2027届上海市浦东新区高三一模英语试题

2026学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测 高三英语试卷 (考试时间：105分钟满分：115分） 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. Return of the Cube The Rubik's Cube has puzzled people of all ages since its invention in 1974 People have spent(1)seems like hours twisting and turning the movable pieces of the cube-shaped puzzle so that each side is just one color.(2) can solve the puzzle in seconds,while many cannot solve it at all.The cube was hugely popular in the 1980s,but interest gradually faded. In the mid-1990s,(3)computers and the Internet became more accessible,the cube enjoyed a comeback.A new generation of"cubers"found each other on the Internet and organized competitions with each other.There hadn't been cube competitions since the cube had been invented.People traveled long distances,eager (4)(take)part in highly competitive tournaments."It's very addictive,and it spreads like a virus,"Tyson Mao,20,told the San Francisco Chronicle. Mao started the Rubik's Cube Club at the California Institute of Technology in 2003.The college sponsored the first U.S.cubing tournaments in California.Mao and about 40 others competed at the International Rubik's Cube Tournament in San Francisco,with cubers from all over the world(5)(involve). In 2025,the World Cube Association regularly brings cubers together for competitions.The tournaments usually consist of several events,including those (6)cubers compete using one hand.In one difficult event,the competitors first look at the puzzle and then try to solve it while(7)(wear)a blindfold.In another event,they try to complete the cube in(8) (few)possible moves to win.There are even events with cubes of different sizes,with more squares than the original 3x3x3 cube. The cube has continued to have an impact on people worldwide.Most cubers today weren't even born when Erno Rubik first came up with the idea for the cube in 1974.Cubers have a large community online,in which they exchange ideas that can cut seconds(9) their time.By 2024,the50 th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube's debut(首次出现)，more than 500 million cubes (10) (sell).And the cube shows no signs of stopping. 高三英语试卷第1页共10页 Section B Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A.barrier B.urging C.consistently D.draw E.minimize F.opposite G.persistent H.storing I.resolution J.resisting K.temporarily Willpower Doesn't Work.This Does. Willpower is the ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.In surveys,American adults have cited lack of willpower as the top (11) to changing behavior.Globally,when adults rated themselves on two dozen positive qualities,self- control ranked dead last. Research also shows that exercising willpower feels pretty awful,whether you are forcing yourself to do something unfun or (12)something fun.The logical (13) seems obvious:try harder.Strengthen your willpower muscle. Yet,as a psychologist studying goal-achievement,I see the data leading to the (14) conclusion:willpower is overrated.Successful people rarely rely on inner determination to fight temptations.Instead,many exercise situational agency,arranging their lives to (15) the need for willpower in the first place.Interviews with some highly disciplined people have taught me that you do hard things more(16)when you put yourself in situations that make the pursuit easier. For instance,two-time Olympic triathlon gold medalist Alistair Brownlee makes sure his equipment is in order before a workout and leaves his shoes warm and dry waiting at the door.He even bought his first house to live close to the paths and pools for training.His life motto() has always been to take the first step,and such situational support never discourages him from making (17)efforts. Situational agency matters greatly for young people.Technology brings more plentiful, convenient and appealing temptations.One student called endless scroll (the most evil invention of his lifetime. Instead of(18) my students to try harder to stay off phones,I admit that I,too,find myself checking texts,notifications and email far more often than I'd like.My team surveyed thousands of teenagers on where they placed phones while studying.Responses ranged from keeping phones beside them,with the screen up and sound on,to (19)phones in other rooms.At the end of the school year,students keeping phones farther away earned higher grades. You cannot change the conditions of modern life,but you can manage your personal space. Physical distance creates psychological distance:(20)close what you desire;push away what holds you back. 高三英语试卷第2页共10页 II.Reading Comprehension Section A 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. Like most animals,humans have "had teeth and jaws for millions of years,"says evolutionary and ecological biochemist Adam van Casteren at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig,Germany.But with the development of tools,food processing,and agriculture,as well as fire to cook food,our species gradually stopped the need for such(21) chewing.Today,the average human spends roughly 35 minutes chewing every day,(22) 4.5 hours for our closest ape relative,chimpanzees. At the most basic level,chewing(23)food into small pieces and mixes them with saliva(mouth liquid)so that they can be easily swallowed.(24),chewing not only leads to more saliva production and digestive enzymes()like amylase,which helps digest food,but it also stimulates the pancreas (to release juices that further(25)what we've consumed. Nutrition and(26)aside,researchers are increasingly uncovering that chewing plays an important role in other aspects of our well-being-(27)brain health-as we get older. Memory is affected,too.In a survey,participants with good chewing ability invariably(28) their peers on a series of cognitive tests that assessed language production and numerical reasoning,with a wide gap in scores,even after controlling for age,sex and education.They demonstrated(29)better word recall,verbal fluency and numeracy skills than those with chewing problems. So why should the simple act of chewing have anything to do with (30)?Some researchers point to the multiple neural circuits connecting our chewing organ to the region of the brain(31)for spatial learning and making new memories,which is one of the first to be damaged by Alzheimer's.Others suggest that chewing,particularly moderately hard substances, may(32)blood flow to the brain."The theory is that chewing works like a pump,driving blood to the brain,"explains Mats Trulsson,professor in the department of dental health at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.This keeps the brain(33)and working well,he says. Nor are the (34)restricted to cognition alone.Outside the lab,chewing is a good (35) too.When a group of Turkish researchers studied 100 nursing students preparing for mid-term exams,they found that students who chewed gum for at least 30 minutes daily experienced lower levels of anxiety and depression. 21.A.delicate B.lengthy C.habitual D.rapid 22.A.added to B.limited to C.compared with D.associated with 23.A.breaks down B.heats up C.takes in D.sorts out 24.A.As a result B.For example C.More importantly D.In contrast 25.A.restore B.recycle C.process D.preserve 26.A.appetite B.digestion C.health D.production 27.A.apparently B.incidentally C.namely D.especially 高三英语试卷第3页共10页 28.A.outlasted B.outnumbered C.outperformed D.outweighed 29、A.slightly B.initially C.significantly D.seemingly 30.A.concentration B.examination C.literacy D.memory 3l、A.suitable B.responsible C.adapted D.qualified 32、A.maintain B.regulate C.increase D.monitor 33、A.elaxed B.occupied C.blank D.sharp 34、A.benefits B.predictions C.problems D.solutions 35、A.energy-booster B.virus-fighter C.skill-builder D.stress-reliever 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) The message looked like an accusatory note,with each letter traced over and over for emphasis. The author got straight to the point:"I KNOW IT'S YOU MOM." A fourth grader named Caden had begun to harbor suspicions about the supposedly magical being who left cash under his pillow after each baby tooth fell out.There had been inconsistencies in the tooth fairy's behavior:After Caden lost his first tooth,he woke up to a fresh $100 bill. For each subsequent tooth,Caden received less.The variations in bills raised questions in his mind,so he wrote the letter to his mother,Ashley Lee. Now Lee wanted to keep her son a believer.So she took a shot in the dark and dashed off a note to what she figured was a made-up "tooth fairy"email address,not knowing whether anyone would receive it. "Caden thinks it is me giving him money for exchanging the tooth,"she wrote,and asked the tooth fairy to reply and prove him wrong. Her hope-silly,sweet and a little desperate-was that an "official"email from the tooth fairy might somehow persuade Caden. Dr.Purva Merchant was sitting in her office at a children's dental practice in Seattle when Lee's email arrived.It was roughly the 6,000th such email she'd received in the past 20 years,so she knew exactly what to do: Dear Caden, I am writing to let you know that I have received email notification ofyour baby tooth that was lost,how exciting!I will stop by with a special surprise for your tooth.Remember to take very good care ofyour new teeth by brushing and flossing every night.Happy growing up! Love. The Tooth Fairy 高三英语试卷第4页共10页 Dr.Merchant became the email tooth fairy accidentally.In 2004,her boyfriend-now husband-made her a new email address including her nickname,The Tooth Fairy,to help organize her dental school applications and keep in touch with family abroad She has averaged three to five emails a day in the two decades since the first distress mail, and she has responded to cvery onc of them with reassurance about tooth problems. "There's something amazing about doing something for someone,and they don't know who you are,”she says. 36.What led Caden to write to his mom? A.He wanted more bills. B.He suspected the cash was fake. C.He found the fairy's email. D.He noticed the amount of cash differed. 37.The underlined phrase "took a shot in the dark"(para.5)most probably means" A.made an uncertain attempt B.received a fairy's reply C.wanted to prove Caden wrong D.tried to scare Caden 38.According to the passage,Dr.Merchant can be best described as A.professional and serious B.humorous and dependent C.kind-hearted and devoted D.strict and business-like 39.What is the best title of the passage? A.A Mother's Doubt and Her Son's Letter B.A Reply from the Tooth Fairy C.The Tooth Fairy's 20-Year-Old Email D.The Accusation from a Son (B) MARKETING PLAYBOOK CASE OF THE MONTH Four things MoodMuse does that any brand can steal MoodMuse's drops sell out in minutes.Yet the lesson of this toy brand is not about cute packaging:it is a blueprint for building excitement, community and long-term loyalty.Here are four takeaways for any marketer. 