嘉定区 2023~2024 年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试

高三英语 2024.04
(本试卷满分 140 分，考试时间 120 分钟)
I. Listening Comprehension (25 分)
Section A (10 分)
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each con-
versation, 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 pa-
per, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. M: Can you please pass the salt? This noodle needs some more flavor.
W: Here you go! Let me know if you need any pepper too.
Q: What does the man want from the woman?
2. M: I can't believe our flight got canceled due to the storm!
W: I know, what terrible luck! Should we try booking a hotel for the night?
Q: Why can't the speakers fly as originally planned?
3. M: Hi, I'd like to reserve a campsite at Sunset Lake Campground. Do you have availability?
W: We sure do! For a standard campsite, it's $45 per night on weekdays and $55 per night on weekends. By
weekend, we mean Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Q: How much shall the man pay if he decides to reserve the site from Thursday night to Saturday night?
4. M: Where is my wallet? I thought I put it here. I'm going to be late paying my bills.
W: Oh no, that is stressful! Retrace your steps— am sure it will turn up somewhere obvious.
Q: What problem did the man have?
5. M: Do you want to grab dinner before or after the movie tonight?
W: I think after would be better, so we're not rushed.
Q: What are the two speakers discussing?
6. M: Ugh, I bombed that physics test!
W: Oh no! Maybe you can talk to the professor and see if there's any way to do extra credit.
Q: How did the man's test go?
7. M: Can you help me practice my presentation? My hands won't stop shaking when I have to speak in pub-
lic.
W: Sure, repetitions will help calm your nerves. I'm happy to listen and give feedback.
Q: What does the man want help with?
8. W: Have you ever tried Indian cuisine? I think you would really enjoy the complex flavors.
M: Actually, I just had my first Indian meal a couple weeks ago and loved it! Any dish recommendations?
Q: What can be learned from the conversation?
9. M: My computer always freezes when I open too many web pages. What should I do?
W: Definitely, upgrading the memory should help with the performance issues.
 Q: What will the man probably do next?
10. M: Did you decide on red or white wine for the party tonight?
W: I got both! Never hurts to have options with a big group coming over.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B (15 分)
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or con-
versation, you will be asked several questions. 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.
Daniel Grapain from Mexico has recently made a robot using recycled materials. After learning that his
school was planning to host a knowledge fair, the 15-year-old wasted no time getting ready for it. He recycled
materials, using them to make a robot named Larry. In no time, he made the chest of the robot using a plastic
bowl and the head out of a dish container.
Filled with confidence, the student successfully built Larry by putting together different circuits. A wire
joined the different body parts together, including a small platform that allowed Larry to move.
Grapain didn't buy anything new to build Larry, not even the power source that brought the robot to life.
"Everything is recycled," Grapain said.
In a video, Grapain used a remote control to make Larry move its arms and head. "Hello, I'm Larry," the
robot said, introducing itself. It went on to explain how Grapain made him.
After Larry's impressive presentation, Grapain got congratulations for being creative. As a prize, he got
an electronics kit. Grapain said that he would use the kit to continue making cool things.
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
11. What makes the robot Larry stand out?
12. What can the robot Larry do?
13. According to the passage, what do we know about Daniel Grapain?

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

Step out your door and what do you see? Do you see the gray sidewalk, or do you see a little flower look-
ing out from the cracks? There is a science for this kind of observational skill. It's called natural history, and
it's practiced by people called "naturalists".
Over time, more and more naturalists got busy studying, collecting and organizing the world's animals,
plants and minerals. By looking and thinking about what they saw, they tried to put together the "puzzle" of
life on Earth and even the whole universe.
Today, natural history museums around the world give people a place to think about natural history. But
this is only a starting point. Today in China, interest in natural history is very high. From natural history books
and apps to environmental groups and activities, people are showing growing interest. This comes at a time
when China is trying to create a greener world. Natural history is now seen as a kind of lifestyle, especially by
Chinese young people. They like to think about it together with other things, such as art, literature, food and
tourism.
In the following program, you will discover this "naturalist lifestyle" and show you how it's good for the
mind, body and soul. We need naturalists now more than ever. The puzzle of life on Earth is still not com-
plete, and the board is changing quickly due to things like climate change. So listen and discover your part!
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
14. According to the passage, what do we know about naturalists?
15. How is natural history viewed in today's China?
16. What does the speaker encourage listeners to do?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

W: John! Heard you just graduated. What's new?
M: Yeah, finished last week. I'm now hoping to land a finance job. Started applying places this week.
W: Didn't campus hiring get started last month? Thought you'd have something.
M: I tried, but I could only get one interview with a company because of the heavy course schedule. I haven't
heard from them, though.
W: Don't lose heart. With your grades, I bet opportunities come up soon. Did you prepare your resume and
all?
M: Yup, I have sent it to a dozen firms already.
W: Good moves. But before interviews, research those employers inside and out too! What kind of business is
it in? What types of products does it sell? How is it doing lately?
M: For sure, I want to be fully ready when they call me in. But what types of questions will they hit me with
anyway? If it is about some finance stuff, I could manage ...
W: They may also present a business situation and see how you would tackle it. Plus, expect personal ques-
tions—ow you describe your strengths and weaknesses, work style, etc.
M: Hmm, self-analysis. How would I describe myself? Really need to work on selling my qualities ... I'll be
practicing that. I know one thing I will do is show up early! First impressions and all.
W: That's the key! But seems like you're preparing well. I know the right fit will come up in no time!
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
17. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
18. How did the campus hiring go for the man?
19. What advice does the woman give about the research?
20. What did the man think he needs to practice most?
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each con-
versation, 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 pa-
per, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Pepper. B. Salt. C. Water. D. Flavour.
2. A. The couple has overslept. B. The flight was overbooked.
C. There was severe weather. D. A mechanical issue occurred.
3. A. $155. B. $135. C. $165. D. $145.
4. A. He was out of money. B. He misplaced his wallet.
C. He paid bills late. D. He felt stressed at work.
5. A. Making detailed weekend plan. B. Whether to have dinner together.
C. Reasons for being in a rush. D. Timing of dinner around a film.
6. A. He failed the test. B. He missed the test.
C. He got a decent grade. D. He earned the credit.
7. A. Typing his presentation. B. Overcoming anxiety.
C. Attending job interviews. D. Critiquing his speech.
8. A. The man cooks Indian food frequently.
B. The man dislikes the recommended food.
C. The woman seems to enjoy complex flavour.
D. The woman tried Indian meals two weeks ago.
9. A. Get a new computer. B. Close browser windows.
C. Add more freezing ice. D. Purchase memory sticks.
10. A. Guests prefer beer to wine. B. She couldn't decide on the drinks.
C. Having varied drink options is safer. D. Big groups require large quantities of drinks.
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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. It showed up in a knowledge fair. B. It was designed by a group of students.
C. It was made of recycled materials. D. It could work without the power source.
12. A. Speak and introduce itself. B. Move around in a large area.
C. Detect and avoid obstacles. D. Respond to voice commands.
13. A. He is the host of the knowledge fair. B. He earns a lot of money as the prize.
C. He uses electronics kit to build Larry. D. He understands the workings of robots.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. They try to discover the full picture of life in the universe.
B. They start to emerge due to environmental problems.
C. They focus only on rare or endangered species.
D. They are interested in the gray sidewalk.
15. A. As an academic subject that few are interested in.
B. As an enjoyable lifestyle choice for young people.
C. As a profitable career pursued by university students.
D. As a growing environmental movement across society.
16. A. Visit more natural history museums.
B. Make changes towards a greener lifestyle.
C. Pursue a career as a professional.
D. Contribute to understanding the life puzzle.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. The man's failure in final exams. B. The man's career prospects.
C. The woman's new employment. D. The woman's personal story.
18. A. He had too few interviews because of heavy coursework.
B. He rejected the company because he disliked the boss.
C. He had waited for a month before receiving the offer.
D. He was rejected by the company and felt depressed.
19. A. The man should read the job ads carefully.
B. The man should ask his senior friends for help.
C. The man should try to sell the products himself.
D. The man should explore the employer's business fully.
20. A. Memorizing financial knowledge. B. Solving a business challenge.
C. Presenting his personal qualities. D. Arriving early at the interview.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammati-
cally 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.
The Day I Survived
It had been raining buckets that week, and authorities had issued a flood warning, though not for where I
was. Still, I had placed sandbags on the floor outside my garden door just in case.
 As I was drifting off to sleep, I suddenly heard the sound of rushing water, (21) ____as if_____ I were
lying beside a waterfall instead of in my bedroom. When I (22) ___swung __ (swing) my legs off the bed, I
was shocked by the sensation of cold water lapping against my knees and rising fast.
(23) ____Feeling___ (feel) my way in the darkness, I grabbed my phone and turned on the flashlight.
As I stepped out of my bedroom, water was shooting through the gaps of the garden door. The water (24)
___must __ have gone over the sandbags, I thought. All around me, my things began to float: chairs, book-
shelves, and pieces of my drum set.
I heard the garden door starting to break down (25) ___under___ the pressure of the flood, and the water
was now up to my waist. I began to panic. In bare feet and with my shorts (26) __ glued_____ (glue) to my
body, I started to walk to my only escape: the door that leads upstairs.
I struggled to the door and tried to pull it open, but the force of the water wouldn't let me do so. I looked
around and grabbed a broom (27) ___that/which____ was floating behind me. Using it to pry (撬) open the
door, I managed to make a gap of about a foot, just wide enough (28) ___to force_ (force) myself through.
Finally, I made it outside. If I had woken up just a few minutes later, I would have drowned. The entire neigh-
borhood was destroyed by the flood.
Later, we (29) __have been assured / are assured__ (assure) that something like this happens only
once every 100 years. I hope so. It pains me to see (30) ____what___ was once a lovely, cozy street now
turns into a waterscape.

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. conserve B. wrinkly C. stationary D. exceptional E. oddities
F. nursing G. timely H. sounding I. generalize J. comprise K. rules

The Curious World of Bats

Not all bats are unbelievably adorable, like the one below. Many of
them have 31wrinkly faces and large ears that help them "see" in the
dark, using echo location (回声定位) . But all bats are, without a doubt, 32ex-
ceptional creatures.
Scientists are typically reluctant to 33generalize about bats because they make up such a large and di-
verse group of winged animals. With nearly 1,500 species, bats 34comprise about one-fifth of all mammal
(哺乳动物) species on Earth. But one thing that can be said about them as a group is that they are, in not- so-sci -
entific terms, very odd. "They break all the 35rules , "said Cori Lausen, a bat expert at the environmental
group Wildlife Conservation Society Canada.
 Being able to fly is just one of their 36 oddities , since mammals rarely fly. Apart from that, bats can
also push their heart rate to extreme highs and lows-as slow as one beat per minute. Many bat species can go
into a period of deep sleep, known as "torpor", for a few hours a day or even for weeks to 37 conserve en-
ergy when it's cold or food is unavailable. And while most small mammals have short lives and lots of babies,
some bats can live for two decades or more and typically have just one baby per year.
For how much energy they need, it's also surprising that many bat species, including most of those in the
US, rely on insects alone for food. They have to eat ridiculous quantities of them. A mom that is 38 nursing
a baby can catch more than 4, 000 insects in one night.
Oddly, although bats can fly, they can't easily take off from a(n) 39 stationary position, like most
birds and insects do. That's one reason why they hang upside down-bats have to gain the momentum they
need by falling. "For them, it's not upside down," Frick said. "It's flight-side ready!"
While bats remain highly understudied relative to birds and other mammals, scientists are 40 sounding
the alarm. In North America, more than half of all bat species are at risk of severe population decline. Climate
change, they say, threatens to only speed up their extinction.

III. 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.

Picture this: you're out to dinner with a friend who you know makes a lot more money than you do.
When you open the 41 menu , your heart sinks. There's not a dish in sight that is less than $35, and even a
soup is going to run you $18. You probably vow (发誓) to 42 stick to dollar pizza slices the rest of the month
to balance out this dinner. 43 However , this time, what if you just turned to your friend, closed the menu,
and said, "Sorry, I have to be honest. I can't afford this. Let's go somewhere else?"
That's the idea behind "loud budgeting", a trend that could not only relieve you of the 44financial
burden, but help you deal with these sorts of stressful situations both mentally and emotionally. In an age
when everybody is showing off nice things on social media and 45 pretending to be something they're not,
it feels somewhat revolutionary to just tell the truth about what you can't afford.
The term was first introduced by TikTok (抖音) comedian Lukas Battle. Battle explained his concept in an
interview: simply put, loud budgeting is being 46 honest about what you do and don't want to spend money
on. Since his video, the concept has caught on rapidly among the 47 young , who are pointing out that it
has come at a significant time when everything is uncontrollably expensive.
It's not just a TikTok thing though. Even those in the financial services industry are on board with the
48 trend . Nikolina Cuca, a financial advisor, says that she's seen social media add pressure to her clients,
causing them to spend 49 beyond their means on luxury items. "There should be no shame about trying to
match your spending to your means. This trend helps young people moderate spending by 50 normalizing
the idea of living within budgets. "
Beyond just saving money, loud budgeting is also bringing people closer. Honest money talks lead to
greater respect among friends and family. By 51 openly discussing money goals, people are creating
stronger bonds based on mutual understanding for each other's financial situations. And perhaps the most
valuable part of the loud budgeting trend is that it provides a sense of 52 accountability . For example, if
you tell a friend you are trying to cut back spending on drinks out, you are much 53 more likely to stick
with the goal than if you just keep it to yourself.
With its focus on being open, spending wisely, and building 54 connections , loud budgeting is more
than just a passing trend, but a cool way for the younger generation to 55 take charge of their finances. As
more people adopt this approach, it is likely to stay a big part of how we handle money in the future.

41. A. door B. menu C. bill D. wallet

42. A. appeal to B. lead to C. stick to D. object to
43. A. Otherwise B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. However
44. A. financial B. cultural C. physical D. economical
45. A. refusing B. pretending C. agreeing D. guaranteeing
46. A. worried B. angry C. honest D. excited
47. A. male B. female C. young D. old
48. A. tradition B. truth C. treasure D. trend
49. A. below their standards B. beyond their means
C. towards their goals D. despite their differences
50. A. normalizing B. criticizing C. memorizing D. visualizing
51. A. endlessly B. intelligently C. openly D. formally
52. A. belonging B. accountability C. flexibility D. rigidity
53. A. less motivated B. less equipped C. more hesitant D. more likely
54. A. connections B. business C. habitats D. reputation
55. A. lose faith in B. take charge of C. do away with D. make up for

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 ac-
cording to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
What makes a certain piece of writing great? Well, it depends on whom you ask. There are, in my mind,
three different readers: casual readers, lit critics, creative writers. They would say the following about Char-
lotte Brontë's Jane Eyre:
 Casual reader: Jane's story is very relatable, especially to women who survived their teenage years. The
story's elements of romance, mystery, and coming-of-age make it enjoyable to read.
Literary critic: Jane Eyre pulls inspiration from the Gothic and romantic literary traditions. The atmo-
spheric setting mirrors Jane's inner world and serves as a character itself.
Creative writer: Jane has an appealing character and her pursuit of a fulfilling life is timeless. While
Jane's emotions are often verbose (冗长的) ， each word still feels necessary in most passages.
All of these responses are reasonable interpretations of the great literary work Jane Eyre. What's the dif-
ference between these three? The casual reader is primarily interested in the story's relatability and entertain -
ment value; the literary critic, who knows how to read literature like a professor, looks for ways to situate this
work in its broader literary context.
The creative writer must do both: the job of the casual reader and the job of the critic. He/she engages
with the work on a personal level while also researching what makes a work successful. This is Reading Like
a Writer (RLW) , which means being impacted by a piece of literature while investigating how the writer did
it. Successful works of writing succeed for different reasons-a distinctive voice, moving storytelling, an em -
powering message, etc. Writers don't make the achievement randomly: they earn it by crafting every plot
point and character, every line break, with care and precision. It's up to you to pay attention to these craft ele-
ments, the choices the writer makes and how they contribute to the work as a whole.
Yes, reading like a writer is extra work. But it's necessary work to the writing practice. By observing the
strategies writers employ to tell convincing stories or write engaging arguments, you equip yourself with the
knowledge to perform these strategies yourself.

56. The author cites three reader responses to Jane Eyre _________.
A. to argue that the novel is poorly written
B. to explain different reading perspectives
C. to prove how detailed literary analysis can be
D. to show the misinterpretation by creative writers
57. According to the passage, which of the following most probably demonstrates RLW?
A. Discussing fascinating plots and characters in a novel.
B. Examining the literary sources a Greek classic draws on.
C. Analyzing why a short story is popular and how it is structured.
D. Summarizing the main events of a short story for a class assignment.
58. What does the underlined pronoun "it" refer to?
A. Care and precision in writing B. Recognition of works as success
C. Investigation of writing style D. Character analysis through words
59. The author suggests RLW is "necessary work" (para. 7) because readers can _________.
A. write lengthy novels like Jane Eyre B. gain knowledge in employment
C. become professional literary critic D. improve their own writing craft
 (B)
Workplace injuries still happen, In a statistical report produced by Safe Work Australia, there were a to -
tal of 104, 770 personal injury claims for a work-related incident last year alone. The most typical type is re-
lated to repetitive body movements, followed by unexpected falls and contact with moving equipment. Priori -
tizing health and safety is essential in creating a positive and productive working environment.
60. According to the info chart, workplace injuries may lead to ___.
A.
long
leave
of ab-
sence
at
work

B.
tax

avoidance for companies

C. nationwide salary reduction D. increased mental alertness
61. Which group of percentages best fits the blanks numbered 1, 2 and 3?
A. ①17%；② 24%；③ 38% B. ① 26%;43%; ③ 18%
C. ①78%；② 23%；③% D. 39%; ②25%；③ 17%
62. 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)
Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to an AI text-to- image
generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create a suitable image. You enter the prompt (提示词) "red balloon
against a blue sky" but the generator returns an image of an egg instead.
What's going on? The generator you're using may have been "poisoned". What does this mean? Text-to-
image generators work by being trained on large datasets that include millions or billions of images. Some of
the generators have been trained by indiscriminately scraping online images, many of which may be under
copyright. This has led to many copyright infringement (侵害) cases where artists have accused big tech compa-
nies of stealing and profiting from their work.
This is also where the idea of "poison" comes in. Researchers who want to empower individual artists
have recently created a tool named "Nightshade" to fight back against unauthorised image scraping. The tool
works by slightly altering an image's pixels (像素) in a way that confuses the computer vision system but leaves
the image unaltered to a human's eyes. If an organization then scrapes one of these images to train a future AI
model, its data pool becomes "poisoned". This can result in mistaken learning, which makes the generator re -
turn unintended results. As in our earlier example, a balloon might become an egg.
The higher the number of "poisoned" images in the training data, the greater the impact. Because of how
generative AI works, the damage from "poisoned" images also affects related prompt keywords. For example,
if a "poisoned" image of a Picasso work is used in training data, prompt results for masterpieces from other
artists can also be affected.
Possibly, tools like Nightshade can be abused by some users to intentionally upload "poisoned" images in
order to confuse AI generators. But the Nightshade's developer hopes the tool will make big tech companies
more respectful of copyright. It does challenge a common belief among computer scientists that data found
online can be used for any purpose they see fit.
Human rights activists, for example, have been concerned for some time about the indiscriminate use of
machine vision in wider society. This concern is particularly serious concerning facial recognition. There is a
clear connection between facial recognition cases and data poisoning, as both relate to larger questions around
technological governance. It may be better to see data poisoning as an innovative solution to the denial of
some fundamental human rights.

63. The underlined word "scraping" (para. 2) is closest in meaning to _________.

A. facilitating B. collecting C. damaging D. polishing
64. According to the passage, adding poisoned data might _________.
A. increase the accuracy of returned information
B. cause users to forget the prompt key words
 C. interfere with the training of generative AI
D. discriminate against great masterpieces
65. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A. Data poisoning is somehow justified to direct attention to human rights.
B. Computer scientists has learned to respect the copyright of most artists.
C. Nightshade is being abused by human rights activists to recognize faces.
D. The issue of technological governance has aroused the lawyers' interest.
66. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. Data Poisoning: Government Empowering Citizens to Protect Themselves
B. Data Poisoning: Addressing Facial Recognition Issues Among Artists
C. Data Poisoning: Risks and Rewards of Generative AI Data Training
D. Data Poisoning: Restricting Innovation or Empowering Artists

Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sen-
tence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. They highly recognized the effectiveness of TCM, especially its use in pain treatment.
B. Even when drinking herbal milk tea, it's best to make choices accordingly.
C. Being extensive and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy.
D. Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare.
E. This led her to major in TCM at a traditional medical school in China.
F. Many other Chinese medicine institutions have adopted similar strategic initiatives.

Global Rise of TCM

Phan Thi Kim Chi's connection with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began at an early age. Growing up
in a small village in Vietnam, it was inconvenient for Phan to travel to hospitals in neighboring cities. When -
ever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child, her family would seek the help of a local TCM
practitioner. 67 This led her to major in TCM at a traditional medical school in China.
According to Phan, even though TCM has long been commonly practiced and accepted in Vietnam,
finding a good school to learn TCM in Vietnam is not easy.
As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the cur -
riculum. 68 Being extensive and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It
requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between hu-
man and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates
the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and comprehend them better.
69 Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of
international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6, 441 com-
ing from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical
universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.
The booming situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice
for many young people. There is a trend among young people to place more emphasis on health conditioning
and preservation. However, experts remind that TCM emphasizes the importance of diagnosing and treating
based on identifying syndromes ( 症状 ) . It is impossible to offer a one-size- fits-all approach to all patients.
70 Even when drinking herbal milk tea, it's best to make choices accordingly .

IV. 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.
71. England Prohibits Phones in Schools, But Will It Help?
Recently, England's Department of Education has confirmed plans to ban the use of mobile phones in
English schools during the school day, including break times. The guidance offers schools a variety of ways to
implement (实施) the ban, ranging from an order to leave all phones at home, to handing them in on arrival or
keeping them in inaccessible lockers.
England's response to the growing frustration with students' cellphone use during school time is not un-
founded. The United Nations this past summer published a report issuing a strong warning regarding technol -
ogy use in schools around the globe. Some countries had already implemented strict "no-cellphone" policies.
For example, France prohibited students in elementary and middle schools from using cellphones while on
campus. Meanwhile, it is reported that most teens use their phones for an average of 43 minutes during school
hours, with some students reaching six hours on the high end. These addictive devices often lead to distraction
and social anxiety. Worse still, almost one-third of secondary school teachers said that their lessons were in-
terrupted by students' mobile phones.
However, some people don't believe that banning mobile phones in England's schools will fundamentally
address the harm that mobile phones do to children. "We work with children daily. We understand that a
phone is a device to pay for a bus, contact your mum, and find information, "Kidron, a secondary school
teacher, said. "So the device is not the issue; it is the persistent irresponsible content provided by online tech
platforms that is to blame. Companies that engage with children, therefore, should offer content that is suit-
able for their age and development capacity. "Ghey, a concerned mother, also raised her voice on this matter,
but with a different perspective. She argued for the phone manufacturers to make specific products for under-
18s that prevent them from accessing harmful content,

England has decided to ban mobile phone use in schools. The ban is necessary since it is a trend
worldwide and the overuse of phones causes mental problems in teens and disturbs teachers' lessons.
However, some argue the real issue is the irresponsible content from tech platforms and ask phone
makers to produce phones tailored to minors. (57 words)
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 短暂接触辐射一般对人体无害。 (exposure)
Brief exposure to radiation usually does no harm to one's health/body.
73. 我刚才一不小心点了“提交申请”，还有可能撤回吗？ (there be)
I have just clicked (on) "Submit Application" by mistake/accident, so is there any possibility of
withdrawing it?
74. 收到居民意见后的第一时间，委员们就着手制定合理的改进计划。 (hardly)
Members of the committee had hardly received the opinions/suggestions from the residents when
they set about making reasonable improvement plans.
75. 老一辈艺术家们纷纷呼吁传统戏曲要博采众长，使之惠及更多年轻观众。 (accessible)
The seasoned/senior/elder(ly) artists / The older generation of artists appealed to / called on the
traditional operas to integrate/adopt/absorb strengths from other art forms / learn widely from others'
strong points, so that they become more accessible to a wider/larger young audience / making them
more accessible to a wider audience of young people.

VI. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chi-
nese.
你所在的小区附近将新建一个大型游乐场，很多居民表示不满。社区管理处决定征集居民意见并召开专题讨论会，作为居民代表，写一份讨论会发言稿，内容需
包括：
1. 你认为新建大型游乐场可能会存在的问题 (至少 2 个) ；
2. 你对以上问题的建议和理由。