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上海市杨浦区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末英语调研卷
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这是一份上海市杨浦区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末英语调研卷，共15页。试卷主要包含了 本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分， A等内容，欢迎下载使用。
2024.6
考生注意：
1. 考试时间120分钟, 试卷满分 140分。
2. 本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
Ⅰ. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
1. A. Teacher and student.B. Manager and saleswman.
C. Traffic pliceman and driver.D. Taxi driver and passenger.
2. A. At the airprt.B. At the library.C. At the travel agency.D. At the museum.
3. A. She hung ut with her friends n weekdays.B. She didn't cme hme by 10 p. m. n weekdays.
C. She ften stays ut late with her friends.D. She didn't infrm her father befre hanging ut.
4. A.32 yuan.B.48 yuan.C.45 yuan.D. 16 yuan.
5. A. Mve t Chngming Island.B. Catch rare birds with dresses.
C. Phtgraph the wild birds.D. Sht a film abut immigratin.
6. A. T prmte the nging prject.B. T make up fr the missed wrkday.
C. T cmplete the task the man frgt t d.D. T prepare fr the gvernment inspectin.
7. A. It is cmplicated t set up and perate.B. It spares the man sme dmestic chres.
C. It restarts when meeting sme bstacles.D. It makes sweeping feel like playing a game.
8. A. Make a dramatic gesture.B. Buy a thick vercat.
C. Appreciate music tgether.D. Prepare a special dinner.
9. A. He is enthusiastic abut cmmunity service.
B. He is very cmpetitive in academic perfrmance.
C. He's interested in vlunteering rather than the schlarship.
D. He’ll apply fr the schlarship ffered by the cmmunity center.
10. A. She ignres the feelings f different viewers.
B. Her cmpetitr means t ruin her reputatin.
C. She is trapped in an argument with vide viewers.
D. Her vide has received psitive feedback and reviews.
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear tw shrt passages and ne lnger cnversatin, and yu will be asked several questins n the passages and the cnversatin. The passages and the cnversatin will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
11. A. A prgram that guides travelers thrugh an adventurus tur.
B. A prgram that assists peple at any age in finding a jb abrad.
C. A prgram that help turists exchange lcal currency at a higher rate.
D. A prgram that enables peple t get free accmmdatin by wrking.
12. A. Pst his desired jb n the scial media site.
B. Pay US$39 t his hst in Thailand as a depsit.
C. Search by Thailand n the wrk exchange websites.
D. Chat nline with his ptential hst in Thailand first.
13. A. Decide the wrking hurs by yurself.
B. Practise the language used in the new place.
C. Develp planning and prblem-slving abilities.
D. Integrate int a new culture within a shrt time.
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
14. A. A trainer wh needs mre theretic knwledge abut exercise science.
B. A frmer student wh desires t learn nline abut nutritin and exercise.
C. A Peking University student whse Bdy Mass Index(体重指数) is 23.
D. An verweight Peking University student wh fails the physical fitness tests.
15. A. They live-streamed themselves ding the pull-ups and flexibility exercises.
B. They shared the structured apprach t nutritin and exercise nline.
C. They established wrkut and dinning partnerships t stay mtivated.
D. They requested a mre balanced menu frm the university canteen.
16. A. T help verweight students resist the temptatin f delicius fd.
B. T teach students hw t scientifically enhance their physical ability.
C. T discver the bilgical genes that may determine ne's weight.
D. T attract mre high-schl students t chse Peking University.
Questins 17 thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing cnversatin.
17. A. Excited.B. Bred.C. Pleased.D. Stressed.
18. A. Beaches.B. Muntains.C. A freign cuntry.D. Cruise (游轮).
19. A. Tina is familiar with the wner f the lg cabins (小木屋).
B. There are sme gd views near the cabins.
C. They can sing and dance arund a campfire.
D. Mst peple dn't like the shape f the tents.
20. A. It is ver their budget.B. It is the same as the tents.
C. They can have a grup discunt.D. Bking n the website is cheaper.
Ⅱ. Grammar and vcabulary
Sectin A
Directins: After reading the passage belw, fill in the blanks t make the passage cherent and grammatically crrect. Fr the blanks with a given wrd, fill in each blank with the prper frm f the given wrd; fr the ther blanks, use ne wrd that best fits each blank.
Gender Equality
In many cultures, wmen have histrically been discriminated against and treated as secnd-class citizens. Even tday, many girls and wmen encunter significant challenges. Frtunately, there are rganizatins (21) ___________ (strive) t advance equitable treatment f girls and wmen.
The questin remains (22) ___________ girls in varius lcatins truly have equal educatinal pprtunities cmpared t bys. In cuntries with verwhelming pverty and strict gender rles, girls face a higher likelihd f (23) ___________ (pull) ut f schl. Shckingly, millins f girls wrldwide are frced int marriage befre reaching 18, which prematurely ends their childhd and hinders their educatinal jurney.
Even in cuntries (24) ___________ educatinal pprtunities are available fr girls, their aspiratins(志向) can be limited by psychlgical barriers. Girls wh (25) ___________ (nt witness) wmen succeed in particular fields ften dubt their wn ability (26) ___________ (enter) thse fields. Nnetheless, as mre wmen achieve success, their influence culd ptentially pave the way fr future generatins.
The imprtance f gender equality extends beynd just wmen; it benefits sciety as a whle. Research indicates that every dllar (27) ___________ (invest) in wmen's and children's health can yield a significant lng-term return f $20.Educated wmen cntribute significantly t their cmmunities (28) ___________ their wrk and by transmitting their knwledge and appreciatin f educatin t their children.
Thus, it is essential t prmte gender equality (29) ___________ we can build a brighter future where everyne has equal pprtunities and sciety as a whle can reap the benefits f a (30) ___________ (educated) ppulatin.
Sectin B
Directins: Fill in each blank with a prper wrd chsen frm the bx. Each wrd can be used nly nce. Nte that there is ne wrd mre than yu need.
Our Unwelcme Guests
If yu picnic in a Texas park, chances are that yu'll encunter fire ants -- a trublesme pest renwned fr their painful and irritating stings. This invasive (入侵的) species, like many thers, is nt nly annying but als expensive and (31) ___________. Frm the vast landscapes f Texas t the extic shres in China, nn-native animals, plants, bacteria and viruses are damaging ecnmies and ecsystems.
An invasive species is any kind f living thing that is freign t a particular ecsystem and causes harm. Smetimes nn-native species are imprted (32) ___________, like in the 1930s when carg ships frm Suth America accidentally tk fire ants t Nrth America. Other times nn-native species are purpsely brught in. Fr instance, certain Asian fish species, (33) ___________ imprted frm China t clean fish farms in the U. S., escaped and entered lcal rivers. Similarly, green iguanas were brught t China as pets, but sme irrespnsible wners (34) ___________ them int the wild. The same thing ccurred in Flrida with Burmese pythns.
The wrldwide ecnmic impact f intrduced species is (35) ___________. Accrding t U. S. gvernment estimates, invasive species cst the American ecnmy ver $120 billin annually. The ecnmic impact f fire ants alne ttals in the billins. Varius U. S. agencies spend hundreds f millins fighting intrduced species such as Asian carp, Africanized bees and Burmese pythns. In suthern China, green iguanas are damaging irrigatin systems, harming agricultural prductin and psing a (36) ___________ t the native reptile (爬行动物) ppulatins.
Invasive species have the (37) ___________ t destry their new habitats by upsetting the lcal ecsystems. They ften lack natural predatrs (掠食者) in their new envirnment and ut-cmpete native species fr fd and ther resurces. They may even prey n lcal species. In Flrida, fr instance, pythns have (38) ___________ sme reginal mammal ppulatins by 90 percent. Additinally, Invasive species can als carry diseases against which lcal species have n natural (39) ___________, resulting in the extinctin f an entire native species.
Alarmingly, the Natinal Wildlife Federatin in the U. S. reprts that, “Invasive species are amng the primary dangers t native wildlife. Rughly 42 percent f endangered species are at risk due t invasive species.” Unless peple take serius actin, the ecnmic and envirnmental csts cnnected t invasive species will becme (40) ___________.
