2015届黄浦高三英语二模
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上海市2015高三英语二模试卷Most American magazines and newspapers reserve 60 percent of their pages for ads. The New York Times Sunday edition __51_____ may contain 350 pages of advertisements. Some radio stations devote 40 minutes of every hour to __52_____. Then there is television. The vast majority of television ads today consist of brief advertising spots, __53_____ in length from a few seconds to several minutes. According to one estimate, American youngsters sit through three hours of television commercials each week. By the time they graduate from high school, they will have been ___54____ 360,000 TV ads. Television advertises in airports, hospital waiting rooms, and schools. Major sporting events are now major advertising events. Racing cars serve as high speed ___55____. Some athletes receive most of their money from advertisements. One top-ranking basketball player earned $3.9 million by playing ball. Advertisers paid him nine times that much to ___56____ their products.There is no escape. Commercial ads are __57_____ on walls, buses, and trucks. They___58____ the inside of taxis and subways --even the doors of public toilets. __59_____ messages call to us in supermarkets, stores, elevators --and __60____ we are on hold on the telephone. In some countries so much advertising comes through the mail that many recipients proceed directly from the mailbox to the nearest wastebasket to___61____ the junk mail.___62____ Insiders’ Report, published by McCann-Erickson, a global advertising agency, the estimated amount of money spent on advertising worldwide in 1990 was $275.5 billion. Since then, the figures have soared to $411.6 billion for 1997 and $434.4 billion for 1998. Big money.What is the __63____ of all of this? One analyst put it this way: “Advertising is one of the most powerful socializing forces in the culture. Ads sell __64____ than products. They sell images, values, goals, __65_____ of who we are and who we should be. They shape our attitudes and our attitudes shape our behavior.”51. A. lonely B. alone C. singly D. individually52. A. commerce B. consumers C. commercials D. contracts53. A. ranging B. varying C. changing D. adjusting54. A. taken to B. spent in C. expected of D. exposed to55. A. flashes B. billboards C. attractions D. messages56. A. improve B. promote C. urge D. update57. A. symbolized B. illustrated C. demonstrated D. displayed58. A. modify B. decorate C. polish D. fix59. A. Audio B. Studio C. Oral D. Video60. A. since B. while C. unless D. if61. A. throw away B. lay down C. blow out D. break down62. A. Except for B. Apart from C. According to D. Including in63. A. effect B. affect C. result D. purpose64. A. less B. same C. similar D. more65. A. outlooks B. opinions C. concepts D. implicationsAFor four lonely years, Evelyn Jones of Rockford, Illinois, lived friendless and forgotten in one room of a cheap hotel. “I wasn’t sick, but I was acting sick,” the 78-year-old widow says, “Every day was the same. I would just lie on my bed and maybe cook up some soup.” Then, six months ago, she was invited to The Brighter Side -- Rockford’s day care center for the elderly. Every weekday morning since then, she has left her home to meet nine other old people in a church for a rich program of charity work, trips, games, and -- most important of all -- friendly companionship.Just a few years ago, there were few choices for the elderly between a normal life in their own homes and being totally confined in nursing homes. Many of them were sent to rest homes long before they needed full-time care. Others like Mrs. Jones were left to take care of themselves. But in 1971, the White House Conference on Aging called for the development of alternatives to care in nursing homes for old people, and since then, government-supported day-care programs like The Brighter Side have been developed in most big American cities.“This represents a real alternative to the feared institution and makes old people believe they have not left the world of living”, says Alice Brophy, 64, director of New York City’s Office for the Aging, “They do well at the centers, and I hate it when people describe us as elderly playpens（婴儿扶栏）.” New York’s 138 centers encourage continuing contact for the aged with the community’s life. The centers serve more than 15,000 members, and volunteer workers are always looking for new ones. If someone doesn’t show up at the center for several days in a row, a worker at the center calls to make sure all is well. And although participation in the center is free, those who want to can pay for their lunches.No normal studies have been made of these centers for the elderly, but government officials are enthusiastic. In the future, the Public Health Service will do a study to decide if the programs can receive federal Medicare money. And the old people themselves are very happy with the programs. “There is no way”, says Evelyn Jones, smiling at her new companions at the Brighter Side, “that I will ever go back to spending my day with all those loses at the hotel.”66. According to the passage, many old people went to the nursing homes because______________.A. They are in urgent need of full-time care.B. They were rather willing to go there.C. They were sent there.D. They were volunteers there.67. We can conclude from the statements of Alice Brophy that______________.A. the centers are like elderly playpens.B. the old people do well at the day care centers.C. old people like nursing institutions.D. outside the Brighter side they don’t work for the old.68. What’s author’s attitude towards the program of day care centers?A. pessimistic.B. concerned.C. neutral.D. optimistic.69. What is the main idea of the article?A. Day care centers may be able to receive federal Medicare money.B. Day care centers can make life better for elderly people.C. Many old people in the United States are lonely.D. Old people have no place in their society.BBiographyNicole Mary Kidman, AC (born 20 June 1967) is an American-born Australian actress, fashion model, singer and humanitarian. She is also known for her marriage to Tom Cruise, to whom she was married for 11 years and adopted two children, and her current marriage to country musician Keith Urban, with whom she has two biological daughters. As a result of being born to Australian parents in Hawaii, Kidman has dual citizenship in Australia and the United States. The following is a list of movies that Kidman has been involved with.Dead Calm (1989)After starring in a number of small Australian films and TV shows, Kidman's breakthrough was in the 1989 thriller Dead Calm. It was based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Charles Williams. The film was directed by Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce and filmed around the Great Barrier Reef.Day of Thunder (1990)Days of Thunder is a 1990 American auto racing film released by ParamountPictures，bringing her worldwide recognition. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Robert Duvall. This is the first of three films to star both Cruise and Kidman (the other two being Far and Away and Eyes Wide Shut).Batman Forever (1995)Batman Forever is a 1995 American superhero film directed by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. The plot focuses on Batman trying to stop Two-Face (Jones) and the Riddler (Carrey) in their villainous scheme to bring the city under their control. The film was released on June 16, 1995, receiving mixed reviews, but was a financial success.Moulin Rouge! (2001)Kidman’s performance in the musical Moulin Rouge! (2001) earned her a second Golden Globe Award and first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. It tells the story of a young English poet/writer, Christian (Ewan McGregor), who falls in love with the terminally-ill star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman).The Hours (2002)Kidman's performance as Virginia Woolf in the drama film The Hours (2002) received critical acclaim and earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Silver Bear for Best Actress. The plot focuses on three women of different generations whose lives are interconnected by the novel Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, who, in 1920s England, isstruggling with depression and mental illness while trying to write her novel.Rabbit Hole (2010)The screenplay of Rabbit Hole is an adaptation by David Lindsay Abaire of his 2005 play of the same name. Kidman produced the project via her company, Blossom Films. The plot deals with a couple struggling to heal after the death of their young son. Kidman was critically admired for her performance as Becca Corbett and received Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search70. Which of the following statements about Nicole Kidman is true?A.Kidman has dual nationality because of being born to American parents in Australia.B.Kidman and Cruise gave birth to two children in their 11-year marriage.C.Kidman was known for TV shows before receiving recognition in motion picture industry.D.Far and Away was the first movie Kidman stared with her ex-husband.71. ___________ are based on the former works.A. Dead Calm, Moulin Rouge! and The HoursB. Batman Forever, Dead Calm and Rabbit HoleC. Day of Thunder, Batman Forever and The HoursD. The Hours, Batman Forever and Rabbit Hole72. The underlined word “acclaim” has the similar meaning to ___________.A. criticismB. complimentC. complaintD. comment73. Where can we probably find the article?A. A reference siteB. A fashion magazineB. An auto-biography D. A national newspaperC“The Heart of the Matter,” the newly-released report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), deserves praise for attaching the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the prosperity and security of liberal democracy in America. Regrettably, however, the report’s failure to address the true nature of the crisis facing liberal education may cause more harm than good.In 2010, leading congressional Democrats and Republicans sent letters to the AAAS asking that it identify actions that could be taken by federal states and local governments, universities, foundations, educators, individual benefactors(捐助者) and others to maintain national excellence in humanities and social scientific scholarship and education. In response, the AAAS formed the Committee on the Humanities and Social Sciences. Among the Committee’s 51 members are top-university presidents, scholars, lawyers, judges, and business executives, as well as distinguished figures from diplomacy, filmmaking, music and journalism.The goals identified in the report are generally admirable. Because the government supports full literacy (识字) of citizens, the report stresses the study of history and government, particularly American history and American government; and encourages the use of new digital technologies. To encourage innovation and competition, the report calls for increased investment in research, the introduction of a series of curricula that improve students’ ability to solve problems and communicate effectively in the 21st century, increased funding for teachers and the encouragement of scholars to bring their learning into practice on the great challenges of the day. The report also advocates greater study of foreign languages, international affairs and the expansion of study abroad programs.Unfortunately, despite 2 years in the making, "The Heart of the Matter" never gets to the heart of the matter: the illiberal nature of liberal education at our leading colleges and universities. The committee ignores that for several decades America's colleges and universities have produced graduates who don’t know the content and character of liberal education and are thus deprived of its benefits. Sadly, the spirit of inquiry once at home on campus has been replaced by the use of the humanities and social sciences as vehicles for publicizing “progressive”.Today, professors routinely treat the progressive interpretation of history and progressive public policy as the proper subject of study while portraying conservative or classical liberal ideas—such as free markets and self-reliance—as falling outside the boundaries of routine, and sometimes legal intellectual investigation.The AAAS displays great enthusiasm for liberal education. Yet its report may well hold back reform by obscuring(遮蔽) the depth and breadth of the challenge that Congress asked it to clarify.74. Influential figures in the Congress required that the AAAS report on how to___________.A. maintain people’s interest in liberal educationB. define the government’s role in educationC. keep a leading position in liberal educationD. safeguard individuals’ rights to education75. Which one of the following statements about what the AAAS plan suggests is true ?A. An exclusive study of American history.B. A greater emphasis on theoretical subjects.C. The application of emerging technologies. D. Funding for the study of foreign languages.76. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.A. professors are routinely supportive of free marketsB. intellectual investigation are put great value on in collegeC. progressive public policy is out of boundaries of proper studyD. professors have prejudice against classical liberal ideas77. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. The AAAS’s Contribution to Liberal EducationB. Illiberal Education and “The Heart of the Matter”C. Ways to Grasp “The Heart of the Matter”“D. Progressive Policy vs. Liberal Education答案BCADB BDBAB ACADCCBDB CBBA CCDB。
2015届黄埔高三英语二模答案
黄浦区2015年高考模拟考英语试卷参考答案第I卷1-5 CADBC 6-10 CBCAD11-13 DAD 14-16 BBD17. today 18. 25019. charge 20. hundreds21. log onto 22. confirming their purchase23. The book title 24. English Dictionary25. a 26. to strengthen 27.because 28. can29. which/that 30. filling 31. better 32. what33. who/that 34. other 35. were searching 36. was discovered 37. going 38. turned 39. in spite of 40. has41-45 GCIAB 46-50 JEDKH51-55 CBCDA 56-60 BCBDB 61-65 CACAD66-69 ABCD 70-73 DABC 74-77 DDAC78. That the population would increase rapidly.79. They no longer needed several babies to ensure their survival. /Children were no longer an economic property for working./Children were a responsibility to be fed, housed and educated./Having too many children made a mother hard to work./The young were no longer a guarantee against the old. /…80. better living standards and health condition81. Because the death rate in developing countries falls much faster.第II卷I. Translation1. This agreement will pave the way for the cooperation between the two countries.2. It was said that the young professor objected to the headmaster’s proposal in public.3. Nobody can persuade the engineer to change his original decision once he has made up his mind.4. Yesterday I returned the useless air-conditioner to the shop where it was sold /I bought it and gota/the refund.5. So excited was David that he failed to fall asleep the whole night when/after he learned that he would participate in the final competition to be held in Beijing.II. Guided Writing 略— 1 —。
2015上海高三英语二模听力
2015上海高三英语二模听力Title: Reflection on the Difficulty of 2015 Shanghai High School English II Listening TestThe 2015 Shanghai High School English II Listening Test, which was taken by thousands of students, has been a widely discussed topic among educators and students. The test, in particular, has been regarded as one of the most challenging listening exams in recent years.One of the main reasons for the difficulty of the test was the complexity of the language used in the audio materials. The passages in the test were chosen from different genres such as news broadcasts, interviews, and speeches, and some were delivered by native speakers with strong accents. Many students found it difficult to follow the audio materials and struggled to understand the content.Another reason for the difficulty of the test was the range of topics covered. The passages included topics that were not commonly discussed in daily life, such as scientific research, economic policies, and political issues. These topics required a deeper level ofcomprehension, which many students found challenging.Furthermore, the format of the test was also different from previous years' exams, which added to the difficulty of the test. The questions were more complex, and some required students to infer information rather than directly state it, which required critical thinking and interpretation skills.Despite these difficulties, some students managed to perform well in the test. This could be attributed to their strong academic background, rich vocabulary, and good listening skills. However, many students struggled, and the overall scores for the test were lower than expected.In conclusion, the 2015 Shanghai High School English II Listening Test was a challenging exam that required advanced listening and comprehension skills. Many students found it difficult to understand the audio materials and answer the questions. The complexity of the language, range of topics covered, and new test format were factors that contributed to the difficulty of the exam. Nevertheless, the test provided a valuable learning opportunity for students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses in their English language learning.。
上海2015届高三英语二模语法填空考点分类汇编
上海2015届高三英语二模语法填空考点分类汇编名词性从句1. That is (40) we are all struggling with. what2. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvement in (32) _______ you really can do. what3. The professor has found that people are happy when they get into (39) ____ he calls “flow”. what4. For example, try to remember (29) happened to you every day last week，chances are that nothing extraordinary happened, so you will be hard-pressed to recall the specific things you did on Monday, Tuesday, etc. what5. To many middle class workers, (35) ______ bothered them from work couldn't compare with the possibility that they might postpone their retirement date by around five years. whatever6. We could not tell ___26_____ this building was. what7. It appeared ___27____ _______ it had been built strong to defend from storms. as if8. The pair finally sat in the cockpit (驾驶员座舱) together and Mr Elliott made an announcement to passengers (30)_____ the flight made it a special day for him as he was flying with his daughter. that9. Miss Elliott recalled the flight, saying, “I was initially nervous and he kept asking (32) _____ I was nervous or not. whether10. It is unclear ___28___ drinking water improves exam results. why11. But before the study there was little proof (31) ______ therapy animals make us healthier. that12. The boys’ mother heard that a clergyman (牧师) in town had been successful in (35) disciplining children, so she asked (36) ______ he would speak with her boys. whether/if13. For a few minutes, Wasana stared at the water, wondering (25) _____ it looked so familiar. why14. Start by noticing how you feel. That’s the first step in becoming more skillful at managing your feelings. Second, pay attention to how you behave when you feel certain emotions. Then analyze (30) ______ that effects your daily life. how定语从句1. I remember I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to (26) I listened every morning. which2. Students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students (37) ________ classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots. whose3. One procedure (29) _______ helps many athletes is creating pictures in the mind. that/which4. We know today, of course, that each of these ideas led to an incredibly successful product or service (32) ____ has changed the way many of us live. that/which5. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging, they experience “flow”, a situation (40) ____ they don’t notice time passing. where6. The majority of those (35) died today were children — beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. who7. Eating disorders are psychological illnesses defined by abnormal eating habits, (27) ______ mayinvolve either insufficient or too much food intake to the damage of an individual's physical and mental health. which8. Many pointed to the fact that they are constantly having to provide for their grown-up children at an age (36) ______ they assumed they should be financially independent. when9. When we passed it and looked back, three pyramidal mountains on the opposite side of Lock Lomond ended the view, ____32_____ in certain kind of weather might be very grand. which 10. Has the world just witnessed its first ever robot suicide? Boring housework was seemingly too much for one cleaning robot to take, when it apparently rebelled and decided to end it all. The robot was given the tiresome task of cleaning up some spilt grain before it climbed on to a kitchen hotplate (34) _____ it destroyed itself, according to reports in Austria. where11. Drinking water may also reduce anxiety, ___29___ has a bad effect on exam performances. which12. Chai’s research reveals that it is the burning of coal and oil ___37___ contributes to 60 percent of PM 2.5 pollutants. that/which13. Dogs are called “man’s best friend.” Now a study shows new reasons (25) ______ they really are our best pals. why14. A couple had two little boys, (33) ______ were excessively naughty. who15. Then it hit him--the scene was similar to the video (26) _____ he was shown during Disaster Management classes. that/which16. Even in countries (38) ____ don’t allow bargaining, you may find plentiful opportunities to save money. that/which状语从句1. From my experiences, I believe that my life will turn out all right (31) ________ ________ it is not that easy. even if/though2. Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim light helps people loosen up. (38) that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. If3. Careful study indicates that the best athletes win partly (27) _______ they think they can win. because4. Her passion for flight lasted in her remaining life (32) ______ she mysteriously disappeared from public in the year 1937. until5. (39) ______ colleagues doubt her passion to her job, she will feel sad. If6. Think how different the world might be (33) ____ people never asked “silly” question! If7. Yet other people seem to be really happy, (34) they are poor, or have no job, or are surrounded by problems. Why? even if/though8. As you get older, it feels like time tends to move faster. As Dan Ariely explains over at The Wall Street Journal, we tend to fall into familiar routines (25) we age and that makes time move quickly. as/when9. Maybe we need some new app that will encourage us to try out new experiences, point out things we’ve never done, recommend dishes we’ve never tasted and suggest places we’ve never been. (31) such an app arrives, try to do at least one new thing every week. Until/If10. (39) it’s an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicago — these neighborhoodsare our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. Whether11. (30) _____ primarily thought of as affecting females, eating disorders influence males as well. Although/Though12. A new report said middle class workers could still be working (33) ______ ______ they are at the age of 70, to help out their grown up children. even if/though13. The watering of plants should not be viewed as a minor process in gardening ___35______ this task plays an extremely important role in ensuring healthy plant growth. because/since/as14. It then caught fire. (38) _____ _____ _____ we arrived, it had become just a pile of ash.By the time15. Scientists also predicted the students’ scores according to their normal schoolwork. They wrote down their possible scores on paper ___27___ the students took exams. before16. “___30___” the explanation is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的）with water during exam,” one of the scientists said. Whatever17. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, (34) ______ anything terrible occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved. if18. There was little Gurusinghe and his group could do (31) ______ they watched the earth swallow their classrooms. when/as/while19. A change was agreed in May, allowing a car to drive itself (40) _______ _______ _______ a driver is in the car and able to take the wheel at any time. as long as20. (36) ______bargaining custom vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. Although/Though/While21. (40) ______ you go, understanding local customs can help you find good prices. wherever谓语动词1. I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt's House, and my mother said that we (25) (leave) for America soon. were leaving/would leave2. So far public buildings (39) (focus) on by scientists. have been focused3. However, this Westward Movement took place more because the English (35) _______ (search) for better land than because the population was increasing. were searching4. Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold (36) _______ (discover) in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later. was discovered5. Yet, in spite of these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one (40)_______ (have) with the rest of the world. has6. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn’t know how high she (25) ______ (fly). was flying7. When she returned to the United States, she (29) ______ (honor) by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. was honored8. Gone (33) ______ (be) the days when they toiled (辛苦) the kitchen stove all day long; they are now aware of their needs and are willing to fight for them. are9. I (35) ____ (study) happiness for over 30 years. have studied/have been studying10. Many people feel the time that they spend at work or at school wasted. But often their free time (37)____ (waste) as well is wasted11. But as the years go by, we encounter fewer and fewer new experiences—both because we (28)(accomplish) a lot and because we are slaves to our daily routines. have accomplished12. We (34) ______ (endure) too many of these tragedies in the past few years. have endured13. So our hearts are broken today — for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who (38) (lose). were lost14. Most young people, unfortunately, (25) ______(convince) that being thin, and therefore being stylish is a major way of maintaining self-worth. are convinced15. When we ___31____(pass) it and looked back, three pyramidal mountains on the opposite side of Lock Lomond ended the view, which in certain kind of weather might be very grand. passed 16. A garden tap with a hose of sufficient length to reach the furthest part of the garden ____37_____(prefer). is preferred17. Senior First Officer Laura Elliott (26) _____(fly) for six years but has never before got to work with her father. has flown/has been flying18. Then it pushed a cooking pot out of the way and basically that was the end of it,” explained fireman Helmut Kniewasser, who (37) _____(call) to deal with the fire at Hinterstoder in Kirchdorf. was called/had been called19. They found that all those who ___26___ (bring) water with them got better grades by 2% to 10%. had brought20. Under the Dome, a 103-minute documentary self-funded by former news anchor Chai Jing, ___34___ (release) in China on Feb 28. was released21. The study focused on 76 patients who were in the hospital for heart problems. First the patients (27) ______ (split) into three groups. were split22. Researchers found that dog visits (29) ______ (make) the patients feel better. made23. The younger brother,gasping for breath, (40) ______ (reply), “We are in big trouble this time. God is missing -- and they think we did it!” replied24. Chaos broke out as the students ran to the open area that (28) _____ (appoint) as an emergency gathering point. had been appointed25. It (35) _______ (develop) self-driving cars since 2009, and its new driverless car is called Firely. has been developing26. Next, take responsibility for your feelings and actions. They come from you and no one else. Then you (31) _________(have) a higher EQ--- and likely have a happier and more rewarding life as well. will have27. In fact, customers (33) ______(expect) to bargain before agreeing to a price. are expected非谓语1. I do not remember myself (27) (cry) for this reason again. crying2. They are discovering how (32) (design) spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused, and lead to relaxation. to design3. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, (34) ________ (lead) them to make more abstract connections. leading4. Besides ceiling height, the view (35) (afford) by a building may influence an occupant's ability to concentrate. afforded5. Everyone knows that athletes spare no effort (26) _______ (strengthen) their bodies.to strengthen6. One skater liked to imagine a star bursting inside her, (30) _______(fill) her with energy. filling7. The United States gained its independence from England by revolution while Australia won its independence without (37) ______ (go) to war. going8. Amelia Earhart was the first woman (30) ______ (fly) the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes. to fly9. It is common to find a woman (36) ______ (take) her children on her bicycle to school and then reaching her office in time. taking10. She needs to feel (38) ______ (support). supported11. Though rather discouraged, Bowerman persevered and went on (26) (form) his own company, making NIKE athletic shoes. to form12. When Fred Smith was a student at Yale University, he needed to have some paperwork (27) ____(deliver) across the country the next day. delivered13. He sat for a long while (28) ____ (wonder) why. wondering14. Many people are used to doing passive things—watching television, for example—without (38) ____ (use) any skills. using15. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences（吊唁，慰问）on behalf of the nation, and made it clear that he will have every single resource that he needs (33) (investigate) this heinous （令人发指的）crime, care for the victims, comfort their families. to investigate16. Among the (36) (fall) were also teachers — men and women who devoted their lives to (37) (help) our children fulfill their dreams. fallen; helping17. Besides, cultural idealization of thinness and youthfulness also contributes to (32) ______(reduce) weight forcefully. reducing18. Middle class workers (34) ______(age) 50 and above are being forced to delay their retirement, with many blaming their children, a report revealed yesterday. aged19. Many workers struggled all along to the retirement date, only (38) ______(realize) that they had to switch to a part-time working pattern, also called semi-retirement. to realized20. ____25_____(go) a little way, we saw before us, at the distance of about half a mile, a very large stone building, with a high wall round it, neither field nor tree near. Going/Having gone21. William called out to us that we should observe that place well, for it was exactly like one of the shelters of the Alps(阿尔卑斯山), ___28____(build) for the reception of travelers. built22. For example, plants growing in areas with low rainfall or areas ____33___(expose) to dry wind require more water. exposed23. Therefore, some experts recommend ____39______(install) an automatic watering system. installing24. One way to reduce such a risk is ____40_____(group) the plants close together to keep moisture. to group25. Miss Elliott, 30, became interested in flying when (28) _____(inspire) by her father with a trial flight as her birthday present. inspired26. Miss Elliott recalled the flight, (31) _____(say), “I was initially nervous and he kept asking whether I was nervous or not. saying27. It had reportedly grown tired of (35)_____(force) to clean the house every day and decided to become a martyr(殉道者) to the robot cause. being forced28. Somehow it seems (36) _____(restart) itself again before it made its way along the work surface. to have started29. According to a study held in London, students ___25___ (bring) water into exams may improvetheir grades by up to 10%. bringing30. So next time, when you are doing to have a big exam, try ___32___ (furnish) yourself with a bottle of water. It may help you pass the exam! furnishing31. Under the Dome, a 103-minute documentary ___33___ (self-fund) by former news anchor Chai Jing, was released in China on Feb 28. self-funded32. Chai goes on to list the things ordinary people can do ___40___ (help) and sums everything up by calling for individual responsibility in reporting illegal emissions via the hotline 12369. to help 33. The boy made no response, (38) ______ (sit) there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. sitting34. Again the boy made no attempt (39) ______ (answer). to answer35. (27) _____ (fear) a coming disaster, he shouted wildly at the students waiting outside their classrooms. Fearing36. Google was one of the first (34) _______ (get) into this industry. to get37. In the cars’ eyes, raindrops and snowflakes are the same as rocks, and cars stop for them. But if the manhole（下水道入口）ahead is left (36)_______ (uncover), they drive over it without hesitation. uncovered38. In the cars’ eyes, raindrops and snowflakes are the same as rocks, and cars stop for them. But if the manhole（下水道入口）ahead is left (36)_______ (uncover), they drive over it without hesitation. uncovered39. You took a midterm exam (25) _____(hope) to get a 95 percent. hoping40. The qualities that did were the ability (29) _____(handle) frustration, control emotions and get along with other people. to handle41. The price (34) ____(list) on a price tag cannot be changed. listed形容词/副词1. Mother remarried, and things became even (29) (complex) for me. more complex2. If you imagine yourself doing (31)_______ (well), you may soon see improvement in what you really can do. better3. In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion she set a new record for flying time and was (31) _____ (skillful) than her previous flight. more skillful4. He improved the ideas in that class project and eventually turned (30) ____ into one of the first and (31) ____ (successful) overnight mail services in the world—FedEx. the most successful5. We perceive time as something like a stack of memories, so the less new experiences you have, the (26) (likely) you are to fill in those memories with interesting things. less likely6. Bulimia nervosa(暴食症) and anorexia nervosa（食欲匮乏）are the (28)______(common) forms of eating disorders. commonest/most common7. On the other hand, plants which have a good adaptation to dry conditions or have the ability to store water in their cells require ___34_____(frequent) watering. less frequent8. If it ever happens again, I will definitely be a lot (33) _____(relaxed). more relaxed9. While they stop there, Chai goes much ___36___ (deep). deeper10. After just 12 minutes with dogs, patients’ hearts and lungs seemed to be working (30) ______ (well). better11. When some teachers approached Wasana, he showed them the water gushing from the hill, andthey started leading the students to (29) _____ (safe) ground. safer12. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook ---or (35) _______(good) yet, a local friend. better代词1. Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and (36) ________ seems to, according t o a study. it2. Women have changed over the years. They have “come out”! Gone are the days when they toiled (辛苦) the kitchen stove all day long; they are now aware of their needs and are willing to fight for them. They expect to be given the respect they deserve, both at home and at work. They have realized (34) ______ intellectual potential and have determined to do something about it! their3. He improved the ideas in that class project and eventually turned (30) ____ into one of the first and the most successful overnight mail services in the world—FedEx. them4. It’s not too difficult to push (32) to do new things. yourself/yourselves/ourselves5. (29) ______ diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are well under a healthy bodyweight. Those6. The precise cause of eating disorders is not entirely understood, but (31) ______ is agreed that the disease is linked to other medical conditions and situations. It7. (40) _____ took an hour to clean and make the building safe. It8. Some were visited by human volunteers with dogs. (28) ______ were visited by people only. Others9. Many drivers dream of the day when they can sit back while their car drives itself. While several companies are working hard to make (33) _______ a reality, self-driving cars still face many problems. it10. Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and (28) ______ of others. those介词1. Yet, (39) _______ _______ _______ these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one has with the rest of the world.in spite of2. Today’s women are learning to avoid situations that make them feel more stressed and it is a hard struggle. (40) ______ ______ ______all this, the new woman, “the superpower” has arrived.In spite of3. As he stood there making waffles (华夫饼干) for his son, he wondered what would happen if he poured rubber (25)___ his waffle iron. into4. And we’re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies (40) this, regardless of the politics. like5. To make the matter worse, they might take this so far that they are likely to end up (26) ______ eating disorders. with6. This building, from its singular structure and appearance, made the place, which is itself in a country ____30_____ Scotland, remarkable. like7. After 30 years (25) _____ a pilot, Captain Peter Elliott got to fly holiday-makers on a Thomas Cook flight from Birmingham, UK, to Tenerife, Spain with his daughter. as8. The film also points at China’s petroleum and steel industries ___39___ the biggest sources of air pollution. as9. She hopes that doctors and hospitals see the good effects (32) ______ using therapy animals. of10. (32) _______ _______ Wasana’s quick action and careful observation, no one was hurt in the incident. Due to/Owing to/Thanks to11. (37) _______ all these problems, Urmson said driverless cars will happen more quickly than people think. Despite12. Others offer discount cards to regular customers. Some of these can function as credit cards (39) _____ the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere. in/within情态动词1. People who say to themselves over and over “I know I (28) _______ do this.” often find they have the advantage to win. On the other hand, people often fail who think “I can’t win.” can2. With all the difficulties, Amelia Earhart wasn’t sure if she (26) ______ reach land. could3. I wanted to find out how a person (36) ____ build a fulfilling and enjoyable life. could4. Such an app (30) make our lives more varied, encourage us to try new things, slow down the passage of time and increase our happiness. can5. Actually, one in five middle class workers (37) ______ keep working in order to support their children. must6. William called out to us that we should observe that place well, for it was exactly like one of the shelters of the Alps(阿尔卑斯山), built for the reception of travelers, and indeed I had thought it ____29_____ be so. must7. He added: “The entire building (39)_____ _____be evacuated (疏散) and there was severe smoke damage particularly in the flat in which the robot had been in use. have to8. “Whatever” the explanation is, it is clear that students ___31___ try hard to stay hydrated (含水的）with water during exam,” one of the scientists said. should9. Researchers at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, say that dogs (26) ______ be good for people’s health. can/may10. But once you agree to a price, you (37) _____ buy the item. must倒装1. “Super woman” (37) ______ she is, it is rather difficult to combine a career and a decent home life. as2. Rarely (39) ______ people hear of the concept of semi-retirement in the past but now semi-retirement has become the routine among wealthier people in their 50s and 60s, regarded as a sign of the country’s on-going worsening economy. did3. In the US, only when someone sits in the driver’s seat (38) _______ driverless cars allowed on roads in certain states. are强调1. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English (33) _______ set up the settlements in America. that/who2. It was with the great courage (28) ______ she made the safe landing. that3. It was only when my Dad bought me a trial flight for my 18th birthday (29) _____ I consideredfollowing in my Dad’s footsteps. that冠词1. The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but (28) ________ idea did not come to me at once. the2. Some athletes can reach great goals such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their promise. What kind of preparation before (25) _______ race or other event makes the difference? a3. Women on two wheels have become (35) ______ familiar sight on the roads of most Asian countries during the past few years. a4. Smith did just that and turned his design into (29) ____ class project. a5. But as (27) years go by, we encounter fewer and fewer new experiences—both because we have accomplished a lot and because we are slaves to our daily routines. the6. Rarely did people hear of the concept of semi-retirement in the past but now semi-retirement has become the routine among wealthier people in their 50s and 60s, regarded as (40) ______ sign of the country’s on-going worsening economy. a7. Since watering is a critical gardening task, ____36___ accessible water supply is vital. an8. It had seemed unlikely that the pair would ever co-pilot (27) _____ same aircraft because Miss Elliott learned to fly on Airbus planes when she joined the company in 2009, and her father flew Boeings. the9. It has rapidly pushed the public awareness about air pollution and encouraged people to join in ___35___ effort to make a difference. an10. The clergyman, (37) ______ huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, “Where is God?” a11. Do you use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you (27) ______ better grade? a并列连词1. Most inexperienced gardeners water little ____38____very frequently. but2. Some of the laws have been in place for years, ___ 38___ have never been applied. but3. The salesperson tells you the price, (32) _______ it’s more than you want to buy. What do you do? but。
2015届浦东新区高三英语二模试卷及答案（官方版）
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第I 卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each each conversation, conversation, conversation, a a a question question question will will will be be be asked asked asked about about about what what what was was was said. said. said. The The The conversations conversations conversations and and and the the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. He wants part of each piece of cloth. B. He can‟t tear either piece of cloth.C. The pieces of cloth seem the same to him. D. The pieces of cloth are made by a secret process. 2. A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At work. D. At the store. 3. A. Rita has moved away. B. It is not her affair. C. She doesn‟t know. D. She doesn‟t like Rita.4. A. 85433050 B.85430050 C.85345005 D. 85433353 5. A. He hasn‟t had time to try it on yet. B . It doesn‟t fit him very well.C. He needs a green shirt to have a change. D. He‟s not sure he likes the pattern.6. A. $1.40 B. $4.60 C . $4.30 D. $8.60 7. A. Give Jane a call. B. Go back home. C. Ask the police for help. D. Wait for a few more minutes. 8. A. She couldn‟t hear anything.B. She didn‟t think the man could understand her. C. She couldn‟t understand why the man didn‟t recognize her.D. She couldn‟t follow the man.9. A. Why the man needs to return. B. What makes the man worried. C. Which classroom the man is going to. D. What book the man needs to get. 10. A. She didn‟t expect the lecture to be so long. B. She is going to give a lecture herself. C. She was excited by the lecture. D. She is tired. Touring place ( Redcliff ______17______ of Queensland. ) Form of transportation ( ___________18____________ . ) Starting time ( six on ________19_________ . ) Relationship between the two speakers ( __________20___________ . ) SAMSUNG Co. Ltd MEMORANDUM To: ( ___________21___________ of a department. ) From: ( ___________22___________ . ) Date: ( ___________23____________ . ) Subject: ( ___________24___________ in Shanghai. ) A. addicted B. unfavorably C. increased D. tapping E. complex F. readiness G. anxiety H. sharpness I. constant J. breaking K. considerably the body‟s body‟s body‟s secretion secretion secretion of of enzymes((A) Anthropology sophomore Van Truong recently combined art and biology to excel at her final exam in December. While most of her college mates used lists and flashcards to memorize stuff, Van used used a a a whiteboard whiteboard whiteboard to to to write write write out out out all all all her her her notes notes notes in in in the the the form form form of of of …Starry …Starry Night‟, Van Van Gogh‟s Gogh‟s famous masterpiece. “I knew I had to study for this exam, and I knew I‟d be writing on this whiteboard for hours,” she said. “So I thought, …Wouldn‟t it be funny if I did it in a form where people didn‟t know how to feel about it?‟”So when she got to Smathers Library on the University of Florida‟s Gainesville campus, she started to write down all her notes with the words forming a replica （复制品） of Van Gogh‟s iconic iconic painting. painting. painting. Three Three Three hours hours hours later, later, later, the the the masterpiece masterpiece was complete. Truong said that the special technique helped her keep awake during the tiring study session, and actually learn more than she normally would have. “I knew if I had to read through a packet of notes, notes, I‟d I‟d fall fall asleep,” asleep,” asleep,” she she she admitted. admitted. admitted. “I “I “I don‟t don‟t know know if if if I I I would would have have lasted lasted lasted three three three hours hours hours just just just going going through notes. I can explain chronologically the order of where I placed each word on that Starry Night replica better than a sequence of events in evolutionary history.”And And the the the reason reason reason she she she chose chose …Starry Night‟ was was because of because of its its composition. composition. composition. She She She realized realized realized that that that a apainting painting of of of a a a person person person might might might look look look disjointed disjointed disjointed if if if made made made out out out of of of words. words. words. But But But she she she could could could easily easily easily make make make the the sentences look like Van Gogh‟s beautiful, wavy brush strokes. The The young young young anthropology anthropology anthropology student student student is is is no no no stranger stranger stranger to to to original original original art. art. art. Last Last Last year, year, year, she she she and and and a a a friend friend recrea recreated Leonardo Da Vinci‟s Mona Lisa using seaweed ted Leonardo Da Vinci‟s Mona Lisa using seaweed(海带) that had washed up on shore near her home. 66. Unlike her college mates, Van Truong __________. A. used flashcards to memorise exam facts. B. reviewed her notes in the form of Van Gogh‟s painting. C. combined words and biology to achieve a better exam performance. D. went to the library to complete Van Gogh‟s replica. 67. Which of the following is Not an advantage the special technique brought her? A. It kept her refreshed and focused. B. It made her learning more productive. C. It fought off the boredom of mechanical memorization. D. It improved her understanding of Van Gogh ‟s masterpiece. 68. The reason why she preferred …Starry Night‟ to a portrait was that_________. to a portrait was that_________. A. she previously wrote a composition about …Starry Night‟B. words would look separate and disconnected in a portrait C. sentences fitted in with the strokes of …Starry Night‟b etter. better. D. she could produce more beautiful sentences in …Starry Night‟69. What ‟s the best title of this passage? A. A Diligent Student B. A Creative Learner C. An Enthusiastic Artist D. A Follower of Van Gogh entertainment. entertainment. Whether Whether Whether you're you're you're a a a VIP VIP VIP member episodes, voice search that actually (Advanced Streaming and Prediction). VIP members enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming of tens . VIP members enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming of tens of of thousands thousands thousands of of of popular popular popular movies movies movies and and and TV your favorite sports, news, music, and games. The Most Powerfulan iPhone in order to function. Why is there so much buzzThe underlined word “buzz” in the first paragraph probably means “_______”.10 (D)While some dictionaries define the word “right” as “a privilege” when used in the context of “human “human rights”, rights”, rights”, we we we are are are talking talking talking about about about something something something more more more basic. basic. basic. Originally, Originally, Originally, people people people had had had rights rights rights only only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected —he set all slaves free and let them return home. Moreover, he declared people should choose their own religion. Cyrus‟ statements are about the first “human rights” declaration in history.Every Every person person person has has has certain certain certain basic basic basic rights, rights, rights, simply simply simply by by by the the the fact fact fact of of of being being being human. human. human. These These These are are are called called “human rights” rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someone‟s sudden desire. They are “rights” because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace. Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech and belief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, but the full scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They mean the freedom to get a job, job, adopt adopt adopt a a a career, career, career, select select select a a a partner partner partner of of of one‟s one‟s choice choice and and and raise raise raise children. children. children. They They They include include include the the the right right right to to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat of arbitrary (霸道) dismissal. They even embrace the right to leisure. In In ages ages ages past, past, past, there there there were were were no no no human human human rights. rights. rights. Then Then Then the the the idea idea idea turned turned turned up up up that that that people people people should should should have have certain freedoms. And that idea, following World War II, resulted finally in the document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to which all people are entitled.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No more than 10 words) 78. In 539 BC, people were greatly surprised by Cyrus ‟s_________________________. 79. A privilege is different from Human rights in that it___________________________. 80. How long have human rights officially existed? 81. What ‟s the main idea of the passage? 第II 卷（共47分）I. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 我很难在这份菜单上找到素食。
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黄浦区2015年高考模拟卷2015年4月21日下午II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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(A)Positive thinking can help you win.Some athletes can reach great goals such as winning an Olympic gold medal．Others never live up to their promise. What kind of preparation before 25__________ race or other event makes the difference?Everyone knows that athletes spare no effort 26___________(strengthen) their bodies．But research shows that strengthening the mind may be justas important．Careful study indicates that the best athletes win partly 27________ they think they can win．Thinking positive thoughts seem to give the possibility for success in sports．People who say to themselves over and over "I know I 28__________do this" often find that they have the advantage to win．On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often fail．One procedure 29___________helps many athletes is creating pictures in their mind．They are told to think of each move they must do．Some use more fanciful pictures．One skater liked to imagine a star bursting inside her, 30___________(fill) her with energy．Another athlete who wanted to feel calm pictured himself as a bird floating in the air．Next time you want to make progress, try training your mind to help you．Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can help you plan your training．If you imagine yourself doing31___________(well), you may soon see improvements in 32___________you really can do．Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!(B)Two Brithsh coloniesAustralia, the last continent, was discovered by ships belonging to some European nations in the 17th century. These nations were less interested in changing it into a colony than in exploring it. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English 33__________ set up the settlements in Australia. This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some 34__________things in common as well.Australia and the United States are about the same in size, and their western lands are both not rich in soil, It was the eastern coast of Australia and America that the English first settled, and both colonies soon began to develop towards the west. However, this westward movement took place more because the English 35__________(search) for better land than because the population was increasing. Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold36____________(discover) in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later.Although the development of these two countries has a lot in common, there are some striking differences as well. The United States gained its independence from England byrevolution while Australia won its independence without 37____________(go) to war. Australia, firstly 38___________(turn) into a colony by English prisoners ,was unlike The United States, and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheep raising. By 1922, for example, Australia had fifteen times more sheep than it had people, or almost half as many sheep as there are people today in the United States. Yet, 39___ ____ ____ these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one40___________(have) with most of the rest of the worldSection BDirections: 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.Whenever I travel, I meet international leaders who have studied in Britain. These energetic, intelligent people chose Britain because we offer high quality higher education. This is good news for the UK. People who are educated here have a _41_tie to our country. They promote Britain around the world, helping our trade and our diplomacy. It is easier for our executives and our diplomats to do business with people _42__with Britain. Britain exports of education and training are worth some eight billion pounds a year. Money feeds into our institutions and helps our _43_ to open up opportunities for more people to study. Our young people also _44_. They gain from the doors in the world which contact with international students. We can teach, but we can also learn from others. Nowadays, we are launching a long-term strategy to strengthen the United Kingdom as a first choice for the quality of study and the quality of our _45__ to international students. This will be a UK-wide and a Government-wide effort. We are _46_ a package of measures to help encourage students from overseas to study in the UK. We will offer international students more open doors...We have the measures in place, but we are also _47_ tough targets for recruitment(招募). We want to have 25 percent of the global market share of higher education students and we want to increase the number of international students studying in Further Education institutions by 100 percent. Our aim is to _48_ these targets in 5 years. Tough targets, but deliverable. While giving these undertakings, I also want to lay down a challenge to others. To business--- I ask you to _49__ with the British Council overseas to market education. And to universities and colleges---I ask you to live up to your_50__, to professionalise your approach, to deliver a quality education to overseas students that encourages involvement and rises to the challenge of our competitors, to work as partners together.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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.The United States does not have a government office that regulates the film industry. Government, _51_, does link with the movie business in several ways.In the United States, films generally come from two_52__: large studios that produce many films and television programs each year and independent filmmakers, including both students and experienced filmmakers. Sometimes----through grants from universities or arts or humanities councils--independent filmmakers do receive_53_ indirectly from funding that originated with the local, state, or federal government, but more often funding comes from private investors or through charity organizations_54__ either promotion of arts or promotion of a cause being addressed by a film.While there is no_55__ of film, there are many government offices that interact with the film industry. At the state and local levels, government film offices promote local film locations because use of their local brings employment and other __56_ advantages to promote local tourist sites. These offices also help filmmakers work with the police and others to_57__ filming that impacts traffic, use public buildings, or otherwise needs special consideration._58__, government organizations, especially the branches of the military, have offices that help coordinate(协调) filmmakers’use of facilities, equipment, and even personnel. It would be_59_, for example, for a filmmaker to construct a make-believe aircraft carrier or to hire a cast of extras to be in the__60_ of a movie who look like real soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines (whose haircuts, fitness levels, and posture are often different from that of civilian(群众) actors). The military is willing to make their facilities_61__, within reason, for approved projects, and each branch has an office that handles these requests. Other branches of the government_62__ requests to use public spaces and buildings, such as monuments or parks.Many years ago, the U.S. Government did produce quite a few feature films and worked closely with Hollywood on films that would encourage public morale during wartime. However, since World War II, these programs have been_63_ due to a combination of budgetary and philosophical concerns. The United States Information Agency,__64_, for many years produced films for exhibition to overseas audiences to complement its other educational programs. One such film, John F. Kennedy: Years of Ligthning, Day of Drums, a posthumous contribution to the president, even won the 1965 Academy Award for best documentary. This_65__, now a part of the U.S. Department of State, no longer produces such feature films.51.A.therefore B. moreover C. however D. otherwise52.A. factors B. sources C. studios D. methods53.A. criticism B. invitation C. support D.guidance54.A. regarded as pared to C. made of D.concerned with55.A. ministry B. feature C. promotion D.need56.A. educational B. economic C. enormous D. effective57.A. cooperate with B.focus on C.arrange for D.make up58.A. Hopefully B.Similarly C. Surprisingly D. Obviously59.A.flexible B.impatient C.neutral D.difficult60.A. industry B.background C.civilization D.entrance61.A.academic B.artificial C.available D.apparent62.A.address B. introduce C.receive D.propose63.A.promoted B.initiated C.eliminated D.highlighted64.A.for example B.by contrast C.in reality D.as a whole65.A.agent B.program C.director anizationSection BDirections: 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.Section BDirections：Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by three questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fit best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)[1] “Maybe when I’m 90 years old,I’ll get used to having everything I do taken for granted,”a young homemaker told a secret to her neighbor, “If Bill would compliment me once in a while,he’d make my life much happier.”[2] Few of us realize how much we need encouragement.Yet we must bask(沐浴于)in the warmth of approval mow and then or lose our confidence.[3] All of us need to feel needed and admired.But unless we hear words of praise from someone else,how can we know that we are valued friends or co-workers?[4] Anyone who wants to improve his relationships with others need only show a sympathetic understanding.The way to express this understanding and to give others the feeling of importance and worthiness boils down to this:always kook for something in the other person you can admire and praise and tell him about it.[5] We each have a mental picture of ourselves,a self-imagine.To find life reasonably satisfying,that self-imagine must be one we can live with,one we can like.When we are proud of our self-image,we feel confident and free to be ourselves.We function at our best.When we are ashamed of our self-image,we attempt to hide it rather than express it.We become hard to get along with.[6] A miracle happens to the person whose self-pride has been raised.He suddenly likes other people better.He is kinder and more cooperative with those around him.Praise is the polish that helps keep his self-imagine bright and sparkling.[7] What has this to don with with your giving praise?A lot.You have the ability to perform that kind of miracle in another person.When you add to his self-pride,you make him want to like you and to cooperative with you.[8] In a classic bit of advice,Lord Chesterfield suggested to his son that he should follow the example of the Duke de Nivernoise ：“You will recognize that he makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves.”[9] The effects of Praise can be great indeed.A new minister called to a church whose members were jokingly referred to as “a refrigerator ”by other ministers decided against criticizing his people for their coolness toward strangers. Instead,he began welcoming visitors and telling them how friendly the members of the church were.Things gradually changed.“Praise transformed the ice-cube members into warmhearted human beings,”he said.66.From paragraph [1] and [2] we can learn that _______ .A.the young homemaker had a thirst for Bill’s praiseB.the neighbor reminded Bill to compliment the homemakerC.it is well-known that we all need encouragement very muchD.getting other people’s approval leads to losing self-confidence67.According to the passage,we become difficult to get on with probably because _______ .A.we want to show our self-imageB.we are not satisfied with our self-imageC.a miracle happens to other peopleD.we are ashamed of being praised68.The example in paragraph [8] tell us that _______ .A.Lord Chesterfield advised his son to praise the Duke de NivernoiseB.the Duke de Nivernoise made Lord Chesterfield pleased with his sonC.praising other people will help win other people’s complimentD.receiving words of praise should go before praising other people69.I n paragraph [9] , “a refrigerator ”was quoted probably because _______ .A.it was always freezing cold in the churchB.the new minister criticized his people coollyC.the church took the shape of a refrigeratorD.the members of the church were unfriendly to strangers(B)EXPERT WORKSHOPSEach hour-long workshop run twice;participate in any two of three.MONDAY, 13：00—14：00/ 14：00—15：00PLANET MONDEYAdam Davidson & Alex Blumberg , Co-Founders and House of NPR’s PlanetMoney(Ballroom A)The World Behind Your T-shirtExplore the global economy through the lens of an item you wear every day—the T-shirt.We”ll follow the journey of a typical T-shirt around the world as it is produced and sold.During the journey we”ll travel across more than 20,000 miles over four continents and go through every stage of the process,from coming up with a design to assembling mock T-shirts in a simulated garment factory.Get ready!DoSomething .orgApril Wright,Director,International ProgramsJanice Tsai ,International Associate(Ballroom B)10 Social Change Ways Make You a BallerThis session will expose the myth that being a social changemaker makes you a self-important ahiever.Instead, we”ll highlight the 10 ways being a social changermaker which will make you probably a baller.How ?We”ll share real examples of young people across the globe that are making a difference —big and small—in their communities.EdenWorksIrving Steel,International Liaison Officers ,TCS Education System and Advisor at Edenworks Wang Zongying,Executive Director of the Women’s CEO Network of ChinaPatrick Woock,Co-Founder of the the International Entrepreneur InstituteIs Aquaponics the Future of Food?Welcome to the future of the food!Aquaponics responds to the growing need for sustainable methods of food production by taking two practices,pairing the production of the fish and plants together and connecting them through an eco-system to create environmental efficiency ; Aquaponics uses only 10 percent of water compared to traditional agriculture and yields 2-3 times the amount of food,without the use of chemicals and pesticides(农药).The U.S. and China use roughly half of all chemical fertilizer in the world for food production.Imagine the possibilities.70.Each expert workshop _______ .A.runs only once on Monday afternoonsts about two or three hours a timeC.is hosted by two experts in different fieldsD.is held in a separate ballroom71.The workshop in Ballroom A is aimed to help the participants _______ .A.study the global economy through the lens of the T-shirtB.start the journey of a typical factory around the worldC.meet the people that make the clothes which we wearD.go through every stage of assembling mock T-shirts72.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the workshop in Ballroom B?A.April Wright and Janice Tsai will host the workshop.B.This workshop will expose the myth of a social changemaker.C.The hosts will share some real examples of young people over the world.D.You’ll learn about some big and small differences made in some communities.73.“Aquaponics”mentioned in the last workshop probably refers to _______ .A.the importance of future foodB.a traditional agriculture methodC.an eco-system for food productionD.a test on chemicals and pesticides（C）The late 1980s found the landscape of popular music in America dominated by a distinctive style of rock and roll known as glam rock or hair metal—so called because of the over-styled hair, makeup, and clothes worn by the style’s shining rockers. Bands like Poison, Whitesnake, and Motley Crue popularized glam rock with their power songs and flashy style, but the product had worn thin by the early 1990s. Just as superficial as the 80s, glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and musically inferior.In 1991, a Seattle-based band called Nirvana shocked the corporate music industry with the release of its first single,“Smells Like Teen Spirit,”which quickly became a huge hit all over the world. Nirvana had simply mainstreamed a sound and culture that got its start years before with bands like Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Green River. Grunge（垃圾）rockers derived their fashionsense from the youth culture of the Pacific Northwest: a mixing of Punk rock style and outdoors clothing like heavy boots, worn out jeans, and so on. At the height of the movement’s opportunity, when other Seattle bands like Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains were becoming popular, the trappings of grunge were working their way to the height of American fashion. Like the music, the teenagers were fast to accept the grunge fashion because it represented rebellion against shallow pop culture.The popularity of grunge music was momentary; by the mid-to late-1990s, its influence upon American culture had all but disappeared, and most of its recognizable bands were nowhere to be seen to the charts. The heavy sound and themes of grunge were replaced on the radio waves by boy bands like the Backstreet Boys, and the bubblegum pop of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.There are many reasons why the Seattle sound faded out of the mainstream as quickly as it rocketed to distinction, but the most glaring reason lies at the rebellion, anti-establishment heart of the grunge movement itself. It is very hard to resist the trend when you are the one setting it, and many of the grunge bands were never comfortable with the fame that was brought to them. Eventually, the simple fact that many grunge bands were so against mainstream rock stardom（明星地位）took the movement back to where it started: underground. The fickle American mainstream public, as quick as they were to hop on to the grunge bandwagon, were just as quick to hop off and move on to something else.74. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. The landscape of popular music was dominated by rock and roll from 1980.B. The rock and roll formed a distinctive style just because of the over-styled hair.C. Glam rock became popular with the help of Poison, Whitesnake and BritneySpears.D. Glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and their music was humble.75. It was not long before teenagers welcomed grunge fashion because________.A. it would represent the youth cultureB. grunge rockers told them to accept itC. they were tired of Glam Rock fashionD. it resisted the shallowness of pop culture76. What is the difference between glam rock and grunge rock?A. Glam rock was flashier, while grunge rock was rebellious.B. Glam rock appealed to teenagers, while grunge rock appealed to adults.C. Glam rock faded quickly, while grunge rock is still popular.D. Glam rock was more commercially successful than grunge rock.77. What is the writer trying to document in this passage?A. The popularity of glam rock.B. Nirvana’s role in popularizing grunge rock.C. The rise and fall of grunge rock.D. The reasons why young people loved grunge rock.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.By the mid-19th century most of Europe was in the first stage of the demographic（人口的）transition. Death rate had decreased, as wars, famines（饥荒）and diseases had; local foodshortages were rarer, thanks to better economic organization and transport; public health, medical care and the control of infectious diseases had improved. The population increased rapidly, as Malthus had predicted. Between 1800 and 1900 Europe’s population doubled, to over 400 million, whereas that of Asia, further behind in the demographic transition, increased by less than 50%, to about 950Million.But something else was happening there that would have taken Malthus by surprise: as people came to expect to live longer, and better, they started to have fewer children. They realized they no longer needed several babies just to ensure that two or three would survive. And as they moved from country to town, they also found that children were no longer an economic property that could be set to work at an early age, but a responsibility to be fed, housed and (some of them)educated, for years. Worse, with too many children, a mother would find it hard to take and keep a job, to add to the family income. Nor were the young any longer a guarantee against a poor old age: in the new industrial society, they were likelier to go their own way.Thanks to Europe’s newborn limitation, in the past 100 years or so its population has risen only 80%, to 730 million, and most countries’birth rate is now so low that numbers are unchanging or falling. But their composition is very different from the past: better living standards, health condition and medical treatment are multiplying old heads, even as the number of young ones shrinks.In contrast, Asia’s population over the same time has nearly increased four times, to more than 3.6 billion. North America’s too has grown almost as fast, but largely thanks to immigration. Africa’s has multiplied 5 times, and Latin America’s nearly sevenfold.Why these differences? From around 1950, death rate in developing countries also began to fall, and much faster than it ever had in Europe. The knowledge about how to avoid premature death of small children travelled so readily that life expectancy in many poor countries is now not far behind the rich world’s. But the attitudes and values that persuade people to have fewer children are taking longer to adjust.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS) 78. What prediction did Malthus make?79.Give one reason to explain why people started to have fewer children according to paragraph 2.80. Besides medical treatment, __________are the other two factors that contribute to the increasing number of old people.81.Why has the population in developing countries increased faster than it has in Europe in the last century?Translation:Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 82.这个协议将为两国的合作铺平道路。
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A young man was getting ready to graduate from college, for many months he had ___1__a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and _2__his father could well __3__it, he told him that was all he wanted.On the morning of his graduation day his father called him into his own study and told him how __4_ he was to have such a fine son. He handed his son a beautiful gift box. __5_but slightly disappointed , the young man _6__ the box and found a lovely book, __7_ , he raised his voice at his father and said. ”_8__ all your money you give me a book?” And rushed out of the house __9_ the book in the study.He did not contact（联系）his father for a whole year __10__ one day he saw in the street an old man who looked like his father. He __11_ he had to go back home and see his father.When he arrived at his father’s house, he was told that his father had been in hospital for a week. The moment he was about to__12_ the hospital, he saw on the desk the __13__new book ,just as he had left it one _14__ ago, he opened it and began to __15_ the pages. Suddenly, a car key__16__ from an envelope taped behind the book , it had a tag（标签）with dealer’s name, the _17__dealer who had sports car he had __18_ on the tag was the __19__ of his graduation ,and the _20__ PAID IN FULL( ) 1. A. expected B. enjoyed C. admired D. owned( ) 2 A. finding B. proving C. deciding D. knowing( ) 3. A. afford B. offer C. keep D. like( ) 4. A. encouraged B. comfortable C. proud D. moved( ) 5. A. Nervous B. Serious C. Careful D. Curious( ) 6. A. packed B. opened C. picked up D. put aside( ) 7. A. Angrily B. Eagerly C. Calmly D. Anxiously( ) 8. A. At B. From C. With D. To( ) 9. A. toasting B. putting C. forgetting D. leaving( ) 10. A. until B. as C. before D. unless( ) 11. A. learned B. realized C. recognized D. admitted( ) 12. A. get to B. search for C. turn to D. leave for( ) 13. A. much B. still C. hardly D. quite( ) 14. A. year B. month C. week D. day( ) 15. A. clean B. read C. turn D. count( ) 16. A. lost B. came C. appeared D. dropped( ) 17. A. old B. same C. special D. new( ) 18. A. remembered B. desired C. found D. met( ) 19. A. picture B. place C. date D. met( ) 20. A. word B. information C. date D. card36. C他羡慕销售展厅的运动赛车。
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2015年上海市黄浦区中考英语二模试卷IPart1Listening（第一部分听力）1．（6分）Listen and choose the right picture （根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）1．2．3．4．5．6．．2．（1分）A．At 9：50．B．At 10：00．C．At 10：10．D．At 10：12．3．（1分）A．On foot．B．By bus．C．By bike．D．By car．4．（1分）A．Linda．B．Lily．C．Jane．D．Jack．5．（1分）A．For two hours．B．For half an hour．C．For three hours．D．For one and a half hours．6．（1分）A．In a town．B．On the way to a town．C．In a village．D．On the way to a city．7．（1分）A．To visit her friend．B．To have a meeting．C．To learn English．D．To enjoy the view．8．（1分）A．Because she wants to chat with Mary．B．Because she is waiting in line．C．Because she wants to leave in a hurry．D．Because her computer doesn't work．9．（1分）A．She likes the singer but not the food．B．She isn't satisfied with the party．C．She likes the food but not the singer．D．She thinks the party is successful．10．（6分）Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false （判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用"T"表示，不符合的用"F"表示）：15．Bianca was born in September，1994 and there are three children in her family．16．When Bianca was three years old，she became interested in singing and dancing．17．Bianca won national dance contests first，and then sang her first song in church．18．Bianca entered a national talent show and won second place at the age of eight．19．After Bianca won America's Got Talent（美国达人），her first CD came out in 2008．20．Bianca thinks the key to success is to believe in yourself and try to realize your dream．11．（10分）Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences （听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）：21．Chinese people look on Spring Festival as their．22．It is a festival to get together during that time．23．It is my favorite because in those days my life was．24．When Spring Festival came，I could have food to eat．25．I could receive much New Year's on that day．Part2Phonetics，GrammarandVocabulary（第二部分语音、语法和词汇）Ⅱ.Choosethebestanswer（选择最恰当的答案）：（共20分）12．（1分）Which of the following word matches the sound/peə/（）A．pain B．pair C．pale D．pearl13．（1分）It is a good habit to go to ______ bed early and get up early．（）A．a B．an C．the D．不填14．（1分）The lovely girl is from Class Six．______name is Alice．（）A．She B．Hers C．Her D．Herself15．（1分）If you read a lot，your life will be full ______pleasure．（）A．of B．with C．by D．for16．（1分）We have to go shopping today．There is ______juice left in the fridge．（）A．few B．a few C．little D．a little17．（1分）Taiwan became one of ______places for tourists during this winter holiday．（）A．popular B．more popularC．most popular D．the most popular18．（1分）Why not ask others for help when you can't finish ______it by yourself？（）A．to write B．writing C．write D．wrote19．（1分）Mum asked us ______off all the lights when we left the house．（）A．to turn B．turn C．turning D．turned20．（1分）The music in the supermarket sounded so _____that I wanted to leave atA．clearly B．loudly C．sadly D．noisy21．（1分）______I see your ID card，sir？We have to check your information．（）A．Must B．Should C．May D．Need22．（1分）Keep quiet，please．Someone _______to a concert inside now．（）A．is listening B．has listenedC．was listening D．listened23．（1分）My sister _______to a birthday party in a new dress last night．（）A．goes B．went C．will go D．had gone24．（1分）Charles said that he ______tennis with John this Friday afternoon．（）A．plays B．is playing C．will play D．would play25．（1分）The post is free，_______there's no need for you to buy a stamp．（）A．for B．but C．so D．or26．（1分）You will be late for the train _______you don't hurry up now．（）A．when B．if C．because D．unless27．（1分）Kate has little bread for breakfast every morning，_______？（）A．has she B．hasn't she C．does she D．doesn't she28．（1分）﹣_______do you need to feed your baby？﹣Once every three or four hours，at least．（）A．How far B．How soon C．How long D．How often29．（1分）Neither Alice nor I _______from Canada．We are both from China．（）A．am B．is C．are D．be30．（1分）﹣Would you please help me to take the clothes downstairs，Tom？﹣_______．（）A．Never mind．B．No problem．C．That's right．D．Let's go．31．（1分）﹣Hello!May I speak to Diana，please？﹣_______I'll go and getA．Hold on，please．B．I don't think soC．Hurry up，please．D．Speaking．Ⅲ.Completethefollowingpassagewiththewordsorphrasesinthebox.Eachcanonlybeu sedonce（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次）：（共8分）32．（4分）Are you the only child in your family？If so，you are the most important person in your parents'hearts．They are the closest people to you in the world．But nowadays many teenagers like you have （46）communicating with their parents．They always complain that their parents say too much instead of listening to what they're thinking．When they do something wrong，getting away from parents seems to be the only （47）．In fact，what your parents do just shows love for you．They love you more than they love （48）．Whenever you need help，they are always there standing by you．Try to put yourself into their shoes，and you'll understand them（49）．33．（4分）Many people think that if more time is spent，more work will be done．So students have to spend the whole day doing homework except during the three meals．It is not （50）to see students lost in a sea of homework both at school and at home．Modern students usually have many （51）．They love music，sports，reading and watching TV．A two﹣day weekend （52）them time to do what they like，but there's much homework to do，so they usually don't want to do it untilSunday night．In such a short time，students may finish it carelessly．The badly done weekend homework makes teachers angry．Things always get worse without the right ideas．Too much homework makes students lose interested in learning．A horse runs faster after a rest，but for students only rest is not （53）．We should manage this situation．We should give students more time to relax．Ⅳ.Completethesentenceswiththegivenwordsintheirproperforms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词）：（共8分）34．（1分）Lily and Lucy wanted to be top when they were little girls．（dancer）35．（1分）Joe broke his leg on the day of the holiday and couldn't walk．（five）36．（1分）Julie was bored doing exercises while Christine was out all day．（real）37．（1分）Bill has a very mobile phone and he can do many things with it．（power）38．（1分）A lot of people are willing to take in and raise cats and dogs．（home）39．（1分）Mr．Smith is still very although he is already in his seventies．（act）40．（1分）The book collects the and thoughts of many people in our school．（wise）41．（1分）Joanna stopped，took a deep and went on climbing the mountain．（breathe）V.Rewritethefollowingsentencesasrequired（根据所给要求，改写下列句子．62-67题，每空格限填一词）：（共14分）42．（2分）Kitty woke up as usual at half past six this morning．（改为一般疑问句）Kitty up as usual at half past six this morning？43．（2分）My pen friend has sent me a very beautiful birthday card．（改为感叹句）beautiful birthday card my pen friend has sent me!44．（2分）There was heavy snow and windy weather this winter in Boston．（对划线部分提问）and was there heavy snow and windy weather？45．（2分）My brother Frank receives a letter from his family every Christmas．（保持句意基本不变）My brother is Frank his family every Christmas．46．（2分）Miss Green is so buys that she can't go for a holiday this summer．（改为简单句）Miss Green is busy go for a holiday this summer．47．（2分）People will build a lot of new houses in the south of America．（改为被动语态）A lot of new houses will in the south of America．48．（2分）live，it，to，exciting，on a small farm，for Tony，is （连词成句）．Ⅵ.Readingcomprehension（阅读理解）（共50分）49．（12分）SUMMER SKIN CARE﹣RIGHT OR WRONG？In summer everybody needs to be careful with the sun．Do you know how to spend time in the sun without burning or damaging your skin？Read the ten rules below．Some of them are RIGHT and the others are WRONG．•Always wear a baseball cap．It protects you from the sun and looks cool，too．WRONG You need to wear a hat，but choose your hat carefully．Baseball caps protect your eyes，but they don't protect your ears or your neck．Use a proper sun hat．•Use sun cream．You need to put it on at least twenty minutes before you go out．RIGHT Sun cream starts to work twenty minutes after you put it on．•Put sun cream around your eyes and on your eyelids to protect them from t he sun．WRONG Sun cream hurts the eyes．Wear sunglasses instead．•You only need a little sun cream．Too much sun cream is bad for your skin．WRONG You need to use a lot of sun cream．The sun makes your skin dry．Sun cream moisturizes（滋润）and protects it．•Put more sun cream on every two hours．RIGHT You need to put sun cream on often，especially when you're swimming．•You need to use sun cream even on a cloudy day in summer．RIGHT The sun can damage your skin even on a cloudy day．•On a hot sunny day，wear light﹣coloured clothes﹣white or yellow are best．•On a hot sunny day，wear light﹣coloured clothes﹣white or yellow are best．WRONG Light﹣colored clothes don't protect you from the sun．The best solution is to wear dark﹣coloured clothes．•You need to spend time in t he sun for healthy skin．RIGHT You need to spend time in the sun to get enough vitamin D for healthy skin and bones（骨头），but don't forget to use sun cream．Without sun cream，you have a bigger risk（danger）of skin cancer（癌症）．•You need to spend a lot of money to get a good sun cream．WRONG There are many different kinds of sun cream．Find the one that is best for you Expensive ones are not always better than cheap ones．Use a sun cream labeled （标明）SPF30+and it should give you the same protection as one that is more expensive．•In summer，people with dark skin can also get burnt．RIGHT People with fair skin and blonde or red hair need to be extra careful and use a high factor sun cream．People with fair skin do need to protect their skin from the sun，too．69．What is the best to wear to protect your skin from the sun？A）A baseball hat and light﹣coloured clothes．B）A sun hat and light﹣coloured clothes．C）A baseball hat and dark﹣coloured clothes．D）A sun hat and dark﹣coloured clothes．70．Where shouldn't you put sun cream on your body？A）On your ears and neck．B）On dry skin．C）Around your eyes and eyelids．D）On darker skin．71．What is the right way to use sun cream？A）Use a little and often．B）Use a lot every two hours．C）Use a lot twice a day．D）Use a little every two hours．72．Why is it important to spend time in the sun？A）You can drink more water．B）It's a chance to wear cool sunglasses．C）It improves dark dry skin．D）It helps keep your skin and bones healthy．73．Which of the following is true about sun cream？A）Sun cream reduces the risk of skin cancer．B）Black people don't need sun cream．C）Sun cream starts to work immediately．D）Sun cream is usually very expensive．74．What is the purpose of the above passage？A）To make people buy sun cream．B）To tell the importance of healthy skin．C）To give people advice on summer skin care．D）To show people how to dress properly in summer．50．（12分）Start Today"What can you do when you have done nothing but mess up（搞糟）your whole life long？"These were the words 1heard when I turned on the TV the other day．They were coming from one of the talk shows that are so popular on TV these days．I started to turn the channel but the words I had heard made me （75）for a moment．I looked at the speaker of them．He couldn't have been more than 18years old，but already he was writing off（认为…已失败）his life as a useless waste．I wanted to shout at him，"You're not （76）yet!"It is so sad that so many people cannot get rid of their pasts and live in thepresent．There are so many people like that talk show guest．There are people still in their teen years thinking that their lives are over．There are people in their twenties who already think they have （77）the boat to success and happiness．There are people in their thirties and forties who sit around complaining that life has passed them by．I want to shout to them all，"Wake up!You're still alive!What have you done today？"If you want a happy life，you can't just think about your past mistakes．If you want joy and love in your life，you have to choose them today．God gives us a new（78）at life every time we wake up in the morning．It is up to us to catch it．Today can be the（79）of a new life for each of us．We can choose joy right now．We can share love today．We can live with hope starting at this moment．It doesn't matter how hard our past has been．Our present can be full of joy and our future can be full of happiness．It doesn't matter whether we are eight（80）eighty﹣we can still make our lives wonderful．Life isn't over until your last heartbeat．Start today，then，to make your heart beat with joy love and light．75．A．go B．stop C．move D．talk76．A．wrong B．alone C．dead D．ready77．A．lost B．caught C．taken D．missed78．A．chance B．joke C．gift D．right79．A．end B．goal C．form D．beginning80．A．to B．and C．or D．between．51．（14分）As we know，museums are buildings with many precious and important objects（物品）from different places．They are kept so that people can go and see them．For example，art museums are places where people can learn about v（81）cultures．More and more popular"design museums"are opening today，h （82），play quite a different role．Unlike most art museums，the design museum shows objects that are easily found in our daily life，such as fridges and washing machines．The a（83）of design museums is that they are placeswhere people feel familiar with the exhibits．Being different from the art museum visitors，design museum visitors s（84）feel frightened or puzzled．This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass﹣products（批量产品）work and look as they do，and how design has i（85）our lives．People can see the better changes of the products．Art museum exhibits，on the other hand，would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something they don't understand．Several new design museums have opened their doors in recent years．Each of these museums has tried to satisfy the public's growing interest in the field with new i （86）．London's Design Museum，for example，shows a collection of mass ﹣produced objects from electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish﹣tins．The choices open to design museums seem far less s（87）than those to art museum．Visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around such exhibits as interesting and unusually attractive toys collected from our everyday life．52．（12分）If your home is like most others，you've probably got a recycling （回收）bin in your kitchen．Good for you．That's the first step to recycling．But there are other things that both parents and kids can do to make recycling work better．First，what kinds of rubbish bins are in the other rooms of your house？What about in your bedroom？You've probably just got one rubbish bin where everything goes．Bui it's a good idea to place a special bin for recycling paper．Then when it goes full，you can empty it into a larger recycling bin in the kitchen．You can also put a small recycling bin in the bathroom for any useless paper there．Before you throw an item into the recycling bin，stop and think if you can use that item again．Take plastic items with yoghurt，for example．After eating what's in them，you can clean them and store them in a cupboard，and later you can use them forstoring another food item．You can do the same with the glass jars，too．You can also share your recycling advice with your neighbours．If you decide to put an item in the recycling bin，it's very important to follow this method．If it has food or drink m it，you must clean it before you put it in the recycling bin．It can't be recycled with food still in it．You should place the item under the running water for a few seconds to clean it．This saves time for the workers in the recycling center．Then they can use their time doing more important work．The last thing to remember is﹣don't give up!Recycling is a whole life task and you mustn't just do recycling for a month and then return to your old habits．You can also continue to find other ways to recycle．So make recycling your new habit，and get others involved as well!88．Is it good for you to have a recycling bin in your kitchen？．89．Where can you put a small recycling bin for any useless paper？．90．What should you do before you throw an item into the recycling bin？．91．Why must you clean the item before you put it in the recycling bin？．92．How long shall we have the habit of recycling？93．What is the passage mainly about？It．Ⅶ.Writing（作文）（共20分）53．（20分）Write a passage of at least 60words on the topic"Our School Students‘After﹣class Reading'"according to the information given．（阅读以下信息，并以"我校学生的课外阅读"为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格．）1995年联合国科教文组织宣布每年的4月23日为"世界读书日"．在第20个世界读书日来临之际，我校分别对四个年级学生的课外阅读情况进行了调查，下面的图表（chart）显示了学校的调查结果．要求：•简要描述图中的信息，分析产生这种结果的原因，提出你的额想法和建议；•文章的题目和开头已给出，不计入词数；•短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分．Our School Students'After﹣class ReadingAs is shown in the chart，…．2015年上海市黄浦区中考英语二模试卷参考答案与试题解析IPart1Listening（第一部分听力）1．（6分）Listen and choose the right picture （根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）1．略2．略3．略4．略5．略6．略．【解答】略2．（1分）A．At 9：50．B．At 10：00．C．At 10：10．D．At 10：12．【解答】略3．（1分）A．On foot．B．By bus．C．By bike．D．By car．【解答】略4．（1分）A．Linda．B．Lily．C．Jane．D．Jack．【解答】略5．（1分）A．For two hours．B．For half an hour．C．For three hours．D．For one and a half hours．【解答】略6．（1分）A．In a town．B．On the way to a town．C．In a village．D．On the way to a city．【解答】略7．（1分）A．To visit her friend．B．To have a meeting．C．To learn English．D．To enjoy the view．【解答】略8．（1分）A．Because she wants to chat with Mary．B．Because she is waiting in line．C．Because she wants to leave in a hurry．D．Because her computer doesn't work．【解答】略9．（1分）A．She likes the singer but not the food．B．She isn't satisfied with the party．C．She likes the food but not the singer．D．She thinks the party is successful．【解答】略10．（6分）Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false （判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用"T"表示，不符合的用"F"表示）：15．Bianca was born in September，1994 and there are three children in her family．16．When Bianca was three years old，she became interested in singing and dancing．17．Bianca won national dance contests first，and then sang her first song in church．18．Bianca entered a national talent show and won second place at the age of eight．19．After Bianca won America's Got Talent（美国达人），her first CD came out in 2008．20．Bianca thinks the key to success is to believe in yourself and try to realize your dream．【解答】略11．（10分）Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences （听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）：21．Chinese people look on Spring Festival as their．22．It is a festival to get together during that time．23．It is my favorite because in those days my life was．24．When Spring Festival came，I could have food to eat．25．I could receive much New Year's on that day．【解答】略Part2Phonetics，GrammarandVocabulary（第二部分语音、语法和词汇）Ⅱ.Choosethebestanswer（选择最恰当的答案）：（共20分）12．（1分）Which of the following word matches the sound/peə/（）A．pain B．pair C．pale D．pearl【解答】答案：B根据pain读作/pein/意为"疼痛"，pair读作/peə/意为"一对，一双"，pale读作/peil/意为"苍白的"，pearl读作/pə：l/意为"珍珠"故选B13．（1分）It is a good habit to go to ______ bed early and get up early．（）A．a B．an C．the D．不填【解答】答案：D 此题考查冠词的用法．联系语境，根据关键部分go to ______ bed 可知此处用的是固定短语go to bed，意为"上床睡觉"，bed前无需加任何冠词．故选D．14．（1分）The lovely girl is from Class Six．______name is Alice．（）A．She B．Hers C．Her D．Herself【解答】答案C．根据空格后面的name可知要用形容词性物主代词来修饰它，she是人称代词主格，hers是名词性物主代词，herself是反身代词，故选C．15．（1分）If you read a lot，your life will be full ______pleasure．（）A．of B．with C．by D．for【解答】答案：A．根据语境以及上下文可得知，本题考查的是介词的用法．选项A中be full of 汉语意思为"充满了…"，属于固定用法，此句中是指充满快乐；同时注意"充满了"也可是使用be filled with 来表示，但是选项B的前提是前面短语为be filled ____；选项C介词by一般表示方式，后面跟人或者交通工具，比如by bus，by him；选项Dfor后面一般跟人或者事物，比如for me，for breakfast．故选A16．（1分）We have to go shopping today．There is ______juice left in thefridge．（）A．few B．a few C．little D．a little【解答】答案：Cfew意为"几乎没有"，用在句中常为否定意义，其后常接可数名词复数，a few意为"有一些"，用于句中常为肯定意义，其后常接可数名词复数，little意为"几乎没有"，用于句中是否定意义，其后常接不可数名词；a little意为"有一点儿"，用于句中属于肯定意义，其后常接不可数名词；．根据句中关键词juice"果汁"是不可数名词，可排除A，B，再根据上文"今天我们不得不要去购物，"可知冰箱里的果汁剩下的不多了，几乎没有了，表达否定的意义，故填little，故选C17．（1分）Taiwan became one of ______places for tourists during this winter holiday．（）A．popular B．more popularC．most popular D．the most popular【解答】答案：D．因为句中台湾是游客最受欢迎的地方之一，因此该用最高级，popular的最高级是most popular，前面须加定冠词the．故选D．18．（1分）Why not ask others for help when you can't finish ______it by yourself？（）A．to write B．writing C．write D．wrote【解答】答案：B．根据Why not ask others for help when you can't finish ______it by yourself？当你不能独自写完它时，为什么不向你的老师请求帮助？可知句子里有固定句式why not do sth，"为什么不做某事"，表示用来提出某种建议，注意not后面接动词原形；finish后面一般接名词或者动名词作宾语，不接不定式，故选B．19．（1分）Mum asked us ______off all the lights when we left the house．（）A．to turn B．turn C．turning D．turned【解答】答案：A．根据Mum asked us ______off all the lights when we left thehouse，可知这里考查了ask的用法：ask要求，一般用于ask sb to do sth要求某人做某事，后面跟to引导的动词不定式．故选A．20．（1分）The music in the supermarket sounded so _____that I wanted to leave at once．（）A．clearly B．loudly C．sadly D．noisy【解答】答案：D；clearly清晰地；loudly大声地；sadly悲哀地；忧愁地；noisy 嘈杂的；根据句中信息I wanted to leave at once推知上句句意：超市里的音乐听起来是那么吵；故选D．21．（1分）______I see your ID card，sir？We have to check your information．（）A．Must B．Should C．May D．Need【解答】答案：C．May可以，可能，表示推测的语气；Must必须，一定；Should 应该；Need需要．根据We have to check your information，所以应是问我可以看看你的身份证吗，征求对方的意见，May可以，可能，表示推测的语气．故选C．22．（1分）Keep quiet，please．Someone _______to a concert inside now．（）A．is listening B．has listenedC．was listening D．listened【解答】答案A 根据句中Keep quiet及时间状语now可知，此句描述现在正在发生的事情，故用现在进行时态，现在进行时态的结构为is/am/are+动词的现在分词；又知主语为someone不定代词，搭配is．故选A23．（1分）My sister _______to a birthday party in a new dress last night．（）A．goes B．went C．will go D．had gone【解答】答案：B．根据句中时间状语last night"昨天晚上"，可知应该用一般过去时，一般过去时的结构为：主语+动词的过去式+其它，go的过去式是went，故选B24．（1分）Charles said that he ______tennis with John this Friday afternoon．（）A．plays B．is playing C．will play D．would play【解答】答案：D．根据时间状语this Friday afternoon可知，是将来时态，根据主语中的said可知是过去时态，所以从句用相对应的过去将来时态，其构成为：would+动词原形，故选D．25．（1分）The post is free，_______there's no need for you to buy a stamp．（）A．for B．but C．so D．or【解答】答案：C；for因为，由于，表示原因；but但是；so于是，表示结果；or或者；根据句意，"The post is free这个邮寄是免费的"是"there's no need for you to buy a stamp你不需要买一张邮票"的原因；后句是前句的结果；for表示原因；so表示结果；故选C．26．（1分）You will be late for the train _______you don't hurry up now．（）A．when B．if C．because D．unless【解答】答案：B；when当…的时候；if如果；because因为；unless除非；根据句意可知"you don't hurry up now"是"You will be late for the train"的假设的条件；故用if引导；故选B．27．（1分）Kate has little bread for breakfast every morning，_______？（）A．has she B．hasn't she C．does she D．doesn't she【解答】答案：C．根据Kate has little bread for breakfast every morning，______？可知这里考查了反义疑问句，反义疑问句一般遵循前肯定则后否定，前否定则后肯定的原则，并且疑问部分时态，人称要与前文保持一致．本句前文little表示否定含义，故反问部分用肯定形式，has在这里有吃的意思，是一个实意动词，所以后面的简短问句中应该相应的用助动词does代替，Kate用she代替．故选C．28．（1分）﹣_______do you need to feed your baby？﹣Once every three or four hours，at least．（）A．How far B．How soon C．How long D．How often【解答】答案：DHow far多远，提问距离；How soon多久以后，一般用于一般将来时；How long 多长时间，提问时间段；How often多久一次，提问频率．根据答语Once every three or four hours（每三四个小时）可知问句是提问的频率，所以应用how often（多长时间一次）．故选D．29．（1分）Neither Alice nor I _______from Canada．We are both from China．（）A．am B．is C．are D．be【解答】答案：A．在neither..nor（既不…也不…）短语中，当它连接主语时，谓语动词的数的形式要用就近原则，即靠近nor的词来判断；根据Neither Alice nor I _______from Canada．We are both from China．可知我和爱丽斯都不来自加拿大．我们都来自中国．：be from是来自…；句子里靠近nor的主语是I，所以应用am．故选A．30．（1分）﹣Would you please help me to take the clothes downstairs，Tom？﹣_______．（）A．Never mind．B．No problem．C．That's right．D．Let's go．【解答】答案：B；Never mind不要紧；No problem没问题；That's right正确的；Let's go让我们走吧；英文回答时一般要遵从以下几个原则：礼貌原则，利他原则和英语文化习惯；根据上句Would you please help me to take the clothes downstairs，Tom？Tom，请你帮我把衣服带到楼下，可以吗？可知正确的答语应是：No problem没问题；故选B．31．（1分）﹣Hello!May I speak to Diana，please？﹣_______I'll go and get her．（）A．Hold on，please．B．I don't think soC．Hurry up，please．D．Speaking．【解答】答案：A；Hold on，please请稍等（别挂电话）；I don't think so．我不那样认为；Hurry up，please请快点；Speaking．讲话；根据对话信息，可知是电话常用语，根据I'll go and get her，可知应该是请对方稍等，Hold on，please；故选A．Ⅲ.Completethefollowingpassagewiththewordsorphrasesinthebox.Eachcanonlybeu sedonce（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次）：（共8分）32．（4分）Are you the only child in your family？If so，you are the most important person in your parents'hearts．They are the closest people to you in the world．But nowadays many teenagers like you have （46）E communicating with their parents．They always complain that their parents say too much instead of listening to what they're thinking．When they do something wrong，getting away from parents seems to be the only （47）A．In fact，what your parents do just shows love for you．They love you more than they love （48）B．Whenever you need help，they are always there standing by you．Try to put yourself into their shoes，and you'll understand them（49）C．【解答】46．E 考查名词结合But nowadays many teenagers like you have 推断此处的句意是"但是有很多像你们这样的青少年在与父母交流时存在麻烦"，结合后面的communicating with their parents判断此处考查句式have trouble doing"做某事有麻烦"，故答案是E47．A 考查名词结合When they do something wrong，getting away from parentsseems to be the only 推断此处的句意是"当他们做错了事情的时候，逃离父母似乎是他们唯一的选择"，"唯一的选择"是the only choice，故答案是A48．B 考查代词结合In fact，what your parents do just shows love for you．They love you more than they love 推断此处的句意是"事实上，你父母所做的，恰恰说明了他们对你的爱，他们爱你胜过爱自己"，结合句意判断此处用反身代词"他们自己"themselves，故答案是B49．C 考查副词结合Try to put yourself into their shoes，and you'll understand them推断此处的句意是"设身处地为父母想想，就会很容易理解父母．"此处修饰动词understand，所以用副词easily，故答案是C33．（4分）Many people think that if more time is spent，more work will be done．So students have to spend the whole day doing homework except during the three meals．It is not （50）E to see students lost in a sea of homework both at school and at home．Modern students usually have many （51）A．They love music，sports，reading and watching TV．A two﹣day weekend （52）D them time to do what they like，but there's much homework to do，so they usually don't want to do it until Sunday night．In such a short time，students may finish it carelessly．The badly done weekend homework makes teachers angry．Things always get worse without the right ideas．Too much homework makes students lose interested in learning．A horse runs faster after a rest，but for students only rest is not （53）B．We should manage this situation．We should give students more time to relax．【解答】50．E 考查形容词结合So students have to spend the whole day doing homework except during the three meals．判断句意是"看到学生在家里和学校里埋在作业堆里并不奇怪"，根据前面的is判断填形容词，结合句意判断填"奇怪的"，故答案是：E51．A 考查名词结合They love music，sports，reading and watching TV．判断句意是"现在学生通常有许多爱好"，根据前面的many判断填可数名词复数形式，故答案是：A52．D 考查动词结合A two﹣day weekend （52）them time to do what they like，判断句意是"两天的周末给他们时间做自己喜欢做的事情．"，根据句子表述的是现在的情况判断用一般现在时，"给他们时间"填动词give，故答案是：D53．B 考查形容词结合A horse runs faster after a rest，but for students only rest is not 判断句意是"马儿经过短暂的休息之后能够跑得更快，但是对学生来说仅仅休息是不够的"，根据前面的is 判断填形容词enough，故答案是：BⅣ.Completethesentenceswiththegivenwordsintheirproperforms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词）：（共8分）34．（1分）Lily and Lucy wanted to be top dancers when they were little girls．（dancer）【解答】答案：dancers提示词dancer，名词，舞蹈者．根据Lily and Lucy wanted to be top___．可知是说她们就想成为顶级舞者．Lily and Lucy是两个人，所以应该用复数形式dancers，故填：dancers．35．（1分）Joe broke his leg on the fifth day of the holiday and couldn't walk．（five）【解答】答案：fifth 提示词five，基数词，五．根据on the___ day of the holiday，可知是说在假期的第五天．the+序数词，five的序数词，fifth，第五，故填：fifth．36．（1分）Julie was really bored doing exercises while Christine was out all day．（real）【解答】答案：really提示词real，形容词，真的．根据Julie was___bored doing exercises，可知是说Julie。
2015上海高三英语二模简答题汇总整理附答案
【宝山】For a sight of an evolving technology that promises to shake video gaming to its foundation, check out ―Throw Trucks With Your Mind‖.Unlike most video games, it doesn't rely solely on a mouse. Instead, its players also put on a headset that enables them to throw trucks or other virtual objects simply by thinking.And that's just for starters. Advocates of so-called neurogaming（交感神经游戏）say the concept in a few years will combine a wide variety of physiological factors, from a player's heart rate and hand gestures to pupil dilation(瞳孔扩张) and emotions. Moreover, they imagine many such games being developed to improve the health, brainpower and skills of those playing them.The electroencephalography(脑电波仪), or EEG, headset used to throw trucks and other objects onto enemies was made by San Jose, California.-based NeuroSky. It measures separate brainwave frequencies that reflect how focused the player is and how calm they are, according to Lat Ware of Emeryville, California., who developed the game. The game, which can be purchased at , costs $25, or $99 with the headset.Ware, 29, said it's possible to move a pear or other small virtual object if the player is calm, but not focused, or vice versa. But he said both mental states are essential to flatten an enemy with a huge truck, which takes considerable concentration.Although only a few neurogames have been introduced so far and their action tends to be fairly limited, the games are expected to become far more challenging - and multipurpose - as the software and related technology improves.One concept being explored is to develop games that adjust their action according to the player's changing emotions. These are measured by such factors as their facial expressions, eye movement and skin-conductance(皮肤导电) levels. Another approach is to make games that influence how the player thinks and feels.Consider Los Angeles-based Melon, which, like "Throw Trucks With Your Mind," was recently launched via the online fundraising site Kickstarter. Melon officials say their first game-- which challenges players to fold origami（折纸）with their mind, using NeuroSky's EEG headset -- helps people "learn how to focus, relax and meditate better."78. According to this article, what is the purpose of developing the new kind of games?79. The function of brainwave frequencies measured by EEG made by San Jose is to _________.80. According to Ware, if you want to throw something such as a truck, you must be __________.81.What is the new idea being studied to develop more challenging and multipurpose games? (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN ELEVEN WORDS)【崇明】Students in Finland won‘t have to study subjects. Soon, their classrooms would resemble conferences where ―topics‖ are discussed.The education system in Finland is about to undergo a revolutionary and fundamental change, although it enjoys the reputation of being one of the best in the world. The education department has decided to abandon the old method of ―teaching by subject.‖ Instead, the country will now involve the children to help them learn and question by evolving to ―teaching by topic‖, shared Liisa Pohjolainen, who is in charge of youth and adult education in Helsinki –the capital city leading the reform program, ―This is going to be a big change in education in Finland that we‘re just beginning.‖The education system, though appearing to be revolutionary, is quite logical, explained Pasi Silander, the city‘s development manager, ―What we need now is a different kind of education to prepare people for working life. Young people use quite advanced computers. In the past thebanks had lots of bank clerks adding up figures but now that has totally changed. We therefore have to make the changes in education that are necessary for industry and modern society.‖How does Finland plan to apply the method of teaching by topic? Evidently all-round vocational training and accumulated skill develop ment take up priority over ―lessons.‖ Those in their late teens are already being engaged in what Finland refers to as ―phenomenon teaching‖ – or teaching by topic. For example, ―cafeteria services‖ lessons will include elements of finance, languages (to help serve foreign customers), writing skills and communication skills.Students will slowly be taught cross-subject topics which would have varying elements of multiple ―subjects.‖ These elements will vary with the ―topic‖ or ―skill‖ the student is learnin g. Apart from the same, students will move away from the traditional sitting and evaluation techniques as well. Students will sit in smaller groups and work collectively to solve problems, all the while improving upon their communication skills. They won‘t be made to sit in rows and asked questions individually to assess their progress. Instead, a group whose collaborative efforts bring out results faster will be promoted.The education system needs a thorough reform, owing to the fact that traditional teaching techniques were based on traditional tools that were quite limited in availability and accessibility. With modern world being extensively connected, isn‘t it time for the students to learn how to step ahead of mere fact-based learning that promotes memory expansion rather than mental development?(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. Finland is launching its education reform by _________.79. What‘s the purpose of Finland‘s education reform?80. What ar e two of the main features of ―teaching by topic‖?81. Finland decides to reform its education because traditional teaching _________.【奉贤】All around the world, lawyers generate more hostility（敌意）than the members of any other profession—with the possible exception of journalism. But there are few places where clients have more grounds for complaint than America.During the decade before the economic crisis, spending on legal services in America grew twice as fast as inflation（通货膨胀）. The best lawyers made skyscrapers-full of money, tempting ever more students to pile into law schools. But most law graduates never get a big-firm job. Many of them instead become the kind of lawsuit filer that makes the legal system a costly nightmare.There are many reasons for this. One is the excessive costs of a legal education. There is just one path for a lawyer in most American states: a four-year undergraduate degree in some unrelated subject, then a three-year law degree at one of 200 law schools authorized by the American Bar Association and an expensive preparation for the bar exam(律师资格考). This leaves today‘s average law-school graduate with $100,000 of debt on top of undergraduate debts. Law-school debt means that many cannot afford to go into government or non-profit work, and that they have to work extremely hard.Reforming the system would help both lawyers and their customers. Sensible ideas have been around for a long time, but the state-level bodies that govern the profession have been too conservative to implement them. One idea is to allow people to study law as an undergraduate degree. Another is to let students sit for the bar after only two years of law school. If the bar exam is truly an essential enough test for a would-be lawyer, those who can take it earlier should be allowed to do so. Students who do not need the extra training could cut their debt mountain by a third.The other reason why costs are so high is the restrictive guild-like ownership structure of the business. Except in the District of Columbia, non-lawyers may not own any share of a law firm.This keeps fees high and innovation slow. There is pressure for change from within the profession, but opponents of change among the regulators insist that keeping outsiders out of a law firm isolates lawyers from the pressure to make money rather than serve clients ethically（道德上）.In fact, allowing non-lawyers to own shares in law firms would reduce costs and improve services to customers, by encouraging law firms to use technology and to employ professional managers to focus on improving firms‘ efficiency.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78.Students who ____________________ are tempted to take up law as their profession.79.The underlined word them in Para. 4 refers to _______________________________.80.In addition to shortening the allowance time to take the bar exam, the system reformshould include ________________________________________________________.81.Why is the guild-like ownership structure of the legal system considered restrictive?____________________________________________________________________【虹口】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The greatest recent social changes have been in the lives of women in America, or probably in the world.During the twentieth century there has been a remarkable shortening of the proportion of a woman's life spent in caring for the children. A woman marrying at the end of the nineteenth century would probably have been in her middle twenties? And would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old. By the time the youngest was fifteen, the mother would have been in her early fifties and would expect to live a further twenty years, during which custom, opportunity and health made it unusual for her to get paid work. Today women marry younger and have fewer children. Usually a woman's youngest child will be fifteen when she is forty-five years and is likely to take paid work until retirement at sixty. Even while she has the care of children, her work is lightened by modern living conditions.This important change in women's life-pattern has only recently begun to have its full effect on women's economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity, and most of them took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards return to full-or-part-time work.Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfactions of family life, and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money, and running the home, according to the abilities and interests of each of them.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. At what age did most women get married in the late nineteenth century?______________________________________________.79. A women today can still take care of her children when doing paid work in their forties because of ______________________________________.80. Of ―such changes‖ today, one is that many more mothers _________________________ after their first child is born.81. What are the factors that cause a couple to share economic and family affairs in an equal way?______________________________________________.【黄埔】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.By the mid-19th century most of Europe was in the first stage of the demographic(人口的) transition. Death rate had decreased, as wars, famines(饥荒) and diseases had; local food shortages were rarer, thanks to better economic organization and transport; public health, medical care and the control of infectious diseases had improved. The population increased rapidly, as Malthus had predicted. Between 1800 and 1900 Europe‘s population doubled, to over 400 million, whereas that of Asia, further behind in the demographic transition, increased by less than 50%, to about 950 million.But something else was happening there that would have taken Malthus by surprise: as people came to expect to live longer, and better, they started to have fewer children. They realised they no longer needed several babies just to ensure that two or three would survive. And as they moved from country to town, they also found that children were no longer an economic property that could be set to work at an early age, but a responsibility to be fed, housed and (some of them) educated, for years. Worse, with too many children, a mother would find it hard to take and keep a job, to add to the family income. Nor were the young any longer a guarantee against a poor old age: in the new industrial society, they were likelier to go their own way.Thanks to Europe‘s newborn limitation, in the past 100 years or so its population has risen o nly 80%, to 730 million, and most countries‘ birth rate is now so low that numbers are unchanging or falling. But their composition is very different from the past: better living standards, health condition and medical treatment are multiplying old heads, even as the number of young ones shrinks.In contrast, Asia‘s population over the same time has nearly increased four times, to more than 3.6 billion. North America‘s too has grown almost as fast, but largely thanks to immigration. Africa‘s has multiplied5 times, and Latin America‘s nearly sevenfold.Why these differences? From around 1950, death rate in developing countries also began to fall, and much faster than it ever had in Europe. The knowledge about how to avoid premature death of small children travelled so readily that life expectancy in many poor countries is now not far behind the rich world‘s. But the attitudes and values that persuade people to have fewer children are taking longer to adjust.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What prediction did Malthus make?79. Give one reason to explain why people started to have fewer children according to paragraph2.80. Besides medical treatment, are the other two factors that contribute to theincreasing number of old people.81. Why has the population in developing countries increased faster than it has in Europe in thelast century?【闵行】When e-mail first came into general use about twenty years ago, there was a lot of talk about the arrival of the paperless office. However, it seems that e-mail has yet to revolutionize office communication. According to communications analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as a result of e-mail. ―Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be sent so quickly that memos tend to be distributed in the hundreds. For those secretaries whose bosses ask them to print out all their e-mails and leave them in their in-trays, this means using up a great deal of paper every month,‖ Metcalf says.Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, important documents are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both by e-mail and by fax. This highlights a further potential problem with e-mail in today‘s offices ─ it is taking up time rather than saving it. ―With e-mail, communication is much easier, but there is also more room for misunderstandings,‖ says psychologist Dr David Lewis. Generally, much less care is taken with e-mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the document and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax.More worrying is still the increasing misuse of e-mail for sending ―flame-mail‖ ─inappropriate e-mail messages. Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase. E-mail has become the perfect medium for conveying workplace dissatisfaction because it is so instant.E-mail can also be a problem in other ways. Staffs all too often make the mistake of thinking that the contents of the e-mail, like things said over the phone, are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal. E-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at least two years, so you might want to rethink e-mailing your dissatisfaction about your boss to your friends. The advice is to keep personal e-mails out of the office.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS) 78. The promise of paperless office has not come true in many offices mainly because manysecretaries are asked to _____________.79. Why has e-mailing taken up time rather than saved it?80. There is an increasing concern that e-mails are misused by some employees to express_____________.81. It is advised that employees should not use company e-mails as a way of ___________.【浦东】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements inthe fewest possible words.While some dictionaries define the word ―right‖ as ―a privilege,‖ when used in the context of ―human rights,‖ we are talking about something more basic. Originally, people had rights only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected—he set all slaves free and let them return home. Moreover, he declared peopl e should choose their own religion. Cyrus‘ statements are about the first ―human rights‖ declaration in history.Every person is entitled to certain fundamental rights, simply by the fact of being human. These are called ―human rights‖ rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someone‘s sudden desire. They are ―rights‖ because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace.Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech and belief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, but the full scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They mean the freedom to get a job, adopt a career, select a partner of one‘s choice and raise children. They include the right to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat of arbitrary (霸道) dismissal. They even embrace the right to leisure.In ages past, there were no human rights. Then the idea turned up that people should have certain freedoms. And that idea, in the wake of World War II, resulted finally in the document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to which all people are entitled.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No more than 10 words)78. In 539 BC, people were greatly surprised by Cyrus’s _____________________________.79. A privilege is different from Human rights in that it _____________________________.80. How long have human rights officially existed?81. What’s the main idea of the passage?【普陀】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Dolphins have been declared the world‘s second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as ―non-human persons‖.Studies into dolphin behavior have highlighted how similar their communications are to those of humans and that they are brighter than chimpanzees. These have been backed up by anatomical (解剖学) research showing that dolphin brains have many key features associated with high intelligence. Recently, a series of behavioral studies has suggested that dolphins, especially species such as the bottlenose, whose brains weigh about 5lb, could even be brighter than chimps, which some studies have found can reach the intelligence levels of three-year-old children. The studies show how dolphins have distinct personalities, a strong sense of self and can think about the future.It has also become clear that dolphins are ―culture‖animals, meaning that new types of behavior can quickly be picked up by one dolphin from another. In one study, Diana Reiss, professor of psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York, showed that bottlenose dolphins could recognize themselves in a mirror and use it to inspect various parts of their bodies, an ability that had been thought limited to humans and great apes. In another, she found that they also had theability to learn an elementary symbol-based language.Other research has shown dolphins can solve difficult problems, while those living in the wild cooperate in ways that imply complex social structures and a high level of emotions. In one recent case, a dolphin rescued from the wild was taught to tail-walk for three weeks in a dolphinarium (海豚宫) in Australia. After she was released, scientists were astonished to see the trick spreading among wild dolphins who had learnt it from the former captive (被俘的). Such observations have prompted questions about the brain structures of dolphins.Researchers have found that brain size varies hugely from around 7oz for the small species to more than 19lb for the sperm whales, whose brains are the largest on the planet. Human brains, by contrast, range from 21lb-4lb. When it comes to intelligence, however, brain size is less important than its size relative to the body.oz: an ounce in weight (1oz=28g)lb: a pound in weight (1lb=454g=16oz)(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than twelve words.)78. The which in the 2nd paragraph refers to _________.79. What do bottlenose dolphins do to make Diana Reiss believe they are ―culture‖ animals?80. The spreading of tail-walk shows wild dolphins have _________.81. What is the main factor that decides the level of intelligence according to the last paragraph?【徐汇】【松江】【金山】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.____________________________________________Technology means different things to different people. A physician might think of technology as a way to produce a new medicine. To a space engineer, it might mean making better rocket engines. Technology is so widespread that it is part of everyone‘s life. Originally, the word technology comes from the Greek word techne, which means ―art‖. You might think that art means only paintings or sculpture. But the Greeks believed an artist could make useful products from natural materials such as trees, rocks, and plants.What school subjects are related to technology?Though people‘s opinions vary on what groups of technology should be broken down to, you, when in school, may have the question: Why should you study technology? That question is easy to answer. Technology is fun, rewarding, and exciting. It is fun because you get to work with your hands. It is rewarding because you get to see the results of your work. Each day it brings new ideas and new challenges, which make technology exciting. Studying technology will also help you develop your problem-solving skills. You can learn to identify a problem and come up with a solution. You will also find that technology is related to other subjects that you study in school such as:MathematicsScienceSocial studiesEnglish language artsArtYou might enjoy all of your classes more after you begin to see the relationships between technology and other subjects.Do you know what “technologically literate” means?Technology is often in the news. A journalist might report on a particular electrical power plant, a food additive, or a safety device on an automobile. It is important that you understand theimportance of technology. Every day in many ways, technology affects the lives of people around the world. For example, automobile air bags have saved many lives in collisions. However, they inflate so quickly that they have caused injury and death in some cases. As a result, the federal government allows car owners to install an on/off switch for the air bags. Do you think the government should let people do this? To answer this question, you first need to know something about the technology being discussed.Does working on a small engine sound difficult to you? With a basic understanding of technology, it might not be as hard as you think. Being technologically literate means understanding technology and feeling comfortable with it. Sometimes there is no one correct answer to a problem. You need to think about and evaluate each situation, and then make a decision. When you can do this, you will be technologically literate.51.What can the title of the first paragraph be to match the other two?_________________________________________________________________.52.You can have ____________, since when studying technology, every day you work with yourhands, see the results of your work, and have new ideas and new challenges.53.Why are car owners allowed to switch off their air bags?________________________________________________________________________. 54.A technological literate can be a person who ____________________________________. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No More Than Fifteen Words.)【杨浦】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Do you feel stressed if your phone is not in sight?Don‘t be. Just the sight of your mobile phone can distract（转移，分心）you – even if you have turned it off and put it on the table, researchers from the University of Southern Maine in the US have found.The researchers asked two groups of students to carry out two different tasks which require paying attention.First, they were given a page of 20 rows of numbers and asked to circle one number in particular whenever they saw it.Second, they had to do the same and also cross off any two numbers in different rows that were next to each other and added up to the target number.During both experiments, half the students kept their phones on their desks and the other half put them out of sight.Those who put their phones in their pocket or their bag got an average of 20 percent higher in the test.We love using phones so much that it‘s becoming a problem, previous studies have found.An Android app followed how many times its 150,000 users checked their phone per day in 2013. The average figure was 110 times.A team at Baylor University in the US published a study in September saying that female students spent an average of 10 hours a day texting, e-mailing and on social media, while male students spent nearly eight.Why are we behaving like this? People want a ―constant connectivity‖, said Bill Thornton, a social psychologist at the University of Southern Maine in the US. Many ―check their phones when they wake up and as the last thing befor e they go to bed‖, he told the Daily Mail.Such behavior is bad for ―our ability to maintain attention‖, he added. Also, we react more slowly as a result.If you are always getting distracted by your phone, here‘s some advice for you: create a no-phone time zone.First, find out at least two hours of your day when you‘re most productive. Then turn off your phone and stay completely dedicated to the work you have to do.Oh yes, and don‘t forget to put the phone away as well.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)78. The result of the two experiments shows that ______________________________________.79. Girl students ______________________ than boys in texting, e-mailing and on social media.80. According to social psychologists, what leads to the high frequency of checking phones andlong screen time?_________________________________________________________________81. How can people avoid being distracted in their most productive hours?_________________________________________________________________【闸北】Directions:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Few would argue that there has not been significant technological progress in the field of self-driving cars in recent years. Aside from the technology question, the legislative issue gives the world a worse headache. The content of the trouble centres on the question of who is to blame in a crash. The legal field tends to have the owners take responsibility for the messes their cold lifeless machine makes, for which case an explosion of lawsuits are well expected.Today, many of the car manufacturers and their suppliers are researching self-driving technology, but it is unclear why they would want to roll it out quickly. A consumer in America, for example, uses his or her car for approximately one hour per day. There is, therefore, a large amount of "free capacity" in the personal vehicle use market. Imagine a world where you can be driven to work, and where your car can then turn around and drive home so that your partner or anybody else can use it during the day. This shared use pattern could certainly stop the need to own a second car. Taken to its logical conclusion, it could even be the biggest reason to eliminate the need to own a car at all. The effects on car sales volumes could be destructive.The possible violation of privacy is also a big issue on the map. We all know that consumer data is big business. A self-driving car would easily log where you visited, the time of the day you went, and much more. Though your purchase preferences might escape secret peeping, the leakage of your whereabouts s eems inevitable as it‘s hard to do what you are always doing to your smartphone toward the sole tool of transportation. Power off the big steel fellow and you are stuck on the road. The now excitedly expecting public are sure to be annoyed soon.Much discussed, the poor application of the technology outweighs the previous factors. In car industry, new vehicle features take a long time to get to broad market mass. Features are typically launched first on high-end vehicles, and then trickle down once there is sufficient space in the market to generate the scale affordable for the volume vehicles. With a car model's life cycle being between five and seven years, it is hard to see self-driving technology being fitted as standards of the mass-market brands.We still have a long way off from a world of completely self-driving cars.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHTWORDS.)。
2015-黄浦高三英语二模听力
2015-黄浦高三英语二模听力全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇12015 Huangpu High School Grade 12 English ListeningHi there! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in 5th grade at Riverside Elementary School. Today I wanted to tell you all about the listening part of my big brother's English exam from a few years ago when he was in 12th grade. He goes to the super famous Huangpu High School. Their tests are really, really hard!The listening section had a few different parts. First up was answering some questions after listening to a conversation between two people. The conversation was about living on campus at university versus living off-campus. One of the people thought living on campus was better because it's more convenient and you can make more friends easily. But the other person said living off-campus gives you more freedom and privacy. I don't really understand what they were talking about since I'm still just a kid! But I remember my brother saying those conversations were pretty tricky to follow.Next up were some longer listening passages about different topics. My brother said one was about the history of the English novel. It talked about how novels first became popular way back in the 1700s. Some of the earliest famous English novels were Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver's Travels, and Tom Jones. The passage gave an overview of how the novel developed over time into the 1800s with writers like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. My brother loves reading so he found that topic interesting at least!Another listening was about environmental protection and things like recycling, reducing energy usage, and cutting down on plastic waste. It talked about how these practices can help fight problems like climate change and pollution. There was a bunch of facts and statistics about things like how much garbage is produced every year and what happens to it. Very serious grown-up stuff! I try to remember to recycle and not use too much plastic, but I still have a lot to learn.Then there was a listening about the history of space exploration. It covered the first satellites and rockets being launched in the 1950s, then the Space Race between the US and Soviet Union with putting people into space and on the moon. After that it moved into the Space Shuttle era and currentmissions like the International Space Station and sending rovers to Mars. Space is so fascinating! I want to be an astronaut when I grow up. Although those technical details about different rocket designs were probably pretty hard for 12th graders to follow in a listening passage.My brother said one of the most unexpected and fun listenings was actually about the history and culture of skateboarding! It talked about how skateboarding grew out of surfing in California in the 1950s as a way for surfers to practice their moves on land. Then it became really popular in the 1970s and 1980s as a sport and lifestyle with skate parks, competitions, and famous skaters. The listening covered slang skateboarding terms and some of the big names in skateboarding history. I don't skateboard myself but a lot of the older kids at my school are really into it so I can see why they'd find that listening interesting.Okay, I'm getting a little tired of talking about all those heavy topics a 12th grader has to listen to! The point is, the listening section seemed incredibly difficult with all those long passages on academic topics like literature, science, history, and culture. My brother had to practice taking notes while listening and identifying key details and the main ideas. No way could Ihandle something that hard right now! Reading and listening are still pretty challenging for me in general at this age.But anyway, I hope this gave you a good idea of what my brother's high school English listening exam covered a few years ago. Even though I didn't understand a lot of the specific twists and details, it was still fun to learn a little about the kinds of things his test asked him to listen to. Getting a peek at what the older kids have to do made me feel grown-up for a little bit! Now I'm going to go play on the swings and not worry about anything too serious. Thanks for letting me share my perspective! Let me know if you have any other questions.篇2My Exciting Adventure at the Zoo!Hi everyone! Today I want to tell you about the amazing time I had when my class went on a field trip to the zoo. It was super fun and I saw so many cool animals! Let me share all the exciting things I experienced.First, we arrived at the zoo early in the morning. We were all really excited to see the animals up close. The weather was perfect with a bright blue sky and a gentle breeze. Our teachertold us to pair up with a buddy so that we wouldn't get lost. I teamed up with my best friend, Sarah.As we entered the zoo, I could hear the chirping of birds and the roaring of lions. Our teacher took us to the map and explained all the different sections of the zoo. There were sections for mammals, birds, reptiles, and even an aquarium. It was like a whole new world!We decided to start with the mammals. The first animal we saw was a family of playful monkeys swinging from branch to branch. They were so funny and made us laugh a lot. We also saw tall and graceful giraffes, who were munching on leaves from the trees. It was incredible to see how long their necks were!Next, we moved on to the bird section. There were birds of all colors and sizes. We saw parrots, peacocks, and even a majestic eagle. It was like a rainbow in the sky! Sarah and I tried to imitate the sounds the birds were making, and it was so much fun.After that, we visited the reptile section. I have to admit, I was a little scared of reptiles at first, but they turned out to be really interesting. We saw slithering snakes, crawling turtles, andeven a big crocodile. I made sure to keep a safe distance from them!The highlight of the day was the aquarium. It was like entering a magical underwater world. We saw colorful fish swimming gracefully, and there were even sharks and stingrays. It felt like we were scuba diving without getting wet! The aquarium was so beautiful and peaceful.Throughout the day, we also learned a lot about the different animals. We found out where they live, what they eat, and how they survive in the wild. It was like having a science lesson while having fun!As the day came to an end, we were tired but happy. We had seen so many incredible animals and had so many unforgettable experiences. We took a group photo to remember the day and thanked our teacher for organizing such an awesome field trip.Visiting the zoo was truly an adventure I will never forget. I learned so much about animals and had a blast with my friends. I can't wait to go back again and explore even more! If you ever get a chance to visit a zoo, I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed!That's all for today, my friends. I hope you enjoyed hearing about my exciting adventure at the zoo. Stay curious and keep exploring the world around you. Bye for now!篇3The Big English Listening TestToday was a really important day – we had our big English listening test! I've been practicing so hard for it. English is my favorite subject and I really want to do well.The test was pretty long with lots of different sections. First up was listening to people ordering food at a restaurant. That part was kind of easy because we've practiced those kinds of conversations in class before. I think I got most of those questions right.Next was a tougher section about a family planning a vacation. The mom, dad, and kids were talking about where they wanted to go and what they wanted to do. There were so many details to keep track of! I had to listen super carefully to catch things like the dates they were discussing and the different activities each person wanted. Drawing little pictures in my test booklet really helped me remember the key points.After that was a lecture about famous explorers from long ago. I didn't know much about the topic beforehand, but the speaker explained things clearly. He talked about explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan.I learned some fascinating facts, like how Magellan led the first expedition to sail all the way around the world! That part was pretty interesting.The section I struggled with the most was about molecular biology and DNA. Woah, that subject was way over my head! I could barely understand the vocabulary the professor used. Words like "chromosome", "genome", and "mutation" totally went over my head. I just had to do my best to listen for the gist of what she was saying. I probably missed a bunch of those questions.Towards the end, we listened to the start of a novel about a group of kids solving a mystery in their town. Now that section I absolutely loved! The narrator's voice was so lively and engaging. She really brought the characters and the mystery to life. I was totally captivated listening to the details about the creepy old house and the strange noises the kids heard at night. I wished we could have kept listening to see how the mystery unfolded!Overall, despite the difficulty of some parts, I think I did decently well on the test. As long as I passed, I'll be happy. The most important thing is that I tried my best and kept practicing my English listening skills. I'm already looking forward to our next big test!篇4Hi Everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I love learning English and recently my big brother who is in senior high school let me listen to a practice English listening exam he had to take. It was really hard but also really fun! Let me tell you all about it.The exam was called the 2015 Huangpu Senior High School English Second Mock Exam. The listening part had a bunch of different sections. The first part was just individual words and phrases. The teacher said a word or phrase and we had to circle the one we heard on the answer sheet. Easy peasy for a kid like me who is learning English!The next section was longer conversations between two people. We had to listen carefully and answer questions about what they were talking about. One conversation was between a boy and girl making plans to go to the movies. Another wasabout two friends discussing what elective courses to take next semester. My brother told me these conversations helped prepare students for understanding fast, natural English speech.Then came the difficult part - listening to long lectures or talks! Yikes, some of those were really hard to follow. One was a biology professor lecturing about plant cells. Another was someone giving a background on famous artists and their styles. The questions asked specific details from the lectures. My brother said you really have to concentrate and take good notes during this section.Part of the exam also tested listening for the main ideas and understanding the speaker's stance or purpose. Like there was a debate portion where two students gave arguments for and against having a school dress code policy. We had to identify the main points each person made and whatside of the issue they were on. Another talk was someone giving a persuasive speech about the importance of learning a foreign language. The questions asked what the main thesis was and how the speaker structured and supported their argument.One fun part had recordings of people describing thestep-by-step processes for how to do something. One was instructions for changing a car tire. Another was explaining thetraditional method for making a specific cultural dish. The questions asked things like what the sequence of steps was and what tools or ingredients were needed. Listening for clear processes was neat!My personal favorite sections involved listening to longer stories or excerpts from novels, short stories, and even poems. One story was about a boy who moved to a new city and struggled making friends at his new school at first. Another was a folk tale adapted from a Native American tradition. And one excerpt was from a science fiction novel about life on another planet! For these, we had to identify plot details, make inferences about characters and settings, and put events in chronological order. So fun for a bookworm like me!There were also audio clips testing understanding of different accents and English dialects - one was from Scotland, one from Australia, another from India, and even one with Southern American English. The questions checked if we could still comprehend the speakers' intended meanings. Those were pretty tricky since I'm not super used to those accent yet.Overall, the listening section had such a wide variety of material - from formal academic lectures to realistic casual dialogues to descriptive stories and more. My brother said doingtons of practice listening like this over the years is what allowed him to get comfortable comprehending all sorts of native English speech.Whew, that's a lot of detail about one section of one test, huh? But preparing for big important English exams in high school takes a lot of practice with all the different skills. I'm still working on improving my own English listening abilities for sure. But I can't wait to take on more challenges like this in the future! Anything to become an English master like my amazing big brother. Thanks for letting me share about this cool experience!篇5My Best Friend's Big Bro's English ExamHi there! My name is Timmy and I'm in 4th grade. I'm here to tell you all about my best friend Jimmy's big brother taking this really tough English exam last year. It was a huge deal!Jimmy's brother is named Billy and he was a senior at Huangpu High School back in 2015. Being a senior meant he had a ton of huge exams to take that year to get into a good college. One of the biggest tests was the second mock exam for English. Mock exams are like practice tests to get you ready for the real thing. This one had a listening part that Billy said was super hard!A few days before the exam, Billy篇6The 2015 English Listening Exam Was So Hard!Hey guys! It's me again, your favorite 5th grade blogger. I have to tell you about this crazy listening exam I had to take yesterday. It was the 2015 Huangpu District High School Senior English Second Mock Exam listening section. I know, I know, you're probably thinking "Why is a 5th grader taking a high school senior exam?" Well, my English teachers say I'm really advanced for my age and they wanted to challenge me. Challenge is right - that exam was super duper difficult!It started off okay. The first few questions were just simple conversations between two people. Like a guy asking for directions or someone ordering food at a restaurant. Those weren't too bad. I've heard lots of basic dialogues like that before. But then it got way harder really fast!There was this long lecture about the history of aviation. The speaker used all these big vocabulary words that I didn't know like "pioneering" and "seminal." And the dates and names were flying by so quickly. I caught a few like the Wright Brothers in1903, but a lot of it was a total blur. I basically had to guess on most of those questions.After that torture was finally over, I thought I'd get a break with the next section. But oh no, it was another lengthy lecture! This one was about environmental science and climate change. They really weren't holding back for us elementary kids, were they? The professor rambled on and on about greenhouse gases, fossil fuels, rising sea levels, and all this other stuff way over my head. I just couldn't keep up with taking notes and answering the questions at the same time. My hand cramped up from writing so much!The last part was maybe the hardest of all - a discussion panel with like four or five people. They were debating government policies for managing urban growth and gridlock from multiple different perspectives. An environmentalist, a city planner, a business leader, and some other roles. They all had such strong accents and kept talking over each other. I could barely tell who was saying what opinion! By that point, I had listening fatigue and just wanted it to be over.When I turned in my test booklet at the end, the proctor gave me such a look of pity. I'm sure my score is going to be terrible. But at least I survived! That definitely tested the limits ofmy English listening ability as a 10-year-old. Maybe I'll request to just take the regular 5th grade exam next time! Though I'm sure my teachers will still want to push me.Anyway, that's my tale of the brutal 2015 Huangpu High School listening exam. I'll let you know when I get my score back, but I'm not holding my breath for a passing grade! If any of you high school kids have tips for understanding things like academic lectures and panel discussions, please share! Us elementary English whizzes need all the help we can get. Thanks for listening to my rant, guys! Time for a well-deserved snack break.。
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It has been argued by some that gifted children should be grouped in special classes. The 1 has been on the belief that in regular classes these children are held back in their intellectual (智力的) growth by 2 situation that has designed for the 3 children.There can be little doubt that 4 classes can help the gifted children to graduate earlier and take their place in life sooner. However, to take these 5 out of the regular classes may create serious problems.I observed a number of 6 children who were taken out of a special class and placed in a 7 class. In the special class, they showed little ability to use their own judgment, relying 8 on their teachers’ directions. In the regular class, having no worry about keeping up, they began to reflect 9 on many problems, some of which were not on the school program.Many are concerned that gifted children become 10 and lose interest in learning. However this 11 is more often from parents and teachers than from students, and some of these 12 simply conclude that special classes should be set up for those who are 13 . Some top students do feel bored in class, but why they 14 so goes far beyond the work they have in school. Studies have shown that to be bored is to be anxious. The gifted child who is bored is an 15 child. ( ) 1. A. principle B. theory C. arguments D. classification( ) 2. A. designing B. grouping C. learning D. living( ) 3. A. smart B. curious C. mature D. average( ) 4. A. regular B. special C. small D. creative( ) 5. A. children B. programs C. graduates D. designs( ) 6. A. intelligent B. competent C. ordinary D. independent( ) 7. A. separate B. regular C. new D. boring( ) 8. A. specially B. slightly C. wrongly D. heavily( ) 9. A, directly B. cleverly C. voluntarily D. quickly( ) 10. A. doubted B. bored C. worried D. tired( ) 11. A. concern B. conclusion C. reflection D. interest( ) 12. A. students B. adults C. scholars D. teachers( ) 13. A. talented B. worried C. learned D. interested( ) 14. A. believe B. think C. say D. feel( ) 15. A. outstanding B. intelligent C. anxious D. ordinary1.答案：C解析：考查名词，运用原词重现方法。
2015年上海市青浦区高考英语二模试卷含答案
2015年上海市青浦区高考英语二模试卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions： After reading the passages below， fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.1. make a study plan for （26）________（improve） your grade；2．keep doing what you're doing and hope for the best next time；3．use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you （27）________ better grade？Your answer to the above question shows your EQ，your emotional intelligence．What exactly is EQ？Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and （28）________ of others．Research supports the significance of EQ．A 40﹣year study of 450boys found that IQ wasn't the only thing that affected life success．The qualities that did were the ability （29）________（handle） frustration，control emotions and get along with other people．Can you improve a low EQ？Yes!Start by noticing how you feel．That's the first step in becoming more skillful at managing your feelings．Second，pay attention to how you behave when you feel certain emotions．Then analyze （30）________ that effects your daily life．Next，take responsibility for your feelings and actions．They come from you and no one else．Then you （31）________（have） a higher EQ﹣﹣﹣and likely have a happier and more rewarding life as well．2. Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf．The salespersontells you the price，（32）________ it's more than you want to buy．What do you do？The answer depends largely on what part of the world you are in．Are you visiting Southeast Asia，the Middle East，Latin America or Africa？In these places，prices oftenare not set in stone．In fact，customers （33）________（expect） to bargain before agreeing to a price．On the other hand，in North America，Europe and Australia，bargaining is rare and often not allowed．The price （34）________（list） on a price tag cannot be changed．Large stores and malls usually don't allow bargaining．On the other hand，outdoor stalls and flea markets，even in Western countries，usually allow bargaining．When in doubt，consult a guidebook﹣﹣﹣or （35）________（good） yet，a local friend．（36）________bargaining custom vary，a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures．First，avoid wasting people's time．If you don't intend to make a purchase，don't start bargaining．While bargaining，it is OK to walk away．But once you agree to a price，you （37）________ buy the item．Even in countries （38）________ don't allow bargaining，you may find plentiful opportunities to save money．Many stores sell old items on clearance．Others offer discount cards to regular customers．Some of these can function as credit cards （39）________ the store，and a few can even be used elsewhere．（40）________ you go，understanding local customs can help you find good prices．3.The next time you watch NBA playoff action on TV，take a close look at the shoes that many players are wearing．Gone，for the most part，are the ankle﹣hugging high﹣tops that supposedly （1）_______ to protect players from injury．The change over the last few years to low﹣top sneakers（运动鞋） seems to go against conventional wisdom．Strangely，（2）_______，Steven Nash and Kobe Bryant，two of the most （3）_______players with the Los Angeles Lakers，aren't worried．According to the US market﹣research firm NPD Group，high﹣tops once （4）_______ for about 20percent of the US basketball shoe market．Now，the number has sunk to about8percent．Low﹣tops，the kind that Nash and Bryant wear，have grown to 29percent，from just 11percent in 2002．High﹣top sneakers are one of the most celebrated （5）_______ in modern basketball．After the 1985Air Jordans so transformed the market，shoe companies began battling one another．They put air pumps in the tongues of their shoes and made carefully prepared and organized （6）_______．"All of a sudden it became a （7）_______ business，"Marshal Cohen，an analyst with NPD group，told The Wall Street Journal．The Jordans were excellent．The market went from being nothing to a million﹣dollar business （8）_______．"One of the reasons high﹣tops are not so （9）_______ anymore is that they were never really very good at protecting the feet．In an article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008，University of Newcastle researcher Craig Richards found no evidence that sneakers （10）_______ injuries．His research actually found that high﹣top basketball sneakers could even cause players to run slower and jump lower．Now，the contest has become a war．Companies like Adidas，Nike，Converse and Reebok are all fighting to create the next"Air Jordan，"and with the next market battle．III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections： 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.4. Are you a graduate trying to plan out the best career path for yourself? Here, some tips are given on how to go about it．A university degree is no （1）_______ of a job, and job hunting in itself requires a whole set of skills．if you find you are not getting past the first interview, ask yourself what is happening．Is it a（n）（2）_______ to communicate or are there some skills you lack? And find out what you need t do to bring yourself up to the level of （3）_______ that would make you more attractive t them．Do not be too discouraged if you are （4）_______ for a job, but think about the reasons the employers give．Those who made the second interview might have been studying the same subject as you and be of （5）_______ ability level, but they had something which made thema （6）_______ match to the selector's ideal．That could be experience gained through projects or vacation work, or it might be that they were better at communicating what they could offer．Do not take the comments at （7）_______ value: think back to the interviews that generated them and make a list of where you think the shortfall in your performance lies．With this sort of analytical approach you will eventually get your foot in the door．Deciding how long you should stay in your first job is a tough call．Stay too long and future employers may question your （8）_______ and ambition．Of course, it depends on where you are aiming．If you are a graduate, spending five or six years in the same job is not too long provided that you take full advantage of the （9）_______．However, do not use this as a（n）（10）_______ for lacking interest or enthusiasm．Graduates sometimes fail to take ownership of their careers and take the initiative．It is up to you to make the most of what's available within a company, and to monitor progress in case you need to （11）_______．This applies particularly if you are still not sure where your career path lies．It is helpful to think through what kind of experience you need to get your （12）_______ job and it is not a problem to move around to a certain extent．But in the （13）_______ stages of your career you need a definite strategy for reaching your goal, so think about that carefully before deciding to step forward from your first job．You must cultivate （14）_______ to be competent for any role．There is no guarantee that you will get adequate training, and research has shown that if you do not receive proper help in a new role, it can take 18months to （15）_______ it．（1）A inputB causeC guaranteeD preparation（2）A failureB keyC introductionD contribution（3）A highlightB commentC fluencyD qualification（4）A askedB refusedC headedD helped（5）A differentB highC similarD low（6）A closerB betterC strongerD poorer（7）A depthB faceC dataD test（8）A characterB personalityC behaviorD drive（9）A knowledgeB experienceC skillD loyalty（10）A substituteB equivalentC excuseD requirement（11）A pass byB switch onC move onD stick to（12）A part﹣timeB dreamC secureD well﹣paid（13）A criticalB lastC middleD early（14）A patienceB loveC habitsD friendship（15）A knowB prohibitC masterD selectSection 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.5. Iceland, an island just south of the Arctic Circle, has fairly mild winters, thanks to warm ocean currents．Time your vacation here during the winter months to take advantage of off ﹣season deals．Off﹣season means good deals on flights, hotels and tours．You may also find that the locals are a bit friendlier and more welcoming when tourists aren't arriving in crowds．In the winter months, there are less than seven hours of daylight; thus, chances are good you'll catch sight of the northern lights．Sunsets are also beautiful at this time, making for some great photo opportunities．In Iceland, winter is the perfect time to hike glaciers, go ice climbing, explore caves made out of hardened lava（岩浆） and much more．One of the most popular activities is off﹣roading（越野比赛） in a specially﹣equipped"super jeep"．Before booking your trip, be sure to check for volcano alerts．There are about130volcanoes on or around Iceland．Thirty﹣five of them are active．In 2010, a volcano named Eyjaallajokull exploded, sending clouds of ash up to four kilometers into the atmosphere．The ash drifted toward the UK and Europe．Because the ask could damage aircraft engines, airlines operating in the region were forced to cancel flights for six days．As a result, thousands of people were stuck in airports．Recently, another volcano named Bardarbunga has become active, erupting ash into the air．Such events, if large enough, could prevent your trip from going ahead．So check the latest volcano news prior to making your reservations．（1）According to this article，why are you more likely to see the northern lights in the winter？________A They move from rural areas to cities．B The weather is more stable at that time．C They're a special feature of many festivals．D The sky is dark for longer periods then．（2）According to the article，how do visitors to Iceland have fun in the winter？________A They learn how to ski down the mountains．B They photograph famous historic sites．C They explore the countryside in well made vehicles．D They spend a week at one of the seaside resorts．（3）What is true about the volcanoes of Iceland？________A The majority of them are quiet．B Their age hasn't been determined．C All but one of them are extinct．D Citizens aren't affected by them．（4）What does this article explain？________A Some of Iceland's urban cultural attractions．B A way t reduce the cost of a trip to Iceland．C Reasons for visiting Iceland in June and July．D The average price for a short tour of Iceland．6. SELF﹣REFLECTION OF TEACHING PRACTICES READING, WRITING, TALKINGPlease do not sign your name．Mark the responses that most nearly reflect your teaching practices．This is one way to reflect your practices and how much you got out of it．Keep one copy and give one to your tutor（s）．HOW OFTEN:0＝never 1＝rarely 2＝sometimes （1﹣2x/week）3＝moderately（3x/week）4＝often（4x/week）5＝daily（1）According to the passage，who most probably mark the responses in the form？________A Professional tutors．B Language teachers．C Personalphysician． D Psychological therapist．（2）According to the passage，which frequency degree would you choose if you carry out the practice in the form not at all often？________（3）B.1．C.2．D.3．72．Mr．Kent bears EXTENTION OF LEARNING idea in mind，he quite often tends to________．A always set groups to encourage students to work out something by putting heads together．B prepare grade﹣level materials for teaching．C develop students reading skills during pre﹣while﹣and﹣post﹣reading stage．D provide students with extra learning materials to further their study．（4）Mrs．Grace likes to share her version of tasks outcome in class，which could be labeled________．A ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING．B KNOWLEDGECONSTRUCTION． C DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES． D SELF﹣SELECTION．7. A rapidly advancing contemporary science that is highly dependent on new tools isEarth system science．Earth system science involves observation and measurements on the Earth at all scales from the largest to the smallest．The huge amounts of data that are gathered come from many different locations and require special techniques for handling data．Important new tools that facilitate Earth system science include satellite remote sensing, small deep﹣sea submarines, and geographic information systems．More than any other way of gathering evidence, satellite observations continually remindus that each part of the Earth interacts with and is dependent on all other parts．Earth system science was born from the realization of that interdependence．Satellite remote sensing makes possible observations at large scales, and in manycases, measurements of factors that could not otherwise be measured．For example, the ozone hole over Antarctica﹣﹣the decrease in the concentration of ozone high in the atmosphere﹣﹣is measured by remote sensing, as are changes in deserts, forests, and farmlands around the world．Such measurements can be used in many areas of specialization besides Earth system science．Archaeology, for example, has benefited from satellite observations that reveal the traces of ancient trade routes across the Arabian Desert． New tools for exploring previously inaccessible areas of the Earth have also added greatlyto our knowledge of the Earth system．Small deep﹣sea submarines allow scientists to travel to the depths of the ocean．There they have discovered new species and ecosystems thriving near deep﹣sea vents that emit heat, sasses, and mineral﹣rich water．Just as important as new methods of measurement and exploration are new ways to store and analyze data about the Earth system．Computer﹣based software programs known as geographic information systems, or GIS, allow a large number of data points to be stored along with their locations．These can be used to produce maps and to compare differentsets of information gathered at different times．For example, satellite remote sensing images of a forest can be converted to represent stages in the forest's growth．Two such images, made at different times can be overlaid and compared, and the changes that have taken place can be represented in a new image．（1）The word"facilitate"in Paragraph I is closest in meaning to________．A enable B． C organize D．（2）The author of the passage mentions that satellite observations are especially effectivein________．A conducting scientific studies of life on the ocean floor．B predicting future climatechanges． C providing data to determine Earth's age． D demonstrating interactions among all of Earth's parts．（3）According to the passage，satellite observations of the Arabian Desert allow archaeologists to know________．B evidence of former lakes．C traces of early farms．D remains of ancient forests．（4）What is the main idea of the passage？________A special techniques are needed to classify the huge amounts of data aboutEarth． B New tools provide information about Earth that was once impossible to obtain． C Advances in Earth system science have resolved many environmental problems． D Satellite remote sensing can show changes between two images taken years apart．Section C Directions： Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.8. For a sight of an evolving technology that promises to shake video gaming to its foundation，check out"Throw Trucks With Your Mind"．Unlike most video games，it doesn't rely solely on a mouse．Instead，its players also puton a headset that enables them to throw trucks or other virtual objects simply by thinking．And that's just for starters．Advocates of so﹣called neurogaming（交感神经游戏）say the concept in a few years will combine a wide variety of physiological factors，from a player's heart rate and hand gestures to pupil dilation（瞳孔扩张） and emotions．Moreover，they imagine many such games being developed to improve the health，brainpower and skills of those playing them．The electroencephalography（脑电波仪），or EEG，headset used to throw trucks and other objects onto enemies was made by San Jose，California．﹣based NeuroSky．It measures separate brainwave frequencies that reflect how focused the player is and how calm they are，according to Lat Ware of Emeryville，California．，who developed the game．The game，which can be purchased at www．throwtrucks．com，costs﹩25，or﹩99 with the headset．Ware，29，said it's possible to move a pear or other small virtual object if the player is calm，but not focused，or vice versa．But he said both mental states are essential to flatten an enemy with a huge truck，which takes considerable concentration．Although only a few neurogames have been introduced so far and their action tends to be fairly limited，the games are expected to become far more challenging﹣and multipurpose﹣as the software and related technology improves．One concept being explored is to develop games that adjust their action according to the player's changing emotions．These are measured by such factors as their facial expressions，eye movement and skin﹣conductance（皮肤导电） levels．Another approach is to make games that influence how the player thinks and feels．Consider Los Angeles﹣based Melon，which，like"Throw Trucks With Your Mind，"was recently launched via the online fundraising site Kickstarter．Melon officials say their firstgame﹣﹣which challenges players to fold origami（折纸） with their mind，using NeuroSky's EEG headset﹣﹣helps people"learn how to focus，relax and meditate better．" 78．According to this article，what is the purpose of developing the new kind of games？________79．The function of brainwave frequencies measured by EEG made by San Jose is to________．80．According to Ware，if you want to throw something such as a truck，you mustbe________．81．What is the new idea being studied to develop more challenging and multipurpose games？________（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN ELEVEN WORDS）I. TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.9. 在美国和加拿大，用餐后不付小费是很失礼的事．（tip）________．10. 据报道，政府已经下定决心要解决环境污染问题．（determine）________．11. 令他惊讶的是，他的春考成绩比他期望的要好的多．（expect）________．12. 汉语是世界上最难的语言之一，学习这种语言的人就会很快发现自己遇到了挑战．（challenge）________．13. 直到真要出国了，这个年轻人才意识到自立的重要性．（Not）________．II. Guided WritingDirections： Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.14. 下面两幅图反映的是部分城乡孩子所面临的窘境．请就此图谈谈你的想法，你的文章应包括：具体描述两幅图；简要分析造成这两种现象的原因；提出解决问题的建议．（注：请勿出现真实姓名和学校）2015年上海市青浦区高考英语二模试卷答案1. improving,a,those,to handle,how,will have2. but,areexpected,listed,better,Although/Though/While,must,that/which,within/in,Wherever3. F,I,J,A,H,C,K,E,D,B4. CADBCABDBCCBDAC5. DCAB6. BBDC7. ADAB8. To improve the health，brain power and skills of those playing them．,reflect how focused the playeris and how calm they are．,both calm andfocused．,Developinggamesadjustingplayers'actionaccordingtotheirchangingemotions9. InAmericaandCanada，notgivingatipafteramealisveryimpolite/bad﹣mannered10. It is reported that the government has been determined to solve/settle the problem（s）of environmental pollution．11. Tohissurprise，theresultofhisSpringCollegeEntranceExaminationismuchbetterthan （whatwas）expected12. Chineseisoneofthemostdifficultlanguagesintheworld，andpeople（whoare）learningitquicklyfindthemselveschallenged13. Not until the young person actually went abroad did he realize the importance of independence．14. The two pictures show some problems in the present education system in China．A student is on his way home from school，a heavy bad of books on his back．What he wishes is that he didn't go to school any more．（高分句型一）In the second picture，a peasant boy，carrying a heavy bundle of rice straw，is out of breath under the great pressure．He hopesto attend school．The children in cities can enjoy bright classroom and adequate facilities．What they face is the endless homework，which puts so much pressure on them that some students don't want to continue their studies．（高分句型二）However，in the countryside，especiall in some western parts，some children are forced to drop out because their parents cann't afford the tution．（分析原因）As far as I am concerned，the students in the city should cherish the chance，trying their best to study．what's more，the government should take measures to ganrantee the studyof the students in the countryside．In that way，all the children can receive equal education．（提出办法）。
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黄浦区2015年高考模拟考英语试卷2015年4月21日下午（完卷时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, 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 paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a school. B. In a studio.C. In a zoo.D. In a hospital.2. A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Manager and employee.C. Doctor and patient.D. Student and teacher.3. A. Because she doesn’t like the flat. B. Because she needs a better roommate.C. Because the present flat is too small.D. Because it’s cheaper to live in the dormitory.4. A. To solve a computer problem. B. To apply for the job.C. To design a new program.D. To ask about the salary.5. A. She is accustomed to singing in public.B. She will not sing any more in public.C. She is afraid to sing before large audience.D. She likes singing for people very much.6. A. An art museum. B. A beautiful park.C. A college campus.D. An architectural exhibition.7. A. Because she has enough sports at work.B. Because she usually comes back home too late.C. Because she has no sports facilities at home.D. Because she isn’t used to doing housework at night.8. A. He’ll go to the cinema with the woman.B. He’ll go out to see a wonderful show.C. He will watch the “Running Man” show on TV.D. He will take part in the most fascinating program.9. A. She is having a job interview. B. She is starting her own company.C. She is interested in shopping.D. She is looking for the sales manager.10. A. He is quite pleased with his neighbor’s removal.B. He thinks moving to the south is not a good choice.C. His neighbor is moving to the south in some ways.D. He feels a little disappointed at his neighbor’s removal.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages 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. His novels seem to get more popular and sell well.B. The ideals like truth and justice can be found in his novels.C. His novels have attractive characters in grand historical background.D. About 50 of his novels have been made into movies and TV series.12. A. A diplomat. B. A translator. C. An editor. D. A writer.13. A. To learn from classic literature. B. To set complex adventure plots.C. To show off his beautiful language.D. To promote traditional Chinese virtues. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. China has over 2,200 newspapers. B. China has over 9,000 magazines.C. There are 309 local radio stations.D. There are about 306 TV stations.15. A. Xinhua News Agency is one of the nongovernmental news agencies.B. Xinhua News Agency has more than 100 branch offices across the world.C. The head offices of the two main news agencies are in different cities.D. China News Service mainly supplies news to domestic Chinese.16. A. CCTV is a complete system with movie production and transmission.B. CCTV is the largest and most powerful international high-tech agency.C. CCTV has business relations with over 350 television organizations.D. CCTV has extended its business to more than 130 countries and regions.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.(A)Positive thinking can help you win.Some athletes can reach great goals such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their promise. What kind of preparation before (25)_______ race or other event makes the difference?Everyone knows that athletes spare no effort (26)_______ (strengthen) their bodies. But researches show that strengthening the mind may be just as important. Careful study indicates that the best athletes win partly (27)_______ they think they can win.Thinking positive thoughts seems to give the possibility for success in sports. People who say to themselves over and over “I know I (28)_______ do this. ” often find they have the advantage to win. On the other hand, people often fail who think “I can’t win.”One procedure (29)_______ helps many athletes is creating pictures in the mind. They are told to think of each move they must do. Some use more fanciful pictures. One skater liked to imagine a star bursting inside her, (30)_______(fill) her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel calm pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.Next time you want to make progress, try training your mind to help you. Perhaps a teacher or other instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing (31)_______ (well), you may soon see improvement in (32)_______ you really can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!(B)Two British coloniesAustralia, the last continent, was discovered by ships belonging to some European nations in the 17th century. These nations were less interested in changing it into a colony than exploring it. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English (33)_______ set up the settlements in America. This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some (34)_______ things in common.Australia and the United States are about equal in size, and neither of their western lands are rich in soil. It was along the eastern coast of Australia and America that the English first settled, and both colonies soon began to develop towards the west. However, this Westward Movement took place more because the English (35)_______ (search) for better land than because the population was increasing. Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold (36)_______ (discover) in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later.Although the development of these two countries has a lot in common, there are some striking differences as well. The United States gained its independence from England by revolution while Australia won its independence without (37)______ (go) to war. Australia, firstly (38)_______ (turn) into a colony by English prisoners, was unlike the United States, and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheep raising. By 1922, for example, Australia had fifteen times more sheep than it had people, or almost half as many sheep as there are people now in the United States. Yet, (39)_______ _______ _______ these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one (40)_______ (have) with the rest of the world.Section BDirections: 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.Whenever I travel, I meet international leaders who have studied in Britain. These energetic, intelligent people chose Britain because we offer high quality higher education. This is good news for the UK. People who are educated here have a __41__ tie to our country. They promote Britain around the world, helping our trade and our diplomacy. It is easier for our executives and our diplomats to do business with people __42__ with Britain. British exports of education and training are worth some eight billion pounds a year. Money feeds into our institutions and helps our __43__ to open up opportunities for more people to study. Our young people also __44__. They gain from the doors in the world which contact with international students. We can teach, but we can also learn from others. Nowadays, we are launching a long-term strategy to strengthen the United Kingdom as a first choice for the quality of study and the quality of our __45__ to international students. Thiswill be a UK-wide and a Government-wide effort. We are __46__ a package of measures to help encourage students from overseas to study in the UK. We will offer international students more open doors. …We have the measures in place, but we are also __47__ tough targets for recruitment(招募). We want to have 25 percent of the global market share of higher education students and we want to increase the number of international students studying in Further Education institutions by 100 percent. Our aim is to __48__ these targets in 5 years. Tough targets, but deliverable. While giving these undertakings, I also want to lay down a challenge to others. To business—I ask you to __49__ with the British Council overseas to market education. And to universities and colleges—I ask you to live up to your __50__, to professionalise your approach, to deliver a quality education to overseas students that encourages involvement and rises to the challenge of our competitors, to work as partners together.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages 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.The United States does not have a government office that regulates the film industry. Government, __51__, does link with the movie business in several ways.In the United States, films generally come from two __52__ : large studios that produce many films and television programs each year and independent filmmakers, including both students and experienced filmmakers. Sometimes—through grants from universities or arts or humanities councils—independent filmmakers do receive __53__ indirectly from funding that originated with the local, state, or federal government, but more often funding comes from private investors or through charity organizations __54__ either promotion of arts or promotion of a cause being addressed by a film.While there is no __55__ of film, there are many government offices that interact with the film industry. At the state and local levels, government film offices promote local film locations because use of their locale brings employment and other __56__ advantages to promote local tourist sites. These offices also help filmmakers work with the police and others to __57__ filming that impacts traffic, uses public buildings, or otherwise needs special consideration.__58__, government organizations, especially the branches of the military, have offices that help coordinate（协调）filmmakers’ use of facilities, equipment, and even personnel. It would be __59__, for example, for a filmmaker to construct a make-believe aircraft carrier or to hire a cast of extras to be in the __60__ of a movie who look like real soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines (whose haircuts, fitness levels, and posture are often different from that of civilian (群众) actors). The military is willing to make their facilities __61__, within reason, for approved projects, and each branch has an office that handles these requests. Other branches of the government __62__ requests to use public spaces and buildings, such as monuments or parks.Many years ago, the U.S. government did produce quite a few feature films and worked closelywith Hollywood on films that would encourage public morale during wartime. However, since World War II, these programs have been __63__ due to a combination of budgetary and philosophical concerns. The United States Information Agency, __64__, for many years produced films for exhibition to overseas audiences to complement its other educational programs. One such film, John F. Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums, a posthumous contribution to the president, even won the 1965 Academy Award for best documentary. This __65__, now a part of the U.S. Department of State, no longer produces such feature films.51. A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. otherwise52. A. factors B. sources C. studios D. methods53. A. criticism B. invitation C. support D. guidance54. A. regarded as B. compared to C. made of D. concerned with55. A. ministry B. feature C. promotion D. need56. A. educational B. economic C. enormous D. effective57. A. cooperate with B. focus on C. arrange for D. make up58. A. Hopefully B. Similarly C. Surprisingly D. Obviously59. A. flexible B. impatient C. neutral D. difficult60. A. industry B. background C. civilization D. entrance61. A. academic B. artificial C. available D. apparent62. A. address B. introduce C. receive D. propose63. A. promoted B. initiated C. eliminated D. highlighted64. A. for example B. by contrast C. in reality D. as a whole65. A. agent B. program C. director D. organizationSection BDirections: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)[1]“Maybe when I’m 90 years old, I’ll get used to having everything I do taken for granted,” a young homemaker told a secret to her neighbor, “If Bill would compliment me once in a while, he’d make my life much happier.”[2] Few of us realize how much we need encouragement. Yet we must bask(沐浴于) in the warmth of approval now and then or lose our self-confidence.[3]All of us need to feel needed and admired. But unless we hear words of praise from someone else, how can we know that we are valued friends or co-workers?[4]Anyone who wants to improve his relationships with others need only show a sympathetic understanding. The way to express this understanding and to give others the feeling of importance and worthiness boils down to this: always look for something in the other person you can admire andpraise and tell him about it.[5]We each have a mental picture of ourselves, a self-image. To find life reasonably satisfying, that self-image must be one we can live with, one we can like. When we are proud of our self-image, we feel confident and free to be ourselves. We function at our best. When we are ashamed of our self-image, we attempt to hide it rather than express it. We become hard to get along with.[6] A miracle happens to the person whose self-pride has been raised. He suddenly likes other people better. He is kinder and more cooperative with those around him. Praise is the polish that helps keep his self-image bright and sparkling.[7]What has this to do with your giving praise? A lot. You have the ability to perform that kind of miracle in another person. When you add to his self-pride, you make him want to like you and to cooperate with you.[8]In a classic bit of advice, Lord Chesterfield suggested to his son that he should follow the example of the Duke de Nivernoise: “You will recognize that he makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves.”[9]The effects of Praise can be great indeed. A new minister called to a church whose members were jokingly referred to as “a refrigerator”by other ministers decided against criticizing his people for their coolness toward strangers. Instead, he began welcoming visitors and telling them how friendly the members of the church were. Things gradually changed. “Praise transformed the ice-cube members into warmhearted human beings,” he said.66. From paragraph [1]and paragraph [2] we can learn that .A. the young homemaker had a thirst for Bill’s praiseB. the neighbor reminded Bill to compliment the homemakerC. it is well-known that we all need encouragement very muchD. getting other people’s approval leads to losing self-confidence67. According to the passage, we become difficult to get on with probably because .A. we want to show our self-imageB. we are not satisfied with our self-imageC. a miracle happens to other peopleD. we are ashamed of being praised68. The example in paragraph [8] tells us that .A. Lord Chesterfield advised his son to praise the Duke de NivernoisB. the Duke de Nivernois made Lord Chesterfield pleased with his sonC. praising other people will help win other people’s complimentD. receiving words of praise should go before praising other people69. In paragraph [9], “a refrigerator” was quoted probably because .A. it was always freezing cold in the churchB. the new minister criticized his people coollyC. the church took the shape of a refrigeratorD. the members of the church were unfriendly to strangers(B)EXPERT WORKSHOPSEach hour-long workshop runs twice; participate in any two of three.MONDAY, 13:00-14:00/14:00-15:00PLANET MONEYAdam Davidson & Alex Blumberg, Co-Founders and Hosts of NPR’s PlanetMoney(Ballroom A)The World Behind Your T-shirtExplore the global economy through the lens of an item you wear every day—the T-shirt. We’ll follow the journey of a typical T-shirt around the world as it is produced and sold. During the journey we’ll travel across more than 20,000 miles over four continents, meeting the people that make the clothes we wear. Then, in teams you’ll create competing T-shirt companies and go through every stage of the process, from coming up with a design to assembling mock T-shirts in a simulated garment factory. Get ready!April Wright, Director, International ProgramsJanice Tsai, International Associate(Ballroom B)10 Social Change Ways Make You a BallerThis session will expose the myth that being a social changemaker makes you a self-important achiever. Instead, we’ll highlight the 10 ways being a social changemaker which will make you probably a baller. How? We’ll share real examples of young people across the globe that are making a difference—big and small—in their communities.EdenWorksIrving Steel, International Liaison Officer, TCS Education System andAdvisor at EdenworksWang Zongying, Executive Director of the Women’s CEO Network of ChinaPatrick Woock, Co-Founder of the International Entrepreneur Institute(Ballroom C)Is Aquaponics the Future of Food?Welcome to the future of food! Aquaponics responds to the growing need for sustainable methods of food production by taking two practices, pairing the production of fish and plants together and connecting them through an eco-system to create environmental efficiency; Aquaponics uses only 10 percent of water compared to traditional agriculture and yields 2-3 times the amount of food, without the use of chemicals and pesticides(农药). The U.S. and China use roughly half of all chemical fertilizer in the world for food production. Imagine the possibilities.70. Each expert workshop ____________.A. runs only once on Monday afternoonB. lasts about two or three hours a timeC. is hosted by two experts in different fieldsD. is held in a separate ballroom71. The workshop in Ballroom A is aimed to help the participants ____________.A. study the global economy through the lens of the T-shirtB. start the journey of a typical factory around the worldC. meet the people that make the clothes which we wearD. go through every stage of assembling mock T-shirts72. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the workshop in Ballroom B?A. April Wright and Janice Tsai will host the workshop.B. This workshop will expose the myth of a social changemaker.C. The hosts will share some real examples of young people over the world.D. You’ll learn about some big and small differences made in some communities.73. “Aquaponics” mentioned in the last workshop probably refers to ____________.A. the introduction of future foodB. a traditional agriculture methodC. an eco-system for food productionD. a test on chemicals and pesticides(C)The late 1980s found the landscape of popular music in America dominated by a distinctive style of rock and roll known as glam rock or hair metal—so called because of the over-styled hair, makeup, and clothes worn by the style’s shining rockers. Bands like Poison, Whitesnake, and Motley Crue popularized glam rock with their power songs and flashy style, but the product had worn thin by the early 1990s. Just as superficial as the 80s, glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and musically inferior.In 1991, a Seattle-based band called Nirvana shocked the corporate music industry with the release of its first single, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which quickly became a huge hit all over the world. Nirvana had simply mainstreamed a sound and culture that got its start years before with bands like Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Green River. Grunge(垃圾) rockers derived their fashion sense from the youth culture of the Pacific Northwest: a mixing of punk（鬅客）rock style and outdoors clothing like heavy boots, worn out jeans, and so on. At the height of the movement’s opportunity, when other Seattle bands like Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains were becoming popular, the trappings of grunge were working their way to the height of American fashion. Like the music, the teenagers were fast to accept the grunge fashion because it represented rebellion against shallow pop culture.The popularity of grunge music was momentary; by the mid- to late-1990s, its influence upon American culture had all but disappeared, and most of its recognizable bands were nowhere to be seen to the charts. The heavy sound and themes of grunge were replaced on the radio waves by boybands like the Backstreet Boys, and the bubblegum pop of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.There are many reasons why the Seattle sound faded out of the mainstream as quickly as it rocketed to distinction, but the most glaring reason lies at the rebellion, anti-establishment heart of the grunge movement itself. It is very hard to resist the trend when you are the one setting it, and many of the grunge bands were never comfortable with the fame that was brought to them. Eventually, the simple fact that many grunge bands were so against mainstream rock stardom (明星地位) took the movement back to where it started: underground. The fickle American mainstream public, as quick as they were to hop on to the grunge bandwagon, were just as quick to hop off and move on to something else.74. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. The landscape of popular music was dominated by rock and roll from 1980.B. The rock and roll formed a distinctive style just because of the over-styled hair.C. Glam rock became popular with the help of Poison, Whitesnake and Britney Spears.D. Glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and their music was humble.75. It was not long before teenagers welcomed grunge fashion because _________.A. it would represent the youth cultureB. grunge rockers told them to accept itC. they were tired of Glam Rock fashionD. it resisted the shallowness of pop culture76. What is the difference between glam rock and grunge rock?A. Glam rock was flashier, while grunge rock was rebellious.B. Glam rock appealed to teenagers, while grunge rock appealed to adults.C. Glam rock faded quickly, while grunge rock is still popular.D. Glam rock was more commercially successful than grunge rock.77. What is the writer trying to document in this passage?A. The popularity of glam rock.B. Nirvana’s role in popularizing grunge rock.C. The rise and fall of grunge rock.D. The reasons why young people loved grunge rock.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.By the mid-19th century most of Europe was in the first stage of the demographic(人口的) transition. Death rate had decreased, as wars, famines(饥荒) and diseases had; local food shortages were rarer, thanks to better economic organization and transport; public health, medical care and the control of infectious diseases had improved. The population increased rapidly, as Malthus had predicted. Between 1800 and 1900 Europe’s population doubled, to over 400 million, whereas that of Asia, further behind in the demographic transition, increased by less than 50%, to about 950 million.But something else was happening there that would have taken Malthus by surprise: as people came to expect to live longer, and better, they started to have fewer children. They realised they no longer needed several babies just to ensure that two or three would survive. And as they moved from country to town, they also found that children were no longer an economic property that could be set to work at an early age, but a responsibility to be fed, housed and (some of them) educated, for years. Worse, with too many children, a mother would find it hard to take and keep a job, to add to the family income. Nor were the young any longer a guarantee against a poor old age: in the new industrial society, they were likelier to go their own way.Thanks to Europe’s newborn limitation, in the past 100 years or so its population has risen only 80%, to 730 million, and most countries’ birth rate is now so low that numbers are unchanging or falling. But their composition is very different from the past: better living standards, health condition and medical treatment are multiplying old heads, even as the number of young ones shrinks.In contrast, Asia’s population over the same time has nearly increased four times, to more than 3.6 billion. North America’s too has grown almost as fast, but largely thanks to immigration. Africa’s has multiplied 5 times, and Latin America’s nearly sevenfold.Why these differences? From around 1950, death rate in developing countries also began to fall, and much faster than it ever had in Europe. The knowledge about how to avoid premature death of small children travelled so readily that life expectancy in many poor countries is now not far behind the rich world’s. But the attitudes and values that persuade people to have fewer children are taking longer to adjust.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What prediction did Malthus make?79. Give one reason to explain why people started to have fewer children according to paragraph 2.80. Besides medical treatment, are the other two factors that contribute to theincreasing number of old people.81. Why has the population in developing countries increased faster than it has in Europe in the lastcentury?—11 —第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．这个协议将为两国的合作铺平道路。