上海复旦大学附属中学2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级英语学科10月第三次阶段性教学质量评估试卷

复旦大学附属中学2025学年第一学期 高二年级英语学科10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. Think or Swim When submarine crews in movies hear "Prepare to dive", they jump into action to get the submarine ready to move underwater. A new study, led by Dr J Chris McKnight of the University of St Andrews, suggests seals use a similar thought to stimulate the physiological changes 1          (need) to help them stay underwater for so long. The team studied a group of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) 2          (wear) near-infrared spectroscopy devices (近红外光谱装置), which track patterns of blood circulation. These PortaSeal wearables 3          (attach) to the animals' heads and shoulders to monitor changes in their bodies while swimming and diving. "Discovering that seals can seemingly actively control their circulatory systems 4          (be) really exciting," says McKnight. Mammals, including humans, have a range of automatic responses 5         being drowned in water, including a reduced heart rate. Marine mammals exhibit these responses particularly strongly, but we cannot see inside their bodies before and during a dive 6          (see) the extent of changes that they undergo. McKnight and his team wondered 7         near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) might provide the answer. It involves shining light (of wavelengths between 800 and 2,500 nanometres) into the subject's head and analysing the spectrum of light (光谱) 8         reflects back. 9         different molecular bonds absorb different wavelengths of light, the reflected wavelengths provide clues as to the amount of blood passing through vessels (血管) in the subject's brain and surrounding tissue. The results showed that blood redistribution in seals is under some cognitive (认知的) control. Seals also increase oxygen in their brain at 10         consistent time in each dive, despite a lack of air. 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. appears B. changing C. dependent D. dim E. discovery F. exclusively G. reflect H. review I. sexually J. underlying K. vigorously Undercover Wings The nocturnal (夜间活动的) dot-underwing moth (蛾) may use shape-shifting patterns on its wings as a way to attract mates in the dark. In a study published last September in Current Biology, scientists report the 11         on males' forewings of three patches (色斑) that change darkness and size when viewed from particular angles. In females, the entire forewing darkens. Although butterfly and moth species that are active during the day are known to employ visual effects to communicate, researchers had thought their nocturnal cousins relied almost 12         on chemical signals because of the lack of light. But these 13         wing patterns, now found for the first time in a nocturnal moth, suggest the insects may also use visual signals. Because only the males have this pattern, researchers say it is likely a(n) 14         selected mechanism. Jennifer Kelley, an ecologist based at the University of Western Australia, and her colleagues first noticed the visual phenomenon while looking at museum moth specimens (标本) for another project. "As soon as we figured the effect was angle- 15         , we knew that to understand how it works, we had to understand the 16         physics," Kelley says. The group contacted Gerd Schroder-Turk and Bodo Wilts, who are physicists at Murdoch University in Perth and the Adolphe Merkle Institute in Switzerland respectively. Together the researchers found that when the wings are viewed from above, they 17         available light directly, like a dull mirror. When viewed from an angle, however, they let some of the light through to reveal a deeper layer of darkness, which 18         as patches on the male's wings. If the insects were to beat their wings 19          – a common behavior among males approaching potential mates – the patches would flash on and off, creating a striking signal even in very 20         light. 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. Curiosity feels as if it's outside your control. Trying to direct it sounds as 21         as forcing yourself to find a joke funny. But if you understand what 22         curiosity, you may be able to channel it a little better. Across evolutionary time, curious animals were more likely to survive because they learned about their environments; a forager (觅食者) that occasionally 23         a reliable feeding ground to explore might find an even better place to eat. Humans, too, will give up a known reward to 24         the unknown. In one experiment, subjects were asked to choose one of four photos, each carrying some chance of paying a cash prize. Photos repeated, so subjects learned to pick the best-paying, but when a novel photo popped up, they chose it more often than the odds suggested they should. This 25         for novelty is, of course, the reason manufacturers periodically change product packaging and advertising. But it's good to know about your environment even if it doesn't promise a reward. 26         knowledge may be useless today but vital next week. 27         , evolution has left us with a brain that can reward itself; satisfying curiosity feels pleasurable, so you explore the environment even when you don't expect any real 28         . Infants prefer to look at novel pictures compared with familiar ones. Preschoolers play longer with a mechanical toy if it's 29         to figure out how it works. What's more, curiosity doesn't just 30         new opportunities for learning; it enhances learning itself. In a recent experiment, subjects read trivia (益智的) questions and rated how curious each made them feel. Later, they saw the questions again, each followed by a photograph of a face, and judged whether that person looked as if he or she would know the answer. In a surprise final memory test for the faces, subjects better 31         those appearing after trivia questions that made them curious. Curiosity causes a brain state that enhances learning. This function of curiosity – to 32         memory – is the key to understanding why we're curious about some things and not others. We feel most curious when exploration will 33         the most learning. Suppose I ask you, "What's the most common type of star in the Milky Way?" You'll obviously feel no curiosity if you already know the answer. But you'll also feel little interest if you know nothing about stars; if you learned the answer, you couldn't 34         it to other knowledge, so it would seem nearly pointless. We're 35         curious when we sense that the environment offers new information in the right proportion to add to what we already know. 21. A. meaningless B. harmless C. endless D. painless 22. A. displays B. inspires C. discourages D. complicates 23. A. skipped B. measured C. reached D. shared 24. A. astonish B. produce C. investigate D. predict 25. A. information B. preference C. technique D. analysis 26. A. at all B. in the end C. in secret D. right now 27. A. However B. Comparatively C. Therefore D. Otherwise 28. A. evidence B. change C. pleasure D. payoff 29. A. possible B. dangerous C. natural D. difficult 30. A. restrict B. adjust C. ensure D. evaluate 31. A. remembered B. posed C. illustrated D. forgot 32. A. compare B. test C. understand D. heighten 33. A. take over B. put off C. lead to D. rely on 34. A. leave B. connect C. return D. present 35. A. maximally B. originally C. unnecessarily D. separately 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） I am chocolate, and have always been, a symbol of love, richness, and joy. Lucky kids wear me across their mouths and on their fingertips as a sign of ultimate childhood satisfaction. I'm the Valentine's Day gift for celebrating romance. But prepare for your chocolate-loving hearts to break just a bit, folks. My life story is not entirely sweet. I am native to the equatorial regions of the Americas and have been around for several thousand years. I come from a small evergreen tree that grows football-shaped pods – not on its branches, like most fruit trees, but on the trunk. The pods have leathery skins that cover a sweet-sour flesh and house roughly 40 seeds each. I was likely first grown 5,000 years ago in current-day Ecuador – for something like wine. (Yes, my flesh can be made into an alcoholic drink.) But soon enough, my seeds – cacao beans – became the forever focus. The Mayans, among others, made them into cocoa flour and mixed with water to make a drink. One early European colonizer who tasted the mix said I was "more a drink for pigs than a drink for humanity." In time, he grew to enjoy the drink, eating his words as noblemen across Europe took to drinking a similar mixture made with rose water, egg yolks, or almonds. Beyond satisfying the early human sweet tooth, cacao beans have turned out to be full of compounds, like fiber, antioxidants, monounsaturated fat, and flavanols, which 21st-century humans know are important to overall health. To be perfectly honest, however, I didn't really become a treat for the masses as a result of technology. To this day, I am a product of labor and hardship. Since my pods ripen at irregular times and are attached to my tree by a delicate stem that would be damaged by a machine, all my harvesting and processing must be done by hand. Much of the mass-market chocolate you buy at the grocers is produced by the more than 2 million 12-to-18-year-old West African children who travel alone across borders to labor, often not paid at all, for cacao farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the biggest chocolate-growing countries in the world. If you've lost your sweet tooth at the thought of this background, there are ways to consume me with a freer conscience. Look for labels on chocolate that indicate ethical labor standards. 36. Which of the following statements is true of chocolate? A. The pods grew on the tree branches. B. Only the flesh was made into a drink at first. C. People loved it because of the shape of the pods. D. It was European colonizers who brought it to America. 37. What does the phrase "eating his words" (paragraph 3) most probably mean? A. admitting he was wrong B. predicting what would happen C. promising he would take action D. finding an excuse for his behaviour 38. What does the writer imply about the production of chocolate? A. Technology has raised its production efficiency. B. Cacao farmers depend on the weather for the harvest. C. Much of chocolate is still produced in an unethical way. D. New machinery has been developed to produce chocolate. 39. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Sweet, But with a Dark Side B. Exploring the Health Benefits of Cocoa C. The Art and Science of Chocolate's Production D. A Sweet Affair with Irresistible Temptation （B） The Great Barrier Reef Full Day Dive Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef diving adventure taking you to Bait Reef – an intermediate to advanced dive site. We offer dive options on our purpose-built vessel that serve certified divers, as well as intro dives for first timers. Includes: 2 hours cruising each way with informative commentary 3.5 hours on location minimum Visit at least 2 different locations around Bait Reef Lunch, morning and afternoon tea Certified Divers – Need to know: You must produce your certification card and/or log book at the time of booking Your full day experience includes two dives at the reef • Divers must complete a Dive History & Medical Registration form Price includes all equipment hire • You will be guided by our experienced Divemasters or Instructors As some of our dive locations are advanced dive sites you may be required to complete a refresher programme if your last dive was more than 12 months ago. Please discuss this at time of booking. Discover Scuba Diving for First Time Divers – Need to know: Please allow two days in a row to complete the Discover Scuba Diving. The day prior to your Great Barrier Reef cruise, you will need to complete a pool training session on Hamilton Island (transfers included) You must be 14 years and over, be able to swim and pass a medical questionnaire at the time of booking Your full day experience includes one dive at the reef and one snorkelling session, a second dive is subject to weather and availability, and cost is additional $59pp* Pricing: First Time Divers: $450 First time divers must be 14 years and over. Additional dive subject to availability $59 pp Certified Divers: $450 Adult Minor (12-14 years) $300 PADI ReActive Refresher Programme $98 pp Pool Refresher Programme $69 pp Please confirm departure days at the time of booking *pp: per person 40. If you have booked a full-day dive adventure successfully, you will need to A. prepare your own lunch B. bring your own diving equipment C. present your diving certification upon booking D. take a medical examination half a month before 41. What must a first-time diver know if he wants to book this trip? A. He must get his certification first. B. He has to finish a two-day training course. C. A second dive is definitely available. D. The training session is free of charge. 42. If a 28-year-old certified diver, who had his last dive two years ago, has booked this full-day diving trip and hopes to dive at some advanced dive sites, he needs to pay at least____. A. $398 B. $450 C. $548 D. $598 （C） Like previous leaps in technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will make the economy more productive but will also probably hurt some workers whose skills have been devalued. But this time around, how quickly will these effects come about? History may provide an answer. Consider the effects of previous advances in computing. Gordon Moore was famous for his prediction that the number of transistors (晶体管) on a computer chip would double every two years. The consequences of Moore's Law are most obvious in the powerful computers and smartphones that almost everyone carries around these days. However, for at least two decades after Moore's Law kicked in, America suffered from a productivity slowdown. The boom kicked in only during the 1990s. Why did the advancement in computing power take so long to pay off for the economy? In 1990 the economic historian Paul David published "The Dynamo and the Computer." It drew a parallel between the effects of information technology and those of an earlier tech revolution, the electrification of industry. As David noted, electric motors became widely available in the 1890s. But to take full advantage of electrification, manufacturers had to rethink the design of factories. Pre-electric factories were multistory buildings with crowded working spaces, because that was necessary to make efficient use of a steam engine in the basement driving the machines in the production system. It took time to realize that having each machine driven by its own motor made it possible to have one-story factories with wide space allowing easy movement of materials. As a result, the big productivity gains from electrification didn't materialize until after World War I. Sure enough, as David, in effect, predicted, the economic payoff from information technology finally kicked in during the 1990s, as secretaries taking dictation finally gave way to cubicle (小隔间) offices. But this history still presents a few puzzles. One is why the first productivity boom from information technology was so short-lived; basically it lasted only around a decade. And even while it lasted, productivity growth during the IT boom was no higher than it was during the generation-long boom after World War II, which didn't seem to be driven by any new technology. In 1969 the management consultant Peter Drucker published "The Age of Discontinuity," whose title implies that the previous period of extraordinary economic growth was actually an age of continuity. Or to put it another way, the great boom from the 1940s to around 1970 seems to have been largely based on the use of technologies that had been around for decades, which should make us less confident in trying to use recent technological developments to predict economic growth. That's not to say that artificial intelligence won't have huge economic impacts. But history suggests that they won't come quickly. ChatGPT and whatever follows are probably an economic story for the 2030s, not for the next few years. 43. Why did the writer mention Gordon Moore and his famous prediction? A. To introduce one of the most accurate tech-related predictions. B. To highlight the productivity slowdown that America once suffered from. C. To imply that it will take a long time for AI to make an impact on economy. D. To describe a period in history that has greatly changed people's perception. 44. What can be inferred from Paul David's account of the electrification of industry? A. The design of workspace depends on the number of workers involved. B. Manufacturers are usually unwilling to put a technology into practice. C. Having a technology doesn't necessarily mean people know what to do with it. D. History shows that people tend to reject a new technology when it first emerges. 45. According to the passage, the reason for the generation-long boom after World War II was that A. it took place after a terrible war B. it was based on old technologies C. it was driven by new technologies D. it took place during the age of discontinuity 46. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Historical Patterns Suggest Huge Economic Impact of AI B. AI May Bring about Great Change, but Probably Not Too Quickly C. Artificial Intelligence and the Slow Pace of Economic Development D. The Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Lessons from Economists 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. Washing the dishes 'can help you live longer in later years' A. It is said that higher levels of any physical activity help keep off an early grave. B. The studies did not rely on self-reporting, which, the experts noted, could be unreliable. C. The latest study backs up previous research suggesting reducing time spent sitting still is beneficial. D. However, the study had limitations. E. A short period of intense activity is viewed as beneficial as much longer periods of lesser activity. F. The team found a greater volume of activity overall was linked to a lower risk of death. Even a small increase in light activity, such as washing dishes or a little gentle gardening, might help lower the risk of an early death among older adults, researchers say. "It is important for elderly people, who might not be able to do much moderate intensity activity, that just moving around and doing light intensity activity will have strong effects and is beneficial," said Ulf Ekelund, a professor and first author of the study at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. However, the study finds that there is more "bang for your buck" if you engage in intense activity compared with light activity. 47         Published in the BMJ, the latest research involved a review of eight studies encompassing a total of more than 36,000 people with an average age of almost 63 years. Participants were followed for five to six years; 2,149 deaths were recorded. Crucially, all of the studies involved monitoring the physical activity of individuals who had activity trackers. 48         For each study participants were split into four equal-sized groups, based on the total amount of time spent active, and the risk of death assessed, taking into account factors such as age, gender, body mass index, and socioeconomic status. This was then repeated for an amount of activity at different levels of intensity. The results were analysed together to give an overview. 49         The results held for different intensities of activity. The team said the study supported the message "sit less and move more and more often". 