2012学年奉贤区高三英语一模卷
1. M. Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jackson for the economics course.
W: I am afraid it’s out of stock. Y ou’ll have to order it.
Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place.? (B)
2. M: Let me see. There’s a documentary about wolves on Channel Two.
W: That sounds pretty interesting, but I’ll go to the movie instead.
Q: What does the woman want to do? (D)
3. M: What size do you need, Madam?
W: I’m not sure. I wear a seven in Canada, a five and a half or six in Europe, and,
but I think I need a seven and a half here.
Q: What size will the man probably bring? (D)
4. W: Jim, may I use your phone? I think mine is out of order.
M: Feel free.
Q: What does Jim tell the woman? (A)
5. W: Did you a ttend Amy’s presentation last night? It was the first time for her to
give a speech to a large audience.
M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!
Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (A)
6. W: I’m thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think it’s worth
seeing?
M: Well, I wish I had been there.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (B)
7. W: We do need another bookshelf in this room. But the problem is the space
for it.
M: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen?
Q: What does the man suggest they should do? (D)
8. W: Do you want a day course or an evening course?
M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.
Q: What are they talking about? (A)
9. M: What do you think of Professor Brown’s lecture?
W: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult to
follow than I had expected.
Q: What does the woman say about the lecture? (B)
10. M: Did you mind coming back by coach instead of by train?
W: No, we didn’t mind at all. It took a lot longer, but it was very
comfortable and it was much cheaper.
Q: How did the woman feel about the coming back by coach? (B)
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions
will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 and 13 are based on the following passage.
For more than six million American children, coming home after school means
coming home to an empty house. Some deal with the situation by watching TV. Some may hang outside. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children. They’re children who look after themselves while their parents work. And their condition has become a subject of concern.
A headmaster of an elementary school said that there was a school role against wearing jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. He was constantly telling them to put them inside shirts. There were so many keys. Slowly, he learned they were house keys.
He began talking to the children who had them. Then he learned of the impact working couples and single parent were having on their children. Fear is the biggest problem faced by children at home alone. Many had nightmares and were worded about their own safety.
The most common way latchkey children deal with them is by hiding. It might be in a bathroom, under a bed or in a closet. The second is TV. They’ll often play it at high
volu me. Most parents don’t realize the effect on their children when they leave their children alone.
Questions:
11. What is the meaning of "latchkey" children? (D)
12. How do the children feel when they are at home by themselves.(B)
13. Which conclusion can we draw from the passage? (C)
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
Y ou don’t need millions to be happy. In fact, a couple of hundred dollars may
be enough at The Happiness Institute in Australia. The institute opened its doors last year, and, since then, men and women of all ages have been paying for lessons on how to be happy.
Experts say that only about 15 percent of happiness comes from income and other financial factors. As much as 85 percent comes from things such as attitude, life
control and relationships. Most of us are significantly wealthy financially than our parents, but happiness levels havn’t changed to reflect that.
Studies show that once the basic needs of shelter and food are met, additional
wealth adds very little to happiness. Part of the reason we are richer but not happier
is because we compare ourselves to people better off materially. So if you want to be happy there’s a very simple thing you can do: Compare yourself to people who are less wealthy than you---poorer, with a smaller house and car.
The Happiness Institute aims to show you how to overcome these unhappiness
factors by focusing on “more than just your bank account.” Don’t compare yourself to
Bill Gates, but compare yourself to Kerry Packe r, Australis’s richest person who has
had a kidney transplant and heart surgery in recent years.
Questions:
14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? (A)
15. What is the simple way to overcome unhappiness? (C)
16. What is the main idea of the passage? (D)
Directions: 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.
W: John, it’s 7:30. I wonder how late they’re going to be.
M: Oh, you know Terry and Susan. They never arrive on time. They always
complain about the heavy traffic on the way.
W: Yes, but they said they were taking the subway so they wouldn’t get stuck in
traffic.
M. Why don’t you give them a call and see if they’ve left? Maybe they forgot about
the invitation.
W: They couldn’t have forgotten about it. I was just talking to Susan last night.
M: Anyway, it is better to give them a call.
W: OK, let me see. Their number is 2143556. No answer. They must have already left. M: Y eah, don’t worry. I’m sure they’ll be here in a few minut es.
W: I hope so.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hi, Joe. How are your finals going?
W: Oh, hi, Bernard, I’ve just finished my last exam this morning.
M: Great. Now, you need to relax. I’ve got two tickets for the new mod em art
exhibition in the city center. Do you want to go with me?
W: I don’t know anything about modem art. I’m not an artist.
M: Y ou don’t have to be an artist to enjoy a good art show. Besides, at least
it’s something different from learning.
W: Y ou are right. Have you seen this exhibition yet?
M: No, but I have heard that it is great. The exhibition was in New Y ork last
summer, and in Chicago after that. And next week it will go to Boston.
W: Well, it ought to be good then.
M: Besides, next door to the modem art museum is a new European art museum.
Shall we go there as well?
W: OK, I’ll go with you. Do you want to go tomorrow morning?
M: If you have time, I’m ready.
第I卷
1—5 BDDAA6—10 BDABB 11—13 DBC 14—16 ACD
17. stuck 18. Subway 19. 2143556 20. invitation
21. her last exam 22. the city center 23. Boston 24. European art museum
II. Grammar and vocabulary
25—29 CBBAB 30—34 CADDB 35—39 CBCDC 40 C
41—45 GHCAJ 46—49 FBEI
50—54 BDCAB 55—59 BBCCC 60—64 AACCA
65—68 BDCC 69—71 BDA72—75 ADAB
76—80 ACEFB
81. chemicals in the brain
82. they needed more junk food to stimulate their pleasure centers/ needed more brain stimulation to feel good
83. By delivering a small electrical charge to the rats’ brains.
84. To understand the role the brain plays in obesity/ how chemicals in the
brain contribute to obesity.
第II卷
Translation:
1.We had better take/do exercise/ exercise every day.
2. Don’t hesitate to contact me/get in touch /make contact with me if you need
more/any further information.
3. The total amount of the export this year has increased by three times,
compared with/to that of the same time last year.
4. It is essential/necessary for students to participate in social
activity/practice (in order) to learn something that they can’t get in class.
5. Long before children are able to speak or understand a language, they can communicate with adults through facial expressions and by making noises.
Children can communicate with adults through facial expressions and by making noises long before they are able to speak or understand a language.
状元考前提醒 拿到试卷：熟悉试卷 刚拿到试卷一般心情比较紧张，建议拿到卷子以后看看考卷一共几页， 有多少道题，了解试卷结构，通览全卷是克服“前面难题做不出，后面易 题没时间做”的有效措施，也从根本上防止了“漏做题”。 答题策略 答题策略一共有三点： 1. 先易后难、先熟后生。先做简单的、熟悉的题，再做综合题、难题。 2. 先小后大。先做容易拿分的小题，再做耗时又 复杂的大题。3. 先局部后整体。把疑难问题划分成一系列的步骤，一步一 步的解决，每解决一步就能得到一步的分数。 立足中下题目，力争高水平 考试时，因为时间和个别题目的难度，多数学生很难做完、做对全部题目，所以在答卷中要立足中下题目。中下题目通常占全卷的80%以上，是试题的主要构成，学生能拿下这些题目，实际上就是有了胜利在握的心理，对攻克高档题会更放得开。 确保运算正确，立足一次性成功 在答卷时，要在以快为上的前提下，稳扎稳打，步步准确，尽量一次 性成功。不能为追求速度而丢掉准确度，甚至丢掉重要的得分步骤。试题 做完后要认真做好解后检查，看是否有空题，答卷是否准确，格式是否规 范。 要学会“挤”分 考试试题大多分步给分，所以理科要把主要方程式和计算结果写在显要位置，文科尽量把要点写清晰，作文尤其要注意开头和结尾。考试时，每一道题都认真思考，能做几步就做几步，对于考生来说就是能做几分是几分，这是考试中最好的策略。 检查后的涂改方式要讲究 发现错误后要划掉重新写，忌原地用涂黑的方式改，这会使阅卷老师看不清。如果对现有的题解不满意想重新写，要先写出正确的，再划去错误的。有的同学先把原来写的题解涂抹了，写新题解的时间又不够，本来可能得的分数被自己涂掉了。考试期间遇到这些事，莫慌乱！
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A
To Be Joyful, To Be Young What really works to make sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle? It’s probably not what you think. In the past 30 years of conducting clinical research, I (21) (learn) that real keys are pleasure, joy and freedom. Joy of living is sustainable; fear of dying is not. Why? Because life is to be enjoyed. There’s no point (22) (abandon) something you enjoy unless you get something back that’s even better, and quickly. When people eat more healthfully, (23) (quit) smoking, and manage stress better, they find they feel so much better, so quickly. It reconstructs the reason for making these changes from fear of dying to joy of living. When you exercise and eat right, your brain receives more blood flow and oxygen, so you become smarter, have more energy, and need less sleep. Two studies showed just walking for three hours per week for only three months caused so many neurons(神经细胞) (24) (grow) that it actually increased the size of people’s brains! Your face receives more blood flow, so