上海市宝山区2024-2025学年高一上学期期中英语试卷(无答案)

上海市2024学年第一学期期中考试
高一年级英语学科
I. Listening comprehension (25%)
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 a 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.4:15. B.4:50. C.5:40. D.5:05.
2. A. At a book store. B. At a library. C. At a reading room. D. At a hotel.
3. A. Student and school administrator. B. Employer and employee.
C. Jobseeker and interviewer.
D. Salesperson and customer.
4. A. She doesn’t feel well. B. She doesn’t want to. C. She has an appointment. D. She has to work.
5. A. Selecting courses. B. Language study. C. Studying abroad. D. Literature books.
6. A. His sister. B. His mother. C. His brother. D. His father.
7. A. Easy-going. B. Bad-mannered. C. Strict. D. Hardworking.
8. A. Decide whether they should go to the movies. B. Decide which food to choose.
C. Go to a movie a little later.
D. Choose a restaurant as soon as possible.
9. A. Nancy has a keen eye for style. B. Nancy regrets buying the dress.
C. Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.
D. Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.
10. A. The woman doesn’t drive very often. B. The traffic is always very bad.
C. Taking public transportation is better than driving.
D. The subway is crowded.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and 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.8. B.9. C.15.10 D.22.
12. A. Some of the firefighters were seriously injured.
B. Several firefighters were killed in the fire.
C. No firefighter was injured or killed.
D. Several firefighters were slightly injured.
13. A. Misuse of electronic equipment. B. Dry weather.
C. Overused batteries.
D. Careless smokers.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. College facilities B. Dormitory assignment. C. Vacation arrangements. D. Winter break activities.
15. A. The college store. B. The computer center. C. The gymnasium. D. The dining halls.
16. A. There will be only one dormitory open to the students.
B. The dormitories will be open on a reduced schedule.
C. There will be no heating in the dormitories.
D. All the dormitories will be temporarily closed to the students.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. She has packed it in one of her bags. B. She has probably left it in a taxi.
C. She is going to get it the airport.
D. She is afraid that she has lost it.
18. A. It ends in winter. B. It will cost her a lot.
C. It will last one week.
D. It depends on the weather.
19. A. The plane is taking off soon. B. There might be a traffic jam.
C. The taxi is waiting for them.
D. There is a lot of stuff to pack
20. A. At home. B. In the man’s car. C. At the airport. D. By the side of a taxi.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20%)
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 Japanese company has developed an artificial intelligence filter that can detect angry screams and translate them into calm speech in order to reduce the stress (21) ________ (experience) by call center operators.
Large tech companies have long been aware of the stress their call center operators are exposed to every single day, (22) ________ many customers taking out their anger and frustrations on them. Some of them have even introduced stress management programs (23) ________ include relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, or therapy meant to irritability and anxiety. However, one Japanese company may have come up with a much (24) ________ (efficient) solution-using AI to completely take screaming and aggressive speech out of the equation. SoftBank claims to have spent three years (25) ________ (create) a voice filter that detects screaming and automatically translates it into calm speech.
SoftBank’s voice filter consists of two stages, one in which the AI identifies (26) ________ angry voice and extracts key points of speech, and a second where it uses acoustic tools to transform it into a more natural, even polite tone. Interestingly, the filter doesn’t change any of the word spoken by the person, but significantly softens the intonation. The call center operator will still hea any insults uttered, only in a soft tone, which (27) ________ help reduce their stress and anxiety
(28) ________ (train) the AI, SoftBank’s engineers asked 10 actors to record at least 100 common phrases including screams, accusations, threats, and demands for an apology. In total, more than 10,000 pieces of voice data (29) ________ (use) to train the AI filter.
It’s unclear (30) ________ SoftBank plans to implement the new scream-filtering AI into its call centers, but it will be interesting to see how well it works and how it impacts the emotional wellbeing of operators.
Section B
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 adult B. limitations C. bears D. nasty E. comfort F. creative
G. teenager H. expectations I. achieve J. shortage K. pressure
A Letter to My Daughter
I know perhaps you will be surprised to read this: I remember well what it was like to be a (n) (31) ________. As I watch you prepare for your first day of senior high school, there are a few things I want you to know.
You may be putting yourself under (32) ________ to make sure that everything is perfect for that first day, but I want you to know that there’s no such thing as perfect. I’ve said it before, but it (33) ________ repeating. There is nothing perfect. There is only good enough, but what is most important is believing you’re good enough—just as you are.
Also, remember that you’re not in this boat alone. You’re not the only one facing a new school, new classmates, new teachers, new (34) ________ and new pressures. At some point, everyone else is—or was—where you are right now. I hope you find (35) ________ in that.
There might be some people who will not always be so friendly to you . You will find such people not only in senior high school, but throughout your (30) ________ life . When you are reflecting on a (n) (37) ________ comment someone made on you or an unfriendly glance that came your way, I hope you’ll remember that these behaviours always say more about the giver than the receiver and there will never be a (n) (38) ________ of kind people and genuine smiles in your life. Remember that, too, when you are tempted to be nasty to someone else.
As you go forward into this new chapter in your life, I hope you’ll realize early that we are most often held back by the (39) ________ we put on ourselves—by the stories we tell ourselves about who and what we are. Whenever you’re tempted to say, “I can’t ...” or “I’m not ...” about something you really want to (40) ________, I hope you’ll change that story—because you can and you are.
III. Reading Comprehension (45%)
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.
If you want to look your best in the morning, it may be worth swapping the ultra-processed pastries and fruit juice for wholemeal toast and tea without sugar.
Researchers in France found that people who ate a breakfast rich in refined carbohydrates (碳水化合物) were rated less (41) ________ than those who started the day with healthier unrefined carbs.
Scientists at the University of Montpellier believe the subtle shift in facial attractiveness may be driven by changes in blood sugar and insulin (胰岛素) that can (42) ________ skin appearance and have longer-term effects on sex hormones.
“It’s surprising to consider but our dietary choices can have (43) ________ effects on our appearance,” said Dr Claire Berticat, an evolutionary biologist and the first author on the study. “These physiological changes could subtly alter facial features, impacting how others (44) ________ attractiveness.”
The researchers recruited 52 men and 52 women aged 20 to 30 and (45) ________ assigned them to have a 500-calorie breakfast rich in either refined or unrefined carbohydrates. The refined carbs breakfast included a French baguette ma dc from industrially milled flour, jam, apple or orange juice, and tea or coffee with (46) ________ available. The unrefined carbs meal was stoneground wholemeal bread with butter and cheese, an orange or apple, and tea or coffee without sugar.
The scientists measured blood sugar levels of volunteers before and after they (47) ________ and then took headshots of the participants under controlled lighting conditions. The photos were then passed to groups of raters to (48) ________ how old, how masculine or feminine and how attractive the individuals looked.
Writing in Plos One, the researchers claim that eating refined carbohydrates for breakfast (49) ________ facial attractiveness for men and women.
“The effect varies by gender and meal type, underscoring the (50) ________ relationship between diet and attractiveness,” Berticat said. “Our findings serve as a compelling reminder of the far-reaching impact of dietary choices not only on health but also on traits having particular social (51) ________ such as facial attractiveness.”
Refined carbohydrates can produce spikes (猛增) in blood sugar, which the body counters by (52) ________ insulin. The response can drive sugar levels too low, a condition called hypoglycaemia (低血糖症), and affect blood flow and skin appearance. In the study, only the refined carbs breakfast produced hypoglycaemia.
David Perrett, a professor of psychology at the University of St Andrews, who has studied facial cues for health, said there should be no surprise that (53) ________ affects attractiveness. Fruit and vegetables improved attractiveness by increasing plant pigments called carotenoids in the skin, he said, while high-sugar diets could (54) ________ the skin.
“The authors suggest that the refined carbohydrate could be affecting peripheral blood flow,” Perrett said. “Blood flow can change skin appearance very rapidly. One can see the (55) ________ within seconds in the case of feeling sick when the blood drains from the skin. We found that most people look healthier, and more attractive, when their skin color reflects a slight rise in oxygenated blood.”
41. A. peculiar B. attractive C. innovative D. mysterious
42. A. affect B. integrate C. examine D. form
43. A. limited B. ecological C. economic D. rapid
44. A. diagnose B. maintain C. perceive D. dominate
45. A. inevitably B. randomly C. frequently D. harmoniously
46. A. milk B. sugar C. nut D. cream
47. A. fainted B. arrived C. ate D. slept
48. A. estimate B. misunderstand C. stress D. assure
49. A. decreased B. represented C. promoted D. restored
50. A. interpersonal B. spatial C. complex D. genetic
51. A. importance B. order C. life D. custom
52. A. observing B. monitoring C. isolating D. releasing
53. A. evolution B. intention C. diet D. profession
54. A. protect B. refresh C. cool D. age
55. A. exploitation B. impact C. priority D. starvation
Section B
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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)
Last weekend I visited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit with Christmas decorations. Here are the things that I loved most about the city.
Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relics from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt exotic animals. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you can’t quite believe how old they are.
I studied the masterpieces of the Renaissance period at university and was very excited to see them in real life. We walked around the museum in Vatican City and saw plenty of famous sculptures. The best part of the visit was, without a doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by the great Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it.
In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isn’t very good quality. I made an effort to find authentic restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and bacon. I also loved eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.
Rome has lots of luxury boutiques but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, where I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.
I love seeing new places, especially capital cities. I have been very lucky this year because I also visited Amsterdam and New York in the summer. Hopefully I’ll get to travel even more in the future. I would love to see Prague, Budapest and explore other places outside of Europe. Where do you think I should go next?
56. The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “________”.
A. athletes
B. butchers
C. invaders
D. fighters
57. The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because ________.
A. they represent Rome’s religion
B. they are relics from Rome’s distant past
C they are modern and fashion D. they include exotic animals
58. What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph?
A. The history of Vatican City.
B. The life story of Michelangelo.
C. The art-related activities during the visit.
D. The literature of the Renaissance period.
59. According to the passage, when visiting Rome you should be careful in choosing the ________.
A. food
B. attractions
C. hotels
D. luxury boutiques
(B)
Take a closer look at the wonders of Kew Gardens by joining a guided walking tour. Led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides, it is a fun and informative way to explore the grounds.
Free daily walking tours
Tours leave at 11 am and 1:30 pm from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Each guide presents their own tour and takes in the highlights of the season.
Themed tours
Tours leave at 12 from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Our guides offer attractive seasonal themes including Autumn Colour and Winter Evergreens.
Expert-guided tours
Every Tuesday throughout the year at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm we’ll be holding an expert-guided tour. The tour will feature a different plant each month and you’ll go behind the Scenes and talk to Kew staff about their work. You’ll find out interesting facts about the featured plant or fungus, including why it’s grown at Kew and how it’s used and cared for.
Price
The cost is£ 60 per guide (this does not include your entry to the Gardens). Each guide can take 15 people. Groups of more than 15 must book more than one guide. Smaller groups are also accepted but the cost remains£ 60.
Tours take about one hour and may be booked from 10 am every day. Please note that no refunds can be given once tickets arc booked.
60. What time can you choose if you go to Free daily walking tours?
A.9 am.
B.10 am.
C.11 am.
D.2:30 pm.
61. What can we learn about Expert-guided tours?
A. People can get in touch with experts ahead of time.
B. People have no choice but to go on Tuesday.
C. People can be warmly received by the staff.
D. People can have a taste of fungus.
62. How much is the guide cost for 5 people?
A. £60.
B. £120.
C. £150.
D. £300.
(C)
In the race to document the species on Earth before they go extinct, researchers and citizen scientists have collected billions of records. Today, most records of biodiversity are often in the form of photos, videos, and other digital records. Though they are useful for detecting shifts in the number and variety of species in an area, a new Stanford study has found that this type of record is not perfect.
“With the rise of technology it is easy for people to make observations of different species with the aid of a mobile application,” said Barnabas Daru, who is lead author of the study and assistant professor of biology in the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences. “These observations now outnumber the primary data that comes from physical specimens (标本), and since we are increasingly using observational data to investigate how species are responding to global change, I wanted to know: Are they usable?”
Using a global dataset of 1.9 billion records of plants, insects, birds, and animals, Daru and his team tested how
well these data represent actual global biodiversity patterns.
“We were particularly interested in exploring the aspects of sampling that tend to bias (使有偏差) data, like the greater likelihood of a citizen scientist to take a picture of a flowering plant instead of the grass right next to it,” said Daru.
Their study revealed that the large number of observation-only records did not lead to better global coverage. Moreover, these data are biased and favor certain regions, time periods, and species. This makes sense because the people who get observational biodiversity data on mobile devices are often citizen scientists recording their encounters with species in areas nearby. These data are also biased toward certain species with attractive or eye-catching features.
What can we do with the imperfect datasets of biodiversity?
“Quite a lot,” Daru explained. “Biodiversity apps can use our study results to inform users of oversampled areas and lead them to places—and even species—that are not well-sampled. To improve the quality of observational data, biodiversity apps can also encourage users to have an expert confirm the identification of their uploaded image.”
63. What do we know about the records of species collected now?
A. They are becoming outdated.
B. They are mostly in electronic form.
C. They are limited in number.
D. They are used for public exhibition.
64. What does Daru’s study focus on?
A. Threatened species.
B. Physical specimens.
C. Observational data.
D. Mobile applications.
65. What has led to the biases according to the study?
A. Mistakes in data analysis.
B. Poor quality of uploaded pictures.
C. Improper way of sampling.
D. Unreliable data collection devices.
66. What is Daru’s suggestion for biodiversity apps?
A. Review data from certain areas.
B. Hire experts to check the records.
C. Confirm the identity of the users.
D. Give guidance to citizen scientists.
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. The streets and buildings may stay the same, but the people they meet change.
B. They seek pleasure more through connection than consumption, which signifies a deep cultural curiosity.
C. City walkers may be tourists from afar or migrant workers and locals.
D. However, the tourist industry may misuse it as a profitable symbol and decrease its creativity and uniqueness.
E. However, don’t do it just because it’s good for you, do it because it’s fun.
F. City walks are becoming increasingly accepted and acknowledged by more and more people.
Trending City Walks Bring People Closer to Real Vibe of Life
Recently, the “city walk” trend has been gaining steam among residents and tourists around China. On trend bible Xiaohongshu, data shows that the number of city walk-related topic posts has increased by 700 percent over the past three months, and the total number of interactions has increased by more than 600 percent.
A city walk is a form of urban tourism originating in the UK. It referred to guided tours where participants followed a planned route under the guidance of tour guides, with a strong emphasis on delving deep into the city’s history, culture and landscapes among other aspects.
(67) ________ For the former, by participating in a city walk, they can gain insight into the city’s history, culture, and style, which allows them to connect personally with the city and experience its bustling life. For the latter two, they may spend weekends gaining a deeper understanding of their place of residence, reconnecting with that which they are familiar. Seasoned city walkers share their recommended routes and snack spots on social media and quickly rack up thousands of fans. Districts and streets with a great historical or cultural atmosphere in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu have become popular city walk routes.
The appeal of a city walk lies in three aspects.
First, the young generation gradually changes their attitude toward life, pursuing quality leisure time while being occupied with demanding workloads and limited time for exploration. (68) ________ They may not witness the beautiful views they would in the countryside, but they do get an endless procession of exciting faces.
Second, walking regularly is good for mental and physical health. Research shows that it significantly lowers your chances of developing vascular dementia, boosting your immune system and making for a healthier heart. While strolling along the road, you can entirely focus on yourself and listen to your inner voice and care for what you feel, which is a way to love yourself and benefit your psychological. well-being. Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” (69) ________
Last, city walkers are a cast of people who possess intense curiosity. They are keen to connect with the city in which they are stopping or reside in their own way. By “roaming” on foot, city walkers are better able to feel the texture and listen to the breath of a place. (70) ________ For example, in Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, if you don’t take a walk, you can hardly experience the unique geographical charm of the mountainous city. Be it the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai, city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover hidden knowledge.
IV. Translation (10%)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.
71. 当我走的时候，我朝冰淇淋店老板指了指手腕，又耸了耸肩。

(signal)
72. 你确实需要这些技能去分析你周围的世界，去处理信息，最重要的是，去独立思考。

(analyse)
73. 尽管不同国家可能说着同一种语言，但其中可能存在很多差异，这不仅体现在词汇上，而且拼写、语法和发音也不尽相同。

(likely)。