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金山中学2016学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期中考试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷（共110分）I.Listening Comprehension27’Section A. 15’Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Fire Mr. Smith. B. Find another job.C.Catch the last bus.D. Catch the earlier bus.2. A.Have dinner with friends. B.Have dinner with his sister.C. Go to a concert with his sister.D. Go to a concert with friends.3. A. By May 5th. B. By May 10th.C. By May 14th.D. By May 24th.4. A. Customer and repairman. B.Customer and waiter.C. Employee and employer.D.Teacher and student.5. A.She dislikes solving problems.B.She looks like the woman.C.She has a strong character.D.She often shares her opinions with the woman.6. A.Go to the bank. B.Go on a trip.C.Visit his friend.D. Cash a check.7. A. It fits her well. B. It doesn’t go with her dress.C. He likes its style.D. He likes the colour.8. A.A traffic jam. B. A near accident.C. A girl on a bicycle.D. A quarrel between a boy and a girl.9. A.English. B.French.puter science.D.Tourism.10. A.Watched a movie. B.Called her friend.C.Went shopping.D.Stayed at home.Section B.12’Directions: 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 11through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Canada. B.England.C.Italy.D. America.12. A. Visit the museums. B.Do some voluntary work.C.Live in a green jungle.D.Learn about the architecure.13. A. 7 daysB. 10 days.C. 14 days.D. 17 days.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To wander around and relax.B. To meet the fans.C. To attend the opening night of their film.D. To watch some new films.15. A. The prince Charles.B. Metro Cinema.C. Curzon Soho.D. National Film Theatre.16. A. It shows more mainstream films.B. It’s the oldest film theatre in the world.C. It is visited by many famous film-makers.D. It shows all kinds of films.II. Grammar and Vocabulary26’Section A 16’Directions:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he 17 (admire) a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was ____18 ___he wanted.As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, _____19 _ the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study and handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a Bible, with the young man's name 20 (mark) in gold. Angrily, he stormed out of the house, 21 (leave) the Bible.Many years passed and the young man had become very successful in business. He realized his father ____22 (get) now old, and thought perhaps he should go to see him. However, before he 23 make arrangements, he received a mail telling him his father had passed away.When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He saw the still gift-wrapped Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and was about to turn pages 24 acar key dropped from the back of the Bible.It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had wanted. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.(B)Some people can stay up all night and still get work done the next day. I'm not oneof them. After a night without enough sleep, I feel bad-tempered and I have trouble 25 (remember) th ings.How do you feel after you've stayed up late 26 (finish) schoolwork? Scientists now say that your answers to these questions may depend on your genes.New research suggests that a gene 27 (call)“period3”affects how well you function without sleep. The gene comes in two forms：short and long. Everyone has two copies of the gene. Your particular combination depends on what your parents passed on to you.Scientists from the University of Surrey in England studied 24 people who had 28 two short or two long copies of “period 3”. Study p articipants had to stay awake 40 hours straight. Then, they took tests 29 measured how quickly they pushed a button when numbers flashed on screen and how well they could remember lists of numbers.Results showed that the people with the short form of“period 3”performed much 30 (well). In both groups，people performed worst in the early morning.After the first round of experiments，participants 31 (allow) to sleep. People in the group that performed well on the tests took about 18 minutes to nod off(打盹).People with the long“period 3”gene, by contrast, 32 （fall） asleep in just 8 minutes. They also spent more time on deep sleep. That suggests that people with the long form of the gene need more and deeper sleep to keep their brains working in top form. Section B 10’Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent ___33___ to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs.This comes after a ___34___ law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or dogs.“The civilization of a city can be measured by this,” said Monica Carina, the councilor ___35___ the new law.“It’s good t o do whatever we can for our animals who in ___36___for a little love fill our existence with their attention,” she told a Rome newspaper.The newspaper reported that round bowls don’t give enough oxygen for fish and may make them ___37___.“Rome has tried to protect fish more than ___38___ else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals that deserve over ___39___ and pity every bit as much as dogs and cats and other animals,” said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical treatment of Animals.Last year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who ___40___ pets big fines and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules.The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of ___41___$598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day.The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn’t leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs’ t ail to make them look lovelier. The law also gives ___42___ recognition to the “cat ladies” who feed homeless cats. The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.III. Reading Comprehension57’Section A15’Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Hidden passengers traveling in ships, trams, or even cars can be a terrible trouble — especially when they are insects. Because there is a great 43between human beings and insects. The44take every possible effort to avoid being discovered, while the latter quickly45attention to themselves.We can only show mercy to the 46man who had to stop his car soon after setting out from a country village to drive to London. Hearing a strange noise from the47of the car,he naturally got out to examine the wheels carefully, but he found nothing wrong, so he 48his way. Again the noise began49and became even louder. Quickly turning his head, the man saw what appeared to be a great 50cloud following the car. When he stopped at a village further on, he was told that a queen bee must be hidden in his car as there were thousandsof bees51.On learning this, the man drove away as quickly as possible. After an hour's 52driving,he arrived safely in London, where he parked his car outside a 53and went in. It was not long before a customer who had seen him arrive 54 in to inform him that his car was 55with bees. The poor driver was 56that the best way should be to call a 57 .In a short time the man arrived. He found the unwelcome passenger hidden near the wheels at the back of the car. Very thankful to the driver for this unexpected gift, the bee-keeper took the queen and her thousands of followers home in a large box.43. A．connection B．difference C．communicationD．similarity44. A．passengers B．insects C．former D．first45. A．give B．keep C．pay D．draw46. A．unfortunate B．careless C．unpleasant D．hopeless47. A．front B．back C．left D．right48. A．drove B．continued C．pushed D．forced49. A．normally B．gently C．quietly D．immediately50. A．black B．beautiful C．whiteD．colorful51. A．below B．ahead C．nearby D．behind52. A．boring B．careful C．exciting D．hard53. A．hotel B．museum C．hospital D．school54. A．broke B．moved C．hurried D．dropped55. A．crowded B．covered C．filled D．equipped56. A．advised B．required C．ordered D．requested57. A．bee-keeper B．policeman C．waiter D．repairmanSection B22’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)Besides calling 911, here is what to do in some life-threatening emergencies when no one is around to help.Lost in the wildernessFirst, you've got to acknowledge you're in trouble. Stay where you can be seen clearly and remember to rest. Keeping a sense of humor helps too – it reduces stress and helps creative thinking. In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show your present position.ChokingAim to hit the top of the chair against your stomach, in the soft partbelow the bony upside-down V of the ribs (肋骨)．Make a sudden pushagainst the chair. If you still can't breathe after six tries,call 911, even if you can't talk. Write the word choking somewherenearby, and leave the line open until help arrives.Sever e bleedingUse your hand or clean cotton, or paper towels, or a scarf, or any cloth youcan find, and push down on the wound until the bleeding stops. But if you put a bandaround your leg tightly, you're going to close the vessels(血管)to the entire leg. In this way, you could lose your foot.Bear attack If you surprise a bear, don't run away.That invites an attack. Instead, stand up and back away slowly,without looking the bear in the eyes. If it does charge (猛冲) at you, stick out your chest, raise your arms, and spread your legs. Shout at the bear, to frighten it. If it's going to attack, lie facedown, with your hands held firmly behind your neck. Play dead until you're sure the bear is gone.58. When you see a colorful cross made of rocks in the wilderness, you know ________. A．someone is bleeding B．someone is choking C．someone is lost D．someone is attacked by a bear 59. If you are still choking after six tries，you should ________.A．keep a sense of humor B．call 911 and leave the line open C．use your hand or clean cotton D．lie down with your hands behind your neck60. Don't tie around your bleeding leg tightly，or you could ________.A．stop bleeding B．reduce stressC．lose your foot D．cause breathlessness(B)King's College Summer SchoolKing's College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:eir61. You can most probably read the text in _____.A. a newspaperB. a travel guideC. a textbookD. a telephone book62. Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?A. Only top students can take part in the program.B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.63. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _____.A. $200B. $400C. $500D. $90064. What information can you get from the text?A. The program will last two months.B. You can write to Thompson only in English.C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2016.D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.(C)“Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would shun food, love or exercise.” said Dr. Hans Selye, the firs t physician to document the effects of stress on the body. While t here’s no question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging situations in which you’re able to rise to the occasion can be good for you.In a 2001 study of 158 hospital nurses, those who faced considerable work demands but coped with the challenge were more likely to say they were in good health than those who felt they couldn’t get the job done.Stress that you can manage may also boost immune(免疫的) function. In a study at the Academic Center for Dentistry in Amsterdam, researchers put volunteers through two stressful experiences. In the first, a timed task that required memorizing a list followed by a short test, subjects believed they had control over the outcome. In the second, they weren’t in control: They had to sit through a gory(血淋淋的) video on surgical procedures. Those who did go on the memory test had an increase in levels of immunoglobulin(免疫球蛋白)A, an antibody that's the body’s first line of defense against germs. The video-watchers experienced a downturn in the antibody.Stress prompts the body to produce certain stress hormones（荷尔蒙）. In short bursts these hormones have a positive effect, including improved memory function. “They can help nerve cells handle information and put it into storage,”says Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University in New York. But in the long run these hormones can have a harmful effect on the body and brain.“Sustained stress is not good for you,” says Richard Morimoto, a researcher at Northwestern University in Illinois studying the effects of stress on longevity(长寿), “It’s the occasional burst of stress or brief exposure to stress that could be protective.”65. The passage is mainly about ________.A．the benefits of manageable stress B．how to avoid stressful situations C．how to cope with stress effectively D．the effects of stress hormones on memory66.The underlined word “shun” (Line 1, Para.1) most probably means________.A．cut down on B．stay away from C．run out of D．put up with67. We can conclude from the study of the 158 nurses in 2001 that ________.A．people under stress tend to have a poor memoryB．people who can’t get their job done experience more stressC．doing challenging work may be good for one’s healthD．stress will weaken the body’s defense against germs68. Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University believes that ________.A．a person’s memory is determined by the level of hormones in his bodyB．stress hormones have lasting positive effects on the brainC．short bursts of stress hormones enhance memory functionD．a person’s memory improves with continued experience of stressSection C10’Directions: 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.We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.69 .When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest(愚蠢的) person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper , don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef. I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t. 70 You are you. You are not your sister.You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong. 71 .72 .Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true. 73 .A. You have the power to change your future.B. So focus on your own passions and talents.C. You are not the only one who feels this way.D. If you love yo urself for who you are, other people will notice.E. You need to change your thought patterns.F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.69. ______ 70. ______ 71. ______ 72.______73.______Section D10’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.Do you like movies and the cinema? If the answer is yes, then you’ll love hearing that there is a 3D revolution in cinema entertainment coming.3D technology has been around for many years. The first 3D movie shown to a paying audience can be traced down to as early as 1922. But now 3D movies are being released on a large scale. This year, some major movie studios have released 3D movies, including the blockbuster Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and animations like Up and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.But now does 3D movie technology work and why do you have to wear glasses while watching 3D movies?The technology is actually simple. When a director is making a 3D movie, he must have it filmed by two cameras, from two slightly different angles, at the same time. Because it is filmed from different angles, if you watch the movie without the 3D glasses, it will look blurred(模糊). In the cinema, the movie is played on a special silver screen. When you watch the movie through the 3D glasses, each of your eyes sees from one of the different angles because each lens of the glasses only lets through one type of polarized light. This makes your brain think it is seeing 3D images.Unfortunately, there are some problems with 3D movies. Because the movie has to be filmed from two different angles, the filming of 3D movies is really expensive. And, upgrading a screen to 3D and installing the projector can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So wemight be waiting a while before every film is 3D, but it will be worth the wait.Summary:_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________第II卷（共 40分）I. Translation(3’+3’+4’+5’=15’)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.他为什么觉得自己比同龄人优越？（superior）2.遇到困难时你可以向警察求助。

高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷试题.doc

高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷试题.doc一、阅读理解(共5题)1.When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter (炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No”.Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said th ere weren’t any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. Everyone knew that, he was told. Even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn’t get his ideaaccepted.Paul later got married but his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. As Samuel Johnson wrote, “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Attainable good is often ignored by minds busied in wide range s.” Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing.Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow (誓言) he made to himself as a child.21. When Paul was a boy, _______.A. he had decided never to leave his hometownB. the economy of Utah depended wholly on the copper smelterC. he hit a young visitor because of his comments on the wastelandD. he stopped the copper smelter polluting the area22. Paul went to college to study the science of plants, because _______.A. he wanted to find out the best way to save the area himselfB. he was interested in planting trees since he was youngC. he wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help himD. he thought his knowledge would make his advice more convincing23. W hat does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” probably mean?A. It was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland.B. His normal work and life would be greatly affected.C. No one would like to join him in the efforts.D. He had to keep everything he did secret.24. The company hired Paul to plant trees and grass because_______.A. they realized the importance of environmental protectionB. what Paul was doing moved themC. Paul persuaded them to help himD. they had legal pressure2.Music died here last spring, or rather, it was killed by members of the school committee who ignored the importance of music and drama as part of the high-school curriculum (课程).The committee decided that teaching students how to take a standardized test is more important than a curriculum in which students can explore their interests in the arts as well as academics. Because the school system is running out of funding, it needs to make sure that students pass the test or even more money will be lost. If students fail the state standardized test，it is not the fault of drama and music classes—they are failing because the “academic” classes are not sufficient (充足的).It is painful to think of how many students will be discouraged from singing, acting, and playing instruments because school programs are no longer offered. Many families cannot afford private music lessons, and many potential musicians and artists may not find their calling if they are not exposed to it in school. The fact that the school committee thinks the arts are not worth the investment will certainly make some students believe the arts are not worth their time or support and the cycle will continue.Teaching for a test does not shape students into complete,well-rounded people. It blocks the natural sense to create and express feelings through art—there is more to life than the analytical thinking that math and English provide. What happens after a test? Sure, a student might graduate, but they will have limited knowledge—certainly not a good preparation for the real world.25. Music and drama are not included in the high school curriculum mainly because ________.A. the school committee pays no attention to themB. the school is afraid of losing financial supportC. the students are not interested in both of themD. the state standardized test is more important26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The sufficiency of the classes determines students’ performance in the mastery test.B. Quite a few students are discouraged from learning music and art in today’s school system.C. Students can be musicians and artists only if they can afford private music lessons.D. The school committee completely influences students’attitude towards the arts.27. We can learn that music and art can ________.A. motivate students in creativity and expressionB. make students round-shaped people in futureC. provide students with analytical thinkingD. prevent students graduation from high school28. The best title of the passage can be ________.A. Who killed music and drama?B. Can curriculum go without music?C. Why is music so important?D. How to prepare for the real world?3. For more than 40 years, scientists have sought to learn how wellhuman beings can adapt to long periods in space. The International Space Station continues to provide valuable knowledge about spaceflight. But an earlier space station, Skylab, helped make the current space project possible.Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield sang aboard the International Space Station on May 12, 2013. His music video has become extremely popular. The astronaut played his own version of David Bowie’s so ng Space Oddity. He performed while floating weightlessly, with images of planet earth and space appearing in the window behind him.Chris Hadfield recently returned home after nearly five months on the space station. For him, the long flight produced a hit video on YouTube and no major physical problems. But 40 years ago, scientists did not know how humans would react to long-term spaceflight. To find out, NASA, the American space agency, launched Skylab in May, 1973. Over nearly a year, three teams of astronauts visited Skylab for stays of between 28 to 84 days. They learned how people react to extended periods in space.Gerald Carr commanded Skylab 4. He spoke at a NASA event marking the 40th anniversary of Skylab’s launch. He s aid that the loss of the body’s muscle mass was a main concern. Astronauts on Skylab used exercise equipment to stay strong. The astronauts spent their workdays carrying out experiments, including biomedical (生物医学的) research.Marshall Porterfie ld is the director of NASA’s Space Life and Physical Sciences Division. He says the Skylab astronauts’ understanding of their own ability to deal with long-term spaceflight continues to help current astronauts. NASA says the next step for life away from Earth is a year-longspace station mission, set for 2015.29. Why was Chris Hadfield’s song so special?A. It was performed in space.B. It was created by an astronaut.C. It was a very familiar song.D. It was first sung by a famous singer.30. Which of the following best describes the physical condition of Chris Hadfield after his return?A. Worse.B. Better.C. Normal.D. Weaker.31. For what purpose did NASA launch Skylab?A. To research on whether human beings could stay in space.B. To gather up information on setting up a space station.C. To study the changes in the body when staying long in space.D. To find out the possibility of doing experiments in space.32. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Skylab is still in use to explore the space.B. The research results on Skylab are still valuable.C. Skylab is more advanced than the International Space Station.D. The Skylab astronauts made great contributions to biomedical research.4.Suppose you are thinking about attending college in the United States, but perhaps you might not be ready for a university with a four-year program. About 88,000 international students have found solution. They are attending U.S. community colleges. Such colleges are sometimes called junior colleges. They offer two years of education above the secondary or high school level.Community college students can choose from subjects like medical assistance, computer science or law. At the end of their study program, they receive a document of completion, called a certificate. Some students work toward an associate degree in traditional academic subjects like science or history. After getting it, the students can move on to a four-year college or university. They may have only two years of study left before they receive abachelor’s degree.Many educational experts agree that saving money is the major reason to consider a community college. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) says that a public two-year college costs 3,000 dollar a year on average. That is true if the student lives in the same state as the school. A student at a four-year public college may pay 8,500 dollars a year for classes and user fees. That does not include books and other materials.Some international students may need more preparation in English before entering a community college in the United States. For example, Istrif Montgomery came to the U.S. from Kosovo in 2006. First, he worked to improve his English at Montgomery College for a year. Then for the next two years, he attended classes in basic subjects in a community college.The international students at two-year colleges need to find a place to live. Most community colleges do not provide student housing on their grounds. But Mr Montgomery had a home nearby. He was able to ride the bicycle, and he was able to walk if he wanted. In fact, most community college students live within five to ten miles off the college.33. What’s the biggest advantage of a community college?A. The classes are free of charge.B. The students can save much time.C. The students can save a lot of money.D. It is convenient for students to live in the college.34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Mr Montgomery usually goes to school on foot.B. Most students in community colleges don’t live far away.C. 8,500 dollars covers all the cost of a four-year public college.D. International students often attend a community college directly.35. What’s the main purpose of the passage?A. To encourage students to study abroad.B. To tell the international students how to save money.C. To tell us it’s a good choice to study in public colleges.D. To give some information about community colleges.5.36 The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its army, to build public facilities and to buy goods from abroad, and only the people of the country can supply the money.37 That is, a person pays according to the amount of his income. Whether he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else, he must pay tax if his income is more than a certain amount. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government.Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, tobacco, wine, etc. When they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. 38People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieves, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid. 39 And we cannot have an army without paying for it.40 We have no real cause to complain when we are asked to pay taxes for the good of ourselves and for our fellow citizens.A. Why must we pay taxes?C. Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided.D. Taxes, however, should be cancelled.E. One of the most important taxes is income tax.F. We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper.G. Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies.二、完型填空(共1题)1.Starbucks is the biggest coffee shop network in the world with more than 15,000 shops in 44 countries. It was first 41 in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by three people with just a 42 shop that sold selected coffee beans. People 43 the selected coffee beans and ground (碾碎) them in the shop or carried them home. The 44 of Starbucks at the time was to sell quality coffee beans so that consumers could 45 coffee in their own houses.Just after 1987 Starbucks began to show significant 46 after their brand was bought by a former employee of Starbucks, Howard Schultz. He joined Starbucks in 1982 and his 47 to Milan changed his ideas about the coffee shop. Italy, a country that was famous for their coffee consuming habits, inspired Howard to bring these Italian-style coffee shops to theStarbucks because he believed the business of Starbucks should 50 the same. That is, they should 51 selected coffee beans, and not an Italian-style coffee shop.After 52 Starbucks in 1985, Howard Schultz set up his own shop 53 the name of ⅡGiomale. This name 54 was not too good. After he bought the Starbucks brand he quickly changed the name of the shop to Starbucks, and the business 55 to be a great success.People liked to come to Starbucks because the 56 was different and helped to release tiredness after working all 57 long. A shift in American culture was also 58 towards the Starbucks’ success, because before American people liked to go to a 59 and drink alcohol. It was clear that drinking coffee was much healthier than drinking alcohol. Starbucks’ success 60 to many countries, and the culture of drinking coffee has become popular all over the world.41. A. found B. established C. decorated D. formed42. A. clean B. faraway C. modern D. small43. A. booked B. packed C. bought D. grew44. A. center B. concept C. opinion D. theory45. A. admire B. evaluate C. enjoy D.46. A. discovery B. meaning C. future D. growth47. A. trip B. attitude C. flight D. interview48. A. competition B. trade C. market D. economy49. A. purchased B. accepted C. prevented D. rejected50. A. allow B. remain C. believe D. present51. A. provide B. produce C. collect D. advertise52. A. closing B. supporting C. leaving D. moving53. A. in B. at C. as D. by54. A. apparently B. unluckily C. finally D. unexpectedly55. A. showed up B. turned out C. took over D. came out56. A. atmosphere B. situation C. space D. appearance57. A. week B. year C. day D.58. A. strange B. necessary C. hopeful D. influential59. A. hotel B. bar C. park D. hospital60. A. expanded B. added C. rushed D. attached三、单词拼写(共1题)1.61. She leaned over and _____________（低语）something in his ear.62. The reason why he came is not very_____________.(令人信服)63. I paid the cheque into my savings _____________. (账户)64. The author begins by ______________(提到) to the early history of India.65. The room is arranged very ________________.(吸引人)四、阅读填空(共1题)1.Lori: Good morning, Chuck. Are you here 66 (wait) for Professor Johnson?Chuck: Oh, yes. Good morning, Lori. The professor asked me to comeas 68 teacher’s assistant?Lori: Oh, yes. I know all about it 69 I have work experience in this field. Last year, I did it for a long time.Chuck: Really? How did you like 70 ?Lori: Well, actually I think it was 71 (good) I had ever had at school.I was paid nine dollars an hour, which 72 (be) three dollars more than the school post office paid us.Chuck: Yeah, I bet this is a good salary. But what did you do?Lori: My responsibility was to help Professor Johnson grade the students’ homework. It wasn’t hard and the professor was always available 73 there were any questions. I 74 improve myself through doing this job.Chuck: I think I would enjoy this kind of work. But I’m a little worried about how much 75 it might take.Lori: Only about five or six hours a week and you can do that in your room.Chuck: It sounds good.五、短文改错(共1题)1.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2015学年度第一学期高三年级英语科中段考试答案

2015-2016学年度第一学期高三级英语科中段考试答案(满分150分。

I卷95分，II卷55分。

考试用时120分钟)I卷(共95分，其中选择题为79分)一、听力（共8小题；每小题2分，满分16分）Tapescript:M: Young people are given too much freedom nowadays, and as a result they have lost respect for their parents and elders in general.W: I don’t think so. My parents gave me advice but never forced me to do anything I didn’t want to do. I respect and love them for this.M: Sounds like they really trusted you.W: Yeah. After I left school and started to work as a nurse, I became economically independent. M: Do you get along well with them?W: Yes. Many young people today say they have nothing in common with their parents. But I’m very lucky because I get along well with them. What about you?M: Well, I don’t always get along well with my parents. They barely ever allow me to do what I want.三问：(1) What are the things they don’t allow you to do?/ What do they forbid you to do? Whatdon’t they allow you to do?Answer: Well, all my friends can go out to the movies or for dinner during the week, but my parents insist on my going out only on weekend, even if I don’t have to get up early the next day.(2) Do they limit what you can do/ your activities on the weekend?Answer: On the weekend, they don’t want me to go to Internet cafes even though I’m 18 years old. They always want to know who I’m with, and if they don’t like someone, they don’t want me to go out with them. It’s ridiculous.(3) Why do you think your parents are so strict with you?Answer: My parents grew up in very traditional families. I think they are still suspicious about modern life in the city. I hope that they can learn to relax a bit before I go crazy and run away! 五答：1: She loves and respects them.(Q1: How does the woman feel about her parents?)2. When she started working as a nurse.(Q2: When did the woman become economically independent?)3. On weekend.(Q3: When do the man’s parents allow him to go out?)4. He’s 18 years old.(Q4: How old is the man?)5. They were/ are very traditional.(Q5: What do we know about the families of the man’s parents?)二、单项选择（共18小题；每小题0.5分，满分9分）1-5 CBCBA 6-10 DBACA 11-15 DCDAB 16-18 CAD三、阅读理解（共20小题；每题2分，满分40分）第一节19-21 DAC 22-25 DADC 26-29 CBCD 30-33 BCAD第二节34-38 CGAFD四、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）39-43: BCBDA 44-48: DCACA 49-53: BDDCB 54-58: DABCCII卷 (满分55分)五、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)1. that2. is required3. yourself4. an5. After6. naturally7. if8. to create9. existing 10. daily六、默写：按照背书的内容填空（共10个空；每空0.5分，共5分）1. less credulous2. a series of coincidences3. accepted the fact4. was presumed dead5. such naive solutions6. boarded the train7. strike me as odd 8. take advantage of 9. dawned on me10. lodge a complaint七、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第一句：去掉第一个their第二句：How改为What第三句：must改为should或去掉第四句：resource改为resources第五句：need改为needs第六句：increasing改为increasingly; like改为as第七句：but改为and；build和energy-saving之间加an第八句：from改为to八、书面表达（满分25分）Possible version:Dear Peter,How are you doing?Having received/read your email, I learn that your uncle Smith is coming to my city for a conference. Many thanks for the chocolates that you will ask him to bring me.With regard to your request, I’m more than happy to meet your uncle at the airport at 11:30 a.m., December 12. Please t ell him that I’ll raise the welcome board, which reads “Smith is welcome” and stand in front of the arrival gate to wait for him. I’ll wait until I meet him. Upon my meeting him, I’ll contact you as soon as possible. I’ll try my best/do what I can to make your uncle feel at home here.I am eagerly looking forward to his visit to our city.Yours,Li Hua高考英语书面表达全国卷评分标准(一)评分原则：1、本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。

上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试地理试题

上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试地理试题（一）读地中海沿岸某地区等高线图，回答问题下列小题。

1．图中湖泊的①②③④四地地形最为平坦的是（）A.①B.②C.③D.④2．关于图示区域的说法正确的是（）A.甲处能欣赏到瀑布景观B.图中最高处海拔为550～600米C.夏季河流流量较小D.乙处位于山谷（二）读下列气候资料，回答下列各题。

3．该地月平均最高气温出现在5月，而不是在7月的原因是（）①地处低纬度，5月太阳高度角已经很大②5月降水量还不是太大，大气对太阳辐射的削弱作用还不太强③受西南来的暖湿气流的影响强烈④受地形的影响A. ①②B. ②③C. ③④D.①④4．该地在11月至次年4月降水量少的原因是（）①吹西南风②吹东北风③受大陆气团的控制④受赤道气团的控制A.①②B.②③C.③④D.①④（三）图为大自然鬼斧神工塑造的四种地貌景观，读图完成下列小题。

5．图中四种地貌景观与其成因对应正确的是（）A．a──海浪侵蚀 B．b──流水侵蚀 C．c──风力侵蚀 D．d──冰川侵蚀6．b景观中的瀑布为黄果树瀑布，造成该景观的地质作用最强烈的季节是（）A．春季 B．夏季 C．秋季 D．冬季（四）图为“我国某区域的地貌景观图和等高线地形图”。

读图回答下列小题。

7．图示区域内Q P两地最大高差最接近（）A.55 mB.59 mC.60 mD.61 m8．该区域盛行风向是（）A.西北风B.东北风C.东南风D.西南风9．最有可能分布在（）A.柴达木盆地B. 洞庭湖平原C.塔里木盆地D.江南丘陵（五）读非洲某月海平面气压(单位：hPa)和非洲年平均气温分布图，回答下列问题。

10．图中M、N两地的盛行风向分别为( )A．西北风，东北风B．西北风，东南风C．西南风，东北风D．西南风，东南风11．我国古诗中有众多关于四季景色的描写。

下列古诗中所描述的情景与图中等压线所示时间一致的是( )A．“阳春二三月，草与水同色。

”(晋·乐府古辞《盂珠》)B．“仲夏苦夜短，开轩纳微凉。

上海市金山区2015届高三英语一模试卷及答案(官方版)

金山区2014-2015学年第一学期期末试卷英语I、听力（略）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 )Most of time black and white appears as opposites. White means light and purity. Black is darkness and evil. But not always. Sometimes the words are used differently.White hats and black hats represent the traditional meaning of the words. The hats are the symbols of the “good guys” and the “bad guys” in American western movies. Now the tradition of white hats and black hats is no longer a part of movie making. ____25____you still hear the expression when people talk about good guys and bad guys.A black sheep is a person ___26_____ does things that are not accepted, the violate tradition. A black sheep is rejected____27____ he brings shame to his group. A family may have a member who ___28_____(think)of as a black sheep, a person who is not welcome at family gatherings.Black ___29_____ (use) in some expressions is described as good things. Being “in the black” for example is a good situation for anyone. It is a business expression that means a company is earning money. When someone says his business is “in the red”, he means it is losing money.White usually means something good. A “white color” job, for example, is the kind of job many people seek. It is a job where you work at a desk, using your brain __30___ ______your muscles Sometimes white is used in an expression that is not good. Whitewash is such____31_____expression. At first whitewash meant to paint over something with a white paint to make____32_____look better. But now “whitewash” has a different meaning: to hide or cover up mistakes or failures.( B )I was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994, but I can remember ___33_____my mother told me as if it were yesterday: "Kernel, I don't want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him."AIDS wasn't something we talked about in my country when I _____34____ (grow) up. From then on, I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were not together anymore, and my dad lived alone. For a while, he could take care of himself. But when I was 12, his condition got ___35____.(bad) My father's other children lived far away, so it fell to me to took after him.We ___36_____ not afford all the necessary medicine for him, and because Dad was unable to work, I had no money for school supplies and often couldn't even buy food for dinner. I would sit in class ___37_____ (feel) completely lost, the teacher's words muffled as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage.I did not share my burden with anyone. I had seen people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classmates who had parents with the disease. And even adults could be cruel. When my father was moved to the hospital, the nurses would leave his food on the bedside __38____ ________ he was too weak to feed himself.I had known that he was going to die, but after so many years of keeping his condition a secret, I wascompletely unprepared____39_____he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless, I called a womanat the nonprofit National AIDS Support. That day, she kept me on the phone for hours. I was so lucky ____40___(find) someone who cared. She saved my life.I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away with him, having never spoken about AIDS to anyone, even me. He didn't want to call attention to AIDS. I do.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. workloadB. describeC. pressureD. sayE. gapF. engagedG. well-rounded H. increasingly I. temporarily J. stuff K. headingInstead of enjoying the final days of summer by hanging out at the pool or the mall, many students ate reading and writing ——cramming (填鸭式) to complete assignments before ____41_____ back to school. Summer homework has _____42_____ become a popular tool used by teachers to bridge the _____43_____ between the end of one school year and the start of another. But some parents worry that the _____44_____ is making summer fun slip away. “I don’t know what good this really does,” said Sheryl, a parent of twin 13-year old girls. “Life isn’t always about a test. I think it’s important for children to be children, to be ____45____.”Sheryl said her daughters spent weeks in summer camps and away on vacation before they had a chance to start their summer assignments. “Basically I have the summer reading hanging over my head when I’d like to do other ____46 ,” said her daughter. She said she enjoyed reading “The Color of Water” by James McBride, but the assignments that go with it ——choosing five passage to ____47 and analyze ——seem redundant(多余的). Some education experts ____48 the “lazy, hazy, crazy” days of summer are over as schools feel increased ____49_____ on accountability for student achievement under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. “It’s really going to focus attention on this period of time when kids aren’t _____50_____ ,” said Ron Fairchild, executive director of the Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University. But parents from Prince George’s County to Salt Lake City are lately fighting back, questioning the usefulness and of teachers piling on summer reading and math problem.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 vest fits the context.Brief History of the World’s FairWorld’s Fairs originated in the French tradition of national exhibitions, a tradition that ended with the French Industrial Exposition of 1844 held in Pairs. It was soon followed by other national _____51_____, in continental Europe, and finally came to London _____52_____ the first real international exhibition was held. Since their start in 1851, the _____53_____ of world expositions has developed gradually. Three eras can be distinguished: the era of industrialization, the era of cultural exchange, and the era of nation branding.Industrialization (1851-1938)The first era could be called the era of industrialization and covered the period from 1851to 1938. In these days, world expositions were _____54_____ focused on trade and famous for the display of technological inventions and advancements. World expositions were the _____55_____, where the state ofthe art in science and technology from around the world was brought together. Inventions such as the telephone were first presented during this era. An important part of the _____56______ of World’s Fairs stems from this first era._____57_____exchange (1939-1991)The 1939 New York World’s Fair and the 1949 Stockholm World’s Fair were different from the original focus of the expositions. From then on, World’s Fairs became more strongly based on a ____58____ theme of cultural significance, and began to address issues of humankind. Technology and inventions remained ____59____, but no longer as the principal subjects of the Fair. Cross-cultural dialogue and the exchange of solutions became ____60____ elements of the expos. It was also during this time, specifically in the 1960s, that BIE organizers started calling World’s Fair “Expos”.Nation branding (1992-present)From Expo’88 in Brisbane onwards, countries started to use World Expositions more widely and more strongly as a platform to improve their national images through their pavilions. Finland, Japan, Canada, France and Spain are cases in point. A large study by Tjaco Walvis called “Expo 2000 Hanover in Numbers”showed that improving national images was the primary participation goal for 73% of the countries at Expo 2000. In a world where a strong national image is a key asset(财产), pavilions became advertising ____61 , and the Expo a channel for nation branding. ____62____, cultural and symbolic reasons, organizing countries (and the cities and regions hosting them) also use the world exposition to brand themselves.Future expositions2017will see a recognized exposition Bidding may begin as early as 2012 for this smaller-sized exposition. Already, Edmonton, Alberta and Canada have ____63____, to go on with the second stage of putting together a bid for Edmonton EXPO 2017. 2020 will ____64____ a registered category of exposition. Bidding may begin as early as 2011 for this larger sized exposition. There are citizen _____65_____ in American cities with the intention of bringing a World’s Fair back to the United States.51. A. organizations B. shows C. exhibitions D. customs52. A. which B. when C. how D. where53. A. character B. name C. aim D. goal54. A. honestly B. strangely C. especially D. hardly55. A. place B. platform C. area D. hall56. A. representation B. image C. illustration D. outlook57. A. Industrial B. Historical C. Cultural D. Original58. A. special B. specific C. strategic D. simple59. A. important B. equal C. alternative D. unchangeable60. A. honorable B. communicative C. considerable D. defining61. A. purposes B. A. images C. campaigns D. designs62. A. As long as B. As well as C. As far as D. As soon as63. A. moved B. begun C. put D. voted64. A. see B. bid C. mark D. establish65. A. complaints B. efforts C. energies D. achievementsSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several question or unfinished statements. For each of them there ate 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)What is the meaning of “madness”? In the US every March, it’s 64 men’s college basketball teams playing 63 games in less than a month. But it’s not just the tournament that’s a little crazy ——people all over the country also go mad trying to predict the winner.Even billionaire investor Warren Buffet seems to be going crazy. In late January, Buffet announced that he’ll give ＄1 billion (6.1billion yuan) to anyone in the US who can correctly predict the winners of all 63 games this year, Reuters reported.Each year, in the week before the first round begins, people usually print and fill out March Madness brackets. A brackets is a kind of diagram that lists all the teams that play each other in the first round, leaving blank spots tor all of the rounds after that. In offices and classrooms all over the US, people compete to fill out the most accurate bracket. Some people compete for prizes, like money or expensive gifts, while others do it for personal glory.According to the Wall Street Journal, the sports media company ESPN has held a national bracket contest every March for the last 16 years. And in all that time, not a single person has ever correctly predicted all 63 game results.So, will anyone win Buffet’s billion? While it’s unlikely, the person with the best shot is probably Craig Gilmore, a business analyst in Virginia, US. Last year, Gilmore beat over 8 million others in ESPN’s contest, correctly predicting 50 out of the 63 games, including that No 1-ranked Louisville would beat No 4-ranked Michigan for the championship. Gilmore has said that he filled out that bracket pretty quickly——after first drinking four glasses of beer. “I didn’t overanalyze it,” he told ESPN, “I just kind of went with my gut.”That’ funny——he doesn’t sound mad at all, does he?66. Why does the author mention Warren Buffet in the article?A. To show the excitement and popularity of predicting the winner of the tournament.B. To show how people have tried to make money from other’s madness.C. To invite readers to predict the winner of March Madness.D. To introduce the bracket contest ESPN holds each year.67. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?A. March Madness has been held in the US for the last 16 years.B. Lots of people competed in the bracket contest held by ESPN in March 2014.C. Caig Gillmore is very likely to ＄1 billion award offered by Warren Buffet.D. Most Americans follow March madness because they want to win all kinds of money and prizes.68. The underlined word “gut” in the second-last paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.A. luckB. calculationC. instinctD. statistics69. Which best describes the write r’s tone in the article?A. Optimistic.B. HumorousC. Critical.D. Doubtful.(B)You have in hands the next generation of ez-link cards that match the new Singapore Standard for Contactless ePurse Applications (CEPAS) that can be used for LTA’s new c-payment system for public transport.NEW ez-link card◆NO TRAVEL DEPOSIT. Balance reflected·at all devices is the actual stored value in the newcard.◆CAN BE USED IN THE NEXT GENETATION IN-VEHICLE UNIT. For Electronic RoadPricing (ERP) and payments in carparks with upgraded Electronic Parking Systems(EPS).◆$500.00. Maximum stored value.WHERE YOU CAN USE YOUR NEW ez-link cardsMERCHANT NAME AND/OR TYPE AVAILABILITY◆All public buses, MRT and LRT trains run by both SBST &ImmediatelySMRT◆School canteens, printing services, F&B outlets, Private buses 2nd Quarter 2015◆7-Eleven convenience stores, ERP, EPS, SMRT Taxis, NLB3rd Quarter 2015library branches and McDonald’s Restaurants, school bookstores◆Coca-cola vending machines, Singapore Pools and Hospitals 4th Quarter 2015USE OF NEW ez-link CARD IN TRANSITBUS◆To travel on the bus, you need to have the minimum stored value to cover the cost of travel from the point you get on, to the last stop on that service.◆If you are unsure of the minimum amount required, we recommend that you have atleast ＄3 in your card for basic bus services.◆When the card reader flashes green, it is a reminder that you have less than ＄5 inyour card.◆When the card reader flashes red, you have insufficient value to travel. Please pay cashfor your journey.MRT◆With the new ez-link card, you will need at least ＄3 in your card fore you can start your journey on the MRT/LRT.◆This value ensures that you have the required fare when you exit the gate, even for thelongest train journey.70. The new ez-link card can NOT be used ______________.A. for LTA’s new e-payment system for public transportB. for Electronic Road Pricing(ERP).C. in carparks with upgraded Electronic Parking Systems(EPS)D. to store value more than five hundred dollars.71. According to WHERE YOU CANUSE YOUR NEW ez-link cards, people can use the new ez-link cards______________.A. on public buses, MAT and LRT at once.B. to pay for meals in school canteens in January,2015.C. to buy books in any school bookstore after July,2015.D. in Singapore Pools and Hospitals all year round.72. When transiting between BUS and MRT, ___________.A. the green flash reminds you that there is only $5 in your card.B. the card reader flashes green to tell you to pay your fare by cash.C. you’ll pay at most $3 for the longest train journey on the MAT/LRT.D. you should store at least $5 in your card for basic BUS or MRT services.73. What’s the main purpose of the poster?A. To show people how to buy a new ez-link card.B. To tell people what’s new about the new ez-link cards.C. To list the places where the new new ez-link cards can be used.D. To introduce the financial function of the new ez-link cards.( C )How does someone step up to a cash machine and withdraw money from an account holder half world away? Even when the debit card is still in the victim’s wallet? It is easy, actually, say experts. The recipe for creating fake cards is right there on the Internet.It is often called “white card” fraud. Criminals somehow get their hands on the electronic information stored on a legitimate card’s magnetic stripe. Generally, it’s stolen from a retailer or payment processor’s database, as happened when thieves last year broke into computers at CardSystems Solution Inc. Luckily for the criminals, Cardsystems didn’t store just account numbers-it even stored customer’s secret codes that were never meant to be copied on magnetic stripes. Stolen “mag stripe”data is the holy grail for card thieve. Then they take the stolen data and write it onto a new, blank card-a card that’s often plain white and they are off to the bank.To show me how easy it was, two executives from MagTek Inc, one of the largest markers of credit card stripe gave a demonstration. Within minutes , I was withdrawing money from my account using a plain white piece of plastic at an ATM. And the key is to get an encoder.Andy and Paul Deignan are brothers who both word for MagTek. Both came by to show me how easily thieves can manufacture scores of fake codes. MagTek sells both card readers, which are seen in stores across America, and card encoders, which very few people should ever see. Encoders actually write information onto that mysterious piece of magnetic tape on the back of the card. Banks use them to create credit cards. Readers cost about $100. Encoders cost between $1500 and $2000 except on eBay, where stolen encoders can sell for as little as $500. Armed with one, someone can create and debit cards that work exactly like the cards produces by financial institutions.For demonstration purposes, the Deignan brothers took my debit card, dropped it in an encoder, copied the data from the back, and handed the card back to me. Then they took a piece of white plastic, a second card, instead that into the encoder, and essentially pasted my ATM information onto the second card. The process took less than 15 seconds.The walk to the nearest cash machine took longer. Within a minute, I had taken a white piece of plastic and withdrawn $100 from my own checking account. Obviously, with slightly different data and a PIN number, I could have taken the money from someone else’s account. With a database of stolen information, I could have withdrawn money from hundreds of accounts.74. What does “ white card” fraud refer to?A. A person who sells fake credit card to retailers or payment processors.B. Thieves withdraw money from a cash machine with a plain card and stolen data.C. People buy stolen or salvaged encoders from the Internet.D. People can create credit and debit cards to cheat financial institutions.75. What is an encoder used for according to the passage?A. Identifying account numbers from a credit card.B. Creating magnetic tape on cassette tapes.C. Stealing data from a retailer or payment processor’s database.D. Writing information onto magnetic stripes on the back of the card.76. The purpose of this article is probably to________________A. tell people how to make a fortune.B. explain how a credit card is used when buying things.C. warn people not to use credit card to pay for anything.D. expose a fraud that is often used these days.77. What is likely to be talked about in the next paragraph?A. Some other way to withdraw money at an ATM.B. Where to buy card readers and card encoders.C. How to protect yourself against the white card fraud.D. The disadvantages of using credit card on the Internet..Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Sugar is blamed for fueling the nations’ obesity crisis. Yet many of us don’t realize just how quickly our intake creeps up and the crucial link it has to health.There is nothing inherently(固有地) unhealthy about sugar so we shouldn’t be afraid of it or try to eliminate it from our diets completely. It doesn’t directly cause heart disease or diabetes(糖尿病) so there’s nothing wrong with the occasional sweet treat. The problem arise because most of us are eating far too much.There are different types of sugar and it’s found in all sorts of everyday foods. It occurs naturally in fruit and is added by manufacturers to make snacks such as cakes and biscuits. All types of sugar, whether found in cakes or fruit , will push up your intake of calories. If you don’t burn them off through exerciseyou are likely to get fat. That’s where the real health problems begin, including increase risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.With sugar found naturally in fruit there is a balance. This sugar can play a role in making us overweight but fruit is also bursting with other sources of goodness. The added sugar found in snacks and sweets doesn’t contain many nutrients so we are encouraged to get our sugar allowance from fruit instead.Tom Sanders, professor of dietetics and nutrition at King’s College London, says:“we advise people to eat up to three portions of fruit a day but only have confectionery occasionally, because sweet can also tend to be high in better to get most of your carbohydrates intake from starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta because they also contain useful amounts of other nutrients such as proteins and vitamins.’ It is recommended that no more than 11% or our total daily calories intake should come from sugars. Professor Sander says:’This translates into 60g of sugar”There is no evidence that sugar is addictive, adds the professor , but it is habit forming . “We have special taste receptors for sugars on our tongue,” he explains. “ Sweet tastes give us pleasure, unlike bitter and acidic flavors.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. The health problems caused by sugar, such as increased risk of heart disease, come from_____________________________________________79. What kind of balance does fruit contain?_____________________________________________________________________________80. Though a type of carbohydrate, sugar doesn’t contain nutrients like _____________________________.81. Why is sugar habit forming?第Ⅱ卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．时下，网上购物在年轻人中很流行。

2018届上海市金山中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题

2018届上海市金山中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)I. Listening Comprehension (25’)Section A (10*1’)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Excited. B. Dissatisfied. C. Bored. D. Exhausted.2. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.3. A. A cook. B. A shop assistant. C. A saleswoman. D. A waitress.4. A. At a gas station. B. In a work shop.C. At an art gallery.D. In a department store.5. A. He hasn’t had a chance to meet Kathy yet.B. Kathy had already told him the news.C. He didn’t know that Kathy was being moved.D. His new office will be located in New York.6. A. The woman wants to go to Toronto. B. The man wants to go to Vancouver.C. There are no flights to Toronto.D. There are two direct flights to Toronto.7. A. She should do more careful work.B. She is not concerned about George’s remarks.C. George does not care about her.D. George shouldn’t have said much about her.8. A. She can’t afford that much for a trip.B. She is fortunate to have made a lot of money.C. She doesn’t think 15,000 dollars is enough for the trip.D. She considers 15,000 dollars only a small sum of money.9. A. Playing tennis. B. Writing a term paper.C. Gathering materials.D. Holding a meeting.10. A. The man was seriously injured in the car accident.B. The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.C. The man wasn’t wearing the seat belt when the accident happened.D. The man’s daughter advised him to wear the seat belt before he left home.Section B (10*1.5’)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Future researchers. B. College students.C. Company employees.D. Successful artists.12. A. To teach the listeners how to work hard.B. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.C. To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.D. To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities.13. A. Kindness. B. Diligence. C. Willingness. D. Interest.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The benefits of walking. B. The importance of keeping fit.C. The way of forming a habit.D. The possibility of excising regularly.15. A. Because it needs much thinking.B. Because people can improve their memory.C. Because it is suitable for everyone.D. Because people needn’t concentrate on it.16. A. It is the easiest way to lose weight.B. It can be made part of people’s life.C. It can make people’s hearts stronger.D. It prevents people suffering from cancers.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He has just been back from South America.B. He has been burnt for a few hours.C. He has been surfing the Internet for long.D. He has been doing school work all night.18. A. To look for something interesting for pleasure.B. To meet new friends in the net chatroom.C. To release pressure from heavy work.D. To look for information for his project.19. A. Quite a few sites are just old event calendars.B. It’s a waste of time to surf the Internet.C. A lot of information can be found.D. A lot of friends can be made on the Internet.20. A. People spend much time talking about other interests.B. It takes long to find things because of many useless sites.C. It is hard to start chatting with others in the chatroom.D. It’s hardly the best source of information available.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30’)Section A (10*1’)Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Mystery of the White Gardenia（栀子花）（Every year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia was delivered to my house. No card or note came with it. ）…I don’t remember ever slamming my door ( 21)__________ anger at her and shouting,“you ju st don’t understand!”, but she did understand.One month before my high-school graduation, my father died of a heart attack. My feelings ranged from grief to abandonment, fear and overwhelming anger that my dad was missing some of ( 22 )___________( important) events in my life. I became completely uninterested in my upcoming graduation, the senior-class play and the prom. But my mother, in the midst of her own grief, (23)________ not hear of my skipping any of those things.The day before my father died, my mother and I ( 24 ) ____________ ( go ) shopping for a prom dress. We’d found a spectacular one, with yards and yards of dotted Swiss in red, white and blue, ( 25 ) _______ made me feel like Scarlett O’ Hara, but it was the wrong size. When my father died, I forgot about the dress.My mother didn’t. The day before the prom, I found that dress---in the right size---draped majestically over the living-room sofa. It wasn’t just delivered, still in the box. It (26)_____________(present) to me---beautifully, artistically, lovely. I didn’t care if I had a new dress or not. But my mother did.She wanted her children to feel （27）_______ ( love ) and lovable, creative and imaginative, imbued with a sense （28）_______ there was magic in the world and beauty even in the face of adversity. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see （29）________ much like the gardenia---lovely, strong and perfect---with an aura of magic and perhaps a bit of mystery.My mother died ten days after I married. I was 22 years old. That was the year the gardenias stopped (30)__________(come).Section B (10*2’)Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Gender equality has powerful potential to improve the economy, security and the overall well-being of a population.“If the world closed the gender gap in workforce 31 , global [Gross Domestic Product] would increase by 28 trillion dollars by 2025... That’s about a quarter of the world’s current GDP, and almost half of the world’s current debt,” said U.S. Ambassado r-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell in a recent speech. She also noted that “studies have found that countries with less gender inequality are more secure, and peace 32 last longer when women are at the negotiating table.”Nonetheless, no country in the world can 33 that it has achieved full gender equality.“Around the world, women are vastly 34 in politics and the workforce, particularly in leadership positions and other high-paying jobs,” said Ambassador Russell. At the sam e time, women make up the majority of the poor. “I’ve heard people say that poverty has a 35 face,and that makes sense when you consider that women control just one-fifth of global wealth,” said Ambassador Russell.World leaders are beginning to recognize that everyone benefits from 36 gender equality, she said. This is why gender equality is part of U.S. foreign policy. A key part of U.S. efforts focus on educating and empowering girls. In the past 18 months, the United States 37 its global strategy to empower adolescent girls, as well as Let Girls Learn, which is a Presidential initiative that focuses on educating girls.We are also working with numerous countries to remove 38 that keep women from inheriting or owning property, entering the formal job market or accessing banking services.“Gender equality sometimes looks like an impossible task —a 39 without an end,” said Ambassador Russell. “But...we can make progress, and that progress is worth making. Little by little, discussion by discussion, step by step, we can improve the lives of women and girls, men and boys all around the world. And in doing so, we can reach our 40 goals of peace, prosperity, and security.”III. Reading Comprehension (45’)Section A (15*1’)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrase that best fits the context.Rewards and punishments are used in different ways by different communities to maintain social order and preserve cultural values. In all cultures, parents must teach their children to ____41____ the community’s moral rules and to avoid danger. Adults also condition（训练）each other’s observance of social norms, using methods ranging from ____42____ forms of disapproval such as looking away when someone makes an inappropriate remark, to putting to death individuals for behavior considered abnormal or dangerous. The caning（鞭打）of American teenager Michael Fay in Singapore in 1994 brought wide media attention to ____43____ differences in the application of punishment. Faced with increasing violence at home, many Americans prove Singapore’s punishment to maintain social ____44____. Was Fay’s punishment effective? Whether he ____45____ avoids vandalism（故意破坏公物）is unknown, but the punishment did apparently lead to his avoidance of Singapore – which he left promptly.The techniques societies use to maintain social control ____46____ in part with the dangers and threats that confront them. The Gusii of Kenya, with a history of tribal warfare, face threats not only from outsiders but also from natural forces, including wild animals. Gusii parents tend to rely more on punishment and fear than on ____47____ in conditioning appropriate social behavior in their children. Caning, food deprivation, and ___48____ shelter and protection are common forms of punishment.____49____, the Mixtecans of Juxtlahuaca, Mexico, are a highly cohesive（有凝聚力）community, with little internal conflict, and social norms that encourage ____50____. Their social patterns appear ____51____, for the Mixtecans are dominated by the nearby Spanish Mexicans, who control the official government and many economic resources in their region. The Mixtecans do not generally impose fines or jail sentences or use physical punishment to prevent aggression. Social rejection is the most feared punishment, and social ties within the community are very strong, so responses that ____52____ these ties are effective in maintaining social order.In the United Sates, ____53____ of social rejection was once a more powerful force in maintaining control over antisocial behavior, especially in small communities. Today, evenimprisonment does not appear to be an adequate ____54____ to many forms of crime, especially violent crime. Although one reason is the inconsistent application of punishment, another may be the fact that imprisonment no longer carries the ____55____ shame it once had, so that prison is no longer as an effective punishment.41. A. learn B. challenge C. observe D. revise42. A. routine B. traditional C. critical D. mild43. A. moral B. cultural C. historical D. religious44. A. service B. order C. welfare D. respect45. A. dramatically B. purposefully C. consequently D. specifically46. A. vary B. match C. cope D. meet47. A. threats B. conflicts C. rewards D. praise48. A. dominating B. neglecting C. preventing D. withdrawing49. A. For example B. On the contrary C. In contrast D. In fact50. A. competition B. bravery C. creativity D. cooperation51. A. adaptive B. simple C. orderly D. casual52. A. threaten B. strengthen C. loosen D. lengthen53. A. extent B. problem C. fear D. experience54. A. check B. clue C. impact D. judgment55. A. occasional B. weak C. constant D. intenseSection B (11*2’)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)Reading Your MindModern technology allows scientists to look inside a living human brain to see what is happening. These procedures are safe and painless. By understanding the normal brain activity, doctors and scientists are better able to assess the brain’s be havior during times of injury, disease, and mental illness.CT or CAT scans: Computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) shows images of the brain by passing multiple X-ray beams through the brain tissue. CT or CAT scans show a cross-section of the brain. These scans can be used to find brain tumors.MRI scans: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnet to cause the atoms of the brain to shake. MRI sensors pick up the signals emitted ([i'mit] 发出) from the brain’s atoms and a computer interprets them as a picture. MRIs show more detail than CT or CAT scans can. They are especially useful in finding brain tumors that grow on the back of the brain, between the ears.PET scans:Positron emission tomography (PET) is different from other scans because it shows how the brain functions. After a person’s bloodstream is injected with a small dose of glucose (葡萄糖), which is what gives the brain energy, scanners around the head detect where the glucose moves. The PET scan shows which part of the brain use a lot of glucose, which are the more active parts. PET scans are helpful for diagnosing strokes, studying mental illness, and learning how the brain process language.56.How can doctors and scientists understand the brain’s reaction to injury, disease, or mentalillness?A.By contrasting it with normal brain activities.B.By passing the X-Ray beams through the brain tissue.C.By picking up the signals emitted from the brain’s atoms.D.By being injected with glucose and detecting where it moves.57. By Which two scans mentioned are helpful for diagnosing brain tumors?A. C T / CAT and PETB. MRI and PETC. CT/CAT and MRID. CT and CAT58. If a person suffers from defect in speaking, which scan will a doctor be mostlikely to suggest?A. CT / CATB. MRIC. PETD. Any one of them(B)Science is not always so seriousDid you know that if you attach a weighted stick to the back of a chicken, it walks like a dinosaur?No, you did not know (or care to know) such things, but now you do! Thanks to this year’s winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes! Now in its 25th year, the Ig Nobel is the goofy younger cousin of the honored Nobel Prize. It applauds achievements in the fields of medicine, biology, physics, economics, literature, etc. Every September at Harvard University, awards are presented in 10 categories that change year to year, depending on —according to the organization —what makes the judges “laugh, then think”.The ceremony officially begins when audience members launch paper airplanes at an assigned human target on the stage, then speakers only have 60 seconds to present their research. In previous years, the one-minute rule was imposed by a young girl — nicknamed Miss Sweetie Poo —who would go up to the platform and repeat the words: “Please stop, I’m bored,” in a sharp tone until the speaker left the stage.Fortunately for candidates though, the Ig Informal Lectures are held afterwards on Saturday to give presenters more time to explain the crazy things they’re working on.The research can seem more like the brainchildren of teenage boys than of respectable adults. Justin Schmidt won the physiology Ig for creating the “Sting Pain Index,” which rates the pain people feel after getting stung (蛰) by insects. Smith pressed bees against 25 different parts of his body until they stung him. Five stings a day for 38 days, Smith concluded that the most painful sting locations were the nostril (鼻孔) and the upper lip. Ouch.As silly as they sound, not all of the Ig awards lack scientific applicability. A group of scientists from 12 different countries won in the medicine category for accurately diagnosing patients with appendicitis (阑尾炎) based on an unusual measurement: speed bumps (减速带). They found that patients are more likely to have appendicitis if they report pain during bumpy car rides.All th ese weird experiments have just one thing in common. They’re improbable. It can be tempting to assume that “improbable” implies more than that —implies bad or good, worthless or valuable, trivial or important. Something improbable can be any of those, or none of them, or all of them, in different ways. And what you don’t expect can be a powerful force for not onlyentertaining science, but also for the boundary-pushing science we call innovation.59. The underlined word “goofy” in Paragraph 2 probably mea ns __________.A. timidB. funnyC. gloriousD. warm-hearted60. According to the passage, what can we know about the awarding ceremony of Ig Nobel?A. It is held at a fixed place.B. Candidates should know how to fold paper planes.C. Miss Sweetie Poo is one of the hostesses.D. Ig Informal Lecture gives presenters 60 seconds to finish their speeches.61. The example in Paragraph 6 is used to illustrate that Ig Nobel __________.A. celebrates the diligent work of researchersB. offers another opportunity to those who miss the Nobel PrizesC. serves as a platform for the creative and practical achievementsD. amuses the audience62. Among the four candidates below, who is most likely to win an Ig Nobel?A. A chemist who invents a chemical method to partially un-boil an egg.B. A novelist who criticizes social injustice severely.C. A physicist who studies the origin of the universe.D. An economist who achieves a breakthrough in the study of international trade.(C)The psychology of innovationWhy are so few companies truly innovative?Innovation is key to business survival, and companies put substantial resources into inspiring employees to develop new ideas. There are, nevertheless, people working in luxurious, state-of-the-art centers designed to stimulate innovation who find that their environment doesn’t make them feel at all creative. And there are those who don’t have a budget, or much space, but who innovate successfully.For Robert B. Cialdini, Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, one reason that companies don’t succeed as often as they should is that innovation starts with recruitment. Research shows that the fit between an employee’s values and a company’s values makes a difference to what contribution they make and whether, two years after they join, they’re still at the company.One of the most famous photographs in the story of rock’n’roll emphasizes Cialdini’s views. The 1956 picture of singers Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis jamming at a piano in Sun Studios in Memphis tells a hidden story. Sun’s ‘million-dollar quartet’ could have been a quintet. Missing from the picture is Roy Orbison, a greater natural singer than Lewis, Perkins or Cash. Sam Phillips, who owned Sun, wanted to revolutionize popular music with songs that fused black and white music, and country and blues. Presley, Cash, Perkins and Lewis instinctively understood Phillips’s ambition and believed in it. Orbison wasn’t inspired by the goal, and only ever achieved one hit with the Sun label.Managing innovation is a delicate art. It’s easy for a company to be pulled in conflicting directions as the marketing, product development, and finance departments each get different feedback from different sets of people. And without a system which ensures collaborative exchanges within the company, it’s also easy for small ‘pockets of innovation’ to disappear.Innovation is a contact sport. You can’t brief people just by saying, ‘We’re going in this direction and I’m going to take you with me.’Cialdini believes that this ‘follow-the-leader syndrome’ is dangerous, not least because it encourages bosses to go it alone. ‘It’s been scientifically proven that three p eople will be better than one at solving problems, even if that one person is the smartest person in the field.’ To prove his point, Cialdini cites an interview with molecular biologist James Watson. Watson, together with Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA, the genetic information carrier of all living organisms. ‘When asked how they had cracked the code ahead of an array of highly accomplished rival investigators, he said something that stunned me. He said he and Crick had succeeded because the y were aware that they weren’t the most intelligent of the scientists pursuing the answer. The smartest scientist was called Rosalind Franklin who, Watson said, “was so intelligent she rarely sought advice”.’Writing, visualizing and prototyping can stimulate the flow of new ideas. Cialdini cites scores of research papers and historical events that prove that even something as simple as writing deepens every individual’s engagement in the project. It is, he says, the reason why all those competitions on breakfast cereal packets encouraged us to write in saying, in no more than 10 words: ‘I like Kellogg’s Corn Flakes because… .’ The very act of writing makes us more likely to believe it.Authority doesn’t have to inhibit innovation but it often does. Many the orist believe the ideal boss should lead from behind, taking pride in collective accomplishment and giving credit where it is due. Cialdini says: ‘Leaders should encourage everyone to contribute and simultaneously assure all concerned that every recommendation is important to making the right decision and will be given full attention.’ The frustrating thing about innovation is that there are many approaches, but no magic formula. However, a manager who wants to create a truly innovative culture can make their job a lot easier by recognizing these psychological realities.63. The example of the ‘million-dollar quartet’ underlines the writer’s point aboutA. recognizing talent.B. working as a team.C. having a shared objective.D. being an effective leader.64. James Watson suggests that he and Francis Crick won the race to discover theDNA code because theyA. were conscious of their own limitations.B. brought complementary skills to their partnership.C. were determined to outperform their brighter rivals.D. encouraged each other to realize their joint ambition.65. The writer mentions competitions on breakfast cereal packets as an example ofhow to____________________.A. inspire creative thinking.B. generate concise writing.C. promote loyalty to a group.D. strengthen commitment to an idea.66. In the last paragraph, the writer suggests that it is important for employeesto_______________________.A. be aware of their company’s goals.B. feel that their contributions are valued.C. have respect for their co-workers’ achievements.D. understand why certain management decisions are made.Section C (4*2’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.people gothroughlife's usualphases ofups anddowns，which arecommonand normal stages in life, but when your self-esteem is low, you may need to know how to boost your self-esteem, since it can lead to problems you may not have thought of.Self-esteem is the measurement or the value of how a person knows his worth and its effects are life-changing and dramatic, since it makes up a person’s attitude and outlook towards li fe. (67) ____________________But when self-esteem is low, you can either sulk and be sad or be afraid to try out new things or take risks and chances with your love-life, career, relationships and self-improvement.Self-esteem plays a key role in the maturity of a person, especially when trying toget away from a dangerous situation, going through a series of trials in life. Our normal responses to these circumstances and situations are governed by how we value ourselves and how our decisions are dictated by how we value ourselves and how our decisions are dictated by these conditions.Faced with tough decisions in life, the more self-esteem one has, the better. It is for that person to make sound decisions, even in the face of peer pressure or stress at work and at home. Let us try to look into some of the common and best practices which have been tried and tested to help boost self-esteem.Always compliment yourself daily, especially by trying to look for specific tasks you did well for that day and congratulate yourself for it. (68) ____________________ List down all things you are good at doing and achieving, be it a talent, skill, sport or building up other people.You can add more focus to these good points and fuel our passion to do better and make you not only understand yourself more, but also give you the true meaning and measurement of self worth and this is how you see yourself as important.Appreciation of one’s physical appearance and bearing can also be your source of self-esteem, be it the size and shape of your body, your overall physical structure or unique features. Your body can be your source of pride and will help you understand how you would like others to see you, or work on your physical appearance to boost self-morale and satisfaction.Sometimes when you tend to see things in a different light or perspective from others, don’tfocus too much on making sure that what you think will cause things to change. (69)________________________When you have good self-esteem you will realize that what you did was right and was made under your own food judgment, sound principles and concepts based on your personal outlook and attitude towards life.Do not let negative feedback affect you. Of course, one cannot help but feel bad about negative comments or reactions, but you have to consider that these are tests against your character and personality. (70) ________________________ So try to look at yourself and see, and if you feel less important or are not satisfied with how you see and look at things, then think about ways on how to boost your self-esteem. You’ll thank yourself for it.IV. Summary (10’)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then write an English summary within 60 words in your own words according to the passage given below.Fishing is probably the world’s most popular sport. People spend many dollars each year on items like boats and four-wheel-drive vehicles. In addition, they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel and boat repairs. And you can see that fishing can be an expensive pastime. Fishing lovers believe that their hobby is worth it. Others say that fishing is spoiling the environment and that it is a cruel hobby.Supporters of fishing say that it is a nice hobby. Firstly, of the millions of people who fish for fun, most only catch enough fish to feed their families. They catch fish that are found in large numbers, so there is little danger to the species.Secondly, recreational fishermen contribute to the economy. They spend money on equipment and other items, and they also spend it indirectly by paying taxes on their equipment and fuel. Those who travel to fishing spots pay for accommodation and airfares. This money keeps people in work and provides new jobs each year.Thirdly, fishing is relaxing and fun so it lessens stress. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, it is far better to go fishing. People who are relaxed are generally healthier and much nicer to be near—except for the smell of the bait!Those who disagree with fishing say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans. This could lead to the dying out of some species. Modern cars and boats mean that people can fish in remote areas of the world, so no place is safe from greedy fishermen who take both males and females, leaving few fish to produce young.Those against fishing also say that it is a blood sport, which means that an animal must die so that a human can have fun. Many of the fish caught for sport are not suitable for eating, so they are thrown away. Once hooked, fish have no chance of escape.V. Translation (3’+4’+4’+5’=15’)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.71. 店主在卖这台空气净化机时向你开价多少？（charge）72. 参加社区服务对提高青少年的综合能力有好处。

上海市金山中学2014-2015学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 (Word版含答案)

上海市金山中学2014-2015学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题第一卷（共70分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question 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. Go home B. Attend a party C. See a friend D. Leave her office2. A. Driver and policeman B. Dentist and patientC. Waiter and customerD. Father and daughter3. A. At a railway station B. At an airportC. At a hotelD. At a police station4. A. He has worked in Samsung for too long. B. He wants to work in a larger company.C. He thinks the new job is more challenging.D. He likes to do many different jobs.5. A. She broke the man’s pencil-box. B. She said sorry to the man.C. She stole the man’s pencils.D. she blocked the man’s way.6. A. Near a library B. Near a bus stopC. Near a schoolD. Near a market7. A. He enjoyed the party very much. B. He wanted to organize next party.C. The party was held by hid friends.D. He didn’t like some of the guests.8. A. She worked late. B. She had a chest pain.C. She was quite weak.D. She had a cold.9. A. A salesman B. A waiter C. A guide D. A lawyer10. A. A room with a shower B. A room with a big bedC. A room with two windowsD. A room facing the southSection B (6%)Directions In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. His experience B. Hid good personalityC. His musical abilityD. His management skills12. A. His mother B. His father C. His uncle D. His aunt13. A. 35 B. 40 C. 45 D. 50Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Relaxed B. Busy C. Healthy D. Tense15. A. 2,300 yuan B. 3,000 yuan C. 3,200 yuan D. 3,300 yuan16. A. There are very few tea houses there. B. They are only open to certain people.C. They offer a whole range of products.D. Most people go there to talk business.Section C (4%)Directions In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (12%)Directions After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Nine people including five children were killed and more than 30 injured in a fire in an apartment block in Ludwigshaven in southwest Germany. _____21_____ fire broke out on Sunday afternoon on the ground floor of the century-old building and rapidly spread, sending flames through the roof. The wooden staircase burned out, _____22______ (trap) all those inside and forcing many to jump out of the windows _____23_____ (escape) the flames, local fire chief Peter Friedrich told reporters.“The staircase was nothing ____24____ a pile of ashes. People were escaping ____25___ the windows even before we arrived at the scene. Adults jumped out of the windows and threw children out to save their lives,”Friedrich said. “Eight people died in the flames, while the ninth passed away in hospital. 60 people were rescued from the building and 35 were rushed to hospital. Three people were in a serious condition but their lives were not in danger. _____26_____ was a child who had suffered smoke inhalation（吸入）and the other two adults who _______27_____ (injure) when they leapt from the ____28_____ (burn) building.”Friedrich said among those _____29_____ (rescue) were two children _____30_____ were found cowering （蜷缩）behind a couch in a flame-filled room. Television news showed images of one of _____31______ in blackened clothes being taken out of the apartment building. The mayor of Ludwigshaven, Eva Lohse, said the fire was ______32____ (bad) the city had seen since World War II. “The terrible images of the child being brought out of the flames will remain with us for a long time. We are deeply shocked.” Lohse said.Section B (10%)Directions Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.To advertise effectively today, you must abandon the old-school idea of “reaching the masses”. All advertising is local and personal. The key to effective advertising today is to focus on the individual.Some are the ____33___ ways every advertiser could work out. You can print a specific offer of your goods or service on door-hangers and place them on doorknobs in your area. Door-hangers on doorknobs will produce results in direct _____34____ about the strength of your offer. If you need to reach the drivers, flyer (宣传单) under windshield (挡风玻璃) wipers may have better effect than door-hangers. Imagine, how _____35_____ if you hire someone to be a walking ad or launch a T-shirt advertising, that is, you can print your products on T-shirts of your _____36____. In the ea rly 1970s “Hamp Baker says Drive with Care” was spray-painted on cars, which was a public service ad. Ever since, spray-painted sign has become more and more popular.More grand ways are as follows virtual showroom. Build a website to serve as a virtual showroom. Use it when people call to ask details about your company, your products or your services. Also you can even use an old slide projector to put on a nighttime show. They’re ____37______ effective, and in the long run, cheap. Nothing is quite as powerful as a public performance that seizes the public’s attention. You can ____38_____ a band to give a performance. Moreover, you can hire famous models to show it _____39_____.Nothing screams “expert” quite as loudly as a book written about a subject. You simply can’t imagine the power of your name on the cover of a book. You might only sell a few copies online, but the copies you give away in your town will make you a fortune. You won’t make money on the book. You’ll make it because of the book.Of course, word-of-mouth is the best way to ____40_____ your business. Friends and past customers recommend your products to their family, friends and _____41_____. Word-of-mouth works because the _____42_____ is based on previous positive experiences.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.British men are abandoning their stiff（僵硬的）upper lips but still do not express their feeling openly like Americans, a research shows. When it comes to strong emotion, the once _____43_____ British are now happy to cry quite openly."Thirty percent of all British males have cried in the last month. That is a very high figure," said Peter Marsh, director of the Social Issues Research Center. "Only two percent said they could not remember when then they last cried," the head of the research group said. Long gone is the "No _____44____ ----- We're British" time when emotion was considered a _____45_____ form."Among 2,000 people, very few people in their forties or fifties had seen their _____46_____ cry. Now it is twice as many," he told reporters. "Seventy-seven percent of men considered crying in public increasingly ______47____." Almost half the British men opened the floodgates over a bad movie, book or TV program. Self-pity got 17 percent crying. Nine percent cried at weddings.Form the days of Empire, the British have always considered themselves models of reserve（矜持）, _____48______ "excitable foreigners" who show no _____49_____.Marsh argued the ______50______ was still there "We have probably not caught up with the Americans or the Italians when it comes to the actual display of emotions""But we are clearly ______51_______. What we take as typical British reserve has been significantly disappeared."Women's battle for equal rights has certainly had an effect --- both in the workplace and at home. "Men in their twenties or thirties are interacting with women on equal terms much more so than a generation ago. They have to relate to the opposite sex .Women become more man -like and men become more female. That transfers into the ____52____ too," Marsh said.43. A. helpless B. cool C. serious D. speechless44. A. Tears B. Smoking C. Excitement D. Doubt45. A. common B. preferred C. bad D. crazy46. A. neighbour B. partner C. mother D. father47. A. unwise B. unavoidable C. available D. acceptable48. A. laughing at B. interested in C. looking jealously at D. taking pity on49. A. self-confidence B. self-centered C. self-control D. self-defence50. A. difference B. impact C. conflict D. reserve51. A. developing B. changing C. attempting D. experimenting52. A. future B. workplace C. mind D. lawSection B (18%)Directions Read the following 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)One day, Anna was about to walk into her office, when the headmaster, Mr. Henry stopped her.“Now,” he said, “I want you to tell me the truth, my dear.”“Naturally,” said Anna shortly, fearing that something terrible had happened.“I have had a most serious accusation（控告）made against you by Mrs. Bond.”“Mrs. Bond?” said Anna, not understanding. Janet Bond was a quiet, little mouse of a child. As far as Anna could remember，she had never had cause to speak an angry word to the girl.“Mrs. Bond,” went on Mr. Henry, “tells me that you scolded her daughter yesterday afternoon.”“Scolded?” cried Anna. “I don’t scold. At least not in school,” she added honestly. “Mrs. Bond’s story is that Janet was a little late back to school in the afternoon. She said that the child had to spend some time in the bathroom, which meant she set out from home a little late.”“Just a minute,” said Anna, beginning to understand. “She did come late, very late. I had marked her absent, of course. Then she wandered in, when we’d started our paper--cutting, and Ibelieve I said she was a nuisance（讨厌的人）. She didn’t appear to hear, and was certainly quite cheerful.”“Ah, a nuisance.” Mr. Henry jumped on the word. “You’re sure you only said a nuisance.”“I may not even have said that,” Anna replied. “It was no more than slight displeasure that I felt and I certainly didn’t scold.”?“Mrs. Bond said that you called her child a blasted（该死的）nuisance. Is that true?”“Indeed it isn’t,” said Anna, “The child or the mother has made it up!”Mr. Henry was satisfied with Anna’s explanation.“Just as I thought, my dear, but of course I had to make sure.”53. When Mr. Henry stopped Anna, he______.A. wanted to tell her a true storyB. thought she had done something wrongC. had made up his mind to scold herD. made her feel worried at first54. Mr. Henry thought that______.A. Janet had scolded AnnaB. Mrs. Bond had not told the truthC. Anna would not tell the truthD. Anna had scolded Janet55. To call a child a nuisance is______.A. considered a serious accusationB. not considered serious by the teacherC. obviously upsetting for the childD. a sign of great anger56. Mr. Henry considered Anna a______teacher.A. carelessB. cruelC. trustworthyD. bad(B)Wh en I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker. I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “T his is Mrs. Tan.”And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me check, already two week late.”And then, in perfect English I said “I’m getting rather concerned. You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”Then she talke d more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.57. Why was the author’s mother poorly served?A. She was unable to speak good English.B. She was often misunderstood.C. She was not clearly heard.D. She was not very polite.58. From Paragraph 2, we know that the author was ____________.A. good at pretendingB. rude to the stockbrokerC. ready to help her motherD. unwilling to phone for her mother59. After the author made the phone call, ___________.A. they forgave the stockbrokerB. they failed to get the checkC. they went to New York immediatelyD. they spoke to their boss at once60. What does the author think of her mother’s English now?A. It confuses her.B. It embarrasses her.C. It helps her understand the world.D. It helps her tolerate rude people.61. We can infer from the passage that Chinese English ___________.A. is clear and natural to non-native speakersB. is vivid and direct to non-native speakersC. has a very bad reputation in AmericaD. may bring inconvenience in America(C)Individuals should pay for their higher education.A university education is of huge and direct benefit to the individual. Graduates earn more than non-graduates. Meanwhile, social mobility is ever more dependent on having a degree. However, only some people have it. So the individual, not the taxpayers, should pay for it. There are pressing calls on the resources of the government. Using taxpayers' money to help a small number of people to earn high incomes in the future is not one of them.Full government funding is not very good for universities. Adam Smith worked in a Scottish university whose teachers lived off student fees. He knew and looked down upon 18th-century Oxford, where the academics lived comfortably off the income received from the government. Guaranteed salaries, Smith argued, were the enemy of hard work; and when the academics were lazy and incompetent, the students were similarly lazy.If students have to pay for their education, they not only work harder, but also demand more from their teachers. And their teachers have to keep them satisfied. If that means taking teaching seriously, and giving less time to their own research interests, that is surely something to celebrate.Many people believe that higher education should be free because it is good for the economy. Many graduates clearly do contribute to national wealth, but so do all the businesses that invest and create jobs. If you believe that the government should pay for higher education because graduates are economically productive, you should also believe that the government should pay part of business costs. Anyone promising to create jobs should receive a gift of capital from the government to invest. Therefore, it is the individual, not the government, who should pay for their university education.62. The author thinks that with full government funding _____________.A. teachers are less satisfiedB. students are more demandingC. students will become more competentD. teachers will spend less time on teaching63. The author mentions businesses in Paragraph 5 in order to ______________.A. argue against free university educationB. call on them to finance students’ studiesC. encourage graduates to go into businessD. show their contribution to higher education64. What is the best title for this text?A. the value of higher educationB. the cost of higher educationC. the role of universitiesD. the importance of universities第II卷（共30分）I. Translation (15% ) (2+3+3+3+4)Directions Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases given in the brackets.1. 平衡的饮食是保持健康的关键。

上海市金山中学2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷

2017学年度第一学期金山中学期中考试高三英语试卷(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)I. Listening Comprehension (25’)Section A (10*1’)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Excited. B. Dissatisfied. C. Bored. D. Exhausted.2. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.3. A. A cook. B. A shop assistant. C. A saleswoman. D. A waitress.4. A. At a gas station. B. In a work shop.C. At an art gallery.D. In a department store.5. A. He hasn’t had a chance to meet Kathy yet.B. Kathy had already told him the news.C. He didn’t know that Kathy was being moved.D. His new office will be located in New York.6. A. The woman wants to go to Toronto. B. The man wants to go to Vancouver.C. There are no flights to Toronto.D. There are two direct flights to Toronto.7. A. She should do more careful work.B. She is not concerned about George’s remarks.C. George does not care about her.D. George shouldn’t have said much about her.8. A. She can’t afford that much for a trip.B. She is fortunate to have made a lot of money.C. She doesn’t think 15,000 dollars is enough for the trip.D. She considers 15,000 dollars only a small sum of money.9. A. Playing tennis. B. Writing a term paper.C. Gathering materials.D. Holding a meeting.10. A. The man was seriously injured in the car accident.B. The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.C. The man wasn’t wearing the seat belt when the accident happened.D. The man’s daughter advised him to wear the seat belt before he left home. Section B (10*1.5’)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questionswill 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. Future researchers. B. College students.C. Company employees.D. Successful artists.12. A. To teach the listeners how to work hard.B. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.C. To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.D. To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities.13. A. Kindness. B. Diligence. C. Willingness. D. Interest. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The benefits of walking. B. The importance of keeping fit.C. The way of forming a habit.D. The possibility of excising regularly.15. A. Because it needs much thinking.B. Because people can improve their memory.C. Because it is suitable for everyone.D. Because people needn’t concentrate on it.16. A. It is the easiest way to lose weight.B. It can be made part of people’s life.C. It can make people’s hearts stronger.D. It prevents people suffering from cancers.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He has just been back from South America.B. He has been burnt for a few hours.C. He has been surfing the Internet for long.D. He has been doing school work all night.18. A. To look for something interesting for pleasure.B. To meet new friends in the net chatroom.C. To release pressure from heavy work.D. To look for information for his project.19. A. Quite a few sites are just old event calendars.B. It’s a waste of time to surf the Internet.C. A lot of information can be found.D. A lot of friends can be made on the Internet.20. A. People spend much time talking about other interests.B. It takes long to find things because of many useless sites.C. It is hard to start chatting with others in the chatroom.D. It’s hardly the best source of information available.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (30’)Section A (10*1’)Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Mystery of the White Gardenia（栀子花）（Every year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia was delivered to my house. No card or note came with it. ）…I don’t remember ever slamming my door ( 21)__________ anger at her and shouting,“you just don’t understand!”, but she did understand.One month before my high-school graduation, my father died of a heart attack. My feelings ranged from grief to abandonment, fear and overwhelming anger that my dad was missing some of ( 22 )___________( important) events in my life. I became completely uninterested in my upcoming graduation, the senior-class play and the prom. But my mother, in the midst of her own grief, (23)________ not hear of my skipping any of those things.The day before my father died, my mother and I ( 24 ) ____________ ( go ) shopping for a prom dress. We’d found a spectacular one, with yards and yards of dotted Swiss in red, white and blue, ( 25 ) _______ made me feel like Scarlett O’ Hara, but it was the wrong size. When my father died, I forgot about the dress.My mother didn’t. The day before the prom, I found that dress---in the right size---draped majestically over the living-room sofa. It wasn’t just delivered, still in the box. It (26)_____________(present) to me---beauti fully, artistically, lovely. I didn’t care if I had a new dress or not. But my mother did.She wanted her children to feel （27）_______ ( love ) and lovable, creative and imaginative, imbued with a sense （28）_______ there was magic in the world and beauty even in the face of adversity. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see （29）________ much like the gardenia---lovely, strong and perfect---with an aura of magic and perhaps a bit of mystery.My mother died ten days after I married. I was 22 years old. That was the year the gardenias stopped (30)__________(come).Section B (10*2’)Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Gender equality has powerful potential to improve the economy, security and the overall well-being of a population.“If the world closed the gender gap in workforce 31 , global [Gross Domestic Product] would increase by 28 trillion dollars by 2025... That’s about a quarter of the world’s current GDP, and almost half of the world’s current debt,” said U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell in a recent speech. She also noted that “studies have found that countries with less gender inequality are more secure, and peace 32 last longer when women are at the negotiating table.”Nonetheless, no country in the world can 33 that it has achieved full gender equality.“Around the world, women are vastly 34 in politics and the workforce, particularly in leadership positions and other high-paying jobs,” said Ambassador Russell. At the same time, women make up the majority of the poor. “I’ve heard people say that poverty has a 35 face, and that makes sense when you consider that women control just one-fifth of global wealth,” said Ambassador Russell.World leaders are beginning to recognize that everyone benefits from 36 gender equality, she said. This is why gender equality is part of U.S. foreign policy. A key part of U.S. efforts focus on educating and empowering girls. In the past 18 months, the United States 37 its global strategy to empower adolescent girls, as well as Let Girls Learn, which is a Presidential initiative that focuses on educating girls.We are also working with numerous countries to remove 38 that keep women from inheriting or owning property, entering the formal job market or accessing banking services.“Gender equality sometimes looks like an impossible task —a 39 without an end,” said Ambassador Russell. “But...we can make progress, and that progress is worth making. Little by little, discussion by discussion, step by step, we can improve the lives of women and girls, men and boys all around the world. And in doing so, we can reach our 40 goals of peace, prosperity, and security.”III. Reading Comprehension (45’)Section A (15*1’)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrase that best fits the context.Rewards and punishments are used in different ways by different communities to maintain social order and preserve cultural values. In all cultures, parents must teach their children to ____41____ the community’s moral rules and to avoid danger. Adults also condition（训练）each other’s observance of social norms, using methods ranging from ____42____ forms of disapproval such as looking away when someone makes an inappropriate remark, to putting to death individuals for behavior considered abnormal or dangerous. The caning（鞭打）of American teenager Michael Fay in Singapore in 1994 brought wide media attention to ____43____ differences inthe application of punishment. Faced with increasing violence at home, many Americans prove Singapore’s punishment to maintain social ____44____. Was Fay’s punishment effective? Whether he ____45____ avoids vandalism（故意破坏公物）is unknown, but the punishment did apparently lead to his avoidance of Singapore –which he left promptly.The techniques societies use to maintain social control ____46____ in part with the dangers and threats that confront them. The Gusii of Kenya, with a history of tribal warfare, face threats not only from outsiders but also from natural forces, including wild animals. Gusii parents tend to rely more on punishment and fear than on ____47____ in conditioning appropriate social behavior in their children. Caning, food deprivation, and ___48____ shelter and protection are common forms of punishment.____49____, the Mixtecans of Juxtlahuaca, Mexico, are a highly cohesive（有凝聚力）community, with little internal conflict, and social norms that encourage ____50____. Their social patterns appear ____51____, for the Mixtecans are dominated by the nearby Spanish Mexicans, who control the official government and many economic resources in their region. The Mixtecans do not generally impose fines or jail sentences or use physical punishment to prevent aggression. Social rejection is the most feared punishment, and social ties within the community are very strong, so responses that ____52____ these ties are effective in maintaining social order.In the United Sates, ____53____ of social rejection was once a more powerful force in maintaining control over antisocial behavior, especially in small communities. Today, even imprisonment does not appear to be an adequate ____54____ to many forms of crime, especially violent crime. Although one reason is the inconsistent application of punishment, another may be the fact that imprisonment no longer carries the ____55____ shame it once had, so that prison is no longer as an effective punishment.41. A. learn B. challenge C. observe D. revise42. A. routine B. traditional C. critical D. mild43. A. moral B. cultural C. historical D. religious44. A. service B. order C. welfare D. respect45. A. dramatically B. purposefully C. consequently D. specifically46. A. vary B. match C. cope D. meet47. A. threats B. conflicts C. rewards D. praise48. A. dominating B. neglecting C. preventing D. withdrawing49. A. For example B. On the contrary C. In contrast D. In fact50. A. competition B. bravery C. creativity D. cooperation51. A. adaptive B. simple C. orderly D. casual52. A. threaten B. strengthen C. loosen D. lengthen53. A. extent B. problem C. fear D. experience54. A. check B. clue C. impact D. judgment55. A. occasional B. weak C. constant D. intenseSection B (11*2’)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)Reading Your MindModern technology allows scientists to look inside a living human brain to see what is happening. These procedures are safe and painless. By understanding the normal brain activity, doctors and scientists are better able to assess the brain’s behavior during times of injury, disease, and mental illness.CT or CAT scans: Computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) shows images of the brain by passing multiple X-ray beams through the brain tissue. CT or CAT scans show a cross-section of the brain.These scans can be used to find brain tumors.MRI scans:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnet to cause the atoms of the brain to shake. MRI sensors pick up the signals emitted ([i'mit] 发出) from the brain’s atoms and a computer interprets them as a picture. MRIs show more detail than CT or CAT scans can. They are especially useful in finding brain tumors that grow on the back of the brain, between the ears.PET scans:Positron emission tomography (PET) is different from other scans because it shows how the brain functions. After a person’s bloodstream is injected with a small dose of glucose (葡萄糖), which is what gives the brain energy, scanners around the head detect where the glucose moves. The PET scan shows which part of the brain use a lot of glucose, which are the more active parts. PET scans are helpful for diagnosing strokes, studying mental illness, and learning how the brain process language.56.How can doctors and scientists understand the brain’s reaction to injury, disease,or mental illness?A.By contrasting it with normal brain activities.B.By passing the X-Ray beams through the brain tissue.C.By picking up the signals emitted from the brain’s atoms.D.By being injected with glucose and detecting where it moves.57. By Which two scans mentioned are helpful for diagnosing brain tumors?A. C T / CAT and PETB. MRI and PETC. CT/CAT and MRID. CT and CAT58. If a person suffers from defect in speaking, which scan will a doctor be mostlikely to suggest?A. CT / CATB. MRIC. PETD. Any one of them(B)Science is not always so seriousDid you know that if you attach a weighted stick to the back of a chicken, it walks like a dinosaur?No, you did not know (or care to know) such things, but now you do! Thanks to this year’s winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes! Now in its 25th year, the Ig Nobel is the goofy younger cousin of the honored Nobel Prize. It applauds achievements in the fields of medicine, biology, physics, economics, literature, etc. Every September at Harvard University, awards are presented in 10 categories that change year to year, depending on —according to the organization —what makes the judges “laugh, then think”.The ceremony officially begins when audience members launch paper airplanes at an assigned human target on the stage, then speakers only have 60 seconds to present their research. In previous years, the one-minute rule was imposed by a young girl — nicknamed Miss Sweetie Poo — who would go up to the platform and repeat the words: “Please stop, I’m bored,” in a sharp tone until the speaker left the stage.Fortunately for candidates though, the Ig Informal Lectures are held afterwards on Saturday to give presenters more time to explain the crazy things they’re working on.The research can seem more like the brainchildren of teenage boys than of respectable adults. Justin Schmidt won the physiology Ig for creating the “Sting Pain Index,” which rates the pain people feel after getting stung (蛰) by insects. Smith pressed bees against 25 different parts of his body until they stung him. Five stings a day for 38 days, Smith concluded that the most painful sting locations were the nostril (鼻孔) and the upper lip. Ouch.As silly as they sound, not all of the Ig awards lack scientific applicability. A group of scientists from 12 different countries won in the medicine category for accurately diagnosing patients with appendicitis (阑尾炎) based on an unusual measurement: speed bumps (减速带). They found that patients are more likely to have appendicitis if they report pain during bumpy car rides.All these weird experiments have just one thing in common. They’re improbable. It can be tempting to assume that “improbable” implies more than that —implies bad or good, worthless or valuable, trivial or important. Something improbable can be any of those, or none of them, or all of them, in different ways. And what you don’t expect can be a powerful force for not only entertaining science, but also for the boundary-pushing science we call innovation.59. The underlined word “goofy” in Paragraph 2 probably means __________.A. timidB. funnyC. gloriousD. warm-hearted60. According to the passage, what can we know about the awarding ceremony of IgNobel?A. It is held at a fixed place.B. Candidates should know how to fold paper planes.C. Miss Sweetie Poo is one of the hostesses.D. Ig Informal Lecture gives presenters 60 seconds to finish their speeches.61. The example in Paragraph 6 is used to illustrate that Ig Nobel __________.A. celebrates the diligent work of researchersB. offers another opportunity to those who miss the Nobel PrizesC. serves as a platform for the creative and practical achievementsD. amuses the audience62. Among the four candidates below, who is most likely to win an Ig Nobel?A. A chemist who invents a chemical method to partially un-boil an egg.B. A novelist who criticizes social injustice severely.C. A physicist who studies the origin of the universe.D. An economist who achieves a breakthrough in the study of international trade.(C)The psychology of innovationWhy are so few companies truly innovative?Innovation is key to business survival, and companies put substantial resources into inspiring employees to develop new ideas. There are, nevertheless, people working in luxurious, state-of-the-art centers designed to stimulate innovation who find that their environment doesn’t make them feel at all creative. And there are those who don’t have a budget, or much space, but who innovate successfully.For Robert B. Cialdini, Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, one reason that companies don’t succeed as often as they should is that innovation starts with recruitment. Rese arch shows that the fit between an employee’s values and a company’s values makes a difference to what contribution they make and whether, two years after they join, they’re still at the company.One of the most famous photographs in the story of rock’n’ro ll emphasizes Cialdini’s views. The 1956 picture of singers Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis jamming at a piano in Sun Studios in Memphis tells a hidden story. Sun’s ‘million-dollar quartet’ could have been a quintet. Missing fr om the picture is Roy Orbison, a greater natural singer than Lewis, Perkins or Cash. Sam Phillips, who owned Sun, wanted to revolutionize popular music with songs that fused black and white music, and country and blues. Presley, Cash, Perkins and Lewis ins tinctively understood Phillips’s ambition and believed in it. Orbison wasn’t inspired by the goal, and only ever achieved one hit with the Sun label.Managing innovation is a delicate art. It’s easy for a company to be pulled in conflicting directions as the marketing, product development, and finance departments each get different feedback from different sets of people. And without a system which ensures collaborative exchanges within the company, it’s also easy for small ‘pockets of innovation’ to disappear. Innovation is a contact sport. You can’tbrief people just by saying, ‘We’re going in this direction and I’m going to take you with me.’Cialdini believes that this ‘follow-the-leader syndrome’ is dangerous, not least because it encourages bosses to go it alone. ‘It’s been scientifically proven that three people will be better than one at solving problems, even if that one person is the smartest person in the field.’ To prove his point, Cialdini cites an interview with molecular biologist James Watson. Watson, together with Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA, the genetic information carrier of all living organisms. ‘When asked how they had cracked the code ahead of an array of highly accomplished rival investigators, he said something that stunned me. He said he and Crick had succeeded because they were aware that they weren’t the most intelligent of the scientists pursuing the answer. The smartest scientist was called Rosalind Franklin who, Watson said, “was so intelligent she rarely sought advice”.’Writing, visualizing and prototyping can stimulate the flow of new ideas. Cialdini cites scores of research papers and historical events that prove that even something as simple as writing deepens every individual’s engagement in the project. It i s, he says, the reason why all those competitions on breakfast cereal packets encouraged us to write in saying, in no more than 10 words: ‘I like Kellogg’s Corn Flakes because… .’ The very act of writing makes us more likely to believe it.Authority doesn’t have to inhibit innovation but it often does. Many theorist believe the ideal boss should lead from behind, taking pride in collective accomplishment and giving credit where it is due. Cialdini says: ‘Leaders should encourage everyone to contribute and simultaneously assure all concerned that every recommendation is important to making the right decision and will be given full attention.’ The frustrating thing about innovation is that there are many approaches, but no magic formula. However, a manager who wants to create a truly innovative culture can make their job a lot easier by recognizing these psychological realities.63. The example of the ‘million-dollar quartet’ underlines the writer’s point aboutA. recognizing talent.B. working as a team.C. having a shared objective.D. being an effective leader.64. James Watson suggests that he and Francis Crick won the race to discover theDNA code because theyA. were conscious of their own limitations.B. brought complementary skills to their partnership.C. were determined to outperform their brighter rivals.D. encouraged each other to realize their joint ambition.65. The writer mentions competitions on breakfast cereal packets as an example ofhow to____________________.A. inspire creative thinking.B. generate concise writing.C. promote loyalty to a group.D. strengthen commitment to an idea.66. In the last paragraph, the writer suggests that it is important for employeesto_______________________.A. be aware of their company’s goals.B. feel that their contributions are valued.C. have respect for their co-workers’ achievements.D. understand why certain management decisions are made.Section C (4*2’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Many people go through life's usual phases of ups and downs，which are common and normal stages in life, but when your self-esteem is low, you may need to know how to boost your self-esteem, since it can lead to problems you may not have thought of.Self-esteem is the measurement or the value of how a person knows his worth and its effects are life-changing and dramatic, since it makes up a person’s attitude and outlook towards life. (67) ____________________But when self-esteem is low, you can either sulk and be sad or be afraid to try out new things or take risks and chances with your love-life, career, relationships and self-improvement.Self-esteem plays a key role in the maturity of a person, especially when trying to get away from a dangerous situation, going through a series of trials in life. Our normal responses to these circumstances and situations are governed by how we value ourselves and how our decisions are dictated by how we value ourselves and how our decisions are dictated by these conditions.Faced with tough decisions in life, the more self-esteem one has, the better. It is for that person to make sound decisions, even in the face of peer pressure or stress at work and at home. Let us try to look into some of the common and best practices which have been tried and tested to help boost self-esteem.Always compliment yourself daily, especially by trying to look for specific tasksyou did well for that day and congratulate yourself for it. (68) ____________________ List down all things you are good at doing and achieving, be it a talent, skill, sport or building up other people.You can add more focus to these good points and fuel our passion to do better and make you not only understand yourself more, but also give you the true meaning and measurement of self worth and this is how you see yourself as important.Appreciation of one’s physical appearance and bearing can also be your source of self-esteem, be it the size and shape of your body, your overall physical structure or unique features. Your body can be your source of pride and will help you understand how you would like others to see you, or work on your physical appearance to boost self-morale and satisfaction.Sometimes when you tend to see things in a different light or perspective from others, don’t focus too much on making sure that what you think will cause things to change. (69) ________________________When you have good self-esteem you will realize that what you did was right and was made under your own food judgment, sound principles and concepts based on your personal outlook and attitude towards life.Do not let negative feedback affect you. Of course, one cannot help but feel bad about negative comments or reactions, but you have to consider that these are tests against your character and personality. (70) ________________________ So try to look at yourself and see, and if you feel less important or are not satisfied with how you see and look at things, then think about ways on how to boost your self-esteem. You’ll thank yourself for it.IV. Summary (10’)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then write an English summary within 60 words in your own words according to the passage given below.Fishing is probably the world’s most popular sport. People spend many dollars each year on items like boats and four-wheel-drive vehicles. In addition, they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel and boat repairs. And you can see that fishing can be an expensive pastime. Fishing lovers believe that their hobby is worth it. Others say that fishing is spoiling the environment and that it is a cruel hobby.Supporters of fishing say that it is a nice hobby. Firstly, of the millions of people who fish for fun, most only catch enough fish to feed their families. They catch fish that are found in large numbers, so there is little danger to the species.Secondly, recreational fishermen contribute to the economy. They spend money on equipment and other items, and they also spend it indirectly by paying taxes on their equipment and fuel. Those who travel to fishing spots pay for accommodation and airfares. This money keeps people in work and provides new jobs each year.Thirdly, fishing is relaxing and fun so it lessens stress. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, it is far better to go fishing. People who are relaxed are generally healthier and much nicer to be near—except for the smell of the bait!Those who disagree with fishing say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly。

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(A)One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about being late for school. There were many people (1) ______ (wait) at the bus stop, and some of them looked very anxious and disappointed. When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next to the window, (2) ______ I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike (27) ______ (catch) my attention. He (3) ______ (ride) beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused to stop (4) ______ we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept riding. He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard (5) ______ excited conversation. Then the d river stood up and asked, “Did anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It’s (6) ______”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about (7) ______ the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers suddenly became friendly to one another.(B)Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to (8) ______ (live) outdoors. This (9) ______ put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, (10) ______ (stay) outside with them. When you’re cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.If (11) _____ (leave) alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely (12) ______ they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye (13) ______ your pet’s water. Sometimes owners don’t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything (14) ______ (drink). Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, (15) ______ may contain something unhealthy for them.CThe interest in studying abroad, particularly in ESL,is on the rise around the world as students seek to obtain (16)_______ university degree to advance their job opportunities. (17)______ students need to decide if studying abroad will help them reach their goals.First, try to determine whether studying abroad will really help you in your future(18)_______if going overseas is justa fashion or right of passage for citizens in your country. Ask people who have studied overseas if the experience(19)______(help) them educationally and financially in the long run.Second, consider (20)______impact studying abroad will have on your family. Will(21)______be a financial burden to study overseas? What are your family's expectations for you once you return to your country?Third, think about whether you really are flexible and open-minded enough (22)_______(endure) the challenges of adjusting to a foreign culture. If you feel comfortable with your answers to these questions, then you should proceed and look into studying abroad(23)______more detail.DDr．Petrels gives his patients good medical advice．But he doesn’t just tell his patients what to do．He also sings to them(24)_______ television！Dr．Petrels has his own TV show．The show is in Italian, English and French．The doctor(25)_______(start) the show with a song and then gives medical advice．He explains a medical problem(31) ________ disease in simple language．After that, he sings another song．Dr．Petrels produces and performs in his own show every week．The program is very popular with his patients and with people who enjoy his singing．His dream is(26)_______(perform)in Las Vegas．His favorite songs are love songs, and he has a compact disk of love songs (27)_______he wrote．Dr．Petrels says, “I always love to sing．All my problems are gone when I sing．”But when Dr．Petrels was young, his father didn’t want him to be a singer, so he went to me dical school．Some people tell Dr．Petrels he (28)_________ help people more as a doctor．But Dr．Petrels says he helps people(29)_________he sings, too．“I like to make people smile．Sometimes it’s difficult to make a sick person smile．Medicine and entertainment(娱乐)both try to do (30)_______same thing．They try to make people feel good．”1.有人演讲的时候低声说话是不礼貌的。

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上海市金山中学高三英语上学期期中试题（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷（共 110分）I.Listening Comprehension 27’Section A. 15’Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Fire Mr. Smith. B. Find another job.C.Catch the last bus.D. Catch the earlier bus.2. A.Have dinner with friends. B.Have dinner with his sister.C. Go to a concert with his sister.D. Go to a concert with friends.3. A. By May 5th. B. By May 10th.C. By May 14th.D. By May 24th.4. A. Customer and repairman. B.Customer and waiter.C. Employee and employer.D.Teacher and student.5. A.She dislikes solving problems.B.She looks like the woman.C.She has a strong character.D.She often shares her opinions with the woman.6. A.Go to the bank. B.Go on a trip.C.Visit his friend.D. Cash a check.7. A. It fits her well. B. It doesn’t go with her dress.C. He likes its style.D. He likes the colour.8. A.A traffic jam. B. A near accident.C. A girl on a bicycle.D. A quarrel between a boy and a girl.9. A.English. B. French.puter science.D. Tourism.10. A.Watched a movie. B. Called her friend.C.Went shopping.D. Stayed at home.Section B. 12’Directions: 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 11through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Canada. B.England.C.Italy.D. America.12. A. Visit the museums. B.Do some voluntary work.C.Live in a green jungle.D.Learn about the architecure.13. A. 7 days B. 10 days.C. 14 days.D. 17 days.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To wander around and relax. B. To meet the fans.C. To attend the opening night of their film.D. To watch some new films.15. A. The prince Charles. B. Metro Cinema.C. Curzon Soho.D. National Film Theatre.16. A. It shows more mainstream films. B. It’s the oldest film theatre in the world.C. It is visited by many famous film-makers.D. It shows all kinds of films. II. Grammar and Vocabulary26’Section A 16’Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he 17 (admire) a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was ____18 ___ he wanted.As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, _____19 _ the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study and handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a Bible, with the young man's name 20 (mark) in gold. Angrily, he stormed out of the house, 21 (leave) the Bible.Many years passed and the young man had become very successful in business. He realized his father ____22 (get) now old, and thought perhaps he should go to see him. However, before he 23 make arrangements, he received a mail telling him his father had passed away.When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He saw the still gift-wrapped Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and was about to turn pages 24 a car key dropped from the back of the Bible.It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had wanted. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.(B)Some people can stay up all night and still get work done the next day. I'm not oneof them. After a night without enough sleep, I feel bad-tempered and I have trouble 25 (remember) th ings.How do you feel after you've stayed up late 26 (finish) schoolwork? Scientists now say that your answers to these questions may depend on your genes.New research suggests that a gene 27 (call)“period 3”affects how well you function without sleep. The gene comes in two forms：short and long. Everyone has two copies of the gene. Your particular combination depends on what your parents passed on to you.Scientists from the University of Surrey in England studied 24 people who had 28 two short or two long copies of “period 3”. Study p articipants had to stay awake 40 hours straight. Then, they took tests 29 measured how quickly they pushed a button whennumbers flashed on screen and how well they could remember lists of numbers.Results showed that the people with the short form of“period 3”performed much 30 (well). In both groups，people performed worst in the early morning.After the first round of experiments，participants 31 (allow) to sleep. People in the group that performed well on the tests took about 18 minutes to nod off(打盹).People with the long“period 3”gene, by contrast, 32 （fall） asleep in just 8 minutes. They also spent more time on deep sleep. That suggests that people with the long form of the gene need more and deeper sleep to keep their brains working in top form. Section B 10’Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent ___33___ to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs.This comes after a ___34___ law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or dogs.“The civilization of a city can be measured by this,” said Monica Carina, the councilor ___35___ the new law.“It’s good to do whatever we can for our animals who in ___36___for a little love fill our existence with their attention,” she to ld a Rome newspaper.The newspaper reported that round bowls don’t give enough oxygen for fish and may make them ___37___.“Rome has tried to protect fish more than ___38___ else in the world. It stands out for recognizing that fish are interesting animals that deserve over ___39___ and pity every bit as much as dogs and cats and other animals,” said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical treatment of Animals.Last year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who ___40___ pets big fines and prison sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules.The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of ___41___ $598 if they do not walk their dogs three times a day.The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn’t leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs’ t ail to make them look lovelier. The law also gives ___42___ recognition to the “cat ladies” who feed homeless cats. The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.III. Reading Comprehension 57’Section A 15’Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Hidden passengers traveling in ships, trams, or even cars can be a terrible trouble —especially when they are insects. Because there is a great 43 between human beings and insects. The 44 take every possible effort to avoid being discovered, while the latter quickly 45 attention to themselves.We can only show mercy to the 46 man who had to stop his car soon after setting out from a country village to drive to London. Hearing a strange noise from the 47 of the car, he naturally got out to examine the wheels carefully, but he found nothing wrong, so he 48 his way. Again the noise began 49 and became even louder. Quickly turning his head, the man saw what appeared to be a great 50 cloud following the car. When he stopped at a village further on, he was told that a queen bee must be hidden in his car as there were thousands of bees 51 .On learning this, the man drove away as quickly as possible. After an hour's 52 driving, he arrived safely in London, where he parked his car outside a 53 and went in. It was not long before a customer who had seen him arrive 54 in to inform him that his car was 55 with bees. The poor driver was 56 that the best way should be to call a 57 . In a short time the man arrived. He found the unwelcome passenger hidden near the wheels at the back of the car. Very thankful to the driver for this unexpectedgift, the bee-keeper took the queen and her thousands of followers home in a large box.43. A．connection B．difference C．communicationD．similarity44. A．passengers B．insects C．former D．first45. A．give B．keep C．pay D．draw46. A．unfortunate B．careless C．unpleasant D．hopeless47. A．front B．back C．left D．right48. A．drove B．continued C．pushed D．forced49. A．normally B．gently C．quietly D．immediately50. A．black B．beautiful C．whiteD．colorful51. A．below B．ahead C．nearby D．behind52. A．boring B．careful C．exciting D．hard53. A．hotel B．museum C．hospital D．school54. A．broke B．moved C．hurried D．dropped55. A．crowded B．covered C．filled D．equipped56. A．advised B．required C．ordered D．requested57. A．bee-keeper B．policeman C．waiter D．repairmanSection 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)Besides calling 911, here is what to do in some life-threatening emergencies when no one is around to help.Lost in the wildernessFirst, you've got to acknowledge you're in trouble. Stay where you can be seen clearly and remember to rest. Keeping a sense of humor helps too – it reduces stress andhelps creative thinking. In a wide open area, make a colorful crossout of rocks to show your present position.ChokingAim to hit the top of the chair against your stomach, in the soft part below thebony upside-down V of the ribs (肋骨)．Make a sudden push againstthe chair. If you still can't breathe after six tries, call 911,even if you can't talk. Write the word choking somewhere nearby,and leave the line open until help arrives.Sever e bleedingUse your hand or clean cotton, or paper towels, or a scarf, or any cloth youcan find, and push down on the wound until the bleeding stops. But if you put a bandaround your leg tightly, you're going to close the vessels(血管)to the entire leg. In this way, you could lose your foot.Bear attackIf you surprise a bear, don't run away. That invitesan attack. Instead, stand up and back away slowly, without looking the bear in the eyes. If it does charge (猛冲) at you, stick out your chest, raise your arms, and spread your legs. Shout at the bear, to frighten it. If it's going to attack, lie facedown, with your hands held firmly behind your neck. Play dead until you're sure the bear is gone.58. When you see a colorful cross made of rocks in the wilderness, you know ________. A．someone is bleeding B．someone is choking C．someone is lost D．someone is attacked by a bear 59. If you are still choking after six tries，you should ________.A．keep a sense of humor B．call 911 and leave the line open C．use your hand or clean cotton D．lie down with your hands behind your neck60. Don't tie around your bleeding leg tightly，or you could ________.A．stop bleeding B．reduce stressC．lose your foot D．cause breathlessness(B)King's College Summer SchoolKing's College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:Application (申请) dates●Students in New York should send th eir applications before July 18, 2016.●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2016.●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2016. Courses●Englis h LanguageSpoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing: 10 hours●American History: 16 hours●American Culture: 16 hoursSteps●A letter of self-introduction●A letter of recommendation﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. Cost●Daily lessons: $200●Sports and activities: $100●Travels: $200●Hotel service: $400﹡You may choose to live with yourfriends or relatives in the samecity.Please write to:Thompson, Sanders1026 King' s StreetNew York, NY 10016, USAE-mail: KC-Summer-School@61. You can most probably read the text in _____.A. a newspaperB. a travel guideC. a textbookD. a telephone book62. Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?A. Only top students can take part in the program.B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.63. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school_____.A. $200B. $400C. $500D.$90064. What information can you get from the text?A. The program will last two months.B. You can write to Thompson only in English.C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2016.D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.(C)“Humans should not try to avoid stress any more than they would shun food, love or exercise.” said Dr. Hans Selye, the fir st physician to document the effects of stress onthe body. While t here’s no question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging situations in which you’re able to rise to the occasion can be good for you.In a 2001 study of 158 hospital nurses, those who faced considerable work demands but coped with the challenge were more likely to say they were in good health than those who felt they couldn’t get the job done.Stress that you can manage may also boost immune(免疫的) function. In a study at the Academic Center for Dentistry in Amsterdam, researchers put volunteers through two stressful experiences. In the first, a timed task that required memorizing a list followed by a short test, subjects believed they had control over the outcome. In the second, they weren’t in control: They had to sit through a gory(血淋淋的) video on surgical procedures. Those who did go on the memory test had an increase in levels of immunoglobulin (免疫球蛋白)A, an antibody that's the body’s first line of defens e against germs. The video-watchers experienced a downturn in the antibody.Stress prompts the body to produce certain stress hormones（荷尔蒙）. In short bursts these hormones have a positive effect, including improved memory function. “They can help nerve cells handle information and put it into storage,”says Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University in New York. But in the long run these hormones can have a harmful effect on the body and brain.“Sustained stress is not good for you,” says Richard Morimoto, a researcher at Northwestern University in Illinois studying the effects of stress on longevity(长寿), “It’s the occasional burst of stress or brief exposure to stress that could be protective.”65. The passage is mainly about ________.A．the benefits of manageable stress B．how to avoid stressful situations C．how to cope with stress effectively D．the effects of stress hormones on memory66. The underlined word “shun” (Line 1, Para.1) most probably means________.A．cut down on B．stay away from C．run out of D．put up with67. We can conclude from the study of the 158 nurses in 2001 that ________.A．people under stress tend to have a poor memoryB．people who can’t get their job done experience more stressC．doing challenging work may be good for one’s healthD．stress will weaken the body’s defense against germs68. Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University believes that ________.A．a person’s memory is determined by the level of hormones in his bodyB．stress hormones have lasting positive effects on the brainC．short bursts of stress hormones enhance memory functionD．a person’s memory improves with continued experience of stressSection C 10’Directions: 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.We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.69 .When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest(愚蠢的) person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too.You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper , don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef. I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t. 70 You are you. You are not your sister.You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong. 71 .72 .Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers,teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true. 73 .A. You have the power to change your future.B. So focus on your own passions and talents.C. You are not the only one who feels this way.D. If you love yo urself for who you are, other people will notice.E. You need to change your thought patterns.F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.69. ______ 70. ______ 71. ______ 72.______ 73.______Section D 10’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.Do you like movies and the cinema? If the answer is yes, then you’ll love hearing that there is a 3D revolution in cinema entertainment coming.3D technology has been around for many years. The first 3D movie shown to a paying audience can be traced down to as early as 1922. But now 3D movies are being released on a large scale. This year, some major movie studios have released 3D movies, including the blockbuster Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and animations like Up and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.But now does 3D movie technology work and why do you have to wear glasses while watching 3D movies?The technology is actually simple. When a director is making a 3D movie, he must have it filmed by two cameras, from two slightly different angles, at the same time. Because it is filmed from different angles, if you watch the movie without the 3D glasses, it will look blurred(模糊). In the cinema, the movie is played on a special silver screen. Whenyou watch the movie through the 3D glasses, each of your eyes sees from one of the different angles because each lens of the glasses only lets through one type of polarized light. This makes your brain think it is seeing 3D images.Unfortunately, there are some problems with 3D movies. Because the movie has to be filmed from two different angles, the filming of 3D movies is really expensive. And, upgrading a screen to 3D and installing the projector can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So we might be waiting a while before every film is 3D, but it will be worth the wait.Summary:_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________第II卷（共 40分）I. Translation(3’+3’+4’+5’=15’)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.他为什么觉得自己比同龄人优越？（superior）2.遇到困难时你可以向警察求助。

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2015年秋季高三年级期中考试英语科试卷第一部分听力（共两小节，满分30分）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。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How did the woman get to school today?A. By bus.B. By carC. By bike.2. What do we know about the man?A. He arrived before 3:00 p.m.B. He didn’t make a reserv ation.C. His reservation was cancelled.3. Where are the speakers probably?A. At a zoo.B. On a farmC. In the mountains.4. What does the man suggest the woman do on Mother’s Da y?A. Eat out with her children.B. Go to the moviesC. Stay home5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The weatherB. Their friendC. A gift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。

听每段对话和独白前，你将有5秒钟阅读各个小题，听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或读白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6—7题。

6. Why is the man writing a letter?A. To help a friendB. To apply for a jobC. To contact B en7. What does the man say about Ben?A. He goes out every night.B. He never does a day’s wo rk.C. He gets on well with children.听第7段材料，回答第8—9题8. What does the woman think of the man’s paper?A. It’s interesting.B. It’s easy to finishC. It’s hard to und erstand.9.Why doesn’t the man want to write about clocks or umbrella s?A. He knows little about them.B. He is not interested in th emC. He doesn’t want to do research on them.听第8 段材料，回答第10—12题10. How long are most shops open in ?A. 9 hoursB. 10 hoursC. 12 hours11. Where are the speakers?A. InB. InC. In Now12. What does the woman think of Americans?A. RudeB. FrankC. Hospitable听第9段材料，回答第13—16题13. When does the conversation take place?A. In the late morningB. At noonC. In the early afterno on14. What is the weather probably like?A. RainyB. SunnyC. Windy15. What does the woman say about the new job?A. The salary is not high.B. The working time is satisfyi ng.C. The working conditions are wonderful.16. What is the woman most likely to do in five years’ time?A. Move familyB. Travel to AustraliaC. Go to another country听第10段村料，回答第17—20题。

上海市金山中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题

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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.3. A. His bike. B. Jane’s bike.C. The key to his room.D. The key to his bike.4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, but his wife does.B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5. A. To school. B. To her room.C. To the grocery store.D. To her friend’s house .6. A. Bob can’t help. B. Bob will help.C. Bob is unkind.D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper.B. She likes to listen to the radio.C. She prefers a larger apartment.D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.C. He is better.D. His condition is worse.10. A. $160. B.$150. C. $120. D. $50.Section B PassagesDirections: In part 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. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely12. A. It causes great damage.B. It extends to the ocean floor.C. It is likely to lessen.D. It increases rapidly.13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.B. It influences the power of high waves.C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.14. A. A new way to take notes.B. A short name for the survey reading method.C. The five steps in the reading process.D. Different ways to study for examination.15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.B. One should always take notes.C. One should read only the titles and the important words.D. One should read sequences of words.16. A. Taking notes. B. Underlining important points.C. Keeping what you read in mind.D. Both A and B.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In part 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.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)The Internet has become part of young people’s life. ____25____ report sh ows that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get useful information on the Internet ____26____ use the Internet to help in their studies. But many students don’t use it _____27____ a good way. Some play games too much, some visit websites ____28____ shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen ____29___ students spend too much time on the Internet.It is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, _____30____ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful advice.Some students also make friends on the Internet. But if you want to have a face-to-face ____31_____ (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.(B)Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.Since the beginning of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. ____35____(long) one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____36_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _____37___ live along their banks._____38____, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____39_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____40_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resources.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.Somepeople are happy to believe in ESP (超感官知觉) while others are firm disbelievers.Parapsychologists (灵学专家), who lend a certain seriousness to the subject, have 41 __ four types of ESP: One type called clairvoyance describes the act of being able to obtain knowledge of a person or event without the use of the normal senses; Another type, telepathy, is the 42 _ by which a person is able to read another person’s thoughts without the use of any of the normal senses; Still another type, psychogenesis, is the ability to 43 a physical object just by thinking about it; The last type, precognition, is the term applied when somebody is able to foresee44 events.Over the years there have been many ESP experiments____45___by serious scientists in serious institutions. Joseph Banks Rhine, a botanist at Duke University published a famous book in 1934 called " Extra-Sensory Perception" in which he claimed to have overwhelming（压倒的）evidence of ESP. However, other scientists have been unable to repeat his results exactly in the same way, which has resulted in the book46 much of its original reliability.The Granzfield experiments are considered to have been the most 47 examined ESP experiments. The experimenters had their eyes covered and ears blocked while a "sender" attempted to transmit messages. Later the experimenters would compare the messages received to the 48 messages sent out. There was a great deal of excitement and interest at the time but the research failed to produce 49 results.Human beings are 50 to the supernatural phenomena. ESP will always continue to fascinate human beings. Some of the most successful films in recent years have fuelled interest among the younger generations who are starting to ask the same questions and to look for explanations for the same phenomena as their parents and grandparents before them. Who knows? One day we might just find these answers because one thing is certain, “The truth is out there!"III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illness may be ___51___ if individuals would make sound personal health choices ___52___ upon current medical knowledge. When all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it ___53___ when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our personal decisions that may ___54___ our health. If we so desire, we can smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a ___55___ sedentary(久坐不动的) life-style without any exercise. The ___56___ to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, ___57___ the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices ___58___ to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be ___59___ by friends into believing it is a socially ___60___ thing to do.A multitude of ___61___, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. ___62___, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is ___63___ one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. Experts suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of ___64___ life is similar to attempting suicide. ___65___ personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.51. A. stopped B. prevented C. infected D. cured52. A. constructed B. based C. found D. depended53. A. disappeared B. vanished C. restricted. D. flourished54. A. relate B. connect C. effect D. concern55. A. completely B. partially C. continuously D. uncomfortably56. A. fact B. fashion C. viewpoint D. freedom57 A. where B. though C. when D. somehow58. A. familiar B. able C. relative D. close59. A. enforced B. requested C. pressured D. rushed60. A. disgusted B. accepted C. organized D. moved61. A. factors B. decision C. aspect D. arrangement62. A. But B. Therefore C. In addition D. However63. A. seldom B. rarely C. usually D. hardly64. A. shortening B. lengthening C. leasing D. living65. A. Thus B. But C. Unless D. ThoughSection BDirections: Read the following 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)The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phonebook, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in .”I look my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said ,“Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it, on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words. What a relief！66. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.67. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.68. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her69. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for on e’s friendC. Put oneself in other’s shoesD. A friend in need is a friend indeed.(B)Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.70. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.、B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books" in the interviewreflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckerman’s awards.B. To publicize Zuckerman's project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.(C)A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ accounts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finallytaken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.74. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentB. emotional intelligence won’t show up un til adolescenceC. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successD. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence75. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.76. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. kindB. floatingC. excitedD. optimistic77. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. Information about famous people with high EQ.B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Most young boys are trained to believe that men should be strong, tough, and cool. Thus, they learn early to hide such emotions as love, joy, and sadness because they believe that such feelings imply weakness. Over time, some men become strangers to their own emotional lives. It seems that men with these traditional views are more likely to hold back outward emotions and to fear emotions, supposedly because such feelings may lead to a loss of calmness. Keep in mind, however, that this view is challenged by some researchers. As with many gender(性别) gaps, differences in emotionality tend to be small, inconsistent, and dependent on the situation. For instance, Robertson and colleagues found that males who were more traditionally masculine(有男子气概的) were more emotionally expressive in a structured exercise than when they were simply asked to talk about their emotions.Males’ difficulty with “tender” emotions has serious consequences. First, emotions held back can contribute to stress-related disorders. And worse, men are less likely than women to seek help from health professionals. Second, men’s emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children. For example, men with traditional masculine norms report lower relationship satisfaction, as do their female partners. Further, children whose fathers are warm, loving, and accepting toward them have higher self pride and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. On a positive note, fathers are increasingly involving themselves with their children. And 30 percent of fathers report that they take equal or greater responsibility for their children than their working wives do. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.)78.Most young boys have been trained to believe that men who show tender feelings are considered to be ______________.79．Some men believe that if they expressed their emotions openly they might ______________.80.According to the author, men who hold back their emotions may develop ______________.81.Men who observe traditional masculine norms are said to gain less satisfaction from ______________.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1.评估一个人知识和技能有很多简单而有效的方法。

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2015年高考(191)上海金山中学2015…上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试语文试题一阅读（80分）（一）阅读下文，完成1-6题。

（17分）未来机器人①11月10日，由腾讯组织的WE大会在深圳拉开，前后有四幕十三场讲演，其中第二场是香港中文大学（深圳）校长徐扬生院士的“人类与机器人共建未来社会”。

徐院士不仅介绍了究竟何为机器人，还带来了一系列他们已经研制成功的机器人的动画视频，的确十分有趣。

②坐在台下聆听的我，虽然看到了一幕又一幕的徐院士口中“感知能力、认知能力、行动能力”三要素俱全的机器人演示，但我始终无法抹去这样一个意念：在未来，恐怕机器人不是我们制造的那种人造仿生体，也许，机器人就是我们自己。

③知名英剧《黑镜》的第一季第三集之“你的全部历史”其实已经隐隐约约地预示了这个未来。

在这部黑色短剧中，人们在脑后植入一个芯片，可以把自己看到的东西都永久保存起来，以供自己事后随时查阅。

黑镜前后两季，做的都是对高科技发展进行反思的事。

在这一集中，它的矛头指向的其实就是：可植入设备。

④人类其实一直是靠外部设备生活的，比如衣服就是一种外部设备。

而人类之所以成为万物之长，也就是因为人类会发明并使用工具——工具就是一种外部设备。

数字化时代开启以来，前后已经事实上出现了三种设备：台式设备、手持设备、可穿戴设备。

前两种风靡全世界，后一种正在有这个趋势风靡全世界。

这三种设备有如下这条路径：它们在物理距离上离我们越来越近，它们希望牢牢地和我们在一起，走到哪里都能带到哪里。

某种意义上讲，它们，就是我们——事实上，今天一个智能手机里的所有正在产生的和曾经产生过的数据，的确可以多维度地代表我们自己。

⑤但这三种设备，无论物理距离离我们多近，都还毕竟：1、有距离的；2、我们可以随时把它们拿掉。

设备会不会出现“负距离”，也就是存在于我们的体内？这被我称为“可植入设备”，一旦这种设备大规模出现（零星的，其实已经有了，比如说人工心脏），我们何尝不是半个机器人？⑥在我看来，有两大类“可植入设备”。

(整理版高中英语)金山高三上学期期中考试英语试题

金山高三上学期期中考试英语试题I . 语言知识及应用〔共两节，总分值45分〕第一节: 完形填空〔共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分〕阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1―15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

For many people today, reading is no longer relaxation. To keep up their work they must read letters, reports, trade publications, interoffice communications,not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never-ending flood of words. In 1 ajob or advancing in one, the ability to read and comprehend 2 can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most ofus are 3 readers. Most of us develop poor reading 4 at an early age, and never get over them. The main deficiency〔缺乏〕5 in the actual stuff of language itself —words. Taken individually, words have 6 meaning until they are strung together into phrases, sentences and paragraphs. 7 , however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads one word at a time, often regressing〔退回〕to 8 words or passages. Regression, the tendency to look back over what you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which9 down the speed of reading is vocalization—sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads.To overcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an 10 , which moves a bar (or curtain) down the page at a predetermined〔预先确定的〕speed．The bar is set at a slightly faster rate than the reader finds comfortable,in order to“stretch〞him. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, 11 word-by-word reading, regression and subvocalization〔默读〕practically impossible.At first 12 is sacrificed for speed．But when you learn to read ideas and concepts, you will not only read faster, but your comprehension will 13 . Many people have found their reading skill drastically improved after some training. 14 Charlce Au, a business manager, for instance, his reading rate was a reasonably good172 words a minute before the training, now it is an excellent 182 words a minute.He is delighted that how he can 15 a lot more reading material in a short periodof time.1．A．applying B．doing C．offering D．getting 2．A．quickly B．easily C．roughly D．decidedly 3．A．good B．curious C．poor D．urgent 4．A．training B．habits C．situations D．custom5．A．lies B．combines C．touches D．involves 6．A．some B．much C．little D．dull 7．A．Fortunately B．Indeed C．Logically D．Unfortunately 8．A．reuse B．reread C．rewrite D．recite 9．A．scales B．cuts C．slows D．measures 10．A．accelerator B．actor C．amplifier D．observer 11．A．enabling B．leading C．making D．indicating 12．A．meaning B．comprehension C．skillD．regression13．A．increase B．reduce C．improve D．stayII．阅读〔共两节，25题，总分值50分〕第一节: 阅读理解〔共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分〕阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

上海市金山中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期中试题

金山中学2015学年度第二学期高二年级英语学科期中考试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷（共103分）I. Listening Comprehension（30分）Section 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. 4:45 B. 5:15 C.5:50 D. 5:452. A . At home. B. In a restaurant.C. In a car.D. On the street.3. A. Colleagues. B. Husband and wife.C. Employer and employee.D. Mother and son4. A. Listening to some loud music. B. Testing the earphon es.C. Talking loudly on the phone .D. Preparing for the speech contest.5. A. Pick up his son from school. B. Meet the woman in her office.C. Work on a report.D. Prepare dinner for his son.6. A. She discussed the sports program with Mr. Wright.B. She is about to call Mr. Wright’s secretary.C. She will see Mr. Wright at lunch time.D. She failed to reach Mr. Wright.7. A. To find out more about the topic for the conference.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C. To get the conference schedule for the woman.D. To pick up the woman from the library.8. A. It can stand any crash. B. It is not as good as hers.C. It was once damaged.D. It is kept in good condition.9. A. She has been warmed to improve her working efficiency.B. She has been fired because of her poor performance.C. She has been promoted to a well-paid position.D. She has been dismissed due to the economic crisis.10. A. More sleep can get the man back onto the right track.B. Tiredness is a typical symptom of lack of exercise.C. The man should spend more time outdoors.D. People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting.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.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. To work for Mr. Brown. B. To bake cakes.C. To take a training course.D. To go to Paris.12. A. By taking a cooking test.B. By writing to Mr. Brown.C. By making a delicious cake.D. By having baking experience.13. A. Popular. B. Optimistic. C. Experienced. D. Ambitious.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Great market demands for online buying.B. Benefits for businessmen and consumers.C. Group buying online——a new shopping model.D. Discounts and good services available online.15. A. By purchasing cheaper goods.B. By inviting others to buy together.C. By providing personal information publicly.D. By checking the conditions of sales carefully.16. A. Consumers g ain more benefits than merchants.B. There are many problems in group buying online.C. The group buying business is now in good condition.D. Group buying helps merchants to sell more products.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 you answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blank 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary.（26分）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)The problem with much mobile technology is that it’s not really designed to be used while you’re actually mobile. The human brain can only pay attention to about three things at a time—— and concentrate effectively on just one of them. Even though the consequences of smart phone distraction are sometimes ____25____(amuse), they can also be serious.The number of children ____26____(admit) to hospitals after accidents in public playgrounds has climbed by about a third in five years, according to NHS data. Experts in both Britain and the US, ____27____ a similar rise has occurred suggest some of the increase may be a result of parents being too distracted by their phones ____28____ (take) care of their children properly.And now comes evidence showing that 11-year-old children are three times more likely to be hurt or seriously injured on the way to and from school than 10-year-old, since 11 is the average age at whic h children receive their first mobile phone, six times more likely to send a test ___29____ it happens.___30___ quarter of children surveyed admitted that they had been distracted by personal technology while crossing the road. “There is,”the report concluded, “a clear connection __31__ the use of technology and time of serious accidents withchildren.”（B）DC Hilton was one of the first Americans to find out that there was money to be made in the middle of the night. 52 years ago he bought a small restaurant on US highway 69, in Oklahoma. His main customers were truck drivers and traveling salesmen who drank coffee and ate cheeseburgers when they stopped ___32___(break) their journey.It was they ____33____ first tried to persuade Hilton to remain open all night. ___34___(think) about it for a while, he suddenly made up his mind. He took the door key and threw it across the road. He hasn’t closed the door ever since.Over the years his simple burger café has been expanded ____35____ a 24-hour roadside empire, with a 100-seat restaurant, a petrol station, a mini shopping market, a car park for mobile homes and all-night self-help laundry.Hilton was a pioneer in a 24-hour working trend, ___36___ has now caught on around the world. Today not only restaurants but also banks, supermarkets, mail-order firms, travel agencies and many other businesses are beginning to be open all night. But is this really a good thing?So far, a lot of research __37____(do) in America on the effect of 24-hour working, and there is growing concern about the long-term dangers of society that doesn’t sleep. Americans are said to be sleeping 20% less than ___38___ did 100 years ago, and 55% claim to suffer at least occasionally from over-tiredness. Several of the ___39___(bad) man-made disasters happened in the last few hours before dawn, when even the most experienced night-worker has difficulty ___40___(stay) awake. 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.Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Ever wonder what it takes to be one？Take NASA for example.In order to catch NASA’s eye, would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams, but also find unique ways to ___41___ them selves from the harsh competition.NASA’s requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years. Originally, it ___42___ candidates with a military flight background, with at least 1000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft. In 1978, however, NASA ___43___ its focus to a more varied group of astronauts: scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their respective fields.During the years of shuttle missions, everyone had a ___44___: some would focus on robotics, others on spacewalks or maintenance. To walk on the space station, astronauts must be able to perform all tasks, which encourage ___45___ to acquire different experiences. Jeanette Epps, an astronaut, studied aerospace engineering, worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA, She says astronauts’ varied backgrounds __46____ to their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly.After ensuring that candidates are U.S citizens and that they satisfy ___47___ education and experience requirements, the selection committee enters a gray area. “We’re not really looking for one thing, just a good mix of things,” said Duane Ross, the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training.To the committee, candidates who take on ___48___ outside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy. Many astronauts who don’t have a military background do hold a(n)__49____ piloting license. Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers, scuba divers or skiers. Other are musicians, dancers, or play competitivesports. Choosing to __50____ themselves to different, extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.III Reading Comprehension（39分）Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Specialists say that it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term these specialists ____51____ when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the specialists. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience ____52____, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the ____53____ stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, ____54____ their life more.There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be ____55____. The customs may be different. The public ____56____ systems—the telephone, post office, or transportation—may be difficult to work out. The most simple things seem to be big ___57_____. The language may be difficult.Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock ____58____ most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who ____59____ had any difficulties in their home countries and were successful in their community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same ___60_____ positions. They find themselves without a role, ____61____ without an identity. They have to build a new self-image.Culture shock gives rise to a feeling of disorientation (迷惘). This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying ___62_____ all the time. They want to protect themselves for the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of ____63____. This escape does solve the problem ofculture shock for the ____64____ term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and ____65____ experience—these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.51. A. discover B. spend C. know D. use52. A. comes B. dies C. appears D. misses53. A. key B. second C. different D. last54. A. satisfy B. realize C. enjoy D. find55. A. unpleasant B. lovely C. warm D. reliable56. A. service B. society C. communication D. relation57. A. things B. ones C. problems D. questions58. A. exhausts B. surprises C. ruins D. meets59. A. seldom B. ever C. once D. always60. A. correct B. central C. competitive D. established61. A. almost B. nearly C. hardly D. mostly62. A. outside B. inside C. alone D. sleeping63. A. safety B. silence C. loneliness D. regret64. A. long B. short C. full D. fixed65. A. gaining B. offering C. making D. providingSection 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 inthe passage you have just read.(A)“It seems likely that a caged elephant would miss the wilderness it was born into.” A six-year study revealed.British and Canadian scientists studied 4500 elephants in European zoos and compared them with elephants living in the wild. They found that wild elephants are healthier, live longer and reproduce more than those elephants in zoos.When it comes to living in a zoo, “many species do well but elephants don’t,”said Georgia Mason, one of the researchers of the study. Many animals live longer in zoos than they do in the wild. This isn’t surprising when you consider that zoo animals are not threatened by predators(掠食者), always have plenty to ea t, and have professionals on hand to care for them.When it comes to elephants, however, the situation is different. The world’s largest land animals live much longer in the wild than they do in zoos.Female African elephants born in zoos live on average for 17 years, while those in the wild make it to 56. “So far,”says Mason, “We’ve got 300 African elephants in zoos in Europe, and not one’s yet reached 50.”Asian elephants are the more endangered of the two elephant species. They live for about 19 years in captivity(圈养) compared to 42 years in the wild. A few wild Asian elephants have even made it into their 70s. In Kenya, 30 to 50 percent of wild elephants reach 50 years of age.Fatness and stress are likely causes for the giant land animals’ early death in captivity, Mason said.The researchers say that zoos do not offer enough space for animals that can travel as far as 48 kilometers a day. Too little exercise and too much food means captive elephants put on extra weight. The weight gain can lead to heart disease and other health problems.Being “caged” is bad for health, not only for elephants, but also for humans. Be careful not to become a “caged elephant”!66. Many animals live longer in zoos owing to the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.A. they are far away from the danger of being eatenB. they can be in a better mood thereC. they needn’t worry about their food at allD. they are taken good care of67. Which of the following may probably result in the early death of elephants in zoos?A. Stress and lack of delicious food.B. Loneliness and little space for activities.C. Lack of delicious food and enough exercise.D. Being stressed and over weight.68. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Zoos are not suitable for animals to live in.B. None of the animals live well in zoos due to lack of exercise.C. Compared with the elephants in zoos, wild elephants are healthier.D. Asian elephants can live longer than African elephants in zoos.69. What is the passage mainly about?A. The living conditions of animals in the world are worsening.B. Elephants can live a longer time in the wild than in zoos.C. All of us should take action to protect wild elephants.D. The places where wild elephants live are being damaged seriously.(B)When I was young, it wasn’t the parental love that filled my thoughts in the spring. It was baseball.I loved everything about the game —the crack of a bat, the excitement of chasinga ground ball across short green grass, even watching the games on our old black-and-white TV. Yet looking back now, nothing was quite as important to me as the annual ritual (老规矩) of playing catch with my dad.Dad was never much of a baseball fan, but as green leaves began to shoot on bare branches and warmth returned to the air, he would grab his old mitt (棒球手套) and head out to the yard with me just the same. There was something beneficial about playing catch with him, the hum of the ball as it sailed through the air, and the friendly pop as it hit the leather netting. We may have been 50 feet apart, but the flight of that ball connected us, forming as strong a relationship as any father-son talk ever could have.I was never the star of my Little League team, yet Dad never cared about that. Every year, he would be out there, waiting to field any false throw I sent his way.As I grew older, I realized that our game was a reflection of our relationship —that even if a problem didn’t involve a glove and a ball, Dad would always be there to handle anything I threw in his direction. His devotion to our springtime ritual showed his devotion to me — not only to my love of baseball but also to my life.I’ve often heard it said that “the devil is in the details.” Now I realize that in my relationship with my father, love was in the details.70. When the author was young, he didn’t care much about _______.A.the sound of hitting a ballB. the company of his fatherC.the joy of running after a ballD. the games broadcast on TV71. The author’s father practiced catching baseball with him on warm spring days, ________.A.having a father-son conversation with himB.killing time while doing some physical exerciseC.making him an excellent baseball playerD.giving him a guiding hand in his life72. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. a yearly celebration was held to start their spring baseball catching ritualB.the author and his father used to have a loose relationship with each otherC.the author fully realized his father’s love for him when he was youngD.the author’s father always stood by him whenever he was in trouble73. What is the passage mainly about?A.The same hobby shared between the author and his father.B.The way the author and his father used to spend spring days.C.The author’s sweet memory of his father’s love for him.D.The analysis made by the author about father-son relationship.(C)The death of languages is not a new phenomenon. Languages usually have a relatively short life span as well as a very high death rate. Only a few, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Latin, have lasted more than 2,000 years.What is new, however, is the speed at which they are dying out. Europe’s colonial conquests caused a sharp decline in linguistic diversity, eliminating at least 15 percent of all languages spoken at the time. Over the last 300 years, Europe has lost a dozen, and Australia has only 20 left of the 250 spoken at the end of the 18th century.The rise of nation-states has also been decisive in selecting and consolidating national languages and sidelining others. By making great efforts to establish an official language in education, the media and the civil service, national governments have deliberately tried to eliminate minority languages.This process of linguistic standardizatio n has been boosted by industrialization and scientific progress, which have imposed new methods of communication that are swift, straightforward and practical. Language diversity came to be seen as an obstacle to trade and the spread of knowledge. Monolingualism became an ideal.More recently, the internationalization of financial markets, the spread of information by electronic media and other aspects of globalization have intensified （强化）the threat to “small” languages. A language not on the Internet is a language that “no longer exists” in the modern world. It is out of the g ame.The serious effects of the death of languages are evident. First of all, it is possible that if we all ended up speaking the same language, our brains would lose some of their natural capacity for linguistic inventive ness. We would never be ableto f igure out the origins of human language or resolve the mystery of “the first language”. As each language dies, a chapter of human history closes.Multilingualism is the most accurate reflection of multiculturalism. The destruction of the first will inevitably lead to the loss of the second. Imposing a language without any links to a people’s culture and way of life stifles the expression of their collective（集体的） genius. A language is not only used for the main instrument of human communication. It also expresses the world vision of those who speak it, their imagination and their ways of using knowledge. To safeguard languages is an urgent matter.74. Which of the following does not contribute to the death of languages?A. Colonial conquests of Europe.B. The boom of human population.C. Advances in science and industrialization.D. The rise of nation-states.75. What does the underlined word “stifles” in Paragraph 7 probably mean?A. boosts.B. fuelsC. imposes.D. kills76. The serious effects of the death of languages include all except that____________.A. people would fail to understand how languages originated.B. language diversity would become an obstacle to globalization.C. monolingualism would lead to the loss of multiculturalism.D. human brains would become less creative linguistically.77. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?A. To explain the reasons why languages are dying out.B. To warn people of the negative aspects of globalization.C. To call people’s attentio n to the urgency of language preservation.D. To argue how important it is for people to speak more languages.Section C （8分）Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than ten 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 resul ts 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 com puting 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 medicaltreatments 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 Translation （22分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 每天早上大声读英语对于我们学习语言很有帮助。

上海市金山中学高二英语上学期期中试题

上海市金山中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题I. Listening ComprehensionSection AI. 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 conversation and the question 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. To cancel an appointment.B. To book an airplane ticket to Shanghai.C. To make an appointment with the woman.D. To invite the woman to visit Shanghai with him.2. A. A washing machine. B. An iPhone.C. A television.D. An iPad2.3. A. She goes to the countryside.B. She goes fishing with her friends.C. She goes to take pictures.D. She helps her mother do housework.4. A. He picked up his sister.B. He listened to a lecture.C. He went to the hospital.D. He looked after his grandpa.5. A. To Florida. B. To San Francisco.C. To New York.D. To Washington.6. A. See the doctor. B. Take sleeping pills.C. Lose some weight.D. Have a rest.7. A. Its goods were stolen. B. It was broken into.C. Its owner was injured.D. It caught fire.8. A. On August 22nd. B. On August 24th.C. On August 26th.D. On August 29th.9. A. He is making noise.B. He is watching a football match.C. He is preparing for the final exam.D. He is repairing his TV set.10. A. Mr. White. B. Mrs. White. C. Mr. Black.D. Mr. White’s brother.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. A successful investor.B. A journalist of Eyes on Investors.C. The founder of an editor.D. The founder of Eyes on Investors.12. A. How David became so successful.B. Why David started investing in real-estate.C. How David’s life changed.D. How David enjoyed his life.13. A. Because it was the interview of a successful man.B. Because it was very enjoyable.C. Because it started off just as a chat.D. Because it was a discussion between two persons.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. The Wine Drinking Competition.B. The History and Culture of Winery Show.C. The celebration of Whistler Wines’ birthday.D. A dinner party.15. A. Whistling. B. German bowling.C. Egg hunting.D. Wine tasting.16. A. In the square. B. At Whistler Wines.C. On the beach.D. In the Great Hall.Section CDirections In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.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 wordthat best fits each blank.（A）One day a man 21 (walk) in the street when he met a penguin (企鹅).It was a handsome bird, and not timid at all. It seemed to take an immediate likingto the man, because it waddled (摇摇摆摆地走) up to him and then followed him 22he went. This was amusing for 23 while but eventually became rather 24 (embarrassing).“Go away, you silly bird,” the man said to the penguin, but the bird ignored(不理) him. It simply would not leave him alone. Wherever he went, the bird went, too. At l ast, in desperation, the man walked into a police station. “Excuse me, officer,” he said, “but I need some advice. I met this penguin in the street, andI don't know what to do with it.”A bored policeman looked up from 25 he was writing and said, “Just takeit to the zoo, sir.”“Oh, all right,” the man said.The next day the man was walking along the street, still 26 (follow) bythe penguin, when he met the policeman he’d spoken 27 the day before. The policeman was not pleased to see t hem. “I thought I advised you to take that animalto the zoo,” he said.“Well, yes, officer, you did. And I did take him to the zoo,” the man explained. “And we had a great time. But we 28 not go to the zoo every day. I thought today I’d take him to the movies.”（B）It is often necessary to release a fish, that is, set it free after 29 (catch), because it is too small, or you just don’t want to take it home to eat.In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure 30 will help keep fish varietyand build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encourages fishermen who practice catch-and-release fishing 31 (use) a few simple skills. The advice provided below will help make sure that the fish you releasewill survive (存活) to bite again another day.－When catching a fish, play it quickly and keep the fish in the water as much as possible.Don’t use a net in landing the fish and release it quickly to prevent 32 from dying.－Hold the fish gently. Do not put your fi ngers in its eyes. Don’t wipe the scales(鱼鳞) off the fish 33 it might cause it to develop a disease and reduce itschance of survival.－ 34 (remove) your hook (鱼钩) quickly. 35 the hook is too deep or hookedin the stomach, cut the line and leave the hook. The hook left inside will causeno serious problem to the fish.With a little care and by following the suggestions given above, you can give the 36 (release) fish a better chance of survival.Section BDirections Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each wordcan only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.most 37daily life. Probably people will never think about it. However, TV——the most pervasive (无处不在) and persuasive modern technologies, marked by rapid change and growth——is moving into a new era, an era of extraordinary sophistication (复杂而精密) and versatility(多用途), which promises to 38 our lives and our world.It is an electronic revolution, made possible by the 39 of television and computer technologies.The word “television”, derived from its Greek (tele distant) and Latin (vision sight) roots, can literally be 40 as sight from a distance. Very 41 put, it works in this way through a sophisticated system of electronics, television provides the capability of 42 an image into electronic impulses, whichcan be sent through a wire or cable. These impulses, when fed into a receiver (a television set), can then be electronically reconstituted into that same image.Television is more than just an electronic system, however. It is a 43 of expression, as well as a vehicle for communication, and becomes a powerful tool for44 other human beings. The field of television can be 45 into two categories determined by its means of transmission. First, there is broadcast television. And second, there is non-broadcast television.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.An idea that started in Seattle’s public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple help to build a 46 of community in a cityby getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyedby all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be 47 in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who 48 t he “IfAll of Seattle Read the Same Book” project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and 49 to Hong Kong.In Chicago, the mayor (市长) appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the “One Book, One Chicago” program. 50 , reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plots and 51 .The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decided 52 one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity (一致) can be achieved. Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point, putting all their energy and 53 into the choice of the book 54 discussion about a book itself.Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measuredby how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process,or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not 55 have shareda word.46. A. sense B. feel C. appreciation D. impression47. A. shared B. made C. had D. talked48. A. mattered B. motivated C. analyzed D. launched49. A. even B. still C. therefore D. so50. A. To be honest B. To be short C. As a result D. In my opinion51. A. transmission B. argument C. scanning D. characters52. A. on B. in C. below D. against53. A. passion B. finance C. nervousness D. temperature54. A. other than B. rather than C. let alone D. preferred to55. A. otherwise B. certainly C. else D. eventuallySection BDirections Read the following 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)GETTING A GRANTWho pays?The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living. Who can get this money?Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude some students from overseas.SPECIAL CASESIf a student has worked before going to college?A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money –£155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of £615 at 29 or more.If a student is handicapped?LEAs will give up to £500 to help meet extra expenses –such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student, extra heating or special food.Banking?Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by £100 or so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).56. The phrase “a grant” in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. a toyD. financial aid57. A student from Japan who has been studying in England for a year and intends togo to college in a few months will _____.A.be unable to get money from any LEAB.get money if taking a first degree courseC.get money from LEA when finishing his courseD.have to open a bank account before getting money58. A big bank offers a new student special services because _____.A. they need student accounts badlyB. they charge students extra interestC. they know he can get money regularlyD. they hope he’ll be a potential customer(B)Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive (欺骗) ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.For example, some might say, “I just won $ 100 on the lottery (彩票) . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $200 worth’s of tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!He didn’t say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That's called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.Some politicians often use this trick. Let's say that during Governor Smith's last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents (对手) says, “During Governor Smith's term, the state lost one million jobs!”That's true. However, an honest statement would have said, “During Governor Smith's term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”Advertisers(广告商) will sometimes use half-truths. It's against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, “Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache. “It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.This kind of deception happens too often. It's a sad fact of life Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.59. How much did the lottery buyer lose in Paragraph 2?A. $ 100.B. $ 200.C. $ 300.D. $ 400.60. What do the underlined words “net gain” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Final increase.B. Big advantage.C. Large share.D. Total saving.61. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Using half truths is against the law．B．Technically, half truths are in fact lies．C．Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothache．D．Governor Smith did a good job during her last term．62. We may infer that the author believes people should___________.A. buy lottery ticketsB. make use of half-truthsC. not take anything at face valueD. not trust the Yucky Company(C)The appeal of advertising to buying motives can have both negative and positive effects. Consumers may be convinced to buy a product of poor quality or high price because of an advertisement. For example, some advertisers have appealed to people’s desire for better fuel economy for their cars. They claim the automotive products will improve gasoline mileage. Some of the products work. Others areworthless and a waste of consumers’ money.Sometimes advertising is intentionally misleading. A few years ago a brand of bread was offered to dieters(节食者) with the message that there were fewer calories(热量单位，卡) in every slice(切片，薄片). It turned out that the bread was not dietetic(适合于节食的), but just regular bread. There were fewer calories because it was sliced very thin, but there were the same number of calories in every loaf.On the positive side, emotional appeals may respond to a consumer’s real concerns. Consider fire insurance. Fire insurance may be sold by appealing to fear of loss. And fear of loss is the real reason for fire insurance. The security of knowing that property is protected by insurance makes the purchase of fire insurance a worthwhile investment for most people. If consumers consider the quality of the insurance plans as well as the message in the ads, they will benefit from the advertising.Each consumer must evaluate her or his own situation. Are the benefits of the product important enough to justify buying it? Advertising is intended to appeal to consumers, but it does not force them to buy the product. Consumers still control the final buying decision.63. Advertising can persuade the consumer to buy worthless products by _________.A. stressing(强调) their high qualityB. convincing(说服) him of their low priceC. maintaining a balance between quality and priceD. appealing to his buying motives64. The reason why the bread advertisement is misleading is that ________.A. thin slices of bread could contain more caloriesB. the loaf was cut into regular slicesC. the bread was not genuine breadD. the total number of calories in every loaf remained the same65. The passage tells us that _______.A. sometimes advertisements really sell what the consumer needsB. advertisements force consumers into buying things they don’t needC. the buying motives of consumers are controlled by advertisementsD. fire insurance is seldom worthwhile66. It can be inferred that a smart consumer should _________.A. think carefully about the benefits described in the advertisementsB. know that all of the advertisements aim to mislead consumers.C. not buy advertised productsD. avoid buying products that have strong emotional appealSection CDirections Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements for each question.The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentiallyfrom uncivil behavior of drivers. They refuse to respect the legal or moral rights of others. So the massacre(大屠杀) on the road may be regarded as a social problem.In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people, just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But carelessness is no excuse when one’s actions could bring death o r damages to others.As many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be connected with psychological condition of the driv er. Emotional upsets can affect drivers’ reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one’s emotions under control.Yet the irresponsibility is not limited to drivers. Street walkers regularly ignore traffic regulations. So do many cyclists.In the past few years, safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But, the only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration.(Note Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS.)67. Why carless road killers can’t be excused? Because ______________________.68. In order to avoid automobile accidents, the experts suggest drivers should_________________________________________.69. Besides drivers, who should also be blamed for most roads accidents?70. The accident rate has decreased in the past few years because of ____________________.第II卷（共30分）I. Translation. 15% (2+3+3+3+4)Directions Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases given in the brackets.1. 所提及的作家的书很畅销。

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上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.3. A. His bike. B. Jane’s bike.C. The key to his room.D. The key to his bike.4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, b ut his wife does.B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5. A. To school. B. To her room.C. To the grocery store.D. To her friend’s house .6. A. Bob can’t help. B. Bob will help.C. Bob is unkind.D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper.B. She likes to listen to the radio.C. She prefers a larger apartment.D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.C. He is better.D. His condition is worse.10. A. $160. B.$150. C. $120. D. $50.Section B PassagesDirections: In part 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. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely12. A. It causes great damage.B. It extends to the ocean floor.C. It is likely to lessen.D. It increases rapidly.13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.B. It influences the power of high waves.C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.14. A. A new way to take notes.B. A short name for the survey reading method.C. The five steps in the reading process.D. Different ways to study for examination.15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.B. One should always take notes.C. One should read only the titles and the important words.D. One should read sequences of words.16. A. Taking notes. B. Underlining important points.C. Keeping what you read in mind.D. Both A and B.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In part 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.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)The Internet has become part of young people’s life. ____25____ report shows that 38% ofstudents often use the Internet . Most of them get useful information on the Internet ____26____ use the Internet to help in their studies. But many students don’t use it _____27____ a good way. Some play games t oo much, some visit websites ____28____ shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen ____29___ students spend too much time on the Internet.It is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, _____30____ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful advice.Some students also make friends on the Internet. But if you want to have a face-to-face ____31_____ (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.(B)Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.Since the beginning of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. ____35____(long) one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____36_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _____37___ live along their banks._____38____, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____39_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____40_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resources. 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.Somepeople arehappy tobelieve in ESP (超感官知觉) while others are firm disbelievers.Parapsychologists (灵学专家), who lend a certain seriousness to the subject, have 41 __ four types of ESP: One type called clairvoyance describes the act of being able to obtain knowledge of a person or event without the use of the normal senses; Another type, telepathy, is the 42 _ by which a person is able to read another person’s thoughts without the use of any of the normal senses; Still another type, psychogenesis, is the ability to43 a physical object just by thinking about it; The last type, precognition, is the term applied when somebody is able to foresee 44 events.Over the years there have been many ESP experiments____45___by serious scientists in serious institutions. Joseph Banks Rhine, a botanist at Duke University published a famous book in 1934 called " Extra-Sensory Perception" in which he claimed to have overwhelming（压倒的）evidence of ESP. However, other scientists have been unable to repeat his results exactly in the same way, which has resulted in the book46 much of its original reliability.The Granzfield experiments are considered to have been the most 47 examined ESPexperiments. The experimenters had their eyes covered and ears blocked while a "sender" attempted to transmit messages. Later the experimenters would compare the messages received to the 48 messages sent out. There was a great deal of excitement and interest at the time but the research failed to produce 49 results.Human beings are 50 to the supernatural phenomena. ESP will always continue to fascinate human beings. Some of the most successful films in recent years have fuelled interest among the younger generations who are starting to ask the same questions and to look for explanations for the same phenomena as their parents and grandparents before them. Who knows? One day we might just find these answers because one thing is certain, “The truth is out there!"III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illness may be ___51___ if individuals would make sound personal health choices ___52___ upon current medical knowledge. When all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it ___53___ when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our personal decisions that may ___54___ our health. If we so desire, we can smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a ___55___ sedentary(久坐不动的) life-style without any exercise. The ___56___ to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, ___57___ the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices ___58___ to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be ___59___ by friends into believing it is a socially ___60___ thing to do.A multitude of ___61___, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. ___62___, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is ___63___ one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. Experts suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of ___64___ life is similar to attempting suicide. ___65___ personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.51. A. stopped B. prevented C. infected D. cured52. A. constructed B. based C. found D. depended53. A. disappeared B. vanished C. restricted. D. flourished54. A. relate B. connect C. effect D. concern55. A. completely B. partially C. continuously D. uncomfortably56. A. fact B. fashion C. viewpoint D. freedom57 A. where B. though C. when D. somehow58. A. familiar B. able C. relative D. close59. A. enforced B. requested C. pressured D. rushed60. A. disgusted B. accepted C. organized D. moved61. A. factors B. decision C. aspect D. arrangement62. A. But B. Therefore C. In addition D. However63. A. seldom B. rarely C. usually D. hardly64. A. shortening B. lengthening C. leasing D. living65. A. Thus B. But C. Unless D. ThoughSection BDirections: Read the following 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)The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in a n argument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my den tist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phonebook, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in .”I look my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said ,“Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it, on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words. What a relief！66. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.67. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the den tist’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.68. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her69. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one’s friendC. Put oneself in other’s shoesD. A friend in need is a friend indeed.(B)A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.、B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books" in the interviewreflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckerman’s awards.B. To publicize Zuckerman's project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.(C)A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ accounts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.74. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentB. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescenceC. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successD. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence75. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.76. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. kindB. floatingC. excitedD. optimistic77. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. Information about famous people with high EQ.B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Most young boys are trained to believe that men should be strong, tough, and cool. Thus, they learn early to hide such emotions as love, joy, and sadness because they believe that such feelings imply weakness. Over time, some men become strangers to their own emotional lives. It seems that men with these traditional views are more likely to hold back outward emotions and to fear emotions, supposedly because such feelings may lead to a loss of calmness. Keep in mind, however, that this view is challenged by some researchers. As with many gender(性别) gaps, differences in emotionality tend to be small, inconsistent, and dependent on the situation. For instance, Robertson and colleagues found that males who were more traditionally masculine(有男子气概的) were more emotionally expressive in a structured exercise than when they were simply asked to talk about their emotions.Males’ difficulty with “tender” emotions has serious consequences. First, emotions held back can contribute to stress-related disorders. And worse, men are less likely than women to seek help from health professionals. Second, men’s emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children. For example, men with traditional masculine norms report lower relationship satisfaction, as do their female partners. Further, children whose fathers are warm, loving, and accepting toward them have higher self pride and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. On a positive note, fathers are increasingly involving themselves with their children. And 30 percent of fathers report that they take equal or greater responsibility for their children than their working wives do.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.) 78.Most young boys have been trained to believe that men who show tender feelings are considered to be ______________.79．Some men believe that if they expressed their emotions openly they might ______________.80.According to the author, men who hold back their emotions may develop ______________.81.Men who observe traditional masculine norms are said to gain less satisfaction from ______________.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1.评估一个人知识和技能有很多简单而有效的方法。