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文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经亲历英国王室传统天鹅普查,目睹了普查员护航、称量、记录天鹅的全过程。

1 . 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.experience       B. associated        C.position        D.claim       E.accompanied

F.conducted        G.duration        H.preserve        I.breeze        J.representative

K.weighed

One of the British royal traditions is that the king or queen can     1     ownership of any unmarked mute swan in open water in Britain. For many years, this tradition was     2     with Queen Elizabeth II. Every summer, the swans on the River Thames would be counted for Her Majesty. Now, with Britain having King Charles III on the throne, this centuries-old tradition known as the Swan Upping will continue to be     3     over five days during the third week of every July.

Several years ago, when I was living in London, I went along to     4     the tradition for myself. It was a completely enjoyable experience. School kids and elderly watchers gathered ahead of the day’s launch in Marlow (马洛,一个英国城镇) to meet the Royal Swan Marker — Queen Elizabeth II’s     5     in her absence — David Barber, and other Swan Uppers, or catchers.

The Uppers themselves are a mix of old boys and younger men-all dressed in uniforms. They paddle their way upriver in a fleet of wooden boats, shiny with gold detailing. Flags flutter behind them in the     6    .

The small fleet is     7     by an armada (舰队) of watchers. A boatload of journalists is there for the     8    . Hug e passenger boats cruise alongside, trying to get a view of each catch.

Not long after, the traditional call goes out: “All up!” it’s the first catch of the day. The Uppers carefully     9     their boats around the birds, moving closer, before catching and tying them. The young swans are taken ashore and     10    , measured and recorded with rings attached to their legs. And the adult swans are checked against the records. Then the young birds are released with their family, unharmed.

7日内更新 | 13次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海大学附属中学2023-2024学年中高一下学期3月月考英语试题
文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国古代的成人礼,它是宣告个体成年的关键仪式,承载着责任传承与社会认同,历经变迁,核心价值不变,标志着人生新阶段的开始及社会责任意识的觉醒。

2 . 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.

In ancient China, the coming-of-age ceremony was a ritual in which a person would come to be declared and accepted as an adult by their own clan (宗族) and the wider society. That is to say, they would start taking on ________ responsibilities and would thus be ________ to inherit power and titles.

This ritual first came to be practiced by the nobles of the Zhou dynasty before later ________ to civilian population. In ancient China, the most common age in which this ritual was conducted was 20 for men and 15 for women. But throughout history it was ________ to conduct this ritual anywhere between the ages of 10 and 20.

The coming-of-age ceremony was key to Confucian rites (仪式,礼节) and was part of the “four rites” of life, which also included ________, mourning (治丧) rites, and sacrificial (祭祀) rituals.

At the ceremony, respected elders would put a special cap, or “Guan (冠)” on a young man’s head and tie up the hair of a young woman using a hair ornament named “Ji”. The young adults would be dressed up in the relevant robes and accessories (装饰品) of their gender. One would keep this new look as a grown-up.

The soon-to-be adult would then be ________ a courtesy name (表字) during the ritual. Afterwards, other people would ________ this person by their courtesy name to show them respect. Only one’s elder relatives could call them by their birth names.

In the end, the young adults would take up a cup of wine, pour some of the wine on the ground in ________ of both heaven and earth, and then take a sip of the rest of it. After doing this, they would then take a bite of rice. All this was ________ to symbolize the beginning of their adult life complete with all of its ups and downs.

The ceremony wouldn’t be over just yet. The young adults would kneel on the ground listening to their parents’ ________. After having shown ________ to the guests once again, they could finally stand next to their parents as real adults.

The age-old ritual was ________ during the Qing dynasty. The past few decades, ________, have seen a revival in the ceremonial celebration of one’s coming of age.

Despite changes in the styles and details, the essence of the coming-of-age ceremony remains ________: the celebration of the opening of a new chapter in one’s life. With this new beginning comes a (n) ________ of one’s responsibility to become a decent and respected contributor to society.

1.
A.noticeableB.relevantC.apparentD.various
2.
A.subjectB.politeC.qualifiedD.available
3.
A.distributingB.spreadingC.shiftingD.approaching
4.
A.delightedB.ridiculousC.understandableD.acceptable
5.
A.schoolingB.marriageC.diningD.working
6.
A.awardedB.encouragedC.rewardedD.deprived
7.
A.turn toB.refer toC.look toD.talk to
8.
A.nameB.respectC.priorityD.honor
9.
A.drivenB.runC.meantD.finished
10.
A.praiseB.scoldC.instructionD.complaint
11.
A.gratitudeB.respectC.expectationD.kindness
12.
A.bannedB.reinforcedC.flourishingD.preserved
13.
A.thereforeB.howeverC.meanwhileD.moreover
14.
A.essentialB.criticalC.unchangedD.possible
15.
A.mindB.moodC.phaseD.awareness
7日内更新 | 28次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海大学附属中学2023-2024学年中高一下学期3月月考英语试题
文章大意:这是一篇新闻报道。近日,一名网友在民政部官网上留言,敦促有关部门发布声明,鼓励居民不要受迷信影响,在龙年期间照常结婚。对此民政部社会事务司回应了这个问题。

3 . In recent days, a netizen left a comment on the official website of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, urging the relevant authorities to issue a statement to encourage residents to not be influenced by superstition and continue with their marriage plans as usual during the Year of the Dragon.

The Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs promptly responded, stating that they would pay attention to this issue. The department explained that there is a year in the lunar calendar that does not have the beginning of spring solar term (节气), which occurs approximately once every two to three years.

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month each year. However, its date on the Gregorian calendar (公历) varies from year to year. Start of Spring, which is the first of the 24 solar terms, is considered the official beginning of spring.

Why did the ancients think that “no spring year” was not suitable for marriage? As the weather warms up and spring arrives, the earth awakes from its winter hibernation. The rain falls, the thunder surges, and everything in the world comes alive once again. At such a good time, they usually associated the beginning of spring with fertility. If spring does not come, reproduction will not be prosperous. “No spring” means “no child”, and getting married is the most taboo. Superstitions about this time of year often focus on avoiding marriage or other important events because it is believed to be unlucky.

The Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs emphasized that these superstitions, which mean false beliefs without scientific evidence, should not have the final say about people's decisions about their marriages or other important life events. They encouraged residents to continue with their plans as usual during this period and not be influenced by superstition.

The department also reminded the public that marriage is a personal decision that should be based on love, mutual respect, and consideration for each other’s future. They emphasized that the government will continue to provide support and assistance to ensure that all citizens can enjoy a stable and happy life.

1. What was the reason behind the netizen’s comment on the Ministry of Civil Affairs’ website?
A.To request detailed information about the spring solar term this Year of the Dragon.
B.To express dissatisfaction with the government policies to issue a ban on marriage this year.
C.To motivate inhabitants to resist the impact of unscientific beliefs in the Year of the Dragon.
D.To criticize the Ministry of Civil Affairs for their delayed response.
2. Why did the ancients consider a “no spring year” unsuitable for marriage, according to the passage?
A.Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the “no spring” solar term.
B.Because it was believed to bring bad luck and misfortune.
C.As a result of scientific evidence proving it was unlucky.
D.To avoid conflicts with traditional customs and the wedding ceremonies.
3. What is the main message conveyed by the Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?
A.Encouraging residents to follow traditional superstitions by getting married as planned.
B.Discouraging people from getting married during the Year of the Dragon.
C.Emphasizing that unscientific beliefs should not have an impact on marriage decisions.
D.Urging the public to protest against the complicated traditional Spring Festival celebrations.
7日内更新 | 27次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市延安中学2023-2024学年高一下学期3月月考英语试卷
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4 . Directions: Write an English composition in 80-100 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是浦韵中学的高一学生李文(Li Wen), 你们校刊的“Tradition and Culture”栏目正在举办征文活动, 征文主题为“我与中国传统节日(Chinese Traditional Festival and Me)”。你的征文必须包括:
●一个具体节日;
●你的体验和认识。
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2024-03-14更新 | 36次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市青浦区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末调研卷英语试题
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文章大意:这是一篇议论文。文章谈论了中国“龙”的英文翻译问题,应该翻译为dragon还是loong更好。
5 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. noble     B. might     C. distinct     D. splendour     E. significantly     F. integrated       
G. predominantly     H. shaped     I. integral     J. generating     K. underlying                           

Welcoming the Year of the Dragon or the Loong?

As communities worldwide, both within and outside China, participate in diverse festivities to welcome the Year of the Dragon, the mythical creature has become the subject of debate. Some call it a dragon, while others prefer the term “loong”,     1     a discussion about the most accurate translation of this symbol of traditional Chinese culture.

Do dragon and loong convey the same meaning, or do they represent different creatures with     2     connotations? In Western culture,     3     by Greek mythology, the dragon is frequently portrayed as the guardian of treasure, embodying a symbol of greed and destruction. In China, however, the dragon is very positive. It’s an animal that helps humanity and that is     4    , with emperors often referring to themselves as the “true dragon sons of heaven”.

In the Chinese language, more than 100 idioms incorporate the word “dragon”,     5     conveying positive connotations such as excellence, prestige, royalty,     6     and good luck. The term “dragon” remains a pervasive and     7    element in everyday conversations. When people express admiration for a son-in-law, they often refer to him as “a swift son-in-law who rides the dragon”. During weddings, the groom is usually referred to as the dragon and the bride the phoenix.

Why has the loong been translated into English as dragon? In the early 19th century, British missionary Robert Morrison compiled the first Chinese-English, English-Chinese dictionary in history, in which he translated the Chinese loong as dragon. The impact of this dictionary was profound, leading to the widespread adoption of the term dragon in the West. Language     8     influences human minds, and as a result, Westerners perceive it intriguing that the Chinese associate themselves with the concept of dragons. In their culture, dragons are symbols of malevolence, contributing to a cultural distortion and misinterpretation.

With China becoming more     9     into the global community and the world becoming more familiar with the Chinese zodiac sign, has the time come to translate the Chinese dragon to loong? The issue of translation may seem trivial. What matters more is conveying the true essence of the zodiac dragon. The Chinese people place great importance on welcoming people globally to immerse themselves in the Year of the Dragon’s celebratory spirit and share in the Spring Festival’s joy, warmth and     10    .

2024-03-14更新 | 65次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市格致中学2023-2024学年高三下学期开学摸底考试英语试题
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文章大意:这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了作者对于中国家庭中象征团聚的圆桌的看法。
6 . 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.

Round table

The most affectionate memory of my childhood is about     1     round table.

When I was still little, my entire family would reunite on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the grown-ups were discussing about something     2     our comprehension, we kids would be scuttling around or even crouching under the table to play hide and seek.

When I got a bit older, my aunt brought back her boyfriend, a tall and shy man, and my grandma joyfully added another seat to the round table. It seemed a little bit     3     (crowded), but we all felt closer to this new family member.

When I was 12, my grandpa passed away because of cancer, but when the entire family reunite once again, his chair, his bowl and his chopsticks remain the same.     4     his seat was empty, it felt like that he had never left us.

We all have a table like this in our homes, which is a symbol of the reunion of our families,     5     (represent) our sentiment and attachment to our families. As a matter of fact, in China, almost everything can be solved over a round table. The marriage vows between a loving couple, the mourning of the deceased, the negotiations between business partners and a state banquet to another president from another country     6     all happen on a same round table. So I started to wonder     7     is this round table to us and its true significance starts to unfold in front of me.

The food on the table may change with time; the people sitting beside it may come and go; the reasons why we come together may be various, but the sensation behind it remains, year after year, the same.

Every year, an annual epic migration takes place in China. Hundreds of people, men and women, young and old, the rich and the poor, the dead and the alive, will find a way to go back home and go to the round table     8     (reunite) with their families.

The power that drives him to do so has been a power that has been sustaining Chinese civilization for thousands of years. And the lives of us, or even the history of our nation have been the stories of looking for a running to the round table     9     we belong. The round table     10     (be) a symbol of the Chinese sensation. It was. It is. And it will always be.

2024-03-14更新 | 66次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市格致中学2023-2024学年高三下学期开学摸底考试英语试题
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文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了作者在国外的一年了解到了文化差异。

7 . What My Year Abroad Taught Me About Cultural Differences

Imagine going to study abroad. You walk into the local shop and bam!, Golliwogs (黑面木偶) everywhere. I’m talking salespeople dressed as Golliwogs. Surprised, you go to the junk food section as that’s the only thing that will give your body the sugar rush it needs to shock your body out of the state of bewilderment (困惑). And there they were: Golliwog cookies.

I’m using the word “Golliwogs” because to a British person abroad that’s what they are. But in the Netherlands and Belgium the image is known as Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). There has been much discussion about whether or not it’s racist.     1     Zwarte Piet is understood by most in the Netherlands to be Santa’s helper whose black face was due to his delivering presents through the chimney.

Working as a trainee with the European Commission, I met people from all over the world, not just Europe. Working alongside my German, Spanish and Italian colleagues, I learned some valuable lessons.     2     You shouldn’t wait to say “excuse me,” or wait for a gap in the conversation to give your opinion, because you’ll walk out at the end of the meeting wondering how three hours have passed without you managing to say anything. I learned how to stop my colleagues and interject (插话) my thoughts.

Another lesson was the value of the coffee break. Coffee breaks in Brussels were not just time to get coffee. It was a chance to develop new ideas with colleagues in a more informal setting. At first I declined the invitation to attend, but after a while I began to notice that almost everyone went on these trips to the coffee machine and decided to join them.     3    

Graduates and students who have worked abroad gain an understanding of what it means to be truly European and how this can benefit you at work. Not only do you bring home experiences, skills and practices from other countries, but you also seek to take your work further afield (向远方).

    4     Remember the Golliwog cookies? All I really wanted were some Mr. Kipling’s cakes but they’re nearly impossible to find abroad. When I finished my trainee ship with the Commission, I came home and started a business called Packed Munches, a service sending boxes of British snacks to Britons all over the world. And to think, it all started with Zwarte Pict.

A.You might be amazed by the quantity of work and innovative concepts that can emerge during informal coffee breaks.
B.This marked my initial experience in comprehending diverse cultures.
C.As British people, we need to stay low-profile in what we do.
D.So, how did I apply these acquired abilities?
E.As individuals from Britain, we must produce more influence in our pursuits.
F.This was my first lesson in understanding British cultures.
2024-03-10更新 | 42次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市晋元高级中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题
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8 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。1.
A.Open.B.Selfish.C.Friendly.D.Reserved.
2.
A.They stay quiet.
B.They read a book.
C.They talk about the weather.
D.They chat with fellow passengers.
3.
A.She was always treated as a foreigner.
B.She was eager to visit an English castle.
C.She was never invited to a colleague’s home.
D.She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.
4.
A.Houses are much quieter.
B.Houses provide more privacy.
C.They want to have more space.
D.They want a garden of their own.
2024-03-10更新 | 33次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市晋元高级中学2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题
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9 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。 1.
A.Rings made of tubes.B.Coins with a hole.
C.Rings made of coins.D.Coins with an ancient sign.
2.
A.When to give it.B.When to buy it.
C.The occasion on which people wear it.D.The hand on which people wear it.
3.
A.Transformation of wedding rings.B.Ways to make wedding rings.
C.Customs related to wedding rings.D.Commitment in wedding rings.
2024-03-01更新 | 9次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市松江区2023届高三二模英语试题(含听力)
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10 .
A.Make a plan for the new year.B.Say a few words of celebration.
C.Have a trip during the Spring Festival.D.Go back home for the Spring Festival.
2024-02-29更新 | 12次组卷 | 1卷引用:上海市黄埔区2023届高三二模英语试题(含听力)
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