上海复旦大学附属中学2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级英语学科5月第三次阶段性教学质量评估试卷

复旦大学附属中学2024学年第二学期 高二年级英语学科5月第三次阶段性教学质量评估试卷　答案 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1. what 2. ended 3. stirring 4. sent 5. who 6. they 7. whether 8. can 9. as 10. to discover Section B 11. B　12. K　13. H　14. I　15. E　16. C　17. D　18. A　19. F　20. G II. Reading Comprehension Section A 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C Section B 36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B 41. C 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. B 46. D Section C 47.D 48.F 49.A 50.B III. Summary Writing 51. To some, soybeans are crucial to fight against world hunger because they survive well in poor quality soil, fertilize it, contain high protein and can be used for different purposes. Their oil and protein are used in foods or other products while whole beans are mostly made into foods. More uses of soybeans are sure to be found. IV. Translation 52.Small talk helps break the ice between strangers. 53.It is those casual acts of kindness that build up precious bonds between people. 54.Do not easily assume that online friendships can completely replace real-life interactions. 55.While a white lie of good intentions can protect others' feelings, we must distinguish when to stick to telling the truth. V. Guided Writing 56. The Value of Small Pleasures In our fast-paced modern society, "small pleasures" refer to the transient but delightful moments in our daily routines, such as enjoying a warm cup of coffee or witnessing a beautiful sunset. The primary value of these small pleasures lies in their remarkable ability to alleviate stress and anxiety. In the midst of overwhelming academic pressure, these tiny sparks of joy serve as a psychological buffer, allowing us to recharge our mental energy and maintain inner peace. Furthermore, appreciating small pleasures cultivates a sense of gratitude. When we consciously focus on these positive micro-experiences, we shift our mindset from complaining about what we lack to cherishing what we already possess. Personally, taking a short walk in the park after a grueling exam always rejuvenates me. Therefore, we should learn to slow down and savor these simple joys, for they are the very essence of a fulfilling life. 第 1 页 / 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 复旦大学附属中学2024学年第二学期 高二年级英语学科5月第三次阶段性教学质量评估试卷 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Exploring Beyond Following the call of our restless genes has not ended well for all explorers. The British explorer Captain James Cook died in a fight with Hawaiians ten years after he received the precious map from Tupaia. His death, some say, brought to a close 1         __ Western historians call the Age of Exploration. Yet it hardly 2          (end) our exploring. We have remained enthusiastic about filling in the Earth's maps; reaching its farthest poles, highest peaks, and deepest trenches (海沟); sailing to its every corner and then flying off the planet entirely. With the NASA Rover Curiosity now 3          (stir) us all as it explores Mars, some countries and private companies are preparing to send humans to the red planet as well. Some visionaries even talk of having a spacecraft 4         _(send) to the nearest star. NASA's Michael Barratt-a doctor, diver, and jet pilot, a sailor for 40 years; an astronaut for 12--is among those 5         __ ache to go to Mars. Barratt consciously sees himself as an explorer Cook and Tupaia. "We're doing what 6         __ did," he says. "It works this way at every point in human history. A society develops an enabling technology, 7         _ it's the ability to preserve and carry food or build a ship or launch a rocket." Not all of us 8         _ ride a rocket or sail the infinite sea. Yet, 9         _ a species, we're curious enough and interested enough by the prospect to help pay for the trip and cheer at the voyagers' return. Yes, we hope to find a better place to live or acquire a larger territory or make a fortune. But we also explore simply 10         _(discover) what's there. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. adapt B. assume C. awareness D. constant E. disappointment F. flexible G. ignore H. interact I. positive J. realistic K. resemble Digital Friendship Nowadays, people spend huge amounts of time interacting online. Many teenagers form close friendships on social media platforms. Yet experts warn us not to 11          that online friendships fully 12          real-world relationships. Online friends mainly 13          behind screens. Without face-to-face contact, people tend to present edited versions of themselves. You may only see their 14          sides, while their weaknesses and 15          are hidden. Therefore, it is necessary to raise public 16          of the limits of digital friendship. Real friendship requires 17          communication and mutual