上海市静安区2025年高三二模英语试卷
2025. 4
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1. 考试时间105分钟，试卷满分115分。
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第Ⅰ卷（共75分）
Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
If you’re bored with old-fashioned running, or if you feel that it’s not a complete workout, you might want to try crunning, a new fitness craze that’s taking Australia by storm. No, it does not mean crying while running. It’s actually a cross between crawling and running that involves getting down (1)__________ all fours and moving as fast as you can.
The unique workout, best (2)__________(describe) as your legs’ worst nightmare, was invented by Australian fitness enthusiast Shaun McCarthy. Although it’s still not known what urged him to come up with the odd activity, he seems (3)__________(convince) that the sport will revolutionize fitness as we know it. “The only thing that crunning has changed about fitness is that it’s changed (4)__________ about fitness,” he says.
The short video of him crunning in Melbourne that he posted online makes the activity look more like a joke than a serious workout, but it appears to have got quite a lot of attention. As the new fashion among fitness enthusiasts in Australia, crunning also causes controversy. People wonder (5)__________ crunning is as beneficial a fitness activity as jogging or running. McCarthy (6)__________ interviews can now be found everywhere online claims that crunning is a more complete workout because it includes the upper body as well. “It really works your legs and shoulders at the same time,” he said, (7)__________(add) that the sport burned more calories as well.
However, some fitness experts believe that McCarthy might just be overstating its effect. According to Kim Baylor, a personal trainer, any exercise that involves full body motions (8)__________ hardly develop a lot of strength. And some think it’s just a quick trend and might even be harmful if practiced incorrectly. “Physiologically, humans (9)__________(build) for biped(双足的) mobility instead of quadruped(四足的) mobility like animals,” fitness coach Kevin Dean said. “As we’re upright, our wrists have different structures from our ankles(脚踝) while a quadruped animal has four of roughly the same joint. (10)__________ McCarthy has said about the sport, I do see broken noses, wrist injuries, and shoulder problems arising from crunning. ”
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. commutes B. incidental C. boundary D. cloud E. contemporary F. straight G. fueled H. facilitate I. capitalize J. presence K. exploit
Imagine walking into a bright office tower ten years ago: the hum of desktop computers and the sight of employees chained to their desks for eight 11 hours. The day begins at 9 and ends at 5, and productivity is measured by 12 , not output. Fast forward to today: the office has no assigned desks, and the workspace exists as much on telecommuting tools as it does in the building. Work has evolved, and with it, so has the very definition of where and how we work. Welcome to the age of the workspace—where flexibility, adaptability, and innovation are to redefine what productivity looks like.
The rise of digital technologies, coupled with globalization, started to 13 the lines between work and location. Remote communication tools and mobile devices have empowered employees to work from anywhere, challenging the concept that productivity is tied to a specific place. The geographical 14 is fading away. Remote work, once considered an exception, has become a mainstream practice.
Remote work, the practice of carrying out professional responsibilities outside the traditional office, has emerged as a game-changer in modern work culture. Greatly 15 by technological advancements, particularly the multiplication of cooperative tools, remote work has transferred from being a mere trend to becoming a vital component of the 16 work style.
The rise of remote work lies in several factors. Rapid globalization has made it possible for teams to collaborate closely across time zones and continents. Technological innovations have birthed multiple digital platforms that 17 effective communication and project management from a distance. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of offering flexible work arrangements, contributing to the rise of remote work.
The advantages of remote work extend to benefit employees as well. The employee experience is not merely 18 . It is fundamental to how organizations shape the productivity and well-being of their teams. Today’s employees prefer the independence and flexibility that remote work affords, allowing for improved work-life balance and the removal of time-consuming 19 . Employers, on the other hand, can 20 on reduced overhead costs and the ability to tap into the global talent pool, making the retaining of specialized talents more feasible than ever before.
Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Forget the sales, hit the rails
I hate sales fashion shopping: there is no pleasure to be had in finding things reduced to a slim part of the full price I paid four months ago, especially when that same __21__ item is still swinging its full-price tag in my cupboard. No, the only good thing about a fashion sale is that it __22__ a new season — and the only ones I like, therefore, are those in which the sales racks(挂衣架) sit alongside rails of shiny, previously unseen stock.
When I say unseen, I mean exactly that. Many of the clothes in store now have neither graced a catwalk nor featured in __23__. Slightly more commercial and often less expensive than their catwalk counterparts, these are the pre-collections: the pearls of the fashion cycle.
There are two “pre” collections: pre-fall will gradually flow to store from June until September, when the clothes will be joined by the __24__ autumn pieces, previously seen on catwalks. The other “pre” collection goes into shops from November __25__ of the spring collections. Pre-collections are a different beast from the main shows: the clothes are less __26__ and the styles less daring. They are typically more wearable. No surprise, then, that today they make up 70-80 per cent of a fashion house’s annual sales, producing the majority of a house’s __27__.
Considering the financial might of these collections, one would be forgiven for wondering why we even __28__ seasonal fashion shows. It seems a(n) __29__ that most of the clothes we buy have nothing to do with what we see on the catwalk. So is the fashion show __30__
Most fashion insiders insist there is no other choice. Financially, the show is still the best channel for buyers to __31__ the heat of a fashion house before they make their orders. Editorially, a fashion week is still the best way in which media attention is __32__. And, creatively, the show is still held as being the most direct demonstration of a designer’s __33__.
Hence, the pre-collections exist for a reason. They are just like those great character actors who appear in dramas starring bigger household names. They are never out of work and are greatly good value but they are __34__ recognized.
But things are changing. Next Saturday, a house will present its pre-collection show, in Paris, drawing to a close an unofficial “season” in which pre-collections are being staged. This year, such pre-collection shows are actually __35__. Where once they amounted to a few looks, they are now massive. The ugly duckling of the fashion industry finally has its moment.
A. unworn B. enclosed C. threaded D. misplaced
A. outweighs B. announces C. beats D. exhausts
A. society B. parade C. editorial D. ceremony
A. familiar B. luxurious C. controversial D. original
A. in need B. in advance C. in charge D. in favor
A. domestic B. intelligent C. organic D. unusual
A. customers B. profits C. advertisements D. applications
A. bother with B. account for C. adjust to D. deal with
A. mercy B. mission C. contradiction D. resolution
A. trendy B. comprehensive C. ambitious D. useless
A. contain B. assess C. exchange D. celebrate
A. matched B. conveyed C. maximized D. controlled
A. vision B. status C. obstacle D. definition
A. universally B. readily C. temporarily D. barely
A. mushrooming B. declining C. cooperating D. comparing
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)
Every couple of weeks, Andrew Livingston, 22, stops on his way home from work for a drink — either a beer or an espresso — in a setting where he typically finds like-minded guys.
His destination is the Williamsburg location of Blind Barber, where $45 haircuts are offered alongside beers and ten types of coffee prepared near the hairdressing space. Along with his drink order, Mr. Livingston pays to get a trim(修 剪)while seated in one of four vintage salon chairs.
“For its biggest attraction, Blind Barber is a nice spot to catch your breath,” he said. “Especially in a place like New York where guys face huge pressure, it’s important to have an environment like that, in which you can just kind of de-stress and get relaxed. ”
Blind Barber’s co-founder Jeff Laub said: “It’s not just about making $3 on a coffee. That coffee is supposed to get customers relaxed, start a conversation and even develop a friendship. ”
The cafe-barbershop is a growing trend with plenty of similar establishments blossoming in the city. Such a place moves in the direction of what women do, but in a more ‘guy’ way. Other traditional places for guys to hang out together are bars, which are very noisy, so there’s no real potential for conversations.
Strictly speaking, these establishments do not bar women, but most schedule appointments at tight intervals to accommodate short haircuts. They typically feature straight-razor shaves and brief trims. No wonder they are not the favorite of most women customers who chase fancy styles.
Catering particularly to a taste-conscious group, these shops list haircut prices several times that of a traditional men’s walk-in barbershop, and the decoration has more in common with a farm-to-table restaurant than a beauty salon, except for an eye-catching display of scissors and combs.
Although hairdressing and comestibles would not seem to have much in common, for a specific group, a cappuccino made from locally roasted beans is a natural accompaniment to high-end haircuts. “It’s definitely the same group of customers,” said Jeff Laub. “It’s all one piece. The same people who are going to get a great haircut are the same people who are keen to have the best coffee. ”
Few female customers frequent Barber shops like Blind Barber because __________.
A. they don’t serve female customers
B. they serve the kind of coffee which is not women customers’ favourite
C. they charge too much for simple hair cutting
D. the hairstyle they mainly provide is not what most women customers prefer
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Blind Barber features haircutting and bar atmosphere.
B. Blind Barber’s major advantage is that it helps reduce men’s pressure.
C. Blind Barber makes 3 dollars from every customer.
D. Blind Barber is the only barbershop in New York to combine haircut and coffee.
The underlined word comestibles is closest in meaning to __________.
A. modern cities B. food C. gentlemen D. companions
Blind Barber is quite different from traditional men’s walk-in barbershops in that __________.
A. it has vintage salon chairs B. it is located beside a coffee shop.
C. it’s decorated to look like a restaurant D. it shows haircutting tools
(B)
Juneau, the capital of Alaska, has an unusual location which shapes its fortunes and hones its spirit. It enjoys glaciers(冰山), mountains, temperate rainforests and massive tidal waters, all of which invite visitors to explore. Its historic centre hugs the Gastineau Channel, which circles Southeast Alaska’s 300-mile-long Alexander Archipelago. Reachable only by aircraft or boat, this is a capital that’s breathtakingly remote.
Traditionally referred to as Dzantik’i Heeni, Juneau used to be homeland of three distinct ethnic groups for over 10,000 years. In the 1880s, prospectors began gathering to the city for the promise of gold, and its mines remain some of the largest in the world witnessing Juneau developing from a deserted place to a rich city. Today, the city is home to administrators, tech wizards, artists, wildlife-watchers and adventurers, who, together, have helped to form a laidback city with a close-to-nature feel.
With a population lower than 32,000, the spacious state capital of Juneau rarely looks messy. To start taking in its atmosphere, head for Downtown Juneau tour to explore its historic streets on foot. A walking tour, linking 11 sound installations, offers a warm-hearted introduction to neighbourhood life. At each stop, you’ll hear spoken-word clips recorded by native elders.
And Juneau’s natural charm, with its various scenic spots, is Juneau’s biggest drawing force in visitors’ eyes. The remarkable Mendenhall Glacier — rocky enough to fascinate hikers— is just one of Juneau’s many natural attractions. During the Mendenhall Glacier hike, you’re personally experiencing wild waters and sharp forested slopes. For hardcore hikers, its pull is hard to resist.
Lying at 58. 3 degrees north, a similar latitude to the north coast of the Scottish Highlands, Juneau enjoys a far milder climate than Alaska’s northerly reaches and in summer, the long hours of daylight invite everyone outdoors. Rain is sometimes a companion, but visitors won’t be bothered. One of the city’s best hikes — a three-mile climb with superb waterfall views — is called the Perseverance Trail. Just pull on your waterproofs and go.
Plan your trip
Various airlines fly from London to Juneau via Seattle or Anchorage in 14. 5-17. 5 hours. Juneau is also reachable from the US and Canada by boat, via theAlaska Marine Highway System. Given the amazing sea view, the shipping way outweighs flying among visitors. Once you’re in Juneau, taxis, rideshares and car rental services are all readily available for in-city rides.
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Which of the following item is Juneau’s major selling point to visitors
A. Cultural background. B. Development history.
C. Natural attraction. D. Climate advantage.
A visitor who is keen on looking for heart-pounding adventures will most likely go for __________ in Juneau.
A. the gold rush tour B. Downtown Juneau tour
C. the Mendenhall Glacier hike D. the Perseverance Trail
Which is visitors’ preferred way of transportation to arrive in Juneau
A. By plane. B. By ship. C. By hiking. D. By car.
(C)
MUSEUMS used to stand for something boring and barely relevant to real life. Those kinds of places still exist, but there are far fewer of them, and the more successful ones have changed out of all recognition. To be sure, museums remain showcases for collections and warehouse of valuables, but they have also become pits of popular debates and places where children go for sleepovers. They are no longer places where people look on in fear but where they learn and argue, as they would at universities or art schools. Nicholas Serota describes the museum as “a forum as much as a treasure box”.
Statistics suggest that new-look museums are doing something right. Globally, numbers of museum goers have risen from around 23,000 two decades ago to at least 55,000 now. On the face, that success seems surprising. People now have more choices to enrich their life. Many travel to see the world, but mostly the world comes to them, conveniently delivered to their laptops or smartphones. So why would they still wander round museums if most of the stuff they can see there is available at the click of a mouse
Some of the new enthusiasm is explained by changes in demand. Today, the share of people receiving higher education is rising. Surveys show that better-educated folks are a lot more likely to be museum-goers. They want to see for themselves where they fit in the wider world and look to museums for guidance. For young museum goers, they are looking for something authentic and real as the online viewing loses the sense of closeness.
A century ago, Benjamin Ives urged museums to treat themselves as having a holy purpose. Collections should be considered for their artistic qualities alone, he argued, with no need for narrative, context or explanation. “A museum of art”, he wrote, “is in essence a temple. ”
Not all of what Ives stood for has been swept away. But today museums offer narratives in their exhibitions, provide a context for objects by linking them to people and places, through which they serve the public. They are fully aware that their ultimate attraction lies in the fact that they exist in order to respond to the public appeal. Some people may fear that what goes on in museums is getting too close to being humble. But modern museum goers like being pleased, and are likely to drift away unless museums can relate with them both intellectually and emotionally.
By describing the museum as “a forum as much as a treasure box,” Nicholas Serota implies that __________.
A. museums now display objects much relevant to life
B. museums provide chances for discussion and store precious objects
C. the value of the objects kept in museums causes debate
D. museums regard sleepover visitors as the new treasure
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Availability of varied kinds of entertainment draws former museum goers.
B. Less-educated people reject museums because they can’t fit in the wider world.
C. Young museum goers prefer in-person visit to virtual enjoyment.
D. Museums are rated according to the artistic qualities of their collections.
The primary charm of today’s museums is that __________.
A. they try to attach emotion to the artistic objects
B. they try to offer various forms of art viewing
C. they try to keep a safe distance from the public
D. they try to satisfy the needs of the public
Which of the following is the possible title of the passage
A. Museums, placing the public first now
B. Museums, outdated but surviving
C. Museums, conflicting to modern entertainment
D. Museums, their history and value
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Sustaining energy while on the move all day without sacrificing flavor is the overall rule. B. Nutritional benefits of packaged goodies are repeatedly mentioned. C. There is a commonly held idea that more frequent meals can help influence weight loss. D. But food companies are already rolling out smaller bites that feed the growing appetite for morning treats. E. Marketing morning snacks is trickier, though. F. The deconstruction of breakfast is definitely happening.
On-the-go Americans are increasingly consuming their morning calories over several hours instead of sitting down to enjoy a plate of pancakes, bacon and eggs in one sitting. The case of the morning chewing is being initiated by the belief that it’s healthier to eat several smaller meals instead of three squares a day.
What qualifies as a snack or a meal is still a matter of perspective. 47 General Mills, Quaker Oats and other brands are adding to their lineup of small-packaged bars and yogurts. And Jimmy Dean this summer introduced mini-breakfast sandwiches.
It’s breakfast in stages. People will eat something at home, then stop at a convenience store for coffee and maybe a little something. 48 The number of times Americans snack is rising faster in the morning than during the afternoon or evening. After all, it’s easier and less time-consuming to pop a few snacks in your backpack for later enjoyment than to sit down for a prepared meal.
Turning the snacking habit into an all-day affair would be a major growth driver for the already massive snack food industry. Sales of all snack foods reached $16. 64 billion in the past year, up 3. 3 percent from a year before, according to Nielsen. Of course, food companies have tried before to get people to eat outside of typical meal times. 49 People generally feel they should eat healthy in the mornings to start the day off right. Unfortunately, snacking is generally associated with junk food.
Therefore, food companies are trying every means to make the idea of tearing into a snack before noon easier to swallow. 50 Products that are less than 300 calories and have more fiber or whole grains are quickly launched on the market. The idea is that such snacks will help people stay energized or feel full longer, making morning snacking a psychologically acceptable act.
Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
51.
Are iconic skyscrapers making cities look all the same
Everywhere one ventures in cities, skyscrapers are being built or planned. Even Paris is getting one such high building. The French capital recently backed plans for a 180-metre-high triangular tower by Herzog & de Meuron of Switzerland, its first in four decades.
Today, there is plenty of work to go around for any global “starchitect” who can produce an iconic museum, office or residential tower from London to Dubai. Every huge global city, together with many a second or third level one, wants to put itself on the map with an iconic tower, or several. This creates plenty of strange shapes on the skyline. A firm of architects in Melbourne has just released plans for a 68-storey apartment and hotel block inspired by the fabric-covered dancers in a dance video.
Such expressions of architectural individuality have the unexpected effect. Cities look more and more like each other. Once upon a time, Chicago and New York were modern skyscraper cities, while European capitals such as Paris and London had antique streetscapes. Now, many are turning to cities sharing one face.
This worries designers. Moshe Safdie, the architect who has designed towers in various cities, says some skyscrapers are “objectified, branded trips” that are more like giant sculptures than buildings forming parts of a public space. Many cities are filled with these boring dashing towers intended to attract attention rather than to respond to the local setting.
Fortunately, accompanying today’s clients with high tastes come impressive new designs. Take the cities’ rising forces-media and technology companies as an example. They do not appreciate those shiny tall buildings but expect something smarter. The pioneer of this trend in New York was Frank Gehry’s curvy building, and some architects say such buildings must accommodate diversity. An odd flashy shape does not make the cut. For better or worse, this is the era of tailored command, with clients controlling the design of their own towers.
第II卷（共40分）
Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
社区卫生中心的入口便于轮椅进出。(access)
一些技术突破并非由科技巨头们推动，而是来自于普通人的奇思妙想。(drive)
那个城市缺少可供居民消磨时间的公园，在旧城改造时应相应地增加绿色空间。(lack)
无论雨天还是晴天，每周四的校园露天音乐会都会吸引大批学生观众，使之成为校园生活一道亮丽的风景线。(which)
GuidedWriting
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你是高三学生李华，近期你向X大学申请了两门线上选修课，分别为“中医学入门”与“探索演讲的艺术”。今日收到了该大学Admissions Office的电子邮件，内容如下：
请根据该邮件中所提要求，写一封回复邮件。
（邮件中不得出现考生姓名，学校等真实信息）
Dear Li Hua, Thank you for your interest in our university’s online elective courses. We are delighted that you have applied for both Getting Started with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Exploring the Art of Public Speaking. Due to limited course availability, each student is allowed to enroll in one elective course per term. Please select your preferred course from the two and explain your choice. Additionally, taking an elective course requires time and may influence your current high school studies. Please kindly include in your reply how you will deal with the situation. Thank you once again for your interest in our programs. We look forward to supporting your academic journey! Admissions Office X University
高三英语参考答案（2025. 4）
I. Grammar and Vocabulary
1. on 2. described 3. to be convinced/convinced 4. everything 5. whether 6. whose 7. adding 8. can 9. are built 10.
Whatever
11-15 FJDCG 16-20 EHBAI
III. Reading Comprehension
21-25 ABCAB 26-30 DBACD 31-35 BCADA
36-39 DBBC 40-42 CCB 43-46BCDA
47-50 DFEB
IV. Summary Writing
Skyscrapers are being built worldwide. Anxious to own iconic buildings, cities of different levels race to follow the trend and strange-shaped skyscrapers emerged. As a result, cities with distinctive features before gradually look similar. Designers are worried because for those eye-catching designs, harmony with local environment is overlooked. Luckily, high-taste clients are bringing along quality designs highlighting diversity.
V. Translation
52. The entrance to the community medical center allows easy access for wheelchairs.
53. Some technical breakthroughs are not driven by tech giants but come from creative ideas of ordinary people.
54. That city lacks parks for residents to kill time so green space should be added during urban renewal.
55. Whether it rains or shines, the outdoor campus concert every Thursday attracts a large crowd of student audience, which has made it a shining highlight of campus life.
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