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2022学年第二学期高三年级学业质量调研
英 语 试 卷
（时间120分钟，满分140分） 2023.04
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I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In a library. B. In a restaurant.
C. In a stationery shop. D. At a supermarket.
2. A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary.
C. Mother and son. D. Husband and wife.
3. A. 4:20. B. 4:30. C. 5:10. D. 5:20.
4. A. He’s going to play football with Jim.
B. He will take Jim to see a football match.
C. He’s going to watch the World Cup on TV.
D. He will catch the opportunity to win the World Cup.
5. A. Ambitious. B. Devoted. C. Friendly. D. Promising.
6. A. The woman should change her glasses.
B. He will check the woman’s phone-using time.
C. There is something wrong with the woman’s cellphone.
D. The woman needs to stop playing with her mobile phone.
7. A. He thinks the woman has done a good job.
B. He thinks the interview was a great success.
C. He believes the woman will fail the interview.
D. He thinks nobody can make it to the interview.
8. A. He should finish other work first.
B. He should not have chosen a thick book.
C. He should start reading the book at once.
D. He should quit because of the difficulties.
9. A. Fascinating artworks in the Louvre. B. The magnificent Eiffel Tower.
C. Their days in Paris. D. A plan for the trip to France.
10. A. The woman knew Ross was a dog lover.
B. The man has let Ross drive his car before.
C. The man shouldn’t have lent his car to Ross.
D. Ross lost several dogs last time he drove a car.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Those who wish to be a leader.
B. Those who are warm and inviting.
C. Those who have trouble socializing.
D. Those who judge people by first impressions.
12. A. Because it means time is important.
B. Because it reflects that you value them.
C. Because it allows you to get ready early.
D. Because it applies to various business situations.
13. A. By communicating with people in public.
B. By talking with anyone around you in life.
C. By trying to stop talking every time you use them.
D. By practicing with these words at home one at a time.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. It helps to organize everything.
B. It keeps people waiting before they try to study.
C. It enables people to review things they have studied.
D. It gives the brain enough practice before things are forgotten.
15. A. Because it relates images to each other.
B. Because it strengthens relations between ideas.
C. Because it withdraws learned stuff from memory.
D. Because it helps build links between different ideas.
16. A. Improving memory is not a mission impossible.
B. People can memorize things even under huge stress.
C. Stopping smoking and alcohol has nothing to do with memory.
D. It is advisable that people do more exercise to improve memory.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Having a messy study folder.
B. Being under huge stress in study.
C. Having no one to turn to for help.
D. Not knowing what kind of learner he is.
18. A. Using logic, reasoning and systems.
B. Keeping things where they should be.
C. Knowing where to start before anything.
D. Using different tools to take the stress out of studying.
19. A. They prefer to learn in a more systematic way.
B. They fill their study folders with various notes.
C. They organize information with the help of maps.
D. They tend to lay out information in the first place.
20. A. He will turn to others for more tips on study.
B. He will look for more ways to change his study guide.
C. He will grasp information by drawing maps in his notes.
D. He will try using pictures and color for his note arrangements.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
A New Orchid was Found in Japan
Nature is full of secrets. There are still many things to find out about it. One of those things was discovered last week in Japan. It is rare to find a new plant in Japan. An amateur naturalist came across a new species of orchid __21__ other flowers in Tokyo. Scientists also found the flower elsewhere in other districts, an indication that the new species __22__ deserve further investigation.
The newly-found orchid is beautiful. It is pink and white, it has a central stem, around __23__ grow tiny, bell-shaped flowers, and its delicate petals (花瓣) look like they are made from glass. The flower is a neighbor to a(n) __24__ (relate) orchid species common in Japan.
Sometimes unknown species are often living right under our noses — in parks, gardens and even in planters on balconies. That’s __25__ researchers in Japan recently recognized this new species of orchid. Professor Kenji Suetsugu from Kobe University said the discovery of new species in usual places means it is necessary to keep exploring, even in everyday places that __26__ (not look) so remarkable.
There are about 28,000 orchid species worldwide. The new orchid belongs to a class called Spiranthes. There are about 50 different kinds of Spiranthes. They are __27__ (familiar) kind of orchid in Japan, for they appeared in a Japanese poem dating to 759 AD. Professor Suetsugu said he and his colleagues were “delighted __28__ (identify) a new species”. He said it was exciting because it wasn’t found hidden deep in a rainforest or jungle. The discovery of the new orchid is good news. However, many orchids are on the endangered species list due to habitat loss. We need to protect natural environments to stop flowers __29__ (disappear). The world will be far less colourful __30__ we lose more orchids.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. heading
B. incredibly
C. adaptable
D. alternative
E. pursuit
F. dumped
G. recycled
H. global
I. calculated
J. precisely
K. generated
Planet Plastic
Here’s a shocking statistic. Scientists have calculated the total amount of plastic ever made: 8.3 billion tonnes. Looked at another way, that’s as heavy as 25,000 Empire State Buildings or one billion elephants. And __31__, almost all of it has been made in the last 65 years.
So what’s the problem? Much plastic is in the form of packaging which is used just once and then thrown away. According to a major new study from the University of California, 9% of this is __32__, 12% is burned and 79% goes to landfill. And because most plastic doesn’t biodegrade (生物降解), once it’s in the ground, it stays there.
It’s a situation that has led the paper’s lead author, ecologist Dr. Roland Geyer, to say that we are “rapidly __33__ towards ‘Planet Plastic’”. He believes that there’s already enough waste out there to cover the whole of Argentina.
The team behind this report also estimate that eight million tonnes of plastic waste are __34__ into the sea every year. This has __35__ concern that plastic is entering the food chain through fish and other sea life which consume the smaller pieces.
Of course, the reason why there’s so much plastic around is that it’s an amazingly useful material. We can’t get enough of it. It’s durable and __36__, and is used for everything from yoghurt pots to spaceships. But it’s __37__ this quality that makes it a problem. The only way to destroy plastic is to heat or burn it — although this has the side effect of harmful emissions.
So what’s the __38__ other than using less plastic? Oceanographer (海洋学家) Dr. Erik van Sebille from Utrecht University says we’re facing a flood of plastic waste, and that the __39__ waste industry needs to “get its act together”.
Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from Plymouth University, says it’s poor design that is at fault. He says that if products are currently designed “with recyclability in mind”, they could be recycled around 20 times over.
Dr. Geyer agrees: “The __40__ of recycling is to keep material in use and in the cycle forever if you can. But it turns out in our study that actually 90% of that material that did get recycled — which I think we calculated was 600 million tonnes — only got recycled once.”
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Take Heart, and Take Risks
Recently, we carried out an interesting social experiment. The participants were asked to choose between two __41__: throw a coin to win one billion dollars if the coin happens to land on heads, or get a 10-million-dollar cheque without even throwing the coin.
Our purpose was not to measure the participants’ craze for money but to __42__ their risk appetite. It __43__ that a clear majority chose to take home the 10 million dollars. Only 31% of the subjects were __44__ enough to test the depths of the river. Another study, conducted by psychology professor Keith Simonton at the University of California Davis, shows that most famous scientific __45__ are risk-takers. Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton all dared to chase ideas that were __46__ the mainstream ideas of their times.
The willingness to take risks without fear of failure is what __47__ individuals towards achieving their ambitions. It forms a very important part of the stories of many successful businessmen globally.
The journey of Mark Zuckerberg is a classic example of this. In his second year in college, Zuckerberg decided to quit Harvard University to manage his social application company. In the years that followed, quite a few tech giants expressed early interest in purchasing the company. Their offers were __48__. At the time, the young CEO and his team were widely criticized and publicly laughed at.
Today, Zuckerberg is one of the richest men on earth. His company still owns the most widely used social networking site in the world, __49__ together over 2.8 billion users globally.
The lesson from Zuckerberg’s story is his risk-taking __50__. He’s exactly the kind of person who’s willing to __51__ interests for more rewarding future gains.
Generally, __52__ achievements are often realized once a person decides to get out of their comfort zone. People’s ability to __53__ from their comfort zone is closely tied to their risk-taking strength. It is like the case of a person who wishes to get a piece of fruit from the tree but is not willing to risk climbing up the branches of the tree in order to do so. “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to __54__ the ordinary,” said the American author Jim Rohn.
The willingness to take risks is the oxygen that drives success in every field. If a risk-taker succeeds, he can lead others. If he fails, he may __55__ others to success.
41. A. games B. faces C. options D. perspectives
42. A. access B. evaluate C. lose D. satisfy
43. A. ran out B. set out C. gave out D. turned out
44. A. courageous B. risky C. confident D. mature
45. A. contestants B. cooperators C. figures D. partners
46. A. subject to B. contrary to C. agreeable to D. relevant to
47. A. provides B. puzzles C. leans D. drives
48. A. scaled B. declined C. considered D. weighed
49. A. visualizing B. pursuing C. connecting D. announcing
50. A. tendency B. investment C. currency D. proposal
51. A. deposit B. capture C. separate D. sacrifice
52. A. eye-catching B. groundbreaking C. risk-taking D. trustworthy
53. A. depart B. benefit C. emerge D. suffer
54. A. send for B. apply for C. account for D. settle for
55. A. warn B. force C. guide D. retire
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Life is like a roller coaster; every point has ups and downs. The truly victorious people stay committed to their broad goals even in unplanned circumstances. One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others. Nicole Thornes is a mother, a former police officer, and now serving society as a death doula.
Believing small efforts could comfort individuals and unite society, Nicole thought a police officer had the opportunity to prevent crime, bring justice and create a better society for everyone. She was determined to become a police officer to protect life and bring prosperity. All her passion and motivation drove her to pursue a Criminal Justice degree to become a police officer.
Although she became a mother during her studies, she didn’t give up on her passion. Nicole could have called off her studies, but her passion for serving society didn’t let her step down. She took a break from her studies when her kids needed more attention but later came back to continue her study and completed her degree. Nicole finally became a police officer and everything went according to her plans.
But uncertainty put her in a challenging situation. Nicole suffered from an injury. The sudden medical retirement called off her journey as a police officer, but her dreams and passion did not let her stop. So, she became a death doula, allowing her to be there for people whenever needed and provide comfort to the dying and their families during difficult times. She chose this field after her grandfather’s death. She couldn’t bear the pain of losing him; therefore, she decided to become a death doula and contribute her services to help those suffering from the pain of losing their loved ones.
Nicole Thornes has written her book, Daddy’s Home, covering true events of losing someone and inspiring readers to cope with the feelings of emptiness and recover from mental illness after losing someone close. Daddy’s Home inspires readers and tells them the importance of a new beginning, helping people lighten the burden from their chest after the grief of losing someone.
56. What can be learned about Nicole Thornes?
A. Nicole Thornes dreamed of becoming a police officer since she was born.
B. Nicole Thornes pursued a Criminal Justice degree, but she gave up halfway.
C. Nicole Thornes took up a writing career immediately after getting physically hurt.
D. Nicole Thornes wrote a book, impressing on readers the significance of a new start.
57. What’s the direct cause of Nicole Thornes’ decision to become a death doula?
A. The unbearable pain brought by her grandfather’s death.
B. Her break from academic studies to take care of her kids.
C. Her sudden medical retirement due to her incurable injury.
D. Her determination to finish writing her book, Daddy’s Home.
58. According to the story of Nicole Thornes, a death doula can be described as ______.
A. a death fighter B. a special trainer
C. a support giver D. a creative police officer
59. What might be the best title for this article?
A. Nicole Thornes and her dream
B. The ups and downs of Nicole Thornes
C. Nicole Thornes: The writer of Daddy’s Home
D. Nicole Thornes: The journey from a police officer to a death doula
(B)
Do you want to open a shop in London? First: you must be aware that, as of today, running a local independent shop is anything but simple. Second: you must know which is the most responsive area of the city for what concerns your specific business. Or as an alternative, you must gain full knowledge of which areas have proved to be super high-paying basically for any kind of business.
As for London, everybody knows that it is one of the world capitals of trading and commerce. The enormous number of residents, combined with the continuous inflow of tourists, makes it a highly wanted city for every kind of commercial activity.
Clearly, everyone — whether he/she is a British citizen or a foreigner investor — who wants to start a business in London must detect first the most profitable areas. And the four most appealing ones are listed below.
Covent Garden
Opening a commercial space in Covent Garden, or in the West End in general, is always a winning idea. This area represents the perfect balance between luxury and sustainability. A band of musicians that never cease to attract both clients and new investors.
Carnaby
For over sixty years, Carnaby Street and the other surrounding secondary roads have represented an authentic oasis or paradise for those who want to go shopping in London. First, the Swinging London vibe, then the punk rock revolution: everything — especially in terms of fashion — has been created or passed through there. And even in the Third Millennium, it remains a landmark for everything related to fashion and new trends.
Mayfair
Are you planning to open a luxury shop? Then Mayfair is undoubtedly your spot. Renting a place here is highly expensive, but it’s a risk worth taking. If you play your cards wisely, profits will not be long in coming. The only question is: have you got enough funds to start a business in such an expensive area?
Bond Street
Another luxury area with a gathering of many established high-end brands, maybe the most complicated one. It is recommended only to those investors who aim to start a real first-rate business. Many small entrepreneurs or businessmen work a lifetime in order to gain the privilege or the great advantage of upgrading their business in this area.
60. This article is intended for ______.
A. British citizens who want to buy luxury goods
B. visitors looking for recreational activities in Britain
C. investors interested in starting a business in London
D. foreigners participating in commercial activities in London
61. According to the article, if you are planning to do business in London, which factor is worth considering the most?
A. London appeals to high-paying investors from all over the world.
B. London is the most promising center for trading, commerce and fashion.
C. London is where many landmark buildings and every kind of business lies.
D. London boasts ongoing floods of tourists and enormous potential consumers.
62. If you get enough funds and fancy opening a luxury shop, which is the last area to choose?
A. Bond Street. B. Carnaby. C. Mayfair. D. Convent Garden.
(C)
Over the next few years, we can expect logins to get much less annoying, as all of the major tech players are now on board with a new technology designed to eventually replace the humble password called the “passkey”.
And that could mean that we do away with passwords altogether. The way passkeys work is by turning your phone into something a bit like a wallet, which you can use to store membership cards to all of your apps and services. When you need to log in to a website, you’ll just have to tap a button on your phone and your passkey wallet will flash the right credentials (证件), letting you in without any trouble. And even if you’re logging in to a device that doesn’t have access to your wallet, when you type in your email address, the website will send a message to your phone to check your credentials.
Once passkeys are commonly accepted and widely used, they won’t just save us from having to remember passwords but, perhaps counterintuitively, logging in with a passkey will actually be significantly more secure than typing a password.
This is because it takes advantage of a technology called “public key” cryptography (密码术), which is one of the building blocks of the internet and is how computers have securely communicated with other computers for decades.
With a password, the website has to ultimately contain a database of everyone’s passwords to check against when you login. But with a passkey, when you create your account on a website, it will effectively create a brand new padlock and key. The website will keep the padlock — and only your phone will have the key.
Passkeys are going to make our digital lives even more secure, because they help guard against two common forms of digital attack.
First, it guards against data leak or leakages — situations where hackers or people who try to break into computer systems gain access to a database of passwords.
This is because, unlike most people who repeat their passwords, each passkey is unique. This means that even if the pizza delivery place is hacked, it won’t give away the same password that you use for your emails.