01 Market to behaviors,not demographics(人口统计特征) Moodmuse's buyers are mostly Gen Z and Millennial,but success is not about knowing who the customer is-it is about knowing what makes them excited.This generation grew up on collectibles and surprise mechanics;they desire identity-driven purchases and highly visual, shareable experiences. TAKEAWAY Build campaigns around behaviors and psychological motivators.Ask what makes your audience hit“share'” 高三英语试卷第5页共10页 02 Those instant sell-outs are no accident.Limited-edition runs,time-boxed releases, uncommon"secret"figures and carly-access benefits all repeat one message:act fast or miss out.Urgency creates habit,and habit creates brand stickiness. TAKEAWAY Build FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)into your sales process through timing and exclusivity. 03 Make your product mean something The strongest brands make people feel seen.Rebelpanda is rebellious and fashion- forward;Tear Baby is sensitive and expressive.Each character works as an emotional mirror, letting buyers signal who they are in a way that feels ideal,not commercial. TAKEAWAY Give your product emotional texture.Ask what identity it helps people express 04 Let your community feel like insiders Moodmuse's customers do not just feel like buyers;they feel like members.They know the story behind each character,chase rare pieces and trade in fan forums,sharing a common language and a sense of belonging. TAKEAWAY Design in-jokes,rituals and roles that only members would get. 40.Which of the following best fills the missing heading of Section 02? A.Treat secret as a tool,not a trick B.Treat rarity as a strategy,not a trick C.Treat discount as a key,not a trick D.Treat habit as a method,not a trick 41.According to the four takeaways,which marketing practice is most likely to work? A.Doing a survey about whom the customer is. B.Increasing the product sales by repeating a message. C.Creating characters in whom buyers see themselves. D.Designing some popular in-jokes that consumers love. 42.Who is the passage most probably written for? A.Toy collectors hoping to resell rare figures for profit. B.Business students researching the history of MoodMuse. C.Brand managers looking for reusable marketing methods. D.Product designers responsible for creating new characters. 高三英语试卷第6页共10页 (C) When museums digitize their holdings,it's usually to expand access.The new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects of United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)does something entirely different:it uses technology to make visible what has been taken-and to eventually erase itself.Launched in 2025,the online platform brings together 3D models of stolen or illegally traded cultural artifacts (from across the world.But unlike most museums,it measures success not by how much it collects,but by how much it loses. Each time an object is returned to its rightful home,it disappears from the virtual gallery. Developed by UNESCO in collaboration with national heritage authorities,the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects currently features around 200 digital artifacts,each carefully reproduced in high-resolution 3D.Each entry is accompanied by a layered narrative )where the object originated,how it was stolen,and what efforts are underway to recover it. By storing and presenting these objects in a globally accessible virtual space,UNESCO bypasses many of the physical and legal limits that have long held back restitution-the return of these objects.The museum becomes a shared space for accountability and memory,where access -not possession-defines value. European institutions,including the British Museum,have faced sustained pressure to return colonial-era artifacts.Yet restitution is rarely straightforward-it involves complex legal systems, diplomatic negotiation,and difficult questions of origin that can take years to resolve.The UNESCO platform doesn't settle these controversies,but it reframes them.By visualizing the scale of cultural theft,it shifts restitution from abstract policy to concrete visibility.At the same time,the museum raises questions of representation and approval.Who determines which objects appear?How are communities of origin involved in shaping their narratives?After all,restitution stories are supposed to be told with,not merely about,the affected communities. This museum,designed to shrink,challenges how cultural institutions measure value.Still, the project faces clear limits.High-quality 3D modeling is costly and technically demanding. Keeping the system running over decades requires funding,security,and long-term care.And technology alone cannot restore trust or undo the effects of colonial rule.The museum's power lies less in resolution than in visibility-in its ability to draw attention and sustain accountability. UNESCO's Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects is not an unchanging monument to loss;it is an evolving system for memory,advocacy,and repair.As it does,it invites cultural institutions everywhere to reconsider what it means to hold,display,and ultimately let go. 43.How does the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects measure its success? A.By the number of artifacts returned. B.By the number of holdings digitized. C.By the number of visitors online. D.By the number of quality 3D models. 高三英语试卷第7页共10页 44.By saying "the UNESCO platform doesn't settle these controversies,but it reframes them"(para.4),the author means A.it turns abstract policy into legal rules B.it resolves the legal problems behind them C.it helps the public see the extent of cultural theft D.it entitles affected communities to shape narratives 45.According to the author,the virtual museum is most valuable for A.presenting cultural artifacts through layered narratives B.being a shared space for visitors to obtain digital artifacts C.establishing a single-purpose evolving system successfully D.attracting notice and keeping cultural thefts from being forgotten 46.What is the author's overall attitude towards the new virtual museum? A.Subjective and critical. B.Realistic and supportive. C.Objective and defensive. D.Reserved and cautious. Section C 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.So,yes:heat might quite literally make you less sharp. B.And those long-term averages do not capture everything. C.That finding,however,does not mean every individual responds in a different way. D.Beyond cognition,heat exposure can intensify emotions and make people more sensitive. E.The reasons why high temperatures cloud your brain are probably related to changes in brain blood flow. F. As heat waves occur more often,avoid making crucial choices during or shortly after a heat wave. How the Heat Affects Our Thinking Heat waves are becoming more common,causing severe health consequences such as heart and lung problems.But beyond these direct risks,heat has severe indirect consequences.Studies have shown that high temperatures weaken cognitive functions,which in turn leads to poor decisions. 47 When air temperature is too high,your body attempts to protect you by channeling blood and energy to cool you down.Unfortunately,this alters blood flow to the brain, and although the exact mechanisms are not yet fully understood,the consequences are not good. Heat also causes tiredness and sleep disorders,adding to the cognitive burden. Laboratory studies have found that those exposed to higher temperatures display weakened memory,reduced attention,and lower performance in executive functions,including problem- solving,understanding complex tasks,and decision-making. 、 48 高三英语试卷第8页共10页 Under standard climate-change conditions,researchers concluded that average human cognitive function might decrease by between 5 and 7%by 2100.That is a worrying prospect.The effects are also uneven:they are worse for the elderly,for people with high body-mass index,and for males. 49 Studies showed that extreme-temperature hours in the days before were already associated with declined cognition,meaning that a single heat wave may leave your brain fogged for some time afterward. The old expression"in the heat of the moment"'usually refers to poor choices driven by strong emotions,but it turns out to hold more as well.50 If decisions are unavoidable, cool down first to restore cognitive and emotional clarity,depend on logical reasoning and external advice instead of instinct,and delay the choice whenever possible. 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. 51. Living the Green Life Banks use our money to fund their other profit-making activities-from loans to investments. This means,depending on who you bank with,your money could be funding some pretty questionable industries that you don't know about. Some high street banks provide finance for oil and gas projects that contribute to climate change.A report in the Guardian in May 2025 found that HSBC and five other UK banks, collectively gave f75bn of finance to fossil fuel projects between 2016 and 2023. Thankfully,there are ways to help make your banking more climate-friendly.Changing to a responsible bank that doesn't finance fossil fuels is an easy switch that anyone can make.And finding a sustainable bank is getting easier-there are now quite a few banks that have strong anti- fossil fuel policies in place. Triodos is one such bank that only lends to businesses and organisations that promote long- term positive change.This includes wind farms,organic farms,and community projects.For full openness,Triodos publishes the details of every organisation it lends to,and is the only bank that does so. Building societies(房屋互助协会)can also be more sustainable than high street banks..This is because they face strict regulations that limit the amount of money they can invest in certain industries.Their profits are also invested back into the business for the benefit of borrowers and savers,rather than shareholders.Nationwide,for example,is a building society owned by its members rather than external shareholders.It does not invest in or provide finance for fossil fuel projects.Plus,it donates at least one per cent of pre-tax profits to charitable causes. With so many green options now available,switching your bank account has become a positive step.After all,every pound deposited is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. 高三英语试卷第9页共10页 Under standard climate-change conditions,researchers concluded that average human cognitive function might decrease by between 5 and 7%by 2100.That is a worrying prospect.The effects are also uneven:they are worse for the elderly,for people with high body-mass index,and for males. 49 Studies showed that extreme-temperature hours in the days before were already associated with declined cognition,meaning that a single heat wave may leave your brain fogged for some time afterward. The old expression"in the heat of the moment"'usually refers to poor choices driven by strong emotions,but it turns out to hold more as well. 50 If decisions are unavoidable, cool down first to restore cognitive and emotional clarity,depend on logical reasoning and external advice instead of instinct,and delay the choice whenever possible. 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. 51. Living the Green Life Banks use our money to fund their other profit-making activities-from loans to investments. This means,depending on who you bank with,your money could be funding some pretty questionable industries that you don't know about. Some high street banks provide finance for oil and gas projects that contribute to climate change.A report in the Guardian in May 2025 found that HSBC and five other UK banks, collectively gave f75bn of finance to fossil fuel projects between 2016 and 2023. Thankfully,there are ways to help make your banking more climate-friendly.Changing to a responsible bank that doesn't finance fossil fuels is an easy switch that anyone can make.And finding a sustainable bank is getting easier-there are now quite a few banks that have strong anti- fossil fuel policies in place. Triodos is one such bank that only lends to businesses and organisations that promote long- term positive change.This includes wind farms,organic farms,and community projects.For full openness,Triodos publishes the details of every organisation it lends to,and is the only bank that does so. Building societies(房屋互助协会)can also be more sustainable than high street banks..This is because they face strict regulations that limit the amount of money they can invest in certain industries.Their profits are also invested back into the business for the benefit of borrowers and savers,rather than shareholders.Nationwide,for example,is a building society owned by its members rather than external shareholders.It does not invest in or provide finance for fossil fuel projects.Plus,it donates at least one per cent of pre-tax profits to charitable causes. With so many green options now available,switching your bank account has become a positive step.After all,every pound deposited is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. 高三英语试卷第9页共10页 IV.Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. S2.请妥善保存电子票据，方便申请售后服务。(convenient) 53.人们能够跨越语言的隔阂，建立起情感纽带，何其美妙！(How 54、民俗文化节期间，古城街巷，张灯结彩，穿着少数民族服饰的游客随处可见。(food) 55.创办于19世纪后期的旧船厂，如今已蜕变为一个集剧院、餐馆和画廊为一体的时尚 地标，让人们能够轻松体验工业之美，重拾旧时记忆。(access) 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。你的英国好友Wendy在社交媒体上了解到 “Chinamaxxing”(沉浸式体验中国文化)，计划来中国亲身体验。她初步拟定了四项体 验内容（见附图），并发来邮件征求你的建议。回复该邮件，内容须包括： (1)从四项内容中推荐1项，并作简要介绍： (2)具体说明此项最适合的原因。 练太极 国风旅拍 体验非遗手作 高铁出行 tai chi Chinese-style intangible cultural high-speed rail travel photoshoot heritage handicrafts 001 高三英语试卷第10页共10页参考答案 I.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1.what 2.Some 3.as/when 4.to take 5.involved 6.where 7.wearing 8.the fewest 9.off 10.had been sold Section B 11-20AJ1FE CGBHD II.Reading Comprehension Section A 21-35 BCACC BDCCD BCDAD Section B 36-39 DACB 40-42BCC 43-46ACDB Section C 47-50 EABF III.Summary Writing Many people are unaware that their regular bank deposits may fund fossil fuelindustries which harm the climate.To pursue a greener lifestyle,people can switch toresponsible banks or building societies that reject fossil fuel financing,and each deposit is a choice for a better world.(47 words) 或者 Many people do not realize their money deposited in common banks may be usedto fund fossil fuel projects that worsen climate change.They can switch to responsiblegreen banks or regulated building societies,and every pound they save is a vote for theeco-friendly world they long for.(49 words) IV Translation 52.Please keep the electronic receipt properly,which is convenient for you to apply for after-sales service. 53.How wonderful it is that people can build emotional bonds across language barriers! 54.During the folk culture festival,the ancient city's streets and lanes are flooded with decorations of lanterns and colored ribbons,and tourists in ethnic minority costumes can be seen everywhere. 55.The old shipyard,founded in the late 19th century,has now transformed into a fashionable landmark combining theaters,restaurants and galleries,allowing people easy access to the beauty of industry and the old memories. V Guided Writing Dear Wendy, I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you are planning your very own"Chinamaxxing'trip to China after seeing those viral posts on social media.Among the four options youlisted,I would unreservedly recommend the intangible cultural heritage handicraftworkshop hidden in the old downtown area,over tai chi practice,traditional-stylephotoshoots and high-speed railway rides.