Ⅲ. Reading Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: Fr each blank in the fllwing passage there are fur wrds r phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the wrd r phrase that best fits the cntext.
Our Extrardinary Brains
The 1.4-kilgram rgan inside each persn's head is the mst cmplex part f the human bdy. This remarkable rgan, the brain, nt nly (41) ________ bdy mvements and shapes peple's behavir but als decdes sensry inputs and is the seat f intelligence. These facts have been scientifically prven, but a lt f what we believe abut the brain is based n (42) ________.
What percentage f yur brain d yu actually use? The statistic that has been circulating fr abut a century is 10 percent, smetimes 20, suggesting that we haven't fully tapped int ur full mental (43) ________. But that is merely a miscnceptin. While ur brains d have sme reserves, scans have shwn that a large prtin f ur brains are (44) ________ in even the simplest f tasks.
If yu're artistic, yu might (45) ________ that yu are mstly drawing upn the right side f yur brain. If yu're lgical, yu may have been led t believe yu favr yur left brain. While bth f these hemispheres (脑半球) d exist, ne is nt cnsidered t be (46) ________ ver the ther. They are intricately(错综复杂地)cnnected, with bth hemispheres (47) ________ in all mental activities.
Parents want “smart” children and perhaps have heard that playing classical music t their unbrn child r t their infant increases their chances f being intelligent. Hwever, a (n) (48) ________ analysis f relevant studies fails t establish a direct crrelatin between brain develpment and (49) ________ t classical music.
Many believe that a persn's genes ttally determine intelligence. While genetics (50) ________ plays an imprtant rle, ther factrs such as nutritin, educatin, hme envirnment, and available resurces als (51) ________ significantly.
The tpic f a child's capability t learn multiple languages at the same time has sparked (52) ________ debate. The belief that children will (53) ________ languages and nt develp any language prperly has been the basis fr educatinal plicies fr years. (54) ________ t this belief, evidence indicates that yung children gain a better knwledge f language structures verall when learning tw languages simultaneusly.
Such myths have persisted fr ages, (55) ________ never-ending discussins. Yet ne unquestinable truth remains: the brain is truly an amazing rgan.
41. A. expandsB. initiatesC. fllwsD. reflects
42. A. fictinB. factC. theryD. statistics
43. A. cnfusinB. cmfrtC. capacityD. stability
44. A. engagedB. buriedC. wrappedD. absrbed
45. A. guaranteeB. indicateC. demnstrateD. assume
46. A. superirB. senirC. dminantD. crucial
47. A. invlvingB. cperatingC. transfrmingD. disturbing
48. A. abstractB. cmprehensiveC. sensitiveD. efficient
49. A. expsureB. apprachC. bjectinD. respnse
50. A. unexpectedlyB. exceptinallyC. undubtedlyD. cntinuusly
51. A. sufferB. clarifyC. cntributeD. interact
52. A. utstandingB. cnsiderableC. desperateD. ptimistic
53. A. mix upB. give upC. back upD. pick up
54. A. RelevantB. SimilarC. FamiliarD. Cntrary
55. A. submittingB. generatingC. prducingD. advcating
Sectin B
Directins: Read the fllwing tw passages. Each passage is fllwed by several questins r unfinished statements. Fr each f them there are fur chices marked A, B, C and D. Chse the ne that fits best accrding t the infrmatin given in the passage yu have just read.
(A)
Just the Ticket
Shetara Sims had weathered sme tugh years. In 2012, her eldest daughter was murdered during an argument in Kansas City, Missuri. Last year, the single mther lst her jb in the recessin(经济衰退). She had nly $7 in her pcket as she headed int the grcery stre ne day last July with her 12-year-ld daughter, Rakiya Edmndsn.
And then Lady Luck finally cut Sims sme slack. She and her daughter fund a dllar bill in the parking lt. Maybe this was their day, they tld each ther. S they bught a lttery ticket (彩票) --and wn $100.
But befre they culd spend their unexpected gain, Rakiya had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stries abut a plice fficer, Tyler Mss, wh had been sht in the head in the line f duty. He was in critical cnditin. Rakiya and her mther had never frgtten hw kind the plice had been after their wn family member was killed. “The detectives were really there fr us,” Sims says. “They came t see my kids. They were fathers, therapists. They were everything.” Rakiya wanted t give their lttery winning t Officer Mss's family. Her mm readily agreed.
On July 10, Sims called the plice and made an annymus(匿名的) dnatin. Mved by her generus expressin f thanks, the fficers did what they d best --they tracked Sims dwn. When she explained the family's mtivatin, the fficers culd hardly believe it. “With her current financial hardship, we encuraged her t keep the mney,” the department later explained. “She refused, saying the fficer’s family needed it and plice needed t knw they were supprted.”
By then, that feeling f supprt was mutual. The plice set up a GFundMe page fr Sims, whm they called “The Wman with the Heart f Gld.” Their gal was$10,000. As f January 11, they had raised $165,405. Even better: Officer Mss, wh had a 1 percent chance f survival, is ut f the hspital and recvering.
56. Which f the fllwing is NOT ne f the hardships Shetara Sims went thrugh?
A. Having t bring up children all by herself.B. Lsing a lt f mney buying lttery tickets.
C. Lsing her jb during the ecnmic decline.D. Her eldest daughter being killed in an argument.
57. The underlined phrase “cut Sims sme slack” is clsest in meaning t _________.
A. gave Sims a breakB. criticized Sims sharply
C. ignred Sims cmpletelyD. cnducted a test n Sims
58. Why was Sims called “The Wman with the Heart f Gld”?
A. She supprted Mss's family with the mney raised n GFundMe.
B. She wrte an annymus letter t express her gratitude t Officer Mss.
C. She dnated all the lttery winning despite her wn financial hardships.
D. She frgave the murderer and encuraged Rakiya t embrace a new life.
59. Which f the fllwing statement is TRUE?
A. The plice tracked Sims dwn secretly and returned the mney t her.
B. The plice launched a fundraising campaign fr Sims amng pliceman.
C. Officer Mss gt injured when arresting the man wh killed Sims' daughter.
D. Officer Mss's survival was truly a miracle, given his slim chances.
(B)
60. Why is there a persnal checklist in the advertisement?
A. T help readers self-check their degree f aging.
B. T teach readers hw t slw the natural aging prcess.
C. T urge readers t take their wn health issues mre seriusly.
D. T make readers aware f hw much the prduct can help them.
61. Which f the fllwing is NOT the safety feature f a Safe Step Tub?
A. Lw step-in.B. Heated seat and back.C. Grab bars.D. Anti-slip tub flr.
62. If a custmer calls 1-888-380-9164 tday, he can ________.
A. have a $1500 discunt when he buys any bathrm fittings
B. get $1500 back fr the walk-in tub he bught last year
C. save $1500 when buying a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub
D. change the Walk-In Tub fr a shwer rm fr free
(C)
When wuld yu say “ld age” begins? It's pssible that the clser yu think yu are t that threshld (起始点), the later yu'll put it, but peple's general perceptins f ld age have been changing ver time. New research finds that nwadays, we think f ld age starting later than we used t -- but that trend may nt cntinue frever.
Scientists frm Germany, the USA, and Luxemburg analyzed data frm ver14,000 individuals participating in a decades-lng study called the German Ageing Survey. These participants, brn between 1911 and 1974, cvering several generatins, prvided up t eight respnses ver a 25-year span, when they were aged between 40and 100.
One f the main questins, and the subject f the new paper, was “At what age wuld yu describe smene as ld?”
When they were asked this questin at the age f 65, peple brn in 1911 said that ld age begins, n average, at the age f 71. When the questin was repeated t peple brn in 1956 nce they als hit 65 years ld, they instead put the threshld three years later, at 74.
In a statement, first authr Markus Wettstein gave sme suggestins as t why this might be:“Life expectancy has increased, which might cntribute t a later perceived nset (开始) f ld age. Als, sme aspects f health have imprved ver time, s that peple f a certain age wh were regarded as ld in the past may n lnger be cnsidered ld nwadays.”
The same trend was bserved at the individual level t. On average, as each participant aged by fur r five years themselves, their estimate fr the nset f ld age increased by a year.
Wmen put the threshld fr ld age abut tw years later than men n average. There were sme ther factrs that were fund t impact smene's individual estimate t --fr example, peple in prer health, wh were lnelier, r wh “felt” lder generally believed ld age begins earlier.
“It is unclear t what extent the trend twards pstpning ld age reflects a trend twards mre views n lder peple and aging, r rather the ppsite -- perhaps the nset f ld age is pstpned because peple cnsider being ld t be an undesirable state,” Wettstein said.
What's evident is that this pstpnement trend wn't last frever. In fact, it's already slwing dwn.
The study has sme limitatins, in that participants were all frm ne cuntry. The researchers say future studies shuld seek t address this, as well as examining whether the trend twards pstpning the perceptin f the nset f ld age is cntinuing t decelerate.
63. What is the main finding f the new research mentined in the article?
A. Peple's perceptins f ld age have remained cnstant ver time.
B. Imprvements in certain health aspects help increase life expectancy.
C. The threshld fr cnsidering smene as “ld” has been shifting earlier.
D. Nwadays peple tend t think f ld age as starting later than in the past.
64. Which f the fllwing is TRUE abut the research?
A. The 14,000 participants were frm Germany, the US, and Luxemburg.
B. The participants prvided at mst eight respnses during the 25-year perid.
C. Future studies will explre factrs affecting the estimated nset f ld age.
D. Sme participants cver several generatins but are frm the same family.
65. Which f the fllwing is NOT included in the pstpnement trend?
A. Wmen set the starting pint f ld age arund tw years later than men.
B. One's clseness t this threshld culd delay their perceptin f ld age.
C. Peple's perceptin f a later nset f ld age justifies delaying retirement.
D. Individuals nce labeled as ld at a certain age may nt be cnsidered s nw.
66. What can be inferred frm the passage?
A. Prer peple generally see ld age starting earlier than the wealthier.
B. Pstpning the nset f ld age reflects a grwing respect fr the elderly.
C. Peple may delay the nset f ld age because f their negative views f it.
D. Whether the pstpnement trend is slwing dwn needs further bservatin.
Sectin C
Directins: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a prper sentence given in the bx. Each sentence can be used nly nce. Nte that there are tw mre sentences than yu need.
Fear f Missing Out
It's a cmmn experience: Yu're scrlling thrugh a scial media page, and yu see pictures f friends travelling r ging t parties. Suddenly yu start t wnder why yu're nt ding thse things. 67 This experience has cme t be knwn as the fear f missing ut, smetimes abbreviated FOMO. T sme extent, peple have always wrried abut missing ut n things. But with the rise f scial media, FOMO is becming much mre cmmn.
Wanting t be in n the fun when exciting things are happening is cmpletely nrmal. But fr sme peple, it can lead t the cnstant thught f checking their phnes t find ut what ther peple are ding. Even while ding things that are fun r necessary, peple can feel like there's smething better ging n elsewhere. 68 It prevents them frm being satisfied with the gd things in their lives.
69 Peple tend t pick and chse the things they share, s we nly ever knw a small part f anyne else's life.
It's als imprtant t be humble and acknwledge yur limitatins. Yu cannt be everywhere and d everything that might be interesting r prductive, and that's OK.
It might even be necessary t turn ff yur phne r lg ut f scial media fr a while. Get rid f the cnstant reminders f everything that's happening in the wrld. Yu can even set particular times in yur day t check email and scial media. 70
Finally, fcus n the things in frnt f yu. Enjy them, d them well and let everything else g. When yu fully engage with life, yu'll wrry less abut what yu're nt ding.
Dn't let the fear f missing ut cause yu t miss ut n the gd things yu have in life. Relax, enjy what yu d and let ther peple enjy their lives withut envying them.
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
Directins: Read the fllwing passage. Summarize the main idea and the main pint(s) f the passage in n mre than 60 wrds. Use yur wn wrds as far as pssible.
Why Gen Z Is Leaving Cities fr the Cuntryside
In recent years, there has been a nticeable trend f Gen Z individuals relcating frm cities t the cuntryside.
This generatin, brn between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is knwn fr its preference fr experiences ver material pssessins and a desire t lead a mre sustainable lifestyle. As a result, many yung peple are leaving urban areas in pursuit f a slwer pace f life and clser cnnectin with nature.
The appeal f cuntry living fr Gen Z stems frm multiple factrs. Firstly, it ffers a slwer pace f life, which can be a welcme change frm the hustle and bustle f city living. This can be particularly beneficial fr thse wh struggle with anxiety r stress-related issues. Mrever, there is greater access t nature and utdr activities such as hiking, camping and fishing. This nt nly prmtes physical health but als helps t develp a deeper cnnectin with the natural wrld. Als, living in the cuntryside ften means lwer living csts and less cmpetitin fr jbs, making it an attractive ptin fr thse just starting ut in their careers.
Sme believe that technlgy has cmpletely captured the attentin f the yunger generatin, and they are therefre reluctant t leave the cnveniences and excitement f the mdern city. Actually, it is precisely this technlgical advancement that has facilitated the shift twards rural living amng Gen Z. With remte wrk becming increasingly cmmn, yung adults are n lnger tied t urban centers fr emplyment. They can wrk frm anywhere with a reliable internet cnnectin. Additinally, scial media platfrms have made it easier fr individuals t share their rural lifestyles and cnnect with thers wh have similar interests. This virtual cmmunity fsters a sense f belnging and encurages yung peple t explre and appreciate the natural beauty f cuntryside.
Ⅴ. Translatin
Directins: Translate the fllwing sentences int English, using the wrds given in the brackets.
72. 看到极端气候时，人们往往会将它和全球变暖联系起来。(assciate)
73. 数字化进程使学生能够在一个无风险的环境中进行虚拟实验。(enable)
74.尽管电动车着火事故频频发生，但发展新能源汽车依然是大势所趋。(ccurrence)
75. 根据一项学生会的调查，学生熬夜学习的主要原因是对早睡的内疚以及对学业落后的担忧。(why)
Ⅵ. Guided Writing
Directins: Write an English cmpsitin in 120-150 wrds accrding t the instructins given belw in Chinese.
假定你是李华，你的朋友吴磊邀请了5位朋友下周末参加他在家里举办的阅读马拉松活动 (readathn)。他非常需要朋友们的建议来帮助他设计活动并做好各项准备工作。请给他写一封信，提出你的想法和意见。
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杨浦区2023 学年度第二学期高二年级模拟质量调研
2024.6
Ⅰ. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
1. W: Oh, I'm srry, fficer. I didn't realize it was a ne-way street. I was just trying t find a parking spt.
M: I understand, but it is n excuse. Yu put yurself and ther rad users at risk. I'm afraid yu'll have t pay a fine f $100.
Q: What's the prbable relatinship between the tw speakers? (C)
2. W: Lk at all these artifacts frm ancient civilizatins.
M: Yes, it's quite fascinating. I'm particularly interested in the Egyptian sectin. Have yu ever seen a real mummy befre?
Q: Where des the cnversatin mst prbably take place? (D)
3. W: I was just hanging ut with my friends. It was nt a big deal. It was just a ne-time thing!
M: The big deal is that yu're suppsed t be hme by 10 p. m. n weekdays. We've discussed this befre.
Q: Why was the girl blamed by her father? (B)
4. W: I heard that they are ffering a 20% discunt n all bks and an additinal10% ff if yu buy mre than 5 bks.
M: Yes. I gt 8 bks. The riginal ttal was 160 yuan, but after the discunts, I nly paid 115.
Q: Hw much did the man save n his bk purchase? (C)
5. W: I'm lking frward t seeing the bird migratin n Chngming Island. It must be spectacular!
M: Yes. Take yur cameras and dn't frget t dress warmly. I'm excited t capture sme unique shts!
Q: What are the tw speakers planning t d? (C)
6. W: Shall we discuss the prject this Saturday? We have t wrk that day.
M: Oh, I almst frgt it. It is the gvernment-apprved make-up day fr getting an extra day ff fr Mn Festival.
