011. Northern Ireland and Scotland followed suit, and finally England joined the effort in 2015. The idea was to 11          shoppers from using new bags every time they shopped, and it had an enormous effect: since then, the 12          is estimated to have reduced the number of single-use bags by 13 billion in England alone. Biodegradable bags, 13          to be broken down by bacteria, are generally thought to be a kinder option for the environment. However, they need 14          conditions to be broken down: a study by the University of Plymouth found that biodegradable bags left in soil or in a marine environment could still 15          a full bag of shopping after three years. Cotton bags aren't 16          better. Cotton is environmentally intensive to produce, between the energy, water, fertiliser and pesticide used in the 17         , and on top of that, it can't be recycled. A 2018 Danish study found that a cotton bag has to be 18          over 7,000 times to have the same environmental impact as a single-use plastic bag. Take note, however, that littering was not included in the study as one of the environmental 19         . Whatever you pick, the 20          message is to use it as much as possible until it falls apart. II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Everyone procrastinates (拖延)."It's part of the human condition," says procrastination researcher Tim Pychyl, a psychology professor at Carleton University. "We love avoidance, and that's what procrastination 21         : We want to feel good now. The way to do that is avoid the task." You can procrastinate on nearly anything, even 22          tasks such as planning a vacation. Research has shown that the top tasks people delay are cleaning, advancing their careers, and taking care of their health. Around 20 percent of us are long-term procrastinators at home and at work. One big factor for them is fear of failure, of not living up to expectations. Kelli Saginak, a 57-year-old functional health coach from Wisconsin, procrastinated about looking for a new job for years. That 23          to take action only confirmed her belief that she would never do any better. "It's totally fear of judgment," says Saginak. "If I don't take the risk, decide, or commit, I don't have to 24          the judgment. Yet it's simply me judging myself." Some people don't mind procrastinating, believing that they perform better under pressure. But researchers 25         . "I did an experiment several years ago, putting procrastinators under 26          of time," says Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University. "They did worse than non-procrastinators, but they 27          they did better." Whatever the 28          (or lack of it), procrastination is usually not going to be good for you. Delaying a diet or exercise program may increase your risk of heart disease. Not having seen the doctor when your illness was easier to treat may shorten your life. Just thinking about what you haven't done may cause 29         . "Procrastinators experience higher levels of stress, both from leaving things to the last minute and from their own 30          and self-critical feelings about their procrastination," says Fuschia Sirois, a psychology lecturer at the University of Sheffield. For those of us in need of motivation, the best advice might be to 31         . "We used to believe 32          follow attitude, but if you can make progress, even a little, that motivates you," Pychyl says. So if you have been procrastinating on starting an exercise routine, just put on your walking shoes. If you've been putting off a work project, reread your boss's notes about it. Next, try sending yourself signals to action. 33          you might put your lights on a timed dimmer switch to encourage a consistent bedtime. Joel Anderson, a philosophy researcher-lecturer at Utrecht University, crafted an experiment around this concept, and it worked on most of his subjects. "They formed a (n) 34         ," Anderson says. "When the lights start to dim, I'll start going to bed." Finally, 35          yourself for each step you take toward your goal. After you've gone to the gym, take a relaxing bath. After you've paid the bills, watch your favorite TV show. (But don't try to convince yourself it will work the other way around!) 