上海市上海外国语大学附属大境中学2026-2027学年高一上学期10月调研测试英语试卷

上外附属大境中学二〇二六学年度第一学期10月调研测试 高一年级英语试卷 （考试时间：90分钟；满分：120分） 2026.10 第Ⅰ卷（共95分） Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension 25’ Section A 10’ 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 conversation and the question 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. The family reunion. B. Her heavy workload. C. The tight schedule. D. Her friend’s dinner party. 2. A. She is too busy to take care of the kids. B. The movie is not suitable for the kids. C. She wants to watch the movie at home. D. The movie is quite popular with kids. 3. A. She is just interested in pictures. B. She prefers Chinese tea. C. She can’t read in Chinese. D. She doesn’t like magazines. 4. A. To a drugstore. B. To a convenience store. C. To a supermarket. D. To another shopping mall. 5. A. He is going to take cooking lessons. B. He can cook as well as the woman. C. He prefers to have frozen food. D. He accepts the woman’s invitation. 6. A. A visiting scholar. B. A full-time student. C. A part-time student. D. An exchange student. 7. A. Trustworthy. B. Bossy. C. Weak. D. Energetic. 8. A. A businessman. B. A social worker. C. A teacher. D. A writer. 9. A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours. D. Four hours. 10. A. He didn’t enjoy the sport. B. He didn’t set out early. C. He got himself injured. D. He was exhausted. Section B 15’ Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages 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 11through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. They failed to fall asleep. B. They had poorer appetites. C. They stayed in water longer. D. They displayed a fear of light. 12. A. Leaving the nightlight on in the bedroom. B. Using a computer for hours in the daytime. C. Charging your smartphone at night. D. Having your TV on during the day. 13. A. Remain inactive before bedtime. B. keep the windows closed. C. Unplug the bedside telephone. D. Avoid artificial light while sleeping. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Global poverty remains a problem. B. The middle class is facing difficulties. C. The Americans have been poorer in recent years. D. Developing countries are fighting against poverty. 15. A. The low-income class is expanding. B The middle class is still small in scale. C. Half of the world’s population live in poverty. D. Developed countries have promised to get rid of poverty. 16. A. The world population has grown too fast. B. Financial reality is much worse than thought. C. Those just out of poverty might turn poor again. D. Economy is developing at the cost of the environment. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Their favorite television show. B. Ensuring bank account security. C. Making a service appointment. D. Thunderstorms and lighting. 18. A. The loud explosion. B. The woman’s carelessness. C. The bad weather. D. The technician’s fault. 19. A. Turn the light on. B. Turn the TV off. C. Check the social security number. D. Restart the computer system. 20. A. At 10:00 a.m. next Tuesday. B. At 11:00 a.m. next Saturday. C. At 8:00 p.m. next Tuesday. D. At 2:00 p.m. next Saturday. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary 25’ Section A 15’ 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. It was the first time that she ________ a film shoot in person, though she had watched many videos online. A. took part in B. has taken part in C. would take part in D. had taken part in 22. ________ in public can be an unpleasant experience. A. Criticizing B. Being criticized C. Criticized D. Having criticized 23. Email, along with messaging apps and video calls, ________ an important role in daily communication. A. is playing B. have played C. are playing D. play 24. When he turned professional at 11, Mike ________ by his coach and parents to become a world champion. A. was expected B. expected C. were being expected D. was expecting 25. People in this area spend up to 70 minutes in their cars ________ from home to work during rush hour. A. to travel B. travel C. are traveling D. traveling 26. For centuries in good condition, the ancient vase could no longer be displayed because it ________ during the transport last week. A. affected B. has been affected C. had affected D. was affected 27. We ________ the sunset from the mountain top when suddenly a heavy rain came. A. watched B. had watched C. had been watching D. were watching 28. He told us that the research team ________ a brand-new device to cut energy consumption within the next two years. A. develops B. will develop C. would develop D. has developed 29. This kind of book, though not widely advertised, ________ well among young readers. A. sell B. sells C. is sold D. are sold 30. By the time the new monitoring system is fully operational next spring, the team ________ wildlife data continuously for over five years. A. will collect B. will be collecting C. will have been collecting D. has been collecting 31. ________ his 1-year-old smart phone still works perfectly, he feels the need to replace it. A. When B. Although C. As D. Since 32. The research team has recorded plenty of wildlife data ________ they set up the monitoring station in the reserve. A. before B. as C. since D. until 33. The song “Happy Birthday” is so simple in rhythm ________ children as young as three can sing it without difficulty. A. that B. and C. if D. as 34. He made another wonderful discovery, ________ of great importance to mankind, though some experts were doubtful. A. that I think is B. which I think it is C. which I think is D. that I think it is 35. It is not where you come from or what you are but the ability to do the job ________ matters most. A. one B. that C. what D. which Section B 10’ Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. fuel B. included C. intensified D. invisibility E. isolated F. means G. practically H. risk I. seemingly J. alarming K. updates Does Group Chat Make You Feel Bad? I’m in a meeting when my phone starts to flash with notices and messages constantly stream in. While the meeting is important, I’m distracted and eager to pick up the phone. Is it a new job announcement from a friend? Has something terrible happened? My anxiety is 36 as new messages mount, and I’m praying this meeting ends sooner. This is a typical emotional change of being a modern group chat member, and I’m not alone. Starting as a new 37 for long-distance connection with multiple friends, group chats have become the common way we stay in touch. According to a recent research project, an average adult in Britain is part of 83 group chats — a (n) 38 situation highlighting how over connected people are. But why exactly do they cause such negative emotions? “When I see tons of messages coming through, I get stressed that I may lose track of 39 if I don’t check them from time to time. Or I worry I’ve said something wrong,” says one interviewee, “Not joining in a group chat may in some way 40 our pressure, because then you’ll get loads to catch up on.” There’s a lack of real connection too. “Group chats can make us feel surrounded, yet still somehow on the outside,” says Abby Rawlinson, a psychologist. “If you know everyone’s chatting and you’re not part of the flow, it arouses the ache of 41 .” However, the darker side of a group chat occurs when things go from lighthearted jokes to 42 harmless comments causing the wildfire of negativity. “FOMO [fear of missing out] in group chats is real,” says another interviewee, “If you’re added to a smaller group chat without a certain friend, that implies the friend has been 43 for a certain reason. No one in the new chat group intends to hurt others but somehow, gossip about that friend later appears, indicating that leaving group chats equals the 44 of being talked about behind your back.” “The emotional politics of a group chat are the dynamics that shape how seen, 45 or valued we feel,” says Rawlinson, “Over time, these patterns start to mirror real-life social system and cause misunderstanding.” Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension 45’ Section A 15’ Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Effort Alone Is Not Enough After 20 years of teaching, I thought I’d heard every argument in books from students who wanted a better grade. But recently, multiple students had a new 46 : “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into this course.” In the past, students understood that hard work was not 47 ; an A demanded great work. Yet today, many students expect to be rewarded for the 48 of their effort rather than the quality of their knowledge. In a recent survey, 49 , two-thirds of college students say that “trying hard” should be a factor in their grades, and a third think they should get at least a B just for showing up at (most) classes. The Gen Z are not at fault. It’s the result of a 50 about one of the most popular educational theories. More than a generation ago, the psychologist Carol Dweck found praising kids for their abilities weakened their flexibility and led to a (n) 51 mindset, making them more likely to get discouraged or give up when they encountered setbacks. However, a shift in praise from intelligence to effort could cultivate a developed mindset and 52 learning. The idea of celebrating persistence quickly made its way into widely-shared articles, 53 books and popular TED talks. The problem is that we’ve taken this practice too far. We’ve gone from 54 effort to treating it as an end-in itself. We’ve failed to remind a generation of kids that working hard doesn’t guarantee doing a good job, 55 being a good person. What worries me most is that it can motivate people to 56 bad strategies instead of developing better ones. A textbook example is burning the midnight oil rather than spacing out their studying over a few days. Teachers and parents 57 kids a more balanced message. We award Olympic medals to the athletes who swim the fastest, not the ones who train the hardest for good reasons. The ideal response to a disappointing grade is not to complain but to ask how you could have gotten a better return on your 58 . A’s are not granted for effort itself; they’re 59 through mastery of the material. The true measure of learning is not the time and energy you put in. It’s the knowledge and skills you 60 . 