Q: Why d they have t wrk this Saturday? (B)
7. W: Hw is yur new sweeping rbt? Have yu tried it?
M: Oh, It's been a game-changer. I dn't have t wrry abut sweeping the flrs anymre. Yu just set it up, press a few buttns, and it starts cleaning. It has sensrs t avid bstacles.
Q: What can we learn abut the sweeping rbt? (B)
8. M: I'm planning a surprise dinner t make this Father's Day extra special. My dad has been there fr me thrugh thick and thin.
W: I'm sure yur dad will appreciate the gesture, n matter what.
Q: What will the man d fr his father? (D)
9. W: Hey, Bb, have yu heard abut the schlarships ur university is ffering this year? Will yu apply fr ne?
M: Well, there's ne fr academic excellence, but I think the cmpetitin fr that will be fierce. I'm mre interested in the cmmunity service schlarship. I've been vlunteering at the lcal cmmunity center fr a while nw.
Q: What can we learn abut the man? (A)
10. W: I culd just explde with anger! I saw a hateful cmment under my YuTube vide.
M: Just ignre it. Dn't fall int the trap f arguing with a trll. Lk at the 50ther psitive cmments yu gt. Dn't let ne mean cmment ruin yur day.
Q: Which f the fllwing is true abut the wman? (D)
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear tw shrt passages and ne lnger cnversatin, and yu will be asked several questins n the passages and the cnversatin. The passages and the cnversatin will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
Have yu ever thught abut traveling t new places, but yu can't affrd it? If s, cnsider a wrk exchange prgram. Basically, yu wrk a few hurs each week in exchange fr free husing. Bth meals and ther benefits are ften thrwn in. Free ldging, fd, turs and activities can reduce yur trip's csts by up t 70 percent. The jbs range frm cleaning t cmputer wrk. Hsts arund the wrld can list vlunteer pprtunities thrugh different wrk exchange prgrams. Yu can search by lcatin r fr the type f wrk yu're interested in.
One benefit f the mre ppular prgrams is that they assist yu in different ways. They als charge as little as US$39 and ffer extra features. Fr example, Wrkaway's site lists mre than 50,000 places t chse frm. And Wrld packers pride themselves n their attentin. t safety and security. They carefully check ut each ptential hst. They als prvide a 24/7 supprt netwrk fr vlunteers and hsts.
What are the reasns t d a wrk exchange? Yu can gain new skills in creativity, leadership, languages and mre. Yu can immerse yurself in a new culture. Yu'll make new friends because yu stay in ne place fr a while and wrk. Practically anyne at any age can jin a prgram and travel thrughut the year.
Yur length f stay depends n yur hst. It can be frm ne week t many mnths. Typically, yu'll wrk 20-30 hurs a week. This gives yu plenty f free time t explre the area.
Cnsider a travel wrk exchange. It might be the mst exciting trip yu ever take!
Questins:
11. What is a wrk exchange prgram? (D)
12. What is a persn mst likely t d in rder t get a wrk exchange pprtunity in Thailand? (C)
13. What is NOT the advantage f ding a wrk exchange? (A)
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
Peking University is making waves with a unique curse designed t cmbat student weight gain. It basts impressive results, with ne-third f participants lsing ver 5 percent f their bdy weight and ver half reducing their waist size by mre than 5 centimeters.
The prgram specifically targets verweight students, defined by a Bdy MassIndex (BMI) ver 25. Prfessr Zhang clarifies that the BMI requirement ensures thse wh dn't need weight lss aren't admitted.
“This isn't just abut diets,” emphasizes the curse creatr. “Our gal is t intrduce health knwledge and healthy habits.” The curse ges beynd weight lss, als assisting students wh struggle with the physical fitness tests in the university. The curse ffers cmprehensive training in nutritin, exercise science, and fitness techniques. Specialized instructrs guide students in areas like lng-distance running, pull-ups, and flexibility exercises.
The curse's success has attracted many students. Participants speak highly f the prgram's structured apprach t nutritin, exercise rutines, and meal planning. Many students have als frmed wrkut and dining partnerships, encuraging mtivatin and accuntability.
The prgram's ppularity has extended beynd campus walls. Online users have expressed admiratin, with many requesting nline access and even crss-registratin pprtunities. Scial media users jkingly blame their weigh struggles n nt attending Peking University.
Questins:
14. Wh can take the unique curse? (D)
15. Which f the fllwing was students' fllw-up actin after the curse? (C)
16. Why did prfessr Zhang design the curse? (B)
Questins 17thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing cnversatin.
W: Hi, Jasn. Yu lk busy this mrning. What are yu up t?
M: Oh, yu didn't hear? I'm respnsible fr planning the cmpany's annual trip.
W: That's cl. Where are we ging this year?
M: I dn't knw. I'm under pressure t get everything srted fast, thugh. I'm nt sure I can handle the task.
W: Dn't wrry. I can help yu cme up with ideas.
M: Really? Tina, yu are s nice. I need t prepare a plan by the end f the week.
W: What abut a trip t the east cast? The beaches are really nice.
M: I thught f that, but we did that last year. I think the bss wants smething different.
W: Maybe we culd travel verseas r bk a cruise!
M: That's ut f the questin. We dn't have sufficient funds t g that far.
W: Well, hw abut we arrange a grup trip t the muntains?
M: Hmm, that culd be fun.
W: D yu accept campsites? We can put up tents and arrange a campfire.
M: It sunds attractive. But sme peple aren't in the best shape, and I dn't think everyne wants t stay in a tent.
W: That's reasnable. I knw a nice place in the muntain with sme small lg cabins we culd rent. These are the pictures.
M: These pictures lk really nice. There are sme trails and waterfalls nearby. But d yu think the budget will cver it?
W: I checked prices, and it's abut the same as the htel we bked last year. Plus, I saw a nte abut grup discunts n the website.
M: That's great. I'll give them a call right away t see what I can rganize. Thanks fr the recmmendatin.
W: N prblem. Glad that I culd help.
M: I haven't been t the muntains in quite a while. I'm getting excited abut the trip.
W: Me t. I hpe we can get a gd deal and sme nice weather.
Questins:
17. Hw did Jasn feel when he first arranged the trip? (D)
18. Where did they g last year? (A)
19. Why did Jasn finally chse the lg cabins in the muntain? (B)
20. What can we learn abut the price f the trip? (C)
21. striving 22. whether 23. being pulled 24. where 25. haven't witnessed
26.t enter 27. invested 28. thrugh 29. s that 30. mre educated
31-40 F G B I H A E D C J
41-55 BACAD CBBAC CBADB
56-59 BACD60-62 DBC63-66 DBCC67-70 DAEB
71. Gen Z is leaving cities fr the cuntryside. The slwer life pace f rural living relieves anxiety; utdr activities benefit physical health and draw peple clser t nature; lwer living cst and less jb cmpetitin als attract yung peple. Internet cnnectin and scial media platfrms enable them t wrk remtely and be cnnected with thers, making life cnvenient and enjyable.
72. When witnessing extreme weather, peple tend t assciate it with glbal warming.
73. The prcess f digitalizatin enables students t d virtual experiments in a risk-free envirnment.
74. Despite the frequent ccurrence f electric vehicle fire, the develpment f new energy vehicles remains an irresistible trend.
75. Accrding t a survey cnducted by the students’ unin, the main reasns why students burn the night il are guilt ver sleeping early and cncern abut falling behind in their studies.A. threat B. riginally C. defense D. reduced E. ptential F. destructive
G. unintentinally H. enrmus I. released J. astrnmical K. adapted
A. This urge t cnnect can irnically lead them t discnnect frm the peple they are actually with.
B. By stepping away fr a time, yu can help keep ther peple's lives in perspective.
C. Yur md will be easily influenced by thers and yur life starts t be cntrlled by the utside wrld.
D. Are yu missing ut n smething fun and exciting because yu're lcked int everyday life?
E. It's imprtant t remember that what peple chse t pst n scial media des nt necessarily reflect their life verall.
F. Rather than fcusing n what yu lack, try nticing what yu have.
阅读马拉松(readathn) 是一项专注于阅读的活动或比赛， 通常具有特定的目标或挑战，以个人或团队为单位进行。活动可以结合对阅读速度和质量的考察， 采取多种形式展开。例如： 阅读规定数量的书籍、持续阅读特定的时长， 或者阅读某一特定主题的书籍等等。
2024.6
考生注意：
1. 考试时间120分钟, 试卷满分 140分。
2. 本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
Ⅰ. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
1. A. Teacher and student.B. Manager and saleswman.
C. Traffic pliceman and driver.D. Taxi driver and passenger.
2. A. At the airprt.B. At the library.C. At the travel agency.D. At the museum.
3. A. She hung ut with her friends n weekdays.B. She didn't cme hme by 10 p. m. n weekdays.
C. She ften stays ut late with her friends.D. She didn't infrm her father befre hanging ut.
4. A.32 yuan.B.48 yuan.C.45 yuan.D. 16 yuan.
5. A. Mve t Chngming Island.B. Catch rare birds with dresses.
C. Phtgraph the wild birds.D. Sht a film abut immigratin.
6. A. T prmte the nging prject.B. T make up fr the missed wrkday.
C. T cmplete the task the man frgt t d.D. T prepare fr the gvernment inspectin.
7. A. It is cmplicated t set up and perate.B. It spares the man sme dmestic chres.
C. It restarts when meeting sme bstacles.D. It makes sweeping feel like playing a game.
8. A. Make a dramatic gesture.B. Buy a thick vercat.
C. Appreciate music tgether.D. Prepare a special dinner.
9. A. He is enthusiastic abut cmmunity service.
B. He is very cmpetitive in academic perfrmance.
C. He's interested in vlunteering rather than the schlarship.
D. He’ll apply fr the schlarship ffered by the cmmunity center.
10. A. She ignres the feelings f different viewers.
B. Her cmpetitr means t ruin her reputatin.
C. She is trapped in an argument with vide viewers.
D. Her vide has received psitive feedback and reviews.
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear tw shrt passages and ne lnger cnversatin, and yu will be asked several questins n the passages and the cnversatin. The passages and the cnversatin will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
11. A. A prgram that guides travelers thrugh an adventurus tur.
B. A prgram that assists peple at any age in finding a jb abrad.
C. A prgram that help turists exchange lcal currency at a higher rate.
D. A prgram that enables peple t get free accmmdatin by wrking.
12. A. Pst his desired jb n the scial media site.
B. Pay US$39 t his hst in Thailand as a depsit.
C. Search by Thailand n the wrk exchange websites.
D. Chat nline with his ptential hst in Thailand first.
13. A. Decide the wrking hurs by yurself.
B. Practise the language used in the new place.
C. Develp planning and prblem-slving abilities.
D. Integrate int a new culture within a shrt time.
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
14. A. A trainer wh needs mre theretic knwledge abut exercise science.
B. A frmer student wh desires t learn nline abut nutritin and exercise.
C. A Peking University student whse Bdy Mass Index(体重指数) is 23.
D. An verweight Peking University student wh fails the physical fitness tests.
15. A. They live-streamed themselves ding the pull-ups and flexibility exercises.
B. They shared the structured apprach t nutritin and exercise nline.
C. They established wrkut and dinning partnerships t stay mtivated.
D. They requested a mre balanced menu frm the university canteen.
16. A. T help verweight students resist the temptatin f delicius fd.
B. T teach students hw t scientifically enhance their physical ability.
C. T discver the bilgical genes that may determine ne's weight.
D. T attract mre high-schl students t chse Peking University.
Questins 17 thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing cnversatin.
17. A. Excited.B. Bred.C. Pleased.D. Stressed.
18. A. Beaches.B. Muntains.C. A freign cuntry.D. Cruise (游轮).
19. A. Tina is familiar with the wner f the lg cabins (小木屋).
B. There are sme gd views near the cabins.
C. They can sing and dance arund a campfire.
D. Mst peple dn't like the shape f the tents.
20. A. It is ver their budget.B. It is the same as the tents.
C. They can have a grup discunt.D. Bking n the website is cheaper.
Ⅱ. Grammar and vcabulary
Sectin A
Directins: After reading the passage belw, fill in the blanks t make the passage cherent and grammatically crrect. Fr the blanks with a given wrd, fill in each blank with the prper frm f the given wrd; fr the ther blanks, use ne wrd that best fits each blank.
Gender Equality
In many cultures, wmen have histrically been discriminated against and treated as secnd-class citizens. Even tday, many girls and wmen encunter significant challenges. Frtunately, there are rganizatins (21) ___________ (strive) t advance equitable treatment f girls and wmen.
The questin remains (22) ___________ girls in varius lcatins truly have equal educatinal pprtunities cmpared t bys. In cuntries with verwhelming pverty and strict gender rles, girls face a higher likelihd f (23) ___________ (pull) ut f schl. Shckingly, millins f girls wrldwide are frced int marriage befre reaching 18, which prematurely ends their childhd and hinders their educatinal jurney.
Even in cuntries (24) ___________ educatinal pprtunities are available fr girls, their aspiratins(志向) can be limited by psychlgical barriers. Girls wh (25) ___________ (nt witness) wmen succeed in particular fields ften dubt their wn ability (26) ___________ (enter) thse fields. Nnetheless, as mre wmen achieve success, their influence culd ptentially pave the way fr future generatins.
The imprtance f gender equality extends beynd just wmen; it benefits sciety as a whle. Research indicates that every dllar (27) ___________ (invest) in wmen's and children's health can yield a significant lng-term return f $20.Educated wmen cntribute significantly t their cmmunities (28) ___________ their wrk and by transmitting their knwledge and appreciatin f educatin t their children.
Thus, it is essential t prmte gender equality (29) ___________ we can build a brighter future where everyne has equal pprtunities and sciety as a whle can reap the benefits f a (30) ___________ (educated) ppulatin.
Sectin B
Directins: Fill in each blank with a prper wrd chsen frm the bx. Each wrd can be used nly nce. Nte that there is ne wrd mre than yu need.
Our Unwelcme Guests
If yu picnic in a Texas park, chances are that yu'll encunter fire ants -- a trublesme pest renwned fr their painful and irritating stings. This invasive (入侵的) species, like many thers, is nt nly annying but als expensive and (31) ___________. Frm the vast landscapes f Texas t the extic shres in China, nn-native animals, plants, bacteria and viruses are damaging ecnmies and ecsystems.
An invasive species is any kind f living thing that is freign t a particular ecsystem and causes harm. Smetimes nn-native species are imprted (32) ___________, like in the 1930s when carg ships frm Suth America accidentally tk fire ants t Nrth America. Other times nn-native species are purpsely brught in. Fr instance, certain Asian fish species, (33) ___________ imprted frm China t clean fish farms in the U. S., escaped and entered lcal rivers. Similarly, green iguanas were brught t China as pets, but sme irrespnsible wners (34) ___________ them int the wild. The same thing ccurred in Flrida with Burmese pythns.
The wrldwide ecnmic impact f intrduced species is (35) ___________. Accrding t U. S. gvernment estimates, invasive species cst the American ecnmy ver $120 billin annually. The ecnmic impact f fire ants alne ttals in the billins. Varius U. S. agencies spend hundreds f millins fighting intrduced species such as Asian carp, Africanized bees and Burmese pythns. In suthern China, green iguanas are damaging irrigatin systems, harming agricultural prductin and psing a (36) ___________ t the native reptile (爬行动物) ppulatins.
Invasive species have the (37) ___________ t destry their new habitats by upsetting the lcal ecsystems. They ften lack natural predatrs (掠食者) in their new envirnment and ut-cmpete native species fr fd and ther resurces. They may even prey n lcal species. In Flrida, fr instance, pythns have (38) ___________ sme reginal mammal ppulatins by 90 percent. Additinally, Invasive species can als carry diseases against which lcal species have n natural (39) ___________, resulting in the extinctin f an entire native species.
Alarmingly, the Natinal Wildlife Federatin in the U. S. reprts that, “Invasive species are amng the primary dangers t native wildlife. Rughly 42 percent f endangered species are at risk due t invasive species.” Unless peple take serius actin, the ecnmic and envirnmental csts cnnected t invasive species will becme (40) ___________.
Ⅲ. Reading Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: Fr each blank in the fllwing passage there are fur wrds r phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the wrd r phrase that best fits the cntext.
Our Extrardinary Brains
The 1.4-kilgram rgan inside each persn's head is the mst cmplex part f the human bdy. This remarkable rgan, the brain, nt nly (41) ________ bdy mvements and shapes peple's behavir but als decdes sensry inputs and is the seat f intelligence. These facts have been scientifically prven, but a lt f what we believe abut the brain is based n (42) ________.
What percentage f yur brain d yu actually use? The statistic that has been circulating fr abut a century is 10 percent, smetimes 20, suggesting that we haven't fully tapped int ur full mental (43) ________. But that is merely a miscnceptin. While ur brains d have sme reserves, scans have shwn that a large prtin f ur brains are (44) ________ in even the simplest f tasks.
If yu're artistic, yu might (45) ________ that yu are mstly drawing upn the right side f yur brain. If yu're lgical, yu may have been led t believe yu favr yur left brain. While bth f these hemispheres (脑半球) d exist, ne is nt cnsidered t be (46) ________ ver the ther. They are intricately(错综复杂地)cnnected, with bth hemispheres (47) ________ in all mental activities.
Parents want “smart” children and perhaps have heard that playing classical music t their unbrn child r t their infant increases their chances f being intelligent. Hwever, a (n) (48) ________ analysis f relevant studies fails t establish a direct crrelatin between brain develpment and (49) ________ t classical music.
Many believe that a persn's genes ttally determine intelligence. While genetics (50) ________ plays an imprtant rle, ther factrs such as nutritin, educatin, hme envirnment, and available resurces als (51) ________ significantly.
The tpic f a child's capability t learn multiple languages at the same time has sparked (52) ________ debate. The belief that children will (53) ________ languages and nt develp any language prperly has been the basis fr educatinal plicies fr years. (54) ________ t this belief, evidence indicates that yung children gain a better knwledge f language structures verall when learning tw languages simultaneusly.
Such myths have persisted fr ages, (55) ________ never-ending discussins. Yet ne unquestinable truth remains: the brain is truly an amazing rgan.
41. A. expandsB. initiatesC. fllwsD. reflects
42. A. fictinB. factC. theryD. statistics
43. A. cnfusinB. cmfrtC. capacityD. stability
44. A. engagedB. buriedC. wrappedD. absrbed
45. A. guaranteeB. indicateC. demnstrateD. assume
46. A. superirB. senirC. dminantD. crucial
47. A. invlvingB. cperatingC. transfrmingD. disturbing
48. A. abstractB. cmprehensiveC. sensitiveD. efficient
49. A. expsureB. apprachC. bjectinD. respnse
50. A. unexpectedlyB. exceptinallyC. undubtedlyD. cntinuusly
51. A. sufferB. clarifyC. cntributeD. interact
52. A. utstandingB. cnsiderableC. desperateD. ptimistic
53. A. mix upB. give upC. back upD. pick up
54. A. RelevantB. SimilarC. FamiliarD. Cntrary
55. A. submittingB. generatingC. prducingD. advcating
Sectin B
Directins: Read the fllwing tw passages. Each passage is fllwed by several questins r unfinished statements. Fr each f them there are fur chices marked A, B, C and D. Chse the ne that fits best accrding t the infrmatin given in the passage yu have just read.
(A)
Just the Ticket
Shetara Sims had weathered sme tugh years. In 2012, her eldest daughter was murdered during an argument in Kansas City, Missuri. Last year, the single mther lst her jb in the recessin(经济衰退). She had nly $7 in her pcket as she headed int the grcery stre ne day last July with her 12-year-ld daughter, Rakiya Edmndsn.
And then Lady Luck finally cut Sims sme slack. She and her daughter fund a dllar bill in the parking lt. Maybe this was their day, they tld each ther. S they bught a lttery ticket (彩票) --and wn $100.
But befre they culd spend their unexpected gain, Rakiya had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been filled with stries abut a plice fficer, Tyler Mss, wh had been sht in the head in the line f duty. He was in critical cnditin. Rakiya and her mther had never frgtten hw kind the plice had been after their wn family member was killed. “The detectives were really there fr us,” Sims says. “They came t see my kids. They were fathers, therapists. They were everything.” Rakiya wanted t give their lttery winning t Officer Mss's family. Her mm readily agreed.
On July 10, Sims called the plice and made an annymus(匿名的) dnatin. Mved by her generus expressin f thanks, the fficers did what they d best --they tracked Sims dwn. When she explained the family's mtivatin, the fficers culd hardly believe it. “With her current financial hardship, we encuraged her t keep the mney,” the department later explained. “She refused, saying the fficer’s family needed it and plice needed t knw they were supprted.”
By then, that feeling f supprt was mutual. The plice set up a GFundMe page fr Sims, whm they called “The Wman with the Heart f Gld.” Their gal was$10,000. As f January 11, they had raised $165,405. Even better: Officer Mss, wh had a 1 percent chance f survival, is ut f the hspital and recvering.
56. Which f the fllwing is NOT ne f the hardships Shetara Sims went thrugh?
A. Having t bring up children all by herself.B. Lsing a lt f mney buying lttery tickets.
C. Lsing her jb during the ecnmic decline.D. Her eldest daughter being killed in an argument.
57. The underlined phrase “cut Sims sme slack” is clsest in meaning t _________.
A. gave Sims a breakB. criticized Sims sharply
C. ignred Sims cmpletelyD. cnducted a test n Sims
58. Why was Sims called “The Wman with the Heart f Gld”?
A. She supprted Mss's family with the mney raised n GFundMe.
B. She wrte an annymus letter t express her gratitude t Officer Mss.
C. She dnated all the lttery winning despite her wn financial hardships.
D. She frgave the murderer and encuraged Rakiya t embrace a new life.
59. Which f the fllwing statement is TRUE?
A. The plice tracked Sims dwn secretly and returned the mney t her.
B. The plice launched a fundraising campaign fr Sims amng pliceman.
C. Officer Mss gt injured when arresting the man wh killed Sims' daughter.
D. Officer Mss's survival was truly a miracle, given his slim chances.
(B)
60. Why is there a persnal checklist in the advertisement?
A. T help readers self-check their degree f aging.
B. T teach readers hw t slw the natural aging prcess.
C. T urge readers t take their wn health issues mre seriusly.
D. T make readers aware f hw much the prduct can help them.
61. Which f the fllwing is NOT the safety feature f a Safe Step Tub?
A. Lw step-in.B. Heated seat and back.C. Grab bars.D. Anti-slip tub flr.
62. If a custmer calls 1-888-380-9164 tday, he can ________.
A. have a $1500 discunt when he buys any bathrm fittings
B. get $1500 back fr the walk-in tub he bught last year
C. save $1500 when buying a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub
D. change the Walk-In Tub fr a shwer rm fr free
(C)
When wuld yu say “ld age” begins? It's pssible that the clser yu think yu are t that threshld (起始点), the later yu'll put it, but peple's general perceptins f ld age have been changing ver time. New research finds that nwadays, we think f ld age starting later than we used t -- but that trend may nt cntinue frever.
Scientists frm Germany, the USA, and Luxemburg analyzed data frm ver14,000 individuals participating in a decades-lng study called the German Ageing Survey. These participants, brn between 1911 and 1974, cvering several generatins, prvided up t eight respnses ver a 25-year span, when they were aged between 40and 100.
One f the main questins, and the subject f the new paper, was “At what age wuld yu describe smene as ld?”
When they were asked this questin at the age f 65, peple brn in 1911 said that ld age begins, n average, at the age f 71. When the questin was repeated t peple brn in 1956 nce they als hit 65 years ld, they instead put the threshld three years later, at 74.
In a statement, first authr Markus Wettstein gave sme suggestins as t why this might be:“Life expectancy has increased, which might cntribute t a later perceived nset (开始) f ld age. Als, sme aspects f health have imprved ver time, s that peple f a certain age wh were regarded as ld in the past may n lnger be cnsidered ld nwadays.”
The same trend was bserved at the individual level t. On average, as each participant aged by fur r five years themselves, their estimate fr the nset f ld age increased by a year.
Wmen put the threshld fr ld age abut tw years later than men n average. There were sme ther factrs that were fund t impact smene's individual estimate t --fr example, peple in prer health, wh were lnelier, r wh “felt” lder generally believed ld age begins earlier.
“It is unclear t what extent the trend twards pstpning ld age reflects a trend twards mre views n lder peple and aging, r rather the ppsite -- perhaps the nset f ld age is pstpned because peple cnsider being ld t be an undesirable state,” Wettstein said.
What's evident is that this pstpnement trend wn't last frever. In fact, it's already slwing dwn.
The study has sme limitatins, in that participants were all frm ne cuntry. The researchers say future studies shuld seek t address this, as well as examining whether the trend twards pstpning the perceptin f the nset f ld age is cntinuing t decelerate.
63. What is the main finding f the new research mentined in the article?
A. Peple's perceptins f ld age have remained cnstant ver time.
B. Imprvements in certain health aspects help increase life expectancy.
C. The threshld fr cnsidering smene as “ld” has been shifting earlier.
D. Nwadays peple tend t think f ld age as starting later than in the past.
64. Which f the fllwing is TRUE abut the research?
A. The 14,000 participants were frm Germany, the US, and Luxemburg.
B. The participants prvided at mst eight respnses during the 25-year perid.
C. Future studies will explre factrs affecting the estimated nset f ld age.
D. Sme participants cver several generatins but are frm the same family.
65. Which f the fllwing is NOT included in the pstpnement trend?
A. Wmen set the starting pint f ld age arund tw years later than men.
B. One's clseness t this threshld culd delay their perceptin f ld age.
C. Peple's perceptin f a later nset f ld age justifies delaying retirement.
D. Individuals nce labeled as ld at a certain age may nt be cnsidered s nw.
66. What can be inferred frm the passage?
A. Prer peple generally see ld age starting earlier than the wealthier.
B. Pstpning the nset f ld age reflects a grwing respect fr the elderly.
C. Peple may delay the nset f ld age because f their negative views f it.
D. Whether the pstpnement trend is slwing dwn needs further bservatin.
Sectin C
Directins: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a prper sentence given in the bx. Each sentence can be used nly nce. Nte that there are tw mre sentences than yu need.
Fear f Missing Out
It's a cmmn experience: Yu're scrlling thrugh a scial media page, and yu see pictures f friends travelling r ging t parties. Suddenly yu start t wnder why yu're nt ding thse things. 67 This experience has cme t be knwn as the fear f missing ut, smetimes abbreviated FOMO. T sme extent, peple have always wrried abut missing ut n things. But with the rise f scial media, FOMO is becming much mre cmmn.
Wanting t be in n the fun when exciting things are happening is cmpletely nrmal. But fr sme peple, it can lead t the cnstant thught f checking their phnes t find ut what ther peple are ding. Even while ding things that are fun r necessary, peple can feel like there's smething better ging n elsewhere. 68 It prevents them frm being satisfied with the gd things in their lives.
69 Peple tend t pick and chse the things they share, s we nly ever knw a small part f anyne else's life.
It's als imprtant t be humble and acknwledge yur limitatins. Yu cannt be everywhere and d everything that might be interesting r prductive, and that's OK.
It might even be necessary t turn ff yur phne r lg ut f scial media fr a while. Get rid f the cnstant reminders f everything that's happening in the wrld. Yu can even set particular times in yur day t check email and scial media. 70
Finally, fcus n the things in frnt f yu. Enjy them, d them well and let everything else g. When yu fully engage with life, yu'll wrry less abut what yu're nt ding.
Dn't let the fear f missing ut cause yu t miss ut n the gd things yu have in life. Relax, enjy what yu d and let ther peple enjy their lives withut envying them.
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
Directins: Read the fllwing passage. Summarize the main idea and the main pint(s) f the passage in n mre than 60 wrds. Use yur wn wrds as far as pssible.
Why Gen Z Is Leaving Cities fr the Cuntryside
In recent years, there has been a nticeable trend f Gen Z individuals relcating frm cities t the cuntryside.
This generatin, brn between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is knwn fr its preference fr experiences ver material pssessins and a desire t lead a mre sustainable lifestyle. As a result, many yung peple are leaving urban areas in pursuit f a slwer pace f life and clser cnnectin with nature.
The appeal f cuntry living fr Gen Z stems frm multiple factrs. Firstly, it ffers a slwer pace f life, which can be a welcme change frm the hustle and bustle f city living. This can be particularly beneficial fr thse wh struggle with anxiety r stress-related issues. Mrever, there is greater access t nature and utdr activities such as hiking, camping and fishing. This nt nly prmtes physical health but als helps t develp a deeper cnnectin with the natural wrld. Als, living in the cuntryside ften means lwer living csts and less cmpetitin fr jbs, making it an attractive ptin fr thse just starting ut in their careers.
Sme believe that technlgy has cmpletely captured the attentin f the yunger generatin, and they are therefre reluctant t leave the cnveniences and excitement f the mdern city. Actually, it is precisely this technlgical advancement that has facilitated the shift twards rural living amng Gen Z. With remte wrk becming increasingly cmmn, yung adults are n lnger tied t urban centers fr emplyment. They can wrk frm anywhere with a reliable internet cnnectin. Additinally, scial media platfrms have made it easier fr individuals t share their rural lifestyles and cnnect with thers wh have similar interests. This virtual cmmunity fsters a sense f belnging and encurages yung peple t explre and appreciate the natural beauty f cuntryside.
Ⅴ. Translatin
Directins: Translate the fllwing sentences int English, using the wrds given in the brackets.
72. 看到极端气候时，人们往往会将它和全球变暖联系起来。(assciate)
73. 数字化进程使学生能够在一个无风险的环境中进行虚拟实验。(enable)
74.尽管电动车着火事故频频发生，但发展新能源汽车依然是大势所趋。(ccurrence)
75. 根据一项学生会的调查，学生熬夜学习的主要原因是对早睡的内疚以及对学业落后的担忧。(why)
Ⅵ. Guided Writing
Directins: Write an English cmpsitin in 120-150 wrds accrding t the instructins given belw in Chinese.
假定你是李华，你的朋友吴磊邀请了5位朋友下周末参加他在家里举办的阅读马拉松活动 (readathn)。他非常需要朋友们的建议来帮助他设计活动并做好各项准备工作。请给他写一封信，提出你的想法和意见。
以下内容仅作参考：
杨浦区2023 学年度第二学期高二年级模拟质量调研
2024.6
Ⅰ. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
1. W: Oh, I'm srry, fficer. I didn't realize it was a ne-way street. I was just trying t find a parking spt.
M: I understand, but it is n excuse. Yu put yurself and ther rad users at risk. I'm afraid yu'll have t pay a fine f $100.
Q: What's the prbable relatinship between the tw speakers? (C)
2. W: Lk at all these artifacts frm ancient civilizatins.
M: Yes, it's quite fascinating. I'm particularly interested in the Egyptian sectin. Have yu ever seen a real mummy befre?
Q: Where des the cnversatin mst prbably take place? (D)
3. W: I was just hanging ut with my friends. It was nt a big deal. It was just a ne-time thing!
M: The big deal is that yu're suppsed t be hme by 10 p. m. n weekdays. We've discussed this befre.
Q: Why was the girl blamed by her father? (B)
4. W: I heard that they are ffering a 20% discunt n all bks and an additinal10% ff if yu buy mre than 5 bks.
M: Yes. I gt 8 bks. The riginal ttal was 160 yuan, but after the discunts, I nly paid 115.
Q: Hw much did the man save n his bk purchase? (C)
5. W: I'm lking frward t seeing the bird migratin n Chngming Island. It must be spectacular!
M: Yes. Take yur cameras and dn't frget t dress warmly. I'm excited t capture sme unique shts!
Q: What are the tw speakers planning t d? (C)
6. W: Shall we discuss the prject this Saturday? We have t wrk that day.
M: Oh, I almst frgt it. It is the gvernment-apprved make-up day fr getting an extra day ff fr Mn Festival.
Q: Why d they have t wrk this Saturday? (B)
7. W: Hw is yur new sweeping rbt? Have yu tried it?
M: Oh, It's been a game-changer. I dn't have t wrry abut sweeping the flrs anymre. Yu just set it up, press a few buttns, and it starts cleaning. It has sensrs t avid bstacles.
Q: What can we learn abut the sweeping rbt? (B)
8. M: I'm planning a surprise dinner t make this Father's Day extra special. My dad has been there fr me thrugh thick and thin.
W: I'm sure yur dad will appreciate the gesture, n matter what.
Q: What will the man d fr his father? (D)
9. W: Hey, Bb, have yu heard abut the schlarships ur university is ffering this year? Will yu apply fr ne?
M: Well, there's ne fr academic excellence, but I think the cmpetitin fr that will be fierce. I'm mre interested in the cmmunity service schlarship. I've been vlunteering at the lcal cmmunity center fr a while nw.
Q: What can we learn abut the man? (A)
10. W: I culd just explde with anger! I saw a hateful cmment under my YuTube vide.
M: Just ignre it. Dn't fall int the trap f arguing with a trll. Lk at the 50ther psitive cmments yu gt. Dn't let ne mean cmment ruin yur day.
Q: Which f the fllwing is true abut the wman? (D)
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear tw shrt passages and ne lnger cnversatin, and yu will be asked several questins n the passages and the cnversatin. The passages and the cnversatin will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
Have yu ever thught abut traveling t new places, but yu can't affrd it? If s, cnsider a wrk exchange prgram. Basically, yu wrk a few hurs each week in exchange fr free husing. Bth meals and ther benefits are ften thrwn in. Free ldging, fd, turs and activities can reduce yur trip's csts by up t 70 percent. The jbs range frm cleaning t cmputer wrk. Hsts arund the wrld can list vlunteer pprtunities thrugh different wrk exchange prgrams. Yu can search by lcatin r fr the type f wrk yu're interested in.
One benefit f the mre ppular prgrams is that they assist yu in different ways. They als charge as little as US$39 and ffer extra features. Fr example, Wrkaway's site lists mre than 50,000 places t chse frm. And Wrld packers pride themselves n their attentin. t safety and security. They carefully check ut each ptential hst. They als prvide a 24/7 supprt netwrk fr vlunteers and hsts.
What are the reasns t d a wrk exchange? Yu can gain new skills in creativity, leadership, languages and mre. Yu can immerse yurself in a new culture. Yu'll make new friends because yu stay in ne place fr a while and wrk. Practically anyne at any age can jin a prgram and travel thrughut the year.
Yur length f stay depends n yur hst. It can be frm ne week t many mnths. Typically, yu'll wrk 20-30 hurs a week. This gives yu plenty f free time t explre the area.
Cnsider a travel wrk exchange. It might be the mst exciting trip yu ever take!
Questins:
11. What is a wrk exchange prgram? (D)
12. What is a persn mst likely t d in rder t get a wrk exchange pprtunity in Thailand? (C)
13. What is NOT the advantage f ding a wrk exchange? (A)
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
Peking University is making waves with a unique curse designed t cmbat student weight gain. It basts impressive results, with ne-third f participants lsing ver 5 percent f their bdy weight and ver half reducing their waist size by mre than 5 centimeters.
The prgram specifically targets verweight students, defined by a Bdy MassIndex (BMI) ver 25. Prfessr Zhang clarifies that the BMI requirement ensures thse wh dn't need weight lss aren't admitted.
“This isn't just abut diets,” emphasizes the curse creatr. “Our gal is t intrduce health knwledge and healthy habits.” The curse ges beynd weight lss, als assisting students wh struggle with the physical fitness tests in the university. The curse ffers cmprehensive training in nutritin, exercise science, and fitness techniques. Specialized instructrs guide students in areas like lng-distance running, pull-ups, and flexibility exercises.
The curse's success has attracted many students. Participants speak highly f the prgram's structured apprach t nutritin, exercise rutines, and meal planning. Many students have als frmed wrkut and dining partnerships, encuraging mtivatin and accuntability.
The prgram's ppularity has extended beynd campus walls. Online users have expressed admiratin, with many requesting nline access and even crss-registratin pprtunities. Scial media users jkingly blame their weigh struggles n nt attending Peking University.
Questins:
14. Wh can take the unique curse? (D)
15. Which f the fllwing was students' fllw-up actin after the curse? (C)
16. Why did prfessr Zhang design the curse? (B)
Questins 17thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing cnversatin.
W: Hi, Jasn. Yu lk busy this mrning. What are yu up t?
M: Oh, yu didn't hear? I'm respnsible fr planning the cmpany's annual trip.
W: That's cl. Where are we ging this year?
M: I dn't knw. I'm under pressure t get everything srted fast, thugh. I'm nt sure I can handle the task.
W: Dn't wrry. I can help yu cme up with ideas.
M: Really? Tina, yu are s nice. I need t prepare a plan by the end f the week.
W: What abut a trip t the east cast? The beaches are really nice.
M: I thught f that, but we did that last year. I think the bss wants smething different.
W: Maybe we culd travel verseas r bk a cruise!
M: That's ut f the questin. We dn't have sufficient funds t g that far.
W: Well, hw abut we arrange a grup trip t the muntains?
M: Hmm, that culd be fun.
W: D yu accept campsites? We can put up tents and arrange a campfire.
M: It sunds attractive. But sme peple aren't in the best shape, and I dn't think everyne wants t stay in a tent.
W: That's reasnable. I knw a nice place in the muntain with sme small lg cabins we culd rent. These are the pictures.
M: These pictures lk really nice. There are sme trails and waterfalls nearby. But d yu think the budget will cver it?
W: I checked prices, and it's abut the same as the htel we bked last year. Plus, I saw a nte abut grup discunts n the website.
M: That's great. I'll give them a call right away t see what I can rganize. Thanks fr the recmmendatin.
W: N prblem. Glad that I culd help.
M: I haven't been t the muntains in quite a while. I'm getting excited abut the trip.
W: Me t. I hpe we can get a gd deal and sme nice weather.
Questins:
17. Hw did Jasn feel when he first arranged the trip? (D)
18. Where did they g last year? (A)
19. Why did Jasn finally chse the lg cabins in the muntain? (B)
20. What can we learn abut the price f the trip? (C)
21. striving 22. whether 23. being pulled 24. where 25. haven't witnessed
26.t enter 27. invested 28. thrugh 29. s that 30. mre educated
31-40 F G B I H A E D C J
41-55 BACAD CBBAC CBADB
56-59 BACD60-62 DBC63-66 DBCC67-70 DAEB
71. Gen Z is leaving cities fr the cuntryside. The slwer life pace f rural living relieves anxiety; utdr activities benefit physical health and draw peple clser t nature; lwer living cst and less jb cmpetitin als attract yung peple. Internet cnnectin and scial media platfrms enable them t wrk remtely and be cnnected with thers, making life cnvenient and enjyable.
72. When witnessing extreme weather, peple tend t assciate it with glbal warming.
73. The prcess f digitalizatin enables students t d virtual experiments in a risk-free envirnment.
74. Despite the frequent ccurrence f electric vehicle fire, the develpment f new energy vehicles remains an irresistible trend.
75. Accrding t a survey cnducted by the students’ unin, the main reasns why students burn the night il are guilt ver sleeping early and cncern abut falling behind in their studies.A. threat B. riginally C. defense D. reduced E. ptential F. destructive
G. unintentinally H. enrmus I. released J. astrnmical K. adapted
A. This urge t cnnect can irnically lead them t discnnect frm the peple they are actually with.
B. By stepping away fr a time, yu can help keep ther peple's lives in perspective.
C. Yur md will be easily influenced by thers and yur life starts t be cntrlled by the utside wrld.
D. Are yu missing ut n smething fun and exciting because yu're lcked int everyday life?
E. It's imprtant t remember that what peple chse t pst n scial media des nt necessarily reflect their life verall.
F. Rather than fcusing n what yu lack, try nticing what yu have.
阅读马拉松(readathn) 是一项专注于阅读的活动或比赛， 通常具有特定的目标或挑战，以个人或团队为单位进行。活动可以结合对阅读速度和质量的考察， 采取多种形式展开。例如： 阅读规定数量的书籍、持续阅读特定的时长， 或者阅读某一特定主题的书籍等等。
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