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静安区2025 学年度第二学期教学质量研修
高三英语试卷
2026.04
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.
Farmers need data to monitor and predict everything that goes into affecting their crops, from drought and flood conditions to soil health and temperature variations.
But for many farmers, particularly 1. in developing nations, such facts and figures aren’t readily available. The problem is especially worrisome in Africa, where some 60% of the population 2. (engage) in small-scale farming. “Africa is still a most data-scarce continent,” says Kate Kallot, CEO and founder of Amini, 3. environmental data firm founded in 2022. Much of the data is locked in paper files in government offices or only available through extremely expensive satellite providers, she says.
4. (fill) in the gap, Amini is collecting environmental data in Africa through technologies like satellite imagery, drones and IoT sensors, as well as from existing studies. The company then analyzes the raw data using artificial intelligence 5. actionable information and recommendations can be provided for farmers, crop insurers, farm lenders and governments to improve agriculture on the continent.
Amini can send 6. (automate) texts to farmers notifying them of situations like coming floods or spreading pest outbreaks, and it’s also increasingly using AI to be able to automatically respond to text queries about weather and other conditions.
Amini has been working with HP (惠普) and Nvidia (英伟达) so far, both of 7. have
provided workstations and GPU processing power that have enabled Amini to build efficient AI systems in Kenya.
“8. (work) with Amini goes toward HP’s efforts to have an enduring impact,” says Jim Nottingham, senior vice president & division president of HP’s Advanced Compute & Solutions business. “It also offers proof of 9. HP customers can accomplish with the company’s technology. Workstation-based AI is not just valuable in places lacking local big data centers or having limited connectivity, but also in regions with strict data-security requirements.” The same data scarcity problems exist in other parts of the Global South, such as Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia, so it’s likely that Amini’s technology will also have an impact 10. Africa.
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Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. fine B. licensed C. plasticity D. imposing
E. ordering F. circles G. pat H. reinvent
I. matters J. demanding K. reward
How Knitting May Be Rewiring Your Brain
Knitting — and other so-called “grandma hobbies” — is making a comeback, especially among younger generations. According to Eventbrite data, Gen Z’s interest in “granny core” gatherings, such as knitting 11. and needlework workshops, has grown in recent months, driven in part by a search for relief from digital burnout.
But the benefits go beyond nostalgia ( 怀旧). Recent studies suggest that slow, hands-on tasks, such as knitting, may activate brain systems in ways that support long-term cognitive health in various ways, including engaging memory, attention, and motor function, while helping to regulate stress. In other words, regardless of age or gender, engaging in hands-on, mentally 12. hobbies — whether knitting, wood carving, or model building — may be one of the simplest ways to support brain health.
While meditation and puzzles also offer brain benefits, knitting uniquely combines 13. motor coordination, creative planning, and rhythmic two-sided movement — all of which engage different brain systems at once. This kind of creativity in any capacity is helpful, says Emily Sharp, a 14. therapist at NY Art Therapy.
A 2024 study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience supports the outlook, demonstrating how creative activities activate the brain’s dopaminergic reward network, particularly in areas deeply involved in pleasure, motivation, and mood. But unlike the dopamine rises caused by scrolling or sugar, knitting provides a slower, steadier 15. .
Plus, since activities like knitting require planning, 16. and problem-solving, they activate executive function alongside motor and emotional systems. This full-brain engagement helps strengthen neural ( 神经的) connectivity, a crucial tool for maintaining the brain’s flexibility and resilience as we age.
If you are already an accomplished knitter, don’t 17. yourself on the back just yet. The cognitive benefits of activities like knitting aren’t about the task itself — they’re about the process of learning something new.
Novelty (新颖) 18. . When you challenge the brain with unfamiliar tasks, such as learning to knit, it lights up new pathways, offering a unique neurological boost. With time and repetition, those same actions become fluent and calming, allowing the brain to shift into a restorative flow state. This challenge-to-mastery process helps maintain neural 19. . However, you must continually 20. the challenges for your brain as you master old ones. The good news The cognitive challenge doesn’t have to be big.