21. A. comes down to B. runs out of C. puts up with D. breaks away from 22. A. repetitive B. household C. educational D. enjoyable 23. A. opportunity B. inflexibility C. inability D. responsibility 24. A. show B. face C. apply D. question 25. A. observe B. disagree C. cooperate D. confirm 26. A. concepts B. progression C. restrictions D. measurement 27. A. realized B. doubted C. thought D. neglected 28. A. consequence B. motivation C. occasion D. origin 29. A. variation B. reaction C. sympathy D. discomfort 30. A. negative B. overjoyed C. renewed D. vivid 31. A. think small B. push the boundaries C. aim high D. accept calculated risks 32. A. expressions B. purposes C. promises D. behaviors 33. A. In addition B. For instance C. As a result D. On the contrary 34. A. intention B. opinion C. plan D. identity 35. A. challenge B. prepare C. improve D. reward 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） Several years ago I began asking people for their passwords as a kind of informal experiment. Most people froze a little, then offered a sheepish grin and said something like "I can't possibly tell you that!" Or "That's top secret!" But there was never any real problem, because I never asked for the password itself. I asked for the story behind it. And almost everyone had one. Passwords are universally hated. They're also a much-maligned window into the soul. People use them to hold onto the people and moments they don't want to forget. A woman I worked with told me she used the name of her first son, who'd died of leukemia, as a workplace password ("a reminder not to get too stressed about work"). A man I know uses the name of his dog that ran away, as a reminder not to go bucolic). The 4-year-old Oscar Aswor is the name of the baby boy she lost ("my way of trying to keep him alive, I guess"). Sometimes the passwords were playful. Several people said they used "incorrect" for theirs so that when they forgot it, the software automatically gave them the right one ("your password is incorrect"). Some passwords were striking for their creativity, folding big thoughts down into tidy little codes. After being inspired by Sheryl Sandberg's book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, Courtney Kerver, a running partner of mine, began using Wws$$do13, which stood for "What would Sheryl Sandberg do" plus "13" for the year (2013) of the password's creation. TnsitTpsif was the password of another friend, a computer scientist who loves wordplay. It stands for "The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false," which in philosophy is called a liar's paradox. For my friend, it was a playful reference to the knots that language can tie. While asking strangers about their passwords is a touchy proposition, it's not every day that you come across a conversation topic that teaches you new things about people you've known for years. The 4622 that my wife uses in her passwords was not just the address of her own father's childhood home but also a reminder of his weakness and strength. Apparently when the former 270-pound football standout, a scholarship athlete and the pride of his working-class neighborhood in west Tulsa, was a small boy, he had to sing his home address (4622 South 28th West Avenue) in one full breath rather than try to say it normally; otherwise, his stutter (口吃) would trip him up. 36. What does the phrase "a bum rap" (paragraph 1) most probably mean? A. imaginative plotting B. an unreasonable structure C. unfair treatment D. a notable exception 37. Which of the following passwords does the writer use as an example of those with a touch of humour? A. An identification number. B. The word "incorrect". C. Ww$$do13. D. TnsitTpsif. 38. Why does the writer's wife use the number "4622" in her passwords? A. It reminded her of her father. B. It helped her to overcome stutter. C. It was the address of her childhood home. D. It was part of the name of her favourite song. 39. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. The Development of Passwords B. The Secret Lives of Passwords C. Why Everybody Hates Passwords D. Passwords: What We Can't Live Without （B） Good manners used to mean simple courtesy (礼节) and being kind. Today it seems we may fear doing or saying the wrong thing, and for good reason. Given the power of the Internet, a faux pas can mean losing a friend-or your job. Covering the ins and outs of civil behavior for the past 20-plus years, I have learned that, fortunately, good intentions never go out of style. Even better, science tells us that acts of kindness are infectious: If I treat you right, you're more likely to treat the next person better. TO HOLD OR NOT TO HOLD-THE DOOR Q: My husband always opens doors for women (he's over 80), But the young women cast him a look of pure shock and rush past him without a thank-you. So sad. Why has such a basic kindness gone out of style? -Jo Garcia A: Let me uncomplicate things: If I'm first to the door, I'm going to pull it open and let you go first, whether you're a man or a woman. A push door can be awkward, but I'll usually go through first (with my most charming "Allow me!") and then hold it for you. I give the same advice to my sister (and allow women): First one there opens the door and holds it. The one time to break the rule: If the person ahead of you needs assistance or is much older, step up and open the door. And for those of us on the receiving end of a door kindness, I hope we all say "Thank you" as we pass by. NO THANK-YOU NOTES=NO MORE GIFTS? Q: It especially bothers me when I give a child a gift and there is no acknowledgment from the parent or the child. What are my options? -Sharon Taft A: I'm the quick-witted uncle to three nieces, which means I rely on humor to make a point. One time, several weeks after the holidays had gone by, I