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静安区2014学年第二学期高三年级教学质量检测英语试卷（时间120分钟，满分150）2015.04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 about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.5:35pm. B.5:45pm. C.5:50pm. D.6:00pm2. A. In Room 340 B. In Room 314 C.In Room 223 D.In Room 2303. A.By train B.By foot C.By bus D.By taxi4. A.At a bus stop B.At an airportC.In a city HallD.At a railway station5. A .Sister and brother. B. Mother and sonC.wife and husbandD.waitress and customer6. A. The History Museum B.The Science MuseumC.The Art MuseumD.The Special Museum7. A.The two speakers are going to study abroad B.The woman is a tour guideC.The tour guide was born in New YorkD.The man is a British native speaker8. A.Lock the computer lab later B.Leave with the manC.Buy a new lock for the computer labD.Show the man where the lab is.9. A.She wants to change a new photo number.B.She doesn’t want to be interruptedC.The program will be over soon.D.She asks someone to watch the program with her.10. A.Kevin prefers outdoor activities.B. The man has already download some sales data.C. They all make preparations for the meetingD. The woman asks for high quality service.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 11thouth 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Oct.10. B.Apr.16. C.Mar.25 D.Jun.30.12. A.Passionate and knowledgeable. B. Investigative and creative.C.Objective and accurate.D.Authoritative and careful.13. A. How competitions win in journalist competitionB. How to enter the magazine website.C. How to run the business.D. How to host the competition.Questions 14thouth 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.Playing golf B.Hiking C.Jigging D.Flying kites.15. A.12 B.17 C.20 D.2216. A.warm temperature may make people ill.B. Snow storm may bring trouble to transportationC. Waves at coast may bring danger to peopleD. Fire rains may destroy the roadsSection CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be readtwice.After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answer sheet.Blanks 17 though 20 are based on the following passage.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.What is the woman doing in the beginning? Reading a(n) 17 .When was the singer in a car accident? In 18 .Form whom did the singer learn to sing? A(n) 19 teacher.In which language did the singer sing We Are Young? 20 .Questions 21 though 24 are based on the following passage.Complete the form. NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Because there is 21 there. Why does the woman think the man should clean bedroomcloset first?What else does the woman think the man should clean? 22 .What is the woman going to do? 23 and wash them. What’s the passage mainly about? 24 at homeⅡ. 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)You took a midterm exam(25) (hope) to get a 95 percent. When you got your best paper back, you see you received only a 70 percent. How do you handle the situation? Do you1.make a study plan for(26) (improve) your grade;2.keep doing what you’re doing and hope for the best next time;e a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you(27) better grade?Your answer to the above question shows your EQ, you emotional intelligence. What exactly is EQ? Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feeling and emotions and(28) of others.Research supports the significance of EQ. A 40-year study of 450 boys found that IQ wasn’t the only thing that affected life success. The qualities that did were ability(29) (handle) frustration, control emotions and get along with other people.Can you improve a low EQ? Yes! Start by noticing how you feel. That’s the first step in becoming more skillful at managing your feelings. Second, pay attention to how you behave when you feel certain emotions. Then analyze(30) that affects your daily life.Next, take responsibility for your feelings and actions. They come from you and no one else. Then you (31) (have) a higher EQ ------and likely have a happier and more rewarding life as well.(B)Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf. The salesperson tell you the price,(32) it’s more than you want to pay. What do you do?The answer depends largely on what part of the world you’re in. Are you visiting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin American or Africa? In these places, prices often are not set in stone. In fact, customers (33) (expect) to begin before agreeing to a price.On the other, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often not allowed. The price(34) (list) on a price tag cannot be changed.Large stores and malls usually don’t allow bargaining. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually don’t allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook or (35) (good)yet, a local friend.(36) bargaining customs vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. First, avoid wasting people’s time. If you don’t intend to make a purchase, don’t start bargaining. While bargaining, it is OK to walk away. But once you agree to a price, you(37) buy the item. Even in countries(38) don’t allow bargaining, you may find plentiful opportunities to save money. Many stores sell old items on clearance. Other offer discount cards to regularcustomers. Some of these can function as credit cards(39) the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere.(40) you go, understanding local customs can help you find good prices.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.accountedB. limitedC. commercialsD. popularE. overnightF. helpedG. increasedH. symbolsI. thoughJ. talentedK. fashionThe next time you watch NBA playoff (季后赛) action on TV, take a close look at the shows that many players are wearing. Gone, for the most part, are the ankle-hugging high-tops that supposedly ___41___ to protect players from injury.The change over the last few years to low-top sneakers(运动鞋) seems to go against conventional wisdom. Strangely, ___42___ , Steven Nash and Kobe Bryant, two of the most ___43___ players with the Los Angeles Lakers, aren’t worried.According to the US market-research firm NPD Groups, high-tops once ___44___ for about 20 percent of the US basketball shoe market. Now, the number has sunk to about 8 percent. Low-tops, the kind that Nash and Bryant wear, have grown to 29 percent, from just 11 percent in 2002.High-top sneakers are one of the most celebrated ___45___ in modern basketball. After the 1985 Air Jordans so transformed the market, show companies began battling one another. They put air pumps in the tongues of their shoes and made carefully prepared and organized ___46___.“All of a sudden it became a ___47___ business,”Marshal Cohen, an analyst with NPD group, told The Wall Street Journal. “The Jordans were excellent. The market went from being nothing to a million-dollar business ___48___.”One of the reasons high-tops are not so ___49___ anymore I sthat they were never really very good at protecting the feet.In an article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008, University of Newcastle researcher Craig Richards found no evidence that sneakers ___50___ injuries. His research actually found that high-top basketball sneakers could ever cause players to run slower and jump lower. Now the contest has become a war. Companies like Adidas, Nike, Converse and Reebok are all fighting to create the next “air Jordan,” and with the next market battle.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.Are you a graduate trying to plan out the b est career path for yourself? We’ve asked five careers consultants to give some tips on how to go about it.A university degree is no ___51___ of a job, and job hunting in itself requires a whole set ofskills. If you find you are not getting past the first interview, ask yourself what is happening. Is it a(n) ___52___ to communicate or are there some skills you lack? And find out what you need to do to bring yourself up to the level of___53___ that would make you more attractive to them.Do not be too dispirited if you are ___54___ for a job, but think about the reasons the employers give. Those who made the second interview might have been studying the same subject as you and be of ___55___ ability level, but they had something which made them a ___56___ m atch to the selector’s ideal. That could be experience gained through projects or vacation work, or it might be that they were better at communicating what they could offer. Do not take the comments at ___57___ value: think back to the interviews that generated them and make a list of where you think the shortfall in your performance lies. With this sort of analytical approach you will eventually get your foot in the door.Deciding how long you should stay in your first job is a tough call. Stay too long and future employers may question your ___58___ and ambition. Of course, it depends where you are aiming. There can be advantages in moving sideways rather than up, if you want to gain real depth of knowledge. If you are a graduate, spending five or six years in the same job is not too long provided that you take full advantage of the ___59___. However, do not use this as a(n) ___60___ for lacking interest or enthusiasm. Graduates sometimes fail to take ownership of their careers and take the initiative. It is up to you to make the most of what’s available within a company, and to monitor your progress in case you need to ___61___. This applies particularly if you are still not sure where your career path lies.It is helpful to think through what kind of experience you need to get your ___62___ job and it is not a problem to move around to a certain extent. But in the ___63___ stages of your career you need a definite strategy for reaching your goal, so think about that carefully before deciding to move on from your first job. You must cultivate ___64___ to be content for any role. There is no guarantee that you will get adequate training, and research has shown that if you do not receive proper help in a new role, it can take 18 months to ___65___ it.51. A. input B. cause C. guarantee D. preparation52. A. failure B. key C. introduction D. contribution53. A. highlight B. comments C. fluency D. qualification54. A. asked B. refused C. headed D. helped55. A. different B. high C. similar D. low56. A. closer B. better C. stronger D. poorer57. A. depth B. face C. data D. test58. A. character B. personality C. behaviour D. drive59. A. knowledge B. experience C. skill D. loyalty60. A. substitute B. equivalent C. excuse D. requirement61. A. pass by B. switch on C. move on D. stick to62. A. part-time B. dream C. secure D. well-paid63. A. critical B. last C. middle D. early64. A. patience B. love C. habits D. friendship65. A. know B. prohibit C. master D. selectSection 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)Iceland, an island just south of the Arctic Circle, has fairly mild winters, thanks to warm ocean currents. Time your vacation here during the winter months to take advantage of off-season deals.Off-season means good deals on flights, hotels and tours. You may also find that the locals are a bit f riendlier and more welcoming when tourists aren’t arriving in crowds.In the winter months there are less than seven hours of daylight；thus, chances are good you’ll catch sight of the northern lights. Sunsets are also beautiful ant this time, making for some great photo opportunities.In Iceland, winter is the perfect time to hike glaciers, go ice climbing, explore caves made out of hardened lava(岩浆) and much more. One of the most popular activities is off-roading (越野比赛) in a specially-equipped “super jeep.”Before booking your trip, be sure to check for volcano alerts. There are about 130 volcanoes on or around Iceland. Thirty-five of them are active. In 2010, a volcano named Eyjafjallajokull exploded, sending clouds of ash up to four kilometers in the atmosphere. The ash drifted toward the UK and Europe. Because the ash could damage aircraft engines, airlines operating in the region were forced to cancel flights for six days. As a result, thousands of people were stuck in airports.Recently, another volcano named Bardarbunga has become active, erupting ash into the air. Such events, if large enough could prevent your trip from going ahead. So check the latest volcano news prior to making your reservations.66. According to this article, why are you more likely to see the northern lights in the winter?A. They move from rural areas to cities.B. The weather is more stable at that time.C. They’re a special feature of many festivals.D. The sky is dark for longer periods then.67. According to this article, how do visitors to Iceland have fun in the winter?A. They learn how to ski down the mountains.B. They photograph famous historic sites.C. They explore the countryside in well made vehicles.D. They spend a week at one of the seaside resorts.68. What is true about the volcanoes of Iceland?A. The majority of them are quiet.B. Their age hasn’t bee n determined.C. All but one of them are extinct.D. Citizens aren’t affected by them.69. What does this article explain?A. Some of Iceland’s urban cultural attractions.B. A way to reduce the cost of a trip to Iceland.C. Reasons for visiting Iceland in June and July.D. The average price for a short tour of Iceland.(B)SELF-REFLECTION OF TEACHING PRACTICES READING, WRITING, TALKINGSchool: Date:Grade(s) presently teaching:PLEASE DO NOT SIGN YOUR NAME. Mark the responses that most nearly reflect your teaching practices. This is one way to reflect on your practices and how much you got out of it. Keep one copy and give one to your tutor(s).HOW OFTEN:0=never 1=rarely 2=sometimes(1-2x/week) 3=moderately(3x/week) 4=often(4x/week) 5=daily0 1 2 3 4 5 DEVELOPMENTAL APPROPRIATENESS: I provide opportunities forstudents to use literacy for their own purposes using previous knowledge,developmentally appropriate strategies and world experiences.0 1 2 3 4 5 ENVIRONMENT:I use flexible grouping, e.g., pairs, small groups ofdifferent levels, small needs-based groups, and working alone.0 1 2 3 4 5 KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION：I provide opportunities for studentsto interpret literary and informational texts before, during and after readingor listening by talking, writing, enacting, drawing, etc.0 1 2 3 4 5 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING:I assess students’ use of literacystrategies using this information to measure student progress and refocusmy own teaching.0 1 2 3 4 5 DEMONSTRATION OF STARTEGIES:I read aloud to students andwrite in front of them, using literary and informational texts.READING STRATEGIES: I instruct students to read strategically, e.g., to0 1 2 3 4 5 reflect, predict, decode, question, connect, retell, summarize, map, etc.0 1 2 3 4 5 WRITING STRATEGIES:I provide opportunities for students to workthrough the writing processes alone and with others, e.g., thinking aboutpurposes and audiences, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing andpublishing.0 1 2 3 4 5 SELF-SELECTION: I provide time for the self-selection of books forindependent reading in the classroom, and for book sharing.0 1 2 3 4 5 DEVELOPING MEANING: I provide clear targets to students to develophigher levels of learning, e.g., What does it mean? Why do I need to knowit? How will I use it?EXTENSION OF LEARNING: I provide opportunities and activities for0 1 2 3 4 5 students to learn more about topics of their choice through problem-basedlearning assignments, etc.BUILDING SUCCESS:I structure lessons/activities that provide0 1 2 3 4 5 opportunities for all students to experience success.70. According to the passage, who most probably mark the responses in the form?A. Professional tutorsB. Language teachers.C. Personal Physician.D. Psychological therapist.71. According to this passage, which frequency degree would you choose if you carry out the practice in the form not at all often?A. 0.B. 1.C. 2.D. 3.72. Mr. Kent bears EXTENSION OF LEARNING in mind, he quite often tend to ____________.A. always set groups to encourage students to work out something by putting heads togetherB. prepare grade-level materials for teachingC. develop students reading skills during pre-, while- and post- reading stagesD. provide students with extra learning materials to further their study73. Mrs. Grace likes to share her version of tasks out come in class which could be labeled___________.A. ASSESSMENT OF LEARNINGB. KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTIONC. DEMONSTRA TION OF STRA TEGIESD. SELF-SELECTION(C)A rapidly advancing contemporary science that is highly dependent on new tools is Earth system science. Earth system science involves observation and measurements on the Earth at all scales from the largest to the smallest. The huge amounts of data that are gathered come from many different locations and require special techniques for handling data. Important new tools that facilitate Earth system science include satellite remote sensing, small deep-sea submarines, and geographic information systems.More than any other way of gathering evidence, satellite observations continually remind us that each part of the Earth interacts with and is dependent on all other parts.Earth system science was born from the realization of that interdependence. Satellite remote sensing makes possible observations at large scales, and in many cases, measurements of factors that could not otherwise be measured. For example, the ozone hole over Antarctica--the decrease in the concentration of ozone high in the atmosphere--is measured by remote sensing, as are changes in deserts, forests, and farmlands around the world. Such measurements can be used in many areas of specialization besides Earth system science. Archaeology, for example, has benefited from satellite observations that reveal the traces of ancient trade routes across the Arabian Desert.New tools for exploring previously inaccessible areas of the Earth have also added greatly to our knowledge of the Earth system. Small deep-sea submarines allow scientists to travel to the depths of the ocean. There they have discovered new species and ecosystems thriving near deep-sea vents that emit heat, sasses, and mineral-rich water.Just as important as new methods of measurement and exploration are new ways to store and analyze data about the Earth system. Computer-based software programs known as geographicinformation systems, or GIS, allow a large number of data points to be stored along with their locations. These can be used to produce maps and to compare different sets of information gathered at different times. For example, satellite remote sensing images of a forest can be converted to represent stages in the forest's growth. Two such images, made at different times can be overlaid and compared, and the changes that have taken place can be represented in a new image.74. The word "facilitate" in line 5 is closest in meaning to ________.A. enableB. requireC. organizeD. examine75. The author of the passage mentions that satellite observations are especially effective in ________.A. conducting scientific studies of life on the ocean floorB. predicting future climate changesC. providing data to determine Earth's ageD. demonstrating interactions among all of Earth's parts76. According to the passage, satellite observations of the Arabian Desert allow archaeologists to discern ________.A. indications of ancient routesB. evidence of former lakesC. traces of early farmsD. remains of ancient forests77. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Special techniques are needed to classify the huge amounts of data about Earth.B. New tools provide information about Earth that was once impossible to obtain.C. Advances in Earth system science have resolved many environmental problems.D. Satellite remote sensing can show changes between two images taken years apart.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.For a glimpse of an evolving technology that promises to shake video gaming to its foundation, check out "Throw Trucks With Your Mind."Unlike most video games, it doesn't rely solely on a mouse or joystick. Instead, its players also don a headset that enables them to hurl trucks or other virtual objects simply by thinking.And that's just for starters. Advocates of so-called neurogaming(交感神经游戏) say the concept in a few years will incorporate a wide array of physiological factors, from a player's heart rate and hand gestures to pupil dilation and emotions. Moreover, they envision many such games being developed to improve the health, brainpower and skills of those playing them.The electroencephalography（脑电波仪）, or EEG, headset used to toss trucks and other objects onto adversaries was made by San Jose, Calif.-based NeuroSky. It measures separatebrainwave frequencies that reflect how focused the player is and how calm they are, according to Lat Ware of Emeryville, Calif., who developed the game and is the founder of Crooked Tree Studios. The game, which can be purchased at , costs $25, or $99 with the headset.Ware, 29, said it's possible to move a pear or other small virtual object if the player is calm, but not focused, or vice versa. But he said both mental states are essential to flatten a foe with a hurled monster truck, which takes considerable concentration.Although only a few neurogames have been introduced so far and their action tends to be fairly limited, the games are expected to become far more challenging - and multipurpose - as the software and related technology improves.One concept being explored is to develop games that adjust their action according to the player's changing emotions, as measured by such factors as their facial expressions, eye movement and skin-conductance（皮肤导电）levels. Another approach is to make games that influence how the player thinks and feels.Consider Los Angeles-based Melon, which, like "Throw Trucks With Your Mind," was recently launched via the online fundraising site Kickstarter. Melon officials say their first game - which challenges players to fold origami（折纸）with their mind, using NeuroSky's EEG headset - helps people "learn how to focus, relax and meditate better."（Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN ELEVEN WORDS.）78. According to this article, what is the purpose of developing the new kind of games?___________________________________________________________________________.79. The function of brainwave frequencies measured by EEG made by San Jose is to ______________________________________________________________________________________.80. According to Ware, if you want to throw something such as a truck, you must be _____________________________________________________________________________________.81. What is the new idea being studied to develop more challenging and multipurpose games?___________________________________________________________________________.第Ⅱ卷（共47分）Ⅰ.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.在美国和加拿大，用餐后不付小费是很失礼的事。