2024_2025学年上海市上海松江区高三上学期期中考试英语试卷[附答案]

2024-2025学年上海市上海松江区高三上学期期中考试英语 检测试题 I. Listening 略 II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25分) Section A(共10分,每小题1分.) 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. Stephen Hawking: A superhero scientist "We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the universe. That makes us something very special." That’s (21)______ the world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking once described humans. The British scientist was best known for his groundbreaking work in physics. Hawking’s ideas helped us understand the way the universe(22)______ (work), and made him famous around the world. In 1985, he said,"My goal is simple. It is complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all." Born in Oxford on 8 January 1942, Hawking was the oldest of four children. As a student, he (23)______ (draw) to the world of physics and maths because he believed they offered the best insights into the universe. Aged21, when he was studying at university, Hawking was diagnosed with ALS, a form of motor neurone disease. When his illness left him unable to write, Hawking trained himself (24)______ (visualize) complex problems in his mind instead. Scientists who worked with Hawking suggested that this way of thinking(25)______ (help) him come up with his most brilliant theories. He wrote a number of best-selling books, including A Brief History of Time,in(26)______ Hawking explains the science of cosmology (the study of how the universe began and then evolved) including how black holes work. These complicated topics were explained in a way that made (27)______ easier for everyone to understand them. Hawking’s illness didn’t stop him (28) ______ (try) new things. For his 65th birthday, Hawking experienced weightlessness on board a specially modified Boeing727jet. The plane drops from a significant height and allows passengers to float(29)______ they were in ce.(30)______ (restrict) to a wheelchair for most of his life, Hawking said in floating he felt true freedom. "I was Superman for those few minutes," he said. Section B(共15分,每小题1.5分.) Physicists concern themselves with problems that are profound. The origins of the universe, the nature of time, the composition of matter. And then, there’s ghetti (意面). A ghetti problem has puzzled physicists as famous as Richard Feynman, and has even been awarded an Ig Nobel Prize. At issue: "Why ghetti doesn’t break into two pieces. Why it breaks into three pieces or 31 ." Ronald Heisser, now a graduate student at Cornell, decided to explore the misbebavior of ghetti fora(n)32 math course he took at MIT. Now, you may never have noticed it, but it’s nearly impossible to break a single, dry piece of ghetti in half. It is claimed that Feynman noodled with the puzzle. And Heisser became similarly 33 with it. "I’m a little bit of a person who 34 .behaves in a way that is different from other people. So I thought it would be fun to try and break it into two. No one said you couldn’t do that. They just said why it doesn’t break into two." In fact, the French researchers who were awarded the Ig Nobel prize in 2006 found that when ghetti is bent 35 from both ends, it will crack near the center, where the stick is most curved. But this36 break sets up a vibrational wave(震动波) that quickly breaks the stick further. So you get multiple fragments. What Heisser wondered was whether he could somehow get around this vibrational "snapback"(迅速弹回) 37 . And he found you have to do the twist. Heisser built a device for torqueing(向...施以扭动力) his ghetti with precision and he observed the 38 process of breaking into small parts with a high-speed camera. He discovered that introducing a twist of around 360 degrees to the long strand allowed him to produce the 39 single pair of ghetti pieces. "Although the project was a bit of fun, I think it’s quite nice when you can find interesting physics and math 40 behind every day, sort of boring objects," said Ronald Heisser. III. Reading Comprehension(45分) Section A(共15分,每小题1分.) 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. You’ve been painting for a few years, and maybe you have even sold a painting or two. Are you ready to41 the title of an amateur artist? Distinguishing green hand from professional artists is a42 task. It is not just a matter of your ability to create nice paintings. It’s not only about painting techniques. And for most cases, it doesn’t happen 43 .Very few artists become overnight success without years of struggle and suffering. To turn professional, people find it critical to develop a personal style. What makes your paintings 44 among other paintings out there? Are your paintings standing out unmistakably directed to you as the creator? A personal style comes along with technique, painting medium, and subject and it tendsto develop gradually over time. You 45 it through unconscious and constant exploring and self-shaping. Style does not mean that you arc painting the same subject or using the same painting medium. Salvador Dali used to use many artistic media, but they all have a 46 Dali style. Style refers to the emotions and thoughts delivered by your paintings, which people can identify with. Their 47 .of the painter is then a sure thing. Artists talk about their 48 all of the time. What gets you out of bed every morning to paint? How do you find the energy to have all your time devoted to painting? 49, we all love to do what we do and we get a satisfaction out of creating. For the professional artist, it goes beyond that. Some artists wish to conveya deep message concerning life, society or even politics. Others simply seck50 returns to cover kids’ tuition fees or pay family bills. Yet, all professional artists know that they have to keep working to achieve the goals. Many amateur artists passively wait for 51 to come. If they are not in the mood, they do not bother wasting the time. They sometimes allow themselves to be occupied by events like parties. Professionals are never easily 52 or torn away from their art work in progress. Focused on their work so much, some even regard spending time outside their 53 as crime. 54 is their secret to high productivity. Besides, professional artists are constantly prepared to grab new ideas for the next painting, which they believe is sure to be better than the previous one. The belief that there is always room for 55 keeps driving them forward in the art world where many masters have come along. 41. A. step beyond B. turn off C. see through D. make up 42. A. rewarding B. tricky C. formal D. temporary 43. A. individually B. thoroughly C. instantly D. sincerely 44. A. unique B. superior C. practical D. reliable 45. A. acquire B. transfer C. imitate D. analyze 46. A. recent B. distinct C. modest D. logical 47. A. preservation B. employment C. adaption D. recognition 48. A. background B. significance C. motivation D. routine 49. A. To sum up B. In contrast C. In addition D. In general 50. A. academic B. global C. financial D. original 51. A. inspiration B. fame C. guidance D. solution 52. A. offended B. dominated C. distracted D. rewarded 53. A. studio B. bedroom C. garage D. garden 54. A. Reflection B. Devotion C. Creativity D. Illustration 55. A. negotiation B. profit C. criticism D. improvement Section B(共22分, 每小题2分.) Directions:Read the following three passages. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) The professional life of 22-year-old David Bloomfield takes many shapes. You might see him as a bad- tempered businessman, a money-hungry nephew, a suspicious neighbour or a jealous husband. Sometimes he may be a murder victim - or he may be a cold-hearted killer. David is a member of an acting company called Nightshade, who creates and performs’interactive murder mysteries’. Although these events can be held in someone’s home, they usually take place in a hotel, where guests come for an evening or a weekend. Having planned out a story in which at least one character will be killed, the actors play the main parts themselves. There is no stage - the audience is part of the scene as the action unfolds. Members of the audience share meals and conversations with the characters, they can ask questions and they listen for clues. At the end, like Poirot or Miss Marple, they have to solve the mystery and work out who the killer is. David has been working with Nightshade for two years. At school he studied drama and he had learned roles in school theatre productions. But he might never have thought of this particular job if he hadn’t had a stroke of luck. He explains,"I was working at weekends as a waiter at the Grange Hotel where the company performs regularly. I’d watched their performances and I knew how the event worked. So when one of the actors became ill, I volunteered to take his part. It was a lastminute decision and they were taking a big risk with me, but I must have done quite well, because they invited me to stay with them for the rest of the season. And I’m still with them now." David is enthusiastic about his work. "Mixing with the audience makes it a real challenge," he says. "Every event is different. You can’t just rely on a script like most actors and you never know quite what to expect. You have to be creative and quick-thinking to create a convincing character while keeping the mystery alive. I love all that. It must be great to work in films or on a TV mystery series like Poirot, but I know I’d miss what you get from interacting with a live audience." 56. Which of the following statements is true of interactive murder mysteries? A. Audience prefer to be given roles to play. B. Actors don’t know the endings before the performance. C. It is usually the audience who find out who the murderer is. D. What actors can do includes changing the storyline. 57. What did David say about his joining Nightshade? A. It happened by chance. B. It was what he dreamed of. C. He prepared for it for a long time. D. He needed a part-time job then. 58. David must have given a good performance when he first acted in a Nightshade performance because ______ . A. he was invited to keep acting with Nightshade B. he volunteered to replace someone who was ill C. Nightshade made a risky decision when they employed him D. Nightshade waited until the last minute to decide to have him on the stage. 59. According to David, how is his work different from other acting jobs? A. The audience are enthusiastic. B. The mysteries are hard to crack. C. The scripts themselves are unusual. D. The interactive events are unpredictable. (B) Camberwell College Swimming Pools Camberwell College has one 50m (Olympic sized) pool with a constant depth of2m throughout, and one25m pool with a 1m shallow end and a 4m deep end. Both pools may be used by the general public at certain times. 50m Pool The pool is often used for classes, but the general public may use two lanes for lane swimming at the following times. Monday: 0630-1130 and 1900-2100 Tuesday: 0630-1130 and 1800-2100 Wednesday: 0630-1130 and 1730-2130 Thursday: 0630-1330 Friday: 0630-1330 Weekends: 0900-1700 Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that during College holidays, these times will vary. Contact the swimming pool onfor up-to-date information. 25m Pool The 25 metre pool is available for recreational (non-lane) swimming from 0700-0900 and 1230-1330 on weekdays, and 1000-1600on Saturdays. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied. We regret that the 25m pool will be closed for restoration between 21st July and18th August. The men’s changing rooms will be closed for the week beginning 18th August, and the women’s changing rooms will be closed the following week. Alternative changing facilities will be made available. We apologize for any disruption this may cause. 60. If you want to use the 50m pool, you are supposed to ______ A. call the swimming pool for opening hours in advance. B. go swimming during the lunch break on workdays. C. use the 50m pool as usual during the College holidays. D. be informed of the opening hours during College holidays upon your inquiry. 61. If you are a girl of 13, you ______. A. have no changing rooms from 21st July to 18th August B. can have swimming classes in the 50m pool C. should go to the 25m pool with an adult D. have no access to the 25m pool from 21st July to 18th August 62. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage? A. The general public cannot use the 50m pool on Sundays. B. Men will be able to use the 25m pool on the 18th August. C. The general public can only use the 50m pool for lane swimming. D. The 25m pool is always available to the public for recreation. (C) One of the executives gathered at the Aspen Institute for a day-long leadership workshop using the works of Shakespeare was discussing the role of Brutus in the death of Julius Caesar. "Brutus was not an honorable man," he said. "He was a traitor(叛徒). And he murdered someone in cold blood." The agreement was that Brutus had acted with cruelty when other options were available to him. He made a bad decision, they said-at least as it was presented by Shakespeare - to take the lead in murdering Julius Caesar. And though one of the executives acknowledged that Brutus had the good of the republic in mind, Caesar was nevertheless his superior. "You have to endeavor," the executives said,"our policy is to obey the chain of command." During the last few years, business executives and book writers looking for a new way to advise corporate America have been exploiting Shakespeare’s wisdom for profitable ends. None more so than husband and wife team Kenneth and Carol Adelman, well-known advisers to the White House, who started up a training company called "Movers and Shakespeares". They are amateur Shakespeare scholars and Shakespeare lovers, and they have combined their passion and their high levelcontacts into a management training business. They conduct between 30 and 40 workshops annually, focusing on half a dozen different plays, mostly for corporations, but also for government agencies. The workshops all take the same form, focusing on a single play as a kind of case study, and using individual scenes as specific lessons. In Julius Caesar, for example, sly provocation(狡诈的挑唆) of Brutus to take up arms against Caesar was a basis for a discussion of methods of team building and grass roots organism. Although neither of the Adelmans is academically trained in literature, the programmes contain plenty of Shakespeare tradition and background. Their workshop on Henry V, for example, includes a helpful explanation of Henry’s winning strategy at the Battle of Agincourt. But they do come to the text with a few biases: their reading of Henry V minimizes his misuse of power. Instead, they emphasize the story of the youth who seizes opportunity and becomes a masterful leader. And at the workshop on Caesar, Mr. Adelmans had little good to say about Brutus, saying "the noblest Roman of them all" couldn’t make his mind up about things. Many of the participants pointed to very specific elements in the play that they felt related. Caesar’s pride, which led to his murder, and Brutus’s mistakes in leading the traitors after the murder, they said, raise vital questions for anyone serving as a businessman when and how do you resist the boss? 63. According to the passage, the Adelmans set up "Movers and Shakespeares" to ______ A. help executives to understand Shakespeare’s plays better B. give advice on leadership by analyzing Shakespeare’s plays C. provide case studies of Shakespeare’s plays in literature workshops D. guide government agencies to follow the characters in Shakespcare’s plays. 64. Why do the Adelmans conduct a workshop on Henry V? A. To highlight the importance of catching opportunities. B. To encourage masterful leaders to plan strategies to win. C. To illustrate the harm of prejudices in management. D. To warn executives against power misuse. 65. It can be inferred from the passage that ______. A. the Adelmans’ programme proves biased as the roles of characters are maximized B. executives feel bored with too many specific elements of Shakespeare’s plays C. the Adelmans will make more profits if they are professional scholars D. Shakespeare has played an important role in the management field 66. The best title for the passage is ______. A. Shakespeare’s plays: Executives reconsider corporate culture B. Shakespeare’s plays: An essential key to business success C. Shakespeare’s plays: A lesson for business motivation D. Shakespeare’s plays: Dramatic training brings dramatic results Section C(共8分,每小题2分.) Five-Star luxury meets up-to-date technology The five-star Merrion Hotel, which has just opened, is the result of considerable research into customer requirements and nearly two years’ work on four large eighteenth-century houses in Dublin. Creating a new hotel in this way has allowed the latest technology to be installed. This has been done for the benefit of staff and guests alike. At the Merrion, General Manager Peter MacCann expects his staff to know the guests by name. However, for details of his guests’ preference, he relies on the hotel’s computer system. It can deal with return guests in the extra-special way that is appropriate to a five-star hotel. Though the system cost£250,000 to install, it will pay for itself over time,MacCann.67.