上海市复旦附中2015届高三下学期第二次综合测试英语试题 Word版含答案

2015年3月十三校联考高三英语试卷2015.03听力（略）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 ofthe given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.ALatin study can help Chinese learn EnglishIn 1988, I went and started to learn Mandarin in Taiwan. At first it was just the mysterious Eastern culture 25.________ attracted me, but after I read on Confucianism and Taoism, I was amazed by Chinese philosophy.In 1994, I was recommended by a friend to study with renowned philosopher Tang Yijie at Peking University as a doctoral student, 26.__________(focus) on the introduction and the spreadof Christianity in China.Learning ancient languages enables us 27. __________(communicate) with ancient wise men.When I first read The Analects of Confucius in Chinese by looking up the dictionary word by word, Ifelt like I was talking to them who lived some 2,500 years ago, and it gave me tremendous joy.Nowadays, Chinese are crazy about learning English, 28. ________ many don’t know that English has been influenced by Latin in many ways, and if one wants to understand Western culture, one has to learn Latin. So I always wonder 29. __________ the Chinese are so contentwith superficial understanding instead of seeking the roots of the language.I used to have a dream of building a language school 30. _____________(dedicate) to Western classical languages, 31. ___________ now still seems unrealistic, but I have opened upcourses in Renmin University and Beijing Normal University, and on weekends I do public teachingat the Xishiku cathedral (大教堂) and PostWave publishing company, so my dream is being partially realized.Besides teaching, I use my spare time writing books on classics studies and I 32. ___________(publish) more than 30 titles so far. I see my students as my children, and want togive them my best.BModified food examinedStudies on genetic modification(GM) 33. ______________(mention) six times in the annual No.1 Central Document. This year’s document is the first to propose 34. __________(spread) scientific knowledge related to the use of genetic modification.This is a worthy move in that the authorities appear to have decided to break 35. ____________ long silence about GM technology, says Qing Chuan in an article in Rednet. cn.For too long, opinions on genetically modified crops in China have been divided. Advocates ofGM accuse opponents 36. ___________ fear mongering(兜售)，while opponents with eitherhaving been bought over by foreign seed companies, or ignoring threats to public health or nationalfood security.The governmental authorities have been sponsoring studies for years but 37. ________ havenot talked much about the unauthorized commercialization of research achievements exposed bysome reports. Occasionally, government officials have complained about the public’s ignorance妖魔化) of GM technologies. Yet few of them succeeded in reassuring aand “demonization”（worried public with 38. _______________ (convincing) explanations.GM technologies, GM food in particular, have been unpopular thus far not because they’ve been proven unsafe, but mostly because authorities 39. ___________ not have been unnecessarily quiet, says Qing.The public deserves to know 40. _______________ is being done and why, and such knowledge will contribute to their understanding of the issue.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.A. astonishingB. processingC. ensureD. blameE. virtuallyF. routinelyG. occurs H. consequences I . admitted J. decent K. estimatedAs many sit down to enjoy plentiful holiday meals this season, it’s also a good time to note the growing problem of food waste.According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, it is41._____________ that one-third of food produced for human consumption worldwide annually islost or wasted.The economic and environmental implications of food loss and waste are 42. ____. More thana quarter of the world’s agricultural land is being worked to grow food that nobody eats.What’s the difference between food loss and food waste? Waste happens toward the back endof the food chain, at the retail and consumer level. Loss, on the other hand, mostly 43. _______ atthe front of the food chain—during production, post-harvest, and 44. _____ —and it’s morecommon in the developing world, which tends to lack the base to deliver all of its food, in 45.______ shape, to consumers.In developed nations, extreme-efficient farming practices, plenty of refrigeration, and first-ratetransportation and storage 46. _______ that most of the food they grow makes it to the retail level.But things go rapidly south from there.Store managers 47. ______ over-order, for fear of running out of a particular product. TheBritish supermarket chain Tesco, for example, 48. ______ throwing out nearly 50,000 tons of foodwithin their UK stores during the latest financial year.Consumers are also to 49. ______. We often order too much food in restaurants without takingleftovers home. We overbuy when there is a discount for invitingly packaged food. When we storefood, many of us take “use by” dates literally, and we suffer no 50. ______ for dumping eatable。

2015年上海市黄浦区高考英语二模试卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions： After reading the passages below， fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word； for the other blanks，use one word that best fits each blank.1. Positive thinking can help you win．Some athletes can reach great goals such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal．Others never live up to their promise．What kind of preparation before （25）________ race or other event makes the difference？Everyone knows that athletes spare no effort （26）________ （strengthen） their bodies．But researches show that strengthening the mind may be just as important．Careful study indicates that the best athletes win partly （27）________ theythink they can win．Thinking positive thoughts seems to give the possibility for success in sports．People who say to themselves over and over"I know I （28）________ do this．"often find they have the advantage to win．On the other hand，people often fail who think"I can't win．"One procedure （29）________ helps many athletes is creating pictures in the mind．They are told to think of each move they must do．Some use more fanciful pictures．One skater liked to imagine a star bursting inside her，（30）________（fill） her with energy．Another athlete who wanted to feel calm pictured himself as a bird floating in the air．Next time you want to make progress，try training your mind to help you．Perhaps a teacher or other instructor can help you plan your training．If you imagine yourself doing （31）________ （well），you may soon see improvement in （32）________ you really can do．Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!2.Two British coloniesAustralia，the last continent，was discovered by ships belonging to some European nations in the 17tℎ century．These nations were less interested in changing it into a colony than exploring it．As in the early history of the United States，it was the English （33）________ set up the settlements in America．This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some （34）________ things in common．Australia and the United States are about equal in size，and neither of their western lands are rich in soil．It was along the eastern coast of Australia and America that the English first settled，and both colonies soon began to develop towards the west．However，this Westward Movement took place more because the English （35）________ （search） for better land than because the population was increasing．Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold （36）________ （discover） in America in1849and in Australia two years later．Although the development of these two countries has a lot in common，there are some striking differences as well．The United States gained its independence from England by revolution while Australia won its independence without （37）________ （go） to war．Australia，firstly （38）________ （turn） into a colony by English prisoners，was unlike the United States，and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheepraising．By 1922，for example，Australia had fifteen times more sheep than it had people，or almost half as many sheep as there are people now in the United States．Yet，（39）________ these and other main differences，Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one （40）________ （have） with the rest of the world．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.3.Whenever I travel，I meet international leaders who have studied in Britain．These energetic，intelligent people chose Britain because we offer high quality higher education．This is good news for the UK．People who are educated here have a （1）_______ tie to our country．They promote Britain around the world，helping our trade and our diplomacy．It is easier for our executives and our diplomats to do business with people （2）_______ with Britain．British exports of education and training are worth some eight billion pounds a year．Money feeds into our institutions and helps our （3）_______ to open up opportunities for more people to study．Our young people also （4）_______．They gainfrom the doors in the world which contact with international students．We can teach，but we can also learn from others．Nowadays，we are launching a long﹣term strategy to strengthen the United Kingdom as a first choice for the quality of study and the quality of our （5）_______ to international students．This will be a UK﹣wide and a Government﹣wide effort．We are （6）_______ a package of measures to help encourage students from overseas to study in the UK．We will offer international students more open doors．…We have the measures in place，but we are also （7）_______ tough targets for recruitment （招募）．We want to have 25 percent of the global market share of higher education students and we want to increase the number of international students studying in Further Education institutions by 100 percent．Our aim is to （8）_______ these targets in 5 years．Tough targets，but deliverable．While giving these undertakings，I also want to lay down a challenge to others．To business﹣I ask you to （9）_______ with the British Council overseas to market education．And to universities and colleges﹣I ask you to live up to your （10）_______，to professionalise your approach，to deliver a quality education to overseas students that encourages involvement and rises to the challenge of our competitors，towork as partners together．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.4. The United States does not have a government office that regulates the film industry．Government, （1）_______, does link with the movie business in several ways．In the United States, films generally come from two （2）_______: large studios that produce many films and television programs each year and independentfilmmakers, including both students and experienced filmmakers．Sometimes﹣through grants from universities or arts or humanities councils﹣independent filmmakers do receive （3）_______ indirectly from funding that originated with the local, state, or federal government, but more often funding comes from private investors or through charity organizations （4）_______ either promotion of arts or promotion of a cause being addressed by a film．While there is no （5）_______ of film, there are many government offices that interact with the film industry．At the state and local levels, government film offices promote local film locations because use of their locale brings employment and other （6）_______ advantages to promote local tourist sites．These offices also help filmmakers work with the police and others to （7）_______ filming that impacts traffic, uses public buildings, or otherwise needs special consideration．（8）_______, government organizations, especially the branches of the military, have offices that help coordinate（协调） filmmakers'use of facilities, equipment, and even personnel．It would be （9）_______, for example, for a filmmaker to construct a make﹣believe aircraft carrier or to hire a cast of extras to be in the （10）_______ of a movie who look like real soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines （whose haircuts, fitness levels, and posture are often different from that of civilian （群众） actors）．The military is willing to make their facilities （11）_______, within reason, for approved projects, and each branch has an office that handles these requests．Other branches of the government （12）_______ requests to use public spaces and buildings, such as monuments or parks．Many years ago, the U．S．government did produce quite a few feature films and worked closely with Hollywood on films that would encourage public morale during wartime．However, since World War II, these programs have been （13）_______ due to a combination of budgetary and philosophical concerns．The United States Information Agency, （14）_______, for many years produced films for exhibition to overseas audiences to complement its other educational programs．One such film, John F．Kennedy: Years of Lightning, Day of Drums, a posthumous contribution to the president, even won the1965Academy Award for best documentary．This （15）_______, now a part of the U．S．Department of State, no longer produces such feature films．（1）A thereforeB moreoverC howeverD otherwise（2）A factorsB sourcesC studiosD methods（3）A criticismB invitationC supportD guidance（4）A regarded asB compared toC made ofD concerned with（5）A ministryB featureC promotionD need（6）A educationalB economicC enormousD effective（7）A cooperate withB focus onC arrange forD make up（8）A HopefullyB SimilarlyC SurprisinglyD Obviously（9）A flexibleB impatientC neutralD difficult（10）A industryB backgroundC civilizationD entrance（11）A academicB artificialC availableD apparent（12）A addressB introduceC receiveD propose（13）A promotedB initiatedC eliminatedD highlighted（14）A for exampleB by contrastC in realityD as a whole（15）A agentB programC directorD organizationSection 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.5. [1]"Maybe when I'm 90 years old, I'll get used to having everything I do taken for granted, "a young homemaker told a secret to her neighbor, "If Bill would compliment me once in a while, he'd make my life much happier．"[2]Few of us realize how much we need encouragement．Yet we must bask（沐浴于） in the warmth of approval now and then or lose our self﹣confidence．[3]All of us need to feel needed and admired．But unless we hear words of praise from someone else, how can we know that we are valued friends or co﹣workers?[4]Anyone who wants to improve his relationships with others need only show a sympathetic understanding．The way to express this understanding and to give others the feeling of importance and worthiness boils down to this: always look for something in the other person you can admire and praise and tell him about it．[5]We each have a mental picture of ourselves, a self﹣image．To find life reasonably satisfying, that self﹣image must be one we can live with, one we can like．When we are proud of our self﹣image, we feel confident and free to be ourselves．We function at our best．When we are ashamed of our self﹣image, we attempt to hide it rather than express it．We become hard to get along with．[6]A miracle happens to the person whose self﹣pride has been raised．He suddenly likes other people better．He is kinder and more cooperative with those around him．Praise is the polish that helps keep his self﹣image bright and sparkling．[7]What has this to do with your giving praise? A lot．You have the ability to perform that kind of miracle in another person．When you add to his self﹣pride, you make him want to like you and to cooperate with you．[8]In a classic bit of advice, Lord Chesterfield suggested to his son that he should follow the example of the Duke de Nivernoise: "You will recognize that he makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves．"[9]The effects of Praise can be great indeed．A new minister called to a church whose members were jokingly referred to as"a refrigerator"by other ministers decided against criticizing his people for their coolness toward strangers．Instead, he began welcoming visitors and telling them how friendly the members of the church were．Things gradually changed．"Praise transformed the ice﹣cube members into warmhearted human beings, "he said．（1）From paragraph[1]and paragraph[2]we can learn that________．A the young homemaker had a thirst for Bill's praise．B the neighbor reminded Bill to compliment the homemaker．C it is well﹣known that we all need encouragement very much．D getting other people's approval leads to losing self﹣confidence．（2）According to the passage，we become difficult to get on with probably because________．A we want to show our self﹣image． B we are not satisfied with our self﹣image． C a miracle happens to other people． D we are ashamed of being praised．（3）The example in paragraph[8]tells us that________．A Lord Chesterfield advised his son to praise the Duke de Nivernois．B the Duke de Nivernois made Lord Chesterfield pleased with his son．C praising other people will help win other people's compliment．D receiving words of praise should go before praising other people．（4）In paragraph[9]，"a refrigerator"was quoted probably because________．A it was always freezing cold in the church．B the new minister criticized his peoplecoolly． C the church took the shape of a refrigerator． D the members of the church were unfriendly to strangers．MONDAY, 13: 00The World Behind Your Twith a design to assembling mock T10Social Change Ways Make You a Ballerglobe that are making a differenceIs ________ the Future of Food?（1）Each expert workshop________．A runs only once on Monday afternoon．B lasts about two or three hours a time．C is hosted by two experts in different fields．D is held in a separate ballroom．（2）The workshop in Ballroom A is aimed to help the participants________．A study the global economy through the lens of the T﹣shirt．B start the journey of a typical factory around the world．C meet the people that make the clothes which we wear．D go through every stage of assembling mock T﹣shirts．（3）Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the workshop in Ballroom B？________A April Wright and Janice Tsai will host the workshop．B This workshop will expose the myth of a social changemaker．C The hosts will share some real examples of young people over the world．D You'll learn about some big and small differences made in some communities．（4）"Aquaponics"mentioned in the last workshop probably refers to________．A the introduction of future food．B a traditional agriculture method．C an eco﹣system for food production．D a test on chemicals and pesticides．7. The late 1980s found the landscape of popular music in America dominated by a distinctive style of rock and roll known as glam rock or hair metal﹣so called because of the over﹣styled hair, makeup, and clothes worn by the style's shining rockers．Bands like Poison, Whitesnake, and Motley Crue popularized glam rock with their power songs and flashy style, but the product had worn thin by the early 1990s．Just as superficial as the80s, glam rockers were shallow, short on substance, and musically inferior．In 1991, a Seattle﹣based band called Nirvana shocked the corporate music industry with the release of its first single, "Smells Like Teen Spirit, "which quickly became a huge hit all over the world．Nirvana had simply mainstreamed a sound and culture that got its start years before with bands like Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Green River．Grunge（垃圾）rockers derived their fashion sense from the youth culture of the Pacific Northwest: a mixing of punk（鬅客）rock style and outdoors clothing like heavy boots, worn out jeans, and so on．At the height of the movement's opportunity, when other Seattle bands like Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains were becoming popular, the trappings of grunge were working their way to the height of American fashion．Like the music, the teenagers were fast to accept the grunge fashion because it represented rebellion against shallow pop culture．The popularity of grunge music was momentary; by the mid﹣to late﹣1990s, its influence upon American culture had all but disappeared, and most of its recognizable bands were nowhere to be seen to the charts．The heavy sound and themes of grunge were replaced on the radio waves by boy bands like the Backstreet Boys, and the bubblegum pop of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera．There are many reasons why the Seattle sound faded out of the mainstream as quickly as it rocketed to distinction, but the most glaring reason lies at the rebellion, anti﹣establishment heart of the grunge movement itself．It is very hard to resist the trend when you are the one setting it, and many of the grunge bands were never comfortable with the fame that was brought to them．Eventually, the simple fact that many grunge bands were so against mainstream rock stardom （明星地位） took the movement back to where itstarted: underground．The fickle American mainstream public, as quick as they were to hop on to the grunge bandwagon, were just as quick to hop off and move on to something else．（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph？________A The landscape of popular music was dominated by rock and roll from 1980．B The rock and roll formed a distinctive style just because of the over﹣styled hair．C Glam rock became popular with the help of Poison，Whitesnake and Britney Spears．D Glamrockers were shallow，short on substance，and their music was humble．（2）It was not long before teenagers welcomed grunge fashion because________．A it would represent the youth culture．B grunge rockers told them to acceptit． C they were tired of Glam Rock fashion． D it resisted the shallowness of pop culture．（3）What is the difference between glam rock and grunge rock？________A Glam rock was flashier，while grunge rock was rebellious．B Glam rock appealed to teenagers，while grunge rock appealed to adults．C Glam rock faded quickly，while grunge rock is still popular．D Glam rock was more commercially successful than grunge rock．（4）What is the writer trying to document in this passage？________A The popularity of glam rock．B Nirvana's role in popularizing grungerock． C The rise and fall of grunge rock． D The reasons why young people loved grunge rock．8. Section C Directions：Read the passage carefully．Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words．By the mid﹣19th century most of Europe was in the first stage of the demographic（人口的）transition．Death rate had decreased，as wars，famines（饥荒） and diseases had； local food shortages were rarer，thanks to better economic organization and transport； public health，medical care and the control of infectious diseases had improved．The population increased rapidly，as Malthus had predicted．Between 1800 and 1900 Europe's population doubled，to over 400 million，whereas that of Asia，further behind in the demographic transition，increased by less than 50%，to about 950 million．But something else was happening there that would have taken Malthus by surprise：as people came to expect to live longer，and better，they started to have fewer children．They realised they no longer needed several babies just to ensure that two orthree would survive．And as they moved from country to town，they also found that children were no longer an economic property that could be set to work at an early age，but a responsibility to be fed，housed and （some of them） educated，for years．Worse，with too many children，a mother would find it hard to take and keep a job，to add to the family income．Nor were the young any longer a guarantee against a poor old age：in the new industrial society，they were likelier to go their own way．Thanks to Europe's newborn limitation，in the past 100 years or so its population has risen only 80%，to 730 million，and most countries'birth rate is now so low that numbers are unchanging or falling．But their composition is very different from the past：better living standards，health condition and medical treatment are multiplying old heads，even as the number of young ones shrinks．In contrast，Asia's population over the same time has nearly increased four times，to more than 3.6 billion．North America's too has grown almost as fast，but largely thanks to immigration．Africa's has multiplied 5 times，and Latin America's nearly sevenfold．Why these differences？From around 1950，death rate in developing countries also beganto fall，and much faster than it ever had in Europe．The knowledge about how to avoid premature death of small children travelled so readily that life expectancy in many poor countries is now not far behind the rich world's．But the attitudes and values that persuade people to have fewer children are taking longer to adjust．（Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS．）78．What prediction did Malthus make？________79．Give one reason to explain why people started to have fewer children according to paragraph 2．________________________________________80．Besides medical treatment，________ are the other two factors that contribute to the increasing number of old people．81．Why has the population in developing countries increased faster than it has in Europein the last century？________．I. TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.9. 这个协议将为两国的合作铺平道路．（pave）________．10. 据说那位年轻教授当众反对了校长的提议．（object）________．11. 一旦那个工程师下定决心，就没有谁能说服他改变最初的决定．（once）________．12. 昨天我把那台不能用的空调退还给了出售它的商店并得到了退款．（where）________．13. 大卫得知要参加即将在北京举行的决赛后是如此激动以致于彻夜未眠．（So…that…）________．II. Guided Writing Directions： Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.14. 近期，你就影响选择大学的考虑因素在高三学生中做了调研，结果如图所示，请结合图表信息写一份调研报告，须包括以下内容：1．图表产生的背景和基本内容；2．就你个人而言，你会考虑哪些因素？请列出其中你认为相对重要的两项因素，并说明原因．2015年上海市黄浦区高考英语二模试卷答案1. a,to strengthen,because,can,which/that,filling,better,what2. who/that,other,were searching,was discovered,going,turned,despite,has3. G,C,E,A,B,J,E,D,K,H4. CBCDABCBDBCACAD5. ABCD6. DABC7. DDAC8. That the population would increase rapidly,They no longer needed several babies to ensure theirsurvival．/,Childrenwerenolongeraneconomicpropertyforworking/,Childrenwerearesponsi bilitytobefed，housedandeducated/,Having too many children made a mother hard to work．/,The young were no longer a guarantee against the old．/…,better living standards and health condition,Becausethedeathrateindevelopingcountriesfallsmuchfaster9. This agreement will pave the way for the cooperation between the two countries．10. It was said that the young professor objected to the headmaster's proposal in public．11. Nobody can persuade the engineer to change his original decision once he has made up his mind．12. Yesterday I returned the useless air﹣conditioner to the shop where it was sold/I bought it and got a/the refund．13. SoexcitedwasDavidthathefailedtofallasleepthewholenightwhen/afterhelearnedthathewo uldparticipateinthefinalcompetitiontobeheldinBeijing14. With the college entrance examination approaching，Some senior middle school graduates have different opinions on how to choose their majors and universities（高分句型一）．So we did a research on the problem among 500 students in Grade Three．（图表产生的背景）According to the reseach，About 175 students insist that the choice should be based on their own interest．They say interest is the way leading to success．They think it a miserable thing to be obliged to study what they have no interest in．However，150students think that whether the college is famous is the most important．Only in a famous college will they be able to have a good jod in the future．About 90 of the students，however，consider it is the amount of the fee that matters a lot，for，they say，they will not add too much abanden to their parents（高分句型二）．Interestingly，70 students think it is important whether to go to the shool is convinient．They say that they will stay the school for about 4 years，so the location of the school is important．（图表展示的基本内容）In my opinion，interest is the most important of all．Without interest you can't study the subject very well and may have more difficult with your career．Besides，the advice offered by their parents or teachers is worth considering because they have more social experience than us．So we should attach importance to their advice．（自己考虑的因素）。

2015年上海普陀区高三二模英语试卷-学生用卷一、语法填空1、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模第1题AGood ideas often start with really silly questions. Bill Bowerman was making breakfast one day. As he stood there making waffles (华夫饼干) for his son, he wondered what would happen if he poured rubber 1 his waffle iron. Later, he tried it and the result looked something like the bottom of most sports shoes we see today. Still, when he took this idea to several existing shoe companies, he was laughed at. In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather discouraged, Bowerman persevered and went on 2(form) his own company, making NIKE athletic shoes.Sometimes good ideas grow out of frustration. When Fred Smith was a student at Yale University, he needed to have some paperwork 3(deliver) across the country the next day. Smith was amazed to find out that overnight delivery was impossible. He sat for a longwhile 4 (wonder) why. Why couldn’t there be a reliable overnight mail delivery service? He decided to design one. Smith did just that and turned his designinto 5class project. His business professor gave him only a C for his efforts. However, Smith was not through. He improved the ideas in that class project and eventuallyturned 6 into one of the first and 7(successful) overnight mail services in the world—FedEx.We know today, of course, that each of these ideas led to an incredibly successful product or service 8has changed the way many of us live. The best questions are usually open-ended and are often silly. Children aren’t afraid to ask such questions, but adults frequently are. Think how different the world might be9 people never asked “silly”question!2、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模第2题BA lot of people in the world today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money—but many of them aren’t happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy,1they are poor, or have no job, or are surrounded by problems. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “I 2(study) happiness for over 30 years,” says Csikszentmihalyi. “My interest in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II, when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person 3 build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research showed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people don’t waste time, either at work or when they’re free. “Many people feel the time that they spend at work or at school wasted. But often their free time 4 (waste) as well. Many people are used to doing passive things—watching television, for example—without 5 (use) any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesn’t have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when they get into 6he calls “flow”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging, they experience “flow”, asituation7they don’t notice time passing.People who are not used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow” states. Is happiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.二、选词填空3、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模第3题The world faces a future of people speaking more than one language, with English no longer seen as likely to become1, a British language expert says in a new analysis. "English is likely to2one of the world's most important languages for the foreseeable future, but its future is more3and complex—than most people appreciate, " language researcher David Graddol said. He sees English as likely to become the "first among equals" rather than having the global field to itself. "Speakers, who only use English, ofany4of English—American or British—will5increasing difficulty in employment and political life, and are likely to become confused by many aspects of the society and culture around them, " Graddol said.The6of the world's population that speaks English as a native language is decreasing, Graddol reported in an issue of the journal Science. The idea of English becoming the worldlanguage to the7of others "is past its sell-by date, " Graddol said. Instead, he said, its major8will be in creating generations who use more than one language.A multilingual（使用多种语言的） population is the9in much of the world and is becoming more common in the United States. Indeed, the Census Bureau reported last year that nearly one American in five speaks a language other than English at home, with Spanish leading, and Chinese10rapidly. The diversity of language, in turn, has helped to make English the nation's official language.A. caseB. experienceC. growingD. dominantE. exclusionF. varietyG. decliningH. remainI. problematicJ. contributionK. share三、完形填空4、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模第4题GM （转基因） crops are debatable. On one hand, some farmers and scientists feel that GM crops can make the world a1place. If bioengineers can create crops that are resistant to insects,2, then they won't have to worry about insects destroying plants. In the3of insect damage, crops can grow to feed the poor and hungry. Genetic engineering can create plants with other desirable properties as well. Plants that don't require much water, that can live even in times of drought, can help prevent thewidespread4that would occur if people have nothing to eat. It's easy to seewhy many people believe that GM crops will help the world meet thedifficult5that it will face as more and more people need to be fed.But not everyone thinks bioengineering is a good idea. Other peopleare6. They mistrust the claims made and don't believe that biotechnology is without7. The possible dangers include harming the ecosystem—the inter-related community of plants and animals and bacteria that8the Earth.They9that changing plants can harm our environment, and damage to our surroundings can hurt us. One danger is that GM crops can transfer their characteristics to other plants. Plants that reproduce by spreading their pollen （花粉） in the wind can possibly fertilize wild plants, making them more10to control. Another problem is that GM plants might be a source of allergens （过敏源）. This seems11, but in the process of making GM foods, genes are transferred that are known to cause problems for some people. Allergic reactions can12from coughing and sneezing to death.Indeed, people hold very different opinions about13. While some people look forward to crops that will not rot during the trip to market, others claim that we will ruin our cropland and destroy what we are trying to save. While some people look forward to crops thatcan14droughts, others claim that contact with GM plants can pollute other crops, making them15for use. For some people, GM crops are the hope of the future; for others, they are a poison that will harm or destroy our farmland.A. worseB. betterC. less healthyD. more peacefulA. in no wayB. by all meansC. for exampleD. by contrastA. absenceB. appearanceC. caseD. effectA. warB. povertyC. starvationD. robberyA. challengeB. specificationC. standardD. principleA. knowledgeableB. supportiveC. ignorantD. suspiciousA. controlB. risksC. criteriaD. doubtsA. turn upB. make upC. give upD. take upA. ensureB. worryC. denyD. demandA. temperateB. difficultC. efficientD. enjoyableA. inevitableB. inaccessibleC. unavoidableD. unlikelyA. sufferB. ariseC. startD. rangeA. bioengineeringB. allergensC. droughtD. futureA. causeB. reduceC. standD. changeA. efficientB. expensiveC. unfitD. possible四、阅读理解5、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模（A篇）第5~8题You carry a 1.3 kg mass of fatty material in your head that controls everything you will ever do. This fantastic control center lets you think, learn, create, and feel emotions. It also controls everything your body does. What is this amazing machine? It's your brain—a structure so amazing that the famous scientist James Watson called it "the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe."Imagine your kitten jumped onto the kitchen counter, and was about to step onto a hot stove. You would have only seconds to act. In situations like this, your brain reads the signals from your eyes and quickly calculates when, where and at what speed you need to run to save her. Then it tells your muscles to move. No computer can match your brain's great ability to download, process, and react to the flood of information from your eyes, ears and other sensory organs.If a bee lands on your foot, sensory neurons（神经元） in your skin send this information to your brain at a speed of more than 240 kilometers per hour. Your brain then uses motor neurons to send a message back to your foot: Shake the bee off quickly! Motor neurons can send this information at more than 320 kilometers per hour!Your brain contains about 100 billion tiny cells: neurons—it would take you more than 3, 000 years if you tried to count them all. Whenever you dream, laugh, think, see or move, tiny chemical and electrical signals are racing between these neurons along billions of tiny neuron pathways. Believe it or not, the activity in your brain never stops. Countless messages fly around inside it every second, like a super-fast game of table tennis. Your neurons create and send more messages than all the phones in the entire world. And although a single neuron generates only a tiny amount of electricity, all your neurons together can generate enough electricity to power a light bulb.(1) By "the most complex thing" , James Watson means.A. a supercomputerB. the universeC. human brainsD. our emotions(2) Which of the following statements is true according to the 2nd and 3rd paragraph?A. Brains can download more information than any computer.B. The kitten plays an important role in testing human brain power.C. Motor neurons in human brains serve to send countless messages.D. Your brains can use neurons to send messages back faster than bees’.(3) The author mentions "to power light bulbs" （Para. 4） to show.A. neurons can send lots of messagesB. how many active tiny cells brains containC. how much electricity brains can generateD. there is countless information in the brain(4) What is the main idea of the passage?A. Powerful brain is a wonderful machine.B. Brains work well in controlling body movements.C. Brain is the most complex structure in the universe.D. Human brains are composed of numerous neurons.6、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模（B篇）第6~8题Read the following car rental agreement of Avis and answer the questions.Kindly indicate your return km reading, fuel gauge（计量器） reading, date and time, and return this envelope, with your keys, to the rental counter.Document numberSafe Drivingin South AfricaDRIVER'S LICENCEWhen driving, you must be in possession of your driver's licence at all times.SEAT BELTSThe law requires that you wear seat belts at all times.DRIVINGIn South Africa, driving is on the left-hand side of the road.SPEED LIMITSGenerally 60 km/hr in built-up areas, 100 km/hr in rural areas and 120 km/hr on highways.PETROLPetrol is available 24 hours per day. Unleaded （无铅） petrol should be used in Avis cars. Credit cards are not accepted for the payment of petrol.SAFETYFor your own safety, keep your doors locked while driving.LOCK UPShut windows and lock all doors and the boot when leaving the vehicle unattended.VALUABLESDo not leave personal belongings such as cell phones and valuables in your vehicle. They are not covered by our insurance.TYRESAvis undertakes that on delivery of the vehicle to the driver, the condition of the tyres will be agreeable to the laws and the tyre pressure in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications（说明书） for "normal use" .It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that both the condition and inflation（膨胀） of the tyres are appropriate throughout the course of the rental.It is the responsibility of the driver to inspect the condition of the tyres at the beginning of the rental and to make adjustments to the tyre pressure to take into account such factors as the number of passengers, mass of luggage, environment temperatures, speed and road condition.ROAD MAPSMaps of Southern Africa, including city and regional maps, can be found in a copy of the Avis Inbound magazine, in each vehicle or at the Avis Customer Service Center. More extensive area maps are obtainable from the Automobile Association （AA） and South African Tourism.(1) The passage is intended for .A. car rentersB. traffic policeC. insurance sellersD. automobile mechanics(2) The driver should according to the rules about tyres.A. make the tyre condition agreeable to the lawsB. adjust tyre pressure with many factors consideredC. work out the vehicle manufacturer’s specificationsD. be responsible for driving safety and road condition(3) What information hasn't been mentioned in the leafletA. The speed limit in different areas.B. The requests of giving cars back to Avis.C. The ways to keep personal possessions safe.D. The instructions to fix flat tyres on the road.7、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模（C篇）第7~11题Today's workplace is unique in history. Never before have we seen people working together who represent such different backgrounds and experiences. This difference of age, race, gender, and work style makes it very difficult to organize and run a company.As a result, companies are looking for individuals who can manage a wide range of employees effectively. Increasingly, managers are discovering that age differences among workers are a major cause of concern.This has been an important realization. The management difficulties and challenges have led some experts to study intergenerational differences for an understanding of problems in the workplace. What they have discovered is interesting and may provide ways of improving working conditions in companies that employ individuals from different generations.The first thing to realize, they say, is that differences of opinion about the importance of work and how to get work done are not a coincidence. That is, it is not an accident that young employees will be different from older employees. In fact, if employers do not pay attention to these differences, it is possible that anger will build up between people and lead to difficulties in the company.Resentment （仇恨） between members of different generations, if not attended to, can lead to extreme anger and unhappiness and even lasting enmity if people are not careful. That individuals from different generations should come to view each other as if they were from different sides of warring countries should not be surprising.It is natural for individuals from the same generation to form alliances （联盟）, to come together for protection. Different generations represent different experiences in life, and these lead naturally to different opinions about oneself and one's approaches to work.If you were raised in a time of plenty, when products were readily available and relatively inexpensive, you would believe that prosperity is natural and expectable. If, on the other hand, you were raised in a time of scarcity, you would always be careful not to waste things for fear you would not have enough. You would make angry people who seem to believe that problems will always solve themselves. Such optimism in the face of difficulties would be a source of unhappiness between you and them. It is difficult, in such circumstances, to achieve a happy, agreeable atmosphere in the workplace.(1) What most possibly makes it difficult to organize or run a company?A. Employees are in different generations.B. Employees are of different backgrounds.C. Employees work in different styles.D. Employees are in different races.(2) Employers should pay attention to if they want to avoid anger between employees.A. the different understanding of problems in the workplaceB. the different views on value of work and working methodsC. the different generations of employees in the workplaceD. the different ways of expressing anger in the company(3) The word "enmity" is closet in meaning to.A. hatredB. sorrowsC. ignoranceD. forgiveness(4) What can be inferred from the passage?A. Employees in some companies regard each other as mere enemies.B. Employees' attitudes towards life are related to the time when they grow up.C. Employees who are raised in a time of scarcity tend to be angry with others.D. Achieving a harmonious atmosphere in the workplace is the main task for employers.(5) What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage?A. Employees should be cooperative and friendly with each other.B. It is difficult for employers to have workers work in a friendly way.C. The weakness of human nature causes the anger between employees.D. The generational differences cause the disharmony among employees.五、任务型阅读8、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模第8~11题Dolphins have been declared the world's second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as "non-human persons" .Studies into dolphin behavior have highlighted how similar their communications are to those of humans and that they are brighter than chimpanzees. These have been backed up by anatomical （解剖学） research showing that dolphin brains have many key features associated with high intelligence. Recently, a series of behavioral studies has suggested that dolphins, especially species such as the bottlenose, whose brains weigh about 5lb, could even be brighter than chimps, which some studies have found can reach the intelligence levels of three-year-old children. The studies show how dolphins have distinct personalities, a strong sense of self and can think about the future.It has also become clear that dolphins are "culture" animals, meaning that new types of behavior can quickly be picked up by one dolphin from another. In one study, Diana Reiss, professor of psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York, showed that bottlenose dolphins could recognize themselves in a mirror and use it to inspect various parts of their bodies, an ability that had been thought limited to humans and great apes. In another, she found that they also had the ability to learn an elementary symbol-based language.Other research has shown dolphins can solve difficult problems, while those living in the wild cooperate in ways that imply complex social structures and a high level of emotions. In one recent case, a dolphin rescued from the wild was taught to tail-walk for three weeks in a dolphinarium （海豚宫） in Australia. After she was released, scientists were astonished to see the trick spreading among wild dolphinswho had learnt it from the former captive （被俘的）. Such observations have prompted questions about the brain structures of dolphins.Researchers have found that brain size varies hugely from around 7oz for the small species to more than 19lb for the sperm whales, whose brains are the largest on the planet. Human brains, by contrast, range from 21lb-4lb. When it comes to intelligence, however, brain size is less important than its size relative to the body.oz: an ounce in weight （1oz=28g）lb: a pound in weight （1lb=454g=16oz）（Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than twelve words.）(1) The which in the 2nd paragraph refers to.(2) What do bottlenose dolphins do to make Diana Reiss believe they are "culture" animals?(3) The spreading of tail-walk shows wild dolphins have.(4) What is the main factor that decides the level of intelligence according to the last paragraph?六、翻译9、【来源】 2015年上海普陀区高三二模第9题翻译(1) 学校里约半数的学生热衷于玩手机游戏。

复旦附中2014学年第二学期高三年级第二次综合测试英语（考试时间120分钟）第一卷（共103分）Section 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. Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long.B. The woman should be more attentive.C. Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission.D. The woman needn’t have attended the briefing.( )2.A. Because he had found a suitable job.B. Because he had seen a doctor.C. Because he had drunk certain medicines.D. Because he had done much exercise.( )3.A. Mexican restaurants here serve different kinds of food.B. Mexican people eat different kinds of food.C. Mexican food is very different from his imagination.D. Mexican restaurants here don’t serve real Mexican food.( )4.A. Sam usually does not like to help others.B. Sam knows less about computers than Bob does.C. Sam specializes in the calculation with computers.D. Sam learns a lot about the feature of computers.( )5.A. At home. B. At a restaurant.C.At a phone box.D. At a bookstore.( )6.A. In the bank. B. In a school.C. In a clothing store.D. In a barbershop.( )7.A. The train is late. B. The train is crowded.C. The train is empty.D. The train is on time.( )8.A. That the man had not bought the motorcycle.B. That the weather wouldn’t be good today.C. That the man would ride to work today.D. That the man did not have to work today.( )9.A. At 2: 35. B. At 2: 45.C. At 3: 00.D. At 3: 20.( )10. A. He wants to pay.B. H e doesn’t want to eat out.C. He wants to eat somewhere else.D. He doesn’t like Japanese food.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. 20 years ago.B. More than 20 years ago.C. 12 years ago.D. Fewer than 20 years ago.( )12. A. Because he couldn’t afford the rent.B. Because he wanted to move to a new neighborhood.C. Because buying something for the dog was beyond his means.D. Because he was very fond of animals.( )13. A. The dog would be dissatisfied.B. The dog would be very angry.C. The dog would prefer bones instead.D. The dog would not allow him to enter his house.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.( )14. A. A researcher. B. A college professor.C. A technician.D. A writer.( )15. A. The book was outdated.B. The book sold many copies.C. The book was praised by critics.D. The book became more popular than her other books.( )16. A. The book is an attack on the use of chemical preservations in food.B. The book is a discussion of the hazards insects bring to the food supply.C. The book is a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides.D. The book is an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.（A）Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually ____25____ (make) them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman’s shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is ____26___ it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there ____27___ (be) not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved out of ice? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel____28____(light)?Over 100, 000 people with “gold fever” made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvationand exposure ____29____ the cold weather.The Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each ____30____ (weigh) up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must____31____ (be) a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made____32____ to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.（B）An old friendship had grown cold. Where once there had been closeness, there was only strain. Now pride kept me from picking up the phone.Then one day I dropped in on another old friend, who’s had a long career as a minister and counselor. We were seated in his study----surrounded by maybe a thousand books and fell into deep conversation about everything from small computers to the tormented life of Beethoven.The subject finally turned to friendship and____33____ perishable it seems to be these days. I mentioned my own experience as an example. “Relationships are mysteries,” my friend said. “Some endure. ____34____ fall apart.”Gazing out his window to the wooded Vermont hills, he pointed toward a neighboring farm, “Used to be a large barn over there.” Next to a red-frame house were the footings of ____35____ had been a sizable structure.“It was solidly built, probably in the 1870s. But like so many of the places around here, it went down because people left for richer lands in the Midwest. No one took care of the barn. Its roof needed ____36____(patch); rainwater got under the eaves and dripped down inside the posts and beams.”One day a high wind came along, and the whole barn began to tremble. “You could hear this creaking, first, like old sailing-ship timbers, and then a sharp series of cracks and a tremendous roaring sound. Suddenly it was a heap of scrap lumber.”“After the storm blew over, I went down and saw these beautiful, old oak timbers, solid as could be. I asked the fellow who owns the place what had happened. He said he figured the rainwater ____37____(settle)in the pinholes, where wooden dowels held the joints together. Once those pins were rotted, there was nothing to link the giant beams together.”We both gazed down the hill. Now all that was left of the barn was its cellar and its border of lilac shrubs.My friend said he had turned the incident over and over in his mind, and finally came to recognize some parallels between building a friendship: _______ ___38___ _______ strong you are, how notable your attainments, you have enduring significance only in your relationship to others.“To make your life a sound structure that will serve others and fulfill your own potential,” he said, “you have to remember that strength, however massive, can’t endure ___39___ it has the interlocking support of others. Go it alone and you’ll inevitably tumble.”“Relationships have to be cared for,” he added, “like the roof of a barn. Letters unwritten, thanks unsaid, confidences violated, quarrels unsettled-----all this acts like rainwater seeping into the pegs, weakening the link between the beams.”My friend shook his head. “It was _____40____ good barn. And it would have taken little to keep it in good repair. Now it will probably never be rebuilt.”Late r that afternoon I got ready to leave. “You wouldn’t like to borrow my phone to make a call, I don’t suppose?” he asked.“Yes.” I said, “I think I would. Very much.”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.Although Henry Ford’s name is closely associated with the concept of mass production, he should receive equal __41__ for introducing labor practices as early as 1913 that would be considered advanced even by today’s ___42___. Safety measures were improved, and the work day was reduced to eight hours, compared with the ten-or twelve-hour day common at the time. In order to accommodate to the shorter work day, the entire factory was converted from two to three__43__.In addition, sick leaves as well as improved medical care for those injured on the job were instituted. The Ford Motor Company was one of the first factories to develop a technical school to train __44__ skilled laborers and an English language school for immigrants. Some efforts were even made to hire the handicapped and provide jobs for former convicts.The most widely __45__ innovation was the five-dollar-a-day minimum wage that was offered in order to recruit and __46__ the best mechanics and to discourage the growth of labor unions. Ford explained the new wage policy in terms of efficiency and profit sharing. He also mentioned the fact that his employees would be able to purchase the automobiles that they produced – in effect creating a market for the product. In order to qualify for the minimum wage, an employee had to establish a decent home and __47__ good personal habits, including sobriety, thriftiness, __48__, and dependability.Although some __49__was directed at Ford for involving himself too much in the personal lives of his employees, there can be no doubt that, at a time when immigrants were being taken advantage of in frightful ways, Henry Ford was helping many people to __50__ themselves in America.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.I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood and year-round sun. You may think people in such a glamorous, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some___51___ ideas about the nature of happiness.Many intelligent people still___52___ happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, ___53___ forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects ___54___ when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has ___55___ to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant ___56___to glamorous parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spell “happiness”. But in memoir after memoir, celebrities ____57____ the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and profound loneliness. Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be ___58___ satisfying. If he’s honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment, for commitment is in fact quite ___59___. The single life is filled with fun, adventure and excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most ___60___ features.___61___, couples that choose not to have children are deciding in favor of painless fun over painful happiness. They can dine out whenever they want and sleep as late as they want. Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night’s sleep or a three-day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children.Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating ___62___ we can ever come to. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can ___63____ increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems ___64____. And it liberates us from ___65___: we now understand that all those rich and glamorous people who we were so sure are happy because they are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.51. A. ideal B. realistic C.abstract D. mistaken52. A. substitute B. equate C.replace D. associate53. A. temporarily B. eventually C.permanently D. adventurously54. A. begin B. end C.resume D. start55. A. something B. nothing C.everything D. anything56. A. reply B. objection C.response D. access57. A. recover B. resolve C.reveal D. relieve58. A. less and less B. more and more C. moreor less D. more than59. A. frightful B. resentful C.purposeful D. painful60. A. conflicting B. obliging C.enduring D. distinguishing61. A. Similarly B. Shortly C.Slightly D. Specifically62. A. reservation B. realization C.recommendation D. restoration63. A. extremely B. gratefully C.genuinely D. remarkably64. A. priceless B. purposeless C.pointless D. painless65. A. happiness B. envy C. fun D. greedSections BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices markedA, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information givenin the passage you have just read.（A）As a young child I never really thought about my parents' lives in Irvine,how small their world must have seemed, never extending beyond the Dragon Cafe.Every day my parents did the same jobs in the restaurant. I watched the same customers come for meals, for morning coffee, for afternoon soft drinks and Frenchfries. For my parents one day was like the next. They settled into an uneasy anddistant relationship with each other. Their love, their tenderness, they gaveto me.But my life was changing. I became taller and bigger, my second teeth grewin white and straight. At school I began to learn about my adopted country. Ispoke English like a native, without a trace of an accent. I played, thought,and dreamed in the language of our Irvine neighbors. A few years later and I would no longer remember a time when I didn't speak their words and read their books. But my father and Uncle Yat still spoke the same halting English. My mother spoke only a few words. I began to translate conversations they had with the customers, switching between English and Chinese. Whenever I stepped outside the restaurant it seemed I was entering a world unknown to my family: school, church, friends' houses, the town beyond Main Street. I found it hard to imagine a year without winter any more, a home other than Irvine.For my mother, though, home would always be China. In Irvine she lived among strangers, unable to speak their language. Whenever she talked about happy times, they were during her childhood in that distant land. A wistful smile would soften her face as she told me about sleeping and playing with her sister in the attic above her parents' bedroom. She once showed me a piece of jade-green silk cloth that was frayed and worn around the edge. In the center was a white lotus floating in varying shades of blue water, the embroidery so fine that when I held it at arm's length the petals looked real. I had been helping her store away my summer clothes in the brown leather suitcase from Hong Kong when I noticed a piece of shiny material in the corner and asked her what it was. She took it out and spread it on her lap. "My mother embroidered this herself. I was going to have it made into a cushion, but then my life changed and over here there seems to be no place for lovely things. It's all I have that reminds me of her," she said. "Maybe, Su-Jen, one day you will do something with it." I admired the cloth some more, then she carefully folded it and stored it back in her suitcase.There was so little left from her old life. She said it was so long ago that sometimes it felt as if it had never happened. But she described her life with such clarity and vividness that I knew all those memories lived on inside her. There was so little in this new country that gave her pleasure. The good things she found were related in some way to China: an aria from a Chinese opera, a letter from a relative back home or from Aunt Hai-Lan in Toronto, written in Chinese, a familiar-looking script that I couldn't read and that had nothing to do with my life in Canada.There were times when I felt _________about my own happiness in Irvine. We had come to Canada because of me, but I was the only one who had found a home.66．The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to ________________.A. provide insight into the motivations of the narrator's parents and uncleB. recapture the pleasure the narrator experienced in learning a new languageC. emphasize the extent of the transformation the narrator undergoesD. describe the complex interrelationships in the narrator's family67．The writer’s mother's memories of China are portrayed as __________________.A. distant yet enduringB. occasional yet overwhelmingC. lively but confusedD. wistful and indistinct68. Fill in the blank of the last paragraph with one of the following words that best fit the context and the theme.A. confusedB. exhilaratedC. concernedD. guilty69. Which of the following best characterizes the narrator's development over the course of the passage?A. She grows apart from the cultural tradition of her parents.B. She overcomes the fear she felt about the new land.C. She begins to view the inhabitants of Irvine from her mother's perspective.D. She becomes less and less interested in her mother's stories.（B）Good news travelers! Well-known travel guide publisher LonelyPlanet has issued its top 10 cities to visit in 2015. Some of theselections are home to big events, and others are relatively unknown,but all are worthy of an adventure.Here is a glimpse at some of the best places you can visit. Findyour favorite and put it on your travel list for this year.Washington, DCRank: 1Attraction: History in the makingFrom the Washington Monument and John F. Kennedy Center all the way to Capitol Hill, the vigor of the US’ capital city is just as strong in real life as it is in House of Cards. The year 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, and a series of special events will be held to commemorate the occasion. Lincoln’s famous top hat, the pistol that fired the deadly shot, and other artifacts from that fateful day will be on display.Milan, ItalyRank: 3Attraction: A cradle of fine dining and cultureIf you are a gastronome, don’t miss Milan in 2015. Expo 2015 will be held between May and October, and the focus is on food.The 1.1-square-kilometer fairgrounds will be laid out like a classical Roman city, with symmetrical avenues, a canal, and a huge artificial lake surrounded by pavilions. You can explore the food district, watch cooking demos, wander a plaza full of street musicians and dance performers, or indulge in nighttime wine-tasting.Plovdiv, BulgariaRank: 6Attraction: Architectural gems emerge after 800 yearsNestled behind Bulgaria’s dramatic Rhodope Mountains and filled with historical treasures by the thousand, Plovdiv is one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. In recent years, it was transformed into a spirited modern city with charming cobblestoned streets, delicately painted houses, craft markets and quirky museums.Colorful landmarks like St Nedelya’s bell tower contrast against Brutalist creations like the central post office. Apart from cultural sites, you can explore the Asen’s Fortress, a Thracian outpost perched above jagged valleys.Salisbury, UKRank: 7Attraction: The Magna Carta’s 800th anniversaryFor too long Salisbury has been considered a short stop on the way to Stonehenge. But 2015 is set to be the year visitors linger in this city as it marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, (Latin for “Great Charter”), which limited royal power and established the rights of common people. The highlight for the celebrations will be Salisbury Cathedral, whose Chapter House holds the Magna Carta. A brand new exhibition will launch in the Chapter House, alongside an array of talks, evensongs, and a flower festival.Chennai, IndiaRank: 9Attraction:Discover India’s oth er megacityWhile travelers rave about Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, Chennai has always been an overlooked Indian megacity. But in 2015, the opening of the Chennai Metro Rail will make it a worthwhile stop. Chennai Metro Rail is the first integrated mass transit system in India, and it will transform the experience of exploring this humid city. Must-see destinations include: Dravidian temples, institutes for Indian classical dance, British-era fortifications and churches.70.If you are a food-lover, the best resort for you is ___________________.anB. PlovdivC. SalisburyD. Chennai71.What is the significance of the Magna Carta?A.It was established 800 years ago in Salisbury, UK.B.It restrained the power of the royalty and entitled common people with rights.C.There is going to be grand celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.D.The Magna Carta is held in Chapter House of Salisbury Cathedral.72.Which of the following statements is False?A.Plovdiv is the most appealing attraction for those who are fascinated with culture and architecture.B.The former US president Abraham Lincoln was murdered in 1865.C.Chennai has always been a popular tourist destination.D.Expo 2015 will be held between May and October in Milan.(C)Space exploration has always been the province of dreamers：The human imagination readily soars where human ingenuity (创造力）struggles to follow.A Voyage to the Moon, often cited as the first science fiction story, was written by Cyrano de Bergerac in 1649. Cyrano was dead and buried for a good three centuries before the first manned rockets started to fly.In 1961, when President Kennedy declared that America would send a man to the moon by the decade's end, those words, too, had a dreamlike quality. They resonated with optimism and ambition in much the same way as the most famous dream speech of all, delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. two years later. By the end of the decade, both visions had yielded concrete results and transformed American society. And yet in many ways the two dreams ended up at odds with each other. The fight for racial and economic equality is intensely pragmatic (讲求实用的）and immediate in its impact. The urge to explore space is just the opposite. It is figuratively and literally otherworldly in its aims.When the dust settled, the space dreamers lost out. There was no grand follow-up to the Apollo missions. The technologically compromised space shuttle program has just come to an end, with no successor. The perpetual argument is that funds are tight, that we have more pressing problems here on Earth. Amid the current concerns about the federal deficit, reaching toward the stars seems a dispensable luxury—as if saving one-thousandth of a single year’s budget would solve our problems.But human ingenuity struggles on. NASA is developing a series of robotic probes that will get the most bang from a buck. They will serve as modern Magellans, mapping out the solar system for whatever explorers follow, whether man or machine. On the flip side, companies like Virgin Galactic are plotting a bottom-up assault on the space dream by making it a reality to the public. Private spaceflight could lie within reach of rich civilians in a few years. Another decade or two and it could go mainstream.The space dreamers end up benefiting all of us—-not just because of the way they expand human knowledge, or because of the spin-off technologies they produce, but because the two types of dreams feed off each other. Both Martin Luther King and John Kennedy appealed to the idea that humans can transcend what were once considered inherent limitations. Today we face seeming challenges in energy, the environment, health care. Tomorrow we will transcend these as well, and the dreamers will deserve a lot of the credit. The more evidence we collect that our species is capable of greatness, the more we will actually achieve it.73. The author mentions Cyrano de Bergerac in order to show that_____________.A. imagination is the mother of inventionB. ingenuity is essential for science fiction writersC. it takes patience for humans to realize their dreamsD. dreamers have always been interested in science fiction74. How did the general public view Kennedy’s space exploration plan?A. It symbolized the American dream.B. It was as urgent as racial equality.C. It sounded very much like a dream.D. It made an ancient dream come true.75. What does the author say about America's aim to explore space?A. It may not bring about immediate economic gains.B. It cannot be realized without technological innovation.C. It will not help the realization of racial and economic equality.D. It cannot be achieved without a good knowledge of the other worlds.76. Which of the following is the closest to the underlined phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph?A. supportB. contradictC. weakenD. substitute for77. What is the author’s attitude toward space programs?A. Critical.B. Reserved.C. Unbiased.D. Supportive.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Oil is the substance that lubricates(起润滑剂作用) the world's economy. Because so many of our modern technologies and services depend on oil, nations, corporations, and institutions that control the trade in oil exercise extraordinary power. The "energy crisis" of 1973-1974 in the United States demonstrated how the price of oil can affect US government policies and the energy-using.By 1973, domestic US sources of oil were peaking, and the nation was importing more of its oil, depending on a constant flow from abroad to keep cars on the road and machines running. In addition, at that time a greater percentage of homes and electrical plants were run on petroleum than today. Then, in 1973, the predominant Arab nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) resolved to stop selling oil to the United States. The move was prompted by OPEC's desire to raise prices by restricting supply and by its opposition to US support of Israel in the Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War. The embargo (禁运) created。

复旦附中2017-2018学年第二学期高三年级第二次综合测试英语 2017-2018年3月（考试时间120分钟）第一卷（共103分）Section 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. Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long.B. The woman should be more attentive.C. Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission.D. The woman needn’t have attended the briefing.( )2.A. Because he had found a suitable job.B. Because he had seen a doctor.C. Because he had drunk certain medicines.D. Because he had done much exercise.( )3.A. Mexican restaurants here serve different kinds of food.B. Mexican people eat different kinds of food.C. Mexican food is very different from hisimagination.D. Mexican restaurants here don’t serve realMexican food.( )4.A. Sam usually does not like to help others.B. Sam knows less about computers than Bob does.C. Sam specializes in the calculation withcomputers.D. Sam learns a lot about the feature of computers. ( )5.A. At home. B. At a restaurant.C.At a phone box.D. At abookstore.( )6.A. In the bank. B. In a school.C. In a clothing store.D. In abarbershop.( )7.A. The train is late. B. The train is crowded.C. The train is empty.D. The trainis on time.( )8.A. That the man had not bought the motorcycle.B. That the weather wouldn’t be good today.C. That the man would ride to work today.D. That the man did not have to work today.( )9.A. At 2: 35. B. At 2: 45.C. At 3: 00.D. At 3: 20.( )10. A. He wants to pay.B. He doesn’t want to eat out.C. He wants to eat somewhere else.D. He doesn’t like Japanese food.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 thequestion you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.( )11. A. 20 years ago.B. More than 20 years ago.C. 12 years ago.D. Fewer than 20 years ago.( )12. A. Because he couldn’t afford the rent.B. Because he wanted to move to a new neighborhood.C. Because buying something for the dog was beyondhis means.D. Because he was very fond of animals.( )13. A. The dog would be dissatisfied.B. The dog would be very angry.C. The dog would prefer bones instead.D. The dog would not allow him to enter his house.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.( )14. A. A researcher. B. A college professor.C. A technician.D. A writer. ( )15. A. The book was outdated.B. The book sold many copies.C. The book was praised by critics.D. The book became more popular than her otherbooks.( )16. A. The book is an attack on the use of chemical preservations in food.B. The book is a discussion of the hazards insectsbring to the food supply.C. The book is a warning about the dangers ofmisusing insecticides.D. The book is an illustration of the benefits ofthe chemical industry.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.（A）Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually ____25____ (make) them so extraordinary. Suchis the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman’s shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is ____26___ it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there ____27___ (be) not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved out of ice? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel____28____(light)?Over 100, 000 people with “gold fever” made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure ____29____ the cold weather.The Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each ____30____ (weigh) up to fifty pounds;it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything tothe top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must____31____ (be) a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made____32____ to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the19th century.（B）An old friendship had grown cold. Where once there had been closeness, there was only strain. Now pride kept me from picking up the phone.Then one day I dropped in on another old friend, who’s had a long career as a minister and counselor. We were seated in his study----surrounded by maybe a thousand books and fell into deep conversation about everything from small computers to the tormented life of Beethoven.The subject finally turned to friendship and ____33____ perishable it seems to be these days. I mentioned my own experience as an example. “Relationships are mysteries,” my friend said. “Some endure. ____34____ fall apart.”Gazing out his window to the wooded Vermont hills, he pointed toward a neighboring farm, “Used to be a large barn over there.” Next to a red-frame house were the footings of ____35____ had been a sizable structure.“It was solidly built, probably in the 1870s. But like so many of the places around here, it went down because people left for richer lands in the Midwest. No one took care of the barn. Its roof needed ____36____(patch); rainwater got under the eaves and dripped down inside the posts and beams.”One day a high wind came along, and the whole barn began to tremble. “You could hear this creaking, first,like old sailing-ship timbers, and then a sharp series of cracks and a tremendous roaring sound. Suddenly it was a heap of scrap lumber.”“After the storm blew over, I went down and saw these beautiful, old oak timbers, solid as could be.I asked the fellow who owns the place what had happened. He said he figured the rainwater ____37____(settle)in the pinholes, where wooden dowels held the joints together. Once those pins were rotted, there was nothing to link the giant beams together.”We both gazed down the hill. Now all that was left of the barn was its cellar and its border of lilac shrubs.My friend said he had turned the incident over and over in his mind, and finally came to recognize some parallels between building a friendship: _______ ___38___ _______ strong you are, how notable your attainments, you have enduring significance only in your relationship to others.“To make your life a sound structure that will serve others and fulfill your own potential,” he said, “you have to remember that strength, however massive, can’t endure ___39___ it has the interlocking support of others. Go it alone and you’ll inevitably tumble.”“Relationships have to be cared for,” he added, “like the roof of a barn. Letters unwritten, thanks unsaid, confidences violated, quarrels unsettled-----all this acts like rainwater seeping in to the pegs, weakening the link between the beams.”My friend shook his head. “It was _____40____ good barn. And it would have taken little to keep it in good repair. Now it will probably never be rebuilt.”Later that afternoon I got ready to leave. “You w ouldn’t like to borrow my phone to make a call, I don’t suppose?” he asked.“Yes.” I said, “I think I would. Very much.”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.with the concept of mass production, he should receive equal __41__ for introducing labor practices as early as 1913 that would be considered advanced even by today’s ___42___. Safety measures were improved, and the work day was reduced to eight hours, compared with the ten-or twelve-hour day common at the time. In order to accommodate to the shorter work day, the entire factory was converted from two to three__43__.In addition, sick leaves as well as improved medical care for those injured on the job were instituted. The Ford Motor Company was one of the first factories to develop a technical school to train __44__ skilled laborers and an English language school for immigrants. Some efforts were even made to hire the handicapped and provide jobs for former convicts.The most widely __45__ innovation was the five-dollar-a-day minimum wage that was offered in order to recruit and __46__ the best mechanics and to discourage the growth of labor unions. Ford explained the new wage policy in terms of efficiency and profit sharing. He also mentioned the fact that his employees would be able to purchase the automobiles that they produced –in effect creating a market for the product. In order to qualify for the minimum wage, an employee had to establish a decent home and __47__ good personal habits, including sobriety, thriftiness, __48__, and dependability.Although some __49__was directed at Ford for involving himself too much in the personal lives of his employees, there can be no doubt that, at a time when immigrants were being taken advantage of in frightfulways, Henry Ford was helping many people to __50__ themselves in America.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 bestfits the context.I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood and year-round sun. You may think people in such a glamorous, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some___51___ ideas about the nature of happiness. Many intelligent people still___52___ happiness withfun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, ___53___ forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects ___54___ when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has ___55___ to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant ___56___to glamorous parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spell “happiness”. But in memoir after memoir, celebrities ____57____ the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and profound loneliness.Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be ___58___ satisfying. If he’s honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment, for commitment is in fact quite ___59___.The single life is filled with fun, adventure and excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most ___60___ features.___61___, couples that choose not to have children are deciding in favor of painless fun over painful happiness. They can dine out whenever they want and sleep as late as they want. Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night’s sleep or a three-day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children. Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating ___62___ we can ever come to. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can ___63____ increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems ___64____. And it liberates us from ___65___: we now understand that all those rich and glamorous people who we were so sure are happy because they are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.51. A. ideal B. realistic C.abstract D. mistaken52. A. substitute B. equate C.replace D. associate53. A. temporarily B. eventually C.permanently D. adventurously54. A. begin B. end C.resume D. start55. A. something B. nothing C.everything D. anything56. A. reply B. objection C.response D. access57. A. recover B. resolve C.reveal D. relieve58. A. less and less B.more and more C. more or less D.more than59. A. frightful B. resentful C.purposeful D. painful60. A. conflicting B.obliging C. enduring D. distinguishing 61. A. Similarly B. Shortly C.Slightly D. Specifically62. A. reservation B. realization C.recommendation D. restoration63. A. extremely B. gratefully C.genuinely D. remarkably64. A. priceless B. purposeless C.pointless D. painless65. A. happiness B. envy C.fun D. greedSections 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）As a young child I never really thought about my parents' lives in Irvine, how small their world must have seemed, never extending beyond the Dragon Cafe. Every day my parents did the same jobs in the restaurant.I watched the same customers come for meals, for morning coffee, for afternoon soft drinks and French fries. For my parents one day was like the next. They settled into an uneasy and distant relationship with each other. Their love, their tenderness, they gave to me.But my life was changing. I became taller and bigger, my second teeth grew in white and straight. At school I began to learn about my adopted country. I spoke English like a native, without a trace of an accent.I played, thought, and dreamed in the language of our Irvine neighbors. A few years later and I would no longer remember a time when I didn't speak their words and read their books. But my father and Uncle Yat still spoke the same halting English. My mother spoke only a few words. I began to translate conversations they had with the customers, switching between English and Chinese. Whenever I stepped outside the restaurant it seemed I was entering a world unknown to my family: school, church, friends' houses, the town beyond Main Street. I found it hard to imagine a year without winter any more, a home other than Irvine.For my mother, though, home would always be China. In Irvine she lived among strangers, unable to speak their language. Whenever she talked about happy times, they were during her childhood in that distant land.A wistful smile would soften her face as she told me about sleeping and playing with her sister in the attic above her parents' bedroom. She once showed me a piece of jade-green silk cloth that was frayed and worn around the edge. In the center was a white lotus floating in varying shades of blue water, theembroidery so fine that when I held it at arm's length the petals looked real. I had been helping her store away my summer clothes in the brown leather suitcase from Hong Kong when I noticed a piece of shiny material in the corner and asked her what it was. She took it out and spread it on her lap. "My mother embroidered this herself. I was going to have it made into a cushion, but then my life changed and over here there seems to be no place for lovely things. It's all I have that reminds me of her," she said. "Maybe, Su-Jen, one day you will do something with it." I admired the cloth some more, then she carefully folded it and stored it back in her suitcase.There was so little left from her old life. She said it was so long ago that sometimes it felt as if it had never happened. But she described her life with such clarity and vividness that I knew all those memories lived on inside her. There was so little in this new country that gave her pleasure. The good things she found were related in some way to China: an aria from a Chinese opera, a letter from a relative back home or from Aunt Hai-Lan in Toronto, written in Chinese, afamiliar-looking script that I couldn't read and thathad nothing to do with my life in Canada.There were times when I felt _________about my own happiness in Irvine. We had come to Canada because of me, but I was the only one who had found a home. 66．The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to________________.A. provide insight into the motivations of the narrator's parents and uncleB. recapture the pleasure the narrator experienced in learning a new languageC. emphasize the extent of the transformation the narrator undergoesD. describe the complex interrelationships in the narrator's family67．The writer’s mother's memories of China are portrayed as __________________.A. distant yet enduringB. occasional yet overwhelmingC. lively but confusedD. wistful and indistinct68. Fill in the blank of the last paragraph with oneof the following words that best fit the context andthe theme.A. confusedB. exhilaratedC. concernedD. guilty69. Which of the following best characterizes the narrator's development over the course of the passage?A. She grows apart from the cultural tradition of her parents.B. She overcomes the fear she felt about the new land.C. She begins to view the inhabitants of Irvine fromher mother's perspective.D. She becomes less and less interested inher mother's stories.（B）Good news travelers! Well-known travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has issued its top 10 cities to visit in Some of the selections are home to big events, and others are relatively unknown, but all are worthy of an adventure.Here is a glimpse at some of the best places you can visit. Find your favorite and put it on your travel list for this year.Washington, DCRank: 1Attraction: History in the makingFrom the Washington Monument and John F. Kennedy Center all the way to Capitol Hill, the vigor of the US’ capital city is just as strong in real life as it is in House of Cards. The year 2017-2018 marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, and a series of special events will be held to commemorate the occasion. Lincoln’s famous top hat, the pistol that fired the deadly shot, and other artifacts from that fateful day will be on display.Milan, ItalyRank: 3Attraction: A cradle of fine dining and cultureIf you are a gastronome, don’t miss Milan in Expo 2017-2018 will be held between May and October, and the focus is on food.The 1.1-square-kilometer fairgrounds will be laid out like a classical Roman city, with symmetricalavenues, a canal, and a huge artificial lake surrounded by pavilions. You can explore the food district, watch cooking demos, wander a plaza full of street musiciansand dance performers, or indulge in nighttime wine-tasting.Plovdiv, BulgariaRank: 6Attraction: Architectural gems emerge after 800yearsNestled behind Bulgaria’s dramatic RhodopeMountains and filled with historical treasures by the thousand, Plovdiv is one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. In recent years, it was transformed into aspirited modern city with charming cobblestoned streets, delicately painted houses, craft markets and quirky museums.Colorful landmarks like St Nedelya’s bell tower contrast against Brutalist creations like the central post office. Apart from cultural sites, you can explore the Asen’s Fortress, a Thracian outpost perched above jagged valleys.Salisbury, UKRank: 7Attraction: The Magna Carta’s 800th anniversaryFor too long Salisbury has been considered a short stop on the way to Stonehenge. But 2017-2018 is set to be the year visitors linger in this city as it marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, (Latin for “Great Charter”), which limited royal power and established the rights of common people. The highlight for the celebrations will be Salisbury Cathedral, whose Chapter House holds the Magna Carta. A brand new exhibition will launch in the Chapter House, alongside an array of talks, evensongs, and a flower festival.Chennai, IndiaRank: 9Attraction: Discover India’s other megacityWhile travelers rave about Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, Chennai has always been an overlooked Indian megacity. But in 2017-2018, the opening of the Chennai Metro Rail will make it a worthwhile stop. Chennai Metro Rail is the first integrated mass transit system in India, and it will transform the experience of exploring this humid city. Must-see destinations include: Dravidian temples, institutes for Indian classical dance, British-era fortifications and churches.70.If you are a food-lover, the best resort for you is ___________________.anB. PlovdivC. SalisburyD. Chennai71.What is the significance of the Magna Carta?A.It was established 800 years ago in Salisbury, UK.B.It restrained the power of the royalty and entitled common people with rights.C.There is going to be grand celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.D.The Magna Carta is held in Chapter House of Salisbury Cathedral.72.Which of the following statements is False?A.Plovdiv is the most appealing attraction for those who are fascinated with culture and architecture.B.The former US president Abraham Lincoln was murdered in 1865.C.Chennai has always been a popular tourist destination.D.Expo 2017-2018 will be held between May and October in Milan.(C)Space exploration has always been the province of dreamers：The human imagination readily soars where human ingenuity (创造力）struggles to follow. A Voyage to the Moon, often cited as the first science fiction story, was written by Cyrano de Bergerac in 1649. Cyrano was dead and buried for a good three centuries before the first manned rockets started to fly.In 1961, when President Kennedy declared that America would send a man to the moon by the decade's end, those words, too, had a dreamlike quality. They resonated with optimism and ambition in much the same way as the most famous dream speech of all, delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. two years later. By the end of the decade, both visions had yielded concrete results and transformed American society. And yet in many ways the two dreams ended up at odds with each other. The fight for racial and economic equality is intensely pragmatic (讲求实用的）and immediate in its impact. The urge to explore space is just the opposite. It is figuratively and literally otherworldly in its aims.When the dust settled, the space dreamers lost out. There was no grand follow-up to the Apollo missions. The technologically compromised space shuttle program has just come to an end, with no successor. The perpetual argument is that funds are tight, that wehave more pressing problems here on Earth. Amid the current concerns about the federal deficit, reaching toward the stars seems a dispensable luxury—as if saving one-thousandth of a single year’s budget would solve our problems.But human ingenuity struggles on. NASA is developing a series of robotic probes that will get the most bang from a buck. They will serve as modern Magellans, mapping out the solar system for whatever explorers follow, whether man or machine. On the flip side, companies like Virgin Galactic are plotting a bottom-up assault on the space dream by making it a reality to the public. Private spaceflight could lie within reach of rich civilians in a few years. Another decade or two and it could go mainstream.The space dreamers end up benefiting all of us—-not just because of the way they expand human knowledge, or because of the spin-off technologies they produce, but because the two types of dreams feed off each other. Both Martin Luther King and John Kennedy appealed to the idea that humans can transcend what were once considered inherent limitations. Today we face seeming challenges in energy, the environment, health care. Tomorrow we will transcend these as well, and thedreamers will deserve a lot of the credit. The more evidence we collect that our species is capable of greatness, the more we will actually achieve it. 73. The author mentions Cyrano de Bergerac in order to show that_____________.A. imagination is the mother of inventionB. ingenuity is essential for science fiction writersC. it takes patience for humans to realize their dreamsD. dreamers have always been interested in science fiction74. How did the general public view Kennedy’s space exploration plan?A. It symbolized the American dream.B. It was as urgent as racial equality.C. It sounded very much like a dream.D. It made an ancient dream come true.75. What does the author say about America's aim to explore space?A. It may not bring about immediate economic gains.B. It cannot be realized without technological innovation.C. It will not help the realization of racial and economic equality.D. It cannot be achieved without a good knowledge of the other worlds.76. Which of the following is the closest to the underlined phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph? A. support B. contradict C. weakenD. substitute for77. What is the author’s attitude toward space programs?A. Critical.B. Reserved.C. Unbiased.D. Supportive.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewestpossible words.Oil is the substance that lubricates(起润滑剂作用) the world's economy. Because so many of our modern technologies and services depend on oil, nations, corporations, and institutions that control the trade in oil exercise extraordinary power. The "energy crisis" of 1973-1974 in the United States demonstrated how the price of oil can affect US government policies and the energy-using.By 1973, domestic US sources of oil were peaking, and the nation was importing more of its oil, depending on a constant flow from abroad to keep cars on the road and machines running. In addition, at that time a greater percentage of homes and electrical plants were run on petroleum than today. Then, in 1973, the predominant Arab nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) resolved to stop selling oil to the United States. The move was prompted by OPEC's desire to raise prices by restricting supply and by its opposition to US support of Israel in the Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War. The embargo (禁运)。

2015届高三第二学期英语综合考练试题2015.3本试卷共12页，三大题, 满分135分。

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Ⅰ语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It is generally agreed that a good student must be able to concentrate for a reasonable time on a written text, yet most students are given very little help to practice this skill. Almost all classroom reading is 1 into minutes of reading and therefore it is no wonder that a number of students have 2 in this field.If you have a problem with 3 , you must first examine the conditions in which you work. Lighting can be a problem: too many readers put up with 4 lighting conditions. If this is a problem, and you don’t have a reading lamp, try a strong bulb (灯泡), read near a window in day time and always avoid reading in your own shadow. 5 the light should come from overhead or over your shoulder. Reflective surfaces should be avoided. You should also 6 excessive contrast (过度对比) caused by using a reading lamp as the only 7 of light as this will cause great tiredness and probably eye injury.A second reason for poor concentration is the 8 of motivation, that is, an absence of any 9 sense of purpose. If this is the cause, you will almost 10 be bored by the text.Be sure that you keep your 11 in mind during your reading so that you know you should also adopt some specific techniques — such as making notes from your reading — to aid your concentration.If you play the role of a 12 receiver of information, simply concentrating on absorbing everything you read, you will 13 that your mind is overloaded, confused by the material. Then you should take a more active approach. Enter into a 14 with the text, pausing to reflect on what you read, and 15 what you find. That will be good for reading and comprehension. That will be good for reading and comprehension.1. A. forced B. driven C. admitted D. broken2. A. problems B. a bilities C. advantages D. mistakes3. A. instruction B. communication C. concentration D. appreciation4. A. good B. poor C. strong D. bright5. A. Ideally B. Optionally C. Deliberately D. Cheerfully6. A. promote B. ensure C. avoid D. increase7. A. source B. grade C. aspect D. system8. A. supply B.concern C. awareness D. lack9. A. abnormal B. clear C. careful D. humorous10. A.carefully B. strangely C. certainly D. naturally11. A. objectives B. requirements C. memories D. considerations12. A. sensitive B. relative C. conservative D. passive13. A. forget B. doubt C. find D. believe14. A. quarrel B. dialogue C. battle D. connection15. A. refusing B. demanding C. receiving D. questioning第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

复旦附中2014学年第二学期高三年级第二次综合测试英语 2015年3月（考试时间120分钟）第一卷（共103分）Section 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. Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long.B. The woman should be more attentive.C. Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission.D. The woman needn’t have attended the briefing.( )2. A. Because he had found a suitable job.B. Because he had seen a doctor.C. Because he had drunk certain medicines.D. Because he had done much exercise.( )3. A. Mexican restaurants here serve different kinds of food.B. Mexican people eat different kinds of food.C. Mexican food is very different from his imagination.D. Mexican restaurants here don’t serve real Mexican food.( )4. A. Sam usually does not like to help others.B. Sam knows less about computers than Bob does.C. Sam specializes in the calculation with computers.D. Sam learns a lot about the feature of computers.( )5. A. At home. B. At a restaurant.C.At a phone box.D. At a bookstore.( )6. A. In the bank. B. In a school.C. In a clothing store.D. In a barbershop.( )7. A. The train is late. B. The train is crowded.C. The train is empty.D. The train is on time.( )8. A. That the man had not bought the motorcycle.B. That the weather wouldn’t be good today.C. That the man would ride to work today.D. That the man did not have to work today.( )9. A. At 2: 35. B. At 2: 45.C. At 3: 00.D. At 3: 20.( )10. A. He wants to pay.B. He doesn’t want to eat out.C. He wants to eat somewhere else.D. He doesn’t like Japanese food.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. 20 years ago.B. More than 20 years ago.C. 12 years ago.D. Fewer than 20 years ago.( )12. A. Because he couldn’t afford the rent.B. Because he wanted to move to a new neighborhood.C. Because buying something for the dog was beyond his means.D. Because he was very fond of animals.( )13. A. The dog would be dissatisfied.B. The dog would be very angry.C. The dog would prefer bones instead.D. The dog would not allow him to enter his house.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.( )14. A. A researcher. B. A college professor.C. A technician.D. A writer.( )15. A. The book was outdated.B. The book sold many copies.C. The book was praised by critics.D. The book became more popular than her other books.( )16. A. The book is an attack on the use of chemical preservations in food.B. The book is a discussion of the hazards insects bring to the food supply.C. The book is a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides.D. The book is an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.What are the man and the woman talking about? Going to the (17)______________ concert.What is the woman’s remark on the concertThey are remarkable (18) _____________.players?To (19) ______________ the expenses.What does the woman offer to do about theexpenses?How does the man feel about the woman’sHe really (20) ___________ that.offer?Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.FACTSHEET-----Aluminium Cans*(21) ______________ aluminium drink cans are produced every day in the US.*Each can weighs 0.48 ounces----thinner than two (22) ________________.*Each can is able to take more than 90 pounds of (23) _______________ per square inch, over(24) ____________ that of a car tyre.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）Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually ____25____ (make) them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman’s shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is ____26___ it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there ____27___ (be) not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved out of ice? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't needin order to travel____28____(light)?Over 100, 000 people with “gold fever” made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Fewof them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure ____29____ the cold weather.The Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each ____30____ (weigh) up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must____31____ (be) a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made____32____ to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19thcentury.（B）An old friendship had grown cold. Where once there had been closeness, there was only strain. Now pride kept me from picking up the phone.Then one day I dropped in on another old friend, who’s had a long career as a minister and counselor. We were seated in his study----surrounded by maybe a thousand books and fell into deep conversation about everything from small computers to the tormented life of Beethoven.The subject finally turned to friendship and____33____ perishable it seems to be these days. I mentioned my own experience as an example. “Relationships are mysteries,” my friend said. “Some endure. ____34____ fall apart.”Gazing out his window to the wooded Vermont hills, he pointed toward a neighboring farm, “Used to be a large barn over there.” Next to a red-frame house were the footings of ____35____ had been a sizable structure.“It was solidly built, probably in the 1870s. But like so many of the places around here, it went down because people left for richer lands in the Midwest. No one took care of the barn. Its roof needed ____36____(patch); rainwater got under the eaves and dripped down inside the posts and beams.”One day a high wind came along, and the whole barn began to tremble. “You could hear this creaking, first, like old sailing-ship timbers, and then a sharp series of cracks and a tremendous roaring sound. Suddenly it was a heap of scrap lumber.”“After the storm blew over, I went down and saw these beautiful, old oak timbers, solid as could be. I asked the fellow who owns the place what had happened. He said he figured the rainwater ____37____(settle)in the pinholes, where wooden dowels held the joints together. Once those pins were rotted, there was nothing to link the giant beams together.”We both gazed down the hill. Now all that was left of the barn was its cellar and its border of lilac shrubs.My friend said he had turned the incident over and over in his mind, and finally came to recognize some parallels between building a friendship: _______ ___38___ _______ strong you are, how notable your attainments, you have enduring significance only in your relationship to others.“To make your life a sound structure that will serve others and fulfill your own potential,”he said, “you have to remember that strength, however massive, can’t endure ___39___ it has the interlocking support of others. Go it alone and you’ll inevitably tumble.”“Relationships have to be cared for,” he added, “like the roof of a barn. Letters unwritten, thanks unsaid, confidences violated, quarrels unsettled-----all this acts like rainwater seeping into the pegs, weakening the link between the beams.”My friend shook his head. “It was _____40____ good barn. And it would have taken little to keep it in good repair. Now it will probably never be rebuilt.”Later that afternoon I got ready to leave. “You wouldn’t like to borrow my phone to makea call, I don’t suppose?” he asked.“Yes.” I said, “I think I would. Very much.”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. A. criticismB. acclaimedC. shiftsD. instituteE. industriousnessF. establishG. creditH. standardsI. specializedJ. retainK. demonstrateAlthough Henry Ford’s name is closely associated with the concept of mass production, he should receive equal __41__ for introducing labor practices as early as 1913 that would be considered advanced even by today’s ___42___. Safety measures were improved, and the work day was reduced to eight hours, compared with the ten-or twelve-hour day common at the time.In order to accommodate to the shorter work day, the entire factory was converted from two to three__43__.In addition, sick leaves as well as improved medical care for those injured on the job were instituted. The Ford Motor Company was one of the first factories to develop a technical school to train __44__ skilled laborers and an English language school for immigrants. Some efforts were even made to hire the handicapped and provide jobs for former convicts.The most widely __45__ innovation was the five-dollar-a-day minimum wage that was offered in order to recruit and __46__ the best mechanics and to discourage the growth of labor unions. Ford explained the new wage policy in terms of efficiency and profit sharing. He also mentioned the fact that his employees would be able to purchase the automobiles that theyproduced –in effect creating a market for the product. In order to qualify for the minimum wage, an employee had to establish a decent home and __47__ good personal habits, including sobriety, thriftiness, __48__, and dependability.Although some __49__was directed at Ford for involving himself too much in the personal lives of his employees, there can be no doubt that, at a time when immigrants were being taken advantage of in frightful ways, Henry Ford was helping many people to __50__ themselves in America.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.I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood and year-round sun. You may think people in such a glamorous, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some___51___ ideas about the nature of happiness.Many intelligent people still___52___ happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, ___53___ forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects ___54___ when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has ___55___ to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant ___56___to glamorous parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spell “happiness”. But in memoir after memoir, celebrities ____57____ the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and profound loneliness.Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be ___58___ satisfying. If he’s honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment, for commitment is in fact quite ___59___. The single life is filled with fun, adventure and excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most ___60___ features.___61___, couples that choose not to have children are deciding in favor of painless fun over painful happiness. They can dine out whenever they want and sleep as late as they want. Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night’s sleep or a three-day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children. Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating ___62___ we can ever come to. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can ___63____ increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems ___64____. And it liberates us from ___65___: we now understand that all those rich and glamorous people who we were so sure are happy because they are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.51. A. ideal B. realistic C. abstract D. mistaken52. A. substitute B. equate C. replace D. associate53. A. temporarily B. eventually C. permanently D. adventurously54. A. begin B. end C. resume D. start55. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything56. A. reply B. objection C. response D. access57. A. recover B. resolve C. reveal D. relieve58. A. less and less B. more and more C. more or less D. more than59. A. frightful B. resentful C. purposeful D. painful60. A. conflicting B. obliging C. enduring D. distinguishing61. A. Similarly B. Shortly C. Slightly D. Specifically62. A. reservation B. realization C. recommendation D. restoration63. A. extremely B. gratefully C. genuinely D. remarkably64. A. priceless B. purposeless C. pointless D. painless65. A. happiness B. envy C. fun D. greedSections 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 justread.（A）As a young child I never really thought about my parents' lives in Irvine, how small their world must have seemed, never extending beyond the Dragon Cafe. Every day my parents did the same jobs in the restaurant. I watched the same customers come for meals, for morning coffee, for afternoon soft drinks and French fries. For my parents one day was like the next. They settled into an uneasy and distant relationship with each other. Their love, their tenderness, they gave to me.But my life was changing. I became taller and bigger, my second teeth grew in white and straight. At school I began to learn about my adopted country. I spoke English like a native, without a trace of an accent. I played, thought, and dreamed in the language of our Irvine neighbors. A few years later and I would no longer remember a time when I didn't speak their words and read their books. But my father and Uncle Yat still spoke the same halting English. My mother spoke only a few words. I began to translate conversations they had with the customers, switching between English and Chinese. Whenever I stepped outside the restaurant it seemed I was entering a world unknown to my family: school, church, friends' houses, the town beyond Main Street. I found it hard to imagine a year without winter any more, a home other than Irvine.For my mother, though, home would always be China. In Irvine she lived among strangers, unable to speak their language. Whenever she talked about happy times, they were during her childhood in that distant land. A wistful smile would soften her face as she told me about sleeping and playing with her sister in the attic above her parents' bedroom. She once showed me a piece of jade-green silk cloth that was frayed and worn around the edge. In the center was a white lotus floating in varying shades of blue water, the embroidery so fine that when I held it at arm's length the petals looked real. I had been helping her store away my summer clothes in the brown leather suitcase from Hong Kong when I noticed a piece of shiny material in the corner and asked her what it was. She took it out and spread it on her lap. "My mother embroidered this herself. I was going to have it made into a cushion, but then my life changed and over here there seems to be no place for lovely things. It's all I have that reminds me of her," she said. "Maybe, Su-Jen, one day you will do something with it." I admired the clothsome more, then she carefully folded it and stored it back in her suitcase.There was so little left from her old life. She said it was so long ago that sometimes it felt as if it had never happened. But she described her life with such clarity and vividness that I knew all those memories lived on inside her. There was so little in this new country that gave her pleasure. The good things she found were related in some way to China: an aria from a Chinese opera, a letter from a relative back home or from Aunt Hai-Lan in Toronto, written in Chinese, a familiar-looking script that I couldn't read and that had nothing to do with my life in Canada.There were times when I felt _________about my own happiness in Irvine. We had come to Canada because of me, but I was the only one who had found a home.66．The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to ________________.A. provide insight into the motivations of the narrator's parents and uncleB. recapture the pleasure the narrator experienced in learning a new languageC. emphasize the extent of the transformation the narrator undergoesD. describe the complex interrelationships in the narrator's family67．The writer’s mother's memories of China are portrayed as __________________.A. distant yet enduringB. occasional yet overwhelmingC. lively but confusedD. wistful and indistinct68. Fill in the blank of the last paragraph with one of the following words that best fit the context and the theme.A. confusedB. exhilaratedC. concernedD. guilty69. Which of the following best characterizes the narrator's development over the course of the passage?A. She grows apart from the cultural tradition of her parents.B. She overcomes the fear she felt about the new land.C. She begins to view the inhabitants of Irvine from her mother's perspective.D. She becomes less and less interested in her mother's stories.（B）Good news travelers! Well-known travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has issued its top 10 cities to visit in 2015. Some of the selections are home to big events, and others are relatively unknown, but all are worthy of an adventure.Here is a glimpse at some of the best places you can visit. Find your favorite and put it on your travel list for this year.Washington, DCRank: 1Attraction: History in the makingFrom the Washington Monument and John F. Kennedy Center all the way to Capitol Hill, the vigor of the US’ capital city is just as strong in real life as it is in House of Cards. The year 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, and a series of special events will be held to commemorate the occasion. Lincoln’s famous top hat, the pistol that fired the deadly shot, and other artifacts from that fateful day will be on display.Milan, ItalyRank: 3Attraction: A cradle of fine dining and cultureIf you are a gastronome, don’t miss Milan in 2015. Expo 2015 will be held between May and October, and the focus is on food.The 1.1-square-kilometer fairgrounds will be laid out like a classical Roman city, with symmetrical avenues, a canal, and a huge artificial lake surrounded by pavilions. You can explore the food district, watch cooking demos, wander a plaza full of street musicians and dance performers, or indulge in nighttime wine-tasting.Plovdiv, BulgariaRank: 6Attraction: Architectural gems emerge after 800 yearsNestled behind Bulgaria’s dramatic Rhodope Mountains and filled with historical treasures by the thousand, Plovdiv is one of Europ e’s most beautiful old towns. In recent years, it was transformed into a spirited modern city with charming cobblestoned streets, delicately painted houses, craft markets and quirky museums.Colorful landmarks like St Nedelya’s bell tower contrast against Brutalist creations like the central post office. Apart from cultural sites, you can explore the Asen’s Fortress, a Thracian outpost perched above jagged valleys.Salisbury, UKRank: 7Attraction: The Magna Carta’s 800th anniversaryFor too long Salisbury has been considered a short stop on the way to Stonehenge. But 2015 is set to be the year visitors linger in this city as it marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, (Latin for “Great Charter”), which limited royal power and established the rights of common people. The highlight for the celebrations will be Salisbury Cathedral, whose Chapter House holds the Magna Carta. A brand new exhibition will launch in the Chapter House, alongside an array of talks, evensongs, and a flower festival.Chennai, IndiaRank: 9Attraction:Discover India’s other megacityWhile travelers rave about Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, Chennai has always been an overlooked Indian megacity. But in 2015, the opening of the Chennai Metro Rail will make it a worthwhile stop. Chennai Metro Rail is the first integrated mass transit system in India, and it will transform the experience of exploring this humid city. Must-see destinations include: Dravidian temples, institutes for Indian classical dance, British-era fortifications and churches.70.If you are a food-lover, the best resort for you is ___________________.anB. PlovdivC. SalisburyD. Chennai71.What is the significance of the Magna Carta?A.It was established 800 years ago in Salisbury, UK.B.It restrained the power of the royalty and entitled common people with rights.C.There is going to be grand celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.D.The Magna Carta is held in Chapter House of Salisbury Cathedral.72.Which of the following statements is False?A.Plovdiv is the most appealing attraction for those who are fascinated with culture and architecture.B.The former US president Abraham Lincoln was murdered in 1865.C.Chennai has always been a popular tourist destination.D.Expo 2015 will be held between May and October in Milan.(C)Space exploration has always been the province of dreamers：The human imagination readily soars where human ingenuity (创造力）struggles to follow. A Voyage to the Moon, often cited as the first science fiction story, was written by Cyrano de Bergerac in 1649. Cyrano was dead and buried for a good three centuries before the first manned rockets started to fly.In 1961, when President Kennedy declared that America would send a man to the moon by the decade's end, those words, too, had a dreamlike quality. They resonated with optimism and ambition in much the same way as the most famous dream speech of all, delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. two years later. By the end of the decade, both visions had yielded concrete results and transformed American society. And yet in many ways the two dreams ended up at odds with each other. The fight for racial and economic equality is intensely pragmatic (讲求实用的）and immediate in its impact. The urge to explore space is just the opposite. It is figuratively and literally otherworldly in its aims.When the dust settled, the space dreamers lost out. There was no grand follow-up to the Apollo missions. The technologically compromised space shuttle program has just come to an end, with no successor. The perpetual argument is that funds are tight, that we have more pressing problems here on Earth. Amid the current concerns about the federal deficit, reaching toward the stars seems a dispensable luxury—as if saving one-thousandth of a single year’s budget would solve our problems.But human ingenuity struggles on. NASA is developing a series of robotic probes that will get the most bang from a buck. They will serve as modern Magellans, mapping out the solar system for whatever explorers follow, whether man or machine. On the flip side, companies like Virgin Galactic are plotting a bottom-up assault on the space dream by making it a reality to the public. Private spaceflight could lie within reach of rich civilians in a few years. Another decade or two and it could go mainstream.The space dreamers end up benefiting all of us—-not just because of the way they expand human knowledge, or because of the spin-off technologies they produce, but because the two types of dreams feed off each other. Both Martin Luther King and John Kennedy appealed to the idea that humans can transcend what were once considered inherent limitations. Today we face seeming challenges in energy, the environment, health care. Tomorrow we will transcend these as well, and the dreamers will deserve a lot of the credit. The more evidence we collect that our species is capable of greatness, the more we will actually achieve it.73. The author mentions Cyrano de Bergerac in order to show that_____________.A. imagination is the mother of inventionB. ingenuity is essential for science fiction writersC. it takes patience for humans to realize their dreamsD. dreamers have always been interested in science fiction74. How did the general public view Kennedy’s space exploration plan?A. It symbolized the American dream.B. It was as urgent as racial equality.C. It sounded very much like a dream.D. It made an ancient dream come true.75. What does the author say about America's aim to explore space?A. It may not bring about immediate economic gains.B. It cannot be realized without technological innovation.C. It will not help the realization of racial and economic equality.D. It cannot be achieved without a good knowledge of the other worlds.76. Which of the following is the closest to the underlined phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph?。

普陀区2015高三二模英语考试卷（考试时间 120分钟试卷满分 150分）第I卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the questions you have heard.1. A. At the department store. B. At the airport.C. At the railway station.D. At the furniture store.2. A. A student. B. A secretary. C. A teacher. D. A boss.3. A. She expected more people at the party. B. She enjoys entertaining small children.C. She has always enjoyed great popularity.D. She threw a surprise party for her friend.4. A. It is 4:10 now. B. It is 4:20 now. C. It is 4:50 now. D. It is 4:40 now.5. A. Mark was too busy to call the man.B. The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.C. The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.D. Mark and the woman hadn’t been in touch for long.6. A. The library is closed on weekends. B. He was not allowed to check out the book.C. He had no idea where the book was.D. He didn’t get the book he needed.7. A. The houses for sale are at high price.B. The man is unwilling to look at the houses on sale.C. The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.D. The housing sellers provide free trips for potential buyers.8. A. The man no longer smokes.B. The man is under pressure from his wife.C. The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D. The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.9. A. The man made a mistake about the date of the appointment.B. The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C. The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.D. The man can’t come for the appointment at 4:15.10. A. The man is worried about his future.B. The two speakers are at a loss what to do now.C. The two speakers will graduate from the college.D. The woman regrets spending her time doing nothing.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. A professional diver. B. A rescuer on the Golden Gate Bridge.C. A telephone operator.D. A guard on the Golden Gate Bridge.12. A. Someone has fallen off the bridge.B. Someone on the bridge is being attacked.C. Someone is threatening to destroy the bridge.D. Someone on the bridge is attempting to kill himself.13. A. Call the mother to come right away.B. Try to communicate with them first.C. Help them to get out of their misery.D. Remind them that they have children to take care of.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The standards for being fit vary from person to person.B. A healthy lifestyle is a must for being fit.C. We may not know how fit we are without tests.D. Personal goals are more important than needs to decide whether one is fit.15. A. It is more accurate. B. It is more flexible.C. It is less enjoyable.D. It is less effective.16. A. An accountant who can be as physically fit as an athlete.B. The importance of three basic factors concerning fitness.C. New concept of fitness and its essential factors.D. Some sports with significant training effect.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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)Good ideas often start with really silly questions. Bill Bowerman was making breakfast one day. As he stood there making waffles (华夫饼干) for his son, he wondered what would happen if he poured rubber (25)____ his waffle iron. Later, he tried it and the result looked something like the bottom of most sports shoes we see today. Still, when he took this idea to several existing shoe companies, he was laughed at. In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather discouraged, Bowerman persevered and went on (26)____ (form) his own company, makingNIKE athletic shoes.Sometimes good ideas grow out of frustration. When Fred Smith was a student at Yale University, he needed to have some paperwork (27)____(deliver) across the country the next day. Smith was amazed to find out that overnight delivery was impossible. He sat for a long while (28)____ (wonder) why. Why couldn’t there be a reliable overnight mail delivery service? He decided to design one. Smith did just that and turned his design into (29)____ class project. His business professor gave him only a C for his efforts. However, Smith was not through. He improved the ideas in that class project and eventually turned (30)____ into one of the first and (31)____ (successful) overnight mail services in the world—FedEx.We know today, of course, that each of these ideas led to an incredibly successful product or service (32)____ has changed the way many of us live. The best questions are usually open-ended and are often silly. Ch ildren aren’t afraid to ask such questions, but adults frequently are. Think how different the world might be (33)____ people never asked “silly” question!(B)A lot of people in the world today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money—but many of them aren’t happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy,(34)____ ____ they are poor, or have no job, or are surrounded by problems. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people wh o have a happy life to find out how they do it. “I (35)____ (study) happiness for over 30 years,” says Csikszentmihalyi. “My interest in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II, when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person (36)____ build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research showed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people don’t waste time, either at work or when they’re free. “Many people feel the time that they spend at work or at school wasted. But often their free time (37)____ (waste) as well. Many people are used to doing passive things—watching television, for example—without (38)____ (use) any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesn’t have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when they get into (39)____ he calls “flow”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging, they experience “flow”, a situation (40)____ they don’t notice time passing.People who are not used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow”states. Is happiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.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. caseB. experienceC. growingD. dominantE. exclusionF. varietyG. decliningH. remainI. problematicJ. contributionK. shareThe world faces a future of people speaking more than one language, with English no longer seen as likely to become __41__, a British language expert says in a new analysis. “English is likely to __42__ one of the world’s most important languages for the foreseeable future, but its future is more __43__ and complex—than most people appreciate,” language researcher David Graddol said. He sees English as likely to become the “first among equals” rather than having the global field to itself. “Speakers, who only use English, of any __44__ of English—American or British—will __45__ increasing difficulty in employment and political life, and are likely to become confused by many aspects of the society and culture around them,” Graddol said.The __46__ of the world’s population that speaks English as a nati ve language is decreasing, Graddol reported in an issue of the journal Science. The idea of English becoming the world language to the __47__ of others “is past its sell-by date,” Graddol said. Instead, he said, its major __48__ will be in creating generations who use more than one language.A multilingual(使用多种语言的) population is the __49__ in much of the world and is becoming more common in the United States. Indeed, the Census Bureau reported last year that nearly one American in five speaks a language other than English at home, with Spanish leading, and Chinese __50__ rapidly. The diversity of language, in turn, has helped to make English the nation’s official language.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A 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.GM (转基因)crops are debatable. On one hand, some farmers and scientists feel that GM crops can make the world a __51__ place. If bioengineers can create crops that are resistant to insects, __52__, then they won’t have to worry about insects destroying plants. In the __53__ of insect damage, crops can grow to feed the poor and hungry. Genetic engineering can create plants with other desirable properties as well. Plants that don’t require much water, that can live even in times of drought, can help prevent the widespread __54__ that would occur if people have nothing to eat. It’s easy to see why many people believe that GM crops will help the world meet the difficult __55__ that it will face as more and more people need to be fed.But not everyone thinks bioengineering is a good idea. Other people are __56__. They mistrust the claims made and don’t believe that biotechnology is without __57__. The possible dangers include harming the ecosystem—the inter-related community of plants and animals and bacteria that __58__ the Earth. They __59__ that changing plants can harm our environment, anddamage to our surroundings can hurt us. One danger is that GM crops can transfer their characteristics to other plants. Plants that reproduce by spreading their pollen (花粉) in the wind can possibly fertilize wild plants, making them more __60__ to control. Another problem is that GM plants might be a source of allergens(过敏源). This seems __61__, but in the process of making GM foods, genes are transferred that are known to cause problems for some people. Allergic reactions can __62__ from coughing and sneezing to death.Indeed, people hold very different opinions about __63__. While some people look forward to crops that will not rot during the trip to market, others claim that we will ruin our cropland and destroy what we are trying to save. While some people look forward to crops that can __64__ droughts, others claim that contact with GM plants can pollute other crops, making them __65__ for use. For some people, GM crops are the hope of the future; for others, they are a poison that will harm or destroy our farmland.51. A. worse B. better C. less healthy D. more peaceful52. A. in no way B. by all means C. for example D. by contrast53. A. absence B. appearance C. case D. effect54. A. war B. poverty C. starvation D. robbery55. A. challenge B. specification C. standard D. principle56. A. knowledgeable B. supportive C. ignorant D. suspicious57. A. control B. risks C. criteria D. doubts58. A. turn up B. make up C. give up D. take up59. A. ensure B. worry C. deny D. demand60. A. temperate B. difficult C. efficient D. enjoyable61. A. inevitable B. inaccessible C. unavoidable D. unlikely62. A. suffer B. arise C. start D. range63. A. bioengineering B. allergens C. drought D. future64. A. cause B. reduce C. stand D. change65. A. efficient B. expensive C. unfit D. possibleSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)You carry a 1.3 kg mass of fatty material in your head that controls everything you will ever do. This fantastic control center lets you think, learn, create, and feel emotions. It also controls everything your body does. What is this amazing machine? It’s your brain—a structure so amazing that the famous scientist James Watson called it “the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe.”Imagine your kitten jumped onto the kitchen counter, and was about to step onto a hot stove. You would have only seconds to act. In situations like this, your brain reads the signals from youreyes and quickly calculates when, where and at what speed you need to run to save her. Then it tells your muscles to move. No computer can match your brain’s great ability to download, process, and react to the flood of information from your eyes, ears and other sensory organs.If a bee lands on your foot, sensory neurons(神经元) in your skin send this information to your brain at a speed of more than 240 kilometers per hour. Your brain then uses motor neurons to send a message back to your foot: Shake the bee off quickly! Motor neurons can send this information at more than 320 kilometers per hour!Your brain contains about 100 billion tiny cells: neurons—it would take you more than 3,000 years if you tried to count them all. Whenever you dream, laugh, think, see or move, tiny chemical and electrical signals are racing between these neurons along billions of tiny neuron pathways. Believe it or not, the activity in your brain never stops. Countless messages fly around inside it every second, like a super-fast game of table tennis. Your neurons create and send more messages than all the phones in the entire world. And although a single neuron generates only a tiny amount of electricity, all your neurons together can generate enough electricity to power a light bulb.66. By “the most complex thing”, James Watson means ______.A. a supercomputerB. the universeC. human brainsD. our emotions67. Which of the following statements is true according to the 2nd and 3rd paragraph?A. Brains can download more information than any computer.B. The kitten plays an important role in testing human brain power.C. Motor neurons in human brains serve to send countless messages.D. Your brains can use neuron s to send messages back faster than bees’.68. The author mentions “to power light bulbs” (Para. 4) to show ______.A. neurons can send lots of messagesB. how many active tiny cells brains containC. how much electricity brains can generateD. there is countless information in the brain69. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Powerful brain is a wonderful machine.B. Brains work well in controlling body movements.C. Brain is the most complex structure in the universe.D. Human brains are composed of numerous neurons.(B)Read the following car rental agreement of Avis and answer the questions.Kindly indicate your return km reading, fuel gauge(计量器) reading, date and time, and return this envelope, with your keys, to the rental counter.Safe Driving in South AfricaDRIVER’S LICENCEWhen driving, you must be in possession of your driver’s licence at all times.SEAT BELTSThe law requires that you wear seat belts at all times.DRIVINGIn South Africa, driving is on the left-hand side of the road.SPEED LIMITSGenerally 60 km/hr in built-up areas, 100 km/hr in rural areas and 120 km/hr on highways. PETROLPetrol is available 24 hours per day. Unleaded (无铅) petrol should be used in Avis cars. Credit cards are not accepted for the payment of petrol.SAFETYFor your own safety, keep your doors locked while driving.LOCK UPShut windows and lock all doors and the boot when leaving the vehicle unattended.V ALUABLESDo not leave personal belongings such as cell phones and valuables in your vehicle. They are not covered by our insurance.TYRESAvis undertakes that on delivery of the vehicle to the driver, the condition of the tyres will be agreeable to the laws and the tyre pressure in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications(说明书) for “normal use”.It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that both the condition and inflation(膨胀) of the tyres are appropriate throughout the course of the rental.It is the responsibility of the driver to inspect the condition of the tyres at the beginning of the rental and to make adjustments to the tyre pressure to take into account such factors as the numberof passengers, mass of luggage, environment temperatures, speed and road condition.ROAD MAPSMaps of Southern Africa, including city and regional maps, can be found in a copy of the Avis Inbound magazine, in each vehicle or at the Avis Customer Service Center. More extensive area maps are obtainable from the Automobile Association (AA) and South African Tourism.70. The passage is intended for ______.A. car rentersB. traffic policeC. insurance sellersD. automobile mechanics71. The driver should _________ according to the rules about tyres.A. make the tyre condition agreeable to the lawsB. adjust tyre pressure with many factors consideredC. work out the vehicle manufacturer’s specificationsD. be responsible for driving safety and road condition72. What information hasn’t been mentioned in the leaflet?A. The speed limit in different areas.B. The requests of giving cars back to Avis.C. The ways to keep personal possessions safe.D. The instructions to fix flat tyres on the road.(C)Today’s workplace is unique in history. Never before have we seen people working together who represent such different backgrounds and experiences. This difference of age, race, gender, and work style makes it very difficult to organize and run a company.As a result, companies are looking for individuals who can manage a wide range of employees effectively. Increasingly, managers are discovering that age differences among workers are a major cause of concern.This has been an important realization. The management difficulties and challenges have led some experts to study intergenerational differences for an understanding of problems in the workplace. What they have discovered is interesting and may provide ways of improving working conditions in companies that employ individuals from different generations.The first thing to realize, they say, is that differences of opinion about the importance of work and how to get work done are not a coincidence. That is, it is not an accident that young employees will be different from older employees. In fact, if employers do not pay attention to these differences, it is possible that anger will build up between people and lead to difficulties in the company.Resentment (仇恨) between members of different generations, if not attended to, can lead to extreme anger and unhappiness and even lasting enmity if people are not careful. That individuals from different generations should come to view each other as if they were from different sides of warring countries should not be surprising.It is natural for individuals from the same generation to form alliances(联盟), to come together for protection. Different generations represent different experiences in life, and these lead naturally to different opinions about oneself and one’s approaches to work.If you were raised in a time of plenty, when products were readily available and relatively inexpensive, you would believe that prosperity is natural and expectable. If, on the other hand, you were raised in a time of scarcity, you would always be careful not to waste things for fear you would not have enough. You would make angry people who seem to believe that problems will always solve themselves. Such optimism in the face of difficulties would be a source of unhappiness between you and them. It is difficult, in such circumstances, to achieve a happy, agreeable atmosphere in the workplace.73. What most possibly makes it difficult to organize or run a company?A. Employees are in different generations.B. Employees are of different backgrounds.C. Employees work in different styles.D. Employees are in different races.74. Employers should pay attention to ______ if they want to avoid anger between employees.A. the different understanding of problems in the workplaceB. the different views on value of work and working methodsC. the different generations of employees in the workplaceD. the different ways of expressing anger in the company75. The word “enmity” is closet in meaning to ______.A. hatredB. sorrowsC. ignoranceD. forgiveness76. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Employees in some companies regard each other as mere enemies.B. Employees’ attitudes towards life are related to the time when they grow up.C. Employees who are raised in a time of scarcity tend to be angry with others.D. Achieving a harmonious atmosphere in the workplace is the main task for employers.77. What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage?A. Employees should be cooperative and friendly with each other.B. It is difficult for employers to have workers work in a friendly way.C. The weakness of human nature causes the anger between employees.D. The generational differences cause the disharmony among employees.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Dolphins have been declared the world’s second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as “non-human persons”.Studies into dolphin behavior have highlighted how similar their communications are to those of humans and that they are brighter than chimpanzees. These have been backed up by anatomical (解剖学) research showing that dolphin brains have many key features associated with highintelligence. Recently, a series of behavioral studies has suggested that dolphins, especially species such as the bottlenose, whose brains weigh about 5lb, could even be brighter than chimps, which some studies have found can reach the intelligence levels of three-year-old children. The studies show how dolphins have distinct personalities, a strong sense of self and can think about the future.It has also become clear that dolphins are “culture”animals, meaning that new types of behavior can quickly be picked up by one dolphin from another. In one study, Diana Reiss, professor of psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York, showed that bottlenose dolphins could recognize themselves in a mirror and use it to inspect various parts of their bodies, an ability that had been thought limited to humans and great apes. In another, she found that they also had the ability to learn an elementary symbol-based language.Other research has shown dolphins can solve difficult problems, while those living in the wild cooperate in ways that imply complex social structures and a high level of emotions. In one recent case, a dolphin rescued from the wild was taught to tail-walk for three weeks in a dolphinarium (海豚宫) in Australia. After she was released, scientists were astonished to see the trick spreading among wild dolphins who had learnt it from the former captive(被俘的). Such observations have prompted questions about the brain structures of dolphins.Researchers have found that brain size varies hugely from around 7oz for the small species to more than 19lb for the sperm whales, whose brains are the largest on the planet. Human brains, by contrast, range from 21lb-4lb. When it comes to intelligence, however, brain size is less important than its size relative to the body.oz: an ounce in weight (1oz=28g)lb: a pound in weight (1lb=454g=16oz)(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than twelve words.)78. The which in the 2nd paragraph refers to _________.79. What do bottlenose dolphins do to make Diana Reiss believe they are “culture” animals?80. The spreading of tail-walk shows wild dolphins have _________.81. What is the main factor that decides the level of intelligence according to the last paragraph?第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、学校里约半数的学生热衷于玩手机游戏。

2015年3月十三校联考高三英语试卷2015.03听力（略）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.ALatin study can help Chinese learn EnglishIn 1988, I went and started to learn Mandarin in Taiwan. At first it was just the mysterious Eastern culture 25.________ attracted me, but after I read on Confucianism and Taoism, I was amazed by Chinese philosophy.In 1994, I was recommended by a friend to study with renowned philosopher Tang Yijie at Peking University as a doctoral student, 26.__________(focus) on the introduction and the spread of Christianity in China.Learning ancient languages enables us 27. __________(communicate) with ancient wise men. When I first read The Analects of Confucius in Chinese by looking up the dictionary word by word, I felt like I was talking to them who lived some 2,500 years ago, and it gave me tremendous joy.Nowadays, Chinese are crazy about learning English, 28. ________ many don’t know that English has been influenced by Latin in many ways, and if one wants to understand Western culture, one has to learn Latin. So I always wonder 29. __________ the Chinese are so content with superficial understanding instead of seeking the roots of the language.I used to have a dream of building a language school 30. _____________(dedicate) to Western classical languages, 31. ___________ now still seems unrealistic, but I have opened up courses in Renmin University and Beijing Normal University, and on weekends I do public teaching at the Xishiku cathedral (大教堂) and PostWave publishing company, so my dream is being partially realized.Besides teaching, I use my spare time writing books on classics studies and I 32. ___________(publish) more than 30 titles so far. I see my students as my children, and want to give them my best.BModified food examinedStudies on genetic modification(GM) 33. ______________(mention) six times in the annual No. 1 Central Document. This year’s document is the first to propose 34. __________(spread) scientific knowledge related to the use of genetic modification.This is a worthy move in that the authorities appear to have decided to break 35. ____________ long silence about GM technology, says Qing Chuan in an article in Rednet. cn.For too long, opinions on genetically modified crops in China have been divided.Advocates of GM accuse opponents 36. ___________ fear mongering(兜售)，while opponents with either having been bought over by foreign seed companies, or ignoring threats to public health or national food security.The governmental authorities have been sponsoring studies for years but 37. ________ have not talked much about the unauthorized commercialization of research achievements exposed by some reports. Occasionally, government officials have complained about the public’s ignorance and “demonization”(妖魔化) of GM technologies. Yet few of them succeeded in reassuring a worried public with 38. _______________ (convincing) explanations.GM technologies, GM food in particular, have been unpopular thus far not because they’ve been proven unsafe, but mostly be cause authorities 39. ___________ not have been unnecessarily quiet, says Qing.The public deserves to know 40. _______________ is being done and why, and such knowledge will contribute to their understanding of the issue.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word cannote the growing problem of food waste.According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, it is 41._____________ that one-third of food produced for human consumption worldwide annually is lost or wasted.The economic and environmental implications of food loss and waste are 42. ____. More than a quarter of the world’s agricultural land is being worked to grow food that nobody eats.What’s the difference between food loss and food waste? Waste happens toward the back end of the food chain, at the retail and consumer level. Loss, on the other hand, mostly 43. _______ at the front of the food chain—during production, post-harvest, and 44. _____ —and it’s more common in the developing world, which tends to lack the base to deliver all of its food, in 45. ______ shape, to consumers.In developed nations, extreme-efficient farming practices, plenty of refrigeration, and first-rate transportation and storage 46. _______ that most of the food they grow makes it to the retail level. But things go rapidly south from there.Store managers 47. ______ over-order, for fear of running out of a particular product. The British supermarket chain Tesco, for example, 48. ______ throwing out nearly 50,000 tons of food within their UK stores during the latest financial year.Consumers are also to 49. ______. We often order too much food in restaurants without taking leftovers home. We overbuy when there is a discount for invitingly packaged food. When we store food, many of us take “use by” dates literally, and we suffer no 50. ______ for dumping eatable food into a bin.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.Do you often feel tried in the morning even though you’ve been in bed for seven or eight hours the night before? Like many people, you are not sleeping as much as you think you are. _51_, your sleep efficiency is not that good.Sleep experts _52_ “sleep efficiency” as the percentage of time that you are actually sleeping.According to explanatory journalism website , the science of sleep efficiency is still young. There is no _53_ number for efficiency that’s been proven as linked to poor health. However, according to a New York Times report about sleep _54_, some experts make a rough estimate of 85 percent or above as a decent place to be.Besides avoiding caffeine intake after lunch and _55_ physical exercise before bed, here are more tips for improving sleep efficiency.Avoid blue light at nightShort wavelength blue light, _56_ by the sun and by the screens of computers, iPads and smartphones, stops production of the sleep-stimulating hormone melatonin (褪黑激素) and makes you feel more _57_. Blue light tells your brain it’s daytime. Experts suggest turning off your computers and smartphones one hour or at least 30 minutes before bed. You can also try installing apps that can filter blue light on your _58_.Keep a _59_ sleep scheduleGo to bed and wake up at the same time, or _60_ the same time, every day. Avoid excessive sleeping on the weekend. Consistency is the key to a good night’s sleep, especially when it comes to waking up. When you have a consistent wake-up time, your brain _61_ to this and moves through the sleep cycle in preparation for you to feel rested and alert at your wake-up time. Roughly an hour before you wake, hormone levels increase gradually (along with your body temperature and blood pressure), _62_ you to become more alert.Take napsOne of the biggest _63_ in melatonin production happens during the 1 to 3 pm time frame, which explains why most people feel sleepy in the afternoon. If you aren’t getting enough sleep at night, you’re likely going to feel _64_ to sleep in the afternoon. When this happens, you’re better off taking a short nap (less than 30 minutes) than turning to caffeine or strong tea to keep you awake. A short nap will give you the rest you need to _65_ the rest of the afte rnoon, and you’ll sleep much better in the evening than if you drink caffeine or takea long afternoon nap.51. A. By contrast B. In other words C. In conclusion D. On the contrary52. A. treat B. serve C. work D. define53. A. specific B. effective C. general D. precious54. A. quantity B. absence C. quality D. advance55. A. undertaking B. restricting C. performing D. referring56. A. given off B. given away C. given in D. given over57. A. sleepy B. unconscious C. exhausted D. alert58. A. installations B. appliances C. devices D. computers59. A. various B. distinct C. habitual D. changeable60. A. relatively B. exactly C. gradually D. respectively61. A. adopts B. adapts C. devotes D. dedicates62. A. commanding B. permitting C. reminding D. causing63. A. problems B. peaks C. advantages D. weaknesses64. A. depressive B. accurate C. desperate D. attentive65. A. see to B. break through C. take to D. get throughSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）You will never stay the same person.Several recent research studies show a person’s personality naturally changes over time in response to life events and most people tend to improve their personalities as they mature.“Personality means a characteris tic pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving that is consistent over time and across situations,” says Christopher Soto, a research psychologist at Colby College in Maine, US., who thinks that personality is about 50 percent innate and 50 percent learned.Psychologists usually use the Big Five personality model——the human personality can be divided into five broad categories—openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism（神经质）and extroversion（外向）.Some personality types are more successful than others. Soto says people who are more conscientious tend to do better in the workplace and school. People who score high on agreeableness and low on neuroticism tend to have more satisfying and stable relationships. Extroverts do better in social and entrepreneurial （创业）occupations.According to Soto, even small changes in a person’s personality can produce important effects on relationships, career, health and happiness. But change takes time.“You start by changing the behavior and then, if you can maintain that new behavior over time, it gets cultivated,” Soto says.Where do you start? “First, we have to recognize which pieces of our personality affct us,” says Richard Levak, a wel l-known personality expert. “If I am always getting fired because I get into arguments with co-workers and always blame others, then I have to realize that I have to change something,” he says.Don’t set your expectation too high. Be patient. Warren Kennau gh, a behavioral strategist in Sydney, Australia, says it’s important to start small. Identify a first step and then practice it without worrying about the primary results. “It’s like learning to kick a football, you focus on the steps, not whether it goes in the goal,” The Wall Street Journal quoted him as saying.You should also let the people close to you know what you’re doing. “Not only can theybe supportive,” Kennaugh says, “but a change for you can also mean a change for them—one they may not want o r be ready for, if they aren’t told beforehand.”66. The word “innate” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _________________.A. instructiveB. inbornC. indifferentD. informative67. If Steve is a successful sales manager, who always gets well along with others, he probably has the personality model of _____________.A. agreeableness and extroversionB. conscientiousness and neuroticism]C. agreeableness and neuroticismD. openness and neuroticism68. We can learn from the passage that both Soto and Kennaugh think that _________A. adequate time and patience are needed in developing new personalitiesB. when in trouble, one always needs to reflect on his own behaviorsC. one must begin with small things to cultivate new personalitiesD. we are often not sure of the impact of our personalities on our life69. What is this passage mainly about?A. People tend to be changeable as they mature.B. We can easily alter our personalities in a short timeC. Only those of great patience can change their personalitiesD. We can our personalities with some proper strategies.(B)It’s often interesting to take a look at some of the lists that arrive toward the end of the year such as top devices, best gadgets, most desirable high-tech gift and more. Apart from cell phones and tablets, and Apple and Samsung products, this year many other gadgets made it on the most wanted list from Yahoo Tech and the most searched list from Bing. com. Read on to find out what they are.Wireless headphonePortable Bluetooth headphones represent the next evolution in headphone technology. If you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth, the obvious benefit is that you can get rid of the wires snaking from your backpack or pocket. Many of the wireless headphones in the market also have a built-in microphone for taking calls hands-free.Product to buy: Beats Studio WirelessFeatures: Signature look, and powerful audio performance with intense bass and high-mid boosting, plus plenty of accessories.Price: 1898 yuanSmartwatchThe primary advantage of a smartwatch over traditional watches is that they reduce how often you have to pull your phone out of your pocket. With it, the information on your smartphone goes straight to your wrist, and you can decide first if they are worth dealing with.Product to buy: Pebble smartwatchFeatures: Understated design, with easy setup and instant information, and customizable watch faces, plus synes（同步）with Android or IOS.Price: $99 (about 612 yuan)Portable Bluetooth speakerBluetooth speakers are steadily growing in popularity because they let you take the party anywhere. They can be paired with your music device, and they are able to withstand incidental bumps. Though small in size, Bluetooth speakers provide a steady soundtrack for even the lengthiest bacchanalia (狂欢)。

【答案】 C 【解析】根据“M: I hear that Bob is planning to study abroad. W: Not if I can talk him out of it. Believe me, I’m trying. Q: What does the woman imply?”可知选 C。 9.A.The snack bar isn’t usually so empty.
7.A .Move to a next dormitory
B.Find a person to share their apartment.
C.Clean the room with roommate 【答案】 B
D.Write an article about their roommate.
【解析】根据“W: What we need is a roommate who is neat and clean.
M: Let’s write that in the advertisement---Neatness, a must.
Q：What are the two speakers most probably going to do?”可知选 B。
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.
5.A.The woman should go to another counter.
B.The woman gives the man so many choices.

1 浦东新区2015高三英语二模试卷英语试卷考生注意：1．考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2．本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷。

所有答題必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

3．答題前，务必在答題纸上填写准考证号和姓名。

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 each conversation, conversation, conversation, a a a question question question will will will be be be asked asked asked about about about what what what was was was said. said. said. The The The conversations conversations conversations and and and the 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. He wants part of each piece of cloth. B. He can‟t tear either piece of cloth.C. The pieces of cloth seem the same to him. D. The pieces of cloth are made by a secret process. 2. A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At work. D. At the store. 3. A. Rita has moved away. B. It is not her affair. C. She doesn‟t know. D. She doesn‟t like Rita.4. A. 85433050 B.85430050 C.85345005 D. 85433353 5. A. He hasn‟t had time to try it on yet. B . It doesn‟t fit him very well.C. He needs a green shirt to have a change. D. He‟s not sure he likes the pattern.6. A. $1.40 B. $4.60 C . $4.30 D. $8.60 7. A. Give Jane a call. B. Go back home. C. Ask the police for help. D. Wait for a few more minutes. 8. A. She couldn‟t hear anything.B. She didn‟t think the man could understand her. C. She couldn‟t understand why the man didn‟t recognize her.D. She couldn‟t follow the man.9. A. Why the man needs to return. B. What makes the man worried. C. Which classroom the man is going to. D. What book the man needs to get. 10. A. She didn‟t expect the lecture to be so long. B. She is going to give a lecture herself. C. She was excited by the lecture. D. She is tired. Touring place ( Redcliff ______17______ of Queensland. ) Form of transportation ( ___________18____________ . ) Starting time ( six on ________19_________ . ) Relationship between the two speakers ( __________20___________ . ) SAMSUNG Co. Ltd MEMORANDUM To: ( ___________21___________ of a department. ) From: ( ___________22___________ . ) Date: ( ___________23____________ . ) Subject: ( ___________24___________ in Shanghai. ) A. addicted B. unfavorably C. increased D. tapping E. complex F. readiness G. anxiety H. sharpness I. constant J. breaking K. considerably the body‟s body‟s body‟s secretion secretion secretion of of enzymes((A) Anthropology sophomore Van Truong recently combined art and biology to excel at her final exam in December. While most of her college mates used lists and flashcards to memorize stuff, Van used used a a a whiteboard whiteboard whiteboard to to to write write write out out out all all all her her her notes notes notes in in in the the the form form form of of of …Starry …Starry Night‟, Van Van Gogh‟s Gogh‟s famous masterpiece. “I knew I had to study for this exam, and I knew I‟d be writing on this whiteboard for hours,” she said. “So I thought, …Wouldn‟t it be funny if I did it in a form where people didn‟t know how to feel about it?‟”So when she got to Smathers Library on the University of Florida‟s Gainesville campus, she started to write down all her notes with the words forming a replica （复制品） of Van Gogh‟s iconic iconic painting. painting. painting. Three Three Three hours hours hours later, later, later, the the the masterpiece masterpiece was complete. Truong said that the special technique helped her keep awake during the tiring study session, and actually learn more than she normally would have. “I knew if I had to read through a packet of notes, notes, I‟d I‟d fall fall asleep,” asleep,” asleep,” she she she admitted. admitted. admitted. “I “I “I don‟t don‟t know know if if if I I I would would have have lasted lasted lasted three three three hours hours hours just just just going going through notes. I can explain chronologically the order of where I placed each word on that Starry Night replica better than a sequence of events in evolutionary history.”And And the the the reason reason reason she she she chose chose …Starry Night‟ was was because of because of its its composition. composition. composition. She She She realized realized realized that that that a apainting painting of of of a a a person person person might might might look look look disjointed disjointed disjointed if if if made made made out out out of of of words. words. words. But But But she she she could could could easily easily easily make make make the the sentences look like Van Gogh‟s beautiful, wavy brush strokes. The The young young young anthropology anthropology anthropology student student student is is is no no no stranger stranger stranger to to to original original original art. art. art. Last Last Last year, year, year, she she she and and and a a a friend friend recrea recreated Leonardo Da Vinci‟s Mona Lisa using seaweed ted Leonardo Da Vinci‟s Mona Lisa using seaweed(海带) that had washed up on shore near her home. 66. Unlike her college mates, Van Truong __________. A. used flashcards to memorise exam facts. B. reviewed her notes in the form of Van Gogh‟s painting. C. combined words and biology to achieve a better exam performance. D. went to the library to complete Van Gogh‟s replica. 67. Which of the following is Not an advantage the special technique brought her? A. It kept her refreshed and focused. B. It made her learning more productive. C. It fought off the boredom of mechanical memorization. D. It improved her understanding of Van Gogh ‟s masterpiece. 68. The reason why she preferred …Starry Night‟ to a portrait was that_________. to a portrait was that_________. A. she previously wrote a composition about …Starry Night‟B. words would look separate and disconnected in a portrait C. sentences fitted in with the strokes of …Starry Night‟b etter. better. D. she could produce more beautiful sentences in …Starry Night‟69. What ‟s the best title of this passage? A. A Diligent Student B. A Creative Learner C. An Enthusiastic Artist D. A Follower of Van Gogh entertainment. entertainment. Whether Whether Whether you're you're you're a a a VIP VIP VIP member episodes, voice search that actually (Advanced Streaming and Prediction). VIP members enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming of tens . VIP members enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming of tens of of thousands thousands thousands of of of popular popular popular movies movies movies and and and TV your favorite sports, news, music, and games. The Most Powerfulan iPhone in order to function. Why is there so much buzzThe underlined word “buzz” in the first paragraph probably means “_______”.10 (D)While some dictionaries define the word “right” as “a privilege” when used in the context of “human “human rights”, rights”, rights”, we we we are are are talking talking talking about about about something something something more more more basic. basic. basic. Originally, Originally, Originally, people people people had had had rights rights rights only only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected —he set all slaves free and let them return home. Moreover, he declared people should choose their own religion. Cyrus‟ statements are about the first “human rights” declaration in history.Every Every person person person has has has certain certain certain basic basic basic rights, rights, rights, simply simply simply by by by the the the fact fact fact of of of being being being human. human. human. These These These are are are called called “human rights” rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someone‟s sudden desire. They are “rights” because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace. Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech and belief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, but the full scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They mean the freedom to get a job, job, adopt adopt adopt a a a career, career, career, select select select a a a partner partner partner of of of one‟s one‟s choice choice and and and raise raise raise children. children. children. They They They include include include the the the right right right to to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat of arbitrary (霸道) dismissal. They even embrace the right to leisure. In In ages ages ages past, past, past, there there there were were were no no no human human human rights. rights. rights. Then Then Then the the the idea idea idea turned turned turned up up up that that that people people people should should should have have certain freedoms. And that idea, following World War II, resulted finally in the document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to which all people are entitled.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No more than 10 words) 78. In 539 BC, people were greatly surprised by Cyrus ‟s_________________________. 79. A privilege is different from Human rights in that it___________________________. 80. How long have human rights officially existed? 81. What ‟s the main idea of the passage? 第II 卷（共47分）I. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 我很难在这份菜单上找到素食。

浦东新区 2014 学年第二学期高三教课质量检测英语试卷考生注意 :1.考试时间120 分钟，试卷满分150 分。

2.本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第I 卷和第II 卷。

全部答题一定涂(选择题 )或写 (非选择题 )在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

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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. He wants part of each piece of cloth.B. He can't tear either piece of cloth.C. The pieces of cloth seem the same to him.D. The pieces of cloth are made by a secret process.2.A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At work. D. At the store3.A. Rita has moved away B. It is not her affair.C. She doesn't know.D. She doesn't like Rita.4.A.85433050 B.85430050 C. 85345005 D. 854333535.A. He hasn't had time to try it on yet. B. It doesn't fit him very well.C. He needs a green shirt to have a change.D. He's not sure he likes the pattern.6.A. $1.40 B. $4.60 C. $4.30 D. $8.607.A. Give Jane a call. B. Go back home.C. Ask the police for help.D. Wait for a few more minutes.8.A. She couldn't hear anything.B.She didn't think the min could understand her.C.She couldn't understand why the man didn't recognize her.D.She couldn't follow the man.9. A. Why the man needs to return. B. What makes the man worried.C. Which classroom the man is going to.D. What book the man needs to get.10. A. She didn't expect the lecture to be so long. B. She is going to give a lecture herself.C. She was excited by the lecture.D. She is tired.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. Listening to people's talks in public. B. Enjoying talking to people.C. Amusing people in public.D. Criticizing others on the bus.12. A. Arguing with each other. B. Talking about their families.C. Playing a word game.D. Whispering to each other.13. A. It's surprising. B. It's amusing.C. It's quite boring.D. It's extremely exciting.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Some students neglected their lessons and they even skipped classes.B.The two students were so thirsty for knowledge that they got to school early to do their assignment.C.The two teenagers were caught by the police because they broke into the school.D.The story happened in the United States.15.A. He was an eastern suburban boy of five years old.B.He was a schoolboy.C.He was a boy of two from eastern suburbs.D.He was a black boy of two.16. A. 5% B. 2% C. 6% D. 10%Section CDirections : In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will beread twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numberedblanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation Complete the form. WriteONE WORD for each answer.Weekend TourTouring placeForm of transportationStarting timeRelationship between the two speakers ( Redcliff ______17_________ of Queensland) (______________18_______________________) ( six on___________19___________________ ) (______________20_____________________)Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.SAMSUNG Co. LtdMEMORANDUMTo: (____________________２１ ________________________ of a department)From: (___________________ ２２ ________________________)Date:（＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿２３＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿）Ｓｕｂｊｅｃｔ（＿＿＿＿＿２４＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ｉｎＳｈａｎｇｈａｉ）II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. Forthe other blanks; fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure thatyour answers are grammatically correct.(A)What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler... anddon’ t forget a bottle of water!According to a study held in London, students ___25___ (bring) water into exams mayimprove their grades by up to 10%. Scientists in UK did the study on 448 students. The studentswere studying for a different degree at the University of East London. Only25% of thementered the exam hall with water. Scientists then compared their exam results with their normalschoolwork grades. They found that all those who ___26___ (bring) water with them got bettergrades by 2% to 10%. Scientists also predicted the students’ scores according to their norma schoolwork. They wrote down their possible scores on paper ___27___ the students took exams.It is unclear ___28___ drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say havingenough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains.Drinking water may also reduce anxiety, ___29___ has a bad effect on exam performances.“ ___30___ ” the explanation is, it is clear that students ___31___ try hard to stay hydrated(含水的） with water during exam, ” one of the scientists said. So next time, when you are doing tohave a big exam, try ___32___ (furnish) yourself with a bottle of water. It may help you passthe exam!(B)Without any previous notice, a documentary dominated headlines and social websites overthe weekend.Under the Dome, a 103-minute documentary ___33___ (self-fund) by former news anchorChai Jing, ___34___ (release) in China on Feb 28. It has rapidly pushed the public awarenessabout air pollution and encouraged people to join in ___35___ effort to make a difference.Chai, 39, said she started the work out of her“ personal clashes” with smog after sh birth to a daughter.“ I sealed tight all the windowsIstarted. every day by checking the airpollution index,” Chai said. Millions of other people are doing the same. While they stop there,Chai goes much ___36___ (deep).“ I don’ t want to live in this way. I need to find out where thesmog comes from and what on earth is going on”.Chai ’ s research reveals that it is the burning of coal and oil ___37___ contributes to 60percent of PM 2.5 pollutants. She then goes on to disclose loopholes in car emissionsregulations. Some of the laws have been in place for years, ___ 38___ have never been applied.The film also explains that businesses are pressured not to obey the law because violatingthem carries little or no cost, while making changes pushes up costs. The film also points atChina petroleum and steel industries ___39___ the biggest sources of air pollution.Chai goes on to list the things ordinary people can do ___40___ (help) and sumseverything up by calling for individual responsibility in reporting illegal emissions via the hotline12369.Section BDirections: .Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word canonly be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. addictedB. unfavorablyC. increasedD. tappingE. complexF.readiness G. anxiety H. sharpness I. constant J. breakingK. considerablyThe regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as muchas smoking marijuana( 大麻 ).That is the statement of researchers who have found that_____41_____ away on a mobile phone or computer keypad or checking for electronicmessages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off the user's IQ. This rate of decline inintelligence compares _____42_____ with the four-point drop in IQ associated with smokingmarijuana, according to British researchers, who have described the phenomenon of_____43_____ stupidity as "infomania (咨询逼迫症)” . The research conducted by Hewlett.Packard, the technology company, has concluded that it is mainly a problem for adult workers,especially men.It is concluded that too much use of modern technology can damage a person's mind. Itcan cause a _____44_____ distraction of "always on" technology when employees should beconcentrating on what they are paid to do. Infomania means that they lose concentration astheir minds remain fixed in an almost permanent state of _____45_____ to react to technologyinstead of focusing on the task in hand. The report also added that, in a long term, the brainwill be _____46_____ shaped by what we do to it and by the experience of daily life. At a microcellular level, the _____47_____ networks of nerve cells that make up parts of the brain actually change in response to certain experiences.Too much use of modern technology can be damaging not only to a person's mind, but to their social relationship. 1100 adults were interviewed during the research. More than 62 percent of them admitted that they were _____48_____ to checking their e-mails and text messages so often that they examined work-related ones carefully even when at home or on holiday. Half said that they always responded immediately to an email and will even interrupt a meeting to do so. It is concluded that infomania is increasing stress and _____49_____ and affecting one's characteristics. Nine out of ten thought that colleagues who answered e-mails or messages during a face-to-face meeting were extremely rude.The effects on IQ were studied by Dr Glenn Wilson, a psychologist at University of London. "This is a very real and widespread phenomenon," he said. "We have found that infomania will damage a worker's performance by reducing their mental _____50_____ and changing their social life. Companies should encourage a more balanced and appropriateway of working."III.ReadingComprehension Section 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.Sometimes when you take a common drug, you may have a side effect. That is, the drugmay cause some effect other than its_ 51_one. When these side effects occur, they are called adverse reactions._52_you have an adverse reaction, you should stop taking the drug right away. Ask your doctor whether he can suggest a drug that will_ 53_ the symptoms but that will not cause the adverse reaction. If an adverse reaction to a drug is serious, consult your doctor for advice at once.Drugs that are _54_in the dosage(剂量 )stated on the label may be dangerous in large doses. As for aspirin, it is _55_thought of as dangerous, but there are many reports of accidental poisoning of young children who swallow too many for their young bodies to handle. In adults,_ 56__use of some pain-killing drugs may cause severe kidney damage. Some drugs for reliefof stomach upsets, when taken in excess, can cause an upset in the body's secretion of enzymes(酶的分泌 )，perhaps bringing about serious digestive problems. You should never use any over-the-counter drug on a regular, continued_57_ , or in large quantities, except on your doctor's advice. You could be suffering from a serious illness that needs a doctor's care.Each drug you take not only acts on the body but may also_ 58_ the effect of any other drug you are taking. Sometimes, the consequences of this change can lead to dangerous or even fatal reactions._ 59_ , aspirin increases the blood-thinning effect of drugs given topatients with heart disease.__ 60__ , a patient who has been taking such a drug may_61__hemorrhage(出血 )if he uses aspirin every time he gets a headache. When it comesto_62_certain drugs can safely be used together, you should ask your doctor and follow his advice.Alcohol may increase the effect of a drug. With alcohol, sleeping pills and antihistamines are likely to produce drowsiness(半醒半睡 ).When taking any drug, you should ask your doctor whether drinking alcohol could be dangerous in_63_ with the medicine.Experts believe there is a relationship between adult abuse of legitimate( 合法的)medicines and the drug culture that has swept our country. You can do your share to__64__ the chances of your children's becoming part of the drug culture by treating all medicineswith__65__.51. A.imagined B.intended C.created D.extended52. A.Wherever B.Whatever C.Whenever D.However53. A.reduce B.recover C.relieve D.remove54. A.safe B.reliable C.adequate D.available55. A.merely B.generally C.particularly D.hardly56. A.adequate B.excessive C.direct D.full57. A.basis B.ground C.level D.control58. A.have B.create C.alter D.take59. A.In addition B.In conclusion C.By contrast D.For example60. A.However B.Moreover C.Therefore ly61. A.avoid B.discover C.slow D.risk62. A.how B.whether C.what D.when63. bination B.harmony C.association parison64. A.increase B.improve C.reduce D.take65. A.respect B.doubt C.patience D.permissionSection 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)Anthropology sophomore Van Truong recently combined art and biology to excel at her finalexam in December. While most of her college mates used lists and flashcards to memorize stuff, Van used a whiteboard to write out all her notes in the form of `Starry Night', Van Gogh's famousMasterpiece."I knew I had to study for this exam, and I knewI'd be writing on this whiteboard for hours," she said."So I thought,`Wouldn't it be funny if I did it in a formwhere people didn't know how to feel about it? "'So when she got to Smathers Library on theUniversity of Florida's Gainesville campus, she startedto write down all her notes with the words forming areplica(复制品 )of Van Gogh's iconic painting. Threehours later, the masterpiece was complete.Truong said that the special technique helped her keep awake during the tiring study session, and actually learn more than she normally would have. "I knew if I had to read through a packet of notes, I'd fall asleep," she admitted. "I don't know if I would have lasted three hours just going through notes. I can explain chronologically the order of where I placed each word on that Starry Night replica better than a sequence of events in evolutionary history."And the reason she chose `Starry Night' was because of its composition. She realized that a painting of a person might look disjointed if made out of words. But she could easily make the sentences look like Van Gogh's beautiful, wavy brush strokes.The young anthropology student is no stranger to original art. Last year, she and a friend recreated Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa using seaweed( 海带 )that had washed up on shore near her home.66.Unlike her college mates, Van Truong_.ed flashcards to memorise exam facts.B.reviewed her notes in the form of Van Gogh's painting.bined words and biology to achieve a better exam performance.D.went to the library to complete Van Gogh's replica.67.Which of the following is Not an advantage the special technique brought her?A.It kept her refreshed and focused.B.It made her learning more productive.C.It fought off the boredom of mechanical memorization.D.It improved her understanding of Van Gogh's masterpiece.68.The reason why she preferred `Starry Night' to a portrait was that__________A. she previously wrote a composition about‘ Starry Night’B. words would look separate and disconnected in a portraitC. sentences fitted in with the strokes of `Starry Night' better.D. she could produce more beautiful sentences in `Starry Night'69. What's the best title of this passage?A. A Diligent StudentB. A Creative LearnerC. An Enthusiastic ArtistD. A Follower of Van Gogh(B)The most powerful streaming stick Fire TV StickStreaming media HDMI stick with Netflix, amazonPrime Instant Video, music, games and more.$89.00What is Fire TV StickFire TV Stick connects your HDTV to a world of online entertainment. Whether you're a VIP member or not, enjoy a huge selectionof movies and TV episodes, voice search that actually works, and exclusive features like ASAP(Advanced Streaming and Prediction).VIP members enjoy unlimited ,commercial-free streaming of tens of thousands of popular movies and TV shows, rent videos from just 99 cents, or kick back with your favorite sports, news, music, and games.The Most Powerful Streaming Media StickFrom the responsive interface(界面 )to instant search results, everything about Fire. TV Stick is fast and fluid. You shouldn't have to wait 10 seconds for a video to buffer every time you press "Play." Advanced Streaming and Prediction for Amazon Instant Video learns what movies and shows you like and gets them ready for you to watch. The more you use Fire TV Stick, the more accurate ASAP becomes, dynamically adapting to your viewing habits.Say it, watch itDownload the Fire TV Remote App to instantly search TV shows, movies, actors, and genres using just your voice-no more typing with your remote to find what you want. The appis supported on many Android phones and tablets, iOS phones and tablets, Fire Phone, andFire HDX&Fire HDtablets with microphones.Voice search on Fire TV Stick is powered by the same voice search engine as AmazonFire TV and is supported for the entirety of Amazon's video, app, and game catalog, plus for Hulu Plus,Crackle, Vevo and Showtime Anytime. We will continue to integrate additional content partners over time.Bring Your Small Screen to the Big ScreenClick the "fling" icon on your Fire phone or tablet to send video and audio to your big screen, leaving you free to use your Amazon mobile device for other tasks. With Second Screen, learn more about TV shows and movies playing on Fire TV Stick with Amazon-exclusive X-Ray, powered by IMDb. Dive deep in-scene to explore characters, trivia, music, and more.When you're done watching, simply bring everything back to your tablet with a touch.70. To buy a Fire TV Stick, you need to search the Amazon under the category of____________ .A. electronicsB. cell-phones and accessoriesC. home appliancesD.grocery71.The Fire TV Stick boasts of its exclusive feature ASAP because_____________ .A.it connects users to a world of online entertainmentB.it accommodates users' taste and prepare videos in advanceers can download movies onto their computer as soon as possibleers can instantly search for their favorite TV shows, movies, etc.72._____________ is a must for voice search.A. Speaking to the television speakerB. Pressing the remote controlC. Talking to the tablet microphoneD. Typing on the keyboard73.Which of the following statement is Not True with a Fire TV Stick?ers can search actors and genres using voice.ers can shift channels with their mobile phones.ers can project their video on the tablet onto an HDTVers can enjoy numerous commercial-free movies and TV shows.( C)than event to launch its smartwatch, which will go on sale next month. In addition to keepingtrack of time, the watch measures the wearer’ s heart rate and activity levels, processes voice commands, gives alerts of incoming e-mails and calls and facilitates payments in checkout lines.In other words, it does a lot of what smartphones already accomplish, but is worn on the wristand must be close to an iPhone in order to function. Why is there so much buzz about thiswatch?As smartphones have enjoyed a sudden and tremendous boost in global appeal, peoplehave started to wonder what the next major technology trend would be. Many analysts havepinned their hopes on wearable devices, which contain small sensors to track and displayinformation. This category includes everything from smartwatches like Apple’to s,fitnessbands that measure sleep patterns and exercise, to“ smart” shoes that measure distance, to glasses that can take voice commands and display information. Wearables promise to measurepersonal data and save people time: a glance at one’ s wrist to see alerts takes fewer seconds than pulling out a phone. Companies in various industries, from mining to airlines, are alsocautiously testing whether wearables can help improve efficiency or customer service.However, while the number of wearable gadgets has grown, consumers still tend to begeeks（对电脑沉迷的人）and fitness fiends. Last year around 21million wearable deviceswere sold, most of them wrist-worn devices, according to IDC, a research firm. Wearabledevices have failed to become mainstream for three main reasons. First, many of them areunable to function without a nearby smartphone, which limits their appeal. Consumers alreadyhave to keep track of several devices without adding another. Second, they are not yetconsidered cool. Google Glass, a pair of“ smart ” glasses made by the search-engine firm, were so clunky that even fashion models could not make them look good. Third, there is not yet a“ killer app” that proves their usefulness in people’ s daily lives. Technologists imagine a fut when wearable devices will serve to confirm personal identity, facilitate payments, unlockhouse and car doors and track people’ s activity and wellness. That future, however, is years away.Apple has a record of pushing existing technologies into the mainstream, including theMacintosh computer, iPod, iPhone and iPad.This helps explain why people are so interested inApple ’ s watch. If the firm’ s new product is attractive enough, it could（使 ...validate有效） awhole category of technology. Apple has enough loyal fans to sell millions of watches this year.But wearable devices’ usefulness for the masses remains uncertain. In the meantime, firms and software developers will need to invest more time and resources in designing new applicationsthat will put the“ wear ”in wearables74. The underlined word buzz”“in the first paragraph probably means“ __________”.A. excitementB. doubtC. complaintD. satisfaction75.Apple ’ s smartphone has all the following functions except that____________.A.it makes payments more convenientB.it informs people of the arrival of emailsC.it enables the wearer to talk to the callerD.it reacts to commands when talked to76.What can be inferred from the last two paragraph?A. Apple can become the mainstream in technology because most of its products ownattractive appearances.B. Wearable technology is popular among the majority because it serves various purposesin diverse areas.C. Firms and software developers need to make wearable devices more wearable to meetthe needs of the majority.D. Many people still want to buy Google Glass even if doesn’ t look good on fashion mode77. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. To tell people about the functions and limits of Apple’ s smartwatch.B. To argue that the smartwatch can serve as a good example to improve wearable devices.C. To encourage various companies to improve their business by using wearables.D. To help consumers differentiate the smartwatch from other wearable gadgets.(D)While some dictionaries define the word "right" as "a privilege" when used in the contextof "human rights", we are talking about something more basic. Originally, people had rightsonly because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus theGreat, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected-he set all slavesfree and let them return home. Moreover, he declared people should choose their own religion.Cyrus' statements are about the first "human rights" declaration in history.Every person has certain basic rights, simply by the fact of being human. These are called"human rights" rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someone's sudden desire.They are "rights" because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rightsare there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are alsothere to help us get along with each other and live in peace.Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech andbelief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, butthe full scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They meanthe freedom to get a job, adopt a career, select a partner of one's choice and raise children.They include the right to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat ofarbitrary( 霸道 )dismissal.They even embrace the right to leisure.In ages past, there were no human rights. Then the idea turned up that people should havecertain freedoms. And that idea, following World War II, resulted finally in the document calledthe Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to which all people are entitled. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No more than 10 words)78.In 539 BC, people were greatly surprised by Cyrus's____________________79.A privilege is different from Human rights in that it__________________80.How long have human rights officially existed?81.What's the main idea of the passage?第 II 卷(共 47 分)I .TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket far each respective sentence.1.我很难在这份菜单上找到素食。

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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. He was infected by a virus.B. He didn’t sleep much last night.C. He spent the whole night in the hospital.D. He wrote essays on the computer the whole night.2. A. Go out with a couple. B. Go straight home.C. Read in the library.D. Spend time in the classroom.3. A. It’s the fact. B. It’s a good reflection.C. It’s just an excuse.D. It’s a white lie.4. A. The woman is not in before nine o’clock.B. The woman is unwilling to help the man.C. The woman will leave her roommate a message.D. The woman’s roommate knows today’s homework.5. A. On the plane. B. In the ward.C. In the library.D. In the cinema.6. A. Traveling plans. B. Hobbies.C. Personalities.D. Ideal Jobs.7. A. Attractive. B. Horrible.C. Boring.D. Classical.8. A Criminal and policeman. B. Clerk and manager.C. Librarian and reader.D. Student and teacher.9. A. $2.50. B. $0.50.C. $3.00.D. $52.50.10. A. Not smoke in this room. B. Quit smoking for good.C. Pay attention to details.D. Set a good example for babies.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. It lasted only a week.B. Children were unwilling to have it.C. Electronic devices were not allowed.D. Teenagers booked tickets on their smartphones.12. A. Bathing in the sea. B. Playing with horses.C. Riding bicycles.D. Enjoying the sunshine.13. A. Too much screen time discourages face-to-face communication.B. American children spend more time on screen than Chinese children.C. Using tablets and smartphones affects children’s academic performance.D. Most American children use their parents’ smartphones four hours a day. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A professional American actor.B. A beginner of English learning.C. An American university student.D. An editorial staff.15. A. By rewriting texts. B. By reading after the recording of the book.C. By reading level by level.D. By communicating with native speakers.16. A. All the texts are famous fairy tales.B. It is well planned, consisting of 4 levels.C. The texts are original versions of masterpieces.D. It focuses on students’ reading and listening abilities.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.General Information of Job ApplicantsName: LauraSpecial skills: NursingPrevious experience: Worked as a home health____17____Reason to leave last job: Not a ____18____ jobStrength: Honest and ____19____Salary: A wage suitable to the positionBlanks 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)Dogs are called “man’s best friend.” Now a study shows new reasons (25) ______ they really are our best pals. Researchers at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, say that dogs (26) ______ be good for people’s health.The study focused on 76 patients who were in the hospital for heart problems. First the patients (27) ______ (split) into three groups. Some were visited by human volunteers with dogs. (28) ______ were visited by people only. The third group had no visitors. Then the researchers wrote down how the patients felt before, during, and after the visit.Researchers found that dog visits (29) ______ (make) the patients feel better. Patients who had been visited by dogs felt 24 percent less scared. Those patients who were visited by just people felt only 10 percent less scared. After just 12 minutes with dogs, patients’ hearts and lungs seemed to be working (30) ______ (well).It is not news to pet lovers that furry friends can help people feel happier. But before the study there was little proof (31) ______ therapy animals make us healthier. Nurse Kathie M. Cole was a member of the UCLA Medical Center study. She hopes that doctors and hospitals see the good effects (32) ______ using therapy animals.“Dogs are a great comfort,” said Cole. “They make people happier, calmer, and feel more loved. That is huge when you are scared and not feeling well.”(B)A couple had two little boys, (33) ______ were excessively naughty. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, (34) ______ anything terrible occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved.The boys’ mother heard that a clergyman (牧师) in town had been successful in (35) ______ (discipline) children, so she asked (36) ______ he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed, but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.The clergyman, (37) ______ huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, “Where is God?”The boy made no response, (38) ______ (sit) there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, “Where is God!!?” Again the boy made no attemp t (39) ______ (answer). So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy’s face and shouted, “Where is God?”The boy screamed, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, “What happened?”The younger brother, gasping for breath, (40) ______ (reply), “We are in big trouble this time. God is missing -- and they think we did it!”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.Most public libraries now offer all visitors, kids and adults alike, free access to all sites on the Internet. Just like any powerful tool, __41__ must be placed on it. After all, not all sites are good for children or appropriate for them. Some are violent. Some, in the name of free speech, say irresponsible things. Others feature __42__ information for research. And many should be __43__ “For Adults Only.”In 2000, there were 7 .1 million publicly __44__ sites on the Web, with over 200 new adult sites added each day. Couple this figure with the fact that there are __45__ 200 million American children under the age 18 with Internet access, and you have a recipe for disaster.Back in l967, the American Library Association (ALA) passed a resolution（决议）that stated “a person’s right to use a library should not be __46__ … because of origin, age, background, or views.” Some groups argue t hat this resolution gives children the right to free and total access to the Internet and its unsuitable sites.This resolution was fine in the past, but it never considered the __47__ of the Internet. Besides, the ALA isn’t a government agency. It has no power to pass laws, and its resolutions are not __48__ binding（有约束力的）.We must pass real laws that __49__ U .S. government funds for library computers to the use of software that __50__ out offensive material online. If the libraries don’t use the software, then they don’t get computers.As a working parent, I can’t be with my child every time he turns on the computer. I don’t expect libraries to be babysitters. But I do expect them to work with me, not against me, in making sure my child is protected from adult-only and other irresponsible sites.Sincerely,Julie RichardsonRedding, CaliforniaIII. 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.How many New Year’s resolutions have been made, only to dissolve before the end of the month or even the week? As we all know, making a decision is easy, but being consistent is not. This is __51__ true when a sense of achievement is not enough __52__ to reach a goal. Dean Karlan, an economics professor at Yale University, knows all too well that people don’t always follow through with what they say they want to do. __53__, provided with the right incentives (奖励、激励), people are more likely to __54__ their goals, such as losing weight or exercising __55__. Mr Karlan believes, __56__ on his own experience and years of research, that commitment contracts help people __57__ commitment they would not otherwise keep.Karlan brainstormed about his idea with a fellow professor and a student at Yale. Together, they soon __58__ , a website where people __59__ commitment contracts. The second K in stickK is the shorthand symbol for contract used in legal documents. In a contract, a person usually agrees to place a bet on a certain goal. If the goal is not reached by a __60__, the amount of money that is bet is __61__ to a charity, a friend, or even a(n) __62__. Losing money is a very __63__ threat as well as a strong incentive. That is why people that are eager to get rid of those unwanted pounds __64__ give out their credit card information when they place their bets on stick. Office workers, college students, and even athletes have had __65__ taking advantage of this service. If you still need stimuli to lose weight this year, rush to stick, place a bet, and start exercising right away.51. A. gradually B. obviously C. especially D. desperately52. A. demonstration B. motivation C. preparation D. instruction53. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. However D. Anyway54. A. attempt B. keep C. abandon D. achieve55. A. regularly B. automatically C. willingly D. formally56. A. focused B. based C. relied D. taken57. A. adapt to B. worry about C. hold on D. stick to58. A. set B. entered C. founded D. activated59. A. sign B. dissolve C. renew D. break60. A. degree B. deadline C. requirement D. force61. A. donated B. voted C. sponsored D. exchanged62. A. relative B. team C. opponent D. owner63. A. dangerous B. economic C. vivid D. realistic64. A. urgently B. readily C. responsibly D. randomly65. A. terrible experience B. good relationshipC. negative influenceD. great successSection 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)Rock climbing might seem extremely dangerous, but most climbers know what they’re doing. Over the years, climbers know what they’re doing. Over the years, climbers have developed knowledge and techniques that allow them to conquer rocks safely. There are different kinds of rock climbing, and it’s mainly based on the equipment used. The two main categories are aid climbing and free climbing. Aid climbing uses equipment, such as screws (螺丝钉) inserted into rocks, to help climbers pull themselves to the top. In free climbing, most climbers use equipment only to protect themselves from falling; they don’t use any tool to help them climb up the rock. In free climbing, it’s all about skill, strength, and knowledge.You might think that muscles are the most important factors in this extreme sport.Not so, says Jeremy Norin, a rock climber in US. “You can’t muscle your way through climbing no matter how hard you try,”he says. More important factors are balance, coordination, and the ability to make your body tense, which helps climbers pull themselves up. Norin also says that lower-body strength is actually more important than upper-body strength. One of the best climbers Norin knows can only do seven pull-ups, but he has no problems climbing up some of the most rugged rock faces around.Although some climbers have mastered the sport, beginners are welcome. Start with bouldering, a kind of climbing without a rope that take place on a rock three to five meters tall, so that falling won’t result in serious injury. Believe me – it won’t seem that low when you are looking down from the top.66. The main difference between aid climbing and free climbing lies in ______.A. the function of the equipmentB. the way climbers keep balanceC. the rocks climbers choose to conquerD. the strength climbers use67. Which of the following statements is TRUE about free climbing?A. Screws are required so climbers can pull themselves up.B. Skill, strength and knowledge play a great role in it.C. Climbers are not allowed to use any kind of tools.D. The rules are not so strict as those of aid climbing.68. What can we learn from the example of the climber Norin knows (in para. 2)?A. Conquering rocks has nothing to do with strength.B. Muscles are the most important factors in rock climbing.C. The more pull-ups a climber does, the tenser his body will be.D. Upper-body strength is not as important as lower-body strength.69. The writer suggests that beginners should ______.A. first take a basic level courseB. overcome the fear of heightC. climb without a rope to a lower heightD. learn to protect themselves from injury(B)Elephant RidingAt Thom's Elephant Camp we take great pride in our animals! We have happy Elephants.Just being close to one of these beautiful giants is simply amazing; riding bareback into the mountains, high up on Ot, Pom Paem or Tutdao —feeling the sway (摇摆) of their gait as they move sure-footedly through the jungle is a wonderful adventure.Bathing in the river with the elephants and playing with them in the water is an experience you willnever forget!You can choose treks of between one and three hours;choose to ride with or without a seat and afterwards,if you care to, play with them in the river and feedthem.Round off your day by bathing in our hot tubs — thewater comes directly from Tha Pai Hot Springs.Bamboo RaftingBamboo rafting is an experience you should not miss. Our bamboo rafting trips are a great way to see more of everyday rural life in the countryside of traditional Thailand. As you float along the Pai River with your guide, you can observe local farmers at work, children playing on the river banks, explore the beautiful scenery along the river and see wildlife and birds of the area. Traveling by traditional bamboo rafts means that you can enjoy your trip without disturbing locals or animals with noise, without polluting the river, or damaging the environment. If you love nature and are fascinated by its beauty, Bamboo rafting is definitely an option that you should try.Our popular one-day tour combines elephantriding in the morning and bamboo rafting in theafternoon, and includes lunch at the camp, bathingin our hot tubs, transportation and insurance. Youare sure to have a fantastic day out!70. The tourist information is most likely to be found in ______ column.A. Elephant TrainingB. Tours and PricesC. Camping and SpaD. Elephant Show71. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The elephants at the camp are of good temper.B. Riding bareback is not as safe as riding with a seatC. Tourists are not allowed to feed elephants in the jungle.D. It is dangerous to ride an elephant because it can’t walk steadily.72. Bamboo rafting trip is highly recommended because tourists can ______.A. bathe in the river and play with childrenB. float on the river without making any noiseC. see the everyday rural life of the local peopleD. learn more about the wildlife in Thailand from their guide73. Which of the following is NOT included in a one-day trip?A. Enjoying a hot springB. Lunch at the camp.C. Pick-up service in the camp.D. Bamboo weaving.(C)Students wishing to safeguard their careers against changes in the job market should choose science rather than arts degrees, according to a survey of undergraduates. Engineering and chemistry were considered to be the most “future proof”, as they are courses most likely to lead to an enduring and adaptable career.Students polled by a college were broadly optimistic（乐观的）that their chosen courses would prepare them for a world in which the job market could change dramatically during their working lives.But opinion was sharply divided over which degrees were best for future-proof careers.Eighty-two per cent of respondents believed engineering would help develop future-proof skills, with 74 per cent believing the same of chemistry and 73 per cent of computer science. But just 33 per cent of undergraduates believed history would lead to a future-proof career, and 40 per cent English.However more than two thirds of students - 67 per cent - thought the world of work would be significantly different or completely unrecognisable in 20 years.The findings, published today, come after Education Secretary Nicky Morgan sparked controversy（争论）with claims that teenagers should steer clear of the arts and humanities and choose science or maths subjects if they want to access the widest range of jobs.She said that in previous decades students would only take maths or science if they wanted to pursue a specific career such as medicine or pharmacy, but nowadays that “couldn’t be further from the truth”.“If you wanted to do something different, or even if you didn’t know what you wanted to do…then the arts and humanities were what you chose. Because they were useful – we were told – for all kinds of jobs. Of course now we know that couldn’t be further from the truth, and that the subjects that keep young people’s options open and unlock doors to all sorts of careers are the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects.” She also described maths as the subject that employers value most and said that pupils who study A-level maths will earn 10 per cent more over their lifetime.“These figures show us that too many young people are making choices at the age of 15 which will hold them back for the rest of their lives,” she said.74. According to most students, what will the world of work be like in 20 years?A. The same as it is now.B. Greatly different from what it is now.C. Dramatically challenging.D. More open with a wider range of jobs.75. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “steer clearof”?A. keep away fromB. be familiar withC. have a good command ofD. catch up with76. We can infer from the passage that ______.A. Students who choose science have a wide choice of careers excluding medicineand pharmacy.B. Few students are satisfied with their chosen courses, for they don’t help developfuture-proof skills.C. Arts and humanities used to be considered as future-proof degrees unlocking doorsto many careers.D. 73% of the respondents are studying computer science, believing it leads toenduring career.77. Which of the following is FALSE about the students who choose maths?A. They will enjoy more job opportunities after graduation.B. They are likely to earn more money if they study A-level maths.C. They will likely be favored by employers over students of other majors.D. They are learning a subject that will hold them back in the future.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Do you feel stressed if your phone is not in sight?Don’t be. Just the sight of your mobile phone can distract（转移，分心）you – even if you have turned it off and put it on the table, researchers from the University of Southern Maine in the US have found.The researchers asked two groups of students to carry out two different tasks which require paying attention.First, they were given a page of 20 rows of numbers and asked to circle one number in particular whenever they saw it.Second, they had to do the same and also cross off any two numbers in different rows that were next to each other and added up to the target number.During both experiments, half the students kept their phones on their desks and the other half put them out of sight.Those who put their phones in their pocket or their bag got an average of 20 percent higher in the test.We love using phones so much that it’s becoming a problem, previous studies have found.An Android app followed how many times its 150,000 users checked their phone per day in 2013. The average figure was 110 times.A team at Baylor University in the US published a study in September saying that female students spent an average of 10 hours a day texting, e-mailing and on social media, while male students spent nearly eight.Why are we behaving like this? People want a “constant connectivity”, said Bill Thornton, a social psychologist at the University of Southern Maine in the US. Many “check their phones when they wake up and as the last thing before they go to bed”, he told the Daily Mail.Such behavior is bad for “our ability to maintain attention”, he added. Also, we react more slowly as a result.If you are always getting distracted by your phone, here’s some advice for you: create a no-phone time zone.First, find out at least two hours of your day when you’re most productive. Then turn off your phone and stay completely dedicated to the work you have to do.Oh yes, and don’t forget to put the phone away as well.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)78. The result of the two experiments shows that______________________________________.79. Girl students ______________________ than boys in texting, e-mailing and onsocial media.80. According to social psychologists, what leads to the high frequency of checkingphones and long screen time?_________________________________________________________________ 81. How can people avoid being distracted in their most productive hours?_________________________________________________________________第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 仔细检查作文的话，许多拼写错误是可以避免的。

上海市复旦附中2015届高三下学期第二次综合测试英语试题（考试时间120分钟）第一卷（共103分）Section 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. Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long.B. The woman should be more attentive.C. Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission.D. The woman needn’t have attended the briefing.( )2. A. Because he had found a suitable job.B. Because he had seen a doctor.C. Because he had drunk certain medicines.D. Because he had done much exercise.( )3. A. Mexican restaurants here serve different kinds of food.B. Mexican people eat different kinds of food.C. Mexican food is very different from his imagination.D. Mexican restaurants here don’t serve real Mexican food.( )4. A. Sam usually does not like to help others.B. Sam knows less about computers than Bob does.C. Sam specializes in the calculation with computers.D. Sam learns a lot about the feature of computers.( )5. A. At home. B. At a restaurant.C.At a phone box.D. At a bookstore.( )6. A. In the bank. B. In a school.C. In a clothing store.D. In a barbershop.( )7. A. The train is late. B. The train is crowded.C. The train is empty.D. The train is on time.( )8. A. That the man had not bought the motorcycle.B. That the weather wouldn’t be good today.C. That the man would ride to work today.D. That the man did not have to work today.( )9. A. At 2: 35. B. At 2: 45.C. At 3: 00.D. At 3: 20.( )10. A. He wants to pay.B. He d oesn’t want to eat out.C. He wants to eat somewhere else.D. He doesn’t like Japanese food.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. 20 years ago.B. More than 20 years ago.C. 12 years ago.D. Fewer than 20 years ago.( )12. A. Because he couldn’t afford the rent.B. Because he wanted to move to a new neighborhood.C. Because buying something for the dog was beyond his means.D. Because he was very fond of animals.( )13. A. The dog would be dissatisfied.B. The dog would be very angry.C. The dog would prefer bones instead.D. The dog would not allow him to enter his house.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.( )14. A. A researcher. B. A college professor.C. A technician.D. A writer.( )15. A. The book was outdated.B. The book sold many copies.C. The book was praised by critics.D. The book became more popular than her other books.( )16. A. The book is an attack on the use of chemical preservations in food.B. The book is a discussion of the hazards insects bring to the food supply.C. The book is a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides.D. The book is an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.（A）Every object tells a story. Even the most ordinary objects can present to us powerful images. Sometimes it is the ordinary nature of these objects that actually ____25____ (make) them so extraordinary. Such is the case with an old leather shoe in a museum in Alaska. At first glance it does not look like much. It is a woman’s shoe of a style popular in the 1890s. But what is unique about this shoe is ____26___ it was found. It was discovered on the Checkout Pass, the famous trail used by the people seeking gold in Alaska. Who it belonged to or why it was left there ____27___ (be) not known. Was it perhaps dropped by accident as the woman climbed up the 1500 stairs carved out of ice? Or did she throw away goods that she didn't need in order to travel____28____(light)?Over 100, 000 people with “gold fever” made this trip hoping to become millionaires. Few of them understood that on their way they would have to cross a harsh wildness. Unprepared for such a dangerous journey, many died of starvation and exposure ____29____ the cold weather.The Canadian government finally started requiring the gold seekers to bring one ton of supplies with them. This was thought to be enough for a person to survive for one year. They would carry their supplies in backpacks each ____30____ (weigh) up to fifty pounds; it usually took at least 40 trips to get everything to the top and over the pass. Whoever dropped the shoe must____31____ (be) a brave and determined woman. Perhaps she was successful and made____32____ to Alaska. Perhaps she had to turn back in defeat. No one will ever know for sure, but what we do know is that she took part in one of the greatest adventures in the 19th century.（B）An old friendship had grown cold. Where once there had been closeness, there was only strain. Now pride kept me from picking up the phone.Then one day I dropped in on another old friend, who’s had a long career as a minister and counselor. We were seated in his study----surrounded by maybe a thousand books and fell into deep conversation about everything from small computers to the tormented life of Beethoven.The subject finally turned to friendship and____33____ perishable it seems to be these days. I mentioned my own experience as an example. “Relationships are mysteries,” my friend said. “Some endure. ____34____ fall apart.”Gazing out his window to the wooded Vermont hills, he pointed toward a neighboring farm, “Used to be a large barn over there.” Next to a red-frame house were the footings of ____35____ had been a sizable structure.“It was solidly built, probably in the 1870s. But like so many of the places around here, it went down because people left for richer lands in the Midwest. No one took care of the barn. Its roof needed ____36____(patch); rainwater got under the eaves and dripped down inside the posts and beams.”One day a high wind came along, and the whole barn began to tremble. “You could hear this creaking, first, like old sailing-ship timbers, and then a sharp series of cracks and a tremendous roaring sound. Suddenly it was a heap of scrap lumber.”“After the storm blew over, I went down and saw these beautiful, old oak timbers, solid as could be. I asked the fellow who owns the place what had happened. He said he figured the rainwater ____37____(settle)in the pinholes, where wooden dowels held the joints together. Once those pins were rotted, there was nothing to link the giant beams together.”We both gazed down the hill. Now all that was left of the barn was its cellar and its border of lilac shrubs.My friend said he had turned the incident over and over in his mind, and finally came to recognize some parallels between building a friendship: _______ ___38___ _______ strong you are, how notable your attainments, you have enduring significance only in your relationship to others.“To make your life a sound structure that will serve others and fulfill your own potential,” he said, “you have to remember that strength, however massive,can’t endure ___39___ it has the interlocking support of others. Go it alone and you’ll inevitably tumble.”“Relationships have to be cared for,” he added, “like the roof of a barn. Letters unwritten, thanks unsaid, confidences violated, quarrels unsettled-----all this acts like rainwater seeping into the pegs, weakening the link between the beams.”My friend shook his head. “It was _____40____ good barn. And it would have taken little to keep it in good repair. Now it will probably never be rebuilt.”Late r that afternoon I got ready to leave. “You wouldn’t like to borrow my phone to make a call, I don’t suppose?” he asked.“Yes.” I said, “I think I would. Very much.”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.Although Henry Ford’s name is closely associated with the concept of mass production, he should receive equal __41__ for introducing labor practices as early as 1913 that would be considered advanced even by today’s ___42___. Safety measures were improved, and the work day was reduced to eight hours, compared with the ten-or twelve-hour day common at the time. In order to accommodate to the shorter work day, the entire factory was converted from two to three__43__.In addition, sick leaves as well as improved medical care for those injured on the job were instituted. The Ford Motor Company was one of the first factories to develop a technical school to train __44__ skilled laborers and an English language school for immigrants. Some efforts were even made to hire the handicapped and provide jobs for former convicts.The most widely __45__ innovation was the five-dollar-a-day minimum wage that was offered in order to recruit and __46__ the best mechanics and to discourage the growth of labor unions. Ford explained the new wage policy in terms of efficiency and profit sharing. He also mentioned the fact that his employees would be able to purchase the automobiles that they produced –in effect creating a market for the product. In order to qualify for the minimum wage, an employee had to establish a decent home and __47__ good personal habits, including sobriety, thriftiness, __48__, and dependability.Although some __49__was directed at Ford for involving himself too much in the personal lives of his employees, there can be no doubt that, at a time when immigrants were being taken advantage of in frightful ways, Henry Ford was helping many people to __50__ themselves in America.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.I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood and year-round sun. You may think people in such a glamorous, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some___51___ ideas about the nature of happiness.Many intelligent people still___52___ happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, ___53___ forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects ___54___ when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has ___55___ to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant ___56___to glamorous parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spell “happiness”. But in memoir after memoir, celebrities ____57____ the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and profound loneliness.Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be ___58___ satisfying. If he’s honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment, for commitment is in fact quite ___59___. The single life is filled with fun, adventure and excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most ___60___ features.___61___, couples that choose not to have children are deciding in favor of painless fun over painful happiness. They can dine out whenever they want and sleep as late as they want. Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night’s sleep or a three-day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children.Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating ___62___ we can ever come to. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can ___63____ increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems ___64____. And it liberates us from ___65___: we now understand that all those rich and glamorous people who we were so sure are happy because they are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.51.A. ideal B. realistic C. abstract D. mistaken52.A. substitute B. equate C. replace D. associate53.A. temporarily B. eventually C. permanently D. adventurously54.A. begin B. end C. resume D. start55.A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything56.A. reply B. objection C. response D. access57.A. recover B. resolve C. reveal D. relieve58.A. less and less B. more and more C. more or less D. more than59.A. frightful B. resentful C. purposeful D. painful60.A. conflicting B. obliging C. enduring D. distinguishing61.A. Similarly B. Shortly C. Slightly D. Specifically62.A. reservation B. realization C. recommendation D. restoration63.A. extremely B. gratefully C. genuinely D. remarkably64.A. priceless B. purposeless C. pointless D. painless65.A. happiness B. envy C. fun D. greedSections 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）As a young child I never really thought about my parents' lives in Irvine, how small their world must have seemed, never extending beyond the Dragon Cafe. Every day my parents did the same jobs in the restaurant. I watched the same customers come for meals, for morning coffee, for afternoon soft drinks and French fries. For my parents one day was like the next. They settled into an uneasy and distant relationship with each other. Their love, their tenderness, they gave to me.But my life was changing. I became taller and bigger, my second teeth grew in white and straight. At school I began to learn about my adopted country. I spoke English like a native, without a trace of an accent. I played, thought, and dreamed in the language of our Irvine neighbors. A few years later and I would no longer remember a time when I didn't speak theirwords and read their books. But my father and Uncle Yat still spoke the same halting English. My mother spoke only a few words. I began to translate conversations they had with the customers, switching between English and Chinese. Whenever I stepped outside the restaurant it seemed I was entering a world unknown to my family: school, church, friends' houses, the town beyond Main Street. I found it hard to imagine a year without winter any more, a home other than Irvine.For my mother, though, home would always be China. In Irvine she lived among strangers, unable to speak their language. Whenever she talked about happy times, they were during her childhood in that distant land. A wistful smile would soften her face as she told me about sleeping and playing with her sister in the attic above her parents' bedroom. She once showed me a piece of jade-green silk cloth that was frayed and worn around the edge. In the center was a white lotus floating in varying shades of blue water, the embroidery so fine that when I held it at arm's length the petals looked real. I had been helping her store away my summer clothes in the brown leather suitcase from Hong Kong when I noticed a piece of shiny material in the corner and asked her what it was. She took it out and spread it on her lap. "My mother embroidered this herself. I was going to have it made into a cushion, but then my life changed and over here there seems to be no place for lovely things. It's all I have that reminds me of her," she said. "Maybe, Su-Jen, one day you will do something with it." I admired the cloth some more, then she carefully folded it and stored it back in her suitcase.There was so little left from her old life. She said it was so long ago that sometimes it felt as if it had never happened. But she described her life with such clarity and vividness that I knew all those memories lived on inside her. There was so little in this new country that gave her pleasure. The good things she found were related in some way to China: an aria from a Chinese opera, a letter from a relative back home or from Aunt Hai-Lan in Toronto, written in Chinese, a familiar-looking script that I couldn't read and that had nothing to do with my life in Canada.There were times when I felt _________about my own happiness in Irvine. We had come to Canada because of me, but I was the only one who had found a home.66．The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to ________________.A. provide insight into the motivations of the narrator's parents and uncleB. recapture the pleasure the narrator experienced in learning a new languageC. emphasize the extent of the transformation the narrator undergoesD. describe the complex interrelationships in the narrator's family67．The writer’s mother's memories of China are portrayed as __________________.A. distant yet enduringB. occasional yet overwhelmingC. lively but confusedD. wistful and indistinct68. Fill in the blank of the last paragraph with one of the following words that best fit the context and the theme.A. confusedB. exhilaratedC. concernedD. guilty69. Which of the following best characterizes the narrator's development over the course of the passage?A. She grows apart from the cultural tradition of her parents.B. She overcomes the fear she felt about the new land.C. She begins to view the inhabitants of Irvine from her mother's perspective.D. She becomes less and less interested in her mother's stories.（B）Good news travelers! Well-known travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has issued its top 10 cities to visit in 2015. Some of the selections are home to big events, and others are relatively unknown, but all are worthy of an adventure.Here is a glimpse at some of the best places you can visit. Find your favorite and put it on your travel list for this year.Washington, DCRank: 1Attraction: History in the makingFrom the Washington Monument and John F. Kennedy Center all the way to Capitol Hill, the vigor of the US’ capital city is just as strong in real life as it is in House of Cards. The year 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, and a series of special events will be held to commemorate the occasion. Lincoln’s famous top hat, the pistol that fired the deadly shot, and other artifacts from that fateful day will be on display.Milan, ItalyRank: 3Attraction: A cradle of fine dining and cultureIf you are a gastronome, don’t miss Milan in 2015. Expo 2015 will be held between May and October, and the focus is on food.The 1.1-square-kilometer fairgrounds will be laid out like a classical Roman city, with symmetrical avenues, a canal, and a huge artificial lake surrounded by pavilions. You can explore the food district, watch cooking demos, wander a plaza full of street musicians and dance performers, or indulge in nighttime wine-tasting.Plovdiv, BulgariaRank: 6Attraction: Architectural gems emerge after 800 yearsNestled behind Bulgaria’s dramatic Rhodope Mountains and filled with historical treasures by the thousand, Plovdiv is one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. In recent years, it was transformed into a spirited modern city with charming cobblestoned streets, delicately painted houses, craft markets and quirky museums.Colorful landmarks like St Nedelya’s bell tower contrast against Brutalist creations like the central post office. Apart from cultural si tes, you can explore the Asen’s Fortress, a Thracian outpost perched above jagged valleys.Salisbury, UKRank: 7Attraction: The Magna Carta’s 800th anniversaryFor too long Salisbury has been considered a short stop on the way to Stonehenge. But 2015 is set to be the year visitors linger in this city as it marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, (Latin for “Great Charter”), which limited royal power and established the rights of common people. The highlight for the celebrations will be Salisbury Cathedral, whose Chapter House holds the Magna Carta. A brand new exhibition will launch in the Chapter House, alongside an array of talks, evensongs, and a flower festival.Chennai, IndiaRank: 9Attraction:Discover India’s other megacityWhile travelers rave about Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, Chennai has always been an overlooked Indian megacity. But in 2015, the opening of the Chennai Metro Rail will make it a worthwhile stop. Chennai Metro Rail is the first integrated mass transit system in India, and it will transform the experience of exploring this humid city. Must-see destinations include: Dravidian temples, institutes for Indian classical dance, British-era fortifications and churches.70.If you are a food-lover, the best resort for you is ___________________.anB. PlovdivC. SalisburyD. Chennai71.What is the significance of the Magna Carta?A.It was established 800 years ago in Salisbury, UK.B.It restrained the power of the royalty and entitled common people with rights.C.There is going to be grand celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.D.The Magna Carta is held in Chapter House of Salisbury Cathedral.72.Which of the following statements is False?A.Plovdiv is the most appealing attraction for those who are fascinated with culture and architecture.B.The former US president Abraham Lincoln was murdered in 1865.C.Chennai has always been a popular tourist destination.D.Expo 2015 will be held between May and October in Milan.(C)Space exploration has always been the province of dreamers：The human imagination readily soars where human ingenuity (创造力）struggles to follow. A Voyage to the Moon, often cited as the first science fiction story, was written by Cyrano de Bergerac in 1649. Cyrano was dead and buried for a good three centuries before the first manned rockets started to fly.In 1961, when President Kennedy declared that America would send a man to the moon by the decade's end, those words, too, had a dreamlike quality. They resonated with optimism and ambition in much the same way as the most famous dream speech of all, delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. two years later. By the end of the decade, both visions had yielded concrete results and transformed American society. And yet in many ways the two dreams ended up at odds with each other. The fight for racial and economic equality is intensely pragmatic (讲求实用的）and immediate in its impact. The urge to explore space is just the opposite. It is figuratively and literally otherworldly in its aims.When the dust settled, the space dreamers lost out. There was no grand follow-up to the Apollo missions. The technologically compromised space shuttle program has just come to an end, with no successor. The perpetual argument is that funds are tight, that we have more pressing problems here on Earth. Amid the current concerns about the federal deficit, reachingtoward the stars seems a dispensable luxury—as if saving one-thousandth of a single year’s budget would solve our problems.But human ingenuity struggles on. NASA is developing a series of robotic probes that will get the most bang from a buck. They will serve as modern Magellans, mapping out the solar system for whatever explorers follow, whether man or machine. On the flip side, companies like Virgin Galactic are plotting a bottom-up assault on the space dream by making it a reality to the public. Private spaceflight could lie within reach of rich civilians in a few years. Another decade or two and it could go mainstream.The space dreamers end up benefiting all of us—-not just because of the way they expand human knowledge, or because of the spin-off technologies they produce, but because the two types of dreams feed off each other. Both Martin Luther King and John Kennedy appealed to the idea that humans can transcend what were once considered inherent limitations. Today we face seeming challenges in energy, the environment, health care. Tomorrow we will transcend these as well, and the dreamers will deserve a lot of the credit. The more evidence we collect that our species is capable of greatness, the more we will actually achieve it.73. The author mentions Cyrano de Bergerac in order to show that_____________.A. imagination is the mother of inventionB. ingenuity is essential for science fiction writersC. it takes patience for humans to realize their dreamsD. dreamers have always been interested in science fiction74. How did the general public view Kennedy’s space exploration plan?A. It symbolized the American dream.B. It was as urgent as racial equality.C. It sounded very much like a dream.D. It made an ancient dream come true.75. What does the author say about America's aim to explore space?A. It may not bring about immediate economic gains.B. It cannot be realized without technological innovation.C. It will not help the realization of racial and economic equality.D. It cannot be achieved without a good knowledge of the other worlds.76. Which of the following is the closest to the underlined phrase “feed off” in the last paragraph?A. supportB. contradictC. weakenD. substitute for77. What is the author’s attitude toward space programs?A. Critical.B. Reserved.C. Unbiased.D. Supportive.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Oil is the substance that lubricates(起润滑剂作用) the world's economy. Because so many of our modern technologies and services depend on oil, nations, corporations, and institutions that control the trade in oil exercise extraordinary power. The "energy crisis" of 1973-1974 in the United States demonstrated how the price of oil can affect US government policies and the energy-using.By 1973, domestic US sources of oil were peaking, and the nation was importing more of its oil, depending on a constant flow from abroad to keep cars on the road and machines running. In addition, at that time a greater percentage of homes and electrical plants were run on petroleum than today. Then, in 1973, the predominant Arab nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) resolved to stop selling oil to the United States. The move was prompted by OPEC's desire to raise prices by restricting supply and by its opposition to US support of Israel in the Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War. The embargo (禁运) created panic in the West and caused oil prices to shoot up. Short-term oil shortage drove American consumers to wait in long lines at gas pumps.In response to the embargo, the US government enforced a series of policies designed to reduce reliance on foreign oil. These included developing additional domestic sources (such as。

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On the course, the first step of the lead usually means the final victory. Therefore, the success and failure of your life may lie in whether you dare to 1 yourself.As a student, I was most 2 to answer questions in class. Whenever the professor asked a question, I always 3 my head, for fear that the professor saw me.In a language class, an expert from the Commercial Bank delivered a lecture. The speaker always 4 someone to be working together with him, so he asked how many students in the classroom learned economics, but no one responded. The expert said with a smile, "Let me tell you a story first.""When I first came to the United States to study, there were often lectures delivered in the university. Before the beginning of every lecture, I found a(n) 5 phenomenon. The students around me always took a cardboard 6 in half, wrote their 7 in bold with the most eye-catching color, then placed it on the seat. So when the speakers need their 8 , he could see and call listeners' names 9 .""I couldn't understand, so I asked the student in front of me. He told me with a smile that the speakers are all top-ranking people, who mean 10 . When your answer is to his satisfaction, it is very likely that he will give you more opportunities. This is a very simple 11 .""The fact was also like that. I really saw a few of my classmates went to 12 in the first-class companies because of the excellent insights (洞察力). It had a great 13 on me. The chance will not 14 you itself. You must show yourself constantly to 15第二节语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。

【宝山】For a sight 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. Instead, its players also put on a headset that enables them to throw 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 combine a wide variety of physiological factors, from a player's heart rate and hand gestures to pupil dilation(瞳孔扩张) and emotions. Moreover, they imagine 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 throw trucks and other objects onto enemies was made by San Jose, California.-based NeuroSky. It measures separate brainwave frequencies that reflect how focused the player is and how calm they are, according to Lat Ware of Emeryville, California., who developed the game. 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 an enemy with a huge 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. These are 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."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? (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN ELEVEN WORDS)【崇明】Students in Finland won‘t have to study subjects. Soon, their classrooms would resemble conferences where ―topics‖ are discussed.The education system in Finland is about to undergo a revolutionary and fundamental change, although it enjoys the reputation of being one of the best in the world. The education department has decided to abandon the old method of ―teaching by subject.‖ Instead, the country will now involve the children to help them learn and question by evolving to ―teaching by topic‖, shared Liisa Pohjolainen, who is in charge of youth and adult education in Helsinki –the capital city leading the reform program, ―This is going to be a big change in education in Finland that we‘re just beginning.‖The education system, though appearing to be revolutionary, is quite logical, explained Pasi Silander, the city‘s development manager, ―What we need now is a different kind of education to prepare people for working life. Young people use quite advanced computers. In the past thebanks had lots of bank clerks adding up figures but now that has totally changed. We therefore have to make the changes in education that are necessary for industry and modern society.‖How does Finland plan to apply the method of teaching by topic? Evidently all-round vocational training and accumulated skill develop ment take up priority over ―lessons.‖ Those in their late teens are already being engaged in what Finland refers to as ―phenomenon teaching‖ – or teaching by topic. For example, ―cafeteria services‖ lessons will include elements of finance, languages (to help serve foreign customers), writing skills and communication skills.Students will slowly be taught cross-subject topics which would have varying elements of multiple ―subjects.‖ These elements will vary with the ―topic‖ or ―skill‖ the student is learnin g. Apart from the same, students will move away from the traditional sitting and evaluation techniques as well. Students will sit in smaller groups and work collectively to solve problems, all the while improving upon their communication skills. They won‘t be made to sit in rows and asked questions individually to assess their progress. Instead, a group whose collaborative efforts bring out results faster will be promoted.The education system needs a thorough reform, owing to the fact that traditional teaching techniques were based on traditional tools that were quite limited in availability and accessibility. With modern world being extensively connected, isn‘t it time for the students to learn how to step ahead of mere fact-based learning that promotes memory expansion rather than mental development?(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. Finland is launching its education reform by _________.79. What‘s the purpose of Finland‘s education reform?80. What ar e two of the main features of ―teaching by topic‖?81. Finland decides to reform its education because traditional teaching _________.【奉贤】All around the world, lawyers generate more hostility（敌意）than the members of any other profession—with the possible exception of journalism. But there are few places where clients have more grounds for complaint than America.During the decade before the economic crisis, spending on legal services in America grew twice as fast as inflation（通货膨胀）. The best lawyers made skyscrapers-full of money, tempting ever more students to pile into law schools. But most law graduates never get a big-firm job. Many of them instead become the kind of lawsuit filer that makes the legal system a costly nightmare.There are many reasons for this. One is the excessive costs of a legal education. There is just one path for a lawyer in most American states: a four-year undergraduate degree in some unrelated subject, then a three-year law degree at one of 200 law schools authorized by the American Bar Association and an expensive preparation for the bar exam(律师资格考). This leaves today‘s average law-school graduate with $100,000 of debt on top of undergraduate debts. Law-school debt means that many cannot afford to go into government or non-profit work, and that they have to work extremely hard.Reforming the system would help both lawyers and their customers. Sensible ideas have been around for a long time, but the state-level bodies that govern the profession have been too conservative to implement them. One idea is to allow people to study law as an undergraduate degree. Another is to let students sit for the bar after only two years of law school. If the bar exam is truly an essential enough test for a would-be lawyer, those who can take it earlier should be allowed to do so. Students who do not need the extra training could cut their debt mountain by a third.The other reason why costs are so high is the restrictive guild-like ownership structure of the business. Except in the District of Columbia, non-lawyers may not own any share of a law firm.This keeps fees high and innovation slow. There is pressure for change from within the profession, but opponents of change among the regulators insist that keeping outsiders out of a law firm isolates lawyers from the pressure to make money rather than serve clients ethically（道德上）.In fact, allowing non-lawyers to own shares in law firms would reduce costs and improve services to customers, by encouraging law firms to use technology and to employ professional managers to focus on improving firms‘ efficiency.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78.Students who ____________________ are tempted to take up law as their profession.79.The underlined word them in Para. 4 refers to _______________________________.80.In addition to shortening the allowance time to take the bar exam, the system reformshould include ________________________________________________________.81.Why is the guild-like ownership structure of the legal system considered restrictive?____________________________________________________________________【虹口】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The greatest recent social changes have been in the lives of women in America, or probably in the world.During the twentieth century there has been a remarkable shortening of the proportion of a woman's life spent in caring for the children. A woman marrying at the end of the nineteenth century would probably have been in her middle twenties? And would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old. By the time the youngest was fifteen, the mother would have been in her early fifties and would expect to live a further twenty years, during which custom, opportunity and health made it unusual for her to get paid work. Today women marry younger and have fewer children. Usually a woman's youngest child will be fifteen when she is forty-five years and is likely to take paid work until retirement at sixty. Even while she has the care of children, her work is lightened by modern living conditions.This important change in women's life-pattern has only recently begun to have its full effect on women's economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity, and most of them took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards return to full-or-part-time work.Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfactions of family life, and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money, and running the home, according to the abilities and interests of each of them.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. At what age did most women get married in the late nineteenth century?______________________________________________.79. A women today can still take care of her children when doing paid work in their forties because of ______________________________________.80. Of ―such changes‖ today, one is that many more mothers _________________________ after their first child is born.81. What are the factors that cause a couple to share economic and family affairs in an equal way?______________________________________________.【黄埔】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.By the mid-19th century most of Europe was in the first stage of the demographic(人口的) transition. Death rate had decreased, as wars, famines(饥荒) and diseases had; local food shortages were rarer, thanks to better economic organization and transport; public health, medical care and the control of infectious diseases had improved. The population increased rapidly, as Malthus had predicted. Between 1800 and 1900 Europe‘s population doubled, to over 400 million, whereas that of Asia, further behind in the demographic transition, increased by less than 50%, to about 950 million.But something else was happening there that would have taken Malthus by surprise: as people came to expect to live longer, and better, they started to have fewer children. They realised they no longer needed several babies just to ensure that two or three would survive. And as they moved from country to town, they also found that children were no longer an economic property that could be set to work at an early age, but a responsibility to be fed, housed and (some of them) educated, for years. Worse, with too many children, a mother would find it hard to take and keep a job, to add to the family income. Nor were the young any longer a guarantee against a poor old age: in the new industrial society, they were likelier to go their own way.Thanks to Europe‘s newborn limitation, in the past 100 years or so its population has risen o nly 80%, to 730 million, and most countries‘ birth rate is now so low that numbers are unchanging or falling. But their composition is very different from the past: better living standards, health condition and medical treatment are multiplying old heads, even as the number of young ones shrinks.In contrast, Asia‘s population over the same time has nearly increased four times, to more than 3.6 billion. North America‘s too has grown almost as fast, but largely thanks to immigration. Africa‘s has multiplied5 times, and Latin America‘s nearly sevenfold.Why these differences? From around 1950, death rate in developing countries also began to fall, and much faster than it ever had in Europe. The knowledge about how to avoid premature death of small children travelled so readily that life expectancy in many poor countries is now not far behind the rich world‘s. But the attitudes and values that persuade people to have fewer children are taking longer to adjust.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What prediction did Malthus make?79. Give one reason to explain why people started to have fewer children according to paragraph2.80. Besides medical treatment, are the other two factors that contribute to theincreasing number of old people.81. Why has the population in developing countries increased faster than it has in Europe in thelast century?【闵行】When e-mail first came into general use about twenty years ago, there was a lot of talk about the arrival of the paperless office. However, it seems that e-mail has yet to revolutionize office communication. According to communications analyst Richard Metcalf, some offices have actually seen an increase in paper as a result of e-mail. ―Information in the form of e-mail messages now floods our computer screens. These messages can be sent so quickly that memos tend to be distributed in the hundreds. For those secretaries whose bosses ask them to print out all their e-mails and leave them in their in-trays, this means using up a great deal of paper every month,‖ Metcalf says.Metcalf has found that because some e-mails get lost in cyberspace, important documents are increasingly likely to be asked by clients and colleagues to send all important documents both by e-mail and by fax. This highlights a further potential problem with e-mail in today‘s offices ─ it is taking up time rather than saving it. ―With e-mail, communication is much easier, but there is also more room for misunderstandings,‖ says psychologist Dr David Lewis. Generally, much less care is taken with e-mails than with letters or faxes and the sender will probably print the document and reread it before putting it in an envelope or sending it by fax.More worrying is still the increasing misuse of e-mail for sending ―flame-mail‖ ─inappropriate e-mail messages. Recent research in several companies suggests that aggressive communications like this are on the increase. E-mail has become the perfect medium for conveying workplace dissatisfaction because it is so instant.E-mail can also be a problem in other ways. Staffs all too often make the mistake of thinking that the contents of the e-mail, like things said over the phone, are private and not permanent. But it is not only possible for an employer to read all your e-mails, it is also perfectly legal. E-mail messages can be traced back to their origin for a period of at least two years, so you might want to rethink e-mailing your dissatisfaction about your boss to your friends. The advice is to keep personal e-mails out of the office.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS) 78. The promise of paperless office has not come true in many offices mainly because manysecretaries are asked to _____________.79. Why has e-mailing taken up time rather than saved it?80. There is an increasing concern that e-mails are misused by some employees to express_____________.81. It is advised that employees should not use company e-mails as a way of ___________.【浦东】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements inthe fewest possible words.While some dictionaries define the word ―right‖ as ―a privilege,‖ when used in the context of ―human rights,‖ we are talking about something more basic. Originally, people had rights only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC, Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpected—he set all slaves free and let them return home. Moreover, he declared peopl e should choose their own religion. Cyrus‘ statements are about the first ―human rights‖ declaration in history.Every person is entitled to certain fundamental rights, simply by the fact of being human. These are called ―human rights‖ rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someone‘s sudden desire. They are ―rights‖ because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people who might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace.Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech and belief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, but the full scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They mean the freedom to get a job, adopt a career, select a partner of one‘s choice and raise children. They include the right to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat of arbitrary (霸道) dismissal. They even embrace the right to leisure.In ages past, there were no human rights. Then the idea turned up that people should have certain freedoms. And that idea, in the wake of World War II, resulted finally in the document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to which all people are entitled.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No more than 10 words)78. In 539 BC, people were greatly surprised by Cyrus’s _____________________________.79. A privilege is different from Human rights in that it _____________________________.80. How long have human rights officially existed?81. What’s the main idea of the passage?【普陀】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Dolphins have been declared the world‘s second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as ―non-human persons‖.Studies into dolphin behavior have highlighted how similar their communications are to those of humans and that they are brighter than chimpanzees. These have been backed up by anatomical (解剖学) research showing that dolphin brains have many key features associated with high intelligence. Recently, a series of behavioral studies has suggested that dolphins, especially species such as the bottlenose, whose brains weigh about 5lb, could even be brighter than chimps, which some studies have found can reach the intelligence levels of three-year-old children. The studies show how dolphins have distinct personalities, a strong sense of self and can think about the future.It has also become clear that dolphins are ―culture‖animals, meaning that new types of behavior can quickly be picked up by one dolphin from another. In one study, Diana Reiss, professor of psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York, showed that bottlenose dolphins could recognize themselves in a mirror and use it to inspect various parts of their bodies, an ability that had been thought limited to humans and great apes. In another, she found that they also had theability to learn an elementary symbol-based language.Other research has shown dolphins can solve difficult problems, while those living in the wild cooperate in ways that imply complex social structures and a high level of emotions. In one recent case, a dolphin rescued from the wild was taught to tail-walk for three weeks in a dolphinarium (海豚宫) in Australia. After she was released, scientists were astonished to see the trick spreading among wild dolphins who had learnt it from the former captive (被俘的). Such observations have prompted questions about the brain structures of dolphins.Researchers have found that brain size varies hugely from around 7oz for the small species to more than 19lb for the sperm whales, whose brains are the largest on the planet. Human brains, by contrast, range from 21lb-4lb. When it comes to intelligence, however, brain size is less important than its size relative to the body.oz: an ounce in weight (1oz=28g)lb: a pound in weight (1lb=454g=16oz)(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than twelve words.)78. The which in the 2nd paragraph refers to _________.79. What do bottlenose dolphins do to make Diana Reiss believe they are ―culture‖ animals?80. The spreading of tail-walk shows wild dolphins have _________.81. What is the main factor that decides the level of intelligence according to the last paragraph?【徐汇】【松江】【金山】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.____________________________________________Technology means different things to different people. A physician might think of technology as a way to produce a new medicine. To a space engineer, it might mean making better rocket engines. Technology is so widespread that it is part of everyone‘s life. Originally, the word technology comes from the Greek word techne, which means ―art‖. You might think that art means only paintings or sculpture. But the Greeks believed an artist could make useful products from natural materials such as trees, rocks, and plants.What school subjects are related to technology?Though people‘s opinions vary on what groups of technology should be broken down to, you, when in school, may have the question: Why should you study technology? That question is easy to answer. Technology is fun, rewarding, and exciting. It is fun because you get to work with your hands. It is rewarding because you get to see the results of your work. Each day it brings new ideas and new challenges, which make technology exciting. Studying technology will also help you develop your problem-solving skills. You can learn to identify a problem and come up with a solution. You will also find that technology is related to other subjects that you study in school such as:MathematicsScienceSocial studiesEnglish language artsArtYou might enjoy all of your classes more after you begin to see the relationships between technology and other subjects.Do you know what “technologically literate” means?Technology is often in the news. A journalist might report on a particular electrical power plant, a food additive, or a safety device on an automobile. It is important that you understand theimportance of technology. Every day in many ways, technology affects the lives of people around the world. For example, automobile air bags have saved many lives in collisions. However, they inflate so quickly that they have caused injury and death in some cases. As a result, the federal government allows car owners to install an on/off switch for the air bags. Do you think the government should let people do this? To answer this question, you first need to know something about the technology being discussed.Does working on a small engine sound difficult to you? With a basic understanding of technology, it might not be as hard as you think. Being technologically literate means understanding technology and feeling comfortable with it. Sometimes there is no one correct answer to a problem. You need to think about and evaluate each situation, and then make a decision. When you can do this, you will be technologically literate.51.What can the title of the first paragraph be to match the other two?_________________________________________________________________.52.You can have ____________, since when studying technology, every day you work with yourhands, see the results of your work, and have new ideas and new challenges.53.Why are car owners allowed to switch off their air bags?________________________________________________________________________. 54.A technological literate can be a person who ____________________________________. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No More Than Fifteen Words.)【杨浦】Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Do you feel stressed if your phone is not in sight?Don‘t be. Just the sight of your mobile phone can distract（转移，分心）you – even if you have turned it off and put it on the table, researchers from the University of Southern Maine in the US have found.The researchers asked two groups of students to carry out two different tasks which require paying attention.First, they were given a page of 20 rows of numbers and asked to circle one number in particular whenever they saw it.Second, they had to do the same and also cross off any two numbers in different rows that were next to each other and added up to the target number.During both experiments, half the students kept their phones on their desks and the other half put them out of sight.Those who put their phones in their pocket or their bag got an average of 20 percent higher in the test.We love using phones so much that it‘s becoming a problem, previous studies have found.An Android app followed how many times its 150,000 users checked their phone per day in 2013. The average figure was 110 times.A team at Baylor University in the US published a study in September saying that female students spent an average of 10 hours a day texting, e-mailing and on social media, while male students spent nearly eight.Why are we behaving like this? People want a ―constant connectivity‖, said Bill Thornton, a social psychologist at the University of Southern Maine in the US. Many ―check their phones when they wake up and as the last thing befor e they go to bed‖, he told the Daily Mail.Such behavior is bad for ―our ability to maintain attention‖, he added. Also, we react more slowly as a result.If you are always getting distracted by your phone, here‘s some advice for you: create a no-phone time zone.First, find out at least two hours of your day when you‘re most productive. Then turn off your phone and stay completely dedicated to the work you have to do.Oh yes, and don‘t forget to put the phone away as well.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)78. The result of the two experiments shows that ______________________________________.79. Girl students ______________________ than boys in texting, e-mailing and on social media.80. According to social psychologists, what leads to the high frequency of checking phones andlong screen time?_________________________________________________________________81. How can people avoid being distracted in their most productive hours?_________________________________________________________________【闸北】Directions:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Few would argue that there has not been significant technological progress in the field of self-driving cars in recent years. Aside from the technology question, the legislative issue gives the world a worse headache. The content of the trouble centres on the question of who is to blame in a crash. The legal field tends to have the owners take responsibility for the messes their cold lifeless machine makes, for which case an explosion of lawsuits are well expected.Today, many of the car manufacturers and their suppliers are researching self-driving technology, but it is unclear why they would want to roll it out quickly. A consumer in America, for example, uses his or her car for approximately one hour per day. There is, therefore, a large amount of "free capacity" in the personal vehicle use market. Imagine a world where you can be driven to work, and where your car can then turn around and drive home so that your partner or anybody else can use it during the day. This shared use pattern could certainly stop the need to own a second car. Taken to its logical conclusion, it could even be the biggest reason to eliminate the need to own a car at all. The effects on car sales volumes could be destructive.The possible violation of privacy is also a big issue on the map. We all know that consumer data is big business. A self-driving car would easily log where you visited, the time of the day you went, and much more. Though your purchase preferences might escape secret peeping, the leakage of your whereabouts s eems inevitable as it‘s hard to do what you are always doing to your smartphone toward the sole tool of transportation. Power off the big steel fellow and you are stuck on the road. The now excitedly expecting public are sure to be annoyed soon.Much discussed, the poor application of the technology outweighs the previous factors. In car industry, new vehicle features take a long time to get to broad market mass. Features are typically launched first on high-end vehicles, and then trickle down once there is sufficient space in the market to generate the scale affordable for the volume vehicles. With a car model's life cycle being between five and seven years, it is hard to see self-driving technology being fitted as standards of the mass-market brands.We still have a long way off from a world of completely self-driving cars.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHTWORDS.)。