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一、语法：01.2016学年闵行三中高三11月月考卷Teachers in some secondary schools in Britain are worried that their jobs may become impossible shortly(1) __________something can be done to store discipline in their classrooms.In the problem schools,mostly in large cities,a small minority of pupils intentionally(2)____________(break)class orders.Teachers complain that they cannot teach their classes effectively.Some within the teachers union consider that society is responsible because it permits the students to do so.There is no one to restrict the small children.Instead,they(3)_____________(encourage)to express their individually.Such children are naturally reluctant(4)____________(accept)school discipline when they grow old.Furthermore,modern teaching techniques appear to put more emphasis on personal enjoyment than on serious academic work.This might beteaching the child to put his own selfish interests before his duties to the communities he lives in.Perhaps the problem can be solved by(5)___________(improve)facilities for the psychological guidance of these difficult children or(6)______________(good)cooperation between the school and parents for the parents may be mainly responsible for(7)_____________their children behave.But some people believe that there(8)_______________a return to more old-fashioned methods.At present in some school teachers may not even slap a child who misbehaves,but more and more people feel that slapping might produce(9)_______(desire)results.答案：1-9：because,break,are encouraged,to accept,improving,better,how,will be,desired.1/10二、语法：02.2017-2018崇明中学高三上英语期中考试试卷It’s time to go out for a run!As little as five minutes of running or jogging each day can help people reduce their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extend their lives by about three years,according to a U.S.study.The researchers tracked the exercise habits of over55,000adults in the United States for six to twenty-two years. About24percent of the adults described themselves(21)_____pared to those who didn’t run,those who did were30percent(22)_____(likely)to die of any cause during the course of the study.These figures(23)_____(adjust)to take into account people’s smoking and drinking habits,how old they were(24)_____they enrolled in the study,their family’s health history and their other exercise habits.The researchers divided up the roughly13,000runners into five groups(25)_____(base)on how many minutes they ran per week.Those(26)_____were in the lowest group ran up to50minutes over a seven-day period,and those in the highest group ran for more than175minutes over the course of a week.According to the study,the benefits of running were pretty much the same for all runners.“Running even at lower doses or slower speeds was associated with significant benefits,”the researchers wrote in their report.(27)_____(reduce)the risk of premature death,they calculated,all it took was30to59minutes of running per week.“Th is finding has clinical and public health importance,”the report continues.“Time is one of the strongest barriers to(28)_____(participate)in physical activity.This study may motivate more people to start running.People who (29)_____hardly devote20minutes to moderate physical activity each day may appreciate the efficiency of a five-minute run.”However,it is not clear(30)_____the findings of this study would apply to the nation as a whole.答案：21.as22.less likely23.were adjusted24.when25.based26.who27.To reduce28.participating29.can30.whether2/10三、十一选十：01.2016年上海中学东校高三12月月考卷A especially B.lean C.normally D.scanned E.age parableG.striking H.shrunk I.decline J.impact K.progressionBeing overweight in middle-age makes the brain(31)________by10years,research by the University of Cambridge has found.The study,which(32)________473brains,found changes in the brain structure of overweight people whichare(33)________seen in those far older.The volume of white matter-the tissue that connects areas of the brain and allows information to be communicated between regions-(34)__________far more in those with a Body Mass Index above25.Shrinkage of parts of the brain is associated with a higher risk of cognitive(35)_________and dementia.The Cambridge Study found no differences in cognitive skills when participants underwent IQ tests.But the men and women will be scanned as they get older,to check for changes which indicate mental decline.Human brains naturally shrink with age,but scientists are increasingly recognising that obesity-already linked to conditions such as diabetes,cancer and heart disease-may also affect the onset and(36)________of brain ageing.In the study of people aged between20and87,researchers looked at the(37)________of obesity on brain structure across the adult lifespan.Researchers divided the groups into two categories:(38)_________and overweight,depending on whether their BMI was above or below25.They found(39)________differences in the volume of white matter.Overweight individuals had a widespread reduction in white matter compared with lean people.The team then calculated how white matter volume related to age across the two groups.They discovered that an overweight person at50had a(40)_________white matter volume to a lean person aged60.Researchers only observed these differences from middle-age onwards,suggesting that brains may be particularly vulnerable during this period of ageing.答案：E D C H I K J B G F四、十一选十：02.2017-2018行知中学高三上期中试卷A.displayedB.preciselyC.reproduceD.datingE.escapingF.associateG.previously H.aging I.employed J.identify K.carvedAbout2,000kilometers from the Yungang Grottoes（洞穴）,a1,500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site in Shanxi province,a small army of3-D printers has been working around the clock to save a cultural heritage from__31__ us.Over the past five months,the20machines,housed at a workshop in Shenzhen,Guangdong province,have been quickly producing full-size replicas（复制品）of three of the grottoes'Buddha statues.Faithful copies will soon be __32__in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao.The grottoes contain more than51,000statues.But the original works,which were__33__into soft stone,will gradually disappear as erosion runs its unstoppable course."Even today,scientists are unable to stop the__34__of the grottoes using chemical or physical methods,"said Li Zhirong,a(n)__35__professor of archaeology at Zhejiang University who is dedicated to cultural heritage."Therefore, the best way to protect the grottoes is to preserve their information in a scientific,comprehensive and authentic way."Using3-D scanners,the institute provided all the original data needed to__36__the cave and its carvings.For a 10-meter-tall statue,the error between the original work and the replica is less than5millimeters.Such technology has been__37__in other projects.For example,researchers replicated cave No220of the world-renowned Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang,Gansu province.During the project,the team used newly developed equipment to record every detail of the frescoes（壁画）,__38__to the Tang Dynasty(618-907).After making high-resolution images,the team used software to__39__combine them together into a single picture, said Diao Changyu,a computer specialist.The technology can also help solve archaeological mysteries,researchers say.For instance,the team helped__40__a badly damaged stone tablet last year after collecting3-D images of it.答案：31-40:E A K H F C I D B J五、完形填空：01.2018-2019学年宝山中学高三上英语期中There are many things parents can do to help children with autism(自闭症)overcome their challenges.Learning all you can about autism and getting(51)________in treatment will go a long way toward helping your child.Additionally,the following tips will make daily home life easier for both you and your autistic child: Be consistent(一致的).Children with autism have a hard time(52)________what they've learned if there is a change of setting.For example,your child may use sign language at school to communicate,but never think to do so at home.Creating(53)________in your child's environment is the best way to reinforce learning.Find out what your child's therapists are doing and continue their techniques at home.Explore the(54)________of having therapy take place in more than one place in order to encourage your child to(55)________what he or she has learned from one environment to another.It's also important to be consistentin the way you(56)________with your child and deal with challenging behaviors.(57)________a schedule.Children with autism tend to do best when they have a highly-structured schedule or routine.Again,this goes back to the consistency they both need and crave.Set up a schedule for your child, with(58)________times for meals,therapy,school,and bedtime.Try to keep disturbance to this routine to a(59)________.If there is an unavoidable schedule change,prepare your child for it(60)________.(61)________good behavior.Positive reinforcement can go a long way with children with autism,so makean effort to'catch them doing something good.'Praise them when they act appropriately or learn a new skill,being very(62)________about what behavior they‟re being praised for.Pay attention to your child's sensory sensitivities.Many children with autism are hypersensitive to light, sound,touch,taste,and smell.Other children with autism are'under-sensitive'to sensory stimuli.(63)________what sights,sounds,smells and movements cause your kid's'bad'or disruptive behaviors andwhat brings about a(n)(64)________response.If you understand what affects your child,you'll be better at solving problems,preventing situations that cause difficulties,and creating(65)________experiences.51. A.interested B.balanced C.absorbed D.involved52. A.applying B.devoting municating D.appealing53. A.attraction fort C.steadiness D.attention54. A.possibility B.goal C.process D.solution55. A.transplant B.transfer C.transport D.transform56. A.meet B.interact C.negotiate D.associate57. A.Draw up B.Arrange for C.Work out D.Stick to58. A.regular B.flexible C.appropriate D.normal59. A.decrease B.mystery C.minimum D.degree60. A.without doubt B.in private C.without notice D.in advance61. A.Admire B.Stick C.Reward D.Maintain62. A.curious B.specific C.particular D.anxious63. A.Figure out B.Account for C.Put up D.Take on64. A.automatic B.immediate C.positive D.quick65. A.frustrating B.successful C.professional D.unpleasant答案：51-55DACAB56-60BDACD61-65CBACB5/10六、完形填空：02.2017-2018嘉定一中高三上英语期中考试卷From Oxford’s quads to Harvard Yard and many a steel and glass palace of higher education in between,exams are given way to holidays.As students consider life after graduation,universities are___41___questions about their own future.The higher-education model of lecturing,cramming and examination has barely___42___for centuries.Now,three disruptive waves are threatening to shake established ways of teaching and learning.On one front,a funding___43___has created a shortage of fund that the universities brightest brains are struggling to solve.Institutions’costs are rising,___44___pricey investments in technology,teachers’salaries and increasing administrative costs.That comes as governments conclude that they can no longer afford to subsidize（补贴）universities as___45___as they used to.American colleges,in particular,are under pressure:some analysts predict mass bankruptcies within two decades.At the same time,a(n)___46___revolution is challenging higher education’s business model.A(n)___47___in online learning,much of it free,means that the knowledge once a lucky few had excess to has been released to anyone with a smart phone or laptop.These___48___and technological disruptions coincide with a third great change:whereas universities used to educate only a tiny elite,they are now___49___training and retraining workers throughout their careers.How will they___50___this storm—and what will emerge in their place if they don’t?The universities least likely to lose out to online competitors are elite institutions with established reputations and low student-to-tutor ratios.That is___51___news for the Ivy League,which offer networking opportunities to students alongside a degree.Those colleges might profit from expanding the ratio of online learning to classroom teaching, lowering their costs while still offering the prize of a college education conducted partly on campus.The most vulnerable,according to Jim Lerman of Kean University in New Jersey,are the“middle-tier institutions, which produce America’s teachers,middle managers and administrators.”They could be___52___in greater part by online courses,he suggests.So might weaker community colleges,although those which cultivate connections to local employers might yet prove resilient（有弹力的）.Since the first wave of massive online courses launched in2012,an opposition has focused on their___53___and commercial uncertainties.Yet if critics think they are immune to the march of the MOOC,they are almost certainly wrong.Whereas online courses can quickly___54___their content and delivery mechanisms,universities are up against serious cost and efficiency problems,with little chances of taking more from the public purse.Without the personal touch,higher education could become“an icebound,petrified（石化的）cast-ironuniversity.”That is what the new wave of high-tech courses should not become.But as a(n)___55___to an overstretched,expensive model of higher education,they are more likely to prosper than fade.41.A.answering B.facing C.settling D.guessing42.A.reviewed B.existed C.substituted D.changed43.A.situation B.trend C.crisis D.relief44.A.owing to B.apart from C.except for D.rather than45.A.patiently B.generously C.naturally D.ignorantly46.A.technological B.professional cational D.geographical47.A.difference B.emphasis C.harmony D.explosion48.A.fundamental B.administrative C.financial D.psychological49.A.responsible for B.eager for C.curious about D.enthusiastic about50.A.observe B.chase C.witness D.survive51.A.shocking B.good C.annoying D.neutral52.A.promoted B.replaced C.maintained D.marketed53.A.failure B.projects C.innovation D.progress54.A.resist B.release C.adjust D.resemble55.A.object B.relation C.implication D.alternative答案：41-45BDCAB46-50ADCAD51-55BBACD七、阅读理解：01.2016-2017上海市上海中学2017届高三上学期英语周练试题Many critics worry about violence on television,most out of fear that it stimulates viewers to violent or aggressive acts.Our research,however,indicates that the consequences of experiencing TV’s symbolic world of violence may be much more far-reaching.We have found that people who watch a lot of TV see the real world as more dangerous and frightening than those who watch very little.Heavy viewers are less trustful of their fellow citizens,and more fearful of the real world. Since most TV“action-adventure”dramas occur in urban settings,the fear they inspire may contribute to the current flee of the middle class from our cities.The fear may also bring increasing demands for police protection,and election of law-and-order politicians.While none of us is completely dependent upon television for our view of the world,neither have many of us had the opportunity to observe the reality of police stations,courtrooms,corporate board rooms,or hospital operating rooms.Although critics complain about the fixed characters and plots of TV dramas,many viewers look on them as representative of the real world.Anyone who questions that statement should read the250,000letters,most containing requests for medical advice,sent by viewers to“Marcus Welby,M.D.”—a popular TV drama series about a doctor—during the first five years of his practice on T V.Violence on television leads viewers to regard the real world as more dangerous than it really is,which must also influence the way people behave.When asked,“Can most people be trusted?”the heavy viewers were35percent more likely to choose“Can’t be too careful.”Victims,like criminals,must learn their proper roles,and televised violence may perform the teaching function all too well.Instead of worrying only about whether television violence causes individual displays of aggression in the real world,we should also be concerned about social reality.Passive acceptance of violence may result from far greater social concern than occasional displays of individual aggression.We have found that violence on prime-time(黄金时段)network TV cultivates overstated(夸大的)assumption about the threat of danger in the real world.Fear is a universal emotion,and easy to exploit.The overstated sense of risk and insecurity may lead to increasing demands for protection,and to increasing pressure for the use of force by established authority.Instead of threatening the social order,television may have become our chief instrument of social control.74.Which of the following is NOT among the consequences of watching TV too much?A.Distrusting people around.B.Moving into rural areas.C.Turning to the police for protection.D.Holding more elections.75.According to the passage,why did“Marcus Welby,M.D.”receive so many letters?A.Because viewers believed the doctor did exist in the real life.B.Because certain TV programmers recommended him toviewers. C.Because he was an experienced doctor and savedmany lives. D.Because the TV appealed to people to payattention to health.76.According to the author,_________is mainly to blame for people’s fear of the real world.work TVB.social realityC.televised violenceD.individual display of violence77.We can infer from the passage that__________.A.people tend to be aggressive or violent after watching TV too muchB.people learn to protect themselves from dangers after watching T V.C.the occasional displays of individual aggression may threaten the social orderD.watching TV may cause the misuse of authority and disturb the social order答案：74-77DABB7/10八、阅读理解：02.2017-2018建平中学高三上期中试卷Mapping AntarcticaAntarctica was on the map long before anyone ever laid eyes on it.Nearly2,400years ago,ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle believed that a great continent must exist at the bottom of the world.They thought it was needed to balance out the continents at the top of the world.In the1500s,mapmakers often included a fanciful continentthey referred to as Terra Incognita(Latin for“unknown land”)at the bottom of their maps.But it was not until the1800s ----after explorers had sighted and set foot on Antarctica----that mapmakers got down to the business of really mappingthe continent,which is one-and-a-half times the size of the U.S..While the coastline could be mapped by ships sailing around the continent,it took airplanes----and later,satellites----to chart Antarctica’s vast interior(内陆).That job continues today.And it is a job that can still require a mapmaker, or cartographer,to put on boots and head out into the wild.Cole Kelleher is familiar with that.He is a cartographer with the Polar Geospatial Center(PGC),which is based at the University of Minnesota and has a staff at McMurdo Station.PGC teamed up with Google to use the company’s Trekker technology to capture images of Antarctica for the Internet giant’s popular feature,Street View.A Trekker camera,which is the size of a basketball,is set about two feet above a backpack.The camera records images in all directions.“It weighs about50pounds.I was out for two and a half days,hiking10to12hours each day,”says Kelleher.It was hard work,but really an incredible experience.”According to Kelleher there are plans to use the technology to create educational apps for museums.The PGC staff at McMurdo Station provides highly specialized mapmaking services for the U.S.Antarctic Program. For one project,Kelleher used satellite images to map huge cracks in the ice.That helped a team of researchers know whether they could safely approach their field camp on snowmobiles.Another recent project was to help recover a giant, high-tech helium(氦气)balloon used to carry scientific instruments high into the atmosphere.These balloons are launched in Antarctica because there is no danger that they will hurt anyone when they fall back down to ing satellite images,Kelleher and colleagues created maps of where the balloon could be found.Antarctica may no longer be Terra Incognita,but it still holds countless mysteries.Cartographers and the maps they make will continue to be essential in helping scientists unlock those secrets.59.From the passage,we can infer that Antarctic was on the map in the1500s when______.A.mapmakers knew it was much larger than the U.S.B.Aristotle named the continent Terra IncognitaC.no one had ever seen or been to the continentD.it was such an interesting continent as was often referred to60.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.It needs much work for the mapmakers to head out into the wild.B.The interior can only be mapped by planes and satellites.C.It is relatively easy to map Antarctica’s coastline by ship.D.Antarctic is a vast but still mysterious continent.61.The Polar Geospatial Center(PGC)works with Google initially______.A.to capture images of Antarctica for Street ViewB.to test the company’s Trekker technologyC.to create educational apps for museumsD.to hike for an incredible experience62.The fourth paragraph mainly talks about______.A.satellite images which are used to map huge cracks in the iceB.a high-tech helium balloon for carrying scientific instrumentsC.how to safely approach the researchers’field camp and the balloonD.the specialized mapmaking services provided by the PGC staff答案：59-62CBAD2九、六选四：01.2017-2018上海市崇明中学高三上英语期中考试试卷A.Within seconds I assisted in the formation of a three-level tower.B.Each team is famous forits tallest and most complex tower of people.C.Once a tower is built,try and see if the group can hold it for a count of30.D.Since then it’s been popular,with groups competing to build higher structures.E.Before long I was called forward and given the great honor of the President’s Belt.F.I hoped to change my position because I knew that this activity required particular skills.The Tower and the GloryA large man jumps onto my shoulders.He is quickly followed by another slightly smallerman who catches my beltand moves up.Another follows.Then I begin to move slowly from one side to another dangerously.A castellis a human tower built traditionally in festivalsin Spain.The activity of makinghuman towers began almost200years ago near Tarragona,just south of Barcelona.___67___.It has become an annual event in some areas of theually it is considered a success once all castellers have climbed into theirappointed places.On November16,2010,castells were declared to be one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.Building a good human tower takes team work and skills.It is a formation of severalpeople in which two or morepeople support a level of higher people,who in turn may support other higher levels of people.Each person is woundinto a long narrow piece of cloth worn around the waistto help other people hold tightly when they climb.Typically,thenumber of the people in each level is one greater than the level immediately above it, resulting in a triangularstructure.___68___At first I’d like to go on top to enjoy the glory,but the club’s president indicated a little girl who looked as thoughshe had been raised on the top.It was she who had pride of place on top of the tower.For my first try-out I was given therole of second hands.Once I had assumed my position,people began to climb up me to the tower without warning.___69___My hard work must have been appreciated because I was quickly promoted to support the bottoms of the firstlevel of the tower.My performance in the“hands”section was obviously satisfactory.___70___I was really proud of that,since it wasa clear gesture that I had been fully accepted.答案：67.D68.C69.A70.E。

高中英语真题-2015～2016学年第一学期高三年级期中考试试卷

2015～2016学年第一学期高三年级期中考试试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night.B. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift.B. Give John a surprise.C. Invite John to France.7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan?A. Funny.B. Exciting.C. Strange.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

黄浦区2016学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷含答案

黄浦区2016学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷（完卷时间： 120分钟满分： 150分）2016年12月9日上午第I卷（共100分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Six years ago. B. Seven years ago.C. Eight years ago.D. Nine years ago.2. A. See a film with the woman. B. Attend a charity show.C. Get ready for a charity show.D. Make a new movie.3. A. She is going to b e the man’s neighbor. B. She has just moved into a new house.C. She is arranging a family trip.D. She arrived in Canada yesterday.4. A. How to pay the registration fee. B. Why to use a credit card.C. When to send a cheque.D. Where to pay cash.5. A. Film stars. B. Radio hosts.C. Pop singers.D. Composers.6. A. He drove her to the airport. B. He followed her to the airport.C. He bought her a map of the airport.D. He lined out the route to the airport on a map.7. A. The man should apply for a bank loan.B. The man should work in a bank to get money.C. The man should turn to someone available for help.D. The man should take other students’ approaches.8. A. Both the tennis courts and the table tennis tables are free.B. Neither of the tennis courts and table tennis tables are free.C. The table tennis tables are free, but the tennis courts are not.D. The tennis courts are free, but the table tennis tables are not.9. A. In a factory. B. In a school.C. In a gym.D. In a lab.. B. A paint shop.10. A. A stationer’ｓC. A bookstore.D. A drawing class.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one short passage and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passage and the conversations will be read twice, butthe questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on yourpaper 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. To arouse people’s interest in pop music. B. To provide more information about the music.C. To have it lined with the main building.D. To display a separate and different section.12. A. It once experienced serious damage. B. Its rebuilding was an easy job.C. It is owned by a rich family.D. It opens for 362 days every year.13. A. Museum visitors. B. Government workers.C. Music authors.D. Individual donators.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation.14. A. 4:00 p.m. in the classroom. B. 7:00 p.m. in the classroom.C. 4:00 p.m. in the garden.D. 7:00 p.m. in the garden.15. A. He has classes at that time. B. He is travelling abroad.C. He doesn’t like barbeque.D. He hasn’t prepared a gift.16. A. A watch. B. A card. C. A ball. D. A headphone.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The tickets have to be booked in advance. B. It will be performed at 6 p.m.C. There will be two performances.D. It will be on at the theatre.18. A. The Piazza. B. The Concert Hall.C. The theatre.D. The Town Hall.19. A. $8. B. $10. C. $15. D. $20.20. A. Art Exhibition. B. Ballet Performance. C. Mask Party. D. Living Theatre.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage 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 givenword; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Infant Day Care, Good or Bad?The British psychoanalyst John Bowlby maintains that separation from the parents during the sensitive “attachment” period from birth to three may influence a child’s personality and lead to emotional prob later life. Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlby’s work (21) _________ children should not sent to day care before the age of three because of the parental separation (22) _________ involves, and manypeople do believe this. But there are also arguments (23) _________ such a strong conclusion.Firstly, experts point out that the isolated love affair between children and parents (24) _________ (find)in modern societies does not usually exist in traditional societies. For example, in some tribal societies, such asthe Ngoni, the father and mother of a child did not raise their infant alone – far from it. Secondly, commonsense tells us that day care would not be so widespread today (25) _________ parents and care-takers found children had problems with it. Statistical studies of this kind have not yet been carried out, and they havedevelopment. But tests regularly reported that day care had a slightly positive effect on children’s(26) ________ have been used to measure this development are not widely enough accepted to settle the issue.But Bowlby’s analysis raises the possibility that early day car e has delayed effects. The possibility thatsuch care might lead to, say, more mental illness or crime 15 or 20 years later can only be explored by the useof statistics. Whatever the long-term effects, parents sometimes find the immediate effects difficult (27) _________ (deal) with. Children under three are likely to protest at (28) _________ (leave) their parentsand show unhappiness. At the age of three or three and a half almost all children find the change to nurseryeasy, and this is undoubtedly (29) _________ more and more parents make use of child care at this time. The matter, then, is far from clear-cut, though experience and available evidence (30) _________ (indicate) earlycare is reasonable for infants.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. administeredB. assessC. evaluatingD. externallyE. improperlyF. life-threateningG. measures H. original I. preexisting J. principles K. vitalFirst Aid: Difference between Death and LifeFirst aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain ___31___ signs including pulse, temperature, and breathing.First aid must be ___32___ as quickly as possible. In the case of the critically injured, a few minutes can makethe difference between complete recovery and loss of life.level of knowledge and skill.First-aid ___33___ depend upon a victim’sneeds and the provider’sKnowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. For example, ___34___ moving a person with a neck injury can lead to permanent health problems.Despite the variety of injuries possible, several ___35___ of first aid apply to all emergencies. The firststep is to call for professional medical help. The victim, if conscious, should be reassured that medical aid hasbeen requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid. Next, ___36___ the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and ___37___ conditions such as heart trouble. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafeor the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether ___38___ conditions exist. Oneor:method for ___39___ a victim’s condition is known by the acronym ABC, which stands fA – Airway: is it open and clear?B – Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen and feel for breathing.C – Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding ___40___? Check skin color and temperature foradditional indications of circulation problems.。

2016年秋高三英语历年上学期期中考试真题.doc

2016年秋高三英语历年上学期期中考试真题高三英语期中考试马上就要来了，大家在备考期中考试之余要做一些试题，这样能够提高大家对英语知识的掌握程度，还能丰富大家的解题经验，为此下面为大家带来2016年秋高三英语历年上学期期中考试真题，希望对大家备考高三英语期中考试有所帮助。

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(共20题，每题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下列句子，根据句意从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项1. After living in a house with a garden, its hard to ________ living in a flat.A. adapt toB. devote toC. lead toD. add to2. ________ you so long a time, I miss you very much.A. Having not seenB. Not seeingC. Have not seenD. Not having seen3. Linda gave us a vivid ________ of her trip to Mountain Lu Shan after her return.A. explanationB. accountC. ideaD. imagination4. All their hopes ________ the next generation now.A. concentrate onB. attract onC. centre onD. fascinate on5. Over the years of hard work, her beauty had ________ a lot.A. changedB. damagedC. fadedD. disappeared6. A tiny baby soon learns to ________ his mothers face from other adults.A. disapproveB. distinguishC. separateD. recognize7. Many people here are ________ by his ________ story.A. moved; movingB. moving; movedC. moved; movedD. moving; moving8. ________ the expert stressed at the meeting, students study should focus on the 45-minute lessons.A. ItB. WhatC. ThatD. As9. It ________ us greatly that they took so long to answer our requirement.A. interruptedB. disturbedC. annoyedD. troubled10. When you make a speech, you should try to get your idea ________.A. offB. acrossC. awayD. aside11. I have battled with my ________ over whether I should help the old man who lay on the ground.A. awarenessB. mindC. consciousnessD. conscience12. The flower were so lovely that they ________ in no time.A. soldB. had been soldC. were soldD. would sold13. It is generally ________ that stress is cause by too much work.A. assumedB. arrangedC. announcedD. declared14. ---Do you like a house with no garden?---________, but anyhow, its better to have one than none.A. Not reallyB. Not a bitC. Not especiallyD. Not a little15. It matters little ________ a man dies, but ________ matters much is ________ he lives.A. how; that; howB. why; it; whyC. how; what; howD. that; what; that16. The guard was ________ of looking upon when thieves robbed the office.A. accusedB. punishedC. chargedD. blamed17. I like ________ color of your skirt. Its ________ good match for your blouse.A. a; theB. a; aC. the; aD. the; the18. Hadnt your sheep gone much farther ________ you caught up with them?wA. untilB. asC. beforeD. when19. Its a sort of work that ________ a high level of concentration.A. calls forB. makes upC. lies inD. stands for20. If only he ________ quietly as the doctor instructed, he would not suffer so much now.A. had laidB. layC. liedD. should lie第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节：(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

2016浦东新区期中联考高三英语(附答案)

2016学年度第一学期浦东新区普高期中联考高三年级英语试卷第一卷（110分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a gymnasium B. In a sports clubC. In a shoe exhibitionD. In a department store2. A. He will keep them for the woman. B. He can carry them with one hand.C. He’ll help the woman move them.D. He has a few more of them for the woman.3. A. At 4:30 B. At 5:00 C: At 7:00 D. At 7:304. A. Mother and son B. Boss and SecretaryC. Doctor and patientD. Teacher and Student5. A. to get a doctor’s degree. B. To tell the doctor she’ll be late.C. To make an appointment.D. To ask someone to repair her car.6. A. He doesn’t intend to get the clothes. B. The clothes don’t look clean to him.C. The woman can pick out her own clothes.D. the woman should stop staring at his clothes.7. A. To find out more about the topic for the conference.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his mind.C. To get the conference schedule for the woman.D. To pick up the woman from the library.8. A. An outdoor activity. B. The view of a lake.C. The weather forecast.D. The benefits of swimming.9. A. The news about Sam is quite a surprise. B. Sam should have stopped playing earlier.C. Sam’s knee should be better by now.D. This isn’t a good time for Sam to quit.10. A. He doesn’t agree with the woman any more.B. People shouldn’t sit too much without exercise.C. Health problems make his colleagues sit too much.D. Attention should be paid to people’s health problems.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages. 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 news.11. A. 1 person B. 11 people C. 12 people D. 22people12. A. China is the only foreign country that invests in Mozambique.B. The cause of the bus accident in California is already made clear.C. The death of Isabelle Dinoire was related to the face transplant 11years ago.D. Isabelle Dinoire was the first in the world who received partial face transplant.13. A. China’s strategy to spend more people to Mozambique.B. China’s plan to help Mozambique build an industrial zone.C. China’s efforts to increase the number of parks in Mozambique.D. China’s challenges in the development of Mozambique’s economy.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To show us the negative effective effects of depression.B. To help us understand the cause of depression.C. To tell us the importance of handling depression.D. To share with us the ways to conquer depression.15. A. Doing violent sports regularly. B. Telling what we think to someone we trust.C. Setting high standards for ourselves.D. Focusing on both our success and problems.16. A. It’s common and easy to get rid of. B. It’s terrible but difficult to understand.C. It’s harmful but possible to overcome.D. It’s normal and unnecessary to focus on. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The advantages of reality TV shows. B. The disadvantages of reality TV shows.C. Their experiences in reality TV shows.D. Their different views on reality TV shows.18. A. Ordinary people. B. Famous people.C. Stupid people.D. Popular people.19. A. Most of the situations are not real. B. some of them are too touching.C. They are full of tension and drama.D. She will never get into such situations.20. A. They are amusing but sometimes harmful.B. They are a form of “gossip entertainment”.C. They can entertain and sometimes educate people.D. They can make people know more about nature.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.It’s time to go out for a run!As little as five minutes of running or jogging each day can help people reduce their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extend their lives by about three years, according to a U.S. study.The researchers tracked the exercise habits of over 55,000 adults in the United States for six to twenty- two years. About 24 percent of the adults described themselves (21) ________ runners. Compared to those who didn’t run, those who did were 30 percent (22) ________ (likely) to die of any cause during the course of study. These figures (23) ________ (adjust) to take in account people’s smoking and drinking habits, how old they were (24) ________ they enroll in the study, their family’s health history and their other exercise habits.The researchers divided up roughly 13,000 runners into five groups (25) ________ (base) on how many minutes they ran per week. Those (26) ________ were in the lowest group ran up to 50 minutes over a seven-day period, and those in the highest group ran for more than 175 minutes over the course of a week. According to the study, the benefits of running were pretty much the same for all runners.“Running even at low doses or slower speeds was associated with significant benefits,” the researchers wrote in their report. (27) ________ (reduce) the risk of premature death, they calculated, all it took was 30 to 59 minutes of running per week.“This finding has clinical and public health importance,” the report continues. “Time is one of the strongest barriers to (28) ________ (participate) in physical activity. This study may motivate more people to start running. People who (29) ________ hardly devote 20 minutes to moderate physical activity each day may appreciate the efficiency of a five-minute run.” However, it is not clear (30) ________ the findings of this study would apply to the whole nation as a whole. Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The common wisdom is that introverts (内向的) and extroverts (外向的人) do not work well together. This wisdom, as author Jennifer Kahnweiler makes clear in her new book, The Genius of Opposites, is __31__ correct in the sense that cooperation is often going to be difficult, filled with batters and miscommunications, and sometimes deliberate __32__.Somehow, however, the introvert-extrovert partnerships produced __33__ results. The key to such success, according to Kahnweiler, is the five-step process at the heart of her book.The first step, Kahnweiler argues, is to __34__ each other’s differences. If introverted and extroverted people want to partner, they have to realize they will never change the personality of the other person. Instead, each partner has to make a conscious effort to understand the other.The second step is that batters don’t have to be avoided. Instead, they can be the means through which each partner is challenged by the other; resulting in solutions that are better than those that might have been developed __35__.The third step is to cast the character. Because there are two very different personalities in the partnership, partners should take on the roles that best fit their __36__ personalities.Kahnweiler’s fourth step is to __37__ the dislike. Two people with opposite personalities must work on learning to respect and like each other as much as possible.The fifth and final step is that each can’t offer everything. Introvert-extrovert consulting partnerships are often powerful because neither partner could offer customers all they want-but the two partners working together are able to __38__ a much more various but complementary（互补的）product or service.For each step, Kahnweiler covers why that particular step is important. Also, Kahnweiler writes, a major conflict can actually be a turning __39__ in the relationship, paving the way to a productive cooperation. However, battles can also deal fatal blows to introvert-extrovert cooperation. If partners don’t bring out the obvious problems, the result can __40__ destroy the partnership.The Genius of Opposites is filled with stories of conflicts, most resolved through an effort atcommunication and a foundation of respect.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 Advantage of an AgendaAn agenda is a list of topics to be introduced and discussed during a meeting. Agendas generally include a reading of the last meeting's minutes or notes, relevant announcements, a review of the topics for discussion and a roll call. Although agendas take time to set up, in the long run they can ___41____ time and resources.Agendas provide an outline of discussion topics. The outline ___42____ the chairman or members of the meeting from forgetting important topics to introduce. When all topics are thoroughly discussed, valuable decisions can be made as a group during the meeting instead of ___43____ making plans outside the meeting.Agendas provide an opportunity to ___44____ members through announcements about critical events, goals and tasks. Agendas enable members who might not have access to everyone in the organization to announce important news and hear news of interest. Without an agenda, announcements may not be communicated to all the members, which can result in ___45____. Agendas also summarize___46____ meetings to help members review the progress made and ___47____ the focus for the current meeting.Agendas generally mention items to be discussed for the next meeting. This gives the members a chance to___48____ the discussion topics before the meeting. At many meetings, outspoken members are more than eager to participate while reserved individuals may be more ___49____. However, knowing what is going to be discussed enables members to research topics of interests, ___50____ how the topics apply to their realm and then make thoughtful, quality contributions at the meeting.An agenda prioritizes the most important activities, ___51____ productivity and focuses the members. The mere presence of an agenda creates a formal atmosphere and discourages membersfrom ___52____ time. The agenda prepares the chairman and encourages consistency（一致性）and organization. An agenda also sets the objectives and gives the members a goal. This organizes the thoughts of the members, direction of the meeting and the action after the meeting.A collection of past agendas is an ideal ___53____ for external and internal institutions, organizations and the public for viewing the progress of your organization. The documentation helps the public and organization members assess ___54____ decisions, remind them of previous events or important figures and set feasible goals. The roll call also helps administration determine the most dedicated members by counting __55____ and reviewing contributions to the meeting. This can help with decisions on which members to promote or assign the role of addressing the public.41. A. take B. limit C. save D. invest42. A. finds B. suggests C. sets D. prevents43. A. hurriedly B. favorably C. confidently D. nervously44. A. warn B. question C. assure D. inform45. A. coincidence B. confusion C. agreement D. criticism46. A. previous B. crucial C. annual D. regular47. A. shift B. narrow C. lose D. find48. A. choose B. keep C. prepare D. handle49. A. hesitant B. realistic C. active D. curious50. A. insist on B. believe in C. approve of D. think about51. A. restores B. influences C. reduces D. increases52. A. sparing B. wasting C. gaining D. devoting53. A. record B. situation C. alternative D. combination54. A. tough B. right C. past D. final55. A. numbers B. attendance C. losses D. moneySection 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）T he composing career (作曲生涯) of Albert Roussel got off to a wayward start, and received one of its biggest successes from a lie.Roussel was orphaned at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano.Three yea rs later Roussel’s grandfather died, and his mother's sister took him in. Her husband arranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside added a second love to his life — the sea. He studied to be a naval cadet（军官学校学员）, but still made time to study music.In the French Navy, while he was stationed on a cruiser based at Cherbourg, he and two friends found the time to play the piano trios(三重奏) of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began composing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public performance as a composer with the performance of his Andante for string trio and organ.That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officers offered to show it to a famous conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel’s friend returned with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career and devote his life to music.Not long afterward, at the age of 2S, Roussel did just that. He applied the self-discipline, conciseness, and spirituality that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a major force in twentieth century French music. As for Edouard Colonne’s inspiring advice that Roussel should devote his life to music, Roussel's naval friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel’s manuscript to the conductor.56. From “a wayward start” in paragraph1, we know Albert Roussel’s composing career________.A. was a great success at firstB. was inspired early in every wayC. was unpredictable in the beginningD. was a happy one because of a lie57. Who first brought music to Roussel’s life?A. His motherB. His grandfatherC. His piano teacherD. His fellow naval officer58. Why did Roussel join the Navy?A. He didn’t want to live with his mother’s sister.B. He loved the sea because of his hodidays.C. He wanted to practice music with his friends.D. He thought it could help him create music.59. The following factors except______ led to his success as a composer.A. his love for music.B. conductor’s inspiring advice.C. his navy friend’s lie.D. the good qualities acquired in the navy.60. The phrase “a grant” in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. an education feeD. financial aid61. A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was25. How much extra money will she get a year?A.None.B. £155.C. £615.D. £515.62. A student from Japan who has been studying in England for a year and intends to go to collegein a few months will _____.A.be unable to get money from any LEAB.get money if taking a first degree courseC.get money from LEA when finishing his courseD.have to open a bank account before getting money(C)Publicity offers several benefits. There are not costs for message time or space. An ad in prime-time television may cost $250,000 to $5,000,000 or more per minute, whereas a five-minute report on a network newscast would not cost anything. Publicity reaches a mass audience within a short time and new products or company policies are widely known.Credibility about messages is high, because they are reported in independent media. A newspaper review of a movie has more believability than an ad in the same paper, because the reader associates independence with objectivity. Similarly, people are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads. For example, Women’s Wear Daily has both fashion reports and advertisements. Readers spend time reading the stories, but they skim through the ads. Furthermore, there may be 10 commercials during a half-hour television program or hundreds of ads in a magazine. Feature stories are much fewer in number and stand out clearly.Publicity also has some significant limitations. A firm has little control over messages, their timing, their placement, or their coverage by a given medium. It may issue detailed news releases and find only portions mentioned by the media, and media have the ability to be much more critical than a firm would like.For example, in 1982, Procter & Gamble faced a massive publicity problem over the meaning of its 123-year-old company logo. To fight this negative publicity, the firm had a spokesperson appear on Good Morning America to disprove the rumor (谣言). The false rumors were temporarily put to rest. However, in 1985, publicity became so troublemaking that Procter & Gamble decided to remove the logo from its products.A firm may want publicity during certain periods, such as when a new product is introduced or new store opened, but the media may not cover the introduction or opening until after the time it would aid the firm. Similarly, media determine the placement of a story; it may follow a report on crime or sports. Finally, the media decide whether to cover a story at all and the amount of coverage to be devoted to it.63. All of the following advantages of publicity are mentioned EXCEPT _____.A. time savingB. attentivenessC. credibilityD. profitability64. Compared with ad, news report or featuring stories are more _____.A. believableB. clearC. dependentD. subjective65. The example of “Procter & Gamble” is given to show _____.A. the efficient way of disproving rumorsB. the importance of a spokespersonC. the interaction between firms and mediaD. the negative effect of publicity66. What’s the author’s attitude towards publicity?A. doubtfulB. objectiveC. passiveD. supportiveSection BDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Psychology of DiscountingWhen retailers（零售商）want to persuade customers to buy a particular product, they typically offer it at a discount. According to a new study to be published in the Journal of Marketing, they are missing a trick.A team of researchers, led by Akshay Rao of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, looked at consumers’ attitudes to discounting. Shoppers, they found, much prefer getting something extra free to getting something cheaper. _____67______.Consumers often struggle to realize, for example, that a 50% increase in quantity is the same as a 33% discount in price. They overwhelmingly assume the former is better value. In an experiment, the researchers sold 73% more hand lotion（护手霜）when it was offered in a bonus pack than when it carried an equivalent discount.This numerical blind spot remains even when the deal clearly favors the discounted product. In another experiment, this time on his undergraduates, Mr Rao offered two deals on loose coffee beans: 33% extra free or 33% off the price. _____68______.Studies have shown other ways in which retailers can exploit consumers’ mathematical illiteracy. _____69______. People are more likely to see a bargain in a product that has been reduced by 20%, and then by an additional 25%, than one which has been subject to an equivalent, one-off, 40% reduction._____70______. When advertising a new car’s efficiency, for example, it is more convincing to talk about the number of extra miles per gallon it does, rather than the equivalent percentage fall in fuel consumption.There may be lessons for regulators too. Even well-educated shoppers are easily foxed. Sending everyone back to school for maths refresher-courses seems out of the question. But more prominently displayed unit prices in shops and advertisements would be a great help.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.An Italian company has told staff to refrain from sending any internal emails for a week in an effort to reduce stress levels.Home textiles（纺织品）company Gabel, based in the northern Como region, commissioned an expert to interview its employees about what their main concerns were at work, the local La Provincia di Como website reports. Many said that managing the huge volume of internal emails was a burden during the working day. That made the company's management propose a solution, which - somewhat ironically - was sent to all staff in an email."Together we will begin the following experiment, which will take us back in time to whenpeople talked more," managing director Emilio Colombo wrote, declaring an "email free" week until 13 November. "We invite you not to use email for internal communications (between colleagues at the same location), in favour of a more direct and immediate contact."The company's president, Michele Moltrasio, tells the BBC it hasn't been easy to stop such an "ingrained" practice, even temporarily, but that employees have welcomed the challenge. "They are rediscovering the pleasure of meeting and talking rather than writing," he says. And that includes Mr Moltrasio, who is avoiding emails along with everyone else. "Even if from next week we all go back to using email, these days of experimentation are very worthwhile, to understand and rethink the methods and pace of working," he says.Several recent studies have found that a high volume of emails raises stress levels at work. In 2013, researchers said that a full inbox（收件箱）led to peaks in people's blood pressure and heart rate. And last year, a study at the University of British Columbia found that limiting email use during the day lowered people's stress levels "significantly".第Ⅱ卷（共40分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 你有可能劝服他不去美国吗？(persuade)2. 这个会议只是浪费了大家时间，根本什么决定也没做成。

上海浦东13校--2016学年度第一学期中普高高三联考

2016学年度第一学期中普高联考高三英语（时间120分钟，满分150分）考生注意：1．本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分。

满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

2．答题前，考生务必在答题卡（纸）上用钢笔或水笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号，并用铅笔正确涂写准考证号。

3．答案必须全部涂写在答题卡（纸）上。

第I卷（1-20小题，31-70小题）由机器阅卷，考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。

注意试题题号和答题纸编号一一对应，不能错位。

答案需要更改时，必须将原选项擦去，重新选择。

答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。

第I卷中的第21-30小题，summary writing和第II卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或水笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。

第Ⅰ卷（110分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speak e rs. 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 gymnasium. B. In a sports club.C. In a shoe exhibition.D. In a department store.2. A. He’ll keep them for the woman. B. He can carry them with one hand.C. He’ll help the woman move them.D. He has a few more of them for the woman.3. A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 7:00. D. At 7:30.4. A. Mother and son. B. Boss and secretary. C. Doctor and patient. D. Teacher and student.5. A. To get a doctor’s degree. B. To tell the doctor she’ll be late.C.T o make an appointment.D. To ask someone to repair her car.6. A. He doesn’t intend to get the clothes. B. The clothes don’t look clean to him.C. The woman can pick out her own clothes.D. The woman should stop staring at his clothes.7. A. To find out more about the topic for the conference.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C. To get the conference schedule for the woman.D. To pick up the woman from the library.8. A. An outdoor activity. B. The view of a lake.C. The weather forecast.D. The benefits of swimming.9. A. The news about Sam is quite a surprise. B. Sam should have stopped playing earlier.C.S am’s knee should be better by now.D. This isn’t a good time for Sam to quit.10. A. He doesn’t agree with the woman any more.B. People shouldn’t sit too much without exercise.C. Health problems make his colleagues sit too much.D. Attention should be paid to people’s health problems.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages or 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 news.11. A. 1 person. B. 11 people. C. 12 people. D. 22 people.12. A. China is the only foreign country that invests in Mozambique.B. The cause of the bus accident in California is already made clear.C. The death of Isabelle Dinoire was related to the face transplant 11 years ago.D. Isabelle Dinoire was the first in the world who received partial face transplant.13. A. China’s strategy to send more people to Mozambique.B. China’s plan to help Mozambique build an industrial zone.C. China’s efforts to increase the number of parks in Mozambique.D. China’s challenges in the development of Mozambique’s economy.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To show us the negative effects of depression.B. To help us understand the cause of depression.C. To tell us the importance of handling depression.D. To share with us the ways to conquer depression.15. A. Doing violent sports regularly. B. Telling what we think to someone we trust.C. Setting high standards for ourselves.D. Focusing on both our successes and problems.16. A. It’s common and easy to get rid of. B. It’s terrible but difficult to understand.C. It’s harmful but possible to overcome.D. It’s normal and unnecessary to focus on.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The advantages of reality TV shows. B. The disadvantages of reality TV shows.C. Their experiences in reality TV shows.D. Their different views on reality TV shows.18. A. Ordinary People.B. Famous people. C. Stupid people. D. Popular people.19. A. Most of the situations are not real. B. Some of them are too touching.C. They are full of tension and drama.D. She will never get into such situations.20. A. They are amusing but sometimes harmful.B. They are a form of “gossip entertainment”.C. They can entertain and sometimes educate people.D. They can make people know more about nature.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.It’s time to go out for a run!As little as five minutes of running or jogging each day can help people reduce their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extend their lives by about three years, according to a U.S. study.The researchers tracked the exercise habits of over 55,000 adults in the United States for six to twenty-two years. About 24 percent of the adults described themselves (21)_____ runners. Compared to those who didn’t run, those who did were 30 percent (22)_____(likely) to die of any cause during the course of the study. These figures (23)_____(adjust) to take into account people’s smoking and drinking habits, how old they were (24)_____ they enrolled in the study, their family’s health history and their other exercise habit s.The researchers divided up the roughly 13,000 runners into five groups (25)_____(base) on how many minutes they ran per week. Those (26)_____ were in the lowest group ran up to 50 minutes over a seven-day period, and those in the highest group ran for more than 175 minutes over the course of a week. According to the study, the benefits of running were pretty much the same for all runners.“Running even at lower doses or slower speeds was associated with significant benefits,” the researchers wrote in their report. (27)_____(reduce) the risk of premature death, they calculated, all it took was 30 to 59 minutes of running per week.“This finding has clinical and public health importance,” the report continues. “Time is one of the strongest barriers to (28)_____(participate) in physical activity. This study may motivate more people to start running. People who (29)_____ hardly devote 20 minutes to moderate physical activity each day may appreciate the efficiency of a five-minute run.” However, it is not clear (30)_____ the findings of this study would apply to the nation as a whole.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The common wisdom is that introverts (内向的人) and extroverts (外向的人) do not work well together. This wisdom, as author Jennifer Kahnweiler makes clear in her new book, The Genius of Opposites, is 31 correct in the sense that cooperation is often going to be difficult, filled with battles and miscommunications, and sometimes deliberate 32 .Somehow, however, the introvert-extrovert partnerships produced 33 results. The key to such success, according to Kahnweiler, is the five-step process at the heart of her book.The first step, Kahnweiler argues, is to 34 each other’s differences. If introverted and extroverted people want to partner, they have to realize they will never change the personality of the other person. Instead, each partner has to make a conscious effort to understand the other.The second step is that battles don’t have to be avoided. Instead, they can be the means through which each partner is challenged by the other; resulting in solutions that are better than those that might have been developed 35 .The third step is to cast the character. Because there are two very different personalities in the partnership, partners should take on the roles that best fit their 36 personalities.Kahnweiler’s fourth step is to 37 the dislike. Two people with opposite personalities must work on learning to respect and like each other as much as possible.The fifth and final step is that each can’t offer everything. Introvert-extrovert consulting partnerships are often powerful because neither partner could offer customers all they want—but the two partners working together are able to 38 a much more various but complementary (互补的) product or service.For each step, Kahnweiler covers why that particular step is important. Also, Kahnweiler writes, a major conflict can actually be a turning 39 in the relationship, paving the way to a productive cooperation. However, battles can also deal fatal blows to introvert-extrovert cooperation. If partners don’t bring out the obvious problems, the result can 40 destroy the partnership.The Genius of Opposites is filled with stories of conflicts, most resolved through an effort at communication and a foundation of respect.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 Advantages of an AgendaAn agenda is a list of topics to be introduced and discussed during a meeting. Agendas generally include a reading of the last meeti ng’s minutes or notes, relevant announcements, a review of the topics for discussion and a roll call. Although agendas take time to set up, in the long run they can 41 time and resources.Agendas provide an outline of discussion topics. The outline 42 the chairman or members of the meeting forgetting important topics to introduce. When all topics are thoroughly discussed, valuable decisions can be made as a group during the meeting instead of 43 making plans outside the meeting.Agendas provide an opportunity to 44 members through announcements about critical events, goals and tasks. Agendas enable members who might not have access to everyone in the organization to announce important news and hear news of interest. Without an agenda, announcements may not be communicated to all the members, which can result in 45 . Agendas also summarize 46 meetings to help members review the progress made and 47 the focus for the current meeting.Agendas generally mention items to be discussed for the next meeting. This gives the members a chance to 48 the discussion topics before the meeting. At many meetings, outspoken members are more than eager to participate while reserved individuals may be more 49 . However, knowing what is going to be discussedenables members to research topics of interests, 50 how the topics apply to their area and then make thoughtful, quality contributions at the meeting.An agenda prioritizes the most important activities, 51 productivity and focuses the members. The mere presence of an agenda creates a formal atmosphere and discourages members from 52 time. The agenda prepares the chairman and encourages consistency (一致性) and organization. An agenda also sets the objectives and gives the members a goal. This organizes the thoughts of the members, direction of the meeting and the action after the meeting.A collection of past agendas is an ideal 53 for external and internal institutions, organizations and the public for viewing the progress of your organization. The documentation helps the public and organization members assess 54 decisions, remind them of previous events or important figures and set feasible goals. The roll call also helps administration determine the most dedicated members by counting 55 and reviewing contributions to the meeting. This can help with decisions on which members to promote or assign the role of addressing the public.41. A. take B. limit C. save D. invest42. A. finds B. suggests C. sets D. prevents43. A. hurriedly B. favorably C. confidently D. nervously44. A. warn B. question C. assure D. inform45. A. coincidence B. confusion C. agreement D. criticism46. A. previous B. crucial C. annual D. regular47. A. shift B. narrow C. lose D. find48. A. choose B. keep C. prepare D. handle49. A. hesitant B. realistic C. active D. curious50. A. insist on B. believe in C. approve of D. think about51. A. restores B. influences C. reduces D. increases52. A. sparing B. wasting C. gaining D. devoting53. A. record B. situation C. alternative D. combination54. A. tough B. right C. past D. final55. A. numbers B. attendance C. losses D. moneySection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The composing career of Albert Roussel got off to a wayward start, and received one of its biggest advances from a lie.Roussel was orphaned at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano.Three years later Roussel’s grandfather died, and his mother’s sister took him in. Her husband arranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside resort added a second love to his life—the sea. He studied to be a naval cadet (军官学校学员), but still made time to study music.In the French Navy, while he was stationed on a cruiser based at Cherbourg, he and two friends found the time to play the piano trios (三重奏) of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began composing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public performance as a composer with the performance of his Andante for string trio and organ.That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officers offered to show it to an outstanding conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel’s friend retu rned with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career and devote his life to music.Not long afterward, at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the self-discipline, conciseness, and spirituality that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a major force in twentieth century French music. As for Eduoard Colonne’s inspiring advice that Roussel devote his life to music—Roussel’s navy friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel’s manuscript to the conductor.56. From “a wayward start” in Paragraph 1, we know Albert Roussel’s composing career _____.A. was a great success at firstB. was inspired early in every wayC. was unpredictable in the beginningD. was a happy one because of a lie57. Who first brought music to Roussel’s life?A. His mother.B. His grandfather.C. His piano teacher.D. His fellow naval officer.58. Why did Roussel join the Navy?A. He didn’t want to live with his mother’s sister.B. He loved the sea because of his holidays.C. He wanted to practice music with his friends.D. He thought it could help him create music.59. The following factors except _____ led to his success as a composer.A. his love for musicB. the conductor’s inspiring adviceC. his navy friend’s lieD. the good qualities acquired in the navy( B)60. The underlined phrase “a grant” in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. an education feeD. financial aid61. A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was 25. Howmuch extra money will she get a year?A.None.B. £155.C. £615.D. £515.62. A big bank offers a new student special services because _____.A. they need student accounts badlyB. they charge students extra interestC. they know he can get money regularlyD. they hope he’ll be a potential customer(C)Publicity offers several benefits. There are not costs for message time or space. An ad in prime-time television may cost $250,000 to $5,000,000 or more per minute, whereas a five-minute report on a network newscast would not cost anything. Publicity reaches a mass audience within a short time and new products or company policies are widely known.Credibility about messages is high, because they are reported in independent media. A newspaper review of a movie has more believability than an ad in the same paper, because the reader associates independence with objectivity. Similarly, people are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads. For example, Women’s Wear Daily has both fashion reports and advertisements. Readers spend time reading the stories, but they skim through the ads. Furthermore, there may be 10 commercials during a half-hour television program or hundreds of ads in a magazine. Feature stories are much fewer in number and stand out clearly.Publicity also has some significant limitations. A firm has little control over messages, their timing, their placement, or their coverage by a given medium. It may issue detailed news releases and find only portions mentioned by the media, and media have the ability to be much more critical than a firm would like.For example, in 1982, Procter & Gamble faced a massive publicity problem over the meaning of its123-year-old company logo. To fight this negative publicity, the firm had a spokesperson appear on Good Morning America to disprove the rumor(谣言). The false rumors were temporarily put to rest. However, in 1985, publicity became so troublemaking that Procter & Gamble decided to remove the logo from its products.A firm may want publicity during certain periods, such as when a new product is introduced or new store opened, but the media may not cover the introduction or opening until after the time it would aid the firm. Similarly, media determine the placement of a story; it may follow a report on crime or sports. Finally, the media decide whether to cover a story at all and the amount of coverage to be devoted to it.63. All of the following advantages of publicity are mentioned EXCEPT _____.A. time savingB. attentivenessC. profitabilityD. credibility64. Compared with ad, news report or featuring stories are more _____.A. believableB. clearC. dependentD. subjective65. The example of “Procter & Gamble” is given to show _____.A. the efficient way of disproving rumorsB. the importance of a spokespersonC. the interaction between firms and mediaD. the negative effect of publicity66. What’s the author’s attitude towards publicity?A. Doubtful.B. Objective.C. Passive.D. Supportive.Section CDirections:Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Psychology of DiscountingWhen retailers (零售商) want to persuade customers to buy a particular product, they typically offer it at a discount. According to a new study to be published in the Journal of Marketing, they are missing a trick.A team of researchers, led by Akshay Rao of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, looked at consumers’ attitudes to discounting. Shoppers, they found, much prefer getting something extra free to getting something cheaper. 67 .Consumers often struggle to realize, for example, that a 50% increase in quantity is the same as a 33% discount in price. They overwhelmingly assume the former is better value. In an experiment, the researchers sold 73% more hand lotion (护手霜) when it was offered in a bonus pack than when it carried an equivalent discount.This numerical blind spot remains even when the deal clearly favours the discounted product. In another experiment, this time on his undergraduates, Mr Rao offered two deals on loose coffee beans: 33% extra free or33% off the price. 68 .Studies have shown other ways in which retailers can exploit consumers’ mathematical illiteracy.69 . People are more likely to see a bargain in a product that has been reduced by 20%, and then by an additional 25%, than one which has been subject to an equivalent, one-off, 40%reduction.70 . When advertising a new car’s efficiency, for example, it is more convincing to talk about the number of extra miles per gallon it does, rather than the equivalent percentage fall in fuel consumption.There may be lessons for regulators too. Even well-educated shoppers are easily foxed. Sending everyone back to school for maths refresher-courses seems out of the question. But more noticeably displayed unit prices in shops and advertisements would be a great help.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.An Italian company has told staff to stop sending any internal emails for a week in an effort to reduce stress levels.Home textiles (纺织品) company Gabel, based in the northern Como region, asked an expert to interview its employees about what their main concerns were at work, the local La Provincia di Como website reports. Many said that managing the huge volume of internal emails was a burden during the working day. That made the company’s management propose a solution, which—somewhat ironically (讽刺地)—was sent to all staff in an email.“Together we will begin the following experiment, which will take us back in time to when people talked more,” managing director Emilio Colombo wrote, declaring an “email free” week until 13 November. “We invite you not to use email for internal communications (between colleagues at the same location), in favour of a more direct and immediate contact.”The company’s president, Michele Moltrasio, tells the BBC it hasn’t been easy to stop such a deep-rooted practice, even temporarily, but that employees have welcomed the challenge. “They are rediscovering the pleasure of meeting and talking rather than writing,” he says. And that includes Mr Moltrasio, who is avoiding emails along with everyone else. “Even if from next week we all go back to using email, these days of experimentatio n are very worthwhile, to understand and rethink the methods and pace of working,” he says.Several recent studies have found that a high volume of emails raises stress levels at work. In 2013, researchers said that a full inbox (收件箱) led to peaks in peopl e’s blood pressure and heart rate. And last year, a study at the University of British Columbia found that limiting email use during the day lowered people’s stress levels significantly.第Ⅱ卷（共40分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 你有可能劝服他不去美国吗？(persuade)2. 这个会议只是浪费了大家时间，根本什么决定都没做成。

高中英语真题-2015-2016学年上学期期中考试卷

2015-2016学年上学期期中考试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.Which sport does the woman like best?A.Basketball.B.Baseball.C.Volleyball.2.When does the game end?A. at 5；10 pm B at 4：50 pm C. at 4：30 pm3.What is the woman going to do?A.Visit her uncle.B.Do some reading.C.Have a trip to Par is.4.Why won’t the girl attend Miss Jiao’s class?A.Because she is busy.B.Because she feels uncomfortable.C.Because she dislikes it.5.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A.Friends.B.Strangers.C.Colleagues.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5，满分22.5）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What’s wrong with the woman?A.She fell off a tree.B.She was hit by a car.C.She hurt her leg.7.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a parkB.In a hospital.C.At their house听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8.Who is probably the woman？A.A guide.B.A tourist.C.A receptionist(接待员).9.When can they have breakfast tomorrow？A.Frow 6:00 to 8:00B.From 6:30 to 8:00C.From 6:30 to 8:30.10.What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A.Make a call.B.change the schedule C collect the roo m cards听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

2016届高三上学期期中英语试卷

2015-2016 学年第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试题试卷种类： A说明：试卷分为第I 卷和第 II 卷，考试时间为 120 分钟，试卷满分 150 分。

注意 I 卷上共有 60 小题。

请将 I 卷答案涂在答题卡上相应地点。

考试结束，只交答题卡。

第 I卷( 满分100 分)第一部分、听力( 共两节，满分30 分 )第一节（共 5 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下边 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

听完每段对话后，你都有阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

A、B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确10 秒钟的时间往返答相关小题和1. How is the weather now?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Windy.2.What does the woman mean?A. Sally is always lying.B. Sally has a bad memory.C. Sally will come ontime.3.What are two speakers talking about?A. Where to live.B.Howto go to work.C.What to do with the traffic.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In the woman’s house .C.In the man’s house .5.When will the two speakers meet?A. At 5:30.B. At 6:30.C. At 7:00.第二节（共 15 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下边 5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

上海浦东13校 2016学年度第一学期中普高高三联考

2016学年度第一学期中普高联考高三英语（时间120分钟，满分150分）考生注意：1．本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分。

满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

2．答题前，考生务必在答题卡（纸）上用钢笔或水笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号，并用铅笔正确涂写准考证号。

3．答案必须全部涂写在答题卡（纸）上。

第I卷（1-20小题，31-70小题）由机器阅卷，考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。

注意试题题号和答题纸编号一一对应，不能错位。

答案需要更改时，必须将原选项擦去，重新选择。

答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。

第I卷中的第21-30小题，summary writing和第II卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或水笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。

第Ⅰ卷（110分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speak e rs. 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 gymnasium. B. In a sports club.C. In a shoe exhibition.D. In a department store.2. A. He’ll keep them for the woman. B. He can carry them with one hand.C. He’ll help the woman move them.D. He has a few more of them for the woman.3. A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 7:00. D. At 7:30.4. A. Mother and son. B. Boss and secretary. C. Doctor and patient. D. Teacher and student.5. A. To geta doctor’s degree. B. To tell the doctor she’ll be late.C. T o make an appointment.D. To ask someone to repair her car.6. A. He doesn’t intend to get the clothes. B. The clothes don’t look clean to him.C. The woman can pick out her own clothes.D. The woman should stop staring at his clothes.7. A. To find out more about the topic for the conference.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C. To get the conference schedule for the woman.D. To pick up the woman from the library.8. A. An outdoor activity. B. The view of a lake.1C. The weather forecast.D. The benefits of swimming.9. A. The news about Sam is quite a surprise. B. Sam should have stopped playing earlier.C. S am’s knee should be better by now.D. This isn’t a good time for Sam to quit.10. A. He doesn’t agree with the woman any more.B. People shou ldn’t sit too much without exercise.C. Health problems make his colleagues sit too much.D. Attention should be paid to people’s health problems.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages or 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 news.11. A. 1 person. B. 11 people. C. 12 people. D. 22 people.12. A. China is the only foreign country that invests in Mozambique.B. The cause of the bus accident in California is already made clear.C. The death of Isabelle Dinoire was related to the face transplant 11 years ago.D. Isabelle Dinoire was the firstin the world who received partial face transplant.13. A. China’s strategy to send more people toMozambique.B. China’splan to help Mozambique build an industrial zone.C. China’s efforts to increase the number of parks in Mozambique.D. China’s challenges in the development of Mozambique’s economy.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To show us the negative effects of depression.B. To help us understand the cause of depression.C. To tell us the importance of handling depression.D. To share with us the ways to conquer depression.15. A. Doing violent sports regularly. B. Telling what we thinkto someone we trust.C. Setting high standards for ourselves.D. Focusing on both our successes and problems.16. A. It’s common and easy to get rid of. B. It’s terrible but difficult to understand.C. It’s harmful but possible to overcome.D. It’s normal and unnecessary to focus on.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.217. A. The advantages of reality TV shows. B. The disadvantages of reality TV shows.C. Their experiences in reality TV shows.D. Their different views on reality TV shows.18. A. Ordinary People. B. Famous people. C. Stupid people. D. Popular people.19. A. Most of the situations are not real. B. Some of them are too touching.C. They are full of tension and drama.D. She will never get into such situations.20. A. They are amusing but sometimes harmful.B. They are a form of―gossip entertainment‖.C. They can entertain and sometimes educate people.D. They can make people know more about nature.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.It’s time to go out for a run!As little as five minutes of running or jogging each day can help people reduce their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extend their lives by about three years, according to a U.S. study.The researchers tracked the exercise habits of over 55,000 adults in the United States for six to twenty-two years. About 24 percent of the adults described themselves (21)_____ runners. Compared to those who didn’t run, those who did were 30 percent (22)_____(likely) to die of any cause during the course of the study. These figures (23)_____(adjust) to take into account people’s smoking and drinking habits, how old they were (24)_____ they enrolled in the study, their family’s health history and their other exercise habits.The researchers divided up the roughly 13,000 runners into five groups (25)_____(base) on how many minutes they ran per week. Those (26)_____ were in the lowest group ran up to 50 minutes over a seven-day period, and those in the highest group ran for more than 175 minutes over the course of a week. According to the study, the benefits of running were pretty much the same for all runners.―Running even at lower doses or slower speeds was associated with significant benefits,‖the researchers wrote in their report. (27)_____(reduce) the risk of premature death, they calculated, all it took was 30 to 59 minutes of running per week.―This finding has clinical and public health importance,‖ the report continues. ―Time is one of the strongest barriers to (28)_____(participate) in physical activity. This study may motivate more people3to start running. People who (29)_____ hardly devote 20 minutes to moderate physical activity each day may appreciate the efficiency of a five-minute run.‖ However, it is not clear (30)_____ the findings of this study would apply to the nation as a whole.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beused once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The common wisdom is that introverts (内向的人) and extroverts (外向的人) do not work well together. This wisdom, as author Jennifer Kahnweiler makes clear in her new book, The Genius of Opposites, is 31 correct in the sense that cooperation is often going to be difficult, filled with battles and miscommunications, and sometimes deliberate32 .Somehow, however, the introvert-extrovert partnerships produced 33 results. The key to such success, according to Kahnweiler, is the five-step process at the heart of her book.The first step, Kahnweiler argues, is to 34 each other’s differences. If introverted and extroverted people want to partner, they have to realize they will never change the personality of the other person. Instead, each partner has to make a conscious effort to understand the other.The second step is that battles don’t have to be avoided. Instead, they can be the means through which each partner is challenged by the other; resulting in solutions that are better than those that might have been developed35 .The third step is to cast the character. Because there are two very different personalities in the partnership, partners should take on the roles that best fit their 36 personalities.Kahnweiler’s fourth step is to 37 the dislike. Two people with opposite personalities must work on learning to respect and like each other as much as possible.The fifth and final step is that each can’t offer everything. Introvert-extrovert consulting partnerships are often powerful because neither partner could offer customers all they want—but the two partners working together are able to 38 a much more various but complementary (互补的) product or service.For each step, Kahnweiler covers why that particular step is important. Also, Kahnweiler writes, a major conflict can actually be a turning 39 in the relationship, paving the way to a productive cooperation. However, battles can also deal fatal blows to introvert-extrovert cooperation. If partners don’t bring out the obvious problems, the resultcan 40 destroy the partnership.4The Genius of Opposites is filled with stories of conflicts, most resolved through an effort at communication and a foundation of respect.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Advantages of an AgendaAn agenda is a list of topics to be introduced and discussed during a meeting. Agendas generally includ e a reading of the last meeting’s minutes or notes, relevant announcements, a review of the topics for discussion and a roll call. Although agendas take time to set up, in the long run they can 41 time and resources.Agendas provide an outline of discussion topics. The outline 42 the chairman or members of the meeting forgetting important topics to introduce. When all topics are thoroughly discussed, valuable decisions can be made as a group during the meeting instead of 43 making plans outside the meeting.Agendas provide an opportunity to 44 members through announcements about critical events, goals and tasks. Agendas enable members who might not have access to everyone in the organization to announce important news and hear news of interest. Without an agenda, announcements may not be communicated to all the members, which can result in 45 . Agendas also summarize 46 meetings to help members review the progress made and 47 the focus for the current meeting.Agendas generally mention items to be discussed for the next meeting. This gives the members a chance to 48 the discussion topics before the meeting. At many meetings, outspoken members are more than eager to participate while reserved individuals may be more 49 . However, knowing what is going to be discussed enables members to research topics of interests, 50 how the topics apply to their area and then make thoughtful, quality contributions at the meeting.An agenda prioritizes the most important activities, 51 productivity and focuses the members. The mere presence of an agenda creates a formal atmosphere and discourages members from 52 time. The agenda prepares the chairman and encourages consistency (一致性) and organization. An agenda also sets the objectives and gives the members a goal. This organizes the thoughts of the members, direction of the meeting and the action after the meeting.A collection of past agendas is an ideal 53 for external and internal institutions, organizations and the public for viewing the progress of your organization. The documentation helps5the public and organization members assess 54 decisions, remind them of previous events or important figures and set feasible goals. The roll call also helps administration determine the most dedicated members by counting 55 and reviewing contributions to the meeting. This can help with decisions on which members to promote or assign the role of addressing the public.41. A. take B. limit C. save D. invest42. A. finds B. suggests C. sets D. prevents43. A. hurriedly B. favorably C. confidently D. nervously44. A. warn B. question C. assure D. inform45. A. coincidence B. confusion C. agreement D. criticism46. A. previous B. crucial C. annual D. regular47. A. shift B. narrow C. lose D. find48. A. choose B. keep C. prepare D. handle49. A. hesitant B. realistic C. active D. curious50. A. insist on B. believe in C. approve of D. think about51. A. restores B. influences C. reduces D. increases52. A. sparing B. wasting C. gaining D. devoting53. A. record B. situation C. alternative D. combination54. A. tough B. right C. past D. final55. A. numbers B. attendance C. losses D. moneySection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The composing career of Albert Roussel got off to a wayward start, and received one of its biggest advances from a lie.Roussel was orphaned at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano.Three years later Roussel’s grandfather died, and his mother’s sister took him in. Her husband arranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside resort added a6second love to his life—the sea. He studied to be a naval cadet (军官学校学员), but still made time to study music.In the French Navy, while he was stationed on a cruiser based at Cherbourg, he and two friends found the time to play the piano trios (三重奏) of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began composing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public performance as a composer with the performance of his Andante for string trio and organ.That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officers offered to show it to anoutstanding conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel’s friend returned with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career and devote his life to music.Not long afterward, at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the self-discipline, conciseness, and spirituality that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a major force in twentieth century French music. As for Eduoard Colonne’s inspiring advice that Roussel devote his life to music—Roussel’s navy friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel’s manuscript to the conductor.56. From ―a wayward start‖ in Paragraph 1, we know Albert Roussel’s composing career _____.A. was a great success at firstB. was inspired early in every wayC.was unpredictable in the beginningD. was a happy one because of a lie57. Who first brought music to Roussel’s life?A. His mother.B. His grandfather.C. His piano teacher.D. His fellow naval officer.58. Why did Roussel join the Navy?A. He didn’t want to live with his mother’s sister.B. He loved the sea because of his holidays.C. He wanted to practice music with his friends.D. He thought it could help him create music.59. The following factors except _____ led to his success as a composer.A. his love for musicB. the conductor’s inspiring adviceC. his navy friend’s lieD. the good qualities acquired in the navy( B)760. The underlined phrase ―a grant‖ in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. an education feeD. financial aid61. A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was 25.How much extra money will she get a year?A.None.B. £155.C. £615.D. £515.62. A big bank offers a new student special services because _____.A. they need student accounts badlyB. they charge students extra interestC. they know he can get money regularlyD. they hope he’ll be a potential customer(C)Publicity offers several benefits. There are not costs for message time or space. An ad in prime-time television may cost $250,000 to $5,000,000 or more per minute, whereas a five-minute report on a network newscast would not cost anything. Publicity reaches a mass audience within a short time and new products or company policies are widely known.Credibility about messages is high, because they are reported in independent media. A newspaper review of a movie has more believability than an ad in the same paper, because the reader associates8independence with objectivity. Similarly, people are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads. For example, Women’s Wear Daily has both fashion reports and advertisements. Readers spend time reading the stories, but they skim through the ads. Furthermore, there may be 10 commercials during a half-hour television program or hundreds of ads in a magazine. Feature stories are much fewer in number and stand out clearly.Publicity also has some significant limitations. A firm has little control over messages, their timing, their placement, or their coverage by a given medium. It may issue detailed news releases and find only portions mentioned by the media, and media have the ability to be much more critical than a firm would like.For example, in 1982, Procter & Gamble faced a massive publicity problem over the meaning of its 123-year-old company logo. To fight this negative publicity, the firm had a spokesperson appear on Good Morning America to disprove the rumor(谣言). The false rumors were temporarily put to rest. However, in 1985, publicity became so troublemaking that Procter & Gamble decided to remove the logo from its products.A firm may want publicity during certain periods, such as when a new product is introduced or new store opened, but the media may not cover the introduction or opening until after the time it would aid the firm. Similarly, media determine the placement of a story; it may follow a report on crime or sports. Finally, the media decide whether to cover a story at all and the amount of coverage to be devoted to it.63. All of the following advantages of publicity are mentioned EXCEPT _____.A. time savingB. attentivenessC.profitabilityD. credibility64. Compared with ad, news report or featuring stories are more _____.A. believableB. clearC. dependentD. subjective65. The example of ―Procter & Gamble‖ is given to show _____.A. the efficient way of disproving rumorsB. the importance of a spokespersonC. the interaction between firms and mediaD. the negative effect of publicity66. What’s the author’s attitude towards publicity?A. Doubtful.B. Objective.C. Passive.D. Supportive.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.9The Psychology of DiscountingWhen retailers (零售商) want to persuade customers to buy a particular product, they typically offer it at a discount. According to a new study to be published in the Journal of Marketing, they are missing a trick.A team of researchers, led by Akshay Rao of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, looked at consumers’ attitudes to disc ounting. Shoppers, they found, much prefer getting something extra free to getting something cheaper. 67 .Consumers often struggle to realize, for example, that a 50% increase in quantity is the same as a 33% discount in price. They overwhelmingly assume the former is better value. In an experiment, the researchers sold 73% more hand lotion(护手霜) when it was offered in a bonus pack than when it carried an equivalent discount.This numerical blind spot remains even when the deal clearly favours the discounted product. In another experiment, this time on his undergraduates, Mr Rao offered two deals on loose coffee beans: 33% extra free or 33% off the price. 68 .Studies have shown other ways in which retailers can exploit consumers’mathematical illiteracy.69 . People are more likely to see a bargain in a product that has been reduced by 20%, and then by an additional 25%, than one which has been subject to an equivalent, one-off, 40%reduction.70 . When advertising a new car’s efficiency, for example, it is more convincing to talk about the number of extra miles per gallon it does, rather than the equivalent percentage fall in fuel consumption.There may be lessons for regulators too. Even well-educated shoppers are easily foxed. Sending everyone back to school for maths refresher-courses seems out of the question. But more noticeably displayed unit prices in shops and advertisements would be a great help.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.An Italian company has told staff to stop sending any internal emails for a week in an effort to reduce stress levels.10Home textiles (纺织品) company Gabel, based in the northern Como region, asked an expert to interview its employees about what their main concerns were at work, the local La Provincia di Como website reports. Many said that managing the huge volume of internal emails was a burden during the working day. That made the company’s management propose a solution, which—somewhat ironically (讽刺地)—was sent to all staff in an email.―Toget her we will begin the following experiment, which will take us back in time to when people talked more,‖ managing director Emilio Colombo wrote, declaring an ―email free‖ week until 13 November. ―We invite you not to use email for internal communications (between colleagues at the same location), in favour of a more direct and immediate contact.‖The company’s president, Michele Moltrasio, tells the BBC it hasn’t been easy to stop such a deep-rooted practice, even temporarily, but that employees have welcom ed the challenge. ―They are rediscovering the pleasure of meeting and talking rather than writing,‖ he says. And that includes Mr Moltrasio, who is avoiding emails along with everyone else. ―Even if from next week we all go back to using email, these days of experimentation are very worthwhile, to understand and rethink the methods and pace of working,‖ he says.Several recent studies have found that a high volume of emails raises stress levels at work. In 2013, researchers said that a full inbox (收件箱) led to peaks in people’s blood pressure and heart rate. And last year, a study at the University of British Columbia found that limiting email use during the day lowered people’s stress levels significantly.11第Ⅱ卷（共40分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.你有可能劝服他不去美国吗？(persuade)2. 这个会议只是浪费了大家时间，根本什么决定都没做成。

属中学2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试题(扫描版)(附答案)

2015--2016学年度高三第一学期期中测试英语试题答案第一部分：听力部分：1—5ABCAB 6—10BACCB 11—15CCABA 16—20ABCBC第二部分：阅读理解：第一节：21. A. 推理判断题。

由第一段中“Don't worry about a little thing like age”可知，你这么说是想表明你太小，还不能取得任何成就。

22. D. 推理判断题。

由第二段最后一句“Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways”可知，他们看待问题和思考问题的方式不同。

23. D. 细节理解题。

由文章倒数第二段“At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read”可知答案。

24. D. 主旨大意题。

本文通过举例说明了孩子成为发明家的可能性。

25. B. 细节理解题。

由第二段第三句“We'll take you scuba diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafting in Canada”可知。

26. B. 细节理解题。

由第三段最后一句“There's no greater adventure than traveling to the two ends of the earth”可知，极地远征是最冒险的假期活动。

27. A. 细节理解题。

由第四段第二句“Explore their history by visiting temples, palaces and ancient ruins”可知，会参观很多历史古迹。

28. C. 推理判断题。

由文章到时第二段中“...some nearer to home, for example in the highlands of Scotland”及常识可知，Scotland属于Britain, 故选C。

2016届上海市黄浦区高三一模英语试题及答案

.黄浦区2015学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷（完卷时间：120分钟满分：150分）日下午52016年1月第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 ofthe given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)ChicagoChicago is an incredible city and a key business center for the Midwest. That means that sooneror later most business travelers (25)_______(find) themselves there. This City Guide for Chicago provides business travelers with all the information they need (26)_______(plan) a successful trip to Chicago. Of course, it also help you find out how to enjoy (27)_______ while you're there.Unless you're just in Chicago for the day, there's a good chance that you'll have some timeafter work to explore the sleepless city and (28)_______ you're ready to take a break from business meetings or simply want to throw in some sightseeing after a busy week at work. (29)______________ _______ help business travelers plan their free time better, we've created this overview of things to do in Chicago. We'll help you feel at home in one of America's biggest cities.If you're mainly going to be downtown, the buses and trains and taxis can pretty quickly moveyou around. To make it easy, we've pulled together a complete list of the transportation options for business travelers to Chicago. Of course, business travelers (30)_______ also want to compareprices on rental cars in Chicago, especially if they need transportation to the surrounding suburbs. Chicago has a huge range of dining options. You can always get some real comfort food there,but when it comes to business lunches or dinners, it's nice to have something a little(31)_______(nice).Chicago is a wonderful city for business travelers. Hotel options range from ultra-fancy in town to cheap and convenient in the suburbs. While it's relatively easy to move around Chicago, it's still a good idea for business travelers to know (32)_______ they need to be during the day and to select a hotel nearby. Alternatively, you can select a hotel that's in the heart of the downtown area.(B)Special Public BudgetGraffiti (涂鸦) Vandalism (故意破坏公物的行为)in Adelaide costs the public purse more thantwo million dollars a year, which (33)_______(reveal). Ratepayers and taxpayers foot the bill for;..continual cleanups of graffiti from metropolitan bus shelters, public buildings and reserves, TransAdelaide alone spends about one million dollars a year (34)_______(remove) graffiti from buses and trains. And Adelaide's 27 metropolitan councils expect to spend at least one milliondollars this financial year on graffiti clean-ups.However, costs would be hundreds of thousands of dollars higher (35)_______ councils did notrely on volunteers or criminals serving community service orders to do the work. Glenelg Council,for example, has a Correctional Services Department team which removes graffiti from the foreshore area at least once a week. Other councils, (36)_______ Elizabeth, Noarlunga and Payneham, have employed special anti-graffiti officers. Salisbury is among those councils (37)_______ call on a data bank of volunteers to immediately paint out graffiti “tags”.Despite the “tagging”of the War Memorial on North Terrace (38)_______ (follow) by thepublic outcry 18 months ago, several councils have reported a significant increase in graffiti attacks. “We have budgeted $53,200 for clean-ups this year, but we will go over that. Each year thebudget goes up by 15 or 20 per cent,”an Elizabeth City Council spokesman said yesterday, “It really is (39)_______ enormous social problem.”A spokesman for Stirling Council said his council could easily spend $20,000 a year on graffiti,but could not afford $6,000 for the most offensive or obvious work. “It's not a matter of how much graffiti you have, (40)_______ how much you can afford to clean up,”he said.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beChinese traders were recorded as making voyages to the north coast of Australia from the 1750s,but were probably visiting Australia long before. Chinese men arrived in Australia in small numbers after the 1788 British settlement as free settlers and criminals. A small population grew rapidly after 1848 under a system of indentured（契约的）labour, after China had __41__ its ports to foreign trade in 1842. They worked in rural New South Wales as cooks, farm labourers and etc.Indentured Chinese __42__ worked in all colonies variously as station hands, plantationworkers, miners, on public works, cabinet makers, personal servants and in laundries. Most camefrom the south-eastern provinces of Guangdong and Fujian.Due to labour __43__ in West Australia, the Colonial Government organized Chinese contractlabour between 1847 and 1898, most working as labourers, cooks and gardeners. Many Chinese people came from rural backgrounds and brought with them __44__ and water management skills.By 1885, there were 54 Chinese market gardens in Sydney. By 1901, 67% of New South Wales market gardeners were Chinese.Gold rushes in Victoria in the 1850s and New South Wales in the 1860s significantly __45__the population of Chinese immigrants in Australia; about 45,000 prospectors arrived in Victoriaalone in 1854-58. Numbers continued to increase as gold and other __46__ were discovered in;..Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania.When mining became less __47__, many Chinese people worked successfully to provide goodsand services such as furniture making, market gardening, fishing and, particularly, store-keeping including the import and export of goods from overseas. Chinese goods, especially tea, silk, vegetables, herbs and other spices were highly sought after items of trade by non-Chinese people.Tea rooms, importing and selling many varieties of tea, were very popular. Chinese silk was turned into __48__ evening wear and cloaks by Chinese tailors and seamstresses.Today there is a culturally diverse Chinese __49__ in Australia with links to south-easternChina as well as Vietnam and Hong Kong. The Chinese communities in Australia are brought together every year by __50__ of Lunar New Year.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.New Tech Network, a new education organization, strives to ensure all students have the skills, knowledge, and attributes they need to thrive in post-secondary education, career and civic life.New Tech Network cooperates with district leaders, administrators, and teachers who share a common purpose: to provide an education in which students acquire knowledge and develop skills vital to __51__ in the post-secondary path of their choosing. The New Tech design is simply a blueprint, __52__ a set of core beliefs, tools, and strategies to help each school fulfill its purpose. New Tech design principles provide for an __53__ approach centered on project-based learning, a culture that enables students and teachers, and the use of technology in the classroom. Through extensive professional development, personalized coaching, and access to Echo, New Tech Network, a learning __54__ system, enables principals, teachers, and students to develop relevant and meaningful learning communities.TEACHING THAT ENGAGESA K-12 PathwayThrough project-based learning, internships（见习期）, dual enrollment, and other experiencesin New Tech schools, students are well __55__ post-secondary pursuits.__56__, New Tech Network has worked with public school districts to redesign high schools. More recently, however, New Tech Network is partnering with several school districts to __57__ New Tech middle schools andelementary schools. In some districts, this provides students with a K-12 pathway. In elementary and middle schools, the design principles are the same—teaching that engages, culture that empowers, and technology that enables. As the elementary and middle schools mature, New Network will measure success on student __58__.Learning __59__The years spent in a New Tech school allow students to gain the academic and deeper learning;..skills necessary for success in any post-secondary option. New Tech students learn disciplinary knowledge and skills to conduct inquiry and solve real-world problems. Throughout a project, they cooperate with peers, facilitators, and experts in the field. Students __60__ their learning through effective oral and written communication for authentic audiences.Ownership of their learning experience and engagement in relevant and challenging tasks helps students develop a sense of agency, a skill essential to success in __61__, career, and civic duty. Project-Based LearningProject-based learning is at the heart of New Tech Network's instructional approach. Students cooperate on projects, ranging in __62__ from two to eight weeks, which require critical thinking and communication. Projects often occur in integrated subject area courses, where Entry Events, the Need-to-Know (NTK) process, and skill building workshops support student-centred learning. During projects, students often engage with subject matter experts who provide feedback onreal-world products. Through project-based learning, students not only master __63__ content, but also successfully apply content when solving authentic problems.__64__ -Based InternshipsNew Tech students also engage in experiences designed to prepare them for success in the contemporary workplace. By cooperating with others on projects, students acquire a level of responsibility similar to a __65__ work environment. Students engage with field experts and community stakeholders(利益相关者) during projects, and final products are presented to authentic audiences. Additionally, two-thirds of New Tech high schools offer such practical activities, with nearly half of all seniors participating.51. A. success B. rescue C. survival D. reform52. A. owing to B. getting rid of C. depending on D. accompanied by53. A. intermediate B. intelligent C. instructional D. informative54. A. innovation B. requirement C. management D. negotiation55. A. related to B. prepared for C. classified by D. compared with56. A. Accidentally B. Accordingly C. Absolutely D. Historically57. A. evaluate B. observe C. connect D. create58. A. teaching B. learning C. engaging D. developing59. A. Problems B. Outcomes C. Strategies D. Discipline60. A. demonstrate B. promote C. highlight D. motivate61. A. elementary schools B. middle schoolsC. high schoolsD. college62. A. length B. courses C. topics D. targets63. A. advanced B. academic C. complex D. adequate64. A. Network B. Workshop C. Community D. College65. A. permanent B. professional C. popular D. familiar;..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 theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Rosalind Franklin always liked facts. She was logical and precise, and impatient with thingsthat were otherwise. She decided to become a scientist when she was 15. She passed the examinationfor admission to Cambridge University in 1938, and it sparked a family crisis. Although her familywas well-to-do and had a tradition of public service and charity, her fatherdisapproved of university education for women. He refused to pay. An auntstepped in and said Franklin should go to school, and she would pay for it.Franklin's mother also took her side until her father finally gave in.She was invited to King's College in London to join a team of scientists.The leader of the team assigned her to work on DNA with a graduate student.Franklin's assumption was that it was her own project. The laboratory'ssecond-in-command, Maurice Wilkins, was on vacation at the time, and whenhe returned, their relationship was puzzling. He assumed she was to assist hiswork; she assumed she'd be the only one working on DNA. They had powerful personality differences as well: Franklin direct, quick, decisive, and Wilkins shy, hesitant, and passive.In 1953, Wilkins changed the course of DNA history by disclosing, without Franklin'spermission, her Photo 51 to competing scientist James Watson, who was working on his own DNA model with Francis Crick at Cambridge. Upon seeing the photograph, Watson said, “My jaw fell open and my pulse began to race,”according to author Brenda Maddox who wrote the book Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA.The two scientists did in fact use what they saw in Photo 51 as the basis for their famous modelof DNA, which they published on March 7, 1953, and for which they received a Nobel Prize in 1962. Crick and Watson were also able to take most of the credit for the finding: they included a footnote acknowledging that they were “stimulated by a general knowledge”of Franklin's and Wilkin's unpublished contribution, when much of their work was rooted in Franklin's photo and findings. Franklin didn't know that these men based their article on her research, and she didn't complaineither, likely as a result of her upbringing. Franklin “didn't do anything that would invite criticism…(that was) bred into her,”Maddox said.66. Wilkins' relationship with Franklin was characterized by __________.A. unity and harmonyB. confusion and competitionC. cooperation and miscommunicationD. misunderstanding and conflict67. What does Watson mean by saying “My jaw fell open and my pulse began to race”?A. He was confused that Crick had not made this discovery.B. He was surprised that Wilkins had discovered this information.C. He was satisfied with the importance of Photo 51.D. He was anxious about the progress Wilkins and Franklin had made.68. What is Brenda Maddox's main intention according to the quote in the last paragraph?A. To re-evaluate the importance of the DNA model.;..B. To criticize King's College and Cambridge.C. To emphasize Franklin's importance in science.D. To deny Watson's and Crick's contribution to science.69. Franklin's career as a scientist demonstrates _________.A. that her work was pointing at the most difficult problemB. that she was the only female scientist during the periodC. the importance of DNA in modern scienceD. that perseverance leads to success and recognition of field scientists(B)Reviewsby Brian Aldiss Cultual BreaksReviewed by Paul KincaidBrian Aldiss is an amazing and frustrating writer. When he is on song, hisstyle is forceful, disturbing and delectable. But he is a restless writer. Hecame into his own in the enthusiastic and experimental atmosphere of theNew Wave, and he has been driven to try the new and the different everfirst his 50 years after is since. That he still experimenting now,appearance, is a measure of a man who has never been prepared to settleback on his laurels.detail put into the backdrop makes the novel feel very much like historicalfiction.;..by Terry Brooks StrakenReviews by Nathan BrazilThe third novel in the High Druid of Shannara series jumps straight backhero of unlikely left off. It continues the quest into the story where itand means to break in –Ohmsford. Penderrin Now equipped with theback out- of the Forbidding, where his aunt, the overthrown Ard Phys ofDruids, is stranded, Pen must first get back to Paranor. His rescue attemptOhmsford the chamber where Grianne begin can only from withindisappeared. Unfortunately, this will deliver him straight into the hands ofs disappearance.those responsible for his aunt'ability to ___________. '70. The reviewer admires Brian AldissA. write so many novelsB. continue to be inventive in his writingC. write disturbing plotsD. have a writing career spanning over four decades71. Why does the setting of Jin-Shei appeal to the reviewer?B. It is mysterious. A. It is a good science of fiction setting.D. It is very magical. C. It is a less common choice of setting.'s novel continues a series on ___________. 72. Terry BrookA. the adventures of an unsuspecting hero and his attempts to rescue his auntB. a quest about the High Druid of Shannara in a secret chamber in ParanorC. the disappearance of a druid which foils the plans of the enemiesD. liberating a stranded aunt who is key to the knowledge of the Forbidding(C)She had fallen sick so suddenly that some of the villagers Aisling's mother died atmidsummer.wondered if the fairies had come and taken her, for she was still young and beautiful. She was buried) behind the house, just as twilight was darkening 山楂树three days later beneath the hawthorntree( the sky.over the rituals Maire Solanya, the village greenwitch, came that evening to perform the old grave. She stood at the foot of the mound of black soil. Aisling and her father stood at the head of it, s father had lit it shortly after Elinor resting on the simple headstone, was the burning candle. Aisling'died, and it would burn all night. The gravestone was a plain piece of slate carved with her name:Elinor. Grass and tree roots would grow up around it as the years passed, until it would seem as if it had always been there.;..Maire Solanya said in her low, clear voice, “Life to life, from breath to breath, we remember Elinor.”She held a round loaf of bread in her hands. She tore off a small piece and ate it, chewing deliberately, before handing the loaf to Aisling's father. He pulled off his own piece, then passed it to his daughter. It was still warm, and it smelled like her mother's kitchen after baking. But it hadn't come from her mother's hands, and that realization made a lump rise in her throat. The bread was tasteless.Maire Solanya took the loaf from her, its crust(面包皮) gaping open, and placed it on the gravestone next to the candle. Aisling couldn't shake the feeling that her mother had merely gone out on an errand and would come home at any moment and wonder what the three of them were doing. It didn't seem possible that she was buried there, at the foot of the hawthorn tree, in the ground. It was easier to believe the village rumors than to sit with the ache inside herself.She remembered those rumors now, while she stood with her father and Maire Solanya in atense silence. Everyone had always said that Elinor had some magic in her, and everyone knew that fairies –if they existed –were drawn to that. So Aisling's father had ordered all the old rituals, eventhough he did not believe in them, just in case. She was not entirely sure what she herself believed, but she knew that her mother would want them to do these rituals for her, and that was enough. When the sun slipped below the horizon, the greenwitch said, “Sleep in peace, Elinor,”and scattered a gold powder over the grave to bind Elinor to the earth. On the freshly turned soil, the gold glittered like fairly dust.73. Aisling and her family are most likely __________.A. fairlies in disquiseB. simple village folkD. experienced bakers C. wealthy farmers74. Maire Solanya performed the rituals in order to __________.A. express thanks to the fairiesB. protect the hawthorn treeC. respect Elinor's wishes 'D. capture Elinors spirit75. Which of the following does not describe Elinor?A. A believer in magic.B. Practical.C. Skilled at baking.D. Youthful.76. Which statement best describes Aisling's belief in fairies?A. She is uncertain and finds the idea unsettling.B. She finds the idea comforting but is unsure.C. She is certain they exist and wishes they would bring back her mother.D. She believes strongly in the power of their rituals but not in their existence.77. Why did Aisling find the bread “tasteless”?A. It reminded her of her mother's absence.B. It was a terribly rude thing to eat at her mother's funeral.;..C. Solanya was really a poor baker in the village.D. There had not been sufficient ingredients to make the bread.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．成本问题在我们的决定中起着很大的作用。

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2015-2016学年度上学期考试第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AWho’s in control of your life? Who is pulling your string? For the majority of us, it’s other people—society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community. We learned this way of operating when we were very young, of course. We were brainwashed. We discovered that feeling important and feeling accepted was a nice experience and so we learned to do everything we could to make other people like us. As Oscar Wilde puts it, “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry(模仿), their passions a quotation.”So when people tell us how wonderful we are, it makes us feel good. We long for this good feeling like a drug. Therefore, we are so eager for the approval of others that we live unhappy and limited lives, failing to do the things we really want to. Just as drug addicts and alcoholics live worsened lives to keep getting their fix (一剂毒品). We worsen our own existence to get our own constant fix of approval.But, just as with any drug, there is a price to pay. The price of the approval drug is freedom—the freedom to be ourselves. The truth is that we cannot control what other people think. People have their own agenda, and they come with their own baggage and, in the end, they're more interested in themselves than in you. Furthermore, if we try to live by the opinions of others, we will build our life on sinking sand. Everyone has a different way of thinking, and people change their opinions allthe time. The person who tries to please everyone will only end up getting exhausted and probably pleasing no one in the process.So how can we take back control? I think there’s only one way—make a conscious decision to stop caring what other people think. We should guide ourselves by means of a set of values---not values imposed（强加）from the outside by others, but innate values which come from within. If we are driven by these values and not by the changing opinions and value systems of others, we will live a more authentic, effective, purposeful and happy life.21．What Oscar Wilde says implies that _____________.A. most people’s thoughts are controlled by othersB. most people have a variety of thoughtsC. we have thoughts similar to those of othersD. other people’s thoughts are more important22．What does the author try to argue in the third paragraph ?A. We need to pay for what we want to get.B. Changing opinions may cost us our freedom.C. We may lose ourselves to please others.D. The price of taking drugs is freedom.23． In order to live a happy, effective and purposeful life, we should _________.A. care about others’ opinions and change opinions all the timeB. guide ourselves by means of values from the outsideC. stick to our own valuesD. persuade others to accept our opinions24．It can be concluded from the passage that __________.A. it’s important to accept others’ opinionsB. it’s better to do what we likeC. we shouldn't change our own opinionsD. we shouldn’t care what others think too muchBA Hong Kong Disneyland park admission ticket is your passport to a full day of magical adventures. Learn the ways to buy your tickets now.Three types of 1-day ticket are available:Ticket Type PriceGeneral Admission Ticket (aged 12—64)HK $ 499Child Ticket (aged 3----11) HK $ 355Senior Ticket (aged 65 or above) HK $ 100Free admission for Child aged under 3.Book Online NowPurchase tickets conveniently through our website, then pick up your tickets starting from 1 hour after you have purchased online.Purchase Tickets Directly at Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket ExpressYou can purchase tickets at the Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express, conveniently located at the MTR Hong Kong Station. Open from 9:00 am ---- 8:00 pm on Mondays to Fridays and from 9:00 am ---- 5:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.Purchase 2 Park Tickets at one of the following locations and receive a FREElimited-edition Disney gift:★ Avenue of Stars KiosksYou can purchase tickets at Avenue of Stars Kiosks in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open daily from 9:00 am ----10:30 pm.★ Asia World-Expo Box OfficeYou can purchase tickets at Asia World-Expo Box Office. Open Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 am ---- 6:00 pm.Reserve Tickets for Hotel GuestAs a hotel Guest of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, Park tickets are reserved for your purchase at front desk. Open daily from 9:00 am ---- 8:00 pm.Buy at Hong Kong Disneyland Main EntranceGuests can purchase tickets on the day of their visit at the Main Entrance Ticket Booths or Guest Relations Windows. Open daily from 30 minutes before Park opening until Park closes. 25．In which place can you get a free gift for buying two tickets?A. Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express.B. Asia World-Expo Box Office.C. Hong Kong Disneyland main Entrance.D. Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.26．For a young couple with a 2-year-old kid spending a day in the park, they have to pay at least .A. HK $ 998B. HK $ 854C. HK $ 499D. HK $ 135327．To buy tickets at Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express on Sundays, you have to get there beforeA. 10:30 pmB. 6:00 pmC.8:00 pmD. 5:00 pmCThousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps (打车软件) and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy by the government, their main complaint was the loss of business because of the rising number of Internet-based car services companies.On Wednesday, news reports came that Beijing transport authorities will take measures to stop the illegal “taxi business” of private cars through the newly rising Internet apps, following the footsteps of Shenyang and Nanjing.It is not yet clear how the Shenyang city government will handle the issue and whether it will declare the services offered by market leaders such as Didi Dache, a taxi-hiring app provider backed by Tencent Holdings, and Kuaidi Dache illegal. But Shanghai transport regulators have set a rule, by banning Didi Zhuanche, or car services offered by Didi Dache in December.Such regulations will cause a setback to the car-hiring companies and investors that are waiting to cash in on the potentially booming business. Just last month, Didi Dache got $700 million in funding from global investors, including Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings, Russian investment company DST Global and Tencent. Besides, the market is uncertain that Kuaidi Dache is about to finalize its latest round of funding after getting $800 million from global investors.Regulatory uncertainties, however, could cast a shadow on the future of theInternet-based car-hiring services, which have become popular in most of China’s big cities. To be fair, these companies’ business model is anything but bad. For example, Didi Zhuanche works side by side with established car rental companies to provide high-end car service mainly for businesspeople through the Internet and mobile phone apps.Every link in this business model chain has legal companies and services. Hence, it is hard to define it as illegal and ban it.28．Why did taxi drivers in Shenyang block the streets with their vehicles?A. Because they wanted the authority to increase their driving allowances.B. Because they wanted to be taught how to use the taxi-hiring apps.C. Because they wanted to make their main complaints known to the authority.D. Because they wanted to appeal to passengers not to hire the private cars.29．The author’s attitude to banning internet car-hiring service is______.A. positiveB. negativeC. neutralD. unclear30．Which of the following statements is false according to the passage?A. The problem referred to in the passage exists in all citiesB. App-based car rental is functional to some degreeC. The government should regulate the app-based car rental marketD. Didi Dache is a China-foreign joint company31．we can learn from the passage that _____.A. Shenyang forbade apps-based car rental companiesB. Shanghai is the second city banning Didi ZhuancheC. some international investment companies have strong faith in the future of apps-basedcar rental companiesD. it is not difficult to picture the apps-based car rental companies illegalDGenerally speaking, government regulations normally ban anything from smoking in public places to parking in certain zones. But officials in the Brazilian town of Biritiba Mirim, 70km (45miles) east of Sao Paulo, have gone far beyond that. They plan to prohibit residents from dying early because the local cemetery(墓地) has reached full capacity.There’s no more room to bury the dead, they can’t be cremated(火化) and laws forbid a new cemetery. So the mayor has proposed a strange solution: outlaw death. Mayor Roberto Pereira says the bill is meant as a protest against federal regulations that prohibit new or expanded cemeteries in preservation areas. “They have not taken local demands into consideration”, he claims.A 2003 decree(法令) by Brazil’s National Environment Council forbids burial grounds in protected areas. Mr. Pereira wants to build a new cemetery, but the project has been stoppedbecause 98% of Biritiba Mirim is considered as a preservation area.Biritiba Mirim, a town of 28,000 inhabitants, not only wants to prohibit residents from passing away. The bill also calls on people to take care of their health in order to avoid death. “I haven’t got a job, nor am I healthy. And now they say I can’t die. That’s ridiculous,” Amarido do Prado, an unemployed resident said.The city council is expected to vote on the regulation next week. “Of course the bill is laughable, illegal, and will never be approved,” said Gilson Soares de Campos, an assistant of the mayor. “But can you think of a better r esolution to persuade the government to change the environmental decree that is prohibiting us from building a new cemetery?” The bill states that “offenders will be held responsible for their acts.” However, it does not say what the punishment will be.32．What is the bill to be proposed by the officials in Biritiba Mirim?A. Ban on building a new cemetery.B. Ban on parking in certain zones.C. Forbidding buried grounds in preservation.D. Prohibiting residents from dying early.33．What can we infer from t he phrase “have gone far beyond that” in the first paragraph?A. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have made these regulations.B. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have been to many places around the world.C. The bill to be proposed by officials in Biritiba Mirim is much too unexpected.D. The officials in Biritiba Mirim have built too many cemeteries in their town. 34．What’s the attitude of the mayor of Biritiba Mirim towards the federal regulations?A. He remains silent about them.B. He gives strong backing to them.C. He objects to them.D. He asks the residents for advice on them.35．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. The mayor of the town wants to build a new cemetery against federal regulation.B. The residents of the town sing high praise for the bill.C. No better resolution of the problems has been thought out.D. The government is going to change the environmental decree.第二节七选五 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分l0分)A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in t heir teen’s work. 36 What they look for is your presence — to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicateopenly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 37 Together , you and your teen can work out a time—tablein which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 38 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. A parent’s attitude will affect their teen’s emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Last Christmas while staying with my parents, I 41 across some old love letters that my parents wrote to each other. These letters were all piled up in a basket, dirty and 42 with dust. Deciding to read and sort them, I asked them if I could take the letters back to my Illinois home. They 43 .As I carefully opened each letter, 44 of them fragile with age, I discovered a new page 45 unknown to me in this private chapter of my parents' lives.My father used to 46 in the army. So his letters were full of frontline 47 of the things about the war. Each of my mother's letters was marked with her 1944 dark red lipstick kiss. I was 48 to these letters like a magnet（磁铁）.Just six weeks after our Christmas visit, Daddy became very 49 and was hospitalized. This time, he was fighting a 50 kind of war. As I sat by his bedside, we discussed the 51 . He told me how much receiving those lipstick-kissed letters had 52 to him when hehad been so far from home.It so happened that the next day would be February 14. From the 53 letters I chose the card my father had sent Mother in 1944 and brought it to my father’s bedside.At his bedside, I talked with him, saying 54 , "Today is Valentine's Day, don’t you want to send Mother a present?" He became 55 when I handed him the old 56 . He carefully opened it and took out the card, and when he 57 it, his eyes were filled with tears.My father, in a 58 tight with emotion (情感) read the loving message he'd sent to my mother fifty-six years 59 . And this time, he could read it to her in 60 .41. A. came B. hit C. drew D. fell42. A. hidden B. covered C. buried D. filled43. A. refused B. smiled C. shocked D. agreed44. A. all B. none C. both D. neither45. A. recently B. usually C. previously D. occasionally46. A. work B. study C. serve D. report47. A. accounts B. documents C. introductions D. occupations48. A. devoted B. addicted C. thrown D. drawn49. A. sad B. dead C. dangerous D. ill50. A. typical B. traditional C. different D. familiar51. A. wars B. illnesses C. letters D. hospitals52. A. meant B. intended C. planned D. said53. A. divided B. sorted C. separated D. updated54. A. sadly B. angrily C. softly D. loudly55. A. curious B. regretful C. fantastic D. positive56. A. card B. envelope C. basket D. lipstick57. A. found B. wrote C. recognized D. missed58. A. sound B. noise C. whisper D. voice59. A. later B. earlier C. before D. ahead60. A. person B. private C. danger D. peace第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

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黄浦区2016学年度第一学期高年级期终调研测试英语试卷完卷时间：120分钟满分：150分2016年12月9日午第I卷共100分I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.Six years ago. B.Seven years ago.C.Eight years ago.D.Nine years ago.2.A.See a film with the woman. B.Attend a charity show.C.Get ready for a charity show.D.Make a new movie.3.A.She is going to be the man’s neighbor. B.She has just moved into a new house.C.She is arranging a family trip.D.She arrived in Canada yesterday.4.A.How to pay the registration fee. B.Why to use a credit card.C.When to send a cheque.D.Where to pay cash.5.A.Film stars. B.Radio hosts.C.Pop singers.posers.6.A.He drove her to the airport. B.He followed her to the airport.C.He bought her a map of the airport.D.He lined out the route to the airport on a map.7.A.The man should apply for a bank loan.B.The man should work in a bank to get money.C.The man should turn to someone available for help.D.The man should take other students’approaches.8.A.Both the tennis courts and the table tennis tables are free.B.Neither of the tennis courts and table tennis tables are free.C.The table tennis tables are free,but the tennis courts are not.D.The tennis courts are free,but the table tennis tables are not.9.A.In a factory. B.In a school.C.In a gym.D.In a lab.10.A.A stationer’s. B.A paint shop.C.A bookstore.D.A drawing class.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear one short passage and two longer conversations.After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions.The passage and the conversations 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 bestanswer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.To arouse people’s interest in pop music. B.To provide more information about the music.C.To have it lined with the main building.D.To display a separate and different section.12.A.It once experienced serious damage. B.Its rebuilding was an easy job.C.It is owned by a rich family.D.It opens for362days every year.13.A.Museum visitors. ernment workers.C.Music authors.D.Individual donators.Questions14through16are based on the following conversation.14.A.4:00p.m.in the classroom. B.7:00p.m.in the classroom.C.4:00p.m.in the garden.D.7:00p.m.in the garden.15.A.He has classes at that time. B.He is travelling abroad.C.He doesn’t like barbeque.D.He hasn’t prepared a gift.16.A.A watch. B.A card. C.A ball. D.A headphone.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.The tickets have to be booked in advance. B.It will be performed at6p.m.C.There will be two performances.D.It will be on at the theatre.18.A.The Piazza. B.The Concert Hall.C.The theatre.D.The Town Hall.19.A.$8. B.$10. C.$15. D.$20.20.A.Art Exhibition. B.Ballet Performance. C.Mask Party. D.Living Theatre.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage 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.Infant Day Care,Good or Bad?The British psychoanalyst John Bowlby maintains that separation from the parents during the sensitive“attachment”period from birth to three may influence a child’s personality and lead to emotional problems in later life.Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlby’s work(21)_________children should not be sent to day care before the age of three because of the parental separation(22)_________involves,and many people do believe this.But there are also arguments (23)_________such a strong conclusion.Firstly,experts point out that the isolated love affair between children and parents(24)_________(find)in modern societies does not usually exist in traditional societies.For example,in some tribal societies,such as the Ngoni,the father and mother of a child did not raise their infant alone–far from it.Secondly,common sense tells us that day care would not be so widespread today(25)_________parents and care-takers found children had problems with it.Statistical studies of this kind have not yet been carried out,and they have regularly reported that day care had a slightly positive effect on children’s development.But tests(26)________have been used to measure this development are not widely enough accepted to settle the issue.But Bowlby’s analysis raises the possibility that early day care has delayed effects.The possibility that such care mightlead to,say,more mental illness or crime15or20years later can only be explored by the use of statistics.Whatever the long-term effects,parents sometimes find the immediate effects difficult(27)_________(deal)with.Children under three are likely to protest at(28)_________(leave)their parents and show unhappiness.At the age of three or three and a half almost all children find the change to nursery easy,and this is undoubtedly(29)_________more and more parents make use of child care at this time.The matter,then,is far from clear-cut,though experience and available evidence (30)_________(indicate)early care is reasonable for infants.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.administeredB.assessC.evaluatingD.externallyE.improperlyF.life-threateningG.measures H.original I.preexisting J.principles K.vitalFirst Aid:Difference between Death and LifeFirst aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available.It may save a life or improve certain___31___signs including pulse,temperature,and breathing.First aid must be___32___ as quickly as possible.In the case of the critically injured,a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life.First-aid___33___depend upon a victim’s needs and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill.Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do.For example,___34___moving a person with a neck injury can lead to permanent health problems.Despite the variety of injuries possible,several___35___of first aid apply to all emergencies.The first step is to call for professional medical help.The victim,if conscious,should be reassured that medical aid has been requested,and asked for permission to provide any first aid.Next,___36___the scene,asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness,any care that may have already been given,and___37___conditions such as heart trouble.Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury,do not move the victim.First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether___38___conditions exist.One method for ___39___a victim’s condition is known by the acronym ABC,which stands for:A–Airway:is it open and clear?B–Breathing:is the person breathing?Look,listen and feel for breathing.C–Circulation:is there a pulse?Is the person bleeding___40___?Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Animal RightsEvery conscious being has interests that should be respected.No being who is conscious of being alive should be devalued to thinghood,dominated,and used as a resource or___41___.The key point of the idea known as animal rights is a movement to extend moral consideration to all___42___beings.Nobody should have to demonstrate a specific level of intelligence or be judged beautiful to be given moral consideration.No being should have to be useful to humanity or capable of accepting“duties”in order to be extended moral consideration.___43___,what other animals need from us is being free from duties to us.Animal rights is about letting animals live on their own terms.It can be written into our laws,but is not an actual list or bill of rights as we have for human society.It begins with our promises not to act like___44___of others.Animal rightsis about justice─treating animals fairly.Why is animal rights___45___?It is because we humans often act as though we are the only beings on the planet. Although we depend on other animals for our very survival,humans are the only animals that have upset the balance of nature.There are lots of ways that humans___46___animals.We domesticate them and use them for food,even though our nutritional needs can be completely supplied by a(n)___47___diet.Although other materials are available,we use animal’s skin and other body parts for clothing,furs,hats,boots,jewellery and even pet toys.Humans can talk about it but animals cannot.All animals wish to experience life in its fullness.Unlike many animals who have to kill to survive,humans do not. Why should humans cause___48___to other beings when it’s not necessary?As we do,animals protect their children;they feel fear;they warn each other of dangers;they play.We might differ from other animals in some ways,but that doesn’t give us the right to___49___them down,take their lands,pollute their waters,or use them for our conveniences.Animals also experience pain and it’s not difficult to observe___50___of pain in the way a conscious being reacts to it.We take advantage,cause distress,and act___51___when we use animals for amusement.Lots of pets are___52___on the streets when their owners no longer find it convenient or affordable to keep or care for them.Whether we admit it or not,it’s a prejudice to think we are___53___to animals and that it is our right to control them, which can only make people act mean,hateful or neglectful.However,each of us has within us the power to___54___.We can adopt a different attitude,one that reshape our destiny.This will have wonderful effects on the planet’s other communities,for life is___55___avoiding suffering.It is interacting,singing,pursuing joy.We humans can learn to live responsibly,with respect,kindness and love.panies B.goods C.insects D.providers42.A.active B.conscious C.intelligent D.strange43.A.Indeed B.Moreover C.Nevertheless D.Otherwise44.A.followers B.friends C.masters D.tutors45.A.necessary B.neglected C.respected D.revolutionary46.A.distinguish B.eliminate C.exploit D.raise47.A.animal-free B.eco-friendly C.low-salt D.well-balanced48.A.conflict B.confusion C.isolation D.misery49.A.calm B.chase C.pull D.tear50.A.signs B.symbols C.symptoms D.performances51.A.differently B.enthusiastically C.gently D.unfairly52.A.abandoned B.chosen C.oppressed D.spoiled53.A.accessible B.appealing C.reasonable D.superior54.A.change B.dominate C.persist D.proceed55.A.contrary to B.more than C.owing to D.rather thanSection 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 read.(A)Did English football finally find a new star?At the age of19,Theo Walcott came onto the scene by scoring a hat-trick for England in a4-1victory over Croatia in2010World Cup.Walcott’s lightning speed and accurate shooting turned the teenager into an overnight star.Many thought he was a new dawn for the England team.He was building his fame for his fast pace,with former Barcelona manager Pep declaringthat“you would need a gun to stop him.”FIFA World Player of the Year winner Lionel Messi once also described Walcott as“one of the most dangerous players I have ever played against.”In addition to his speed,Walcott also possessed good balance,movement and technique.It was symbolic that Walcott’s goals came from the right-wing.The position had been played by“golden boy”David Beckham for more than10years.No longer were the cheers for Beckham.The fans’hopes now rested on the shoulders of Walcott.Walcott was born in London to a black British Jamaican father and a white English mother.He grew up as a Liverpool fan due to his father’s support of Liverpool.When Chelsea asked him to be a ball boy,he used the opportunity to meet his Liverpool idols.The teenager’s rise to fame was not completely out of blue.He was part of England’s World Cup team in2006,but he did not get to play a match.He also spent over two years at Arsenal,where he was fast becoming a key player.But that year,few were expecting the wonderful performance between England and Croatia.The teenager was the first England player to score three goals in a game since Michael Owen did so seven years before.Although England was full of superstars,they had a poor record in major tournaments.But things were beginning to change.The win against Croatia was sweet revenge.Croatia was the team which knocked England out of Euro2008.Walcott’s wonderful performance lighted England fans’hope for World Cup victory in South Africa in2010,since England had not lifted the cup since1966.But before England fans got too carried away,our reflection on the past history told us that placing a country’s hopes on one teenager was dangerous.56.Which of the following CANNOT account for Walcott’s increasing fame?A.Fast speed.B.Masterly skills.C.Positional sense.D.Unusual family.57.Why did the author mention David Beckham in the3rd paragraph?A.To show that England football once had a glorious history.B.To illustrate that Walcott could be entitled“golden boy”.C.To indicate that England fans were difficult to please.D.To imply that people had high expectation on Walcott.58.In the5th paragraph,the underlined phrase“out of blue”most probably means“________”.A.impoliteB.unexpectedC.impossibleD.unintentional59.What is the author most likely to agree with?A.Walcott might not live up to fans’expectation.B.Walcott might transfer from Arsenal to Liverpool.C.Croatia might change the history of the World Cup.D.England might be defeated by the opponent in the next round.(B)OverviewExplore Stewart Island and the surrounding bays in our modern mini-buses.Our guides enjoy sharing their local knowledge of the history and environment of Stewart Island.Highlights include Lee Bay,the gateway to Rakiura National Park,beautiful Horseshoe Bay and amazing views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock.Village&Bays TourLeaving from Stewart IslandSeason:All Year Duration:1hour30mins Prize:$45 (Adult)More informationDeparture location:Oban Visitor Centre.What to bring:Comfortable walking shoes or boots,waterproof jacket,warm sweater or fleece jacket,sunscreen or sunglasses,insect repellent and camera.Car parking:Vehicle parking is available at Oban(extra cost—reservations recommended).Wheelchair access:Available.Children ticket:Children under ten go free for travel as long as they are accompanied by an adult.Reviews“There was so much to see and learn that it was hard to take everything in.The bays we stopped at were beautiful with golden sandy beaches,the forests were overpowering and we expected dinosaurs to appear at any time,the views from lookout point were splendid and the anchor point with Bluff brought a smile.Thank you to Chris and the experienced team for such an informative tour.”Ron P“Any visitor to Stewart Island could do no better than take one of the guided tours from the Oban Visitor Centre—especially if you only have limited time available.We had the delightful and extremely informative Kylie conduct a small number on one of the village tours.This is a beautiful place—a few fascinating shops and restaurants,wonderful walks and warm and friendly people.”Michael Mason “I love finding out about places and the guide was full of information and stories as we visited every interesting place and view in Oban(it didn’t take too long...).A great way to start a visit as it helps you know whereeverything is.”Kiwieric60.If a traveler plans to leave a car at Oban,he had better________.A.refer to the guides firste wheelchair accessC.make a reservationD.walk to the center in advance61.Herry,a six-year-old boy,wanted to have a sightseeing of the Stewart Island with his parents.How much should theypay for the mini-bus tour?A.$135.B.$90.C.$45.D.Free.62.If a traveler takes the guided tour,he can experience all the following EXCEPT________.A.breath-taking sceneryB.charming walksC.dinosaur samplesD.detailed tour guide(C)What does it say about the future of meat when the country’s largest processor of chicken,pork,and beef buys a stake(股份)in a start-up that aims to“perfectly replace animal protein with plant protein”?Tyson Foods announced this week that it purchased a5percent stake in Beyond Meat,the Southern California-based food-tech start-up that made headlines earlier this year with its veggie burger that reportedly cooks and tastes like real beef.To be sure,Beyond Meat’s meatless creations have yet to take the country by storm.Although the100percent plant-based burgers have achieved plenty of positive press since they appeared for the first time in May,so far they’re only available at Whole Foods stores in seven states.Even though the company’s“chicken”strips,“beef”pies,and meatless frozen dinners are available nationwide,Beyond Meat is hardly a household name.That may be what makes the news of Tyson’s investment all the more noteworthy.While the two companies declined to give details about the deal,it’s doubtful that Tyson’s5percent stake made much of dent( 陷)in the meatgiant’s coffers(金 ).The company posted$41.4billion in sales last year;prior to the deal with Tyson,Beyond Meat had reportedly raised$64million in project capital funding—about what Tyson earns before lunch on any given day.Tyson is doing pretty great.The company reported record third-quarter earnings per share in August and says that it expects overall meat production to increase2to3percent during the next financial year.But like a big oil company shelling out cash to invest in wind power,Tyson’s toe-in-the-water move to team up with a start-up devoted to bringing more plant-based protein to American dinner tables seems to suggest the meat industry is starting to see which way the winds are blowing.Sales of plant-based protein,which totaled an estimated$5billion last year,continue to pale compared with the market for meat in America—but vegetarian alternatives to meat are booming,with sales growing at more than double the rate for food products overall.The steady drumbeat of news about the negative health impacts,environmental problems,and animal welfare concerns associated with meat consumption appears to be sinking in.According to a survey released in April, more than half of Americans surveyed said they plan to eat more plant-based foods in the coming year.63.Beyond Meat’s veggie burger made headlines probably because__________.A.it makes perfect use of animal proteinB.it uses high tech in the making processC.it tastes as good as a genuine beef burgerD.it represents the diet trend in South California64.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the state of Beyond Meat?A.It is the creator of the country’s first100percent plant-based burgers.B.It has been well received as its products are available nationwide.C.It is far from being a match to real food processing giants like Tyson.D.It provides high-quality dining experience in selected Whole Foods stores.65.What can we infer from paragraph4?A.The purchase of the stake barely costs a thing for Tyson.B.The5percent stake in Beyond Meat means a lot to Tyson.C.Tyson’s investment hasn’t caught the attention of the media as expected.D.Tyson is relying on this investment to raise more project capital funding.66.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Meat will still take over the market in spite of other alternatives.B.A major American meat company is betting on plant-based protein.C.Tyson and Beyond Meat work together to build a global meat giant.D.Plants have been found to contain protein that does more good to human beings.Section CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Many of us just drive on as we have right of way.B.It is this social aspect that makes many people suspicious about driverless cars.C.The latest robot cars are able to make the necessary eye contact with a human driver.D.Humans are always suspicious about new technologies of which they have little experience.E.Even many people with suspicion accept that emotionless AVs could cause fewer accidents than wehumans.F.These safety-first robot cars could become victims of their own politeness and end up being bullied andignored by aggressive,impatient humans.Would You B ully(欺负)a Driverless Car or Show It Respect?Say you’re driving down a two-way street and there’s a truck unloading a delivery in the opposite lane.The oncoming traffic needs to pull out into your lane to overtake.What do you do?___67___Eventually one of us feels charitable and slows down to allow the oncoming car to overtake and give permission with a quick flash of headlights or a wave of the hand.But what if the car waiting patiently behind the parked truck is a driverless or autonomous vehicle(AV)?Will this robot car be able to understand what you mean when you flash your lights or wave your hands?Its sensors could decide that it’s only safe to overtake when there’s no oncoming traffic at all.On a busy road at school home time,this may be never,leading to increasingly angry drivers queuing behind.___68___This is one of the conclusions to be drawn from research carried out by Dr Chris Tennant of the psychological and behavioural science department at the London School of Economics.His Europe-wide survey finds that nearly two-thirds of drivers think machines won’t have enough common sense to interact with human drivers,and more than two-fifths think a robot car would remain stuck behind our assumed parked truck for a long time.Driving isn’t just about technology and engineering,it’s about human interactions and psychology.The road is a social space.___69___“If you view the road as a social space,you will consciously negotiate your journey with other drivers. People who like that negotiation process appear to feel less comfortable engaging with AVs than with human drivers,”says Mr Tennant in his report.___70___A statistic often trotted out( 不就搬 )is that human error is responsible for more than90%of accidents,with our tendency to road anger,tiredness and lack of concentration.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than60 e your own words as far as possible.Super Size MeFast food,otherwise known as junk food,is a huge passion for a large number of people across the Western world.But what would happen if you ate lots of junk food,every day?Would it seriously damage your health?These were the questions which led Morgan Spurlock,an independent film-maker,to do an experiment,which he made into a documentary film entitled Super Size Me.The main basis of his experiment was that Spurlock promised to eat three McDonald’s meals a day,every day,for a month.He could only eat food from McDonald’s and every time an employee asked if he would like to“super size”the meal,he had to agree.“Super sizing”refers to the fact that with this type of meal you get a considerable larger portion of everything.Spurlock knew that by eating three McDonald’s meals a day,he would consume a lot of fat and a great deal of salt and sugar in each meal—much more than he needed.Although Spurlock knew he would put on a bit of weight,and that this diet was unhealthy,he wasn’t quite prepared for just how unhealthy it turned out to be.The changes in his body were horrifying in the first week,he put on4.5kilos and by the end of the thirty days he had gained nearly14kilos,bringing his total weight to a massive98kg.Spurlock says“I’d love people to walk out of the movie and say,’Next time I’m not going to“super size”.Maybe I’m not going have any junk food at all.I’m going to sit down and eat dinner with my kids,with the TV off,so that we can eat healthy food,talk about what we’re eating and have a relationship with each other.’”Food for thought indeed.第II卷共40分V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.1. 款手表不防水。

高中英语真题-2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷

2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want?A. a doorB. a keyC. milk2. What is the woman doing?A. taking a pictureB. enjoying a fountainC. climb ing mountains3. What advice does the woman give the man?A. run fastB. take mild exerciseC. run slowly for lo ng4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. a ghostB. a filmC. a story5. What is the man most probably?A. a policemanB. a teacherC. a doctor第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卡的相应位置。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6. What are the speakers doing?A. preparing for a mealB. doing some shoppingC. talking about a recipe7. What do the speakers need to buy?A. cheese and potatoesB. onions and pepperC. mushrooms and butter听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。

上海市2016届高三上学期期中质量监控英语试资料

上海市向明中学2015-2016学年第一学期质量监控考高三年级英语试卷第I卷（共103分）I. Listening Comprehension (30分)Section A Short Conversations1. A. Impatient. B. Confused. C. Pleased. D. Regretful.2. A. At a bus stop. B. At a laundry. C. At the dentist’s. D. At the chemist’s.3. A. An actor. B. A salesman C. A translator. D. A writer.4. A. He lost his classmate’s homework.B. He can’t help the woman with her math.C. He broke the woman’s calculator.D. He doesn’t know where the “on” button is5. A. The woman should go to another counter.B. The woman gives the man so many choices.C. The man dislikes the sandwiches offered there.D. The man is having trouble deciding what to eat.6. A. She has no idea where to find the man’s exam result.B. She isn’t allowed to tell students their grades.C. Dr. White hasn’t finished grading the papers.D. Dr. White doesn’t want to be contacted while he’s away.7. A. Move to a neat dormitory.B. Find a person to share their apartment.C. Clean the room with the roommate.D. Write an article about their roommate.8. A. Bob won’t take her advice.B. Bob doesn’t want to go abroad.C. She doesn’t think Bob should study overseas.D. She hasn’t talked to Bob since he went abroad.9. A. The snack bar isn’t usually so empty.B. Dessert is served in the snack bar.C. The snack bar is near the library.D. Snacks aren’t allowed in the library.10. A. Take her bicycle to the repair shop.B. Leave her bicycle outside.C. Clean the garage after the rain stops.D. Check if the garage is dry.Section B PassagesQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It helps care for customers’ dogs.B. You have to buy food for dogs.C. None of the dogs are caged.D. There is a dog named Princess.12. A. She likes the food there.B. She enjoys the fun with a pet.C. She can have free coffee.D. She doesn’t like to be alone.13. A. A new kind of café.B. A new brand of coffee.C. A new home for pets.D. A new way to raise pets.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A trend that high achievers are given a lower salary.B. A view that life quality is more important than pay.C. A dream of the young for fast-paced jobs.D. A new term created by high achievers.15. A. 10% B. 12% C. 6% D. 7%16. A. People are less satisfied with their lives.B. The financial investment may increase.C. Well-paid jobs are not easy to find.D. Unexpected problems may arise.Section C Longer ConversationsII. Grammar and Vocabulary (26分)Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )The BBC documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough? recently became one of the top topics on social networks in both China and Britain, with many education specialists commenting and retweeting.In the documentary, five Chinese teachers __25__ (take) over a British classroom with 50 teenagers aged 13 and 14 in Bohunt School for one month, and taught them in a typical Chinese way: no talking, no questions, wearing a special uniform and experiencing the harsh classroom discipline within a long school-hour from 7am to 7pm.In the documentary, most of the teens found it difficult to adapt to the Chinese-style education. Their teachers were not prepared for the differences between Chinese and British students as well. One of the teachers couldn’t help but __26__ (complain) that the classroom was always “chaotic”.Many Chinese netizens, especially the post-1980 netizens, said that the documentary reminded them of past school-days. Meanwhile, they criticized the British students’ lack __27__ respect for others after watching the documentary.However, Zou Hailian, the math teacher in the program from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, said that the British students were all nice children. “Students look lax and absent-minded sometimes, but this is understandable. They have to stay at school for 12 hours each day, even longer than the school-time in Hangzhou Foreign Language School. They are not accustomed to __28__ for sure,” he said.Zou emphasized that Chinese students usually study harder and have a clearer goal, __29__ (compare) with British students. But British students have a very good __30__ (cope) capacity hands-on skills.Furthermore, Zou pointed out that China’s tough education system produces strong results in subjects like math and science, capturing the interest of educators in the U.S. and Europe __31__ some feel the child-centered approach does not do enough to teach the basics.Though Zou’s words __32__ (orginise) by several education experts in China and Britain, there are several voices in defense of the British education system. “Student autonomy, questioning and the development of skills to allow students to think for themselves are the key elements in British teaching approaches. As teachers in the program take lessons from the experiment, no doubt the Chinese teachers will also learn from the U.K.’s approach to teaching,”one said.(/culture/2015-08/06/content_21521754.htm)(B)Every year, millions of people all over the world die in hospital when their lives may have been saved. Ordinary people like you can easily help change this situation. You __33__ help save lives by becoming an organ donor after you pass away.These days it is common for people to donate blood in order to save lives, so why not donate your organs? All you need to do is register and then you can live with the knowledge __34__ one day your organs could save a person’s life. Donating organs assures that __35__ (many) people can live longer, happier lives.Organ transplants have been around for a long time. The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954. Today, these operations are conducted regularly. Indeed, right now there are people who are seriously ill that are waiting for such operations. Unfortunately, there are not enough organs for everyone in need, which is __36__ more organ donors are needed.Transplants have __37__ high success rate in this day and age. The internal organs used in these situations include the heart, the lungs, the liver and the kidneys. Many patients with severe heart failure rely on the hope of a transplant, __38__ they have no other option if medicines fail.Only the organs of people who carry a donor card can be used to save lives. Without one, organs may go to waste. In 2008, a total of 882 heart and lung transplants alone were carried out in China – this is great work. However, it is estimated that 5 million people throughout the country need some form of organ transplant. They need your help.__39__ (donate) your organs will enable you to continue to help people even after you are gone. To get a donor card, first you have to register at your local hospital. Your details will be kept private, but it is still necessary for you to tell relatives of your decision 40 _____ _____ they will know what to expect if anything happens to you. Many people wish to help, but put off getting a donor card until it is too late.Death is always upsetting for friends and relatives. However, they may be comforted to know that their loss has given the gift of life to others.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.Once upon a time, in a solar system that is so, so far away from here that you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, were two planets. Their names were Yee and Lan, and they loved each other very much. Every time they saw each other they would __41__ planet secrets, or share wisps(缕，股) of atmosphere, or tell silly jokes.But they were a little sad, because it was so long between times when they got to be near each other. Most of the time they had to __42__ from afar.Centuries went by, and one time as they passed, reaching out through the emptiness to be with one another, Yee slipped Lan a moon, because Yee had three and Lan had none. Lan looked so perfect with the new moon that all the other planets were a little __43__, and Yee didn’t mind giving up that moon at all.So the planets kept on dancing and Lan’s moon was __44__ by all, until one day an evil-minded ice-hearted comet viciously slammed into it, shattering it into a thousand pieces. At that time, Yee was all the way on the other side of the sun and couldn’t hear the wails and shouts. All the nearby planets made fun of Lan. Lan was so __45__ of what had happened to the moon, so generously given by Yee, that Lan began to be afraid of their meeting.\After so long they were together again. Lan was almost afraid to look at Yee, but Yee reached out a wisp of atmosphere in __46__. Yee hesitated a minute, because all planets know how beautiful moons are, but then went ahead and smashed the two __47__ moons together so that Lan would have no reason to feel bad.So around and around they went, so very much in love that they thought they would burst, even though they looked a little __48__, and felt a little cold without their lovely moons. But then something beautiful happened --- their bits of moon dust started to flatten out, and made two large circles, one for each of them. And before too long, the circles became rings, great wonderful rings,sparkling in the pure sunlight. The other planets were too awed (敬畏) by Yee and Lan’s new beauty to feel even the __49__ drop of jealousy.And that is why, even on this planet, when two people have strong feelings for each other, so much love that they think they’ll burst, sometimes they’ll give each other rings, in __50__ of the planetary love of Yee and Lan. (http://kirk.is/works/viewer.cgi?file=loveletters.html)III. Reading ComprehensionSection A（15分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.While the full picture has yet to emerge, it appears that the reason for the loss of AirAsia flight QZ8501 is different from the losses of MH370 and MH17 earlier this year. MH17, shot down in Ukraine, was clearly a man-made disaster; QZ8501’s disappearance appears to be weather-related. MH370’s loss remains a mystery.Even though cloud-computing could help advance the status of the black box in terms of the investigation after such incidents, as we are only too aware, nature – in the form of bad weather –often plays a significant role in airline disasters. Is there anything we can do, on the ground, to lower the __51__ of these weather-related incidents.Recently, Microsoft Research illustrated that by combining real-time data from nearby flights, it is possible to __52__ the wind speed to an accuracy 10 times better than the weather simulations(模拟) by supercomputers. Augmenting the data collected from real-time sensors from the cloud, one can create a better simulation, __53__ the advances in the internet of flying things.The internet of flying things refers to the technology that is ready for adoption by agencies on the ground that want to get a bird’s-eye view of weather conditions. The basic technology is already __54__ for less than £500: equipping a drone (无人机) or unmanned airborne vehicle with a GoPro quality camera, enthusiastic fans can already survey the neighborhood from the air.If we look at the air crash incidents caused by bad weather conditions, can the killer technology of cloud computing and augmented reality be used as a life saver?W hen you fly into such wind speeds, is it not difficult to change one’s actions __55__? Isn’t the flight simply doomed? Not necessarily. In this case, had nearby flying objects logged the abnormal wind speeds earlier, they would have been able to inform air traffic control in time to __56__ a warning to flight QZ8501. In these situations, often timely interventions can save lives.But before this idea can __57__ be realized, there are at least three obstacles to overcome if we want to use the power of the internet of flying objects.The first thing to note is that these flying objects shouldn’t be __58__ to aircraft. We could be talking about weather balloons, drones – anything in the air, in short, but these objects need to be identifiable. Only through __59__ can messages from these flying objects be recognized and trusted by authorities such as FAA. So, for example, the drones that –it is imagined –will be carrying goods to households must be __60__ and their call signs logged by the authorities before they can be of any practical help. At present they are not. In other words, the autonomous (非政府的) flying objects are required to collaborate with air traffic controllers if we want to build a picture that will deliver a secure and trustworthy solution.__61__, these regulated and registered flying objects need to be effectively networked, so that – through the __62__ of real-time data – the crowd-sourced (基于大众资源的) informationdelivers as accurate a picture as possible. Resolving any conflicts arising from information coming in from multiple sources requires a good computational model that can assign appropriate weight to the __63__ sources.And this collected data needs to depict a physical truth to decision makers – whether they are in front of the desk in the air traffic control center, on the flight deck of a nearby aircraft or in command of the rescue team. The task of confirming available __64__ against any possible internal flaws or external tampering (干扰) would require that network security levels are brought to another level.These three __65__ are basic, but if they can be overcome, they might offer us a better opportunity to use today’s technology to provide safer air transp ort in the future. (https:///posteverything/wp/2014/12/29/the-relatively-simple-fix-that-co uld-prevent-planes-like-airasia-qz8501-from-disappearing/)51. A. risk B. disturbance C. uncertainty D. threat52. A. check B. follow C. predict D. monitor53. A. thanks to B. in spite of C. with reference to D. other than54. A. feasible B. possible C. profitable D. available55. A. secretly B. accordingly C. ambitiously D. unexpectedly56. A. ignore B. withdraw C. issue D. reserve57. A. practically B. financially C. academically D. purposely58. A. committed B. entitled C. limited D. presented59. A. administration B. identification C. communication D. indication60. A. sponsored B. selected C. eliminated D. regulated61. A. By contrast B. In addition C. As a result D. In general62. A. preparation B. protection C. exchange D. description63. A. various B. similar C. extra D. tremendous64. A. instruction B. outlook C. measure D. evidence65. A. arrangements B. requirements C. achievements D. argumentsSection B（24分）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The iPhone, the iPad: each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad. Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i”– and many other brands are following suit. A lovely bear – popular in the US and UK – that plays music and video is called “iTeddy”.A slimmed-down version of London’s Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name “i”.Most “i”products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s “i”, it’s no surprise that they have selected this fashionable name.But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i”. Why not use “a”, “b” or “c” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i”, no one knows whether itmeans Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition,” he says.“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability,” adds Thorne.Clearly the letter “i”also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.Along with “Google” and blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted “i” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared.66. The Independent’s “i” is aimed at _____.A. young readersB. old readersC. fashionable womenD. engineers67. The underline word “ambiguous” means _____.A. popularB. uncertainC. definiteD. unique68. Nowadays, the “i” term often reminds people of the products which are _____.A. portableB. environmentally friendlyC. advancedD. recyclable69. The writer suggests that _____.A. “i” products are often of high qualityB. iTeddy is a live bearC. the letter “b” will replace letter “i” to name the productsD. the popularity of “i” products may not last long（B）One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available onour website.Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.Let us now have a culture of peace.—Federico Mayor Zaragoza, SpainFederico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy（药学）from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958 .After many yearsspent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections ofpoems and several books of essays.Writing is a discovery.—Nadine Cordimer, South AfricaDue to a weak heart, Nadine Cordimer attended school and universitybriefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She publishedher first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large numberof works which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991,Cordimer won the Nobel Prize for literature.Jazz is about the only form of art today.—Dave Brubeck, USADave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduatedin 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, herecorded his first album. Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.For more figures CLICK HERE.70. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books" in the interview reflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckerman’s a wards.B. To publicize Zuckerman's project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.（C）Why are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in your body.Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and refined foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes (酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. In both instances, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperly digested food moves slowly through the digestive tract (消化道), where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens（过敏原）and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism (新陈代谢) becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain.The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common.To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize（中和）the acid already accumulated in body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore your enzyme balance. You need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach.74. It can be inferred from Para. 2 that _____________.A. foods with natural enzymes help people keep fitB. we’d better be cautious about raw and whole foodsC. it is essential for people to protect their vital organsD. giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyle75. Processed foods are unhealthy because they __________.A. destroy body’s cellsB. may lead to obesityC. are difficult to digestD. sto p body’s metabolism76. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To warn people of the problem of obesity.B. To advocate eating more raw and whole foods.C. To inform people of the harm of processed foods.D. To tell the differences between raw and processed foods.77. What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph?A. Different causes of acid accumulation.B. Correct ways to cook new foods.C. Suitable types of raw and whole foods.D. Active approaches to avoid acid.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.For senior adviser Kathryn Cramer, author of Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say, and Do, the best way to inspire followers is to focus on the positive. Cramer developed a methodology called Asset-Based Thinking (ABT) based on this message of positive thinking, and describes in her book how leaders:●see the positive in the past, present and future;●say the positive with communications with substance, enthusiasm and soul;●do the positive by responding with intention (not reacting), using their qualities and drivingpositive change over the long term.The see-say-do framework is at the heart of Cramer’s Asset-Based Thinking methodology, which offers a comprehensive framework for leaders to respond to a wide variety of challenges and situations. In Lead Positive, Cramer describes a range of ABT techniques and guidelines for applying the framework.The “force field analysis”, for example, is a technique used to learn from a past situation that successfully worked, and is built around four questions:●“What forces were working for us?” With this question, you should identify five positive,promoting forces, Cramer writes.●“What forces were working against us?” This question should lead to one or two negativeforces.●“What did we do to use the promoting forces and eliminate or sidestep the negative forces?”●“What behavior do we want to repeat and knowledge do we want to carry forw ard? Whichsituational assets do we want to recreate, and which situational traps must we avoid?”These questions will give the leader and his or her team a clear memory of how they used positive “situational forces” and overcame negative ones to achieve success. Cramer’s force field analysis is both informational and inspiring.One of the recurring (一再出现) approaches in Cramer’s ABT methodology is the Self-Other-Situation framework, in which leaders take into account themselves, others and thesituation in question. For example, to help leaders “see” the positive in the present, Cramer writes that they need to consider what makes them feel strong and capable, how they develop meaningful connections with other people, and what gives them a sense of progress or achievement . (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What is the highlight of Cramer’s ABT technique?79. The “force field analysis” can help leaders _________________________________________.80. What does the author think of Cramer’s force field analysis?81. In Self-Others-Situation framework, leaders should __________________________________.第II卷（共47分）I. Translation（22分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.昨天发生的事怪不得孩子们。

2016年上海市黄浦区中考英语一模试卷含答案

2016年上海市黄浦区中考英语一模试卷一、解答题（共1小题，满分6分）1．（6分）1．2．3．4．5．6．．二、Listentothedialogueandchoosethebestanswertothequestionyouhear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）：（8分）7．（1分）A）Coffee with milk．B）Tea with milk．C）Coffee with sugar．D）Tea with sugar．8．（1分）A）He has toothache．B）He has a headache．C）He has a high fever．D）He has a stomachache．9．（1分）A）Cycling．B）Skating．C）Swimming．D）Boating．B）Bill's mother．C）Bill's father．D）Bill．11．（1分）A）By car．B）By bus．C）By bike．D）By sea．12．（1分）A）Because her bike was broken．B）Because she had a traffic accident．C）Because she broke her leg．D）Because she stayed up late again．13．（1分）A）Bus No.89goes to Shanghai Zoo directly．B）Bus No.806can take the boy to Shanghai Zoo．C）It is fun to change the bus on the way to the Zoo．D）It is not far from the bus stop to Shanghai Zoo．14．（1分）A）At a school library．B）At a restaurant．C）At a polic station．D）At a supermarket．三、Listentothepassageandtellwhetherthefollowingstatementsaretrueorfalse（判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示）：（6分）ladybug15．（1分）A ladybug can give out a terrible fluid（液体）to protect itself．16．（1分）In many cultures，ladybugs are believed to bring good luck．17．（1分）Most of the ladybugs are kind to humans but harmful to crops spot．18．（1分）Ladybugs live in many different places besides the countryside．19．（1分）All the ladybugs have seven spots with many different colours．20．（1分）Winter is the best time for 7﹣spotted ladybugs to go out for food．容，每空格限填一词）：（共10分）21．（10分）Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences．（听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）21．Stephen Butler and I read comic books and together．22．I didn't hear from Stephen Butler for more than．23．But then one day changed our relationship．24．Then we got in touch with each other．25．Stephen Butler was surprised that I lived．五、Choosethebestanswer（选择最恰当的答案）：（共20分）26．（1分）Which of the following words matches the sound/nɔθ/？（）A．nice B．nose C．north D．noise27．（1分）Wild animals are our friends．We shouldn't kill them food or clothing．（）A．in B．with C．about D．for28．（1分）﹣Can I use your bike this afternoon？_______ is under repair．﹣No problem．Here's the key．（）A．My B．Mine C．Me D．Me29．（1分）The old enjoy their happy life in the nursing home．They have ______ to worry about．（）A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing30．（1分）There is no enough ______ in the corner to put the round table．（）A．floor B．ground C．place D．room31．（1分）We will have a ______ holiday after the final exam in summer．（）A．two﹣month B．two﹣months C．two months D．two months'32．（1分）Which sport do you like ______，football or basketball？（）A．well B．better C．best D．the best33．（1分）Try your best to enjoy ______ English every day if it is possible．（）A．speak B．to speak C．speaking D．spoke34．（1分）The joke was so funny that it made Jenny ______ again and again．（）35．（1分）The man is feeling much better now，so you ______ call a doctor．（）A．needn't B．can't C．mustn't D．shouldn't36．（1分）Mike ______ more than 600people here in the past two years．（）A．is interviewing B．has interviewedC．interview D．will interview37．（1分）Tom ______ an experiment when someone knocked at the door．（）A．does B．did C．is doing D．was doing38．（1分）The two girls _____ how to dance one month ago and now they can dance well．（）A．taught B．have taught C．are taught D．were taught39．（1分）Paper cutting looks very easy ______ it may be difficult to do．（）A．or B．so C．but D．for40．（1分）You will achieve nothing ________ you work hard．（）A．if B．unless C．when D．that41．（1分）﹣What would you like to have for your birthday？﹣Either noodles or bread ______ OK．I don't mind．（）A．am B．is C．are D．be42．（1分）useful robot!It can help with the housework like a human servant．（）A．How B．What an C．How a D．What a43．（1分）﹣﹣do you study for a test？﹣﹣I study by working with a group．（）A．Where B．How C．When D．Why44．（1分）﹣My aunt will take me to Europe for vacation next month．﹣______（）A．You can do it! B．I'll be glad to come．C．Have a good time! D．I'm glad you like it．45．（1分）﹣Could you help me put up the maps on the wall？﹣________（）A．No problem．B．I hope so．C．That's all right．D．That's a good idea．六、解答题Completethefollowingpassagewiththewordsorphrasesinthebox．Eachcanonlybeus edonce（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次）：（共8分）46．（8分）A．took out B．carefully C．just D．outside E．embarrassedFred telephoned his wife．"I've got two free tickets for the theatre tonight，"he told her．"Meet me（46）the office．We'll have something to eat and then go on to the theatre．"Fred's wife was very pleased．They hadn't been to the theatre for a long time．She met her husband as he told her．They had dinner and got to the theatre （47）in time．At the entrance Fred （48）his wallet to get the tickets．"It's very strange，"he said．"They aren't here!""Try your pockets，"said his wife．But the tickets weren't there，either．Then Fred looked very （49）．"What's the matter？"asked his wife．"Well，"Fred said，"I remember what I did with my tickets．I put them in my bag．But because I wasn't going home，I left it in the office!"50．A．surprised B．supposed C．better D．myself E．human beingsWhy do I want to go to college？No one has ever asked me such a question．But many times I have asked （50）．I have come up with a whole variety of reasons．The most important reason is that I want to be a better man．Many things make （51）different from or better than animals．One of the most important things is education．If I fail to receive higher education，my education will not finish．As I want to be a fully developed man，I must get a well ﹣rounded education．Good colleges and universities are（52）to provide it．I know one can get educated in many ways，but colleges and universities are among the best places to teach me how to educate myself．When I am well﹣educated，I will be able to （53）fit into society．七、Completethesentenceswiththegivenwordsintheirproperforms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词）：（共8分）54．（1分）The firemen rushed into the house to save those women's．（life）55．（1分）Charles has recently returned from his trip to Australia．（five）56．（1分）We must try to work out the problem as as possible．（quick）57．（1分）Mrs．King often provides people with food and clothes．（home）58．（1分）When I feel，I will look for something interesting to do．（happy）59．（1分）Life in Britain was much more than I had expected that year．（enjoy）60．（1分）Our new English teacher looks．She always has a smile on her face．（friend）61．（1分）The doctor examined the patient first and then decided to at once．（operation）八、Rewritethefollowingsentencesasrequired（根据所给要求，改写下列句子．62-67题，每空格限填一词）：（共14分）62．（2分）Our country is thinking of ways to protect the farmland．（改为一般疑问句）country thinking of ways to protect the farmland？63．（2分）Jane hardly has time for a cup of tea during lunch hours at school．（改为反意疑问句）Jane hardly has time for a cup of tea during lunch hours at school，？64．（2分）Joanna's flight from Shanghai to New York will take off．（对划线部分提问）will Joanna's flight from Shanghai to New York take off？65．（2分）Be careful，a car's coming!Get out of the way．（保持句意基本不变），a car's coming!Get out of the way．66．（2分）Please tell me where we can buy the tickets for the concert this weekend．（改为简单句）Please tell me buy the tickets for the concert this weekend．为被动语态）Girls have the same opportunities as boys in our school．68．（2分）to，really，in winter，play with，it's，wonderful，snow （连词成句）．九、Choosethebestanswer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）：（12分）69．（12分）69．You have to pay if you buy THE SECRET GARDEN and PETER PAN online．A）¥30B）¥12C）¥50D）¥4270．Mary brings the house and a long﹣lost garden back to life without the help of．A）the power of hopeB）her uncleC）the magic of natureD）friendship71．All of the following books have children as their main characters except．A）GONE WITH THE WINDB）PETER PANC）THE SECRET GARDEND）A LITTLE PRINCESS72．A LITTLE PRINCESS is an excellent book to help you．A）discover the factB）protect your familyC）fight for new lifeD）imagine and create73．We can know from the above information that．A）there are only three books with tapesB）we can buy all the above books in bookstoresC）two of the books are written by Frances Hodgson BurnettD）THE SECRET GARDEN is¥5cheaper in bookstores than online74．The information above is mainly for people to．A）practise listeningB）write a storyC）do online shoppingD）choose novels．十、Choosethewordsorexpressionsandcompletethepassage（选择最恰当的单词或短语完成短文）：（12分）Apple is one of the most popular fruits in our life，and people eat apples every day．But there are （75）apples that are especially important to the history of our human beings and they have changed the whole world．Long long ago when the world just started，apple was a forbidden（被禁止的）fruit in the Garden of Eden，however，a girl named Eve stole and ate it．Unfortunately，she was discovered by God，and was driven away from the Garden together with a boy called Adam．After they left the garden，Adam and Eve had their own babies and became the ancestors（祖先）of all of us．This is the（76）of our world．In the Autumn of 1665，there was a young man sitting under an apple tree in his garden．His name was Newton．While he was thinking of one problem，suddenly，an apple dropped down from the tree and fell on his head．（77）this，Newton discovered gravitation（引力）on that day and his new idea of science made people really surprised and happy，also he changed our opinions about nature and the way we think，then people began to（78）what science was at that time．And today，Jobs Steve，this crazy old man changed the world by his apple products．For example，iPhones can be found （79）in the street．Young people feel cool when they use this kind of new high﹣tech（技术）product．Don't you think that apple products have become a symbol of our time？As Jobs Steve often said he was born to change the world and he made it．（80）he has died，people remember him and miss him．It is because he made our life more colorful and amazing．75．A）one B）two C）three D）four 76．A）top B）beginning C）disaster D）end 77．A）Because of B）In favour of C）Instead of D）With thehelp of 78．A）watch B）talk C）share D）know 79．A）somewhere B）nowhere C）everywhere D）anywhere 80．A）However B）Although C）Since D）Unless．十一、Readthepassageandfillintheblankswithproperwords（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）：（14分）81．（14分）Have you ever wondered what an American high school and its students are really like？A typical （典型的）American high school has several large buildings and enough （81）s for about 1，500students．Every student is given a locker．When students first arrive at school，they go straight to their lockers to put away or get their textbooks and to hang up their outdoor clothes．As American textbooks are （82）e，students would rather borrow than buy them．Students must pay back if they lose any of them．American students have different types of school （83）t．They usually take a yellow school bus or walk to school if they live close enough．Sometimes their parents drive them to school．When they turn 16years of age，most take a free driving class at school for one term．If studens earn passing grades in the class and also pass their state driver's exam，they can begin driving （84）t to school．Each day，students take six or seven classes．They must take science，maths，English and social studies．They can choose art，homemaking，fashion design and other classes．In some schools students are required to take one or more of the following special classes：health education，physical education or foreign language studies．Students（85）m to different classrooms for each subject．This is because each teacher has their own classroom．There is a short break between classes，to give the students the time to hurry to their next class．The（86）r school day usually ends early in the afternoon．After school more than half of the students are busy going for after﹣school activities．These activities include sports﹣especially football，basketball，baseball and soccer or （87）c，such as yearbook，speech，school newspaper，photograph or student government．Students feel relaxed and pleased when they take part in them．十二、Answerthequestions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）：（12分）88．（12分）88．Where did people write down their most private thoughts and feelings？．89．Why are online diaries popular among teenagers？．90．What does the writer think of a private diary？．91．Do all the people believe that online diaries are a good idea？．92．What does Jake say when some people don't agree with the idea of online diaries？．93．If you get the choice，what kind of diary do you prefer？Why？．十三、Writing（作文）（共20分）94．（20分）Write at least 60words on the topic"My Lifestyle"according to the information given．（阅读下面这份生活方式的自我评价表，并以"我的生活方式"为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格．）要求：•请在答题纸上在符合自己实际情况的选择方框中打√（可以多选或补充）；•描述、评价并反思你的生活方式；•短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分．2016年上海市黄浦区中考英语一模试卷参考答案与试题解析一、解答题（共1小题，满分6分）1．（6分）1．F2．A3．B4．C5．H6．D．【解答】FABCHD二、Listentothedialogueandchoosethebestanswertothequestionyouhear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）：（8分）7．（1分）A）Coffee with milk．B）Tea with milk．C）Coffee with sugar．D）Tea with sugar．【解答】C8．（1分）A）He has toothache．B）He has a headache．C）He has a high fever．D）He has a stomachache．【解答】B9．（1分）A）Cycling．B）Skating．C）Swimming．D）Boating．【解答】D10．（1分）A）Bill's brother．B）Bill's mother．C）Bill's father．D）Bill．【解答】A11．（1分）A）By car．B）By bus．C）By bike．D）By sea．【解答】C12．（1分）A）Because her bike was broken．B）Because she had a traffic accident．C）Because she broke her leg．D）Because she stayed up late again．【解答】A13．（1分）A）Bus No.89goes to Shanghai Zoo directly．B）Bus No.806can take the boy to Shanghai Zoo．C）It is fun to change the bus on the way to the Zoo．D）It is not far from the bus stop to Shanghai Zoo．【解答】B14．（1分）A）At a school library．B）At a restaurant．C）At a polic station．D）At a supermarket．【解答】D三、Listentothepassageandtellwhetherthefollowingstatementsaretrueorfalse（判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示）：（6分）ladybug15．（1分）A ladybug can give out a terrible fluid（液体）to protect itself．【解答】T16．（1分）In many cultures，ladybugs are believed to bring good luck．【解答】T17．（1分）Most of the ladybugs are kind to humans but harmful to crops spot．【解答】F18．（1分）Ladybugs live in many different places besides the countryside．【解答】T19．（1分）All the ladybugs have seven spots with many different colours．【解答】F20．（1分）Winter is the best time for 7﹣spotted ladybugs to go out for food．【解答】F四、Listentothepassageandcompletethefollowingsentences（听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）：（共10分）21．（10分）Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences．（听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词）21．Stephen Butler and I read comic books and watched movies together．22．I didn't hear from Stephen Butler for more than10 years．23．But then one day the Internet changed our relationship．24．Then we got in touch with each other by e﹣mail．25．Stephen Butler was surprised that I lived in China．【解答】21．watched movies22.10 years23．the Internet24．by e﹣mail25．in China五、Choosethebestanswer（选择最恰当的答案）：（共20分）26．（1分）Which of the following words matches the sound/nɔθ/？（）A．nice B．nose C．north D．noise【解答】答案C．/nɔθ/是单音节的词，可以推理为单词north．故选C．27．（1分）Wild animals are our friends．We shouldn't kill them food or clothing．（）A．in B．with C．about D．for【解答】根据句意，显然是表示目的，故运用目的介词for，故选D．28．（1分）﹣Can I use your bike this afternoon？_______ is under repair．﹣No problem．Here's the key．（）A．My B．Mine C．Me D．Me【解答】答案：B；My，我的；形容词性物主代词；Mine，我的，名词性物主代词；Me，宾格形式的代词；根据句中的"______is under repair"可知该空后没有名词，所以用名词性物主代词．故选B．29．（1分）The old enjoy their happy life in the nursing home．They have ______ to worry about．（）A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing【解答】答案为D．everything所有的事情/东西；anything任何事情/东西，可以用在否定句或问句中；something一些事情/东西，常用于肯定句中；nothing 没有什么东西/事情，本身表示否定．由句子The old enjoy their happy life in the nursing home可推出老人们没什么可担心的．故答案为D．30．（1分）There is no enough ______ in the corner to put the round table．（）A．floor B．ground C．place D．room【解答】答案：D floor（地面，地板，层）可数名词；ground（地面）可数名词；place（地方）可数名词；room（房间）可数名词，（空间）不可数名词；句子中"在角落处放置物品，需要地方、空间．而"There is no后接不可数名词，只能room 表示空间，故选：D．31．（1分）We will have a ______ holiday after the final exam in summer．（）A．two﹣month B．two﹣months C．two months D．two months'【解答】答案：A．根据We will have a ______ holiday after the final exam in summer，可知本句考查了复合形容词的用法，这里用复合形容词修饰名词holiday．连字符号连接数词、名词和形容词，用作形容词，这时的名词不用复数形式．结合选项可知应选A．故选A．32．（1分）Which sport do you like ______，football or basketball？（）A．well B．better C．best D．the best【解答】答案：B 根据football or basketball可知，这是两者之间的比较，应该用副词well的比较级better修饰动词like，意思是"更喜欢"．故选B．33．（1分）Try your best to enjoy ______ English every day if it is possible．（）A．speak B．to speak C．speaking D．spoke【解答】答案：C．根据Try your best to enjoy ______ English every day if it ispossible，可知本句考查了enjoy的用法，enjoy doing sth享受某某的乐趣，后面跟动词ing形式．故选C．34．（1分）The joke was so funny that it made Jenny ______ again and again．（）A．laugh B．to laugh C．laughed D．laughing【解答】答案：A．根据The joke was so funny that it made Jenny ______ again and again，可知本句考查make的用法，make是使役动词，make sb．do sth．意为"使某人做某事"，后面跟动词原形．故选A．35．（1分）The man is feeling much better now，so you ______ call a doctor．（）A．needn't B．can't C．mustn't D．shouldn't【解答】needn't"不需要"；can't"不能"；mustn't"一定不要"；shouldn't"不应该"．根据The man is feeling much better 可知，好多了就不必去医院．故选A．36．（1分）Mike ______ more than 600people here in the past two years．（）A．is interviewing B．has interviewedC．interview D．will interview【解答】答案：B根据in the past two years可知，"在过去的两年里"表示一段时间，此句表示表示过去发生的动作一直持续到现在，应该用现在完成时态；现在完成时态的结构为have/has+动词的过去分词；主语是名词单数形式，应该用助动词has，故选B．37．（1分）Tom ______ an experiment when someone knocked at the door．（）A．does B．did C．is doing D．was doing【解答】答案：D．根据when引导的时间状语从句用了一般过去时，判断设空处的动作在过去某个时刻，即"有人敲门的时候"正在进行着，且动作在一段时间内持续进行，所以用过去进行时，过去进行时的构成是：主语+was/were+动词的现在分词，主语是Tom，所以be动词用was，故选D．38．（1分）The two girls _____ how to dance one month ago and now they can dancewell．（）A．taught B．have taught C．are taught D．were taught【解答】答案：D根据句中时间状语为one month ago"一个月以前"可判断句子为一般过去时，主语The two girls 是谓语动词teach 的承受者二者是被动关系，故用被动语态，所以空处为一般过去时的被动语态，一般过去时的被动语态的结构为was/were+及物动词的过去分词．又知主语The two girls 是第三人称复数，故动词be用were，teach的过去分词为taught，套用结构，故选D39．（1分）Paper cutting looks very easy ______ it may be difficult to do．（）A．or B．so C．but D．for【解答】答案：C．根据语境以及上下文，本题考查的是连词的用法．根据选项的意思，A选项的意思是"或者"，表示选择关系；B选项意思是"因此"，表示因果关系；C选项的意思是"但是"，表示转折关系；D选项的意思是"对于…"，后面一般跟人或者物，比如说for me．根据句意"剪纸看起来很简单，_______做起来可能会很难．"可知，应该使用but来表示转折．故选C40．（1分）You will achieve nothing ________ you work hard．（）A．if B．unless C．when D．that【解答】答案：B if如果；unless除非；when当…时候；that那个；根据句中信息achieve nothing和work hard，可知"you work hard"应该是前面的否定条件，故选B．41．（1分）﹣What would you like to have for your birthday？﹣Either noodles or bread ______ OK．I don't mind．（）A．am B．is C．are D．be【解答】答案：B 根据主语"either…or…"可知此短语做主语时，符合就近原则．也就是谓语动词要根据离他最近的bread来确定．bread为不可数名词，谓语动词用is．故选B．42．（1分）useful robot!It can help with the housework like a humanservant．（）A．How B．What an C．How a D．What a【解答】答案：D．根据useful robot!可知这里考查了感叹句，本句的中心词是robot，它是一个可数名词的单数形式，useful是一个形容词，在这里修饰robot，useful/ju：sfl/，是以辅音音素开头的单词，用冠词的话，这里用a，根据What+a/an+形容词+可数名词单数+主语+谓语!故选D．43．（1分）﹣﹣do you study for a test？﹣﹣I study by working with a group．（）A．Where B．How C．When D．Why【解答】答案：B；Where，哪儿；How怎样；When什么时候；Why为什么；根据答语I study by working with a group可知上句是询问"怎样学习"的；故选B．44．（1分）﹣My aunt will take me to Europe for vacation next month．﹣______（）A．You can do it! B．I'll be glad to come．C．Have a good time! D．I'm glad you like it．【解答】答案：C；You can do it!你可以做到！I'll be glad to come．我很高兴能来；Have a good time!祝您过得愉快；I'm glad you like it．我很高兴你喜欢它；根据上句My aunt will take me to Europe for vacation next month可知对方应表示真诚的祝福；故选C．45．（1分）﹣Could you help me put up the maps on the wall？﹣________（）A．No problem．B．I hope so．C．That's all right．D．That's a good idea．【解答】答案：A；No problem没问题；I hope so我希望那样；That's all right没关系；That's a good idea那是个好主意；根据Could you help me put up the maps on the wall？"你能帮我把地图挂在墙上吗？"可知这是一个表示请求的一般疑问句，故答案选A，意为"没问题"；故选A．六、解答题Completethefollowingpassagewiththewordsorphrasesinthebox．Eachcanonlybeus edonce（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次）：（共8分）46．（8分）A．took out B．carefully C．just D．outside E．embarrassedFred telephoned his wife．"I've got two free tickets for the theatre tonight，"he told her．"Meet me（46）D the office．We'll have something to eat and then go on to the theatre．"Fred's wife was very pleased．They hadn't been to the theatre for a long time．She met her husband as he told her．They had dinner and got to the theatre （47）C in time．At the entrance Fred （48）A his wallet to get the tickets．"It's very strange，"he said．"They aren't here!""Try your pockets，"said his wife．But the tickets weren't there，either．Then Fred looked very （49）E．"What's the matter？"asked his wife．"Well，"Fred said，"I remember what I did with my tickets．I put them in my bag．But because I wasn't going home，I left it in the office!"【解答】46．D．根据句意：在办公室外面等我．根据其语境是Fred打电话给妻子让她在办公室外面等他，故选D．47．C．根据句意：他们吃了饭并正好按时到达了剧院．根据语境"正好"应该用just，故选C．48．A．根据句意：在入口处Fred拿出钱包来找票．根据语境"拿出"是took out，故选A．49．E．根据句意：然后Fred看起来非常尴尬．根据所给词汇，此题应选E．50．A．surprised B．supposed C．better D．myself E．human beingsWhy do I want to go to college？No one has ever asked me such a question．But many times I have asked （50）D．I have come up with a whole variety of reasons．The most important reason is that I want to be a better man．Many things make （51）E different from or better than animals．One of the most important things is education．If I fail to receive higher education，my education will not finish．As I want to be a fully developed man，I must get a well ﹣rounded education．Good colleges and universities are（52）B to provide it．I know one can get educated in many ways，but colleges and universities are among the best places to teach me how to educate myself．When I am well﹣educated，I will be able to （53）C fit into society．【解答】50．D．考查代词及语境的理解．根据No one has ever asked me such a question．But many times I have asked﹣﹣．可知意思是？没有人曾经问我这样的问题．但我问了我自己好多次，这里前面说没有人问过我，后面的句子用but引起转折，那只能是问自己了，所以用myself．故选D．51．E．考查名词短语及语境的理解．根据Many things make﹣﹣different from or better than animals．可知意思是许多事情使人类不同或更优于动物．在这里和动物比较能比动物更好的只能是人类了．human beings，人类，故选E．52．B．考查动词及语境的理解．根据Good colleges and universities are﹣﹣to provide it．好的学院和大学应该提供这样的教育，句子考查了be supposed to do sth应该做某事，所以应该用supposed．故选B．53．C．考查形容词及语境的理解．根据When I am well﹣educated，I will be able to﹣﹣fit into society．，这里指的是只有当我受到良好的教育，能够更好的地融入社会，在这里受到好的教育和没受到好的教育之间比较，所以应该用形容词的比较级，所以句子用better．故选C．七、Completethesentenceswiththegivenwordsintheirproperforms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词）：（共8分）54．（1分）The firemen rushed into the house to save those women's lives．（life）【解答】答案：lives联系语境，根据关键词those women's 可知复数名词所有格后面应该跟可数名词的复数形式；结合给出的提示词life在此句中为名词"生命"，所以此处应用其复数形式lives，指"那些妇女的生命"．故填写：lives55．（1分）Charles has recently returned from his fifth trip to Australia．（five）【解答】答案：fifth 根据其后的trip，可知这是单数形式，指的是一次旅行．根据所给词"five"，可知这是基数词，其后需跟可数名词复数形式．故此处需要填写序数词（序数词+可数名词单数）．five的序数词形式为fifth．故答案为fifth．56．（1分）We must try to work out the problem as quickly as possible．（quick）【解答】答案：quickly 根据work out the problem与所给词quick（形容词），可知此空修饰work out（解决）．修饰动词需要副词形式．quick的副词形式为quickly．根据as…as可知中间应用副词或形容词的原级形式．故答案为quickly．57．（1分）Mrs．King often provides homeless people with food and clothes．（home）【解答】答案：homeless 根据"provide…with food and clothes"（提供食物和衣服）和所给名词home（家），可知被提供食物和衣服的对象是无家可归的人．此处需要形容词修饰名词people，形容词"无家可归的"为homeless．故答案为homeless．58．（1分）When I feel unhappy，I will look for something interesting to do．（happy）【解答】答案：unhappy 根据"I will look for something interesting to do．"可知当出现前半句情况时，我就会找有趣的事情去做．根据所给词happy，可知此处需要happy的反义词unhappy，表示不开心时会找有趣的事情去做．故答案为unhappy．59．（1分）Life in Britain was much more enjoyable than I had expected that year．（enjoy）【解答】答案：enjoyable 根据所给词enjoy，可知所给词为动词"喜欢，享受"．根据题干中much和more，可知much修饰比较级．故此空需要填写一个加more 构成比较级的形容词．enjoy的形容词形式为enjoyable．故答案为enjoyable．60．（1分）Our new English teacher looks friendly．She always has a smile on her face．（friend）【解答】答案：friendly 根据所给词friend，可知这是名词"朋友"．根据look，可知此为感官动词，其后需要接形容词．名词friend需要加ly构成形容词friendly（友好的）．故答案为friendly．61．（1分）The doctor examined the patient first and then decided to operate at once．（operation）【解答】答案：operate 根据所给词operation，可知所给词是名词"手术"的意思．根据decided to，可知其后需要跟动词的原形．（decide to do）．operation的动词形式为operate，故答案为operate八、Rewritethefollowingsentencesasrequired（根据所给要求，改写下列句子．62-67题，每空格限填一词）：（共14分）62．（2分）Our country is thinking of ways to protect the farmland．（改为一般疑问句）Is your country thinking of ways to protect the farmland？【解答】答案：Is your．原句是现在进行时，句中含有be动词is，转换成一般疑问句时将be动词提到句首，再者第一人称在转换成一般疑问句时通常换成第二人称，故our换成your，故答案是Is your．63．（2分）Jane hardly has time for a cup of tea during lunch hours at school．（改为反意疑问句）Jane hardly has time for a cup of tea during lunch hours at school，does she？【解答】答案：does she．反义疑问句一般遵循前肯定则后否定，前否定则后肯定的原则，并且疑问部分时态，人称要与前文保持一致．故用she替代Jane，has 是have的三单，是实意动词表示有，故借助于does；当前句中出现hardly，never，little，等否定意义的词时，看成是否定句．该句中有hardly，故用肯定，故选does she．64．（2分）Joanna's flight from Shanghai to New York will take off in an hour．（对划线部分提问）How soon will Joanna's flight from Shanghai to New York take off？【解答】答案：How soon．本题要求对划线部分提问，划线的短语是in an hour，表示一小时后，应用疑问词how soon，表示多久，多快．一般用于一般将来时中．故答案是How soon．65．（2分）Be careful，a car's coming!Get out of the way．（保持句意基本不变）Look out，a car's coming!Get out of the way．【解答】答案：Look out．原句是说车来了，提醒要注意，be careful表示小心，祈使句，这里可以用look out 当心，来互换，故答案是Look out．66．（2分）Please tell me where we can buy the tickets for the concert this weekend．（改为简单句）Please tell me where to buy the tickets for the concert this weekend．【解答】答案：where to．根据tell me where we can buy the tickets for the concert this weekend．，可知where 引导的从句在这里作tell的宾语，构成宾语从句，要改成简单句，"疑问词+不定式"结构可以将某些含有连接代词或连接副词引导的宾语从句转换简单句．在这里把主语we和情态动词can去掉，where后面加上to．故填where to．67．（2分）Teachers have given girls the same opportunities as boys in our school．（改为被动语态）Girls have been given the same opportunities as boys in our school．【解答】答案：been given．原句是现在完成时的主动语态，下文的主语是girls 是动词give的承受者，构成被动关系，结合时态故用现在完成时的被动语态have/has+been+过去分词，give 的过去分词是given，故答案是been given．68．（2分）to，really，in winter，play with，it's，wonderful，snow （连词成句）It's really wonderful to play with snow in winter．．【解答】答案：It's really wonderful to play with snow in winter．首先in winter在冬天做时间状语，放句末，it's后加上形容词wonderful构成系表结构，表示是精彩的，really是副词真地，修饰形容词wonderful，故It's really wonderful是真的精彩，it是形式主语，真正主语用动词不定式to do sth，玩耍play with，后加宾语snow，故It's really wonderful to play with snow in winter冬天里玩雪真的很美妙．九、Choosethebestanswer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）：（12分）69．（12分）。

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敬业中学2015-2016学年高三年级期中考试英语试卷考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

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第I卷 (共103分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. She’ll get the things the man needs.B. Shirley wants to go to the convenience store, too.C. There isn’t enough time to go to the convenience store.D. The student center closes at four o’clock.2. A. He doesn’t feel qualified for it. B. He’d like a higher salary.C. He’s completely satisfied with it.D. He’d like to work fewer hours per week.3. A. Try to get a ride with Pete. B. Take an airplane to Boston.C. Ask Pete the name of his hotel.D. Drive her car to Boston.4. A. She’ll give the man the newspaper after class.B. She doesn’t read the newspaper for her class.C. She doesn’t have a newspaper to give the man.D. She only reads one section of the newspaper.5. A. The man’s roommate dislikes talking much. B. The man is upset with his roommate.C. Someone else has caused the problem.D. The man hopes the woman can understand him.6. A. The book is very interesting. B. He hasn’t read the book yet.C. The book is too long.D. He doesn’t usually read novels.7. A. He has been working outdoors lately. B. He needs some exercise at the weekend.C. He’s a good tennis player.D. He rarely uses his computer.8. A. More doctors should be doing research. B. He is studying to be a doctor.C. A new medical treatment is available soon.D. He has already tried the new medicine.9. A. She’s a professional photographer.B. She’ll take the camera to her car at once.C. She just had an argument with her roommate.D. She worries about leaving the camera with the man.10. A. Decide against sending the application.B. Order his checks by mail.C. Enclose a twenty-dollar bill with his application.D. Buy a money order to send with the application.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. After he left high school. B. In 1995.C. Before he worked all around the U.S.D. When he was visiting England and France.12. A. Being busy all the time. B. Listening to good jokes.C. Speaking to others.D. Eating different cakes.13. A. Mike’s amazing cakes. B. How to find the perfect design.C. Cakes as Christmas presents.D. Making cakes for special occasions. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The pianist is an old friend of hers. B. Many people have come to the presentation.C. The hall has an excellent sound system.D. She enjoys going to concerts.15. A. When he was a child. B. When he finished his studies.C. When he began his concert touring.D. When he was invited to a musical competition.16. A. Talk about how he learned to compose music.B. Explain why he agreed to give the lecture.C. Comment on his musical training at the Juliet School.D. Introduce his experiences on the concert tours.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Man on WireA film to make you feel alive …In 1968 a young Frenchman, Philippe Petit, saw a picture in a newspaper which would change his life. He was sitting in a dentist’s waiting room when he saw an artist’s impression of the soon-to-be-built World Trade Center and decided that one day he 25 (walk) on a high wire between the twin towers.Man on Wire is the story of a man who made his dream 26 (happen). The film starts on Tuesday August 7th, 1974, 27 day when Petit achieved his goal. We see him 28 (head) for the twin towers and then, through interviews and flashbacks. We see everything 29 led up to that day.The film first shows us how Petit made his earlier high wire walks at Notre Dame and SydneyHarbour Bridge, using film and photos 30 (take) from the time.Then the film almost becomes a crime thriller as we see how Petit and his team made up documents, got past security guards and somehow managed to set up the wire between the towers 31 being seen or heard.Finally Petit makes his great walk between the towers. There is no film of the original walk, so the whole thing is shown using photos, a reminder of 32 the towers used to look. He stayed 1,350 feet above the ground, apparently quite relaxed, for 45 minutes. The policemen whose job it was to arrest Petit 33 only stand and watch while he smiled and laughed at them.(B)Across AfricaFor six hours we shot through the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera 34 I used words. I had finished three notebooks and considered 35 (start) the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook I’d bought in a market in Mozambique.As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was empty — we 36 (see) another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something moving next to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was 37 I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind them—brown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didn’t know how long they had been there next to us.I shouted to Dan: “Look!” but he was in such a deep sleep 38 it was impossible to wake him up before they disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.“Wild horses?” he said. “Why didn’t you wake 39 up?”“I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.”“Typical,” he said. “The 40 (good) photos are the ones we never take.”We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.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.One highly visible result of marketing strategies is the movement toward a global consumer culture, in which people are united by their common 41 to brand-name consumer goods, film stars, and rock stars. Some products in particular have become so 42 with a particular lifestyle that they are prized possessions around the world.On the other hand, popular culture continues to 43 as products and styles from different cultures mix and combine in new and interesting ways. For example, although superstars from the United States and the United Kingdom 44 the worldwide music industry, a movement is taking place to include other styles and performers. In Europe, local music acts are grabbing a larger share ofthe market and 45 the popularity of international (that is, English-speaking) acts. In Asia, new songs are being written to accompany 46 for American movies. For example, in Hong Kong the movie Lethal Weapon 4 was promoted with a song by a local heavy metal band called “Beyond.” Shots from the movie were mixed with clips (视频片段) of band members, even though the band does not appear in the film and the song is not 47 on the soundtrack.Marketing 48 have a major impact on our lives. They influence our personal and group 49 and are used to promote both social ideas and commercial products. Therefore, a great awareness of consumer behavior is important to our 50 of both social issues and the popular culture.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.She wants to be a singer; you think she should go for a long-term career with job security and eventually retire with a good pension (退休金). But a new report suggests that in fact she’s the practical one. Why do parents make terrible careers 51 ?Today’s 14 and 15-year-olds are 52 . They look at their working future in a different way to their parents. A job for life is not in their vocabulary; neither is a dead-end but secure job that is 53 but pays the bills.In the past, this might have counted as 54 news. Certainly when I was 15, my guidance counselors (导师) 55 my plans to become a writer. I’m glad I didn’t change m y plans to suit them. But the world has changed. The global economy is not 56 to yesterday’s diligent and dependable worker. The future belongs to quick-thinking people who are resourceful, ambitious and can take the 57 . This means that a 14-year-old who sees her working future as a kind of58 , to be made up as she goes along is not necessarily being unrealistic.59 , she has to have the training and guidance to help her develop the right skills for today’s market. Many young people 60 that redundancy(冗余), downsizing (裁员) and freelancing (自由职业) are all part of modern working life, but no one is telling them how they might be able to turn the new rules of the 61 game to their advantage. This is what they need to know if they are to make a life for themselves.So what is to be done? A good first step would be to 62 the way in which schools prepare young people for adult life. The education system is becoming less flexible and stick more to traditional skills at just the time that the job market is going in the 63 direction.What, then, can we as parents do to help them? The best thing is to 64 all the advice that your parents gave you, and step into your teenager’s shoes. Give them the courage to follow their dreams—however odd they might sound right now. In a world that offers economic security to almost no one, imagination is a terrible thing to 65 .51. A. advisers B. pioneers C. reformers D. pursuers52. A. curious B. realistic C. depressed D. ambitious53. A. well-paid B. temporary C. boring D. rewarding54. A. big B. bad C. exciting D. latest55. A. were ignorant of B. were horrified atC. were amazed atD. were conscious of56. A. common B. opposed C. kind D. committed57. A. initiative B. responsibility C. advantage D. measures58. A. reality B. terminal C. destiny D. adventure59. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Moreover60. A. object B. declare C. conclude D. understand61. A. competition B. employment C. knowledge D. modernization62. A. neglect B. follow C. change D. cancel63. A. opposite B. former C. regular D. inevitable64. A. take B. forget C. recall D. spoil65. A. inherit B. keep C. simplify D. wasteSection 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)To the cheering of taxi drivers and the honking of horns, the comedian and actor Eddie Izzard ran into London yesterday to complete his 43rd marathon in 52 days. In total he had covered 1,100 miles. His 43 marathons were in aid of the charity Sports Relief, which raises money for the poor all over the world. So far Izzard has raised more than £200,000.Fighting blisters (水泡) that have caused the nails on his smaller toes to fall off, he ran up The Mall and into Trafalgar Square, where he had started 7.5 weeks ago. In finishing he proved what many thought was an impossible task: that a 47-year-old comedian with no sporting experience could do something a top athlete might find difficult.After only six week s’ training he started out on a journey that would take him to every corner of the British Isles. “The first three weeks were the hardest,” he said. The non-stop pressure on his body made him unable to sleep at night and he would wake exhausted with “blisters on top of blisters”.But the people he met along the way cheered him up. “People stopped their cars and cheered. They gave me money and food.” More than 500,000 people “followed” the comedian, in a different sense, on Twitter. Running into London he looked lean and muscular. “Everyone says my legs look very good but I thought they looked quite good beforehand,” he said.Simon Blease, 51, a sports doctor and mountain runner who has been following his progress, was waiting on Tower Bridge. “I didn’t think he could do it,” he said. “Like a lot of people I thought he would have a good try, but his body would break down. Someone with so little training, I find it extraordinary that he has done it.”Asked what he had gained, Izzard said: “I know now I can do that. Sport is one of those words that stopped being part of my life when I was about 14. Sporting success was not something I ever associated myself with.” He now plans to continue jogging and hopes to inspire others into sport.66. Which of the following statements is true about Eddie Izzard?A. He took part in 43 marathon competitions in 52 days.B. He was sponsored by Sports Relief in the running.C. He ran 1,100 miles for the purpose of helping the poor.D. He took the challenge to prove he could be a top athlete.67. What difficulty did Eddie Izzard meet with during the running?A. Injury in his ankles.B. Sleeplessness at night.C. Pressure to win.D. Inadequate time.68. Simon Blease implied that _____.A. he had thought Eddie would fail halfwayB. training may not be necessary for marathon runnersC. Eddie was a good model for others to followD. it was because of his strong body that Eddie succeeded69. Which of the following words may NOT describe Eddie Izzard?A. Humourous.B. Persevering.C. Loving.D. Creative.(B)70. What is Linda’s problem?A. She is unhappy with the present job.B. She has quit her job but hasn’t found a new one.C. She isn’t satisfied with her salary.D. She has a new boss who enjoys office politics.71. _____ thinks Linda should follow her dream without hesitation.A. JackB. VikramC. ChiaraD. Ana72. What is Tom and Suzie’s problem?A. They are unable to get married because of their financial problems.B. Their long-distance relationship is on the edge of breaking up.C. Suzie has found her dream job, which Tom doesn’t give enough support to.D. Tom has got a chance to work in New York, but Suzie prefers to stay in London.73. Which of the following is true according to Beata?A. It is Tom who may not want to marry Suzie.B. Long distance relationships seldom work.C. Tom and Suzie need more communication.D. Suzie had better give credit to Tom’s decision.(C)Bitcoin is a virtual currency. As such, bitcoins are not issued by a central authority but are nevertheless accepted as payment by individuals and more and more businesses. Instead of being minted (铸造), they are created by computers on the bitcoin network. About 3600 bitcoins are added each day.The breakthrough idea behind bitcoin—first posted in 2008—is a way to have this without having a central authority. The potential of a currency that is independent from governments and banks soon caught the attention of libertarians around the world, and the early bitcoin community was born. Now it’s going mainstream.Trust in bitcoin is built into its bookkeeping. Whenever a transaction (交易) takes place—Alice sending a bitcoin to Bob, say—this is recorded in what is essentially a large database shared across all of the computers on the bitcoin network. This public ledger(分类账目) lets anyone see what transactions have taken place at any given time, though users’ names remain unknown.The trust comes from the method used to guarantee that everyone has the same, up-to-date version of the database. And that’s where the miners come in.“Mining” means using a computer to collect the records of a set of bitcoin transactions into what is known as a block and adding it to the shared database, known as the block chain. But before the network accepts your block, your computer needs to solve a complex mathematical problem, partly based on the block’s contents. The first miner to solve the problem gets to add the block to the block chain—and gains 25 bitcoins as their reward, worth around $5,000 at the time of writing.The problem has been designed to take around 10 minutes for computers on the bitcoin network to solve. This ensures there is roughly a 10-minute delay between block chain additions, giving the entire network time to update itself when a block is added.Miners often buy or sell mining capability through sites like CEX.IO—a process known as “cloud mining”—or gang together in mining pools, which helps to ensure they get a stable portion of the bitcoins created each day. As more miners with ever faster computers join the network, the difficulty of the problem adjusts automatically to maintain the delay.The block chain is also extremely hard to revise, making it an accurate record of transactions. To make any alteration, you’d have to solve a problem for all blocks already in the chain, which is difficult, or control at least 51 percent of the hundreds of thousands of computers on the network.However, without the backing of a central bank, bitcoin’s value is volatile. In the last few weeks, its price has fallen, forcing several minimal operations to shut down until the price rises again. Bitcoin needs to be worth at least $320 to make mining profitable, says Jeffery Smith of CEX.IO.74. Which of the following statements is true about bitcoin?A. It is authoritative.B. It is no real coin.B. It is not accepted by businesses. D. It is issued by a local government.75. What is a function of the mathematical problems that miners must solve?A. To confirm who the miners are.B. To give the system enough time to update.C. To help the network identify the content of the block.D. To test how fast miners’ computers can work.76. Th e word “volatile” (in the last paragraph) most probably means _____.A. not stableB. not profitableC. not importantD. not promising77. What can be inferred from the passage about miners?A. Most of them used to major in maths.B. It is CEX.IO that hires them to help update the network.C. Adding the block to the chain is not the only way for them to make money.D. They have no right to revise the block chain unless CEX.IO allows them to.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements inthe fewest possible words.Antarctica was on the map long before anyone ever laid eyes on it. Nearly 2,400 years ago, ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle believed that a great continent must exist at the bottom of the world to balance out the continents. In the 1500s, mapmakers often included a fanciful continent they referred to as Terra Incognita (Latin for “unknown land”) at the bottom of their maps. But it was not until the 1800s—after explorers had sighted and set foot on Antarctica—that mapmakers got down to the business of really mapping the continent, which is one-and-a-half times the size of the U.S.While the coastline could be mapped by ships sailing around the continent, it took airplanes—and later, satellites—to chart Antarctica’s vast interior. That job continues today. And it is a job that can still require a mapmaker, or cartographer, to put on boots and head out into the wild.Cole Kelleher is familiar with that. He is a cartographer with the Polar Geospatial Center (PGC), which is based at the University of Minnesota and has a staff at McMurdo Station. PGC teamed up with Google to use the company’s Trekker technology to capture images of Antarctica for the Internet giant’s popular feature, Street View. A Trekker camera, which is the size of a basketball, is fitted about two feet above a backpack. The camera records images in all directions. “It weighs about 50 pounds. I was out for two and a half days, hiking 10 to 12 hours each day,” says Kelleher. “It was hard work, but really a wonderful experience.”The PGC staff at McMurdo Station provides highly specialized mapmaking services for the U.S. Antarctic Program. For one project, Kelleher used satellite images to map huge cracks in the ice. That helped a team of seal researchers know whether they could safely approach their field camp on snowmobiles. Another recent project was to help recover a giant, high-tech helium (氦气) balloon used to carry scientific instruments high into the atmosphere. These balloons are launched in Antarctica because there is no danger that they will hurt anyone when they fall back down to Earth. Using satellite images, Kelleher and colleagues created maps of where the balloon could be found.Antarctica may no longer be Terra Incognita, but it still holds countless mysteries. Cartographers and the maps they make will continue to be essential in helping scientists unlock those secrets.78. Ships can map the coastline of Antarctica, but they can’t ____________________________.79. What is a Trekker camera used for?80. The fourth paragraph talks mainly about __________________________________________provided by Kelleher and his colleagues.81. It can be concluded from the passage that in spite of the exploration ever made into Antarctica,it is still a continent that _____________________________________________.第II卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 人们普遍认为颐和园是北京最美丽的公园之一。

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