2025年上海市理工附中等七校英语高三第一学期期末考试模拟试题.doc

2025年上海市理工附中等七校英语高三第一学期期末考试模拟试题
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第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．. I was embarrassed to admit that yesterday I ______ a serious error.
A．acted B．committed C．performed D．completed
2．— I am just wondering which team, Chicago Bulls or Washington Wizards, won the game last night?
— ________ I don’t really like either team.
A．Don’t mention it. B．No problem.
C．Who cares? D．Why bother?
3．—Mike, it’s really impossible for us to get to the railway station in time!
—How I wish I could stop the train ________ it.
A．catch B．to catch C．catching D．caught
4．________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.
A．Tasted B．Tasting
C．To taste D．Being tasted
5．— Shall we go to the seven o’clock performance or the eight?
— _____suits you fine.
A．Whatever B．Whichever C．Whenever D．Wherever
6．Ms Alice is considered a   lady by us, for she often helps the poor she met with.
A．selfish B．hopeful
C．mean D．generous
7．There will be an endless power of youth supporting the Chinese nation’s rejuvenation_______ the younger generation of the country has ideals , pursuits and shoulders.
A．as far as B．so long as
C．even if D．as if
8．The steamboat was fully furnished with life preservers. The passengers might be saved __________ accidents.
A．in spite of B．instead of
C．in case of D．in place of
9．—I say, Harry. What did you say to the laid-off worker just now?
—Nothing. I to myself.
A．had only talked B．am only talking C．have just talked D．was just talking
10．The reason why he adapted to the new situations quickly is that he had a ________ attitude.
A．changeable B．stable C．movable D．flexible
11．Time is pressing．You cannot start your task _____ soon．
A．too B．very C．so D．as
12．--- May I speak to Mr. Smith？
--- I am afraid not. He is at a meeting now. It's not _____________
A．reliable B．convenient
C．beneficial D．available
13．If we forgave criminals, we might become a society of endless excuses _____ no one accepts responsibility for anything．
A．which B．where C．when D．as
14．We firmly believe that ______ the new examination system comes into existence, completely new situations will arise.
A．considering B．supposed C．providing D．given
15．Why do many students stick to private tutoring _____ they could easily master such knowledge at school?
A．unless B．before C．after D．when
16．There are lots of examples of English idioms ________ animals are used.
A．which B．when
C．whose D．where
17．Have you got these jeans in ________ larger size? This pair is a bit too small around ________ waist.
A．a; the B．/; the
C．the; / D．a; a
18．— How did you like John’s exhibition of paintings last weekend?
— To tell you the truth, his paintings didn’t ________ me much.
A. refer to B．appeal to C．belong to D．occur to
19．——Your argument is .I will not let you pass.
--Are you kidding?
A．sound B．rational
C．liberal D．plain
20．---.We didn’t find the Blacks during the lecture.
--- No one had told them about _____ a lecture.
A．there to be B．there being C．there be D．there was
第二部分 阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
21．（6分）Phantom Gourmet Food Festival
Saturday, September 24, noon - 4 pm
Lansdowne & Ipswich Streets
617-635-2120
Ages 21+
$40/ in advance; $50, day of event
The Phantom Gourmet presents a giant afternoon Food Festival to take place in the streets, bars, and clubs around Fenway Park. Ticket holders will have access to several food samplings, entrance to the streets and bars, and admission to nightclub parties. Drinks are not included with tickets. Also, if you want to fit in, Phantom Gourmet suggests wearing something purple.
The 4th annual Fashion Show
Saturday, September 24，8 pm
Cyclorama at Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston 02 116
617-426- 5000
$50- $175
As part of Boston Fashion week 2011, the event presents the 4th annual Fashion Show, which will show some of the best designers in the fashion industry. Contestants, Jery Tam, Maya Luz, and Keith Lissner (The Fashion Show, Bravo TV) also plan to be present.
Regent Theatre’s 95th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 25, 4 pm
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St. , Arlington 02476
781-646-4849
All ages
$10/ in advance, $15 / day of show, $5 / kids under 12
The Regent Theatre presents a show in honor of their 9Sth anniversary. Entertainment for the evening will include musicians, local singers, dancers, storytellers, comedians and famous bands. The show will be hosted by Dan Foley of the Airborne Comedians.
An Evening with Donald Rumsfeld
Monday, September 26, 7 pm
The Historic Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston 02108
617-482- 6439
$50
WRKO AM680 presents An Evening with Donald Rumsfeld, featuring a talk by the former US Secretary of Defense. Rumsfeld will discuss details of his book Known and Unknown , including the events surrounding the September 11attacks and other topics involving the United States government. Tickets are $50 and include an autographed (签名的) copy of Known and Unknown.
1、If you have a ticket for the Food Festival, you can .
A．get purple clothes for free
B．drink tea or coffee for free
C．eat any food as you like for free
D．attend nightclub parties for free
2、If a couple and their 15-year-old son buy tickets for Regent Theatre’s 95th Anniversary Celebration in advance, they should pay .
A．25 dollars
B．30 dollars
C．32 dollars
D．45 dollars
3、If you are interested in the topics about the United States Government, you should .
A．go to clubs around Fenway Park
B．call 781-646-4849 for some information
C．make an appointment in advance
D．attend An Evening with Donald Rumsfeld
22．（8分）Sunrise Hike
Saturday, October 21, 6:45 am---7:45 am
Enjoy sunrise from the hilltop as you learn about wildlife, plants, history and forest. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. To register (报名)by phone, call 630-933-7248.
Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Greene Road south of 79th Street. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Trick Or Treat
Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am---11:30 am
You and your family are invited to join the YMCA for a Halloween hike up Badger Mountain! Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes (戏装)!
Free shirts for the first 200 kids registered. Remember to take away your shirt by 11:30 am or it will be given away.
Cost: Trick or Treat is a FREE event.
Discovery Hike
Thursday, October 26, 1:00 pm---4:00 pm; Ages 3-8
Fall is pumpkin time. Listen to a pumpkin story and learn how pumpkins grow. Then we will head out on the path in search of a little pumpkin just for you and maybe, we will find the great pumpkin along the way. $7 per child.
Harvest Day Camp
Monday, October 31, 8:00 am---5:00 pm
Harvest Camp is an opportunity for children aged 5-13 to find the wonder of autumn at Keystone Science School and enjoy all the fun the Halloween season offers. We’ll explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall. As always, our programming is focused on building skills, knowledge and confidence. Cost: $0.00.
1、What do these activities have in common?
A．They are designed only for children.
B．They are held in a mountain.
C．They are to celebrate Halloween.
D．They all take place in autumn.
2、In which activity might children get free clothes?
A．Sunrise Hike
B．Discovery Hike
C．Harvest Day Camp
D．Trick Or Treat
3、What can children do on the last day of October?
A．Listen to a pumpkin story.
B．Hike with their parents.
C．Enjoy the beauty of autumn.
D．Learn about wildlife and forest.
23．（8分）Traditionally, robots have been hard, made of metal and other rigid material: But a team of scientists at Harvard University in the US has managed to build an entirely soft robot-one that draws inspiration from an octopus (章鱼).
Described in science journal Nature, the “Octobot” could pave the way for more effective autonomous robots that could be used in search，rescue and exploration. “The Octobot is minimal system which may serve as a foundation for a new generation of completely soft, autonomous robots” the study’s authors wrote.
Robots built for precise, repetitive movements in a controlled environment don’t do so well on rough terrains (地形) or in unpredictable conditions. And they aren’t especially safe around humans, because they’re made out of hard and heavy parts that could be potentially dangerous to their users.
So researchers have been working on building soft robots for decades. They’re taken inspiration from nature, looking to animals from jellyfish to cockroaches, which are often made up of more flexible matter.
But creating a completely soft robot remains a challenge. Even if engineers build a silicone (硅酮) body, it’s still a grand challenge to construct flexible versions of essential parts, such as a source of power.
“Although soft robotics is still in its early stage, it holds great promise for several applications, such as search-rescue operations and exploration,” Barbara Mazzolai and Virgilio Mattoli of the Italian Institute of Technology’ Center for Micro-BioRobotics, wrote in a comment. “Soft robots might also open up new approaches to improving wellness and quality of life.”
1、What’s the special feature of “Octobot”？
A．It’s soft. B．It’s made of metal.
C．It’s very small. D．It looks like an octopus.
2、What’s the disadvantage of traditional robots?
A．They’re hard to control. B．They’re too heavy to move.
C．They can’t predict conditions. D．They can’t behave well all the time.
3、One of the biggest challenges is to build Octobot’s ________.
A．silicone body B．complex components
C．precise movements D．flexible power source
4、What can we infer about the application of “Octobot”？
A．It has been used in various fields
B．It has not been put into use on a large scale.
C．It has been used in the field of rescue
D．It has not been improved yet .
24．（8分）The World’s Greatest Bookstores
Cafebreria El Péndulo, Mexico City, Mexico
Part cafe, part coffee house, part bar and part bookstore, Cafebreria El Péndulo is located in Mexico City. Books line the shelves from the ceiling to the floor, and live plants add lots of green. The store is named for a huge pendulum (钟摆) hanging from its ceiling.
Stanfords, London and Bristol, England
Established in 1853, Stanfords boasts that it offers the world's largest selection of travel books and maps. It also sells travel accessories. Look for the enormous National Geographic Map of the World in the flagship store in London; it was created in 2003 to celebrate the store’s 150th birthday.
Rizzoli, New York City, New York
For almost a half century, Rizzoli has been considered as one of the best independent bookstores in the US. It specializes in illustrated (有插图的) books about the way people works and lives, such as fashion, photography, decoration design, cooking and architecture. Take a master class in flower design, attend a lecture and book signing, or drop in for a cooking show or book a launch party.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Often described as one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, El Ateneo is housed in an historic theater much as it was when the theater opened in 1919. After customers browse the shelves, they can drink coffee and listen to music from a stage hidden in red curtains where tango dancers once performed. While most of the store’s books are in Spanish, they are available in a range of subjects.
1、What is Cafebreria El Pendulo noted for?
A．The larger shelves. B．Its unique symbol.
C．The tasty coffee. D．Its interesting location.
2、Which bookstore is the best choice for travellers to buy a tourist handbook?
A．Rizzoli. B．Stanfords.
C．El Ateneo Grand Splendid. D．Cafebreria El Pendulo.
3、What subject are books in Rizzoli about?
A．History. B．Cartoon. C．Lifestyle. D．Literature.
25．（10分）Ever wondered whether punishment actually makes people cooperate (合作)? A team of scientists created an experiment to figure it out and the results were pretty unexpected.
To understand what they found, you have to know why these scientists were studying punishment. They were trying to figure out why people cooperate when it’s often so easy to profit at others expense. Why don’t friends steal from each other? Why do parents bother to feed their children? If the answer to these questions is obvious to you, congratulations, you are ahead of scientists. They’re still trying to figure it out.
In this experiment, researchers had 225 Chinese students play a game, where if the students cooperated, they’d all get a number of points. But if one defected (变节) and everyone else cooperated, the defector would get a lot of points, and the cooperators would lose out. This game represents a lot of real life situations where you struggle with a decision: work together and do OK, or run off with the rewards, ruining everybody else’s day.
This is actually a pretty ordinary economic experiment. But the researchers added two changes to see if they could mimic(糢拟〉the real world better. Change one: some students played many rounds together, so they’d learn who they could trust. Change two: people could punish each other, sacrificing a point or two to destroy another player’s score.
In the end, the researchers found that playing multiple rounds made people cooperate more, which definitely mimics human society. But the whole punishment thing led to a surprise: punishing didn’t actually make people cooperate more. In fact, it made them cooperate less.
So the scientists still don’t know why people cooperate, though it looks like it has more to do with groups sticking together than it does with punishment.
1、What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Why friends don’t steal from each other.
B．Why researchers are studying punishment.
C．Why people always profit at others’ expense.
D．Why people cooperate rather than take advantage of others.
2、What happened to a defector in the experiment?
A．He lost out. B．He benefited more.
C．He got punished. D．He became the leader.
3、What conclusion is drawn from the experiment?
A．Punishing helps people realize their mistakes.
B．Cooperating is a win-win policy to all.
C．Punishment won’t work as expected.
D．People who choose to cooperate are selfless.
4、What might be the best title for the text?
A．Does punishing people actually work?
B．Why is punishment applied to cooperation?
C．How can punishment contribute to cooperation?
D．What is the best way to make punishment effective?
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．
26．（30分）Very often we will have to speak to a large audience. For example, we may need to give a talk, in which case most of us will be shy and embarrassed. There is no