50         It only looked at the situation for middle age and older adults, most of whom lived in the US or Europe, and some of the effect could be due to those people with a higher risk of death being less likely to engage in physical activity. Physical activity levels also were only measured over one period of time. 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. How Career Planning Can Help You Get Ahead Are you feeling trapped in a boring and unfulfilling job? Or maybe you're looking for a job but you're not clear on which career direction you should pursue? No matter what stage of your career you find yourself in, career planning can help you establish a focused vision and achieve your full potential in your career. Career planning is the process of setting goals for career advancement and creating a roadmap of concrete action steps to achieve those goals. Although career planning requires time and effort, it has many benefits. First, by establishing a long-term goal to work toward, you'll find clarity in your career path and renewed motivation for your daily boring activities. A career plan can also provide you with an escape route from an unpromising job. Career planning will also help you recognize and take advantage of opportunities to advance your career. The goals you set during career planning will influence all of your later strategic decisions. Since you know what you hope to achieve in your career, you'll be able to evaluate job openings and other opportunities to determine if they fit your plan for reaching your objectives. Finally, career planning is an effective tool for success in advancing your career. Benefits of career advancement include earning a higher salary, achieving increased job satisfaction, improving your skills and expertise, and gaining access to exciting new opportunities. Career advancement might look like moving upward to a leadership role, transferring to a new occupation, receiving specialty training, or taking on increased responsibility. In order to advance in your career and achieve your goals, you need to not only create a career plan but also develop the skills needed to qualify for your ideal position. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 产品的最终价格以合同为准。 （subject） 53. 过分地追求时尚其实是放弃了自己的选择的自由。(involve) 54. 人生沉浮是人生中遇到的正常阶段，只要我们能正确对待这些变化就能顺利渡过。(Only) 55. 不论种族、出生、文化和教育背景的差异有多大，我们都应该学会宽容，学会尊重他人的观念和想法。 (No matter) 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二学生李明，你校学生会正在筹备下个月的校运动会开幕式，现给出两种方案听取全校同学的意见： 方案一：传统方阵入场式（各班统一着装，整齐划一走过主席台，展现纪律与仪式感）； 方案二：创意快闪表演（各班在操场中央进行3分钟的特色才艺展示，展现活力与个性）。 写一封邮件给学生会，内容须包括：1）你的选择；2）你的理由。 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2025学年第一学期 高二年级英语学科10月第三次阶段性教学质量评估试卷　答案 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 1. needed 2. wearing 3. were attached 4. is 5. to 6. to see 7. if/whether 8. that 9. As 10. a Section B 11. E 12. F 13. B 14. I 15. C 16. J 17. G 18. A 19. K 20. D II. Reading Comprehension Section A 21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A Section B 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. A 40. C 41. B 42. C 43. C 44. C 45. B 46. B Section C 47. E 48. B 49. F 50. D III. Summary Writing 51. Career planning is beneficial to career development. Clear goals make people more motivated and help them find suitable jobs and seize opportunities. Promotion can also be achieved through career planning. Therefore, making career plans and improving professional skills can help people obtain an ideal job. IV. Translation 52. The final price of the product is subject to the contract. 53. The excessive pursuit of fashion actually involves giving up one's freedom of choice. 54. Ups and downs are a normal stage in life. Only if we deal with these changes properly can we get through them smoothly. 55. No matter how great the differences in race, birth, culture and education are, we should learn to be tolerant and respect others' ideas. V. Guided Writing 56. Dear Student Union, I am writing to share my thoughts on the opening ceremony of the upcoming sports meeting. Were I to cast my vote, I would unhesitatingly opt for the creative flash mob performance. First and foremost, creative performances can ignite students' unprecedented passion and vitality. Not only does this format allow teenagers to showcase their unique talents, but it also injects immense energy into the typically routine event. A dynamic show is far more captivating than a rigid march. Furthermore, innovation is indispensable for cultivating a vibrant campus culture. Were we to stick rigidly to the conventional march past, we might suppress students' creativity and fail to engage those who are less athletic. The flash mob provides a platform where every student can shine. In conclusion, while the traditional march past has its ceremonial significance, the flash mob is undeniably more appealing to the youth. Only by embracing innovation can our sports meeting leave an indelible impression on everyone. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 第 1 页 / 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $