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3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3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. Lightning Strikes! Three years ago a bolt of lightning all but ruined Lynn Miller's house in Aberdeen—with her two children inside. 'There was a huge rainstorm,' she says, 1 ______ (recall) the terrifying experience. 'My brother and I were outside desperately working to stop floodwater from coming in the house. Suddenly I 2 ______ (throw) to the ground by an enormous bang. When I picked myself up, I found the roof and the entire upper storey of the house completely 3 ______ (destroy). The door was blocked by rubble (碎石), but we forced our way in and found the children, thankfully unharmed. Later I was told that 4 ______ (strike) by lightning is a chance in a million.' In fact, it's calculated at one chance in 600,000. Even so, Dr Mark Keys of AER Technology, an organisation that monitors the effects of lightning, thinks you should be sensible, 'I wouldn't go out in a storm—but then I'm quite a careful person.' He advises anyone who is unlucky enough 5 ______ (catch) in a storm to get down on the ground and curl up into a ball, making yourself as small as possible. Lightning is one of nature's displays of power. 250 years ago, Benjamin Franklin, the American scientist and statesman, proved that lightning is a form of electricity, but scientists still lack a complete understanding of 6 ______ it works. Occasionally, there are indications that lightning may strike. Positive electrical charges streaming upwards from trees may make a noise, and people's hair can stand 7 ______ end. Harold Deal, a retiring electrician from South Carolina, USA, was struck by lightning 26 years ago. He was apparently unhurt, but it later emerged that the strike had damaged the part of the brain 8 ______ controls the sensation of temperature. Since then the freezing South Carolina winters 9 ______ (bother) Harold, since he is completely unable to feel the cold. Animals are victims of lightning, too. Hundreds of cows and sheep are killed every year, largely 10 ______ they go under trees. In East Anglia in 1918, 504 sheep were killed instantaneously by the same bolt of lightning that hit the ground and travelled through the entire flock. Lightning is also responsible for starting more than 10,000 forest fires each year world-wide. 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. construction B. currently C. delays D. disastrous E. effortlessly F. forecast G. operation H. safeguard I. strengthened J. total K. withdraw History Underwater In 1966, Venice experienced its worst flood in history when water levels reached 194 centimeters, according to a report. Italy then invested billions of dollars in a system of floodgates that were supposed to protect Venice from the (11) ______ flooding the city is experiencing right now. It's called MOSE, which refers to an experimental electromechanical module. The flood protection system is a series of underwater barriers designed to (12) ______ the three inlets leading to Venice's lagoon (泻湖) during high tides. The system consists of a series of bright-yellow gates that reach from one side of the inlet to the other set in a trench (海沟) on the seafloor. Each gate is built from (13) ______ steel that provides resistance from the pounding waves. When a tide higher than 110 centimeters is (14) ______, air is pumped into the gates, causing them to rise above the surface. When the high waters (15) ______, the gates sink below the surface to their original position. There are a(n) (16) ______ of 78 gates among the three inlets. Engineers are (17) ______ working on how to raise them at once. The first testing is expected next year. Work began on the barrier project in 2003. It has been under (18) ______ for years. Cost increases and related (19) ______ have caused many setbacks. It is now scheduled to be in (20) ______ by 2022. 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. The modern zoo has travelled a long way from the days of simple cages. Today's zoos aim to do far more than just show exotic animals to visitors. They play a key role in wildlife conservation, education and research. But they still face many (21) ______. One big debate is whether zoos are good for animals. Critics say that no matter how well-designed enclosures are, they cannot (22) ______ the wild. Even large enclosures limit animals' natural behaviours. Some animals in zoos show signs of stress, such as repeated, meaningless movements. On the other hand, zoo supporters (23) ______ that many species are dying out in the wild. For these animals, zoos offer safe places where they can breed. Many zoo-bred animals have been (24) ______ back into their natural habitats. Education is another major goal. Zoos give city-dwelling people a chance to (25) ______ with wildlife they would never otherwise see. Children can learn about animal behaviour and conservation. Studies show that many visitors leave zoos with greater (26) ______ of environmental problems. However, critics argue that people can learn about animals from documentaries and books without keeping them in (27) ______. Scientific research carried out in zoos also brings great (28) ______. Scientists can study animal health, reproduction and behaviour in controlled conditions. This knowledge helps to (29) ______ wild populations. But research in zoos is limited. It cannot fully copy the complex (30) ______ of the natural world. Money is another (31) ______. Building and maintaining modern natural-looking enclosures costs huge sums. Zoos rely on ticket sales and donations. During economic downturns, some zoos struggle to survive. To meet these challenges, zoos have to make (32) ______. They must balance the needs of animals with the interests of visitors. Some rare species are (33) ______ and need special protection. But zoos also need to attract visitors to stay open. Finding the right (34) ______ between conservation and entertainment is not easy. However, most zookeepers refuse to (35) ______ their high standards. They believe that with careful planning, zoos can continue to play a valuable role in protecting wildlife. 21. A. debates B. victories C. donations D. attractions 22. A. dominate B. replace C. resemble D. restrict 23. A. deny B. pretend C. argue D. doubt 24. A. transported B. tracked C. brought D. released 25. A. connect B. compete C. agree D. cooperate 26. A. fear B. awareness C. doubt D. shame 27. A. danger B. peace C. captivity D. adventure 28. A. profits B. troubles C. benefits D. risks 29. A. protect B. threaten C. observe D. hunt 30. A. feelings B. conditions C. rules D. disasters 31. A. pleasure B. puzzle C. barrier D. reward 32. A. predictions B. adjustments C. apologies D. comparisons 33. A. rare B. domestic C. tame D. fierce 34. A. conflict B. balance C. contrast D. gap 35. A. give up B. insist on C. carry out D. put off 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） This week, the Summer Boat Show in London is filled with fine boats, shining with new technology. By contrast, my own lies quietly on a tidal creek (小溪) off the south coast. She was designed last year but, seeing her, you might imagine her to be 100 years old and think that her owner must be some kind of lost-soul romantic. For me a boat should always be a boat and not a cottage on the water. When I bought an earlier boat, Hirta, in which I sailed around Britain for a TV race series, the previous owner observed that she had every comfort, but no luxury. During my long relationship with her, Hirta taught me how wise she was. Her sails were heavy, and she had no pumped water, no electricity to speak of, no fridge, no central heating, and absolutely no electronics, yet she was the kindest, easiest boat that I have ever sailed at sea. Back on land, however, it is a sad fact that the very oldness of classic boats means that they need a lot of looking after. When I had a bad injury to my back, I realised that my 15-year love affair with her had to end. Searching for a younger replacement produced no satisfaction, so I decided to build a new boat from scratch. The Westman has never disappointed me. Although Nigel Irens, the designer, and ED Burnett, his right-hand man, are good at computer-assisted design programs, Irens initially drew this boat on a paper napkin, and only later transferred his ideas to the computer. Then, he carved a model, just as boatyards did in the days of sail. Together we considered the primary embryonic vessel (船的雏形), then fed the design back into the electronic box for modification. The next version was nearly right and by the time the final one appeared, the form was perfect. The completed boat has now crossed the North Atlantic and has won four out of her first six racing starts. Her appearance is ageless, her motion at sea is a pleasure and her accommodation provides an atmosphere of deep peace. Maybe this is because she was drawn purely as a sailing craft, without reference to any furniture we might put into her. That is the well-tried method of the sea. In her timeless calmness, she is the living proof that it works: that there is no need to follow current fashions to find satisfaction, and that sometimes it pays to listen to the lessons of history. 36. By "For me a boat should always be a boat and not a cottage on the water", the writer means that ______. A. he always keeps his boat in good condition B. he never thinks of a boat as his living space C. he doesn't like the idea of building a home on the water D. he doesn't mind whether to live on a boat or in a cottage 37. What is the writer's opinion of Hirta? A. It was a perfect sailboat. B. It was a little bit luxurious. C. It was not modern enough. D. It was not very comfortable. 38. According to the writer, The Westman was designed in a ______ way. A. creative B. disappointing C. traditional D. repetitive 39. What does the writer want to prove with his boat? A. The lessons of history are not easy to follow though they are useful. B. A boat can work very well even if it involves no modern technology. C. There is no need to find evidence that boats are still a timeless treasure. D. It is impossible to find satisfaction on a boat by following current fashions. （B） Traditional clothing Jamaica's traditional clothing is made from lightweight materials such as cotton or linen in bright colours. Women often wear handmade clothes made from calico, a type of printed cotton cloth with a striped pattern and colourful headscarves. Men prefer jeans or light-coloured trousers, short-sleeved shirts and sometimes a bandana on their heads. The quadrile dress, which is the national costume of Jamaica, is worn for special celebrations and traditional dancing. The cotton dress has a similar pattern to Scottish tartan (格子呢). Attitude The carefree attitude of this Caribbean island has undoubtedly influenced Jamaican clothing. Usually bright and colourful, comfortable clothing is a must and lightweight fabrics (面料) are favoured over heavy ones. Beachwear is also a significant part of Jamaican attire and Jamaican coastlines are packed with people wearing western-style swimming costumes, shorts and flip-flops. Rastafarianism The Rastafarian movement started in Jamaica, and Rastafarian-inspired clothing, with its characteristic three colours of red, green and gold, is widespread on the island. Rastafarian or Rasta clothing is made from natural materials such as cotton, wool or fibres from the hemp plant. One immediately recognizable Rasta accessory (配饰) is the 'rastacap', or 'tam', the knitted hat which is worn over dreadlocks. Rasta clothing is often associated with both fans and musicians of reggae music, such as the legendary Bob Marley. Fashion shows Jamaica holds two well-known fashion events every year: the Caribbean Fashion Week and Style Week Jamaica. The events attract international designers who come to see the latest trends and styles from the Caribbean. They also give local Jamaican designers a chance to share their talent with the rest of the world. Young designers are also being featured on reality TV shows in Jamaica like Mission Catwalk, which aims to discover talented local designers and help them to enter the international world of fashion. Among Jamaica's successful fashion designers is Bob Marley's daughter, Cedella, who has created her own fashion label, Catch a Fire, named after one of her father's albums, and whose clothing is also inspired by him. 40. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Jamaica: Fashion and People B. Jamaica: Clothes and Culture C. Jamaica: Attitudes and Lifestyles D. Jamaica: Traditional and Modern 41. Which of the following statements is true of Jamaica's traditional clothing? A. Their dress resembles Scottish tartan in pattern. B. Men can be seen wearing fruit on their head. C. Men often have their knitted hats on in traditional dancing. D. Women can't wear light-coloured trousers in public places. 42. How do Jamaica's young fashion designers get to be known? A. By designing Rastafarian clothing. B. By going to reality TV shows. C. By working with Cedella Marley. D. By taking a carefree attitude. （C） History does not repeat but sometimes it rhymes. So, it seems, do efforts to protect netizens' privacy. The European Union led the world with its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in May 2018. That law shook up internet giants and global advertising firms, both of which had previously used consumer data with little oversight. On December 11th India's government introduced a bill that would force firms to handle data only with consumer agreement and give the authorities sweeping access to them. But the piece of legislation (立法) rhyming with GDPR right now is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which comes into force on January 1st. To online businesses, it jars. The Californian law copies some of the GDPR's items. It gives consumers the right to know what online information is collected about them and how it is used, permits them to demand that their data be destroyed and to charge companies with releasing data. In some ways, the CCPA is looser than its European predecessor (前身). It does not, for instance, insist that firms have a "legal basis" for collecting and using personal data or restrict the international transfer of data. It also stops short of demanding the appointment of corporate data-protection officers and assessments of projects' data-protection risks. In other respects, though, California goes further than the EU. The CCPA adopts a broader definition of personal information (which extends to such things as internet cookies that identify users on websites) and it forbids discrimination (by offering discounts to those who grant firms access to their data). Companies must enable Californians to choose not to engage in the sale of personal data with a clear "do not sell" link on their home page, rather than through GDPR's process. "Initial compliance" with the CCPA may, for its part, cost the estimated 500,000-odd affected American firms $55bn according to a study. Any such estimates should be taken with a grain of salt. For one thing, global firms that are already GDPR-compliant have a head start, even if differences between the two laws mean observing the Californian one will be far from automatic. Big firms, which are already on the hook for GDPR, are expected to spend another $2m each. For the tech giants that looks like small change. For smaller online sellers, app-makers or other firms present on the internet the Californian law will be unwelcomed. They can ignore European regulations, because most have no EU business, but cannot easily stay away from one of America's biggest domestic markets. A new survey by the Us Chamber of Commerce, a lobby group, claims that only 12% of small businesses in America know about the law, let alone have prepared for it. 43. The word "jars" (in paragraph 1) most probably means ______. A. stops a company from developing B. causes unpleasant feelings C. rhymes with history D. comes into force 44. CCPA is different from GDPR in that ______. A. CCPA doesn't require companies to assign data-protection officers B. CCPA asks consumers to assess projects' data-protection risks for a company C. CCPA doesn't give consumers the right to know about their own information D. CCPA permits companies to destroy data as long as they find something illegal 45. Which of the following is forbidden by CCPA? A. Going through GDPR's process. B. Using cookies online to identify users. C. Labelling a website with a clear "do not sell" link. D. Offering discounts to users who let firms use their data. 46. What can be inferred from the passage about big firms? A. They don't have much business in Europe. B. They will find CCPA easier to observe than GDPR. C. They won't care about the cost of observing CCPA. D. They will choose to stay away from domestic markets. 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. After all, demands on health-care services and the police would decline. B. Nine decades on and Charing Cross and the Embankment are once again full of rough sleepers, even during the coldest days of December. C. Since then, housing costs in London have fallen in real terms and the number of rough sleepers has fallen by 80% in 20 years. D. This is the underlying reason for rising homelessness. E. It does not have to be this way. F. Instead it gives them a home first, and then offers intensive support to help them cope with their problems. Mean streets "I have slept on the Embankment," wrote George Orwell in 1933, adding that, despite the noise and the wet and the cold, it was "much better than not sleeping at all". Under the nearby Charing Cross bridge, Orwell reported that "50 men were waiting, mirrored in the shivering puddles." (47) ______ Across London their numbers have more than tripled since 2010. It is a pattern found in much of the rich world. Almost every European country is seeing a rise in the number of homeless people, including those who live in temporary accommodation, as well as the smaller number who live on the streets. Homelessness across America is in decline, but it is increasing in its richest cities. Roughly 5,000 people live on the streets of San Francisco, a 19% rise in just two years. (48) ______ In post-war America there was little rough sleeping, and homelessness was falling so fast that people predicted its disappearance. Even today, some rich, successful cities, including Tokyo and Munich, have few people living on the streets. The state can do something to help. Cuts to rent subsidies (补贴) for Britain's poor are probably the biggest reason why Charing Cross has so many people sleeping on the streets once again. Making such subsidies more generous might actually save governments money in the medium term. (49) ______ People would also be more likely to find a job. Another option is for the state to build more housing itself. In Singapore, another place where there is practically no homelessness, 80% of residents live in government-built flats which they buy at knock-down prices. While many countries have been privatizing their stock of public housing, Finland has been building more of it, giving the government enough to put homeless people in their own apartments rather than warehousing them in shelters. It has adopted an approach originally pioneered in America, which does not demand that homeless folk quit drinking or drugs before giving them accommodation. (50) ______ In Finland the homeless numbers are moving in the right direction. 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. Drop me a line In our fast world of phones, emails and computers, the old-fashioned art of letter writing is at risk of disappearing altogether. Yet, to me, there is something about receiving a letter that cannot be matched by any other form of communication. There is the excitement of its arrival, the pleasure of seeing who it is from and, finally, the enjoyment of the contents. Letter writing has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It probably began with the little notes I would write to my mother. My mother, also, always insisted I write my own thank-you letters for Christmas and birthday presents. It didn't matter how short or untidy they were as long as they were letters. When I left home at 18 to train as a doctor in London, I would write once a week, and so would my mother. Occasionally my father would write and it was always a joy to receive his long, amusing letters. Most of the letters from home contained just everyday events concerning my parents and their friends. Of course, we also made phone calls but it is the letters I remember most. I love the letters that come with birthday or Christmas cards. And it's even nicer when it's an airmail envelope with beautiful stamps. My overseas letters arrive from Mangala in Sri Lanka, from someone I trained with over 20 years ago, and I have a penfriend in Australia and another in Vancouver. I am pleased that my children are carrying on the tradition. Like my mother before me, I insist they write their own thank-you letters. My daughter writes me little letters, just as I did to my mother. She and my son have penfriends of their own in Texas, organised by my penfriend. However old-fashioned communicating by email may appear to be, I strongly urge readers not to allow letter writing to become another 'lost art'. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 这家健身中心被誉为这个社区的加分项。(see) 53. 很难想象这家声名远播的饭店竟然坐落在深山里。(locate) 54. 从首都直接乘飞机到海滩的游客一定会错过这个山谷的美丽景色。(sure) 55. 这些学生首次注意到其他人在面对面交流过程中拿出手机这个动作有多频繁。(note) 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，下个月将有来自英国的学生来访你校，学生会宣传部计划设计一本小册子来介绍中国的传统文化，作为宣传部的一员，你的任务是介绍一个中国的传统节日。写一篇文章，内容须包括：1) 这一节日的名称及日期；2) 这一节日的传统庆祝方法。 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3月第三次阶段性教学质量评估试卷　答案 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1. recalling 2. was thrown 3. destroyed 4. being struck 5. to be caught 6. how 7. on 8. which 9. haven’t bothered 10. because Section B 11. D 12. H 13. I 14. F 15. K 16. J 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. G II. Reading Comprehension Section A 21. D 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. A Section B 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. B 41. A 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C Section C 47. B 48. E 49. A 50. F III. Summary Writing 51. Although letter-writing is rare now, I love communicating this way. While young, I started to write notes and thank-you letters thanks to my mother. While studying medicine in London, I kept in touch with my parents with letters. I love the letters in the cards and my penfriends abroad. My children start writing letters. I hope this tradition won’t disappear. IV. Translation 52. Candidates are assessed on their own individual performance. 53. In the hero’s speech, the sentence that struck me was that everyone deserves to be respected. 54. Don’t risk losing your life unless you know very well which mushrooms are tasty and safe to eat. 55. A wild animal’s natural behavior in the presence of human beings is to move away or remain at a safe distance from people. V. Guided Writing 56. Dear British friends, I am thrilled to introduce you to the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, which is the most significant traditional festival in our culture. It is an occasion steeped in ancient history and profound cultural connotations. The festival usually falls on the first day of the first lunar month, marking the beginning of a brand-new year. The dates vary annually according to the lunar calendar, but it always signals the arrival of spring and the reunification of families. The traditional celebrations are vibrant and revolve around the concept of family reunion. On the eve of the festival, family members gather for a lavish reunion dinner featuring traditional delicacies like dumplings and fish, symbolizing prosperity. Additionally, children receive red envelopes containing lucky money from their elders to ward off evil spirits. Furthermore, various cultural customs add to the festive atmosphere. People decorate their houses with red couplets and paper cuttings, and set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year. I sincerely hope you can experience this magical festival firsthand in the future. 第 1 页 / 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $