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上海市宝山区2019学年第二学期高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷(精校版)

上海市宝山区2019学年第二学期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）2019.04.03Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21) __________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22) __________ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history’s greatest discoveries (23) __________ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24) __________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology (25) __________ (help) them.Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26) __________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.W hat do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If y ou act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27) __________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28) __________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29) __________ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, (30) __________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each wordWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how longyou’ve been using ___31___ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers, it’s possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single ___32___. Why is this? Because smartphones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and ___33___ information. There is no need to memorize anything. But this isn’t without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users’ heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. “Digital dementia（失智）” is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this effect. Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “... we’re ___34___ our brains to our smart devices. We’re so reliant on our smartphones that our smartphones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptom s ___35___ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes ___36___ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds “are not ready for it! Their minds cannot cope with the dopamine（多巴胺）”. Consequently, the over-stimulation of screens and sounds lead to ___37___ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx（汇集）of young people with this kind of addiction.●First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any ___38___ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.●Determine ___39___ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you’re at home, only allow y ourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn’t ___40___ filled with staring at your screen.https:///sites/tonybradley/2017/06/19/dealing-with-the-effects-of-digital-dementia/Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight – is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply ___41___, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking ___42___, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What ___43___ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays’ newest hike, theLighthouse Way, which they described as a journey along “t he last ___44___ coast of Europe”. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to ___45___ a try.On Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and ___46___ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination, so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we ___47___ or spoke with the compa ny’s local expert who was available ___48___ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to ___49___ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than 10 miles.The ___50___ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff ___51___ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below. In the distance, many of mountain peaks ___52___ sparkling wind turbines（涡轮机）like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day’s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent ___53___ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed（点缀）with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little litter, the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents ___54___ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims searching for meaning, awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking ___55___ had moved us further down that path in ways we won’t forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A. recommended B. developed C. unspoiled D. discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C. contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B. technique C. investigation D. experimenthttps:///travel/hiking-spain-wild-coast/5dT7FJJ42lUQWl4mcco4jP/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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that’s too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now many millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These restaurants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don’t buy anything else. They s ay they won’t purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B. A plan that millennials have for donating food.C. A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do millennials do with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A. They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it.(B)Families should reduce exposure to syntheticchemicals found in food colouring, preservatives andpackaging materials as a growing body of research showsthey may harm children’s health, according to a policystatement and technical report from the AmericanAcademy of Paediatrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment programme and retesting all previously approved chemicals.Q&A with the lead authorWe asked Leonardo Trasande, Council on Environmental Health member and lead author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food additives can interfere with a child’s hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more, relative to body weight, than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A: The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:●Bisphenols, such as BPA, used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans, can act like estrogen（雌激素）in the body which may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned in baby bottles.●Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affectmale genital development, increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings.60. According to the American Academy of Paediatrics’ report, people should ______ to cope with the problem of food additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because study shows ______.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children’s organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B. 7C. 8D. 3https:///lifestyles/health/food-additives-may-harm-children-health/N0WlrlF0QVppV AtVQg0cIM/(C)The koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than arabbit, it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees（桉树）, feeding on leaves thatare poisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its timeeating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usuallyfrom one tree to another. It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick furon its rear end to make the effort of sitting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate. Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years, according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which brings in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome（基因组）of the koala. Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial’s（有袋动物）long-term survival might be planted in itsgenetic code.“T he ultimate goal is that we won’t have to…rescue them from the edge of extinction,”said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led the work.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fantastic position to use that knowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala’s genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala’s DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize（代谢）medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia’s 60 known eucalyp tus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred trees, koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala’s DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be g leamed from the marsupial’s genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find,” she said. “Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky’s the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala’s DNA has prevented its extinction successfully.B. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala’s extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala’s gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human’s activities.D. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. “T he sky’s the limit” in the last sentence most probably means ______.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ______.A. Koala - a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koalas’ Characters and Prefer encehttps:///science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-koala-genome-20180702-story.htmlSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used onlyCan just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. ___67___. Don’t wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community. People often throw litter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood use a cleanup? Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn’t have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year, or you could clean a smaller area every few months. ___68___.Include the isolated. Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks. ___69___. By letting them “b orrow” your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that’s what communities are for!___70___. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, abook or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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.Small businesses hold the key to employee happiness. As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today’s changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report found that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job, and more than half (51 percent) agree that most or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) state that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business’s mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness. According to the report, 30 percent of the respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________/articles/article/small-businesses-hold-the-key-to-employee-happiness.aspxⅤ. TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是一项艰巨的任务。

2013年上海市嘉定区宝山区初三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2012 学年第二学期期中考试九年级英语试卷（考试时间100分钟，满分150分）考生注意：本卷有七大题，共99小题。

试题均采用连续编号。

所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分。

Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6分)（A）（B）（C）（D）（E）（F）（G）1. ________2. ________3. ________4. ________5. ________6. ________B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (10分)7. A) 6:15.8. A) Linda. B) 6:45.B) Sam.C) 7:15.C) Linda’s father.D) 7:45.D) Sam’s father.9. A) Going to a concert with Tom.C) Talking with Tom at home.10. A) She was too busy.C) She went to see her aunt. B) Meeting Tom in the theatre.D) Chatting with Tom on the phone.B) She was ill.D) She visited a Museum.11. A) In a taxi.12. A) By car. B) At home.B) By bus.C) In the office.C) On foot.D) On a bus.D) By bicycle.13. A) She’s talking with her mother.C) She’s making a phone call.B) She’s taking some photos.D) She’s choosing a gift.14. A) English. B) Chinese. C) Art. D) History.15. A) Mother and son.C) Customer and manager.16. A) She doesn’t like the lecture.C) It’s too noisy.B) Parent and teacher. D) Teacher and student.B) It’s not interesting. D) She is poor at listening.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (7分)17. Bill lives in a tall building in the city centre.18. It was four o’clock in the afternoon when he got into the lift in the building.19. The lift went up quickly at first and it suddenly stopped between two floors.20. Bill was too frightened to call for help when he was alone in the dark.21. Bill thought the whole building was on fire when he heard the fire alarm.22. When the lift stopped on the ground floor, a fireman was waiting for Bill outside.23. Bill was saved because he happened to press the alarm bell.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词) (7分)24. Mr. Martin was showing some _________ around their school.25. Beckman High School was set up by a _________ businessman in 1826.26. The school consists of 50 classes with 2,600 students and 200 _________teachers.27. You can talk with the students _________ during the break time.28. About _________ percent of the students go to famous universitiesfrom Beckman High School every year.29. Lunch will be _________ in the dining room at 12 o’clock.30. Teachers and students will be _________ to answer the questions after lunch.Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar (第二部分词汇和语法)II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)31.A: Which girl is your cousin, Jessica?B: Oh, look, that little girl in ________ green.A) a B) an C) / D) the32. Linda didn’t bring her dictionary here. So I lent ________ to ________.A) mine…her B) mine… him C) her…mine D) my… her33. Would you please buy two ________ for the coming Christmas party, Tom?A) box of orange B) boxes of oranges C) box of oranges D) boxes of orange34. After ________ talk, they decided to buy a new flat with a large sitting-room.A) two hour B) two hours’C) two-hours D) two hours35. ______Jack isn’t very rich, he often donates a lot of h is money to the poor and public libraries.A) Since B) So C) Because D) Although36. The hotel ________ a lot of complaints because of the terrible service since last year.A) are receiving B) have received C) has received D) received37. She got up to get some sleeping pills but found there was ________ left at home.A) nothing B) none C) something D) anything38. Mr. Wu doesn’t play table tennis ________ he did last year.A) so better as B) so wonderful as C) as good as D) as well as39. ________ important information the students have collected about traditional festivals!A) How B) What an C) What D) What a40. A: Have you seen Mrs. Smith recently?B: No. She ________ Australia for business. She’ll come back in two days.A) has come to B) has gone to C) has gone in D) has been to41. Susan doesn’t want to buy the skirt because ________ the color ________ the size fits her./personnewA) neither… nor B) either… or C) both… and D) not only… but also42. Diana used ________ on the right of the road in China, but she soon got used ________ on theleft in New Zealand.A) to drive… driving C) to driving…to driveB) to drive… to drive D) to drive…to driving43. Mrs. Brown is kind. Every day she tried to cook ________ for me during my stay in Canada.A) different anything B) anything different C) something different D) different something44. A: ________ do millions of online users visit the home page of the government for?B: To read the news and search for the information they need.A) When B) Where C) Why D) What45. Peter walked out of the classroom quickly. Obviously, he was _______ at the ________ news.A) excited…excited B) excited…exciting C) exciting…exciting D) exciting…excited46. My father doesn’t like shopping at all. He would rather ________ TV at home than ________around for hours in shops.A) to watch…to walk B) watch… to walk C) watch… walk D) to watch… walk47. A: Show me the map, please. I wonder ________.B: Look, it’s here, in the east of China, near Taiwan Province.A) where is Diaoyu IslandC) where does Diaoyu Island lie B) where is Diaoyu Island located D) where Diaoyu Island is located48. It is common in Britain for students to ________ new hobbies after the Christmas holidays.A) take up B) take in C) take off D) take away49. It is said Mr. Benson will be in charge of our club next month. The underlined part means________.A) take place B) take charge of C) take one’s advice D) take hold of50.A: What a heavy rain！Will it last long, Susan?B: ________ We’re getting into the rainy season now.A) I’m afraid so. C) That’s impossible.B) I’m afraid not.D) Of course not.III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格。

上海市宝山区2014届高三英语上学期期末考试试题(上海市宝山一模)上海牛津版

宝山区2013学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写姓名、班级、学校和准考证号,并用铅笔在答题纸上正确涂写准考证号。

第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: 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. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. D. A student.2. A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student.C. Boss and secretary.D. Doctor and nurse.3. A. At a science exhibition. B. Near an art museum.C. At a news conference.D. Near a paint store.4. A. Lock the door carefully. B. Open the door.C. Fix the lock himself.D. Call a repairman.5. A. Find a larger room. B. Sell the old table.C. Buy two bookshelves.D. Rearrange some furniture.6. A. The choice of courses. B. A day course.C. An evening course.D. Their work.7. A. She will not take any medicine.B. She hasn’t got a bad cold.C. She will take some medicine in a week.D. She will take some medicine at once.8. A. The woman is planning a trip to Austin.B. The woman hasn’t been to Austin before.C. The woman doesn’t like Austin.D. The woman has been to Austin before.9. A. It was a long lecture, but easy to understand.B. It was not as easy as she had expected.C. It was as difficult as she had expected.D. It was interesting and easy to follow.10. A. She felt it was tiring. B. She felt it was very nice.C. She felt it took less time.D. She thought it was expensive.Section B PassagesDirections: 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. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. D. On Friday.12. A. There will be only multiple-choice questions.B. The exam will be both multiple-choice and essay questions.C. The exam will have an oral and a written section.D. There will be only essay questions.13. A. It will be easy to pass the exam.B. Students will be tested on all the material discussed in the class.C. The exam will cover topics from a variety of academic fields.D. Students must complete all parts of the exam.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It helps reduce the cost for airlines.B. It is much cheaper for air travelers.C. It can use the computer to plan air travelling.D. It helps prevent passengers from losing their tickets.15. A. $60. B. $50. C. $70. D. $99.16. A. To attract travelers to take e-ticket flights.B. To punish those insisting on using paper tickets.C. To do much better than other airlines.D. To pay for the work to deal with lost tickets.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )As a student, I get so many assignments every day. I have to stay up late in order to finish all my homework. I used to complain about all this pressure (25) school with my classmates. We did not appreciate our teachers for their hard work. We only (26) (know) that we got a lot of homework.After a few months, we did not complain about homework anymore (27) we knew that our teachers worked (28) (hard) than we did. We had no right to complain. Sometimes, we said, ―I didn’t go to bed until 12:00 o’clock last night. Now I just want to sleep.‖ Our teacher would answer us, ―I go to bed at 1:00 a.m. every day.‖ Since we knew how hard teachers work, we started to appreciate them. To give our thanks, we wrote a big card to the teachers (29) it was teachers’ day. When they got our card, they (30) (touch) because their students finally knew the teachers’ effort.After giving the card, I realized (31) powerful the sentence ―thank you‖ is. When we give our thanks to somebody, the world is full of love. I say ―thank you‖ to my friends, family, classmates, teachers, and even strangers. I like to see the smiles on their faces, so (32) (say) ―thank you‖ every day is the way I make the world a better place.( B )The year before last, a new superhero landed on Earth to live among humans. When people needed help, Thor became their defender and saved (33) world. People loved Thor and the actor who played him — Chris Hemsworth.Hemsworth was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1983. His family moved between Melbourne and the Northern Territory. In the Northern Territory, Hemsworth’s parents worked on a cattle station. The work required the family (34) (live) two hours from the nearest big city. Since they had no TV, Hemsworth and his brothers learned to entertain (35) . They played outside, (36) (build) weapons and forts (堡垒). Later the family settled on Philip’s Island south of Melbourne (37) Hemsworth enjoyed surfing.In 2012, Hemsworth played Thor again in the film The Avengers. He was one of a group of superheroes (38) (assemble) to save planet Earth. That film earned $1 billion worldwide in just 19 days! He also starred in (39) is called Snow White and the Huntsman. Audiences (40) ____ seem to get enough of him! A second Thor film, Thor 2, is due out in 2013.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.The next time you’re riding a subway or bus, pay attention to your fellow passengers. Chances are you’ll see plenty of them with their heads down, tapping the screens of their tablets or41 on their smartphones. While these folks may be making good use of their time by staying42 , their bodies are paying a heavy price for such convenience.As hand-held devices such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more common, users are reporting some new 43 problems. Florida chiropractor (脊椎按摩师) Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of his patients 44 of neck and shoulder pain. He traced these 45 to the overuse of hand-held devices, specifically the action of bending the neck, and created the term ―Text Neck.‖ As if the painful symptoms weren’t bad enough, Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to 46 spinal (脊柱的) damage. He founded the Text Neck Institute in an effort to treat and educate those suffering from Text Neck. Treatments offered there include chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy and exercise planning.In order to avoid or reduce the possibility of getting Text Neck, use the following basic principles:●Avoid awkward positioning. Don’t strain (滥用) your neck, and stay aware of how your bodyis 47 in relation to the device.●Take frequent 48 when using any kind of mobile device.●When using a tablet, use a case that can back up the device at comfortable 49 angle.For those who 50 can’t take th eir eyes off their devices, there is an ironic twist –downloading a special app（应用程序）could help. Dr. Fishman has released an app called the Text Neck Indicator App, which measures the angle of your smartpphone. When the angle is appropriate, a green light appears in the upper corner of your screen. But when the angle puts you at risk for neck strain, the light turns red, obliging you to adjust your angle.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.More and more shoppers are buying things online these days, allowing them to avoid 51 salespeople and long lines at checkout counters. In spite of online convenience, 52 , there are some items — like clothes — that customers prefer to 53 before buying. In light of this, two companies are finding ways to modernize stores and 54 the gap between online and in-store retail (零售).A software company that also happens to sell designer jeans, Hointer has created a fast and painless shopping 55 for its customers.Shoppers walk into a Hointer store and select one of the many pairs of jeans 56 down from bars. Then they point their smartphones at the tag and 57 the Hointer app, after which they select the size and press ―try on.‖ The app then directs them to a specific dressing room.German-made robots bring out the 58 jeans and deliver them through a chute (斜槽) to the dressing room in about 30 seconds. Immediately after 59 pairs of jeans are dropped through another chute, the ―outbox,‖ they disappear from the list in the app.Purchases at Hointer are made with a swipe (刷卡) of a credit card. And interacting with a salesperson is optional! This allows Hointer to hire fewer people and focus on their ultimate goal: developing 60 that supports a retail revolution.Men’s clothing retailer Bonobos has 61 a more personalized shopping experience. Although it is —in fact —an online retailer, Bonobos has decided to open a handful of brick-and-mortar stores called Guideshops. Shoppers make a(n) 62 online before arriving at a Guideshop, where they receive one-on-one 63 from a fitting guide. Because these shops have limited inventories(存货), shoppers aren’t able to take home the outfits they select. But guides help shoppers make online purchases before they leave, after which the items will be 64 to customers in one or two days.While Hointer focuses on convenience, Bonobos Guideshops focus on customer service. But both efforts have one thing 65 : giving clothing retailers a new look for the 21st century.51. A. respectable B. considerate C. aggressive D. violent52. A. however B. therefore C. anyway D. moreover53. A. convince B. guarantee C. ensure D. examine54. A. break B. bridge C. shallow D. deepen55. A. experience B. mall C. direction D. principle56. A. hiding B. hanging C. storing D. labeling57. A. start B. upload C. save D. download58. A. desired B. well-designed C. promoted D. well-prepared59. A. qualified B. wanted C. chosen D. unwanted60. A. employment B. efficiency C. technology D. market61. A. come up with B. looked forward to C. looked up D. brought up62. A. decision B. appointment C. contribution D. impression63. A. contact B. instruction C. notice D. attention64. A. presented B. packaged C. delivered D. transferred65. A. in conclusion B. in common C. as usual D. in generalSection 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)Any snakebite can be dangerous if infection sets in. Some types of snake poison make the bite area swollen (肿胀的) or painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart’s nerves. Here are some especially dangerous snakes:The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5 meters in length. Each king cobra bite contains enough poison to kill an elephant — or 20 people. But these big snakes usually avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and Southeast Asia.A bite from Australia’s inland taipan, the world’s most poisonous snake, releases enough poison to kill 100 men. The good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake, and atreatment for its poison exists.Russell’s viper lives throughout Asia, including India, southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bites more people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.Though short, the common Indian krait packs a powerful punch (攻击) in its bite. Most often, it strikes people at night while they are sleeping. Since the bite causes little pain, victims are often not sure that they have been bitten until they begin to experience stomach cramps (痉挛). Without treatment, symptoms will worsen quickly and can lead to death.The black mamba, a native of Africa, is actually olive or grey in color. Only the inside of its mouth is black. When black mambas feel threatened by a human, they make a loud hissing sound to warn the person away. If the warning is ignored, the snake will attack the person repeatedly. And they can attack quickly, moving over the ground at speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour.66. According to this article, what is a particular feature of the king cobra?A. Its seasonal changes.B. Its lack of movement.C. Its sense of hearing.D. Its remarkable size.67. According to this article, which of the following is known for its speed?A. The inland taipan.B. The black mamba.C. The Indian krait.D. The Russell’s viper.68. What does the article imply about the inland taipan?A. It was once believed to be extinct.B. A chance meeting with it could be fatal.C. Some people keep one as a pet.D. Very little is known about its behavior.69. In which magazine would you most likely find this article?A. Let’s Explore NatureB. Weekly Travel DigestC. Psychology MagazineD. Global Warning News(B)Basketball, baseball and soccer are classic sports that people will always enjoy. And yet we keep changing popular games like these in new ways to keep them fresh.This game is played in swimming pools withtwo teams of six players. Each player hasflippers (蛙鞋), a snorkel and a stick used forhitting a puck (圆盘). Each team earns pointsby hitting the puck into its underwater goal.Other team members must be ready to takethe puck when a team member goes up forair. That makes underwater hockey a trueteam sport.ChessboxingA sport can also be revised by mixing it withanother game. In chessboxing, two playerscompete on the chess board and in the ring.Though these sports may not be common, give them a look or even a try. 70. Why does the author think Underwater Hockey is a true team sport?A. Because all players in a team wear the same flippers and use a stick to hit a puck.B. Because each player in a team has to cooperate with other team members in the match.C. Because it is played underwater, the game is more dangerous than the sports played on land.D. Because each team earns points by hitting the puck into its underwater goal.71. In Chessboxing, the winner will be the one who _____.A. wins both in chess and in boxingB. defeats his opponent in chessC. wins in chess or in boxingD. can knock his opponent out of the boxing ringCycleballAnother fun game to watch, cycleball is likeindoor soccer on wheels. Each player rides aspecial bike designed for the game. Likesoccer, a team must put the ball in a goal.However, there is a catch . The ball can onlybe touched wit h the bikes’ wheels or theplayers’ heads. This game requires a lot ofpractice to learn the skills needed.BossaballThis exciting sport is part volleyball and partsoccer. But unlike both of those sports,players jump up and down throughout thegame. T hat’s because it’s played on aninflatable (可充气的) volleyball court with atrampoline on either side of the net. Oneplayer bounce on the trampoline while up tofour others stand around it. A team can touchthe ball six times before sending it backacross the net. Each player may touch theball once with arms or twice with other bodyparts.72. According to the article, at most how many players in all can take part in a Bossaball match?A. 4.B. 6.C. 8.D. 10.73. In Cycleball, the author mentions catch, whose meaning may be _____.A. sportB. skillC. ruleD. practice( C )Happiness can be described as a positive mood and a pleasant state of mind. According to recent polls(民意调查), sixty to seventy percent of Americans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty persons feels very unhappy. Psychologists have been studying the factors that contribute to happiness. It is not predictable, nor is a person in an apparently ideal situation necessarily happy. The ideal situation may have little to do with his actual feelings.A good education and income are usually considered necessary for happiness. Though both may contribute, they are only chief factors if the person is seriously undereducated or actually suffering from lack of physical needs.The rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group or even those with very low incomes. People with college educations are somewhat happier than those who did not graduate from high school, and it is believed that this is mainly because they have more opportunities to control their lives. Yet people with a high income and a college education may be less happy than those with the same income and no college education.Poor health does not rule out happiness except for the severely disabled or those in pain. Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to happiness. Those who have good relationship with other family members are happier than those who live alone. Love has a higher correlation with happiness than any other factors.It should be noted that people quickly get used to what they have, and they are happiest when they feel they are increasing their level no matter where it stands at a given time.Children whose parents were happily married have happier childhoods, but are not necessarily happier adults.The best formula (准则) for happiness is to be able to develop AQ (Adversity Quotient that can be of great benefit when running into trouble), to have a personal involvement and commitment, and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.74. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. happiness is neither predictable nor apparentB. a person in an apparently ideal situation must be happyC. the rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income groupD. happiness is not necessarily connected to one’s situation in society75. According to the article, happiness is greatly dependent upon _____.A. a happy childhood in which one can do whatever he likesB. great wealth with which one can buy anythingC. a feeling that conditions are becoming for the betterD. a college degree that can help one achieve great success76. The letters AQ in the last paragraph most probably mean _____.A. ambition to defeat others in a severe competitionB. ability to overcome difficulty and get out of embarrassing situationC. methods of solving difficult problems and challenges in lifeD. attitudes towards severe competition especially in trouble77. The best title of this passage may be _____.A. What Does Happiness Consist inB. Happiness and UnhappinessC. Different Kinds of HappinessD. Causes of Happiness and UnhappinessSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Millions of personal computers across the world are running at this moment, but most are using just a fraction of their full capacity to process information. Imagine what could happen if the spare power of these millions of machines were used to solve global problems.The organization Charity Engine attempts to do just that. It enables researchers and companies to use the extra computing power of thousands of personal computers. These companies pay a usage fee that goes to carefully selected charities.The computersCharity Engine offers a free app that has the user’s computer do research as a background task. The program runs automatically, without direction from the user. Each computer works on a small chunk of a larger project and sends back its results. The results are combined to answer the researchers’ questions.The researchersCharity Engine mostly uses its computing power for companies doing scientific, medical or commercial research. For example, Rosetta@home attempts to help find cures for serious diseases by discovering the shapes of proteins. Another project, Einstein@Home, tests scientific theories. And another helps establishments in Africa such as universities search for ways to fight the spread of malaria.The CharitiesCharity Engine gives 50 percent of the profits from renting out computing power to various charities. Each organization it supports has a good reputation for working in an area of vital importance. Most of them seek to address the primary causes of poverty while bringing short-term relief. These include Oxfam, a network of organizations in 94 countries. Another is CARE International, one of the three largest international aid agencies, which works in 87 countries. Charity Engine also supports Doctors Without Borders, which supplies medical care, and WaterAid, which provides safe water and promotes hygiene(卫生) in developing countries. Another of its charities, Sightsavers, works to prevent and reverse blindness through medical treatments and provides training for the blind. Charity Engine helps many other organizations as well.An added bonusCharity Engine returns the other 50 percent of its earnings to the people who made it all possible. The app users are entered into draws. Chosen at random, the winners receive thousands of dollars in prizes!Thanks to Charity Engine, computing power that would have gone to waste is fighting poverty and bringing healing and hope.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What does Charity Engine help companies do?___________________________________________________________________________.79. How does Charity Engine spend its earnings?___________________________________________________________________________.80. The computers selected by Charity Engine help researchers and companies through ________.81. According to the passage, besides many organizations, Charity Engine mostly supports _____.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 部长的回答令所有在场的记者都很满意。

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Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力）I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30 分)A.Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6 分)1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案)：(8分)7. A) yes, of course B)It’s hard to say.C) I didn’t know.D) No, she needn’t.8. A)Physics B) Geography C) Maths D) Chemistry9. A) 10 B) 40 C) 50 D) 6010. A) The red car. B) The white car. C) The blue car. D) The yellow car.11. A) Britain. B) Chile C) France. D) Australia.12. A)On the road. B) In the hospital C) In the classroom. D)In the bank.13. A) Before he came to the UK. B) Before he came to China.C) After he came to China. D) When he was a little boy.14. A) Husband and wife. B) Police and driverC) Father and daughter. D) Waiter and customer.C．Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示): (6分)15. The story took place on a dark and cold night.16. The taxi driver went to the railway station to meet the young man.17. The driver felt happy when he saw a young man coming out of the railway station.18. The hotel .was far from the railway station.19. The driver took the young man through many streets to get more money from him.20. From the story we know that it wasn’t the first time for the young man to be fooled.D. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks (听短文填空，完成下列内容。

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宝山区2013学年第二学期期中教学质量诊断测试高三英语学科试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form ofthe given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)I have to say that my mom is stricter than most parents, and I?m the kind of kid who has a lot of my own thoughts.I used to think that she?s just a picky person that likes to make things more difficult for me,so we once sat down and talked face to face trying to clarify every misunderstanding we have (25)__________ us. I (26)__________ (convince) and decided to change my attitude towards her. My mom told me that as we grow, she?s also growing, too. Every day, she learns something new about being a mom, and her knowledge of becoming a good mom gradually grows.(27)__________ time passes by, I began to realize that most of her rules, or should I say “point of view”, are really to protect us. We teenagers often think that parents are conservative (保守的), and they know nothing about us, but honestly, we?re actually still too young (28)__________ (know) what?s really best for us.Parents can be wrong sometimes because nobody?s perfect, and they may be just like my mom who is still on her way to (29)__________ (be) a perfect parent! So, to those who often argue with their parents like me: next time, when you really disagree with (30)__________ your parents say, stop and tell yourself that your parents would never try to do (31)__________ to harm you because they love you before you yell at them.Finally, I really want my mom to know how sorry I am for always yelling at her breaking her heart. I really do want to change because I love her just as much as she loves me.(B)When I was in junior high school, darkness began filling my mind. I don?t know the day or the reason why it began. All I know is that I started feeling hopeless and worthless. I hid in my room, (32)__________ (stare) out of the window, thinking about all my failures. I even questioned (33)__________ being alive was worthwhile. My dark mood wasn?t constant. It would fade at times, but it always returned.It was my parents that helped me identify the shadow (34)__________ hung over my life —depression. Depression is (35)__________ mental illness that drains your energy and prevents you from enjoying life. It can keep you from succeeding at school or work or from connecting with others. At its (36)__________ (bad), depression can even lead to suicide.When your mood is dark, how do you know whether you are depressed or just sad? Think about how long the feelings (37)__________ (last). If they have persisted for weeks or months,get help.No one (38)__________ face depression alone. If you?re depressed, find someone — a friend, parent, teacher or pastor — and tell them your feelings. Consider seeing a doctor or psychologist,if they are getting worse.When I was depressed, I was (39)__________ (embarrass) to tell anyone. I didn?t want to seem weak or needy. But when I told my friends, they supported and encouraged me.In fact, (40)__________ depression affects many people worldwide, treatments are availableand can bring hope and joy back into their life.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlybe used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. labelsB. averageC. requiresD. countingE. situationF. droppedG. professional H. packaged I. exercise J. processing K.standardsAmericans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. In school, children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. People grow up aware of the value of __41__ calories. They hear aboutthe health dangers of chemicals added to __42__ food. They realize they shouldn?t eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read __43__ carefully for nutrition information. Thatway they can compare products and eat the best foods.Keeping fit —or maybe getting in shape —is often high on the list of New Year?s resolutions for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fashion. Many Americans have joined health clubs to work out with __44__ equipment. Sports stores sell sports shoes and clothing for every possible exercise __45__. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home!Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities __46__ from 41.7 million in1991 to only 32 million in 1993. Among high school students, only 37 percent __47__ three timesper week. However, 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV every day, and 38 percent watch over three hours. As a result, the __48__ American gained eight pounds during the 1980?s. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight.Still, by many __49__, Americans enjoy good health. Medical care in the United States, while expensive, is among the best in the world. The U.S. Government __50__ strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality. Food producers must label products accurately. Many resources, such as magazines, TV programs and even the Internet, allow peopleto find out how to improve their health. Americans know how to make themselves more healthy. They just need to do it.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.As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That is partially __51__ it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and make more effort, to achieve those goals.What is far less understood by scientists, __52__, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting.Newspapers relay（转发）accounts of goal-setting in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street, yet there has been __53__ little research on how the practice of setting goals may have __54__ to the current economic crisis, and unethical (不道德) behavior in general.“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same__55__ that can push people to make more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to __56__ unethical behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn?s Wharton School.“It turns out there?s no economic benefit to just having a goal — you just get a psychological benefit.” Schweitzer says. “But in many cases, goals have economic __57__ that make them more powerful.”A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues mention is the 2004 __58__ of energy-trading giant Enron, where managers used financial encouragements to motivate salesmen to __59__ specific profit goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trades were not __60__.Other studies have shown that __61__ employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears __62__ a sales quota (配额) on its auto repair staff. It promoted employees to impose for work and to __63__ unnecessary repairs ona companywide basis.Schweitzer admits his research runs counter to (违背) a very large body of literature that __64__ the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have argued with his team?s use of such __65__ as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-recommended.51. A. though B. unless C. when D. because52. A. moreover B. furthermore C. however D. otherwise53. A. surprisingly B. generally C. particularly D. potentially54. A. objected B. contributed C. opposed D. tailored55. A. definition B. appreciation C. motivation D. expression56. A. engage in B. add to C. show off D. turn on57. A. risks B. problems C. expenses D. rewards58. A. claim B. collapse C. composition D. construction59. A. need B. meet C. kneel D. feel60. A. comfortable B. changeable C. favorable D. profitable61. A. tiring B. burdening C. inspiring D. leading62. A. overtake B. overlook C. overcharge D. overflow63. A. blame B. discover C. complete D. direct64. A. praises B. denies C. neglects D. excludes65. A. problem B. factor C. purpose D. evidenceSection 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)shot at a customer who The owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named “Good Friend”complained about a bug in her egg roll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience.“I can?t sleep,” she saidSaturday afternoon. “And since it happened I?ve had no appetite.”Walker ordered a combination platter（大浅盘）and egg roll from the Good Friend Chineseand Seafood Restaurant on Dennison Ave. Thursday evening. After paying her $7 bill she wentback to her car and discovered a fly inside. “I thought I need to take this back,” she said.The customer went back and asked for a repayment and said the owner Chun Hin Ching, 52,was unhappy with her because she announced her discovery in front of other customers. After anargument he repaid the money and Walker —who is now a former frequent customer of thebusiness — turned and walked to the exit.That?s when Ching drew a handgun and fired a single shot over her head.“He just shot the gun at me and I ran,” she said, adding she could feel the bullet whiz past her head.Birmingham Police Department spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards told the News the owner wascharged with attempted murder and was transported to Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail（保释金）.Police believe Ching intended to hit Walker with the bullet and missed, Edwards said. Thebullet hit the top of the door frame of the take-out business.Ching did not tell police why he fired at Walker, Edwards said.Edwards said he did not recall any previous problems at the business. He said Ching did notsay why he had a weapon but added it was not uncommon for stores in that neighborhood.No one was injured from the gunshot, Edwards said.Calls placed to the restaurant Saturday afternoon were not answered.66. What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?A. A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured.B. The restaurant owner refused to repay the money.C. The egg rolls caused sickness among some customers.D. A young woman narrowly escaped being killed by a bullet.67. Why did Walker go back to the restaurant after buying the food?A. Because she left her car key in the restaurant.B. Because she discovered a fly in the egg roll.C. Because she forgot to take the combination platter.D. Because she found the owner charged her too much.68. The restaurant owner fired on Walker when ______.A. she was about to leaveB. she was arguing with himC. she asked for a repaymentD. she announced her discovery69. We can learn from the passage that ______.A. this is the first time for Walker to buy food from Good Friend RestaurantB. the owner was unhappy with the complaint and refused to repay the moneyC. it is common for a restaurant owner in that neighborhood to have a weaponD. if someone had been hit, Ching?d have been charged with attempted murder(B)Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community calledKompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages andflooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chancefor you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fishspecies and other local produce.Afte r this market tour we?ll all have a boat trip to the floatingcommunity of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school andhouses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about thevillage life.Stop and have lunch in a family?s house bef ore getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8.30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.·Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person $652 People $453 People $404 People $355 People $32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Informatio n·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.·Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.70. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A. local vegetables and different fish speciesB. stilted-house villages and flooded forestC. Rolous Market and island pagodaD. water-bird habitat and fish farms71. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A. $40B. $80C. $90D. $12072. Which of the following is not included in the rates?A. A tourist guide.B. Transport.C. Drinks.D. Local food.73. We can conclude from the passage that ______.A. the living standard in the village is quite lowB. the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended(C)People are more likely to lie or cheat during the afternoon because self control reduces duringthe day, according to researchers.Volunteers taking part in two experiments where they could benefit by cheating were morelikely to do so if the tests took place after midday, researchers found.The findings back up previous studies which have shown that our capacity for self-controldeclines during the day, due to tiredness and repeatedly making decisions.Psychologists from Harvard University first showed a group of volunteers various patterns ofdots on a computer screen, asking them to decide whether there were more dots on the left or theright hand side.Instead of being rewarded for getting the answer right, the participants were paid based onwhich side they chose, earning ten times as much for choosing the right hand side as the left.People who were tested after midday were significantly more likely to select the right handside, even if there were clearly more dots on the left, than those who took part during themorning.and In a sec ond test, participants were shown a series of word fragments, such as “—ral”　“e—c—” and asked which words they associated with them.and In morning experiments, participants were more likely to form the words “moral”　“ethical” while during the afternoon the words “coral” and “effects” were most common.Further tests conducted online showed that people were more likely to send dishonestmessages or claim to have solved an unsolvable problem in the afternoon than in the morning.Writing the Psychological Science journal, the researchers said the difference wasparticularly pronounced in people with higher ethical standards, who always behaved morallyduring the morning but slipped during the afternoon.or behave unethically without In contrast, those who were able to “morally d isengage”,feeling guilty, tended to cheat whatever the time of day.Dr. Maryam Kouchaki, one of the lead authors, said: “Unfortunately, the most honest people, such as those less likely to morally disengage, may be the most susceptible (易受影响的) to thenegative consequences associated with the morning morality effect.”The findings could be relevant to organizations that should be more alert about the behaviorof customers and employees during the afternoon, she added. “Our findings suggest that mere timeof day can lead to a systematic failure of good people to act morally.”74. Volunteers can get more money when they ______.A. gave the correct answerB. chose the right hand sideC. chose the left hand sideD. remembered the patterns of dots75. Why are participants less likely to form words like “ethical”, “moral” in the afternoon?A. Because their vocabulary becomes smaller.B. Because they are unwilling to tell the truth.C. Because the words are the voice of their heart.D. Because self control declines after midday.76. The underlined word “pronounced” ( in paragraph 10 ) is closest in meaning to ______.A. dominatedB. announcedC. markedD. exposed77. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The finding especially applies to those who behave ethically.B. Mere time of day can lead to systematic failure of organizations.C. The finding doesn?t agree with that of previous studies.D. People who act morally feel guilty after telling a lie.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements inthe fewest possible words.Not for the first time, Paul Mathis wants us to change. But this time he isn?t trying to get usto go vegetarian, or dine only on locally grown ingredients. This time he?s trying to get us to typedifferently.Paul Mathis, a restaurateur from Melbourne who owns a string of dining establishments, haspushing Apple to allow him torepresenting the word “the”. Now he isdesigned the letter “?”—promote his app, which features the new character, in its iTunes store.23,500) in In a move to branch out of the food business, Paul has invested AUS $38,000 (￡the new app, but has so far been rejected by Apple. He is hoping he can change their mind,the most used word in the English language — to onepointing out that reducing the word “the”—character would be helpful for Twitter and swift typing.The Sydney Morning Herald. “No. Is this “Is this important?” he said, in an interview withgoing to change the world? Not really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I thinkso, because it can save people lots of time on keyboard.”“The word ,and? is only the fifth-most used word in English and it has its own symbol — thegave the same respect to ,the??”ampersand ,&?,” said Mr. Mathis. “Isn?t it time weThe top five most commonly used words in the English language are said to be: the, be, to, of,“&” has at times been used as the 27th letter of the English alphabet.and “and”. The ampersandPaul has developed the typography —effectively an upper-case “T”　and a lower-case “h”　bunched together so they share the upright stem — and an app that puts it in everyone?s hand by allowing users to download an entirely new electronic keyboard complete not just with his symbolbut also a row of keys of 15 most frequently typed words.So far, though, the take-up has been minimal. But that might change if he can get his innovation into Apple?s app store. The problem is, the Californian tech giant has so far resisted his advances. But who knows —maybe in 500 years? time people will be amaze d that there was atime when we didn?t use ,??.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78. What is Paul Mathis?__________________________________________________________________________79. Paul designs the new letter “?”to represent the word “the”because he thinks__________________________________________________________________________.80. The main difference between the new and the old electronic keyboard is that the new one__________________________________________________________________________.81. How can Paul attract more people to download his new keyboard?__________________________________________________________________________第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 不管你相信不相信，善于倾听并采纳别人的意见是明智的。

宝山区2018学年第二学期期中高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷答案及听力文字

宝山区高三英语参考答案及听力录音文字（2019.4.2）参考答案：1-10 ADDAB CDADB 11-20 BDDAC DCADC17.to 22. because 23. were made 24. how 25. to help26. informed 27. more interesting 28. that 29. something 30. developing 31. D 32. F 33. A 34. K 35. I 36. C 37. H 38. B 39. E 40. J41-55 DBACA BDCAB DCBDA56-59 ADAB 60-62 ADB 63-66 DACC 67-70 BDCF71. It is about how small businesses keep their employees happy. First, employees should berespected so that they can feel they’re important in a company. Second, flexible schedules are welcomed by employees, making them feel relaxed and produce better. Besides, good benefits offerings are motivators for employees, which can meet their individual needs respectively.a tough job for everyone.72.“Love your neighbour” is73.Natural disasters like earthquakes affect certain areas more than others.74.If your presentation is well-planned and passionately given, it's sure to inspire the audience.75.To make faster connections available for all types of wireless system, 5G connections will usemillimeter wave frequencies.录音文字：Section A1. W: I thought the department store was open late from Tuesday through Friday night.M: No, just Thursdays and Fridays.Q: On what nights is the store open late? (A)2. M: Are you going to your Aunt's house for Easter Day again this year?W: Probably not. My brother wants us to go to his house, so I think that's what we'll do.Q: Whose house is the woman probably going to go for Easter Day? (D)3. M: You know the computer company is coming to our campus to recruit graduate students nextweek.W: Really? What day? I'd like to talk to them and hand in my resume.O: What does the woman want to do? (D)4. W: Catherine told us on the phone not to worry about her. Her left leg doesn't hurt as much as itdid yesterday.M: She'd better have it examined by a doctor anyway. I will call her about it right now.Q: What does the man think Catherine should do? (A)5. M: Can I borrow your physics textbook? I lost mine on the bus.W: You've asked the right person. I happen to have an extra copy.Q: What does the woman mean? (B)6. M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he's sorry he can't come to meet you in person. He'sreally too busy to make the trip.W: That's okay. I'm glad you've come in his place.Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (C)7. M: Let's go to the movie after class.W: Well, I'll go if you want to, but I'm a little tired.Q: What does the woman mean? (D)8. M: I need to talk to someone who knows a lot about Hangzhou. Someone said you lived there.W: Oh, but I was really young at that time.Q: What does the woman imply? (A)9. M: I ran into our friend Mark yesterday on the street, and he said he hadn't heard from you fortwo months.W: Yes, I know. But I've been too busy to phone him.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation? (D)10. M: I had a hard time getting through this novel.W: I share your feeling. Who can remember the names of 35 different characters?Q: What does the woman imply? (B)Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.The old saying is often heard in our daily life: "Never judge a book by its cover."This is agood rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young person with an unusual gift in writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pretty girl. When he speaks, he may not be able to find the right words. But don't make the mistake of thinking his stupid. With a pen and paper, he can express himself better than anybody.Other people may fool you into overestimating their intelligence by putting up a good front.A student who listens attentively and takes notes in class is sure to make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when it comes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.It all boils down to this: you can't judge someone by appearance. The only way to determinea person's intelligence is to get to know him. Then you can see how he reacts to different situations. The more situations you see, the better your judgment is likely to be. So take your time. Don't judge a book by its cover.Questions:11. According to this passage, what will be inferred about a student who listens attentively andtake notes in class? (B)12. How does the passage suggest we should judge a person's intelligence?(D)13. What does the writer want to tell us? (D)Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.You don't need millions to be happy. In fact, a couple of hundred dollars may be enough atThe Happiness Institute in Australia. The institute opened its doors last year, and, since then men and women of all ages have been paying for lessons on how to feel great.Experts say that only about 15 per cent of happiness comes from income and other financial factors. As much as 85 per cent comes from things such as attitude, life control and relationships. Most of us are significantly wealthier financially than our parents, but happiness levels haven't changed to reflect that.Studies show that once the basic needs of shelter and food are met, additional wealth adds very little to happiness. Part of the reason we are richer but not happier is because we compare ourselves to people better off materially. So if you want to be happy there's a very simple thingyou can do: Compare yourself to people who are less wealthy than you -poorer, with a smaller house and car.The Happiness Institute aims to show you how to overcome these unhappiness factors byfocusing on "more than just your bank account." Don't compare yourself to Bill Gates, but compare yourself to Kerry Packer, Australia's richest person who has had a kidney and heart transplant in recent years.Questions:14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? (A)15. What is the simple way to overcome unhappiness? (C)16. What is the main idea of the passage? (D)Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.John: Hey, Annie. How was traffic this morning?Annie: Traffic was really terrible today, John.John: Why? Did something in particular happen?Annie: The car in front of me wanted to turn left. But the driver didn't use his turn signal and stopped suddenly in the intersection. He almost caused an accident!John: I'm glad there was no accident.Annie: Me, too. People need to use some polite manners when they drive.John: What do you mean?Annie: For starters, people should use their turn signals properly. That helps others know what you plan to do.John: I don't know. Using turn signals doesn't seem like a big deal to me. Drivers can pay attention to what's happening on the road and respond accordingly.Annie: Showing respect for other drivers doesn't take much effort. For example, allowing someone to cut in front of you can make a big difference during the morning commute. John: Allowing other cars to cut in front of you slows you down.Annie: Not really. Everyone is sharing the same road. So we need to be mindful of other vehicles. John: You're one to talk. You ride an electric bicycle. Electric bicycles are always speeding past me and squeezing in between larger vehicles to pass them.Annie: That can be dangerous, but it can also be dangerous for electric bicycles to be stuck on the road between cars or buses. Following others too close is a serious problem.John: Following others too closely hitting is only an issue if people are not paying attention while driving or have bad brakes.Annie: I don't know about that. I feel nervous when a car is really close behind me. The driver could easily put some space between our vehicles.John: If you're that worried about driving etiquette, maybe you should just take the bus more often.Annie: Or maybe I should get a new job as a traffic officer！Questions:18.Why did Annie think traffic was terrible this morning?19.What is John's opinion of using turn signals while driving?20.What is John's response when Annie recommended him to share the road with others?21.What does John suggest Annie should do in the end?。

宝山区2018学年第二学期期中高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷

宝山区2018学年第二学期期中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. Thursdays and Fridays. B. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's.3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A. See a doctor as soon as possible. B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. 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 on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A. She doesn't remember much about Hangzhou.B. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk to the man later.9. A. The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman had forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D. Mark and the woman hadn't been in touch for some time.10. A. She has learned a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to follow.C. She has difficulty remembering names.D. She recalled the names of characters in the novel.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. He will be an intelligent student. B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D. He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers. B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C. Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearance.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we earn more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.I5. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account.16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of happiness.C. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B.Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C.Because she almost got into an accident that morning.D.Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving.18. A. He doesn't care much about it.B. He pays special attention to it.C.It's just for inexperienced drivers.D.It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B.He became too angry to keep calm for that.C.He really felt very grateful when he heard it.D.He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car. B. Change her job.C. Take bus often.D.Learn driving etiquette.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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21) ______ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22) ______ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history's greatest discoveries (23) ______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24) ______ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology (25) ______ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you're no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26) ______ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you're not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27) ______ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28) ______they express.Ask a lot of questions. Remember, everyone knows (29) ______ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, (30) ______ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile. Section BDirections:After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in theWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using 31 like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers, it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had toremember a single 32 . Why is this? Because smartphones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and 33 information. There is no need to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. "Digital dementia(失智)" is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this effect. Kwik describes digital dementia like this: "... we're 34 our brains to our smart devices. We're so reliant on our smartphones that our smartphones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms 35 with dementia."The seriousness of overuse becomes 36 when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds "Are not ready for it! Their minds cannot cope with the dopamine (多巴胺). " Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to 37 more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.●First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky.Then cut back on any 38 usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.●Determine 39 areas for cellphone use. For example, while you're at home, only allowyourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't 40 filled with staring at your screen.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.Serendipity -an unexpected delight -is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply 41 , anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking 42 , but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What 43 caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the Lighthouse Way, which they described as a journey along"the last 44 coast of Europe." This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to 45 a try.On Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and 46 a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination, so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we 47 or spoke with the company's local expert who was available 48 emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to 49 a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than 10 miles.The 50 of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff 51 the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping inthe waves below. In the distance, many of the mountain peaks 52 sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day's accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent 53 of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little litter, the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents 54 mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims searching for meaning, awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking 55 had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget．41.A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42.A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43.A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44.A. recommended B. developed C. unspoiled D. discovered45.A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46.A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47.A. negotiated B. discussed C. contacted D. texted48.A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49.A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50.A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51.A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52.A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53.A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54.A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55.A. experience B. technique C. investigation D. experimentSection 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 prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it in their freezer for later use.Many millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These restaurants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a supermarket, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. That way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56.What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B. A plan that millennials have for donating food.C. A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do millennials do with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. When they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A. They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it.(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment program and retesting all previously approved chemicals.Q&A with the lead authorWe asked Leonardo Trasande, Council on Environmental Health member and lead author ofthe policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more, relative to body weight, than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A: The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:●Bisphenols, such as BPA, used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans, can act likeestrogen (雌激素) in the body which may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned in baby bottles.●Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible,may affect male genital development, increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings.60.According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' report, people should ______ to cope withthe problem of food additives.A.try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB.update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC.improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD.reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61.Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adultsbecause study shows ______.A.children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB.children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC.children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD.children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62.How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in thepassage?A.2.B. 7.C. 8.D. 3.(C)The koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bitbigger than a rabbit, it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees(桉树), feeding on leaves that are poisonous to nearly every other animalon the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainderof its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving,experts say, usually from one tree to another. It has a soft pad at theend of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to make the effort ofsitting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate. Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of the koala. Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's (有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code."The ultimate goal is that we won't have to... rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led the work."Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fantastic position to use that knowledge to help us manage them."Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize(代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred trees, koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome."The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find, "she said. "Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it."63.What can be concluded from the passage?A.The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfully.B.Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C.Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D.Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A.Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B.Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C.Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activities.D.Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65."The sky's the limit" in the last sentence most probably means ______.A.The sky is the restrictionB.The sky is too high to reachC.There is no limitD.There is no possibility66.The passage is mainly about ______.A.Koala -a Special Creature in AustraliaB.scientific research on KoalasC.scientific efforts to save the KoalasD.Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection 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.Can just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. 67 . Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you'll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community. People often throw litter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood use a cleanup? Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year, or you could clean a smaller area every few months. 68 .Include the isolated. Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks. 69 . By letting them "borrow" your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included.You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!70 . Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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.Small businesses hold the key to employee happiness. As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report found that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job, and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business's mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness. According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan that includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是一项艰巨的任务。

2013年上海市嘉定区宝山区初三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2012 学年第二学期期中考试九年级英语试卷（考试时间100分钟，满分150分）考生注意：本卷有七大题，共99小题。