e-mailed one of the girls: "I can't thank you enough for thank-you note." That inspired a quick, and guilty, thank-you from her. Then there was the year I boycotted them: no gifts. You bet they noticed, and they did a fine job with their thank-you e-mails once I resumed gift giving. (Yes, e-mail is just fine, especially when compared with the alternative-no response.) But I learned a lesson, too: I try my best to thank those who express kindness to me, whether it's a flight attendant helping me with a bag or these same nieces-now young adults--who recently made an amazing dinner for our family. There's a theory that gratitude begets gratitude. I believe that now. 40. Both Jo Garcia and Sharon Taft are puzzled by A. what makes young people so rude B. what kindness means to young adults C. why kindness is not infectious nowadays D. why some good manners are out of date 41. Which statement is the writer most likely to agree with? A. Men should always hold the door for women. B. It is always necessary to express our gratitude. C. Jo should remind her husband of his impoliteness. D. Being humorous matters more than being polite. 42. The word "begets" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to "____" A. takes care of B. makes use of C. gives rise to D. attaches importance to （C） A new study, which found that eating ultra-processed food (like fish fingers, fizzy drinks and ready meals) could increase the risk of death, made for alarming headlines. The Sun told us that "just four portions of processed food a day could kill you", while The Telegraph said that ultra-processed foods "could increase the risk of early death by 60 per cent". As is often the case, the research is well-designed and alarming. What's more, the news coverage is not exactly false. The problem is that the numbers driving the headlines are hard to interpret, and seem more frightening than they are. Let's unpack what the evidence means in this case. Spanish researchers followed roughly 20,000 students over 14 years, using questionnaires to estimate how many portions of ultra-processed food they were eating every day. They found that those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a 62 per cent increased risk of death from any cause, compared with those who ate the least. If we assume the conclusions are accurate, then a 62 per cent increased risk of death sounds pretty shocking. But what does it mean? Let's imagine two friends--Wanda and Winona. They're both around 50, the same weight, do the same amount of exercise, have same family histories of disease, but not the same habits or lifestyle. Wanda is keen on instant noodles, fish fingers and fizzy drinks, while Winona prefers steamed vegetables and wholemeal bread. Each one faces an annual risk of death, whose technical name is their 'hazard'. The key statistic reported in the Spanish study was a hazard ratio of 1.62. This means that, for two people like Wanda and Winona who are similar apart from their different diets, the one with the risk factor-Wanda-has a 62 per cent increased annual risk of death over the follow-up period (around 14 years in the Spanish study). It's tempting to interpret this as meaning that Wanda's life is going to be 62 per cent shorter than Winona's, but that's not what's going on. Crucially, the risk of dying in any one year for the average person is pretty low, so a 62 per cent annual increase in risk of death may not be alarming as it sounds. In the UK, for example, the average annual risk of death for 50-year-old women is around 0.2 per cent, which means you might expect 2 in every 1,000 women like Winona to die each year. A 62 per cent increase on that number gives around a 0.3 per cent annual risk of death, which would be 3 in every 1,000 women like Wanda. The difference, 1 in 1,000, sounds a lot less alarming than the 62 per cent which made the headlines. 43. What does the writer imply about the increased risk of death covered in the news? A. It reflects people's ignorance of what makes a healthy diet. B. The interpretation of it needs to be put into perspective. C. It is a conclusion drawn from a poorly designed study. D. The understanding of it varies from country to country. 44. What did the Spanish researchers do in their study? A. They divided the students into two groups. B. They collected the data by means of interviews. C. They followed the subjects for more than a decade. D. They made up two friends named Wanda and Winona. 45. According to the writer, why is it that the 62 per cent annual increase in risk of death may not be that alarming? A. The chance of dying in a year for the average person is relatively minimal. B. It is based on the data that the Spanish researchers collected 14 years ago. C. The relevant study has failed to take other factors into consideration. D. People in the UK are becoming more and more health-conscious. 46. What can be concluded from the passage? A. The news coverage ought to be as objective as possible. B. There needs to be more evidence for the increase in risk of death. C. The harm done by ultra-processed food is not as serious as reported. D. There should be regulations on the production of ultra-processed food. 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. Until now, passengers have put up with it. B. Londoners may not be willing to wait. C. The government is considering limiting fare increases more strictly in the future. D. Eventually he moved to Liverpool to escape his awful commute. E. If the government ends up forking out more for the everyday running of the railways, its investment plans may be suspended. F. With more part-time jobs and technology that lets people work from home, going to the office every day is falling out of fashion. Off the rails Along with 3m other workers, Eamonn, a civil servant, used to commute (通勤) into London daily. It was once an easy journey of 30 minutes by train from Coulsdon South to Victoria. But after years of strikes and driver shortages at Southern Rail, the operator on that line, a train running on time felt like a "luxury for special occasions only," he complains. With Southern cancelling up to 350 trains a day, in one three-week period last autumn he managed to get to the office on only two days. 47          Many other Londoners are changing the way they work because of the railways' poor, pricey service. In January 2017, rail fares across Britain rose by an average of 3.4%, the largest increase since 2013. Over the past decade fares have risen twice as fast as salaries. 48          Since the industry was privatised in the mid-1990s, the number of rail journeys in the south-east has increased by 130%, though fares have risen by 45% in real terms. But that seems to be changing. The year to April 2017 saw the first big drop in passenger numbers in the south-east. Very likely it is high fares and unreliable service that are persuading commuters to change how they work, says Stephen Joseph of the Campaign for Better Transport. In the six months to September, journeys made on season tickets--which save money for daily commuters--fell by a tenth, while journeys made using single-use tickets continue to rise. The trend is strongest in the southeast, where fares are highest and services heavily affected. 49          Employers, facing high rents, are keen to encourage this. Mr Joseph suggests that moving to a simpler fare structure, with season tickets for part-time commuters, could draw more people back onto trains, as such schemes have elsewhere in Europe. 50          As Eamonn notes, in Liverpool getting to work costs only £15 a week--and even on strike days the trains get him to work on time. III. Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Historically, heavy metal music has a reputation for the effect it has on its listeners' behaviour and mental health. Studies have suggested a link between listening to heavy metal and increased suicide risk or desensitisation (麻木不仁) to violence, but these have often failed to take account of outside factors, such as poor family relationships and feelings of isolation. Even though a 2018 study at Macquarie University in New South Wales found that music with violent themes does not make fans more violent, it might take some time for heavy metal's image to change. The effect heavy metal music has on its fans isn't as negative as you might expect. According to the researchers at the Macquarie University study, regular listeners responded equally to violent imagery as non-listeners. Fans' sensitivity to violence was tested using a standard technique known as "binocular rivalry". Test subjects are shown two different images at the same time, one to each eye. The brain, which is used to combining two similar images to produce one three-dimensional image, chooses one to perceive while the other is suppressed (压制). One of the images presented is violent in nature, while the other is neutral. Ordinarily, the brain prioritises the violent image, which helps it to identify and assess threats. The researchers asked both fans and non-fans to indicate when they perceived each image, and found that both groups showed the same tendency to process the violent image first. In fact, for fans of heavy metal, the music could be helpful, providing emotional release. In 2015, a study at the University of Queensland asked for participants who were fans of extreme music. They made them angry, then allowed them to listen to the music of their own choice and assessed how their emotional state had changed. The researchers found that the extreme music improved their emotional state, and could help with processing anger. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 这家餐厅的服务和美食使它成为城里无与伦比的用餐体验。(second) 53. 针对需求的突然增加，公司迅速调整了策略。(response) 54. 我尽力向我的弟弟灌输坚持的重要性，希望能激励他追求自己的梦想。(impress) 55. 培养技能人才并非朝夕之功，还需要在畅通发展通道和完善保障政策等方面持续发力。(require) V. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 56. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近你校英语报发起了主题为 "How the campus can be improved" 的征文，你对此话题很感兴趣，写一篇文章投稿，内容包括： (1) 你认为校园哪些场所最需要改进 (一到两个)； (2) 你的改进建议和理由。 第 1 页 / 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $