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上海中学2025学年第一学期期中考试
英语试题
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. Get some small change. B. Find a shopping center.
C. Cash a check at a bank. D. Find a parking place.
2. A. In a cotton field. B. At a railway station.
C. On a farm. D. On a train.
3. A. Shopping with his son. B. Buying a gift for a child.
C. Promoting a new product. D. Bargaining with a salesgirl.
4. A. Taking photos. B. Improving images.
C. Mending cameras. D. Painting pictures.
5. A. Go to school. B. Go to a friend’s house.
C. Go to the post office. D. Go home.
6. A. He is rather disappointed. B. He is highly ambitious.
C. He can’t face the situation. D. He knows his own limitations.
7. A. Female students are unfit for studying physics. B. He can serve as the woman’s private teacher.
C. Physics is an important course at school. D. The professor’s suggestion is helpful.
8. A. They are not used to living in a cold place. B. They feel lucky to live in Florida.
C. They are going to have a holiday. D. They have not booked their air tickets yet.
9. A. Look for a more expensive hotel. B. Go to another hotel by bus.
C. Try to find a quiet place. D. Take a walk around the city.
10. A. The man has changed his destination.
B. The man is returning his ticket.
C. The man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.
D. The man can’t manage to go to New York as planned.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked to questions on each of the passages. The passages 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 arid decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. It was difficult for other cars to pass. B. The dog couldn’t follow his car.
C. He was driving at too high a speed. D. The dog was likely to be injured.
12. A. He required Railton to pay the fine. B. He took Railton to the police station.
C. He asked Railton to put the dog into the car. D. He sent him home and directly charged him.
13. A. He had never broken the traffic rules. B. He was seriously punished for his laziness.
C. It was his daily routine to walk his dog by car. D. He was too old to run after his dog.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. Anyone who needs to find a job, yet lacks information.
B. Those who have money but wonder how to invest.
C. People who want to achieve even higher life goals.
D. Whoever is too lazy to take exercise and has an unhealthy diet.
15. A. He gives you advice by e-mail once a month.
B. He calls to give you suggestions every week.
C. He comes to have a face to-face talk with you once a year.
D. He writes to help you just like your old friends.
16. A. The difference between a basketball coach and a life coach.
B. Why Hollywood stars are in great need of life coaches.
C. How people usually achieve higher life goals.
D. What a life coach usually does to help people succeed.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Look at an area of the entertainment industry. B. Design their project.
C. Read the instructions. D. Discuss the project.
18. A. By doing face- to- face interviews. B. By doing telephone interviews.
C. By mailing out a questionnaire. D. By making observations.
19. A. Art B. Literature. C. Music. D. Cinema.
20. A. Male and female. B. The young and the old.
C. Children and adults. D. Different age groups.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (请涂在答题卡相应位置)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
1. The sudden changes in the schedule may ___________ the flow of the entire presentation.
A. underlie B. tend C. disrupt D. sustain
2. The ancient ruins have now become a protected ___________ of cultural heritage, attracting scholars and tourists alike.
A. spectacle B. medium C. invention D. occasion
3. During the parade, spectators lined the streets and ___________ themselves along the entire route.
A. appointed B. ranged C. stretched D. scattered
4. Despite her calm tone, the teacher’s sharp critique seemed to ___________ a sense of urgency among the students, pushing them to reconsider their approach.
A. inspire B. mask C. chart D. inject
5. The poet’s words could ___________ emotions in the reader that had long been buried beneath the surface of everyday life.
A. spring B. furnish C. stir D. project
6. The sea, so calm just hours ago, now rose in waves that crashed against the cliffs with a force that seemed to ___________ the very foundations of the old lighthouse.
A. scale B. threaten C. reverse D. enforce
7. She opened the letter with trembling hands, her eyes scanning the words that ___________ both hope and regret.
A. wired B. inserted C. bore D. spun
8. The riverside town slowly fell into quiet decay, seeming to ___________ the passage of time rather than fight it.
A. amount to B. resort to C. awaken to D. yield to
9. As the final light of day slipped behind the hills, the village ___________ into its quietness, the church bells distant, the windows darkening one by one.
A. fared B. plugged C. dawned D. settled
10. He watched the storm approach quickly from the hilltop, and in that wild and ___________ moment he realised that nothing remained unchanged.
A. charged B. panting C. terminal D. uniform
Section B (请写在答题纸相应位置)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.
Gods in Greek Mythology
The gods of the Greek religion were personifications of natural powers. Yet they _____11_____ (shape) after the fashion of human beings, both in bodily form and in their needs and passions. They were born, grew, married, and suffered, _____12_____ death never came to them. These beings, like men, only greater and more beautiful, must have cities and homes like those of men. Yet the Greeks of the mainland realized that it wasn’t their immortality that made them remarkable, but that their very existence seemed _____13_____ (belong) to a world untouched by time and decay. So they looked up to the Mt. Olympus up in the sky, majestic, mysterious, eternally enduring, and saw there, under the arch of heaven, the golden halls of the divine city.
It was a true city of the sky, structured after the model of the Greek city-states. At the gates of cloud the Hours stood as guardians; within the walls rose the palaces of the gods. And on the topmost peak was the great hall _____14_____ the members of the Olympic Council gathered for deliberation or for feasting. Ambrosia was the food _____15_____ (serve) at these banquets, and nectar, poured into the cups by Hebe, the goddess of youth, nourished the ichor (灵液) flowing in the gods’ veins instead of blood. The rich odor of sacrifices offered on earth _____16_____ (fill) the noses of the feasters. Their ears were charmed by the songs the Muses sang_____17_____ the accompaniment of Apollo’s lyre (七弦竖琴).
In the place of honour sat Zeus on his golden throne, and Hera, his sister and wife, sat beside him, while about them assembled the other ten Olympians, whose very presence made it clear _____18_____ they were all brothers, sisters, sons, or daughters of the “father of gods and king of men.” For after his victory over the Titans, Zeus ruled supreme over heaven and earth.
As sky-god he drew the clouds over the face of heaven, _____19_____ (send) storm and rain upon the earth, or he spread them and looked down over all as a kind father. The weapon of his anger was the thunder; Victory stood at his right hand. Yet his rule was not ______20______ of random violence; he was the author and promoter of law and order, of a civilized and regulated interaction between men, of hospitality and just treatment of man by man.
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. representation B. intellectual C. distinct D. superficial E. appreciated AB. lack AC. endangered AD. extinguished AE. stuff BC. conventional BD. natives
Deep Reading
It is obvious that our lives are being increasingly dominated by digital devices and instant gratification. As a result, “deep reading”, as opposed to the often superficial reading we do on the Web, has become a (n) ____21____ practice, one we ought to take steps to preserve as we would a historic building or a significant work of art. Its disappearance would threaten the ____22____ and emotional development of generations growing up online. Worse still, it would affect the protection of a critical part of our culture: the novels, poems and other kinds of literature that can be ____23____ only by readers whose brains, quite literally, have been trained to comprehend them.
Recent research has demonstrated that deep reading is an experience, different in kind from the mere decoding of words. Although deep reading does not, strictly speaking, require a (n) ____24____ book, the built-in limits of the printed page are uniquely helpful to the deep reading experience. A book’s ____25____ of hyperlinks, for example, frees the reader from making decisions — Should I click on this link or not — allowing her to remain fully focused on the narrative.
That focus is supported by the way the brain handles language rich in detail, allusion (暗示) and metaphor: by creating a mental ____26____ that draws on the same brain regions that would be active if the scene were unfolding in real life. The emotional situations and moral dilemmas that are the ____27____ of literature are also vigorous exercise for the brain, pushing us inside the heads of fictional characters and even, studies suggest, increasing our real-life capacity for sympathy.
None of this is likely to happen when we’re browsing through website. Although we call the activity by the same name, the deep reading of books and the information-driven reading we do on the Web are very ____28____ both in the experience they produce and in the capacity they develop. A growing body of evidence suggests that online reading may be less productive, even for the “digital ____29____” to whom it is so familiar. Researchers reported that 39% of children and teens read daily using electronic devices, but only 28% read printed materials every day. Those who read only on screen were three times less likely to say they find reading satisfying. Even one tenth fear that their desire to engage in deep reading has already been ____30____ by the fast pace of modern life.
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.
Throughout their lifetime, individuals today are more responsible for their personal finances than ever before. With life expectancies rising, pension and social welfare systems are strained, and employer-sponsored defined benefit (DB) plans are rapidly ____31____ private defined contribution (DC) plans, shifting retirement responsibility from employers to employees. Labor markets have also changed, with wages____32____between higher-and lower-educated workers, as employers increasingly reward advanced skills and digital competence. Meanwhile, financial markets and products — from student loans to credit cards, mutual funds, and annuities (年金) — have grown more complex, and financial technology (fintech) is revolutionizing payments, investments, and financial advice. ____33____, understanding financial literacy and its impact on financial decision-making is crucial.
Financial literacy, as defined by the OECD, includes not only knowledge of financial concepts and risks but also the skills, ____34____, and confidence to properly and actively apply this knowledge in daily life to improve individual and societal well-being. Research consistently shows that financial literacy is low worldwide, even in advanced economies. Only about one third of adults globally are familiar with the basic concepts underlying everyday financial decisions, and certain groups — women, the young, and the less educated — are particularly ____35____.
A standard way to ____36____financial literacy is the “Big Three” questions, which involve the understanding of interest rates, inflation, and risk diversification, respectively. Surveys using these questions, such as the Financial Literacy Around the World project, reveal ____37____ results. Globally, only around 30% of adults answer all three correctly, with knowledge of risk diversification consistently lowest. ____38____emerge across age, gender, and education: younger adults and women tend to have lower financial literacy, and even the highly educated often lack practical financial skills.
Needless to say, financial literacy profoundly affects behavior. Those with higher literacy save more, plan for retirement, invest wisely, manage debt effectively, and cope better with financial shocks. Conversely, the less literate rely on high-cost borrowing, accumulate debt, and are____39____emergencies. Undergraduates, for example, often misunderstand student loans and ____40____ expensive financial behaviors facilitated by fintech, such as mobile payments. These trends underline that fintech cannot substitute for financial knowledge.
Therefore, efforts to improve literacy must be large-scale and____41____. Schools, colleges, workplaces, and community platforms are ideal for delivering tailored education, with a focus on disadvantaged groups such as youth and women. School-based programs are especially effective, ____42____young people to essential concepts before major financial decisions. Workplace interventions, when designed to be relevant and brief, also improve behavior, while ____43____ initiatives — like financial museums — can reach broader audiences.
The lack of financial literacy, even in well-developed markets, is of urgent____44____. The Big Three questions help identify those in need and guide tailored programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. As Director of the Italian Financial Education Committee, I aim to apply this research to policy initiatives, promoting financial literacy as a fundamental skill. Financial literacy is a global ____45____for navigating complex financial products, making sound decisions, and achieving personal and societal economic potential. Like basic literacy, it is a universal need, essential for thriving in today’s world.
31. A. taking over from B. falling back on C. giving way to D. leading up to
32. A. widening B. stabilising C. shifting D. peaking
33. A. In this context B. To that end C. In theory D. By contrast
34. A. focus B. resources C. motivation D. opportunities
35. A. dependent B. cautious C. competent D. disadvantaged
36. A. predict B. measure C. assure D. promote
37. A. predictable B. alarming C. long-lasting D. encouraging
38. A. Initiatives B. Factors C. Patterns D. Action
39. A. light-hearted about B. over-pessimistic about C. mis-informed of D. ill-prepared for
40. A. give rise to B. give in to C. come close to D. fall victim to
41 A. targeted B. unlimited C. enlightened D. intended
42. A. presenting B. linking C. subjecting D. exposing
43. A. community B. network C. operation D. organisation
44. A. capacity B. challenge C. concern D. basis
45. A. qualification B. gateway C. permit D. passport
Section B
Directions: Read the following 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)
America’s Bald Eagles — A Remarkable Story of Success
When it comes to wildlife, most narratives emphasize catastrophe and species loss caused by human activity. So it is refreshing to encounter exceptions, and perhaps no story is more inspiring in the United States than that of the bald eagle, rescued from near extinction. Its status as America’s national emblem (国徽) may have drawn attention, but symbolic respect alone could not safeguard the species.
Originally widespread across North America, the bald eagle was a natural choice for a national symbol, with its impressive wingspan, commanding presence, and unique association with the continent. Yet over the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the species faced constant threats. Urban expansion, agricultural development, and indiscriminate hunting gradually reduced its numbers to dangerously low levels. Federal protection and public awareness campaigns became essential to prevent complete collapse.
A key factor in the eagle’s decline was widespread pesticide use, particularly DDT. Affected fish disrupted reproduction, as eagles laid eggs with shells too fragile to survive. Awareness of the problem, brought to national attention by Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, eventually led to the banning of DDT and marked a pivotal turning point in conservation efforts.
To accelerate recovery, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service developed a captive-breeding program. Scientists artificially incubated (孵化) initial groups of eggs, allowing eagles to produce following groups naturally, which significantly promoted population growth. These joint efforts, alongside habitat protection and strict legal safeguards, gradually restored the species.
Today, bald eagle populations have rebounded impressively. While still classified as “threatened” and protected under multiple federal statutes, the species’ resurgence illustrates the power of sustained conservation, legislative action, and public engagement. Their recovery stands as a proof to what can be achieved when humans take responsibility for preserving the natural world.
The story of the bald eagle demonstrates that even severe population declines can be reversed with careful planning, dedicated effort, and societal commitment. It is a rare and compelling example of human intervention successfully preserving both a national symbol and a species once on the brink of extinction. The bald eagle’s comeback reminds us that, with alertness and cooperation, it is possible to balance human activity with the survival of the wild.
46. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the bald eagle being the national emblem
A. To prove that the bald eagle was more important than any other animals.
B. To illustrate that the bald eagle’s popularity led to its decline.
C. To suggest that its near extinction was caused by American’s neglect.
D. To emphasize that admiration was insufficient to protect the species.
47. What does the underlined phrase “a pivotal turning point” in para. 3 most likely refer to
A. The first scientific discovery of the harmful effects of pesticides.
B. The introduction of laws protecting endangered wildlife species.
C. The ban on DDT following the awareness raised by Silent Spring.
D. The publication of Rachel Carson’s book and her later recognition.
48. Which measure contributed most directly to the population recovery of bald eagles
A. The ban on pesticide use in bald eagles’ habitats.
B. The breeding plan and egg incubation system.
C. The improvement of public awareness campaigns.
D. Science writers’ appeal to protect bald eagles.
49. What larger message does the author convey through the story of the bald eagle’s revival
A. Restoring nature requires advanced technology and strict management.
B. Human efforts, when consistent and collective, can reverse grave damage.
C. Symbolic species often recover faster because they attract more sympathy.
D. Environmental protection depends mainly on political will and legislation.
(B)
Living with Fire: Surviving the Forest Wildfires of California California wildfires can cause devastating damage to property and human lives. But for plant species that have lived for thousands of years in the fire-prone Sierra Nevada, forest fires are an expected part of the natural environment. This infographic introduces four different California plant species, all with different adaptations to fire.
Giant Sequoia·Sequoiadendron giganteum The giant sequoia is the typical example of a fire-adapted plant species. One of the largest trees in the world, giant sequoias grow particularly well in the mineral soil exposed by wildfire. Giant sequoias also have thick bark that protects them from low-severity fires. Because younger trees may catch fire easily, giant sequoia trees grow quickly as another adaptation to fire-prone environments. Fire-Resistant Bark Mature trees can have bark up to 2 feet thick, although 6-8inches is more common. This species grows to a height of 250feet-about the wing span of a Boeing 747. Seed Germination (发芽) Giant sequoia seeds germinate particularly well in mineral soil — the soil layer below the needles and decomposed material on forest floor that is exposed after fires burn. Fireweed·Chamerion angustifolium After a wildfire, fireweed is one of the first plants to re-grow in burned areas. Like many other plants that grow in openings created by fire, fireweed seeds are spread by wind. This allows the plant to reach newly burned areas, even if the parent plant is far away. Fireweed is an important post-disturbance species because it can recycle nutrients from burned soil. In fact, it was one of the most abundant species to recolonize Mount St. Helens after the 1980 volcanic eruption. Wind-spread Seeds Each fireweed plant can produce 80,000 seeds per year. These small seeds are dispersed by wind, allowing fireweed to quickly establish colonies in newly disturbed areas.
Ponderosa Pine·Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine has thick bark plates that protect the tree’s interior and help the tree survive most fires. Mature trees can withstand high-severity fires, and even young trees can survive low-intensity fires. These trees also drop their lower branches as they grow. With less fuel near the ground, there’s less chance that fire will spread from the ground up into the living canopy (树冠) tree, destroying the pine needles required for photosynthesis. Finally, ponderosa pine trees have deep roots that are less likely to be damaged by fire. Fire-Resistant Bark The bark of mature ponderosa pine trees is thick and plated. This fire-resistant bark covers a very moist core that also helps to get rid of heat from wildfires. California Lilac·Ceanothus cordulatus California Lilac seeds are covered by an extremely hard seed coat. Wildfires crack open this coating, which then allows water to reach the seed and begin the sprouting process. Seedlings seldom sprout if there is no fire to begin the process of germination. In fact, California lilac seeds can lie inactive for hundreds of years until the next wildfire, although the areas where California lilac grows naturally experience fire every one or two decades. Buried Seeds California Lilac seeds buried within the soil can withstand fires as hot as 220°F (105℃) Soil Seed Bank Because seeds require fire to germinate, dropped seeds accumulate in soil “seed banks” every year. In some forests, there are almost 2 million California lilac seeds per acre of soil.
50. Which of the following is a correct match for the plant and its features
A. Giant Sequoia: thick bark and quick growth.
B. Fireweed: fast regrowth and wind-spread branches.
C. Ponderosa Pine: strong lower branches and big canopy.
D. California Lilac: hard seed coat and inactivity after fires.
51. A mountainous region has just experienced its first major wildfire in years. The fire burned extremely hot, leaving behind deep layers of ash and exposed soil. The area is expected to remain open, with strong seasonal winds blowing across it. Which plant would most likely to recolonise this environment
A. Giant Sequoia. B. Fireweed.
C. Ponderosa Pine. D. California Lilac
52. Where would you most likely find the above piece of information
A. In a travel guide about California forests.
B. In a gardening magazine focused on domestic plants.
C. In a newspaper report on recent California wildfires.
D. In a field guide about fire-adapted plants.
(C)
For the time being it’s dominant — but as the Romans could tell you, nothing lasts forever.
Given that 1,500 languages could disappear by the end of this century, by some estimates, some may find it absurd to even ask this question. English is certainly not on the endangered list. As the one truly global language, it is more often labelled an “exterminator”, a huge yet slow dinosaur that unknowingly crushes unfortunate smaller languages underfoot — or undertongue.
The fact is, though, that no language has yet proved eternal. Subjects of the Roman or Egyptian empires might once have assumed that their languages would last forever, like their dominance, but they were wrong. “English could of course die, just as Egyptian died,” says linguist Martin Haspelmath. The more interesting questions are: when and how
Predicting the future of any language is, most linguists believe, an exercise in question. The code by which we communicate is subject to so many complex and interacting forces that we can’t do much more than guess.
Still, most experts would agree on a few guiding principles. Migration is a major driver of language change, as is technology — though the two can counteract as well as promote each other. Some predict that international migration will rise as the climate crisis intensifies, and technological renewal is speeding up, but they aren’t the only factors in the mix. Widespread literacy and schooling — both only a few hundred years old — act as brakes on linguistic evolution, by imposing common standards.
We’re in uncharted territory. English could come under pressure as a global lingua franca if, for instance, India drops English as an official language. “A hundred years from now, the world could be very different,” Haspelmath says.
But English will still be spoken in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, in all likelihood. And we have to distinguish between two phenomena: the resizing of English’s dominion, and its own internal evolution. English exists today in many spoken variants, just as Latin did before it exploded into Romance. Those variants are being held together by a common written form and the Internet — adhesive (黏合的) forces that were absent in the late Roman empire, most of whose subjects were illiterate — so English is unlikely to go the way of Latin.
As for the combined impact of migration and technology on the nature of English, that’s harder to anticipate. Although the language has never stood still, the growing inflow of non-native English speakers to English- speaking strongholds could start a period of accelerated change, leading to a new language in need of a new name: post-modern English. And if machine translation is taken up on a massive scale, both the residents and the immigrants could be relieved of the pressure to learn each other’s languages.
The point is that even if we can’t predict how English will change, we can be sure that it will, and that no global language is immune from extinction. Both Latin and Egyptian were spoken for more than 2, 000 years; English has been going strong for about 1,500. It’s looking healthy now, but its days could yet be numbered.
53. What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs
A. English is and will not be an endangered language.
B. English intentionally exterminates other languages.
C Even historically dominant languages eventually decline.
D Predicting the future of any language is never possible.
54. What helps maintain the unity of English despite its many spoken variants
A. The common written form and the Internet.
B. The combined effects of migration and technology.
C. The widespread literacy and online communication.
D. The ongoing dominance of English in the West.
55. Which statement best reflects the author’s view on the long-term future of English
A. English is most likely to remain widely spoken, though its exact form may shift.
B. English may eventually evolve into a new language, influenced by many factors.
C. English is safe from extinction because of its common written form and the Internet.
D. English might disappear soon due to political shifts and technological changes.
56. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for this passage
A. When Migration and Technology Collide with Words
B. Extinction or Evolution: Predicting English’s Fate
C. What Will Replace English as the Global Language
D. Could the English Language Really Die someday
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.
The Science of Measuring Time
Caesium is a soft, silvery-gold metal that becomes liquid when stored in a warm room. It is mostly found in mineral deposits near a small lake in central Canada. ____57____But do you know that caesium is also the metronome (节拍器) of the world, the ultimate source of all modern time
For a thousand years, phenomena in the sky were our timekeepers and calendars. Prehistoric tombs and monuments around the world are in line with the sunrise on the solstice (至日). We knew time passed because we saw things change. The Sun rose, seasons turned. ____58____ A second was defined as a fraction of the solar year. But in 1967, at the 13th General Conference on Weights and Measures in Paris, the second was redefined according to rhythmic shaking of the caesium atom.
Caesium atoms, when excited by just the right frequency, resonate like a wine glass shattered by an opera singer. By measuring this frequency, we measure time. Atoms make for handy clockwork: they have no moving parts, don’t wear out, and are attractively standard. ____59____ And they tick very fast.
Half a century before the first accurate caesium clock measurement, some physicists suspected they had gone as far as they could with world-changing theories. However, modern day timekeeping have been and are being improved by about ten times per decade. The most advanced atomic clocks now are so precise that they would lose less than a second over the entire age of the universe. ____60____ It is not out of obsession, but because the more accurately we measure time, the more clearly we can observe reality. In the future, clocks may not just tell time; they may help rewrite the laws of time itself too.
A. And yet, the pursuit for greater precision continues.
B. Time probably does not even exist in the world, but rather in people’s projection.
C. As late as the mid-20th century, our time remained tied to the Sun.
D. Its main commercial use is in drilling fluids for petroleum exploration.
E. Ever since, timekeeping has become the domain of physicists.
F. While sunlight and pendulums (钟摆) vary, every caesium atom is identical to any other.
IV. Summary Writing
61 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.
The Power of Trust
As an athlete, I’ve always worked hard to push myself to my limits and with that usually comes some aches and pains. So last year when I started to feel some muscle soreness after a tough workout at first I didn’t think it was a big deal. I was training for a marathon at the time, so over the weekend I’d done a 13-mile run. The following Tuesday I hit my favorite CrossFit gym to do a workout that involved a lot of upper body weight lifting. My trainer told me to take it easy on my body, but I figured I’d be fine and powered through it. Afterward, my trainer noticed a slight swelling (肿胀) in my arm and said he was worried. I tried to brush him off but he insisted I drink a lot of water and check in with him in a few hours. Sure enough, by that afternoon the swelling had increased and I headed to the doctor. I still thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill but I trusted my trainer so I did it.
The doctor took one look at me and diagnosed me with rhabdomyolysis (横纹肌溶解症), a life-threatening condition where muscle overuse causes kidney failure. As they gave me IV fluids to clear my blood, my doctor told me that if I’d waited even another 30 minutes, we would have been having this discussion in the emergency room. I made a full recovery over the weekend, thanks in no small part to my trainer. I was a very experienced CrossFitter and still hadn’t seen any problems. Thankfully I had a great trainer I could trust so that I survived.
Trust is important. It allows us to rely on others’ judgment when our own perspective is clouded by determination or pride. Whether it’s a coach, friend, or mentor, trusting someone can protect us from harm, push us toward better choices, and sometimes, quite literally, save our lives.
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V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
62. 如今，许多商场推出了顾客消费满500元停车免费的活动。（where）（汉译英）
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63. 这位外交官的发言句句切中要害，令与会人员倍感压力。（point）（汉译英）
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64. 虽然这款跑鞋新增了防水和减震两大卖点，但性价比仍然不高。（justify）（汉译英）
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65. 被冰雪覆盖的山峰在云雾中巍然耸立，在晨曦微光中闪闪发光，既让人心生敬畏，又带来深邃的宁静。（tower）（汉译英）
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VI. Guided Writing
66. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是李华，你的学校即将举办一场以“定格秋日校园”（Capture Autumn on Campus)为主题的摄影比赛，鼓励学生用镜头记录校园中具有秋日特色的景象。你正在考虑如何拍摄，并向你的英国笔友Alan征求意见。请给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 简要描述你打算拍摄的校园景象；
2. 你选择该景象作为拍摄对象的原因；
3. 请求Alan提出建议或分享他的想法。
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上海中学2025学年第一学期期中考试
英语试题
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. Get some small change. B. Find a shopping center.
C. Cash a check at a bank. D. Find a parking place.
2. A. In a cotton field. B. At a railway station.
C. On a farm. D. On a train.
3. A. Shopping with his son. B. Buying a gift for a child.
C. Promoting a new product. D. Bargaining with a salesgirl.
4. A. Taking photos. B. Improving images.
C. Mending cameras. D. Painting pictures.
5. A. Go to school. B. Go to a friend’s house.
C. Go to the post office. D. Go home.
6. A. He is rather disappointed. B. He is highly ambitious.
C. He can’t face the situation. D. He knows his own limitations.
7. A. Female students are unfit for studying physics. B. He can serve as the woman’s private teacher.
C. Physics is an important course at school. D. The professor’s suggestion is helpful.
8. A. They are not used to living in a cold place. B. They feel lucky to live in Florida.
C. They are going to have a holiday. D. They have not booked their air tickets yet.
9. A. Look for a more expensive hotel. B. Go to another hotel by bus.
C. Try to find a quiet place. D. Take a walk around the city.
10. A. The man has changed his destination.
B. The man is returning his ticket.
C. The man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.
D. The man can’t manage to go to New York as planned.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked to questions on each of the passages. The passages 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 arid decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. It was difficult for other cars to pass. B. The dog couldn’t follow his car.
C. He was driving at too high a speed. D. The dog was likely to be injured.
12. A. He required Railton to pay the fine. B. He took Railton to the police station.
C. He asked Railton to put the dog into the car. D. He sent him home and directly charged him.
13. A. He had never broken the traffic rules. B. He was seriously punished for his laziness.
C. It was his daily routine to walk his dog by car. D. He was too old to run after his dog.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. Anyone who needs to find a job, yet lacks information.
B. Those who have money but wonder how to invest.
C. People who want to achieve even higher life goals.
D. Whoever is too lazy to take exercise and has an unhealthy diet.
15. A. He gives you advice by e-mail once a month.
B. He calls to give you suggestions every week.
C. He comes to have a face to-face talk with you once a year.
D. He writes to help you just like your old friends.
16. A. The difference between a basketball coach and a life coach.
B. Why Hollywood stars are in great need of life coaches.
C. How people usually achieve higher life goals.
D. What a life coach usually does to help people succeed.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Look at an area of the entertainment industry. B. Design their project.
C. Read the instructions. D. Discuss the project.
18. A. By doing face- to- face interviews. B. By doing telephone interviews.
C. By mailing out a questionnaire. D. By making observations.
19. A. Art B. Literature. C. Music. D. Cinema.
20. A. Male and female. B. The young and the old.
C. Children and adults. D. Different age groups.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (请涂在答题卡相应位置)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
【1题答案】
【答案】C
【2题答案】
【答案】A
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】D
【5题答案】
【答案】C
【6题答案】
【答案】B
【7题答案】
【答案】C
【8题答案】
【答案】D
【9题答案】
【答案】D
【10题答案】
【答案】A
Section B (请写在答题纸相应位置)
【11~20题答案】
【答案】11. were shaped
12. though##although
13. to belong
14. where 15. served
16. filled 17. to
18. that 19. sending
20. one
Section C
【21~30题答案】
【答案】21. AC 22. B
23. E 24. BC
25. AB 26. A
27. AE 28. C
29. BD 30. AD
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.
【31~45题答案】
【答案】31. C 32. A 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. D 41. A 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. D
Section B
Directions: Read the following 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)
【46~49题答案】
【答案】46. D 47. C 48. B 49. B
(B)
【50~52题答案】
【答案】50. A 51. B 52. D
(C)
【53~56题答案】
【答案】53. C 54. A 55. B 56. D
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.
【57~60题答案】
【答案】57. D 58. C 59. F 60. A
IV. Summary Writing
【61题答案】
【答案】As an experienced athlete I had tough training for marathon despite sore muscles, when my trainer warned me of the swollen arm and expressed his concern. It was then identified as a serious condition that almost killed me. I fully recovered thanks to my trainer and I learned that trust helps us make wise decisions based on other’ perspectives.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
【62题答案】
【答案】Nowadays, many shopping malls have launched an/ the activity where customers can park their car(s) for free as long as/ if they spend 500 yuan.
【63题答案】
【答案】Every sentence of the diplomat’s speech was to the point, putting great pressure on everyone who attended the meeting/present at the conference.
【64题答案】
【答案】Although this type of running shoe has new selling points of water resistance and shock absorption, the price is still hard to justify.
【65题答案】
【答案】The snow-covered peaks tower in the clouds and mist, and are shining in the pale light of dawn, inspiring awe and a deep sense of peace.
VI. Guided Writing
【66题答案】
【答案】Dear Alan,
Hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to ask for your advice on a school photography contest themed “Capture Autumn on Campus”.
I plan to shoot the ginkgo avenue in our campus. The golden leaves will flutter down, which will cover the path like a soft carpet. I choose this scene because it perfectly shows the unique beauty of autumn on campus, and it always reminds us of the warm and cozy school days.
Could you share some tips on how to take better photos For example, what time of day is best for shooting golden leaves Or what angles can make the photos more attractive
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua

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