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2024届上海市虹口区高三一模英语试卷(含答案)
2024届上海市虹口区高三一模英语试卷2023.12考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.At a bookstore. B.At a library.C.At a post office.D.At a police station.2.A.At6:45p.m. B.At7:00p.m. C.At7:15p.m. D.At9:00p.m.3.A.Pick up some bottled water. B.Work overtime at the office.C.Do some paperwork at home.D.Set aside some time for relaxation.4.A.The harm done by single-use plastics. B.The topic for the woman’s composition.C.Environmental issues.D.Some recent hot news.5.A.He is curious about his future neighbour. B.He is dissatisfied with the environment.C.He is worried about the traffic service.D.He can’t wait to move into this house.6.A.She agrees with the man’s plan. B.She is concerned about the weather.C.She considers it unwise to go outside.D.She has a better plan than having a picnic.7.A.Looking at an old picture. B.Preparing for a family trip.C.Searching for some old stuff.D.Talking about their grandfather.8.A.The woman was uninterested in the party. B.The woman will take her family to the party.C.The woman is looking forward to the party.D.The woman was absent from the party.9.A.Those who are talented are never short of inspiration.B.Not everyone can learn how to be a good writer.C.Creativity is something you are born with.D.It takes practice to become a good writer.10.A.He has already achieved his goal. B.He goes to the gym on a regular basis.C.He usually goes home directly after work.D.He has given up exercising for two weeks.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.Influencing. B.Celebrity studies.C.Crisis management.D.Psychology.12.A.It offers a lot of related courses. B.Its courses are taught by senior lecturers.C.It partners with Harvard University.D.It’s the first degree program in the field.13.A.Whether it has enough budgets. B.Whether it will attract youngsters.C.Whether it can stand the test of time.D.Whether it can offer useful courses.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.It emphasizes ball tackling. B.It forbids rough body contact.C.It was created during the WWI.D.It is mainly played in the army today.15.A.It is pretty easy to learn. B.It is more recreational than other sports.C.It follows limited rules.D.It allows them to show their talents in sports.16.A.Introduce a would-be Olympic sport. pare flag football with regular football.C.Explain the rules of flag football.D.Illustrate the job of National Football League.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.In order not to miss the flight.B.For fear that the flight shall be delayed.C.To spare enough time for security checks.D.To take better care of her baby when traveling.18.A.She waited three hours for the hotel room to be ready.B.She didn’t have enough money to get a taxi in Berlin.C.Her luggage was delivered to a wrong destination.D.She was stuck in the Berlin airport for a night.19.A.They reacted quickly to passengers’requests.B.They were rude to the passenger.C.They showed enough sympathy.D.They were irresponsible.20.A.She was looking forward to her next holiday.B.She felt terrible that her holiday was ruined.C.She didn’t want another cup of coffee.D.She thought the holiday was too short.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Your Cat Might Not Be Ignoring You When You SpeakEvery cat owner has a story to tell of being blanked by their cat.We call to our cat,it turns away,and some of us might be left(21)_________(wonder)why we didn’t get a dog.But your cat may be listening after all.More than that, it(22)_________(care)more than you may think.A study by French researchers(23)_________(publish)last month in the journal Animal Cognition found that not only do cats react to what scientists call cat-directed speech—a high-pitched(高音的)voice similar to(24)_________ we talk to babies—they react to who is doing the talking.“We found that hearing their owners using a high-pitched voice,cats reacted more than when hearing their owner speaking normally to another human adult,”said Charlotte de Mouzon,an author of the study.“But it actually didn’t work when it came from a stranger’s voice.”(25)_________studies involving dogs,analyzing cat behavior is difficult,which is part of why humans understand them less.Cats are stressed by being in a lab(26)__________________meaningful behavioral observations become impossible.And forget about trying to get a cat(27)_________(sit)still for an M.R.I.scan(核磁共振扫描)to study its brain function.So the researchers for the latest study went to the cats’homes and played recordings of different types of speech and different speakers.At first,there was concern from Dr.de Mouzon and her team for lack of reaction from the cats,but upon analysis of the film recordings,delicate reactions(28)_________(notice).“It could be just moving an ear or turning the head to the speaker or even freezing what(29)_________were doing,”Dr.de Mouzon said.In the study,there were a few cases(30)_________cats would approach the speaker playing a voice and meow.“In the end,we had really clear gains in the cat’s attention when the owner was using cat-directed speech,”Dr.de Mouzon said.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.arrivesB.observableC.boundlessD.containedE.distancingF.expansionG.lies H.parallel I.perceiving J.threads K.volumeWhat Comes After Space?Looking at a clear night sky,you witness the vastness of space,which holds everything humans know to exist.To find out what31beyond,a good place to start is to determine where the universe ends.However,the problem is that scientists are uncertain about where space ends or whether it ends at all.The32universeThe furthest humans can see out into space,using all the technology currently available to us,is46billion light-years(a light-year is the distance that light can travel in one year,and is equivalent to about9.5million million kilometres).The33of space that humans can see is called the visible universe.Beyond this,it remains a mystery whether it’s an expanse of more galaxies and stars or possibly the edge of the universe.Some think that the universe is 34,meaning space goes on forever in every direction.In this case,there is nothing after space,because space is everything.Moving further awayExperts have captured images of the entire Earth from space,and some astronauts have personally witnessed its beauty from orbit.Perhaps35the limits of the universe would also be possible too,if only humans knew where to go to look for it.Another challenge is the universe’s rapid36.As galaxies move further away,their light takes longer to reach us.Eventually,some galaxies may be so distant that their light never37.This might imply that any edge—and whatever is on the other side—is increasingly38itself from us.Regardless of these uncertainties,scientists still spend a lot of time thinking about what comes after space.Many universes?It’s possible that there isn’t just one universe,and that our universe is just one small part of a“multiverse”.Perhaps our universe is39within its own distinct region of space,separated from others by vast expanses of nothingness. Or maybe40universes exist,pressed tightly against each other.Getting an idea of the universe’s true shape may help astronomers find out whether it has an edge.What comes after that could be an even great mystery.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Back in1930,the economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that with technological change and improvements in productivity,we’d only be working15hours a week by now.But while working hours have41by26%,most of us still average42.5hours a week.One of the things Keynes underestimated is the human desire to42with our peers—a drive that makes most of us work more than we need to.“We don’t measure productivity by how much we’ve harvested anymore,”says Alex Soojung-Kim Pang,visiting scholar at Stanford University.“Overworking has been part of Western society since the Industrial Revolution.When some predicted that automation would create an extra amount of43time,needless to say,that didn’t happen.”Thanks to computerization and globalization in the1980s,managers could demand more of employees under the 44that jobs could be given to someone else.So the45piled on.And we took it,exhausted,but taking up the burden all the same.The psychologist Barbara Killinger writes in Workaholics:The Respectable Addicts about how we 46sacrifice our own well-being through overwork for“success”.But far from delivering productivity,value,or personal fulfilment,overwork has been proven to lead to burnout, stress,greater risk of heart disease and even shorter lifespans.47,we carried on—until COVID-19came along.Besides making us work longer hours from home,COVID-19has also48the move towards the adoption of automated machine,especially for jobs requiring much interpersonal contact—from Amazon developing delivery drones (无人机)to self-driving cars.By2050,Michael Osborne,a professor of machine learning at the University of Oxford, predicts that at least40%of current jobs will be lost to49.There are50.Jobs that involve complex social interactions are beyond current robot skills:so teaching,social care,nursing and counselling are all likely to51the AI revolution.As are jobs that rely on creativity.The same also goes for52jobs,according to Osborne,due to the large number of different objects cleaners encounter and the variety of ways those objects need to be dealt with.Interestingly,areas of the workplace traditionally dominated by women won’t be so easily adopted by AI.Robots are unlikely to53in the“work”of taking care of children, preparing lunchboxes and doing the laundry.Those whose work falls outside the caring,cleaning or creative field will still work in future,just54.In about 60%of occupations,it is estimated that a third of the tasks can be automated,meaning changes to the way we work.A large-scale study has predicted that over the next20years,although7million jobs will be taken over by AI,7.2million new ones will be55as a result.So we will work in future:we just don’t know what we’ll be doing yet.41.A.declined B.increased C.continued D.kept42.A.disagree pete C.cooperate D.identify43.A.working B.tough C.leisure D.active44.A.fantasy B.influence C.threat D.impression45.A.joy B.cash C.ambition D.pressure46.A.excitedly B.willingly C.dramatically D.hopefully47.A.Otherwise B.Still C.Furthermore D.Therefore48.A.speeded up B.followed up C.prepared for D.planned for49.A.overwork bour C.automation D.science50.A.dreams B.models C.expectations D.exceptions51.A.cause B.cease C.survive D.undergo52.A.caring B.cleaning C.curing D.coaching53.A.assist B.exist C.believe D.understand54.A.hardly B.differently C.unfortunately D.probably55.A.lost B.recovered C.substituted D.createdSection 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)1I was always a reader.2As a kid,I walked to the library several times a week and checked out so many books and returned them so quickly that the librarian once snapped,“Don’t take home so many books if you’re not going to read them all!”3“But I did read them all,”I said.4But I had stopped reading gradually.I joined book clubs that I never attended.I requested a library book everyone was reading,only to return it a week late,unread,with fines.5Then I met David.When I asked him about his last book,his face lit up and his fingers danced.6David read much more than I did,about a book or two a week.He preferred history and nonfiction,while I loved fiction writers.7On our seventh date,David and I visited the library.8“I have a game,”he said,pulling two pens and Post-its out of his bag.“Let’s find books we’ve read and leave reviews in them for the next person.”9We wandered in the library for an hour.In the end,we sat on the floor among the poetry,and I read him some.He listened,then asked,“What is it you like about that one?”10That summer,as we picnicked outside,I said,“If I tell you something,will you not judge me?”David paused and raised his eyebrows.11“I’ve only read one book this year,”I said.12“But it’s June,”he said.13“I know.”14“Well,read a book!”15The next time I visited a bookstore,his charge to“read a book”echoed in my head.I picked up a book solely for its poetic title.16I had a hard time getting into it.The narrator was an old man.Whenever I was tempted to give up on it,I thought of David.I pushed through the first two chapters and discovered a new narrator in the third.I loved the alternating points of view.I carried the book to work.I read at lunch and on my walk home.17“How’s your day?”David texted.18“Good.A little tired,”I replied.“I stayed up late and finished my book.”19I tried to make it sound casual,but I was proud of myself.It was not a competition,but I felt him pushing me to be more of the person I used to be and more of who I wanted to be.20I asked David once what he liked about me.21He paused,then said,“I see the world as a more wonder-filled place with you.”22By the end of that year,David suggested we visit the library again.He asked if I remembered the game we played on our first visit.23“I remember,”I said.24He pulled a book from the shelf,dropped to one knee,and opened it.Inside,his Post-it read:“Karla,it has always been you.Will you marry me?”25His proposal had rested between the pages of The Rebel Princess for over a year.26“Yes,”I said.56.The word“snapped”(paragraph2)most probably means“_____”.A.talked to someone voluntarilyB.spoke to someone impatientlyC.gave someone a suggestionughed at someone heartlessly57.Which of the following may best illustrate the author’s reading habit when she first met David?A.Carrying books around without opening them.B.Only reading the books everyone recommended.C.Avoiding sharing books when going to book clubs.D.Often forgetting to return the books already read.58.According to paragraph19,why was the author proud of herself?A.She finished reading a book she didn’t like.B.She had read more books than David did.C.She did what she thought to be difficult.D.She had kept to her taste in poetic titles.59.What was the main change that David brought into the author’s life?A.He introduced a new library and a fun game to the author.B.He encouraged the author to read more fiction and poetry.C.He helped the author finish reading an entire book in a day.D.He motivated the author to rediscover her love for reading.Can you stand on one leg for10seconds?Balance could be a matter of life and death.The World Health Organization estimates that684,000fatal falls occur each year,making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death.Some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions–but many aren’t. According to George Locker,a long-term practitioner of tai chi,a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects.Increasingly,efforts are being made to remedy(补救)the balance problem among the groups already most affected by it.Tai chi,practiced by an estimated50million people in China,is an option.Studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’scores on the Tinetti test—a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking—as well as reducing fear of falling.Longer periods of study show further benefits.Whatever activity you choose,the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to,not after it becomes an issue.As Locker puts it: everyone’s told to save money for their retirement,and nobody’s taught to save their balance.But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone.60.What does George Locker think of a lack of balance?A.It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery.B.It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health.C.It is a problem without any medical solution.D.It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising.61.Which of the following best illustrates the Medium Level practice?A. B. C. D.62.What is the lesson conveyed in the passage regarding balance and health?A.Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries.B.It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help.C.Tai chi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance.D.It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible.Just15minutes a day of practice can be beneficial,but do more if you have time. Starting earlier helps:try the exercises below on a hard,level surface.Easy Level:Standing on one leg—with your hands resting on a work surface if you’re feeling unsteady—see how long you can maintain your balance.Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth. Medium Level:For this movement,start from standing and take a big step forwards,bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor.Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.Hard Level:Try step-ups on to a step or box:put one foot on to a box and push through that heel to step up so both feet end up together.To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help,keep your toes off the ground on that foot.The concept of dynamic pricing is simple—and easy for businesses to implement.Whether it’s a Friday-evening flight,a hotel during the holidays,or a taxi ride in a downpour,we have all been burned by higher-than-normal prices due to excess demand.Raising costs when businesses are busiest is the norm across the travel industry.Perhaps the most well-known example of this is within ride-share companies,which have used surge pricing for years to charge riders when demand for cars rockets relative to the number of drivers available.Outside travel,online stores are increasingly using this dynamic pricing,too,says Vomberg.“On alone,millions of price changes occur within a day,corresponding to a price change of about every ten minutes for each product.”While consumers might not always pick up on these variations in price,Vomberg says time-based dynamic pricing will likely become a competitive standard at least in online markets.“AI-enabled tools can suggest the best prices via machine learning algorithms(算法).They can also track and learn competitor and customer responses to price changes,”he says.Now,surge pricing is happening in stores including bars and supermarkets as well.“Physical businesses are adopting electronic shelf labels that enable real time price adjustments depending on the time of day,stock levels and whether items are approaching their sell-by date,”says Sarwar Khawaja,chairman of the Oxford Education Group.He says this technology is likely to cause prices in bars that use these signs to increase during the rushes of dinner,weekends or holidays,or for supermarkets to adjust prices throughout the day or week,depending on volume of shoppers.The current economic climate is also driving the need for these pricing technologies.While creating competitive prices is always key to healthy profit margins,Khawaja says dynamic pricing enables businesses to optimise their pricing depending on the financial situations of their customer base.“Businesses can offer discounts during downturns,while increasing prices in better off areas,”he says.The changes,however,may not sit well with consumers.“Dynamic and surge pricing will likely expand to more industries and more companies in the long term,but just because a product may be popular does not mean that customers are willing to turn a blind eye to being charged more,”says Khawaja.He adds surge pricing can cause customers to lose faith in a company if they believe they are being overcharged.“Perhaps dynamic pricing of a drink in your favourite pub might be a step too far for loyal customers.”63.Which of the following best explains“dynamic pricing”in paragraph1?A.A system of deciding what the prices should be.B.A means for companies to find target customers.C.A method that helps promote sharing economy.D.A strategy of offering discounts to attract clients.64.It can be inferred from Arnd Vomberg’s comments that online stores__________.A.offer the most competitive pricesB.make profits by changing prices in real timeC.confuse customers by changing pricesD.rely too much on machine learning algorithms65.According to the passage,why do physical businesses adopt dynamic pricing?A.To match supply and demand during peak hours.B.To lift customer experience and encourage loyalty.C.To maintain consistent pricing across all products.D.To compete with online stores and businesses.66.Which of the following best predicts how customers may react to the expansion of dynamic pricing?A.Turn to whatever offers the lowest prices.B.Protest against it for being too annoying.C.Refuse to give in and are likely to resist.D.Take it for granted and accept it altogether.Section CDirections:Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Focus on the one thing you are doing.B.Habits like these which encourage you to multitask make you mentally exhausted and unproductive.C.Make sure that you also take breaks in your monotasking,because that’s what helps your brain to stay focused.D.So it’s a win-win for everyone!E.The little information we do take in when we’re multitasking is more difficult to remember at a later stage.F.You feel so good that you believe you’re being effective and further encourages your multitasking habit.Why Do You Find It So Hard to Not Multitask?Most of us do multitasking almost daily.But it’s time to change that.Your attention is already being pulled in millions of directions daily,so you really don’t need to add multitasking to the list.Let’s take the smartphone for example.On average you check your phone110times a day—that means you’re spending23days every year glued to your smartphone!How productive do you think that makes you?67But it’s hard to let go of these habits because you’ve conditioned your brain to send misleading signals to your body. Research has shown that when you multitask“successfully”,you activate the reward mechanism in your brain that releases dopamine,the happy hormone.68This rush can also make you overly optimistic,which means you are less careful about the work you do and more likely to make mistakes.Multitaskers basically get addicted to this rush which leads them to believe they are being effective when in fact they’re not.You can find healthier,more balanced dopamine releases through ticking things on your to-do list through mono-,or single-tasking too.Since our brains can only effectively focus on one thing at a time,this is the way for you to accomplish more in less time.Research has suggested you’re50%quicker on average to accomplish a task if you monotask,and you’re also50%less like to make errors.69You’ll also be able to appreciate things on a deeper level and get more enjoyment from them when you’re focused.If you’re chatting to a friend over coffee while checking your phone,you’re not making the most out of your time with your friend!Now you’re probably desperate to find out how to get rid of this multitasking habit so you can find real productivity. There is no easy answer.You simply have to commit to it and have the self-discipline to stick to one task at a time.Just say to yourself:When I walk,I walk.When I talk to someone,I talk to someone.When I read,I read.It’s as simple as that.70And like that,you’ve mastered monotasking.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than e your own words as far as possible.71.Will Plant-based Protein Continue to be an Appetizer in Food World?A good vegan milk needs to look like milk and taste like milk,whether it’s a fatty version,preferred by bakers,or a skimmed one,favored by the health-conscious.For years,manufacturers of plant-based protein have had trouble hacking this delicate imitation game and it seems that they are winning back a bit.The global revenues(收益)from alternative proteins could reach$290billion by2035and that is a cautious estimate.However,can it last?Unlike those early products,which were neither terribly tasty nor particularly nutritious,cleaver(剁肉刀) processing improves textures,additives boost taste and a pinch of specially engineered peas and beans adds nutrient in the latest products.Still,ultra-processed substitutes seldom match animal proteins in nutritional value.Animal products, including milk,are better for children’s bone development,though lab-grown versions of meat or dairy are becoming more nutritious.Meanwhile,green-minded consumers are realizing that plant-based does not necessarily mean sustainable in that it still takes a lot to obtain raw materials.Farming almonds(杏仁)to make a milk-like drink,for example,uses huge quantities of water.Plant-based proteins are also a tough sell in giant markets like India,where diets are already rich in plants and vegetables,or Nigera,where meat-eating is a sign of wealth.That limits their global appeal.All these suggests that alternative proteins have far to go to replace the animal kind.The limitations may be weighing on the firms involved.Oatly’s market value has fallen by about80%since its listing,partly because of production difficulties.That of Beyond Meat,whose burgers feature in McDonald’s latest menu,is down by90%from its peak.Plant-based foods may no longer be only an appetizer in diets,but their maker remain one in food business.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.我听说你的表弟是个不折不扣的“社牛”，是吗？(hear)73.长颈鹿皮肤上橙棕色的斑点使它们可以在野外隐藏自己。
2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题(4)
2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题(4)一、听力选择题1. What might the woman be good at?A．Looking after kids.B．Taking care of elderly people.C．Teaching people how to find a job.2.A．Differences in customs.B．Differences in pronunciations.C．Differences in words.D．Differences in accents.3. How much will the man pay?A．$25.B．$35.C．$50.4. What does the woman suggest the man do first?A．Have the machine repaired.B．Read the operations manual.C．Try the buttons one by one.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a food shop.B．In a restaurant.C．In a grocery.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the problem of the woman’s bike?A．The Start button is broken.B．It is a wrong model.C．LCD screen does not work.2. What is the reservation date for the repair?A．November 23rd.B．December 8th.C．September 20th.3. What is the customer’s name?A．Linda Swollen.B．Lisa Sloan.C．Liz Slogan.4. How does the woman feel towards the solution to the problem?A．Ungrateful.B．Annoyed.C．Satisfied.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2024上海虹口区高考一模英语作文
2024上海虹口区高考一模英语作文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: My Experience in the 2024 High School Entrance Exam in Hongkou District, ShanghaiHey guys, guess what? I want to tell you all about my experience in the 2024 High School Entrance Exam in Hongkou District, Shanghai. It was super exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time, but I survived and I'm here to tell you all about it!So, the day of the exam finally arrived and I woke up super early to make sure I had a good breakfast and was all prepared. My mom kept telling me to relax and do my best, which made me feel a little better.When I got to the exam hall, there were so many other students there. I felt a little nervous looking at all the faces, but I told myself to stay calm and just focus on the questions.The first part of the exam was the English section. I had been studying so hard for this part and I was determined to do well. The reading comprehension part was a bit tricky, but I managedto answer all the questions. Then came the writing section, where I had to write an essay on my favorite hobby. I chose to write about playing basketball and I poured my heart into it.After the English section, we had a break for lunch. I was so hungry by then that I ate my lunch super quickly. Then it was time for the math and science sections. Math is not my favorite subject, but I tried my best to solve all the problems. The science section was a bit easier for me, as I love learning about experiments and discoveries.Finally, the exam was over and I felt a mix of relief and excitement. I couldn't wait to know my results, but I knew I had given it my all. When the results came out, I was so happy to see that I had done well in all the sections. I knew all my hard work had paid off.Overall, the 2024 High School Entrance Exam in Hongkou District, Shanghai was a challenging but rewarding experience. I learned to stay calm under pressure and give it my best shot. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me next!篇2Hey guys! Today, I'm gonna tell you all about the Shanghai Hongkou District High School Entrance Exam in 2024. It was a big deal, let me tell you!So, the exam was super important because it's gonna decide which high school we get into. And you know how much pressure that is, right? We've been studying so hard for this exam, like cramming every night and doing tons of practice tests.On the day of the exam, I was so nervous, my hands were shaking! But I tried to stay calm and just do my best. The test had a bunch of different sections – reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It was like a marathon!The reading section was tough, but I managed to get through it. I had to read all these long passages and answer questions about them. I tried to focus and not get distracted.The writing section was a bit easier for me because I love writing stories. I had to write an essay about my dream job, and I wrote about being a famous singer. It was so fun imagining what my life would be like!The listening section was a bit tricky because the audio clips were really fast. I had to listen carefully and try to catch all the details. It was like a race against time!Finally, the speaking section was nerve-wracking. I had to talk about a topic for two minutes straight! I chose to talk about my favorite hobby – playing soccer. I tried to speak confidently and not stumble over my words.After the exam, I was so relieved it was over! I don't know how I did, but I hope I passed. I just have to wait for the results now and see which high school I'll be going to next year.Overall, the exam was a crazy experience, but I'm proud of myself for getting through it. I know all my hard work will pay off in the end. Wish me luck, guys! Thanks for listening to my story. Bye!篇3Yo, dudes and dudettes! Today, I'm gonna tell ya about the Shanghai Hongkou District first round of high school entrance exams in 2024. It was like totally epic, man!Okay, so, like, the exam had everything from reading to writing to speaking! It was like a rollercoaster of English awesomeness. The reading section had passages about all kinds of cool stuff like space travel and climate change. I was totally into it!Then there was the writing part, where we had to write an essay on our favorite movie. I chose "Frozen" because, like, who doesn't love Elsa and Anna, right? I poured my heart and soul into that essay, let me tell ya.And finally, there was the speaking section, where we had to talk about our dream job. I totally aced it, guys. I wanna be an astronaut and explore the stars, so I talked all about that. It was like I was giving a TED Talk or something!Overall, the exam was super challenging but also super fun. I felt like a ninja warrior battling through each section. And guess what? I totally nailed it! I can't wait to see my results and show off my English skills to all my friends.So yeah, that's the scoop on the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District first round of high school entrance exams. It was, like, the coolest thing ever! I can't wait to see what adventures await me in high school. Peace out, y'all!篇4Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District high school entrance exam. It was so exciting and intense!First of all, the exam took place in a huge gymnasium with lots of students. We were all so nervous waiting for it to start. When the exam papers were handed out, I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest! But I took a deep breath and started answering the questions.The English exam was the toughest for me, as I always struggle with grammar and vocabulary. But I tried my best to remember what my English teacher taught me. I even imagined her cheering me on from the sidelines!There were reading passages, grammar exercises, and even a writing section. I made sure to read the questions carefully and double-check my answers. Time went by so fast, but I managed to finish the exam just in time.After the exam, my friends and I all shared our experiences and worries. Some of us were confident, while others were afraid they might not pass. But we all agreed that no matter what the results were, we did our best and that's what matters the most.Now, we just have to wait for the results to come out. I hope I did well, but even if I didn't, I know I can always try again next year. It's all part of the learning process, right?So, that's my experience of the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District high school entrance exam. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Bring on the next challenge!篇5Oh my gosh, guys! I just took the first mock exam for the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District high school entrance exam, and let me tell you, it was intense!The exam started with a listening section, and let me tell you, those accents were so hard to understand! I was trying my best to listen carefully and answer the questions, but it was definitely a challenge.Next up was the reading section, where we had to read a bunch of passages and answer questions about them. Some of the passages were super interesting, but others were really boring. I just tried to stay focused and make sure I didn't miss any details.After that was the writing section, and wow, that was tough. I had to write an essay about my favorite movie and why I liked it. I chose "Frozen" because I love all the characters and the music. Itried my best to write a good essay with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. I hope the examiners like it!Finally, there was the grammar section, and let me tell you, it was a struggle. I had to fill in the blanks with the correct words, and some of them were really tricky. But I just kept my cool and tried my best to remember all the grammar rules we've learned in class.Overall, the exam was tough, but I'm proud of myself for trying my best. I know I still have a lot to learn and improve on, but I'm not giving up. I'm going to keep studying hard and practicing my English skills so that I can do even better on the real exam in a few months. Wish me luck, guys!篇6Hey guys, do you want to hear about my experience taking the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District high school entrance exam? It was super exciting and a little bit stressful, but overall it was a great experience!The exam took place in a big gymnasium with hundreds of other students. We all had to sit at our own little desks and listen to the instructions from the teachers. There were four sections to the exam – listening, reading, writing, and speaking. I was a littlenervous about the speaking section because I'm not always the best at talking in front of people, but I tried my best and I think I did okay.The listening section was probably the easiest for me because I love listening to English songs and watching English movies. The reading section was a bit harder because there were some tricky vocabulary words that I didn't know, but I just tried to use context clues to figure them out. The writing section was my favorite because I love writing stories and essays. I wrote about my summer vacation and a funny story about my little brother.Overall, I think I did pretty well on the exam. I was proud of myself for trying my best and staying calm even when I was feeling nervous. Now I just have to wait for the results to come out. I hope I did well enough to get into a good high school!That's all for now, guys. Thanks for listening to my story about the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District high school entrance exam. Wish me luck!篇7Hey guys, today I want to tell you all about the English exam I took in 2024 in Hongkou District, Shanghai. It was so much fun!First, let me tell you about the reading part. We had to read a passage about climate change and answer some questions. It was a bit tricky, but I think I did pretty well. Then there were some grammar questions, like choosing the right verb tense or preposition. I had to be really careful with those!Next up was the writing section. We had to write an essay about our favorite book or movie. I chose to write about Harry Potter because I love magic and adventure. I made sure to include lots of details and examples to support my ideas.After that, we had a listening test. The recording was a bit fast, but I tried my best to listen carefully. There were questions about the main idea of the conversation and details about the speakers. It was a bit challenging, but I think I did okay.Finally, we had the speaking test. We had to talk about a topic for a minute and then have a conversation with the examiner. I talked about my dream vacation to Disney World and then answered some questions about travel. It was really fun to practice speaking English!Overall, I think I did pretty well on the exam. I studied hard and tried my best, and that's all anyone can ask for! I can't wait to see how I did when the results come out. Keep your fingerscrossed for me, guys! Thank you for listening to my story about the 2024 Hongkou District English exam.篇8Oh my goodness, the 2024 first session of the high school entrance exam in Hongkou District, Shanghai was sonerve-wracking! But you know what? I think I did pretty well on the English exam, so I want to share with you guys about it.The exam started with a reading comprehension section, where we had to read a passage about environmental protection and answer some questions. It was pretty easy, most of the questions were about the main ideas and details in the passage. I made sure to highlight the important information as I read, so I could easily find the answers later.Next, we had a grammar section where we had to fill in the blanks with the correct words. This part was a bit tricky, but I remembered to use the context clues to help me figure out the right answers. I also double-checked my work to make sure everything made sense.The writing section was my favorite part of the exam. We had to write a short essay about our favorite season and why we liked it. I chose summer because I love going swimming andhaving BBQs with my family. I made sure to organize my ideas into paragraphs and use transition words to make my essay flow smoothly.Overall, I think the exam went pretty well. I made sure to read each question carefully and pace myself so I had enough time to answer all of them. I can't wait to see my results and find out how I did! Good luck to everyone who took the exam too! Let's keep our fingers crossed for good scores!篇9Hello everyone, I'm a primary school student from Shanghai's Hongkou district. Today, I'm going to share with you about the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou district high school entrance exam English composition.The exam was okay, but there were some questions that were tricky. The first question was about my favorite hobby. I wrote about playing soccer because I love to run around and kick the ball with my friends. It was a lot of fun to write about something I enjoy doing.The next question was about a book that I recently read. I wrote about a story called "The Magic Treehouse" because it's about two kids who go on amazing adventures in a magictreehouse. I loved reading about their adventures and all the cool places they visited.There was also a question about my dream job. I wrote about wanting to be a pilot because I think it would be so cool to fly high in the sky and travel to different countries. I hope one day I can make my dream come true and become a pilot.Overall, the exam was challenging but fun. I'm proud of my answers and I can't wait to see how I did. I hope I did well and can get into a good high school. Wish me luck! Thank you for listening to my story about the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou district high school entrance exam. Goodbye!篇10Oh my goodness, the 2024 Shanghai Hongkou District high school entrance exam was sooo hard! The English section was the toughest for me, but I did my best to write a super long essay for it. Here goes nothing!The essay topic was all about my future dreams and ambitions. I was so excited to write about this because I have big plans for my future. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor and help people who are sick. I think it would be so cool to save lives and make a difference in the world.In order to achieve my dream, I know I need to study hard and get good grades in school. That's why I always make sure to do my homework and pay attention in class. My parents always tell me that education is the key to success, and I believe them. I want to make them proud by becoming a successful doctor one day.I know that it won't be easy to achieve my dream, but I'm willing to work hard and never give up. I know that with determination and perseverance, I can make my dreams come true. I will study hard, pass all my exams, and become the best doctor I can be.I can't wait to look back on this essay in the future and see how far I've come. I know it will be a long and difficult journey, but I'm ready for the challenge. I believe in myself and my abilities, and I know that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.So, here's to the future - full of dreams, ambitions, and endless possibilities. I can't wait to see where life takes me and all the amazing things I will achieve along the way. Bring it on, world - I'm ready for whatever you throw at me!。
上海市宝山嘉定虹口区2023-2024学年高三下学期一模考试英语试题含解析
上海市宝山嘉定虹口区2023-2024学年高三下学期一模考试英语试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。
2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。
3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．His children were his pride, and being a devoted father became a top ______ in his life.A．capacity B．anxiety C．priority D．opportunity2．The president stood by a window inside the room, ________ I entered, looking over the square.A．where B．into whichC．which D．that3．It is immediately clear ______ the financial crisis will soon be over.A．since B．whatC．when D．whether4．If we want students to become effective in multicultural settings, one thing is clear: there is no ________ for practice. A．prescription B．substituteC．appetite D．suspension5．The book is now out of print, ______ it can easily be borrowed from libraries.A．and B．forC．so D．but6．---May I help you？You seem to be having some trouble.----____________，thanks. I think I can manage.A．No problem B．It's all rightC．ok D．No way7．To work from home, which one could hardly imagine, has been made with the development of computer technology. A．possible B．it possible C．possibly D．to be possible8．We had better put off interviewing the athlete, for he is busy preparing for an international contest __________ in Shanghai next month.A．held B．to holdC．being held D．to be held9．—________ the woman with the baby come over? We have a seat here.—Thank you, sir. Actually I do have my seat here. But my baby likes to look out of the window.A．Would B．ShallC．Must D．May10．The teacher told the children ______ quiet in the museum.A．keep B．kept C．keeping D．to keep11．Look over there! There is a long, winding path ________ up to the house.A．lead B．leadingC．led D．to lead12．If it _____ earlier, the printing machine would not have broken down．A．has been repaired B．is repairedC．had been repaired D．was repaired13．We’d better take umbrellas—I’m sure it ________ when we arrive in London; it’s always wet there at this time of year.A．will rain B．is rainingC．will be raining D．would rain14．What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but ________ their lack of planning.A．even B．stillC．rather D．ever15．After having some alcohol, drivers tend to speed when passing streets with less people.A．pull up B．put up C．rise up D．pick up16．Y ou are subject to punishment if you fail to ________ to the customs when carrying the prohibited articles listed above.A．state B．declareC．announce D．communicate17．While working in Kunming, he checked the weather each morning for months ________he realized it would be the same every day.A．when B．afterC．before D．since18．The leaders of the BRICS countries Friday reached important ________ on building an open world economy and improving global economic governance(管理) during their informal meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany.A．consideration B．consensusC．commitment D．confirmation19．If you want to see a doctor，you fix a date with him ahead of time.That is a common ________ in the USA．A．view B．exerciseC．practice D．reality20．Though lacking the necessary working experience, my cousin got the job ______ her confidence and flexibility.A．in terms of B．in response toC．by virtue of D．with respect to第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2010-2023历年上海市虹口区高考一模英语试卷(带解析)
2010-2023历年上海市虹口区高考一模英语试卷（带解析）第1卷一.参考题库(共18题)plete 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. basedB. scheduleC. individualD. determinedE. achievingF. ambitiousG. successH. studyingI. marvelJ. smarterThe Secret of SuccessThe secret of success is that there is no secret. Some people succeed because they are just __【小题1】__ than other people. Some people succeed because they just work harder than other people. And some people succeed because they are just plain lucky.Ma Donghan is a student at Tsinghua University who is __【小题2】__ to be successful and she’s not going to leave it to luck. Ma is obviously smart because she’s a student at the best university in China, but her plan for success is __【小题3】__ on the old fashion value of hard work. You can see that by the weekly schedule she’s se t up for herself which was recently posted online.Every hour of every day is accounted for. There is her classroom __【小题4】__, of course, but then blocks of time are set aside for __【小题5】__ each subject and also for a few activities like playing sports. There are no hours set aside for just relaxing and there are only five hours allotted(分配) each night for sleeping. She has set a very __【小题6】_, almost punishing schedule for herself, but it seems to be working.Other students __【小题7】__ at Ma’s diligence and discipline but doubt that they could achieve the same level of success. Perhaps not, but Ma is obviously a unique and special __【小题8】__. She has set high goals, made a plan to achieve those goals, and worked hard to keep to her plan. This is what other students can learn from Ma. In school, as in life, __【小题9】__ is never guaranteed and not everyone will find him or herself at the top of the pyramid. The important thing to remember is that having aplan and working hard to stay with the plan will bring you a level of success that just being smart and lucky cannot.2.-- How long do you think it will be ______ the bus arrives here?-- No more than five minutes.A．whenB．beforeC．sinceD．after3. an important position in a big company, Richard has a good chance to improve himself.A．OfferedB．OfferingC．Having offeredD．To offer4.Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in birthrates, that has led to the population explosion.Prolonging human life has also increased the dependency load. In all societies, people who are disabled or too young or too old to work are dependent on the rest of society to provide for them. In hunting and gathering cultures, old people who could not keep up might be left behind to die. In times of famine(饥荒), infants might be allowed to die because they could not survive if their parents starved, where as if the parents survived they could have another child. In most contemporary societies, people feel amoral obligation(责任) to keep people alive whether they can work or not. We have a great many people today who live past the age at which they want to work or are able to work; we also have rules which require people to retire at a certain age. Unless these people were able to save money for their retirement, somebody else must support them. In the United States many retired people live on social security checks which are so little that they must live in near poverty. Older people have more illnesses than young or middle-aged people; unless they have wealth or private or government insurance, they must often “go on welfare” if they have a serious illness.When older people become senile(衰老的) or too weak and ill to care for themselves, they create grave problems for their families. In the past and in some traditional cultures, they would be cared for at home until they died. Today, with most members of a household working or in school, there is often no one at home who can care for a sick or weak person. To meetthis need, a great many nursing homes and convalescent(疗养的) hospitals have been built. These are often profit making organizations, although some are sponsored by religious and other nonprofit groups. While a few of these institutions are good, most of them are simply “dumping(倒垃圾的) grounds” for the dying in which “care” is given by poorly paid, overworked, and under skilled personnel(员工).【小题1】The author believes that the increased size of the human population results from _______.A．an increase in birthratesB．the industrial developmentC．a decrease in death ratesD．childhood diseases【小题2】It can be inferred from the passage that in hunting and gathering cultures _______.A．it was a moral responsibility for the families to keep alive the aged people who could not workB．the survival of infants was less important than that of their parents in times of starvationC．old people were given the task of imparting(传授) the cultural wisdom of the tribe to new generationsD．death was celebrated as a time of rejoicing for an individual freed of(免除) the hardships of life【小题3】The phrase “this need” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．prolonging the dying old people’s livesB．reducing the problems caused by the retired peopleC．making profits through caring for the sick or weak peopleD．taking care of the sick or weak people【小题4】According to the passage, which of the following statements about the old people in the United States is true?A．Many of them live on social security money which is hardly enough. B．Minority of them remain in a state of near poverty after their retirement. C．Many nursing homes are sponsored by religious and nonprofit groups. D．Older people have wealth or private insurance if they have a serious illness.5.Making a proper choice ______ the future will probably make much difference in our life.A．concerningB．to concernC．concernedD．having concerned6.When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the one we are living in, or it can be very __50__. Some stories are told as if they were true. Real people who live in a __51__ world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not __52__. They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be impossible for us.But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only __53__. How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter, we do seem to learnsomething about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than __54__. Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of thinking. When we read or write something, we do much more than simple look at words on a page. We use our __55__, which is real, and our imagination, which is real in a different way, to make the words come to life in our minds.Both realism and fantasy(幻想) use the imagination and the “magic” of reading and writing to make us think. When we read something realistic, we have to __56__ that the people we are reading about are just like us, even though we __57__ that we are real and they are not. It sounds __58__, but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and __59__ the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by __60__ that what we read is like real life. __61__, we are writing the book, too.Most of us probably don’t think about what is going on in our __62__ when we are reading. We pick up a book and lose ourselves in a good story, eager to find out what will __63__ next. Knowing how we feel when we read can help us become better__64__, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.【小题1】A．differentB．possibleC．importantD．necessary【小题2】A．commonB．usualC．normalD．certain【小题3】A．instructiveB．realisticC．reasonableD．moral【小题4】A．plannedB．thinkableC．designedD．imagined【小题5】A．magicB．lessonsC．dreamsD．experience【小题6】A．grammar B．knowledge C．skill D．words【小题7】A．recall B．ensure C．imagine D．understand 【小题8】A．hopeB．find C．learn D．know【小题9】A．terrible B．dangerous C．serious D．strange【小题10】A．think about B．talk of C．learn from D．forget about 【小题11】A．guessing B．telling C．pretending D．promising【小题12】A．In a way B．As usual C．On the contrary D．By the way【小题13】A．societyB．mindsC．lifeD．world【小题14】A．appearB．argueC．happenD．develop【小题15】A．writersB．fansC．professionalsD．readers7.Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请认真观察下面的漫画，然后简要描述漫画内容，并根据你对该漫画的理解，谈谈自己的思考和看法。
虹口区2023高考一模英语听力原文
虹口区2023高考一模英语听力原文Rainbow District 2023 College Entrance Exam Listening TestSection 1:Conversation 1:M: Hi, Susan. Have you heard about the new cafe that just opened on East Street?W: Yeah, I heard about it. I heard they have the best coffee in town.M: I know, right? We should go check it out sometime.Conversation 2:M: Hey, Sarah. Do you know what's for lunch today?W: I think it's pizza and salad.M: Sounds good. I'm hungry already.Section 2:Announcement:Attention all students, the sports meet has been rescheduled to next Friday due to the rain. Please make sure to be prepared and ready to participate on the new date. Thank you.Section 3:Lecture:Good morning class. Today, we will be discussing the impact of climate change on our environment. As we all know, climate change is a pressing issue that affects all of us. It is important for us to be aware of the consequences of our actions and work towards a sustainable future. Let's all do our part to protect our planet.Section 4:Advertisement:Looking for a part-time job? Look no further! We are hiring students to work at our bookstore on weekends. If you are interested, please come by the bookstore to fill out an application.That concludes the listening test for today. Please hand in your answer sheets and good luck on your exam.。
2024届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试卷
2024届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Your Cat Might Not Be Ignoring You When You Speak Every cat owner has a story to tell of being blanked by their cat. We call to our cat, it turns away, and some of us might be left 1 (wonder)why we didn’t get a dog. But your cat may be listening after all. More than that, it 2 (care)more than you may think.A study by French researchers 3 (publish)last month in the journal Animal Cognition found that not only do cats react to what scientists call cat-directed speech—a high-pitched (高音的)voice similar to 4 we talk to babies —they react to who is doing the talking.“We found that hearing their owners using a high-pitched voice, cats reacted more than when hearing their owner speaking normally to another human adult,” said Charlotte de Mouzon, an author of the study. “But it actually didn’t work when it came from a stranger’s voice.”5 studies involving dogs, analyzing cat behavior is difficult, which is part of why humans understand them less. Cats are stressed by being in a lab6 meaningful behavioral observations become impossible. And forget about trying to get a cat7 (sit) still for an M.R.I. scan (核磁共振扫描)to study its brain function.So the researchers for the latest study went to the cats’ homes and played recordings of different types of speech and different speakers. At first, there was concern from Dr. de Mouzon and her team for lack of reaction from the cats, but upon analysis of the film recordings, delicate reactions 8 (notice). “It could be just moving an ear or turning the head to the speaker or even freezing what 9 were doing,” Dr. de Mouzon said.In the study, there were a few cases 10 cats would approach the speaker playing a voice and meow. “In the end, we had really clear gains in the cat’s attention when the owner was using cat-directed speech,” Dr. de Mouzon said.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Fill in eat blank with a proper word chosen form the box. Each word can be usedWhat Comes After Space?Looking at a clear night sky you witness the vastness ofgood place to start is to determine where the universe ends. However, the problem is that scientist are uncertain about where space ends or whether it ends at all.The12 universeThe furthest humans can see out into space,using all the technology currently available to us,is 46 billion light years (alight year is the distance that light can travel in one year,and is equivalent to about 9. 5 million million kilometres). The 13 of space that humans can see is called the visible universe. Beyond this, it remains a mystery whether it’s an expanse of more galaxies and stars or possibly the edge of the universe. Some think that the universe is 14 , meaning space goes on forever in every direction. In this case,there is nothing after space,because space is everything.Moving further awayExperts have captured images of the entire Earth from space,and some astronauts have personally witnessed its beauty from orbit. Perhaps 15 the limits of the universe would also be possible too, if only humans knew where to go to look for it.Another challenge is the universe’s rapid 16 . As galaxies move further away their light takes longer to reach us. Eventually, some galaxies may be so distant that their light never 17 . This might imply that any edge— and whatever is on the other side — is increasingly 18 itself from us. Regardless of these uncertainties, scientists still spend a lot of time thinking about what comes after space.Many universes?It’s possible that there isn’t just one universe, and that our universe is just one small part of a “multiverse”. Perhaps our universe is 19 within its own distinct region of space, separated from others by vast expanses of nothingness. Or maybe 20 universes existpressed tightly against each other. Getting an idea of the universe’s true shape may help astronomers find out whether it has an edge. What comes after that could be an even great mystery.三、完形填空Back in 1930,the economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that with technological change and improvements in-productivity, we’d only be working 15 hours a week by now. But while working hours have 21 by 26%. most of us still average 42.5 hours a week.One of the things Keynes underestimated is the human desire to 22 with our peers — a drive that makes most of us work more than we need to. “We don’t measure productivity by how much we’ve harvested anymore,” says Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, visiting scholar at Stanford University. “Overworking has been part of Western society since the Industrial Revolution. When some predicted that automation would create an extra amount of 23 time, needless to say, that didn’t happen.Thanks to computerization and globalization in the 1980s, managers could demand more of employees under the 24 that jobs could be given to someone else. So the 25 piled on. And we took it exhausted,but asking up the burden all the same. The psychologist Barbara Killnger writes in Workaholics: Te Respectable Addicts about how we 26 sacrifice our own well-being through overwork for “success”.But far from delivering productivity, value, or personal fulfillment, overwork has been proven to lead to burnout, stress, greater risk of heart disease and even shorter lifespans.27 we carried on — until COVID-19 came along.Besides making us work longer hours from home,COVID-19 has also 28 the move towards the adoption of automated machine, especially tor jobs requiring much interpersonal contact-from Amazon developing delivery drones (无人机) to self-driving cars. By 2050, Michael Osborne, a professor of machine learning at the University of Oxford, predicts that at least 40% of current jobs will be lost to 29 .There are 30 . Jobs that involve complex social interactions are beyond current robot skills: so teaching, social care, nursing and counselling are all likely to 31 the AI revolution. As are jobs that rely on creativity. The same also goes for 32 jobs, according to Osborne ,due to the large number of different objects cleaners encounter and thevariety of ways those objects need to be dealt with. Interestingly, areas of the workplace traditionally dominated by women won’t be so easily adopted by AI. Robots are unlikely to 33 in the “work” of taking care of children, preparing lunchboxes and doing the laundry.Those whose work falls outside the caring, cleaning or creative field will still work in future, just 34 . In about 60%of occupations, it is estimated that a third of the tasks can be automated, meaning changes to the way we work. A large-scale study has predicted that over the next 20 years, although 7 million jobs will be taken over by AI. 7.2 million new ones will be 35 as a result. So we will work in future: we just don’t know what we’ll be doing yet.21．A．declined B．increased C．continued D．kept 22．A．disagree B．compete C．cooperate D．identify 23．A．working B．tough C．leisure D．active 24．A．fantasy B．influence C．threat D．impression 25．A．joy B．cash C．ambition D．pressure 26．A．excitedly B．willingly C．dramatically D．hopefully 27．A．Otherwise B．Still C．Furthermore D．Therefore 28．A．speeded up B．followed up C．prepared for D．planned for 29．A．overwork B．labour C．automation D．science 30．A．dreams B．models C．expectations D．exceptions 31．A．cause B．cease C．survive D．undergo 32．A．caring B．cleaning C．curing D．coaching 33．A．assist B．exist C．believe D．understand 34．A．hardly B．differently C．unfortunately D．probably 35．A．lost B．recovered C．substituted D．created四、阅读理解I was always a reader.As a kid, I walked to the library several times a week and checked out so many books and returned them so quickly that the librarian once snapped,“Don’t take home so many books if you’re not going to read them all!”“But I did read them all,” I said.But I had stopped reading gradually. I joined book clubs that I never attended. I requested a library book everyone was reading, only to return it a week late, unread, with fines.Then I met David. When I asked him about his last book, his face lit up and his fingers danced.David read much more than I did, about a book or two a week. He preferred history and nonfiction, while I loved fiction writers.On our seventh date, David and I visited the library.“I have a game,” he said, pulling two pens and Post-its out of his bag. “Let’s find books we’ve read and leave reviews in them for the next person.”“We wandered in the library for an hour. In the end, we sat on the floor among the poetry, and I read him some. He listened, then asked,“What is it you like about that one?”That summer, as we picnicked outside, I said, “If I tell you something, will you not judge me?” David paused and raised his eyebrows.“I’ve only read one book this year,” I said.“But it’s June,” he said.“I know.”“Well, read a book!”The next time I visited a bookstore, his charge to “read a book” echoed in my head. I picked up a book solely for its poetic title.I had a hard time getting into it. The narrator was an old man. Whenever I was tempted to give up on it, I thought of David. I pushed through the first two chapters and discovered a new narrator in the third. I loved the alternating points of view. I carried the book to work. I read at lunch and on my walk home.“How’s your day?” David texted.“Good. A little tired,” I replied. “I stayed up late and finished my book.”I tried to make it sound casual, but I was proud of myself. It was not a competition, but I felt him pushing me to be more of the person I used to be and more of who I wanted to be.I asked David once what he liked about me.He paused, then said. “I see the world as a more wonder-filled place with you.”By the end of that year, David suggested we visit the library again. He asked if I remembered the game we played on our first visit.“I remember,” I said.He pulled a book from the shelf, dropped to one knee, and opened it. Inside, his Post-it read: “Karla, it has always been you. Will you marry me?”His proposal had rested between the pages of The Rebel Princess for over a year.“Yes,” I said.36．The word“snapped” (paragraph 2) most probably means ________.A．talked to someone voluntarilyB．spoke to someone impatientlyC．gave someone a suggestionD．laughed at someone heartlessly37．Which of the following may best illustrate the author’s reading habit when she first met David?A．Carrying books around without opening them.B．Only reading the books everyone recommended.C．Avoiding sharing books when going to book clubs.D．Often forgetting to return the books already read38．According to paragraph 19, why was the author proud of herself?A．She finished reading a book she didn’t like.B．She had read more books than David did.C．She did what she thought to be difficult.D．She had kept to her taste in poetic titles.39．What was the main change that David brought into the author’s life?40．What does George Locker think of a lack of balance?A．It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery.B．It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health.C．It is a problem without any medical solution.D．It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising.41．Which of the following best illustrates the Medium Level practice?A．B．C．D．42．What is the lesson conveyed in the passage regarding balance and health?A．Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries.B．It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help.C．Taichi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance.D．It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible.The concept of dynamic pricing is simple—and easy for businesses to implement. Whether it’ s a Friday-evening fight, a hotel during the holidays, or a taxi ride in a downpour, we have all been burned by higher-than-normal prices due to excess demand. Raising costs when businesses are busiest is the norm across the travel industry. Perhaps the most well-known example of this is within ride-share companies, which have used surge pricing for years to charge riders when demand for cars rockets relative to the number of drivers available.Outside travel, online stores are increasingly using this dynamic pricing, too, says Vomberg. “On Amazon. com alone, millions of price changes occur within a day, corresponding to a price change of about every ten minutes for each product. ”While consumers might not always pick up on these variations in price, Vomberg says time-based dynamic pricing will likely become a competitive standard at least in online markets. “AI-enabled tools can suggest the best prices via machine learning algorithms(算法). They can also track and learn competitor and customer responses to price changes,” he says.Now, surge pricing is happening in stores including bars and supermarkets as well. “Physical businesses are adopting electronic shelf labels that enable real time price adjustment depending on the time of day, stock levels and whether items are approaching their sell-by date,” says Sarwar Khawaja, chairman of the Oxford Education Group. He says this technology is likely to cause prices in bars that use these signs to increase during the rushes of dinner,weekends or holidays,or for supermarkets to adjust prices throughout the day or week,depending on volume of shoppers.The current economic climate is also driving the need for these pricing technologies. While creating competitive prices is always key to healthy profit margins, Khawaia says dynamic pricing enables businesses to optimise their pricing depending on the financial situations of their customer base. “Businesses can offer discounts during downturns while increasing prices in better off areas,” he says.The changes, however, may not sit well with consumers. “Dynamic and surge pricing will likely expand to more industries and more companies in the long term, but just because a product may be popular does not mean that customers are willing to turn a blind eye to being charged more,” says Khawaja. He adds surge pricing can cause customers to lose faith in a company if they believe they are being overcharged. “Perhaps dynamic pricing of a drink in your favourite pub might be a step too far for loyal customers.”43．Which of the following best explains “dynamic pricing” in paragraph 1?A．A system of deciding what the prices should be.B．A means for companies to find target customers.C．A method that helps promote sharing economyD．A strategy of offering discounts to attract clients.44．It can be inferred from Arnd Vomberg’s comments that online stores ________.A．offer the most competitive pricesB．make profits by changing prices in real timeC．confuse customers by changing pricesD．rely too much on machine learning algorithms45．According to the passage, why do physical businesses adopt dynamic pricing?A．To match supply and demand during peak hours.B．To lift customer experience and encourage loyalty.C．To maintain consistent pricing across all products.D．To compete with online stores and businesses.46．Which of the following best predicts how customers may react to the expansion of dynamic pricing?A．Turn to whatever offers the lowest prices.B．Protest against it for being too annoying.C．Refuse to give in and are likely to resist.D．Take it for granted and accept it altogether.五、六选四Why Do You Find It So Hard to Not Multitask?Most of us do multitasking almost daily. But it’s time to change that. Your attention is already being pulled in millions of directions daily, so you really don’t need to add multitasking to the list. Let’s take the smartphone for example. On average you check your phone 110 times a day — that means you’re spending 23 days every year glued to your smartphone! How productive do you think that makes you? 47 .But it’s hard to let go of these habits because you’ve conditioned your brain to send misleading signals to your body. Research has shown that when you multitask “successfully”, you activate the reward mechanism in your brain that releases dopamine, the happy hormone.48 . This rush can also make you overly optimistic, which means you are less careful about the work you do and more likely to make mistakes. Multitaskers basically get addicted to this rush which leads them to believe they are being effective when in fact they’re not.You can find healthier, more balanced dopamine releases through ticking things on your to-do list through mono-, or single-tasking too. Since our brains can only effectively focus on one thing at a time, this is the way for you to accomplish more in less time. Research has suggested you’re 50% quicker on average to accomplish a task if you monotask, and you’re also 50% less like to make errors. 49 . You’ll also be able to appreciate things on a deeper level and get more enjoyment from them when you’re focused. If you’re chatting to a friend over coffee while checking your phone, you’re not making the most out of your time with your friend!Now you’re probably desperate to find out how to get rid of this multiasking habit so you can find real productivity. There is no easy answer. You simply have to commit to it andhave the self-discipline to stick to one task at a time. Just say to yourself: When I walk, I walk. When I talk to someone, I talk to someone.When I read, I read. It’s as simple as that. 50 . And like that, you’ve mastered monotasking.A．Focus on the one thing you are doing.B．Habits like these which encourage you to multitask make you mentally exhausted and unproductive.C．Make sure that you also take breaks in your monotasking, because that' s what helps your brain to stay focused.D．So it’s a win-win for everyone!E．The little information we do take in when we' re multitasking is more difficult to remember at a later stage.F．You feel so good that you believe you’re being effective and further encourages your multitasking habit.六、概要写作51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Will Plant-based Protein Continue to be an Appetizer in Food World?A good vegan milk needs to look like milk and taste like milk, whether it’s a fatty version, preferred by bakers, or a skimmed one, favored by the health-conscious. For years, manufacturers of plant-based protein have had trouble hacking this delicate imitation game and it seems that they are winning back a bit. The global revenues (收益) from alternative proteins could reach $290 billion by 2035 and that is a cautious estimate. However, can it last?Unlike those early products, which were neither terribly tasty nor particularly nutritious, cleaver (剁肉刀) processing improves textures, additives boost taste and a pinch of specially engineered peas and beans adds nutrient in the latest products. Still, ultra-processed substitutes seldom match animal proteins in nutritional value. Animal products, including milk, are better for children’s bone development, though lab- grown versions of meat or dairy are becoming more nutritious. Meanwhile, green-minded consumers are realizing thatplant-based does not necessarily mean sustainable in that it still takes a lot to obtain raw materials. Farming almonds (杏仁) to make a milk-like drink, for example, uses huge quantities of water.Plant-based proteins are also a tough sell in giant markets like India, where diets are already rich in plants and vegetables, or Nigera, where meat-eating is a sign of wealth. That limits their global appeal.All these suggests that alternative proteins have far to go to replace the animal kind. The limitations may be weighing on the firms involved. Oatly’s market value has fallen by about 80% since its listing, partly because of production difficulties. That of Beyond Meat, whose burgers feature in McDonald’s latest menu, is down by 90% from its peak. Plant-based foods may no longer be only an appetizer in diets, but their maker remain one in food business.___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________七、汉译英（整句）52．我听说你的表弟是个不折不扣的“社牛”，是吗?(hear) (汉译英)53．长颈鹿皮肤上橙棕色的斑点使它们可以在野外隐藏自己。
上海市虹口区2024届高三一模英语试题(含听力)
上海市虹口区2024届高三一模英语试题(含听力）一、听力选择题1.A．Delighted.B．Respectful.C．Relieved.D．Doubtful.2. What are the speakers going to do?A．Drive home.B．Go shopping.C．Eat out.3. Where are the speakers going first?A．Bookshop.B．Shoe shop.C．Computer shop.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife.B．Colleagues.C．Boss and employee.5. Where might the speakers be now?A．At the grocer’s.B．In a meeting room.C．At a restaurant.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main topic of the conversation?A．Cultural differences.B．Holiday plans.C．Disney movies.2. Why didn’t the woman go back to her hometown last year?A．She had to take exams.B．She visited Disneyland.C．She spent some time in Chinatown.3. In which city do the speakers probably live?A．Los Angeles.B．Hong Kong.C．Paris.4. How many days will the man spend in France?A．Three.B．Four.C．Seven.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2024届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试卷(4)
2024届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试卷(4)一、听力选择题1. What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates.B．Strangers.C．Neighbors.2.A．At the travel agency.B．At the shopping mall.C．At the museum.D．At the lecture hall.3. When will Parker get up tomorrow?A．At 7:30 a. m.B．At 7:00 a. m.C．At 6:30 a. m.4. Which name did the woman’s husband suggest?A．Amy.B．Louise.C．Elizabeth.5. Why is Ann so upset?A．She failed one of her exams.B．She is worrying about other lessons.C．She has no time to do her math homework.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man advise Mrs. White to do?A．Go on a diet.B．Do more exercise.C．Get enough sleep.2. Which can be included in Mrs. White's breakfast?A．Eggs.B．Sausages.C．Porridge.3. What is the man?A．A teacher.B．A physician.C．A chef.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the first McDonald's restaurant have no seats?A．To make people eat quickly.B．To save money.C．To avoid washing dishes.2. Which McDonald's sells the most hamburgers in the world?A．The Hong Kong's McDonald's.B．One in New York.C．The first McDonald's.3. What do we learn from the conversation?A．Ray Kroc ran the McDonald's at first.B．Ray Kroc bought the first McDonald's from Mac and Dick.C．There are many chain stores of McDonald's only in New York.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题
2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题一、听力选择题1. Who graduated from Nanjing Normal University?A．Nancy’s mother.B．The woman.C．The man.2. What might the woman be?A．A doctor.B．A nurse.C．A patient.3. What is the man going to do?A．Go out for lunch.B．Eat some snacks.C．Look for a shop.4. What can we learn about the boy?A．He often finds excuses to be off.B．His grandmother passed away.C．His grandfather is often ill.5. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Classmates.B．Colleagues.C．Teacher and student.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A．At home.B．At the cleaner’s.C．At a clothing store.2. What is the right way to wash the sweater?A．By hand.B．By dry cleaning.C．By machine.3. How does the woman probably feel now?A．Sorry.B．Angry.C．Strange.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want to do on Saturday night?A．See a film with Jennifer.B．Go out with Rose.C．Go to a live concert.2. Where is the restaurant?A．On Palm Street.B．On 2nd Street.C．On Pine Street.3. What time does the restaurant close on weekends?A．At 9:00 p.m.B．At 9:30 p.m.C．At 10:00 p.m.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2024虹口高三英语一模数学
2024虹口高三英语一模数学English:In the 2024 Hongkou High School third-year English first model exam, the mathematics section covered topics including algebra, geometry, and calculus. The exam consisted of both multiple choice and open-ended questions, challenging students to apply their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Students were required to demonstrate proficiency in areas such as factoring, solving equations, finding the area and volume of shapes, and understanding the principles of differentiation and integration. The exam aimed to assess students' conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and ability to communicate their solutions effectively.中文翻译:在2024年虹口高中高三英语一模数学考试中，数学部分涵盖了代数、几何和微积分等主题。
考试既包括选择题又包括开放性问题，挑战学生运用数学知识和解决问题的能力。
学生需要展示在因式分解、解方程、求形状的面积和体积，以及理解微分和积分原理等方面的熟练技能。
考试旨在评估学生的概念理解、数学推理和有效沟通解决方案的能力。
虹口区高三英语一模2023
虹口区高三英语一模2023全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1虹口区高三英语一模2023The Gaokao, or the National College Entrance Examination, is an important milestone for Chinese high school students. Each year, thousands of students in Shanghai's Hongkou District sit for the exam, hoping to secure a spot at a top university. The 2023 Gaokao in Hongkou District was no different, with students from various schools putting in their best efforts to achieve their academic goals.The English exam, in particular, is a significant component of the Gaokao. It tests students' proficiency in the language through various sections such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking. The exam requires students to showcase their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills.For the 2023 Gaokao in Hongkou District, students prepared rigorously for the English exam. They devoted hours to practicing reading passages, listening to English audio clips, andwriting essays on various topics. The exam was challenging, but the students were well-prepared to tackle it head-on.On the day of the exam, the students entered the testing center with a mix of nervousness and excitement. The atmosphere was tense as they opened the exam booklet and began answering the questions. From deciphering complex reading passages to composing coherent essays, the students strived to showcase their English skills to the best of their abilities.After completing the exam, the students felt a sense of relief mixed with anticipation. They knew that their performance on the English exam would play a crucial role in determining their future academic pursuits. With hopes of scoring well and securing a place at a prestigious university, the students awaited the results of the Gaokao.In the following weeks, as the exam results were announced, the students in Hongkou District eagerly checked their scores. Some celebrated their exceptional performance, while others reflected on areas where they could improve. Regardless of the outcome, the students were proud of their hard work and dedication to preparing for the English exam.The 2023 Gaokao in Hongkou District was a test of perseverance and resilience for the students. As they navigated the challenges of the English exam, they displayed their determination to succeed academically. The experience was a reminder of the importance of education and the opportunities that await those who work diligently towards their goals.In conclusion, the 2023 Gaokao in Hongkou District was a significant event for high school students. The English exam served as a platform for students to demonstrate their language skills and academic prowess. Through their hard work and dedication, the students showcased their potential for success in higher education and beyond.篇2虹口区高三英语一模2023With the increasing emphasis on standardized testing in China's education system, the high school curriculum has become more challenging for students. The academic performance of students in their final year of high school can determine their future prospects, making the stakes higher than ever before. As such, the first model examination for the Englishsubject in the Hongkou District for the year 2023 has posed a significant test for students.The English examination for high school seniors covers a wide range of topics, including reading comprehension, listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. Students are expected to demonstrate their proficiency in these areas to achieve high scores and secure admission to top universities. The test is designed to assess students' ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, which is an essential skill in today's globalized world.The reading comprehension section of the exam consists of passages on various subjects, such as literature, science, history, and current events. Students are required to read the passages carefully and answer questions about the main ideas, details, and implications of the text. This section tests students' reading comprehension skills and their ability to analyze and interpret complex information.The listening comprehension section of the exam includes audio recordings of conversations, lectures, and interviews. Students are required to listen to the recordings and answer questions about the content, speakers' attitudes, and main ideas.This section tests students' listening skills and their ability to understand spoken English in different contexts.The vocabulary and grammar section of the exam assesses students' knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar rules. Students are required to fill in the blanks with the correct words, choose the right words to complete sentences, and identify errors in sentences. This section tests students' ability to use English vocabulary and grammar accurately and effectively.The writing section of the exam requires students to write essays on given topics, such as social issues, environmental problems, and personal experiences. Students are expected to organize their ideas logically, develop their arguments persuasively, and use appropriate language and style. This section tests students' writing skills and their ability to express themselves clearly and coherently in English.Overall, the first model examination for the English subject in the Hongkou District for the year 2023 is a challenging test for high school seniors. Students need to prepare thoroughly and practice regularly to achieve high scores and succeed in the competitive education system. By mastering the skills tested in the exam, students can improve their English proficiency andenhance their chances of success in their academic and professional pursuits.篇3Title: Analysis of the 2023 Gaokao English Exam in Hongkou DistrictIntroductionThe 2023 Gaokao English exam in Hongkou District was held recently, and students across the district were put to the test. The exam, which is a crucial component of the college admissions process in China, is known for its rigorous nature and high stakes. In this analysis, we will take a closer look at the exam, examining its content, difficulty level, and overall performance of students in the district.Exam OverviewThe 2023 Gaokao English exam in Hongkou District consisted of four sections: listening, reading, writing, and translation. The listening section included a variety of audio clips, such as conversations, lectures, and news reports, which tested students' ability to comprehend spoken English. The reading section required students to read and analyze a series of passages, including articles, essays, and literary works, andanswer questions based on the text. The writing section asked students to write an essay on a given topic, while the translation section tested students' ability to translate English sentences into Chinese.Difficulty LevelOverall, the 2023 Gaokao English exam in Hongkou District was considered to be moderately difficult by students and teachers alike. The listening section was challenging for some students, as they struggled to understand the rapid speech and unfamiliar accents of the speakers. The reading section, on the other hand, was generally well-received, with students finding the passages to be interesting and engaging. The writing section was perhaps the most challenging for students, as they were required to express their ideas clearly and concisely in English. The translation section was also challenging for some students, as they had to accurately convey the meaning of the English sentences in Chinese.PerformanceOverall, the performance of students in the 2023 Gaokao English exam in Hongkou District was quite impressive. Many students demonstrated a strong command of the English language, particularly in the reading and writing sections.Students were able to analyze complex texts, formulate coherent arguments, and express themselves effectively in English. The translation section was perhaps the most challenging for students, as some struggled with the nuances of the English language and the intricacies of Chinese grammar. However, on the whole, students in Hongkou District fared well in the exam, showcasing their dedication and hard work in preparing for the Gaokao.ConclusionIn conclusion, the 2023 Gaokao English exam in Hongkou District was a challenging but rewarding experience for students. The exam tested their ability to comprehend and communicate in English, as well as their critical thinking skills and creativity. While there were some difficulties along the way, students in the district rose to the occasion and performed admirably on the exam. Their success is a testament to their hard work and determination, and bodes well for their future academic pursuits. Congratulations to all the students who participated in the exam, and best of luck in their college admissions journey!。
(三)虹口区一模听力试题及原文
2022年上海市高三英语一模真题专项训练之听力虹口区I. Listening prehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. Colleagues. B. Classmates.C. Mother and son.D. Employer and employee.2.A. She is not feeling very well today.B. She thinks that the weather is pleasant.C. She has been staying up quite late recently.D. She has been working hard for too long a time.3.A. Lucy is not happy with the ban on pet animals.B. Lucy might as well send her dog to her relative.C. Lucy won’t be able to keep a dog in the building.D. Lucy should get rid of her pet as soon as possible.4.A. He is likely to help.B. He has already asked for help.C. He was the last one to use the puter.D. He does not know a lot about puters.5.A. He will continue to work in the garden himself.B. They should finish the work as soon as possible.C. He is tired of doing gardening on weekends.D. They can hire a gardener to do the work.6.A. They will raise the issue in their presentation.B. They will find more relevant information for their work.C. They will make use of whatever information is available.D. They will put more efforts into preparing for the presentation.7.A. He did not take the symptoms of his illness seriously.B. He was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it.C. He is anxious to find a cure for his high blood pressure.D. He doesn’t think high blood pressure is a problem for him.8.A. Dr. Johnson may not be a good choice.B. Dr. Johnson’s waiting room is not tidy.C. Dr. Johnson enjoys reading magazines.D. Dr. Johnson is really a good dentist.9.A. It isn’t a good idea to buy the Tshirt.B. The printing on her Tshirt has faded.C. It i sn’t in fashion to have a logo on a Tshirt.D.She regrets having bought one of the Tshirts.10.A. He has been bumping along for hours.B. He is trapped in a terrible traffic jam.C. He is involved in a serious accident.D. He has got a sharp pain in the neck.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will he asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will he read twice, hut the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Real artist works in the past.B. Popularity of secondhand books.C. A real bargain in local bookstores.D. A new fashion about secondhand goods.12.A. They made furniture not for making money.B. They sell secondhand jewels as well as furniture.C. They were serious about making furniture for fashion.D. They devoted themselves to creating real artistic works.13.A. People appreciate the real crafts of the old craftsmen.B. Secondhand goods are usually good yet not expensive.C. Secondhand stores will bee less and less in the future.D. Secondhand goods are more valuable than apartment houses.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. A character in a popular animation.B. A cuttingedge app in digital games.C. A teaching tool under development.D. A tutor for puter science students.15.A. They encourage them to give immediate feedback.B. They use various ways to explain the materials.C. They ask them to design their own questions.D. They motivate them to think independently.16.A. Their sense of responsibility.B. Their emotional involvement.C. The learning strategy acquired.D. The teaching experience gained.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. They are both worried about the negative impact of technology.B. They differ greatly in their knowledge of modern technology.C. They disagree about the future of AI technology.D. They work in different fields of AI technology.18.A. Stimulating and motivating.B. Simply writing AI software.C. More demanding and requiring special training.D. Less timeconsuming and focusing on creation.19.A. There could be jobs nobody wants to do.B. Digital life could replace human civilization.C. Humans would be tired of municating with one another.D. Old people would be taken care of solely by unfeeling robots.20.A. It will be smarter than human beings.B. Chips will be inserted in human brains.C. It will take away humans’ jobs altogether.D. Life will bee like a science fiction film.答案110 CDCDA CBAAB 1120 DDA CBB CDBA听力原文Listening prehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.W: Joe, what are you doing on your puter? Don’t you re member your promise?M: This is not a game. It’s only a crossword puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary.Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers?2.M: You look worn out. Are you feeling under the weather?W: Not at all. But I have been in the chemistry lab for five hours.Q: What does the woman mean?3.W: Lucy is going to get a little dog from one of her relatives.M: Really？But I hear her apartment is about to place a ban on pet animals.Q: What does the man imply?4.W: I thought Paul might be able to help me figure out the puter program.M: Paul is about the last person I’d ask if I were you.Q: What does the man imply about Paul?5.W: I honestly don’t want to continue the gardening tomorrow.M: Neither do I. But I think I should get it over within this weekend.Q: What does the man mean?6.W: I don’ t think we have enough information for our presentation, but we have to give it tomorrow. There doesn’t seem to be much we can do about it.M: Yeah, at this point we’ll have to make do with what we’ve got.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?7.W: How did you feel when you found out you had high blood pressure?M: Shocked! The problem for me was that there were no symptoms. It seemed to have struck me suddenly.Q: What does the man mean?8.M: I need to find a dentist. You said you know Dr. Johnson well. Do you remend him?W: Well, I have seen him a few times, but what impressed me most were the magazines in his waiting room.Q: What does the woman imply?9.M: I think I’ll get one of those new Tshirts, you know, with the school’s logo on both the front and back.W: You’ll regret it. They are expensive, and I’ve heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.Q: What does the woman mean?10.M: Cars had lined up car to car. And I’ve been held up on the express way for an hour. W: Really? It must be a pain in the neck. But be patient, anyway. You can do nothing but wait. Q: What do we learn about the man?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Searching for secondhand goods is no longer regarded as a shameful thing. Nowadays, many people in Shanghai enjoy the fun of wandering about the city in their spare time to hunt for something valuable. Looking for used goods has bee a fashion.In the past, craftsmen were serious about making furniture. Since they were not keen on seeking wealth, they could settle down to make real artistic works. No wonder people nowadays love their products. Insiders estimate that there are at least 50 to 60 stores in Shanghai that sell used goods. Apart from furniture stores, business of stores that sell secondhand jewels booms as well.Recently, bookstores that sell secondhand books have reappeared in Shanghai. Some books were made during the late Qing Dynasty while other books during the 1980s. People flood into these bookstores to look for books that are good yet not expensive.Many Shanghainese, after spending big money for an expensive apartment house, like todecorate their new houses in an old style. These houses might appear modern from the outside, but once you walk in, you will find that it is full of old things with a strong atmosphere relating to the past.(Now listen again, please.)Questions:11.What is the passage mainly about?12.What can be learned about the craftsmen in the past?13.What might be a reason why people hunt for secondhand goods?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Researchers have found that students who tutor others work harder to understand the material, recall it more accurately and apply it more effectively. Student teachers score higher on tests than pupils who are learning only for their own sake. But how can children, still learning themselves, teach others? One answer is that they can tutor younger kids.Now educators are experimenting with a new way to apply this model to academic subjects. The cuttingedge tool under development is the “teachable agent” —a puterized character who learns, tries, makes mistakes and asks questions just like a realworld pupil. puter scientists have created an animated figure called Betty’s Brain, who has been “taught” about environmental science by hundreds of middle school students. Student teachers are motivated to help Betty master certain materials. While preparing to teach, they organize their knowledge and improve their own understanding. And as they explain the information to it, they identify problems in their own thinking.Feedback from the teachable agents further enhances the tutors’ learning. The agents’ questions oblige student tutors to think and explain the materials in different ways, and watching the agent solve problems allows them to see their knowledge put into action.Above all, it’s the emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning. Student tutors feel upset when their teachable agents fail, but happy when these virtual pupils succeed as they obtain pride and satisfaction from someone else’s acplishment.(Now listen again, please.)Questions:14.What is the passage mainly about?15.What must student tutors do to teach their teachable agents?16.What is the key factor that ease s student tutors’ learning?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.W: How do you feel about the future of the artificial intelligence? Personally, I feel quite optimistic about it.M: AI? I’m not so optimistic actually. In fact, it’s something we should be concerned about. W: Well, it will help us humans understand ourselves better. And when we have a better understanding of ourselves, we can improve the world.M: Well, one thing is for sure, technology is evolving faster than our ability to understand it. And in the future AI will make jobs kind of meaningless.W: I think artificial intelligence will actually help create new kinds of jobs, which would require less of our time and allow us to focus on creative tasks.M: I doubt that very much. Probably the last job that will remain will be writing AI software. And then eventually AI will just write its own software.W: At that time we are going to have a lot of jobs, which nobody will want to do. So we will need artificial intelligence for the robots to take care of the old guys like us.M: I don’t know. There’s a risk that human civilization could be replaced by a superior type of digital life. AI will be able to pletely imitate a person in every way possible. In fact, some people t hink we’re in an imitation right now.W: That’s impossible. Humans can’t even make a mosquito. puters only have chips. People have brains. And that’s where the wisdom es from.M: Once it’s fully developed, AI will bee tired of trying to municate with human s as we would be much slower thinkers in parison.W: Well, I’m not so sure. A puter is a puter and a puter is just a toy.M: puters can easily municate incredibly fast. So the puter will just get impatient talking to humans, and it’ll be barely getting any information out.W: Well, I believe there’s a bright future with AI. I also think you watch too many sciencefiction films.(Now listen again, please.)Questions:17.What can we learn about the speakers from the conversation?18.What will new kinds of jobs be like according to the woman?19.What is the risk the man predicts?20.What is the man’s concern about AI technology?。
2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题(2)
一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. What are the speakers doing?A ．Having a meeting.B ．Interviewing applicants.C ．Giving a presentation.2. What does the woman think of teaching?A ．It’s boring.B ．It’s interesting.C ．It’s difficult.3.A ．Greeks are not allowed to get married before 18.B ．Greek kids are not as independent as American kids.C ．American parents don’t pay for children's wedding.D ．Greek parents will take care of children until they are 18.4.A ．They will raise the issue in their presentation.B ．They will find more relevant information for their work.C ．They will make use of whatever information is available.D ．They will put more efforts into preparing for the presentation.5. What is the weather like now?A ．Cloudy.B ．Sunny.C ．Rainy.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How is the weather now?A ．Cloudy.B ．Rainy.C ．Sunny.2. What does the West Lake have?A ．A free outdoor theater.B ．Two outdoor playgrounds.C ．An indoor playground.3. What will the couple do this evening?A ．Go to enjoy a live performance.B ．Tell the children about the weekend plan.C ．Search for information about the park.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
届上海虹口区高三一模英语试题及答案
届上海虹⼝区⾼三⼀模英语试题及答案届上海虹⼝区⾼三⼀模英语试题及答案精选⽂档TTMS system office room 【TTMS16H-TTMS2A-TTMS8Q8-虹⼝区2016学年度第⼀学期期终教学质量监控测试⾼三英语试卷第 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 questionwill be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a library. B. In a theater.C. In a cinema.D. In a classroom.2. A. 40 dollars. B. 30 dollars. C. 20 dollars.D. 10 dollars.3. A. Doctor and nurse. B. Cashier and customer.C. Dentist and patient.D. Conductor and passenger.4. A. The weather was miserable all day. B. The trip wasreally a hard one.C. They had a wet and cold trip.D. They were not caught in the rain.5. A. She is popular with children. B. She has always been popular.C. She had a surprising party.D. She was surprised at the party.6. A. Engineering. B. Business.C. Education.D. Manufacturing.7. A. He needs some change. B. He seldom counts his money.C. He doesn’t have that much cash.D. He owes the woman twenty dollars.8. A. Jack is clever. B. Tom is reliable.C. Tom is honest.D. Jack is dependable.9. A. Heavy jackets are now on sale. B. She is waiting for winter to arrive.C. It’s hard to get a heavy jacket.D. She needs a warm jacket.10. A. He will continue his work on vacation. B. Papers piled while he was on vacation.C. He has too much work to do.D. He has made his vacation plans.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Last night. B. At the age of 20.C. At the age of 9.D. A couple of weeks ago.12. A. Because she liked it at their age. B. Because it was a story about animals.C. Because it was a fun story.D. Because it was a Disney film.13. A. Romeo and Juliet. B. A love story between two dogs.C. Different dogs and different lives.D. Children and dogs.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Britain.B. France.C.Spain. D. Sweden.15. A. Children were invited to meet Harry Potter’s magic mother.B. The book was first available to readers on the Internet.C. J. K. Rowling has had an interview on the Internet.D. The book first arrived in China in early June, 2003.16. A. To develop their love for the country. B. To get ready fora military parade.C. To gain some military knowledge.D. To learn to protect themselves.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.(A)Accidents happen almost everywhere every day. Some accidents are not serious and some really are. We read about such accidents nearly every day in the newspapers. And people usually think that accidents take place only on the roads or highways until they (25) ______ come across accidents in their homes or even at work places. As a matter of fact, home accidents are just as common as those we see and hear on the roads, some of (26) ______ cause even much more serious consequences. Because very few home accidents are reported, people come to think that there are few accidents that happen in homes.There (27) ______ (be) many serious cases where people fall to their deaths from high-rise flats so far. In most cases, children and women often fall over while (28) ______ (step) down the stairs. Old people may slip on wet floors, getting badly hurt or even killed, if they are not careful.Nowadays there are a lot of modern electrical appliances at home (29) ______ ______ rice cookers, micro waves and washing machines, which make life easy for the modern housewives. These appliances can kill people (30) ______they are used in the proper way. Gas stoves used for cooking are also dangerous if they are not properly used. They may cause burns or, in more serious cases, even fires.But all such accidents (31) ______ be stopped if we are careful and follow simple rules of safety. For example, it is unwise for people to try repairing their own electrical appliances if they do not know how to repair them. Therefore, it is safer and more reliable (32) ______people get them repaired by an electrician.(B)A study of English learning problems was carried out among atotal of 106 foreign students. It shows that nearly all these students considered (33) ______ (understand) spoken English, especially in the first few weeks, to be their biggest problem on arrival. This was followed by speaking or communicating. Writing then increased as a big problem as students discovered difficulties in writing papers that they (34) ______ (expect) to hand in. And at the same time, reading remained as a significant problem.The information (35) ______ (gain) helped us in determining where special attention should be paid to in our course. Although many students have chosen to join the course with a reasonable motivation, we considered it important to note (36) ______ seemed to encourage interest. Nearly all the students have experienced some kind of grammar-based English teaching or teacher-centered English learningin their own country. It would be self-defeating (37) ______ (use) the same method, especially if it has failed in the past or it is too complicated to follow or imitate, (38) ______ it might reduce motivation and interest. Therefore a different method may help because it is different.(39) ______ variety of activities was also regarded as a way of maintaining or increasing motivation and interest. Severalyears ago we had the first timetable that operated throughout the course of English learning, but we soon found that both the students and the teachers lost interest by about half-way through the ten weeks. This led us to a major re-think, and we had to explore a much (40) ______ (effective) way of English learning, so finally we brought it into line with the expressed language needs of the students.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.John Nash, a Nobel Prize winner and mathematical genius whose struggle with mental illness was documented in the Oscar-winning film “A Beautiful Mind”, was killed in a car accident on Saturday. Hewas 86. The accident __41__ when the taxi Nash was traveling in raninto another car on the New Jersey Turnpike. Neither of the twodrivers involved in the accident underwent life-__42__ injuries.At Princeton, Nash published a 27-page essay about the field of game theory, which led to __43__ in economics, international politics, and evolutionary biology. His signature solution found thatcompetition among two opponents is not necessarily governed by zero-sum logic. Two opponents can, for instance, each achieve their maximum __44__ through cooperating with the other, or gain nothing at all by refusing to cooperate. This simple understanding is now regarded as one of the most important social science ideas in the20th century, and a proof to his almost unique __45__ gifts.But in the late 1950s, Nash began a slide into mental illness and each therapy failed to cure him, and for much of the next three decades, Nash __46__ freely on the Princeton campus, scratching his hands on empty blackboards and staring blankly ahead in the library. Robert Wright remembers Nash as “some math genius that went crazy”who wore colorful shoes and quietly watched people. His mentalillness removed him __47__ from his work. By the time Nash wasawarded the Nobel P rize in Economics in 1994, he hadn’t published a paper in 36 years.But like a child cured of a terrible dream by the switch of a light, Nash recovered from his illness seemingly by choosing not tobe sick anymore. Five years later, the __48__ of the film “ABeautiful Mind”, based on Sylvia Nasar’s 1998 book of the same name, expanded Nash’s __49__ life story to an international audience. He continued to work, travel, and speak at conferences for the rest ofhis life.It’s tempting to wonder what Nash might have __50__, had mental illness not robbed him of so many productive years.“Because theideas I had about super natural beings came to me the same way thatmy mathematical ideas did,” said Nash. “So I took them seriously.”III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Why girls do better at school than boys?For centuries, boys were top of the class. But these days,that’s no longer the case.A new study by the OECD, a club of mostly __51__ countries in Europe and North America, examined how 15-year-old boys and girls performed at reading, mathematics and science. Boys still get somewhat better __52__ at maths and physics, and in other science courses the genders are roughly __53__. But when it comes to the students who really struggle and suffer at school, the difference is __54__: boys are 50% more likely than girls to fall short of basic standards in all three areas.__55__, why are girls performing better at school than their male classmates?First, girls read more than boys. Reading proficiency (熟练) is the basis upon which all other learning is built. When boys don’t do well in reading, their __56__ in other school subjects suffers too.Second, girls spend much more time on their homework and out-of-class learning. __57__, girls spend five and a half hours per week doing homework while boys spend a little less than four and a half hours. Researchers suggest that doing homework __58__ by teachers is linked to better accomplishment in maths, reading and science. Boys, it appears, spend more of their free time in the __59__ world; they are 17% more likely to play cooperative online games than girls every day. They also use the internet more.Third, peer __60__ plays a role. A lot of boys decide early on that they are just too cool for school. They adopt a so-called concept of masculinity (男⼦⽓概) that includes a disregard for__61__, which means they’re more likely to be rude and noisy in class. Teachers mark them down for this. In anonymous (匿名的) tests, boys perform better. In fact, the gender gap in reading __62__ by a third when teachers don’t know the gender of the pupil they are marking.So what can be done to close this gap Getting boys to do more homework and cut down on screen-time would help. And offering boys a __63__ to read non-fiction would help too: they’re keener on comics and newspapers. But most of all, abandoning gender stereotypes (旧模式) would __64__ all students. Thus, boys in all countries with the best schools read much better than girls. As we know, girls in Shanghai, Singapore and are good at mathematics, and they __65__ boys from anywhere else in the world.51. A. backward B. wealthy C. regular D. miserable52. A. scores B. directions C. guidance D.evaluation53. A. practical B. reliable C. relevant D. equal54. A. stable B. vague C. obvious D. logical55. A. However B. Therefore C. Similarly D. Instead56. A. behaviour B. comment C. preparation D.performance57. A. In brief B. On average C. On thecontrary D. In addition58. A.researchedB. designedC. assignedD. approved59. A. virtual B. realistic C. future D.artificial60. A. relationship B. contact C.responsibilityD. pressure61. A. experts B. authorities C. adults D. peers62. A. develops B. widens C. narrows D. forms63. A. chance B. task C. favour D. resource64. A. influence B. harm C. satisfy D. benefit。
上海市虹口区2022—2023高三一模英语试卷
上海市虹口区2022—2023高三一模英语试卷I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a school. B. In a gas station. C. In a hospital. D. In a garage.2. A. At 9:30. B. At 9:40. C. At 10:09. D. At 10:39.3.A. Planning a sports event. B. Writing up local news.C. Reading a newspaper.D. Putting up advertisements.4.A. It is luxurious. B. It is satisfactory. C. It is competitive. D. It is disappointing.5.A. He has had too many holidays this year. B. He isn’t in the mood to travel.C. Phuket is too far for a family holiday.D. Family holidays no longer interest him.6.A. His grandma is quite fond of the dress.B.The salad and dressing tastes very good.C.The salad and dressing can’t match his grandma’s.D.His grandma can’t make delicious salad with dressing.7.A. She is the speakers’ boss. B. She is not at home this Saturday.C. She is not easy-going.D. She seldom invites people to her home.8.A. The woman doesn’t like Serbia.B. The woman has been to Serbia.C. The woman is planning a trip to Serbia.D. The woman has no idea about Serbia.9.A. Live with Jane and Sophie.B.Ask Sophie about her accommodation.C.Invite Vivian to be her roommate.D.Share a room with Jane.10.A. The plane will leave at 3:20.B. The plane’s departure time remains unknown.C. The man has just missed his flight.D. The man is at a wrong check in counter.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. 64 years. B. 59 years.C. 56 years.D. 46 years.12.A. Developing better health care systems. B. Going through the Covid 19 crisis.C. Easing the burden to the health services.D. Lowering the public health budgets.13.A. WHO’s effective work in Africa.B.Development of new health policies.C.Measures to lift people from poverty.D.Suggestions for public health efforts in Africa.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Quitting to talk to someone. B. Leaving the office without telling anyone.C. Abandoning extra work duties.D. Stopping worrying about work performance.15.A. Firing the troubled employees quietly. B. Forgetting about inactive workers.C. Creating a better communication culture.D. Building a direct system of pushing messages.16.A. Reasons behind an office culture. B. Solutions to a workplace conflict.C. Tips for a successful job interview.D. Steps of building a lively community.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Working on his paper. B. Thinking of a professor.C. Taking a nap.D. Looking for a reference book.18.A. It is complicating. B. It is boring. C. It is inspiring. D. It is challenging.19.A. A student gave a lecture on American Revolution.B.The professor failed to answer a student’s question.C.The professor showed his mastery of American history.D.A student was asked a tough question by the professor.20.A. Professor Rivers thinks highly of Professor Anderson.B.Professor Rivers is interested in women’s studies.C.Professor Rivers knows little in this area.D.Professor Rivers has a lot of spare time.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Runners and Cyclists Use GPS Mapping to Make ArtFitness apps and the power of live satellite tracking have allowed runners, cyclists and others to draw hearts, animals, birthday wishes — and even homages to Vermeer — across their local landscapes.In 1665, Johannes Vermeer dabbed (轻涂) the last drop of paint onto a canvas (帆布) in his Dutch studio, (21) (complete) his masterpiece “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Onan April day 357 years later, Janine Strong slowed her bike to stop, paused herfitness app, and watched as the snaking line of her cycling route (22)(draw) the shape of Vermeer’s masterpiece over the streets of Brooklyn.Ms. Strong creates (23) has come to be known as “GPS art” — apractice (24) uses the Global Positioning System mapping capabilities ofmodern phone apps like Strava to create digital drawings using an athlete’s route across the landscape. (25) biking on a straight path or in circles around a park, Ms. Strong plans her rides in the shapes of birthday cakes, stars, birds, lions — and the occasional Vermeer.The hobby has grown with the widespread availability of satellite tracking for use by ordinary people, in fitness apps like Nike Run Club or MapMyRide. It is now a popularity on Strava often (26) (refer) to as “Strava art.”Strava art has existed since that app’s release in 2009, but it experienced a sudden increase in use during the pandemic (疫情). According to Michael Joseph, a senior communications manager at the company, more than three billion activities (27) (upload) to Strava since the beginning of 2020.To complete her digital vision of “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” Ms. Strong biked almost 50 miles around southern Brooklyn, carefully checking Strava (28) (make) sure that each turn, circle, and straightaway was achieving the iconic earring and head covering of Vermeer’s original. “I always have a big smile on my face (29) it works out and I upload it and it’s done,”she said. “It’s a far (30) (satisfying) feeling.”Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Outdoor Play Benefits Kids’ Mental RestorationMany of the psychological benefits of outdoor play are already well established. Our brains 31 in natural landscapes, and our perceptual (感知的) systems are particularly well suited to wild outdoor spaces.This means that natural scenes provide the perfect level of 32 , which is thought to help recharge the brain when it is tired and easily distractable. Supporting this theory, one study found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were better able to 33 following a 20-minute walk in the park, compared to a 20-minute walk on the streets of a well-kept urban area. Being exposed to grass and trees seemed to have had a beneficial effect on their minds. The authors recommended using such “doses (剂量) of nature” as a safe and 34 way of supporting children with ADHD, alongside other tools.Besides these 35 effects, outdoor play can offer valuable learning experiences. For example, playing with mud or sand can help children develop the way their senses and movement 36 , which allows the child to gradually understand his or her bodily signals.Such activities – away from the house or classroom – may also help children to find ways to cope with emotions that may be hard to 37 in other environments. So-called “sand tray therapy”, which in volves using sand and clay to express one’s thoughts and feelings, is an accepted form of counselling for children who are struggling to 38 their emotional state.When it comes to the child’s physical health, the most obvious advantage of outdoor play may be the exercise. A child may find it easier to build up strength and endurance in a large open space resulting in a(n) 39 risk of overweight, according to one study led by Elizabeth Gershoff, professor of human development and family sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, US.The latest findings, however, suggest there could be a(n) 40 of other advantages to playing in natural environments – and the secret may be alive in the mud itself.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Does a reassuring touch on the back bring you comfort during a tough day? A new study finds, when it comes to touching, people aren’t even 41 about who’s doing it. Researchers in Germany say the touch of a humanoid (人形的) robot makes people 42 and more likely to follow their requests.Instead of being 43 on other humans, researchers are hoping that one day robots may be able tofulfill the roles of therapists, personal trainers, and even life coaches. Their study follows the widespread increase of touch 44 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several studies have pointed out how physical distancing and isolation is creating a variety of negative effects that increase feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety.In this research, 48 students engaged in a conversation with NAO – a programmable research robot. During the course, for some participants, the robot briefly and seemingly randomly 45 the back of the participant’s hand.This differed from the design of other studies, which have relied on 46 touch. In response to the robot’s touch, most participants smiled a nd laughed, and none 47 . Results show those who were touched were more likely to 48 the robot urging them to show interest in a particular academic course discussed during the conversation. Participants also reported a better 49 state after the robot’s ta p on the hand. 50 , students who were touched were more likely to give the robot a higher score for physical attractiveness (although these participants still only rated poor NAO a 2.5 out of 5 on average).“A robot’s non-functional touch 51 to humans,” Laura Hoffmann from Ruhr University and her team write. “Slightly tapping human participants’ hands during a conversation resulted in better feelings and more compliance (依从) to the request of a humanoid robot.”“It is remarkable that simple and brief tap on the back of participants’ hands showed such an effect. Involving more complex and 52 touching from a robot might increase engagement and compliance.”As the researchers argue, this small study –one of the first to examine the 53 of robot-initiated touch – suggests that through the use of comforting touches, robot therapists could better 54 patients to engage in healthy activities such as exercise. However, they caution that much about human-robot 55 are complex, with there still more to be learned about the difference between human and robot t ouch.41. A. curious B. crazy C. picky D. certain42. A. happier B. freer C. more stressed D. more frightened43. A. hard B. dependent C. impressed D. based44. A. completion B. formation C. imagination D. starvation45. A. watched B. patted C. cleaned D. blocked46. A. human-initiated B. time-pressed C. technique-based D. goal-oriented47. A. made out B. thought back C. pulled away D. set off48. A. look over B. go along with C. take off D. stand up against49. A. physical B. emotional C. financial D. social50. A. However B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Still51. A. matters B. sees C. relates D. gets52. A. warmer B. longer C. more friendly D. more forceful53. A. theory B. history C. trend D. potential54. A. warn B. persuade C. force D. control55. A. similarities B. conflicts C. constructions D. interactionsSection 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)I know people who say they don’t watch television, and I always nod and agree. Reading requires intelligence, and television is merely entertainment, right?I’m going to Scotland this year, and three different people told me I must watch “Outlander” before I go, which is like “Game of Thrones” for fans of romance novels. I watched the first four hourlong episodes back to back. When I stood up from the couch I felt sick, and it wasn’t just the cookies, popcorn and peanut butter sandwiches I’d had without noticing. It was dark outside, and I felt ashamed. I had spent half a day on the couch. Research for Scotland? Not exactly.A few days later I had a library book due: The National Book Award winner The Friend, by Sigrid Nunez. I needed to finish it, so I read the last half straight through. I was absorbed in Nunez’s New York City, worrying about the heroin’s career and her future. I finished the book with tears in my eyes and stood up feeling, well, great.I had wasted another four hours on my couch. I hadn’t eaten as much junk food because I needed my hands free—and not sticky—so I could turn pages and return the book to the library relatively clean, but I hadn’t moved and once again it was dark outside. Why did I feel so much better and guilt-free?All the research says reading a book is good for you. It reduces stress, promotes comprehension and imagination, relieves depression, helps you sleep and may contribute to preventing Alzheimer’s. The act of physically turning a page creates a momentary pause for understanding to sink in. Our brains have to work to translate the black squiggles (弯弯曲曲的线条) on the page into words and then interpret the meaning and intent of those words. When a character is described as tall with brown hair, a reader creates her own picture. TV takes all that imagination away.But there’s a lot of good TV now. I’d like to say the answer to TV versus books must be, as Aristotle said, “Moderation in all things,” though he never had a television or a computer and had to read his scrolls (长卷纸) by candlelight. I agree that too much television is bad for you. I know I feel better if I read, but it won’t stop me from watching too: My second DVD of “Outlander” has just arrived, and as soon as I get this essay done, the rest of my day is free.56.By “I always nod and agree” (paragraph 1), the author implies that .A.she should be polite to get the conversation to go onB.she is reluctant to admit that she watches televisionC.she believes those who say they don’t watch TVD.she doesn’t think highly of TV either57.The phrase “back to back” (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to “”.A.from morning till nightB.one after another without a breakC.leaning against the back of the couchD.looking at the opposite direction58.The author felt better after reading The Friend than watching “Outlander”, most probably because.A.she didn’t feel hungry for any snacksB.the TV series got her to cancel her trip to ScotlandC.the television series was no more attractive than the bookD.she regarded reading as more rewarding than watching TV59.What can be concluded from all the research introduced in paragraph 5?A.Reading is active while watching TV is passive.B.Reading involves physical exercises while watching TV doesn’t.C.Reading stimulates the brain to concentrate while watching TV doesn’t.D.Reading is good for one’s mental health while watching TV is bad for i t.(B)Guidelines for Poster PresentationsDate: Friday 28 OctoberTime: 13.00-14.20 (Presenters are required to be by their posters by 12.55 sharp.)Poster Session Format-The poster session is a self-explanatory exhibit where the presenter(s) is/are available for one-on-one discussion.-All the in-person poster presentations will take place simultaneously ( 同时进行的). See below for specific details of online poster presentations.Poster design and Layout-Each poster should measure about 90×120cm (36×48 inches).-The texts and illustrations should be readable from 150cm (about 5 feet) away.-Posters can be hand-written or printed in colour/black and white.Set-up and Removal-Posters will be displayed by fixing them on boards/walls provided. You will be given the necessary tools to carry out this task.-Presenters are required to hang their posters during the lunch break (12:00-13:00) on Friday 28 October and remove them after the session (14:20).-Presenters are responsible for the set-up and removal of their own posters. Staff will also be in the poster area to assist you.-Each poster presentation will be numbered in the programme schedule. Poster numbers will also be shown on the display boards. Make sure the poster is fixed under the correct number.-Playing of loud audio or video clips is not allowed, keeping in mind the noise level in the hall.For online poster presentations:-Once your poster is ready, take a good picture of it and send it to us at least one week before the conference. We’ll take a print out of this and display it like the other posters. This will help the audience in the Hall in Chennai to look at them before they can log into your presentation at the assigned time.-During poster presentation whoever would like to interact with you will log into your session. This will be for the entire duration of the presentation with brief explanations and Q&A interspersed (穿插) with each other. Participants can move around to other poster presentations during this period, both online and in-person.60.According to the guidelines, the posters have to be .A.handwritten on paper in black and whiteB.hung on the walls of a specific area in the hallC.easily recognizable from five meters awayD.numbered by an on-site staff member61.Which of the following is a specific requirement for online poster presenters?A.They should remain online for the entire 100 minutes.B.They should get ready for presentation at exactly12:55.C.They need to send an e-version of their posters to the o rganizer.D.They will be required to give explanations or answer questions.62.The passage is meant for .A.people who have unsolved questions to consult aboutB.people who are interested in visiting an exhibitionC.people who are skilled at making good postersD.people who want to exhibit their posters(C)Much like beauty, art is in the eye of the beholder. The artwork we are attracted to can give insight into our personality, such as whether we are too quick or too slow, calm or moody. Studies into art preferences date back to the 1930s — most of them examining the extent to which people like or dislike different paintings. Research shows that a person’s interest in art is more strongly related to certain personality traits than to social class, age, or gender.In particular, a personality trait called “openness” is the best predictor of whether i ndividuals are interested in art. On the other side, those who identify as “conscientious (一丝不苟的)”, are often less drawn to the arts. These traits are part of the Big Five, a widely accepted personality theory based on nearly a century of research.The model claims that each personality is composed of a combination of five core traits: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion (enjoying being with other people), agreeableness (being pleasant) and neuroticism (feeling worried and nervous). Rather than stating a person as being either shy or outgoing, the Big Five Model believes that everyone lies somewhere between the two extremes.Personality traits may also affect the way people visually scan art. A 2018 study tracked participants’eye movements as they studied abstract artwork. The majority of participants concentrated on the upper-right part. This makes sense, as the right half of the brain is specialized for visual and spatial processing, and also plays a significant role in processing the emotions that art draws out. However, participants who tended toward neuroticism focused on the left side of the picture, and those with mental disease paid more attention to the bottom of the picture.Even with the impressive amount of rese arch into the relationship between people’s personality traits and their love for art, there are still holes in the theories. For instance, some scientists claim that the Big Five Model doesn’t translate across cultures and is mainly targeted toward those living in developed nations. Also, most studies have focused on two-dimensional art, like paintings, and haven’t yet captured differing preferences for the variety of media that exist around the world. Then there’s the fact that our art preferences change over time and are informed by our ages, relationships and life experiences.People’s preferences for art are nearly as complicated as art itself. But if you’re looking for a quick test of someone’s general personality traits, it doesn’t hurt to glance at what’s hanging on their walls.63.Which of the following is the best illustration of “art is in the eye of the beholder” in paragraph 1?A.We judge a piece of art based on whether it is considered beautiful.B.The beauty of a piece of artwork depends on its quality and price.C.The owner of the artwork is the one who loves it the most.D.Whether an artwork is appealing is a subjective matter.64.The shadowed area in each of the following pictures is the part a person focuses on when enjoying an abstract painting. According to the 2018 study, which best illustrates the perception of a person who tends to be in anxiety?A. B. C. D.65.What can be inferred from the passage about the Big Five Model?A.It is a globally accepted measuring system.B.Everyone can fit into one of the five categories.C.There is much evidence of scientific studies to back it.D.It can explain the change in our art preference over time.66.What is the best title of this passage?A.What does your taste in art say about you?B.How to reveal one’s personality traits?C.Why do we like the artwork we like?D.How to discover your art preference?Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.In fact, this is where users should actually adopt a more cautious attitude.B.The recent attack against Twitter should underscore the need for data-centric security.C.For developers, this vulnerability also shows there’s still a need for proper input validation and ensurethat any request is authorized.D.H ackers love that defenders are distracted and don’t focus appro priate resources on the number onethreat.anizations should make a joint effort to protect the sensitive data from exploitation.F.This is just one more example of the success of social engineering used by hackers.Social EngineeringWhen using social media, many users may not be thinking of the social engineering implications that can arise with too much over-sharing of personal information. However, what people share in posts can paint a very vivid picture of a person – which can then be misused by hackers.“ 67 Social engineering is the number one cause of most spiteful data breaches ( 泄露),” said Roger Grimes, data-driven defense specialist at cyber security firm KnowBe4. “Nothing else is even close, percentage-wise,”Grimes warned, “Nearly every organization could best improve their cyber security defense plans if they focused far more on reducing the likelihood of social engineering. No other single defense could do more to protect an organization against hacking and malware (恶意软件).”“Every organization should look to see what they can improve in t heir defense-in-depth plan (e.g., policies, technical defenses, and education) to defeat social engineering. It is because almost no organization appropriately focuses the necessary resources and training against social engineering that allows hackers and malware to be so long-term successful. 68 ”The security experts warn that even in the context of “social media,” users shouldn’t let their guard down. 69 “As individuals, we are aware of the personal threats posed by cyber attacks directed against us,” suggested Erfan, cyber security expert at data security Comforte AG. “To avoid being victimized, it’s best to operate under the mindset that digital footprints exist everywhere and can never be completely wiped out.”“As members of businesses and organizations, we know that enterprise data is always a tempting target for hackers,” Erfan continued. “ 70 Preventing attacks and breaches is not 100 percent fool-proof, so we can only hope that big techs have instituted the measures of data-centric security applied directly to data in case that sensitive information falls into the wrong hands.”IV.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Are Oceans Silent?Most sea creatures, from whales and dolphins to fish, sharks and shrimps, respond to sound, and many can produce it. They use it to hunt and to hide, find mates and food, send messages and give warnings,establish territories, warn off competitors, confuse their targets, deceive enemies, and sense changes in water and conditions. Marine animals click bones, grind teeth and belch gases (磨牙打嗝); use special organs to make various noises. Far from the ‘silent deep’, the oceans are so noisy.Into this age-long confused noise, in the blink of an evolutionary eye, has entered a new thunder: the trembling sound of mighty engines as 46,220 large ships passed the world’s shipping courses. Scientists say that background noise in the ocean has increased roughly by 15 decibels (分贝) in the past 50 years. It maynot sound like much in overall terms, but it is enough, according to many marine biologists, to mask thenormal sounds of ocean life going about its business. At its most intense, some even say noise causes whales to become disoriented, dolphins to suffer from ‘the bends’, fish to go deaf, leave their breeding grounds or fail to form groups—enough to disorganize the basic biology of two thirds of the planet.“Undersea noise pollution is like the death of a thousand cuts”, says Sylvia Eari e, chief scientist of theU.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “Each sound in itself may not be a matter of critical concern, but taken all together, the noise from shipping, earthquake-related surveys, and military activity is creating a totally different environment than existed even 50 years ago. That high level of noise is bound to have a hard, sweeping impact on life in the sea. V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.如果你不是真的对这个比赛感兴趣，何必费口舌打听呢？(bother)73.尤其令人担心的是现如今如何保护方言成了老大难问题。
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虹口区2014学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期终教学质量监控测试卷2015.1第I 卷(共103分)I. Listening ComprehensionII. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Don’t Take the Fun Out of Youth S portsWhen I joined a private football league a few years ago, the sport meant everything to me. My coach said that I had lots of potential(潜力), and I became captain of my team. That was before all the fun __25__(take) out of playing.At first, everyone on the team got equal playing time. Then the team moved up to the top division after winning all its games, and the pressure started. Some parents, who __26__(pay) the coach extra __27__return for their daughters’private one-on-one training, got angry when she didn't give them more playing time in our matches. The coach was replaced. The new coach, however, took all the fun out of the game: All we did during practice was run. We ran so much that, afterwards, we had trouble __28__(breathe). Younger people sho uldn’t be doing exercises __29__(design) for 18-year-olds.I was very thin before I started football, but as a member of this team I wouldn't eat much, because I thought to __30__ that I was afraid of being too full to run. Finally, I ended up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, and two of __31__ stopped playing football completely. That's sad because they had so much potential. They were just burned-out with all the pressure they felt from the coach or their parents.I continued playing football at school and rediscovered my love for it. I joineda private team and the coach told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I calmed down, I played better. When you enjoy something, it's a lot __32__(easy) to do it well.(B)How to Be a WinnerSteven Redgrave -- Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals“In 2012 I was found to have developed lung disease．__33__(believe) my career was over, I felt extremely low．Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing．That was it -- the encouragement I needed．Icould still be a winner __34__ __34__ __34__ I believed in myself．I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes．But I wanted to prove to myself that hard __35__ the condition was, I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”Karen Pickering -- Swimming World Champion“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary．This is the key to success -- you __36__ not bear follow a career in any field without being well-organized．List __37__ you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”Kirsten Best -- Poet ＆ Writer“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions(干扰), such as family or hobbies．The key is to concentrate，__38__ helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind when I feel tense. It makes me __39__(feel) more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is __40__ powerful psychological(心理的) tool.”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. involvedB. figuresC. inevitablyD. initiatedE.appointed F. averageG. transformed H. reasonable I. remarkably J. indications K.chargeLong after the 2010 World Cup was won, disappointed fans were still criticizing the unfair refereeing(裁判) decisions that denied victory to their team. A researcher was __41__ to study the performance of some top referees(裁判).The researcher organized experimental matches which __42__ four youth teams. Each match lasted an hour, divided into three periods of 20 minutes during which different referees were in __43__.Observers noted down the referees' errors, of which there were 61 over the matches. When __44__ into a standard match of 90 minutes, each referee made almost 23 mistakes, a(n) __45__ high number.The researcher then studied the videotapes to have a detailed analysis of the matches, and __46__ are that the errors were more likely when the referees were close to the incident. When the officials got it right, they were, on average, 17 meters away from the action. The average distance in the case of errors was 12 meters. The research __47__ show that the best distance is about 20 meters.There also seemed to be an __48__ speed. Correct decisions came when the referees were moving at a speed of about 2 meters per second. The __49__ speed for errors was 4 meters per second.If FIFA, football's international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the World Cup, referees should be __50__ into the rule of keeping their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with theball, the researcher argues.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The most exciting kind of education is also the most personal. Nothing is beyond the joy of discovering for yourself something that is a big __51__ to you. It may be an idea or a bit of information you come across accidentally -- or a sudden insight, fitting together pieces of information or working through a problem. Such personal __52__ are the "payoff" in education. A teacher may direct you to learning and even __53__ you in it -- but no teacher can make the excitement or the joy happen. That is __54__ you.A research paper, assigned in a course and perhaps checked at __55__ stages by an instructor, leads you beyond classrooms, beyond the texts for classes and into a(n) __56__ where the joy of discovery and learning can come to you many times. Preparing the research paper is an active and individual process, and __57__ learning process. It provides a structure within which you can make exciting discoveries, of knowledge and of self, that are basic to education. But the research paper also gives you a chance to individualize a school assignment, to __58__ a piece of work to your own interests and abilities, to show others what you can do. Writing a research paper is __59__ just a classroom exercise. It is an experience in searching out, understanding and synthesizing(综合), which forms the __60__ of many skills applicable to both academic and non-academic tasks. It is, in the fullest sense, a discovering education. So, to produce a good research paper is both a useful and a __61__ satisfying experience!To some, the thought of having to write an __62__ number of pages, often more than ever produced before, is disturbing. To others, the very idea of having to work independently is __63__. But there is no need to approach the research paper assignment with __64__, and nobody is supposed to view the research paper as an obstacle that is impossible to overcome. __65__, consider it a goal to accomplish,a goal within reach and you will find great pleasure in it.51. A. mistake B. deal C. plan D.challenge52. A. behaviours B. opportunities C. encounters D.entertainments53. A. encourage B. assess C. emphasize D. affect54. A. familiar to B. suitable for C. considerate of D.dependent on55. A. similar B. unbelievable C. flexible D.various56. A. outcome B. process C. achievement D. position57. A. ideal B. complicated C. competitive D.casual58. A. devote B. lead C. suit D. adopt59. A. no more than B. less than C. none other than D.more than60. A. evidence B. basis C. impression D.experience61. A. hardly B. skilfully C. thoroughly D.vividly62. A. assigned B. limited C. established D. fixed63. A. inspiring B. rewarding C. frightening D.threatening64. A. anxiety B. interest C. excitement D.embarrassment65. A. Furthermore B. Instead C. However D. Therefore 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)PEOPLE NOBLE SMUGGLERThis Thursday, Irena Sendler will be honoured for her work asa smuggler（偷运者）. During World WarⅡ, the Polish social workersmuggled nearly2,500 Jewish children out of the Warsaw ghetto（聚居区）. She gave them new identities, found them safe places withgood-hearted Christians, and kept the children’s real names buriedin jars in her neighbours’gardens.（The play, Life in a Jar, basedon her story, is being performed.）At 93, Sendler lives in a Warsawnursing home and is too weak to travel to Washington D.C., to receive the 2003 Jan Karski Award for Valorand Compassion from the American Center of Polish Culture. One of the children she saved will accept the award for her.You risked your life to save the children.I was taught by my father that when someone is drowning, you don’t ask if they can swim，you just jump in and help. During the war, everyone was drowning, but mostly the Jewish children.How did you persuade parents to give up their children？I had to answer honestly that I didn’t even know if we would get past the guards. What was the most frightening moment？When I saw a priest（牧师）in charge of an orphan age for Jewish children in the ghetto walk with them out to be killed. The children were in then best Sunday suits. The priest was killed with them.How did you get the children to behave as you smuggled them out？I told the older children to act as if they were sick and sometimes gave the younger ones a sleeping pill. They were told to remember their new names. I also told the children to tell guards they had only been visiting a servant in the ghetto and were going back to their real homes outside.Did you tell your own two children what you did？I never told them. Only when my daughter went to Israel did she learn all about me. I thought it was only normal to do so. And it was a very painful subject. It was always on my mind that I couldn’t do more.——Samantha Levine66. We can learn from the passage that Irena Sendler ________.A. will go to Washington to accept the award with her daughterB. was caught a few times while she was rescuing the Jewish childrenC. told those parents that their children's lives would be guaranteedD. saved thousands of Jewish children at the risk of her ownlife67. The expression “everyone was drowning” can best be replaced by“______”.A. everyone was involved in the warB. all the people weredrownedC. all the people were facing danger and deathD. Jewish childrenwere being killed68. Which of the following could NOT be expected when Sendler was smuggling the Jewish children？A. The children pretended to be brothers and sisters from one big family.B. Some children pretended to be returning home after visiting servants in theghetto.C. The children were asked to remember and use new names instead of real ones.D. Some children were told to pretend to be sick in front of the guards.69. Which of the following is best for the blank in the title?A. DISASTER SURVIVORB. NOBLE SMUGGLERC. AWARD RECEIVERD. SECRET DEFENDER(B)70. LIPITOR is a medicine _____. A. specially designed for young kids B. to cureserious liver problemsC. that can lower the risk for heart attackD. for mothers-to-be to lower cholesterol 71. Which of the following is most likely to be a bad sign for LIPITOR takers? A. Drinking alcohol twice a day. B. Changes in medical tests. C. Discomfort and ache in muscles. D. Feeling tired after a day's work. 72. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _______. A. change the amount of your next dose B. take the next dose at your regular time C. have a dose as soon as you remember D. eat more when taking your next dose 73. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text? A. LIPITOR should never be taken with other food at the same time. B. Skipping is the best choice for those who have missed one dose. C. Recommendation is encouraged if one feels LIPITOR to be good. D. People can consult the professionals for details of the medicine. (C) In Japan many workers for large corporations have a guarantee of lifetime employment. They will not be laid off during recessions (经济萧条) or when the tasks they perform are taken over by robots. To some observes, this is capitalism at its best, because workers are treated as people not things. Others see it as necessarily inefficient and believe it cannot continue if Japan is to remain competitive with foreign corporations more concerned about profits and less concerned about people. Defenders of the system argue that those who call it inefficient donot understand how it really works. In the first place not every Japanese worker has the guarantee of a lifetime job. The l ifetime employment system includes only “regular employees”. Many employees do not fall into this category, including all women. All businesses have many part-time and temporary employees. These workers are hired and laid off during the course of the business cycle just as employees in the United States are. These “irregular workers” make up about 10 percent of the nonagricultural work force. Additionally, Japanese firms maintain some flexibility through the extensive use of subcontractors (分包单位). This practice is much more common in Japan than in the United States.The use of both subcontractors and temporary workers has increased markedly in Japan since the 1974-1975 recession. All this leads some to argue that the Japanese system is not all that different from the American system. During recessions Japanese corporations lay off temporary workers and give less business to subcontractors. In the United States, corporations lay off those workers with the least seniority (资LIPITOR atorvastatin calcium tablets WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?Who can take LIPITOR: ? People who cannot lower their cholesterol (胆固醇) enough with diet and exercise ? Adults and children over 10 Who should NOT take LIPITOR: ? Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. LIPITOR may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant, stop LIPITOR and call your doctor right away HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR Do: ? Take LIPITOR at any time of day, with or without food ? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time Don’t: ? Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITORSerious side effects in a small number of people: ? Muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your chance for muscle problems is higher if you take certain other medicines with LIPITOR ? Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start LIPITOR and while you are taking it Call your doctor right away if you have: ? Unexplained muscle weakness or pain, especially if you have a fever or feel very tired ? Allergic reactions including swelling (肿胀) of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing which may require treatment right away NEED MORE INFORMATION? ? Ask your doctor or health care provider It was a horrible feeling; I was having a heart attack. Now I ’m exercising, watching my diet, and trust my heart to Lipitor历). The difference then is probably less than the term “lifetime employment”suggests, but there still is a difference. And this difference cannot be understood without looking at the values of Japanese society. The relationship between employer and employee cannot be explained in purely contractual(合同的) terms. Firms hold on to the employees and employees stay with one firm. There are also practical reasons for not jumping from job to job. Most retirement benefits come from the employer. Changing jobs means losing these benefits. Also, teamwork is an essential part of Japanese production. Moving to a new firm means adapting to a different team and at least temporarily, lower productivity and lower pay.74. According to the passage, a woman in Japan _______.A. cannot get a lifetime jobB. is impossible to get a part time jobC. will be employed for lifeD. is among the regular workers75. Which of the following is NOT the reason why Japanese workers stay with one firm?A. they don’t want to lose their retirement benefits.B. they are not adaptable people.C. any change of jobs will make them less paid.D. they get used to the teamwork.76. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A. those who want to change jobs frequently in Japan should think twiceB. those who are first laid off by American corporations are temporary workersC. the use of subcontractors makes Japanese firms less flexibleD. the Japanese system is totally different from the American system77. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The extremely hard situation during recessions.B. The extensive use of subcontractors in Japan.C. The characteristics of corporations in the United States.D. The features of lifetime employment in Japan.Section CDirections: Read the following passage and then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.All of us rely on what we see. We say to ourselves，“I know，I was there; I saw it happen”and that seems to settle the matter. Or does it? Can we really trust the evidence of our eyes?Take competitive sports. Fans who see the same game will not agree with each other and will the disagree with the referee（裁判）.“He was out of bounds when he caught the pass，”says one fan. Says another，“You are crazy. I saw it with my own eyes. He was five feet in bounds. You must be blind.”The referee rules that the receiver did step out of bounds. But thousands of fans are still not convinced—because they were there!It's the same story in the courtroom. Trial(审判) procedure depends on witnesses giving sworn testimony(证词). But just how reliable is the testimony of a person who reports what he has seen? In a recent study，ten thousand witnesses were askedto describe the man they saw commit a crime. The study reveals that ，on the average，the witnesses overestimated the man s height by five inches，his age by eight years，and gave the wrong hair colour in83percent of the cases. These witnesses didn’t play tricks on them!What can we do to keep error to a minimum? First of all, don’t let your emotions interfere with your vision. Don’t see something because you want to see it. Secondly，try to stay relaxed. If you are tense，you are likely to see red when the colour is blue. And finally，it helps to make notes of what you see. Don’t rely on your memory alone. Take pictures，make recordings，and use any other aid to reduce distortion（歪曲）.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. The reason why fans disagree with each other at sports events is that few of them ___________.79. The word “them” in Para. 3 refers to _________________.80. What are the other two solutions to keeping visual error to minimum besides notletting your emotions interfere with your vision?81. It can be inferred from the passage that the author takes sports events andcourtroom as examples in order to illustrate ____________?第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 我从未想到我校篮球队会在决赛中败北。