your skin glows more and wrinkles less. You look younger and more attractive. In contrast, an unhealthy diet, lasting emotional stress and smoking reduce blood flow to your face (25) you age more quickly. Smoking speeds up aging because nicotine contributes to your blood vessel becoming narrower, (26) decreases blood flow to your face and makes it wrinkle prematurely. This is why smokers look years older than they really are. One of the most interesting findings was that the mothers’awareness of stress was more important than (27) was objectively occurring in their lives. (28) (give) a questionnaire, the women were asked to rate on a three-point scale how stressed they felt each day. The women who realized they were under heavy stress had significantly shortened and damaged telomeres(染色体端粒) compared with (29) who felt more relaxed. Contrarily, some of the women who felt relaxed (30) raising a disabled child had more normal-appearing telomeres. In other words, if you feel stressed, you are stressed. Section B Directions：After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.
A. 5%. B. 15%. C. 50%. 10. When can the man pick up his overcoat? A. Tomorrow afternoon. B. Nine o’clock today. C. Sunday morning. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11. What do we know about the woman’s old job? A. It offered better pay. B. It was farther from her home. C. It provided computer training. 12. What do we learn about the training? A. It is paid by the woman. B. It is partly done on work time. C. It runs from Wednesday to Friday. 13. How does the woman feel about her new job? A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Anxious. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。 14. What do we know about the man? A. He smokes less than ten cigarettes a day. B. He gave up smoking three years ago. C. He is probably a long time smoker. 15. How often does the woman go to the doctor for a check-up? A. Once every year. B. Twice a year. C. Once every three years. 16. How many test questions are discussed in the conversation? A. Four. B. Seven. C. Eight. 17. What change will the test probably bring to the speakers? A. They will exercise more. B. They will work harder. C. They will rest more. 听下面一段对话，回答第18至20题。 18. Why does the man always carry his iPod touch? A. To talk with his friends. B. To pass time enjoyably. C. To work while travelling. 19. What do we know about life ten or fifteen years ago? A. People enjoyed life more. B. The internet first came into use then. C. It was harder for people to get in touch online. 20. Why does the man think the sun is very important for his life? A. It makes him more active. B. It allows him to think over. C. It gives him a feeling of comfort. 1-10 AABBC CABBA 11-20 BBACA ACBCC
【2018宝山区—一模】 IV. Summary Writing Secure payment without leaving a trace Computer scientist Andy Rupp, member of the “Signaling Code and Security” working group, is always surprised about lacking problem awareness: only few users are aware of the fact that by using payment systems they disclose in detail how and what they consume or which routes they have taken. To prevent control of the accounts by dishonest users, customer data and account balances of payment are usually carried out with the help of a central database. In every payment deal, the customer is identified and the details of her/his deal are transmitted to the central database. This repeated identification process produces a data trace that might be misused by the provider or third parties. The expert has now presented the basics of an “electronic purse” that works by unknown names, but prevents misuse at the same time. The “black-box addition plus” (BBA+) code system developed by them transfers all necessary account data to the card used or the smartphone and guarantees their secrets with the help of signaling code methods. At the same time, BBA+ offers security guarantees for the operator of the payment system: The code system guarantees a correct account balance and is mathematically constructed such that the identity of the user is disclosed as soon as the attempt is made to pay with a controlled account. “Our new code system guarantees privacy and security for customers during offline operation as well,” Andy Rupp says. “This is needed for ensuring the payment system’s suitability for daily use. Think of a subway doorway or a payment bridge. There you may have no internet connection at all or it is very slow.” Also its high efficiency makes the code system suited for everyday use: During first test runs, researchers completed payments within about one second. ①when customers use payment systems, most of them don’t realize the fact that by doing so, they risk( take the risk of ) losing privacy. ②Researchers have now developed a secure system called BBA+, which works anonymously and avoids misuses as well. ③moreover ( apart from / besides the security of privacy), it also proves to be efficient for daily use.(47 words) 【2018—崇明区一模】 IV. Summary Writing From Burn Survivor to Global Inspiration Last October, the Kona Ironman World Championship witnessed an unbelievable finish. Turia Pitt, an Australian woman who suffered severe burns when caught in a bush fire during a marathon six years ago, successfully challenged herself. Pitt spent 864 days in a hospital and went through more than 200 operations. Doctors said she would never run again, but she proved them wrong. Crossing the line in the Hawaiian darkness, Pitt showed incredible emotion as the race commentator（现场解说员）announced: “Turia Pitt, you are an ironman!” On social media, people around the world applauded her determination. Apart from continuing to be a star athlete, Pitt is also a motivational speaker now. She is sharing her journey of
2012学年奉贤区高三英语一模卷 1. M. Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jackson for the economics course. W: I am afraid it’s out of stock. Y ou’ll have to order it. Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place.? (B) 2. M: Let me see. There’s a documentary about wolves on Channel Two. W: That sounds pretty interesting, but I’ll go to the movie instead. Q: What does the woman want to do? (D) 3. M: What size do you need, Madam? W: I’m not sure. I wear a seven in Canada, a five and a half or six in Europe, and, but I think I need a seven and a half here. Q: What size will the man probably bring? (D) 4. W: Jim, may I use your phone? I think mine is out of order. M: Feel free. Q: What does Jim tell the woman? (A) 5. W: Did you a ttend Amy’s presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience. M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me! Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (A) 6. W: I’m thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think it’s worth seeing? M: Well, I wish I had been there. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? (B) 7. W: We do need another bookshelf in this room. But the problem is the space for it. M: How about moving the old dining table to the kitchen? Q: What does the man suggest they should do? (D) 8. W: Do you want a day course or an evening course? M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day. Q: What are they talking about? (A) 9. M: What do you think of Professor Brown’s lecture? W: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult to follow than I had expected. Q: What does the woman say about the lecture? (B) 10. M: Did you mind coming back by coach instead of by train? W: No, we didn’t mind at all. It took a lot longer, but it was very comfortable and it was much cheaper. Q: How did the woman feel about the coming back by coach? (B) Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
2012年高考英语听力（全国1）试题 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 1. Where does this conversation probably take place? A．In a bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a library. 2. At what time will the film begin? A. 7:20. B. 7:15. C. 7:00. 3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. Their friend Jane. B. A weekend trip. C. A radio programme. 4. What will the woman probably do? A. Catch a train. B. See the man off. C. Go shopping. 5. Why did the woman apologize? A. She made a late delivery. B. She went to the wrong place. C. She couldn't take the cake back. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料.回答第6. 7题。 6. Whose CD is broken? A. Kathy's. B. Mum's. C. Jack's. 7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl? A. Buy her a new CD. B. Do some cleaning. C. Give her 10 dollars. 听第7段材料.回答第8、9题。 8. What did the man think of the meal? A. Just so-so. B. Quite satisfactory. C. A bit disappointing. 9. What was the 15% on the bill paid for? A. The food. B. The drinks. C. The service. 听第8段材料，回答第I0至12题。 10. Why is the man at the shop?
2019.12.12【一模汇编】2019届上海高三英语一模汇编：翻译 1、2019黄浦一模 Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72. 很多人对他们的潜能一无所知。(ignorant) 73. 这些政策在一定程度上对该地区的经济衰退负有责任。(extent) 74. 自古以来老百姓就希望天下太平，同各国人民友好相处。(long for) 75. 青少年问题的发展趋势值得我们关注和研究，也值得整个社会群策群力，共商对策。(which) 答案： 72. Many people are totally ignorant of their potential (abilities/talents). 73. These policies are to some extent responsible for the region’s economic decline. 74. Since ancient times people have longed for a peaceful world to live together in friendship with people from/of all countries. /Since ancient times people have longed for a peaceful world, where people of all/different countries live together in friendship. 75. The developing trend of youth/adolescent/teenager problems deserves our attention and research/ analysis, which also deserves the joint efforts of the whole society to find solutions. 2、2019普陀一模 72. 晚上别喝太多的咖啡，会睡不着觉的。(or) 73. 事实证明，保持快乐的心态会降低得心脏病的风险。(It) 74. 乐观的人不会过分怀念美好的旧时光，因为他们正忙着创造新的回忆。(create) 75. 追求稳定并不是什么坏事, 很多时候这样的态度在促使我们提升自我、挑战难度、攀登高峰。( when) 答案： 72. Don’t drink too much coffee at night, or you won’t be able to sleep. 73. It is proved that keeping a happy mind reduces the risk of heart diseases. 74. Optimistic people don’t miss the good old days too much because they are busy creating new memories. 75. The pursuit of stability is not a bad thing. （, and）There are many times when such an attitude drives us to improve ourselves, challenge difficulties, and climb peaks.
2017学年奉贤区调研测试 英语试卷 I. Listening Comprehension Section A 1. A. interviewer and interviewee. B. teacher and student. C. doctor and nurse. D. boss and secretary. 2. A. 9:00. B. 9:10. C. 9:30. D. 9:35. 3. A. pass the journal. B. listen to the woman. C. repeat his request. D. take the journal himself. 4. A. exciting. B. disappointing. C. interesting. D. satisfactory. 5. A. to make a budget for her. B. to buy a gift for Mary. C. to give her mother information about Mary. D. to give some suggestions. 6. A. he wants to finish his study. B. he wants to earn a lot of money. C. he wants to finish his study. D. he wants to have a good rest. 7. A. The woman should not get involved in the situation. B. The woman should not be angry with the friends. C. he will explain to the woman what happened. D. he will talk to Sally and Mark soon. 8. A. good weather tomorrow. B. the vacation plan. C. getting up early in the morning. D. possible heavy traffic. 9. A. interested. B. fascinated. C. hostile. D. reluctant. 10. A. intelligence determines admission to college. B. highly motivated students usually do well in college. C. successful college students are usually intelligent. D. a successful college motivates its students. Section B Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news. 11. A. two terms. B. three terms. C. four terms. D. five terms. 12. A. because he had been a policeman. B. because he earned a law degree in a night school. C. because they had formed a good opinion of him. D. because there was a large population of black people in Los Angeles. 13. A. they want people in Los Angeles voted. B. an introduction about Thomas Bradley, major of Los Angeles. C. the reasons why white candidates failed in the vote. D. something Thomas Bradley did for the vote. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. he has more than fourteen pills a day. B. he has two pills a day. C. he has four times a day. D. he has nine pills a day.
2012年9月高考试题——英语听力（浙江卷） 考生注意事项 1. 答卷前考生须将自己的姓名和准考证号写在试卷和答题卡上。 2. 严格遵守考场规则，考生得到监考人员指令后方可开始答题。 3. 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 4. 考试结束时将试卷和答题卡放在桌上，不得带走。待监考人员收毕清点后，方可离场。 5. 本试卷共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。 第一节 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。 例如：你将听到以下内容： M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is? W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen. 请看选项：How much is shirt? [A]￡19.15 [B] ￡9.15 [C] ￡9.18 衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择[B]项，并在试卷上将其标出。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. When to announce the news. B. Who will attend the meeting. C. What to discuss on Wednesday. 2. What will the man do? A. Make tea for Christine. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Boil more water. 3. Why is Sheila late? A. She argued with her boss. B. She had to finish work. C. She forgot the time. 4. What is the weather normally like? A. Rainy. B. Warm. C. Cold. 5. What does the man mean? A. He likes his professor. B. He wants a new task. C. He needs more time. 第二节 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，并标在试卷的的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。 听下面一段材料，回答第6和第7题 6. What happened to the man? A. He lost his way. B. He broke his phone. C. His car broke down. 7. Why did the man fail to call the woman? A. He had no coins. B. He had no time. C. He forgot the number.
11选10专题 上海市杨浦区2021届高三英语期末（一模）试题 Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. including B. impressions C. standing D. restored E. missing F. fun G. comfort H. associated I. inspired J. marked K. contact Ancient Civilizations Had Game Nights Too! Morten Ramstad, a researcher at the University of Bergen, Norway, and his team spotted one of the rare objects while unearthing the remains of an Early Iron Age (400-300 BC) burial site in Western Norway. Burying loved ones with basic necessities like ceramic pots and clothing, to ensure their (31) _______ in the afterlife, was a fairly common tradition in ancient cultures. However, the families of some lucky individuals went a step further by (32) ________ a board game for entertainment. Though the game board was (33) ________, the archeologists, who revealed their findings on April 5, 2020, managed to recover the dice（骰子）and 18 circular game pieces. Unlike the modern-day cubical（立体的）dice, which are (34) _______ with a different number of dots from one to six on each face, the ancient game counter was square and had bulls-eye like (35) ________, which indicated zero to five on each of its four faces. The researchers suspect it may have been (36) ________ by the oldest-known board game —the “Game of Mercenaries”. The two-person strategy game, which dates back to the 3rd century BC, was believed to be similar to modern-day chess. The archeologists, who also unearthed remains of pottery jars and a bronze needle at the burial site believe the game pieces indicate the dead was a wealthy individual. In ancient civilizations, board games were a status symbol, signifying the owner’s high social and economic (37) ________. They indicated an individual’s intellectual ability and also proved he/she could afford to spend time on such activities.
2017年奉贤区高考英语一模卷 I.Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At tire 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. About 5:30. B. About 6:30. C. About 7:30. D. About 8:30. 2. A. A new professor. B. A department head. C. A general manager. D. An engineer. 3. A. Find a place. B. Buy a map. C. Get an address. D. Show the way. 4. A. Weather. B. Clothes. C. News. D. Radio. 5. A. Saying something wrong. B. Missing the interview. C. Having an accident. D. Doing something silly. 6. A. She wants her son to use a new key.B. She feels very sorry for her son. C. She disbelieves her son. D. She forgives her son. 7. A. She will take the man’s suggestion.B. Her invitation will be refused by all ihe students. C. She will not send out the invitation. D. She plans to send out all the invitations. 8. A. He didn't know which hospital Bill was in. B. He took Bill to the hospital. C. He forgot to call the woman. D. He slipped on the way to hospital. 9. A. Quite difficult. B. Very interesting. C. Too simple. D. Too heavy. 10.A. She hasn't heard from the professor in a week. B.The class has extra time to complete the assignment. C.The woman only just found out about the economics paper. D.It is impossible for the man to turn in the economics paper on time. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A. Serious and diligent. B. Honest and happy. C. Friendly and optimistic. D. Talented and confident. 12.A. She was cheered up by the shirt man’s story. B.She was impressed by the shirt man’s friendliness. C.She regretted that she did not ask the shirt man's name. D.She felt she was much luckier than the shirt man. 13.A. She hates midterms and job interviews.