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.
How Archaeology Changed from Digging to Protecting
The word “archaeology” comes from the Greek word arkhaios, which means “ancient.” Although some archaeologists study living 21 , most focus on the distant past. For thousands of years, people have searched for and dug up ancient monuments, often not as scholars but as grave robbers whose only goal was to steal valuables quickly, caring little about the structures around them. Their actions
2_2 caused damage to historical sites. In ancient Egypt, grave robbing was so common that many tombs had hidden rooms where families placed treasures.
This problem 2_3 for centuries. In the 1800s, the tomb of Pharaoh ( 法老) Ramses I, who
ruled briefly in the 1290s BCE, was discovered and stolen. It contained pottery, paintings, sculptures, and the pharaoh’s mummy, which eventually ended up in a museum before being returned to Egypt in 2003. 2_4 , grave robbers never discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, also known as King
Tut. His resting place lay 2_5 for thousands of years until it was discovered in 1922. The tomb
contained the mummies of Tutankhamun and his family, along with thousands of artifacts ( 文物),
providing 2_6 insights into ancient Egyptian life. It remains one of the most well-known
archaeological 2_7 in history.
Early archaeology was also closely linked to 28 and colonial ( 殖民的) power. When
Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt in 1798, he brought artists and scholars to document the conquest,
while his troops 2_9 hundreds of tons of artifacts, many of which now fill the Louvre. Similarly,
wealthy adventurers from Western colonial powers 30 digs in Greece and elsewhere. Although
they were often genuinely interested in the past, their work was 3_1 to colonialism, as seen in the
case of the Elgin Marbles, which Greece has long requested returned as part of its cultural heritage. Such activities highlight both the historical fascination with ancient civilizations and the ethical (伦理
的) challenges that 32 early archaeology.
Over time, archaeology became more 3_3 . Scientists began using standard measurements and formalized methods for recording and removing artifacts. Detailed drawings of dig sites and individual items became standard, and archaeologists collaborated with historians and linguists to create a unified
3_4 of the past. In the 20th century, archaeologists also 35 their ethical responsibilities.
Today, most countries recognize that archaeological remains belong to the nation where they are found, reflecting a growing respect for cultural heritage and the protection of history.
21. A. sculptures B. cultures C. populations D. creatures
22. A. barely B. randomly C. inevitably D. slightly
23. A. persisted B. burst C. emerged D. arose
24. A. Similarly B. What’s more C. As a result D. By contrast
25. A. undervalued B. unsupervised C. misinterpreted D. undisturbed
26. A. innocent B. invaluable C. greedy D. artificial
27. A. features B. reserves C. finds D. regrets
28. A. voluntary B. literal C. military D. religious
29. A. celebrated B. donated C. removed D. launched
30. A. drew on B. carried out C. depended on D. objected to
31. A. delivered B. opposed C. unexposed D. tied
32. A. accompanied B. diversified C. branded D. embraced
33. A. theoretical B. mysterious C. transitional D. systematic
34. A. instinct B. rhythm C. prediction D. picture
35. A. denied B. simplified C. reassessed D. misrepresented
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)
It was the loveliest of mornings, the air warm and still, the waters of Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake as clear and biting as a glass of vodka. There were no boats, only the blue-grey mountains, faint as a memory. I took off my clothes and jumped in, ducking once, twice, three times, under the salty water. Still, I dared not stay, because the train, the Golden Eagle, would very shortly be carrying me onward into Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
Golden Eagle’s Republics of the Silk Road journey provides a two-week, multi-country adventure for lovers of long rail journeys, excellent food, architecture and glamour. It displays luxury — champagne in crystal glasses, twice-daily room service by attendants, and waiters in bow ties and waistcoats set the tone. And it’s more casual than expected. Despite the “smart dress at dinner” recommendation, wearing a suit, I was the only one to do so and felt overdressed.
Time, over a long train journey, becomes somewhat flexible. The effect in that environment — always fixed, always moving — can become something like a sustained coincidence. You’re searching for a familiar sweater in your compartment when you glance out the window to find a distant temple with a round dome. You order your usual drink at a bar as blue lightning flashes across the grassland. .
We arrived in Khiva at dawn. Once a major Silk Road trading post, it’s still bustling. Local dealers conduct international business, calling out in multiple languages. The city’s sounds, from musical instruments and camel calls to smiths’ hammers, give it a timeless atmosphere. I didn’t want to be moved by the noise, but every scene was undeniable — a square tower topped with a dome, a winding alley filled with the smell of roasted meat, the large, unfinished towers that looked almost round, and the grand walls covered in blue tiles that drew people’s eyes with a magic pull.
The Silk Road might seem like a trade route, but each country on the journey truly held its essence. The architecture, jewelry, dancing, food, and hospitality showed influences from India, Italy, and Arabia, a mix of the unusual and familiar.
What can we learn about the Golden Eagle’s Silk Road journey
It requires strict formal dress for all meals.
It takes one week to cover multiple countries.
It only attracts travelers interested in architecture.
It offers luxurious yet casual travel experience.
Which of the following, if inserted into the blank, would best illustrate the idea of “a sustained coincidence” described in the passage
Lying on a bed reading, you look up to see eight camels marching over a sand hill.
Checking the dining car menu, you find your preferred sandwich is sold out.
Asking an attendant for a blanket, you’re told they’re first-class only.
Stretching your legs in the corridor, you see the train pull into an unfamiliar station.
What makes Khiva a timeless city in the author’s eyes
Its quiet and empty streets in the early morning.
Its mix of traditional sounds and classic scenery.
Its modern business models and new buildings.
Its simple local food sold in winding lanes.
In the final paragraph, the Silk Road is described primarily as .
A. a historically important route defined by commercial exchange
B. a collection of tourist destinations linked by geography
C. a physical journey connecting several neighboring countries
D. a space where diverse cultures meet and influence one another
(B)
College applications are out; let the careless errors begin. A hasty college application, while one of the easiest missteps to avoid, is probably among the most common mistakes applicants make.
Here are pitfalls (雷区) that you can easily prevent:
A silly email address
If your student created their email address in the second grade and it sounds something like “beachbum4life” or “cheerleadercutie”, it’s time for an update. Students can create an “acceptable” email account with Gmail in just a few minutes. Colleges communicate almost exclusively with students via email so setting up a more professional account is an easy way to dodge a red flag.
Inappropriate material on social media
There are a lot of discussions in the college admissions community and among students and parents about the morality and the reality of college admissions professionals checking up on the social media accounts of applicants. Rude language and inappropriate photos and posts are obvious candidates for removal. My advice is to be safe and delete them.
Procrastination
Applications are due as early as mid-October with the majority of regular decision deadlines hitting on or around January 1. Why do as many as 50% of students wait until the last day, or even the last hour, to submit their applications
Every year, without fail, college computer servers get overloaded with applicants applying at the last minute and shut down. “Panic-stricken” is probably a mild term for the chaos this creates in many households.
Avoid this experience at all costs. Start the applications now, and plan to submit them at least one week prior to the deadline.
Misspellings
Spell check is not a college applicant’s friend. Most applications are not enabled with spell check, and that means that all your mistakes and careless errors are in full view, so I recommend at least two rounds of proofing. Proof, take a break for two or more days, reproof and then submit.
The underlined phrase “dodge a red flag” in the passage most probably means .
make a positive connection
avoid a negative impression
correct a personal weakness
follow a standard procedure
What should applicants do to improve their application, according to the author
Use spell-check to fix writing mistakes.
Submit their application in the final week.
Clean up their social media posts.
Check their email often for updates.
What overall message does the author convey about these application pitfalls
They are mostly minor issues that admissions officers ignore.
They require professional help to be fully resolved.
They have become less important due to changes in application technology.
They are simple to address with careful attention and advance planning.
(C)
The social media landscape is now undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. The question arises: are platforms becoming less social just as they become more popular
The traditional magic of online social networks was their ability to combine personal interactions with mass communication. Friends shared updates; networks spread them widely. Now this fusion is splitting apart. Status updates from people you know are being replaced by algorithm-selected videos from strangers — content that resembles television more than conversation. Meanwhile, public posting is moving to private messaging groups where conversations happen behind digital walls.
This shift brings mixed consequences. On the positive side, private groups order posts chronologically rather than by engagement-maximizing algorithms, reducing the motive to post shocking content. For teenagers, who often struggle when their private lives are examined closely and publicly, closed groups may offer mental health benefits.
However, significant problems emerge. Messaging apps hosting groups of 200,000 members resemble unregulated broadcasts more than private conversations. In India, politicians have used such platforms to spread lies that would likely be removed from open networks. As public posting declines, valuable discussions disappear from view. During recent global crises, scientists contributed to online debates containing real insights; today those conversations are moving to private channels, slowing the spread of ideas.
Perhaps most concerning, open-network algorithms driven by user behaviour seem designed to spread the most extreme content. Previously, for something to go viral, people had to choose to share it. Now they support content simply by watching, as algorithms reward whatever attracts the most engagement. Political troublemakers and misinformation merchants stand to benefit most from this system.
Some argue these defects can be fixed through better governance or coding. But the problems suggest something deeper: social media’s flaws may also result from trade-offs built into human communication itself. When platforms move toward private groups, monitoring decreases. When people escape closed circles, they may face more extreme content. As social networks evolve, we must deal with these new challenges rather than fighting old battles.
What does the underlined sentence “Now this fusion is splitting apart.” in paragraph 2 imply
Users are struggling to adapt to rapid changes across different platforms.
Social networks are shifting focus away from protecting user data.
The distinction between online entertainment and personal interaction is disappearing.
The integration of private interaction and public broadcasts is breaking down.
What can be inferred about the double effects of private messaging groups in the passage
They protect youth from public exposure while enabling false information to spread.
They encourage open dialogue while limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
They reduce negative content while promoting meaningful political discussions.
They strengthen community bonds while reducing monitoring of online spaces.
According to the passage, what change has taken place in how content becomes widely popular
Official sources now receive priority treatment over amateur productions.
Emotional appeal has become less important than factual accuracy in driving views.
Content popularity now depends more on algorithmic promotion than active sharing.
The role of user recommendation has been replaced by quality assessment systems.
Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage
The Rise of Private Messaging
From Public Square to Private Chat
Why Algorithms Are Ruining Social Media
The Future of Online Communities
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.
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The Brain Before and After Birth
In a new study, researchers analyzed 184 brain scans collected from 140 fetuses (胎儿) and infants before and shortly after birth. These scans provided a clear view of how the brain changes across this
transitional period. 4_7
To overcome this challenge, the research team used an innovative approach: a soft detection device placed gently on the mother’s belly, combined with AI algorithms to remove motion interference.
4_8
The scans revealed a significant increase in neuronal activity around birth within specific brain networks. These include the sensorimotor network, responsible for processing external stimuli such as light and sound and coordinating movement, and the deep relay network, which acts as an information
hub between different brain regions. 4_9 After birth, infants are suddenly exposed to a flood
of sensory information — from hospital equipment sounds to new smells and lights. The brain must quickly prepare to handle a much “noisier” world.
As the lead researcher noted, “Until now, little was known about how brain activity actually changes at the moment of birth.” The new findings now begin to fill this gap. A deeper finding showed that while functional connections between neurons increased sharply around birth, the efficiency of
communication improved more gradually. 5_0 It does this by adjusting its structure and
removing unnecessary links through a process known as synaptic pruning. These findings now enable researchers to systematically explore how environmental factors shape early brain development and plan to compare brain network growth in preterm and full-term babies to see if early development differs.
Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
51.
Classics on Modern Stages
Four centuries after his death, Shakespeare still appears in unexpected places — not only on
traditional stages but in films, schools, and experimental theaters. Some directors now place Hamlet in corporate boardrooms or set Romeo and Juliet in modern cities. Ambition, jealousy and young love translate easily across centuries, and audiences unfamiliar with Elizabethan history may find the stories more approachable in familiar settings. Yet as Shakespeare’s works are increasingly reimagined, a central question emerges: how much adaptation is too much before the original spirit is lost
Director Emma Rice has suggested that modern adaptations make timeless themes more accessible to contemporary audiences. When the stories appear in familiar settings, students encountering the plays for the first time often find the ideas easier to grasp and the characters easier to relate to. She has also observed that updating the setting can reveal how little human emotion has changed over time. A prince hesitating before revenge (报复) or two young lovers challenging social boundaries still reflect experiences that audiences today readily recognize.
Yet the enthusiasm for modernization occasionally raises uneasy questions. Critic Michael Billington has voiced concerns that when directors prioritize visual novelty over linguistic integrity, the plays lose the very elements that give them enduring power. Shakespeare’s language — the rhythm of blank verse, the complex imagery, the slow unfolding of thought within a speech — carries the emotional depth of his drama. When those elements are cut, the psychological complexity of the characters decreases.
The ongoing experiments on stage suggest that the relationship between classic works and modern audiences should never be taken as settled. To keep Shakespeare’s plays alive, each generation ought to reshape them thoughtfully, while always considering how much change the original spirit can bear.
Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
干了一整天的活儿，回到家我只想躺着不动。(feel like)
所有新药必须接受严格检测，未经批准不得发布。(release)
他打开那本布满灰尘的相册时，脑海中突然浮现出三十年前在家乡拍下这些照片的场景。
(occur)
在城市文化展上，面对外国朋友的浓厚兴趣，志愿者们耐心讲解并亲自示范中国书法，成功推广了这一传统艺术。(which)
Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华, 学校近期鼓励学生为“校园科技文化节”策划一个活动，请给校长写一封邮件提交一份活动方案，内容须包括：
简要描述该活动（如名称、目的等）；
具体说明活动的主要环节及预期效果。
注：文中不得出现考生姓名/学校等真实个人信息。
2025 学年第二学期高三年级期末学业质量研修
英语学科参考答案
Grammar and Vocabulary
1. those 2. is/are engaged 3. an 4. To fill
5. so that 6. automated 7. which
8. Working 9. what 10. beyond/outside
11-15 FJABK 16-20 EGICH
Reading Comprehension
21-25 BCADD 26-30 BCCCB 31-35 DADDC
36-39 DABD 40-42 BCD 43-46 DACB
47-50 DAEC
Summary Writing
51.
Shakespeare’s plays are increasingly performed in modern settings. Emma Rice suggests that modern adaptations make classic themes easier to grasp for modern audiences and show that human emotions remain constant. Michael Billington cautions that emphasizing visual effects over language can reduce the plays’ emotional and psychological impact. Successful adaptations balance innovation with preserving the original spirit.(56words)
Translation
After working all day, I just feel like doing nothing when I get home.
All new drugs must undergo strict testing and cannot be released without approval.
When he opened the dusty photo album, the scenes of taking these pictures in his hometown thirty years ago suddenly occurred to him.
At the Urban Culture Exhibition, facing the strong interest of foreign friends, the volunteers patiently explained and personally demonstrated Chinese calligraphy, which successfully promoted this traditional art.
Guided Writing
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