46. A. complaint B. assignment C. theory D. essay 47. A. practical B. vast C. adequate D. complex 48. A. proof B. quantity C. hope D. chance 49. A. for example B. by contrast C. in addition D. above all 50. A. discussion B. report C. misunderstanding D. feeling 51. A. embarrassed B. fixed C. confused D. pleased 52. A. avoid B. maintain C. cancel D. boost 53. A. best-selling B. printed C. amazing D. certified 54. A. challenging B. preventing C. applauding D. wasting 55. A. let alone B. regardless of C. as to D. in spite of 56. A. give up B. compete with C. race against D. stick to 57. A. send B. burden C. miss D. owe 58. A. responsibility B. investment C. memory D. attitude 59. A. absorbed B. signaled C. earned D. broadcast 60. A. reflect on B. take out C. subject to D. tear apart Section B 22’ Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read. (A) I was sitting in my high school classroom, nervously tapping my pencil against the desk as I awaited the start of the English exam. As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar. In a state of panic, I hurriedly wrote down my answers, hoping that somehow, by some stroke of luck, they would be correct. But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. As the final bell rang, I handed in my paper with a heavy heart. In the days that followed, I couldn’t shake the feeling of failure that hung over me like a dark cloud. I replayed the exam over and over in my mind, analyzing every question, every answer, searching for clues as to where I had gone wrong. But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me — I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before. When the time came to retake the exam, I was ready. I approached each question with confidence and clarity, drawing upon the lessons I had learned from my previous missteps. When the results were announced, I held my breath as I scanned the list of names. And there it was — my name, shining brightly among the list of successful candidates. At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. And as I look back on that sunny afternoon in the high school classroom, I am grateful for the lessons it taught me, and the person it helped me become. 61. Why did the author panic when he first took the exam? A. He sat with a pounding heart. B. He found the questions too difficult. C. He was not familiar with the foreign language. D. He was in a hurry when answering the questions. 62. What did the author do after he failed in the exam? A. He attended valuable lessons in school. B. He retook the exam over and over again. C. He promised to arm himself with eagerness. D. He determined to engage himself in learning. 63. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “devouring” (paragraph 4)? A. being targeted at B. being blamed for C. being absorbed in D. being credited to 64. According to the passage, this experience helped the author become ________. A. cheerful and considerate B. objective and demanding C. tough and persevering D. proud and tolerant (B) TENANCY AGREEMENT DEFINITIONS THE LANDLORD Mrs Gloria Black of 6 Sutton Road, Cambridge CB5 7AQ THE TENANT Marina Kahn PROPERTY 24a Wood Road, Cambridge CB2 8BG TOGETHER WITH CONTENTS (fixtures, furniture and equipment) specified in the inventory (attached) TERM from 1st January 20 to 31st December 20 (12 months) RENT £500 per calendar month, payable in advance on the first day of each month DEPOSIT £500, payable on commencement of this Agreement AGREEMENTS A. The Landlord may re-enter the Property and terminate this Agreement if the Rent or any part of it is not paid within fourteen days after it becomes due. B. The Landlord may bring the tenancy to an end at any time before the expiry of the Term (but not earlier than six months from the Commencement Date of this Contract) by giving the Tenant not less than two months’ written notice stating that the Landlord requires possession of the Property. C. The Landlord shall put the deposit with the Deposit Protection Service, and shall inform the Tenant within 14 days of taking the deposit of the contact details of this service and details of how to apply for the release of the deposit from this service. TENANT’S OBLIGATIONS 1. Pay the Rent into the Landlord’s bank account at the times specified. 2. Pay for all water, gas and electricity consumed on the Property during the Term; and pay in full for all charges made for the use of telephone on the Property during the Term. 3. Keep the interior of the Property during the Term in a good and clean state of repair, condition and decoration. 4. Permit the Landlord to enter the Property at all reasonable times; to inspect the Property and its contents; and to carry out any works of maintenance or repair to the Property; to show prospective new Tenants around the Property at the end of the tenancy. 5. Not take in any paying guest without the prior written consent of the Landlord. 6. Not use the Property other than as a private dwelling; nor carry on any profession, trade or business in the Property. 7. Not use any musical instrument, wireless or television between midnight and 7 am, nor permit any singing or dancing between these hours. 8. Not keep in the Property any cat, dog or other pet without the prior written consent of the Landlord. SIGNATURES Tenant: Name (print): MARINA KAHN Signed: Marina Kahn Witnessed by: Name (print): ALICE RACE Signed: A. RACE Occupation: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Address: 16 School House Lane, Cambridge, CB2 8GH Tenant: Name (print): GLORIA BLACK Signed: Gloria Black Witnessed by: Name (print): OLIVE LYDIA LEE Signed: Olive L Lee Occupation: Librarian Address: 3 Fieldhead Road, Peterborough PB4 8DU 65. What’s the monthly rent of the property? A. £500. B. £575. C. £1000. D. £1500. 66. What’s the landlord’s witness? A. A teacher. B. A librarian. C. A house agent. D. A bank clerk. 67. Which of the following is allowed in the property? A. Watching TV at any time. B. Holding an all-night dancing party. C. Changing it into a business office. D. Entertaining friends with self-cooked meals. (C) We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits. Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease (润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.” In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with less close members of our social network matter for our well-being also.” Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners,” he says. 68. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. Addiction to smartphones. B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places. C. Absence of communication between strangers. D. Impatience with slow service. 69. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci? A. Showing good manners. B. Relating to other people. C. Focusing on a topic. D. Making business deals. 70. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk? A. It improves family relationships. B. It raises people’s confidence. C. It matters as much as a formal talk. D. It makes people feel good. 71. What is the best title for the text? A. Conversation Counts B. Ways of Making Small Talk C. Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomfortable Silence Section C 8’ Directions: Read the passage carefully. 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. To fight family laziness, set an example. B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important. C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. D. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal. E. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life. F. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child. How Can I Fight Laziness? Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind. 72 . Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 73 . Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations (诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 74 . Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 75 . Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits. 第Ⅱ卷（共25分） Section A 5’ Directions: Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the words in brackets. 76. The store sells ________ (electricity) gadgets, such as wireless earphones and smart watches. 77. Einstein’s theory of ________ (related) changed people’s understanding of space and time. 78. The course covers some ________ (element) knowledge of chemistry for beginners. 79. We should be ________ (respect) to everyone, regardless of their social status. 80. The soldiers took a ________ (defend) position on the hilltop to block the enemy advance. Section B 5’ Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the given words or phrases. Each phrase can be used only once. Note that there is one more word or phrase than needed. object to be keen on well off come alive at the time on the basis of 81. The judge made the final decision ________ the evidence collected from the scene. 82. After years of environmental restoration, the valley ________ and now draws hundreds of nature lovers every year. 83. Many local farmers ________ the new railway plan then, fearing it would destroy their farmland. 84. People ________ in that region can afford high-quality private medical services. 85. She ________ painting and spent most of her spare time visiting art galleries back then. Section C 15’(3+3+4+5) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 86．我的同桌总是会把零食分给我吃。（typical） 87．在参加面试前，你最好润色一下你的自我介绍。（polish） 88．试着从他的角度反思这件事，你就会理解他的选择。（reflect） 89．虽然这个热门旅游目的地在旺季可能会非常拥挤，但古堡的遗迹是必看的。（must-see） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $