2025 年高考第三次模拟考试（上海卷）02
英语
（考试时间：100 分钟 试卷满分：115 分）
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I.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.
No Filming at Concerts and Movie Theaters on Phones
“Please, no flash photography.”
Polite requests like this can be found in museums all over the world, but they generally don’t discourage
people from taking photos of 1 they feel like. The same goes for concerts, movie theaters and other places
2 people routinely ignore filming restrictions. A new patent from Apple may block that rule-breaking feature—
on phones at least.
The patent, 3 (award) to Apple today, outlines a system which would allow venues, like concert
halls or theaters, to use an infrared emitter (红外发射器) to remotely disable the camera function on smartphones.
According to the patent, infrared beams could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a
command 4 (block) the user from taking any photos or videos.
Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows 5 they object to the free
footage circulating around the web. 6 this, images still manage to leak out. Prince’s last concert before he
passed away in April was supposed to be cellphone-free—it apparently wasn’t. If Apple’s patent 7
(introduce) into iPhone software, with venues putting infrared emitters around their stage, leaks like this could
potentially stop happening.
But the patent also raises questions about the sort of power that this technology would be handing over to 8
with more immoral intentions.
Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’
devices, it’s possible that Apple just 9 (patent) the technology so that no one else will use it. But who
knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of camcorders, or even GoPros,
could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid 10 (use) the prohibitive software.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．applauding B．entry-level C． struck D．fascination E. back-seal F. stuck
G. stand H. promoter I. hook J. dominant K. empowered
The nature is part of us. Therefore, it holds a mysterious 11 for me. In my memory, the valley was quiet
and calm, only to see the wheat all over the mountains waving together in rhythm when the wind blew through, like
a ballet troupe. The sun rose every morning as usual, sweeping across the valley and ultimately falling behind the
peaks. The snow that falls in winter always melts in spring, bringing new hope to this nature where everything was
pleasant and beautiful.
Led by fate, I have became an environmentalist and had the honor of being invited to address students about my
green lifestyle for a long time. The students were surprised at my lifestyle and maybe they thought my lifestyle was
no longer suitable for modern life. Fortunately, they were still listened to whole lecture, saluting or 12 me——
to some extent the applause implied their encouragement to me. As I began to interact with them under the stage, I
was 13 by kids’ lack of knowledge of nature so that they had little knowledge of protecting environment.
After the address, I put up a stand in the 14 offering green food, hoping them interested in it to get the
15 experiencing a first-hand feeling of the green lifestyle no one shows any interest in. So I decided to team up
with the concert 16 to run a campaign: “anyone who can answer a(n) 17 environmental question is
qualified to attend the concert. Soon the music can 18 them coming here”.
Since then , I have been considering why kids today do not have the same deep appreciation for nature that I do.
One of the significant factors may be that the former rural civilization has been replaced by the urban civilization. In
the past, the poor played the 19 role in the nature, so they cleared the wasteland, planted crops and reproduced
civilization. With the massive invasion of industrialization and urbanization, people were forced to move away from
nature. The struggle between tradition and modernity, the confrontation between humans and nature has led people
to believe that they are the masters of the universe. Is this really the case? It is time to think about who 20 us to
destroy nature.
II.Reading Comprehension (共45 分。 41-55 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.
My father decided to start learning French when he was 57. On the surface, his retirement hobby seems a little
random — our family has no connection to French-speaking countries — but his 21 ran deeper than a
passion for cakes. My grandmother developed signs of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔兹海默症) in her early 70s, and
studies suggest that being bilingual, that is, being able to speak two languages equally well, can 22 the start
of the condition by up to five years. Drawn by that 23 benefit, many people have attempted to pick up a new
language in adulthood.
Lots of activities are linked to better brain health in old age, like getting more education when you’re younger
and physical activity. Experts say regularly speaking multiple languages may be especially 24 though. “We
use language in all aspects of daily life, so a bilingual brain is 25 working,” said Mark Antoniou, a professor
at Western Sydney University who specializes in bilingualism.
The age at which you learn another language appears to be less important than how 26 you speak it.
The cognitive (认知的) benefit is from having to 27 your mother tongue, which your brain is forced to do if
you’re trying to recall the right words in another language. So if the second language is used a lot, you’re getting that
cognitive 28 . That process is called cognitive inhibition. In theory, by improving these types of processes,
the brain becomes stronger to the 29 caused by diseases like dementia. The stronger your mental power, the
thinking goes, the longer you can function normally, even if your brain health starts to 30 .
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language as a hobby in your 60s is 31 .
Research by Dr. Antoniou and colleagues found that while Chinese adults 60 and up improved on cognition tests
after a six-month language learning program, people who played games like Sudoku did as well. Two more recent
studies on the topic found virtually no 32 in cognitive performance after people took part in language-
learning programs.
The scientists who conducted those studies offered a few potential 33 . One is that the participants
were highly motivated volunteers, who may have already been at peak performance for their age, making it hard to
see any 34 . Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. The handful of studies looking
into the issue have used language lessons that were very different in their 35 and frequency. Some studies
taught participants for eight months, others for just one very intense week.
21．A．affection
B．contribution
C．motivation
D．struggle
22．A．delay
B．prevent
C．signal
D．stimulate
23．A．additional
B．educational
C．lasting
D．potential
24．A．beneficial
B．common
C．impractical
D．rare
25．A．carelessly
B．constantly
C．creatively
D．delicately
26．A．long
B．often
C．soon
D．well
27．A．command
B．practice
C．restrict
D．spread
28．A．function
B．psychology
C．system
D．training
29．A．damages
B．operations
C．pains
D．signs
30．A．decline
B．improve
C．matter
D．restore
31．A．available
B．mounting
C．stronger
D．weaker
32．A．difference
B．involvement
C．point
D．reduction
33．A．applications
B．explanations
C．findings
D．suggestions
34．A．diversities
B．improvements
C．outcomes
D．possibilities
35．A．content
B．intention
C．length
D．requirement
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
Attempts to genetically engineer the American chestnut tree (Darling 58) have failed, exposing the risks of
rushed solutions to complex problems. In December 2023, the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) announced it
was ending its years-long effort to create a blight-resistant chestnut. These trees grew poorly, failed to resist disease,
and often died.
The American chestnut, once abundant in Eastern U.S. forests, was destroyed by blight in the early 1900s.
Some surviving trees sprouted from stumps or resisted the disease naturally. Efforts to restore the species have
divided scientists into two camps: one advocating for natural restoration and the other for genetic engineering (GE).
The GE approach started in 1989, led by researchers at SUNY-ESF with backing from industry players like Duke
Energy, and Monsanto.
In 2020, researchers sought USDA approval to deregulate Darling 58. The tree was engineered with a wheat
gene to combat the acid produced by chestnut blight. However, critics argued the testing period was too short to
predict the tree’s long-term impact. The proposed plan to spread GE traits through wild forests sparked fears of
ecological harm.
By 2023, it was revealed that years of research had mistakenly used the wrong tree variety (Darling 54).
TACF withdrew support, citing poor results, reduced survival rates, and commercial conflicts involving a for-profit
company. Despite setbacks, SUNY-ESF continues to push for USDA approval, claiming the trees are safe.
Meanwhile, organizations like the American Chestnut Cooperators Foundation focus on natural methods,
breeding pure chestnuts with blight resistance. Hybridization with Chinese chestnuts is another method under
development.
The Darling 58 debacle highlights the risks of genetic engineering and commercial motives behind GE trees.
Critics argue that GE is less about forest health and more about profits from faster-growing or industrially modified
trees. As the debate continues, the lesson remains clear: science must proceed cautiously, especially when dealing
with long-living species like trees.
36．The primary purpose of this passage is to ________.
A．criticize the use of genetic engineering on chestnut trees in forest restoration.
B．describe the main history of the American chestnut tree’s decline since the 1900s.
C．explain the controversy surrounding the restoration of the American chestnut tree.
D．promote natural breeding as the best solution for chestnut tree restoration.
37．Why did the USDA petition for Darling 58 face criticism?
A．The testing period was not long enough to predict long-term effects.
B．The genetically engineered trees were not resistant to blight.
C．The USDA was accused of favoring genetic engineering companies.
D．The petition did not include input from environmental scientists.
38．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．Darling 58 chestnut trees were approved for widespread planting in 2023.
B．Natural methods of restoring the American chestnut show no promise.
C．Critics believe the genetic engineering is profit-driven rather than ecological.
D．TACF fully supports SUNY-ESF’s efforts with Darling 58 chestnut trees.
39．What can be inferred about releasing genetically engineered trees into the wild?
A．It may lead to deregulation and commercialization of GE trees.
B．It will rapidly restore ecosystems with minimal risks.
C．It proves corporate interests align with environmental goals.
D．It shows GE is more reliable than natural restoration.
B
Workplace injuries still happen, In a statistical report produced by Safe Work Australia, there were a total of
104, 770 personal injury claims for a work-related incident last year alone. The most typical type is related to
repetitive body movements, followed by unexpected falls and contact with moving equipment. Prioritizing health
and safety is essential in creating a positive and productive working environment.
40．According to the info chart, workplace injuries may lead to ________.
A．long leave of absence at work
B．tax avoidance for companies
C．nationwide salary reduction
D．increased mental alertness
41．Which group of percentages best fits the blanks numbered 1, 2 and 3?
A．①17%;
24%;
38%
②
③
B．①26%;
43%;
18%
②
③
C．①78%;
23%;
30%
②
③
D．①39%;
25%;
17%
②
③
42．To ensure safety in the workplace, it is suggested that one should ________.
A．make themselves clean before working B．wear safety equipment when necessary
C．stretch arms and legs before lifting objects
D．receive proper training on taking breaks
C
In the past, jobs were about muscles. Now they’re about brains, but in the future, they’ll be about the heart. –
Minouche Shafik, the president of Columbia University
LinkedIn researchers recently looked at which skills any given job requires and then identified over 500 likely
to be affected by generative A．I. technologies. They then estimated that 96 percent of a software engineer’s current
skills — mainly in programming languages — can eventually be possessed by A．I. Skills associated with jobs like
legal associates and finance officers will also be highly exposed. In fact, given the broad impact A．I. is set to have,
it is quite likely to affect all of our work to some degree or another.
Circling around this research is the big question emerging across so many conversations about A ．I. and
work, namely: What are our core capabilities as humans?
If we answer this question from a place of fear about what’s left for people in the age of A．I., we can end up
admitting a diminished view of human capability. Instead, it’s critical for us all to start from a place that imagines
what’s possible for humans in the age of A．I. When we do that, we find ourselves focusing quickly on people skills
that allow us to cooperate and innovate in ways technology can intensify but never replace.
A recent Jobs for the Future survey found that 78 percent of the 10 top-employing occupations classified
uniquely human skills and tasks as “important” or “very important.” These, commonly referred to as soft skills,
include building interpersonal relationships, negotiating between parties and guiding and motivating teams.
Now is the time for leaders, across departments, to develop new ways for students to learn that are more
directly tied to where our economy is going, not where it has been. Critically, that involves bringing the same level
of preciseness to training around people skills that we have brought to technical skills.
Ultimately, for our society, this comes down to whether we believe in the potential of humans with as much
belief as we believe in the potential of A．I. If we do, it is entirely possible to build a world of work that not only is
more human but also is a place where all people are valued for the unique skills we have, enabling us to deliver new
levels of human achievement across so many areas that affect all of our lives.
43．According to LinkedIn’s recent research, __________.
A．soft engineers are required to identify 500 languages
B．A．I. will replace humans in jobs requiring certain skills
C．we humans underestimate the impact A．I. is set to have
D．A．I. technologies are to influence research to some degree
44．Which of the following is “a diminished view of human capability” (paragraph 3)?
A．Humans are losing control of the world.
B．Technology intensifies humans’ cooperation.
C．Humans outsmart A．I in terms of critical thinking.
D．A．I. and humans are similar in their ability to innovate.
45．Leaders in different departments are advised to __________.
A．teach students unique technical skills
B．develop students’ soft skills for their future
C．remind students where our economy is going D．build healthy interpersonal relationships with students
46．According to the writer, what is the core factor of human development?
A．Practical value set on skills.
B．Firm belief about A．I. technologies.
C．Decisive effects brought by A．I.
D．Confidence in our potential.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each
sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
The complex relationship between music and memory is profound. Music acts as a strong trigger for emotions
and memories, transporting individuals back to specific moments in the past.
Long-term memory splits into explicit and implicit types. Explicit one involves conscious recall, like
academic learning and personal experiences. Implicit memory works automatically, like playing instruments or
remembering lyrics. 47 It often lasts a lifetime even without practice. Diseases like Alzheimer’s mainly
affect explicit memory systems.
48 This leads to a liking for familiar pieces due to the mere exposure effect. Major record labels use
it through frequent airplay to boost record sales. Implicit memory works like classical conditioning, where an event,
emotion, and song become linked. Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind” is strongly connected with Princess Diana as
he performed it at her funeral.
Music-triggered memories often come from important life stages, especially between the ages of 10 and 30,
known as the “reminiscence bump.” Music from this time is more likely to be linked with vivid memories compared
to other periods. The teenage years and twenties are crucial for forming music preferences. 49 It helps
them recall vivid memories from their youth. Despite severe memory loss, people with dementia often remember
music well. Research shows self-chosen music can bring back positive memories that might otherwise be hard to
recall.
Music helps unlock non-musical memories and improves communication among older adults with
Alzheimer’s disease, a sort of disease concerning one’s long-term memory. Listening to music from important life
events, like weddings or funerals, can bring about deeply nostalgic and emotional experiences. 50
A．It is now widely used to cure lots of severe diseases.
B．This emotional connection allows individuals to recall details of their past.
C．Music’s ability to reach the minds of Alzheimer’s patients is remarkable.
D．Explicit memory fades without active recall, but implicit memory is durable.
E．Implicit memory can form through passive listening to background music.
F．Remembering things is often hard, but music helps bring back memories linked to a song.
III. 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.
What We Should Know about Honey
The process that produces honey may have helped form humans too. Scientists believe that wild hives full of
honey provided the calories that early humans such as Homo erectus (直立人), walking in Africa , needed to develop
their brains into those of modern humans. That puts honey in a class with fire, tool use, and hunting as a key
ingredient in the evolution of human beings.
With time, those evolved brains learned to domesticate bees to produce honey in a farmed setting. Today’s
beekeepers support large-scale industrial farms, which would be unable to grow their crops without hiring traveling
groups of bees to come pollinate (授粉) their vast, single-species fields. The bees will endlessly fill the towers of
combs put onto their hives by the beekeeper, who then collects the extra honey for human consumption while still
leaving the bees all they need to eat.
Today, the average American consumes nearly a pound and a half of honey every year, in tea, on toast, and
beyond. Honey is a timeless treasure. Literally—it never goes bad. Samples nearly 3,000 years old found in the
Egyptian pyramids are as eatable as the day they were entombed. Its anti-microbial nature also makes honey an
excellent cure for wounds, keeping infection out while holding in the moisture that skin needs to heal.
However, bees’ good health is not guaranteed. U.S. beekeepers lose about 40 percent of their hives annually to
colony collapse disorder. The problem lies in the growth of industrial agriculture and pesticide use, as well as
changes in weather patterns, all of which reduce the number of flowers bees have to visit. If bees continue to die,
apples and peaches (along with any crop that relies on their pollination) will become scarcer and pricier. As will
honey.
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IV.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.
52．尽管市场上饮料品种丰富，但我还是深深着迷于中国传统的茶文化。(although) （汉译英）
53．我们历时三年时间，开发了一款体育器材，既强身健体，又促进心理健康。(commit) （汉译英）
54．网络红包的乐趣在于它的未知性，因为收到红包的人只有打开它时才知道自己到底抢到了多少钱。
(until) (汉译英)
55．配备了高水平的智能系统，这款最新一代的机器人可以即时理解人类意图，并对人类互动做出反应。
(equip) (汉译英)
V.Guided Writing(共25 分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是明启中学的吴磊，高考结束之后，你的学校组织校友活动，请即将毕业的高三学生进班给高
一高二的学弟学妹们传授经验，请结合自身经历写一篇发言稿。你的发言稿须：
1. 描述你在高中三年最大的收获；
2. 就如何过好高中生活，给出你的建议。
Dear fellow students,
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