understanding. It demands the ability to 18          to each other’s shortcomings. Online relationships can be 19         , but they cannot replace in-person connection. It is unwise to completely 20          real-life friends for online contacts. II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. It has long been believed that there is a link between money and happiness. Many people dream of the life they could lead if they won the lottery a world of mansions, fine restaurants, and first-class travel. But few consider the 21        . These fineries could lead to so much 22          that we would no longer be able to appreciate life's simpler pleasures. Jordi Quoidbach from the University of Liège showed that richer people aren't as good at appreciating 23          pleasures as poorer people. Even the mere thought of money can make us take joys for granted. Normal people who were reminded about wealth spent less time appreciating a bar of chocolate and obtained less enjoyment from it. Quoidbach's study helps to make sense of a trend in psychological research, where money has an unbelievably 24          effect on happiness. Once people have enough to buy basic needs and 25          out of poverty, having extra cash has little bearing on their enjoyment of life. Perhaps this is because money both gives and takes away: it opens doors to new pleasures, while making delights that were already 26          seem less appealing. To begin with, Quoidbach asked 351 university employees to complete a test that measured their ability to feel 27          emotions. Each was asked to put themselves in a detailed pleasant scenario (场景),from finishing an important task to discovering an amazing waterfall on a hike. Afterwards, they were quizzed in detail about how they would react to the scenarios, to see how strongly they enjoyed the 28         . Using other questionnaires, Quoidbach also assessed how happy they were, how much money it would take to live their dream life. And half of the questionnaires included a picture of a large pile of euros, while the other half saw the same picture but it was beyond 29         . He found that the more money the participants had, the worse they were at appreciating their positive emotions. Quoidbach found that a person's ability to appreciate was 30          to their desire for money. Instead, even suggesting the thought of money, by showing them the euro picture, had the same negative effect, dampening their reactions to the happy 31         . These studies are part of a growing body of research showing that the link between money and happiness is more 32          than we might think. Elizabeth Dunn, who worked with Quoidbach, has previously shown that money can buy happiness if it's spent on others. 33         , having money reduces the odds that people will actually spend it in this way! Dunn has also found that money is better used to buy happiness if it's spent on experiences rather than goods. In both experiments, a simple 34          of wealth weakened people's ability to appreciate life's smaller pleasures. That's a striking result and Quoidbach explains it best himself. "Simply knowing that these peak experiences are readily available may 35          one's tendency to take the small pleasures of daily life for granted." 21. A. results B. costs C. examples D. facts 22. A. enjoyment B. gratitude C. possibility D. communication 23. A. mental B. various C. urban D. everyday 24. A. instant B. weak C. lasting D. suitable 25. A. rise out of B. get stuck in C. make sense of D. keep pace with 26. A. accidental B. exhaustive C. accessible D. principal 27. A. sudden B. strong C. positive D. conflicted 28. A. experiences B. emotions C. details D. discoveries 29. A. belief B. recognition C. accounting D. control 30. A. unrelated B. contrary C. devoted D. essential 31. A. features B. endings C. effects D. imaginings 32. A. negative B. settled C. progressive D. complicated 33. A. Additionally B. However C. Consequently D. Meanwhile 34. A. pursuit B. source C. reminder D. display 35. A. reveal B. discourage C. increase D. address Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） If you walk into W. Lloyd Jerome's dental surgery in the centre of Glasgow, you'll see bright modern paintings on the wall and a fashionable blue couch which patients sit on while he checks their teeth. Jerome says, 'Fifty per cent of the population only go to the dentist when they're in pain rather than attending for regular check-ups. That's because they're frightened.' To counteract this, he has tried to create an environment where people are not afraid. "That's why I took the decision not to wear a white coat. I find that's one of the things that people associate with pain. In fact, my philosophy is that dental treatment should take place in an atmosphere of relaxation, interest and above all enjoyment.' Which is all highly shocking for anyone (most of us in fact) who has learnt to associate dental treatment with pain, or at the very least, with formal, clinical visits. Jerome says, 'If people are relaxed, entertained and correctly treated, they will forget such previous negative experiences.' Virtual-reality headsets are one of his new relaxation techniques. 'We were the first practice in Britain to introduce them and they're proving very popular. The headsets are used for the initial check-up, where the patient sits comfortably on the blue couch and watches a film about underwater wildlife while I look at their teeth. Then the headset switches to a special camera, to give the patient a visual tour around their mouth.' Surprisingly, most patients seem to enjoy this part of their visit to the dentist. Although he is known as Glasgow's most fashionable dentist, Jerome is keen to point out that he takes his work very seriously. The relaxation techniques are important but the quality of the treatment is of course the most important thing.' For example, Jerome uses a special instrument which sprays warm water on the teeth to clean them, rather than scraping them. 'It feels a bit strange at first, but as long as people are relaxed, it's not painful at all. Five years ago, Jerome went to the United States to do research into dental techniques. 'One of the things I found out there was that when you make it easier for the patient you make it easier for yourself,' he explains. He sees his patient-centred attitude as the start of a gradual movement towards less formality in the conservative British dentistry profession. 36. W. Lloyd Jerome doesn't wear a white coat at work because A. it is not fashionable enough B. it reminds patients of pain C. it makes him look serious D. it does not wash easily 37. Which example does Jerome give to illustrate that the treatment quality matters most? A. The virtual-reality headsets. B. The environment of his clinic. C. The visual tour of patients' own mouth. D. The special equipment that sprays warm water. 38. By "when you make it easier for the patient you make it easier for yourself" (in the last paragraph), Jerome means A. British dentistry profession is not formal enough B. dentists should put themselves before patients C. being patient-centred is a win-win approach D. dental techniques are not that important 39. It can be concluded from the passage that Jerome hopes. A. patients can enjoy their visits to the dentist's B. Britain can compare with the U.S. in dentistry C. people will realise the importance of dental care D. people will have regular dental check-ups for relaxation （B） Baseball equipment has changed dramatically since the early days of the game. Protective equipment that barely existed in the early days of the game has become quite elaborate. The tools of the trade like the bat and glove have become easier to use. Uniforms are lighter and easier to play in than they were years ago. Baseball Bats The bat has undergone many changes since the start of the 20th century. In baseball's early days, hitters were likely to use large and heavy bats when they came to the plate. Babe Ruth used the heaviest bat in the history of the game--a 54-ounce one. However, many players used bats that were 40 oz. or more to make hard contact. In the modern game, it is unusual for players to use bats that weigh more than 36 oz. Players want lighter bats because they make more bat-head speed. While professional players still use wood bats, most youth, high school and college players use bats made out of aluminum or aluminum alloy (铝或铝合金). Metal bats have been used widely since the 1980s. Protective Equipment The batting helmet did not become a required piece of equipment until it was grandfathered in to the major leagues starting with the 1956 season. Players who had been playing before the helmet was required could continue to play without one, but those who started in 1956 and beyond had to wear a helmet. Helmets had been used at the players' option since the 1941 season when the Dodgers first introduced them. Outsiders had called on baseball to adopt helmets ever since the 1920 season, when Ray Chapman was hit in the head by a fastball thrown by Carl Mays and died. Modern helmets are made of hard plastic and they protect the side of the face with ear flaps that hang down to cheek level. Catcher's Equipment When the game was in its infancy in the 19th century, catchers were completely at risk. They wore no protective equipment, but that quickly changed when catcher's masks were added. By the start of the 20th century, shin guards and then chest protectors were worn by catchers. All those pieces of equipment are still used, but they have gone through many changes through the years. Modern baseball allows catchers to use hockey-style goalie masks that protect the entire head and still give the catcher a clear view of the game. Gloves Modern gloves are streamlined and specialized for positions. Infielders' gloves are small and easy to use. Outfielders' gloves have long fingers and help the fielder hold on to a fly ball. In the late 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, baseball gloves were short and thick and difficult to open and close. They were more for protection of the hand than to help players execute fielding plays. 40. What is the passage mainly about? A. The usefulness of some baseball equipment. B. The evolution of some baseball equipment. C. The brief history of baseball. D. The tools used in baseball. 41. _are now intended to both protect players and improve their performance. A. Bats and helmets B. Helmets and masks C. Masks and gloves D. Gloves and bats 42. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Professional players started to use metal bats in the 1980s. B. Players have been required to wear helmets since the 1941 season. C. Catchers had nothing to protect them during the early days of baseball. D. Players wear the same style of gloves during the game for the sake of fairness. （C） Company analysts, once among the most promising professionals in the stockmarket, are being culled. New European rules, with the catchy name of MiFID2, have just dealt analysts another blow. A study by Greenwich Associates estimates that the budget for the research they perform may drop by 20% this year. In their best days in the late 1980s and early 1990s, analysts could make or break corporate reputations. A "buy" or"sell" recommendation from the leading two or three analysts in an industry could move a share price substantially. Fund managers, and many financial journalists, relied on analysts to spot those companies that were rising, and those where the accounts revealed signs of trouble. And the best analysts were very well paid. But that golden age was built on certain foundations. Analysts were well paid because they worked for the big investment banks. But those big banks made money not just by helping investors to trade but also by advising companies on new issues. In such circumstances, there was a bargain that analysts would be positive about a company's prospects. If they were not, the chief executive might take his business elsewhere. Over time, there were far more "buy" recommendations than "sell" suggestions. This looked less like analysis than marketing. A second problem came in the 2000s as regulators cracked down on the way that companies released news to the market. Information could no longer be selectively released to favoured analysts. Meanwhile, those "Sherlock-like" analysts who liked to spot trends through independent company visits faced difficulties. Everything came to depend on the profits guidance issued by companies for the next quarter or year. And analysts dared not let their forecasts be too far from what the companies suggested. The result was that finance had created a poorly functioning market-one that was oversupplied with analysts who mostly offered the same product. Why, then, did it survive at all? The traditional way that investors rewarded banks for good research was not to pay for it directly, but to convey securities (有价证券) trades their way. This system created two conflict-of-interest questions. Were fund managers trading more than they needed to just to pay for their research? And were they getting the best terms available when they did that trade? In both cases, the client (客户), not the fund manager, was in effect paying for the service. Under the new MiFID rules, banks will not be allowed to combine research with other products. Fund managers will have to pay for it separately. As a result, they are expected to be much more selective. This recalls Dr Johnson's response when Boswell asked whether the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland was worth seeing. The great man replied: "Worth seeing, yes; but not worth going to see."The suspicion is that, for many fund managers, the work of analysis is "worth having, but not worth paying to have." 43. The word "culled" (in paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to A. dismissed B. promoted C. investigated D. required 44. It can be inferred from the passage that the writer thinks company analysts' analysis should have been more A. positive B. neutral C. understandable D. abstract 45. What problem did company analysts meet with in 2000? A. Companies provide them with incomplete news. B. They lost their exclusive access to certain information. C. Companies' profits guidance were unavailable to them. D. They found themselves in a poorly functioning market. 46. Which of the following is a possible consequence of the new MiFID rules? A. Fewer clients will be willing to pay to see the analysis results. B. Analysts' research will have to be combined with certain products. C. Company analysts will have to pay for their research by themselves. D. Fund managers will be cautious while choosing what analysis to do. Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Before that time extremely valuable works such as these were sold privately or through dealer. B. But things began to go wrong during the oil crisis and the recession of the 1970s and the company started to get into financial difficulties. C. So how on earth did it all come about? D. The idea of enormously valuable works of art being sold at public auction is something we take for granted. E. It occurred to him that he might find a new way to sell and buy things. F. Buying and selling things at auction was made fashionable by James Christie but John Sotheby was quick to follow his lead. Sotheby's There is little doubt that Sotheby's is the oldest and most famous auction (拍卖) house in the world. It has been going for more than two and a half centuries and has sold many of the most famous and valuable treasures and works of art ever created. Many world argue that the international art market as it exists today was created by Sotheby's. 47          However, it is a relatively new phenomenon. It all began back in 1744 when a book dealer called Samuel Baker opened a small bookstore in the Strand in London. After his death in 1778 the business was taken over by his nephew, John Sotheby. Sotheby bad a great rival, James Christie, who started the Christie's auction house in 1776. 48          In 1793 he auctioned Talleyrand's library and in 1823 he auctioned Napoleon's collection of books. Sotheby's business grew throughout the 19th century but it was only in the middle of the 20th century that Sotheby's began to make a huge impact internationally. In 1958 its chairman, Peter Wilson, organised the first ever public auction of impressionist masterpieces by Cezanne, Renoir and Van Gogh. 49          Wilson turned the whole auction into a fashionable event. He sent invitations to film stars and politicians and held the auction in the evening. Journalists from the leading papers were invited and everyone was asked to wear black tie or evening dress. Not surprisingly, the auction got a huge amount of publicity and the prices set new records. With its growing reputation in London Sotheby's decided to expand into the American market and bought the New York auction house Parke-Bernet. 50          In 1971 they even tried to raise money by launching a Sotheby's brand of cigarette. Eventually, in 1983 Sotheby's was bought by American businessman, Alfred Taubman. Based in Detroit, Taubman transformed Sotheby's into a wholly American company. It was certainly a long way from the little bookshop in the Strand. III. Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Useful Bean Do you know what the common factor in bee food, vinyl plastic, and tofu is? It is the soybean. Some part of the soybean is used in these products as well as many other edible (可以食用的) and nonedible products. The soybean is also considered to be one of the multipurpose and hardy plants. It can grow in low-quality soil. Throughout the life of the plant, a release of nutrients throughout plant roots makes soil more fertile. Soybeans are also very high in protein. With its hardiness, soil benefits, high-protein content, and various uses, some people believe the soybean will become the greatest weapon against world hunger. There are three standard procedures taken from the soybean plant-oil, protein, and whole soybeans. Oil is used for edible purposes such as cooking oil and salad dressing. Industries make nonedible use of soybean oil by adding to antistatic sprays, printer ink, and shampoo. One significant nonedible use of soybean oil is the making of vinyl plastics. Vinyl is used to make everything from credit cards and garden hoses to computer parts. Protein from the soybean is also used in edible and nonedible products. Edible uses for the protein include baby foods and hypoallergenic milk. Even animals benefit: bee food and fish food contain protein from the soybean. Some industries use the protein for nonedible purposes such as cosmetics, adhesives, yarn, and water-based paints. Items made using whole soybeans are the most commonly recognized product of the soybean plant. Whole soybeans are used to make food for people and animals. Grocery stores carry a variety of foods made with whole soybeans. Some of these items are pancake flour, coffee, soymilk, soy sauce and tofu. As the versatility (多用途) and hardiness of this bean gains popularity, more uses of soybean products will certainly be discovered. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 闲聊有助于打破陌生人之间的僵局。(break the ice) 53. 正是那些不经意的善意，构建起人与人之间宝贵的纽带。(It is…that…) 54. 不要轻易假设线上友谊能够完全取代现实交往。(assume) 55. 虽然善意的小谎言可以保护他人的情感，但我们必须分清何时应当坚持实话实说。(while) V. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 56. 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，学校英语报正在征集主题为 The Value of Small Pleasures 的稿件，请你投稿，内容包括： 简述你对生活中小确幸的理解； 结合自身经历说明小确幸的价值。 第 1 页 / 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $