上海市闵行区2019届高三上学期期末质量调研英语试题(解析版)
闵行区2018-2019学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试题(含答案解析)
C. Fill in the application form. D. Buy a certain product.
7. A. The woman was too tired to see the TV programme.
C. He went to bed late last night. D. He worked late with his work.
4. A. The man has just missed his flight. B. The plane is delayed due to bad weather.
D. The professors aren’t academically recognized.
II. Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
20. A. The professorsshould be more devoted to the program.
B. Some professors may go elsewhere to teach.
上海市闵行区2018-2019学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷
上海市闵行区2018-2019学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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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. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. D. By bike.2. A. A policeman. B. A postman. C. A doctor. D. A teacher.3. A. He didn’t sleep well last night. B. He did too much work last night.C. He went to bed late last night.D. He worked late with his work.4. A. The man has just missed his flight. B. The plane is delayed due to bad weather.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The departure time is unknown.5. A. Offering a suggestion. B. Starting an argument.C. Stopping a fight.D. Correcting a mistake.6. A. Apply for a discount. B. Read the agreement.C. Fill in the application form.D. Buy a certain product.7. A. The woman was too tired to see the TV programme.B. The man missed part of the TV programme.C. Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring.D. The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme.8. A. Select the data. B. Revise the report.C.Collect more data.D. Present the report.9. A. Go to bed earlier. B. Learn how to be attentive.C. Spend more time outdoors.D. Take her job more seriously.10. A. He feels sorry for the students. B. He is strongly against the punishment.C. He approves of the professor’s action.D. He offers an option to stop cheating.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Volunteer work and study. B. Work and relaxation.C. Adventurous trip and project.D. Cultural study and local visiting.12. A. It offers ways to learn a new language. B. It helps broaden your horizons.C. It guarantees you to earn money.D. It might take you to unusual places13. A. Volunteering in foreign countries. B. Ways to spend a working holiday.C. Great places for a working holiday.D. The concept of a working holiday.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Committed. B. Flexible. C. Independent. D. Agreeable.15. A. They easily get wounded when doing exercise.B. They feel uncomfortable when they are observed.C. They are serious about their exercise plan.D. They are suitable to take up co-operative sports.16. A. To help people understand what personality type they are.B. To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.C. To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.D. To describe different types of exercises available at present.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Student opinions on a biology program.B. The present situation of biology education.C. The treatment and status of biology professors.D. The quality of biology laboratory equipment.18. A. Incapable teaching staff. B. Inaccessible laboratory.C. Insufficient budget.D. Unmotivated students.19. A. It’s unsuitable for complex experiments. B. It’s too complicated to use.C. It’s more than satisfactory.D. It’s much better than expected.20. A. The professorsshould be more devoted to the program.B. Some professors may go elsewhere to teach.C. Some professors can’t get budge to conduct experiments.D. The professors aren’t academically recognized.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.We want our children to succeed in school and, perhaps even more importantly, in life. But the paradox(悖论) is that our children can only truly succeed (21) ______ they first learn how to fail. Consider the finding that world-class figure skaters fall over more often in practice than low-level figure skaters. Why are the really good skaters falling over the most?The reason is actually quite simple. Top skaters are constantly challenging themselves in practice. (22) ______ (stretch) their limitations, they keep trying their best. They fall over so often, but it is precisely why they learn so fast. Lower-level skaters have a quite different approach. They are always attempting jumps they can already do very easily, (23) ______ (remain) within their comfort zone. This is why they don’t fall over. In a superficial sense, they look successful, because they are always on their feet. Never (24) ______ (fail) in practice prevents them from making progress.(25) ______ is true of skating is also true of life. James Dyson worked through 5,126 prototypes (原型) for his newest vacuum before coming up with the design(26) ______ made his fortune. These failures were essential to the pathway of learning. As Dyson put(27) ______: “You can’t develop new technologyunless you test new ideas and learn when things go wrong. Failure is essential to inventi on.”In healthcare, however, things are very different. Clinicians don’t like to admit to failure, partly because they have strongegos (自我) —particularly the senior doctors—and partly because they fear litigation (诉讼). Theconsequence is that (28) ______ ______ learning from failure, healthcare often covers up failure. The direct consequence is that the same mistakes (29) ______ (repeat). According to the Journal of Patient Safety, 400,000 people die every year in American hospitals alone due to preventable error. (30) ______ healthcare learns to respond positively to failure, things will not improve.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. declaredB. surviveC. individualizedD. advocatedE. signalF. significantlyG. dominatedH. contrastI. supposedlyJ. apartK. inseparableThey’re still kids, and although there’s a lot that the experts don’t yet know ab out them, one thing they do agree on is that what the kids use and expect from their world has changed rapidly. And it’s all because of technology.To the psychologists, sociologists, and media experts who study them, their digital devices set this new group 31 , even from their Millennial (千禧年的) elders, who are quite familiar with technology. They want to be constantly connected and available in a way even their older brothers and sisters don’t quite get. These differences may seem slight, but they 32 the appearance of a new generation.The 33 between Millennialelders and this younger group was so evident to psychologist Larry Rosen that he has 34 the birth of a new generation in a new book, Rewired: Understanding the ingeneration and the Way They Learn, out next month. Rosen says the technically 35 life experience of those born since the early 1990s is so different from the Millennial elders he wrote about in his 2007 book, Me, MySpace and I: Parenting the Net Generation, that they distinguishthemselves as a new generation, which he hasgiven them the nickname of “ingeneration”.Rosen says portability is the key. They are 36 from their wireless devices, which allow them to text as well as talk, so they can be constantly connected—even in class, where cell phones are 37 banned.Many researchers are trying to determine whether technology somehow causes the brains of young people to be wired differently. “They should be distracted and should perform more poorly than they do,” Rosen says. “But findings show teens 38 distractions much better than we would predict by their age and their brain development.”Because these kids are more devoted to technology at younger ages, Rosen says, the educational system has to change 39 .“The growth on the use of technology with children is very rapid, and we run the risk of being out of step with this generation as far as how they learn and how they think. We have to give them options because they want their world 40 ,” Rosen says.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.After my public lectures on evolution, someone in the audience asks, “Are we still evolving?” People want to know if humans are getting taller, smarter, better looking or more athletic. My answer is truthful but 41 : We’re almost certainly evolving, but w e don’t know in what42 or how fast.We’ve seen some evolution in our species over the past few millennia, but it was detected by reconstructing history from DNA sequences. For example, we know that during the past 10,000 years, several populations ofhumans — those keeping sheep, cows or goats for milk— gained the ability to digest dairy products. This quality was 43 in our earlier ancestors who, after babyhood, never encountered milk. And in the past 3,000 years, Tibetans have acquired 44 adaptations that allowed them to develop well in their high-altitude, low-oxygen home. But these well-documented changes are limited to particular populations, so the 45 for recent evolution of our entire species, remains not much.The authors of “Evolving Ourselves” 46 . Not only, they claim, are we evolving faster than ever, but we’re doing it to ourselves. Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans argue that humans have 47 evolution — not just in our own species but virtually in all species: “For bet ter or worse, we are increasingly in charge. We are the primary drivers of 48 . We will directly and indirectly determine what lives, what dies, where, and when. We are in a different phase of evolution: the future of life is now 49 .”According to the authors, we’ve replaced natural selection with what they call “50 selection.” Overfishing, for example, has reduced the average size of many fish species, for taking the biggest fishes is 51 those smaller fishes.Yet while there’s no doubt that we’re changing the planet, the claim that we’re completely changing evolution on the planet 52 . Let’s take those fish that are evolving to reproduce smaller and younger for example. This 53 has been documented in many species that we eat, but this is just a minuscule fraction (极小的一部分) of the 30,000 known species of fish.The authors speak with 54 assurance about how our species is evolving in response to nearly everything. When they claim, for example, our ingestion (摄取) of drugs and exposure to ch emicals mean that “our children’s brains are evolving fast,” they are abusing (滥用) the word “55 .” Our children’s brains may be changing fast in response to the new pharmacological (药理学的) environment, but change alone is not evolution.41. A. instructive B. disappointing C. decisive D. conflicting42. A. direction B. region C. frequency D. condition43. A. beneficial B. adaptable C. unique D. useless44. A. unproved B. changeable C. genetic D. mysterious45. A. study B. evidence C. interest D. implication46. A. disagree B. support C. follow D. approve47. A. delayed B. overdone C. neglected D. controlled48. A. unbalance B. disaster C. change D. disturbance49. A. in our hands B. out of order C. in peace D. out of control50. A. destructive B. unnatural C. adventurous D. emotional51. A. by means of B. at the cost of C. in favor of D. for the protection of52. A. makes no sense B. makes great impressionC. calls attentionD. comes to an end53. A. problem B. mistake C. phenomenon D. obstacle54. A. strong B. baseless C. sensitive D. persuasive55. A. environment B. technology C. exposure D. evolutionSection 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)Once again DC Comics and Warner Bros. have divided fans and critics over their latest superhero film.There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release, with a lot of reshoots of scenes, a new director being brought in to finish the film after original director Zack Snyder’s tragic loss of his daughter and, of course, a lot of talk about Ben Affleck’s future in the r ole of Batman.Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment, that it could have been incredible and instead fails to really entertain. Others say that Warner Bros. have finally got it right and that the future for the League looks bright.My opinion lies somewhere in the middle. The film was by no means a disappointment: it was exciting, funny and a lot of fun to watch. There’s something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen and maybe that is affecting my opinion.However, I will say that a lot of work needs to be done if the producer wants to make a great success. Although the film was good, it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed. I also have to mention the several scenes in which the special effects were very badly done; these are the kinds of problems that you don’t expect to see in a film with such a big budget.Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman slightly a brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to keep things fun. But the producer must be careful not to make the mistake that another film producer—here, not mentioning the name—is coming very close to doing: turning all of the films into bright and colorful shows and losing a lot of seriously good stories.In the end, Justice League is not a perfect film but it is definitely not a terrible one. A lot of work is still to be done but I hope that DC does not completely lose its darker side.56. Before the release of Justice League, many people showed their ______.A. pity for the director, Zack SnyderB. concern about the film’s qualityC. higher expectation of the new directorD. support for the actor, Ben Affleck57. According to the author, what’s special about Justice League?A. It advocates social justice.B. It brings lots of fun to the audience.C. It has some brave heroes.D. It brings back childhood memories.58. In Paragraph 5 the author mainly wants to express his ______.A. views on the film’s weaknessB. advice to the film’s directorC. love for the filmD. expectation of the film’s sequels59. The author mentioned another film producer to ______.A. stress the importance of fun in a filmB. show Justice League’s lack of a serious plotC. serve as a warning to the producer of Justice LeagueD. set an example for the producer of Justice LeagueB)60. According to the passage, it is good habit to ______ when you are writing your email.A. include all of your social network linksB. send your emails to all of your coworkersC. use different font size to make the massage vividD. keep the subject line brief61. Which of the following statements might the author agree with?A. The subject line is filled with Hey instead of being left blank.B. Using capitals is acceptable when offering congratulations.C. You are supposed to reply to only one person at a time.D. Social network links should be included in your signature.62. In which of the following sentences does the phrase “cry wolf” is correctly used?A. Economists are just crying wolf while actually the economic future is not so bad.B. The government is always crying wolf and has never kept the promise to reduce taxes.C. He cried wolf when he received a letter saying that his application had been rejected.D. He just cried wolf in comforting her when he didn’t know what had really happened.(C)The recession (衰退) of 2008-09 was remarkable in rich countries for its intensity, the followingrecovery for its weakness. The labour market has also broken the rules, as new research from the OECD, a think-tank of mainly rich countries, shows in its annual Employment Outlook.Young people always suffer in recessions. Employers stop hiring them; and they often get rid of new recruits because they are easier to dismiss. But in previous episodes, such as the recessions of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, older workers were also kicked off. This time is different. During the financial crisis in 2008, and since, they have done better than other age groups.The researchers focus on movements in “non-employment” as a share of the total population in three age groups between the final quarters of 2007 and 2012. This measure has the advantage of including not just unemployment, where people are looking for work, but also inactivity, where people are not seeking jobs. Whereas the average non-employment rate in the OECD has risen by four percentage points among young people and by one-and-a-half points among 25-to 54-year-olds, it has fallen by two points among the 55-64 age group.Why have older employees done so well? In some southern European countries they benefit from job protection not afforded to younger workers, but that did not really help them in past recessions. What has changed, says Stefano Scarpetta, head of the OECD’s employment directorate, is that firms now bear the full costs of getting rid of older staff. In the past,early-retirement policies provided by governments (in the mistaken belief that these would help young people) made it cheaper to push grey-haired workers out of the door. These have largely stopped.Many will argue that older workers have done better at the expense of the young. That view is wrongheaded. First, it is a fallacy that a job gained for one person is a job lost for another; there is no fixed amount of work. And second, as the report shows, young and old people are by and large not substitutes in the workplace. They do different types of work in different types of occupation: younger people are keen on IT firms, for example, whereas older folk tend to be employed in more traditional industries. There are plenty of things that should be done to help the young jobless, but kicking older workers out of the workplace is not one of them.63. By saying “The labour market has also broken the rules”, the author means ______.A. young employees were protected by the governmentB. young employees suffered moderately in labour marketC. old employees suffered very little in the labour marketD. The recession had little impact on labour market64. What do we know about “early-retirement policies” mentioned in the 4thparagraph?A. They proved to be little use and nearly no longer in effect.B. They have effectively helped young employees.C. They financially supported the elderly people.D. They have gain popularity in southern European countries.65. The word “fallacy” (in the last paragraph) probably means “______”.A. common beliefB. wrong conceptC. acceptable assumptionD. wise statement66. Which of the following might the author agree with?A. Early-retirement policies should have been well adoptedby governments.B. Young people should be encouraged into traditional industries.C. Supportive policies should be made to help elderly people when crisis occurs.D. Old people’s remaining in jobs doesn’t necessarily threaten young people’s jobs.Section CDirections:Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. It takes continuous time and effort to be successful in any area.B. The general rule goes that the harder you try, the greater results you get.C. Many old beliefs are being performed these days and are followed blindly.D. It always takes tests and then fails us to learn anything worthwhile.E. However, in most circumstances your effort and attempt go well alongside with your desired achievement.F. But the price we pay to realize this is high because it takes a great amount of courage to follow your own path.Life is not easy when you are looking for something worthwhile and ready to learn from the best68 However, people usually get discouraged when it takes more time than they thought it would. At this time, people refer only to people who have already achieved what they want to do. Look at any successful person and you’ll notice one thing common in all of them: they took time to learn and mastered their skill like no one else. There is no elevator to success and you have to take the stairs.Be brave to take the road less traveled. In our whole life, we always want to follow the same path that everyone suggests, do the same thing everyone does, take the same career path everyone takes, wear the same clothes everyone wears, and hang out with the same people we work with. Why? Because we are scared to fail. But when you get bored of life, you realize that you are not meant to do what everyone does and that your destiny isParents sometimes force their children to select a career they don’t want because other children have selected that career.Worst of all, people follow them without even asking.There is no harm in believing in old beliefs but when you pursue them before your interest, sooner or later you’ll realize that you should first do what you think is right.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.As is known to all, many things can be measured in terms of data. Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth. With the help of data we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match or the temperature of a certain day. Obviously, data can make our life easier and more comfortable. What is more important, data seem to be fairer than words or statements. If the data are true, we don’t have to worry about being cheated. Nowadays, as lies exist in the world, data are expected to tell the truth. Therefore, many of us would rather believe data.On the other hand, if we judge things only by data from the so-called specific research, aren’t we a little too narrow-minded? Many people often treat the so-called specific data unwisely just to make sure that they are making the right decisions. But sometimes we may find t hat data aren’t everything.For example, how can you tell that somebody isn’t a good student just because he or she doesn’t get high marks in the final examination?There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data. For example, the degree of your feeling happy in your life, the depth of love between you and your friends, and the faith you have in your country. We canonly feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data.There is no doubt that analyzing the exact data is important to assessment of an actual event. But data should be dealt with wisely. We often get wrong data which mislead us. We should try our best to be wise thinkers. Remember, data have no feeling but we humans have. Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the abilities to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false.Data are data after all. Life is much more colorful than the pale data. So give the cold data a warm heart and we’ll find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 我们相约周末去植物园看花展。
上海市2019届高三上学期期末教学质量监测英语试题 含答案
高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）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 two weeks. B. Within two weeks. C. Two weeks ago. D. For two weeks.2. A. At a garage. B. In a parking lot. C. At a car shop. D. In a car showroom.3. A. Sell the ice cream. B. Take a bite of the ice cream.C. Make a wish.D. Pass up the food.4. A. $5.00. B. $8.00. C. $3.00. D. $2.5.5. A. She's unwilling to do it.B. She is afraid of donating blood.C. Donating blood is none of her business.D. She's ready to donate blood.6. A. Sick. B. Quite well. C. Excited. D. Confused.7. A. She has only one coat so she can't choose.B. She has a coat but she doesn't want to wear it.C. She hopes that the man can lend her one.D. She doesn't wear a coat since she hasn't one.8. A. She's wondering how many hands she has.B. She doesn't want to help the man.C. She can't handle this suitcase by hand.D. She would help the man in hand.9. A. She can't prevent her family members from missing her.B. She can't help her family because she is not strong enough.C. She misses her family because she doesn't do well in the new school.D. She misses her family because she doesn't get used to the school's life.10. A. She was busy eating something delicious.B. Johnson was too busy to talk to someone.C. She didn't notice who Johnson was talking to.D. Johnson was meeting the new guests then.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Waste from animal. B. Agricultural chemicals.C. Industrial waste.D. Safe containers.12. A. Undamaged metal cans. B. All the boxes of juice or milk.C. Leaking cans.D. Waterproof containers.13. A. You should clean up the cans only.B. You should brush the cans and then put them in boiled water.C. You should place the cans in safe areas.D. You should make the cans clean and boil them thoroughly.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A laboratory assistant. B. A chemistry teacher.C. A teacher of a laboratory.D. A professor in the hospital.15. A. He can make up the class.B. He will be dropped from the class.C. He will be reported immediately.D. He will attend other classes.16. A. It must be fastened tightly together.B. It should be cut right away.C. The students will be asked to leave the class.D. The students' parents will be called to school.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Purple. B. Black. C. Natural. D. Gray.18. A. Because she is afraid to appear in a magazine.B. Because she thinks dyeing hair will do harm to hair.C. Because she hopes to be different from others.D. Because she is afraid to be punished by her parents.19. A. Having it cut immediately. B. Letting it be.C. Having it dyed again.D. Dyeing it themselves.20. A. Dye her hair right away. B. Buy some cheap dye.C. Keep her hair natural.D. Choose some special products.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Ten year-old Annemarie Johansen lives with her family in Copenhagen, Denmark. There are soldiers on the streets, and the country (21) ______ (occupy) by the Nazis. There isn't enough to eat, and the world is at war. Then the Nazis decide to"relocate"the country's Jewish population. The Danes don't know (22) ______ their friends and neighbors are being taken away. They don't know where they are going, either. But they do know that it is wrong and dangerous and that they must help.Number the Stars is a very powerful novel. During World War II, the Nazis (23) ______ (kill) millions of people in Europe. Many of those people were Jewish. But in Denmark, almost all of the Jewish population was saved. Number the Stars is a work of fiction, but it tells the true story of the Jewish (24) ______ (rescue) during the war. The moving plot is driven by justice, danger and excitement. But the book also deals with significant ideas that are much (25) ______ (big) than the story itself.Annemarie must learn that evil doesn't just appear in fairy tales. It's a real thing that affects real people. She must also struggle with questions of loyalty and sacrifice. Who would she die to protect? And is she brave enough (26) ______ (make) that sacrifice? Most importantly, Annemarie learns that (27) ______ (be) brave doesn't mean being fearless. It means doing the right thing despite the fact (28) ______ you are afraid. That's heavy stuff for a children's novel.I have taught Number the Stars to many classes at many different levels. It has always been a popular choice. It uses simple language and sentences. It is easy to read and provides clear examples of literary techniques like foreshadowing(预示). But it is also interesting, and the characters are (29) ______ (engage) . The plot is full of tension.Lois Lowry, the author, has written many award-winning novels for young people. Number the Stars is a remarkable example of the talent (30) ______ has made her so celebrated.Section BDirections:After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.A. commonB. votingC. effortsD. electedE. endF. protestingG. sayH. exercisedI. arguedJ. equalK. rightsIn most democracies today, people expect women to vote. Women are just as able to make decisions about their 31 leaders as men. But 200 years ago, most people didn't think so.As late as the middle of the 19th century only men voted in most Western countries. A few countries or states let women vote in local elections. But women voting was far from 32 . At that time, people believed that women belonged in the home. That meant they should not get involved with public life.But women in Europe, North America and New Zealand began 33 this situation. They believed that they should have a(n) 34 in their government's leaders. In 1792 an English novelist named Mary Wollstonecraft 35 that women should be able to vote. In the United States, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were important figures. They met whilecampaigning to put a(n) 36 to slavery. In the process, they decided that women also should have more 37 .Yet despite the 38 of these women neither Great Britain nor the United States was the first country to let women vote. That honor goes to New Zealand, which changed their law on September 19, 1893. This was because of women like Kate Shepherd. She led a group that presented petitions（请愿书）to their parliament three years in a row. Shepherd is now honored on New Zealand's $10 bill.New Zealand was followed by Australia in 1902 and Finland in 1906. By this time, some U.S. states and territories allowed women to vote. But the country as a whole didn't give women the right until after World War I.In many countries, the right to hold political office came along with the right to vote. And women have 39 that right. In many countries, women have even held their country's highest office. All of that is due to the efforts of the women who fought for a(n) 40 voice.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 search for new, clean energy sources has occupied the attention of scientists and politicians for years. One common 41 for green energy is the wind. A new twist on this old resource could cause the energy output of wind-power plants to increase greatly.Standard wind-power plants rely on strong support and 42 can only reach a height of 200 meters or so. Higher than that, winds tend to be stronger and steadier, but the challenge is 43 how to obtain the energy from those winds.Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in Germany have formed a kite-power research group. The group is working to develop kites with inflatable（可充气的）wings 44 to electrical generators (发电机) on the ground.The research group's goal is to design a kite that can operate on its own for 24 hours. Research has begun, but many challenges remain, including making the generators more 45 and perfecting the automatic flight control and the structure of the kites. Nevertheless in June 2012, they demonstrated that their kites could operate 46 at an altitude of up to 700 meters.Meanwhile, in Italy, researchers are working on a(n) 47 power generator that relies on kites when the generator called KiteGen, senses the wind blowing, kites are 48 from the ends of poles with high-resistance cables to control their height and angle. These cables are able to move the kites if the system senses coming objects 49 planes, helicopters or even individual birds. The kites themselves are light, tough and able to reach fairly high altitudes. They loop（绕行）around in the wind, which sets the center of the generator in motion, 50 electric current.KiteGen has the 51 to be very cost-effective in the long run. After the original cost of designing and setting up the plant, little 52 investment will be necessary, apart from standard maintenance. The plant also requires 53 little space, which makes it ideal for cities and means that multiple plants can be set up to provide even more 54 .Kite power has the potential to greatly 55 on current wind-power strategies. In thefuture, it may be an efficient, cost-effective supplement to the other sources of energy we use, or even a replacement for some of them.41.A.resolution B.proposal C.resource D.substitute42.A.generally B.frequently C.continually D.regularly43.A.carrying out B.figuring out C.breaking out D.picking out44.A.chosen B.applied C.collected D.connected45.A.efficient plete C.powerful D.positive46.A.actively B.passively C.automatically D.artificially47.A.strange B.similar C.different D.original48.A.fastened B.revealed C.tailored D.released49.A.except for B.instead of C.such as D.due to50.A.producing B.inventing C.promoting D.developing51.A.qualification B.potential C.trend D.intention52.A.normal B.formal C.additional D.alternate53.A.concretely B.abstractly C.thoroughly D.relatively54.A.energy B.strength C.technology D.opportunity55.A.focus B.extend C.improve D.transferSection 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)Many people experience problems with their spine(脊椎) as they age. The tissue that protects the joints in the spine gradually breaks down. As a consequence, the bones in the spine begin to rub against each other. This further harms the tissue as well as the bones. The result is pain in the joints and, sometimes, in nerves near the spine.This painful problem is actually a disease called osteoporosis. Some people are more at risk of osteoporosis because of genes that they inherited from their ancestors. Extremely heavy people are also more likely to suffer from this disease because their extra weight puts much pressure on their joints. Fortunately, there are steps that people can take to help prevent osteoporosis from developing in their spine.The most important step is exercise. Stretches can help the muscles around the spine relax and allow bones to shift into better alignment(排列). Strength exercises with light weights or body weight exercises like pushups can also help by strengthening the muscles around the spine. However, people should not overdo these exercises, as repeated motions can strain the muscles around the spine. Trying to lift heavy weights with poor technique can have the same effect.Another important factor is diet. It affects the health of the spine because many vitamins are necessary for bones and nerves. These include B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, all of whichhelp keep nerves healthy. People can get more B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids by taking supplements sold by stores. Another important factor is vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones. All of these vitamins and acids can be obtained from foods. Thus, people can help themselves by including them in their daily diets.56. What does this article mainly explain?A. Various aspects of a medical conditionB. The actions of viruses that cause illnessesC. Drugs often used to solve physical issuesD. The location of organs in the human body57. How does the writer begin this article?A. By predicting improvementB. By analyzing a series of dataC. By introducing minor injuriesD. By describing a gradual process58. What can readers find in this article?A. A warning about working out too hardB. A method for improving sleep qualityC. A slogan used to promote health classesD. A big criticism often aimed at doctors59.What does the article imply about supplement?A. They are mainly for youngsters.B. They are commercial products.C. They are now being researched.D. They are seldom truly effective.(B)In late March of 2018, a tear in the earth about 15meters wide and 20 meters deep suddenly appeared inKenya. It cut across roads and even split houses in two.This crack appeared out of nowhere after heavy rainsand an increase in seismic(地震的) activity. Somescientists believe that it's further proof that Africa isslowly splitting apart.Once, a very long time ago, Africa and SouthAmerica were one landmass before they separated.Similarly, one day in the very distant future, a largepart of East Africa will split off from the rest of thecontinent. This will create a new landmass and a newocean. The breakup is a result of plate tectonics (板块运动), the gradual motion of different parts of theEarth's crust.When plates of the Earth separate and tear away from each other, it is called rifting. The result is a rift valley. Scientists don't understand the exact mechanism behind rifting, but the results are easy to observe in the East African Rift System( EARS). That's why studying this part of the world is so important.The East African Rift System begins in the north in Ethiopia, where three plates are movingaway from each other. Two of them are continental plates, the African and Arabian plates. They are tectonic plates that have a large landmass above water. The third is the Somali plate, considered a minor plate, which is steadily moving away from the other two. But don't plan on visiting the new ocean anytime soon. The plates are moving at a rate of about 6 millimeters a year. At that speed, millions of years will pass before a new ocean is formed.EARS is not all bad news for Kenya. A rift valley is composed of an area where there is increased volcanic activity and thinned planetary crust. This makes it easier to take advantage of the power of steam. For Kenya, this might be an answer to the country's electrical problems. The drought conditions that frequently occur there make it difficult to produce energy. But the geothermal (地热的) power plants going online in 2019 will allow them to produce clean energy with very little water.60.What can be concluded from the passage?A.A war will certainly break out in Africa.B.A disaster will suddenly strike Africa.C.A geological structure will change in Africa.D.A new country will come into being in Africa.61.Which of the following plates might be surrounded by water according to the passage?A.East Africa.B. Somali plate.C. Arabian plate.D. Africa plate.62.What problem may be solved in Kenya thanks to the cracking?A.Poverty.B. Economy.C. Drought.D. Energy.(C)Are you worried about money? If so, I have some good news for you. Someone once said, "If all your problems can be solved with money, then you don't have any. "I get the point. Unless you are on the edge of losing everything and living in your car (which is a very sad thing that happens to people every day), your perceptions of your problems may not be serving you well.Let's take a look. Can you pay your living expenses and support your family? If so, you are OK. Even if you are a family that just barely breaks even every month, you have to count that as a blessing. Most of us also have those terrible, surprising unexpected bills. But unless you lose your job or your mind, don't you always find a way to take care of those expenses?PERTINENT（切中要害的）QUESTIONSTo see if you worry too much about finances, ask yourself a couple of questions. Do you wake up worried about money? Do you check your bank balance and look at upcoming bills more than once every few days or even multiple times a day? If so, then you may have a little financial insecurity going on. Let's look at getting it under control. If it's making you crazy, it can make your family a little crazy too. This type of anxiousness is passed on to others, which is important to remember whenever you have the urge to share your fears.TOO MUCH INFORMATIONTMI (too much information) happens because it seems that by releasing pent-up（压抑的）feelings of anxiety you will feel better and hopefully more supported. And this can happen, but not with your loved ones because they will take on your fear and magnify it. Talk instead with yourfinancial advisor, your bank manager or your therapist. Laying your financial fears at the feet of your family is not good for them or for you. Yes, be honest about any problems, but if you get emotional, so will those closest to you.POSITIVE ACTIONIt's hard to be dispassionate about money, but honestly, it's really the best way to get this issue solved. You have to look at it from a practical standpoint. Go over your debts, look closely at your assets and determine the best thing for you to do with your time right now.Maybe you need to use this time to get your books in order on your computer or use it to job hunt or to promote your business. Then again, you may need to hire an accountant and go on some interviews. The point is simple: the only way to relieve yourself of the uncomfortable feeling of financial pressure is to take some kind of positive action.63.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Financial problems are not vital ones in everyone's daily life.B.You'd better calm down when you have financial problems.C.You needn't worry about unexpected bills even if you're out of work.D.When you have financial fears, remember to share feelings with others.64.The passage implies that ______.A.the best way to deal with money problem is to take positive actionB.as long as we share feelings with others, money fear will disappearC.we should have an optimistic attitude toward financial fearsD.any problem we meet can be solved with the help of money65.The phrase lay your financial fears at the feet of your family in the sixth paragraphprobably means ______.A.to solve financial fears caused by your familyB.to help your family smartly avoid financial fearsC.to make your family responsible for financial fearsD.to encourage your family to face financial fears bravely.66.The best title of the passage is ______.A.Perceptions of money and valueB. Passion, money and familyC. Keeping balance of psychologyD. Dealing with money worriesSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.A.Other people experience false guilt because of high expectations for themselves.B.It's possible that you feel guilty because you actually did something wrong.C.Others try to cover up their guilt by blaming others or becoming angry.D.It can also motivate people to avoid making similar mistakes later.E.In this case, it's important to remind yourself that you have limits.F.Moreover, guilt can result in physical and mental discomforts meanwhile.Guilt is one of the most painful emotions that humans experience but also one of the most common. Nobody enjoys feeling guilty, but this emotion serves an important purpose: It alerts aperson when he or she has done something wrong. This enables the person to make amends and work to heal relationships that were damaged by their actions. 67Nevertheless, guilt can be destructive if it is not dealt with in the right way. It can cause people to avoid others because they are too embarrassed to apologize for their actions or inaction. Some try to avoid the pain of guilt by turning to other worse habits. 68 The proper response to guilt depends on what kind of guilt you're dealing with. For false guilt, it's important to recognize that the guilt does not reflect an actual ethical failure.For example, some false guilt focuses on falling to meet expectations you had for yourself.69 No one is perfect, and no one can do everything, so admitting your limits is actually a sign of humility.It's also important to acknowledge what you are feeling. Even when you don't need to feel guilty, these feelings are real and normal. Try to balance them with positive thoughts, but realize that it often takes time for feelings to change.70 If so, don't try to conceal it. Apologize and ask for forgiveness. Learn from your mistakes, and try to avoid committing the same acts again. Getting on well with the person you hurt should make your guilty feelings fade.Guilt is painful, but it can serve a good purpose if you use it well.IV. Summary Writing71. Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Have you ever been involved in an animal rescue? This is what happened to Winter the dolphin. Winter was found off the coast of Florida in December of 2005. She was just a few months old, alone, and caught in a crab trap. The ropes from the trap were wrapped tightly around her body.The fisherman who found her called for help, and a rescue team soon arrived. The ropes had cut off the blood circulation to her tail. She was badly hurt. Her rescuers didn't think she would survive. Hoping for a miracle and racing against time to save her, the rescuers transferred her to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida.The doctors managed to save Winter, but sadly, not her tail. Her tail flukes were too damaged and had to be removed so Winter could live.The little dolphin Winter survived against all odds, but she would never be able to swim normally without a tail. Thankfully the story doesn't end here. Winter was able to swim, but not very well. Because she didn't have a tail, she moved her body in a side-to-side motion like a shark. But the doctors at the aquarium were worried that the unconventional movement would hurt her spine.Kevin Carroll heard Winter's story and thought he could help. He is a specialist who designs and provides prostheses (义肢) for people. If he could help people, why not help a dolphin? He started working with Winter and came up with a solution for a new fluke and tail section.Kevin designed a stretchy sleeve to fit Winter's body and protect her skin. Then a tail made of silicone and plastic was made to tightly fit over the sleeve. Now Winter can swim like otherdolphins. And, she is a great inspiration to people who struggle with their own injuries.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.交友时勿以貌取人。
上海市闵行区2019学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试(一模)英语试题及参考答案
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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 Jour possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At an art exhibit. B. In a bakery.C. In a painting studio.D. In a clothing store.2. A. Visit her sister's house. B. Give the man a ride.C. Go to the train station.D. Check the time.3. A. She should get pork and chicken. B. She is quite mixed up.C. She should get chicken and vegetables.D. She shouldn't eat any meat.4. A. The man didn't fail by much. B. The man completely failedthe exam.C. The man had a really high grade.D. The man's grade was low but passing.5. A. It cost more than he thought it would. B. He would like to sell it.C. It isn't a very good one.D. He got it for a low price.6. A. He is surprised that Matthew changed his mind.B. He wished he had asked Matthew before.C. Matthew wanted to leave in the morning.D. Matthew planned the party himself.7. A. She'll work part-time at the banquet.B. She'll try to find a blanket for her guest.C. She's still looking for a guest speaker.D. She lives too far away to come to the dinner.8. A. The teacher described what the students should do.B. The teacher would punish the students being late.C. The teacher required an outline.D. The teacher was late for the first class.9. A. Be understanding toward the woman.B. Lower the woman's final grade.C. Work hard to get an extension.D. Expect the woman to finish her paper first.10. A. She should have gone to Jane's presentation.B. Jane didn't appear nervous at all during her presentation.C. Jane needs to take more lessons in public speaking.D. She didn't understand Jane's presentation at all.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will he asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will he read twice, hut 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 oil the following passage.11. A. Animals yawn for a number of reasons.B. Yawning results only from fatigue or boredom.C. Human yawns are the same as those of other animals.D. Only social animals yawn.12. A. When they are swimming. B. When they are quarreling.C. When they are socializing.D. When they are eating.13. A. To exercise the jaw muscles. B. To eliminate boredom.C. To get greater strength for attacking.D. To gain more oxygen.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Restart the speech as it has been planned.B. Ignore the mistakes.C. Make a wise apology.D. Stop for a moment and get the place right.15. A. To illustrate good way to deliver a speech.B. To emphasize the importance of repetition.C. To indicate listeners' attention on the message itself.D. To warn people of the obvious mistakes in the speech.16. A. How to Be a Perfect Speaker. B. How to Make a Perfect Speech.C. Don't Expect a Perfect Speech.D. Don't Forgive Mistakesin a Speech. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It was in the wrong size. B. It was dirty inside.C. It shrank a lot.D. It was the wrong color.18. A. Change the sweater for a different one.B. Offer the man a free gift as compensation.C. Return the man's money.D. Talk about the matter with the manager.19. A. Because the store is closing soon.B. Because the return period had passed.C. Because the man didn't have a receipt.D. Because the sweater was broken.20. A. The man is able to exchange the sweater.B. The man left the store without the sweater.C. The woman gave the man a refund.D. The woman promised to raise the service quality.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After trading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word: for the other blanks, use one word that best Jits each blank.Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach's Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel's "me" time. And (21) more Americans, she's not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half (53%) have breakfast alone and nearly half (46%) have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime (22) we eating together, 74%, according to statistics from the report."I prefer to go out and be out. Alone, but together, you know?” Bechtel said, (23) (look) up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often (24) (work) through lunchat her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on (25) shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. "Today, I just wanted some time to myself,”she said.Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he's on a first-name basis (26) he wants to have a little interaction. “I reflect on (27) ___________________ my day's gone and think about the rest of the week," he said. "It's a chance for self-reflection. You return to work (28) (refresh) and with a plan.''That freedom (29) _______ (choose) is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. "It doesn't feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology," said Laurie Demeritt, (30) _________________ company provided the statistics for the report.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Time: is there ever enough of it? In today's modern world, most of us are 31 with so-called time-saving devices and technological advancements and work less both at the office and at home. But why do we still feel busier?A study by Derek Thompson on the “myth" of being busy suggests that while 32 brought us convenience, it also brought us new headaches. Consider the idea of FOMO (fear of missing out). Knowing exactly what we're missing out makes us feel guilty or anxious aboutthe 33 of our time and our ability to use it effectively.While being informed is important, it can lead to anxiety about keeping up with the times. If you find yourself unable to stop scrolling through Twitter, turn off the phone and take a mental break. Practice JOMO (joy of missing out), a(n) 34 on life that's a direct contradiction to FOMO. Get rid of feelings of guilt and “shoulds" and replace them with mindfulness and living in the moment.Another thing technology has 35 us is the blurring(难以区分)between work and downtime. While constant connection has made the workday much more flexible, it's also harder to turn off at the end of the day. Always being "on" is a(n) 36 state of mind. Consider putting a hard stop on media and electronic devices an hour or two before bed.Of course, if you want to move up the corporate ladder and get a bigger paycheck, working long hours has long been a 37 strategy. But if you don't have passion for your job or care about what you do, you might just be working yourself into more 38 .People working the same hours feel completely different levels of time pressure depending on their passion. If most of the hours are spent doing something you don't feel39 about, it's no wonder you start to feel out of control and anxious about your time. Taking back control of your time can ease this mental stress. Therefore, your time management goal shouldn't be to figure out how to do more, but 40 to figure out how to want less. III. R eading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are Jour words or phrases markedA, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best Jits the context.The expression, "everybody's doing it," is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that personto act or believe in a(n) 41 way as a larger group. This influence can be negative or positive, and can exist in both large and small groups.People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly 42 that some part of theirself-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approvalof peers, and the fear of 43 , is such a powerful force in many people's lives. This instinct drives pe ople to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine" when a stranger asks "how are you?" even if it is not necessarily true. There is a(n) 44 aspect to this: it helps society to function efficiently, and encourages a general levelof self-discipline that 45 day-to-day interaction between people.For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomesa(n) 46 : in order to satisfy the desire, they may go so far as to 47 their sense of right and wrong. Teens and young adults may feel forced to use drugs, or join gangs that48 criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel 49 to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they can't afford in an effort to 50 the peers.However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at51 may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of 52 can also get a friendoff drugs, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one.Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so 53 that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with a(n) 54 is risky. Instead, people should seriouslyconsider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, and whether the real 55 is simply that everyone else is doing the same thing.41. A. traditional B. similar C. peculiar D. opposite42. A. understandable B. believable C. acceptable D. surprising43. A. disapproval B. failure C. absence D. independence44. A. uncertain B. practical C. impossible D. vague45. A. promotes B. prevents C. simplifies D. increases46. A. challenge B. inspiration C. promise D. addiction47. A. recognize B. abandon C. decrease D. define48. A. avoid B. encourage C. decline D. punish49. A. pressured B. respected C. delighted D. regretted50. A. catch sight of B. stay away from C. make fun of D. keep up with51. A. competitions B. interaction C. academics D. adaptation52. A. knowledge B. interest C. assistance D. influence53. A. abstract B. ridiculous C. subtle D. reasonable54. A. consciousness B. motivation C. instinct D. encouragement55. A. motivation B. danger C. support D. achievementSection 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）“You can use me as a last resort（选择）.and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids' lacrosse（长曲棍球）club.I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren't even on… At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, I'll do it."I'm secretly relieved because I know there's real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end —of —season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handingout sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense. I'm pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I'd freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?56. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1?A. She knows little about the club.B. She isn't good at sports.C. She just doesn't want to volunteer.D. She's unable to meet her schedule.57. What does the underlined phrase"t ug at theheartstrings' in paragraph 2 mean?A. Encourage team work.B. Appeal to feelings.C. Promote good deeds.D. Provide advice.58. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. She'll work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.59. Why does the writer like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.(B)(You may read the questions first.)60. What is the theme of this year's competition?A. Technology advances science.B. Science interacts with technology.C. Science has made the study of history easy.D. Technology has improved the life of Americans.61. What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the categoryrequirement?A. Include more information in the essay.B. Remove the references.C. Provide a cover for the essay.D. Explain the details with illustrations.62. What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?A. Preview performances and documentaries.B. Make comments on the materials.C. Improve the participant's first draft.D. Collect a second proposal from the participant.(C)When prehistoric man arrived in new parts of the world, something strange happened to the large animals. They suddenly became extinct. Smaller species survived. The large, slow-growing animals were easy game, and were quickly hunted to extinction. Now something similar could be happening in the oceans.That the seas are being overfished has been known for years. What researchers such as Ransom Myers and Boris Worm have shown is just how fast things are changing. They have looked at half a century of data from fisheries around the world. Their methods do not attempt to estimate the actual biomass (the amount of living biological matter) of fish species in particular parts of the ocean, but rather changes in that biomass over time. According to their latest paper published in Nature, the biomass of large predators (animals that kill and eat other animals) in a new fishery is reduced on average by 80% within 15 years of the start of exploitation. In some long-fished areas, it has halved again since then.Dr. Worm acknowledges that the figures are conservative. One reason for this is that fishing technology has improved. Today's vessels (船)can find their prey using satellites and sonar, which were not available 50 years ago. That means a higher proportion of what is in the sea is being caught, so the real difference between present and past is likely to be worse than the one recorded by changes in catch sizes. In the early days, too, longlines (多钩长线) would have been more filled with fish. Some individuals would therefore not have been caught, since no baited hooks(带饵钩)would have been available to trap them, leading to an underestimate of fish stocks in the past. Furthermore, in the early days of longline fishing, a lot of fish were lost to sharks after they had been hooked. That is no longer a problem, because there are fewer sharks around now。
上海市闵行区2019届高三上学期期末质量调研英语试题(解析版)
2018-2019学年上海市闵行区高三（上）期末英语试卷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.第1-10每题（1分）；第11-20每题（1.5分）．1．A．By car．B．On foot．C．By bus．D．By bike．2．A．A policeman．B．A postman．C．A doctor．D．A teacher．3．A．He didn't sleep well last night．B．He did too much work last night．C．He went to bed late last night．D．He worked late with his work．4．A．The man has just missed his flight．B．The plane is delayed due to bad weather．C．The plane will leave at 9：14．D．The departure time is unknown．5．A．Offering a suggestion．B．Starting an argument．C．Stopping a fight．D．Correcting a mistake．6．A．Apply for a discount．B．Read the agreement．C．Fill in the application form．D．Buy a certain product．7．A．The woman was too tired to see the TV programme．B．The man missed part of the TV programme．C．Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring．D．The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme．8．A．Select the data．B．Revise the report．C．Collect more data．D．Present the report．9．A．Go to bed earlier．B．Learn how to be attentive．C．Spend more time outdoors．D．Take her job more seriously．10．A．He feels sorry for the students．B．He is strongly against the punishment．C．He approves of the professor's action．D．He offers an option to stop cheating．Section BDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.11．（1）A．Volunteer work and study．B．Work and relaxation．C．Adventurous trip and project．D．Cultural study and local visiting．（2）A．It offers ways to learn a new language．B．It helps broaden your horizons．C．It guarantees you to earn money．D．It might take you to unusual places（3）A．Volunteering in foreign countries．B．Ways to spend a working holiday．C．Great places for a working holiday．D．The concept of a working holiday．12．（1）A．Committed．B．Flexible．C．Independent．D．Agreeable．（2）A．They easily get wounded when doing exercise．B．They feel uncomfortable when they are observed．C．They are serious about their exercise plan．D．They are suitable to take up co﹣operative sports．（3）A．To help people understand what personality type they are．B．To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits．C．To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise．D．To describe different types of exercises available at present．13．（1）A．Student opinions on a biology program．B．The present situation of biology education．C．The treatment and status of biology professors．D．The quality of biology laboratory equipment．（2）A．Incapable teaching staff．B．Inaccessible laboratory．C．Insufficient budget．D．Unmotivated students．（3）A．It's unsuitable for complex experiments．B．It's too complicated to use．C．It's more than satisfactory．D．It's much better than expected．（4）A．The professorsshould be more devoted to the program．B．Some professors may go elsewhere to teach．C．Some professors can't get budge to conduct experiments．D．The professors aren't academically recognized．Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections：After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word，fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word；for the other blanks，use one word that best fits each blank.14．We want our children to succeed in school and，perhaps even more importantly，in life．But the paradox（悖论）is that our children can only truly succeed （1）they first learn how to fail．Consider the finding that world﹣class figure skaters fall over more often in practice than low﹣level figure skaters．Why are the really good skaters falling over the most？The reason is actually quite simple．Top skaters are constantly challenging themselves in practice．（2）（stretch）their limitations，they keep trying their best．They fall over so often，but it is precisely why they learn so fast．Lower﹣level skaters have a quite different approach．They are always attempting jumps they can already do very easily，（3）（remain）within their comfort zone．This is why they don't fall over．In a superficial sense，they look successful，because they are always on their feet．Never （4）（fail）in practice prevents them from making progress．（5）is true of skating is also true of life．James Dyson worked through 5，126 prototypes （原型）for his newest vacuum before coming up with the design（6）made his fortune．These failures were essential to the pathway of learning．As Dyson put（7）："You can't develop new technologyunless you test new ideas and learn when things go wrong．Failure is essential to invention．"In healthcare，however，things are very different．Clinicians don't like to admit to failure，partly because they have strongegos （自我）﹣particularly the senior doctors﹣and partly because they fear litigation （诉讼）．The consequence is that （8）learning from failure，healthcare often covers up failure．The direct consequence is that the same mistakes （9）（repeat）．According to the Journal of Patient Safety，400，000 people die every year in American hospitals alone due to preventable error．（10）healthcare learns to respond positively to failure，things will not improve．Section BDirections：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can beused only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.评分标准：每题．15．They're still kids，and although there's a lot that the experts don't yet know about them，one thing they do agree on is that what the kids use and expect from their world has changed rapidly．And it's all because of technology．To the psychologists，sociologists，and media experts who study them，their digital devices set this new group （1），even from their Millennial （千禧年的）elders，who are quite familiar with technology．They want to be constantly connected and available in a way even their older brothers and sisters don't quite get．These differences may seem slight，but they （2）the appearance of a new generation．The （3）between Millennialelders and this younger group was so evident to psychologist Larry Rosen that he has （4）the birth of a new generation in a new book，Rewired：Understanding the ingeneration and the Way They Learn，out next month．Rosen says the technically （5）life experience of those born since the early 1990s is so different from the Millennial elders he wrote about in his 2007 book，Me，MySpace and I：Parenting the Net Generation，that they distinguishthemselves as a new generation，which he hasgiven them the nickname of "ingeneration"．Rosen says portability is the key．They are （6）from their wireless devices，which allow them to text as well as talk，so they can be constantly connected﹣even in class，where cell phones are （7）banned．Many researchers are trying to determine whether technology somehow causes the brains of young people to be wired differently．"They should be distracted and should perform more poorly than they do，" Rosen says．"But findings show teens （8）distractions much better than we would predict by their age and their brain development．"Because these kids are more devoted to technology at younger ages，Rosen says，the educational system has to change（9）．"The growth on the use of technology with children is very rapid，and we run the risk of being out of step with this generation as far as how they learn and how they think．We have to give them options because they want their world（10），" Rosen says．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.评分标准：每题．16．After my public lectures on evolution，someone in the audience asks，"Are we still evolving？"People want to know if humans are getting taller，smarter，better looking or more athletic．My answer is truthful but（1）：We're almost certainly evolving，but we don't know in what （2）or how fast．We've seen some evolution in our species over the past few millennia，but it was detected by reconstructing history from DNA sequences．For example，we know that during the past 10，000 years，several populations of humans ﹣those keeping sheep，cows or goats for milk﹣gained the ability to digest dairy products．This quality was （3）in our earlier ancestors who，after babyhood，never encountered milk．And in the past 3，000 years，Tibetans have acquired （4）adaptations that allowed them to develop well in their high﹣altitude，low﹣oxygen home．But these well﹣documented changes are limited to particular populations，so the （5）for recent evolution of our entire species，remains not much．The authors of "Evolving Ourselves"（6）．Not only，they claim，are we evolving faster than ever，but we're doing it to ourselves．Juan Enriquez and Steve Gullans argue that humans have （7）evolution ﹣not just in our own species but virtually in all species："For better or worse，we are increasingly in charge．We are the primary drivers of（8）．We will directly and indirectly determine what lives，what dies，where，and when．We are in a different phase of evolution：the future of life is now（9）．"According to the authors，we've replaced natural selection with what they call "（10）selection．" Overfishing，for example，has reduced the average size of many fish species，for taking the biggest fishes is （11）those smaller fishes．Yet while there's no doubt that we're changing the planet，the claim that we're completely changing evolution on the planet（12）．Let's take those fish that are evolving to reproduce smaller and younger for example．This（13）has been documented in many species that we eat，but thisis just a minuscule fraction （极小的一部分）of the 30，000 known species of fish．The authors speak with （14）assurance about how our species is evolving in response to nearly everything．When they claim，for example，our ingestion （摄取）of drugs and exposure to chemicals mean that "our children's brains are evolving fast，" they are abusing （滥用）the word "（15）．" Our children's brains may be changing fast in response to the new pharmacological （药理学的）environment，but change alone is not evolution．（1）A．instructive B．disappointing C．decisive D．conflicting （2）A．direction B．region C．frequency D．condition（3）A．beneficial B．adaptable C．unique D．useless（4）A．unproved B．changeable C．genetic D．mysterious （5）A．study B．evidence C．interest D．implication （6）A．disagree B．support C．follow D．approve（7）A．delayed B．overdone C．neglected D．controlled（8）A．unbalance B．disaster C．change D．disturbance （9）A．in our hands B．out of order C．in peace D．out of control （10）A．destructive B．unnatural C．adventurous D．emotional （11）A．by means of B．at the cost of C．in favor of D．for the protectionof（12）A．makes no sense B．makes great impression C．calls attention D．comes to an end （13）A．problem B．mistake C．phenomenon D．obstacle（14）A．strong B．baseless C．sensitive D．persuasive （15）A．environment B．technology C．exposure D．evolution Section 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. 17．Once again DC Comics and Warner Bros．have divided fans and critics over their latest superhero film．There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release，with a lot of reshoots of scenes，a new director being brought in to finish the film after original director Zack Snyder's tragic loss of his daughter and，of course，a lot of talk about Ben Affleck's future in the role of Batman．Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment，that it could have been incredible and instead fails to really entertain．Others say that Warner Bros．have finally got it right and that the future for the League looks bright．My opinion lies somewhere in the middle．The film was by no means a disappointment：it was exciting，funny and a lot of fun to watch．There's something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen and maybe that is affecting my opinion．However，I will say that a lot of work needs to be done if the producer wants to make a great success．Although the film was good，it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed．I also have to mention the several scenes in which the special effects were very badly done；these are the kinds of problems that you don't expect to see in a film with such a big budget．Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman slightly a brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to keep things fun．But the producer must be careful not to make the mistake that another film producer﹣here，not mentioning the name﹣is coming very close to doing：turning all of the films into bright and colorful shows and losing a lot of seriously good stories．In the end，Justice League is not a perfect film but it is definitely not a terrible one．A lot of work is still to be done but I hope that DC does not completely lose its darker side．（1）Before the release of Justice League，many people showed their．A．pity for the director，Zack SnyderB．concern about the film's qualityC．higher expectation of the new directorD．support for the actor，Ben Affleck（2）According to the author，what's special about Justice League？A．It advocates social justice．B．It brings lots of fun to the audience．C．It has some brave heroes．D．It brings back childhood memories．（3）In Paragraph 5the author mainly wants to express his．A．views on the film's weaknessB．advice to the film's directorC．love for the filmD．expectation of the film's sequels（4）The author mentioned another film producer to．A．stress the importance of fun in a filmB．show Justice League's lack of a serious plotC．serve as a warning to the producer of Justice LeagueD．set an example for the producer of Justice League18．（1）According to the passage，it is good habit to when you are writing your email．A．include all of your social network linksB．send your emails to all of your coworkersC．use different font size to make the massage vividD．keep the subject line brief（2）Which of the following statements might the author agree with？A．The subject line is filled with Hey instead of being left blank．B．Using capitals is acceptable when offering congratulations．C．You are supposed to reply to only one person at a time．D．Social network links should be included in your signature．（3）In which of the following sentences does the phrase "cry wolf" is correctly used？A．Economists are just crying wolf while actually the economic future is not so bad．B．The government is always crying wolf and has never kept the promise to reduce taxes．C．He cried wolf when he received a letter saying that his application had been rejected．D．He just cried wolf in comforting her when he didn't know what had really happened．19．The recession （衰退）of 2008﹣09 was remarkable in rich countries for its intensity，the followingrecovery for its weakness．The labour market has also broken the rules，as new research from the OECD，a think﹣tank of mainly rich countries，shows in its annual Employment Outlook．Young people always suffer in recessions．Employers stop hiring them；and they often get rid of new recruits because they are easier to dismiss．But in previous episodes，such as the recessions of the 1970s，1980s and 1990s，older workers were also kicked off．This time is different．During the financial crisis in 2008，and since，they have done better than other age groups．The researchers focus on movements in "non﹣employment" as a share of the total population in three age groups between the final quarters of 2007 and 2012．This measure has the advantage of including not just unemployment，where people are looking for work，but also inactivity，where people are not seeking jobs．Whereas the average non﹣employment rate in the OECD has risen by four percentage points among young people and by one﹣and﹣a﹣half points among 25﹣to 54﹣year﹣olds，it has fallen by two points among the 55﹣64 age group．Why have older employees done so well？In some southern European countries they benefit from job protection not afforded to younger workers，but that did not really help them in past recessions．What has changed，says Stefano Scarpetta，head of the OECD's employment directorate，is that firms now bear the full costs of getting rid of older staff．In the past，early﹣retirement policies provided by governments （in the mistaken belief that these would help young people）made it cheaperto push grey﹣haired workers out of the door．These have largely stopped．Many will argue that older workers have done better at the expense of the young．That view is wrongheaded．First，it is a fallacy that a job gained for one person is a job lost for another；there is no fixed amount of work．And second，as the report shows，young and old people are by and large not substitutes in the workplace．They do different types of work in different types of occupation：younger people are keen on IT firms，for example，whereas older folk tend to be employed in more traditional industries．There are plenty of things that should be done to help the young jobless，but kicking older workers out of the workplace is not one of them．（1）By saying "The labour market has also broken the rules"，the author means．A．young employees were protected by the governmentB．young employees suffered moderately in labour marketC．old employees suffered very little in the labour marketD．The recession had little impact on labour market（2）What do we know about "early﹣retirement policies" mentioned in the 4th paragraph？A．They proved to be little use and nearly no longer in effect．B．They have effectively helped young employees．C．They financially supported the elderly people．D．They have gain popularity in southern European countries．（3）The word "fallacy" （in the last paragraph）probably means ""．A．common beliefB．wrong conceptC．acceptable assumptionD．wise statement（4）Which of the following might the author agree with？A．Early﹣retirement policies should have been well adoptedby governments．B．Young people should be encouraged into traditional industries．C．Supportive policies should be made to help elderly people when crisis occurs．D．Old people's remaining in jobs doesn't necessarily threaten young people's jobs．Section CDirections：Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given inthe box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.评分标准：每题（2分）．20．Life is not easy when you are looking for something worthwhile and ready to learn from the best experiences．（1）Here are some life lessons which people will learn the hard way in majority of cases．（2）However，people usually get discouraged when it takes more time than they thought it would．At this time，people refer only to people who have already achieved what they want to do．Look at any successful person and you'll notice one thing common in all of them：they took time to learn and mastered their skill like no one else．There is no elevator to success and you have to take the stairs．Be brave to take the road less traveled．In our whole life，we always want to follow the same path that everyone suggests，do the same thing everyone does，take the same career path everyone takes，wear the same clothes everyone wears，and hang out with the same people we work with．Why？Because we are scared to fail．But when you get bored of life，you realize that you are not meant to do what everyone does and that your destiny is different from anyone else's out there in the world．（3）You don't have to live your life in a way society wants you to．（4）Parents sometimes force their children to select a career they don't want because other children have selected that career．Worst of all，people follow them without even asking．There is no harm in believing in old beliefs but when you pursue them before your interest，sooner or later you'll realize that you should first do what you think is right．Summary Writing21．Directions：Read the following passage．Summarize the main idea and the main point（s）of the passage in no more than 60 words．Use your own words as far as possible．As is known to all，many things can be measured in terms of data．Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth．With the help of data we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match or the temperature of a certain day．Obviously，data can make our life easier and more comfortable．What is more important，data seem to be fairer than words or statements．If the data are true，we don't have to worry about being cheated．Nowadays，as lies exist in the world，data are expected to tell the truth．Therefore，many of us would rather believe data．On the other hand，if we judge things only by data from the so﹣called specific research，aren't wea little too narrow﹣minded？Many people often treat the so﹣called specific data unwisely just tomake sure that they are making the right decisions．But sometimes we may find that data aren't everything．For example，how can you tell that somebody isn't a good student just because he or she doesn't get high marks in the final examination？There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data．For example，the degree of your feeling happy in your life，the depth of love between you and your friends，and the faith you have in your country．We can only feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data．There is no doubt that analyzing the exact data is important to assessment of an actual event．But data should be dealt with wisely．We often get wrong data which mislead us．We should try our best to be wise thinkers．Remember，data have no feeling but we humans have．Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the abilities to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false．Data are data after all．Life is much more colorful than the pale data．So give the cold data a warm heart and we'll find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe．TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English，using the words given in the brackets.22．我们相约周末去植物园看花展．（appointment）23．这家超市商品种类繁多，能满足不同的消费需求．（variety）24．如果父母在教育孩子的问题上意见一致，家庭就会更加和睦．（share）25．许多学校已将剪纸之类的民间艺术引入课堂，这不但培养了学生的动手能力，也提高了他们的艺术鉴赏力．（not only…）Guided Writing26．Directions：Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．假设你们学校正在向学生征询开设选修课（optional course）的有关事宜．请你写信给校长，提出你希望开设的选修课的名称，并简要说说这门课应该涉及的主要内容以及开设这门选修课的意义．2018-2019学年上海市闵行区高三（上）期末英语试卷参考答案与试题解析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.第1-10每题；第11-20每题（1.5分）．1．A．By car．B．On foot．C．By bus．D．By bike．【分析】略【解答】D【点评】略2．A．A policeman．B．A postman．C．A doctor．D．A teacher．【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略3．A．He didn't sleep well last night．B．He did too much work last night．C．He went to bed late last night．D．He worked late with his work．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略4．A．The man has just missed his flight．B．The plane is delayed due to bad weather．C．The plane will leave at 9：14．D．The departure time is unknown．【分析】略【解答】D【点评】略5．A．Offering a suggestion．B．Starting an argument．C．Stopping a fight．D．Correcting a mistake．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略6．A．Apply for a discount．B．Read the agreement．C．Fill in the application form．D．Buy a certain product．【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略7．A．The woman was too tired to see the TV programme．B．The man missed part of the TV programme．C．Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring．D．The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme．【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略8．A．Select the data．B．Revise the report．C．Collect more data．D．Present the report．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略9．A．Go to bed earlier．B．Learn how to be attentive．C．Spend more time outdoors．D．Take her job more seriously．【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略10．A．He feels sorry for the students．B．He is strongly against the punishment．C．He approves of the professor's action．D．He offers an option to stop cheating．【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略Section BDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.11．（1）A．Volunteer work and study．B．Work and relaxation．C．Adventurous trip and project．D．Cultural study and local visiting．（2）A．It offers ways to learn a new language．B．It helps broaden your horizons．C．It guarantees you to earn money．D．It might take you to unusual places（3）A．Volunteering in foreign countries．B．Ways to spend a working holiday．C．Great places for a working holiday．D．The concept of a working holiday．【分析】略【解答】11．B12．C13．D【点评】略12．（1）A．Committed．B．Flexible．C．Independent．D．Agreeable．（2）A．They easily get wounded when doing exercise．B．They feel uncomfortable when they are observed．C．They are serious about their exercise plan．D．They are suitable to take up co﹣operative sports．（3）A．To help people understand what personality type they are．B．To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits．C．To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise．D．To describe different types of exercises available at present．【分析】略【解答】14．A15．D16．B【点评】略13．（1）A．Student opinions on a biology program．B．The present situation of biology education．C．The treatment and status of biology professors．D．The quality of biology laboratory equipment．（2）A．Incapable teaching staff．B．Inaccessible laboratory．。
15. 2019闵行区高三英语一模卷
2019.1 闵行区高三英语第一学期期末质量抽查试卷(满分：140分考试时间：120分钟)第I卷(共100分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10分)Directions: 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. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. D. By bike.2. A. A policeman. B. A postman. C. A doctor. D. A teacher.3. A. He didn't sleep well last night.B. He did too much work last night.C. He went to bed late last night.D. He worked late with his work.4. A. The man has just missed his flight.B. The plane is delayed due to bad weather.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The departure time is unknown.5. A. Offering a suggestion.B. Starting an argument.C. Stopping a fight.D. Correcting a mistake.6. A. Apply for a discount.B. Read the agreement.C. Fill in the application form.D. Buy a certain product.7. A. The woman was too tired to see the TV programme.B. The man missed part of the TV programme.C. Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring.D. The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme.8. A. Select the data.B. Revise the report.C. Collect more data.D. Present the report.9. A. Go to bed earlier.B. Learn how to be attentive.C. Spend more time outdoors.D. Take her job more seriously.10. A. He feels sorry for the students.B. He is strongly against the punishment.C. He approves of the professor's action.D. He offers an option to stop cheating.Section B (15分)Directions:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heardQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.11. A. V olunteer work and study.B. Work and relaxation.C. Adventurous trip and project.D. Cultural study and local visiting.12. A. It offers ways to team a new language.B. It helps broaden your horizons.C. It guarantees you to earn money.D. It might take you to unusual places13. A. V olunteering in foreign countries.B. Ways to spend a working holiday.C. Great places for a working holiday.D. The concept of a working holiday.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Committed. B. Flexible. C. Independent. D. Agreeable.15. A. They easily get wounded when doing exercise.B. They feel uncomfortable when they are observed.C. They are serious about their exercise plan.D. They are suitable to take up co-operative sports.16. A. To help people understand what personality type they are.B. To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.C. To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.D. To describe different types of exercises available at present.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Student opinions on a biology program.B. The present situation of biology education.C. The treatment and status of biology professors.D. The quality of biology laboratory equipment.18. A. Incapable teaching staff.B. Inaccessible laboratory。
上海市闵行区2018—2019学年高三上学期期末质量调研(一模)英语试题及答案
绝密★启用前上海市闵行区2019届高三上学期期末质量调研（一模）英语试题考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140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. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. D. By bike.2. A. A policeman. B. A postman. C. A doctor. D. A teacher.3. A. He didn’t sleep well last night. B. He did too much work last night.C. He went to bed late last night.D. He worked late with his work.4. A. The man has just missed his flight. B. The plane is delayed due to bad weather.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The departure time is unknown.5. A. Offering a suggestion. B. Starting an argument.C. Stopping a fight.D. Correcting a mistake.6. A. Apply for a discount. B. Read the agreement.C. Fill in the application form.D. Buy a certain product.7. A. The woman was too tired to see the TV programme.B. The man missed part of the TV programme.C. Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring.D. The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme.8. A. Select the data. B. Revise the report.C.Collect more data.D. Present the report.9. A. Go to bed earlier. B. Learn how to be attentive.C. Spend more time outdoors.D. Take her job more seriously.10. A. He feels sorry for the students. B. He is strongly against the punishment.C. He approves of the professor’s action.D. He offers an option to stop cheating.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Volunteer work and study. B. Work and relaxation.C. Adventurous trip and project.D. Cultural study and local visiting.12. A. It offers ways to learn a new language. B. It helps broaden your horizons.C. It guarantees you to earn money.D. It might take you to unusual places13. A. Volunteering in foreign countries. B. Ways to spend a working holiday.C. Great places for a working holiday.D. The concept of a working holiday.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.。
高三(上)期末英语试卷(解析版)
2018-2019学年上海市闵行区高三（上）期末英语试卷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.第1-10每题（1分）；第11-20每题（1.5分）．1．A．By car．B．On foot．C．By bus．D．By bike．2．A．A policeman．B．A postman．C．A doctor．D．A teacher．3．A．He didn't sleep well last night．B．He did too much work last night．C．He went to bed late last night．D．He worked late with his work．4．A．The man has just missed his flight．B．The plane is delayed due to bad weather．C．The plane will leave at 9：14．D．The departure time is unknown．5．A．Offering a suggestion．B．Starting an argument．C．Stopping a fight．D．Correcting a mistake．6．A．Apply for a discount．B．Read the agreement．C．Fill in the application form．D．Buy a certain product．7．A．The woman was too tired to see the TV programme．B．The man missed part of the TV programme．C．Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring．D．The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme．8．A．Select the data．B．Revise the report．C．Collect more data．D．Present the report．9．A．Go to bed earlier．B．Learn how to be attentive．C．Spend more time outdoors．D．Take her job more seriously．10．A．He feels sorry for the students．B．He is strongly against the punishment．C．He approves of the professor's action．D．He offers an option to stop cheating．Section BDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.11．（1）A．Volunteer work and study．B．Work and relaxation．C．Adventurous trip and project．D．Cultural study and local visiting．（2）A．It offers ways to learn a new language．B．It helps broaden your horizons．C．It guarantees you to earn money．D．It might take you to unusual places（3）A．Volunteering in foreign countries．B．Ways to spend a working holiday．C．Great places for a working holiday．D．The concept of a working holiday．12．（1）A．Committed．B．Flexible．C．Independent．D．Agreeable．（2）A．They easily get wounded when doing exercise．B．They feel uncomfortable when they are observed．C．They are serious about their exercise plan．D．They are suitable to take up co﹣operative sports．（3）A．To help people understand what personality type they are．B．To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits．C．To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise．D．To describe different types of exercises available at present．13．（1）A．Student opinions on a biology program．B．The present situation of biology education．C．The treatment and status of biology professors．D．The quality of biology laboratory equipment．（2）A．Incapable teaching staff．B．Inaccessible laboratory．C．Insufficient budget．D．Unmotivated students．（3）A．It's unsuitable for complex experiments．B．It's too complicated to use．C．It's more than satisfactory．D．It's much better than expected．（4）A．The professorsshould be more devoted to the program．B．Some professors may go elsewhere to teach．。
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AGetting your kid to bed at night is seriously one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. Most kids are just so full of energy that they'll tire you out before they're halfway through their store of energy. An easy thing to calm down your child to get into bed is giving in and allowing some iPad screen time. However, it's really not a great idea, just like you thought.Researchers at theArizonaStateUniversityconducted a study with 547 kids between the ages of 7 to 9. Their parents tracked how much screen time the kids were allowed along with their sleep patterns. The study found that kids who did not engage in screen time before bed slept for 23 more minutes every week and also went to sleep about 34 minutes earlier than those playing with iPad. Although that might not seem like so much more time, quality of sleep is vastly important in Children's development.The CDC's (美国疾病控制中心)2018 National Youth Risk Survey outlines that good quality sleep can impact a child's life in many ways, including affecting grades and also weight gain. Students with an "A" average slept for 30 or more minutes per night than those with a "D" or"F" average.A 2018PennsylvaniaStateUniversitystudy showed that children with irregular bedtimes had a higher risk of having increased body weight. Those with consistent and age-appropriate bedtimes when they were 9 years old had a healthier BMI (体质指数)at age 15 than those with irregular bedtimes.Hard as it is, it's really important not to give in and hand over an iPad to your child who is about to go to bed. Just like it's important for adults to go to sleep without any distractions, it's even more important for kids.1. What do the findings of the researchers at theArizonaStateUniversitysuggest?A. More sleep is necessary for children's development.B. Enough sleep helps improve academic performances.C. Screen time before bed leads to later and less sleep.D. Children sleeping irregularly are easy to gain weight.2. What is the text mainly about?A. How is screen time affecting teenagers?B. What are negative effects of irregular bedtimes?C. When should you get your kid to bed at night?D. Why is screen time before bed a bad idea for kids?3. Who is the text intended for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Researchers.BSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.4. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.5. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.6. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.7. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.CA world in which extinct creatures could be brought back to life came a step closer yesterday. Australian scientists have managed to extract a gene from a preserved sample of a Tasmanian tiger and make it active. Thebreakthroughhas left them dreaming that one day they will be able to recreate the animal, which died out more than 70 years ago. And if it can be done with the Tasmanian tiger, it may also be possible to resurrect (复活) creatures that have been extinct for far longer.“There used to be a time when extinction meant forever, but no more, ” said Professor Mike Archer. “We are now able to seriously challenge whether those animals that have gone for ever. What has been achieved is a very important step in bringing back those animals that are extinct. And while I think that technically it is still pretty difficult at the moment, we can now see the possibilities. I’m personally convinced that the Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life in my lifetime.”The breakthrough came after nine years of experiments by scientists at the University of Melbourne, who extracted a gene from one of several tigers preserved in alcohol in a Melbourne museum. They removed the equivalent gene from a mouse embryo implanted the tiger gene and then watched as the mouse continued to grow normally, suggesting the tiger gene had been activated.Team leader Dr. Andrew Pask said it was the first time DNA from an extinct species had been used to “induce (引起) a functional response in another living organism”.However, the animal’s entire gene structure would have to be revived in the same way to even begin the possibility of bringing the Tasmanian tiger back from the dead.Mick Mooney, a wildlife officer ofthe Tasmanian Government, was worried that such developments could encourage people’s indifference to the protection of endangered species.“If people think that we can bring animals back to life after they’ve gone, they will start saying that there is nothing to worry about because we can fix it up later.”8. What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in the l paragraph refer to?A. Scientists have recreated new animals.B. Scientists have resurrected endangered animal.C. It has turned out that some creatures would not go extinct.D. A tiger gene has been extracted successfully and activated.9. Scientists are carrying out the experiments in order to ________.A. bring extinct animals back to lifeB. transplant the genes of tigers into other animalsC. find out what factors lead to the animals’ extinctionD. find a new way to extract animals’ DNA10. Mike Archer thinks that ________.A. scientists now have no technological difficulty reconnecting extinct animalsB. it’ll be a century or so before a Tasmanian tiger walks on the earth againC. humans have come closer in reconnecting extinct animalsD. reconnecting extinct animals is impossible11. We can learn from Mick Mooncy’s words that_________.A. he thought it unnecessary to worry about endangered animalsB. his opinion is in contrast with that of the Tasmanian GovernmentC. he thought people should be encouraged to protect endangered animalsD. he is concerned that bringing extinct animals back to life may have a negative effectDAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its corals (珊瑚) within 30 years, with climate change a key driver of reef disturbance, a new study has found.Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, inQueensland, northeasternAustralia,studied coral communities and theirsize along the length of theGreat Barrier Reefbetween 1995 and 2017, finding all coral populations disappear gradually, they said.Reefs are important to the health of ocean ecosystems — without them, ecosystems break down and ocean life dies.Coral population decreases happened in both shallow and deep water coral species, experts found, but branching and table-shaped corals — which provide habitats for fish — were worst affected by mass bleaching (漂白) events in 2016.Warm ocean temperatures are the main reason of coral bleaching. Bleaching doesn’t kill coral immediately, but if temperatures remain high, eventually the coral will die, destroying a natural habitat for many species of ocean life.“We used to think the Great Barrier Reef is protected by its huge size — but in fact our results show that even the world’s largest and ly well-protected reef system is increasingly destroyed and in decline,” Terry Hughes, an outstanding professor at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, said.“There is no time to lose — we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible,” the reporter warned in the paper, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society journal.12. What has mainly influenced the coral populations of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Destroyed habitats.B. Climate change.C. Lack of seafood.D. Bleaching events.13. What can we learn from the passage?A. Many species has been dying out slowly.B. The size of reefs contributes to their protection.C. Ocean ecosystems don’t develop without reefs.D. Bleaching continually disturbs table-shaped corals.14. What attitude does the reporter hold to the present situation of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Worried.B. Angry.C. Hopeful.D. Surprised.15. What is probably the best title for the passage?A. Climate change damages theGreat Barrier ReefB. The Species of ocean Life Are In DangerC. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Get WorseD. Sea Ecosystems Are In Decline第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语期末试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBSome of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every evening when he came home from the office. I’d watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time.Dad’s comb was bought when he married Mum. Every evening, he would smile, hand me the comb and say: “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?” I was more than happy to do it. This seems amundanetask, but it brought me such joy at that time. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me, and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad started his own business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad’s business wasn’t doing so well, and he didn’t come home as much as he used to. Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home.Today, I’ve graduated from college and Dad’s business are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me continued. Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early and said to me, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink. It’s a new comb. I hadn’t noticed that he’d changed it. I brushed the comb, and it hit me then: why, as a child, helping my dad clean his comb was such a joy.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. This time, I noticed my day has aged. But his smile is still as heartwarming as before. Dad carefully places his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.4. As a child, the author helped her dad clean his comb happily because ________.A. she was good at cleaning the combB. she thought that she should do that as a good girlC. her dad was home early to spend the evening with herD. the comb was important for her father and her mother5. Which of the following words can best replace the underlined wordmundanein paragraph two?A. importantB. excitingC. unnecessaryD. uninteresting6. When the author said, “It’s a new comb. I hadn’t noticed that he’d changed it.”, she felt ________.A. disappointedB. impatientC. tiredD. sorry7. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Evenings With Dad.B. How to Clean the Comb.C. My Memory with My Dad.D. I Love My Family Members.CInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!8. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.9. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.10. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.11. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.DOne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of many celebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.12. What does the author probably do?A. A worker at an airport.B. A killed photographer.C. A country music singer.D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.13. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D. Singing together with his favorite singer.14. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless Mother第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项A“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?” “Why does the sun rise in the east?” I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably (不可避免地) start askingthose questions. The questions themselves weren’t worrying me. I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.What was bothering (烦恼) me was whether or not I would know the answers. In the age of the smartphone, this may seem like a silly worry. The answers to almost everything would be just one Google away.Still, I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother. Then one day, it struck me: I didn’t need to have all the answers. What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I, too, was still learning. And I realized how much more I could learn if I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child. My little girl’s mind is a beginner’s mind--- curious, open to new ideas, eager to learn, and not based on knowledge that already exists. I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginner’s mind, too.Once I decided to become more curious, I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace, too. It seems that leaders don't need to have all the answers, but they do need to be curious.Curious about curiosity, I searched for answers and found Albert Einstein’s famous words, “I have no special talent. I am only passionately (热情地) curious.” We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent, but there is one thing for certain---he wouldn't have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity. Then I came across another Einstein quote, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”1. The advantage of having a beginner’s mind is that ________.A. people can learn much faster.B. people won't be afraid to make mistakes.C. people are willing to receive new things.D. people won't be expected to answer all questions.2. What does the example of Einstein’s words show?A. Einstein was passionate about curiosity.B. Einstein’s quotes are very famous.C. Curiosity is of great significance.D. Curiosity is more necessary than talent.3. What does the underlined phrase “quibble over” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Fight against.B. Argue about.C. Work out.D. Agree withBIn Copenhagen, an 8-year dream was realized when the first paid skiers took their runs down a one-third-mile course (路线)．They skied on what is possibly the greenestpower factory in the world．The factory is so clean and safe that designers were able to turn its buildings into a new center for social life．The waste-to-power factory itself opened in 2017 under the name Amager Bakke．Bjarke Ingels is the architect whosecompany came up with the idea eight years ago of designing a power plant building that would join mountain sports into its very nature．“It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world．It is not only better for the environment, it is also moreenjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” Ingels says 97% of city people get their heating as a by-product of energy production．It comes from a system where the electricity, heating, and waste disposal (处理) are mixed into a single process．He dreams that it is also becoming an example that others can look to and say, “IfCopenhagencan do it why can' t we?"There are no hills in this island city, but now people can ski locally, while enjoying the best views ever seen of the harbor．Another thing missing hereis snow cover throughout the winter, so designers set up a kind of special "plastic grass" that provides the perfect friction (摩擦力) for downhill winter sports．In a country where 600, 000 skiers always had to travel to practice sking, to be able to finally ski in their backyard-and, all year round - is, as one skier said, “AMAZING．”The company hopes to see 300, 000 visitors enjoying the experience of Copen hill each year, with the ski slope costing $ 22 an hour or just $ 366 for a full season pass．Meanwhile, the city is one step closer to its final goal of becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city by 2025．We thinkit might be all “down hill” from here．4. How does the power factory produce electricity?A. By using oil．B. By using coal．C. By usingwind．D. By using waste．5. What' s Ingels' dream according to the passage?A. To make more tall buildings in different big cities．B. To help more skiers to ski in high mountains．C. There will be more green power factories in the world．D. More and more people will ski in the power factory．6. Where do the skiers ski in the power factory?A. On man-made snow．B. On man-made ice．C. On plastic grass．D. On real sand．7. The underlined part “it might be all 'downhill' from here" means that________.A. they will soon reach their final goalB. they will soon draw many visitorsC. they will produce more electricityD. they have difficulties reaching the goalCThere is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hard to see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants to be passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.8. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.9. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A. The bar.B. The bakery.C. The insurance company.D. The Bluewater shopping mall.10. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A. They are unrealistic.B. They are typical of want ads.C. They are appealing to applicants.D. They are uncommon on Indeed.11. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Humorous.D. Sympathetic.DHumans have found an easy way to tell if others are lying. Recent research shows that the best way so far is being clever at how you ask questions and listen to the answers.Much of this research is based on the idea that telling a lie is simply harder mental work than telling the truth. Making up a story takes more effort than simply recording something that happened. And like a writer, a liar has to keep all the unreal details in his memory and sound believable when he explains them.One method that seems to work is asking them to tell their story in reverse order. This is harder when the story isn't true and makes it easier for you to tell they are lying. An even more basic way that helps is to just ask more questions, especially unexpected ones. Truth-tellers can easily find more to say, but it's a challenge for a liar to come up with something that's not in his prepared story.Researchers suggest that you shouldn't lay all your cards on the table at the start, but only gradually present what proof you have. The liars' stories may not agree with that proof, making it clear that they're lying.So it looks like there are ways to increase the chances of catching a liar; we've just been basing our methods on the wrong stories. Low-tech ways of causing people to make mistakes in conversation seem to work better than any science about eye movement or machines used to recognize a liar. To find a liar, watch less and listen more.12. Why does the author mention the writer?A. To show it's hard to make up lies.B. To show it's hard to recognise a liar.C. To show writers know liars best.D. To show writers are very clever.13. What do we know about liars?A. They often have much to say.B. They often ask many questions.C. They usually prepare a made-up story.D. They usually feel good about themselves.14. What advice is given to help people catch liars?A. Asking them to set their stories down.B. Presenting your proof one by one.C. Telling different stories to them.D. Letting them ask questions.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Why People LieB. How to Stop People LyingC. Low-tech Ways to Find a LiarD. LiarsAre Smarter than Thought第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
上海市闵行区2019届高三第一学期期末质量调研考试英语试题
上海市闵行区2019届高三第一学期期末质量调研考试英语试题考生注意：1. 答卷前，考生务必在答题纸上将学校、姓名及准考证号填写清楚。
答题时客观题用2B铅笔按要求填涂，主观题用黑色水笔书写。
2. 本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷，共12页。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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. He’s a mechanic. B. He’s a taxi driver. C. He’s a salesman. D. He’s an engineer. 2. A. Her son’s health. B. Her son’s studies. C. Her son’s poor grades. D. Her son’s ability for the job. 3. A. The man also needs new tennis shoes. B. The man is out of shape. C. The man doesn’t need some new balls. D. The man spent too much on his tennis shoes. 4. A. He is learning about advertising. B. He is the new advertising manager. C. He is interviewing the woman. D. He is waiting for an interview. 5. A. The man is late for the trip because he is busy. B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person. C. The man is meeting the woman in stead of Mr. Brown. D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come. 6. A. Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech. B. Alice needs more training in making public speeches. ’s presentation. C. The man can hardly understand Alice·1·D. The man didn’t think highly of Alice ’s presentation. 7. A. It is typical December weather for this region. B. It won’t snow until December. C. There has never been much snow down South. D. Such a large amount of snow is unusual for this month. 8. A. He has too many dreams. B. He likes to sleep. C. He doesn’t have many ideas. D. He doesn ’t put his idea into practice. 9. A. She prefers chemistry. B. She hasn ’t got a partner yet. C. She is too tired of chemistry. D. She is too busy to work on her chemistry. 10. A. If the game is held there the team will lose. B. If the game is held there the team will win. C. It makes no difference since the team will lose. D. It makes no difference since the team will win. 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. The common characteristic of Hollywood films. B. The main character in action films. C. The conflict between two men in the film. D. The most interesting story of Hollywood films. 12. A. The main character is worth believing. B. The main character is interested in fight. C. The main character used to be humble. D. The main character undergoes a change. 13. A. We can learn how bad persons can improve themselves. B. We can learn how to deal with people. C. We can understand life a little better. D. We can find better ways to cope with conflicts. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. 14. A. The increasing cost of living. A. The increasing cost of living. B. A shortage of certain goods. C. A not-large-enough income. D. Nothing is left over to put away. 15. 15. A. The workers are getting lower and lower wages. A. The workers are getting lower and lower wages. B. The government makes no effort. C. People demand more and better goods. D. There are always shortages of goods. 16. A. It helps merchants to produce more goods. B. It helps the workers to earn more money. C. It helps people to make his income meet the cost of living. D. It helps the government to battle the increasing cost of living. Section C Directions: 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 21through 24are based on the following conversation.What must people do to live in a university house for the next year? They must make (21)________ before May 1st. Where Where does does does the the the woman woman woman plan plan plan to to to live live live next next year? She has been thinking of living (22)_________. What What’’s the woman’s ideal living condition? A (23)_________ place of her own. What does the man seem to be more concerned about? He seems to be concerned about (24)________. Complete the form. Write no more than THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent andgrammatically 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) Like Like many many many of of of my my my generation, generation, generation, I I I have have have a a a weakness weakness weakness for for for hero hero hero worship. worship. worship. At At At some some some point, point, point, however, however, however, we we we all all STOLEN PROPERTY RECORD FORMName: Janet Wilson Address: (17) Greenlake Road, Florence, Italy Stolen Property: A (18) card Details of the Stolen Property: Place : on the (19) in the shopping mall Card number : not (20) begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero? (25)______ (25)______ immense immense immense differences differences differences in in in cultures, cultures, cultures, heroes heroes heroes around around around the the the world world world generally generally generally share share share a a a number number number of of characteristics that instruct and inspire people. A hero does something worth (26) ______ (talk) about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame. Heroes Heroes serve serve serve powers powers powers or or or principles principles principles larger larger larger than than than themselves. themselves. themselves. Like Like high-voltage (高电压) ) transformers, transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down (27) ______ ______ it can be used by ordinary people. The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero (28) ______ (experience) life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? (29) ______ the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, (30) ______ who would claim that their fans find life more abundant? Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India (31) ______ still still be be be part part part of of of the the the British British British Empire. Empire. Empire. (32) (32) (32) ______ ______ ______ may may may be be be possible possible possible for for for large-scale large-scale large-scale change change change to to to occur occur occur without without leaders leaders with with with magnetic magnetic magnetic personalities, personalities, personalities, but but but the the the pace pace pace of of of change change change would would would be be be slow, slow, slow, the the the vision vision vision uncertain, uncertain, uncertain, and and and the the committee meetings endless. (B) When young people get their real jobs, they may face a lot of new, confusing situation. They may find that everything is different from the way things (33) ______ (be) at school. It is also possible that they will feel uncomfortable in both professional and social situations. Eventually, they realize that university classes can can’’t be the only preparation for all of the different situations (34) ______ appear in the working world. Perhaps the best way (35) ______ (learn) how to behave in the working world is to identify a worker you admire and observe his behavior. In doing so, you ’ll be able to see what it is (36) ______ you admire in this person. For example, you will observe how he acts when he is in trouble. Perhaps even (37) ______ (important), you will be able to see what his approach to everyday situations (38) ______ (be). While you are observing your colleague, you should be asking yourself whether his behavior is like (39) ______ and how you can learn from his response to different situations. By (40) ______ (learn) from a model, you will probably begin to identify and learn good working habits. 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.A. revealed B. counts C. responsible D. release E. virtually F. extent G . annually H. extinct I. extends J. monitor K. realized In the time that records have been kept of bird populations, 20 percent of all species have gone 41 41 . . More are likely to follow. In March the 42 of a large-scale, 24-year survey gave one of the clearest pictures yet of the decline of Australian and Asian shorebirds, including the long-distance migrants (候鸟候鸟) that are most difficult to 43 . The results of the survey are awful. Every October for more than two decades, teams from the University of New South Wales in Australia counted birds from an airplane flown low over 130,000 square miles of wetlands in the eastern third of the continent. continent. Their Their 44 showed showed a a a steady steady steady decline, decline, decline, beginning beginning beginning in in in the the the mid-1980s. mid-1980s. mid-1980s. By By By 2006 2006 2006 the the the number number number of of migratory shorebirds had dropped by 73 percent and the number of Australia ’s resident of shorebirds had fallen by 81 percent. “The 45 of of the the the decline decline decline took took took us by us by surprise,surprise,”” says says evolutionary evolutionary evolutionary ecologist ecologist ecologist Silke Nebel Silke Nebel of of the the the University University University of of Western Ontario in London, the lead author of the report. The The survey survey 46 that that inland inland inland wetlands wetlands wetlands were were were more more more important important important to to to both both both resident resident resident and and and migratory migratory migratory birds birds than had been 47 , and that wetland loss from damming (筑坝) and the diversion (分散分散) of river water for for irrigation irrigation irrigation was was was at at at least least least in in in part part 48 for for the the the shorebird shorebird shorebird decline decline decline in in in Australia. Australia. Australia. But But But wetlands wetlands wetlands are are becoming becoming smaller smaller smaller in in in countries countries countries all all all along along along the the the major major major flyway flyway flyway that that 49 from from eastern eastern eastern Siberia Siberia Siberia to to to New New Zealand, the study ’s authors note, so protecting the 8 million birds that use the corridor 50 will require an international solution. III. Reading Comprehension Section 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 motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the massacre (大屠杀) on the road may be regarded as a(n) 51 problem. In In fact, fact, fact, the the the enemies enemies enemies of of of society society society on on on wheels wheels wheels are are are rather rather rather harmless harmless harmless people, people, people, just just just ordinary ordinary ordinary people people people acting acting 52 , you might say. But it is a 53 both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when when one one one’’s s actions actions actions could could could bring bring bring death death death or or or damage damage damage to to to others. others. others. A A A minority minority minority of of of the the 54 go go even even even beyond beyond carelessness to total irresponsibility. Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be attributed to (归因于) ) the the 55 condition condition of of of the the the driver. driver. driver. Emotional Emotional Emotional upsets upsets upsets can can can affect affect affect drivers’ drivers’ drivers’ reactions, reactions, reactions, slow slow slow their their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be 56 56 . . The The experts experts experts warn warn warn that that that it it it is is 57 for for every every every driver driver driver to to to make make make a a a conscious conscious conscious effort effort effort to to to keep keep keep one one one’’s emotions under control. Yet drivers are not the only ones to blame for the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem. Street Street walkers walkers 58 break break traffic traffic traffic regulations, regulations, regulations, they they they are are are at at at fault fault fault in in in most most most vehicle vehicle vehicle walker walker walker accidents; accidents; accidents; and and many cyclists even 59 that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road. Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety 60 for for vehicle vehicle vehicle have have have been been been raised raised raised both both both at at at the the the point point point of of of manufacture manufacture manufacture and and and through through through periodic periodic periodic road-worthiness road-worthiness inspections. 61 , speed limits have been lowered. Due to these 62 , the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no no improvement improvement improvement in in in the the the way way way drivers drivers drivers behave. behave. behave. The The The only only only real real real and and and lasting lasting 63 , , say say say the the the experts, experts, experts, is is is to to convince people that driving is a skilled task. It 64 constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a(n) 65 to those with whom they share the road. 51. A. social B. practical C. emotional D. legal 52. A. strangely B. fearlessly C. carelessly D. selfishly 53. A. priority B. principle C. process D. system 54. A. survivors B. victims C. suspects D. killers 55. A. psychological B. current C. original D. different 56. A. impossible B. evident C. avoidable D. serious 57. A. abstract B. difficult C. unusual D. vital 58. A. accidentally B. consequently C. regularly D. rarely 59. A. accuse B. object C. acknowledge D. believe 60. A. records B. standards C. proposals D. belts 61. A. As a result B. No wonder C. In addition D. On the other hand 62. A. measures B. rights C. experts D. warnings 63. A. effect B. solution C. change D. achievement 64. A. calls for B. aims at C. takes on D. turns to 65. A. result B. argument C. threat D. information Section 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)(You may read the questions first.)Calling forContributionsKeen to share your views and have your articles published in theCampus Link?We are calling for contributions to the following sections:Lifestyle:Do you travel widely, keep a journal of your adventures and have nice photographs that you might want to share? Or have you simply been somewhere that caught your imagination? Tell us all about your travels! Are you an eager movie-goer? Be Leonard Maltin for the day and share your views of Class Notes:Whether it’s about your accomplishments, memories of campus days, your recent career or a new addition to your family, we welcome you to share your news, views and photos with friends and classmatesthrough Class Notes. Read about your66. 66. In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ____________. In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ____________. A. journals of travels B. well-taken photographs C. stories of Leonard Maltin D. opinions on restaurants 67. 67. Which of the following is TRUE about Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link ? A. It offers readers bread and butter. B. It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs. C. It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers. D. It is a source of inspiration for the community. 68. 68. The poster aims to __________. The poster aims to __________. A. declare the rights of Campus LinkB. introduce someone worthy of feature C. share views and articles among teachers D. encourage contributions for the next issue (B)As As the the the new new new semester semester semester begins, begins, begins, millions millions millions of of of college college college students students students across across across the the the country country country are are are trying trying trying hard hard hard to to remember how best to write a paper or, more likely, how best to delay that paper. Procrastination is the thief of time and a lot of students suffer from it. They can spend whole days in the the library library library doing doing doing nothing nothing nothing but but but staring staring staring into into into space, space, space, eating eating eating snacks, snacks, snacks, surfing surfing surfing the the the Internet, Internet, Internet, watching watching watching videos videos videos and and looking at other students sitting around them, who, most likely, are doing nothing either. Research:and If this noble line of work is your bread butter or passion, we want to hear from you! Share with Campus Link yourresearch developments and breakthroughs. If you know of someone (your schoolmate or teacher) whose research work is a source of inspiration for our community, do not hesitate to send in your suggestions!If you are interested in sharing any of the above, or if you know of someone worthy offeature, please get in touch with theEditor-in-Chief, at k *******************************************. Contributions will be selected based on their relevance and quality and Campus Link reserves the right to publish or reject a submission （提交的文章）. All contributions will be edited for clarity and length. Please send your submissions in word.doc files and your photos in jpeg format. Contributions for the next issue should reach us by 10 June 2013.Paralyzed (使失去活力使失去活力) by their habit to procrastinate, they write micro blogs about their fears, asking their online friends if they sometimes have the same issue. But this does nothing to break the spell (魔咒魔咒). According to a recent report, 95 percent of us procrastinate at some point and 20 percent of the world’s population are always procrastinating. The figures are disappointing. Procrastinators are less wealthy, less healthy healthy and and and less less less happy happy happy than than than those those those who who who don don don’’t t delay. delay. delay. Procrastinators Procrastinators Procrastinators like like like to to to find find find excuses excuses excuses to to to justify justify justify their their behavior, but BBC columnist Rowan Pelling says they are all wrong. Many procrastinators tell themselves they are perfectionists who work best under pressure. Pelling says this is nonsense, as work done at the last minute is more likely to have mistakes than work done on time. The behavior of procrastinators often makes them feel ashamed, inconveniences others and annoys loved ones. Pelling also points out that procrastination feels particularly delinquent ( (过失的）过失的）in a society that thinks of speedy action as admirable, and, at times, even as a moral good. Fortunately, Fortunately, social social social scientists scientists scientists have have have thrown thrown thrown their their their weight weight weight behind behind behind efforts efforts efforts to to to understand understand understand this this this behavioral behavioral mistake mistake and and and offer offer offer strategies strategies strategies to to to control control control it. it. it. Piers Piers Piers Steel, Steel, Steel, a a a Canadian Canadian Canadian social social social scientist scientist scientist and and and author author author of of TheProcrastination Equation , believes human is “designed” to procrastinate. Nevertheless, he suggests a couple of good ways to get through the task at hand. 69. From the first two paragraphs we can learn that _________. A. procrastination is beneficial to many students B. many students are under great pressure in their study C. lots of college students work hard to write good essays on time D. many students have the habit of delaying finishing their tasks 70. Which behavior belongs to procrastination? A. Never dream away the time. B. Always complete the tasks ahead of time. C. Never put off till tomorrow what should be done today. D. Always wait to work until the “good mood” or “good time”.71. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true? A. Procrastination makes people waste their time. B. Procrastinators usually complete their tasks perfectly. C. Speedy action is considered as a moral standard in the society. D. Procrastination is common among people. 72. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows? A. Measures to deal with procrastination. B. Approaches to handling the study pressures. C. More examples to illustrate procrastination. D. Introduction to the book The Procrastination Equation . . (C) It was 3:45 in the morning when the vote was finally taken. After six months of arguing and final 16 hours hours of of of hot hot hot parliamentary parliamentary parliamentary debates, debates, debates, Australia Australia Australia’’s s Northern Northern Northern Territory Territory Territory became became became the the the first first first legal legal legal authority authority authority in in in the the world to allow doctors to take the lives of incurably ill patients who wish to die. The measure passed by the convincing vote of 15 to 10. Almost immediately word flashed on the Internet and was picked up, half a world away, by John Hofsess, executive director of the Right to Die Society of Canada. He sent it on by way of of the the the group group group’s ’s ’s online online online service, service, service, Death Death Death NET. NET. NET. Says Says Says Hofsess: Hofsess: Hofsess: “We “We “We posted posted posted bulletins bulletins bulletins all all all day day day long, long, long, because because because of of course this isn ’t just something that happened in Australia. It ’s world history.”The full import may take a while to sink in. The NT Rights of the Terminally Ill Law has left physicians and citizens alike trying to deal with its moral and practical implications. Some have breathed sighs of relief, others, including churches, right-to-life groups and the Australian Medical Association, bitterly attacked the bill bill and and and the the the hurry hurry hurry of of of its its its passage. passage. But the tide is unlikely to turn back. In In Australia Australia Australia——where where an an an aging aging population, life-extending technology and changing community attitudes have all played their part —other states are going to consider making a similar law to deal with euthanasia (安乐死安乐死). In the US and Canada, where the right-to-die movement is gathering strength, observers are waiting for the dominoes (多米诺骨牌) to start falling. Under Under the the the new new new Northern Northern Northern Territory Territory Territory law, law, law, an an an adult adult adult patient patient patient can can can request request request death death death —— probably probably by by by a a a deadly deadly injection or pill — to put an end to suffering. The patient must be diagnosed (诊断诊断) as Terminally Ill by two doctors. After a “cooling off” period of seven days, the patient can sign a certificate of request. After 48 hours the wish for death can be met. For Lloyd Nickson, a 54-year- old Darwin resident suffering from lung cancer, the NT Rights of Terminally Ill Law means he can get on with living without the haunting fear of his suffering: a terrifying death from his breathing condition. “I’m not afraid of dying from a spiritual point of view, but what I was afraid of was how I ’d go, because I ’ve watched people die in the hospital fighting for oxygen and clawing at their masks,” he says.73. Which of the following has the similar meaning to “But the tide is unlikely to turn back.”? A. What happened in Australia can change world history. B. It is impossible to pass the NT Rights of the Terminally Ill Law . C. Doctors are allowed by law to take the lives of the ill patients. D. That the Law has been passed probably can ’t be changed. 74. From the second paragraph we learn that __________. A. the objection to euthanasia is slow to come in other countries B. physicians and citizens share the same view on euthanasia C. changing technology is chiefly responsible for the hurry passage of the law D. it takes time to realize the significance of the law ’s passage 75. By saying “observers are waiting for the dominoes to start falling ”, the author means __________. A. observers are taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the future of euthanasia B. similar bills are likely to be passed in the U.S., Canada and other countries C. observers are waiting to see the result of the game of dominoes D. the effect-taking process of the passed bill may finally come to a stop 76. When Lloyd Nickson dies, he will __________. A. face his death with calm characteristic of euthanasia B. experience the suffering of a lung cancer patient C. have an intense fear of terrible suffering D. undergo a cooling off period of seven days 77. The author ’s attitude towards euthanasia seems to be that of __________. A. opposition B. doubt C. approval D. anxiety Section CDirections:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Businesses are witnessing a difficult time, which has in turn produced influence on consumers ’ desire to go green. However, shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns. Two Two thirds thirds thirds of of of customers customers customers say say say that that that environmental environmental environmental considerations considerations considerations inform inform inform their their their purchases purchases purchases to to to the the the same same degree as they did a year ago, while more than a quarter say that they are now even better aware of the environmental effect on what they buy. This This may may may help help help to to to influence influence influence how how how shops shops shops store goods on store goods on t heir their their shelves. shelves. shelves. And And And the companies the companies should should still still make efforts to become more environmentally friendly. Two out of three people think it is important to buy from environmentally responsible companies, with about one in seven saying that they had even decided to take their custom elsewhere if they felt a company ’s environmental reputation was not good enough. Harry Morrison, chief executive of the Carbon Trust, sympathizes ：“I understand this situation where survival is very important now. But from environmental considerations, the clock is ticking —we don ’t have much much time. time. time. In In In addition, addition, addition, cutting cutting cutting carbon carbon emission (排放) ) has has has an an an immediate immediate immediate effect effect effect as as as costs costs costs drop drop drop and and and a a medium-term benef it for the brand.”Larger companies have an extra motivation to look at reducing their carbon footprint, as new rules next year will require businesses to buy carbon allowances to make up for their emissions. Those that have taken early action will have a head start. More than two thirds of consumers are not clear about which companies are environmentally responsible. This suggests that firms that are able to convey clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers. The Carbon Trust believes that it can help by informing customers about the good work companies are doing. “When companies are granted the standard, they can use a logo in all their marketing, which makes it clear that they are working towards cutting emissions,” Mr. Morrison said. (Note : Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS .) 78. According to the passage, what is likely to influence shops on what to sell? 。
2019-2020学年上海市闵行中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案
2019-2020学年上海市闵行中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BWe touch our faces all the time, and it had never seemed to be a big problem—until COVID-19 arrived. Touching our faces—the "T-zone" of our eyes, nose and mouth in particular—can mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suggested that we avoid touching our faces. "Just stop this simple behavior," William Sawyer, founder of Henry the Hand, a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene (卫生), told The Washington Post. "It's the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine (疫苗) ever created."Yet, stopping this "simple" behavior might be harder than you think because it's already hardwired (固定存在于) into our system.Some face touchingis an automatic reflex (反射) —like when there is an itch (痒) on your nose, you'll scratch (挠) it without thinking. According to CNBC, a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions. For example, you're more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed. According to Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley, US, this action may also come with a social function: When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject, for example, touching your face is like "the curtains on a stage, closing up one act of the social drama, ushering (引导) in the next," Keltner told the BBC.Moreover, face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious, which means it's very hard to change "because you don't even know you're doing it", said Sawyer. But you're not alone. In a 2015 study, wherea group of medical students were filmed in class, it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hour—with 44 percent of the touches being in the "T-zones". That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.Since it's so hard to shake the habit, maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often. This way, wecan be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.4. What do the first two paragraphs talk about?A. The best way to fight COVID-19B. How organizations are fighting COVID-19.C. Typical hand hygiene problems in the fight against COVID-19.D. The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.5. Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?A. It makes people feel more confident.B. Many are unaware of this behavior's risks.C. They usually do it automatically and subconsciouslyD. Many think the action helps them express their emotions.6. Which of the following is a social function of touching faces, according to the text?A. Using it as a sign to change the topicB. Bringing a conversation to an end.C. Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.D. Making others feel relaxed while talking.7. What is the author's purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?A. To give tips on how to stop touching faces.B. To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.C. To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.D. To show how hygiene awareness helps people avoid touching their faces.CIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And thathelped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.8. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.9. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.10. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsDJeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson have a combined net worth of 400 billion, roughly the size of the GDP of the entire nation of Ireland. And all three men have decided to put vast sums of their wealth into chasing their space travel dreams, creating a modern space race in which ultra — rich men — rather than countries —shoot for the stars.But why the three billionaires choose the crazy plan? Just for the travel dreams? It’s not that simple.As we all know, the space travel is a mirror of comprehensive national strength, whether it’s the cold war or the present. The first space racespannedmultiple presidents and premiers — Kennedy, Krushchev, Brezhnev, Nixon. It made heroes of astronauts and cosmonauts, and it focused national prides. But obviously, this year’s race between the billionaires features none of that national pride or opposing ideas. It’s tax — averse tycoons (大亨) who want to sell high — priced tickets to rich people interested in experiencing weightlessness. Amazon’s Bezos has said he is funding his portion by selling off large chunks of his Amazon stock (股票) — 1 billion or more a year.What are the odds? If anyone is taking bets on how this will end, and who will have the more profitable space tourism business, consider Amazon’s method of making very little profit in order to eat up competition. So, from this point of view, what’s hiding behind this crazy race is business. As a method of expand influence, it is not a bad idea.Richard Branson has carried out his plan on July 12, and Jeff Bezos announced that he will start his space travel on July 20. Bezos is getting some good press because he’s taking Wally Funk along for the ride. She’s the pilot now in her 80s who was kept out of space in the 1960s because she’s a woman. This may be a bonus for him. As for Musk, he thinks these two above are not real space trips, he wants a larger move.Who will win the race in the end? Let’s wait and see.12. Which of the following people might be the potential client of the space travel?A. Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt.B. Clarkson who doesn’t enjoy taking risks.C. Billy aged 60 with an ample retirement pension.D. Alexander who knows nothing about space travel.13. What stopped Wally Funk flying to space in the 1960s?A. Age.B. Gender.C. Height.D. Disposition.14. What does the author think of the billionaires race?A. Profit — driven.B. Meaningless.C. Foolish.D. Generous.15. What does the underlined word “spanned” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Revolved.B. Turned down.C. Entered.D. Leapt through.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People FedYuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator, known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.Yuan graduated from the Southwest Agriculture Institute in 1953 andbegan his teaching career at an agriculture school.In the 1960s, when a serious food shortage sweptChina, Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice. He then began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan succeeded in growing the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu (about 0.067 hectares), rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu. For the next four decades, he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice, achieving increasingly higher outputs. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by Yuan’s team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.InChina, where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people, the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares, or 57 % of the total planting area of rice, helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries, including theU.S.,Brazil,India,Vietnam, thePhilippinesandMadagascar. The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.Even after a great success, Yuan never held himself back from making new breakthroughs. In 2017, his team started to grow seawater rice inQingdao. The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater. His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares of saline-alkaline land acrossChinato boost the country’s rice harvest by about 20 %. In 2018, Yuan’s team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields inDubai, which achieved huge success. In June 2020, his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,800 meters in northwestChina’sQinghaiProvince. The experiment succeeded.Yuan had two dreams — to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.1. What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?A. A serious food shortage.B. Agriculture development.C. His interest in the rice experiment.D. His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.2. From the passage, we know that Yuan Longping ________.A. developed a variety of hybrid riceB. worked as a scientist after graduationC. started to grow seawater rice inDubaiin 2017D. grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 19533. We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longping’s most outstanding qualities are________.A. modest and outgoingB. honest and creativeC. generous and optimisticD. responsible and devotedBWilliam had worked hard to pass the exams to enter high school. When the term began, however, his father told him that there was no money to pay for his school fees because of the summer drought. Still, William wanted to learn.He made the village library his school. One day, he found a book calledUsing Energy. On the book’s cover was a picture of windmills, tall steel towers with blades (叶片) spinning like giant fans. He learned that wind—something of which his hometown had plenty—could produce electricity.He couldn’t help picturing his own windmill in mind, but collecting the parts and tools he needed would take months. In a junkyard, he dug through piles of used metal, old cars, and worn-out tractors, searching for anything that might help him construct his machine. He made four-foot-long blades from plastic pipe, which he melted over a fire, flattened out, and hardened with bamboo poles.Earning some money, he paid a blacksmith to attach the piston (活塞) to the pedal sprocket (踏板链轮) of an old bicycle frame. This would be the axle (轮轴) of the windmill. When the wind blew, the spinning blades would turn the bicycle wheel and spin a small dynamo (发电机), donated by his friend.When he had collected all the parts, William began putting them together. He fixed the blades to the tractor fan he found, using washers (垫圈) he’d made from bottle caps. Next he pushed the fan onto the piston joint to the bicycle frame. With the help of his two best friends, Williambuilt a 16-foot-tall tower from trunks of trees and lifted the ninety-pound windmill to the top.The big moments eventually came. He climbed up the tower and connected two wires that held a small bulb.As the wind whipped around him, the blades began to turn, slowly at first, then faster and faster. The light bulb flickered (闪烁), then flashed to life. The crowd cheered from below. “Wachitabwina (well done)!”William’s machine now powered his house. And the story of the boy who’d built a power-generating windmill to rescue his family from the drought spread across the Internet.4. After readingUsing Energy, what did William decide to do?A. Make use of wind.B. Enter a high school.C. Build a village library.D. Learn to survive a drought.5. According to Para.3, which of the following word can best describe William?A. Humorous.B. Determined.C. Cooperative.D. Friendly.6. What can you learn about William’s machine?A. It was built by villagers.B. It worked at the first attempt.C. It took him years to complete it.D. It was made from metal materials.7. What is the besttitle for the passage?A. Winds Of HopeB. Ideas Worth SpreadingC. Learning from ExperienceD. Windmills for VillagesCMusic is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker fromTexas, music has always been a totally different experience.“When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations (震动，颤动) from my brother’s band rocking out below my body, ” the 33-year-old man said. “That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”In 2016, his ability to experience music changed dramatically, thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs. It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to “feel” music through their skin. Consisting of a body harness (背带), ankle and wrist belts, the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.“The sound hits different parts of your body, ” saidBurton. “Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations in my wrist.”The creators want to extends the tactile (触觉) musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to hear.Since then, Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says it’s ready to go to market soon. Eventually, the creators want the suit to become a consumer product, accessible to all. The company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, said that the technology could be used in live sports broadcasts, video games and theme parks.As a writer and director who’s been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future. He believes the suit canenhanceemotions while watching a movie – for hearing as well as deaf people. “I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesn’t always need to be enjoyed through the ears”.8. Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid?A. To feel some pulsations in his wrist.B. To feel the vibrations from his brother’s band.C. To expand the tactile musical experience.D. To begin building a bond with films.9. What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage?A. It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.B. Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts.C. It is a technology company based inCalifornia.D. Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.10. Which can replace the underlined word “enhance” in the last paragraph?A. createB. expressC. coverD. strengthen11. What is the best title for the passage?A. Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to “Feel” MusicB. Tech Company Provides Free Suits for Deaf PeopleC. Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free SuitD. Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the EarsDAs I work in theLarkwhistle Garden in Dyer's Bay, Ontario, I take my time and the garden is teaching me aboutworking with the earth. I recognize that there will be both successes and failures and there are many variables(变量)that affect them both.The quality of the seeds planted has a bearing on how the plants will grow. The weather can be too hot, too cold, or exactly right, and usually varies between all three. Weeds seem to grow in the garden and need to be taken care of, pulled, and removed to ensure they do not eat into the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we have so lovingly planted.I take time to stand back and rest, and to observe the plants and how they are growing. Each plant is unique and develops in the way that is best for them. Some have large broad leaves to shadow their fruit from the severe rays of the sun, while other plants are more open, their fruit needing the light to grow and ripen.Getting my hands dirty, feeling the sweat on my forehead, and the strength and flexibility of my body as I dig, bend and work under the warm summer sun, reminds me I am alive in ways I would not have remembered sitting on the couch.It is attractive to move things around, to transplant, and to disturb the natural order of how plants grow. The garden teaches me that it is important to know when to disturb things and when to let them be. The garden's life cycle follows a pattern that is repeated according to laws of nature, birth, growth, and then dies and it teaches us to accept this fact.12. How many variables may affect the growth of plants in the garden?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.13. What can we learn about the author?A. He feels exhausted while gardening.B. He enjoys life from working practice.C. He takes pleasure in harvesting fruits.D. He dreams away his time in the garden.14. How is the garden tended by the author?A. Its rank grass is got rid of.B. Its plants are left to grow freely.C. Its temperature is controlled properly.D. Its plants with large broad leaves are cut off.15. What fact does the author learn from gardening?A. Life takes its course.B. Hard work benefits health.C. Time is short and precious.D. Gardening brings good harvest.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年上海闵行中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACharlie Thorne and the Last Equationby Stuart GibbsThe CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.AstroNutsby Jon Scieszka and Steven WeinbergIn AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.Stargazingby Jen WangChristine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.Roll with Itby Jamie SumnerRoll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of familyand how being different is special.1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?A.AstroNutsB.Stargazing.C.Roll with It.D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?A. It talks about friendship.B. It tells stories about animals.C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.D. It was written according to the author's experiences.3. What happened to Ellie?A. She had difficulty in making friends.B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.BAccording to a survey, the wasteof food on the dining table occupies 10% of the total grain output.Last week, Meituan, a giant online food ordering platform, co-published a proposal with a number of business organizations, calling on restaurants to stop food waste and help develop new eating habits for customers. Following the proposal, merchants are asked to offer guidance for consumers, including reminding them during the ordering process about the taste of the ingredients, portion sizes and other information about the dishes, to helpthem avoid excessive ordering and food waste.Catering（餐饮)associations in more than 18 provinces have also joined the campaign to remove food waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed an “NT" ordering code for restaurants in which a group of 10 diners would only order enough for nine people. More food is only brought to the table if required. On Friday, the China Cuisine Association announced that it had teamed up with Ele. me, the Alibaba Group Holding-owned food delivery platform, to launch a "half-dish plan," encouraging restaurants to provide customers with the option to order smaller portions.Tang Zhisong, a professor at Southwest University Education School, said "Evaluating how much you can eat, how much you should buy and how to deal with the leftover is a way for young people to improve their self-management. It's also a means to teach them sharing food, caring about others, and more importantly,developing a mindset of suitability. "4. What's the purpose of the proposal mentioned in the passage?A. To change customers' attitude toward life.B. To promote a new policy on food delivery.C. To spread the idea of healthy eating.D. To encourage restaurants to reduce food waste.5. What does the underlined word “excessive" in Paragraph 2 prolably mean?A. More than enough.B. Less than required.C. Better than ever.D. Worse than before.6. Paragraph 3 is mainly developed by.A. offering analysesB. presenting a surveyC. giving examplesD. making comparisons7. What do Tang's words suggest?A. Sharing food is caring about others.B. Young people should have self-discipline.C. Reducing food waste has all-round benefits.D Saving food contributes to a sustainable society.CThe idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recentlystruck a chord withmany young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes (纷争) and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution (内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.“Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans ofthe lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”8. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?A. Warned.B. Criticized.C. Touched.D. Amused.9. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young?A. Improvements in living conditions.B. Growing pressure from family and social life.C. Increasing material possessions from families.D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.10. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group?A. Understanding.B. Intolerant.C.Supportive.D. Unclear.11. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?A. They never really drop their responsibilities.B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle.C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach.D. They would rather escape than take challenges.DSurfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee's attention.”“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university's website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internetattention for a day's work, and as a result, increases productivity (生产效率),” he said.According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software toblocktheir employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That's not always a good idea.”However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without.” he said.12. What does the University of Melbourne study mainlyshow?A. People who surf the Internet are good employees.B. Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.C. The Internet is becoming more and more important in people's life.D. Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?A. Watching videos.B. Reading online news.C. Reading online novels.D. Playing online games.14. The underlined word “block” in Paragraph 4 means “________”.A. stopB. organizeC. protectD. separate15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.B. Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.C. Most people don't surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.D. People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年闵行区莘庄中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年闵行区莘庄中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
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2018-2019学年上海市闵行区高三（上）期末英语试卷
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.第1-10每题（1分）；第11-20每题（1.5分）．1．A．By car．
B．On foot．
C．By bus．
D．By bike．
2．A． A policeman．
B． A postman．
C． A doctor．
D． A teacher．
3．A．He didn't sleep well last night．
B．He did too much work last night．
C．He went to bed late last night．
D．He worked late with his work．
4．A．The man has just missed his flight．
B．The plane is delayed due to bad weather．
C．The plane will leave at 9：14．
D．The departure time is unknown．
5．A．Offering a suggestion．
B．Starting an argument．
C．Stopping a fight．
D．Correcting a mistake．
6．A．Apply for a discount．
B．Read the agreement．
C．Fill in the application form．
D．Buy a certain product．
7．A．The woman was too tired to see the TV programme．
B．The man missed part of the TV programme．
C．Both of the speakers found the TV programme boring．
D．The man regretted wasting time on the TV programme．
8．A．Select the data．
B．Revise the report．
C．Collect more data．
D．Present the report．
9．A．Go to bed earlier．
B．Learn how to be attentive．
C．Spend more time outdoors．
D．Take her job more seriously．
10．A．He feels sorry for the students．
B．He is strongly against the punishment．
C．He approves of the professor's action．
D．He offers an option to stop cheating．
Section BDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but the questions will be spoken only once.
When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
11．（1）A．Volunteer work and study．
B．Work and relaxation．
C．Adventurous trip and project．
D．Cultural study and local visiting．
（2）A．It offers ways to learn a new language．
B．It helps broaden your horizons．
C．It guarantees you to earn money．
D．It might take you to unusual places
（3）A．Volunteering in foreign countries．
B．Ways to spend a working holiday．
C．Great places for a working holiday．
D．The concept of a working holiday．
12．（1）A．Committed．
B．Flexible．
C．Independent．
D．Agreeable．
（2）A．They easily get wounded when doing exercise．
B．They feel uncomfortable when they are observed．
C．They are serious about their exercise plan．
D．They are suitable to take up co﹣operative sports．
（3）A．To help people understand what personality type they are．B．To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits．C．To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise．D．To describe different types of exercises available at present．13．（1）A．Student opinions on a biology program．
B．The present situation of biology education．
C．The treatment and status of biology professors．
D．The quality of biology laboratory equipment．
（2）A．Incapable teaching staff．
B．Inaccessible laboratory．
C．Insufficient budget．
D．Unmotivated students．
（3）A．It's unsuitable for complex experiments．
B．It's too complicated to use．
C．It's more than satisfactory．
D．It's much better than expected．
（4）A．The professorsshould be more devoted to the program．B．Some professors may go elsewhere to teach．。