上海市嘉定区2014届高三英语一模试卷(含答案)
2014届上海市各区高三英语一模——回答问题汇编
宝山区Millions of personal computers across the world are running at this moment, but most are using just a fraction of their full capacity to process information. Imagine what could happen if the spare power of these millions of machines were used to solve global problems.The organization Charity Engine attempts to do just that. It enables researchers and companies to use the extra computing power of thousands of personal computers. These companies pay a usage fee that goes to carefully selected charities.The computersCharity Engine offers a free app that has the user‟s computer do research as a background task. The program runs automatically, without direction from the user. Each computer works on a small chunk of a larger project and sends back its results. The results are combined to answer the researchers‟ questions.The researchersCharity Engine mostly uses its computing power for companies doing scientific, medical or commercial research. For example, Rosetta@home attempts to help find cures for serious diseases by discovering the shapes of proteins. Another project, Einstein@Home, tests scientific theories. And another helps establishments in Africa such as universities search for ways to fight the spread of malaria.The CharitiesCharity Engine gives 50 percent of the profits from renting out computing power to various charities. Each organization it supports has a good reputation for working in an area of vital importance. Most of them seek to address the primary causes of poverty while bringing short-term relief. These include Oxfam, a network of organizations in 94 countries. Another is CARE International, one of the three largest international aid agencies, which works in 87 countries. Charity Engine also supports Doctors Without Borders, which supplies medical care, and WaterAid, which provides safe water and promotes hygiene(卫生) in developing countries. Another of its charities, Sightsavers, works to prevent and reverse blindness through medical treatments and provides training for the blind. Charity Engine helps many other organizations as well.An added bonusCharity Engine returns the other 50 percent of its earnings to the people who made it all possible. The app users are entered into draws. Chosen at random, the winners receive thousands of dollars in prizes!Thanks to Charity Engine, computing power that would have gone to waste is fighting poverty and bringing healing and hope.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What does Charity Engine help companies do?___________________________________________________________________________.79. How does Charity Engine spend its earnings?___________________________________________________________________________.80. The computers selected by Charity Engine help researchers and companies through ________.81. According to the passage, besides many organizations, Charity Engine mostly supports _____.崇明县Britain‟s youngest iPad addict (有瘾的人) hasn‟t even started school yet. That‟s right; a four-year-old girl is currently undergoing therapy after becoming addicted to playing games on her iPad.Receiving treatment at the Capio Nightingale Clinic, London, the little girl is said to have become increasingly distressed whenever her parents moved to take the iPad away. Medical help was sought af ter the girl‟s withdrawal symptoms did not improve.Dr. Richard Graham, the girl‟s psychiatrist (精神病医生), said: “In the year running up to contacting the clinic, the parents noticed her use of the iPad was increasing. She was using it three to four hours every day and showed increased anxiety if it was removed.”According to Dr. Graham, parents should strive to keep iPads and similar devices out of the reach of inf ants, believing that: “Children see all the pretty colours and they will want to use it too.”“There are concerns that toys are being replaced by the likes o f iPads and smartphones, but children are not at a level zhucanqi of maturity to deal with such advanced technology. They can‟t cope and become addicted, reacting with bad temper and uncontrollable behavior when they are taken away. Then as they grow older, the problem only gets worse,” Dr. Graham told The Mirror.The UK‟s first technology addiction programme was initiated by Dr. Graham three years ago. It‟s designed to deal with those who become annoyed when deprived from their device. Motivation for creating the treatment programme pfzhizuo came from a concern over the compulsive qualities of games available on iPads.Dr. Graham worries that this is not the only case of iPad addiction among young ones. It comes just after a five-year-old boy managed to cost his parents £1,700, by purchasing various add-ons for a game on the iPad.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) 78. The case of the four-year-old girl is given to inform us of _________________________________.79. Why is it easier for children to be addicted to iPads?80. What caused Dr. Graham to launch t he UK‟s first technology addiction programme?81. One lesson that can be drawn from the passage by parents of infants is that they should ______________________________________________________.奉贤区Most people look Forward to retirement as a time when they can inally take up activities that they never had the time or energy to pursue beore. But some recent studies on people in their depression and possibly higher rates of other diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure. That‟s why a new study of French workers is welcome news.Led by Hugo Westerlund, a proessor of psychology at Stockholm University, the study of more than 14,000 workers found lower rates of depression and atigue in people after they got tired while they were still employed.The scientists followed the employees of the French national gas and electric company or 14 years. They found in the year immediately after retirement, the volunteers reported 40% ewer depressive symptoms than they had in the year beore their retirement. The researchers also found an 81% drop in reports of both mental and physical atigue over the same time period.Clearly, said Westerlund, much of these decrease in physical and mental atigue can be traced back to relie rom the stresses of work. The decline in depressive symptoms suggests that retirement may be having a positive mental effect, too, which may have a lot to do with the generous (养老金) that rench workers enjoy . Most retirees in that country still beneit rom about 80% o their yearly salaries.“The economic or inancial situation in retirement is very important,” Westerlund says, “We don‟t know if the decrease in atigue and depressive symptoms is because of the removal o something bad while in work or the addition of something good while in retirement. But no matter the reason, if life in retirement is not comortable, then we won‟t see the improvements we did.”However, in European nations like France, governments are considering changes to pension plans, which may aect retirees‟ health after they leave their jobs－with less of a financial saety net, workers may no longer seem so mentally and physically happy to be out of work.78. According to some recent studies, retired people may have depression and higher rates of other diseases like ___________.79. Westerlund‟s group ound that in the year just after the retirement most retired French workers felt much less tired both ___________.80. What does the word in paragraph 5 refer to?81. Retirement may make people happier with ___________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)虹口区You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia‟s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, Asians‟ hospitality（好客）is the first and foremost reason for the fatness of today‟s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.” In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today‟s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.Needless to say, that children are being spoilt by their parents is another cause of children‟s overweight. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents‟ improved circumstance s. “In the past, people had four or more children —now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them …quality food‟. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their childre n look thin.”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: “There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don‟t move, and eventually, they don‟t want to move because they‟re fat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and dri nk Coke,” says Chwang.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. Despite the same volume of food, children take in more calories due to ________.79. Thanks to ________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.80. Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?81. According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children‟s overweight today?黄浦区The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentially from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal 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 it is a principle both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one‟s actions could bring death o r damages to others. A minority of the killers go even beyond carelessness to total negligence.Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be connected with psychological condition of the driver. 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 that accounts for much of the problem is not limited to drivers. Street walkers regularly ignore traffic regulations. They are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents; and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.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 accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to convince people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those withwhom they share the road.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. Why road killers can‟t be excused?Because __________.79. In order to avoid automobile accidents, the experts suggest drivers should __________.80. Besides drivers, who should also be blamed for most roads accidents?81. The accident rate has decreased in the past few years because of __________.嘉定区Stress for a teenage r is as real a problem as stress for an adult. Therefore, it‟s important to understand the causes of stress in teenagers.When parents change their jobs or if the family decides to move to a different place, the child has to change schools, find new friends, adapt to the new social circle and fit into new groups. It is always difficult for children to adapt to such changes, which can be a serious cause of stress in their life.Academic difficulties, such as inability to understand a certain subject can cause stress. Not every child has the ability to understand every subject. Some kids need extra help besides school work to grasp a few concepts. Poor academic performance is often laughed at and is looked down upon by both teachers and peers. In such cases, it can make the child feel isolated, neglected and hurt. All of this, put together, can add to stress, which many times worsens grades.Extra curricular activities(课外活动) such as playing a sport, or attending art classes can weigh heavily on your child‟s mind. Balancing school and extra curricular activities does seem like a burden when you have to be outstanding at both. When the pressures from both the ends get unmanageable, teenagers tend to get tired and annoyed. Tiredness sets in, leading to stress related issues such as lack of concentration in school.These are the common causes of stress in teenagers, which can be noticed through signs such as poor memory, anxiety, negative and pessimistic attitude. If the signs of teenage stress go unrecognized for a long time, it can make the child emotionally out of balance. And next step, if this happens, it is necessary for parents to know how to deal with stress.78. What does the passage mainly talk about?______________________________________________________.79. Poor academic performance causes stress for children because it tends ________________________________________________.80. How can parents know that their teenagers are under stress?They can know that if their children __________________________________________ 81. The common causes of stress in teenagers introduced by the author are:_________________________________________ and extra curricular activities.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN THIRTEEN WORDS)金山区However important we may regard school life to be, there is no denying the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore, the great influence of parents cannotbe ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become strong allies of the school personnel or they can consciously or unconsciously hinder and frustrate curricular objectives.Administrators have been aware of the need to keep parents informed of the newer methods used in schools. Many principles have conducted workshops explaining such matters as the reading readiness program, manuscript writing and developmental mathematics. Moreover, the classroom teacher, with the permission of the supervisors, can also play an important role in enlightening parents. The informal tea and the many interviews carried on during the year, as well as new ways of reporting pupils‟progress, can significantly aid in achieving a harmonious interplay between school and home.To illustrate, suppose that a father has been drilling Junior in arithmetic processes night after night. In a friendly interview, the teacher can help the parent sublimate (升华) his natural paternal interest into productive channels. He might be persuaded to let Junior participate in discussing the family budget, buying the food, using a standard or measuring cup at home, setting the clock, calculating mileage on a trip and engaging in scores of other activities that have a mathematical basis.If the father follows the advice, it is reasonable to assume that he will soon realize his son is making satisfactory progress in mathematics, and at the same time, enjoying the work. Too often, however, teachers‟conferences with parents are devoted to petty(不重要的) accounts of children‟s misdeeds, complaints about laziness and poor work habits, and suggestion for penalties and rewards at home.What is needed is a more creative approach in which the teacher, as a professional adviser, plants ideas in parents‟ minds for the best utilization of the many hours that the child spends out of the classroom.In this way, the school and the home join forces in fostering the fullest development of youngsters‟capacities.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 14 WORDS) 78. Why do parents also have great influence on children?_____________________________________________________________________________ 79. Through which ways can the teacher play an important role in enlightening parents?_____________________________________________________________________________ 80. According to the teacher, that parent should let the boy _____________________________ if he wants to sublimate his natural paternal interest into productive channels in teaching his son arithmetic.81. A more creative approach is needed for _____________________of children out of classroom. 静安区It is 2035. You have a job, a family and you are about 40 years old! Welcome to your future life.Getting ready for work, you pause in front of the mirror. “Turn red,” you say. Your shirt changes from sky blue to deep red. Tiny preprogrammed electronics are rearranged in your shirt to change its color. Looking into the mirror, you find it hard to believe you‟re 40. You look muchyounger. With amazing progress in medicine, people in your generation may live to be 150 years old. You are not even middle-aged!As you go into the kitchen and prepare to pour your breakfast cereal into a bowl, you hear, “To lose weight, you shouldn‟t eat that,” from your shoes. They read the tiny electronic code on the cereal box to find out the nutrition details. You decide to listen to your shoes. “Kitchen, what can I have for breakfast?” A list of possible foods appears on the counter as the kitchen checks its food supplies.“Ready for your trip to space?” you ask your son and daughter. In 2005 only specially trained astronauts went into space—and very few of them. Today anyone can go to space for day trips or longer vacations. Your best friend even works in space. Handing your children three strawberries each, you add, “The doctor said you need these for space travel.” Thanks to medical progress, vaccination shots (防疫针) are a thing of the past. Ordinary foods contain the vaccines. With the strawberries in their mouths, the kids head for the front door.It‟s time for you to go to work. Your car checks your fingerprints and unlocks the doors. “My office, Autopilot,” you order. Your car drives itself down the road and moves smoothly into traffic on the highway. You sit back and unroll your e-newspaper. The latest news downloads and fills the viewer. Looking through the pages, you watch the news as video film rather than read it. (Notes: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS.)78. What changes the color of your shirt?79. The shoes know that yo u shouldn‟t eat the breakfast cereal by__________.80. What do the strawberries the children eat serve as?81. In the future, when you look through the pages in the e-newspapers, ___________.闵行区Businesses are witnessing a difficult time, which has in turn produced influence on consumers‟ d esire to go green. However, shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns.Two thirds of customers say that environmental considerations inform their purchases to the same degree as they did a year ago, while more than a quarter say that they are now even better aware of the environmental effect on what they buy.This may help to influence how shops store goods on their shelves. And the companies should still make efforts to become more environmentally friendly. Two out of three people think it is important to buy from environmentally responsible companies, with about one in seven saying that they had even decided to take their custom elsewhere if they felt a company‟s environmental reputation was not good enough.Harry Morrison, chief executive of the Carbon Trust, sympathizes：“I understand this situation where survival is very important now. But from environmental considerations, the clock is ticking—we don‟t have much time. In addition, cutting carbon emission(排放) has an immediate effect as costs drop and a medium-term benefit for the brand.”Larger companies have an extra motivation to look at reducing their carbon footprint, as new rules next year will require businesses to buy carbon allowances to make up for their emissions.Those that have taken early action will have a head start. More than two thirds of consumers are not clear about which companies are environmentally responsible. This suggests that firms that are able to convey clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers.The Carbon Trust believes that it can help by informing customers about the good work companies are doing. “When companies are granted the standard, they can use a logo in all their marketing, which makes it clear that they are working towards cutting emissions,” Mr. Morrison said.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS.)78. According to the passage, what is likely to influence shops on what to sell?79. A company may lose its regular customers unless ______________________.80. According to Harry Morrison, businesses will benefit from __________________.81. According to the last two paragraphs, companies can gain advantages by ____________.浦东新区Th e launch of the UK’s biggest online university venture has the potential to “revolutionise conventional models of formal education” and keep UK ahead in the global race to deliver the best education, says universities minister David Willetts.The FutureLearn project will see more than 20 institutions enter the global market to offer massive open online courses, or Moocs. Until now, the US has led the way in the creation of Moocs, catering to an estimated 3 million learners worldwide with hundreds of courses from a range of top institutions.Bath, Exeter, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Warwick are among the 21 UK universities that have signed up. The British Library, British Museum and British Council will also make material available to students. The venture, set up by the Open University, is a response to the rise of Moocs and will offer students a new and innovative way to access courses, says Martin Bean vice-chancellor of the Open University. Bean said, “Time and again we have seen the impact the Internet can have on industries — driving innovation and enhancing the customer experience. I have no doubt Moocs will do the same for education — offering people new and exciting ways to learn.”A senior academic at University College London — which has chosen not to be involved in FutureLearn —has questioned whether the Mooc model is the best road for universities to go down. Although free for students, online courses have some downsides. Stephen Caddick, professor at the university, says students want flexibility ab ove all. “Moocs are an online product of higher education currently experienced offline by a lot of students: inflexible”, said Caddick. “These courses are free to students, yet very expensive to develop for universities. ”Simon Nelson, CEO of FutureLearn, said university partners see this opportunity as “money extremely well spent”, helping them to boost their global profile and encourage experimentation and innovation within university departments. According to Nelson, FutureLearn will continue to expand its number of partners both in the UK and overseas, as well as develop its commercial model, which in the future could see students paying to take exams and purchase extra course material.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVEWORDS.)78. Besides revolutionizing traditional educational models, FutureLearn has the potential to ______________________.79. How many learners all over the world have benefited from the online courses offered by American universities?80. What are the two downsides of online courses mentioned by Stephen Caddic?81. What is the plan for FutureLearn according to Nelson?普陀区Being a social butterfly just might change your brain: In people with a large network of friends and excellent social skills, certain brain regions are bigger and better connected than in people with fewer friends, a new study finds.The research suggests a connection between social interactions and brain structure. “We're interested in how your brain is able to allow you to find the right way in complex social environments,” MaryAnn Noonan said, a neuroscientist (神经学家) at Oxford University. Studies in monkeys have shown that brain areas involved in face processing and in predicting the intentions of others are larger in animals living in large social groups than in ones living in smaller groups.To investigate these brain differences in humans, Noonan and her colleagues found 18 participants for a structural brain-imaging study. They asked people how many social interactions they had experienced in the past month, in order to determine the size of their social networks. As was the case in monkeys, some brain areas were enlarged and better connected in people with larger social networks. “These different brain regions are all singing different songs,” Noonan said. “Networked areas are all singing the same song, and when they're connected better, they're singing more harmoniously with each other.”The researchers also tested whether the size of a person's social network was linked with changes in white-matter pathways, the nerve fibers(纤维) that connect different brain regions. Again, they found that white-matter pathways were better connected in people with bigger social networks. "The nerves were more like a Los Angeles freeway than a country road," Noonan said.The researchers couldn't say whether social interaction caused these changes in brain structure and connectivity, or whether the brain determined how social someone was. In the case of the monkeys, the researchers asked and wrote down the size of the animals' social network, so they concluded that social-group size was causing the brain differences. It can be inferred that a similar process takes place in human brains, but to prove this, long-term studies are needed, Noonan told LiveScience.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. The certain brain regions in people with fewer friends are ______.79. According to Noonan, the certain brain areas whose functions are to _________ are larger in more-sociable monkeys.80. How did Noonan and her colleagues know about the size of participants‟ social networks?81. According to the researcher‟s findings, what would make the brains of monkeys different?青浦区Every year in America, high-school students who want to go on to college take a national examination called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT in a shortened way. Their score is an important factor in determining which colleges will admit them or whether any will be admitted at a ll. The Scholastic Aptitude Test measures one‟s mathematical ability and use of the English language. Traditionally, the English portion involved grammatical questions and paragraphs that test reading comprehension.But the SAT folks have added a single question, to be answered in an essay, hand-written on the spot. That‟s an interesting way to test writing ability, but content aside, have you ever seen young people‟s handwriting lately? Or anyone‟s for that matter, in this age of computer keyboards? Students write numbers and sign their names on bank checks. They scribble class notes in what can generously be described as the written word. And they hand-write, or more often print, a word or two of identification on luggage and lunch bags. Otherwise, penmanship (书法) — once taught so morally and carefully by second-grade teachers, has gone the way of the dodo bird which has died out.Yet today‟s kids are asked to write, in a thoughtful and clear way, for several minutes on this SAT Test. Good luck to the test scorers who must work out difficultly what has been written by young people who‟ve been typing on computers since the age of three! Teachers insist that good handwriting can not only help one‟s score on the SAT, but also, later on in life, impress poten tial employers and get more tax money back because the tax inspectors can actually read the computations. And don‟t forget, we all have to rely on handwriting from time to time, as computers go down when the power goes out.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)78. In SAT, students will be tested on math, grammar, reading and__________________________________________________________.79. What does the underlined word “scribble” in paragraph 2 mean?__________________________________________________________.80. Why did the writer think test scorers would have a hard time?。
2014上海高三英语一模汇编：语法填空(含答案)
2014届高三英语一模汇编——语法填空1、2014黄浦一模(A)“Come in,Kim.Have a seat,please,”said Bill Williams,the manager.This was Kim’s first experience with an assessment.After only six months he was due for a raise(25)_____this assessment was satisfactory.“Kim,”began Bill Williams,“I am very pleased with the quality of your work.My only concern is that you are not active enough in(26)_____(put)forward your suggestions.”“But,”replied Kim,“I have always completed every assignment you(27)_____(give)me,Mr.Williams.”“I know that,Kim.And please,call me Bill.But(28)_____I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas.It is more input from you(29)_____I need–more feedback on how things are going.I don’t need a‘yes man’.You just smile(30)___________everything is fine.I’m not asking you to tell me what to do,but what you thinkwe(31)_____do.To make suggestions,I employed you because I respect your experience in this field.”“Yes,I see.I’m not accustomed to this,but I will try to do as you say…Bill.”“Good,then,I expect(32)_____(hear)more from you at staff meetings or at any other time you want to discuss an idea with me.”“Yes,of course.Thank you,Mr.Will…Bill.”(B)I was the middle child of the three,but there was a gap of five years on either side,and I hardly saw my father before I was eight.For this and(33)_____reasons I was somewhat lonely.I had the lonely child’s habit of making up stories,and I think from the very start my literary ambitions(34)_____(mix)up with the feeling of being isolated.I knew that I had a natural ability with words,and I felt that this created a sort of private world where I could get my own back for my failure in everyday life.However,the quantity of serious writing which I produced all(35)_____my childhood would not add up to half a dozen pages.I wrote my first poem at the age of four or five,my mother(36)_____(take)it down to dictation.I cannot remember anything about it except that it was about a tiger and(37)_____tiger had“chair-like teeth”—a good enough expression.At eleven,when the war of1914-18broke out,I wrote a poem(38)_____(print)in the local newspaper later. From time to time,when I was a bit(39)_____(old),I wrote bad and usually unfinished“nature poems”.I also,about twice,attempted a short story(40)_____was a failure.That was the total of the would-be serious work that I actually set down on paper during all those years.答案：25.if26.putting27.have given/gave/give28.what29.that30.as though/as if31.can/must/should/could32.to hear33.other34.were mixed35.through36.taking37.the38.printed39.older40.which/that第1页共17页2、2014普陀一模(A)Last August Susan and forty-two other students got wet and dirty while removing six tons of garbage(25)_____the river running across their city.(26)_____cleaned up the river as part of a weeklong environmental camp.Like one in three American rivers,this river is so polluted that it’s unsafe for swimming or fishing.Still,Susan,(27)_____has just completed her third summer camp on the river cleanup,sees a change in this river.“Since we started three years ago,the river is getting a lot(28)_____(clean),”she says.Environmental scientists praise the teenagers for removing garbage (29)_____can harm wild life.Water birds,for example,can die of plastic bottle rings and get cut by tiny metals.Three years ago,when the cleanup started,garbage was everywhere.But this year the teenagers can row their boats fast.By the end of the six-hour cleanup,they(30)_____(remove)enough garbage to fill more than two large trucks.“(31)_____(see)all that garbage in the river makes people begin to care about environmental issues,”Susan says.She hopes that when others read that,she and her peers care enough(32)_____(clean)it up,maybe they would think twice before they throw garbage into the river.(B)Dave Fuss lost his job(33)_____(drive)a truck for a small company in west Michigan.His wife,Gerrie,was still working in the local school cafeteria,and the price of everything was rising.The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years.Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift---$7,000，a legacy(遗产)from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch,who died in(34)_____accident.“It really made a difference(35)_____we were going under financially.”says Dave.But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches.Dozens of other families(36)_____(touch)by the Hatches’generosity.In some cases,it was a few thousand dollars;in others,it was more than$100,000.It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money,more than$3million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on(37)_____was left of the family farm.(38)__________the financial crisis,Ish and Arlene developed the habit of saving.They were fond of comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store,(39)_____(check)prices before making a new purchase.Through the years,the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents(40)_____not afford it.“Ish and Arlene never asked whether you needed anything,”says their friend Sand Van Weelden,“They could see the things they could do to make you happier,and they would do them.”答案：25.from26.They27.who28.cleaner29.that/which30.had removed31.Seeing32.to clean33.driving34.an35.when36.were touched37.what38.Because of/Owing to/Due to39.checking40.could2019.07.18【一模汇编】2014届上海高三英语一模汇编：语法填空更多优质及原创资源请关注微信公众号：上海初高中英语教学(SHCG-English)(B)35.could36.because37.more37.if38.but39.another40.is giving34.to eat(A)25.where27.something28.taking29.When/After30.a/one31.listed32.On33.what答案：3、2014徐汇一模（A）"Just tell him if he really loves you,he should leave you.""I don't think my boyfriend is going to like that."stomach.""Because your boyfriend40_____(give)you too much stress.He is probably the main cause of your upset "Why?"Sara asked.39_____.He wanted to get married,38_____she didn't.The doctor said that she should break up with her boyfriend and find Then he asked her37_____there were any big problems in her life.She said that her boyfriend was a big problem. stomach.""Don't drink any36_____(much)regular milk.Start drinking lactose-free milk,because lactose can upset your three glasses a day.good doctor would solve it in no time.Two days later,she saw her doctor.He asked her if she drank milk.She said yes, "No way,"Sara said.She didn't want to go home.She liked America.This was a minor problem,she was sure.Any agreeing with her.They said she would have to return to her home country.Her friends told her it was35_____she had moved to America.The air,water,and food in America weren't This was terrible.She34_____hardly go anywhere in public.Sara needed to see the doctor.She had an upset stomach.She felt bloated,and needed to pass gas every minute or so.(B)Ahh,32_____a sandwich,he thought,as he sat down33_____(eat).he added some bits of hot green chile,and then put the top piece of toast onto the chile bits.onion.31_____top of the onions,he placed the hot dog.On top of the hot dog,he put a couple of slices of apple.Then When the toast popped up,he put mustard,mayonnaise,and ketchup on one slice.Then he added two slices of was organic sprouted wheat.The first ingredient in ordinary bread is usually unbleached flour.Gordon put two slices of bread into the toaster.This was tasty and healthy bread.The first ingredient30_____(list) took the hot dog out of the pan.got hot,he put the two halves in the pan.About29_____minute later,he flipped each half over.After another minute,he heat.Then he poured a little bit of vegetable oil into the pan.He sliced the hot dog in half lengthwise.28_____the oil After27_____(take)it out of its package,he put a small frying pan onto the stove’s gas burner.He turned on the must be26_____in here to eat,he thought.Now,however,there was a single hot dog.Gordon was hungry.He opened the refrigerator,25_____there used to be much food before his wife left him.There(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 smartphone distraction（注意力分散）are sometimes(25)_____(amuse),they can also be serious.The number of children(26)_____(admit)to hospitals after accidents in public playgrounds(27)_____(climb)by about a third in five years,according to NHS data.Experts in both Britain and the US,(28)_____a similar rise has occurred suggest some of the increase may be a result of parents being too distracted by their phones(29)_____(take) care of their children properly.And now comes evidence showing that11-year-old children are three times more likely to be hurt or seriously injured on the way to and from school than10-year-olds,since11is the average age at which children receive their first mobile phone,six times more likely(30)_____(send)a text when it happens.(31)_____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(32)_____the use of technology and the time of serious accidents with children.”(B)Self care is necessary for our physical and mental health,yet often it’s the first thing we drop when we find ourselves(33)_____(stretch)for time.While we’re on the subject of time,let’s talk about priorities.When we feel likewe don’t have time to do something important,it is(34)_____because we’re not making time or because our priorities are not what we actually need.Everything we do with our time is a choice.It(35)_____feel like we“have to”do certain things,but,in reality,we have complete control over(36)_____we spend our time.(37)_______________busy you are,you can fit self care into your schedule.Whether this means making it thefirst thing you do each morning,giving up TV or Facebook time,saying“no”to certain commitments,or potentially displeasing(38)_____,you can fit self care into your weekly routine(39)_______________you prioritize（优先考虑）.Self care doesn’t have to involve a lot of money,nor does it require a lot of time.If you(40)_____(struggle)to fit self care into your routine,start small,prioritize,and listen to your heart.答案：25.amusing26.admitted27.has climbed28.where29.to take30.to be sending31.A32.between33.stretched34.either35.might36.how37.No matter how38.others39.as long as40.are strugglingA friendly dog named Bonnie,who also happens to be deaf,is being praised by her owner for(25)_______(help) him catch a suspected intruder in their home.Dan Strasser said he heard Bonnie running around the living room at about6a.m.Saturday,so he got out of bed to see(26)_______she was so excited.He said Bonnie didn’t bark or bite like a guard dog,but(27)_______she behavedwas enough to alert him.When Strasser walked into the living room,he caught the intruder(28)_______(try)to steal his computer.The man took off,but instead of running out of the back door(29)_______he came in,he accidentally ran into the garage and (30)_______(seize)there.Strasser grabbed his gun and held the intruder in the garage while his girlfriend called911.Police showed up and arrested the intruder,whom they later identified(31)_______Thomas Lowell,who was accused in court Monday of burglary(入室行窃)and possession of drug.He is due back in court on Oct.2nd.Strasser said Lowell got in through the back door,which he kept open at night so that Bonnie(32)_______get into the backyard.He plans to keep it(33)_______(lock)from now on.(B)The first-ever American Laughing Championship is taking place in San Diego.The contest is the first national championship in the US,(34)_______Canadian filmmaker,Albert Nerenberg,has previously organized national laughing contests in Canada and Japan and a state championship in California back in2010.The contest requires the chosen laughers to face off against each other as the audience determines who has(35)(attractive)laugh.Daunte Reed is one of about twelve people competing in the contest.He is hoping to be a winner of the title of top laugher.“I’ve been told I have(36)_______attractive laugh.(37)_______doesn’t take much to make me laugh,”Reed said.The contest includes the belly laugh,the crazy laugh and the diabolical(魔鬼般的)laugh.The last one is the most challenging,according to Nerenberg,who said the goal is(38)_______(make)the audience laugh with your laugh.The solo(单独的)laughing requires a good voice.However,the other laugh styles require someone to get the audience laughing;a good diabolical laugh requires the laugher to infect himself and startlaughing naturally,”he explained.“The person who wins isn’t always the best,but the top three people are always the best.It is more joy (39)_______these people bring to the world.They tend to be happy types.W e(40)_______(never have)a sad personwin so far,”he added.答案:25.helping/having helped26.why27.How28.Trying29.where30.was seized31.as32.could33.locked34.although35.the most attractive36.an37.It38.to make39.that40.have never hadOne day I heard two girls talking about making net friends in a café.One said that she(25)______(meet)one of her net friends and the other told her not to because most people found their net friends(26)______(disappoint)in real life.We all know it is quite common now that many teenagers,especially(27)______from one-child families,like to make net friends and spend lots of time chatting with them because they need someone to talk with and share theirsorrow and happiness.However,is it wise for them to do so?In my opinion,it is possible for you to find some real good friends with the help of new technology but you(28) ____________take care.When you talk with someone unknown on the Internet,you have no idea at all what kind of person he is and(29)______he is telling you the truth.Besides we can’t deny that some bad guys mask themselves very well so that they can get many nice people(30)______(trap).So,you’re taking the risk of meeting your net friends(31)______you get any idea about him.In a word,you can never be too careful when meeting your net friends.(B)Perhaps one aspect of modern life which is most often considered‘annoying’is noise.According to some estimates, the amount of urban noise(32)______(double)in the past ten years,and with the increase in road and air traffic,noiseis likely to increase too.Noise quite clearly affects the health of modern man.It is a health threat.Loud noise(33)______(say)to be a leading cause of deafness among many people over65.It is also a major(34)______(contribute)factor in causing stress, (35)______itself causes a variety of illnesses.Noise is sometimes associated with lack of communication in the modern world.In many busy shops,factories and nightclubs,(36)______level and constancy of noise make conversation at a natural level difficult or impossible.Certain people in society,such as motorcyclists,seem to believe they have a right(37)______(make)as much noise as they like without being fined.Do they?We are so trained to noise in this modern world(38)______people growing up with little(39)______no experience of genuine peace and quiet have begun to associate silence with boredom.Isn’t it time for us to start teaching young people that silence is golden and that you can do a lot of interesting things(40)______the accompaniment of noise?答案：25.would meet/was going to meet26.disappointing27.those28.have to/ought to29.whether/if30.trapped31.trapped32.has doubled33.is said34.contributing35.which36.the37.to make38.that39.or40.withoutEnglish is(25)________(widely)used language in the history of our planet.One in every seven human beings(26)________speak it.More than half of the world’s books and three quarters of international mail are in English.Of all languages,English has the largest vocabulary—perhaps as many as two million words.However,let’s face it:English is a crazy language.There is no egg in(27)________eggplant,neither pine nor apple in a pineapple and no ham in a hamburger.Sweet-meats are candy,while sweetbreads,(28)________aren’t sweet, are meat.We take English(29)_______granted.But when we explore its paradoxes(矛盾),we find that quicksand can work slowly,boxing rings are square,public bathrooms have no baths in them.And why is it(30)________a writer writes,but fingers don’t fing,grocers don’t groce,and hammers don’t ham?Ifthe plural of tooth is teeth,shouldn’t the plural of booth be beeth?How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same,while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?How can overlook and oversee be opposites,while quite a lot and quite a few are alike?How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?So far English,(31)________(invent)by people not computers,(32)________(reflect)the creativity of human beings.（B）The(33)________(ring)bell indicated the end of the last class on Friday afternoon.Students swarmed out of the classrooms and headed back to their dormitories.Only Xiao Di headed to another classroom.“Go ahead and have dinner. Don’t wait for me,”the20-year-old told her friends.“I have to get to a good seat for my minor subject.”Like Xiao,many students are signing up for minor subjects in their spare time.(34)________the reasons are different,they all believe that taking a minor subject is a rewarding experience.Li Keren,22,is a senior who(35)________(involve)in finance at Tianjin University of Finance&Economics now.He enrolled in international finance as his minor subject and managed to stay on top in(36)________of his major and minor subjects.“Different from most students,I pay equal attention to my major and minor subject,”he says.He thinks that students have signed up for minor subjects(37)________they have the energy and time to do so.The disadvantage of (38)________(pay)less attention to a minor subject,according to Li,is(39)________students may not get a comprehensive understanding of the subject.Therefore,what students should do is(40)________(devote)the same energy and time to their major subject as before,while sacrificing their spare time to work on their minor subject.“Considering your future,it’s a worthwhile effort,”he says.答案：25.the most widely26.can27.an28.which29.for30.that31.invented32.has reflected/has been reflecting33.ringing34.Though35.is involved36.both37.because38.paying39.that40.to devoteAs a student,I get so many assignments every day.I have to stay up late in order to finish all my homework.I used to complain about all this pressure(25)____school with my classmates.We did not appreciate our teachers for their hard work.We only(26)____(know)that we got a lot of homework.After a few months,we did not complain about homework anymore(27)____we knew that our teachers worked (28)____(hard)than we did.We had no right to complain.Sometimes,we said,“I didn’t go to bed until12:00o’clock last night.Now I just want to sleep.”Our teacher would answer us,“I go to bed at1:00a.m.every day.”Since we knew how hard teachers work,we started to appreciate them.To give our thanks,we wrote a big card to the teachers(29) ____it was teachers’day.When they got our card,they(30)____(touch)because their students finally knew the teachers’effort.After giving the card,I realized(31)____powerful the sentence“thank you”is.When we give our thanks to somebody,the world is full of love.I say“thank you”to my friends,family,classmates,teachers,and even strangers.I like to see the smiles on their faces,so(32)____(say)“thank you”every day is the way I make the world a better place.(B)The year before last,a new superhero landed on Earth to live among humans.When people needed help,Thor became their defender and saved(33)____world.People loved Thor and the actor who played him—Chris Hemsworth.Hemsworth was born in Melbourne,Australia,in1983.His family moved between Melbourne and the Northern Territory.In the Northern Territory,Hemsworth’s parents worked on a cattle station.The work required the family(34) ____(live)two hours from the nearest big city.Since they had no T V,Hemsworth and his brothers learned to entertain (35)____.They played outside,(36)____(build)weapons and forts(堡垒).Later the family settled on Philip’s Island south of Melbourne(37)____Hemsworth enjoyed surfing.In2012,Hemsworth played Thor again in the film The Avengers.He was one of a group of superheroes(38)____ (assemble)to save planet Earth.That film earned$1billion worldwide in just19days!He also starred in(39)____is called Snow White and the Huntsman.Audiences(40)____seem to get enough of him!A second Thor film,Thor2,is due out in2013.答案：25.from26.knew27.because28.harder29.when30.were touched31.how32.saying33.the34.to live35.themselves36.building37.where38.assembled39.what40.can’tWhen I was young I wanted to be a model,so I convinced my parents to take me for an audition(试演).I was(25)_______(select)and told I had potential．I imagined(26)_______(sign)by some famous model companies.For months,any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I knew I(27)_______(have)the chance to be a real model soon.Of course,I wasn't signed,but(28)_______hurt the most was being told that if I grew to1.75meters I could be a success.I prayed for a growth spurt（冲刺）because I didn’t want to give up my dream.I made an appointment with a local modeling agency.The agency sent me out on a few auditions,but with every day I didn't receive a call,I grew more(29)_______ (depress).The final straw came in July(30)_______I had decided to focus on commercial modeling.There was an open call in New York City.We spent hours driving,only to be told that I was too short．Years later,I realize that the trip to New York was good as(31)_______made me notice I didn't actually love modeling,just the idea of it.I wanted to be special and I was naively determined(32)_______(reach)an impossible goal. The experience has made me stronger and that will help me later in the future．(B)The cold came a little bit earlier this winter.The weather has been harsh and unforgiving.Beijing witnessed the (33)_______(early)snowfall since the1950s on Nov3.Temperatures in many parts of China have hit record lows,with Inner Mongolia suffering from a killer cold of-40C.Cold weather also brought heavy snowstorms(34)_______the US, Russia and Europe,(35)_______(cause)deaths and forcing highways to shut down.You may not think they are related in any possible way,but scientists say that the extreme cold started in the North Pole,where the sea ice is melting rapidly(36)_______the burning of fossil fuels.This summer,the National Snow and Ice Data Center in the US announced that the sea ice coverage in(37)_______Arctic had reached its lowest level with less than half of the coverage it has four decades ago.Large amounts of sea ice loss could change(38)_______air circulates in the atmosphere.At the same time,melting sea ice also release more ocean water,which result in increased water vapor in the atmosphere that(39)_______be transferred into snow.Also,the attack of the cold came quickly and without a break this year.This left no time for the temperature to revive(回升),(40)_______caused the cold to accumulate.答案：25.was selected26.being signed27.would have28.what29.depressed30.after31.it32.to reach33.earliest34.to35.causing36.because of37.the38.how39.can40.whichLike many of my generation,I have a weakness for hero worship.At some point,however,we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them.This leads us to ask:What is a hero?(25)______immense differences in cultures,heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth(26)______(talk)about.A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen.But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves.Like high-voltage(高电压)transformers,heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down(27)____________it can be used by ordinary people.ljjjThe hero lives a life worthy of imitation.Those who imitate a genuine hero(28)______(experience)life with new depth,enthusiasm,and meaning.A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve?What are they willing to live and die for?(29)______the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame,they may be famous persons but not heroes.Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous,(30)______who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts(催化剂)for change.They have a vision from the mountaintop.They have the skill and the charm to move the masses.They create new possibilities.Without Gandhi,India(31)______still be part of the British Empire.(32)______may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities,but the pace of change would be slow,the vision uncertain,and the committee meetings endless.(B)When young people get their real jobs,they may face a lot of new,confusing situation.They may find that everything is different from the way things(33)______(be)at school.It is also possible that they will feel uncomfortable in both professional and social situations.Eventually,they realize that university classes can’t be the only preparation for all of the different situations(34)______appear in the working world.Perhaps the best way(35)______(learn)how to behave in the working world is to identify a worker you admire and observe his behavior.In doing so,you’ll be able to see what it is(36)______you admire in this person.For example, you will observe how he acts when he is in trouble.Perhaps even(37)______(important),you will be able to see what his approach to everyday situations(38)______(be).While you are observing your colleague,you should be asking yourself whether his behavior is like(39)______and how you can learn from his response to different situations.By(40)______(learn)from a model,you will probably begin to identify and learn good working habits.答案：25.Despite26.talking27.so that28.experience29.If30.but31.might/would32.It33.were34.that/which35.to learn36.that37.more important38.is/will be39.yours40.learningAlan and Linda always dreamed of living“the good life”.Both from poor working-class families,they married young and set out to fulfil their mutual goal of becoming wealthy.They both worked very hard for years.____25____ (earn)enough money,they finally could move from their two-bedroom home to a seven-bedroom home in a richneighbourhood.They focused their energies on trying to have____26____they considered important for a good life: membership in the local country club,luxury cars,designer clothing,and high-class society friends.____27____much they earned,it never seemed to be enough.They were unable to remove the financial insecurity that____28____ (acquire)in childhood.Then the stock market crashed in1987,and Alan and Linda lost a considerable amount of money. Alan also suffered from heart attack,____29____cost the family much.One thing led to____30____,and they found themselves in a financial disaster.Their house needed to be sold,and eventually they lost the country club membership and the cars.It was several years____31____Alan and Linda managed to land on their feet,and though they now live a life far from wealthy,they have learned a valuable lesson from their lives and felt quite blessed.Only now,as they think of what____32____(remain)—a solid,loving marriage,a dependable income,and good friends—do they realize that true abundance comes not from gathering fortunes,but rather from appreciating.(B)We all hope to enjoy harmonious relationships with our parents.In real life,however,this is not always possible. The poem“Those Winter Sundays”by Robert Hayden expresses the speaker’s regret over the way the speaker,when he was young,____33____(treat)his father.It is only when he looks back on how he has grown up____34____he beginsto understand his father’s unselfish love.In remembering the small things his father did____35____him and his family,such as lighting a fire in the morning and polishing his shoes,the speaker begins to understand an aspect of parental love that escaped____36____ notice in the past.As he recalls how his father warmed the house,the speaker’s coldness toward his father starts to melt away.In its place is love and gratitude.It dawns on him that love is not just hugging and kissing,or always warm and affectionate, but____37____well be cold and stern in appearance.In fact,mature love often requires self-discipline and self-sacrifice.During our stressful teen years,we may find that our parents,especially our fathers,have difficulty____38____ (show)their love for us verbally—sometimes when we need it most.This is certainly very discouraging.However,if we remember____39____(be)grateful or not so self-centered,we will see that their love has always been there,only ____40____(express)in ways different from what we may have expected.答案：25.Having earned26.what/something27.However28.was required29.which30.another31.before32.remains33.treated34.that35.for36.his37.may38.showing39.to be40. expressed。
2014届上海市长宁区、嘉定区高三二模英语试卷
2014年长宁区、嘉定区高三英语教学质量检测试卷Section BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)When my old dog developed major health problems, I knew that watching him fail would be painful, but I wasn’t prepared for the powerful lessons he’d offer in the last year of his life.Chance was 14 when the problems started. First, he developed a cancer that left him whistling for breath. Then came cataracts (白内障) in both eyes, arthritis (关节炎) in his legs, and a series of ministrokes (小中风) that threw off his balance. Any one of these misfortunes would have left me begging for relief, but Chance became calmer as the disabilities piled up.When leg pain left him frozen on the floor, unable to rise for a quick pat as I came home, he didn’t complain. He just lay there patiently, signaling me with his hammering tail, each movement spelling out the value of waiting for the things you want. When his cataracts made steering impossible after dark, he’d stand calmly until I could guide him inside, proving how easy it is to find happiness if you let go of your pride and insecurities and learn to lean on those who love you. When ministrokes had him walk unsteadily like a drunk, he taught the value of persistence. For days after each attack, he’d fall as he moved about. Yet again and again he’d try to walk, each day moving a few more steps until finally he was able to get outside and back by himself.There were lessons in so much of what he did, but the key one surely was the importance of obtaining all the joy possible from each experience whether it’s a day lazing under a warm sun or a few minutes appreciating a favorite meal.For most of our life together, Chance was always rushing ahead, searching out new adventures, then circling back to let me know what lay around the next bend. As an old dog, he did the same thing, using his attitude, instead of his once-fast legs, to show the way.66. Chance suffered very much from all the diseases he had except for ______.A. having problem with breathB. walking around awkwardlyC. having trouble drinkingD. losing his eyesight in darkness67. ______ is the most important lesson the author learned from Chance.A. Living in the present and enjoying what we haveB. Learning to depend on those who we love and trustC. That we should expect good things to happen patientlyD. That we should persevere in what we believe is worth trying68. It is implied in the passage that ______.A. people might suffer from different diseases when they grow oldB. people could face aging with courage and dignityC. pets would become calmer for lack of energy in their last daysD. pets and masters should stick together helping each other in difficulty69. Which of the following words best describes the author’s feelings to Chance?A. Bitter.B. Grateful.C. Proud.D. Sympathetic.(B)——By 1865 MEMBERSHIP OFFICELangham’s legend(传说) dates back to 1865, when The Langham, London opened as Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’. For over 140 years, this flagship hotel has been at the forefront of charming hospitality(好客). Today, all Langham properties worldwide show the same philosophy, reflecting elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine serve and fascination of the senses.ABOUT 18651865 is our way of saying thank-you for your support to our collection of hotels. Bringing you exclusive benefits and recognition, we ensure your stay with us is especially comfortable and uniquely memorable.EXPLORERGuests who are just beginning to get to know us by staying once in our properties will be invited to become Explorer members.GATEWAYStay 3 times at any of our properties within a 12-month period and you will be entitled to Gateway membership.VOYAGERTo enrol as Voyager member, simply gather a total of 5 stays within 12 months.DESTINYThis membership rank is reserved for the top 1% of V oyager members who show the highest level of commitment by staying in our superior-category rooms and suites (套房). Exclusive to a chosen few, Destiny membership is offered by invitation only.1865 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSAT-A-GLANCEIn-room broadband Internet access * * * *Late check-out1* (4pm) * (6pm) * (8pm) Personalised room preferences * * * Personalised welcome services * (one) * (two) Upgrade to next room category2* *One-way coach service3* Exclusive gift * Notes:1. Depending on room availability2. After becoming a V oyager member, when staying 5 or more times within a 12 month period3. Between the city airport and the property, and valid with confirmed room booking only4. All benefits are restricted to the registered 1865 memberRemarks:Some of the above benefits do not apply to Eaton Smart, New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel. To explore the benefits of this hotel, please visit .70. To have a 1865 membership, guests need to ______.A. register at B. visit Langham three times in a yearC. have five stays in Langham yearlyD. stay in Langham properties once71. Which of the following is true according to the given information?A. Gateway members have 4pm late check-out priority any time they want.B. Members can get the benefits listed in the table at all Langham’s properties.C. The very first hotel of Langham collection was built in 1865 in Britain.D. Top 1% Voyagers with super residence record can apply for Destiny membership.72. Tony, on their honeymoon trip, wants to surprise his wife with a bunch of roses on arriving atthe hotel. Tony at least needs to have the membership of ______.A. EXPLORERB. GA TEW AYC. VOYAGERD. DESTINY73. What is the main purpose of the writing?A. To attract more potential guests.B. To share the history of Langham hotels.C. To introduce successful hotel management.D. To list Langham hotels’ exclusive benefits.(C)Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities is set in the years before and during the French Revolution (1789 - 1799). During its course, French revolutionaries brought down the empire and established a republic of free and equal citizens.In reading the work, one sees that Dickens distorted some details of the French Revolution. At the beginning, Dickens notes that, in 1775, France was busy spending money. This mention of France’s spending touches briefly on what is perhaps the major cause of the French Revolution. Before the revolution, the government often borrowed money because it spent more than it raised in taxes. The increased spending and borrowing made many people’s blood boil, yet Dickens focused instead on the nobility’s oppression and exploitation of the working class, including peasants, as the causes of the revolution.The Marquis, one of the book’s characters, ill-treats and kills many people. Thus, he represents the nobles who mistreat the lower classes. One reviewer criticized this picture as an unfair representation of French society in the mid-1700s. The reviewer pointed out that the government would have punished nobles who mistreated or murdered. Nobles may have been guilty of other evils, however, such as not feeding the starving masses after bad weather ruined crops in 1789.Dickens’ account of the storming of the Bastille fails to mention that the gang that stormed the prison was looking for bullets and bombs to use in defense against a possible attack by the kin g’s troops. Dickens does include some accurate details, however, such as the crowd’s finding only seven prisoners and freeing them and the pack’s executing (处决) the prison administrator and sticking his head on a post. The scene that the women knit (编织) as they watch the executions may seem to be an odd detail, but actually many women did knit stockings for the war effort as they watched the killing machine at work.Dickens’ descriptions of the steady stream of sentenced people into prison and the carts taking them to their deaths give readers some idea of the frequency with which officials jailed and executed people during the Rule of Terror, which lasted about a year. During the Terror, the government jailed about 250 thousand people, tried(审判) and killed about 17 thousand, and executed about 12 thousand without a trial. Those executed included people who opposed the revolution, people whooffended the revolutionaries, and even some revolutionaries. About 15 percent were members of the ministry or nobility.74. What does the word “distorted” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Discussed.B. Revealed.C. Provided.D. Twisted.75. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. A wild crowd rushed into the Bastille to fight with the royal soldiers.B. The nobles’ mistreating and killing people is the main cause of the revolution.C. About thirty thousand people lost their lives in the course of the Rule of Terror.D. Women were forced to work for the war supplies while watching people killed.76. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Dickens was once among the revolutionaries storming the Bastille.B. There was an extreme disorder and horror during the revolution.C. Nobles of those days in France were loaded with heavy social responsibilities.D. Classic literary works may serve as history textbooks to a great degree.77. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. The Collapse of the French EmpireB. Unknown Facts during the Rule of TerrorC. Dickens’ Description of the French RevolutionD. A Critical View on A Tale of Two CitiesSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.For decades, a small percentage of homeowners have been installing solar panels(嵌板) on their rooftops. Those panels collect solar energy and change it into electricity. Until recently, the panels were too expensive for average homeowners, and their designs were anything but appealing. Thanks to new advances, however, solar panels for homes are becoming cheaper and less awkward, causing more homeowners to consider installing them.Last fall furniture seller IKEA began selling solar panels in its U.K. stores. Of course, home improvement stores such as Home Depot have been selling panels for a while. But the initiative by IKEA is seen as a way to bring the Do It Yourself solar option to the masses. While shopping for inexpensive furniture, shoppers could add a box or two of solar panels to their carts. IKEA is partnering with a company that handles installation and servicing of the panels, making the switch to solar easy for customers. If all goes well, IKEA plans to begin selling the panels in other countries soon.SolTech, a Swedish tech company, offers a solar-power solution that is much more pleasing to the eye than traditional solar panels. Instead of flat panels, SolTech offers a glass tile (瓦片) solution that goes well with existing tiled roof designs. The see-through tiles have a silver-gray color to them,and their shape fits traditional tiled roof designs. SolTech currently offers the solar systems that heat the home’s air or water and one solar PV system that produces electricity.New Energy Technologies, Inc. is developing a solar application that won’t be installed on rooftops. Instead, the first-of-its-kind SolarWindow TM technology enables see-through windows to produce electricity in the way of showering their glass surfaces with the company’s patent-pending (专利申请中的) electricity-producing coatings. Amazingly, SolarWindow TM can produce electricity in low-light conditions and can even turn indoor light into electricity! This product holds great promise for commercial buildings since about 60 percent of a commercial building’s surface is covered with windows.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. Solar panels on homeowners’ rooftops work by __________.79. What is IKEA doing to popularize their DIY solar option?80. SolTech’s solar panels are prettier because the see-through glass tiles are __________.81. How is SolarWindow TM technology used to produce electricity?。
上海2014高三英语一模汇编·阅读C篇
试题汇编·2014高三英语一模·阅读C篇试题分类宝山Happiness can be described as a positive mood and a pleasant state of mind.According to recent polls(民意调查), sixty to seventy percent of Americans consider themselves to be moderately happy and one in twenty persons feels very unhappy.Psychologists have been studying the factors that contribute to happiness.It is not predictable,nor is a person in an apparently ideal situation necessarily happy.The ideal situation may have little to do with his actual feelings.A good education and income are usually considered necessary for happiness.Though both may contribute,they are only chief factors if the person is seriously undereducated or actually suffering from lack of physical needs.The rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income group or even those with very low incomes.People with college educations are somewhat happier than those who did not graduate from high school,and it is believed that this is mainly because they have more opportunities to control their lives.Yet people with a high income and a college education may be less happy than those with the same income and no college education.Poor health does not rule out happiness except for the severely disabled or those in pain.Learning to cope with a health problem can contribute to happiness.Those who have good relationship with other family members are happier than those who live alone.Love has a higher correlation with happiness than any other factors.It should be noted that people quickly get used to what they have,and they are happiest when they feel they are increasing their level no matter where it stands at a given time.Children whose parents were happily married have happier childhoods,but are not necessarily happier adults.The best formula(准则)for happiness is to be able to develop AQ(Adversity Quotient that can be of great benefit when running into trouble),to have a personal involvement and commitment,and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.74.It can be inferred from the passage that_____.A.happiness is neither predictable nor apparentB.a person in an apparently ideal situation must be happyC.the rich are not likely to be happier than the middle-income groupD.happiness is not necessarily connected to one’s situation in society75.According to the article,happiness is greatly dependent upon_____.A.a happy childhood in which one can do whatever he likesB.great wealth with which one can buy anythingC.a feeling that conditions are becoming for the betterD.a college degree that can help one achieve great success76.The letters AQ in the last paragraph most probably mean_____.A.ambition to defeat others in a severe competitionB.ability to overcome difficulty and get out of embarrassing situationC.methods of solving difficult problems and challenges in lifeD.attitudes towards severe competition especially in trouble77.The best title of this passage may be_____.A.What Does Happiness Consist inB.Happiness and UnhappinessC.Different Kinds of HappinessD.Causes of Happiness and Unhappiness长宁The term culture now is more used to describe everything from the fine arts to the outlook of a business group or a sports team.In its original sense,however,culture includes all identifying aspects of a racial group,nation,or empire:its physical environment,history,and traditions,its social rules and economic structure,and its religious beliefs and arts.The central beliefs and customs of a group are handed down from one generation to another.It is for this reason that most people regard culture as learned rather than innate.People acquire a culture because they are not born with one.The process by which a person develops a taste for regional foods,accented speech,or an outlook on the world over time, therefore,is known as enculturation(文化适应).Cultures are often identified by their symbols—images that are familiar and coated with meaning.Totem poles(图腾柱)carved with animals and creative figures suggest aspects of the Native American peoples of the Pacific Northwest but more literally represent specific tribes(部落).In Asia and India,the color of yellow is connected with temples while in ancient China it was a color only the emperor’s family was allowed to wear.Thus,different cultures may respond to a symbol quite differently.For example,to some a flag may represent pride,historical accomplishments,or ideals;to others, however,it can mean danger or oppression.To individuals unfamiliar with cultures outside their own,the beliefs,behaviors,and artistic expression of other groups can seem strange and even threatening.A society that ranks all other cultures against its own standards is considered to be ethnocentric(from the Greek ethnos,meaning“people,”and kentros,meaning“center”).A strongly ethnocentric society assumes also that what is different from its own culture is likely to be inferior and,possibly,wrong or evil.All people are ethnocentric to some degree,and some aspects of ethnocentrism,such as national pride,contribute to a well-functioning society.An appreciation for one’s own culture,however,does not prevent acceptance and respect for another culture.History documents the long-term vigour and success of multicultural groups in which people from numerous and various cultural backgrounds live and work together.Extreme ethnocentrism,in contrast,can lead to racism —the belief that it is race and racial origin that account for variations in human character or ability and that one’s own race is superior to all others.74.What does the word“innate”in Paragraph2most probably mean?A.Instinctive.B.Developed.C.Believable.D.Cultivated.75.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Different interpretations of a symbol help to distinguish one culture from another.B.An ethnocentric country opens welcoming arms to cultures different from its own.C.Culture consists of some positive features of a racial group,nation or empire.D.People from various cultural backgrounds often reach an agreement on some image.76.What can be inferred from the passage?A.All aspects of ethnocentrism can produce negative effects on a society.B.Racism is unlikely to bring about serious conflicts among different cultures.C.Respect and acceptance of different cultures are a proper cultural attitude.D.Countries with a strong sense of national pride play a superior role in the world.77.Which might be the best title of the passage?A.Culture,the origin of racial superiorityB.Culture,a faithful mirror of historyC.Culture,the vigour of world developmentD.Culture,a distinctive identity of a nation黄浦Publicity offers several benefits.There are not costs for message time or space.An ad in prime-time television may cost $250,000to$5,000,000or more per minute,whereas a five-minute report on a network newscast would not cost anything. Publicity reaches a mass audience within a short time and new products or company policies are widely known.Credibility about messages is high,because they are reported in independent media.A newspaper review of a movie has more believability than an ad in the same paper,because the reader associates independence with objectivity.Similarly, people are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads.For example,Women’s Wear Daily has both fashion reports and advertisements.Readers spend time reading the stories,but they skim through the ads.Furthermore,there may be10commercials during a half-hour television program or hundreds of ads in a magazine.Feature stories are much fewer in number and stand out clearly.Publicity also has some significant limitations.A firm has little control over messages,their timing,their placement,or their coverage by a given medium.It may issue detailed news releases and find only portions mentioned by the media,and media have the ability to be much more critical than a firm would like.For example,in1982,Procter&Gamble faced a massive publicity problem over the meaning of its123-year-old company logo.To fight this negative publicity,the firm had a spokesperson appear on Good Morning America to disprove the rumor(谣言).The false rumors were temporarily put to rest.However,in1985,publicity became so troublemaking that Procter&Gamble decided to remove the logo from its products.A firm may want publicity during certain periods,such as when a new product is introduced or new store opened,but the media may not cover the introduction or opening until after the time it would aid the firm.Similarly,media determine the placement of a story;it may follow a report on crime or sports.Finally,the media decide whether to cover a story at all and the amount of coverage to be devoted to it.74.All of the following advantages of publicity are mentioned EXCEPT_____.A.time savingB.attentivenessC.credibilityD.profitabilitypared with ad,news report or featuring stories are more_____.A.believableB.clearC.dependentD.subjective76.The example of“Procter&Gamble”is given to show_____.A.the efficient way of disproving rumorsB.the importance of a spokespersonC.the interaction between firms and mediaD.the negative effect of publicity77.What’s the author’s attitude towards publicity?A.doubtfulB.objectiveC.passiveD.supportive嘉定Are you an optimist?Do you look at your glass and see it as half full?Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best?Do you believe that if something is meant to be,it will be?If you reply “yes”to all of these questions,then you are an optimist.You probably are enthusiastic,cheerful and outgoing.You may be successful at work and in love.But you may be misguided because things don’t turn out for the best.You may believe that when one door closes another one opens(for example,you may fail to obtain a new job;another chance will come around soon).Wrong.When one door closes,another door slams(砰然关上)in your face.That’s bitter reality.Now a book has been published which confirms what pessimists(悲观者)have suspected all along.It’s called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism.Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results.Defensive pessimism is a strategy used to manage fear,anxiety and worry.Defensive pessimists prepare for the things by setting low outcomes for themselves.They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of wrence Sanno,a psychology professor,says,“What’s interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people,so their low opinion of the situation’s outcomes is not realistic. They use it to motivate themselves to perform better.”So far,so good.This is not rocket science.Defensive pessimists prepare carefully and consider what might go wrong, whether at work,on date or even in a sports game.It makes sense to have a back-up plan.There are many sayings in English urging caution.For example,“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”And“Don’t count your chickens until they hatch.”Tohave a confident and optimistic approach to life’s problems is good.But listen to what Woody Alien,the American comedian says,“Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.”There are pros and cons（利与弊）to being an optimist and a pessimist.Don’t feel bad if you see the glass half empty. You are a realist.But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.74.What’s the passage mainly about?A.The benefits of defensive pessimism.B.A book that has recently been published.C.The dangers of being too optimistic.D.How to become successful in life.75.The underlined sentence“This is not rocket science”(Para.4)means__________.A.there is no real proofB.it is quite simple to understandC.the cost is not so highD.it’s not a dangerous thing to do76.Which of the following English expressions would a defensive pessimist believe?A.Whatever will be,will be.B.The glass is half full not half empty.C.Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.D.Every cloud has a silver lining.77.We can infer from the passage that the writer is probably__________.A.a realistB.an optimistC.a defeatistD.a scientist金山One picture in the Wonder Book of knowledge I had as a little boy showed a man reading a book while floating in the Dead Sea.What a miracle!How would it feel to lie back in water so thick with salt that it was impossible to sink?Fed by the Jordan River and smaller streams,the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth’s surface,and its water is ten times saltier than the Mediterranean.With evaporation its only outlet,salt and other minerals become super-concentrated.Earlier this year,I drove down the long,steep hill to realize my dream.The shoreline was a broad area of bare salt-mud, but the water edge was far out of sight.Had somebody pulled the Dead Sea’s plug?I wondered.Eli Dior,an Israeli official, explained the problem:“The Dead Sea is drying up.Every year,the surface drops about one meter,and as the water level falls,shadow areas are left high and dry.”Over the last half-century,the five neighboring countries have collectively diverted nearly all the water flowing into the Dead Sea to meet human and agriculture needs.Result:the Dead Sea is being emptied.With population in the region set to double at least in the next50years,there is little hope of restoring the water being diverted for human consumption.No country has a drop to spare for the Dead Sea,where they know it will just evaporate. To dream of opening the dams and restoring natural balance is plainly unrealistic.Yet one ambitious high-tech dream may turn out to be not only the salvation of the Dead Sea but also a ticket to peace around its shores.The“Red-Dead”is a proposed$5billion project to bring sea water some240kilometers by pipeline and canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea.The Red-Dead may be the only solution,but even if the project is carried out successfully,the Dead Sea will be10to20meters lower than now and two thirds of its current size.Whatever the future holds,the Dead Sea’s magical mix of sun,mud,sea and salt will surely survive.Many might complain that the Dead Sea is half empty—but for me the Dead sea will always be half full.74.What’s the passage mainly about?A.Dead Sea—miracle of the world.B.Save the environment of the Dead Sea.C.Slow shrinking of the Dead Sea.D.Why is the Dead Sea so salty.75.The shrinking of the Dead Sea is mainly caused by_________according to the passage.A.a severe reduction of the water flowing into the sea.B.rapid evaporation of the water in the Dead Sea area.C.the increasing quantity of water drawn from the sea.D.very low annual rainfall in the Dead Sea Area.76.Which of the following is right according to the passage?A.With no outlet to any ocean,the Dead Sea has become by evaporation the saltiest on earth.B.Though burdened with the growing population,the neighboring countries haven’t cut off the sources of the Dead Sea.C.All the countries in the area will consider diverting less water from the Jordan River.D.The Red-Dead Project has not only brought water to the Dead Sea,but peace to the area as well.77.Which of the following statements will the author approve of?A.If the Dead Sea dried up,great natural disasters would happen in the region.B.The Dead Sea will not survive no matter what people do to save it.C.The five neighboring countries should stop diverting water from the Jordan River.D.Though the Dead Sea is shrinking gradually,it will not die.闵行It was3:45in the morning when the vote was finally taken.After six months of arguing and final16hours of hot parliamentary debates,Australia’s Northern Territory became the first legal authority in the world to allow doctors to take the lives of incurably ill patients who wish to die.The measure passed by the convincing vote of15to10.Almost immediately word flashed on the Internet and was picked up,half a world away,by John Hofsess,executive director of the Right to Die Society of Canada.He sent it on by way of the group’s online service,Death NET.Says Hofsess:“We posted bulletins all day long,because of course this isn’t just something that happened in Australia.It’s world history.”The full import may take a while to sink in.The NT Rights of the Terminally Ill Law has left physicians and citizens alike trying to deal with its moral and practical implications.Some have breathed sighs of relief,others,including churches, right-to-life groups and the Australian Medical Association,bitterly attacked the bill and the hurry of its passage.But the tide is unlikely to turn back.In Australia—where an aging population,life-extending technology and changing communityattitudes have all played their part—other states are going to consider making a similar law to deal with euthanasia(安乐死).In the US and Canada,where the right-to-die movement is gathering strength,observers are waiting for the dominoes (多米诺骨牌)to start falling.Under the new Northern Territory law,an adult patient can request death—probably by a deadly injection or pill—to put an end to suffering.The patient must be diagnosed(诊断)as Terminally Ill by two doctors.After a“cooling off”period of seven days,the patient can sign a certificate of request.After48hours the wish for death can be met.For Lloyd Nickson, a54-year-old Darwin resident suffering from lung cancer,the NT Rights of Terminally Ill Law means he can get on with living without the haunting fear of his suffering:a terrifying death from his breathing condition.“I’m not afraid of dying from a spiritual point of view,but what I was afraid of was how I’d go,because I’ve watched people die in the hospital fighting for oxygen and clawing at their masks,”he says.73.Which of the following has the similar meaning to“But the tide is unlikely to turn back.”?A.What happened in Australia can change world history.B.It is impossible to pass the NT Rights of the Terminally Ill Law.C.Doctors are allowed by law to take the lives of the ill patients.D.That the Law has been passed probably can’t be changed.74.From the second paragraph we learn that__________.A.the objection to euthanasia is slow to come in other countriesB.physicians and citizens share the same view on euthanasiaC.changing technology is chiefly responsible for the hurry passage of the lawD.it takes time to realize the significance of the law’s passage75.By saying“observers are waiting for the dominoes to start falling”,the author means__________.A.observers are taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the future of euthanasiaB.similar bills are likely to be passed in the U.S.,Canada and other countriesC.observers are waiting to see the result of the game of dominoesD.the effect-taking process of the passed bill may finally come to a stop76.When Lloyd Nickson dies,he will__________.A.face his death with calm characteristic of euthanasiaB.experience the suffering of a lung cancer patientC.have an intense fear of terrible sufferingD.undergo a cooling off period of seven days77.The author’s attitude towards euthanasia seems to be that of__________.A.oppositionB.doubtC.approvalD.anxiety普陀Moocs(massive open online courses)are free,but without tutoring,and are open to anyone,anywhere in the world. The courses are flexible–normally three to five hours of study a week–done at any time,short(5to10weeks)and video-rich.They are also heavily dependent on crowd sourcing:you can discuss a course with fellow students through online forums,discussion boards and peer review.Students don't have to finish the courses,pass assessments or do assignments,but,if they do,they get a certification of participation.The Open University launched FutureLearn,the UK's answer to US platforms such as Coursera,EdX and Udacity, which have been offering Moocs from top US universities for the past two years.The response has been incredible,with more than three million people registering worldwide.Meanwhile,in2012,Edinburgh University became the first non-US institution to join Coursera's partnership,comprising13universities.“We already run50online master's degrees,so this was a logical expansion,”says Professor Jeff Haywood,Edinburgh's vice-principal.“It's an investment in teaching methods research.How am I going to teach introductory philosophy to100,000people?That's what I call educational R&D.”He adds“If you look ahead10years,you'd expect all students graduating to have taken some online courses,so you've got to research that.Our Moocs are no more in competition with our degrees than a lifelong learning course because they don't carry credits.”Cooperation is key,Haywood stresses.It is far better to offer20-30courses in your own areas of expertise(专门技能) and let other institutions do likewise.Professor Mike Sharples,FutureLearn's academic lead,goes further:“We've tied the elements available before into a package of courses offered by leading universities worldwide on a new software platform, with a new way of promoting it and also a new social-learning teaching method.You won't just receive an exam,but be able to discuss and mark each other's assignments.”Bath University,one of more than20universities working with FutureLearn,launches its first course,Inside Cancer, next January,and regards Moocs as a way of breaking down age barriers."There's no reason why someone doing GCSEs should not look at our Moocs and get quite a way through them,or someone at PhD level and beyond,"says Professor Bernie Morley,expert for learning and teaching.74.Moocs have these features EXCEPT that_______.A.Moocs are free of charge for anyoneB.Moocs can be adjusted according to people’s learning paceC.Moocs provide teachers’instructions if you have some difficultyD.Moocs have a platform for learns to share their learning experience75.The response to FutureLearn has been thought to be unbelievable because______.A.all the courses on the platform are available to anyone in the worldB.Edinburgh University became the first non-US institution to join itC.the number of people registering in the platform is beyond expectationD.students can get a certification of participation without passing assessments76.What can be inferred from Professor Bernie Morley in the last paragraph?A.People with various learning levels will probably show interest in Moocs.B.People at PhD level have already known everything about Moocs.C.Inside Cancer will be the most popular course for someone doing GCSEs.D.Moocs are not so competitive as lifelong learning courses due to the problems of credits.77.The passage mainly deals with_____.A.the various opinions on FutureLearnB.the advantages of online teaching methodsC.the popularity of no-credit coursesD.the emergence of a new learning platform青浦If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station,you don’t need to feel surprised. They are a flash mob.Don’t be confused by their name.Actually,a flash mob,organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communications networks,is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place,do something unusual for a period of time,such as exchanging books,coming together to look at the sky,waving their hands and shouting something at the top of their lungs for30seconds,and then quickly disappear before the police can arrive.Bill Wasik,senior editor of Harper’s Magazine,organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May2003and the first successful flash mob assembled on June3,2003at Macy’s department store involving100people gathering on Macy’s Department Store.Following this,about200people flooded the lobby of the Hyatt hotel,applauding in one voice for fifteen seconds,and next participants pretending to be tourists on a bus trip invaded a shoe boutique in Soho.A later mob saw hundreds of people in Central Park making bird noises.Wasik claimed that he created flash mobs as a social experiment designed to tease hipsters(追逐时尚的人),and highlight the cultural atmosphere of agreement and of being part of“the next big thing”.Many Web logs,chat rooms and Web groups are devoted to the craze.Though flash mobs were originally regarded as pointless,the concept has already developed for the benefit of political and social events.Flash mobbing takes advantage of the efficiency of communicating information on Websites and by email,and protesters can similarly use the“on and off”concept to be involved in political events.Such flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock or frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place.They also have enormous economic potential,such as using flash mobs to advertise a product.The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular.People use it to do many things.For example,in2009, hundreds of Michael Jackson’s fans took part in a flash mob to remember him,gathering outside the railway station in Liverpool,singing and dancing Michael’s famous song Beat It together.In another example,some people took part in a flash mob to warn people against negative words.Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory.74.The purpose of flash mobs created by Wasik is to__________.A.make flash mobs a social experiment with political,social and economic potentialB.give people an opportunity to assemble and perform some distractionC.make fun of hipsters and emphasize the cultural atmosphere of agreement and participationD.make communicating information efficient and help people create a memory75.People took part in the following activities of flash mobs except that__________.A.they pretended to take a bus trip and invaded a shoe shop in SohoB.they got together in central Park and played birdsongC.they gathered upon the railway station in Liverpool,singing Beat It and dancingD.they assembled in the department store and applauded together for15seconds76.Which of the following could most possibly be a flash mob according to the passage?A.Sixteen people get together quickly on the square and do jumping and singing and leave there suddenly.B.A group of people are busy giving out leaflets of a limousine of a brand to those walking in front of them.C.Some tourists plan for months and go mountaineering on the first day of Horse Year.D.Protesters from different factories sit for days in front of the city hall for low wage.77.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Flash mob:the political potentialB.Flash mob:the pop cultureC.Flash mob:the source of informationD.Flash mob:the short-term memory松江Scientists have long believed one way to stop the Earth’s atmosphere from warming is by planting more trees.The idea is that more trees will take in or absorb some of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.Carbon dioxide is a gas released by cars,factories and other human activities.The gas traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere,which warms the planet. However,two new studies have found that trees may not be as helpful in reducing carbon dioxide as thought.The first study was done at Duke University in Durham,North Carolina.Researchers pumped extra carbon dioxide into a test area where pine trees were growing.The trees grew thirty-four percent faster during the first three years.However,in time,the trees slowed to about their normal growth rate.The scientists say this is because trees need other nutrients,such as nitrogen.In the second study,researchers from Duke and Bowdoin College in Brunswick,Maine examined the soil around trees. They discovered that as the leaves broke down into the soil,all the carbon was not trapped in the soil.Much of it was released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.The findings of the two studies were published last month in Nature magazine.They suggest there is limited value in planting trees to reduce the carbon dioxide pollution in the atmosphere.Forest planting has been a part of negotiations on a world agreement to reduce greenhouse gases that scientists believe cause global warming.The United States,Canada,Japan and some other industrial countries have supported the idea.But。
2014年嘉定区高三英语一模(试卷答案及分析)
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.AEvery summer, Penny travels to a family reunion barbeque. Penny is never excited, and this year is no different. She is afraid of the drive.She does not like talking to her relatives. And she does not like the smell of hamburgers. (Penny is a vegetarian.)(25) ______ Penny arrives, she sees lots of familiar faces. It is July and Uncle Vernon (26) ______ (wear) a sweater. Uncle Vernon is always cold. It’s very mysterious.She sees her cousin Polly. Polly has six children. The youngest one screams. Then the oldest one screams. Polly’s children are always screaming.She sees many of her other cousins in the field (27) ______ (play) softball. They play a softball game every year, (28) ______ always ends up in a big argument. Penny wonders, again, why they never solve it.Then Penny sees an incredibly handsome man. She stares at him. He catches her staring. He smiles and walks (29) ______ to her. Penny is very nervous. She is nervous because a handsome man is walking to her and she is nervous because this handsome man might be her cousin.The man sticks out his hand, (30)_____ (say), “Hi, I’m Paul.”“Hi, I’m Penny,” Penny says. “Are we related?”Paul laughs. “No, we are not related. I am Vernon’s nurse. He is sick and needs (31) _____ (keep) me close by. But he did not want to miss this barbeque!”“Oh, thank goodness,” Penny says and then blushes. Penny always blushes when she is nervous, embarrassed, or hot, and right now she is all three.Handsome Paul la ughs and says, “Would you like to go get a hamburger with me? (32) ______ smell delicious.”Penny smiles, “Sure. I love hamburgers!”BBeware first-class travelers! Passengers sitting in the rear of a plane have the best chance of survival in an event of a crash, an extraordinary and costly aviation（航空，飞行）experiment ever (33) ______ (conduct) has revealed.In a unique aviation experiment recently, the 170-seat-Boeing 727 was made（34）_____ _____ (crash) in a controlled manner in a remote part of Mexico’s Sonoran Desert. After pilot James Slocum jumped out of the plane at 2,500ft, the jet（35）______ (guide) into the ground by a pilot in a following Cessna via a remote-control device, the reporters reported. On board of the jet were three advanced crash-test dummies（假人）designed to move (36)_____ humans.They were arranged in three positions: one in the classic brace and wearing a seat-belt; one belted but not in the brace position; and one（37）______ belted nor in the brace. After the jet hit the ground nose-first, experts found that the dummy in the brace position would have survived the impact, (38) ______ one not in the brace would have suffered serious head injuries, and the dummy not wearing a seat-belt would have “died”.Using this, experts predicted that 78 percent of passengers on board would have survived theimpact,（39）______ all the first-class travelers would have died because the front of the fuselage （机身）broke apart when the plane comes down nose first. Those sitting at the back would have had the（40）______ (good) chance of survival.【keys】25. When 26. is wearing 27. playing 28. which 29. over/up 30. saying 31. to keep 32. They 33. conducted 34. to crash 35. was guided 36.like 37. neither 38. the 39. but 40. best【答案解析】25、连词。
2014届上海市各区高三英语一模——十选九汇编
宝山区Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The next time you’re riding a subway or bus, pay attention to your fellow passengers. Chances are you’ll see plenty of them with their heads down, tapping the screens of their tablets or 41 on their smartphones. While these folks may be making good use of their time by staying 42 , their bodies are paying a heavy price for such convenience.As hand-held devices such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more common, users are reporting some new 43 problems. Florida chiropractor (脊椎按摩师) Dean Fishman began noticing an increased number of his patients 44 of neck and shoulder pain. He traced these 45 to the overuse of hand-held devices, specifically the action of bending the neck, and created the term “Text Neck.” As if the painful symptoms weren’t bad enough, Fishman warns that an untreated case of Text Neck could lead to 46 spinal (脊柱的) damage. He founded the Text Neck Institute in an effort to treat and educate those suffering from Text Neck. Treatments offered there include chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy and exercise planning.In order to avoid or reduce the possibility of getting Text Neck, use the following basic principles:●Avoid awkward positioning. Don’t strain (滥用) your neck, and stay aware of how your body is 47in relation to the device.●Take frequent 48 when using any kind of mobile device.●When using a tablet, use a case that can back up the device at comfortable 49 angle.For those who 50 can’t take their eyes off their devices, there is an ironic twist – downloading a special app（应用程序）could help. Dr. Fishman has released an app called the Text Neck Indicator App, which measures the angle of your smartpphone. When the angle is appropriate, a green light appears in the upper corner of your screen. But when the angle puts you at risk for neck strain, the light turns red, obliging you to adjust your angle.崇明县The idea of the youth hostel (旅社) started with one man: Richard Schirrmann (1874-1961), a German school teacher, who felt that there was a need for overnight accommodation for his students in order that they could see new things and have new experiences outside the 41 .He felt that one learns by observing, and tried to make his dream come true in the year 1909, when he started providing accommodation for his students in inns, farmhouses and the like.The first youth hostel was opened in Schirrmann’s own school in Altena, after which it was 42 by a permanent hostel in Altena Castle. Schirrmann went on to 43 the German Youth Hostel Association in the year 1919. By this time, the idea of the youth hostel had 44 far and wide, all over the lands of Europe and further.And then, in the year 1932, a(n) 45 organization called the International Youth Hostel was founded in Amsterdam, which consisted of youth hostels from Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Britain, Ireland, France, Czechoslovakia, Denmark and Belgium. Richard Schirrmann became its chairman in 1933.The idea of the youth hostel is for young people who are on nature trips to get 46 accommodation in exchange zhucanqi for some money and a helping hand with the domestic chores (家务活). These hostels were said to build character and a sense of independence, as the youth who stayed in them got the 47 to see how other people lived as well as to help to do work.Youth hostels are also places to meet and make new friends. They have no class 48 and everyone has to do their share. Here, wealth and position does not help you gain 49 , but friendliness does. The friendlier you are, the more you learn from the 50 of staying in a youth hostel.奉贤区You watch a sad ilm and get caught up in your emotions. You cry your eyes out at the 41 plot — you feel sad or the characters i they suer, or happy or them when they are successul. It is only when the movie is over that you realize that what you were watching is not real.But why couldn’t you accept that when you were so 42 in the movie? It was reported that people simply cannot think emotionally and logically at the same time.It has long been known that something dierent goes on in our brain when we use logic, rather than responding to something emotionally. Thinking logically is a step-by-step 43 , in which people make decisions through 44 and ind answers sensibly. When we think emotionally, we look at things rom someone else’s point o view and try to eel their pain.Now scientists have ound that thinking logically and emotionally are like the two ends o a (跷板) — when we’re busy sympathizing, the part o the brain used or cold, hard 45is restricted. And it’s also true the other way round.To come to this 46 , scientists gathered 45 people — men and women — to take brain scans as they solved dierent kinds o puzzles. Some o the puzzles were 47 and involved math and physics and others were social problems that required participants to put themselves in other people’s shoes.Scientists ound that when participants were doing a math problem, the region in their brain that is 48 with logical thinking lit up, and when asked to make emotional decisions, the region or emotional thinking lit up. But the most interesting part is that when asked to solve problems that required both logical and emotional 49 , the participants always used one o the regions at a time while the other one went dark.However, people sometimes ended up using the wrong one. This explains why some people are good at solving complex math problems but have poor social skills. And why even the smartest people get taken in by ake but 50 stories.虹口区There is atendencyto think of each of the arts as a separate area of activity. Many artists, however, would prove that there has always been a warm relationship between the 41 areas of human activity. For example, in the late nineteenth century the connections between music and painting were 42 close. Artists were invited to design clothes and settings for operas and ballets, but sometimes it was the musicians who were inspired by the work of 43 painters. Of the musical compositions that were considered as responses to the visual arts, perhaps the most famous is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition .Mussorgsky 44 the piece in 1874 after the death, at the age of 39, of the artist Victor Hartmann. Though their friendship had not been a particularly long-lasting one, Mussorgsky was shocked by Hartmann’s 45 death. The following year the critic, Vladimir Stasov, who decided to hold an exhibition of Hartmann’s work, suggested that Mussorgsky try to 46 his grief by writing something in 47 of Hartmann.The exhibition served as Mussorgsky’s inspiration. The t en pieces that make up Pictures at an Exhibition are 48 as symbols rather than representations of the paintings in the exhibition. Between each is a promenade （舞曲中的行进）, as the composer walks from one painting to another. The music is sometimes witty and playful, sometimes almost alarming and frightening. Through a range of surprising 49 , Mussorgsky manages to 50 the spirit of the artist and his work. 黄浦区Here are four simple, healthy and, dare we say, fun ways to help you slim down and stay healthy.Have your cake …for breakfastAside from being depressing, the way to __41__ weight loss isn’t by feeling deprived.Scientists say that people who started off the day with a __42__ felt fuller and more satisfied, and that led to their sticking with the program as the day went on. Being hungry is no way to start your day, so __43__ up with protein and a mouthful of something sweet. And most of all, enjoy!Sleep your way to weight lossDr. Andrew Calvin, one expert of Mayo Clinic study, is quoted as saying, “If individuals are seeking to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight, they should seek to get enough sleep on a __44__ basis.”If you find it tricky to wind down at night, turn off the __45__ and engage in relaxing activities, like taking a bath or listening to __46__ music.Journal to drop poundsThe best __47__ for a dieter? Pen and paper! Women who wrote down everything they ate lost more weight th an those who didn’t track their food intake. Journaling makes you accountable and more aware of what you’re eating, so it makes sense that it’ll keep you from __48__ chewing if you aren’t actually hungry. Even a tiny bit of exercise helps your healthEven 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the weeks (broken up into smaller chunks is fine) reduces your risk for all sorts of physical ills. And even 20 minutes a week can improve your mood. Thatreally stuck with me. It’s easy to criticize ourse lves or burn out if we make goals that are __49__ hard to achieve, but walking a few times a week is __50__ – and meaningful, too.嘉定区Thirteen years after the launch of Taobao, China has risen to become the world’s second busiest online marketplace, behind only the United States. This is the kind of statistic that 41 love, but it doesn’t really tell us anything about why so many people like to buy so many things online.Is it because its easy? Is it because of the 42 selection? Is it because we want to feel 43 to others without leaving the house?Taobao was in fact a 44 to ebay’s entrance into the Chinese market in 2003. Jack Ma(马云) knew that he knew China better than the Americans did, and that Taobao could beat ebay at its own game here. He was right, and Jack Ma has helped to 45 the nature of online commerce in China—what it looks like, how it works, and, most 46 , who its users are.T aobao’s aesthetic (美学) is distinctive, and has influenced and inspired competitors in China and around the world. The way it works is also different from other 47 online retailers(零售店) . But the real genius of Taobao lies in its 48 of its users. What it looks like and how it works, after all, were 49 with the users in mind: a young, increasingly “connected” and increasingly wealthy Chinese generation.When they designed Taobao, Jack Ma and his team realized that many young people in China strongly 50 social interaction with their peers, so they made such interaction—everything from messaging to live chats to recommendations and reviews—a core part of the Taobao shopping experience.金山区Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with ___41___ numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively (不引人注目地) and leave no mark.Wild camping is not permitted in many places, ___42___ in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations ___43___ for managing wild spaces, and ___44___ them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner’s ___45___, except in national parks.Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, ___46___ bad weather, and making food without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite seems to go against this, so ___47___ out smaller, more remote places with easy ___48___ to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure.Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to ___49___ a good night’s sleep. Choose a campsite withprivacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have ___50___ camped before rather than creating a new spot. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made—changing it should be unnecessary.静安区who come to you with unconnected knowledge, talking about, say, Vitamin B12 and other modern__41__. When they ask advice, begin at that level. Unless you start at their own level, they will not be able to understand. You must explain to them in scientific terms the effects of the food they eat, and how they need to __42__it.You have to train yourself to be very__43__. Staying at one level is not being a free man. If we stay at a very high level all the time, that is not practical. A limitless person goes __44__from one level of thinking to another, according to his circumstances. To do this we must get rid of our unwillingness to change our way of thinking or behavior, become friends with everyone, and have the same loving feelings for everyone. Then we can give advice to all kinds of people. If there is someone or something you dislike, you are still__45__, and your ability to give advice is reduced. For anyone, the same. A free person acts like that.You cannot stay with a sick person all the time. You must __46__ a person’s freedom as much as you can. If people really want to die, let them—it is their freedom. The point is never to become an authority__47__; remain a friend or advisor. People should not come back __48__for consultation; if they do, your advice has been incomplete—you did not know how to give the __49__advice about freedom. If they do not understand that, sick people become slaves; they are still afraid inside, and are__50__. That is no way to build a healthy world and help people become happy and free.闵行区In the time that records have been kept of bird populations, 20 percent of all species have gone 41 . More are likely to follow. In March the 42 of a large-scale, 24-year survey gave one of the clearest pictures yet of the decline of Australian and Asian shorebirds, including the long-distance migrants (候鸟) that are most difficult to 43 . The results of the survey are awful.Every October for more than two decades, teams from the University of New South Wales in Australia counted birds from an airplane flown low over 130,000 square miles of wetlands in the eastern third of the continent. Their 44 showed a steady decline, beginning in the mid-1980s. By 2006 the number of migratory shorebirds had dropped by 73 percent and the number of Australia’s resident of shorebirds had fallen by 81 percent. “The45 of the decline took us by surprise,”says evolutionary ecologist Silke Nebel of the University of Western Ontario in London, the lead author of the report.The survey 46 that inland wetlands were more important to both resident and migratory birds than had been 47 , and that wetland loss from damming (筑坝) and the diversion(分散) of river water forirrigation was at least in part 48 for the shorebird decline in Australia. But wetlands are becoming smaller in countries all along the major flyway that 49 from eastern Siberia to New Zealand, the study’s authors note, so protecting the 8 million birds that use the corridor 50 will require an international solution.浦东新区We need more men in our hospital, not as doctors, but as nurses. Over the last few years, I have found that having male nurses is a real bonus, and they definitely have a place in our hospital. There are several reasons for wanting male nurses here, not only because half the population in our country is male. Men ____41____ excellent carers and are ____42____ good at taking care of others. In fact, many men take good care of their children, wives, parents, sisters, brothers, and even their nieces and nephews.Another reason that men can become great nurses is that in general, men are ____43____ stronger than women. Male nurses can help ____44____ heavy objects, or if, for example, a patient cannot move from the waist down, male nurses can help move the patient into a comfortable ____45____. Also, male nurses can be a great help in keeping patients ____46____ while they receive painful treatment, such as when bandages covering wounds are changed. Another advantage to having male nurses is that they see things from a different ____47____ from women and bring a male way of thinking to problem-solving. This allows the hospital to work more effectively than if we only ____48____ problems one way. Having a mix of male and female nurses also helps create a fun atmosphere, which helps patients recover faster.Currently, only 7 percent of our nursing staff are men; this number is far too low, and the problem requires correction. Having more male nurses will help create a positive ____49____ between male and female staff, and it will ____50____ patients the choice of a male or female carer. I am determined to take on more male nurses here at Central Hospital. I will be organizing an open day soon to allow interested young men to visit our hospital and find out more about nursing. Hopefully, we will have more male nurses in our hospital soon!普陀区Modern inventions have speeded up people’s loves amazingly. Motor-cars cover a hundred miles in little more than an hour, __41__ cross the world inside a day, while computers operate at __42__ speed. Indeed, this love of speed seems never-ending. Every year motor-cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts of saving __43__ seconds in handling tasks.All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the __44__ feeling known as jet-lag; our bodies feel that they have been left behind on another time zone. Again, spending too long at computers results in painful wrists and fingers.Mobile phones also have their dangers, according to some scientists; too much use may send harmful radiation into our brains, a __45__ we do not like to think about.However, what do we do with the time we have saved? Certainly not relax, or so it seems. We are so accustomed to __46__ activities that we find it difficult to sit and do nothing or even just one thing at a time. Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen quietly to a story on the radio, letting imagination take us into another world.There was a time when some people’s lives were devoted simply to the __47__ of the land or the care of cattle. No multi-tasking there; their lives went on at a much gentler pace, and in a familiar pattern. There is much that we might __48__ a way of life like this. Yet before we do so, we must think of the hard tasks our ancestor faced: they __49__ with bare hands, often lived close to hunger, and had to fashion tools from wood and stone. Modern __50__ has freed people from that primitive (原古的) existence.青浦区Ducks offer certain advantages over hens. Ducks are immune to some 41diseases found in hens. Some breeds of duck produce bigger eggs than hens. In 42 , ducks lay eggs over a longer season than hens do.Poultry (禽类) keepers with gardens have less to worry about if they keep ducks rather than hens because the former are unlikely to dig up plants and destroy roots. While both hens and ducks 43 the garden by eating pests, hens are known to damage grass beds. Ducks, on the other hand, will search for insects more 44 . Only very delicate plants are at risk from the broad, webbed feet of ducks.Like all waterbirds, ducks need 45 to water, and duck keepers typically provide this by building a pond. Something this large is not absolutely necessary, however, ducks need only to be able to 46 their heads in the water to keep their nose clean. If a pond is provided, though, it is important to keep baby ducks away from it until they are old enough to put up with the cool temperature of the water.When 47 ducks, one has to consider just how many the land will support. The rule is generally about 100 ducks per acre. If more than this proportion is introduced, there is a risk of pressing the soil, which can lead to 48 conditions for long periods as the rain is not easily absorbed into the ground.While ducks offer many advantages over hens, they must be given a greater quantity of food, especially if regular eggs are 49 . An adult duck will eat between 170 to 200 grams of food a day. If the ducks live near grass and a pond, they will be able to find for themselves approximately 70% of their daily dietary requirements in warmer months but less than half that in colder times. Therefore, it is important that they be 50 onenough food, such as grain, every day.松江区When asked about one interview candidate who impressed her most, Christine, an HR manager at aninvestment company cited an example of a(n) 41 who had prepared well. “He seemed very prepared to work for our company during the interview. He 42 good research on the company’s core business and also the industry in gener al,” she said.This suggests that HR managers expect candidates to do their homework 43 , but how? Here are some tips to 44 your chances of getting a job.Search the Web and research the 45 of the company and the people who you think are going to be interviewing you. Learn exactly what it is that they do and how you would fit in with the company. Most importantly, try to understand the “culture” of the company, which is to say its underlying 46 ; the HR departments often state missions and give 47 statements. You need to communicate in a way that 48 their company standards; this will show that you can fit in that organization. Understand a little of what their 49 are doing. This will show that you’ve bothered to find out where thei r position in the market is.Just as important is your own personal preparation. Think about the key things you want to communicate and why you would be ideal for the job. Think about how you can sound 50 without sounding desperate -- how you can sell yourself.Generally, wear a suit (and also a tie for guys), but the dress code depends on the job you are going for. When you study the company culture, check what is expected in this area also.徐汇区Although many companies offer tuition repayment, most companies only repay employees for classes that are 41_____ to their position. This is a very limiting policy. A company that repays employees for all college credit courses—whether job related or not—offers a service not only to the employees, but to the entire company.One good reason for giving employees 42 _____ tuition repayment is that it shows the company’s commitment to its employees. In today’s economy, where job security is a thing of the past and employees feel more and more expendable, it is important for a company to 43 _____ to its employees that it cares. The best way to do this is with concrete 44 _____ in them. In turn, this commitment to the betterment of company employees will create greater employee 45_____. A company that puts out funds to pay for the education of its employees will get its money 46_____ by having employees stay with the company longer. It will reduce employee turnover, because even employees who don’t take advantage of the tuition repayment program will be more loyal to their company just knowing that their company cares 47_____ to pay for their education. Most importantly, the company that has an unrestricted tuition repayment program will have higher quality employees. Although these companies do indeed run the risk of losing money on employees who go on to another job in a different company as soon as they get their 48_____, more often than not, the employee will stay with the company.And even if employees do leave after graduation, it generally takes several years to complete any degree program. Thus, even if the employee leaves upon graduating, throughout those years, the employer will have a more sophisticated, more intelligent, and therefore more valuable and productive employee. And, if the employee stays, that education will 49_____ benefit the company: Not only is the employee more educated, but now that employee can be 50_____ so the company doesn’t have to fill a high-level vacancy from the outside. Open positions can be filled by people who already know the company well. Though unconditional tuition repayment r equires a significant investment on the employer’s part, it is perhaps one of the wisestinvestments a company can make.杨浦区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__ themselves 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 1,000 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 work 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. Others are musicians, dancers, or play competitive sports. Choosing to __50__ themselves to different, extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.闸北区Among the note-taking forms in today’s US schools, the Cornell method is widely recommended. Providing a form for concentrating and organizing notes, the Cornell method sets up a system to direct students to ___41___ the paper into two columns. The note-taking column, which is usually on the right, is twice the size of the key word column on the left. The student should leave five to seven lines blank, at the bottom of the page. zhucanqiNotes from a lecture or teaching occupy the note-taking column which ___42___ contain the main ideas of the textbook or lecture. Most ___43___ ideas and long sentences are avoided while ___44___ or abbreviations（缩写）are preferred instead. To assist with future reviews, ___45___thoughts or questions should be noted down as soon as possible so that the students may ___46___ to these points for reflection or further research. The key-word column is a(n) ___47___ place to note down these ideas. These ideas may laterturn into potential research results as students are always encouraged to reflect on the notes ___48___ or go deep into the questions further.Within 24 hours after the note-taking, the student must revise and then produce a short summary in the bottom space. Such move helps him to ___49___ the topic better. When preparing for a test, the student has ___50___ to a brief but detailed record of the previous classes.长宁区Beyond two or three days, the world’s best weather forecasts are based on guesswork, and beyond six or seven they are worthless.The Butterfly Effect is the reason. For small pieces of weather — and to a global forecaster, small can mean thunderstorms and snowstorms —any ___41___ fails rapidly. Errors and uncertainties ___42___, gathering upward through a chain of unstable features, from dust devils (尘旋风) and windstorms up to continent-size eddies (旋风) ___43___ satellites can see.The modern weather models work with a network of points of the order of sixty miles apart, and even so, some ___44___ data has to be guessed, since ground stations and satellites cannot see everywhere. But suppose the earth could be covered with sensors spaced one foot apart, rising at one-foot ___45___ all the way to the top of the atmosphere. Suppose every sensor gives perfectly ___46___ readings of temperature, pressure, dampness, and any other quantity a meteorologist (气象工作者) would want. Exactly at noon a(n) ___47___ powerful computer takes all the data and ___48___ what will happen at each point at 12.01, then 12.02, then 12.03 …The computer will still be unable to predict whether Princeton, New Jersey, will have sun or rain on a day one month away. At noon the spaces between the sensors will ___49___ alterations that the computer will not know about, tiny variations from the ___50___. By 12.01, those alterations will already have created small errors one foot away. Soon the errors will have multiplied to the ten-foot scale, and so on up to the size of the globe.各区答案集锦宝山区41.C 42. F 43. G 44. I 45. H 46. D 47. E 48. A 49. B 50. K崇明县41. K 42. J 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. H 47. C 48. G 49. I 50.F。
上海2014高三英语一模汇编·听力短文
试题分类
宝山
11. A. On Tuesday.
B. On Wednesday.
C. On Thursday.
D. On Friday.
12. A. There will be only multiple-choice questions.
B. The exam will be both multiple-choice and essay questions.
14. A. The increasing cost of living.
B. A shortage of certain goods.
C. A not-large-enough income.
D. Nothing is left over to put away.
15. A. The workers are getting lower and lower wages. B. The government makes no effort.
15. A. Because they lack money.
B. Because the bang is used for experiments.
C. Because of some technical faults. D. Because people don’t like it.
16. A. India.
B. South Africa.
C. Denmark. D. China.
闵行
11. A. The common characteristic of Hollywood films. B. The main character in action films.
上海市各区2013-2014年高三英语一模试卷分类汇编----语法填空-老师版(带答案已经校对)
Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)To be a successful speaker is no easy thing. It is essential for you to know why you are speaking and (25) ______ you wish to accomplish by your speech. The four most common purposes of speech are to inform, to convince, to move to action, and to entertain. Do you, like a teacher or an expert in a field, wish to illustrate your ideas in detail to people unfamiliar with your subject (26) ______ ______ they can understand your ideas clearly and thoroughly? Or, like a debater, wish to convince the judges or the audience? Or, like a fund collector for a naturalist foundation, wish to get money? Or, like a comedian or after-dinner speaker, wish to entertain? The language and tone you use (27) ______ be proper for your purpose, for your audience, and for the occasion. A speech to the graduating class will have quite different language, tone and manner from information(28) ______ (deliver) to a group of your friends.Furthermore, (29) ______ talented the speaker is, a talk without enough preparation is usually(30) ______ failure. To speak without preparing is to shoot without taking aim. Decide what your aim or objective is; then state it in a complete topic sentence. Make sure that your subject (31)______(be) definite and not too broad.(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. 47 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 caféhas 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 a 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.Keys: 25. what 26. so that 27. must 28. delivered 29. However 30. a 31. is 32. to break 33. who/that 34.Having thought 35. into 36. Which 37. has been done38. they 39. Worst 40. stayingSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )“Come in, Kim. Have a seat, please,” said Bill Williams, the manager. This was Kim’s first experience with an assessment. After only six months he was due for a raise (25) _____ this assessment was satisfactory.“Kim,” began Bill Williams, “I am very pleased with the quality of your work. My only concern is that you are not active enough in (26) _____ (put) forward your suggestions.”“But,” replied Kim, “I h ave always completed every assignment you (27) _____ (give) me, Mr. Williams.”“I know that, Kim. And please, call me Bill. But (28) _____ I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas. It is more input from you (29) _____ I need –more feedback on how things are going. I don’t need a ‘yes man’. You just smile (30) ______ _____ everything is fine. I’m not asking you to tell me what to do, but what you think we (31) _____ do.To make suggestions, I employed you because I respect your exp erience in this field.”“Yes, I see. I’m not accustomed to this, but I will try to do as you say… Bill.”“Good, then, I expect (32) _____ (hear) more from you at staff meetings or at any other time you want to discuss an idea with me.”“Yes, of course. Thank you, Mr. Will… Bill.”( B )I was the middle child of the three, but there was a gap of five years on either side, and I hardly saw my father before I was eight. For this and (33) _____ reasons I was somewhat lonely. I had the lonely child’s habit of ma king up stories, and I think from the very start my literary ambitions (34) _____ (mix) up with the feeling of being isolated. I knew that I had a natural ability with words, and I felt that this created a sort of private world where I could get my own back for my failure in everyday life.However, the quantity of serious writing which I produced all (35) _____ my childhood would not add up to half a dozen pages. I wrote my first poem at the age of four or five, my mother (36) _____ (take) it down to dictation. I cannot remember anything about it except that it was about a tiger and (37) _____ tiger had “chair-like teeth”—a good enough expression. At eleven, when the war of 1914-18 broke out, I wrote a poem (38) _____ (print) in the local newspaper later. From time to time, when I was a bit (39) _____ (old), I wrote bad and usually unfinished “nature poems”. I also, about twice, attempted a short story (40) _____ was a failure. That was the total of the would-be serious work that I actually set down on paper during all those years.Keys: 25. if 26. putting 27. have given / gave/ give 28. what 29. that30. as though / as if 31. can / must / should / could 32. to hear 33.other34. were mixed 35. through 36. taking 37. the 38. printed 39. older40. which / thatSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form ofthe given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.（A）Alan and Linda always dreamed of living “the good life”. Both from poor working-class families, they married young and set out to fulfill their mutual goal of becoming wealthy. They both worked very hard for years. (25)_______ (earn) enough money, they finally could move from their two-bedroom home to a seven-bedroom home in a rich neighborhood. They focused their energies on trying to have (26)________ they considered important for a good life: membership in the local country club, luxury cars, designer clothing, and high-class society friends. (27)_______ much they earned, it never seemed to be enough. They were unable to remove the financial insecurity that (28)_______ (acquire) in childhood. Then the stock market crashed in 1987, and Alan and Linda lost a considerable amount of money. Alan also suffered from heart attack, (29)_______ cost the family much. One thing led to (30)_______, and they found themselves in a financial disaster. Their house needed to be sold, and eventually they lost the country club membership and the cars. It was several years (31)_______ Alan and Linda managed to land on their feet, and though they now live a life far from wealthy, they have learned a valuable lesson from their lives and felt quite blessed. Only now, as they think of what (32)_______ (remain) — a solid, loving marriage, a dependable income, and good friends —do they realize that true abundance comes not from gathering fortunes, but rather from appreciating.（B）We all hope to enjoy harmonious relationships with our parents. In real life, however, this is not always possible. The poem Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden expresses the speaker’s regret over the way the speaker, when he was young, (33)________ (treat) his father. It is only when he looks back on how he has grown up (34)_______ he begins to understand his father’s unselfish love.In remembering the small things his father did (35)_______ him and his family, such as lighting a fire in the morning and polishing his shoes, the speaker begins to understand an aspect of parental love that escaped (36)_______ notice in the past.As he recalls how his father warmed the house, the speaker’s coldness toward his father starts to melt away. In its place is love and gratitude. It dawns on him that love is not just hugging and kissing, or always warm and affectionate, but (37)_______ well be cold and stern in appearance.In fact, mature love often requires self-discipline and self-sacrifice.During our stressful teen years, we may find that our parents, especially our fathers, have difficulty(38)_______ (show) their love for us verbally — sometimes when we need it most. This is certainly very discouraging. However, if we remember (39)_______ (be) grateful or not so self-centered, we will see that their love has always been there, only(40)_______ (express) in ways different from what we may have expected.Keys: 25. Having earned 26. what/something 27. However 28.was required 29.which30.another 31.before 32.remains 33.treated 34.that 35.for 36.his 37.may38.showing 39.to be 40.expressedSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)One day I heard two girls talking about making net friends in a café. One said that she (25) ______ (meet) one of her net friends and the other told her not to because most people found their net friends (26) ______ (disappoint) in real life.We all know it is quite common now that many teenagers, especially (27) ______ from one-child families, like to make net friends and spend lots of time chatting with them because they need someone to talk with and share their sorrow and happiness. However, is it wise for them to do so?In my opinion, it is possible for you to find some real good friends with the help of new technology but you (28) ______ ______ take care. When you talk with someone unknown on the Internet, you have no idea at all what kind of person he is and (29) ______ he is telling you the truth. Besides we can’t deny that some bad guys mask themselves very well so that they can get many nice people (30) ______ (trap). So, you’re taking the risk of meeting your net friends (31) ______ you get any idea about him. In a word, you can never be too careful when meeting your net friends.(B)Perhaps one aspect of modern life which is most often considered ‘annoying’ is noise. According to some estimates, the amount of urban noise (32) ______ (double) in the past ten years, and with the increase in road and air traffic, noise is likely to increase too.Noise quite clearly affects the health of modern man. It is a health threat. Loud noise (33) ______ (say) to be a leading cause of deafness among many people over 65. It is also a major (34) ______ (contribute) factor in causing stress, (35) ______ itself causes a variety of illnesses.Noise is sometimes associated with lack of communication in the modern world. In many busy shops, factories and nightclubs, (36) ______ level and constancy of noise make conversation at a natural level difficult or impossible.Certain people in society, such as motorcyclists, seem to believe they have a right (37) ______ (make) as much noise as they like without being fined. Do they?We are so trained to noise in this modern world (38) ______ people growing up with little (39) ______ no experience of genuine peace and quiet have begun to associate silence with boredom. Isn’t it time for us to start teaching young people that silence is golden and that you can do a lot of interesting things (40) ______ the accompaniment of noise?Keys: 25. would meet/ was going to meet 26. disappointing 27. those 28. have to/ ought to29. whether/ if 30. trapped 31. before/ unless 32. has doubled 33. is said34. contributing 35. which 36. the 37. to make 38. that 39. or 40. withoutSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Gordon was hungry. He opened the refrigerator, (25)_____ there used to be much food before his wife left him. There must be (26)_____ in here to eat, he thought. Now, however, there was a single hot dog.After (27)_____ (take) it out of its package, he put a small frying pan onto the stove’s gasburner. He turned on the heat. Then he poured a little bit of vegetable oil into the pan. He sliced the hot dog in half lengthwise. (28)_____ the oil got hot, he put the two halves in the pan. About (29)_____ minute later, he flipped each half over. After another minute, he took the hot dog out of the pan.Gordon put two slices of bread into the toaster. This was tasty and healthy bread. The first ingredient (30)_____ (list) was organic sprouted wheat. The first ingredient in ordinary bread is usually unbleached flour.When the toast popped up, he put mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup on one slice. Then he added two slices of onion. (31)_____ top of the onions, he placed the hot dog. On top of the hot dog, he put a couple of slices of apple. Then he added some bits of hot green chile, and then put the top piece of toast onto the chile bits. Ahh, (32)_____ a sandwich, he thought, as he sat down(33)_____ (eat).(B)Sara needed to see the doctor. She had an upset stomach. She felt bloated, and needed to pass gas every minute or so. This was terrible. She (34)_____ hardly go anywhere in public.Her friends told her it was (35)_____ she had moved to America. The air, water, and food in America weren't agreeing with her. They said she would have to return to her home country."No way," Sara said. She didn't want to go home. She liked America. This was a minor problem, she was sure. Any good doctor would solve it in no time. Two days later, she saw her doctor. He asked her if she drank milk. She said yes, three glasses a day."Don't drink any (36)_____ (much) regular milk. Start drinking lactose-free milk, because lactose can upset your stomach."Then he asked her (37)_____ there were any big problems in her life. She said that her boyfriend was a big problem. He wanted to get married, (38)_____ she didn't. The doctor said that she should break up with her boyfriend and find (39)_____."Why?" Sara asked."Because your boyfriend (40)_____ (give) you too much stress. He is probably the main cause of your upset stomach.""I don't think my boyfriend is going to like that.""Just tell him if he really loves you, he should leave you."Keys: 25. where 27. something 28. taking 29. When/After 30. a/one 31. listed 32. On 33. what 34. to eat 35. could 36. because 37. more 37. if 38. but 39. another 40. is givingSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?(25)______ immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth (26) ______ (talk) about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage(高电压) transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down (27) ______ ______ it can be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero (28) ______ (experience) life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? (29) ______ the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes.Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, (30) ______ who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India (31) ______ still be part of the British Empire. (32) ______ may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.(B)When young people get their real jobs, they may face a lot of new, confusing situation. They may find that everything is different from the way things (33) ______ (be) at school. It is also possible that they will feel uncomfortable in both professional and social situations. Eventually, they realize that university classes can’t be the only preparation for all of the different situations (34) ______ appear in the working world.Perhaps the best way (35) ______ (learn) how to behave in the working world is to identify a worker you admire and observe his behavior. In doing so, you’ll be able to see what it is (36) ______ you admire in this person. For example, you will observe how he acts when he is in trouble. Perhaps even (37) ______ (important), you will be able to see what his approach to everyday situations (38) ______ (be). While you are observing your colleague, you should be asking yourself whether his behavior is like (39) ______ and how you can learn from his response to different situations. By (40) ______ (learn) from a model, you will probably begin to identify and learn good working habits.Keys: 25. Despite 26.talking 27. so that 28. experience 29. If 30. but31. might / would 32. It 33. were 34. that / which 35. to learn 36. that37. more important 38.is / will be 39. yours 40. learningSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)When I was young I wanted to be a model, so I convinced my parents to take me for an audition (试演). I was (25) (select)and told I had potential.I imagined (26) (sign) by some famous model companies．For months, any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I knew I (27) ( have ) the chance to be a real model soon.Of course, I wasn't signed, but (28) hurt the most was being told that if I grew to1．75 meters I could be a success．I prayed for a growth spurt （冲刺）because I didn’t want to give up my dream. I made an appointment with a local modeling agency.The agency sent me out on a few auditions, but with every day I didn't receive a call, I grew more (29) (depress). The final straw came in July (30) I had decided to focus on commercial modeling. There was an open call in New York City．We spent hours driving, only to be told that I was too short.Years later, I realize that the trip to New York was good as (31) made me notice I didn't actually love modeling, just the idea of it. I wanted to be special and I was naively determined (32) (reach) an impossible goal. The experience has made me stronger and that will help me later in the future.(B)The cold came a little bit earlier this winter. The weather has been harsh and unforgiving.Beijing witnessed the (33) (early) snowfall since the 1950s on Nov 3. Temperatures in many parts of China have hit record lows, with Inner Mongolia suffering from a killer cold of -40C. Cold weather also brought heavy snowstorms (34) the US, Russia and Europe,(35)_______(cause) deaths and forcing highways to shut down.You may not think they are related in any possible way, but scientists say that the extreme cold started in the North Pole, where the sea ice is melting rapidly (36) the burning of fossil fuels. This summer, the National Snow and Ice Data Center in the US announced that the sea ice coverage in (37) Arctic had reached its lowest level with less than half of the coverage it has four decades ago.Large amounts of sea ice loss could change (38) air circulates in the atmosphere. At the same time, melting sea ice also release more ocean water, which result in increased water vapor in the atmosphere that (39) be transferred into snow.Also, the attack of the cold came quickly and without a break this year. This left no time for the temperature to revive(回升)，(40) caused the cold to accumulate.Keys: 25. was selected 26.being signed 27.would have 28.what 29. depressed30.after 31.it 32.to reach 33. earliest 34.to 35.causing 36.because of37. the 38.how 39.can 40.whichSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )Mother Teresa was born in Yugoslavia, on August 27, 1910. She attended the government school near her home until she was eighteen. At that time, some doctors and nurses from Yugoslavia were working in India, and they often (25)_______(write) to the school about their work. She decided to join them one day.When she left school, she first went to Britain. Then a year later she went to India, where she began(26)_______(train)to be a teacher. After training, she was sent to Calcutta, (27)_______she taught geography at a school and soon after became headmistress.However, (28)_______she loved teaching, in 1946 Mother Teresa left the school and went to work in the poor parts of Calcutta. Later she was trained to become a nurse in Patna, and then began her work helping the poor and comforting the dying in the streets of the city. Slowly, (29)_______ came to help her, and her work spread to other parts of India.Mother Teresa is now a well-known person. Many photos (30)_______ (take) of her, (31)_______ she travels around the world to open new schools and hospitals in poor countries. In 1979, she was given the Nobel Prize for the lifetime of love and service she has given to the poor.( B )On any collecting trip, obtaining the animals is, as a rule, the simplest part of the job. As soon as the local people discover that you are willing to buy live wild creatures, the stuff comes(32)_______ (pour) in; ninety percent is, of course, the more common types, but they do bring(33)_______occasional rarity. If you want the really rare stuff, you generally have to go out and find it yourself.The chief difficulty you have when you have got a newly (34)______ (catch) animal is not so much the shock it might be suffering, but the fact (35)_______being caught forces it to exist close to a creature it regards as an enemy of the (36)_______ (bad) possible sort: yourself. On many occasions an animal may take beautifully to being in a cage but (37)_______ (get) used to the idea of living with people is another matter. This is the difficulty you (38)_______only deal with bypatience and kindness. For month after month an animal may try to bite you every time you approach its cage, (39)_______you despair of ever making a favorable impression on it. Then, one day, sometimes without any preliminary warning, it will trot forward and take food from your hand, or allow you to tickle it behind the ears. (40)_______ such moments you feel that all the waiting in the world was worthwhile.Keys: 25. wrote 26. to be trained 27. where 28. although/though 29. others30. have been taken 31. as/when 32. pouring 33. an 34. caught 35. that36. worst 37, getting 38. can 39. until 40. AtSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A friendly dog named Bonnie, who also happens to be deaf, is being praised by her owner for(25) _____(help) him catch a suspected intruder in their home.Dan Strasser said he heard Bonnie running around the living room at about 6 a.m. Saturday, so he got out of bed to see (26) _____ she was so excited. He said Bonnie didn’t bark or bite like a guard dog, but (27) _____ she behaved was enough to alert him.When Strasser walked into the living room, he caught the intruder (28) _____(try) to steal his computer. The man took off, but instead of running out of the back door (29) _____ he came in, he accidentally ran into the garage and (30) _____(seize) there.Strasser grabbed his gun and held the intruder in the garage while his girlfriend called 911. Police showed up and arrested the intruder, whom they later identified (31) _____ Thomas Lowell, who was accused in court Monday of burglary (入室行窃) and possession of drug. He is due back in court on Oct. 2nd.Strasser said Lowell got in through the back door, which he kept open at night so that Bonnie (32) _____ get into the backyard. He plans to keep it (33) _____(lock) from now on.(B)The first-ever American Laughing Championship is taking place in San Diego. The contest is the first national championship in the US, (34) _____ Canadian filmmaker, Albert Nerenberg, has previously organized national laughing contests in Canada and Japan and a state championship in California back in 2010. The contest requires the chosen laughers to face off against each other as the audience determines who has (35) _____(attractive) laugh. Daunte Reed is one of about twelve people competing in the contest. He is hoping to be a winner of the title of top laugher. “I’ve been told I have (36) _____ attractive laugh. (37) _____ doesn’t take much to make me laugh,” Reed said.The contest includes the belly laugh, the crazy laugh and the diabolical (魔鬼般的) laugh. The last one is the most challenging, according to Nerenberg, who said the goal is (38) _____(make) the audience laugh with your laugh. The solo (单独的) laughing requires a good voice. However, the other laugh styles require someone to get the audience laughing; a good diabolical laugh requires the laugher to infect himself and start laughing naturally,” he explained.“The person who wins isn’t always the best, but the top three people are always the best. It is more joy (39) _____ these people bring to the world. They tend to be happy types. We (40) _____(never have) a sad person win so f ar,” he added.Keys: 25. helping/having helped 26. why 27. how 28. trying 29. Where 30. was seized31. as 32. could 33. locked 34. Although 35. the most attractive36. an 37. It 38. to make 39. That 40.have never hadSection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Last August Susan and forty-two other students got wet and dirty while removing six tons of garbage (25)______ the river running across their city. (26)______ cleaned up the river as part of a weeklong environmental camp. Like one in three American rivers, this river is so polluted that。
2014年嘉定区高三英语一模（试卷答案及分析）
II ．Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. A Every summer, Penny travels to a family reunion barbeque. Penny is never excited, and this year is no different. She is afraid of the drive. She She does does does not not not like like like talking talking talking to to to her her her relatives. relatives. relatives. And And And she she she does does does not not not like like like the the the smell smell smell of of of hamburgers. hamburgers. (Penny is a vegetarian.) (25) ______ Penny arrives, she sees lots of familiar faces. It is July and Uncle Vernon (26) ______ (wear) a sweater. Uncle Vernon is always cold. It’s very mysterious.She sees her cousin Polly. Polly has six children. The youngest one screams. Then the oldest one screams. Polly’s children are always screaming.She She sees sees sees many many many of of of her her her other other other cousins cousins cousins in in in the the the field field field (27) (27) (27) ______ ______ ______ (play) (play) (play) softball. softball. softball. They They They play play play a a softball game every year, (28) ______ always ends up in a big argument. Penny wonders, again, why they never solve it. Then Penny sees an incredibly handsome man. She stares at him. He catches her staring. He smiles and walks (29) ______ to her. Penny is very nervous. She is nervous because a handsome man is walking to her and she is nervous because this handsome man might be her cousin. The man sticks out his hand, (30)_____ (say), “Hi, I’m Paul.”“Hi, I’m Penny,” Penny says. “Are we related?”Paul laughs. “No, we are not related. I am Vernon’s nurse. He is sick and needs (31) _____ (keep) me close by. But he did not want to miss this barbeque!”“Oh, “Oh, thank thank thank goodness,” goodness,” goodness,” Penny Penny Penny says says says and and and then then then blushes. blushes. blushes. Penny Penny Penny always always always blushes blushes blushes when when when she she she is is nervous, embarrassed, or hot, and right now she is all three. Handsome Handsome Paul Paul Paul la la laughs ughs ughs and and and says, says, says, “Would “Would “Would you you you like like like to to to go go go get get get a a a hamburger hamburger hamburger with with with me? me? me? (32) (32) ______ smell delicious.”Penny smiles, “Sure. I love hamburgers!”B Beware first-class travelers! Passengers sitting in the rear of a plane have the best chance of survival in an event of a crash, an extraordinary and costly aviation （航空，飞行）experiment ever (33) ______ (conduct) has revealed. In In a a a unique unique unique aviation aviation aviation experiment experiment experiment recently, recently, recently, the the the 170-seat-Boeing 170-seat-Boeing 170-seat-Boeing 727 727 727 was was was made made （34）_____ _____ _____ (crash) (crash) (crash) in in in a a a controlled controlled controlled manner manner manner in in in a a a remote remote remote part part part of of of Mexico’s Mexico’s Mexico’s Sonoran Sonoran Sonoran Desert. Desert. Desert. After After After pilot pilot James Slocum jumped out of the plane at 2,500ft, the jet （35）______ (guide) into the ground by a pilot in a following Cessna via a remote-control device, the reporters reported. On board of the jet were three advanced crash-test dummies （假人）designed to move (36)_____ humans. They were arranged in three positions: one in the classic brace and wearing a seat-belt; one belted but not in the brace position; and one （37）______ belted nor in the brace. After the jet hit the ground nose-first, experts found that the dummy in the brace position would have survived the impact, impact, (38) (38) (38) ______ ______ ______ one one one not not not in in in the the the brace brace brace would would would have have have suffered suffered suffered serious serious serious head head head injuries, injuries, injuries, and and and the the dummy not wearing a seat-belt would have “died”.Using this, experts predicted that 78 percent of passengers on board would have survived the impact,（39）______ all the first-class travelers would have died because the front of the fuselage （机身）broke apart when the plane comes down nose first. Those sitting at the back would have had the（40）______ (good) chance of survival. 【keys】25. When 26. is wearing 27. playing 28. which 29. over/up 30. saying 31. to keep 32. They 33. conducted 34. to crash 35. was guided 36.like 37. neither 38. the 39. but 40. best 【答案解析】25、连词。
2014届高三英语一模答案汇总
长宁区2013学年第一学期高三英语期末质量检测答案2014.01.06第一卷I. Listening comprehension1-5 DCBDA 6-10 DCABB 11-13 ABA 14-16 BCC17. Saturday 18. ceremony 19. coming/ following 20. ring/ call21. 10,000 22. a part-time job23. room and food; accommodations 24. cheaper and fashionableII. Grammar and Vocabulary25. would meet/ was going to meet 26. disappointing 27. those 28. have to/ ought to 29. whether/ if 30. trapped 31. before/ unless 32. has doubled 33. is said 34. contributing 35. which 36. the37. to make 38. that 39. or 40. without41-45 KJIGH 46-50 AFDECIII. ReadingSection A51-55 ADCBA 56-60 ABCDB 61-65 BCDACSection B66-69 BDDC 70-73 BCBA 74-77 AACDSection C78. have millions of regular loyal viewers79. The inevitable gossip and the essential character80. only (a shot of) fiction and not real81. They follow the characters on screen unreasoningly/ with faith.第二卷I. Translation1. The goods in the department stores are all on sale at Christmas every year.2. Nowadays what people are (very) much concerned about is food safety and air quality.Food safety and air quality are people’s major concerns nowadays.3. However hard/ difficult it is, the task given to us must/ should be completed/ fulfilled on time.4. Hardly had the experts sat down/ got seated/ seated themselves/ taken (their) seats when the speech contest of the Foreign Language Festival (that was) hosted by Principal Wang started.5. The Starbucks in every corner of the city have met/ satisfied/ meet/ satisfy people’s needs/ demands to adapt to a/ the fast-paced life.闵行区2013学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷参考答案第I卷1. C2. B3. A4. D5. C6. A7. D8. D9. B 10. C 11. A 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C 16. C17. 1275 18. credit 19. counter 20. given / provided/ remembered21. the (their) dormitory deposit 22. off campus 23. peaceful and quiet 24. money 25. Despite 26.talking 27. so that 28. experience29. If 30. but 31. might / would 32. It33. were 34. that / which 35. to learn 36. that37. more important 38.is / will be 39. yours 40. Learning41.H 42. D 43. J 44. B 45. F 46. A 47. K 48. C 49. I 50. G51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. A 56. B 57. D 58. C 59. D 60. B 61. C 62. A 63. B 64. A 65. C66. C 67. B 68. D 69. D70. D 71. B72. A 73. D74. D 75. B 76. A 77. C78. Customers’environmental concerns / Customers’awareness of environmental considerations and effects79. it is environmentally responsible / it enjoys environmental reputation80. cutting carbon emission81. informing customers about what they are doing towards cutting emissions / taking actions to cut emission and informing customers about it第II卷82. More and more young people spend more time in surfing online than reading.83. In the biology laboratory, the professor highlighted (focused on) the materials available for the experiment.84. Participating in all kinds of physical (sports) activities benefits healthy growth of middle school students.85. Only when you let go of all the negative thoughts can you feel the happiness life brings to you.86. Whatever countries you live in and however different their customs are, kindness and readiness to help others are always parts of good manners (courtesy).2013学年普陀区第一学期高三英语质量调研参考答案第一卷（103分）1. D2. A3. B4. C5. D6. D7. C8. C9. A 10. A 11. C 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. C17. Downtown 18. personal 19. entire 20. conference21. 25 minutes 22. John 23. No 24. Mother and son25. from 26. They 27. who 28. cleaner 29. that/ which30. had removed 31. Seeing 32. to clean 33. driving 34. an35. when 36. were touched 37. what 38. Because of/ Owing to/ Due to39. checking 40. could41. J 42. F 43. H 44. I 45. K 46. C 47. A 48. G 49. B 50 D51. A 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. D 56. A 57. D 58. A 59. D 60. C61. B 62. B 63. D 64. D 65. B66. A 67. D 68. C 69. B70. A 71. B 72. D 73. B74. C 75. C 76. A 77. D78. smaller and worse connected79. process faces and predict the intentions of others80. By asking how many social interactions (they had experienced).81.Social-group size.第二卷（47分）1、Kids are always very curious about what is around them.或：all the things around them; quite curious about2、She performed excellently in the contest, which left a deep impression on the judges.或：did well/ excellently; in the competition; impressed the judges deeply3、No sooner had she come into/ entered school than she unexpectedly knew/ learned that she was admitted into a key school/ a famous university.4、Strangely enough,/ It’s strange that these/ the teenagers know nothing about the song(s) which/ that are familiar to us/ we are familiar with.5.In memory of the great astronaut, it’s said that next year a film will be shot/ made/ produced to help/ let people know about his life.杨浦区2013学年度第一学期高三年级学业质量调研英语答案1-5 CDADB 6-10 CDCDA 11-13 ABD 14-16 ADC17. International 18. Sydney 19. Northwest 20. 772185221. start a company 22. financial aspects 23. attract investors24. online resources25. amusing 26. admitted 27. has climbed 28. where29. to take 30. to be sending 31. A 32. between33. stretched 34. either 35. might 36. how37. No matter how 38. others 39. as long as 40. are struggling41-50 D K H J B F A I E G51-65 A B C D A C C D B A B C A A D66-69 B D C A70-73 B C A B74-77 D B A CShe was kidnapped and murdered within 24 hours.the security/safety of human rights activistsBy issuing a real-time GPS location of the victimbuilding an organization to respond to the alarm and training the wearers.Translation1. Tom is absent from school today because he is infected with a flu.2. Due to the high living cost in Shanghai, many young couples have no intention to have a second child.3. Only when the government takes serious measures can we expect the real improvement in air quality.4. How ridiculous it is that the sign language interpreter on the stage is a mental patient!5. What excited people all over the country was that China became the third country to softland an unmanned spacecraft on the (surface of the) moon.奉贤区虹口区参考答案第I卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1~5 ccbab 6~10 dbcadSection B11~13 add 14~16 bdcSection C17. ill / sick 18. weather19. changing 20. pay21. support his family 22. radio factory23. skilled technician 24.pass the testsII. Grammar and VocabularySection A25. an 26. was given 27. before 28. making29. It 30. can’t 31. had set 32. being33. that 34. what 35. over 36. more effective37. would 38. to deal 39. planned 40. because ofSection B41~45 dbeaf 46~50 hjikgIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51~55 bacca 56~60 dbadb 61~65 acbadSection B66~69 cdbd 70~73 bbda 74~77 bcadSection C78. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad79. Positive.80. Ability to speak the client’s language81. better control the whole negotiation process第II卷I. TranslationIt is pretty easy for us to fall behind without effort.If convenient, please arrange for a car to pick me up at the airport.It has been raining for two weeks, so the coach has no choice but to consider putting off the match.II. Guided Writing略2013学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷第I 卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1-5 ABDDC 6-10 CADADSection B11-13 CAD 14-16 CABSection C17. previous 18. access 19. repetition 20. oral21、photographs / snaps / takes/shoots a picture22、focusing on shooting / photographing / snapping23、time and position24、stress and self-doubtII. Grammar and VocabularySection A(A) 25. where 27. something 28. taking 29. When/After 30. a/one 31. listed32. On 33. what 34. to eat(B) 35. could 36. because 37. more 37. if 38. but 39. another 40. is giving Section B41. G 42. C 43. K 44. A 45. E 46. F 47. B 48. D 49. H 50. JIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51-55 ACBDA 56-60 BDACA 61-65 CABCA P.F. Productions后期制作Section B66-69 ACDD 70-73 CDAB 74-77 ADABSection Cmanufacture more goods with fewer workerseffect on employment and major changes in jobswages, leisure hours and living standardsUnion’s policy concerning the protection of union members第II 卷I. TranslationMr. Green is going to visit\see a friend this Sunday, who knows a lot about money matters.It remains to be discussed whether people will delay retiring. /Whether people will delay retiring remains to be discussed.However hard the task is, we should spare no efforts to accomplish it.Many companies put more emphasis on personality than on capability when they employ staff members. P.F. ProductionsIf both the parties can agree on these issues, they are likely to further cooperate（have further cooperation）in the new field.崇明县2013学年第一学期期末考试试卷第I卷I. Listening Comprehension1. C2. B3. B4. C5. A6. A7. D8. C9. A 10. C 11. B 12.D 13. D 14. B 15. C 16. D17. picnic 18. packages 19. 8 20. saucepfzhizuo 21. the/an election 22. put up posters 23. the campus radio 24. discuss the/a speechII. Grammar and Vocabulary25. helping/having helped 26. why 27. how 28. trying 29. where30. was seized 31. as 32. could 33. locked 34. although35. the most attractive 36. an 37. It 38. to make 39. that 41. K 42. J 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. H 47. C 48. G 49. I 50.FIII. Reading Comprehension51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. A 56. B 57. D 58. C 59. D 60. C61. A 62. A 63. B 64. B 65. C66. B 67. C 68. A 69. B 70. D 71. C 72. B 73. B 74. B 75. D78. the harm done by iPads to pfzhizuoyoung children79. Because they are too young P.F. Productionsto handle such advanced technology.80. His concern over the compulsive qualities of games on iPads.81. keep iPads and similar devices beyond the reach of infants第II卷I. Translation1. Children should be allowed to express their own ideas.2. Only by improving the efficiency can the factory make more pfzhizuoprofits.3. The expert’s suggestion is that schools should raise students’awareness of health.4. If you don’t want to be caught in the traffic jam in rush hours, why don’t you try taking the subway?5. In the age when a variety of new Internet languages keep emerging, you will fall behind if you don’t know them.闸北区1，D 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B11-13 DCB 14-16 AAC17. BX3256 18. eyesight 19. 340 20. Cash.21. Electronic bridge. 22. Customer type. 23. Security key. 24. Mobile payment.25. after 26. moving 27. educated 28. were beaten 29. because of 30. the 31. that/which 32. hottest33. what 34. building 35. must 36. where 37. when 38. However 39. to help 40. has donated41 G 42. H 43. A 44. J 45. E 46. K 47. B. 48. D 49. C 50 F51-55 BDACB 56-60 ADACB 61-65 ACABC66-69 CBDC 70-73 CCAA 74-77 BDBB78. stating a minimum number of prison years for certain crimes79. A new and more complicated way of criminal information analysis.80. Community service.81. lack of resources1.Video chat has been more and more popular with people.2.Will the insurance company pay for all the damages in case the furniture is destroyed in the fire?3.Free tickets for the gallery are available online to those who are interested in oil paintings. 4．Although fruits are rich in vitamins, ladies who are anxious to lose weight can’t replace well-balanced meals with fruits.5. Only through reading widely can one master knowledge and become a talent that the competitive 21st century calls for.青浦区1-10 BBCDB CBABA 11-13 CCD 14-16 CDD17. Resource. 18. 5/Five. 19. clerk. 20. challenging21. home stay 22. retired lady23. the high(er) expenses/costs/prices24. a (supermarket) cashier(A)25. to give 26. the 27. can 28. whatever 29. leaves/has left30. paying 31. more impressive 32. had been(B)33. but 34. at 35. was covered 36. that 37. because 38. laid39. which 40. hitting41-50 B D K F I A J G C H51-55 BAADC56-60 ADBCC61-65 BADDBReading:(A) 66-69 BCDC(B) 70-73 DBAA(C) 74-77 CDAB简答题78. writing (ability), essay writing79. write poorly/ roughly/messily/ in a rough way80. Because the students’handwriting will be hard to recognize.81. students should practice handwriting more often/students should not neglect the importance of handwriting.第II卷1. The new coffee shop makes a profit of 5000 yuan every month.2. He was reluctant to admit that he had thrown the keys into the dustbin on purpose.3. Due to/Because of the thick fog, dozens of vehicles were involved in the accident which happened on highway G15.4. It is a good idea to encourage old people to help out in nurseries in the neighborhood /community, which enables/can enable them to play their full part.5. Contrary to our expectation/what we had expected, the funfair organized by the students was so interesting that two hours had passed/gone by before we realized it.静安区答案1—10 DDCAB CCADB 11—13 DBA 14—16 DAB17 put 18. 8 19. Enter 20. copy21. a digital camera 22. gets black 23. 1553 Palace Street 24. have it replaced25. wrote 26. to be trained 27. where 28. although/though 29. others30. have been taken 31. as/when32. pouring 33. an 34. caught 35. that 36. worst 37, getting38. can 39. until 40. At41—50 HAEJD GKBFC51—65 CDABB. CADDA CCBBC66—69 CCAB 70—73 ACDC 74—77 CABD78. The shirt itself./ Tiny preprogrammed electronics in your shirt.79. checking the nutrition details of the food80. Vaccines.81. you watch the news as video film rather than read it1. The job is so difficult that few people are qualified for it.2. Only 500 visitors are admitted to this magnificent museum every day.3. The more books you read, the fewer mistakes you will make.4. Not until the 60s last century did people’s dreams of moon exploration come true.5. The reason why many rare animals became extinct was that they were not able to adapt (themselves) to the new environment, so we must pay more attention to keeping the balance of nature.宝山区2013学年第一学期期末高三年级英语监测参考答案参考答案1—5 CCBDD 6—10 AABBB 11—16 CDB ACD17. upset 18. window 19. damage 20. apologize21. educational background 22. Singapore Airlines 23. sales promotion 24. attend college courses25.from 26. knew 27. because 28. harder 29. when 30. were touched 31. how 32. saying 33. the 34. to live 35. themselves 36. building 37. where 38. assembled 39. what 40. can’t41.C 42. F 43. G 44. I 45. H 46. D 47. E 48. A 49. B 50. K51—55 CADBA 56—60BAADC 61—65 ABDCB66—69 DBBA 70—73BADC 74—77 DCBA78. Scientific, medical or commercial research79. Giving half to charities, and the rest to the earners.80. a free app offered by Charity Engine81. Oxfam, CARE International, Doctors Without Borders, WaterAid and Sightsavers1. The minister’s answer/ made all the reporters/ present/ quite pleased2. I declined/ his offer of help/, for I would like to/ depend on myself.3. It is obvious that/ what you are doing/ will do great damage/ to your future development.4. Only until the accident/ takes place/ will people not realize/ how serious the result is/, which is really a pity.5. The air quality in many cities/ is becoming worse and worse/, which is a great threat/ to the whole earth/ to some extent.黄浦区2013学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试第I卷1-5 ADDAC 6-10 DCDAC11-13 BCD 14-16 ADC17. Australia 18. grams 19. airmail 20. 1321. leg of lamb 22. fruit salad 23. brown rice 24. red wine25. if 26. putting 27. have given / gave / give 28. what 29. that 30. as though / as if 31. can / must / should / could 32. to hear 33.other 34. were mixed 35. through 36. taking 37. the38. printed 39. older 40. which / that41-45 HJEBD 46-50 AKIGC51-55 ADCBA 56-60 BADAB 61-65 DBCAC66-69 BABC 70-73 DACD 74-77 DADB78. their actions bring death or damage to others79. keep their emotions under control80. Street walkers and cyclists who ignore traffic regulations.81. raised standard for vehicle and lowered speed limits第II卷I. Translation1. He always pretends / is always pretending to know what he doesn’t know.2. He didn’t take part in the interview, which cost him a well-paid job.3. By comparison / Comparatively speaking / Relatively speaking, the threatcaused by pollution is more serious than that of illness.4. Libraries are not available in many remote schools so that some children havenever read any book(s) except textbooks.5. Only after he stayed in America for some time did he know / realize how poorhis knowledge of the country was.嘉定区1---5: ADCBD 6---10:BDBAB 11—13: CDA 14---16: DCA17. Landon 18. October 19. Thursday 20. Switzerland21. 16 cm 22. several symbols 23. read any document 24. relevant information25. When 26. is wearing 27. playing 28. which29. over/up 30. saying 31. to keep 32. They33. conducted 34. to crash 35. was guided 36.like 37. neither38. the 39. but 40. Best41------45: F H I G B 46---50: E J D C A51----- 65 BCACD ACDDA BCABB66------69 CABA 70----73 DACD 74----77 ABCA78. the cause of stress in teenagers.79. to be laughed at and looked down upon by both teachers and peers.80. show signs such as poor memory, anxiety, negative and pessimistic attitude.81. changing school places，academic difficulties.Translation1. It is (high) time to take strict measures to deal with the environment pollution.2. His sister is/has been engaged to a talented/gifted young man.3. According to the data (figures) released, the housing prices in cities keep rising/have beengoing up/ rising instead of falling/going down.4. As long as/ if you have done/tried your best, there is no sense being/ getting upset/worried/bothered about failure or success.5. It is the audience that/who provide for/support the stars, but some of them (would rather) think/insist that their achievements result from nothing but their own efforts. (Although…)松江区试卷参考答案I. Listening Comprehension1-----5 DCCBC 6------10 DADDB11---13 ADC 14------16 CBB17. Sydney 18. 750 19. airmail 20. 1321. a manager 22. Handling angry customers23. 15 years 24. wonderful productsII. Grammar and VocabularySection A: Grammar(A)25. the most widely 26. can 27. an 28. which 29.for30. that 31. invented 32. has reflected/has been reflecting(B)33. ringing 34. Though 35. is involved 36. both37. because 38. paying 39. that 40. to devoteSection B: Vocabulary41. F 42. J. 43. C 44. D 45. H 46. B 47. K 48. G 49. A 50. EIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51—55 CBCBD 56—60 BAAAC 61—65 DDCBASection B66------69 CBDA70------72 CBB73------77 ADBCASection C78. the client and the law itself79. To separate/separating members of the public from those involved in proceedings80. every aspect of life81. By negotiating a settlement or by presenting arguments in courtI. Translation1.Eco-tourism seems to be developing quickly in the world.2. As senior three students, we should know how to adjust mental state.3. The problem is well worth discussing because it is closely related to our future life.4. Only after he experienced the unforgettable trip, did he realize that those who bring happiness to others are /were the happiest in the world.5.Despite the fact that haze has greatly influenced people’s daily life, up to now the government has not found a practical/feasible solution to it金山区2013学年第一学期期末考试第Ⅰ卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A Section B 11. A 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C 16. CSection C 17. library 18. psychology 19. sweater 20. morning21. orange juice 22. part-time employee 23. late for work 24. in the newspaperII. Grammar and VocabularySection A25. instead of 26. thicker 27. before 28. to protect29. burning 30. it 31. a 32. came33. named 34. As 35. how 36. would get37. roll 38. on 39. was amazed 40. which/ thatSection B41.G 42. B 43.I 44.D 45.A 46.C. 47.F 48.K 49.J 50.HIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51-55 ACABC 56-60 DBCDC 61-65 ACBDASection B66—69 BCCA70—73 CBBC74—77 CAADSection C78. Because their children spend more time with them than with the teacher.79. Through informal tea, interviews and reporting pupil’s progress.80. engage in activities that have a mathematical basis81. the best utilization of the many hours第Ⅱ卷I. Translation1. I don’t think what I have said today can(will) change others’attitude（s）towards me.2. It is said that the company will give a banquet this evening in honor of the experts from Australia.3. Many people are willing to wait in a long queue to buy the ticket for the concert.4. When I worked as a volunteer in Africa, my relatives and friends were anxious for my safe return soon5. It is time to take action to control the quantity of（the）private cars so as to relieve the traffic burden during the rush hours.。
上海市嘉定区2014年高三上学期教学质量检测(高考一模)英语试题及答案(附听力音频及文本)
嘉定区2013-2014学年第一学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2014.1 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2.本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
3.答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。
I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.l. A. At a bakery. B. At a hotel.C. At a post office.D. At a birthday party.2. A. Librarian and student. B. Operator and caller.C. Boss and secretary.D. Customer and repairman.3. A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes.C. 90 minutes.D. 120 minutes.4. A. A best sailor. B. A latest book.C. A good business.D. An exciting story.5. A. By going on a diet. B. By eating fruit and vegetables.C. By having fewer meals.D. By doing physical exercise.6. A. It was interesting and easy to follow. B. It was far beyond his understanding.C. It was as difficult as he had expected.D. It was long but easy to understand.7. A. The traffic is always very heavy. B. The man needn’t go to the airport.C. The subway is crowded at rush hours.D. The man had better take the subway.8. A. The woman prefers going out. B. The woman will make the decision.C. The man agrees with the woman.D. The man would rather stay inside.9. A. The man can tell Kelly the news the next day.B. The man shouldn’t tell Kelly the news at school.C. The man should tell Kelly’s brother the news.D. The man had better tell Kelly the news by himself.10. A. The match will be put off due to the rain.B. The rain isn’t likely to influence the man’s team.C. The result of the match is sure to be affected.D. The rain will help the man’s team win the ma tch.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questionson 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 passage11. A. To get better jobs. B. To save more money.C. To move into a larger apartment.D. To receive further education.12. A. It had family-friendly politics. B. It owned a child-care center on site.C. It offered its staff excellent benefits.D. It rewarded employees with apartments.13. A. Satisfied. B. Surprised.C. Confused.D. Interested.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage14. A. Africa. B. Asia.C. Europe.D. South America.15. A. It’s a trade that is driven by customer appetites.B. The latest trick seems to be boosting business.C. You can hardly resist the temptation when seeing the pictures of food.D. With the new technology, sales on the table have risen by about 11%.16. A. Young people. B. Foreigners.C. Local people.D. Old people.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.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.AEvery summer, Penny travels to a family reunion barbeque. Penny is never excited, and this year is no different. She is afraid of the drive.She does not like talking to her relatives. And she does not like the smell of hamburgers. (Penny is a vegetarian.)(25) ______ Penny arrives, she sees lots of familiar faces. It is July and Uncle Vernon (26) ______ (wear) a sw eater. Uncle Vernon is always cold. It’s very mysterious.She sees her cousin Polly. Polly has six children. The youngest one screams. Then the oldest one screams. Polly’s children are always screaming.She sees many of her other cousins in the field (27) ______ (play) softball. They play a softball game every year, (28) ______ always ends up in a big argument. Penny wonders, again, why they neve r solve it.Then Penny sees an incredibly handsome man. She stares at him. He catches her staring. He smiles and walks (29) ______ to her. Penny is very nervous. She is nervous because a handsome man is walking to her and she is nervous because this handsome man might be her cousin.The man sticks out his hand, (30)_____ (say), “Hi, I’m Paul.”“Hi, I’m Penny,” Penny says. “Are we related?”Paul laughs. “No, we are not related. I am Vernon’s nurse. He is sick and needs (31) _____ (keep) me close by. But he did not want to miss this barbeque!”“Oh, thank goodness,” Penny says and then blushes. Penny always blushes whe n she is nervous, embarrassed, or hot, and right now she is all three.Handsome Paul laughs and says, “Would you like to go get a hamburger with me? (32) ______ smell delicious.”Penny smiles, “Sure. I love hamburgers!”BBeware first-class travelers! Passengers sitting in the rear of a plane have the best chance of survival in an event of a crash, an extraordinary and costly aviation（航空，飞行）experiment ever (33) ______ (conduct) has revealed.In a unique aviation experiment recently, the 170-seat-Boeing 727 was made（34）_____ _____ (crash) in a controlled manner in a remote part of Mexico’s Sonoran Desert. After pilot James Slocum jumped out of the plane at 2,500ft, the jet（35）______ (guide) into the ground by a pilot in a following Cessna via a remote-control device, the reporters reported. On board of the jet were three advanced crash-test dummies（假人）designed to move (36)_____ humans.They were arranged in three positions: one in the classic brace and wea ring a seat-belt; one belted but not in the brace position; and one（37）______ belted nor in the brace. After the jet hit the ground nose-first, experts found that the dummy in the brace position would have survived the impact, (38) ______ one not in the brace would have suffered serious head injuries, and the dummy not wearing a seat-belt would have “died”.Using this, experts predicted that 78 percent of passengers on board would have survived the impact,（39）______ all the first-class travelers would have died because the front of the fuselage （机身）broke apart when the plane comes down nose first. Those sitting at the back would have had the（40）______ (good) chance of survival.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box．Each word can onlyThirteen years after the launch of Taobao, China has risen to become the world’s second busiest online marketplace, behind only the United States. This is the kind of statistic that 41 love, but it doesn’t really tell us anything ab out why so many people like to buy so many things online.Is it because its easy? Is it because of the 42 selection? Is it because we want to feel 43 to others without leaving the house?Taobao was in fact a 44 to ebay’s entrance into the Chinese market in 2003. Jack Ma (马云) knew that he knew China better than the Americans did, and that Taobao could beat ebay at its own game here. He was right, and Jack Ma has helped to 45 the nature of online commerce in China—what it looks like, how it works, and, most 46 , who its users are.Taobao’s aesthetic (美学) is distinctive, and has influenced and inspired competitors in China and around the world. The way it works is also different from other 47 online retailers (零售店) . But the real genius of Taobao lies in its 48 of its users. What it looks like and how it works, after all, were 49 with the users in mind: a young, increasingly “connected” and increasingly wealthy Chinese generation.When they designed Taobao, Jack Ma and his team realized that many young people in China strongly 50 social interaction with their peers, so they made such interaction—everything from messaging to live chats to recommendations and reviews—a core part of the Taobao shopping experience.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When we think of green buildings, we tend to think of new ones----the kind of modern, solar-paneled masterpieces that make the covers of architecture magazines．But the US has more than 100 million existing homes, and it would be incredibly 51 to tear them all down and 52 them with greener versions．An enormous amount of energy and resources went into the construction of those houses．And it would take an average of 65 years for the 53 carbon emissions (排放) from a(an) __54 _ energy-efficient (节能) home to make up for the 55 lost by destroying an old one．So in the broadest sense, the greenest home is the one that has already been built．But at the same time, 56 half of US carbon emissions come from heating, cooling and powering our 57 , offices and other buildings．"You can't deal with climate 58 without dealing with existing buildings," says Richard Moe, the president of the National Trust．With some exceptions, the oldest homes tend to be the 59 energy-efficient．Houses built before 1939 use about 50% more energy per square foot than those built after 2000, mainlydue to the tiny cracks and gaps that 60 over time and let in more outside 61 .62 , there are a vast number of relatively simple changes that can green older homes, from63 ones like Lincoln's Cottage to your own postwar home．And efficiency upgrades (升级) can save more than just the earth; they can help 64 property owners from rising power 65 .51. A. terrible B．wasteful C．wonderful D．useful52. A．put B．build C．replace D．take53. A．reduced B．increased C．used D．destroyed54. A．old B．fashionable C．new D．beautiful55. A．magazines B．trees C．materials D．resources56. A．nearly B．hardly C．rarely D．mostly57. A．libraries B．schools C．homes D．stores58. A．improvement B．appearance C．stability D．change59. A．most B．really C．very D．least60. A．expand B．narrow C．strengthen D．weaken61. A．dust B．air C．smoke D．water62. A．Oppositely B．Unfortunately C．Fortunately D．Frankly63. A．historic B．worthless C．ordinary D．meaningless64. A．charge B．protect C．punish D．warn65. A．prices B．costs C．businesses D．bargainsSection BDirections: Read the following four 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 jus t read．AAmong all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people call it, is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes it is a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are murdered by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them. But if the gene technology is applied, not only these two diseases can be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing their diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the economy as well. In addition, human life span(寿命) can be prolonged.Gene technology can help people to give birth to healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial family being a good example, have hereditary(遗传的) diseases. This means their children will for sure have the family disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. The scientist just need to find the wrong gene and correct it, and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be used to manufacture human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep, therefore these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned. But I believe cloned babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in the world can have babies in very normal way. Ofcourse, the government must take care to control gene technology.66. What does “these two killers” in the second paragraph refer to?A. Gene technology and another treatment of the two diseases.B. The two murderers who killed the cloned baby.C. The two diseases of cancer and heart disease.D. Hereditary diseases and cancer.67. What’s the main idea of the third paragraph?A. How gene technology can be applied in the field of treating hereditary diseases.B. Gene technology can be used to clone human babies.C. Gene technology can help people to give birth to a baby.D. Gene technology can help the English imperial family out.68. In what way gene technology can help to treat hereditary diseases?A. Using gene technology, people with hereditary diseases can have more living days.B. Using gene technology, the scientist finds the wrong gene and corrects it.C. Using gene technology, human babies can be cloned.D. Doctors can cure cancer and heart disease with the help of gene technology.69. What is the main purpose of writing this passage?A. Expressing the writer’s idea that gene technology will benefit people.B. Telling people the disadvantages of gene technology.C. Telling the readers that gene technology will not benefit people.D. Explaining that gene technology will also do harm to the humanity.BHomestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation ZonesHomestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential. Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.Meal Plans Available♢ Continental Breakfast♢ Breakfast and Dinner♢ Breakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIt’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. Youhave no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.70. The passage is probably written for ______.A. hosts willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to know British cultureC. travelers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to live in English homes71. Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning.B. Medical care.C. Free transport.D. Physical training.72. According to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?A. Dessert and coffee.B. Fruit and vegetables.C. Bread and fruit juice.D. Cereal and cold meat.73. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they like.D. To enjoy much more freedom.CAre you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it ashalf full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining andthat things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that ifsomething is meant to be, it will be? If you reply “yes” to all ofthese questions, then you are an optimist. You probably areenthusiastic, cheerful and outgoing. You maybe successful at work and in love.But you may be misguided because things don’t turn out for the best. You may believe that when one door closes another one opens (for example, you may fail to obtain a new job; another chance will come around soon). Wrong. When one door closes, another door slams (砰然关上) in your face. That’s bitter reality.Now a book has been published which confirms what pessimists (悲观者) have suspected all along. It’s called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism. Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results. Defensive pessimism is a strategy used to manage fear, anxiety and worry. Defensive pessimists prepare for the things by setting low outcomes for themselves. They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of control. Lawrence Sanno, a psychology professor, says, “What’s interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people, so their low opinion of the situation’s outcomes is not realistic. They use it to motivate themselves to perform better.”So far, so good. This is not rocket science. Defensive pessimists prepare carefully and consider what mig ht go wrong, whether at work, on date or even in a sports game. It makes sense to have a back-up plan. There are many sayings in English urging caution. For example, “Don’t put all your eggs i n one basket.” And “Don’t count your chickens until they hatch.” To have a confident and optimistic approach to life’s problems is good. But listen to what Woody Alien, the American comedian says, “Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.”There are pros and cons（利与弊）to being an optimist and a pessimist. Don’t feel bad if you see the glass half empty. You are a realist. But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.74. What’s the passage mainly about?A. The benefits of defensive pessimism.B. A book that has recently been published.C. The dangers of being too optimistic.D. How to become successful in life.75. The underlined sentence “This is not rocket science” (Para. 4) means __________.A. there is no real proofB. it is quite simple to understandC. the cost is not so highD. it’s not a dangerous thing to do76. Which of the following English expressions would a defensive pessimist believe?A. Whatever will be, will be.B. The glass is half full not half empty.C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.D. Every cloud has a silver lining.77. We can infer from the passage that the writer is probably __________.A. a realistB. an optimistC. a defeatistD. a scientist Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Stress for a teenager is as real a problem as stress for an adult. Therefore, it’s important to understand the causes of stress in teenagers.When parents change their jobs or if the family decides to move to a different place, the child has to change schools, find new friends, adapt to the new social circle and fit into new groups. It is always difficult for children to adapt to such changes, which can be a serious cause of stress in their life.Academic difficulties, such as inability to understand a certain subject can cause stress. Not every child has the ability to understand every subject. Some kids need extra help besides school work to grasp a few concepts. Poor academic performance is often laughed at and is looked down upon by both teachers and peers. In such cases, it can make the child feel isolated, neglected and hurt. All of this, put together, can add to stress, which many times worsens grades.Extra curricular activities (课外活动) such as playing a sport, or attending art classes can weigh heavily on your child’s mind. Balancing school and extra curricular activities does seem like a burden when you have to be outstanding at both. When the pressures from both the ends get unmanageable, teenagers tend to get tired and annoyed. Tiredness sets in, leading to stress related issues such as lack of concentration in school.These are the common causes of stress in teenagers, which can be noticed through signs such as poor memory, anxiety, negative and pessimistic attitude. If the signs of teenage stress gounrecognized for a long time, it can make the child emotionally out of balance. And next step, if this happens, it is necessary for parents to know how to deal with stress.78. What does the passage mainly talk about?______________________________________________________.79. Poor academic performance causes stress for children because it tends ________________________________________________.80. How can parents know that their teenagers are under stress?They can know that if their children __________________________________________81. The common causes of stress in teenagers introduced by the author are:_________________________________________ and extra curricular activities.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN THIRTEEN WORDS)第II卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1、是采取严厉措施治理环境污染的时候了。
上海市各区2013-2014年高三英语一模试卷分类汇编----阅读理解A篇-老师版(带答案已经校对)
Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)―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 4,500 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 eat, P.F. Productions 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 eaten.B. they can be in a better mood there.C. they needn’t worry about their food at all.D. they are taken good care of.67. 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 actions to protect wild elephants.D. The places where wild elephants live are being damaged seriously.Keys: 66-69 BDCBSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Jane Austen was born in the English countryside more than 200 years ago. She lived a simple life. She seldom travelled. She never married and she died from illness when she was only 41.However, people all over the world remember her. Why? It is because Jane Austen is the author of some of the best-loved novels in the English language. These novels include Emma,Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion.Jane completed her last novel Persuasion in 1816, but it was not published until after her death. Persuasion is partly based on Jane’s naval brother.Anne, the daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, falls in love with Captain Wentworth, a person of a lower social position. But she breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. Eight years later, Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain. He finds Anne’s family on the edge of financial ruin. Anne and the captain rediscover their love and get married.Jane Austen once compared her writing to painting on a little bit of ivory（象牙）, two inches square. Readers of Persuasion will see that neither her skill of delicate, ironic(讽刺的) observations on social custom, love, and marriage nor her ability to apply a sharp focus to English manners and morals has abandoned her in her final finished work.Persuasion has produced three film adaptations: a 1995 version starring Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds, a 2007 TV miniseries with Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones, and a 1971 miniseries with Ann Firbank and Bryan Marshall.People who are interested in Jane Austen can still visit many of the places she visited and lived. These places include the village of Steventon, although her family house is now gone. Many of the places Jane visited in Bath are still there. You can visit Jane Austen’s home in Chawton, where she did her best writing, and Winchester, where she died.66. What is the theme of Persuasion?A. Never regret what you’ve chosen.B. True love lasts forever.C. Be matched for marriage.D. Love waits for no man.67. Which of the following CANNOT describe Jane’s writing style?A. Her application of symbolism.B. Her delicate observations.C. Her focus on manners and morals.D. Her use of irony.68. Which of the following about Jane Austen is TRUE?A. Her family house is now in the village of Steventon.B. Many of the places she visited in Bath are still available.C. The latest film adaptation of Persuasion was produced in 1995.D. Her last novel Persuasion is considered her most successful one.69. The article mainly talks about _______.A. Jane Austen’s unique writing styleB. the original residence of Jane AustenC. Jane Austen’s last novel: PersuasionD. the popularity of Jane Austen’s novels Keys: 66-69 BABCSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)After hours sitting inside Deep Worker, it feels good to getback. While you’re stretching on the deck, others on the ship areat work studying the data you have collected.The rock samples you collected are taken to a laboratory onboard the ship. Tests performed on ocean rocks can show the ageof the seafloor. Many people will study the videotapes of the swordfish. There is nothing like a video to show others exactly what you saw and experienced in the deep. Videos capture details of how animals move and behave — details that a person sitting inside Deep Worker could easily miss. Those details can help scientists better understand the role each kind of animal plays in its deep-sea community.While you were below, Deep Worker’s exact location was being tracked. Thus, detailed maps of the seafloor, showing underwater canyons and mountains far beneath the surface can be made with the help of this information. Dive by dive, Sylvia Earle and her fellow scientists are piecing together remarkable pictures of the deep sea — a world that until recently was as unknown as a distant planet.Since Sylvia first began exploring the waters around Florida, she’s seen changes — trash on the seafloor, fewer fish, polluted water. These ocean problems in Florida and in many other parts of the world make people like Sylvia anxious. They want to know how to protect the ocean, andhow to restore it to good health where damage has been done.Sylvia and other scientists are learning more about the ocean, especially the deep sea, than ever before. The more we know about a place, the bett er we understand it. As Sylvia says, ―With knowing comes caring. If people care about something, they will work to protect it.‖66. What does the bold-typed phrase ―this information‖ in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The location of underwater canyons and mountains.B. Remarkable pictures of the deep sea.C. These ocean problems.D. The track of Deep Worker.67. Sylvia Earle is probably a scientist who ________________.A. specializes in making mapsB. cares about the oceanC. works on an unknown shipD. performs experiments in a laboratory68. According to Paragraph 4, which statement about Sylvia is TRUE?Sylvia ______________.A. has seen fewer fish and polluted waterB. is concerned about the ocean problemsC. has explored the waters and protected the oceanD. has restored good health after her injury69. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Working below in Deep WorkerB. Ocean Exploration and Ocean MapsC. Deep Worker Saving the WorldD. Ocean familiarity and Ocean PreservationKeys: 66-69 DBBDSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)When I was young, it wasn’t the parental love that filled my thoughts in the spring. It wasbaseball.I loved everything about the game — the crack of a bat, the excitement of chasing a 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.66. 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 TV67. 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 life68. 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 trouble69. 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.Keys: 66-69 BDDCSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Dear Lee,As I told you, I’ll be gone until Wednesday morning. Thank you so much for taking on my ―children‖ while I’m away. Like real children, they can be kind of irritating sometimes, but I’m going to enjoy myself so much more knowing they’re getting some kind human attention. Remember that Regina (the ―queen‖ in Latin, and she acts like one) is teething. If you don’t watch her, she’ll chew anything, including her sister, the cat. Th ere are plenty of chew toys around the house. Whenever she starts gnawing on anything illegal, just divert her with one of those. She generally settles right down to a good hour-long chew. Then you’ll see her wandering around whimpering with the remains of the toy in her mouth. She gets really frustrated because what she wants is to bury the thing. She’ll try to dig a hole between the cushions of the couch. Finding that unsatisfactory, she’ll wander some more, discontent, until you solve her problem for her. I usually show her the laundry basket, moving a few clothes so she can bury her toy beneath them. I do sound like a parent, don’t I? You have to understand, my own son is practically grown up.Regina’s food is the Puppy Chow in the utility room, where th e other pet food is stored. Give her a bowl once in the morning and once in the evening. No more than that, no matter how muchshe begs. Beagles(猎犬) are notorious overeaters, according to her breeder, and I don’t want her to lose her girlish figure. She can share Rex(the King’s) water, but be sure it’s changed daily. She needs to go out several times a day, especially last thing at night and first thing in the morning. Let her stay out for about ten minutes each time, so she can do all her business. She also needs a walk in the afternoon, after which it’s important to romp with her for awhile in the yard. The game she loves most is fetch, but be sure to make her drop the ball. She’d rather play tug of war with it. Tell her, ―Sit!‖ Then, when she does, say, ―Drop it!‖ Be sure to tell her ―good girl,‖ and then throw the ball for her. I hope you’ll enjoy these sessions as much as I do.Now, for the other two, Rex and Paws… (letter continues)66. The tone of this letter is best described as _________.A. chatty and humorousB. logical and preciseC. confident and trustingD. humble and preachy67. The information in the note is sufficient to determine that there are three animals. They are __________.A. two cats and a dogB. three dogsC. a dog, a cat, and an unspecified animalD. a cat, a dog, and a parrot68. From the context of the note, it is most likely that the name ―Rex‖ is _____.A. SpanishB. EnglishC. FrenchD. Latin69. If the sitter is to follow the owner’s directi ons in playing fetch with Regina, at what point will he or she tell Regina ―good girl‖?A. Every time Regina goes after the ball.B. After Regina finds the ball.C. When Regina brings the ball back.D. After Regina drops the ball.Keys: 66-69 ACDDSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)(You may read the questions first.)Keen to share your views and have your articles published in the Campus Link? We66. In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ____________.A. journals of travelsB. well-taken photographsC. stories of Leonard MaltinD. opinions on restaurants67. Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link?A. It offers readers bread and butter.B. It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs.C. It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers.D. It is a source of inspiration for the community.68. The poster aims to __________.A. declare the rights of Campus LinkB. introduce someone worthy of featureC. share views and articles among teachersD. encourage contributions for the next issue Keys: 66-68 CBDSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Every day I check my e-mail. Most of the time I am simply doing finger exercises, another form of piano practice without the beautiful notes. Sometimes, however, I receive a gift, reminding me of the gifts in my life. The following passage is one of those gifts.Peter Jones is a 92-year-old, calm and face proud man. Every morning he is fully dressed by eight o’clock, with his hair fashionably combed and face perfectly shaved, even though he is unable to see. He would move to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.After hours of waiting patiently in the entrance ball of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready. As he moved his walker skillfully to the elevator, the nurse provided a visual description of his tiny room. ―I love it,‖ he stated with the ebullience of an eight-year- old having just been presented with a new pet dog.―Mr.Jones, you haven’t been to the room,‖ said the nurse.―That doesn’t have anything to do with it,‖ he replied. ―Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged... it’s how I arrange my mind. I have already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice: I can spend the day in bed complaining of difficulty I have withparts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as I am alive, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away.‖May each of our days continue to be a gift.66. What do we know about Mr. Jones?A. His wife died many years ago.B. He received a pet from the nurse.C. His room in the nursing home is big.D. He is blind but very neat.67. How did Mr. Jones feel about his room in the nursing home?A. Content.B. Disappointed.C. Worried.D. Curious.68. The underlined word ―ebullience‖ in paragraph three is closest in meaning to_________.A. sadnessB. enthusiasmC. faithD. ambition69. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Living in a nursing homeB. Each day is a girt.C. Arranging your mind every dayD. We’re always gratefulKeys: 66-69 DABBSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)When people think of improving their diet, they often talk about eating more fruits and vegetables. Others want to eat more fish and less red meat, in addition to reducing the amount of food they eat. But, they can improve their diets even more with just a simple addition. American researchers have found that a diet rich in spices can help reduce the harmful effects of eating high fat meals.Pennsylvania State University Associate Professor Shiela West led an investigation of the health effects of a spice-rich diet. Her team knew that a high-fat meal produces high levels of triglycerides (甘油三脂), a kind of fat, in the blood. She said, ―If this happens too frequently, or iftriglyceride levels are raised too much, your risk of heart disease is increased.‖As part of the study, her team prepared meals on two separate days for six men between the ages of 30 and 65. The men were overweight, but healthy. The researchers added about 30 milliliters of spices to each serving of the test meal, which included chicken curry, Italian herb bread and a cinnamon (肉桂树皮)biscuit. The meal for the control group was the same, but it did not include any spices.During the experiment, the researchers removed blood from the men every 30 minutes for three hours. They found that antioxidant activity (抗氧化活性) in the blood of the men who ate the spicy meal was 13 percent higher than it was for the men who did not. In addition, insulin (胰岛素) activity dropped by about 20 percent in the men who ate the spicy food.Shiela West says many scientists think that oxidative stress leads to heart disease. And what exactly is oxidative stress? Think of an apple that has been cut in half and set aside for half an hour or so. The cut side of the apple turns brown. That is a simple explanation of what happens when oxidative stress comes in contact with the inside and outside of our bodies.Professor West says, ―Antioxidants, like spices, may be important in reducing oxidative stress and thus reducing the risk of chronic disease.‖ She adds that the level of spices used in the study provided the same amount of antioxidants found in 150 milliliters of red wine or about 38 grams of dark chocolate.66. What does the author advise people to do in their diets?A. Eating large amount of food.B. Eating less fruits and vegetables.C. Eating more vegetables and fish.D. Eating small amount of food with spices.67. What is the function of spices according to the passage?A. To help people lose weight.B. To cure chronic disease.C. To reduce the risk of heart disease.D. To cause oxidative stress.68. What happened to the men who ate the spicy meal according to the experiment?A. The antioxidant activity in their blood became increased.B. The insulin activity in their body became increased.C. The level of triglyceride in their blood was increased.D. The oxidative stress in their body was strengthened.69. What does Professor West show by citing the example of a half apple?A. The whole thing can be divided into two parts.B. It implies oxidative stress is harmful to our health.C. An apple is the only food that contains antioxidants.D. We can keep diseases away if we have an apple a day.Keys: 66—69 CCABSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)At age 11, Zlata Filipovic saw things that most people pray they never see. Growing up in the middle of a war zone, this little girl experienced firsthand the horrors of war.Filipovic turned 11 in December of 1991. Five months later Serbian soldiers attacked F ilipovic’s hometown o f Sarajevo, Bosnia. While many people fled the city, F ilipovic’s family stayed. Some of the worst moments of the Bosnian conflict would take place P.F. Productions right under her nose. How did Filipovic deal with his harrowing experience? By writing a diary.Zlata’s Diary was first published in the summer of 1993 by UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund). It attracted enormous interest. Her writings on the Bosnian conflict were not as sophisticated (老练的) as the daily news reports. F ilipovic’s observations were, however, more moving and intimate (私人的).Ztala’s Diary gave readers a sense of sympathy for the ordinary people stuck in the Balkan region. F ilipovic’s writings raised world awareness o f the senseless conf lict in Sarajevo. ―I see that things aren’t good here,‖ F ilipovic writes. ―An ugly war is taking away my childhood.‖After two years of enduring the war in Sarajevo, F ilipovic’s family escaped to Paris in December of 1993. Zlata’s Diary was then printed by an international publisher. It became an instant bestseller. It has since been translated into 35 languages.Outside Bosnia, Filipovic continued to show deep concern for her torn homeland. In the following years, she gave many talks on the impact of war on children. She spoke often about theneed for a stable, lasting peace in the Balkan region.Filipovic eventually attended a British University and received a degree in human sciences. Today, the well-being of the Balkan region remains on her mind. Now Filipovic wants to use her experience to promote peace in a rapidly changing Europe. She hopes that her stories of war will make people listen to her message of peace.66. The underlined word ―harrowing‖ in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by ―______‖.A. desperateB. miserableC. embarrassingD. revolutionary67. What was special about Zlata’s Diary?A. It wrote about war in P.F. Productions different languages.B. It was as attractive as the daily news report.C. It helped the world see war through the eyes of a child.D. It made the world know better about the Bosnian conflict.68. It can be learned from the passage that ______.A. Zlata was promoting peace with her stories of warB. Zlata’s nose was seriously wounded in the con flictC. Zlata kept her diary a secret until the winter of 1993D. Zlata felt relieved after escaping from the war in Sarajevo69. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Zlata Filipovic: growing up in warB. Zlata Filipovic: writing against warC. Zlata Filipovic: changing the worldD. Zlata Filipovic: loving peace in heartKeys: 66-69 B C A BSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Both have lots of company. Statistics show that e-book sales grew 43% last year, but that's a slowdown compared with the triple-digit increases in recent years. E-books remain the fastest-growing part of the book market but account for only about 20% of all sales, reported by publishers.Miscioscio and Meier are at opposite ends of a book business in transition. Even though e-book sales have grown more than 4,000% since 2008, it's unlikely that physical books will disappear the way records did in the music industry.66. Miscioscio will ______ when a book is not available digitally.A. buy the book on paperB. switch to the book of lower priceC. take an e-reader onto the loungersD. give up reading such kind of books67. According to Meier, her ―preference‖ refers to ______.A. an e-bookB. part of joyC. a random pageD. a physical book68. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Records are unlikely to disappear in the music industry.B. Miscioscio and Meier are two opponents in book business.C. Physical books will remain to be accepted to some people.D. The market share of e-books is bigger than that of paper books.69. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. E-books will dominate the book industry eventually.B. Readers go their own way in choosing books.C. New technology brings more benefits for readers.D. Physical books will disappear gradually in the future.Keys: 66-69 A D C BSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)It was a cold night in Washington, D.C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I'd read the signs: "Don't give money to beggars as most of them are swindlers." So I shook my head and kept walking.I wasn't prepared for a reply, but with no hesitation, he followed me and said, "I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!" But I kept on walking.The incident kept bothering me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn't have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadn’t been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being.Flying back to Anchorage, I couldn't help thinking of him. I tried to reason my failure to help by supposing government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, you're not supposed to give money to beggars.。
2014届上海市各区高三英语一模——完形填空汇编
宝山区More and more shoppers are buying things online these days，allowing them to avoid 51 salespeople and long lines at checkout counters。
In spite of online convenience, 52 , there are some items — like clothes — that customers prefer to 53 before buying. In light of this，two companies are finding ways to modernize stores and 54 the gap between online and in-store retail （零售）.A software company that also happens to sell designer jeans, Hointer has created a fast and painless shopping 55 for its customers.Shoppers walk into a Hointer store and select one of the many pairs of jeans 56 down from bars。
Then they point their smartphones at the tag and 57 the Hointer app，after which they select the size and press “try on。
" The app then directs them to a specific dressing room。
German—made robots bring out the 58 jeans and deliver them through a chute（斜槽) to the dressing room in about 30 seconds。
上海市各区2013-2014年高三英语一模试卷分类汇编----选词填空-老师版（带答案已经校对）
上海市各区2014届高三英语一模试题汇编：选词填空1 One 【2014届上海市虹口区高三英语一模试题】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. There is a tendency to think of each of the arts as a separate area of activity. Many artists, however, would prove that there has always been a warm relationship between the____41____areas of human activity. For example, in the late nineteenth century the connections connections between between between music music music and and and painting painting painting were____42____close. were____42____close. were____42____close. Artists Artists Artists were were were invited invited invited to to to design design clothes and settings for operas and ballets, but sometimes it was the musicians who were inspired by by the the the work work work of____43____ of____43____ of____43____ painters. painters. painters. Of Of Of the the the musical musical musical compositions compositions compositions that that that were were were considered considered considered as as responses to the visual arts, perhaps the most famous is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition . Mussorgsky Mussorgsky ____44____ ____44____ ____44____ the the the piece piece piece in in in 1874 1874 1874 after after after the the the death, death, death, at at at the the the age age age of of of 39, 39, 39, of of of the the the artist artist Victor Hartmann. Though their friendship had not been a particularly long-lasting one, Mussorgsky was shocked by Hartmann’s Hartmann’s____45____death. ____45____death. The following year the critic, Vladimir Stasov, who decided to to hold hold an exhibition of of Hartmann’s Hartmann’s work, suggested that Mussorgsky try to____46____ his grief by writing something in ____47____ of Hartmann. The exhibition served as Mussorgsky’s inspiration. The ten pieces that make up Pictures at an Exhibition are____48____ are____48____ as as as symbols symbols symbols rather rather rather than than than representations representations representations of of of the the the paintings paintings paintings in in in the the exhibition. Between each is a promenade （舞曲中的行进）, as the composer walks from one painting painting to to to another. The another. The music music is is sometimes sometimes witty witty witty and and and playful, playful, playful, sometimes sometimes sometimes almost almost almost alarming alarming alarming and and frightening. Through a range of surprising ____49____, Mussorgsky manages to ____50____ the spirit of the artist and his work.Keys: 41-45 CJDGK 46-50 BFHEI Two 【2014届上海市黄浦区高三英语一模试题】Section BA. scarcely B. relieve C. distinct D. contemporary E. contrasts F. memory G. composed H. intended I. convey J. especially K. unexpected Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. calming B.regular C. doable D. electronics E. fuel F. hook G . Incredibly H. maintain I. mindlessly J. especially K. weapons Here are four four simple, simple, simple, healthy healthy healthy and, and, and, dare dare dare we we we say, say, say, fun fun fun ways ways ways to to to help help help you you you slim slim slim down down down and and and stay stay healthy. Have your cake …for breakfastAside from being depressing, the way to ___41___ weight loss isn’t by feeling deprived. Scientists Scientists say say say that that that people people people who who who started started started off off off the the the day day day with with with a a a ___42___ ___42___ ___42___ felt felt felt fuller fuller fuller and and and more more satisfied, and that led to their sticking with the program as the day went on. Being hungry is no way to start your day, so ___43___ up with protein and a mouthful of something sweet. And most of all, enjoy! Sleep your way to weight lossDr. Andrew Calvin, one expert of Mayo Clinic study, is quoted as saying, “If individuals are seeking to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight, they should seek to get enough sleep on a ___44_____44___ basis.”_ basis.”If If you you you find find find it it it tricky tricky tricky to to to wind wind wind down down down at at at night, night, night, turn turn turn off off off the the the ___45___ ___45___ ___45___ and and and engage engage engage in in in relaxing relaxing activities, like taking a bath or listening to ___46___ music. Journal to drop poundsThe best ___47___ for a dieter? Pen and paper! Women who wrote down everything they ate lost more weight than th ose who didn’t track their food intake. Journaling makes you accountable and and more more more aware aware aware of of of what what what you’re you’re you’re eating, eating, eating, so so so it it it makes makes makes sense sense sense that that that it’ll it’ll it’ll keep keep keep you you you from from from ____48___ chewing if you aren’t actually hungry.Even a tiny bit of exercise helps your healthEven 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the weeks (broken up into smaller chunks is fine) reduces your risk for all sorts of physical ills. And even 20 minutes a week can improve your mood. That really stuck with me. It’s easy to criticize ourselve s or burn out if we make goals that are ___49___ hard to achieve, but walking a few times a week is ___50___ – and meaningful, too. Keys: 41-45 HJEBD 46-50 AKIGC Three 【2014届上海市浦东新区高三英语一模试题】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. efficiently B. still C. equally D. balance E. drag F. angle G . make H. physically I. approach J. position K. allow We need more men in our hospital, not as doctors, but as nurses. Over the last few years, I have found that having male nurses is a real bonus, and they definitely have a place in our hospital. There are several reasons for wanting male nurses here, not only because half the population in our country is male. Men ____41____ excellent carers and are ____42____ good at taking care of others. In fact, many men take good care of their children, wives, parents, sisters, brothers, and even their nieces and nephews. Another Another reason reason reason that that that men men men can can can become become become great great great nurses nurses nurses is is that that in in in general, general, general, men men men are are are ____43____ ____43____ stronger stronger than than than women. women. women. Male Male Male nurses nurses nurses can can can help help help ____44____ ____44____ ____44____ heavy heavy heavy objects, objects, objects, or or or if, if, if, for for for example, example, example, a a patient patient cannot cannot cannot move move move from from from the the the waist waist waist down, down, down, male male male nurses nurses nurses can can can help help help move move move the the the patient patient patient into into into a a comfortable ____45____. Also, male nurses can be a great help in keeping patients ____46____ while while they they they receive receive receive painful painful painful treatment, treatment, treatment, such such such as as as when when when bandages bandages bandages covering covering covering wounds wounds wounds are are are changed. changed. Another advantage to having male nurses is that they see things from a different ____47____ from women women and and and bring bring bring a a a male male male way way way of of of thinking thinking thinking to problem-solving. to problem-solving. This This allows allows allows the the the hospital hospital hospital to to to work work more more effectively effectively effectively than than than if if if we we we only only only ____48____ ____48____ ____48____ problems problems problems one one one way. way. way. Having Having Having a a a mix mix mix of of of male male male and and female nurses also helps create a fun atmosphere, which helps patients recover faster. Currently, only 7 percent of our nursing staff are men; this number is far too low, and the problem problem requires requires requires correction. correction. correction. Having Having Having more more more male male male nurses nurses nurses will will will help help help create create create a a a positive positive positive ____49____ ____49____ between male and female staff, and it will ____50____ patients the choice of a male or female carer. I am determined to take on more male nurses here at Central Hospital. I will be organizing an an open open open day day day soon soon soon to to to allow allow allow interested interested interested young young young men men men to to to visit visit visit our our our hospital hospital hospital and and and find find find out out out more more more about about nursing. Hopefully, we will have more male nurses in our hospital soon! Keys: 41-45 GCHEJ 46-50 BFIDK Four 【2014届上海市长宁区高三英语一模试题】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. accurate B.alteration C. average D. calculates E. conceal F. enormously G. initial H. intervals I. merely J. multiply K. prediction Beyond two or three days, t he world’s best weather forecasts are based on guesswork, and beyond six or seven they are worthless. The Butterfly Effect is the reason. For small pieces of weather — and to a global forecaster, small small can can can mean mean mean thunderstorms thunderstorms thunderstorms and and and snowstorms snowstorms snowstorms —— any any ____41____ ____41____ ____41____ fails fails fails rapidly. rapidly. rapidly. Errors Errors Errors and and uncertainties ____42____, gathering upward through a chain of unstable features, from dust devils (尘旋风) and windstorms up to continent-size eddies (旋风旋风) ____43____ satellites can see. The modern weather models work with a network of points of the order of sixty miles apart, and even so, some ____44____ data has to be guessed, since ground stations and satellites cannot see everywhere. But suppose the earth could be covered with sensors spaced one foot apart, rising at at one-foot one-foot one-foot ____45____ ____45____ ____45____ all all all the the the way way way to to to the the the top top top of of of the the the atmosphere. atmosphere. atmosphere. Suppose Suppose Suppose every every every sensor sensor sensor gives gives perfectly perfectly ____46____ ____46____ ____46____ readings readings readings of of of temperature, temperature, temperature, pressure, pressure, pressure, dampness, dampness, dampness, and and and any any any other other other quantity quantity quantity a a meteorologist (气象工作者气象工作者) would want. Exactly at noon a(n) _____47____ powerful computer takes takes all all all the the the data data data and and and ____48____ ____48____ ____48____ what what what will will will happen happen happen at at at each each each point point point at at at 12.01, 12.01, 12.01, then then then 12.02, 12.02, 12.02, then then 12.03 …The computer will still be unable to predict whether Princeton, New Jersey, will have sun or rain rain on on on a a a day day day one one one month month month away. away. away. At At At noon noon noon the the the spaces spaces spaces between between between the the the sensors sensors sensors will will will ____49____ ____49____ alterations that the computer will not know about, tiny variations from the ____50____. By 12.01, those alterations will already have created small errors one foot away. Soon the errors will have multiplied to the ten-foot scale, and so on up to the size of the globe. Keys: 41-45 KJIGH 46-50 AFDEC Five 【2014届上海市徐汇区高三英语一模试题】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. investments B.enough C. unconditional D. degree E. loyalty F. back G . relevant H. doubly I. commitment J. promoted K. demonstrate Although Although many many many companies companies companies offer offer offer tuition tuition tuition repayment, repayment, repayment, most most most companies companies companies only only only repay repay repay employees employees for for classes classes classes that that that are are 41___ 41___ to to to their their their position. position. position. This This This is is is a a a very very very limiting limiting limiting policy. policy. policy. A A A company company company that that repays employees for all college credit courses —whether job related or not —offers a service not only to the employees, but to the entire company. One good reason for giving employees_____42_____tuition repayment is that it shows the company’s commitment to its employees. In today’s economy, where job security is a thing of the past and employees feel more and more expendable, it is important for a company to____43____ to its employees that it cares. The best way to do this is with concrete _____44_____ in them. In turn, this commitment to the betterment of company employees will create greater employee_____45____. A company that puts out funds to pay for the education of its employees will will get get get its its its money_____46_____ money_____46_____ money_____46_____ by by by having having having employees employees employees stay stay stay with with with the the the company company company longer. longer. longer. It It It will will reduce reduce employee employee employee turnover, turnover, turnover, because because because even even even employees employees employees who who who don’t don’t don’t take take take advantage advantage advantage of of of the the the tuition tuition repayment repayment program program program will will will be be be more more more loyal loyal loyal to to to their their their company company company just just just knowing knowing knowing that that that their their their company company cares____47____to pay for their education. Most importantly, the company that has an unrestricted unrestricted tuition tuition tuition repayment repayment repayment program program program will will will have have have higher higher higher quality quality quality employees. employees. employees. Although Although Although these these companies do indeed run the risk of losing money on employees who go on to another job in a different company as soon as they get their _____48_____, more often than not, the employee will stay with the company. And even if employees do leave after graduation, it generally takes several years to complete any degree program. Thus, even if the employee leaves upon graduating, throughout those years, the the employer employer employer will will will have have have a a a more more more sophisticated, sophisticated, sophisticated, more more more intelligent, intelligent, intelligent, and and and therefore therefore therefore more more more valuable valuable valuable and and productive productive employee. employee. employee. And, And, And, if if if the the the employee employee employee stays, stays, stays, that that that education education education will will 49_____ 49_____ benefit benefit benefit the the company: Not only is the employee more educated, but now that employee can be 50_____ so the company doesn’t have to fill a high -level vacancy from the outside. Open positions can be filled filled by by by people people people who who who already already already know know know the the the company company company well. well. well. Though Though Though unconditional unconditional unconditional tuition tuition tuition repayment repayment requires requires a a a significant significant investment on on the the the employer’s employer’s part, part, it it it is is is perhaps perhaps one one of of of the the the wisest wisest investments a company can make. Keys: 41-45 G C K A E 46-50 F B D H J Six 【2014届上海市闵行区高三英语一模试题】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. In the time that records have been kept of bird populations, 20 percent of all species have gone____41____. gone____41____. More More More are are are likely likely likely to to to follow. follow. follow. In In In March March March the____42____of the____42____of the____42____of a a a large-scale, large-scale, large-scale, 24-year 24-year survey survey gave gave gave one one one of of of the the the clearest clearest clearest pictures pictures pictures yet yet yet of of of the the the decline decline decline of of of Australian Australian Australian and and and Asian Asian Asian shorebirds, shorebirds, including the long-distance migrants (候鸟候鸟) that are most difficult to ____43____. The results of the survey are awful. Every October for more than two decades, teams from the University of New South Wales in Australia counted birds from an airplane flown low over 130,000 square miles of wetlands in the eastern eastern third third third of of of the the the continent. continent. continent. Their Their Their ____44_____ ____44_____ ____44_____ showed showed showed a a a steady steady steady decline, decline, decline, beginning beginning beginning in in in the the mid-1980s. mid-1980s. By By By 2006 2006 2006 the the the number number number of of of migratory migratory migratory shorebirds shorebirds shorebirds had had had dropped dropped dropped by by by 73 73 73 percent percent percent and and and the the number of Australia’s resident of shorebirds had fallen by 81 percent. “The ____45____of the decline took us by surprise,” says evolutionary ecologist Silke Nebel of the University o f Western Ontario in London, the lead author of the report. The The survey survey survey ____46____ ____46____ ____46____ that that that inland inland inland wetlands wetlands wetlands were were were more more more important important important to to to both both both resident resident resident and and A. revealed B. counts C. responsible D. release E. virtually F. extent F. extent G. annually H. extinct I. extends J. monitor K. realized migratory birds than had been ____47____, and that wetland loss from damming (筑坝) and the diversion (分散) ) of of of river river river water water water for for for irrigation irrigation irrigation was was was at at at least least least in in in part part part ____48____for ____48____for ____48____for the the the shorebird shorebird decline decline in in in Australia. Australia. Australia. But But But wetlands wetlands wetlands are are are becoming becoming becoming smaller smaller smaller in in in countries countries countries all all all along along along the the the major major flyway flyway that that that ____49________49________49____from from from eastern eastern eastern Siberia Siberia Siberia to to to New New New Zealand, Zealand, Zealand, the the the study’s study’s study’s authors authors authors note, note, note, so so protecting protecting the the the 8 8 8 million million million birds birds birds that that that use use use the the the corridor corridor corridor ____50_____will ____50_____will ____50_____will require require require an an an international international solution. Keys: 41-45 HDJBF 46-50 AKCIGSeven 【2014届上海市奉贤区高三英语一模试题】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. absorbed B. analysis C. dramatic D. process E. responses F. expressing G . tough H. reasoning I. conclusion J. touching K. associated You You watch watch watch a a a sad sad sad film film film and and and get get get caught caught caught up up up in in in your your your emotions. emotions. emotions. You You You cry cry cry your your your eyes eyes eyes out out out at at at the the ____41____plot--- ____41____plot--- you you you feel feel feel sad sad sad for for for the the the characters characters characters if if if they they they suffer, suffer, suffer, or or or happy happy happy for for for them them them they they they are are successful. It is only when the movie is over that you realize that what you were watching is not real. But why couldn’t you accept that when you were so ____42____in the movie? It was reported that people simply cannot think emotionally and logically at the same time. It It has has has long long long been been been known known known that that that something something something different different different goes goes goes on on on in in in our our our brain brain brain when when when we we we use use use logic, logic, rather than responding to something emotional. Thinking logically is step-by-step____43____, in which which people people people make make make decisions decisions decisions through____44____and through____44____and through____44____and find find find answers answers answers sensibly. sensibly. sensibly. When When When we we we think think emotionally, we look at things from someone else’s point of view and try to feel their pain. Now scientists have found that thinking logically and emotionally are like the two ends of a seesaw (跷板)---)---when when we’re busy sympathizing, the part of the brain used for cold, hard____45____hard____45____is restricted. And it’s also true the other way is restricted. And it’s also true the other way round. To come to this____46____, scientists gathered 45 people---men and women---to take brain scans as they solved different kinds of puzzles. Some of the puzzles were____47____and involved math and physics and others were social problems, the region in their brain that is____48____with logical logical thinking thinking thinking lit lit lit up, up, up, and and and when when when asked asked asked to to to make make make emotional emotional emotional decisions, decisions, decisions, the the the region region region for for for emotional emotional thinking lit up. But the most interesting part is that when asked to solve problems that required both logical and emotional____49____, the participants always used one of the regions at a time while the other one went dark. However, people sometimes ended up using the wrong one. This explains why some people are are good good good at at at solving solving solving complex complex complex math math math problems problems problems but but but have have have poor poor poor social social social skills. skills. skills. And And And why why why even even even the the smartest people get taken in by fake but ____50____stories. Keys: 41-45 CADHB 46-50 IGKEJ Eight 【2014届上海市静安区高三英语一模试题】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. In giving advice, you must learn to und erstand the person’s level of judgment. There will be some people who come to you with unconnected knowledge, talking about, say, Vitamin B12 and other modern_____41_____. When they ask advice, begin at that level. Unless you start at their own level, they will not be able to understand. You must explain to them in scientific terms the effects of the food they eat, and how they need to _____42_____it. You have to train yourself to be very_____43_____. Staying at one level is not being a free man. man. If If If we we we stay stay stay at at at a a a very very very high high high level level level all all all the the the time, time, time, that that that is is is not not not practical. practical. practical. A A A limitless limitless limitless person person person goes goes _____44_____from one level of thinking to another, according to his circumstances. To do this we must get rid of our unwillingness to change our way of thinking or behavior, become friends with everyone, and have the same loving feelings for everyone. Then we can give advice to all kinds of people. If there is someone or something you dislike, you are still_____45_____, and your ability to give advice is reduced. For anyone, the same. A free person acts like that. A. change B. repeatedly C. dependent D. limited E. flexible F. proper G. respect H. concepts I. explained J. freely K. figure You cannot stay with a sick person all the time. You must _____46_____ a person’s freedom as much as you can. If people really want to die, let them —it is their freedom. The point is never to become an authority_____47_____; remain a friend or advisor. People should not come back _____48_____for consultation; if they do, your advice has been incomplete —you did not know how to give the _____49_____advice about freedom. If they do not understand that, sick people become slaves; they are still afraid inside, and are_____50_____. That is no way to build a healthy world and help people become happy and free. Keys: 41-45 HAEJD 46-50 GKBFC Nine 【2014届上海市崇明区高三英语一模试题】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. spread B. formal C. chance D. found E. objective F. experience G. divisions H. economical I. respect J. replaced K. classroom The idea of the youth hostel(旅社) started with one man: Richard Schirrmann (1874-1961), a German German school school school teacher, teacher, teacher, who who who felt felt felt that that that there there there was was was a a a need need need for for for overnight overnight overnight accommodation accommodation accommodation for for for his his students in order that they could see new things and have new experiences outside the ____41____. He felt that one learns by observing, and tried to make his dream come true in the year 1909, when he started providing accommodation for his students in inns, farmhouses and the like. The first youth hostel was op ened in Schirrmann’s own school in Altena, a fter which it was ____42____by ____42____by a a a permanent permanent permanent hostel hostel hostel in in in Altena Altena Altena Castle. Castle. Castle. Schirrmann Schirrmann Schirrmann went went went on on on to____43____the to____43____the German German Youth Youth Youth Hostel Hostel Hostel Association Association Association in in in the the the year year year 1919. 1919. 1919. By By By this this this time, time, time, the the the idea idea idea of of of the the the youth youth youth hostel hostel had____44____ far and wide, all over the lands of Europe and further. And And then, then, then, in in in the the the year year year 1932, 1932, 1932, a(n) a(n) a(n) ____45____organization ____45____organization ____45____organization called called called the the the International International International Youth Youth Hostel was founded in Amsterdam, which consisted of youth hostels from Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Poland, the the the Netherlands, Netherlands, Netherlands, Norway, Norway, Norway, Britain, Britain, Britain, Ireland, Ireland, Ireland, France, France, France, P.F. P.F. Productions Productions Czechoslovakia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark and Belgium. Richard Schirrmann became its chairman in 1933. The idea of the youth hostel is for young people who are on nature trips to get____46____accommodation in exchange for some money and a helping hand with the domestic chores (家务活). These hostels were said to build character and a sense of independence, as the youth who stayed in them got the ____47____to see how other people lived as well as to help to do work. Youth hostels are also places to meet and make new friends. They have no class ____48____and everyone has to do their share. Here, wealth and position does not help you gain ____49____, but friendliness does. The friendlier you are, the more you learn from the____50____of staying in a youth hostel. Keys: 41-45 KJDAB 46-50 HCGIF Ten 【2014届上海市普陀区高三英语一模试题】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. cultivation B. farmed C. constant D. machinery E. plunged F. lightning G. envy H. precious I. uncomfortable J. aircrafts K. consequence Modern inventions have speeded up people’s loves amazingly. Motor -cars cover a hundred miles miles in in in little little little more more more than than than an an an hour, hour, hour, ____41____ ____41____ ____41____ cross cross cross the the the world world world inside inside inside a a a day, day, day, while while while computers computers operate operate at at at ____42____ ____42____ ____42____ speed. speed. speed. Indeed, Indeed, Indeed, this this this love love love of of of speed speed speed seems seems seems never-ending. never-ending. Every Every year year motor-cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts of of saving saving ____43____ seconds in handling tasks. All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the ____44____ feeling known as jet-lag; our bodies bodies feel feel feel that that that they they they have have have been been been left left left behind behind behind on on on another another another time time time zone. zone. zone. Again, Again, Again, spending spending spending too too too long long long at at computers results in painful wrists and fingers. Mobile phones also have their dangers, according to some scientists; too much use may send harmful radiation into our brains, a ____45____ we do 。
嘉定区高三英语一模(语法填空与选词分析)
2014年嘉定区高三英语一模（语法填空与选词分析）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.AEvery summer, Penny travels to a family reunion barbeque. Penny is never excited, and this year is no different. She is afraid of the drive.She does not like talking to her relatives. And she does not like the smell of hamburgers. (Penny is a vegetarian.)(25) ______ Penny arrives, she sees lots of familiar faces. It is July and Uncle Vernon (26) ______ (wear) a sweater. Uncle Vernon is always cold. It’s very mysterious.She sees her cousin Polly. Polly has six children. The youngest one screams. Then the oldest one screams. Polly’s children are always screaming.She sees many of her other cousins in the field (27) ______ (play) softball. They play a softball game every year, (28) ______ always ends up in a big argument. Penny wonders, again, why they never solve it.Then Penny sees an incredibly handsome man. She stares at him. He catches her staring. He smiles and walks (29) ______ to her. Penny is very nervous. She is nervous because a handsome man is walking to her and she is nervous because this handsome man might be her cousin.The man sticks out his hand, (30)_____ (say), “Hi, I’m Paul.”“Hi, I’m Penny,” Penny says. “Are we related?”Paul laughs. “No, we are not related. I am Vernon’s nurse. He is sick and needs (31) _____ (keep) me close by. But he did not want to miss this barbeque!”“Oh, thank goodness,” Penny says and then blushes. Penny always blushes when she is nervous, embarrassed, or hot, and right now she is all three.Handsome Paul laughs and says, “Would you like to go get a hamburger with me? (32) ______ smell delicious.”Penny smiles, “Sure. I love hamburgers!”【keys】25. When 26. is wearing 27. playing 28. which 29. over/up 30. saying 31. to keep 32. They25、连词。
2014年高三上海市英语一模答案汇总
2013学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷高三英语学科答案及听力文字稿第I 卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1-5 ABDDC 6-10 CADADSection B11-13 CAD 14-16 CABSection C17. previous 18. access 19. repetition 20. oral21.photographs / snaps / takes/shoots a picture22.focusing on shooting / photographing / snapping23.time and position24.stress and self-doubtII. Grammar and VocabularySection A(A) 25. where 27. something 28. taking 29. When/After 30. a/one 31. listed32. On 33. what 34. to eat(B) 35. could 36. because 37. more 37. if 38. but 39. another 40. is giving Section B41. G 42. C 43. K 44. A 45. E 46. F 47. B 48. D 49. H 50. JIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51-55 ACBDA 56-60 BDACA 61-65 CABCA P.F. Productions后期制作Section B66-69 ACDD 70-73 CDAB 74-77 ADABSection C78.manufacture more goods with fewer workers79.effect on employment and major changes in jobs80.wages, leisure hours and living standards81.Union’s policy concerning the protection of union members第II 卷I. Translation1.Mr. Green is going to visit\see a friend this Sunday, who knows a lot about moneymatters.2.It remains to be discussed whether people will delay retiring. /Whether people will delayretiring remains to be discussed.3.However hard the task is, we should spare no efforts to accomplish it.4.Many companies put more emphasis on personality than on capability when they employstaff members. P.F. Productions后期制作5.If both the parties can agree on these issues, they are likely to further cooperate（havefurther cooperation）in the new field.黄浦区2013学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷参考答案第I卷1-5 ADDAC 6-10 DCDAC11-13 BCD 14-16 ADC17. Australia 18. grams 19. airmail 20. 1321. leg of lamb 22. fruit salad 23. brown rice 24. red wine25. if 26. putting 27. have given / gave / give 28. what 29. that30. as though / as if 31. can / must / should / could 32. to hear 33.other34. were mixed 35. through 36. taking 37. the38. printed 39. older 40. which / that41-45 HJEBD 46-50 AKIGC51-55 ADCBA 56-60 BADAB 61-65 DBCAC66-69 BABC 70-73 DACD 74-77 DADB78. their actions bring death or damage to others79. keep their emotions under control80. Street walkers and cyclists who ignore traffic regulations.81. raised standard for vehicle and lowered speed limits期制作第II卷I. Translation1. He always pretends / is always pretending to know what he doesn’t know.2. He didn’t take part in the interview, which cost him a well-paid job.3. By comparison / Comparatively speaking / Relatively speaking, the threatcaused by pollution is more serious than that of illness.4. Libraries are not available in many remote schools so that some children havenever read any book(s) except textbooks.5. Only after he stayed in America for some time did he know / realize how poorhis knowledge of the country was.杨浦区2013学年度第一学期高三年级学业质量调研英语答案2014. 1I. 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. M: How much are the red roses?W: $30 a dozen, but I can give you a 10% discount. They’re on sale today.Q: How much should the man pay for a dozen red roses? (C)2. W: Sir, please take me to Beijing Hotel quickly, or I’ll be late for an appointment.M: I’ll try, but you know the traffic in Beijing. It will take at least forty minutes in rush hours.Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? (D)3. W: Tom, you look awful today. What’s wrong with you?M: I haven’t taken any exam for years after graduation, so I feel a little nervous for the coming exams.Q: What do we know about Tom? (A)4. M: Miss, can you give me change for a dollar so that I can make a phone call at the call box?W: Sorry, sir. I’m not allowed to give change without a purchase. But you’ll find a change machine in front of the jewelry store.Q: Where does the woman suggest the man get change? (D)5. M: I’m going to drop my Information Science class. It begins too early in the morning.W: Is that really a good reason to drop the class, Tony?Q: What does the woman mean? (B)6. W: Sir, may I help you?M: Yes, did the cleaning staff find a wallet in the room that I just checked out of?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place? (C)7. W: Your coat is all wet. Is it raining heavily outside?M: Yes. I should have listened to the weatherman. But the sunny and windy weather in the morning deceived me.Q: What did the weatherman say about the weather in the afternoon? (D)8. M: How are you getting on with your experiment?W: In spite of my continuous failure, I have already made some progress.Q: What can we learn about the woman’s experiment? (C)9. W: Is the person in the black shirt your boss, Tom?M: No, my boss is on business now. But if I didn’t know my boss was the only child in his family, I would have thought that man was his twin brother.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (D)10. W: Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn’t get a copy of your reading assignment.M: Well, there’re only 38 names on my class list. And I didn’t bring any spare copies.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (A)Section B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Teachers might want to think twice about posting ―no gum-chewing‖ signs in the classroom. It turns out that the sticky substance might help students concentrate.Researchers had two groups of 20 people each listen to a 30-minute recording that included a sequence of numbers. After listening, the participants were asked to remember the sequence. But only one group chewed gum – and they had higher accuracy rates and faster reaction times than the non-gum chewers. Those chewing gum also maintained focus longer during the exercise.The researchers say that gum increases the flow of oxygen to regions of the brain responsible for attention. More oxygen can keep people alert. Research also shows that you won’t get the same effect by just pretending to chew gum.So the next time your mind is wandering in class, maybe try some gum. If it doesn’t help you concentrate, you’ll at least be asked to leave.(Now listen again) Questions:11.What’s the passage mainly about? (A)12.What are participants asked to do after listening to the recording? (B)13.How can people improve attention and focus? (D)Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.United States (Ohio) - Firefighters battled more than a house fire Wednesday as Mother Nature blew in snow and temperatures in the low 20s. A neighbor called the Geneva Fire Department at 12:59 p.m., reporting seeing the garage on fire at 6619 N. Ridge W., Fire Chief Doug Starkey said.Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully involved garage fire and flames and smoke coming out of the second floor of the house.―The roof of the house was burning off,‖ he said.No one was injured.A pet dog was inside the house at the time, but escaped without injury, Starkey said.―We made entry into the first floor of the house and tried to save some of the homeowner’s possessions,‖ he said. ―Overall, it was a total loss.‖Firefighters did not bring the fire under control until about 2:30 p.m. Madison, Harpersfield and Saybrook fire departments provided assistance in battling the house fire, which was exceptionally difficult in the bitter cold, firefighters said.Although it has not been confirmed, it appears the fire started in the area of the garage, Starkey said.Firefighters did not clear the scene until 4:45 p.m..(Now listen again)Questions:14. How long did it take the firefighters to bring the fire under control? (A)15. Why did the Geneva firefighters ask for assistance from other fire departments? (D)16. Where did the fire most probably start? (C)Section C Longer conversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.W: Mr. Turner’s office. Can I help you?M: Yeah. Hi. This is Steve at Beijing International Travel Service. Is Mr. Turner in, please?W: No, I'm sorry, he’s at a meeting right now. May I take a message?M: Umm ... I’ve got Mr. Turner booked on a flight for Sydney next Tuesday. Can you take down the information?W: Sure.M: Okay. It’s Northwest Flight 907, which leaves Tuesday at eight a.m.W: Okay. That’s Northwest Flight 907, leaving Tuesday at eight a.m.M: If Mr Turner has any question, call me at 772-1852.W: Okay. That’s 772-18-?M: 52. He can reach me at this number during office hours.W: I'll tell him. And I’ll give him yo ur message.M: Right. Umm ... I’ll send the ticket over later tomorrow afternoon, if that’s okay.W: Oh, sure. That’d be fine.M: Okay. Thanks lot. Bye.W: Bye-bye ...Blacks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.W: Hey, Ben, how are things going?M: Pretty well, Aunt Mary. Sandy and I are talking about starting a business. What do you think? W: That’s great. What kind of business are you interested in starting?M: Well, I’ve been thinking about setting up a little company that makes smartphone apps. But we really don’t know anything about starting a business.W: It sounds like a business plan would help you.M: I have a business plan. I just told you—I’m going to make apps.W: No, no, Ben. That’s a business idea. A business plan is a written outline of what you are going to do, why and how you are going to do it.M: Oh I see. Actually I’m more worried about the financial aspects of starting a business.W: Your business plan should predict your operational costs and the profit.M: That would be a good indicator of how feasible my business idea is.W: Right. The other thing is that you will need a business plan if you are going to attract investors or get business loans.M: All right, but how do I set about writing a business plan?W: There are plenty of online resources to help you. Most libraries also have books that walk you through the steps of writing a plan.M: Thank you for your advice.（Now listen again）17. International 18. Sydney 19. Northwest 20. 772185221. start a company 22. financial aspects 23. attract investors24. online resources25. amusing 26. admitted 27. has climbed 28. where29. to take 30. to be sending 31. A 32. between33. stretched 34. either 35. might 36. how37. No matter how 38. others 39. as long as 40. are struggling41-50 D K H J B F A I E G51-65 A B C D A C C D B A B C A A D66-69 B D C A70-73 B C A B74-77 D B A C78.She was kidnapped and murdered within 24 hours.79.the security/safety of human rights activists80.By issuing a real-time GPS location of the victim81.building an organization to respond to the alarm and training the wearers.Translation1. Tom is absent from school today because he is infected with a flu.2. Due to the high living cost in Shanghai, many young couples have no intention to have a second child.3. Only when the government takes serious measures can we expect the real improvement in air quality.4. How ridiculous it is that the sign language interpreter on the stage is a mental patient!5. What excited people all over the country was that China became the third country to softland an unmanned spacecraft on the (surface of the) moon.闵行区2013学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷参考答案第I卷一、参考答案1. C2. B3. A4. D5. C6. A7. D8. D9. B 10. C 11. A 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C 16. C17. 1275 18. credit 19. counter 20. given / provided/ remembered 21. the (their) dormitory deposit 22. off campus 23. peaceful and quiet 24. money25. Despite 26.talking 27. so that 28. experience29. If 30. but 31. might / would 32. It33. were 34. that / which 35. to learn 36. that37. more important 38.is / will be 39. yours 40. learning41. H 42. D 43. J 44. B 45. F 46. A 47. K 48. C 49. I 50. G 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. A 56. B 57. D 58. C 59. D 60. B 61. C 62. A 63. B 64. A 65. C 66. C 67. B 68. D 69. D 70. D 71. B 72. A 73. D 74. D 75. B 76. A 77. C78. Customers’ environmental concerns / Customers’ awareness of environmental considerationsand effects79. it is environmentally responsible / it enjoys environmental reputation80. cutting carbon emission81. informing customers about what they are doing towards cutting emissions / taking actions to cut emission and informing customers about it2013学年第一学期青浦区高三年级期终学业质量调研测试英语试卷英语试卷录音文字稿及参考答案第I卷一、录音文字稿I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short conversations1. M: Did you go to the volleyball match last Sunday?W: Oh, yes. It was supposed to start at 1:30, but it was delayed for 15 minutes.Q: When did the match start? (B)2. M: Excuse me. Can I change planes in Chicago?W: A moment please. Sorry, there is no direct flight from Chicago to New York.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place? (B)3. W: Hi, Mr. Mark. Sorry that I failed again in your subject, but I really tried.M: No one succeeds every time. You will have more chances.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? (C)4. W: Where is the Art Museum, please? I thought it is somewhere near here.M: You’re close! Go up to the light in front of us. Then walk two blocks west.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (D)5. M: There is a little cloud in the morning, and it will be clear in the afternoon.W: Great! We can go on that picnic as planned.Q: What will the weather be like in the afternoon? (B)6. M: I think one outfit is enough for the reception.W: If I were you, I’d prepare two. In case some unexpected things happen.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (C)7. M: I just read your blood test report, and everything seems OK.W: Well, then there is nothing to worry about.Q: How does the woman probably feel? (B)8. W: This is so annoying. Where did I leave my mobile phone?M: My God! It’s the third time this week.Q: What does the man mean? (A)9. W: My parents let Rob travel abroad, but they aren’t letting me.M: The expense for two children can be too much.Q: Why is the woman not allowed to travel abroad? (B)10.M: Here, let me drive. We are already late for the party.W: Sorry, I thought I knew the way there.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (A)Section B PassagesQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Michelle has finally realized one of her lifelong dreams. She always wanted to attend the cooking school that her advisor, Mr. Brown, attended. The school, which is in Paris, accepts only 80 students every year. The students who are accepted generally have at least three years of cooking experience. Michelle has five years of paid experience.The project that attracted the attention of Mr. Brown, however, was a cake that Michelle made for a wedding. Mr. Brown had never tasted a cake that was so light and creamy as the one that Michelle made. He couldn’t wait to give Michelle his card and invited her to bake cakes at his restaurant beginning the next month. It was his invitation that enabled Michelle to begin her career baking for a large restaurant so that she could make her dream come true. Right now, Michelle is waiting anxiously for the plane that will fly her to Paris. There she will begin the three-month course that Mr. Brown once attended. Michelle is very thankful to her advisor Mr. Brown and she is determined to perform well in the training course.Questions:11. What’s one of Michelle’s lifelong dreams? (C)12. How did Michelle get the chance to work in Paris? (C)13. What kind of person is Michelle? (D)Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Group buying is an approach to shopping that enables several consumers to obtain some sort of group discount when buying specific goods or service.For businessmen, a group buying site provides excellent benefits. Through group shopping, it would be easier for them to promote their products and get more sales. It is also a good way to establish their brand in the market. It is also beneficial for buyers because of the cheaper deals that they can enjoy. So even if they have a tight budget, money would not be a problem any more.Consumers considering a purchase from group buying website should be aware of what goods and services are being offered and what is not included in the deal;check the terms and conditions of sales on group buying websites carefully; check with the website to see if they can get the money back in case the service provider goes out of business.There is still great market demand for online group buying, though a large number of companies began to enter the market causing a big bubble in the industry. As soon as the ―bubble‖ bursts, the group buying business model will definitely undergo relatively healthy development.Questions:14. What does the passage mainly talk about? (C)15. How can consumers ensure the safety of online buying? (D)16. What can we learn from the passage? (D)Section C Longer conversationsBlanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.W: Welcome to this job interview. Mr. Jones. Can you tell me something about yourself?M: Well, I went to Cambridge University to study resource development for five years.I got my diploma in 2002.W: Where did you work after that?M: I tried my first job in a shopping company, I joined the sales department, I worked as a clerk for only one year.W: Why only one year?M: Because the job was boring, and the staff was not as friendly as I had expected. W: So what position do you want to apply for this time?M: Well, I like challenges and I’m always ready for them. Any position is OK. I really want to be given another chance.Blacks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.W: Do you have somewhere to stay in Sydney, Alex?M: No, I don’t. In fact, I was about to ask you if you could ar range some place for me to stay.W: No problem, though I’m not in charge of it. I’ll ask someone else to arrange it for you. What kind of place were you considering?M: Well, I don’t care if I share with other people, but I’m not good at housework.Maybe a home stay would be OK, but I don’t like young children, because they’re noisy and it’s difficult to focus on study. Hopefully, I can live with a lady who has retired.W: OK, I got it. But I must warn you that living with a family in Sydney is much more expensive than other small cities.M: That’s not a big problem. I have some money saved. Besides, I can always get a part-time job. I’m working in a supermarket as a cashier now. So I don’t think Iwill have trouble with money.W: Sounds good. I’ll call you if I get some information about that.M: OK, that’s great. Many thanks.W: You’re welcome.1-10 BBCDB CBABA 11-13 CCD 14-16 CDD17. Resource. 18. 5/Five. 19. clerk. 20. challenging21. home stay 22. retired lady23. the high(er) expenses/costs/prices24. a (supermarket) cashier(A)25. to give 26. the 27. can 28. whatever 29. leaves/has left30. paying 31. more impressive 32. had been(B)33. but 34. at 35. was covered 36. that 37. because 38. laid39. which 40. hitting41-50 B D K F I A J G C H51-55 BAADC56-60 ADBCC61-65 BADDBReading:(A) 66-69 BCDC(B) 70-73 DBAA(C) 74-77 CDAB简答题78. writing (ability), essay writing79. write poorly/ roughly/messily/ in a rough way80. Because the students’ handwriting will be hard to recognize.81. students should practice handwriting more often/students should not neglect the importance of handwriting.第II卷I. （中译英）1. The new coffee shop makes a profit of 5000 yuan every month.2. He was reluctant to admit that he had thrown the keys into the dustbin on purpose.3. Due to/Because of the thick fog, dozens of vehicles were involved in the accidentwhich happened on highway G15.4. It is a good idea to encourage old people to help out in nurseries in theneighborhood /community, which enables/can enable them to play their full part.5. Contrary to our expectation/what we had expected, the funfair organized by thestudents was so interesting that two hours had passed/gone by before we realized it.II. 作文（略）松江区试卷参考答案2014.1 I. Listening Comprehension1-----5 DCCBC 6------10 DADDB11---13 ADC 14------16 CBB17. Sydney 18. 750 19. airmail 20. 1321. a manager 22. Handling angry customers23. 15 years 24. wonderful productsII. Grammar and VocabularySection A: Grammar(A)25. the most widely 26. can 27. an 28. which 29.for30. that 31. invented 32. has reflected/has been reflecting(B)33. ringing 34. Though 35. is involved 36. both37. because 38. paying 39. that 40. to devoteSection B: Vocabulary41. F 42. J. 43. C 44. D 45. H 46. B 47. K 48. G 49. A 50. E III. Reading ComprehensionSection A51—55 CBCBD 56—60 BAAAC 61—65 DDCBASection B66------69 CBDA70------72 CBB73------77 ADBCASection C78. the client and the law itself79. To separate/separating members of the public from those involved in proceedings80. every aspect of life81. By negotiating a settlement or by presenting arguments in courtI. Translation1.Eco-tourism seems to be developing quickly in the world.1 1 1 12. As senior three students, we should know how to adjust mental state.1 1 1 13. The problem is well worth discussing because it is closely related to our future life.1 1 1 14.Only after he experienced the unforgettable trip, did he realize that those who bring1 1 1 1happiness to others are /were the happiest in the world.15.Despite the fact that haze has greatly influenced people’s daily life, up to now1 1 1the government has not found a practical/feasible solution to it.1 1闸北区高三年级第一学期英语学科期末练习卷（2014.1）1. D2. D3. C4. B5. B6. B7. B8. C9. C 10. B11-13 DCB 14-16 AAC17. BX3256 18. eyesight 19. 340 20. Cash.21. Electronic bridge. 22. Customer type. 23. Security key. 24. Mobile payment.25. after 26. moving 27. educated 28. were beaten 29. because of 30. the 31. that/which 32. hottest33. what 34. building 35. must 36. where 37. when 38. However 39. to help 40. has donated41 G 42. H 43. A 44. J 45. E 46. K 47. B. 48. D 49. C 50 F51-55 BDACB 56-60 ADACB 61-65 ACABC66-69 CBDC 70-73 CCAA 74-77 BDBB78. stating a minimum number of prison years for certain crimes79. A new and more complicated way of criminal information analysis.80. Community service.81. lack of resources1.Video chat has been more and more popular with people.2.Will the insurance company pay for all the damages in case the furniture is destroyed in thefire?3.Free tickets for the gallery are available online to those who are interested in oil paintings. 4．Although fruits are rich in vitamins, ladies who are anxious to lose weight can’t replace well-balanced meals with fruits.5. Only through reading widely can one master knowledge and become a talent that the competitive 21st century calls for.虹口区2014届高三第一学期期终教学质量监控测试参考答案第I卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1~5 ccbab 6~10 dbcadSection B11~13 add 14~16 bdcSection C17. ill / sick 18. weather19. changing 20. pay21. support his family 22. radio factory23. skilled technician 24. pass the testsII. Grammar and VocabularySection A25. an 26. was given 27. before 28. making29. It 30. can’t 31. had set 32. being33. that 34. what 35. over 36. more effective 37. would 38. to deal 39. planned 40. because of Section B41~45 dbeaf 46~50 hjikgIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51~55 bacca 56~60 dbadb 61~65 acbadSection B66~69 cdbd 70~73 bbda 74~77 bcadSection C78. missing opportunities for promotion when abroad79. Positive.80. Ability to speak the client’s language81. better control the whole negotiation process第II卷I. Translation1.It is pretty easy for us to fall behind without effort.2.If convenient, please arrange for a car to pick me up at the airport.3.It has been raining for two weeks, so the coach has no choice but to consider putting off thematch.II. Guided Writing略金山区2013学年第一学期期末考试高三英语试卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A Section B11. A 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C 16. CSection C17. library 18. psychology 19. sweater 20. morning21. orange juice 22. part-time employee 23. late for work 24. in the newspaperII. Grammar and VocabularySection A25. instead of 26. thicker 27. before 28. to protect29. burning 30. it 31. a 32. came33. named 34. As 35. how 36. would get37. roll 38. on 39. was amazed 40. which/ thatSection B41.G 42. B 43.I 44.D 45.A 46.C. 47.F 48.K 49.J 50.HIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A51-55 ACABC 56-60 DBCDC 61-65 ACBDASection B66—69 BCCA70—73 CBBC74—77 CAADSection C78. Because their children spend more time with them than with the teacher.79. Through informal tea, interviews and reporting pupil’s progress.80. engage in activities that have a mathematical basis81. the best utilization of the many hours第Ⅱ卷I. Translation1. I don’t think what I have said today can(will) change others’ attitude（s）towards me.2. It is said that the company will give a banquet this evening in honor of the experts fromAustralia.3. Many people are willing to wait in a long queue to buy the ticket for the concert.4. When I worked as a volunteer in Africa, my relatives and friends were anxious for my safereturn soon5. It is time to take action to control the quantity of（the）private cars so as to relieve the traffic burden during the rush hours.。
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嘉定区2013学年度高三年级第一次质量调研英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
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）第I卷(共103分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.l. A. At a bakery. B. At a hotel.C. At a post office.D. At a birthday party.2. A. Librarian and student. B. Operator and caller.C. Boss and secretary.D. Customer and repairman.3. A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes.C. 90 minutes.D. 120 minutes.4. A. A best sailor. B. A latest book.C. A good business.D. An exciting story.5. A. By going on a diet. B. By eating fruit and vegetables.C. By having fewer meals.D. By doing physical exercise.6. A. It was interesting and easy to follow. B. It was far beyond his understanding.C. It was as difficult as he had expected.D. It was long but easy to understand.7. A. The traffic is always very heavy. B. The man needn’t go to the airport.C. The subway is crowded at rush hours.D. The man had better take the subway.8. A. The woman prefers going out. B. The woman will make the decision.C. The man agrees with the woman.D. The man would rather stay inside.9. A. The man can tell Kelly the news the next day.B. The man shouldn’t tell Kelly the news at school.C. The man should tell Kelly’s brother the news.D. The man had better tell Kelly the news by himself.10. A. The match will be put off due to the rain.B. The rain isn’t likely to influence the man’s team.C. The result of the match is sure to be affected.D. The rain will help the man’s team win the match.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 tothe question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage11. A. To get better jobs. B. To save more money.C. To move into a larger apartment.D. To receive further education.12. A. It had family-friendly politics. B. It owned a child-care center on site.C. It offered its staff excellent benefits.D. It rewarded employees with apartments.13. A. Satisfied. B. Surprised.C. Confused.D. Interested.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage14. A. Africa. B. Asia.C. Europe.D. South America.15. A. It’s a trade that is driven by customer appetites.B. The latest trick seems to be boosting business.C. You can hardly resist the temptation when seeing the pictures of food.D. With the new technology, sales on the table have risen by about 11%.16. A. Young people. B. Foreigners.C. Local people.D. Old people.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.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.AEvery summer, Penny travels to a family reunion barbeque. Penny is never excited, and this year is no different. She is afraid of the drive.She does not like talking to her relatives. And she does not like the smell of hamburgers. (Penny is a vegetarian.)(25) ______ Penny arrives, she sees lots of familiar faces. It is July and Uncle Vernon (26) ______ (wear) a sweater. Uncle Vernon is always cold. It’s very mysterious.She sees her cousin Polly. Polly has six children. The youngest one screams. Then the oldest one screams. Polly’s children are always screaming.She sees many of her other cousins in the field (27) ______ (play) softball. They play a softball game every year, (28) ______ always ends up in a big argument. Penny wonders, again, why they never solve it.Then Penny sees an incredibly handsome man. She stares at him. He catches her staring. He smiles and walks (29) ______ to her. Penny is very nervous. She is nervous because a handsome man is walking to her and she is nervous because this handsome man might be her cousin.The man sticks out his hand, (30)_____ (say), “Hi, I’m Paul.”“Hi, I’m Penny,” Penny says. “Are we related?”Paul laughs. “No, we are not related. I am Vernon’s nurse. He i s sick and needs (31) _____ (keep) me close by. But he did not want to miss this barbeque!”“Oh, thank goodness,” Penny says and then blushes. Penny always blushes when she is nervous, embarrassed, or hot, and right now she is all three.Handsome Paul laug hs and says, “Would you like to go get a hamburger with me? (32) ______ smell delicious.”Penny smiles, “Sure. I love hamburgers!”BBeware first-class travelers! Passengers sitting in the rear of a plane have the best chance of survival in an event of a crash, an extraordinary and costly aviation（航空，飞行）experiment ever (33) ______ (conduct) has revealed.In a unique aviation experiment recently, the 170-seat-Boeing 727 was made（34）_____ _____ (crash) in a controlled manner in a remote part of Mexico’s Sonoran Desert. After pilot James Slocum jumped out of the plane at 2,500ft, the jet（35）______ (guide) into the ground by a pilot in a following Cessna via a remote-control device, the reporters reported. On board of the jet were three advanced crash-test dummies（假人）designed to move (36)_____ humans.They were arranged in three positions: one in the classic brace and wearing a seat-belt; one belted but not in the brace position; and one（37）______ belted nor in the brace. After the jet hit the ground nose-first, experts found that the dummy in the brace position would have survived the impact, (38) ______ one not in the brace would have suffered serious head injuries, and the dummy not wearing a seat-belt would have “died”.Using this, experts predicted that 78 percent of passengers on board would have survived the impact,（39）______ all the first-class travelers would have died because the front of the fuselage（机身）broke apart when the plane comes down nose first. Those sitting at the back would have had the（40）______ (good) chance of survival.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box．Each word can only be usedThirteen years after the launch of Taobao, China has risen to become the world’s second busiest online marketplace, behind only the United States. This is the kind of statistic that 41 love, but it doesn’t really tell us anything about why so many people like to buy so many things online.Is it because its easy? Is it because of the 42 selection? Is it because we want to feel 43 to others without leaving the house?Taobao was in fact a 44 to ebay’s entrance into the Chinese market in 2003. Jack Ma (马云) knew that he knew China better than the Americans did, and that Taobao could beat ebay at its own game here. He was right, and Jack Ma has helped to 45 the nature of online commerce in China—what it looks like, how it works, and, most 46 , who its users are.T aobao’s aesthetic(美学) is distinctive, and has influenced and inspired competitors in China and around the world. The way it works is also different from other 47 online retailers (零售店) . But the real genius of Taobao lies in its 48 of its users. What it looks like and how it works, after all, were 49 with the users in mind: a young, increasingly “connected”and increasingly wealthy Chinese generation.When they designed Taobao, Jack Ma and his team realized that many young people in China strongly 50 social interaction with their peers, so they made such interaction—everything from messaging to live chats to recommendations and reviews—a core part of the Taobao shopping experience.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When we think of green buildings, we tend to think of new ones----the kind of modern, solar-paneled masterpieces that make the covers of architecture magazines．But the US has more than 100 million existing homes, and it would be incredibly 51 to tear them all down and 52 them with greener versions．An enormous amount of energy and resources went into the construction of those houses．And it would take an average of 65 years for the 53 carbon emissions (排放) from a(an) __54 _ energy-efficient (节能) home to make up for the 55 lost by destroying an old one．So in the broadest sense, the greenest home is the one that has already been built．But at the same time, 56 half of US carbon emissions come from heating, cooling and powering our 57 , offices and other buildings．"You can't deal with climate 58 without dealing with existing buildings," says Richard Moe, the president of the National Trust．With some exceptions, the oldest homes tend to be the 59 energy-efficient．Houses built before 1939 use about 50% more energy per square foot than those built after 2000, mainly due to the tiny cracks and gaps that 60 over time and let in more outside 61 .62 , there are a vast number of relatively simple changes that can green older homes, from 63 ones like Lincoln's Cottage to your own postwar home．And efficiency upgrades (升级) can save more than just the earth; they can help 64 property owners from rising power 65 .51. A. terrible B．wasteful C．wonderful D．useful52. A．put B．build C．replace D．take53. A．reduced B．increased C．used D．destroyed54. A．old B．fashionable C．new D．beautiful55. A．magazines B．trees C．materials D．resources56. A．nearly B．hardly C．rarely D．mostly57. A．libraries B．schools C．homes D．stores58. A．improvement B．appearance C．stability D．change59. A．most B．really C．very D．least60. A．expand B．narrow C．strengthen D．weaken61. A．dust B．air C．smoke D．water62. A．Oppositely B．Unfortunately C．Fortunately D．Frankly63. A．historic B．worthless C．ordinary D．meaningless64. A．charge B．protect C．punish D．warn65. A．prices B．costs C．businesses D．bargainsSection BDirections:Read the following four 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．AAmong all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people call it, is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes it is a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are murdered by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them. But if the gene technology is applied, not only these two diseases can be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing their diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the economy as well. In addition, human life span(寿命) can be prolonged.Gene technology can help people to give birth to healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial family being a good example, have hereditary(遗传的) diseases. This means their children will for sure have the family disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. The scientist just need to find the wrong gene and correct it, and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be used to manufacture human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep, therefore these people predictthat human babies would soon be cloned. But I believe cloned babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in the world can have babies in very normal way. Of course, the government must take care to control gene technology.66. What does “these two killers” in the second paragraph refer to?A. Gene technology and another treatment of the two diseases.B. The two murderers who killed the cloned baby.C. The two diseases of cancer and heart disease.D. Hereditary diseases and cancer.67. What’s the main idea of the third paragraph?A. How gene technology can be applied in the field of treating hereditary diseases.B. Gene technology can be used to clone human babies.C. Gene technology can help people to give birth to a baby.D. Gene technology can help the English imperial family out.68. In what way gene technology can help to treat hereditary diseases?A. Using gene technology, people with hereditary diseases can have more living days.B. Using gene technology, the scientist finds the wrong gene and corrects it.C. Using gene technology, human babies can be cloned.D. Doctors can cure cancer and heart disease with the help of gene technology.69. What is the main purpose of writing this passage?A. Expressing the writer’s idea that gene technology will benefit people.B. Telling people the disadvantages of gene technology.C. Telling the readers that gene technology will not benefit people.D. Explaining that gene technology will also do harm to the humanity.BHomestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation ZonesHomestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential. Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.Meal Plans Available♢Continental Breakfast♢Breakfast and Dinner♢Breakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIt’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wis h to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.70. The passage is probably written for ______.A. hosts willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to know British cultureC. travelers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to live in English homes71. Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning.B. Medical care.C. Free transport.D. Physical training.72. According to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?A. Dessert and coffee.B. Fruit and vegetables.C. Bread and fruit juice.D. Cereal and cold meat.73. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they like.D. To enjoy much more freedom.CAre you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full?Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generallyturn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it willbe? If you reply “yes” to all ofthese questions, then you are an optimist. You probably areenthusiastic, cheerful and outgoing. You maybe successful at work and in love.But you may be misguided because things don’t turn out for the best. You may believe that when one door closes another one opens (for example, you may fail to obtain a new job; another chance will come around soon). Wrong. When one door closes, another door slams(砰然关上) in your face. That’s bitter reality.Now a book has been published which confirms what pessimists (悲观者) have suspected all along. It’s called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism. Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results. Defensive pessimism is a strategy used to manage fear, anxiety and worry. Defensive pessimists prepare for the things by setting low outcomes for themselves. They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of control. Lawrence Sanno, a psychology professor, says, “What’s interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people, so their low opinion of the situation’s o utcomes is not realistic.They use it to motivate themselves to perform better.”So far, so good. This is not rocket science. Defensive pessimists prepare carefully and consider what might go wrong, whether at work, on date or even in a sports game. It makes sense to have a back-up plan. There are many sayings in English urging caution. For example, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” And “Don’t count your chickens until they hatch.” To have a confident and optimistic approach to life’s problems is goo d. But listen to what Woody Alien, the American comedian says, “Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem.”There are pros and cons（利与弊）to being an optimist and a pessimist. Don’t feel bad if you see the glass half empty. You are a realist. But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.74. What’s the passage mainly about?A. The benefits of defensive pessimism.B. A book that has recently been published.C. The dangers of being too optimistic.D. How to become successful in life.75. The underlined sentence “This is not rocket science” (Para. 4) means __________.A. there is no real proofB. it is quite simple to understandC. the cost is not so highD. it’s not a dangerous thing to do76. Which of the following English expressions would a defensive pessimist believe?A. Whatever will be, will be.B. The glass is half full not half empty.C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.D. Every cloud has a silver lining.77. We can infer from the passage that the writer is probably __________.A. a realistB. an optimistC. a defeatistD. a scientistSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Stress for a teenager is as real a problem as stress for an adult. Therefore, it’s important to understand the causes of stress in teenagers.When parents change their jobs or if the family decides to move to a different place, the child has to change schools, find new friends, adapt to the new social circle and fit into new groups. It is always difficult for children to adapt to such changes, which can be a serious cause of stress in their life.Academic difficulties, such as inability to understand a certain subject can cause stress. Not every child has the ability to understand every subject. Some kids need extra help besides school work to grasp a few concepts. Poor academic performance is often laughed at and is looked down upon by both teachers and peers. In such cases, it can make the child feel isolated, neglected and hurt. All of this, put together, can add to stress, which many times worsens grades.Extra curricular activities(课外活动) such as playing a sport, or attending art classes can weigh heavily on your child’s mind. Balancing school and extra curricular activities does seem like a burden when you have to be outstanding at both. When the pressures from both the ends get unmanageable, teenagers tend to get tired and annoyed. Tiredness sets in, leading to stress related issues such as lack of concentration in school.These are the common causes of stress in teenagers, which can be noticed through signs such as poor memory, anxiety, negative and pessimistic attitude. If the signs of teenage stress go unrecognized for a long time, it can make the child emotionally out of balance. And next step, if this happens, it is necessary for parents to know how to deal with stress.78. What does the passage mainly talk about?______________________________________________________.79. Poor academic performance causes stress for children because it tends ________________________________________________.80. How can parents know that their teenagers are under stress?They can know that if their children __________________________________________81. The common causes of stress in teenagers introduced by the author are:_________________________________________ and extra curricular activities.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN THIRTEEN WORDS)第II卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1、是采取严厉措施治理环境污染的时候了。