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宝山区英语高三二模2019学年第二学期英语期中试卷

宝山区2019学年第二学期期中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.A visa officer. B.An interviewer. C.A student. D.A manager.2. A.In a factory. B.At an airport. C.In a post office. D.In a cafe.3. A.She enjoys traveling this summer vacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A.Wait till the end of the year. B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car right now.5. A.A gift. B.A trip. C.A job. D.A visit.6. A.The man is said to be a vegetarian. B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7. A.Doubtful. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.8. A.Manager and secretary. B.Doctor and patient.C.Employer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9. A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She can’t make herself understood when whispering.10. A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.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.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes r=wrong on hot,sunny days.C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12. A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C.It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13. A.Efficient but expensive. B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C.About 18%. D.Over 30%.15. A.British senior managers. B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16. A.Factors of affecting people’s success.B.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that harmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18. A.Air pollution. B.Smoke.C.Secondhand smoke.D.Thirdhand smoke.19. A.Because the government hasn’t taken any effective measures to stop smoking.B.Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhand smoke.C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.D.Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20. A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and so on.D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.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.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,may notsound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:· Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures.· Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasn’t to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If sports aren’t your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.· Learn something new,outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader.It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in thecracks on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.· You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.· You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.· Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill inn each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or you might have3 given up on some altogether.If that’s the case,then today’s the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46 .The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward your dream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dream and a goal?It’s been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you’ll get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41. A.fast B.high C.well D.wild42. A.colorful B.amazing C.realistic D.attractive43. A.putting off B.taking off C.getting off D.paying off44. A.opportunity B.direction C.energy D.access45. A.pressure B.doubt C.sense D.need46. A.seek B.achieve C.explain D.design47. A.really B.almost C.always D.hardly48. A.concept B.similarity parison D.difference49. A.unreal B.general C.changeable D.flexible50. A.specific B.abstract mon plicated51. A.imaging B.avoiding C.reaching D.believing52. A.process B.benefit C.consequence D.importance53. A.blood B.determination C.intelligence D.loyalty54. A.age B.extra C.space D.normal55. A.transfer B.covert C.establish D.devoteSection 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)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today,there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrencies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshi’s background in international banking and investmentB.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrency websites?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with cool prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.C.It’s facing some serious challenges.D.It’s set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal.When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do you start?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes youpared with other electric scooters,the Smartscooter .A.can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB.only needs to change batteries in GostationsC.wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in lifeD.can be recharged by its users in Gostations61.Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because .A.their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB.their colors are different from those of othersC.it is a good way for people to consume energyD.it can help us solve the problem of energy short62.What can we conclude from the passage?A.The more megacities there are,the more GoStations may appear.B.GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed -time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy.But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It’s not about omissions,but e clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,it’s up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life,not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my life - I started growing once again.And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you,they’re happening for youA victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal menting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you want to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guess what?Practically is poison.It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant tobecome.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgrading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage,we can infer that .A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldn’t prevent you,but protect youC.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A.3.B.7.C.5.D.6.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence canthat in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Break your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what needs improvement. 69 .Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking,consider things you’re thankful for them the year.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.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 e your own words as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But it’s more important in some cultures than others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at my church.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very ter I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。

2013-2014学年第二学期高三期中英语测试卷及答案

2013-2014学年第二学期高三期中测试卷学科：英语测试时间： 120分钟满分： 150第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What is the man doing now?A．Watching TV. B．Playing a game. C．Preparing for an exam.2．Why hasn’t Adam come yet?A．He was absorbed in his work.B．He quarreled with the woman.C．He wasn’t informed of the meeting time.3．Where does the conversation take place?A．At the man’s house.B．At a bank. C．At a university.4．How many students are there in the speakers’ class?A．18. B．21. C．20.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A workmate. B．A classmate. C．A neighbour.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

上海市宝山中学2013届高三下学期第二次月考英语试卷(无答案)全国通用-三轮冲刺

2013届宝山中学高三第二学期第二次月考英语试卷满分150分时间120分钟2013年3月第I 卷I. Listening Comprehension 30%Section A 10%Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversation s 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. Take the bus with him. B. Drive him later.C. Drive him to work.D. Drive him to the station.2. A. She has a strong opinion. B. She likes the man a lot.C. She wants to choose.D. She doesn’t care which kind they get.3. A. Make a copy of her note. B. Ask his teacher for help.C. Attend the review lessons.D. Go to the chemistry lab this evening.4. A. Janet doesn’t have much music talent.B. Janet taught herself to play the guitar.C. Janet wants to play music with other people.D. Janet has a summer job playing guitar.5. A. Sally may get a bike for birthday. B. Sally already get a bike like that one.C. Sally likes riding a bike.D. Sally may prefer a different gift.6. A. The electrician came to repair the lamp. B. She had fixed the lamp herself.C. She had Mike fix the lamp.D. The lamp was replaced.7. A. In New York. B. In Boston. C. In Michigan. D. In Washington.8. A. Teacher and student. B. Lawyer and client.C. Husband and wife.D. Doctor and patient.9. A. $60. B. $120 C. $100 D. $20010. A. It was hard to hear. B. It wasn’t true.C. It was surprising.D. It wasn’t very interesting.Section B 12%Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Listening and music. B. Swimming.C. WalkingD. Going to movies.12. A. Running B. Cycling C. Fishing D. Hunting13. A. Swiss people are very frank.B. Switzerland has a favorable climate for sporting activities.C. Switzerland has a variety of attractions.D. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. How do you decide what you are going to buy in a supermarket?B. Why is it useful to make a list for supermarket shopping?C. Who decides what you should buy in supermarket?D. How does a supermarket make people spend more money?15. A. To lead customers to all section of the store.B. To make it easy for customers to locate the food.C. To provide a good service.D. For all the reasons mentioned in A, B and C.16. A. 40 cents each minute. B. 50 cents each minute.C. One dollar each minute.D. Five dollars each minute.Section C 8%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 hear. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Wh ere to go:II. Grammar and vocabulary 25%Section A 16%Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. Information is not equivalent__________ knowledge, which is the structured informationspecially processed for different individuals.A. withB. toC. ofD. from26. — What do you think of your new colleagues?— Most of them are kind, but_____ is so nice to me as Laura.A. everyoneB. someoneC. anyoneD. none27. He must have been punished yesterday by his parents for what he had done, ______he?A mustn’t heB wasn’t heC didn’t heD needn’t he28. The Earth’s most critically endangered animals and plants very rapidly in the last ten years.[来源:Z*xx*]A. are disappearingB. have been disappearingC. had been disappearingD. disappearing29. In the United Stats, someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it’s amatter of life and death.[来源:]A. ifB. /C. even ifD. just as30. With the technology developing, various kinds of organic food available to the generalpublic at reasonable prices.A. have made itB. have been madeC. madeD. making31. I did n’t see anyone in the garden that night, any noise there.A. either did I hearB. neither heard IC. nor did ID. neither I heard32. The prize consists of air tickets for two people to Australia, with all hotel and other expenses____.A. having paidB. to have been paidC. p aidD. to be paid33. They are going to have the serviceman ____an air-conditioner in the office tomorrow.A. to installB. installingC. installedD. install34. Language is like the air we breathe, _____is invisible and all around us.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. as35. Young people prefer to have a motorcycle for they can get __ they want to go ver y fast.A. whenB. whatC. ifD. where36. The judge said to them,” You ____be set free if you can prove you are innocent.”A. couldB. mightC. needD. shall37.______having some money does have an impact on our level of happiness, having a lot ofmoney does not.A. AsB. WhileC. BecauseD. Unless38. The car passed through the street _____we thought was a dangerous speed.A. whichB. at whichC. whatD. at what39. He is such an outstanding leader ____is loved by the people all over the country.A. thatB. asC. whichD. who40. Bill Gates, the founder of the software industry, is said to possess $36.4 billion, the highest_____in Forbes magazine.A. ever recordedB. was ever recordedC. having ever recordedD. having ever been recordedSection B 9%Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beWhen talking about something that is typically American, some people say it is “as American as apple pie”This phrase is widely used in the US, even though apple pies didn’t ___41 in the country.The apple pie has existed in Europe since the Middle Ages. __42 from the era have been found in England, France, Italy and Germany. However, it is the English version that __43__ the most similarity to what is eaten in American today. The typical American apple pie, with apples, sugar and spices baked inside a closed pie shell, __44__ from 15th century England apple tarts (果馅饼).The “American apple pie” is__45 in print in the 1880s. And in 1890, Queen Victoria of England __46 asked her baker to make an “American apple pie”. Henry Frink, an American critic, stated in his 1913 book Food and Flavor that he would __47 apple pie as an American national dish. “The apple pie is ours,” Finck wrote, “as much as our flag.”Alice Gentle, an opera singer with Chicago’s Ravinia opera, provided the first recorded __48 of the phrase “as American as apple pie” in July 1921. Gentle __49 that some American millionaire put up money for an American opera “as American as apple pie”. Citations（引用）for the phrase existed in the 1920s and 1930s, but really took off in the 1940s, during WWII.III. Reading Comprehension 50%Section A 15%Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases mark ed A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn t o myself. And 50 otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always 51 to sit at the back of the classroom.All this 52 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 53 because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 54 __ to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “55 for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 56 of it! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much less what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get 57 and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid. 58 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to 59 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know “just yet”.I practiced and practi ced. Soon I knew the rules and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive part in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the 60 — friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my 61 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “62” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 63 raising my hand—even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent _64 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.50. A. as B. until C. unless D. though51. A. hoped B. agreed C. meant D. chose52. A. continued B. changed C. settled D. started53. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying54. A. right B. chance C. ability D. patience55. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying56. A. point B. half C. rest D. basis57. A. committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused58. A. Interestingly[来 B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. hopefully59. A. focus B. act C. rely D. try60. A. process B. operation C. movement D. situation61. A. expressed[来源: B. improved C. preserved D. recognized62. A. dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding63. A. by B. for C. with D. to64. A. lucky B. happy C. sure D. satisfiedSection B 22%Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.( A )Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husband’s income. So this year she did something more than a hobby: She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms. Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The family’s old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms. Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said, “The cost of everything is going up and I was looking to lose a few pounds too; so it’s a win-win situation all around.”They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy, have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing gardens. Seed companies and garden shops say no since the 1970s have there be en such an increase in interest in growing food at home. Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months. In Austin, Tex., some of the gardens have a three-year waiting list.George C. Ball Jr. owner of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40%, over last year, double the average growth of last five years. Mr. Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is striking use in the cost on food like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruit and vegetables. Food prices have increase of higher oil price. People are driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden.65. What does the word “residents” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. chickensB. tomatoesC. gardensD. people66. By saying “a win-win situation all around”, Ms. Gartin means that____.A. she is happier and her garden is bigger B she may spend less and lose weightC. she is selling more and buying lessD. she has grown more varieties of vegetables67. Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A. More Americans are dong it for fun.B. The price of oil is lower than before.C. There’s a growing need for fruits.D. The cost of living is on the rise.68. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Family Food PlanningB. Banking on GardeningC. A Belt-tightening MoveD. Gardening as a Hobby( B )the southern United States. See also MacLeod’s Albert Einstein: A life of Genius.69. Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?A. PainfulB. CuriousC. FrightenedD. Disappointed.70. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Certrude are .A. Newton’s human friendsB. the names of the time machineC. two dinosaursD. the inventors of the time machine71. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by .A. Elizabeth MacleodB. Eric WaltersC. Rocky Landon & David MacDonaldD. Bev Spencer( C )As the railroad and the highways shaped the American west in the past centuries, a new electrical generating and transmission system for the 21st century will leave a lasting mark on the West, for better or worse. Much of the real significance of railroads and highways is not in their direct physical effect on the scenery, but in the ways that they affect the surrounding community. The same is true of big solar plants and the power lines that will be laid down to move elec tricity around.The 19th century saw land grant (政府拨地) offered to railroad companies to build the transcontinental railroads, leaving public land in between privately owned land. In much of the West, some of the railroad sections were developed while others remained underdeveloped, and in both cases the landownership has presented unique challenges to land management. With the competition of the interstate highway system, many of the small towns which sprang up as railway stops and developed well, have lost their lifeblood and died.Big solar plants and their power lines will also have effects far beyond their direct footprint in the West. This is not an argument against building them. W e need alternative energy badly, and to really take advantage of it we need to be able to move electricity around far more readily than we can now.So trade-offs will have to be made. Some scenic spots will be sacrificed. Some species will be forced to move, or will be carefully moved to special accommodations. Deals will be struck to reduce the immediate effects.The lasting effects of these trade-offs are another matter. The 21st century development of the American West as an ideal place for alternative energy is going to throw off a lot of power and money in the region. There are chances for that power and money to do a lot of good. But it is just likely that they will be spent wastefully and will leave new problems behind, just like the railroads and the highways.The money set aside in negotiated trade-offs and the institutions that control it will shape the West far beyond the immediate footprint of power plants and transmission lines. So let's remember the effects of the railroads and the highways as we construct these new power plants in the West.72. What was the problem caused by the construction of the railways?A. Small towns along the railways became abandoned.B. Some railroad stops remained underused.C. Land in the West was hard to manage.D. Land grants went into private hands.73. What is the major concern in the development of alternative energy according to the last twoparagraphs?A. The transmission of power.B. The use of money and power.C. The conservation of solar energy.D. The selection of an ideal place.74. What is the author's attitude towards building solar plants?A. CautiousB. ApprovingC. DoubtfulD. Disapproving75. Which is the best title for the passage?A. How the Railways Have Affected the We stB. How Solar Energy Could Reshape the WestC. How the Effects of Power Plants Can Be ReducedD. How the Problems of the Highways Have Been SettledSection C 5%Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A---F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.Gift Giving76.________________There are many occasions for giving gifts in modern industrialized societies: birthdays, naming ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries and New Year. It is common to give gifts on many of these celebrations in western cultures. In additi on, special events, such as one’s first day of school or graduation from university, often require gift fiving.77.________________What is happening when we give gifts? Most important, we are exchanging gifts. If someone gives me a gift for my birthday, I know that I am usually expected to give one on his or her next birthday. A gift builds up or confirms a social obligation.78. ________________Gifts tighten personal relationships and provide a means of communication between loved ones. People say that a gift lets the recipient know we are thinking of them, and that we want tomake the person “feel special.”We want people to feel wanted, to feel part of our social or family group. We give presents to say “I'm sorry.” Sometimes it is difficult for us to find a present that someone will like. Sometimes we give things that we like or would feel comfortable with. In all these cases, the gifts are sending out messages－often very expressive ones.[来源:]79.________________People tend to talk about presents in a fairly loving way. A woman whose mother had died years ago described the many gifts around her house. These were gifts that her mother had given her over the years: “I a ppreciate these, and they mean som ething to me,” the woman said,“because I remember the occasions they were given on, and that they were from my mother, and the relationship we've had.” The gifts remain and keep the relatio nship alive in mind. This woman felt the same way about the gifts she gave to others. She hoped that the recipients would look at her gifts in years to come.80.________________Emotions like these suggest that a positive spirit still lies behind gift giving. They prove that the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss was wrong to say that modern western gift giving is highly wasteful. Studies in Canada and elsewhere have also shown that this is not the case. Each gift is unique even if so many are given. The emotional benefit for those who exchange gifts is the very reason for the tradition to continue.Section D 8%Direction: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest words. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS.)My First Long RunTwo weeks ago, I had a quarrel with my husband. After he had driven off in anger, I realized that I wasn’t g oing to feel any better just sitting there. Feeling abandoned and guilty, I put on my gym shoes to get some fresh air.Our driveway has a slope that is easier just to jog down if you are lazy, taking advantage of gravity. Instead of stopping at the end of the lope, I decided to see if I could just jog to the end of the street. I had tried a few months ago and failed miserably. Since that first attempt I had been jogging regularly and was significantly fitter, but still very lazy. However this time around I managed to reach the stop sign with ease and I figured I would go a little further.After about one kilometer, however, I noticed that my upper body was tense. To make the movement easier, I had to relax my body, and tried to take a deep breath of fresh air.I kept giving myself the excuse to stop. No one would be disappointed. No one would even know. But I didn’t stop. I wanted to keep going harder, better, faster, stronger. To my great surprise, I ran 4.9 km in 31 minutes. When I got back, I had tears in my eyes. I did something I thought I could never do.[来源:学#科#网]It was the first long run of my life. Since then, I have improve d my stride (步幅) and time. After every run I feel fitter, happier and motivated to keep progressing. I love the runner’s high. I normally jog because I want to look good. I want to run because it makes me feel good.(Note: answer the questions in no more than 12 words)81. Why did the author feel guilty?_______________________________________________________________________________ _.82. What did the author fail to do miserably a few months ago?_______________________________________________________________________________ _.83. What excuses did the author keep giving herself to stop?_______________________________________________________________________________ _.84. How is running different from jogging to the author?_______________________________________________________________________________ _.第二卷（共45 分）I. Translation 20% （3*1+4*3+5*1=20）Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the wo rd or phrase given in the brackets.1. 没人把他的建议当回事。

宝山区2013学年第二学期期中教学质量诊断测试高三英语学科

宝山区2013学年第二学期期中教学质量诊断测试高三英语学科试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写姓名、班级、学校和准考证号,并用铅笔在答题纸上正确涂写准考证号。

第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a restaurant. B. In a hair salon.C. At a tailor‟s shop.D. At the cinema.2. A. Reading for relaxation. B. Going to a tea house.C. Going skiing.D. Flying kites.3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Librarian and reader.C. Actor and actress.D. Waitress and customer.4. A. At 2:00. B. At 3:00. C. At 4:45. D. At 5:15.5. A. He‟s capable of handling anything. B. He is a professional photographer.C. Cool weather makes perfect photos.D. The camera is easy to use.6. A. He has gone to visit his mother. B. He has asked for a sick leave.C. He has found a new job in Europe.D. He has done something wrong.7. A. They lived in the same neighbourhood. B. They went to the same college.C. He‟s known Margie for a long time.D. It‟s the first time he has met Margie.8. A. The nearest post office is next to the police station.B. The man is working in the office building.C. The man ought to get off at the next bus stop.D. The post office is two blocks away from the police station.9. A. He agrees on setting the bed.B. He wants to look for a place to live.C. He‟d like to invite two friends to visit.D. He will change his phone number immediately.10. A. Both of them are sports fans.B. The man wants to buy a fan to cool down.C. There is a fan exhibition now.D. They‟ll play a tennis game together.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. Fewer than five minutes. B. Five to ten minutes.C. As long as possible.D. More than ten minutes.12. A. Fire your imagination.B. Get more economic profits.C. Show respect to the oldest family members.D. Recognize more family members.13. A. Make a welcome address. B. Create awards.C. Keep a family event memo.D. Print a Family Book.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A student in Deep Spring College. B. An editor of a magazine.C. A politician.D. A professor.15. A. Developing farming in desert.B. Carrying out a long-term project.C. Getting youths ready to serve people.D. Helping students make $50,000 per year.16. A. To attend a teaching show.B. To interview the Student Body members.C. To bring new energy to the college.D. To apply for teacher vacancies in the college.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)I have to say that my mom is stricter than most parents, and I‟m the kind of kid who has a lot of my own thoughts.I used to think that she‟s just a picky person that likes to make things more difficult for me, so we once sat down and talked face to face trying to clarify every misunderstanding we have (25)__________ us. I (26)__________ (convince) and decided to change my attitude towards her. My mom told me that as we grow, she‟s also growing, too. Every day, she learns something new about being a mom, and her knowledge of becoming a good mom gradually grows.(27)__________ time passes by, I began to realize that most of her rules, or should I say “point of view”, are really to protect us. We teenagers often think that parents are conservative (保守的), and they know nothing about us, but honestly, we‟re actually still too young (28)__________ (know) what‟s really best for us.Parents can be wrong sometimes because nobody‟s perfect, and they may be just like my mom who is still on her way to(29)__________ (be) a perfect parent! So, to those who often argue with their parents like me: next time, when you really disagree with(30)__________ your parents say, stop and tell yourself that your parents would never try to do (31)__________ to harm you because they love you before you yell at them.Finally, I really want my mom to know how sorry I am for always yelling at her breaking her heart. I really do want to change because I love her just as much as she loves me.(B)When I was in junior high school, darkness began filling my mind. I don‟t know the day or the reason why it began. All I know is that I started feeling hopeless and worthless. I hid in my room, (32)__________ (stare) out of the window, thinking about all my failures.I even questioned (33)__________ being alive was worthwhile. My dark mood wasn‟t constant. It would fade at times, but it always returned.It was my parents that helped me identify the shadow (34)__________ hung over my life —depression. Depression is (35)__________ mental illness that drains your energy and prevents you from enjoying life. It can keep you from succeeding at school or work or from connecting with others. At its (36)__________ (bad), depression can even lead to suicide.When your mood is dark, how do you know whether you are depressed or just sad? Think about how long the feelings (37)__________ (last). If they have persisted for weeks or months, get help.No one (38)__________ face depression alone. If you‟re depressed, find someone — a friend, parent, teacher or pastor — and tell them your feelings. Consider seeing a doctor or psychologist, if they are getting worse.When I was depressed, I was (39)__________ (embarrass) to tell anyone. I didn‟t want to seem weak or needy. But when I told my friends, they supported and encouraged me.In fact, (40)__________ depression affects many people worldwide, treatments are available and can bring hope and joy back into their life.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.Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. In school, children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. People grow up aware of the value of __41__ calories. They hear about the health dangers of chemicals added to __42__ food. They realize they shouldn‟t eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read __43__ carefully for nutrition information. That way they can compare products and eat the best foods.Keeping fit — or maybe getting in shape —is often high on the list of New Year‟s resolutio ns for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fashion. Many Americans have joined health clubs to work out with __44__ equipment. Sports stores sell sports shoes and clothing for every possible exercise __45__. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home!Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities __46__ from 41.7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993. Among high school students, only 37 percent __47__ three times per week. However, 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV every day, and 38 percent watch over three hours. As a result, the __48__ American gained eig ht pounds during the 1980‟s. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight.Still, by many __49__, Americans enjoy good health. Medical care in the United States, while expensive, is among the best in the world. The U.S. Government __50__ strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality. Food producers must label products accurately. Many resources, such as magazines, TV programs and even the Internet, allow people to find out how to improve their health. Americans know how to make themselves more healthy. They just need to do it.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.As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That is partially __51__ it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and make more effort, to achieve those goals.What is far less understood by scientists, __52__, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting.Newspapers relay（转发）accounts of goal-setting in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street, yet there has been __53__ little research on how the practice of setting goals may have __54__ to the current economic crisis, and unethical (不道德) behavior in general.“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same __55__ that can push people to make more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to __56__ unethical behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn‟s Wharton School.“It turns out there‟s no economic benefit to just having a goal — you just get a psychological benefit.” Schweitzer says. “But in many cases, goals have economic __57__ that make them more powerful.”A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues mention is the 2004 __58__ of energy-trading giant Enron, where managers used financial encouragements to motivate salesmen to __59__ specific profit goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trades were not __60__.Other studies have shown that __61__ employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears __62__ a sales quota(配额) on its auto repair staff. It promoted employees to impose for work and to __63__ unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.Schweitzer admits his research runs counter to (违背) a very large body of literature that __64__ the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have argued with his team‟s use of such __65__ as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-recommended.51. A. though B. unless C. when D. because52. A. moreover B. furthermore C. however D. otherwise53. A. surprisingly B. generally C. particularly D. potentially54. A. objected B. contributed C. opposed D. tailored55. A. definition B. appreciation C. motivation D. expression56. A. engage in B. add to C. show off D. turn on57. A. risks B. problems C. expenses D. rewards58. A. claim B. collapse C. composition D. construction59. A. need B. meet C. kneel D. feel60. A. comfortable B. changeable C. favorable D. profitable61. A. tiring B. burdening C. inspiring D. leading62. A. overtake B. overlook C. overcharge D. overflow63. A. blame B. discover C. complete D. direct64. A. praises B. denies C. neglects D. excludes65. A. problem B. factor C. purpose D. evidenceSection 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)The owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named “Good Friend” shot at a customer who complained about a bug in her egg roll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience.“I can‟t sleep,” she said Saturday afternoon. “And since it happened I‟ve had no appetite.”Walker ordered a combination platter（大浅盘）and egg roll from the Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant on Dennison Ave. Thursday evening. After paying her $7 bill she went back to her car and discovered a fly inside. “I thought I need to take this back,” she said.The customer went back and asked for a repayment and said the owner Chun Hin Ching, 52, was unhappy with her because she announced her discovery in front of other customers. After an argument he repaid the money and Walker —who is now a former frequent customer of the business — turned and walked to the exit.Tha t‟s when Ching drew a handgun and fired a single shot over her head.“He just shot the gun at me and I ran,” she said, adding she could feel the bullet whiz past her head.Birmingham Police Department spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards told the News the owner was charged with attempted murder and was transported to Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail（保释金）.Police believe Ching intended to hit Walker with the bullet and missed, Edwards said. The bullet hit the top of the door frame of the take-out business.Ching did not tell police why he fired at Walker, Edwards said.Edwards said he did not recall any previous problems at the business. He said Ching did not say why he had a weapon but added it was not uncommon for stores in that neighborhood.No one was injured from the gunshot, Edwards said.Calls placed to the restaurant Saturday afternoon were not answered.66. What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?A. A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured.B. The restaurant owner refused to repay the money.C. The egg rolls caused sickness among some customers.D. A young woman narrowly escaped being killed by a bullet.67. Why did Walker go back to the restaurant after buying the food?A. Because she left her car key in the restaurant.B. Because she discovered a fly in the egg roll.C. Because she forgot to take the combination platter.D. Because she found the owner charged her too much.68. The restaurant owner fired on Walker when ______.A. she was about to leaveB. she was arguing with himC. she asked for a repaymentD. she announced her discovery69. We can learn from the passage that ______.A. this is the first time for Walker to buy food from Good Friend RestaurantB. the owner was unhappy with the complaint and refused to repay the moneyC. it is common for a restaurant owner in that neighborhood to have a weaponD. if someone had been hit, Ching‟d have been charged with attempted murder(B)Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour we‟ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family‟s house before getting into a row boat and venturing int o the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8.30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.·Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person $652 People $453 People $404 People $355 People $32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Informatio n·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.·Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycleand can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.70. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A. local vegetables and different fish speciesB. stilted-house villages and flooded forestC. Rolous Market and island pagodaD. water-bird habitat and fish farms71. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A. $40B. $80C. $90D. $12072. Which of the following is not included in the rates?A. A tourist guide.B. Transport.C. Drinks.D. Local food.73. We can conclude from the passage that ______.A. the living standard in the village is quite lowB. the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended(C)People are more likely to lie or cheat during the afternoon because self control reduces during the day, according to researchers.Volunteers taking part in two experiments where they could benefit by cheating were more likely to do so if the tests took place after midday, researchers found.The findings back up previous studies which have shown that our capacity for self-control declines during the day, due to tiredness and repeatedly making decisions.Psychologists from Harvard University first showed a group of volunteers various patterns of dots on a computer screen, asking them to decide whether there were more dots on the left or the right hand side.Instead of being rewarded for getting the answer right, the participants were paid based on which side they chose, earning ten times as much for choosing the right hand side as the left.People who were tested after midday were significantly more likely to select the right hand side, even if there were clearly more dots on the left, than those who took part during the morning.In a second test, participants were shown a series of word fragments, such as “—ral” and “e—c—” and asked which words they associated with them.In morning experiments, participants were more likely to form the words “moral” and “ethical” while during the afternoon the words “coral” and “effects” were mos t common.Further tests conducted online showed that people were more likely to send dishonest messages or claim to have solved an unsolvable problem in the afternoon than in the morning.Writing the Psychological Science journal, the researchers said the difference was particularly pronounced in people with higher ethical standards, who always behaved morally during the morning but slipped during the afternoon.In contrast, those who were able to “morally disengage”, or behave unethically without f eeling guilty, tended to cheat whatever the time of day.Dr. Maryam Kouchaki, one of the lead authors, said: “Unfortunately, the most honest people, such as those less likely to morally disengage, may be the most susceptible(易受影响的) to the negative consequences associated with the morning morality effect.”The findings could be relevant to organizations that should be more alert about the behavior of customers and employees during the afternoon, she added. “Our findings suggest that mere time of day can lead to a systematic failure of good people to act morally.”74. V olunteers can get more money when they ______.A. gave the correct answerB. chose the right hand sideC. chose the left hand sideD. remembered the patterns of dots75. Why are participants less likely to form words like “ethical”, “moral” in the afternoon?A. Because their vocabulary becomes smaller.B. Because they are unwilling to tell the truth.C. Because the words are the voice of their heart.D. Because self control declines after midday.76. The underlined word “pronounced” ( in paragraph 10 ) is closest in meaning to ______.A. dominatedB. announcedC. markedD. exposed77. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The finding especially applies to those who behave ethically.B. Mere time of day can lead to systematic failure of organizations.C. The finding doesn‟t agree with that of previous studies.D. People who act morally feel guilty after telling a lie.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Not for the first time, Paul Mathis wants us to change. But this time he isn‟t trying to get us to go vegetarian, or dine only on locally grown ingredients. This time he‟s trying to get us to type differently.Paul Mathis, a restaurateur from Melbourne who owns a string of dining establishments, has designed the letter “Ћ” — representing the word “the”. Now he is pushing Apple to allow him to promote his app, which features the new character, in its iTunes store.In a move to branch out of the food business, Paul has invested AUS $38,000 (£23,500) in the new app, but has so far been rejected by Apple. He is hoping he can change their mind, pointing out that reducing the word “the” —the most used word in the English language — to one character would be helpful for Twitter and swift typing.“Is this important?” he said, in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald. “No. Is this going to change the world? Not really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I think so, because it can save people lots of time on keyboard.”“The word…and‟ is only the fifth-most used word in English and it has its own symbol — the ampersand …&‟,” said Mr. Mathis. “Isn‟t it time we gave the same respect to …the‟?”The top five most commonly used words in the English language are said to be: the, be, t o, of, and “and”. The ampersand“&” has at times been used as the 27th letter of the English alphabet.Paul has developed the typography —effectively an upper-case “T” and a lower-case “h” bunched together so they share the upright stem — and an app that puts it in everyone‟s hand by allowing users to download an entirely new electronic keyboard complete not just with his symbol but also a row of keys of 15 most frequently typed words.So far, though, the take-up has been minimal. But that might change if he can get his innovation into Apple‟s app store. The problem is, the Californian tech giant has so far resisted his advances. But who knows —maybe in 500 years‟ t ime people will be amazed that there was a time when we didn‟t use …Ћ‟.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78. What is Paul Mathis?__________________________________________________________________________79. Paul designs the new letter “Ћ”to represent the word “the”because he thinks__________________________________________________________________________.80. The main difference between the new and the old electronic keyboard is that the new one__________________________________________________________________________.81. How can Paul attract more people to download his new keyboard?__________________________________________________________________________第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 不管你相信不相信，善于倾听并采纳别人的意见是明智的。

2023届上海市宝山区高三二模英语试题及答案

2022学年第二学期期中混合式教学适应性练习宝山区高三年级英语学科练习卷（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 the library. B.In the bookstore. C.In the museum. D.In the gallery.2. A.$200. B.$250. C.$300. D.$350.3. A.Accountant. B.Secretary. C.Mechanic. D.Manager.4. A.Customer and tailor. B.Customer and bank clerk.C.Customer and waitress.D.Customer and repairman.5. A.The big one. B.The one on the other side.C.The middle one.D.The one on the far right.6. A.Bring flowers. B.Take a pot plant. C.Buy postcards. D.Send fruits.7. A.Night flights are available to him.B.He can't get any direct flights.C.He has missed the flight he wants.D.Direct flights have been delayed.8. A.She hopes he can stop reading. B.She will turn it off at once.C.She is reluctant to turn it down.D.She thinks reading is not important.9. A.Listen to folk music at home. B.Watch a live performance.C.Appreciate a dance show on TV.D.Go to an exhibition of works of art.10. A.The electronic toy is unique. B.The toy is safe for all users.C.Plastic toys are of low quality.D.The toy isn't environmentally friendly. Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two passages and one longer conversation.After each passage or conversation,you will be asked several questions.The passages and conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.Admiration for one's own appearance. B.A need for popularity.C.A need to belong to a group.D.A love for photography.12. A.Women are more likely to be famous.B.Men are more eager to be seen as popular.C.Men tend to post selfies more often.D.Women use editing software more frequently.13. A.Photos have to be looked at.B.Cameras are mostly used for selfies.C.Clicking"like"doesn't necessarily mean photos have been seen.D.It is the same experience as traditional one.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Suggestions on how to think up great ideas.B.Proposals of how to set up your own business.C.Tips on how to be a successful businessman.D.Ideas about how to treat your customers.15. A.Because your chances of success will be increased.B.Because your business idea will be more creative.C.Because it will help decide whether to further pursue the education.D.Because you can't do your work without business learning.16. A.Because they enter the market with their eyes open.B.Because they believe the more failures,the better.C.Because they were born to be great risk takers.D.Because they can do a careful study to ensure their success.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.A fortune. B.Nothing at all. C.Twice the fortune. D.A little.18. A.The company won't accept it. B.It is partly broken.C.The date on the card isn't correct.D.It is in use today.19. A.Answer the password,dial his dad's number and the number on the card.B.Dial the number on the card and his dad's,then input the password.C.Dial the number on the card,answer the password,and dial his dad's number.D.Dial his dad's number then input the password and the number on the card.20. A.3:30p.m. B.3:30a.m. C.6:30p.m. D.6:30a.m. 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."Wow...what a beautiful girl!"you think to yourself.Today,you logged into Facebook and saw a friend request from a lovely stranger.You think that she must be a model(21)_____all of her photos look very professional.She doesn't have many friends,but maybe she's just new to Facebook.You may(22)______(tempt)to accept her request and say hello,but you'd better think twice because you might get catfished!Catfishing is an online cheat(23)______someone on a social media platform pretends to be someone they're not.The word was made popular by a2010documentary film with the same name.Just like in the movie,most catfishing cheats start with the catfish(24)______(try)to sweet talk their victim into falling in love with them.Why?There are a variety of reasons people catfish.Some catfish attempt(25)______(charm)their victim into trusting them,and then ask them for money.Others will ask for sensitive information or private pictures(26)____________ they can then use them to blackmail(敲诈)their victims into sending them money.But in some situations,catfish are just lonely people,(27)______(dissatisfy)with their lives and using social media to live in an alternate reality.On social media,it's possible to remain anonymous(匿名的)even after you(28)______ (start)building a relationship with someone.According to the Better Business Bureau in the U.S., around85percent of catfishing schemes start on Facebook and the Facebook Dating service.In 2021as the pandemic pushed many to search for love online,romance schemes,such as catfishing, rose(29)______80percent compared to2020.These cheats cost victims around$1.3billion in losses and left many with psychological and emotional damage.The internet is a wonderful tool that allows users to learn new things,play games and meet interesting people.However,everyone(30)______be careful of the catfish who hide in the shadows.If someone seems too good to be true,they probably are!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.architectsB.influencedC.merelyD.aimedE.projectedF.deliberateG.boundariesH.significantlyI.containJ.producingK.rangeAn entirely new art form is developing.This art form goes beyond31giving viewers one thing to look at.Instead,it surrounds them with images and sounds.This usually takes the form of rooms where music plays and images are32onto walls,changing when visitors interact with them.Sometimes pleasant smells are added to draw people in through yet another sense.These rooms are known as immersive(沉浸式的)exhibits because they seek to involve viewers completely.The most famous company33immersive exhibits is called teamLab.What this company does is draw on people with a huge range of skill sets:artists,engineers,34andeven mathematicians.All of these skills are necessary to produce the complex immersive exhibits teamLab is known for.Much of the company's art is based on nature.This is a(n)35choice as their goal is to help people feel more connected to the rest of the world.This goal reflects some traditional Asian philosophies,which makes sense because teamLab is a Japanese company. TeamLab's philosophy states that it seeks to transcend(超越)the36that people have set up to separate them from other things.Other companies are also developing immersive exhibitions37at providing entertainment,education or both.For example,American company Imagine Exhibitions has designed over40exhibitions,which combine art,lighting,textures,scents and more.Physical objects are carefully selected and placed throughout the exhibits to add to their realism.The topics of their exhibits38from the history of ancient Egypt to nature to TV shows and games such as Angry Birds.Immersive exhibits maybe a new development,but they are39by older art forms. Some immersive exhibits are even apparently about the work of artists who worked in other media, such as the painter Vincent van Gogh.Even those who do not reference other artists so clearly are often influenced by older art styles.And many of the immersive exhibits also40some form of music.By combining skills and technologies in creative ways,teams are developing new ways for people to experience art.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.You have to make a speech.You have done your research and now have plenty of ideas bouncing around in your head that you want to get across.The big41you face at this point is how to organize those thoughts.Or perhaps you are planning to write a paper,and all you have is the main topic.You need to brainstorm some supporting ideas and then42how those ideas fit together.These are just two cases that many people deal with43.Some use outlining to flesh out and44their ideas,but is that the best strategy?If everyone thought in a linear(线性的) manner,then the answer would be yes,but most people don't.Enter mind mapping,a45that shows how different ideas and facts relate to one another.This two-dimensional(二维的)46is designed to help you remember information because its format is easy for your mind to47.Mind maps have proven to increase not only productivity and48but also memory.More than250million people worldwide use them,so why don't you have a try and see what they are all about?What is a mind map?Simply put,it is one's ideas put into the form of a49diagram that starts with a central idea.Put this idea in a bubble(气泡)in the middle of a page with lines radiating out to other bubbles that contain related themes or concepts.It should look like a many-legged e words,short phrases or50to express your ideas.These associations often lead to other ideas that can be added at the same level or in smaller branches e color-coded bubbles for a visual representation of each branch's52.You are now mapping your thoughts and ideas in the way your brain thinks.Studies have shown that this technique of using pictures,colors and visual arrangement has improved people's recall and memory of information by10to15percent.But it doesn't stop there. Creativity is aroused because of the spatial arrangement,53people to make more links and associations on topics of any kind.54,it increases one's productivity because mind mapping makes it easier to learn faster while communicating more effectively.So whether you're55a project or writing a research paper,make this technique a core part of your planning process!41.A.purpose B.change C.question D.project42.A.turn out B.take out C.give out D.figure out43.A.consequently B.frequently C.entirely D.barelyanize B.express C.share D.spread45.A.process B.foundation C.technique D.result46.A.route B.structure C.objective D.direction47.A.remember B.confirm C.draw D.design48.A.confidence B.capacity C.efficiency D.creativity49.A.vivid B.special C.visual D.normal50.A.images B.sentences C.passages nguages51.A.obvious B.appropriate C.meaningful D.empty52.A.function B.extension C.connection D.determination53.A.encouraging B.enabling C.reminding rming54.A.Additionally B.Sincerely C.Briefly D.Generally55.A.in love with B.in terms of C.in favour of D.in charge of 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)Digital health refers to the system of interconnected devices that can monitor and report important health information.Doctors can then use that information to ensure that your treatment is tailor-made to your situation.The most useful aspect of digital health is the ability to constantly and accurately monitor vital information.Wearable devices can record your blood pressure or the rhythm of your heartbeat.The information is then accessible remotely through the internet,so your doctor has a wealth of information about your daily health.Your doctor can then use that information remotely to make changes to your treatment at any time.A survey conducted by the company Lightico in March2020,reveals how satisfied consumers are with this type of remote care.Forty-one percent said that the remote treatment they had received by means of digital devices and the internet was either"good"or"excellent."The same positive attitude toward digital health can be seen among investors.In the first quarter of 2020,US$3.1billion in new investments poured into the digital health industry,setting a new investment record.Much of the excitement is connected close with the use of voice technology in digital health care.Today,around2.5billion devices have voice interfaces(界面)like Alexa,which enable the devices to produce and understand speech.As a result,users can communicate with these devices about their health needs by speaking instead of typing on a computer.Seniors,for example,can use Alexa to check their daily schedules and receive reminders to take their medicine.Advances in digital health,however,also bring privacy rmation regarding your health could be used for advertising or marketing,for example.If health records are accessible online,protecting your information from theft and unauthorized use might be difficult.But if managed properly,the benefits of digital health could certainly outweigh the risks.56.What is this article mainly about?A.The current state of health care trainingB.Health conditions that need urgent attentionC.A technological trend in health careD.Rising pressure on health care workers57.According to this article,what happened during the first three months of2020?A.A growing number of digital devices were recalled.B.Funding for digital health increased considerably.C.Some digital health firms nearly went out of business.D.Many institutions devoted effort to medical research.58.What does this article explain about Alexa's features?A.How they make workers efficientB.How they can benefit the elderlyC.How they save instructors timeD.How they entertain youngsters59.According to this article,what is one concern about digital health?A.Worries about the side effects caused by modern drugsB.Rising manufacturing costs in the health care industryernment regulations limiting the use of digital devicesD.The danger that personal health data could be stolen(B)60.What does Camilla have to say about sales in her region?A.They've improved.B.They've gone down.C.They've stayed the same.D.They've exploded.61.Why does Bob think commercials via social media is a better use of money?A.Because it doesn't take as much effort to use.B.Because fewer people are used to social media.C.Because of how cool the company will appear.D.Because of their target audience's preference.62.According to the passage,what aspect of the ads is especially effective?A.It shows a lot of different emotions.B.It appeals to people's emotions.C.It contains a very simple message.D.It conveys some subtle ideas.(C)Far below every town and city lies an invisible network of pipes crucial to the lives of their residents.Once water disappears down a pipe or toilet,people rarely think about what happens to it.It's out of sight,out of mind.The water flows into pipes that carry excess rainwater,wastewater and solid waste away,keeping the city clean.There are three main types of sewers(下水道):sanitary(卫生的)sewers,storm sewers and combined sewers.Taipei has both sanitary and storm sewers where rainwater and sewage are collected using different pipes.This sewer system functions as a city's veins(静脉).Water containing human and industrial waste is collected in sanitary sewers and conveyed to sewage treatment plants,the heart of the sewer system,where waste is treated.There,the solid waste is separated from the water,which is then cleaned before being released back into the environment.It will be reused for industrial, agricultural or environmental purposes or to produce energy.Furthermore,the mud and gas from sewage treatment can be used to produce energy.They not only contribute to a healthy environment and good quality of life,but also achieve the goal of sustainable development.While wastewater collection and treatment are critical to the health of urban residents,storm sewers also play an important role in the city.Green space has given way to concrete during the island's rapid development and extensive building projects over the past few decades.As a consequence,there has been a loss of the land's natural water as concrete cannot absorb rainwater. When an extreme weather event like a severe storm or typhoon brings heavy rain,storm sewers must cope with the water,so it does not flood the city.However,storm sewers are only part of the measures for water management and flood prevention.To reduce flooding,an integrated urban drainage management plan has been adopted,where all the factors-storm sewers,land planning and economic development-are considered together. Engineering innovations,additional flood discharge facilities and increased green space requirements in new development projects have improved water maintaining in cities.Who knew that sewers help improve urban public health,prevent urban flooding and boost environmental protection?Together they protect vital water resources and maintain the safety of people and property.63.According to the passage,the word"excess"in the first paragraph probably means______.elessB.pollutedC.extraD.processed64.According to the passage,what does the city build two kinds of sewers for?A.To test wastewater timely and to develop rapidly.B.To treat wastewater and to fight against flooding.C.To form a circulation and to clean the city.D.To clean wastewater and to manage water.65.What can we conclude from the passage?A.What is unseen is as important as what is seen.B.There are three types of sewers in every city.C.People build sewer system because of concrete.D.Sewers are usually repaired every few decades.66.What would be the proper title for the passage?A.A City’s Underground ConstructionB.A City’s Hidden NetworkC.How A City Operates WellD.Two Aspects of A City or TownSection 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.It doesn't take an environmentalist to realize that this practice is not sustainable.B.What do you think of this phenomenon?C.Then he pressed them into square pieces and coated them with something sticky.D.Hopefully,such issues could be resolved as soon as possible.E.But what if we could recycle them?F.Sometimes,as with chopsticks,those materials are right under our very noses.You're enjoying a delicious bowl of noodles or your favorite rice dish,chatting with your friends.Being the responsible person that you are,when you're finished you clean up your table and throw away your garbage,including your disposable(一次性的)chopsticks.These chopsticks wind up in a landfill along with other chopsticks around the globe.67Turns out we can.For those consuming Asian food,using chopsticks as eating tools is almost second nature.It has been estimated that20to33percent of the world's population uses chopsticks on a daily basis. Not all of those are disposable,but no doubt many are.Estimates indicate that up to80billion disposable chopsticks are used worldwide every year.68Enter Felix Bock,a doctoral student at the time in the forestry program at the University of British Columbia,Canada.Bock was eager to find a way to recycle wood from construction projects,and he had a particular interest in bamboo.One day he found a drawer in his girlfriend's house filled with disposable bamboo chopsticks,and an idea began to form in his mind.Bock's smart idea was to give a second life to disposable chopsticks by making them into home decorations.He tried to convince restaurant owners to install recycling bins in their restaurants.He also designed a method to clean and sanitize(消毒)the chopsticks so that they could be reused.69The square pieces were then artistically arranged into household and office products.Bock's company,called ChopValue,has repurposed chopsticks into wall decorations,desktops,cutting boards and even table games such as dominoes(多米诺骨牌).Since2016when the company was founded,ChopValue has rescued billions of chopsticks from landfills.Instead of an economy based on the typical take-make-dispose model,ChopValue seeks to create one that transforms waste into a usable resource.Bock states in an interview with Global Shakers,"Frankly,I'm frustrated by everyone trying to be sustainable when they are looking away from the visible things that we can do immediately with the materials right in front of us."70IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.Home sweet home-this phrase arouses all sorts of images and feelings.The place you call home might be a house,an apartment,a tent or any of a countless variety of places.But did you know that the condition of your living space can have an impact on your emotions and even on your mental health?By controlling some of these variables,you can help to achieve a more peaceful life.It goes without saying that the lighting in your room or in your house can affect your mood. If the lighting is too weak,it can have a negative effect on your emotions,and your mood may end up matching the dark atmosphere.Artificial light may not do the trick,however.It is better to open your curtains because natural sunlight makes your whole day brighter.You have to do more than just remove poisonous substances from your home.To ensure good mental health,surround yourself with nature.Numerous studies have demonstrated that the presence of green plants in your home can improve your mood.Let's all admit it:We have trouble keeping our space clean.Somehow stuff just tends to pile up.But this problem involves more than just aesthetics(美感).It doesn't just look terrible:it makes you feel terrible.A cluttered room both reveals stress and causes stress.Disorder can indicate that you're too busy to keep things tidy,but then looking at a mess can lead to more stress. Straightening up doesn't have to take all day-just take10or15minutes and put a few things away. You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel.The color palette(用色风格)of your environment does more than passively reflect your color preferences.It also has an active influence on your mood and even your mental health. Choosing colors that create a calm atmosphere can be a type of therapy.The sky is the limit to ways you can make your environment beneficial to good mental health. You could put up photos of your family and friends or post encouraging notes from people that show how much they love you.Just remember:Your surroundings can make your"home sweet home"even sweeter.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.听说下周音乐会的歌曲都是爱国歌曲。

2023届上海市宝山区高三二模英语试题及答案

上海市宝山区、嘉定区2013年中考二模英语试题(WORD版)

上海市宝山区、嘉定区2013年中考二模英语试卷（考试时间100分钟，满分150分）考生注意：本卷有七大题，共99小题。

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Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6分)（A）（B）（C）（D）（E）（F）（G）1. ________2. ________3. ________4. ________5. ________6. ________B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (10分)7. A) 6:15. B) 6:45. C) 7:15 .D) 7:45.8. A) Linda. B) Sam. C) Linda’s father . D) Sam’s father.9. A) Going to a concert with Tom. B) Meeting Tom in the theatre.C) Talking with Tom at home. D) Chatting with Tom on the phone.10. A) She was too busy. B) She was ill.C) She went to see her aunt. D) She visited a Museum.11. A) In a taxi. B) At home. C) In the office. D) On a bus.12. A) By car. B) By bus. C) On foot. D) By bicycle .13. A) She’s talking with her mother. B) She’s taking some photos.C) She’s making a phone call. D) She’s choosing a gift.14. A) English. B) Chinese. C) Art. D) History.15. A) Mother and son. B) Parent and teacher.C) Customer and manager. D) Teacher and student.16. A) She doesn’t like the lecture.B) It’s not interesting.C) It’s too noisy.D) She is poor at listening.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (7分)17. Bill lives in a tall building in the city centre.18. It was four o’clock in the afternoon when he got into the lift in the building.19. The lift went up quickly at first and it suddenly stopped between two floors.20. Bill was too frightened to call for help when he was alone in the dark.21. Bill thought the whole building was on fire when he heard the fire alarm.22. When the lift stopped on the ground floor, a fireman was waiting for Bill outside.23. Bill was saved because he happened to press the alarm bell.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词) (7分)24. Mr. Martin was showing some _________ around their school.25. Beckman High School was set up by a _________ businessman in 1826.26. The school consists of 50 classes with 2,600 students and 200 _________teachers.27. You can talk with the students _________ during the break time.28. About _________ percent of the students go to famous universitiesfrom Beckman High School every year.29. Lunch will be _________ in the dining room at 12 o’clock.30. Teachers and students will be _________ to answer the questions after lunch.Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar (第二部分词汇和语法)II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)31.A: Which girl is your cousin, Jessica?B: Oh, look, that little girl in ________ green.A) a B) an C) /D) the32. Linda didn’t bring her dictionary here. So I lent ________ to ________.A) mine…her B) mine… him C) her…mine D) my… her33. Would you please buy two ________ for the coming Christmas party, Tom?A) box of orange B) boxes of oranges C) box of orangesD) boxes of orange34. After ________ talk, they decided to buy a new flat with a large sitting-room.A) two hour B) two hours’C) two-hoursD) two hours35. ______Jack i sn’t very rich, he often donate s a lot of his money to the poor and public libraries.A) Since B) So C) Because D) Although36. The hotel ________ a lot of complaints because of the terrible service since last year.A) are receiving B) have received C) has received D) received37. She got up to get some sleeping pills but found there was ________ left at home.A) nothing B) none C) something D) anything38. Mr. Wu doesn’t play table tennis ________ he did last year.A) so better as B) so wonderful as C) as good as D) as well as39. ________ important information the students have collected about traditional festivals!A) How B) What an C) What D) What a40. A: Have you seen Mrs. Smith recently?B: No. She ________ Australia for business. Sh e’ll come back in two days.A) has come to B) has gone to C) has gone in D) has been to41. Susan doesn’t want to buy the skirt because ________ the color ________ the size fits her.A) neither… nor B) either… or C) both… and D) not only… but also42. Diana used ________ on the right of the road in China, but she soon got used ________ on theleft in New Zealand.A) to drive… driving B) to drive… to driveC) to driving…to drive D) to drive…to driving43. Mrs. Brown is kind. Every day she tried to cook ________ for me during my stay in Canada.A) different anything B) anything different C) something differentD) different something44. A: ________ do millions of online users visit the home page of the government for?B: To read the news and search for the information they need.A) When B) Where C) Why D) What45. Peter walked out of the classroom quickly. Obviously, he was _______ at the ________ news.A) excited…excited B) excited…e xciting C) exciting…exciting D) exciting…excited46. My father doesn’t like shopping at all. He would rather ________ TV at home than ________around for hours in shops.A) to watch…to walk B) watch… to walk C) watch… walkD) to watch… walk47. A: Show me the map, please. I wonder ________.B: Look, it’s here, in the east of China, near Taiwan Province.A) where is Diaoyu Island B) where is Diaoyu Island locatedC) where does Diaoyu Island lie D) where Diaoyu Island is located48. It is common in Britain for students to ________ new hobbies after the Christmas holidays.A) take up B) take in C) take offD) take away49. It is said Mr. Benson will be in charge of our club next month. The underlined part means________.A) take place B) take charge of C) take one’s adviceD) take hold of50.A: What a heavy rain！Will it last long, Susan?B: ________ We’re getting into the rainy season now.A) I’m afraid so. B) I’m afraid not.C) That’s impossible. D) Of course not.III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only beused once（将下列单词或词组填入空格。

上海市宝山区2024届高三下学期二模试题物理含答案

2023学年宝山区高三年级英语学科第二次教学质量监测试卷（答案在最后）（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 a 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.Work at the store. B.Sell books. C.Go to the beach. D.Go over lessons.2. A.9:15. B.9:20. C.9:30. D.9:40.3. A.Check the man's eyes. B.Adjust the new glasses.C.Change the old glasses.D.Put on the special spectacles.4. A.At a train station. B.At a theatre. C.At a hotel. D.On a train.5. A.Salesman and customer. B.Professor and student.C.Nurse and patient.D.Doctor and patient.6. A.She avoids most of her neighbours.B.She likes to make friends with everyone.C.Most of the neighbours are unfriendly.D.Some neighbours are hard to deal with.7. A.Her watch is stolen all of sudden.B.She is able to fix her watch.C.Her watch is a few minutes fast.D.Her watch needs checking.8. A.Teaching English is the biggest business throughout the world.nguage schools are being established everywhere.C.Many Canadians are fond of teaching English in Canada.nguage schools are more than other types of schools.9. A.She can find a person to help him.B.She can give him a helping hand.C.She needs a dictionary now,too.D.She picked up a dictionary somewhere.10. A.He's learned a lot from the play.B.He finds the plots hard to follow.C.He can tell the characters from each other.D.He usually has difficulty telling characters.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two passages and one longer conversation.After each passage or conversation,you will be asked several questions.The passages and conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.By depositing layers of material on top of each other.B.By creating a solid object on paper.C.By laying down ink on a2D material.D.By setting down layers of different ingredients.12. A.It can make items with a water-absorbent material.B.It can manufacture shape-shifting3D structures.C.It can print3D items using different materials.D.It can double3D items in volume in water.13. A.Developing numerous new materials.ing a water-absorbent material in projects.C.Having a wide range of applications.D.Producing a framework that can fold and stretch.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Harmful substances in the smoke from homes.B.Damp chemical gases from factory chimneys.C.Smoke from homes mixed with dust in the air.D.Mixture of fog,smoke and other waste gases.15. A.Harmful gases rise and fall between layers of cold and warm air.B.Smoke and chemical gases build up under a layer of warm air.C.Smoke and waste gases remain near the ground as cold air pours in.D.Thick smoke and gases blown by the wind pile up above warm air.16. A.Temperature inversion. B.Solar radiation.C.Automobile exhausts.D.Foggy weather.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Because she wants to buy some secondhand things.B.Because she thinks it amazing to eat and bargain there.C.Because she decides to buy some big-ticket items.D.Because she is too busy in the daytime on weekends.18. A.Flea markets are held in the daytime only.B.Flea markets only provide used things.C.Night markets only happen on weekends.D.Only night markets provide good deals.19. A.2. B.4. C.5. D.6.20. A.Trash and treasure go hand in hand. B.One's trash is similar to his treasure.C.Trash is equal to treasure to a degree.D.Different people have different needs.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.Imagine you are out fishing on the high seas-the wind and water are clean and comfortable and you begin bringing up your first catch of the day.That's when everything goes wrong.Your fishing nets are tangled up(缠成一团)in older,abandoned fishing tool,and you're unable to untangle them.Your equipment(21)_____(ruin),and all of the fish you have worked so hard to catch are trapped.They will die(22)_____you are unable to draw or free them.Ghost fishing has claimed yet another victim.Ghost fishing is what abandoned fishing tool does.It still catches fish,but no one benefits. Trapped fish die and attract scavengers(清道夫)(23)_____also get caught,creating a vicious cycle.In fact,lost fishing tool,or"ghost tool,"is among(24)_____(great)killers in the oceans. This tool further reduces the already declining number of fish.Environmental agencies estimate that10percent of all seawater litter is lost or deserted fishing tool(25)_____(equal)640,000tons every year.Fortunately,these agencies are asking why this is happening and what(26)_____be done to stop it.It's not the intention of the majority of fishermen to lose their tool.In most circumstances bad weather is to blame.But in other cases fishermen throw their tool in the ocean on purpose,risking expensive fines.But to them,it's worth the risk(27)_____(free)up space onboard,cut fuel costs or avoid paying handling fees.(28)_____equipment loss is accidental or not,a strategy involving tool identification seems to be a practical solution.By marking tool with electronic tags and utilizing GPS technology,owners are more likely to recover lost tool and less likely to abandon it.Currently,ownership regulations are reportedly very weak.Leading the effort for tagging fishing tool and creating accountability is the GGTI(Global Ghost Tool Initiative).(29)_____(launch)in2015,the GGTI is the first organization of its kind. It's brought together an organization of governments,fishing-industry executives,seafood companies and non-profits.Their efforts to get back and recycle the tool(30)_____(improve) marine environment,protecting fish and fishermen's way of life.Ghost fishing poses a serious threat to the fishing industry worldwide,and a global effort is needed to solve it.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.processB.impactingC.appearanceD.linkedE.assessmentF.costlyG.crucialH.highlyI.legalJ.pauseK.marketedTobacco use and its negative impacts on health have been well-documented for decades. Traditional tobacco products,such as cigarettes,have been31to a wide range of health problems,including cancer,heart disease,respiratory(呼吸的)disorders and others.According to a survey,78.3percent of smokers start smoking before age20.Taiwan Province of China hasraised the32smoking age to20or above.By instituting this change,they hope to reduce the number of young people taking up the habit.Despite being33as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes,heated tobacco products (HTPs)are still considered tobacco.As such,they pose significant dangers to human health.The heating34used in these products releases harmful chemicals and poisons,including tar(焦油),carbon monoxide and nicotine,a(n)35addictive substance.HTPs are packaged to appeal to young people who perceive them as safer than smoking.To prevent young people from experimenting with HTPs and36their health,Taiwan Province strictly controls every kind of tobacco product by adding a health risk37review mechanism. Only products that pass the review process are allowed to be manufactured,imported and sold to consumers.The innumerable downsides to smoking should give smokers38and encourage them to quit.Quitting tobacco improves your health and reduces your risk of various diseases,including cancer,heart disease,and breathing problems.Quitting smoking can also improve your39. Tobacco use can cause wrinkles and yellow teeth.Quitting can lead to healthier skin,whiter teeth and fresher breath.Smoking can also dull your senses of taste and smell.By stopping tobacco use, your senses recover,leading to enhanced enjoyment of food and beverages.Unfortunately,quitting tobacco isn't easy.Most people will also encounter numerous challenges including nicotine withdrawal and symptoms such as eagerness,irritability(易怒)and difficulty concentrating.Supportive social environments,coping strategies and professional help are40for overcoming these things and living a smoke-free life.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.For decades,people have guessed that artificial intelligence(AI)will eventually replace human workers.But developments in the past few years have41these concerns as companies have released AI that can answer questions,write articles and create images.Now,even people in creative fields must consider the42of AI replacing them.But many experts still insist that these AI programs are no substitute for human ability.AI programs have the43to perform some tasks currently performed by human workers. These include media jobs,such as writing advertisements and articles,along with many jobs in the financial fields and even tech-related jobs such as computer programming.AI is good at44 data,so financial analysts and market research analysts may find their jobs45.Using AI for certain tasks may be a good thing.Perhaps AI will46less interesting work, allowing people to do more satisfying jobs,just as earlier technologies ing a machine to do laundry saves time47to washing clothes by hand,and many people use that extra time productively.48,AI may be able to take over dull tasks,liberating people to be truly creative, since thinking up new ideas is something AI cannot do.Another big challenge for AI is human49.Most people prefer to communicate with humans rather than machines.Hence,AI is50to replace humans for jobs that require personal connection,such as counseling or teaching.A robot can perform tasks,but it cannot51 care about others,and sometimes care is what people need.AI can process data quickly,but it can only use data that it is given.So it cannot adapt to situations that52significantly from those in its data.Thus,although some AI programs can create content,none of them can be truly creative as the content AI creates will53consist of some combination of its sources.Finally,if the AI receives false information,it has no way of recognizing that as false.Humans can also be fooled,but life experience can tell them whether a claim is reasonable,an ability that AI does not have.54,AI must continually be fact-checked to make sure its data,and therefore its conclusions,are accurate.Thus,although AI may replace some jobs,others require a human55.At best AI may eliminate certain boring parts of tasks so that humans can focus on things that only they can do.41.A.denied B.prevented C.transferred D.intensified42.A.function B.possibility C.capability D.character43.A.potential B.schedule C.objective D.ambition44.A.searching B.providing C.analyzing D.storing45.A.at risk B.at work C.at last D.at least46.A.bring over B.get over C.turn over D.take over47.A.wasted pared C.consumed D.spared48.A.However B.Therefore C.Similarly D. Meanwhile49.A.interaction B.resource C.resistance D.creativity50.A.unwilling B.unlikely C.unfair D.unfortunate51.A.deeply B.accurately C.directly D.genuinely52.A.evolve B.range C.differ D.result53.A.inevitably B.immediately C.insignificantly D.improbably54.A.Frequently B.Generally C.Instantly D.Consequently55.A.nature B.need C.touch D.permission Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Every summer,Europeans and tourists from all over the world sail by boat down the Danube River.Their trips often begin in Nuremberg,Germany,where they can visit the Imperial Castle,the ancient city wall,and the water fountain in Market Square.From Nuremberg,the boats proceed down the Danube to Melk,which for centuries was one of Europe's most important religious centers.Among the interesting sights in Melk is its famous church tower.After Melk,the boats pass through wine country to Vienna.Called the"City of Waltzes", Vienna has a magnificent opera house and an imperial palace.Aside trip from Vienna takes visitors into the Austrian Alps.The tour bus trip offers marvelous views of the surrounding countryside.From Vienna,the boats sail to Budapest.The capital of the central-European country of Hungary,Budapest boasts a history that's more than2,000years old.The city's name combines those of"Buda","Obuda"and“Pest",once separate towns on either side of the Danube River.In1873,these towns were unified and their names combined into one. Budapest's World Heritage site also comprises several distinct areas,designated(指定)by UNESCO starting in1987.These include the Castle District,the Banks of the Danube,Gellért Hill and Andrássy Avenue.At each of these locations,you can explore many hundreds of years of history,art and culture.One great way of doing so is through guided walking tours.Some of these tours are free,led by local people who have extensive knowledge of their city.Or,if you prefer something that's faster-paced and easier on the legs,try a Segway tour!The Castle District displays centuries of the city's history.Numerous attacks,wars and natural disasters destroyed much of the original Castle Quarter.Still,beauty and charm remain.56.What does this article mainly describe?A.Voyages with several interesting stops.B.Cycling through urban and rural areas.C.Travel by air to a continent's oldest towns.D.Fascinating rides on a historic railway.57.What does Vienna's nickname imply about the city?A.Its location made it an important political center.B.Hunting was a popular activity there years ago.C.It has attracted a lot of people who enjoy skating.D.Dancing has been an important part of its culture.58.What does the article point out about some of the tours that people can take in Budapest?A.They frequently include a meal.B.They don't cost anything.C.They require advance reservations.D.They may not be entirely safe.59.According to the article,which have impacted Budapest's Castle quarter in the past?A.International festivals.itary conflicts.C.An educational institution.D.Industrial expansion.Product info:Jacobsen Healthy Charms Cereal500g$6.99By Jacobsen Foods1.8out of5stars815customer reviewsIt's time to feed your family cereal that's both healthy and exciting!Healthy Charms combines both the fun of sugary cereals with the health benefits of healthy foods.After years of research, we've created this cereal that appeals to both kids and adults alike.It's made with18nutritious ingredients that provide your body with vitamins,minerals,and proteins to start your day off right! We've added dried fruits in fun shapes that your children will love.Low in fatLow in sugarNo GMO or artificial colors or ingredientsONLINE REVIEW:1.0out of5stars Definitely tastes healthyBy parentof4★★★★★May18,2023Well,I can't say I didn't try.I wanted to feed my kids something healthier for breakfast than their usual Frosted O's and Cinnareal,but this one completely failed.My kids aren't even picky,but this cereal tasted like cardboard.There was absolutely nothing fun or"charming"about it.The "shaped fruit"just looked like pressed bugs,and that was the only part of the cereal that tasted good. And it was so expensive on top of it all!RESPONSE:I'm sorry to hear your family did not like our cereal.We had broad feedback making this product and received lots of good reviews about it.Perhaps the transition from a lot of sugar to a product that has almost none was too quick?We want you to be happy and would be glad to send you a beneficial ticket to purchase something else our company makes.Please email us at contact@ and tell us about your situation and we'll get into contact with you.60.What was the company's goal when making Healthy Charms?A.They wanted to be in direct competition with another cereal.B.They wanted to create something that no one had ever heard of.C.They wanted to make kids and parents happy at the same time.D.They wanted to turn a kid's idea into reality with their help.61.What is one complaint parentof4has?A.The dried fruit was tasty but looked terrible.B.The cereal was a little wet even without milk.C.There was still a lot of sugar for children.D.There was so little cereal inside the box.62.What is the company's explanation for parentof4's complaints?A.They said the family doesn't know what they're talking about.B.They said that the cereal isn't supposed to taste good.C.They said that the product the family purchased was bad.D.They said the family needs more time to get used to it.Pretty much everyone has,at some point,made excuses to avoid working on a task they fear. But some people do this more often than others,which can result in disastrous consequences. Regularly putting off difficult or unpleasant tasks can lead to low grades at school,poor performance at work and financial consequences,such as late fees.Procrastination can also harm relationships and even affect your health,as it increases stress levels,sometimes resulting in illness.It's possible to procrastinate by binge-watching(大量观看)your favorite show or doing other mindless activities,but procrastination doesn't always look like laziness.Some people procrastinate to avoid difficult tasks by working on easier but less important tasks.This can make them feel productive even as they neglect the most important items on their to-do lists.In order to overcome procrastination,you must first understand why you procrastinate. Perhaps you are a perfectionist,so you find not completing a task less upsetting than doing it badly. Perhaps the task is complicated or confusing,and you don't know where to begin.Or perhaps you are waiting to feel inspired to complete the task or believe that you become better under pressure.Correcting your thinking can aid you in overcoming procrastination.You probably tend to overestimate how quickly you can finish tasks and how motivated you will feel later.Most work does not need to wait until you feel inspired,and if you begin the task,feelings of inspiration may follow.Further,research shows that despite some people's perceptions(感知),most individuals do not actually produce better work under pressure.If you are procrastinating because a task seems too overwhelming or too complicated,break it up into smaller pieces that feel more manageable.This can mean doing a part of the task,or dedicating a set amount of time-say,15minutes-to working on it.It may help to think about why the task is important.How will it contribute to your goals? How will it affect other people?What negative consequences could come from not doing it in a timely manner?Scheduling when you will work on tasks can be helpful as well,and so can ruthlessly eliminating distractions.You may need to put away your phone or go to a quiet room.Overcoming procrastination is a challenge,but doing so leads to benefits in many areas of life.63.The word procrastinate in the second paragraph most probably means______.A.keep offB.get offC.put offD.take off64.According to the passage,how many kinds of consequences may result fromprocrastination?A.5.B.2.C.6.D.7.65.What can we conclude from the passage?A.Nobody can entirely avoid procrastination in his personal life.B.Doing easier or unimportant tasks can make us more productive.C.The more pressure we have,the more productive we will become.D.It's generally more subjective than objective to procrastinate in life.66.The best title for the passage may be______.A.The challenges of procrastination and strategies to solve itB.The reasons of procrastination and the ways of avoiding itC.The advantages and disadvantages of procrastination in lifeD.The causes and process of procrastination in communicationSection CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Afterward,he sold over200,000CDs and his popularity rising.B.Rather,it was part of one of AndréRieu's amazing concerts.C.As a result,Rieu became a house-hold name and won great popularity.D.Yet his shows consist of an extensive variety of musical genres and performances.E.Then,Rieu continued his style until he got his nickname.F.From early on,Rieu knew what he wanted-his own orchestra.Mary Poppins held on to her famous black umbrella while floating overhead and singing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."The audience watched in amazement,and many sang along! Poppins floated for a bit and eventually landed in the midst of the excited crowd before getting on stage.No,this wasn't a scene from a Disney movie.67His background helps explain his passion for music.The world-renowned violinist and conductor was born into a musical family in October1949in Maastricht,Netherlands.He began learning to play the violin at age five and immediately fell in love with the instrument!68He started by creating a small ensemble(乐团).Then in1978,Rieu established the Maastricht Salon Orchestra,from which he later developed the Johann Strauss Orchestra.They had limited success until1995when Rieu was asked to provide entertainment for a soccer game.He got the entire stadium to sing along to a popular waltz.69Today Rieu is the best-selling classical artist worldwide.He has sold in the ballpark of an astonishing40million records.He is the biggest male solo touring artist on the planet.His concerts sell more tickets than Beyoncéand Bruce Springsteen!Many classical concerts are serious events,but Rieu's are the opposite.He's been nicknamed "The King of the Waltz"because he loves waltzes.70Rieu says,"I love Johann Strauss, but I am also fascinated by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bruce Springsteen."His shows are attended by people of all ages and always include surprises,like the delightful appearance by Mary Poppins.As Rieu says,"I only play music that touched my heart.And I know when it touches my heart,it will touch your heart."During his performances,many audience members are visibly moved.They often clap,sing,dance,laugh,weep or hug one another.Rieu promises his audience,"You will have an evening that you will never forget."And he is true to his word.IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.Before you head out to a run event where there will be many people,you should be aware of the dangers of a crowd crush.Though the risk of crowd crush is rare,it can be deadly when it happens.Crowd crush occurs when many people are packed together and begin to fall over one another.In the past,such instances have caused horrible injury and even death.To avoid such a fate,it's best to escape the crush before it happens.Before attending a crowded event,look up a map of the venue.This will give you an idea of the surroundings-pay special attention to any exits.Once you arrive,choosing the right spot can be crucial.Avoid the middle or front;instead,pick the back or edges of a crowd.It's also important to trust your feelings.Stay aware to see if you feel packed in at any point.The more crowded the event becomes,the sooner you may need to retreat to a safe place.If you do end up in a crush,here's how you can stay safe.The most important thing you can do is stay on your feet.To do this,spread your feet apart and bend your knees a little.Also make sure to move with the flow of the crowd.Trying to move against a crowd of people will only end in disaster.Helping others is another great way to keep everyone safe.Once one person falls down,more people tend to fall over them.So if your neighbor in the crowd falls to the ground,help them up.A common cause of death in a crowd crush isn't being crushed but rather losing air.It's best to hold out your arms in front of your chest.This allows space between you and the person in front of you.It also protects your chest and lungs from being crushed on the ground should you fall.There is usually fun where the crowds are,so enjoy yourself.But remember to stay alert! V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the word given in the brackets.72.我们大家都觉得你的方法很实用。

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宝山区2013学年第二学期期中教学质量诊断测试高三英语学科试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a restaurant. B. In a hair salon.C. At a tailor‟s shop.D. At the cinema.2. A. Reading for relaxation. B. Going to a tea house.C. Going skiing.D. Flying kites.3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Librarian and reader.C. Actor and actress.D. Waitress and customer.4. A. At 2:00. B. At 3:00. C. At 4:45. D. At 5:15.5. A. He‟s capable of handling anything. B. He is a professional photographer.C. Cool weather makes perfect photos.D. The camera is easy to use.6. A. He has gone to visit his mother. B. He has asked for a sick leave.C. He has found a new job in Europe.D. He has done something wrong.7. A. They lived in the same neighbourhood. B. They went to the same college.C. He‟s known Margie for a long time.D. It‟s the first time he has met Margie.8. A. The nearest post office is next to the police station.B. The man is working in the office building.C. The man ought to get off at the next bus stop.D. The post office is two blocks away from the police station.9. A. He agrees on setting the bed.B. He wants to look for a place to live.C. He‟d like to invite two friends to visit.D. He will change his phone number immediately.10. A. Both of them are sports fans.B. The man wants to buy a fan to cool down.C. There is a fan exhibition now.D. They‟ll play a tennis game together.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. Fewer than five minutes. B. Five to ten minutes.C. As long as possible.D. More than ten minutes.12. A. Fire your imagination.B. Get more economic profits.C. Show respect to the oldest family members.D. Recognize more family members.13. A. Make a welcome address. B. Create awards.C. Keep a family event memo.D. Print a Family Book.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A student in Deep Spring College. B. An editor of a magazine.C. A politician.D. A professor.15. A. Developing farming in desert.B. Carrying out a long-term project.C. Getting youths ready to serve people.D. Helping students make $50,000 per year.16. A. To attend a teaching show.B. To interview the Student Body members.C. To bring new energy to the college.D. To apply for teacher vacancies in the college.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on youranswer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)I have to say that my mom is stricter than most parents, and I‟m the kind of kid who has a lot of my own thoughts.I used to think that she‟s just a picky person that likes to make things more difficult for me, so we once sat down and talked face to face trying to clarify every misunderstanding we have (25)__________ us. I (26)__________ (convince) and decided to change my attitude towards her. My mom told me that as we grow, she‟s also growing, too. Every day, she learns something new about being a mom, and her knowledge of becoming a good mom gradually grows.(27)__________ time passes by, I began to realize that most of her rules, or should I say “point of view”, are really to protect us. We teenagers often think that parents are conservative(保守的), and they know nothing about us, but honestly, we‟re actually still too young (28)__________ (know) what‟s really best for us.Parents can be wrong sometimes because nobody‟s perfect, and they may be just like my mom who is still on her way to (29)__________ (be) a perfect parent! So, to those who often argue with their parents like me: next time, when you really disagree with (30)__________ your parents say, stop and tell yourself that your parents would never try to do (31)__________ to harm you because they love you before you yell at them.Finally, I really want my mom to know how sorry I am for always yelling at her breaking her heart. I really do want tochange because I love her just as much as she loves me.(B)When I was in junior high school, darkness began filling my mind. I don‟t know the day or the reason why it began. All I know is that I started feeling hopeless and worthless. I hid in my room, (32)__________ (stare) out of the window, thinking about all my failures. I even questioned (33)__________ being alive was worthwhile. My dark mood wasn‟t constant. It would fade at times, but it always returned.It was my parents that helped me identify the shadow (34)__________ hung over my life — depression. Depression is (35)__________ mental illness that drains your energy and prevents you from enjoying life. It can keep you from succeeding at school or work or from connecting with others. At its (36)__________ (bad), depression can even lead to suicide.When your mood is dark, how do you know whether you are depressed or just sad? Think about how long the feelings (37)__________ (last). If they have persisted for weeks or months, get help.No one (38)__________ face depression alone. If you‟re depressed, find someone — a friend, parent, teacher or pastor —and tell them your feelings. Consider seeing a doctor or psychologist, if they are getting worse.When I was depressed, I was (39)__________ (embarrass) to tell anyone. I didn‟t want to seem weak or needy. But when I told my friends, they supported and encouraged me.In fact, (40)__________ depression affects many people worldwide, treatments are available and can bring hope and joy back into their life.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.Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. In school, children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. People grow up aware of the value of __41__ calories. They hear about the health dangers of chemicals added to __42__ food. They realize they shouldn‟t eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read __43__ carefully for nutrition information. That way they can compare products and eat the best foods.Keeping fit — or maybe getting in shape —is often high on the list of New Year‟s resolutio ns for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fashion. Many Americans have joined health clubs to work out with __44__ equipment. Sports stores sell sports shoes and clothing for every possible exercise __45__. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home!Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities __46__ from 41.7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993. Among high school students, only 37 percent __47__ three times per week. However, 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV everyday, and 38 percent watch over three hours. As a result, the __48__ American gained eig ht pounds during the 1980‟s. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight.Still, by many __49__, Americans enjoy good health. Medical care in the United States, while expensive, is among the best in the world. The U.S. Government __50__ strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality. Food producers must label products accurately. Many resources, such as magazines, TV programs and even the Internet, allow people to find out how to improve their health. Americans know how to make themselves more healthy. They just need to do it.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.As anyone who has tried to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. That is partially __51__ it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and make more effort, to achieve those goals.What is far less understood by scientists, __52__, are the potentially harmful effects of goal-setting.Newspapers relay（转发）accounts of goal-setting in industries and businesses up and down both Wall Street and Main Street, yet there has been __53__ little research on how the practice of setting goals may have __54__ to the current economic crisis, and unethical (不道德) behavior in general.“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same __55__ that can push people to make more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to __56__ unethical behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor at Penn‟s Wharton School.“It turns out there‟s no economic benefit to just having a goal — you just get a psychological benefit.” Schweitzer says. “But in many cases, goals have economic __57__ that make them more powerful.”A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues mention is the 2004 __58__ of energy-trading giant Enron, where managers used financial encouragements to motivate salesmen to __59__ specific profit goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trades were not __60__.Other studies have shown that __61__ employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears __62__ a sales quota (配额) on its auto repair staff. It promoted employees to impose for work and to __63__ unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.Schweitzer admits his research runs counter to (违背) a very large body of literature that __64__ the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have argued with his team‟s use of such __65__ as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-recommended.51. A. though B. unless C. when D. because52. A. moreover B. furthermore C. however D. otherwise53. A. surprisingly B. generally C. particularly D. potentially54. A. objected B. contributed C. opposed D. tailored55. A. definition B. appreciation C. motivation D. expression56. A. engage in B. add to C. show off D. turn on57. A. risks B. problems C. expenses D. rewards58. A. claim B. collapse C. composition D. construction59. A. need B. meet C. kneel D. feel60. A. comfortable B. changeable C. favorable D. profitable61. A. tiring B. burdening C. inspiring D. leading62. A. overtake B. overlook C. overcharge D. overflow63. A. blame B. discover C. complete D. direct64. A. praises B. denies C. neglects D. excludes65. A. problem B. factor C. purpose D. evidenceSection 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)The owner of an Alabama Chinese restaurant named “Good Friend” shot at a customer who complained about a bug in her egg roll Thursday night. The bullet narrowly missed 20-year-old Birmingham resident Jatari Walker who told the Daily News she is scarred by the entire experience.“I can‟t sleep,” she said Saturday afternoon. “And since it happened I‟ve had no appetite.”Walker ordered a combination platter（大浅盘）and egg roll from the Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant on Dennison Ave. Thursday evening. After paying her $7 bill she went back to her car and discovered a fly inside. “I thought I need to take this back,” she said.The customer went back and asked for a repayment and said the owner Chun Hin Ching, 52, was unhappy with her because she announced her discovery in front of other customers. After an argument he repaid the money and Walker — who is now a former frequent customer of the business — turned and walked to the exit.Tha t‟s when Ching drew a handgun and fired a single shot over her head.“He just shot the gun at me and I ran,” she said, adding she could feel the bullet whiz past her head.Birmingham Police Department spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards told the News the owner was charged with attempted murder and was transported to Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bail（保释金）.Police believe Ching intended to hit Walker with the bullet and missed, Edwards said. The bullet hit the top of the door frame of the take-out business.Ching did not tell police why he fired at Walker, Edwards said.Edwards said he did not recall any previous problems at the business. He said Ching did not say why he had a weapon but added it was not uncommon for stores in that neighborhood.No one was injured from the gunshot, Edwards said.Calls placed to the restaurant Saturday afternoon were not answered.66. What happened on Thursday night in Good Friend Chinese and Seafood Restaurant?A. A fire broke out but luckily no one was injured.B. The restaurant owner refused to repay the money.C. The egg rolls caused sickness among some customers.D. A young woman narrowly escaped being killed by a bullet.67. Why did Walker go back to the restaurant after buying the food?A. Because she left her car key in the restaurant.B. Because she discovered a fly in the egg roll.C. Because she forgot to take the combination platter.D. Because she found the owner charged her too much.68. The restaurant owner fired on Walker when ______.A. she was about to leaveB. she was arguing with himC. she asked for a repaymentD. she announced her discovery69. We can learn from the passage that ______.A. this is the first time for Walker to buy food from Good Friend RestaurantB. the owner was unhappy with the complaint and refused to repay the moneyC. it is common for a restaurant owner in that neighborhood to have a weaponD. if someone had been hit, Ching‟d have been charged with attempted murder(B)Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour we‟ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family‟s house before getting into a row boat and venturing int o the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8.30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.·Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person $652 People $453 People $404 People $355 People $32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Informatio n·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.·Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycleand can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.70. Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A. local vegetables and different fish speciesB. stilted-house villages and flooded forestC. Rolous Market and island pagodaD. water-bird habitat and fish farms71. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A. $40B. $80C. $90D. $12072. Which of the following is not included in the rates?A. A tourist guide.B. Transport.C. Drinks.D. Local food.73. We can conclude from the passage that ______.A. the living standard in the village is quite lowB. the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC. revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended(C)People are more likely to lie or cheat during the afternoon because self control reduces during the day, according to researchers.Volunteers taking part in two experiments where they could benefit by cheating were more likely to do so if the tests took place after midday, researchers found.The findings back up previous studies which have shown that our capacity for self-control declines during the day, due to tiredness and repeatedly making decisions.Psychologists from Harvard University first showed a group of volunteers various patterns of dots on a computer screen, asking them to decide whether there were more dots on the left or the right hand side.Instead of being rewarded for getting the answer right, the participants were paid based on which side they chose, earning ten times as much for choosing the right hand side as the left.People who were tested after midday were significantly more likely to select the right hand side, even if there were clearly more dots on the left, than those who took part during the morning.In a second test, participants were shown a series of word fragments, such as “—ral” and “e—c—” and asked which words they associated with them.In morning experiments, participants were more likely to form the words “moral” and “ethical” while during the afternoon the words “coral” and “effects” were mos t common.Further tests conducted online showed that people were more likely to send dishonest messages or claim to have solved an unsolvable problem in the afternoon than in the morning.Writing the Psychological Science journal, the researchers said the difference was particularly pronounced in people with higher ethical standards, who always behaved morally during the morning but slipped during the afternoon.In contrast, those who were able to “morally disengage”, or behave unethically without f eeling guilty, tended to cheat whatever the time of day.Dr. Maryam Kouchaki, one of the lead authors, said: “Unfortunately, the most honest people, such as those less likely to morally disengage, may be the most susceptible(易受影响的) to the negative consequences associated with the morning morality effect.”The findings could be relevant to organizations that should be more alert about the behavior of customers and employees during the afternoon, she added. “Our findings sug gest that mere time of day can lead to a systematic failure of good people to act morally.”74. V olunteers can get more money when they ______.A. gave the correct answerB. chose the right hand sideC. chose the left hand sideD. remembered the patterns of dots75. Why are participants less likely to form words like “ethical”, “moral” in the afternoon?A. Because their vocabulary becomes smaller.B. Because they are unwilling to tell the truth.C. Because the words are the voice of their heart.D. Because self control declines after midday.76. The underlined word “pronounced” ( in paragraph 10 ) is closest in meaning to ______.A. dominatedB. announcedC. markedD. exposed77. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The finding especially applies to those who behave ethically.B. Mere time of day can lead to systematic failure of organizations.C. The finding doesn‟t agree with that of previous studies.D. People who act morally feel guilty after telling a lie.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Not for the first time, Paul Mathis wants us to change. But this time he isn‟t trying to get us to go vegetarian, or dine only on locally grown ingredients. This time he‟s trying to get us to type differently.Paul Mathis, a restaurateur from Melbourne who owns a string of dining establishments, has designed the letter “Ћ” —representing the word “the”. Now he is pushing Apple to allow him to promote his app, which features the new character, in its iTunes store.In a move to branch out of the food business, Paul has invested AUS $38,000 (£23,500) in the new app, but has so far been rejected by Apple. He is hoping he can change their mind, pointing out that reducing the word “the” — the most used word in the English language — to one character would be helpful for Twitter and swift typing.“Is this important?” he said, in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald. “No. Is this going to change the world? Not really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I think so, because it can save people lots of time on keyboard.”“The word…and‟ is only the fifth-most used word in English and it has its own symbol — the ampersand …&‟,” said Mr. Mathis. “Isn‟t it time we gave the same respect to …the‟?”The top five most commonly used words in the English language are said to be: the, be, t o, of, and “and”. The ampersand “&” has at times been used as the 27th letter of the English alphabet.Paul has developed the typography — effectively an upper-case “T” and a lower-case “h” bunched together so they share the upright stem —and an app that puts it in everyone‟s hand by allowing users to download an entirely new electronic keyboard complete not just with his symbol but also a row of keys of 15 most frequently typed words.So far, though, the take-up has been minimal. But that might change if he can get his innovation into Apple‟s app store. The problem is, the Californian tech giant has so far resisted his advances. But who knows —maybe in 500 years‟ t ime people will be amazed that there was a time when we didn‟t use …Ћ‟.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78. What is Paul Mathis?__________________________________________________________________________79. Paul designs the new letter “Ћ”to represent the word “the”because he thinks__________________________________________________________________________.80. The main difference between the new and the old electronic keyboard is that the new one__________________________________________________________________________.81. How can Paul attract more people to download his new keyboard?__________________________________________________________________________第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 不管你相信不相信，善于倾听并采纳别人的意见是明智的。

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