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【赢在高考·黄金8卷】备战2024年高考英语模拟卷（上海专用）
黄金卷04
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分）
注意事项：
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3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
I.Listening Comprehension （第1-10题, 每题1分；第11-20题，每题1.5分；共25分）
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 bookstore. B. In a grocery.
C. In a stationery shop. D. In a shopping mall
2. A. Diner and waitress. B. Librarian and reader.
C. Ticket seller and customer. D. Teacher and student.
3. A. She is not hungry B. She wants to dine out.
C. She doesn’t like cooking. D. She feels awful today.
4. A. The postcard has been lost. B. The man will go to the post office.
C. The local post office is closed. D. The woman is expecting a postcard.
5. A. To a bank B. To Macao.
C. To a travel agency. D. To a gymnasium.
6. A. There will be too many people at the party.[来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。K]
B. He feels sorry that the woman is not coming.
C. It makes people happier to have more parties.
D. The woman can bring her brother to the party.
7. A. The man is extremely fond of traveling.
B. The woman has taken many pictures at the contest.
C. The man admires the woman’s talent in writing.
D. The woman is an experienced photographer.8. A. The new dress is for warm weather. B. The new dress makes her look cool.
C. She doesn’t like cold weather at all. D. She bought the dress when it was warm.
9. A. A nice hair-style. B. An old photo.
C. A wonderful wedding. D. An unforgettable friend.
10. A. She could hardly find the truth. B. She doesn’t agree with the man.
C. She is good at finding a place to stay. D. She had no travel experience in Russia.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the
passages. The passages will be read twice, the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read
the four possible answers on your paper and 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. The jeep was returned to his friend.
B. The jeep was shot by a villager.
C. The jeep made through a difficult trip to the destination.
D. The jeep went wrong and had to be stopped.
12. A. An old villager called a repairman to solve the problem.
B. The man had to call his friend over to solve the problem.
C. Some bananas were used to cover the hole on the tank jacket.
D. The villagers helped to drag the car to the repair place.
13. A. Bananas are much more useful than other fruits.
B. Many things can be useful in unexpected fields.
C. Bananas should be used a lot in the car industry.
D. A person should always lend good cars to friends.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. 100. B. 200. C. 300. D. 500.
15. A. To lengthen the limit of working hours of the pilots.
B. To strictly punish the pilots who fall asleep when flying.
C. To shorten the pilots’ night flying time.
D. To find new ways to fix mechanical problems.
16. A. Poor cooperation between the pilot and the co-pilot.
B. Automatic flight adopted by most planes.
C. Pilot exhaustion during the flights.
D. Natural threats including storms and fogs.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation17. A. Because he didn’t have her number.
B. Because he thought it was unnecessary.
C. Because he wished his luggage would be found soon.
D. Because he had to attend a business meeting.
18. A. His flight number and arrival time. B. The cause of the flight’s late arrival.
C. The number of his luggage check. D. The description of his luggage.
19. A. On the plane ticket. B. At the information desk.
C. At the check-in counter. D. From the record of his flight.
20. A. Missing luggage is unlikely to be found.
B. There are important documents in his luggage.
C. It is possible for the man to get his luggage today.
D. The man thinks it is difficult to find his baggage.
【听力答案】
1-5 D C B D A 6-10 D C A B B 11-13 D C B 14-16 A A C 17-20 D B A C
II.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分）
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.
（2023上·上海·高三上海市育才中学校考阶段练习）
Do you know someone who is exceptionally picky when it comes to the food to eat, the clothes to wear, or the
people to date? Choosy people tend to be somewhat overly analytical - they carefully weigh the pros and cons of
most decisions. As a result, they tend to take a lot of time 21 (make) up their minds.
Remember Jerry from Seinfeld? He was extremely picky regarding the people he dated. Any physical flaw,
22 small, was Jerry’s reason for rejecting a possible dating partner. I had a friend who was like that. He didn’t
like the shape of this girl’s chin, or another 23 ears were “too large for her face.” As a result, he rarely dated
anyone.
A waitress told me a story of a particular picky woman. The restaurant had a special salad 24 tons of
ingredients. This woman would go down the list of ingredients and say, “I don’t like cucumbers, take that out...take
out the cilantro, no tomatoes, etc.” The waitress said that by the time she was done, it was 25 salad of just
iceberg lettuce! People who are not picky - the opposite end of the scale - tend to be 26 (impulsive),
flexible, and open to experience.Our research found that some people are only picky in particular areas of their lives - eating, dating, or when
27 (evaluate) goods for purchase, although most were picky in most things. Picky people tend to analyze, and
often overanalyze, the choices that they are about to make. Some of them can drive salespersons crazy as they
hesitate, evaluate. and hesitate again.
A contractor(承包商), who 28 (remodel) a couple of houses, told me the story of two extreme
clients. The first, who was extremely choosy, took forever to decideon bathroom fixtures, appliances, cabinets, and
paint. 29 the non-picky one, looked at three similar colors and said, “They’re all ok, you choose.”
While choosy individuals 30 spend long time deciding, being analytical and slowing to act, non-
choosy people’s impulsiveness may lead to quick, and unwise decisions. However, the truth is that non-choosy
people may also make their quick decisions, and rationalize them to make them fit, even if it wasn’t the best
decision in the first place.
【答案】
21．to make 22．however 23．whose 24．with 25．a 26．more impulsive 27．
evaluating 28．was remodeling 29．But 30．may
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了挑剔的人倾向于过度分析——他们会仔细权衡大多数决定的利弊。
因此，他们往往要花很多时间来做决定。
21．考查动词不定式。句意：因此，他们往往要花很多时间来做决定。分析句子可知，此处为 take time to
do sth“花时间做某事”，所以此处为动词不定式形式。故填to make。
22．考查副词。句意：任何身体上的缺陷，不管多小，都是杰里拒绝潜在约会对象的理由。分析句子可知，
此处为副词however后接形容词，表示“不管怎样”，满足句意要求。故填however。
23．考查定语从句。句意：他不喜欢这个女孩的下巴，也不喜欢另一个女孩的耳朵“对她的脸来说太大
了”。分析句子可知，此处引导定语从句，先行词another在从句中作ears的定语，应用关系代词whose引
导从句。故填whose。
24．考查介词。句意：这家餐馆有一种特别的沙拉，里面有很多配料。根据句意以及空后 tons of
ingredients为名词短语可知，此处为介词with表示“伴随着，携带”，满足句意要求。故填with。
25．考查冠词。句意：服务员说，当她做好的时候，这是一份只有卷心莴苣的沙拉！根据句意以及空后
salad为单数名词可知，此处泛指“一份沙拉”，结合salad为首音节辅音单词，所以为不定冠词a的填入。
故填a。
26．考查形容词比较级。句意：不挑剔的人——天平的另一端——往往更冲动、更灵活、更开放。根据句
意可知，此处为形容词比较级形式，和前面的情况形成对比，the opposite end of the scale为另一对立情况，为比较级的线索和提示。故填more impulsive。
27．考查状语从句的省略。句意：我们的研究发现，有些人只在生活的特定领域——饮食、约会或评估购
买商品时——挑剔，尽管大多数人在大多数事情上都很挑剔。分析句子可知，此处为when引导主语从句
的省略用法，当主从句主语一致时，可省略从句主语和 be动词，此处省略主语some people和be动词
are。故填evaluating。
28．考查动词时态。句意：一个正在改造几栋房子的承包商给我讲了两个极端客户的故事。分析句子可知，
此处为关系代词who引导定语从句中谓语动词的填入，由主句动词told可知，此处应为过去时态，结合句
意可知，应为过去正在进行的动作，为过去进行时。故填was remodeling。
29．考查连词。句意：但不挑剔的那只看了三种相似的颜色后说：“都不错，你选吧。”结合上下文可知，
此处应为连词But表示“但是”，和上文形成转折关系。故填But。
30．考查情态动词。句意：挑剔的人可能会花很长时间做决定，分析能力强，行动迟缓，而不挑剔的人的
冲动可能会导致快速而不明智的决定。根据句意以及下文的 may可知，此处也应为情态动词may的填入，
表示“可能”，形成上下文语意的呼应。故填may。
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.
（2023上·上海·高三上海交大附中校考期中）
A．celebrate B．overlooked C． circumstances D．cast E. incredibly
F. factors G. unspoken H. swim I. strongly J. normal K. assume
Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick
In the late 1980s, Harvard-trained psychologist Dana Jack identified a recurring theme among female patients
suffering from depression: a tendency to self-silence, defined as “the tendency to engage in uncontrollable
caretaking, pleasing the other, and restriction of self-expression in relationships in an attempt to achieve intimacy
and meet relational needs.” He found that this learned behavior, 31 rooted in gender norms, was linked to
an increased risk of depression.
Since then, considerable evidence has revealed that female self-silencing isn’t just tied to psychological issues
like depression and eating disorders, but also to physical illness. Most worryingly, it has also been linked to higher
risk of premature death. This was true even when 32 such as age, blood pressure, and smoking were taken
into account.When women push their feelings down and 33 their needs aside, their health suffers. But it can be
difficult for women to do otherwise in cultures that 34 these self-silencing practices. Moms are praised for
being painstakingly selfless to the point of self-sacrifice. These 35 standards establish a vicious (恶性的)
cycle. For many women, it feels easier—beneficial, even—to silence their needs at the expense of their own health,
rather than 36 against the prevailing cultural current.
In his best-selling book, The Myth of Normal, physician and author Gabor Mate writes that many of our
society’s most “normalized ways of being” are, in fact, 37 toxic. “That ‘not listening to self’ in order to
prioritize others’ needs is a significant source of the health-impairing roles women 38 ,” Mate explains. “It
is among the medically 39 but extremely harmful ways in which our society’s ‘normal’ imposes a major
health cost on women.”
To reshape the virtues of womanhood, a new “ 40 ” needs to emerge—one in which we honor our
emotions, prioritize our needs, and actively communicate our boundaries. Such a shift requires change on both the
individual and societal level, and will by no means be easy. But it’s certainly worth it—after all, women’s lives
depend on it.
【答案】
31．I 32．F 33．D 34．A 35．G 36．H 37．E 38．K 39．B 40．J
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是研究发现女性的自我沉默不仅与抑郁和饮食失调等心理问题有
关，还与身体疾病有关，为了重塑女性的美德，需要尊重自己的情感，优先考虑自己的需求，并积极沟通
我们的界限。
31．考查副词。句意：他发现，这种习得性行为强有力地植根于性别规范，与抑郁风险的增加有关。分析
句子结构可知，此处应为副词作状语修饰动词 rooted，结合句意可知，此处表示“强有力地”应为 strongly
符合语境。故选I项。
32．考查名词。句意：即使将年龄、血压和吸烟等因素考虑在内，结果也是如此。分析句子结构可知，此
处应为名词作主语，结合句意以及下文中的“such as age, blood pressure, and smoking”可知，此处表示“因
素”应为factor且谓语动词为were taken，所以此处应是名词复数形式。故选F项。
33．考查动词。句意：当女性压抑自己的感受，把自己的需求放在一边时，她们的健康就会受到影响。分
析句子结构可知，此处应与上文中的“push their feelings down”为并列谓语部分，结合句意可知，此处表示
“抛弃”应为cast away，与push down为并列谓语，所以此处应使用一般现在时，句子主语为名词复数形
式，所以此处使用动词原形。故选D项。
34．考查动词。句意：但在颂扬这些自我沉默行为的文化中，女性很难做出其他选择。分析句子结构可知，此处为定语从句的谓语动词，结合句意可知，此处表示“赞扬”应为celebrate，结合上下文语境可知，此
处应使用一般过去时，描述的是当前的客观事实，且与句子主语 that指代的先行词cultures之间为主动关
系，且主语为名词复数，所以此处使用动词原形。故选A项。
35．考查形容词。句意：这些不言而喻的标准建立了一个恶性循环。分析句子结构可知，此处应为形容词
作定语，结合句意可知，此处表示“未说出来的”符合语境。故选G项。
36．考查动词。句意：对许多女性来说，以牺牲自己的健康为代价来抑制自己的需求，比与主流文化逆流
而行更容易——甚至更有益。结合句意可知，此处表示“逆流而上”应为 swim against，分析句子结构可
知，rather than连接两个不定式结构，所以此处应使用动词原形。故选H项。
37．考查副词。句意：医生兼作家Gabor Mate在他的畅销书《正常的神话》中写道，我们社会中许多最
“正常的存在方式”实际上是非常有害的。分析句子结构可知，此处应为副词作状语修饰形容词toxic，结
合句意可知，此处表示“非常地”应为Incredibly符合语境。故选E项。
38．考查动词。句意：“为了优先考虑他人的需求而‘不倾听自己’是女性扮演损害健康角色的一个重要
来源，” Mate解释说。分析句子结构可知，此处应为定语从句中的谓语动词，结合句意可知，此处表示
“承担”应为assume，根据全文语境，此处讲述的是当前的客观事实，所以使用一般现在时，且与句子主
语women之间为主动关系，主语为名词复数，所以使用动词原形。故选K项。
39．考查动词。句意：这是医学上被忽视但极其有害的方式之一，我们的社会‘正常’给女性带来了巨大
的健康成本。分析句子结构可知，此处应为 but后的harmful为并列关系作定语修饰名词ways，结合句意
可知，此处表示“忽视”应为overlook，overlook与所修饰词ways之间为被动关系，所以此处使用过去分
词形式overlooked意为“被忽视的”符合语境。故选B项。
40．考查形容词。句意：为了重塑女性的美德，需要出现一种新的“常态”——我们尊重自己的情感，优
先考虑自己的需求，并积极沟通我们的界限。分析句子结构可知，此处应为形容词作定语修饰名词
needs，结合句意以及上文中的“our society’s ‘normal’ imposes a major health cost on women.”可知，此处表
示“正常的”应为normal。故选J项。
III.Reading Comprehension (共45分。 41-45每题1分；56-70每题2分)
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
（2023上·上海·高三上海中学校考期中）
AI, or deep learning, takes in massive amounts of data from a single domain and automatically learns from thedata to make specific decisions within that domain. It can automatically optimize (优化) human-given goals with
41 memory and superhuman accuracy.
The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting, but the rise of AI also brings many 42 . It’s
worth taking time to sort between the genuine risks of this coming technological revolution and the 43
that sometimes surround the topic.
First, let’s talk about job displacement. Because AI can 44 humans at routine tasks, it is technically
capable of displacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so.
But not every job will be replaced by AI. 45 , four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First there are
creative jobs. AI needs to be given a 46 to optimize. It cannot 47 as scientists, novelists and
artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jobs go well beyond the AI 48 of single domain and Big Data.
Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI. Are you worried that these three types of jobs
won’t employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much 49 :
empathetic and compassionate jobs, such as teachers, nannies and doctors, which AI is not capable of. So there will
still be jobs in the age of AI.
As well as job displacement. AI has the potential to 50 inequality - both between the super wealthy
and the displaced workers and also among countries. Poorer and smaller countries will be unable to reap the
economic rewards that will come with AI and less well placed to 51 job displacement.
The technology also poses serious challenges in terms of 52 . The consequences of hacking into AI -
controlled systems could be severe.
Finally, there are the issues of privacy, worsened prejudices and manipulation (操纵). Sadly we’ve already
seen 53 on this front. Facebook couldn’t resist the temptation to use AI technology to optimize usage and
profit, at the expense of user privacy and increasing prejudices and division.
All of these risks require governments, businesses and technologists to 54 develop a new rule book
for AI applications. And rather than compare against one another countries must share best practices and work
together to ensure this technology is used for the 55 of all.
41．A．deep B．specific C．unlimited D．accurate
42．A．doubts B．possibilities C．decisions D．challenges
43．A．misunderstanding B．underestimates C．controversies D．arguments
44．A．dismiss B．outperform C．reject D．enroll
45．A．In fact B．By comparison C．In addition D．As a result
46．A．job B．goal C．risk D．topic47．A．research B．learn C．serve D．invent
48．A．automation B．displacement C．limitation D．complication
49．A．easier B．larger C．smarter D．quicker
50．A．maintain B．remove C．multiply D．conceal
51．A．destabilize B．enhance C．relieve D．preserve
52．A．security B．control C．severity D．advancement
53．A．prejudices B．issues C．temptations D．failures
54．A．hold on B．work together C．take off D．back up
55．A．competition B．application C．rules D．good
【答案】
41．C 42．D 43．A 44．B 45．A 46．B 47．D 48．C 49．B 50．C
51．C 52．A 53．D 54．B 55．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人工智能的好处以及一些常见的关于人工智能的误解。
41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它可以自动优化人类给定的目标，具有无限的记忆和超人的准确性。A.
deep深的；B. specific特别的；C. unlimited无限制的；D. accurate准确的。根据上文“It can automatically
optimize human-given goals with”中it指代人工智能，所以是拥有无限的记忆。故选C。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：人工智能的潜在应用非常令人兴奋，但人工智能的兴起也带来了许多挑战。
A. doubts怀疑；B. possibilities可能性；C. decisions决定；D. challenges挑战。根据后文“the genuine risks
of this coming technological revolution”可知，指人工智能的兴起也带来了许多挑战。故选D。
43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们有必要花点时间来理清即将到来的技术革命的真正风险，以及围绕这
个话题的误解。A. misunderstanding误解；B. underestimates低估；C. controversies争论；D. arguments争论。
根据后文主要解释了一些关于人工智能的误解，包括工作岗位、安全等方面的误解。故选A。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于人工智能可以在日常任务中超越人类，从技术上讲，它有能力在未来
15年左右取代数亿个白领和蓝领工作岗位。A. dismiss解散；B. outperform胜过；C. reject拒绝；D. enroll
登记。根据后文“it is technically capable of displacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the
next 15 years or so. (从技术上讲，在未来15年左右的时间里，它有能力取代数亿白领和蓝领工作岗位)”可
知，人工智能可以在日常任务中超越人类，故选B。
45．考查介词短语辨析。句意：事实上，有四种工作完全没有风险。A. In fact实际上；B. By comparison
相比之下；C. In addition此外；D. As a result因此。根据后文“four types of jobs are not at risk at all”可知，
实际上有四种工作完全没有风险。故选A。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：人工智能需要被赋予一个优化的目标。A. job工作；B. goal目标；C. risk风险；D. topic主题。呼应上文“It can automatically optimize human-given goals”指人工智能需要被赋予一
个优化的目标。故选B。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：它不能像科学家、小说家和艺术家那样发明创造。A. research研究；B.
learn学习；C. serve服务；D. invent发明。根据后文“as scientists, novelists and artists can”可知，人工智能
不能像科学家、小说家和艺术家那样发明创造。故选D。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：其次，复杂的战略性工作远远超出了单一领域和大数据的人工智能限制。
A. automation 自动化；B. displacement 流亡；C. limitation 限制；D. complication 复杂化。根据上文
“strategic jobs go well beyond the AI”指这类工作的复杂性要超过人工智能的限制，就不会被取代。故选
C。
49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：不用担心，因为第四种类型要大得多：同理心和同情心的工作，如教师、
保姆和医生，这是人工智能无法胜任的。A. easier更容易的；B. larger更大的；C. smarter更聪明的；D.
quicker更快的。根据后文“empathetic and compassionate jobs, such as teachers, nannies and doctors, which AI
is not capable of.”可知，第四类工作范围要大得多，故选B。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：人工智能有可能加剧不平等——无论是超级富豪和失业工人之间，还是国
家之间。A. maintain保持；B. remove去除；C. multiply倍增；D. conceal隐藏。根据后文“both between the
super wealthy and the displaced workers and also among countries.”指人工智能有可能加剧不平等——无论是超
级富豪和失业工人之间，还是国家之间。故选C。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：较贫穷和较小的国家将无法获得人工智能带来的经济回报，也不太适合缓
解就业流失。A. destabilize使动摇；B. enhance加强；C. relieve缓解；D. preserve保护。根据后文“job
displacement”指缓解就业流失，应用relieve。故选C。
52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这项技术在安全方面也提出了严峻的挑战。A. security安全；B. control控
制；C. severity 严重；D. advancement 前进。根据后文“The consequences of hacking into AI-controlled
systems could be severe. (入侵人工智能控制系统的后果可能很严重)”可知，这项技术在安全方面也提出了严
峻的挑战。故选A。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：遗憾的是，我们已经看到了这方面的失败。A. prejudices偏见；B. issues问
题；C. temptations 诱惑；D. failures 失败。根据后文“Facebook couldn’t resist the temptation to use AI
technology to optimize usage and profit, at the expense of user privacy and increasing prejudices and division.
(Facebook无法抗拒利用人工智能技术优化使用和利润的诱惑，以牺牲用户隐私和增加偏见和分歧为代价)”
可知，这方面已经有失败的例子了。故选D。
54．考查动词短语辨析。句意：所有这些风险都要求政府、企业和技术人员共同努力，为人工智能应用制定新的规则。A. hold on稍等；B. work together合作；C. take off起飞；D. back up支持。呼应后文“And
rather than compare against one another countries must share best practices and work together”指政府、企业和技
术人员共同努力，故选B。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：各国不应相互比较，而应分享最佳做法，共同努力确保这项技术被用于造
福所有人。A. competition比赛；B. application申请；C. rules规则；D. good商品。根据上文“And rather
than compare against one another countries must share best practices and work together to ensure this technology is
used for the”可知，各国不应相互比较，而应分享最佳做法，共同努力确保这项技术被用于造福所有人，短
语for the good of表示“为了某人或某事的利益”。故选D。
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)
（2023上·上海浦东新·高三统考期中）In my hometown of Idaho Falls, beneath the elevated train tracks
that paralleled West Yellowstone Highway, there was a hidden gem that aroused my curiosity. A small opening in
the hill, easily missed if one wasn’t attentive, attracted me with its half-moon shape and stone-framed edges.
Although it looked pointless, brilliant light poured through, creating a tapestry of thin trees covered in delicate,
light green leaves — a symbol of freshness and new beginnings — and illuminating the space.
That image remains vivid in my mind, evoking a fanciful notion of a gateway to a secret world where wood
nymphs and fairies have fun. I imagined an embrace of beautiful light, a peaceful place where I would feel secure
and understood.
As a teenager, armed with a driver’s license, I fantasized about driving to that spot and finally stepping
through the opening. However, I knew deep down that the moment I ventured closer, the enchantment (魔法)
would disappear like morning mist.
Even in adulthood, I had a knack for summoning enchantment. I could marvel at drifting clouds, sensing their
magical dance. Old forests showed an otherworldly wisdom, and seemingly coincidental events held a mystical
fascination. But the pandemic, like a thief in the night, robbed me of that gift. Confined to our homes, the cries of
our children merged with our own as we wrestled with teaching them reading and math. Weeks stretched into
months, and months into years, eroding my ability to find enchantment in the boring life, leaving only the residueof a COVID-infected existence.
So when I picked up Katherine May’s newest book and read this bit, it felt really familiar:
“I have lost some fundamental part of my knowing, some basic human feeling. Without it, the world feels like
tap water left overnight, flat and chemical, short of life. I am like lightning seeking earth. Uneasy. I need a better
way to walk through this life. I want to be enchanted again.”
May has written an entire book about this, appropriately titled Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an
Anxious Age. I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own experiences. It was a
confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s exploration of curiosity,
imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the path I yearned to rediscover.
Therefore, I can’t wait to recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed; you have my word.
56．The first three paragraphs talk about ________.
A．how the author discovered a hidden opening in her hometown
B．what role a secret world plays in kids fascinated with fairy tales
C．how the author holds onto a sense of wonder as a curious child
D．why there is an inevitable loss of enchantment upon inspection
57．Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the passage?
A．draining up B．calling up C．stepping up D．filling up
58．What can you infer from the passage?
A．The author identifies with the content in May’s newest book.
B．The author enjoys reading books in the company of her dog.
C．The pandemic has taken away the author’s ability to read.
D．May’s newest book serves as a reminder of the boring past.
59．The purpose of this passage is to ________.
A．compare ways to find enchantment in life B．recommend May’s newest book to readers
C．explain why a sense of wonder is important D．introduce the author’s fascinating childhood
【答案】56．C 57．B 58．A 59．B
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者先是叙述了自己天生拥有对身边事物的好奇心，能认识到它们的魅力所在，
但流行病夺走了这种天赋。直到作者读到了凯瑟琳·梅的新书，引起了共鸣，并推荐这本书。
56．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Although it looked pointless, brilliant light poured through, creating a tapestry
of thin trees covered in delicate, light green leaves — a symbol of freshness and new beginnings — and
illuminating the space.(虽然它看起来毫无意义，但灿烂的阳光倾泻而下，创造了一幅挂毯，上面覆盖着纤细的树木，嫩绿色的叶子——象征着新鲜和新的开始-照亮了这个空间)”第二段“That image remains vivid in
my mind, evoking a fanciful notion of a gateway to a secret world where wood nymphs and fairies have fun. I
imagined an embrace of beautiful light, a peaceful place where I would feel secure and understood.(这幅画面在我
的脑海中仍然栩栩如生，让我产生了一种幻想，那就是通往一个秘密世界的大门，在那里，森林仙女和仙
女们在玩耍。我想象着一个美丽的光的拥抱，一个宁静的地方，在那里我感到安全和被理解)”以及第三段
“As a teenager, armed with a driver’s license, I fantasized about driving to that spot and finally stepping through
the opening. However, I knew deep down that the moment I ventured closer, the enchantment (魔法) would
disappear like morning mist.(十几岁的时候，我拿着驾照，幻想着开车到那个地方，最终穿过那个开放的地
方。然而，我内心深处知道，当我冒险靠近的那一刻，魔法就会像晨雾一样消失)”可知，前三段讲述了作
者作为一个好奇的孩子是如何保持好奇心的。故选C。
57．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“I could marvel at drifting clouds, sensing their magical dance. Old forests
showed an otherworldly wisdom, and seemingly coincidental events held a mystical fascination.(我可以惊叹于漂
浮的云朵，感觉到它们神奇的舞蹈。古老的森林显示出一种超凡脱俗的智慧，看似巧合的事件具有神秘的
魅力)”可知，作者拥有召唤出身边事物魔法的天赋，故划线词意思是“召唤”。故选B。
58．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own
experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s
exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the
path I yearned to rediscover.(我几乎把这本书的每一页都折了角，因为它们反映了我自己的经历。这是我迫
切需要的确认——意识到我并不孤单地在挣扎。梅对好奇心、想象力的探索，以及对生活意义的追求，深
刻地提醒着我，我渴望重新发现这条道路)”可推知，作者认同May新书的内容。故选A。
59．推理判断题。根据最后一段“May has written an entire book about this, appropriately titled Enchantment:
Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age. I dog-eared almost every page in this book, as they mirrored my own
experiences. It was a confirmation I desperately needed- the realization that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. May’s
exploration of curiosity, imagination, and the quest for meaning in our lives became a profound reminder of the
path I yearned to rediscover. Therefore, I can’t wait to recommend this book to you. You won’t be disappointed;
you have my word.(梅为此写了一整本书，书名很恰当，叫《魔法：焦虑时代的觉醒奇迹》。我几乎把这本
书的每一页都折了角，因为它们反映了我自己的经历。这是我迫切需要的确认——意识到我并不孤单地在
挣扎。梅对好奇心、想象力的探索，以及对生活意义的追求，深刻地提醒着我，我渴望重新发现这条道路。
因此，我迫不及待地向你推荐这本书。你不会失望的;我向你保证)”结合作者先是叙述了自己天生拥有对身
边事物的好奇心，能认识到它们的魅力所在，但流行病夺走了这种天赋。直到作者读到了凯瑟琳·梅的新书，引起了共鸣，并推荐这本书。可推知，这篇文章的目的是向读者推荐May的新书。故选B。
(B)
（2023上·上海浦东新·高三统考期中）Cleaning up a messy bedroom can seem like a frightening task, but
if you prepare a simple plan, you can clean up thoroughly and quickly. Here’s a basic speed cleaning roadmap:
■First, bring in a garbage bag and pick up trash around the room. Getting garbage out of the way ensures
you’ll avoid spills or soiling linens like sheets or table-cloths while cleaning.
■Next, take care of the bed. An uncluttered bed with a smooth blanket and neat pillows sets the tone for the
entire room. If you have time to change the sheets, do it first. If not, shake out the blanket on the floor to refresh it,
and then make the bed. A neat bed can also hold items such as picture frames or books, where you can neatly line
them up and easily put them back after cleaning.
■Put things in their proper place. Bring any kitchen items back to their rightful place. Place clothes either in
the laundry bin, or make a pile in your closet to fold later. Put books in a neat pile or on a shelf. If you have items
from other rooms lying around, start a sorting pile that you can remove and deal with later. We want the bedroom to
be clean, and don’t want this whole thing turn into a game of “Where does this go?”
■Wipe down the furniture with microfiber dust wipes. Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a
hurry! Pre-cut and folded microfiber cloths work great to dust furniture, a TV, bookshelves and picture frames.
■Vacuum or sweep the floor. This is an essential step, since a lot of dust and crumbs settle here. A quick run
around the room will be effective. If you have more time, go for a second round.
To be consistent, start in one corner of the room and work your way around it in one direction. If you move
aimlessly around, you can lose focus. Also, try to attack one chore at a time, instead of doing multiple chores at
once. Once all these tasks are completed, your bedroom should look much more inviting!
60．What does the author suggest doing when we are about to organize the things in our rooms?
A．Dealing with the items from other rooms immediately.
B．Playing a game of “Where does this go?”
C．Lining up the things on the bed.
D．Sorting the things and later dealing with them.
61．What does the author mean by saying “Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry!” in the
fifth paragraph?
A．Polishing spray and rags are intended for specific people.
B．Polishing spray and rags are necessities to clean the furniture.C．Polishing spray and rags can also clean the furniture but they take longer time.
D．Polishing spray and rags are useless if we have limited time to clean our bedroom.
62．Under the instruction of the speed cleaning roadmap, what is NOT recommended to do?
A．Throw away the garbage in the room at first.
B．Change the sheet if time permits.
C．Do as many chores at a time as possible.
D．Clean the floor in the end.
【答案】60．D 61．C 62．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了基本的快速清洁凌乱的卧室的路线图。
60．细节理解题。根据清洁路线图第三点中的“Put things in their proper place. (把东西放到该放的地方去)”
和“If you have items from other rooms lying around, start a sorting pile that you can remove and deal with later.
(如果你有其他房间里的东西，那就把它们分类起来，以后再处理)”可知，当我们要整理房间里的东西时，
作者的建议是先把东西整理好，然后再处理。故选D项。
61．词句猜测题。画线句“Who needs polishing spray and a rag when you’re in a hurry!”本身的意思是“当你
赶时间的时候，谁还需要抛光喷雾和抹布呢”，结合它的上文“Wipe down the furniture with microfiber dust
wipes. (用超细纤维防尘抹布擦拭家具)”和下文“Pre-cut and folded microfiber cloths work great to dust
furniture, a TV, bookshelves and picture frames. (预先裁剪和折叠的超细纤维布对家具、电视、书架和相框除
尘效果很好)”可知，作者认为用超细纤维防尘抹布擦拭家具很便捷、效果很好。由此推知，作者的意思是
虽然抛光喷雾和抹布可以同样起到清洁家具的效果，但是耗时更久，因此在时间有限的情况下不是最优选
择。故选C项。
62．细节理解题。根据清洁路线图第一点中的“First, bring in a garbage bag and pick up trash around the
room. (首先，带一个垃圾袋进来，把房间里的垃圾捡起来)”、第二点中的“If you have time to change the
sheets, do it first. (如果你有时间换床单，那就先换)”和最后一点中的“Vacuum or sweep the floor. (用吸尘器
或扫地)”可知，快速清洁路线图建议我们先把房间里的垃圾扔掉，在时间允许的情况下更换床单，最后打
扫地板，没有推荐一次尽可能地多做家务。故选C项。
(C)
（2023 上·上海·高三上海中学校考期中）One question I get a lot is around the topic of professional
certifications. People want to know if they’re worth it. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds - if not
thousands - of dollars. And most require a significant investment of time and energy on top of it. So, do
professional certifications actually have a measurable career payoff?
The simple answer is this: I am a firm believer in the importance of lifelong learning. The payoffs are notalways immediate and they’re often difficult to attribute directly to any one particular certification.
Many people think of professional certifications as a tool for financial gain. Sometimes, yes, but not
necessarily. For example, a recent Office-Team survey of the administrative profession found that employers pay
up to 8%-more on average in the U. S. for employees who hold the MS Office Specialist certification. That’s a
pretty clear and significant benefit! But it’s important to remember a few things when you hear that.
First, MS Office is a very heavily used software suite and people in the administrative field are deeply reliant
on it in many organizations. The MS certification is well-known and highly reputable. Possessing it demonstrates
expert-level mastery of the skills required to take advantage of systems like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. It makes
sense that employers are willing to pay a bit more for administrative professionals who have already proven their
advanced mastery in these areas.
However, what they are really paying for is not the certificate itself - it’s the value a person can bring to the
organization when they have these skills. The certificate just helps the organization identify those people who can
deliver greater value, but you also have to show evidence of that value.
It’s not realistic to think that you can go to get a certificate and immediately demand more money. You have to
use those skills to achieve more, and you have to be a vocal advocate for yourself and your accomplishments.
That’s how you earn the rewards.
It’s also not realistic to expect that all certifications will have the same powerful impact. Not all are created
equal. Some are not as well-known and some do not teach you the kinds of skills that result in measurable value to
the organization.
That’s not to say that other certifications don’t matter. Sometimes, it’s not about the organization at all. Some
people enjoy the process of certification because it enhances their confidence and allows them to connect with other
like-minded professionals. Some people like learning purely for the sake of personal growth. These things might
not yield a direct financial benefit, but they are indeed valuable to you and your career. Over time, that will pay off
in more concrete ways.
You have to first know what you’re looking to gain to know whether or not it’s worth it, and you have to be
insightful in your selection of certification programs.
63．Which statements is NOT true about professional certifications?
A．Gaining professional certifications requires much money and energy.
B．Employers will pay more for employees holding certain certifications.
C．They indicate recognition of the mastery of skills for complex systems.D．Certifications help organizations identify people who may bring value.
64．The author may probably agree that _________.
A．lifelong learning has nothing to do with gaining certifications
B．the investment in gaining certifications will immediately pay off
C．certifications help employees employ and advocate their skills
D．people can gain personal growth in the process of certification
65．What suggestion does the author put forward in terms of professional certifications?
A．Know what you want and choose certification programs carefully.
B．Be a lifelong learner and care less about measurable career payoffs
C．The MS Office Specialist certification is reliable and worth a try.
D．Choose famous certification programs offering long-term gains.
66．Which in the following can be the best title?
A．Do Certifications Equal Lifelong Learning?
B．Do Certifications Guarantee Financial Gain?
C．Are Professional Certifications Worth it?
D．Be Insightful in Selecting Certification Programs
【答案】63．C 64．D 65．A 66．C
【导语】本文是议论文。文章主要解释为了获得专业证书付出了很多时间和金钱是否值得。
63．细节理解题。根据第五段“However, what they are really paying for is not the certificate itself - it’s the
value a person can bring to the organization when they have these skills. The certificate just helps the organization
identify those people who can deliver greater value, but you also have to show evidence of that value. (然而，他们
真正付的不是证书本身，而是一个人拥有这些技能后可以为组织带来的价值。证书只是帮助组织识别那些
能够提供更大价值的人，但你也必须出示价值的证据。)”可知，证书只是帮助组织识别那些能够提供更大
价值的人，但不是表明对掌握复杂系统技能的认可。故选C。
64．细节理解题。根据第八段“Some people enjoy the process of certification because it enhances their
confidence and allows them to connect with other like-minded professionals. Some people like learning purely for
the sake of personal growth. These things might not yield a direct financial benefit, but they are indeed valuable to
you and your career. (有些人喜欢认证过程，因为它增强了他们的信心，并使他们能够与其他志同道合的专
业人士建立联系。有些人喜欢纯粹为了个人成长而学习。这些东西可能不会产生直接的经济效益，但它们
对你和你的职业生涯确实很有价值。)”可知，有些人在获得证书的过程中得到了个人的成长。故选D。
65．推理判断题。根据最后一段“You have to first know what you’re looking to gain to know whether or notit’s worth it, and you have to be insightful in your selection of certification programs. (你必须首先知道你想要获
得什么，才能知道它是否值得，而且你必须在选择认证项目时有洞察力。)”可知，作者建议人们要知道自
己想要什么，并仔细选择认证项目。故选A。
66．主旨大意题。根据第一段“One question I get a lot is around the topic of professional certifications. People
want to know if they’re worth it. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars.
And most require a significant investment of time and energy on top of it. So, do professional certifications actually
have a measurable career payoff? (我经常遇到的一个问题是关于专业认证的话题。人们想知道自己是否值得。
毕竟，专业认证要花费数百美元，甚至数千美元。除此之外，大多数人还需要投入大量的时间和精力。那
么，专业认证真的有可衡量的职业回报吗？)”可知，这篇文章主要是对“专业认证真的有可衡量的职业回
报吗？”做出的解释和回答，所以“获得专业证书值得吗？”符合文章主题。故选C。
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box Each sentence can only be used
once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.
A．How the whole image is then assembled and perceived is still a mystery.
B．Biological factors behind eye contact are being investigated.
C．Personality can affect how a person reacts to eye contact.
D．In adulthood, looking someone else in a pleasant way can be a complimentary sign of paying attention.
E．Our findings indicate people do feel different when they are the centre of attention.
F．It’s more likely to be associated with dominance of threat in conflicting situations, though.
（2023上·上海·高三上海七宝中考阶段考）In a social situation, eye contact with another person can show
that you are paying attention in a friendly way. But it can also be antagonistic such as when a political candidate
tums toward their competitor during a debate and makes eye contact that signals hostility. Here ‘s what hard science
reveals about eye contact:
We know that a typical infant will instinctively gaze into its mother’s eyes, and she will look back. This
mutual gaze is a major part of the attachment between mother and child. 67 . It can catch someone’s
attention in a crowded room, “Eye contact and smile” can signal availability and confidence, a common-sense
notion supported in studies by psychologist Monica Moore.
68 . Neuroscientist Bonnie Augeung found that the hormone oxytocin increased the amount of eye
contact from men toward the interviewer during a brief interview when the direction of their gaze was recorded.
This was also found in high- functioning men with some autistic spectrum symptoms, who may tend to avoid eyecontact. Specific brain regions that respond during direct gaze are being explored by other researches, using
advanced methods of brain scanning.
Eye contact can also be aggressive. With the use of eye-tracking technology, Julia Minson of the Harvard
Kennedy School of Government concluded that eye contact can signal very different kinds of messages, depending
on the situation. Eye contact may be a sign of connection or trust in friendly situations. 69 . Whether
you’re a politician or a parent, it might be helpful to keep ‘in mind that trying to maintain eye contact may backfire
if you’re trying to convince someone who has a different set of beliefs than you,“ said Minson.
Eye fixations are brief. When we look at a face or a picture, our eyes pause on one spot at a time, often on the
eyes or mouth. These pauses typically occur at about three per second, and the eyes then jump to another spot, until
several important points in the image are registered like a series of snapshots. 70 . And it is the subject of
current research.
In people who score high in a test of neuroticism, a personality dimension associated with self-consciousness
and anxiety, eye contact triggered more activity associated with avoidance, according to the Finnish researcher Jari
Hietanen and colleagues. but that their brain reactions also differ-” A more direct finding is that people who scored
high for negative emotions like anxiety looked at others for shorter periods of time and reported more comfortable
feelings when others did not look directly at them.
【答案】67．D 68．B 69．F 70．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了眼神交流所代表的意义以及关于眼神注视的相关研究。
67．根据上文“We know that a typical infant will instinctively gaze into its mother’s eyes, and she will look
back. This mutual gaze is a major part of the attachment between mother and child.(我们知道，典型的婴儿会本
能地注视母亲的眼睛，而母亲也会回望。这种相互凝视是母子之间依恋的主要部分)”以及后文“It can catch
someone’s attention in a crowded room, “Eye contact and smile” can signal availability and confidence, a common-
sense notion supported in studies by psychologist Monica Moore.(它可以在拥挤的房间里吸引别人的注意，
“眼神交流和微笑”可以表明你的可用性和自信，这是心理学家莫妮卡·摩尔研究中支持的一个常识性概
念)”可知，上文提到了婴儿和母亲之间的注视，可知本句应当是说明成年人的注视代表的含义。故 D选项
“成年后，用一种愉快的方式看别人可能是一种关注的赞美信号”符合语境，故选D。
68．根据后文“Neuroscientist Bonnie Augeung found that the hormone oxytocin increased the amount of eye
contact from men toward the interviewer during a brief interview when the direction of their gaze was recorded.
This was also found in high- functioning men with some autistic spectrum symptoms, who may tend to avoid eye
contact. Specific brain regions that respond during direct gaze are being explored by other researches, usingadvanced methods of brain scanning.(神经科学家邦妮·奥金发现，在一次简短的面试中，当男性的目光方向
被记录下来时，催产素会增加他们与面试官眼神接触的次数。这也在一些有自闭症谱系症状的高功能男性
中发现，他们可能倾向于避免眼神交流。其他研究正在使用先进的大脑扫描方法探索在直接凝视时做出反
应的特定大脑区域)”可知，本段的主旨是科学研究发现眼神接触能反应在一些疾病中，即生物学因素，故
B选项“眼神接触背后的生物学因素正在调查中”符合语境，故选B。
69．根据上文“Eye contact may be a sign of connection or trust in friendly situations.(在友好的情况下，目光接
触可能是一种联系或信任的标志)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，上文提到了友好情况，可知本句是在说明
有冲突的情况。故F选项“然而，在冲突的情况下，这更可能与威胁的优势有关”符合语境，故选F。
70．根据上文“Eye fixations are brief. When we look at a face or a picture, our eyes pause on one spot at a time,
often on the eyes or mouth. These pauses typically occur at about three per second, and the eyes then jump to
another spot, until several important points in the image are registered like a series of snapshots.(眼睛的注视是短
暂的。当我们看一张脸或一幅画时，我们的眼睛一次停留在一个地方，通常是眼睛或嘴巴。这些停顿通常
以每秒三次的速度发生，然后眼睛跳到另一个点，直到图像中的几个重要点像一系列快照一样被记录下
来)”以及后文“And it is the subject of current research.(这也是当前研究的主题)”可知，上文提到了图像形成
仍然是当前研究的主题，说明这一现象还没有被解释清楚，仍然是一个谜。故A选项“整个图像是如何组
装和感知的仍然是一个谜”符合语境，故选A。
IV.Summary Writing (共10分）
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.
（2023上·上海·高三上海中学校考期中）
Is It Bad to Sleep With Wet Hair?
If you shower before bed, you’ve probably wondered whether sleeping with damp hair is a problem. Maybe
you’ve heard it could make you sick, or that it can damage your hair. What’s the truth?
Let’s address the “it can make you sick” myth first. This idea seems to fit into the old bit of folklore that
getting yourself chilled and wet will cause you to come down with a cold. However, it was long ago disproved. It’s
true that you’re much more likely to catch a common cold during the winter months. But this has to do with
viruses.
Another wet-hair rumor is the idea that harmful things will colonize your pillow. Some research has shown
that pillows can harbor allergy-causing mircoorganisms. They tend to do well in damp environments. Scientifically,there’s no evidence that people who sleep with wet hair experience more allergy symptoms. But if you wake up
with a stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, breathing problems or other allergy symptoms, you should wash your
pillow cases in hot water at least once a week.
When it comes to the health of your hair, generally, it’s thought that sleeping with hair wet may damage your
hair, leading to breakages and a loss of shine. But it’s worth noting that almost anything you do to your hair - from
brushing and blow — drying it to coloring it or exposing it to the sun — can damage it. Using conditioner can help
restore it.
There may be some mild risks associated with going to bed with wet hair. But of all the health concerns you
could worry about, this one shouldn’t keep you up at night.
71.__________________________________________________________________________________________
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【答案】Sleeping with hair wet brings concerns. It may cause a cold, but the real cause is viruses. It may bring
allergy-causing microorganisms to pillows, so people waking with allergy symptoms should often wash pillow
cases. It may damage hair, but whatever we do to hair can damage it and conditioner can help restoration. Despite
slight risks, these concerns aren’t necessary.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，湿着头发睡觉会带来担忧。它可能会引起感冒，但真正的原因
是病毒。它可能会给枕头带来引起过敏的微生物，所以有过敏症状的人应该经常清洗枕套。它可能会损害
头发，但无论我们对头发做什么都会损害它，而护发素可以帮助头发恢复。尽管风险很小，但这些担忧都
是不必要的。
【详解】1 要点摘录
①If you shower before bed, you’ve probably wondered whether sleeping with damp hair is a problem.
②Let’s address the “it can make you sick” myth first. This idea seems to fit into the old bit of folklore that getting
yourself chilled and wet will cause you to come down with a cold. However, it was long ago disproved. It’s true
that you’re much more likely to catch a common cold during the winter months.
③Another wet-hair rumor is the idea that harmful things will colonize your pillow. Some research has shown that
pillows can harbor allergy-causing mircoorganisms.
④But it’s worth noting that almost anything you do to your hair - from brushing and blow - drying it to coloring itor exposing it to the sun — can damage it. Using conditioner can help restore it.
⑤There may be some mild risks associated with going to bed with wet hair. But of all the health concerns you
could worry about, this one shouldn’t keep you up at night.
2.缜密构思 将第1个要点进行总说，将第2、3、4、5三个要点进行分说。
3.遣词造句
Sleeping with hair wet brings concerns.
It may cause a cold, but the real cause is viruses.
It may bring allergy-causing microorganisms to pillows, so people waking with allergy symptoms should often
wash pillow cases.
It may damage hair, but whatever we do to hair can damage it and conditioner can help restoration.
Despite slight risks, these concerns aren’t necessary.
【点睛】[高分句型 1] It may bring allergy-causing microorganisms to pillows, so people waking with allergy
symptoms should often wash pillow cases.运用so连接并列句，表示因果关系对原文第三段进行了概括。
[高分句型2] It may damage hair, but whatever we do to hair can damage it and conditioner can help restoration.运
用了whatever引导主语从句对第四段进行了概括，表达非常高级。
V.Translation (共15分。第1小题和第2小题,每题3分;第3题4分;第4题5分。)
Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets
72．（2023上·上海·高三格致中学校考阶段练习）一座城市的视觉魅力某种程度上可以影响其宜居性。
（appeal）
【答案】The visual appeal of a city can affect its livability to some extent.
【详解】考查短语和情态动词。“一座城市的视觉魅力”翻译为 The visual appeal of a city ，在句中作主语；
“可以”用情态动词动词can，后接动词原形；“影响其宜居性”翻译为affect its livability ；“某种程度
上”用短语to some extent。根据句意，故翻译为 The visual appeal of a city can affect its livability to some
extent.
73．（2023上·上海·高三上海中学校考期中）保持积极的人生态度并坚持追求远大理想，成功将指日可待。
(sight)
【答案】Keep a positive attitude towards life and persevere in pursuing great ambition(s), and success will be in
sight.
【详解】考查名词，动词，形容词，介词，连词，短语和时态。表示“保持”应用动词 keep；表示“积极
的”应用形容词positive；表示“人生态度”应用名词短语attitude towards life；表示“并”应用连词and；表示“坚持”应用动词短语persevere in doing sth.；表示“追求”应用动词pursue；表示“远大理想”应用
名词短语great ambition(s)；表示“成功”应用名词success；表示“将”应用情态动词will；表示“指日可
待”应用短语be in sight；分析句子结构和意思可知，表示“保持积极的人生态度并坚持追求远大理想”应
用祈使句的结构，上下文是承接的关系，中间用连词 and引导；故翻译为Keep a positive attitude towards
life and persevere in pursuing great ambition(s), and success will be in sight.。
74．（2023上·上海·高三上海交大附中校考开学考试）荷花（lotus flower）迎骄阳而不惧，出污泥而不染，
象征纯洁、高雅。（characterize）
【答案】The lotus flower is characterized by its abilities to tolerate intense sun exposure and emerge pure and
clean from the murky water, thus symbolizing purity and elegance.
【详解】考查时态和非谓语动词。句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时。主语 lotus flower“荷花”，表示特
指，用定冠词修饰，结合提示词characterize，用be characterize by，表示“有……特征”，“迎骄阳而不
惧”表示荷花的特征，具有忍耐炽热的阳光的能力，译为 its abilities to tolerate intense sun exposure作介词
by的宾语，“出污泥而不染”即“从浑浊的水中纯洁而干净地浮出水面”，译为emerge pure and clean
from the murky water，“象征纯洁，高雅”作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词形式，译为
thus symbolizing purity and elegance。故答案为 The lotus flower is characterized by its abilities to tolerate
intense sun exposure and emerge pure and clean from the murky water, thus symbolizing purity and elegance.
75．（2023下·上海杨浦·高三同济大学第一附属中学校考阶段练习）这座古镇大街小巷充斥着各色售卖劣
质商品的杂货铺，不仅和其原有的自然风貌格格不入，也破坏了生态系统的和谐。(not only…)
【答案】In this ancient town, the streets are full of various grocery shops selling inferior goods, which is not only
out of step with/is foreign to/is out of tune with/is against its original natural scenery, but also destroys the harmony
of the ecological system.
【详解】考查名词，动词，形容词，副词，介词，连词，短语和时态。表示“这座古镇”应用名词短语in
this ancient town；表示“大街小巷”应用名词street的复数形式，表示泛指；表示“充斥着”应用短语 be
full of；表示“各色”应用形容词various；表示“售卖”应用动词sell；表示“劣质商品”应用名词短语
inferior goods；表示“杂货铺”应用名词短语 grocery shops；表示“不仅…也…”应用连词not only…but
also…；表示“其原有的自然风貌”应用名词短语 its original natural scenery；表示“和…格格不入”应用
短语be out of step with/ be foreign to/be out of tune with/ be against；表示“破坏”应用动词destroy；表示
“生态系统”应用名词短语the ecological system；表示“和谐”应用名词harmony；分析句子结构和意思
可知，这句话描述的是现在的事实，谓语用一般现在时。“不仅和其原有的自然风貌格格不入，也破坏了
生态系统的和谐”是指上文提到的事情，可用非限制性定语从句表达，在从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导；故翻译为 In this ancient town, the streets are full of various grocery shops selling inferior goods,
which is not only out of step with/is foreign to/is out of tune with/is against its original natural scenery, but also
destroys the harmony of the ecological system.
VI.Guided Writing (共25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese
76．（2023上·上海·高三上海市延安中学校考）期中考试过后，学校准备利用半天时间开展课余活动。目
前有两个备选方案：（1）开展体育、艺术方面的活动 （2）去重点大学参观考察。
近期学校正在征询学生意见，请比较两个方案，给学校写一封信，谈谈你的看法。
信中必须包括:
1. 你建议采用的方案；
2. 你如此建议的理由；
3. 你对于执行该方案的建议。
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【答案】Dear School Leaders,
As the school prepares to use half a day for extracurricular activities after the midterm exams, I suggest that we
choose option one, which is to carry out sports and arts-related activities.
Firstly, sports and arts activities can help students exercise, develop interests, teamwork spirit, and more. In
addition, as an effective way to relieve stress and adjust learning status, the activities can help students release
pressure, and devote themselves to learning and live more effectively.
Therefore, I recommend that specific implementation plans should be arranged according to the students’ ages and
interests, such as basketball, soccer, dance, painting, etc., to encourage students to participate actively and
experience the joy of extracurricular activities and their true benefits.
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。期中考试过后，学校准备利用半天时间开展课余活动。目前有两个备
选方案：（1）开展体育、艺术方面的活动 （2）去重点大学参观考察。要求考生比较两个方案，给学校写一封信，谈谈自己的看法。
【详解】1.词汇积累
建议：suggest→advice
执行：carry out → perform
首先：firstly→ first of all
此外：In addition→ what’s more
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句： Firstly, sports and arts activities can help students exercise, develop interests, teamwork spirit, and more.
拓展句：Firstly, sports and arts activities can help students exercise, which can also develop interests, teamwork
spirit, and more.
【点睛】【高分句型1】As the school prepares to use half a day for extracurricular activities after the midterm
exams, I suggest that we choose option one, which is to carry out sports and arts-related activities.（运用了as引
导原因状语从句，以及that引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Therefore, I recommend that specific implementation plans should be arranged according to the
students’ ages and interests, such as basketball, soccer, dance, painting, etc., to encourage students to participate
actively and experience the joy of extracurricular activities and their true benefits.（运用了 that引导宾语从句
以）
学霸作文供参考：
Dear School Administration,
I am writing to express my opinion regarding the upcoming extracurricular activities following
the midterm exams. As the school is considering two options, I would like to weigh in on the matter.
In my view, I strongly recommend the second option, which involves visiting and exploring
prestigious universities. This option provides students with a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand
experience of higher education institutions and expand their horizons. By interacting with university
faculty and experiencing campus life, students can gain insight into their future academic pursuits
and career paths. Additionally, such visits can inspire and motivate students to set higher educational
goals for themselves.
If the school decides to proceed with the university visit, I suggest organizing guided tours and
informational sessions at the universities to maximize the benefits for the students. Furthermore,arranging interactive activities or talks with current university students or alumni can provide
valuable insights and inspiration.
Thank you for considering my input on this matter.
附：【录音文字稿】
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: Are men’s suits on the seventh floor?
W: No, they are here on the sixth. Seventh is for books and bags.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
2. M: Hello, have you got any seats available for the concert next Sunday?
W: No, I’m afraid Sunday is fully booked.
Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
3. M: Shall we go out or eat in tonight?
W: I don’t feel like cooking today.
Q: What does the woman imply?
4. W: Why haven’t I received the postcard my friend sent me from Paris last month?
M: Well, sometimes it takes a while for the local post office to deliver the mail.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
5. M: I need some cash for my trip to Macao tomorrow. I will run and get some.
W: I will go with you. I need some fresh air and exercise.
Q: Where will the speakers probably go right now?
6. W: I’d love to come to your party tonight but my brother has just arrived from New York.
M: That’s no problem. The more the merrier.
Q: What does the man imply?
7. W: I won first prize in the National Writing Contest and I got this camera as an award.
M: It’s a good camera! You can take it when you travel. I had no idea you were a marvelous writer.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
8. M: The dress fits you perfectly. Is it something you bought recently?
W: Actually, I’ve had it for a while. I’ve just been waiting for the weather to get warmer.
Q: What does the woman imply?
9. W: Look at this photo. It was taken at John and Anne’s wedding ceremony ten years ago.
M: I know. I couldn’t believe I had such long hair. It’s so embarrassing, isn’t it?
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?10. M: I didn’t have any trouble in finding accommodation in Russia.
W: According to my experience there, it sounds too good to be true.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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 passages and the conversation. The passages and the 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.
When I borrowed my friend’s ancient jeep for a trip to the mountains, he assured me of the vehicle’s good
condition and I decided to give it a shot. At first, the drive up to the top of the mountain was smooth, and the
magnificent landscape along the road took my breath away. But just minutes before I reached my destination,
smoke started to pour out of the engine. I was forced to stop at a small village from which the nearest repair place
was miles away. Villagers gathered to look, some even starting to inspect the jeep. An old man patted me on the
shoulder, saying, “There’s a hole in the jacket of the water tank. You just need some green bananas!” Just as I was
puzzled about what he said, a boy ran to us with green bananas in his arms. The old man cut one in half and pressed
one half against the tank. The banana, to my surprise, melted against the hot metal, covering the hole instantly.
After one more application of the green banana, the villagers waved me goodbye and within an hour, the jeep
amazingly made it to the repair place.
This chance experience with the green banana showed me not only the genius of those villagers but also the
potential of the green banana. In fact, as I thought about the experience further, I realized that the green banana had
been there for ages, patiently waiting to be appreciated as more than a common fruit. The green banana taught me
that if we can see the world in a new light, we may discover many more unexpected green bananas.
Questions:
11. What happened to the ancient jeep on the way?
12. How was the problem solved?
13. What did the author learn from the incident?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
This is the local daily news. More than half of British airline pilots say they have fallen asleep during flight, a
survey said yesterday.
According to the British Airline Pilots’ Association, 300 out of 500 commercial pilots surveyed admitted being
asleep during work. And one third of these sleeping pilots said that they had woken up to find their co-pilot also
asleep.
Pilot exhaustion made headlines and aroused public concern this week when a newspaper reported two pilots
on a British flight fell asleep, leaving the full plane travelling automatically in the air. The survey came before the
European governments decide on the air rule changes.The rule changes would mean that pilots could work a total of 110 hours in a two-week period, more than the
95-hour limit under the current regulations, and at night pilots could be expected to fly for up to 11 hours, against a
current 10-hour limit.
Many people are worried about the changes. Tiredness is already a major challenge for pilots who are deeply
concerned that unscientific new EU rules will increase levels of tiredness, which is believed to be the leading cause
for air accidents, beating mechanical faults and natural threats such as storms or fogs.
Questions:
14. How many pilots surveyed have found their co-pilots asleep during a flight?
15. What is the air rule change proposed by European governments?
16. What is the No. 1 reason for flight accidents?
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Lost and Found Office. Can I help you?
M: I certainly hope so. I’m Jack Hill. I flew here from London yesterday, but when I arrived my luggage was
missing.
W: Oh, dear! Did you report it when you landed?
M: Yes, I told them at the information desk but I didn’t have time to contact you then. I had a business meeting to
attend.
W: Mr. Hill, I’ll try to find out where your luggage is, but I do need some information from you. What flight was it
and what time did you arrive at the airport?
M: It was Flight BA512. The plane was almost an hour late so we landed at about six o’clock yesterday afternoon.
W: Fine, I also need to know the number of your baggage check, Mr. Hill. You’ll find it on your ticket.
M: OK. Here’s the number of the baggage check. They’re BA035721 and 035722. Two large leather suitcases, one
is green, the other is brown.
W: Thank you, Mr. Hill. May I have your phone number? I’ll call you back.
M: Right. It’s 382-9746 until four o’clock and after that you can reach me, or leave a massage, at the Hilton Hotel.
The number’s 555-6282.
W: That’s OK, Mr. Hill, we’ve got the number. I do hope we can get your bags to you this evening or tomorrow. If
it’s not today, I’ll give you a call.
M: Thank you. Please do your best to make it today. It is quite difficult for me without my things.
W: Of course we will. You can be sure of that, Mr. Hill. Goodbye.
M: Goodbye.
Questions:
17. Why didn’t the man contact the woman immediately after landing?
18. Which information is not helpful for tracing the man’s luggage?
19. Where will the man find the number of the baggage check?
20. What can be learned from the conversation?