And secondly, passkeys make things much harder for “phishing” scams — when a website tries to trick you into thinking that it is really your bank’s website or similar, it can steal your login details.
These scams will no longer work as well, because passkeys have another mathematical trick up their sleeve: they’re always changing.
When you log in and your digital wallet has to send over an unlock code, the code it sends will only be valid or useful for a few seconds at a time — so even if a hacker does get hold of your key very briefly, 30 seconds later it will turn useless anyway.
So, next time you feel frustrated that you can’t remember your password, don’t worry too much. It won’t always be like this!
63. What can you do to log in to a device that is inaccessible to your passkey wallet?
A. Tapping a button on your phone.
B. Using a face scan to unlock your passkey wallet.
C. Searching a database of passwords to find the passkey.
D. Checking message concerning the credentials in the email.
64. The underlined word “counterintuitively” in the third paragraph means ______.
A. in line with what the institution has taught
B. contrary to what common sense would suggest
C. in accordance to what the instinct tells people
D. opposite to what is considered normal behavior
65. According to the article, why are passkeys safer?
A. Because each passkey is the only one of its kind that guards against data leakages.
B. Because passkey wallet will flash the right credentials without bothering to check memberships cards.
C. Because passkeys can completely get rid of the possibility of login details’ being stolen by hackers.
D. Because “public key” cryptography contains an enormous database of passwords of every website user.
66. The article is mainly about ______.
A. the inadaptability of passwords nowadays
B. the distinct features of passkeys nowadays
C. the difference between passkeys and passwords
D. the passkeys’ potential to replace passwords in the future
Section C
Directions: 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. They help us become continuous readers.
B. They can help to remember information better.
C. Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain.
D. We can more easily understand the changes in tones.
E. All in all, it seems that there are advantages to both physical books and audiobooks.
F. According to a research from Oxford University, audio books affect our reading reaction most.
Is Listening to a Book Better than Reading It?
Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading space, ignoring the world around you, absorbed in a tale. You read the introduction, instantly became interested and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books vs. e-books vs. audiobooks. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book?
____67____ There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social awareness. So, whichever way you’re reading, there are definitely benefits.
But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes — that’s physical books and e-books. ____68____ This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely. Add to this the fact that with physical books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders, which will likely happen at some point or other.
On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a fellow feeling as you hear the emotion of the narrator. ____69____ Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, increasing the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more. Yet, going back to attention period, with an audiobook it’s true that it’s much harder to go back and listen again.
____70____ Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience.
IV. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
71.
Is Binge-watching the New Addiction?
Have you ever loved a TV show? I mean really loved it? Like, you can’t wait to get to work to talk about it? What about the cliffhanger? That’s the unsolved situation at the end of the episode which makes you want to watch the next one. But, when will the next one be?
Binge-watching is when a person watches more than one episode of a show quickly. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favourite shows streamed directly to their television at their convenience.
However, this amazing gift may in fact be harmful. Recent research from British media watchdog Ofcom (英国通信管理局) finds that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back, almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and one quarter have neglected their housework. Next we’ll be missing work!
Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking, all of which are often associated with compulsive behaviour, a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. If people find binge-watching hard to resist, coupled with the fact that it has shown to lead to failure of attention in many, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?
The numerous information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, like any behaviour done to extremes, it can become dangerous. And when the activity begins to enter other areas, causing us to stop functioning — then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, a little of what you fancy does you good.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72．生活在中国不同地区的人们的饮食多种多样。 (variety)
73．周末经常加班，他已经很久没去看望父母了。 (since)
74．天朗气清，微风不燥，何不邀请三两好友一起郊外露营呢？ (invite)
75．纵观历史，大运河对中国的经济发展发挥了重要作用，它是人类智慧的结晶。(which)
VI. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
76.
假设你是浦润中学高三学生李青。你的学校即将举办“回眸五十年”纪念活动，你在学生会参与相关的准备工作，并负责向来宾介绍学校的变化，等等。请就此给你的英国好友Alan写封邮件交流你的想法。你的邮件必须包括：
= 介绍纪念活动的主要内容；
= 描述你所见闻的学校变化；
= 简述你对学校发展的期许。
（注：文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称。）
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I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M: Fried eggs with bacon and a cheeseburger for me. How about you?
W: Everything on the menu looks good. It’s hard to decide.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
2. M: Honey, John is going to throw a party at his place this Saturday. I’m really looking forward to it.
W: Oh, really? Have a good time and remember not to come back home too late.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
3. W: Come on, Danny. The show will begin at five thirty. We’ve only got 20 minutes.
M: What? I thought we got an hour. Let’s hurry!
Q: What is the time now?
4. M: I promised to take Jim to the match. He has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
W: I know. Especially when it’s probably the last chance for Messi to win the World Cup.
Q: What is the man probably going to do?
5. M: Tommy was promoted to sales manager last month.
W: Well, he truly deserves that. I’ve never seen him leave the office before the lights were turned off in the office building.
Q: What does the woman think of Tommy?
6. W: My eyes hurt a lot lately. I’m wondering whether there is something wrong with my glasses.
M: Your glasses? Why not check how much time you spend on your cellphone every day?
Q: What does the man imply?
7. W: The interview yesterday was totally a disaster for me. At long last it’s over.
M: Well, as far as I know, anyone who can make it to the interview is already a success.
Q: What does the man mean?
8. M: This book is too thick for me. Besides, I’ve got other work to do.
W: It’s never going to work if you expect the difficulties before you get started.
Q: What does the woman think the man should do?
9. W: The Eiffel Tower is the first place I want to visit on Day 1.
M: Cool. What about the Louvre? I just can’t wait to see those marvelous artworks.
Q: What are the two speakers probably talking about?
10. M: Ross asked if he could borrow my car for a day. I didn’t want to but I said Yes.
W: You mean the Ross who hit a dog last time he drove? And he hit it several times!
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Have you ever seen someone and just got that feeling that they aren’t friendly? Or have you ever met someone that was warm and inviting? See, you judge a person like the cover of a book no matter what your teachers told you. We need to know who is trustworthy, who is a leader and who you should stay away from. Today we are going to go over 3 tips that may help to better your first impression in any environment.
No.1 Practice confident body language.
There have been many studies conducted that show that your body language not only influences your physiology, but also the nature of the people around you. If you have your arms crossed, your feet tapping nervously, you’ll be seen as timid and closed off. Instead of hoping that someone will help you break out of it, you have to do it yourself. Practice at home by sitting up straight, opening your arms up and widening your legs. You will appear and actually feel more confident if you make this a habit.
Tip No.2 Be on time.
This applies to many business situations. If this is an important meeting, set aside time to get ready to get there early and some buffer time just in case of something like extra traffic or missing a flight. Being on time shows that you take them seriously.
Tip No.3 Remove the words “Um” and “Ah”
If you have the best content in the world, but every sentence has “Um” or “Ah” or “Like”, you will not be heard. Practicing your speech at home is a great way to improve your tonality to remove your filler words and become a more confident speaker. I find that the more and more people you speak to in public, the better you get at avoiding this.
Now, try to make them habits one at a time. If you can’t, focus on one specific topic and work on it.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
11. What kind of people might benefit most from this passage?
12. Why is being on time important for business situations?
13. How can you avoid using filler words such as “Um” and “Ah”?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
We’ve all been there — staring at a pile of books, desperately hoping that what we study will stick in our mind. Many of us have probably asked if there’s any way that we can get better at remembering things. So, why don’t we look at what memory experts say about this?
Every student who has made flashcards knows that it can be helpful to go back over what they’ve studied before. According to The Learning Scientists, a group of cognitive scientists — we can learn things better if we wait for some time before trying to study them again. They say that trying to fetch something from your memory after you have had some time to forget it will make it easier to remember in future.
Another study tip from The Learning Scientists is to change between different topics as you study. They say this can help you build links between different ideas. Now, linking ideas and relating them to each other or to images are often suggested as good ways to memorize something.
There are also more general things that we can do to improve our memory. Hancock, former world memory champion, says that being generally organized makes things easier for your brain, while many other experts also recommend avoiding stress, alcohol and smoking, and that we should get a lot of rest and exercise. So, the good news to take from this is that while it may be hard, improving our memory is something we can control.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
14. How does the use of flashcards help to better memory?
15. Why is changing between different topics helpful in memorizing things?
16. What can be concluded from the passage?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hi, Jennifer. I’m really struggling with this semester’s workload. Do you have any advice?
W: Have you considered making a study guide? It’s a tool you can use to take the stress out of studying. I’ve been using one since the last semester and it has really helped relieve a lot of stress.
M: Sounds just like what I need. My main problem is that my study folder is full of notes and worksheets, and is totally disorganized. I don’t know where to start.
W: Okay. Well, the main thing is to have everything in the right place. Whatever you are reviewing, it’s important that it’s arranged for your particular needs of that subject and in the most user-friendly way you can. What kind of learner are you?
M: I’m not sure.
W: Well, visual learners prefer using images, pictures, colors and maps to organize information. Logical learners would rather use logic, reasoning and systems. I’m an emotional learner, which means I need to connect to information emotionally to understand it.
M: Well, I’m very much dependent on vision as a way of taking in information.
W: Then I suggest reorganizing your notes using color-coded sections in your study guides, or using idea-mapping to lay out the information.
M: So you think I should arrange my notes using color and pictures in place of texts?
W: Yes, you’ll probably start to grasp information a lot quicker that way.
M: That’s amazing. I didn’t know there were so many different ways to learn.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
17. What is the man’s main problem in study?
18. According to the woman, what is the most important thing to solve the man’s problem?
19. Which one of the following is probably true about logical learners?
20. What will the man probably do after the conversation?
That’s the end of listening comprehension. 听力部分到此结束。
参考答案
I. Listening Comprehension
1-5 BDCBB 6-10 DACDC 11-13 CBA 14-16 CDA 17-20 ABAD
II
Grammar
21. among
22. may / might
23. which
24. related
25. where
26. don’t look
27. the most familiar
28. to have identified
29. disappearing
30. if
Vocabulary
31-40: BGAFK CJDHE
III
41-55 CBDAC BDBCA DBADC
56-59 DACD
60-62 CDB
63-66 DBAD
67-70 CBDE
IV. Summary writing
Binge-watching, a phenomenon brought by the convenience of the technology, refers to people’s craze for watching TV shows. This harmful compulsive behavior leads to sleep deprivation or tiredness, or even neglecting household and work responsibilities, which may be a new addiction. Even though the increasing amount of information can be beneficial, watching TV in moderation is much preferred.
V. Translation
72. People living in different parts of China have a wide variety of diets.
73. He works overtime at weekends a lot, and it’s been long since he visited his parents.
74. With agreeable weather and breezy wind, why not invite several good friends to camp in the suburbs?
75. Throughout history, the Grand Canal has been playing a vital/ significant/ an important role in China’s economic development, which is the representation of human wisdom.
VI. Guided writing（略）
分值和评分标准
一、分值
总分：140分。
1～10，一小题1分；
11～20，一小题1.5分；
21～55，一小题1分；
56～70，一小题2分；
IV（概要写作） 10分
V.（翻译）
72题，3分；
73题，3分；
74题，4分；
75题，5分；
VI（作文） 25分
二、评分标准（主观题部分）
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
语法：答案正确得1分；单词拼写错误，即不得分。
IV. Summary writing
1. 本题总分为10分，其中内容5分，语言5分。
2. 评分时应注意的主要方面：内容要点、信息呈现的连贯性和准确性。
3. 词数超过60，酌情扣分。
档次
内容
语言
A
5分
5分
B
4分
4分
C
3分
3分
D
2分
2分
E
1分
1分
F
0分
0分
各档次给分要求：
*内容部分
A. 能准确、全面地概括文章主旨大意，并涵盖主要信息。
B. 能准确概括文章主旨大意，但遗漏个别主要信息。
C. 能概括文章主旨大意，但遗漏部分主要信息。
D. 未能准确概括文章主旨大意，遗漏较多主要信息或留有过多细节信息。
E. 几乎不能概括文章的主旨大意，未涉及文中有意义的相关信息。
F. 完全未作答或作答与本题无关。
*语言部分
A. 能用自己的语言连贯、正确地表述。
B. 能用自己的语言较连贯、正确地表述，但有个别语言错误。
C. 基本能用自己的语言连贯、正确地表述，但连贯性较差，且有少量不影响表意的语言错误。
D. 基本能用自己的语言表述，但连贯性较差，且严重语言错误较多。
E. 几乎不能用自己的语言连贯、正确地表述。
F. 完全未作答或作答与本题无关。
V. Translation
1．在每题中，单词拼写、标点符号、大小写错误累计每两处扣1分。
2．语法错误每处扣1分。每句同类语法错误不重复扣分。
3．译文没有用所给单词，扣1分。
VI. Guided Writing
作文评分的主要标准：
·题目所要求的内容是否清楚、有效地表达出来；
·语法、词汇、拼写和标点符号等使用的准确性，句子结构和用词的多样性；
·文章段落及句子间组织结构的连贯性。
具体评分标准：
1. 本题总分为25分，其中内容10分，语言10分，组织结构5分。
2. 评分时应注意的主要方面：内容要点，应用词汇和语法结构的数量和正确性及上下文的连贯性。
3．评分时，先根据文章内容和语言初步确定所属档次，然后对照相应的组织结构档次给予加分。其中，内容和语言两部分相加，得15分或以上者，可考虑加4-5分，15分以下者，只能考虑加0，1，2，3分。内容和语言部分的得分相差一般不超过2分。
各档次给分要求，具体见下表：
档次
内容
语言
组织结构
A
9-10
9-10
4-5
B
7-8
7-8
3
C
5-6
5-6
2
D
3-4
3-4
1
E
0-2
0-2
0
4．词数少于70，总分最多不超过10分。
5．文章只有一到两句，总分不得超过2分。
6．文章如果没有紧扣主题，内容部分得分不得超过4分。
注：各档次给分要求：
***内容部分
A. 内容充实，主题突出，详略得当。
B. 内容较充实，能表达出作文要求。
C. 内容基本充实，尚能表达出作文要求。
D. 漏掉或未能写清楚主要内容，有些内容与主题无关。
E. 明显遗漏主要内容，严重离题。
***语言部分
A. 具有很好的语言表达能力，语法结构正确或有些小错误，主要因为使用了较复杂结构或词汇所致。句子结构多样，词汇丰富。
B. 具有较强的语言表达能力，语法结构和词汇的应用基本正确，错误主要是因为尝试较复杂结构或词汇所致。句子结构多样，词汇较丰富。
C. 有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。句子结构有一定的变化，词汇使用得当。
D. 语法结构与词汇错误较多，影响了对内容的理解。句子结构单调，词汇较贫乏。
E. 语法结构与词汇的错误很多，影响了对内容的理解。词不达意。
***组织结构部分
A. 自然地使用了语句间的连接成分，全文流畅，结构紧凑。
B. 能使用语句间连接成分，全文较流畅，结构较紧凑。
C. 能使用简单的语句间连接成分，全文内容连贯。
D. 尚能使用语句间连接成分，语言连贯性较差。
E. 缺乏语句间的连接成分，语言不连贯。
2022学年第二学期高三年级学业质量调研
英 语 试 卷
（时间120分钟，满分140分） 2023.04
考生注意：
1．本试卷共13页。
2．答题前，考生务必在答题卡（纸）上用钢笔或水笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号，并用铅笔正确涂写准考证号。
3．答案必须全部涂写在答题卡（纸）上。如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In a library. B. In a restaurant.
C. In a stationery shop. D. At a supermarket.
2. A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary.
C. Mother and son. D. Husband and wife.
3. A. 4:20. B. 4:30. C. 5:10. D. 5:20.
4. A. He’s going to play football with Jim.
B. He will take Jim to see a football match.
C. He’s going to watch the World Cup on TV.
D. He will catch the opportunity to win the World Cup.
5. A. Ambitious. B. Devoted. C. Friendly. D. Promising.
6. A. The woman should change her glasses.
B. He will check the woman’s phone-using time.
C. There is something wrong with the woman’s cellphone.
D. The woman needs to stop playing with her mobile phone.
7. A. He thinks the woman has done a good job.
B. He thinks the interview was a great success.
C. He believes the woman will fail the interview.
D. He thinks nobody can make it to the interview.
8. A. He should finish other work first.
B. He should not have chosen a thick book.
C. He should start reading the book at once.
D. He should quit because of the difficulties.
9. A. Fascinating artworks in the Louvre. B. The magnificent Eiffel Tower.
C. Their days in Paris. D. A plan for the trip to France.
10. A. The woman knew Ross was a dog lover.
B. The man has let Ross drive his car before.
C. The man shouldn’t have lent his car to Ross.
D. Ross lost several dogs last time he drove a car.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Those who wish to be a leader.
B. Those who are warm and inviting.
C. Those who have trouble socializing.
D. Those who judge people by first impressions.
12. A. Because it means time is important.
B. Because it reflects that you value them.
C. Because it allows you to get ready early.
D. Because it applies to various business situations.
13. A. By communicating with people in public.
B. By talking with anyone around you in life.
C. By trying to stop talking every time you use them.
D. By practicing with these words at home one at a time.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. It helps to organize everything.
B. It keeps people waiting before they try to study.
C. It enables people to review things they have studied.
D. It gives the brain enough practice before things are forgotten.
15. A. Because it relates images to each other.
B. Because it strengthens relations between ideas.
C. Because it withdraws learned stuff from memory.
D. Because it helps build links between different ideas.
16. A. Improving memory is not a mission impossible.
B. People can memorize things even under huge stress.
C. Stopping smoking and alcohol has nothing to do with memory.
D. It is advisable that people do more exercise to improve memory.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Having a messy study folder.
B. Being under huge stress in study.
C. Having no one to turn to for help.
D. Not knowing what kind of learner he is.
18. A. Using logic, reasoning and systems.
B. Keeping things where they should be.
C. Knowing where to start before anything.
D. Using different tools to take the stress out of studying.
19. A. They prefer to learn in a more systematic way.
B. They fill their study folders with various notes.
C. They organize information with the help of maps.
D. They tend to lay out information in the first place.
20. A. He will turn to others for more tips on study.
B. He will look for more ways to change his study guide.
C. He will grasp information by drawing maps in his notes.
D. He will try using pictures and color for his note arrangements.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
A New Orchid was Found in Japan
Nature is full of secrets. There are still many things to find out about it. One of those things was discovered last week in Japan. It is rare to find a new plant in Japan. An amateur naturalist came across a new species of orchid __21__ other flowers in Tokyo. Scientists also found the flower elsewhere in other districts, an indication that the new species __22__ deserve further investigation.
The newly-found orchid is beautiful. It is pink and white, it has a central stem, around __23__ grow tiny, bell-shaped flowers, and its delicate petals (花瓣) look like they are made from glass. The flower is a neighbor to a(n) __24__ (relate) orchid species common in Japan.
Sometimes unknown species are often living right under our noses — in parks, gardens and even in planters on balconies. That’s __25__ researchers in Japan recently recognized this new species of orchid. Professor Kenji Suetsugu from Kobe University said the discovery of new species in usual places means it is necessary to keep exploring, even in everyday places that __26__ (not look) so remarkable.
There are about 28,000 orchid species worldwide. The new orchid belongs to a class called Spiranthes. There are about 50 different kinds of Spiranthes. They are __27__ (familiar) kind of orchid in Japan, for they appeared in a Japanese poem dating to 759 AD. Professor Suetsugu said he and his colleagues were “delighted __28__ (identify) a new species”. He said it was exciting because it wasn’t found hidden deep in a rainforest or jungle. The discovery of the new orchid is good news. However, many orchids are on the endangered species list due to habitat loss. We need to protect natural environments to stop flowers __29__ (disappear). The world will be far less colourful __30__ we lose more orchids.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. heading
B. incredibly
C. adaptable
D. alternative
E. pursuit
F. dumped
G. recycled
H. global
I. calculated
J. precisely
K. generated
Planet Plastic
Here’s a shocking statistic. Scientists have calculated the total amount of plastic ever made: 8.3 billion tonnes. Looked at another way, that’s as heavy as 25,000 Empire State Buildings or one billion elephants. And __31__, almost all of it has been made in the last 65 years.
So what’s the problem? Much plastic is in the form of packaging which is used just once and then thrown away. According to a major new study from the University of California, 9% of this is __32__, 12% is burned and 79% goes to landfill. And because most plastic doesn’t biodegrade (生物降解), once it’s in the ground, it stays there.
It’s a situation that has led the paper’s lead author, ecologist Dr. Roland Geyer, to say that we are “rapidly __33__ towards ‘Planet Plastic’”. He believes that there’s already enough waste out there to cover the whole of Argentina.
The team behind this report also estimate that eight million tonnes of plastic waste are __34__ into the sea every year. This has __35__ concern that plastic is entering the food chain through fish and other sea life which consume the smaller pieces.
Of course, the reason why there’s so much plastic around is that it’s an amazingly useful material. We can’t get enough of it. It’s durable and __36__, and is used for everything from yoghurt pots to spaceships. But it’s __37__ this quality that makes it a problem. The only way to destroy plastic is to heat or burn it — although this has the side effect of harmful emissions.
So what’s the __38__ other than using less plastic? Oceanographer (海洋学家) Dr. Erik van Sebille from Utrecht University says we’re facing a flood of plastic waste, and that the __39__ waste industry needs to “get its act together”.
Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from Plymouth University, says it’s poor design that is at fault. He says that if products are currently designed “with recyclability in mind”, they could be recycled around 20 times over.
Dr. Geyer agrees: “The __40__ of recycling is to keep material in use and in the cycle forever if you can. But it turns out in our study that actually 90% of that material that did get recycled — which I think we calculated was 600 million tonnes — only got recycled once.”
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Take Heart, and Take Risks
Recently, we carried out an interesting social experiment. The participants were asked to choose between two __41__: throw a coin to win one billion dollars if the coin happens to land on heads, or get a 10-million-dollar cheque without even throwing the coin.
Our purpose was not to measure the participants’ craze for money but to __42__ their risk appetite. It __43__ that a clear majority chose to take home the 10 million dollars. Only 31% of the subjects were __44__ enough to test the depths of the river. Another study, conducted by psychology professor Keith Simonton at the University of California Davis, shows that most famous scientific __45__ are risk-takers. Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton all dared to chase ideas that were __46__ the mainstream ideas of their times.
The willingness to take risks without fear of failure is what __47__ individuals towards achieving their ambitions. It forms a very important part of the stories of many successful businessmen globally.
The journey of Mark Zuckerberg is a classic example of this. In his second year in college, Zuckerberg decided to quit Harvard University to manage his social application company. In the years that followed, quite a few tech giants expressed early interest in purchasing the company. Their offers were __48__. At the time, the young CEO and his team were widely criticized and publicly laughed at.
Today, Zuckerberg is one of the richest men on earth. His company still owns the most widely used social networking site in the world, __49__ together over 2.8 billion users globally.
The lesson from Zuckerberg’s story is his risk-taking __50__. He’s exactly the kind of person who’s willing to __51__ interests for more rewarding future gains.
Generally, __52__ achievements are often realized once a person decides to get out of their comfort zone. People’s ability to __53__ from their comfort zone is closely tied to their risk-taking strength. It is like the case of a person who wishes to get a piece of fruit from the tree but is not willing to risk climbing up the branches of the tree in order to do so. “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to __54__ the ordinary,” said the American author Jim Rohn.
The willingness to take risks is the oxygen that drives success in every field. If a risk-taker succeeds, he can lead others. If he fails, he may __55__ others to success.
41. A. games B. faces C. options D. perspectives
42. A. access B. evaluate C. lose D. satisfy
43. A. ran out B. set out C. gave out D. turned out
44. A. courageous B. risky C. confident D. mature
45. A. contestants B. cooperators C. figures D. partners
46. A. subject to B. contrary to C. agreeable to D. relevant to
47. A. provides B. puzzles C. leans D. drives
48. A. scaled B. declined C. considered D. weighed
49. A. visualizing B. pursuing C. connecting D. announcing
50. A. tendency B. investment C. currency D. proposal
51. A. deposit B. capture C. separate D. sacrifice
52. A. eye-catching B. groundbreaking C. risk-taking D. trustworthy
53. A. depart B. benefit C. emerge D. suffer
54. A. send for B. apply for C. account for D. settle for
55. A. warn B. force C. guide D. retire
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Life is like a roller coaster; every point has ups and downs. The truly victorious people stay committed to their broad goals even in unplanned circumstances. One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others. Nicole Thornes is a mother, a former police officer, and now serving society as a death doula.
Believing small efforts could comfort individuals and unite society, Nicole thought a police officer had the opportunity to prevent crime, bring justice and create a better society for everyone. She was determined to become a police officer to protect life and bring prosperity. All her passion and motivation drove her to pursue a Criminal Justice degree to become a police officer.
Although she became a mother during her studies, she didn’t give up on her passion. Nicole could have called off her studies, but her passion for serving society didn’t let her step down. She took a break from her studies when her kids needed more attention but later came back to continue her study and completed her degree. Nicole finally became a police officer and everything went according to her plans.
But uncertainty put her in a challenging situation. Nicole suffered from an injury. The sudden medical retirement called off her journey as a police officer, but her dreams and passion did not let her stop. So, she became a death doula, allowing her to be there for people whenever needed and provide comfort to the dying and their families during difficult times. She chose this field after her grandfather’s death. She couldn’t bear the pain of losing him; therefore, she decided to become a death doula and contribute her services to help those suffering from the pain of losing their loved ones.
Nicole Thornes has written her book, Daddy’s Home, covering true events of losing someone and inspiring readers to cope with the feelings of emptiness and recover from mental illness after losing someone close. Daddy’s Home inspires readers and tells them the importance of a new beginning, helping people lighten the burden from their chest after the grief of losing someone.
56. What can be learned about Nicole Thornes?
A. Nicole Thornes dreamed of becoming a police officer since she was born.
B. Nicole Thornes pursued a Criminal Justice degree, but she gave up halfway.
C. Nicole Thornes took up a writing career immediately after getting physically hurt.
D. Nicole Thornes wrote a book, impressing on readers the significance of a new start.
57. What’s the direct cause of Nicole Thornes’ decision to become a death doula?
A. The unbearable pain brought by her grandfather’s death.
B. Her break from academic studies to take care of her kids.
C. Her sudden medical retirement due to her incurable injury.
D. Her determination to finish writing her book, Daddy’s Home.
58. According to the story of Nicole Thornes, a death doula can be described as ______.
A. a death fighter B. a special trainer
C. a support giver D. a creative police officer
59. What might be the best title for this article?
A. Nicole Thornes and her dream
B. The ups and downs of Nicole Thornes
C. Nicole Thornes: The writer of Daddy’s Home
D. Nicole Thornes: The journey from a police officer to a death doula
(B)
Do you want to open a shop in London? First: you must be aware that, as of today, running a local independent shop is anything but simple. Second: you must know which is the most responsive area of the city for what concerns your specific business. Or as an alternative, you must gain full knowledge of which areas have proved to be super high-paying basically for any kind of business.
As for London, everybody knows that it is one of the world capitals of trading and commerce. The enormous number of residents, combined with the continuous inflow of tourists, makes it a highly wanted city for every kind of commercial activity.
Clearly, everyone — whether he/she is a British citizen or a foreigner investor — who wants to start a business in London must detect first the most profitable areas. And the four most appealing ones are listed below.
Covent Garden
Opening a commercial space in Covent Garden, or in the West End in general, is always a winning idea. This area represents the perfect balance between luxury and sustainability. A band of musicians that never cease to attract both clients and new investors.
Carnaby
For over sixty years, Carnaby Street and the other surrounding secondary roads have represented an authentic oasis or paradise for those who want to go shopping in London. First, the Swinging London vibe, then the punk rock revolution: everything — especially in terms of fashion — has been created or passed through there. And even in the Third Millennium, it remains a landmark for everything related to fashion and new trends.
Mayfair
Are you planning to open a luxury shop? Then Mayfair is undoubtedly your spot. Renting a place here is highly expensive, but it’s a risk worth taking. If you play your cards wisely, profits will not be long in coming. The only question is: have you got enough funds to start a business in such an expensive area?
Bond Street
Another luxury area with a gathering of many established high-end brands, maybe the most complicated one. It is recommended only to those investors who aim to start a real first-rate business. Many small entrepreneurs or businessmen work a lifetime in order to gain the privilege or the great advantage of upgrading their business in this area.
60. This article is intended for ______.
A. British citizens who want to buy luxury goods
B. visitors looking for recreational activities in Britain
C. investors interested in starting a business in London
D. foreigners participating in commercial activities in London
61. According to the article, if you are planning to do business in London, which factor is worth considering the most?
A. London appeals to high-paying investors from all over the world.
B. London is the most promising center for trading, commerce and fashion.
C. London is where many landmark buildings and every kind of business lies.
D. London boasts ongoing floods of tourists and enormous potential consumers.
62. If you get enough funds and fancy opening a luxury shop, which is the last area to choose?
A. Bond Street. B. Carnaby. C. Mayfair. D. Convent Garden.
(C)
Over the next few years, we can expect logins to get much less annoying, as all of the major tech players are now on board with a new technology designed to eventually replace the humble password called the “passkey”.
And that could mean that we do away with passwords altogether. The way passkeys work is by turning your phone into something a bit like a wallet, which you can use to store membership cards to all of your apps and services. When you need to log in to a website, you’ll just have to tap a button on your phone and your passkey wallet will flash the right credentials (证件), letting you in without any trouble. And even if you’re logging in to a device that doesn’t have access to your wallet, when you type in your email address, the website will send a message to your phone to check your credentials.
Once passkeys are commonly accepted and widely used, they won’t just save us from having to remember passwords but, perhaps counterintuitively, logging in with a passkey will actually be significantly more secure than typing a password.
This is because it takes advantage of a technology called “public key” cryptography (密码术), which is one of the building blocks of the internet and is how computers have securely communicated with other computers for decades.
With a password, the website has to ultimately contain a database of everyone’s passwords to check against when you login. But with a passkey, when you create your account on a website, it will effectively create a brand new padlock and key. The website will keep the padlock — and only your phone will have the key.
Passkeys are going to make our digital lives even more secure, because they help guard against two common forms of digital attack.
First, it guards against data leak or leakages — situations where hackers or people who try to break into computer systems gain access to a database of passwords.
This is because, unlike most people who repeat their passwords, each passkey is unique. This means that even if the pizza delivery place is hacked, it won’t give away the same password that you use for your emails.
And secondly, passkeys make things much harder for “phishing” scams — when a website tries to trick you into thinking that it is really your bank’s website or similar, it can steal your login details.
These scams will no longer work as well, because passkeys have another mathematical trick up their sleeve: they’re always changing.
When you log in and your digital wallet has to send over an unlock code, the code it sends will only be valid or useful for a few seconds at a time — so even if a hacker does get hold of your key very briefly, 30 seconds later it will turn useless anyway.
So, next time you feel frustrated that you can’t remember your password, don’t worry too much. It won’t always be like this!
63. What can you do to log in to a device that is inaccessible to your passkey wallet?
A. Tapping a button on your phone.
B. Using a face scan to unlock your passkey wallet.
C. Searching a database of passwords to find the passkey.
D. Checking message concerning the credentials in the email.
64. The underlined word “counterintuitively” in the third paragraph means ______.
A. in line with what the institution has taught
B. contrary to what common sense would suggest
C. in accordance to what the instinct tells people
D. opposite to what is considered normal behavior
65. According to the article, why are passkeys safer?
A. Because each passkey is the only one of its kind that guards against data leakages.
B. Because passkey wallet will flash the right credentials without bothering to check memberships cards.
C. Because passkeys can completely get rid of the possibility of login details’ being stolen by hackers.
D. Because “public key” cryptography contains an enormous database of passwords of every website user.
66. The article is mainly about ______.
A. the inadaptability of passwords nowadays
B. the distinct features of passkeys nowadays
C. the difference between passkeys and passwords
D. the passkeys’ potential to replace passwords in the future
Section C
Directions: 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. They help us become continuous readers.
B. They can help to remember information better.
C. Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain.
D. We can more easily understand the changes in tones.
E. All in all, it seems that there are advantages to both physical books and audiobooks.
F. According to a research from Oxford University, audio books affect our reading reaction most.
Is Listening to a Book Better than Reading It?
Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading space, ignoring the world around you, absorbed in a tale. You read the introduction, instantly became interested and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books vs. e-books vs. audiobooks. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book?
____67____ There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social awareness. So, whichever way you’re reading, there are definitely benefits.
But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes — that’s physical books and e-books. ____68____ This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely. Add to this the fact that with physical books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders, which will likely happen at some point or other.
On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a fellow feeling as you hear the emotion of the narrator. ____69____ Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, increasing the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more. Yet, going back to attention period, with an audiobook it’s true that it’s much harder to go back and listen again.
____70____ Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience.
IV. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
71.
Is Binge-watching the New Addiction?
Have you ever loved a TV show? I mean really loved it? Like, you can’t wait to get to work to talk about it? What about the cliffhanger? That’s the unsolved situation at the end of the episode which makes you want to watch the next one. But, when will the next one be?
Binge-watching is when a person watches more than one episode of a show quickly. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favourite shows streamed directly to their television at their convenience.
However, this amazing gift may in fact be harmful. Recent research from British media watchdog Ofcom (英国通信管理局) finds that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back, almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and one quarter have neglected their housework. Next we’ll be missing work!
Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking, all of which are often associated with compulsive behaviour, a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. If people find binge-watching hard to resist, coupled with the fact that it has shown to lead to failure of attention in many, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?
The numerous information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, like any behaviour done to extremes, it can become dangerous. And when the activity begins to enter other areas, causing us to stop functioning — then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, a little of what you fancy does you good.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72．生活在中国不同地区的人们的饮食多种多样。 (variety)
73．周末经常加班，他已经很久没去看望父母了。 (since)
74．天朗气清，微风不燥，何不邀请三两好友一起郊外露营呢？ (invite)
75．纵观历史，大运河对中国的经济发展发挥了重要作用，它是人类智慧的结晶。(which)
VI. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
76.
假设你是浦润中学高三学生李青。你的学校即将举办“回眸五十年”纪念活动，你在学生会参与相关的准备工作，并负责向来宾介绍学校的变化，等等。请就此给你的英国好友Alan写封邮件交流你的想法。你的邮件必须包括：
= 介绍纪念活动的主要内容；
= 描述你所见闻的学校变化；
= 简述你对学校发展的期许。
（注：文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称。）
听力文字稿
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M: Fried eggs with bacon and a cheeseburger for me. How about you?
W: Everything on the menu looks good. It’s hard to decide.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
2. M: Honey, John is going to throw a party at his place this Saturday. I’m really looking forward to it.
W: Oh, really? Have a good time and remember not to come back home too late.
Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
3. W: Come on, Danny. The show will begin at five thirty. We’ve only got 20 minutes.
M: What? I thought we got an hour. Let’s hurry!
Q: What is the time now?
4. M: I promised to take Jim to the match. He has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
W: I know. Especially when it’s probably the last chance for Messi to win the World Cup.
Q: What is the man probably going to do?
5. M: Tommy was promoted to sales manager last month.
W: Well, he truly deserves that. I’ve never seen him leave the office before the lights were turned off in the office building.
Q: What does the woman think of Tommy?
6. W: My eyes hurt a lot lately. I’m wondering whether there is something wrong with my glasses.
M: Your glasses? Why not check how much time you spend on your cellphone every day?
Q: What does the man imply?
7. W: The interview yesterday was totally a disaster for me. At long last it’s over.
M: Well, as far as I know, anyone who can make it to the interview is already a success.
Q: What does the man mean?
8. M: This book is too thick for me. Besides, I’ve got other work to do.
W: It’s never going to work if you expect the difficulties before you get started.
Q: What does the woman think the man should do?
9. W: The Eiffel Tower is the first place I want to visit on Day 1.
M: Cool. What about the Louvre? I just can’t wait to see those marvelous artworks.
Q: What are the two speakers probably talking about?
10. M: Ross asked if he could borrow my car for a day. I didn’t want to but I said Yes.
W: You mean the Ross who hit a dog last time he drove? And he hit it several times!
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Have you ever seen someone and just got that feeling that they aren’t friendly? Or have you ever met someone that was warm and inviting? See, you judge a person like the cover of a book no matter what your teachers told you. We need to know who is trustworthy, who is a leader and who you should stay away from. Today we are going to go over 3 tips that may help to better your first impression in any environment.
No.1 Practice confident body language.
There have been many studies conducted that show that your body language not only influences your physiology, but also the nature of the people around you. If you have your arms crossed, your feet tapping nervously, you’ll be seen as timid and closed off. Instead of hoping that someone will help you break out of it, you have to do it yourself. Practice at home by sitting up straight, opening your arms up and widening your legs. You will appear and actually feel more confident if you make this a habit.
Tip No.2 Be on time.
This applies to many business situations. If this is an important meeting, set aside time to get ready to get there early and some buffer time just in case of something like extra traffic or missing a flight. Being on time shows that you take them seriously.
Tip No.3 Remove the words “Um” and “Ah”
If you have the best content in the world, but every sentence has “Um” or “Ah” or “Like”, you will not be heard. Practicing your speech at home is a great way to improve your tonality to remove your filler words and become a more confident speaker. I find that the more and more people you speak to in public, the better you get at avoiding this.
Now, try to make them habits one at a time. If you can’t, focus on one specific topic and work on it.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
11. What kind of people might benefit most from this passage?
12. Why is being on time important for business situations?
13. How can you avoid using filler words such as “Um” and “Ah”?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
We’ve all been there — staring at a pile of books, desperately hoping that what we study will stick in our mind. Many of us have probably asked if there’s any way that we can get better at remembering things. So, why don’t we look at what memory experts say about this?
Every student who has made flashcards knows that it can be helpful to go back over what they’ve studied before. According to The Learning Scientists, a group of cognitive scientists — we can learn things better if we wait for some time before trying to study them again. They say that trying to fetch something from your memory after you have had some time to forget it will make it easier to remember in future.
Another study tip from The Learning Scientists is to change between different topics as you study. They say this can help you build links between different ideas. Now, linking ideas and relating them to each other or to images are often suggested as good ways to memorize something.
There are also more general things that we can do to improve our memory. Hancock, former world memory champion, says that being generally organized makes things easier for your brain, while many other experts also recommend avoiding stress, alcohol and smoking, and that we should get a lot of rest and exercise. So, the good news to take from this is that while it may be hard, improving our memory is something we can control.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
14. How does the use of flashcards help to better memory?
15. Why is changing between different topics helpful in memorizing things?
16. What can be concluded from the passage?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hi, Jennifer. I’m really struggling with this semester’s workload. Do you have any advice?
W: Have you considered making a study guide? It’s a tool you can use to take the stress out of studying. I’ve been using one since the last semester and it has really helped relieve a lot of stress.
M: Sounds just like what I need. My main problem is that my study folder is full of notes and worksheets, and is totally disorganized. I don’t know where to start.
W: Okay. Well, the main thing is to have everything in the right place. Whatever you are reviewing, it’s important that it’s arranged for your particular needs of that subject and in the most user-friendly way you can. What kind of learner are you?
M: I’m not sure.
W: Well, visual learners prefer using images, pictures, colors and maps to organize information. Logical learners would rather use logic, reasoning and systems. I’m an emotional learner, which means I need to connect to information emotionally to understand it.
M: Well, I’m very much dependent on vision as a way of taking in information.
W: Then I suggest reorganizing your notes using color-coded sections in your study guides, or using idea-mapping to lay out the information.
M: So you think I should arrange my notes using color and pictures in place of texts?
W: Yes, you’ll probably start to grasp information a lot quicker that way.
M: That’s amazing. I didn’t know there were so many different ways to learn.
Now listen again, please.
Questions:
17. What is the man’s main problem in study?
18. According to the woman, what is the most important thing to solve the man’s problem?
19. Which one of the following is probably true about logical learners?
20. What will the man probably do after the conversation?
That’s the end of listening comprehension. 听力部分到此结束。
参考答案
I. Listening Comprehension
1-5 BDCBB 6-10 DACDC 11-13 CBA 14-16 CDA 17-20 ABAD
II
Grammar
21. among
22. may / might
23. which
24. related
25. where
26. don’t look
27. the most familiar
28. to have identified
29. disappearing
30. if
Vocabulary
31-40: BGAFK CJDHE
III
41-55 CBDAC BDBCA DBADC
56-59 DACD
60-62 CDB
63-66 DBAD
67-70 CBDE
IV. Summary writing
Binge-watching, a phenomenon brought by the convenience of the technology, refers to people’s craze for watching TV shows. This harmful compulsive behavior leads to sleep deprivation or tiredness, or even neglecting household and work responsibilities, which may be a new addiction. Even though the increasing amount of information can be beneficial, watching TV in moderation is much preferred.
V. Translation
72. People living in different parts of China have a wide variety of diets.
73. He works overtime at weekends a lot, and it’s been long since he visited his parents.
74. With agreeable weather and breezy wind, why not invite several good friends to camp in the suburbs?
75. Throughout history, the Grand Canal has been playing a vital/ significant/ an important role in China’s economic development, which is the representation of human wisdom.
VI. Guided writing（略）
分值和评分标准
一、分值
总分：140分。
1～10，一小题1分；
11～20，一小题1.5分；
21～55，一小题1分；
56～70，一小题2分；
IV（概要写作） 10分
V.（翻译）
72题，3分；
73题，3分；
74题，4分；
75题，5分；
VI（作文） 25分
二、评分标准（主观题部分）
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
语法：答案正确得1分；单词拼写错误，即不得分。
IV. Summary writing
1. 本题总分为10分，其中内容5分，语言5分。
2. 评分时应注意的主要方面：内容要点、信息呈现的连贯性和准确性。
3. 词数超过60，酌情扣分。
档次
内容
语言
A
5分
5分
B
4分
4分
C
3分
3分
D
2分
2分
E
1分
1分
F
0分
0分
各档次给分要求：
*内容部分
A. 能准确、全面地概括文章主旨大意，并涵盖主要信息。
B. 能准确概括文章主旨大意，但遗漏个别主要信息。
C. 能概括文章主旨大意，但遗漏部分主要信息。
D. 未能准确概括文章主旨大意，遗漏较多主要信息或留有过多细节信息。
E. 几乎不能概括文章的主旨大意，未涉及文中有意义的相关信息。
F. 完全未作答或作答与本题无关。
*语言部分
A. 能用自己的语言连贯、正确地表述。
B. 能用自己的语言较连贯、正确地表述，但有个别语言错误。
C. 基本能用自己的语言连贯、正确地表述，但连贯性较差，且有少量不影响表意的语言错误。
D. 基本能用自己的语言表述，但连贯性较差，且严重语言错误较多。
E. 几乎不能用自己的语言连贯、正确地表述。
F. 完全未作答或作答与本题无关。
V. Translation
1．在每题中，单词拼写、标点符号、大小写错误累计每两处扣1分。
2．语法错误每处扣1分。每句同类语法错误不重复扣分。
3．译文没有用所给单词，扣1分。
VI. Guided Writing
作文评分的主要标准：
·题目所要求的内容是否清楚、有效地表达出来；
·语法、词汇、拼写和标点符号等使用的准确性，句子结构和用词的多样性；
·文章段落及句子间组织结构的连贯性。
具体评分标准：
1. 本题总分为25分，其中内容10分，语言10分，组织结构5分。
2. 评分时应注意的主要方面：内容要点，应用词汇和语法结构的数量和正确性及上下文的连贯性。
3．评分时，先根据文章内容和语言初步确定所属档次，然后对照相应的组织结构档次给予加分。其中，内容和语言两部分相加，得15分或以上者，可考虑加4-5分，15分以下者，只能考虑加0，1，2，3分。内容和语言部分的得分相差一般不超过2分。
各档次给分要求，具体见下表：
档次
内容
语言
组织结构
A
9-10
9-10
4-5
B
7-8
7-8
3
C
5-6
5-6
2
D
3-4
3-4
1
E
0-2
0-2
0
4．词数少于70，总分最多不超过10分。
5．文章只有一到两句，总分不得超过2分。
6．文章如果没有紧扣主题，内容部分得分不得超过4分。
注：各档次给分要求：
***内容部分
A. 内容充实，主题突出，详略得当。
B. 内容较充实，能表达出作文要求。
C. 内容基本充实，尚能表达出作文要求。
D. 漏掉或未能写清楚主要内容，有些内容与主题无关。
E. 明显遗漏主要内容，严重离题。
***语言部分
A. 具有很好的语言表达能力，语法结构正确或有些小错误，主要因为使用了较复杂结构或词汇所致。句子结构多样，词汇丰富。
B. 具有较强的语言表达能力，语法结构和词汇的应用基本正确，错误主要是因为尝试较复杂结构或词汇所致。句子结构多样，词汇较丰富。
C. 有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。句子结构有一定的变化，词汇使用得当。
D. 语法结构与词汇错误较多，影响了对内容的理解。句子结构单调，词汇较贫乏。
E. 语法结构与词汇的错误很多，影响了对内容的理解。词不达意。
***组织结构部分
A. 自然地使用了语句间的连接成分，全文流畅，结构紧凑。
B. 能使用语句间连接成分，全文较流畅，结构较紧凑。
C. 能使用简单的语句间连接成分，全文内容连贯。
D. 尚能使用语句间连接成分，语言连贯性较差。
E. 缺乏语句间的连接成分，语言不连贯。
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