______MacCann.67.______ For example, a guest who requests certain music CDs during a first stay will find those same CDs ready for him on a return visit. This is thanks to the guest-history facility which allows staff to key in any number of preferences. Hotel guests all over the world frequently complain about room temperature.68. ______ Guests have the opportunity to change the temperature themselves within three degrees either side of the normal 18℃ but, in addition, each individual room can be adjusted by any amount between 14℃ and 25℃ at the front desk. 69. ______ Extra cables have been laid to handle whatever scientific advances may occur. The televisions are rented rather than bought, so that they can be replaced with more up-to-date models at any time. Despite the presence of all this very up-to-the-minute equipment in the rooms, MacCann says they have tried hard not to make guests feel threatened by the technology.70. ______ There are, of course, a swimming pool and gym, six conference rooms, two bars and two restaurants, and a beautiful garden at the heart of it all. Aided by technology, the Merrion looks likely to succeed. IV. Summary Writing(10分) Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible. Does Mother Nature Know Best? Cloning - using genetic engineering to make exact copies of living plants and animals - has been in science fiction for years. Since 1997, with the cloning of a sheep, Dolly, it has become part of real life and the subject of public debate. For some people, human cloning is acceptable in medicine despite the criticism that it is unnatural. For example human tissue can be cloned for use in organ replacement or gene therapy. Also, organs could be provided by human clones. When a child is suffering from a fatal disease and needs an organ donor, its parents could have a younger cloned brother or sister-effectively an identical twin. This would provide 100% donor compatibility while an organ donated from another brother or sister would only stand a 25% chance of being successful. Moreover,couples who can’t have children may wish to clone a child from themselves. Finally, endangered animals could be cloned to increase their numbers. However, there are many arguments against cloning. Although many people saw the cloning of Dolly asa major breakthrough, it is just another step towards’playing with nature’. Firstly, in spite of what they say, scientists have no idea of the long-term effect of genetic engineering. More and more genetically altered plants are being produced, and cloned farm animals are next. On the other hand, creating 'perfect’ plants and animals could eliminate the great variety of species on our planet. Furthermore, some scientists say we could transplant organs from cloned animals into humans, even though the risks to health are enormous. All things considered, I am against cloning. It is clear that we need to regulate genetic engineering and stop experiments now, before it is too late! V. Translation (15分) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72.你是否认同"锻炼越多，身体就越好"这个观点呢？（the more）3 分 73.他之所以一事无成，是因为他经常错失良机。（achieve）3分 74.注意到学生在课堂上昏昏欲睡的样子，老师竭尽所能来激发他们的兴趣。（arouse）4分 75.为了促进经济增长，这个小镇自从二十世纪末就采取了一系列措施来吸引尽可能多的游客。（since）5分 VI. Guided Writing（25分） Directions：Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese。 假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，最近你校英语报正在开展关于网络社交媒体对日常面对面沟通的影响是利大于弊，还是弊大于利这个问题展开讨论。你对此话题很感兴趣，请撰稿一篇，内容包括： 1）你认为网络社交媒体对日常面对面沟通的影响是利大于弊，还是弊大于利； 2）你的理由。 高三英语答案 II. Grammar and Vocabulary 21. how22. works23. was drawn24. to visualize25. helped 26. which27. it28. trying29. as if30. Being restricted Section B 31-40 DJAGB CEIHF III. Reading Comprehension 41-45ABCAA46-50BDCDC51-55ACABD Section B A:CAADB. DDCC. BADDD. DFAC Summary:略 Translation: 72. Do you agree with the view that "the more you exercise, the better your health will be"? 73. The reason he has achieved nothing is because he often misses golden opportunities. 74. Noticing the students dozing off in class, the teacher did his best to arouse their interest. 75. To boost economic growth, the town has implemented a series of measures since the end of the 20th century to attract as many tourists as possible. 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. obsessedB.evenlyB. C. initial D. more E. effect F. hiding G. deliberatelyH.desiredIH. resulting J. undergraduate K. familiarDirections:Read the following passage. 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. Technology changes so quickly these days that the hotel has had to try to forecast possible improvements. B. Being part of the hotel site has huge benefits, both for him and the hotel itself. C. The one hundred and forty-five bedrooms, large and well-furnished, are both comfortable and welcome. D. He praises its efficiency and talks enthusiastically of the facilities it offers. E. DVD recorders can also be upgraded when necessary. F. Another hi-tech system controls this essential area of comfort. t.