上海市曹杨第二中学2026-2027学年上学期高二年级10月阶段评估英语试题

高二年级英语10月阶段评估 1.Listening Comprehension Section A(10分) 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.$20. B.$15. C.$10. D.$5. 2.A.Head for the library. B.Give the woman a ride. C.Meet Tim. D.Go in the woman's direction. 3.A.Someone has borrowed it. B.Somcone has bought it. C.It will soon be returned. D.It is sold out at the moment. 4.A.He doesn't have time to answer the woman's question. B.The bus station moved to another place 3 days ago. C.He doesn't know where the bus station is. D.The woman had better repeat her question. 5.A.He wants to know what the woman specializes in. B.He wonders how people there think of being on time. C.He is surprised that people in this country can't understand them. D.He can't believe that the woman knows so much about the country. 6.A.He thinks Mary should have been more confident. B.He isn't surpriscd that Mary feels confident. C.He doubts if Mary will do well in the contest. D.He didn't expect Mary to win the contest 7.A.He shouldn't have taken any medicine.B.He has already had a good rest. C.He doesn't feel well. D.He needs to see a doctor 8.A.The price of the book is too high. B.The book is as good as thought. C.The book is reasonable in price. D.The quality of the book is unsatisfactory. 9.A.She didn't hope to look different. B.The man hardly needs any haircut. C.She met the man three days ago. D.Few people have noticed her haircut. 10.A.Go to the library to do research for the field trip. B.Ask the woman for direction to the library. C.Call for the latest weather report. D.Tell his professor about the field trip. Section B(15分) Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the 1 高二年级英语10月阶段评估 1.Listening Comprehension Section A(10分) 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.$20. B.$15. C.$10. D.$5. 2.A.Head for the library. B.Give the woman a ride. C.Meet Tim. D.Go in the woman's direction. 3.A.Someone has borrowed it. B.Somcone has bought it. C.It will soon be returned. D.It is sold out at the moment. 4.A.He doesn't have time to answer the woman's question. B.The bus station moved to another place 3 days ago. C.He doesn't know where the bus station is. D.The woman had better repeat her question. 5.A.He wants to know what the woman specializes in. B.He wonders how people there think of being on time. C.He is surprised that people in this country can't understand them. D.He can't believe that the woman knows so much about the country. 6.A.He thinks Mary should have been more confident. B.He isn't surpriscd that Mary feels confident. C.He doubts if Mary will do well in the contest. D.He didn't expect Mary to win the contest 7.A.He shouldn't have taken any medicine.B.He has already had a good rest. C.He doesn't feel well. D.He needs to see a doctor 8.A.The price of the book is too high. B.The book is as good as thought. C.The book is reasonable in price. D.The quality of the book is unsatisfactory. 9.A.She didn't hope to look different. B.The man hardly needs any haircut. C.She met the man three days ago. D.Few people have noticed her haircut. 10.A.Go to the library to do research for the field trip. B.Ask the woman for direction to the library. C.Call for the latest weather report. D.Tell his professor about the field trip. Section B(15分) Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the 1 conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.She was bored with it. B.She wasn't interested in it. C.She was eager to watch it. D.She wasn't surprised at it. 12.A.His reference to having a new baby. B.The jokes he told about recent events. C.The dance he taught the audience. D.His imitating a performer. 13.A.The material wasn't totally new. B.It didn't keep the audience laughing. C.He didn't look as good as he did on TV.D.There wasn't much chance to get the ticket. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. !4.A.Apes can learn from human beings in an unexpected way. B.Apes have the ability previously thought to belong only to humans. C.Apes are able to recognize just some of human beings'feelings D.Apes appear to be as intelligent and quick-minded as humans. 15.A.They showed the researcher the direction in which the monkey left. B.They looked at the house where the monkey had been hiding. C.They looked for the monkey that had attacked the researcher. D.They reminded the researcher that the monkey wasn't there. 16.A.Apes'IQ level is similar to average human babies'. B.Apes can tell as precisely which information is false as humans. C.Humans and their relatives have more in common than expected. D.Eye tracking methods can work well in animal behavior research. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.A study group. B.Art classes. C.The man's painting. D.A professional artist. 18.A.Go to her father's art exhibit. B.Study paintings by other artists. C.Observe the natural world more carefully. D.Change the color of the sky in his painting. 19.A.By listening to her father. B.By working for an artist. C.By talking to art instructor. D.By taking several art courses. 20.A.Take a history exam. B.Go to an art exhibit. C.Meet some classmates. D.Help the man.with his painting. I.Grammar and Vocabulary 2 conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.She was bored with it. B.She wasn't interested in it. C.She was eager to watch it. D.She wasn't surprised at it. 12.A.His reference to having a new baby. B.The jokes he told about recent events. C.The dance he taught the audience. D.His imitating a performer. 13.A.The material wasn't totally new. B.It didn't keep the audience laughing. C.He didn't look as good as he did on TV.D.There wasn't much chance to get the ticket. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. !4.A.Apes can learn from human beings in an unexpected way. B.Apes have the ability previously thought to belong only to humans. C.Apes are able to recognize just some of human beings'feelings D.Apes appear to be as intelligent and quick-minded as humans. 15.A.They showed the researcher the direction in which the monkey left. B.They looked at the house where the monkey had been hiding. C.They looked for the monkey that had attacked the researcher. D.They reminded the researcher that the monkey wasn't there. 16.A.Apes'IQ level is similar to average human babies'. B.Apes can tell as precisely which information is false as humans. C.Humans and their relatives have more in common than expected. D.Eye tracking methods can work well in animal behavior research. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.A study group. B.Art classes. C.The man's painting. D.A professional artist. 18.A.Go to her father's art exhibit. B.Study paintings by other artists. C.Observe the natural world more carefully. D.Change the color of the sky in his painting. 19.A.By listening to her father. B.By working for an artist. C.By talking to art instructor. D.By taking several art courses. 20.A.Take a history exam. B.Go to an art exhibit. C.Meet some classmates. D.Help the man.with his painting. I.Grammar and Vocabulary 2 SectionA(5分) Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 21.China successfully launched a moon exploration satellite in October this year, encourages the whole nation. A.when B.which C.though D.what 22.Deep in the Atlantic Ocean,explorers have found may be the most valuable sunken treasure in history. A.where B.what C.that D.which 23.Culture refers to a particular group of people we share common belicfs and traditions that shape the way we understand the world. A.who B.whom C.that D,with whom 24.All the department managers of the company were studying the plan that they would like to see into practice the next month. A.to put B.put C.to be putting D.putting 25.The rumor of in the scandal spread across the city. A.there to be more employers involved B.therc being more employers involving C.more employers being involved D.more employers to be involved 26.Commercial banks make most of their income from interest on loans and investments in stocks and bonds. A.earn B.earned C.earning D.to earn 27.The Miao believe that all of the colors in nature can be used when making their costumes. A.existed B.exist C.existing D.have been existing 28.After seemed like hours,he came out with a bitter smile. A.which B.it C.what D.that 29.Vancouver is very international.You can find neighborhoods Greeks,East Indians, Italians,and Chinese celebrate their cultures. A.where B.which C.whose D.for whose 30.Somc pcoplc fcclthere are too many programs about crime and violence and even educational programs don't help children's education. A./...that B.that.../ C././ D.as if...that Section B(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. The Beautiful Game,Sold 3 SectionA(5分) Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 21.China successfully launched a moon exploration satellite in October this year, encourages the whole nation. A.when B.which C.though D.what 22.Deep in the Atlantic Ocean,explorers have found may be the most valuable sunken treasure in history. A.where B.what C.that D.which 23.Culture refers to a particular group of people we share common belicfs and traditions that shape the way we understand the world. A.who B.whom C.that D,with whom 24.All the department managers of the company were studying the plan that they would like to see into practice the next month. A.to put B.put C.to be putting D.putting 25.The rumor of in the scandal spread across the city. A.there to be more employers involved B.therc being more employers involving C.more employers being involved D.more employers to be involved 26.Commercial banks make most of their income from interest on loans and investments in stocks and bonds. A.earn B.earned C.earning D.to earn 27.The Miao believe that all of the colors in nature can be used when making their costumes. A.existed B.exist C.existing D.have been existing 28.After seemed like hours,he came out with a bitter smile. A.which B.it C.what D.that 29.Vancouver is very international.You can find neighborhoods Greeks,East Indians, Italians,and Chinese celebrate their cultures. A.where B.which C.whose D.for whose 30.Somc pcoplc fcclthere are too many programs about crime and violence and even educational programs don't help children's education. A./...that B.that.../ C././ D.as if...that Section B(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. The Beautiful Game,Sold 3 It was supposed to be a sacred night.My friend and I squeezed onto a womn-out sofa,eyes 31(glue)to the screen,ready to witness the 2026 World Cup final.Yet before the whistle, a five-minute cascade of commercials drowned our excitement."Buy the official beer,"a voice boomed,and the trophy shot was sponsored by a crypto exchange.The same thing32 (happen)outside the stadium-tickets cost more than a family's monthly income,silencing the true fans. The conversation has always been circling around record-breaking broadcasting deals and the players'market values.Even before the final,when Argentina is seeking33 second champion,the narrative was hijacked by sponsorship obligations and ticketing controversies.We once admired Maradona's hand of God and Messi's pure genius,but now it felt like the game was played on spreadsheets. The signs are everywhere.Not only are halftime shows longer than injury breaks,but the VAR check now comes with an"Official Watch Partner"logo.A young striker's breathtaking goal barely made headlines;34 trended was the $200 million transfer fee.Had the tournament been about sport,the underdog's journey would have been the soul of the story.Instead,it was the global launch of a new shoe line35stole the spotlight. I witnessed a heartbreaking scene outside the stadium.A father and his young son,wearing handmadc jcrseys scribbled with the boy's favorite player's number,36(refuse)entry because the shirts weren't "official licensed merchandise."The boy wept,unable to comprehend why his pure love for the game was treated 37 invalid. Money doesn't just accompany sport anymore-it scripts the drama.Matches are scheduled for primc-timc audicnces in lucrative markets,38(ignore)player welfare.It was the invisible hand of commerce,not the referee,that seemed to dictate the rhythm of the game. I'm not naive.Commercialization fuels the spectacle,but when a goal celebration is linterrupted by a sponsor's jingle,39 cssential dies.The 2026 World Cup gave us a new champion,but robbed us of that breathless,unpolluted joy.I still long for a game40 the final score is the only currency that counts.Maybe one day,we will rediscover the beauty of a simple kick in a park,untouched by logos. Section C(20分) Directions:Complete the following sentences or passage by using the words and phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.Note that there is one more than you need. (A) A.plainness L intangible C.fashion D miserable E adoption F.varicd G.consumption visual ：contributor J.contact K.urge 41.The community provides various thoughtful services for the elderly in a that fully respects their long-formed living habits and personal dignity,aiming to improve their quality of later-life. It was supposed to be a sacred night.My friend and I squeezed onto a womn-out sofa,eyes 31(glue)to the screen,ready to witness the 2026 World Cup final.Yet before the whistle, a five-minute cascade of commercials drowned our excitement."Buy the official beer,"a voice boomed,and the trophy shot was sponsored by a crypto exchange.The same thing32 (happen)outside the stadium-tickets cost more than a family's monthly income,silencing the true fans. The conversation has always been circling around record-breaking broadcasting deals and the players'market values.Even before the final,when Argentina is seeking33 second champion,the narrative was hijacked by sponsorship obligations and ticketing controversies.We once admired Maradona's hand of God and Messi's pure genius,but now it felt like the game was played on spreadsheets. The signs are everywhere.Not only are halftime shows longer than injury breaks,but the VAR check now comes with an"Official Watch Partner"logo.A young striker's breathtaking goal barely made headlines;34 trended was the $200 million transfer fee.Had the tournament been about sport,the underdog's journey would have been the soul of the story.Instead,it was the global launch of a new shoe line35stole the spotlight. I witnessed a heartbreaking scene outside the stadium.A father and his young son,wearing handmadc jcrseys scribbled with the boy's favorite player's number,36(refuse)entry because the shirts weren't "official licensed merchandise."The boy wept,unable to comprehend why his pure love for the game was treated 37 invalid. Money doesn't just accompany sport anymore-it scripts the drama.Matches are scheduled for primc-timc audicnces in lucrative markets,38(ignore)player welfare.It was the invisible hand of commerce,not the referee,that seemed to dictate the rhythm of the game. I'm not naive.Commercialization fuels the spectacle,but when a goal celebration is linterrupted by a sponsor's jingle,39 cssential dies.The 2026 World Cup gave us a new champion,but robbed us of that breathless,unpolluted joy.I still long for a game40 the final score is the only currency that counts.Maybe one day,we will rediscover the beauty of a simple kick in a park,untouched by logos. Section C(20分) Directions:Complete the following sentences or passage by using the words and phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.Note that there is one more than you need. (A) A.plainness L intangible C.fashion D miserable E adoption F.varicd G.consumption visual ：contributor J.contact K.urge 41.The community provides various thoughtful services for the elderly in a that fully respects their long-formed living habits and personal dignity,aiming to improve their quality of later-life. 42.When people exchange thoughts openly,emotional interaction using ideas is an important to creative and foxible thinking rather than narrowaminded judgment. 43.His musicals were infused with richness of colour and detail,bringing to life vibrant characters and dazzling sets that captivated audiences. 44.Despite my best efforts to keep myself occupied,I found myself feeling increasingly isolated and depressed as I spent a long and weekend alone at home. 45.While things,such as emotions,memories,and relationships cannot be physically touched or measured,they have the power to shape our experiences and perceptions in profound ways. 46.Because of his 、 of speech,which avoided fancy rhetorical tricks,he succeeded in making his point even to those listeners with little relevant background knowledge. 47.Though greatly amused by his partner's silly mistake,he carefully controlled the to laugh so that he would not embarrass the people around. 48.The of new technology has revolutionized the way we live and work,enabling us to accomplish tasks more efficiently and effectively than ever before. 49.During cold weather,there is always an increase in gas and oil as people rely more heavily on heating svstems to reep their homes and workplaces warm. 50.She leads a rich and life,filled with exciting adventures and opportunities to explore different cultures and ways of thinking. (B) A association assume C.drink-fueled L.embarrassed E.encourage F.fascinated inquiry H.play hrecommendation J.romanticize K underage Should I Avoid Drinking in Front of My Children? When you're drinking wine at home,don't look as if you're enjoying it-at least not if you have kids.How much you drink,how often you say:Ah,that's nice,'while drinking and whether you use alcohol as a reward or coping mechanism can all51 adolescents to drink, according to a report last week from the Institute of Alcohol Studies. In case you think it's OK for teenagers to drink,the Department of Health advises children have an alcohol-free life until the age of 15 and only one drink a week until they are 18.In 2009, Prof Liam Donaldson,the Chief Medical Officer at the time,warned that "exposing children to 52 events"was one of the root causes of the UK's drinking problem.This latest report looks at parents who drink within the government guidelines.Parents often 53 their children don't notice their drinking,but,alas,they do.The report,which included a variety of study methods,such as surveys,focus groups and a public,found that half of parents had been tipsy in front of their child,while nearly a third said they had been drunk Children can tell the difference in levels of inebriation ()and one in five said they had 42.When people exchange thoughts openly,emotional interaction using ideas is an important to creative and foxible thinking rather than narrowaminded judgment. 43.His musicals were infused with richness of colour and detail,bringing to life vibrant characters and dazzling sets that captivated audiences. 44.Despite my best efforts to keep myself occupied,I found myself feeling increasingly isolated and depressed as I spent a long and weekend alone at home. 45.While things,such as emotions,memories,and relationships cannot be physically touched or measured,they have the power to shape our experiences and perceptions in profound ways. 46.Because of his 、 of speech,which avoided fancy rhetorical tricks,he succeeded in making his point even to those listeners with little relevant background knowledge. 47.Though greatly amused by his partner's silly mistake,he carefully controlled the to laugh so that he would not embarrass the people around. 48.The of new technology has revolutionized the way we live and work,enabling us to accomplish tasks more efficiently and effectively than ever before. 49.During cold weather,there is always an increase in gas and oil as people rely more heavily on heating svstems to reep their homes and workplaces warm. 50.She leads a rich and life,filled with exciting adventures and opportunities to explore different cultures and ways of thinking. (B) A association assume C.drink-fueled L.embarrassed E.encourage F.fascinated inquiry H.play hrecommendation J.romanticize K underage Should I Avoid Drinking in Front of My Children? When you're drinking wine at home,don't look as if you're enjoying it-at least not if you have kids.How much you drink,how often you say:Ah,that's nice,'while drinking and whether you use alcohol as a reward or coping mechanism can all51 adolescents to drink, according to a report last week from the Institute of Alcohol Studies. In case you think it's OK for teenagers to drink,the Department of Health advises children have an alcohol-free life until the age of 15 and only one drink a week until they are 18.In 2009, Prof Liam Donaldson,the Chief Medical Officer at the time,warned that "exposing children to 52 events"was one of the root causes of the UK's drinking problem.This latest report looks at parents who drink within the government guidelines.Parents often 53 their children don't notice their drinking,but,alas,they do.The report,which included a variety of study methods,such as surveys,focus groups and a public,found that half of parents had been tipsy in front of their child,while nearly a third said they had been drunk Children can tell the difference in levels of inebriation ()and one in five said they had cen55 by their parent's drinking,while others said that parents had forgotten their edtime or argued with them more than usual. If you have a warm parenting style but clear expectations for your children's behaviour,this an protect your children from56drinking,even if you occasionally overdo it yourself. The report has clear guidelines for parents:don't57alcohol,talk about its risks as part of conversation about alcohol-and don't bang on about your hangovers because your children will en think it's normal to throw up and have a headache after a drinking session. But according to Prof Ingeborg Rossow from the Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug esearch,who was the lead author of a systematic review three years ago on parental drinking,the vidence isn't strong enough for any sort of58:"Despite numerous research publications n this topic,there is rather little we know about causal effects of parental drinking and parenting ehaviour on children's alcohol use."And that's the truth-it's a(n)5,not evidence of roof.Alcohol marketing,peer pressure and the genes that influence how much you drink are also In60.But,even so,parents who drink in front of their children and overdo it,could make tneir younger children feel unsafe and their older ones embarrassed.So treat parenting like ariving-don't go over the limit. I.Reading Comprehension jection A(15分) )irections:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B, and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Every weekend,you push your cart into the supermarket.Right away,colorful fruits and the 61 smell of fresh bread welcome you.You pick up a loaf,then walk all the way to the ack to grab a carton of milk.After collecting your items,you stand in the checkout line.Next to he counter,packs of chewing gum seem to be waiting for you.Almost without thinking,you add ne to your cart.That tiny,last-second purchase is exactly what the store wants. This is no accident.A supermarket's layout is a62 rooted in consumer psychology. onsider the entrance.Why are fruits and vegetables always placed near the front?Their bright Colors create a fresh and healthy first impression.When you put healthy items in your cart first,you may later feel less guilty about grabbing 63.This is known as the health halo effect. feanwhile,the bakery's warm smell is often6.enhanced.A hungry shopper is likely to uy more,and the pleasant aroma can make you crave not just bread but also butter,jam,or other extras. Now recall your walk to the cairy section.Milk,eggs,and meat-everyday essentials-are lmost always located at the 65 end of the store.This is a deliberate trick.Since you come for these items,placing them in the back forces you to pass through aisle after aisle filled with other oroducts.The longer the journey,the more66 you face.Even the shelves at eye level are carefully managed.High-profit items sit exactly where your67naturally falls.Cheaper 6 cen55 by their parent's drinking,while others said that parents had forgotten their edtime or argued with them more than usual. If you have a warm parenting style but clear expectations for your children's behaviour,this an protect your children from56drinking,even if you occasionally overdo it yourself. The report has clear guidelines for parents:don't57alcohol,talk about its risks as part of conversation about alcohol-and don't bang on about your hangovers because your children will en think it's normal to throw up and have a headache after a drinking session. But according to Prof Ingeborg Rossow from the Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug esearch,who was the lead author of a systematic review three years ago on parental drinking,the vidence isn't strong enough for any sort of58:"Despite numerous research publications n this topic,there is rather little we know about causal effects of parental drinking and parenting ehaviour on children's alcohol use."And that's the truth-it's a(n)5,not evidence of roof.Alcohol marketing,peer pressure and the genes that influence how much you drink are also In60.But,even so,parents who drink in front of their children and overdo it,could make tneir younger children feel unsafe and their older ones embarrassed.So treat parenting like ariving-don't go over the limit. I.Reading Comprehension jection A(15分) )irections:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B, and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Every weekend,you push your cart into the supermarket.Right away,colorful fruits and the 61 smell of fresh bread welcome you.You pick up a loaf,then walk all the way to the ack to grab a carton of milk.After collecting your items,you stand in the checkout line.Next to he counter,packs of chewing gum seem to be waiting for you.Almost without thinking,you add ne to your cart.That tiny,last-second purchase is exactly what the store wants. This is no accident.A supermarket's layout is a62 rooted in consumer psychology. onsider the entrance.Why are fruits and vegetables always placed near the front?Their bright Colors create a fresh and healthy first impression.When you put healthy items in your cart first,you may later feel less guilty about grabbing 63.This is known as the health halo effect. feanwhile,the bakery's warm smell is often6.enhanced.A hungry shopper is likely to uy more,and the pleasant aroma can make you crave not just bread but also butter,jam,or other extras. Now recall your walk to the cairy section.Milk,eggs,and meat-everyday essentials-are lmost always located at the 65 end of the store.This is a deliberate trick.Since you come for these items,placing them in the back forces you to pass through aisle after aisle filled with other oroducts.The longer the journey,the more66 you face.Even the shelves at eye level are carefully managed.High-profit items sit exactly where your67naturally falls.Cheaper 6 alternatives are often on the bottom or top shelves,where you have to bend or stretch to reach them. >pecial end-of-aishe displays also act as"speed bumpsl'They feature promotions or seasonal goods and are designed to 68 your shopping flow.A brief pause to look at such a display can easily turn into an 69 purchase. Finally,you reach the checkout By now,you are tired but relieved.Then you wait.That short moment of70 is a golden opportunity for retailers.Gum,candy,magazines,condoms,and small batteries are placed there because they are ideal71 buys-cheap,small,and requiring almost no thought.For parents,the checkout area often becomes a 72:exhausted children spot colorful treats and beg for them.Many parents73 just to keep the peace. That last-minute addition,multiplied by hundreds of customers daily,adds greatly to the store's profit. From the entrance to the exit,every step you take is carefully 74 out.The supermarket is a well-designed machine that turns shoppers into buyers.Next time you reach for that pack of gum at the counter,remember:it was never a 75 61.A.amusing B.devoting C.heating D.inviting 62.A.prediction B.bug C.success D.science 63.A.snacks B.toys C.items D.towels 64.A.gradually B.unexpectedly C.artificially D.seemingly 65.A.smallest B.farthest C.biggest D.nearest 66.A.temptations B.consumers C.staff D.surprises 67.A.finger B.hate C.gaze D.like 68.A.cut B.interrupt C.slow D.alter 69.A.delayed B.affordable C.tracked D.unplanned 70.A.idleness B.tiredness C.relief D.joy 71.A.designed B.necessary C.impulse D.triggered 72.A.trap B.battlefield C.classroom D.home 73.A.give in B.come to blows C.turn down D.buy time 74.A.mapped B.ruled C.knocked D.given 75.A.promise B.downside C.trick D.coincidence Seci0nB(25分；85,86,87-90每题2分) Directions:Read the following 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) Aisling's mother died at midsummer.She had fallen sick so suddenly that some of the villagers wondered if the fairies had come and taken her,for she was still young and beautiful.She was buried three days later beneath the hawthorn tree behind the house,just as twilight was alternatives are often on the bottom or top shelves,where you have to bend or stretch to reach them. >pecial end-of-aishe displays also act as"speed bumpsl'They feature promotions or seasonal goods and are designed to 68 your shopping flow.A brief pause to look at such a display can easily turn into an 69 purchase. Finally,you reach the checkout By now,you are tired but relieved.Then you wait.That short moment of70 is a golden opportunity for retailers.Gum,candy,magazines,condoms,and small batteries are placed there because they are ideal71 buys-cheap,small,and requiring almost no thought.For parents,the checkout area often becomes a 72:exhausted children spot colorful treats and beg for them.Many parents73 just to keep the peace. That last-minute addition,multiplied by hundreds of customers daily,adds greatly to the store's profit. From the entrance to the exit,every step you take is carefully 74 out.The supermarket is a well-designed machine that turns shoppers into buyers.Next time you reach for that pack of gum at the counter,remember:it was never a 75 61.A.amusing B.devoting C.heating D.inviting 62.A.prediction B.bug C.success D.science 63.A.snacks B.toys C.items D.towels 64.A.gradually B.unexpectedly C.artificially D.seemingly 65.A.smallest B.farthest C.biggest D.nearest 66.A.temptations B.consumers C.staff D.surprises 67.A.finger B.hate C.gaze D.like 68.A.cut B.interrupt C.slow D.alter 69.A.delayed B.affordable C.tracked D.unplanned 70.A.idleness B.tiredness C.relief D.joy 71.A.designed B.necessary C.impulse D.triggered 72.A.trap B.battlefield C.classroom D.home 73.A.give in B.come to blows C.turn down D.buy time 74.A.mapped B.ruled C.knocked D.given 75.A.promise B.downside C.trick D.coincidence Seci0nB(25分；85,86,87-90每题2分) Directions:Read the following 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) Aisling's mother died at midsummer.She had fallen sick so suddenly that some of the villagers wondered if the fairies had come and taken her,for she was still young and beautiful.She was buried three days later beneath the hawthorn tree behind the house,just as twilight was rkening the sky. Maire Solanya,the village greenwitch,came that evening to perform the old rituals over the fave.She stood at the foot of the mound of black soil.Aisling and her father stood at the head of it, usting on the simple headstone,was the burning candle.Aisling's father had lit it shortly after linor died,and it would burn all night.The gravestone was a plain piece of slate carved with her ame:Elinor.Grass and tree roots would grow up around it as the years passed,until it would seem if it had always been there. Maire Solanya said in her low,clear voice,"Life to life,from breath to breath,we remember linor."She held a round loaf of bread in her hands.She tore off a small piece and ate it,chewing eliberately,before handing the loaf to Aisling's father.He pulled off his own piece,then passed it his daughter.It was still warm,and it smelled like her mother's kitchen after baking.But it hadn't ome from her mother's hands,and that realization made a lump rise in her throat.The bread was Isteless. Maire Solanya took the loaf from her,its crust gaping open,and placed it on the gravestone ext to the candle.Aisling couldn't shake the feeling that her mother had merely gone out on an rrand and would come home at any moment and wonder what the three of them were doing.It idn't seem possible that she was buried there,at the foot of the hawthorn tree,in the ground.It was asier to believe the village rumors than to sit with the ache inside herself. She remembered those rumors now,while she stood with her father and Maire Solanya in a ense silence.Everyone had always said that Elinor had some magic in her,and everyone knew that airies-if they existed-were drawn to that.So Aisling's father had ordered all the old rituals,even aough he did not believe in them,just in case.She was not entirely sure what she herself believed, ut she knew that her mother would want them to do these rituals for her,and that was enough. When the sun slipped below the horizon,the greenwitch said,"Sleep in peace,Elinor,"and <cattered a gold powder over the grave to bind Elinor to the earth.On the freshly turned soil,the Cold glittered like fairy dust 6.Maire Solanya performed the rituals in order to A.express thanks to the fairies B.protect the hawthorn tree C.respect Elinor's wishes D.capture Elinor's spirit 7.Which of the following does not describe Elinor? A.A believer in magic. B.Practical. C.Skilled at baking. D.Youthful. '8.Which statement best describes Aisling's belief in fairies? A.She is uncertain and finds the idea unsettling B.She finds the idea comforting but is unsure. C.She is certain they exist and wishes they would bring back her mother. D.She believes strongly in the power of their rituals but not in their existence. '9.Why did Aisling find the bread "tasteless"?(Para 3) A.It reminded her of her mother's absence. rkening the sky. Maire Solanya,the village greenwitch,came that evening to perform the old rituals over the fave.She stood at the foot of the mound of black soil.Aisling and her father stood at the head of it, usting on the simple headstone,was the burning candle.Aisling's father had lit it shortly after linor died,and it would burn all night.The gravestone was a plain piece of slate carved with her ame:Elinor.Grass and tree roots would grow up around it as the years passed,until it would seem if it had always been there. Maire Solanya said in her low,clear voice,"Life to life,from breath to breath,we remember linor."She held a round loaf of bread in her hands.She tore off a small piece and ate it,chewing eliberately,before handing the loaf to Aisling's father.He pulled off his own piece,then passed it his daughter.It was still warm,and it smelled like her mother's kitchen after baking.But it hadn't ome from her mother's hands,and that realization made a lump rise in her throat.The bread was Isteless. Maire Solanya took the loaf from her,its crust gaping open,and placed it on the gravestone ext to the candle.Aisling couldn't shake the feeling that her mother had merely gone out on an rrand and would come home at any moment and wonder what the three of them were doing.It idn't seem possible that she was buried there,at the foot of the hawthorn tree,in the ground.It was asier to believe the village rumors than to sit with the ache inside herself. She remembered those rumors now,while she stood with her father and Maire Solanya in a ense silence.Everyone had always said that Elinor had some magic in her,and everyone knew that airies-if they existed-were drawn to that.So Aisling's father had ordered all the old rituals,even aough he did not believe in them,just in case.She was not entirely sure what she herself believed, ut she knew that her mother would want them to do these rituals for her,and that was enough. When the sun slipped below the horizon,the greenwitch said,"Sleep in peace,Elinor,"and <cattered a gold powder over the grave to bind Elinor to the earth.On the freshly turned soil,the Cold glittered like fairy dust 6.Maire Solanya performed the rituals in order to A.express thanks to the fairies B.protect the hawthorn tree C.respect Elinor's wishes D.capture Elinor's spirit 7.Which of the following does not describe Elinor? A.A believer in magic. B.Practical. C.Skilled at baking. D.Youthful. '8.Which statement best describes Aisling's belief in fairies? A.She is uncertain and finds the idea unsettling B.She finds the idea comforting but is unsure. C.She is certain they exist and wishes they would bring back her mother. D.She believes strongly in the power of their rituals but not in their existence. '9.Why did Aisling find the bread "tasteless"?(Para 3) A.It reminded her of her mother's absence. B.It was a terribly rude thing to eat at her mother's funeral. C.Solanya was really a poor baker in the village. D.There had not been sufficient ingredients to make the bread. (B) My vision:my world Description of the project "My vision:my world"is an annual photo competition.Open to anyone-professionals and amateurs-the competition will be for the best photo of a place in the city.Fifty shortlisted photos will be shown in an exhibition at the Harper Rhone Art Gallery,and the winner will receive a new IKAM camera. ◆Goals and objectives ◆Competitors "My vision:my world"will help people to look In our area,there are no competitions similar to at their local environment with fresh eyes,and "My vision:my world".There are various give them a motivation to preserve that national photography competitions,but very few environment.It will also be an outlet for of these have a local theme. creativity and artistic vision in the city. ◆Costs ◆Schedule The judging panel will work on a voluntary Entries for“My vision:my world'”will be basis,looking through the photos at a designated accepted from January to May.At the cnd of date in May.The costs of mounting the May,the judges will choose a shortlist of 50 exhibition will be borne by the gallery.IKAM photos.These will be exhibited in June,one of Inc.has agreed to sponsor the competition in the busiest times of year for the gallery.This return for their logo appearing on the will ensure maximum exposure for the work on programme. display.During the exhibition the public will vote tor their favourite photo,and the winner will be announced in July. ◆ Conclusion "My vision:my world"is an exciting new project.We believe it will be very popular among local people and visitors to the city.Furthermore,there arc many opportunities for spin-offs such as book projects,a website,and talks by local photographers. 80.IKAM Inc.'s willingness to sponsor the event is based on A.the company getting free publicity B.its environmental consciousness C.promoting creativity and artistic vision D.attracting talents to the company 81.The exhibition will be held in June in order that A.participants will have enough time to take photos B.the photos can be enjoyed by more visitors C.judges can pick out the best photos on display D.there will be more time to prepare the spin-offs 82.Which of the following statements is true? B.It was a terribly rude thing to eat at her mother's funeral. C.Solanya was really a poor baker in the village. D.There had not been sufficient ingredients to make the bread. (B) My vision:my world Description of the project "My vision:my world"is an annual photo competition.Open to anyone-professionals and amateurs-the competition will be for the best photo of a place in the city.Fifty shortlisted photos will be shown in an exhibition at the Harper Rhone Art Gallery,and the winner will receive a new IKAM camera. ◆Goals and objectives ◆Competitors "My vision:my world"will help people to look In our area,there are no competitions similar to at their local environment with fresh eyes,and "My vision:my world".There are various give them a motivation to preserve that national photography competitions,but very few environment.It will also be an outlet for of these have a local theme. creativity and artistic vision in the city. ◆Costs ◆Schedule The judging panel will work on a voluntary Entries for“My vision:my world'”will be basis,looking through the photos at a designated accepted from January to May.At the cnd of date in May.The costs of mounting the May,the judges will choose a shortlist of 50 exhibition will be borne by the gallery.IKAM photos.These will be exhibited in June,one of Inc.has agreed to sponsor the competition in the busiest times of year for the gallery.This return for their logo appearing on the will ensure maximum exposure for the work on programme. display.During the exhibition the public will vote tor their favourite photo,and the winner will be announced in July. ◆ Conclusion "My vision:my world"is an exciting new project.We believe it will be very popular among local people and visitors to the city.Furthermore,there arc many opportunities for spin-offs such as book projects,a website,and talks by local photographers. 80.IKAM Inc.'s willingness to sponsor the event is based on A.the company getting free publicity B.its environmental consciousness C.promoting creativity and artistic vision D.attracting talents to the company 81.The exhibition will be held in June in order that A.participants will have enough time to take photos B.the photos can be enjoyed by more visitors C.judges can pick out the best photos on display D.there will be more time to prepare the spin-offs 82.Which of the following statements is true? A.The event is held twice a year. B.Professionals are favored over amateurs. C.Participants will be charged a certain fee. D.A unique feature of the event is its local theme. (C Not long after my daughter was born in early 2023,I had a serious thought about the life that lay ahead for her.With health and luck,she will live long enough to see the dawn of the 22n century. As a journalist,I often encounter the date 2100.It's a milestone year frequently cited in climate change news reports,stories about future technologies and science fiction.But it's so far ahead that the route we will take to get there is difficult to see.I rarely consider that,like my daughter,millions of people alive today will be there as 2100 arrives,inheriting the century my generation will leave behind. For many of us,how often can we truly say we are thinking about the well-being of these future generations?How often do we think about the impact of our decisions on the decades and centuries ahead? Part of the problem is that the "now"commands so much more attention.If time could be sliced up,we would find that each cut is only getting finer(细微的)，with ever-shorter periods now shaping our world.To paraphrase the investor Esther Dyson:in politics the major time frame is a term of office,for companies it's a quarter,on the internet it's minutes,and on the financial markets, mere milliseconds. Modern society is suffering from "temporal exhaustion",the sociologist Elise Boulding once said."If one is mentally out of breath all the time from dealing with the present,there is no energy left for imagining the future."No wonder problems like climate change or inequality feel so hard to tackle right now. That's why researchers are converging on the idea that short-termism(短期主义)may be the greatest threat our species is facing this century.Despite our innate mental ability to look and plan ahead,we have a weakness in our thinking called "present bias",which favours short-term payoffs over long-term rewards.For example,people are more likely to accept an offer of $10 today,rather than a guarantee of $12 in a week.They also tend to spend on pleasures,not save for rainy days. I understand the dangers of short-termism.I can both rationalize the argument,and feel the need to care more about future generations.But I confess I still struggle with how to translate that into clear action as an individual.To realize that we are just one in a chain of generations,we owe an obligation to our descendants to leave a better world than the one we inherited ourselves. 83.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A.The author's thoughts on the year 2100. B.How people imagine what the year 2100 will look like. 10 A.The event is held twice a year. B.Professionals are favored over amateurs. C.Participants will be charged a certain fee. D.A unique feature of the event is its local theme. (C Not long after my daughter was born in early 2023,I had a serious thought about the life that lay ahead for her.With health and luck,she will live long enough to see the dawn of the 22n century. As a journalist,I often encounter the date 2100.It's a milestone year frequently cited in climate change news reports,stories about future technologies and science fiction.But it's so far ahead that the route we will take to get there is difficult to see.I rarely consider that,like my daughter,millions of people alive today will be there as 2100 arrives,inheriting the century my generation will leave behind. For many of us,how often can we truly say we are thinking about the well-being of these future generations?How often do we think about the impact of our decisions on the decades and centuries ahead? Part of the problem is that the "now"commands so much more attention.If time could be sliced up,we would find that each cut is only getting finer(细微的)，with ever-shorter periods now shaping our world.To paraphrase the investor Esther Dyson:in politics the major time frame is a term of office,for companies it's a quarter,on the internet it's minutes,and on the financial markets, mere milliseconds. Modern society is suffering from "temporal exhaustion",the sociologist Elise Boulding once said."If one is mentally out of breath all the time from dealing with the present,there is no energy left for imagining the future."No wonder problems like climate change or inequality feel so hard to tackle right now. That's why researchers are converging on the idea that short-termism(短期主义)may be the greatest threat our species is facing this century.Despite our innate mental ability to look and plan ahead,we have a weakness in our thinking called "present bias",which favours short-term payoffs over long-term rewards.For example,people are more likely to accept an offer of $10 today,rather than a guarantee of $12 in a week.They also tend to spend on pleasures,not save for rainy days. I understand the dangers of short-termism.I can both rationalize the argument,and feel the need to care more about future generations.But I confess I still struggle with how to translate that into clear action as an individual.To realize that we are just one in a chain of generations,we owe an obligation to our descendants to leave a better world than the one we inherited ourselves. 83.What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A.The author's thoughts on the year 2100. B.How people imagine what the year 2100 will look like. 10 C.The importance that the year 2100 holds in people's eyes. D.The plan that the author made for his/her daughter's future. 84.The underlincd phrase in Paragraph 6 most probably means A.raising doubts about B.standing against C.reaching an agreement on D.asking for the proof of 85.According to the author,why do few of us actually make considerations for our future generations? 1 We cannot resist the temptation of short-term rewards. 2Most of us don't have the ability to think about things long-term. 3We are focusing so much on the "now"that there is no energy left for the future. A.①② B.①③ c.②③ D.①②③ 86.What's the author's intention in writing this article? A.To criticize those who favour short-term payoffs over long-term rewards. B.To inspire people to think more about the well-being of future generations. C.To express his/her dissatisfaction with people who only care about themselves. D.To illustrate his/her determination to consider more about the future of his/her daughter. D) Almost everyone has heard of black holes;science fiction books and movies use them as effective plot devices.These real-life objects are scattered throughout the universe,particularly at the centers of galaxies.So,they're common,but nobody has really explored them.There's a good reason for that:once you get inside a black hole,there's no escape. That makes them interesting and frightening all at once.However,that hasn't stopped astronomers from studying them from the outside and using the laws of physics to understand them. Black holes are objects in the universe with so much mass trapped inside their boundaries that they have incredibly strong gravitational fields ()That gravity is so strong that nothing can escape a black hole once it has gone inside.Most black holes contain many times the mass of the Sun and the heaviest ones can have millions of solar masses. Since there are different types of black holes,the answer to how they form can be complicated The most common type of black holes are known as stellar mass black holes,and they are roughly up to a few times the mass of the Sun.These types of black holes are formed when large mair sequence stars (10-15 times the mass of the Sun)run out of nuclear fuel in their cores.The result is a massive supernova explosion,leaving a black hole core behind where the star once existed. The two other types of black holes are supermassive black holes (SMBH)and micro black holes.A single SMBH can contain the mass of millions or billions of suns.Micro black holes are,a: their name implics,very tiny.They might have perhaps only 20 micrograms of mass.In both cases the mechanisms for their creation are not entirely clear.Micro black holes exist in theory but have not been directly detected. Supermassive black holes are found to exist in the cores of most galaxies and their origins ar 11 C.The importance that the year 2100 holds in people's eyes. D.The plan that the author made for his/her daughter's future. 84.The underlincd phrase in Paragraph 6 most probably means A.raising doubts about B.standing against C.reaching an agreement on D.asking for the proof of 85.According to the author,why do few of us actually make considerations for our future generations? 1 We cannot resist the temptation of short-term rewards. 2Most of us don't have the ability to think about things long-term. 3We are focusing so much on the "now"that there is no energy left for the future. A.①② B.①③ c.②③ D.①②③ 86.What's the author's intention in writing this article? A.To criticize those who favour short-term payoffs over long-term rewards. B.To inspire people to think more about the well-being of future generations. C.To express his/her dissatisfaction with people who only care about themselves. D.To illustrate his/her determination to consider more about the future of his/her daughter. D) Almost everyone has heard of black holes;science fiction books and movies use them as effective plot devices.These real-life objects are scattered throughout the universe,particularly at the centers of galaxies.So,they're common,but nobody has really explored them.There's a good reason for that:once you get inside a black hole,there's no escape. That makes them interesting and frightening all at once.However,that hasn't stopped astronomers from studying them from the outside and using the laws of physics to understand them. Black holes are objects in the universe with so much mass trapped inside their boundaries that they have incredibly strong gravitational fields ()That gravity is so strong that nothing can escape a black hole once it has gone inside.Most black holes contain many times the mass of the Sun and the heaviest ones can have millions of solar masses. Since there are different types of black holes,the answer to how they form can be complicated The most common type of black holes are known as stellar mass black holes,and they are roughly up to a few times the mass of the Sun.These types of black holes are formed when large mair sequence stars (10-15 times the mass of the Sun)run out of nuclear fuel in their cores.The result is a massive supernova explosion,leaving a black hole core behind where the star once existed. The two other types of black holes are supermassive black holes (SMBH)and micro black holes.A single SMBH can contain the mass of millions or billions of suns.Micro black holes are,a: their name implics,very tiny.They might have perhaps only 20 micrograms of mass.In both cases the mechanisms for their creation are not entirely clear.Micro black holes exist in theory but have not been directly detected. Supermassive black holes are found to exist in the cores of most galaxies and their origins ar 11 still hotly debated.It's possible that supermassive black holes are the result of a merger between smaller,stcllar mass black holes and other matter.Some astronomers suggest that they might be created when a single highly massive (hundreds of times the mass of the Sun)star collapses. What about those micro black holes?They could be created during the collision of two very high-energy particles.It is thought that this happens continuously in the upper atmosphere of Earth. But no need to worry,we are not in danger. 87.What does"that"in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.These black holes are scattered throughout the universe. B.Once you get inside a black hole,there's no escape. C.The black holes are interesting and frightening all at once. D.The black holes are common,but nobody has really explored them 88.The result of large main sequence stars running out of nuclear fuel in their cores is that A.supermassive black holes are formed B.micro black holes are formed C.a massive supernova explosion occurs D.stellar mass black holes disappear 89.What can we infer from the passage? A.Nothing can escape a black hole because it has a huge boundary. B.How black holes are formed is too complicated to understand. C.Although micro black holes are tiny,they still can be detected. D.People are not sure about the origins of SMBH and micro black holes. 90.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.The formation of black holes B.The development of black holes C.The introduction to black holes D.The properties of black holes (E) 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.This leads to a gradual decrease in nose width in populations living far away from the equator. B.Wider nostrils seem to warm and humidify the inside of nose better to protect us from being infected. C.Narrower nostrils seem to alter the airflow so that noses can humidify and warm the air more efficiently. D.Generally,wider noses are more common in warm and humid climates,while narrower noses are more common in cold and dry climates. E.This can clearly explain why our ancestors aren't to blame for the nose shapes and sizes. F.Investigations into nose shape evolution and climate adaptation may have medical implications as well. 12 still hotly debated.It's possible that supermassive black holes are the result of a merger between smaller,stcllar mass black holes and other matter.Some astronomers suggest that they might be created when a single highly massive (hundreds of times the mass of the Sun)star collapses. What about those micro black holes?They could be created during the collision of two very high-energy particles.It is thought that this happens continuously in the upper atmosphere of Earth. But no need to worry,we are not in danger. 87.What does"that"in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.These black holes are scattered throughout the universe. B.Once you get inside a black hole,there's no escape. C.The black holes are interesting and frightening all at once. D.The black holes are common,but nobody has really explored them 88.The result of large main sequence stars running out of nuclear fuel in their cores is that A.supermassive black holes are formed B.micro black holes are formed C.a massive supernova explosion occurs D.stellar mass black holes disappear 89.What can we infer from the passage? A.Nothing can escape a black hole because it has a huge boundary. B.How black holes are formed is too complicated to understand. C.Although micro black holes are tiny,they still can be detected. D.People are not sure about the origins of SMBH and micro black holes. 90.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.The formation of black holes B.The development of black holes C.The introduction to black holes D.The properties of black holes (E) 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.This leads to a gradual decrease in nose width in populations living far away from the equator. B.Wider nostrils seem to warm and humidify the inside of nose better to protect us from being infected. C.Narrower nostrils seem to alter the airflow so that noses can humidify and warm the air more efficiently. D.Generally,wider noses are more common in warm and humid climates,while narrower noses are more common in cold and dry climates. E.This can clearly explain why our ancestors aren't to blame for the nose shapes and sizes. F.Investigations into nose shape evolution and climate adaptation may have medical implications as well. 12 Who is to blame for the shapes of our noses? If you are not satisfied with the shape of your nose,blame it on climate,not your parents or grandparents.In a study published in the joural PLOS Genetics,researchers from the Pennsylvania State University found that human noses may have been shaped,in part,by a long process of adaptation to local climate conditions.91 The findings were based on an examination of the size and shape of noses on people with West African,South Asian,East Asian,or Northern European ancestry.It showed that the width of the nostrils is strongly related to temperature and absolute humidity,.but not the result of genetic drift..(遗传漂变) One purpose of the nose is to condition the air we breathe,to ensure that it is warm and moist when it reaches the lungs,which helps to prevent infections.92 It was probably more essential to have this trait in cold and dry climates. People with narrower nostrils (probably had better and more offspring than people with wider nostrils in colder climates.93 The nose has had a complex evolutionary history,however,and researchers suspected that additional factors,such as cultural preferences when picking a mate,have also played a role in shaping the nose.94 Studies of human adaptation are essential to our understanding of disease and yield insights into why certain conditions,such as skin cancer,are more common in certain populations. The researchers said that it may be worth investigating whether the shape of the nose impacts one's risk of contracting breathing diseases when living in a climate that is different from one's ancestors. IV.Summary Writing (10) Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea of each paragraph in one complete sentence. 95. Becoming an attractive employee The 2008 financial crisis created an unstable job market.Fast-forward to the present,and the economy has not fully recovered.Thus,it's of vital importance for job seekers to carefully strategize their approach to job application.And it is especially important for those new to the workforce.They should look at making themselves as attractive as possible to employers. For young people information technology skills will play an increasing role in the future.As the generation to have grown up in the Information Age,they are quite contident when it comes to showing off their interests and skills in this field.This makes them a natural fit for companies seeking expertise in technology,marketing,and networking.They should emphasize these skills when applying for jobs that require the ability to multitask. Another attractive quality is experience.It is important that an applicant's resume list any activities that involved teamwork and goal-driven responsibilities.Membership in a sports or social club and participation as a volunteer are good examples of this.These activities involve goal management and planning,along with the ability to focus while competing on a team.When hiring 13 Who is to blame for the shapes of our noses? If you are not satisfied with the shape of your nose,blame it on climate,not your parents or grandparents.In a study published in the joural PLOS Genetics,researchers from the Pennsylvania State University found that human noses may have been shaped,in part,by a long process of adaptation to local climate conditions.91 The findings were based on an examination of the size and shape of noses on people with West African,South Asian,East Asian,or Northern European ancestry.It showed that the width of the nostrils is strongly related to temperature and absolute humidity,.but not the result of genetic drift..(遗传漂变) One purpose of the nose is to condition the air we breathe,to ensure that it is warm and moist when it reaches the lungs,which helps to prevent infections.92 It was probably more essential to have this trait in cold and dry climates. People with narrower nostrils (probably had better and more offspring than people with wider nostrils in colder climates.93 The nose has had a complex evolutionary history,however,and researchers suspected that additional factors,such as cultural preferences when picking a mate,have also played a role in shaping the nose.94 Studies of human adaptation are essential to our understanding of disease and yield insights into why certain conditions,such as skin cancer,are more common in certain populations. The researchers said that it may be worth investigating whether the shape of the nose impacts one's risk of contracting breathing diseases when living in a climate that is different from one's ancestors. IV.Summary Writing (10) Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea of each paragraph in one complete sentence. 95. Becoming an attractive employee The 2008 financial crisis created an unstable job market.Fast-forward to the present,and the economy has not fully recovered.Thus,it's of vital importance for job seekers to carefully strategize their approach to job application.And it is especially important for those new to the workforce.They should look at making themselves as attractive as possible to employers. For young people information technology skills will play an increasing role in the future.As the generation to have grown up in the Information Age,they are quite contident when it comes to showing off their interests and skills in this field.This makes them a natural fit for companies seeking expertise in technology,marketing,and networking.They should emphasize these skills when applying for jobs that require the ability to multitask. Another attractive quality is experience.It is important that an applicant's resume list any activities that involved teamwork and goal-driven responsibilities.Membership in a sports or social club and participation as a volunteer are good examples of this.These activities involve goal management and planning,along with the ability to focus while competing on a team.When hiring 13 committees see this,they see a candidate who is capable of working in a variety of environments. Finally,an attractive quality when job-hunting is a great attitude toward a-potential job.Young job seekers are known to be overconfident because they have been praised for everything they have done.But they must realize that the employment market is about how an employee will be a good fit for a company,not the other way around.In fact,in an interview,an important question to ask is: "What would be expected of me as an employee?" In today's tough job market,young job seekers need to provide a potential employer with good reasons to hire them. V.Translation(15分) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 96.海平面上升迫使岛民搬迁到更宜居的地方。(relocate) 97.定期收集消费者意见有助于提升公司产品质量。(contribute) 98.在公众的心目中，说到中秋节，总是想到皎洁的圆月和美味的月饼。（associate) 99.是时候采取措施保护儿童免受家庭暴力侵害了，否则他们不会对未来感到积极乐观。 (high time;shelter) 100.直到大病初愈，他才意识到幸福更多地取决于认识到你所拥有的东西并欣赏它们，而不 是获得更多的东西。() VI.Guided Writing (25) 101.假设你是明启中学的高二学生李华，你想邀请好友王磊参加下周五郊外的露天音乐会， 但王磊由于路远，交通不便等原因犹豫不决，写封邮件说服他一起去。信的内容包括： '、(1)阐释音乐会的重要性： (2)提出解决问题的方法。 Dear Wang Lei, Yours, Li Hua 14 committees see this,they see a candidate who is capable of working in a variety of environments. Finally,an attractive quality when job-hunting is a great attitude toward a-potential job.Young job seekers are known to be overconfident because they have been praised for everything they have done.But they must realize that the employment market is about how an employee will be a good fit for a company,not the other way around.In fact,in an interview,an important question to ask is: "What would be expected of me as an employee?" In today's tough job market,young job seekers need to provide a potential employer with good reasons to hire them. V.Translation(15分) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 96.海平面上升迫使岛民搬迁到更宜居的地方。(relocate) 97.定期收集消费者意见有助于提升公司产品质量。(contribute) 98.在公众的心目中，说到中秋节，总是想到皎洁的圆月和美味的月饼。（associate) 99.是时候采取措施保护儿童免受家庭暴力侵害了，否则他们不会对未来感到积极乐观。 (high time;shelter) 100.直到大病初愈，他才意识到幸福更多地取决于认识到你所拥有的东西并欣赏它们，而不 是获得更多的东西。() VI.Guided Writing (25) 101.假设你是明启中学的高二学生李华，你想邀请好友王磊参加下周五郊外的露天音乐会， 但王磊由于路远，交通不便等原因犹豫不决，写封邮件说服他一起去。信的内容包括： '、(1)阐释音乐会的重要性： (2)提出解决问题的方法。 Dear Wang Lei, Yours, Li Hua 14