上海市普陀区2013届高三英语二模试卷

崇明县2013年高考模拟考试试卷高三英语试卷（本卷满分150分；完卷时间120分钟）第I卷（共105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a hospital. B. In a bank. C. In a hotel. D. In a supermarket.2. A. Before lunch time. B. Around noon. C. Around 3:30 p.m. D. Around 5:00 p.m.3. A. Restaurant server and customer. B. Shop assistant and customer.C. Post office clerk and customer.D. Laundryman and customer.4. A. By car. B. By train. C. By bus. D. On foot.5. A. He hasn’t finished his task. B. He will be punished.C. He isn’t prepared for the test.D. He hasn’t returned his book.6. A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Confused. D. Shocked.7. A. The boredom of the lecture. B. The content of the lecture.C. The length of the lecture.D. The time of the lecture.8. A. Make the pie. B. Go to the post office.C. Buy some apples.D. Go to the stationery shop.9. A. The presentation is too difficult for her to finish.B. The presentation is postponed due to lack of time.C. She may fail to be ready for the presentation in time.D. She has enough time to be ready for the presentation.10. A. She didn’t like talking to Tom. B. Her mother implied her to do so.C. Her phone went wrong.D. Her mother cut the line.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 thebest answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It costs more because we have to own a computer.B. It offers us an excuse to be away from our work.C. It enables us to have access to the materials at any time.D. It provides us with chances to get used to a new culture.12. A. We want to study at our own pace.B. We want to keep our family company.C. We want to practice the language face to face.D. We want to enjoy the comfort of our own homes.13. A. Distance education is better than going abroad.B. Going abroad has more advantages than distance education.C. What we get from distance education is beyond our expectation.D. Some factors must be balanced before we decide which one to choose.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. A lot of unexploded World War II bombs are buried in Germany.B. There occurred traffic disorder near Berlin’s Main Railway Station.C. An unexploded World War II bomb was found near Berlin’s Main Railway Station.D. Berlin’s Main Railway Station serves as one of the biggest railway centers in Germany.15. A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Six.16. A. The newly found World War II bomb is believed to be safe now.B. Thousands of unexploded World War II bombs have been found in Germany.C. One of the close contacts has been infected with H7N9 bird flu.D. There’s no sign till now that H7N9 bird flu spreads between humans.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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.In the summer vacation I often go swimming to find some relief _____ the summer heat.A. onB. forC. fromD. off26.Be sure to check whether the station wants to use your voice or _____ of another reporter.A. thatB. thisC. itD. one27.I don’t have enough money on me now, so I’ll take _____ one of the two.A. cheaperB. the cheaperC. cheapestD. the cheapest28.He _____ the composition yesterday because I asked him to do it only this morning.A. mustn’t have finishedB. can’t have finishedC. should n’t have finishedD. needn’t have finished29.This species _____ on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago it suddenlydisappeared.A. wereB. wasC. have beenD. has been30.If _____ to such severe weather for more than an hour, you will most certainly die.A. exposingB. to exposeC. being exposedD. exposed31.In that culture blue stands for love, which is _____ a bride carries or wears something blue on herwedding day.A. whatB. thatC. whyD. how32.We object to _____ for something that we haven’t done.A. be blamedB. being blamedC. blamingD. blame33.But the fact is that _____ you are fat or thin, young or old, the best hope you have of guarding yourbrain is to eat well and exercise.A. sinceB. whyC. whetherD. although34.She plays the piano really well and she can play _____ music anyone puts in front of her.A. whateverB. wheneverC. whomeverD. however35.– He has been crazy about computer games since he graduated from junior high school.– Is it for this reason _____ he does badly in study in senior high school?A. whatB. whichC. thatD. why36.The last of four unmanned experimental US military aircraft designed to fly at six times the speedof sound _____ to be tested next year.A. expectsB. is expecting C, will be expected D. is expected37. A jail usually contains fields or factories _____ the prisoners can work to provide services to thelarger community.A. so thatB. as ifC. in caseD. even if38.I wish to go to the concert with you tomorrow evening, _____?A. do IB. don’t IC. must ID. may I39.I’ve roughed out the direction that we should take, but I’ll leave it to you _____ the details and theexact roads.A. to chooseB. chosenC. choosingD. choose40.Battlefield software and radiation-therapy systems are just two examples _____ designing forbeauty may not be the proper focus.A. thatB. whenC. whatD. whereSection 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.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.50. A. enjoyable B. essential C. painful D. dull51. A. stopped B. continued C. improved D. failed52. A. busy B. angry C. tired D. away53. A. sold out B. cut off C. taken away D. broken into54. A. hate B. understand C. miss D. forget55. A. permanently B. readily C. temporarily D. financially56. A. customer B. representative C. machine D. politician57. A. unemployment B. expectation C. temperature D. estimation58. A. inadequately B. unconvincingly C. traditionally D. probably59. A. ability B. opportunity C. impression D. excuse60. A. major B. job C. subject D. service61. A. analyses B. experiments C. plans D. decisions62. A. decline B. growth C. disappearance D. discovery63. A. conclusions B. instructions C. predictions D. effects64. A. great B. immediate C. negative D. invisibleSection 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)Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change?A new book called Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Midwest by immigrant Chinese parents.In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents strength and power. In her book, Ms. Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. Ms. Chua told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted to do.Many people have criticized Amy Chua. She also admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, sometimes disagreed with her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.Ms. Chua makes fun of her own style of parenting. She says she eased some of the pressure after her younger daughter rebelled and shouted “I hate my life! I hate you!”But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their children’s abilities. “One of the biggest differences I see between Western and Chinese parents is that Chinese parents assume strength rather than fragility.”Stacy DeBroff, who has written four books on parenting, says, “The stirring of this intense debate has to do with what does it mean to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child.”Ms. DeBroff says Amy Chua’s parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacey DeBroff advises parents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.65.Which of the following might be on the list of what Amy Chua’s daughters are not permitted to do?A. Taking an extra course.B. Getting A’s in exams.C. Getting up on schedule.D. Having a play date.66.Stacy DeBroff believes parents should _____.A. raise their children as they were raisedB. find their own ways to raise their childrenC. be as strict as possible with their childrenD. follow successful people’s parenting style67.The word “fragility” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to “_____”.A. weaknessB. consciousnessC. independenceD. perseverance68.According to the passage, Amy Chua’s parenting style is _____.A. uniqueB. questionedC. reasonableD. creative(B)69.This notice is intended for _____.A. drivers who like to drinkB. those medically experienced peopleC. unskilled driversD. anyone ignorant of first aid70.When there’s a road accident, the driver should _____.A. learn first aid immediatelyB. move the injured out of the carC. seek medical aidD. give the injured a drink71.Which of the following should be avoided in a road accident?A. Warning others of the accident and against smoking.B. Leaving the wound bleeding to avoid further dangers.C. Keeping the injured person company and comforting him.D. Giving the injured person mouth-to-mouth breathing if necessary.(C)72.Why are Iraq’s marshes supposed to be the site of the Biblical Garden of Eden?A. Numerous species originated there.B. Most Biblical Marsh Arabs lived there.C. They were encircled by desert in Biblical times.D. They were considered places where first human beings inhabited.73.The disappearance of most Iraq’s marshes has been caused by _____.A. the decrease of wildlifeB. the increase of populationC. the extension of desertD. the disasters in nature74.It can be referred from the passage that Iraq’s future development cannot be separated from _____.A. recovering the marshlandsB. digging more canalsC. preventing the warsD. planting more trees75.What does the passage mainly deal with?A. The flooding of Iraq’s marshlands.B. The destruction of Iraq’s biodiversity.C. The damage of Iraq’s ecosystem.D. The consequence of Gulf War.Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.Very few people can claim they have achieved all they are capable of. For many people there is a feeling that they could have done much more with their lives and careers. They know their talents are mostly undeveloped. So what is it that is preventing you from fulfilling your potential?76.and they are determined to make their mark. This does not mean they are arrogant. On the contrary, they are self critical and push themselves hard because they know they can achieve more. What is it that is special about you? What is the talent you have not developed? What do you know you are capable of?77.targets in the areas that are important to you. There are many books giving detailed advice on target setting and they reinforce the point that the most important thing is to write your targets down and track progress. If you do not achieve some of the goals, then reset them. You can be flexible and adjust how you move forward but you must keep moving. Do you have written objectives you track regularly?78.you are good at? High achievers go further. They take risks. They move out of their comfort zones. They take on difficult challenges. They push themselves to acquire new skills and to face new examinations of their abilities. This means that they run the risk of failure. Where are you right now —inside your comfort zone or taking risks?79.a lot of time every day on low value activities. Thinking and planning are great but it is action that leads to success. It is only by doing things and doing the right things that you change the world. If you have clear goals but are not making progress towards them, then look at your activity level. How high is your work rate? And how much time do you waste on activities that do not advance you towards your objectives?80.people but they are not challenging you to achieve more. Spend more time with high flyers and positive thinkers who understand ambition and achievement. Share some of your thoughts, dreams and challenges with them. They will encourage you and give you the direct advice you need. How much time are you spending with really successful people?Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.(Note:Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)81.What does the flight distance of an animal depend on?82.According to the passage, an animal usually does not attack the man unless __________.83.The example of the children holding hands when crossing the street in the last paragraph is used toshow __________.84.What is the topic of the passage?第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.抄袭他人作业是没用的。

2012学年第一学期普陀区高三英语质量调研卷英语试卷（完卷时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷I. Listening Comprehension (30%)Section 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 question you have heard.1.A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and clerk.D. Waitress and customer.2. A. Hotel and resident. B. Professor and student.C. Customer officer and traveler.D. Boss and secretary.3. A.He is quite easy to recognize. B.He is an outstanding speaker.C.He looks like a movie star.D.He looks young for his age.4. A.Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.B.Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.C.Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.D.Send Jenny to a volleyball training center.5. A. Looking for a timetable. B. Buying some furniture.C. Reserving a table.D. Window shopping.6. A. Henry doesn’t like the color. B. Someone else painted the house.C. There was no ladder in the house.D. Henry painted the house himself.7. A. Clean her house while she is away. B. Buy her some plants and take care of them.C. Water her plants while she is away.D. Water her plants when he is not at work.8. A.There are too many courses offered to students.B. The woman should take fewer courses next term.C. The man will take four courses next semester.D. It is wiser to take more than four courses.9. A. Spending more time on sightseeing. B. Visiting the city with a group.C. Touring the city on a fine day.D. Taking the man with her on the tour.10. A. Ask Tom to send an invitation. B. Get the Johnsons’ address.C. Invite Tom to the party.D. Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.Section B PassagesDirections: 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. Courses in British history. B. Language courses.C. Courses in sports.D. Teacher training courses.12. A. To attract more students.B. To make the courses suitable for students of all levels.C. To let the students have a good rest.D. To make the summer school more like a holiday.13. A. Because they all work very hard.B. Because their teachers are all native speakers of English.C. Because they learn not only in but also out of class.D. Because they are all advanced students.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. To show off their wealth. B. To feel good.C. To regain their memory.D. To be different from others.15.A. To help solve their psychological problems.B. To play games with them.C. To send them to the hospital.D. To make them aware of its harmfulness.16.A. They need care and affection.B. They are fond of the world trips.C. They are mostly from broken families.D. They are likely to commit crimes.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the 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 OR NUMBER 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 Vocabulary (25%)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.The population of this city, forty percent of which _________, _________ 15% in the last three years.A.are Germans, has risen byB.are Germen, has fallen byC.is Germans, have increased toD.is Germans, have been reduced by26. The students, _________ at the way the questions were put, didn't know the answers to them.A.they being surprisedB.surprisedC.their being surprisedD.then surprised27. Prices of daily goods ________ through a computer can be lower than store prices.A. are boughtB. boughtC. been boughtD. buying28. The students expected there _____ more reviewing classes before the final exams.A. isB. beingC. have beenD. to be29. He wasn’t asked to take on the chairmanship of the society, ___ insufficiently popular with all members.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to be consideredD. having considered30. According to a recent survey, 95 percent of women aged between 15 and early 40s ______ a doctor once a year, compared to 70 percent of men in the same age group.A. seesB. seeC. sawD. had seen31. Today’s college is appropriate as a setting for a society,________ its members must acquire and manage knowledge from a wide variety of sources．A.whichB.so thatC.whereD.of which32. His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out _____it is he is trying to express.A.thatB.howC.whoD.what33. Marie told us that _____ that she was able to set up new branches elsewhere．A. so successful her business wasB. so successful was her businessC. such successful business had sheD. so her business was successful34. Although he has become wealthy, Mr. Wood remains _______ he used to be, modest and friendly.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. how35. I can think of many cases _________ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn't write a good sentence.A.whyB.whichC.asD.where36. _________ solve the medical care for the low-income earners and the unemployed.A.Only by joint efforts can weB.By only joint efforts we canC.Only by joint efforts we canD.Only we can joint effort37.________ from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals not found in any other country in the world.A.Being separatedB.Having separatedC.Having been separatedD.To be separated38. _____ fish stocks overexploited, or seriously destroyed, the ocean, the last great piece ofwilderness on this planet, is _____ serious trouble.A. That … out ofB. With … inC. Because … noD. For … of39. _________ on a clear day far from the city crowds, the mountains give him a sense of infinite peace.A. WalkingB. When one is walkingC. If walkingD. When walking40. ___________the many ways illegal immigrants come into the United States every year, the vehicle crammed with crowds seems to be the method of choice lately, however, tragedies such as deaths on the journey to the destination, are sometimes reported nowadays．A.InB.ForC.OfD.OnSection 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.There are more than almost two million cars on the streets of Shanghai. That’s not a big number _41_ to the city’s population of 23 million, but everyone agrees that traffic is a big problem here. And many people would argue that it’s not the number of cars on the road, but the _42_ of the drivers that is the main cause of concern.According to one survey, 37% of Shanghai drivers have less than three years of driving experience. Many of these drivers are middle-aged and have never operated machinery more _43_ than a washing machine. On the road, they drive fast when they should drive slow, _44_ use turn signals, and make right turns on red lights without stopping first. And in the past year, there have been several incidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths when _45_ drivers mistook the gas pedal for the brake (刹车)pedal.There are new regulations _46_ at making it more difficult for people to get a driver’s license, but that is only a partial solution to Shanghai’s traffic problems. What is really needed is a _47_ in drivers’ attitudes. There seems to be a lack of concern for safety on the part of drivers: their own safety and the safety of others. You can see this every day as drivers change lanes aggressively and _48_ pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.A car is a great convenience, but it can also be a _49_ weapon. Drivers will have to realize that before Shanghai’s streets can become truly safe.III. Reading Comprehension (50%)Section 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.German universities, known for their excellence throughout the world in the early part of the 20th century, are in a state of decline, according to Michael Burda, an American economics professor at Berlin’s Humholdt University．Burda claims that Germany’s 300 schools of 50 learning are being hurt by “a long-time shortage of general 51 ．“No statistic（统计数字）makes this more evident than a low proportion of young Germans actually 52 university-level degrees,” he says．Only 22 per cent of German students aged 24-34 53 complete their university studies．That’s compared to 31 percent in the UK, and 39 percent in the US, 54 the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development （OECD）．One reason for the decline is that Germany spends barely 1．1 per cent of its gross 55 product （GDP）on higher education, compared to 2．6 percent in the US．“ A central reason why so few Germans56 university degrees here is the deterioration （下降/退化）in the 57 of education．This certainly comes from the rise in the number of students per teacher．Those who have the will and the means often study 58 ,” he said．Since the 1960s, more than 90 percent of German higher education has been publicly supported．Famous universities are still public institutions, 59 by federal and regional governments．Private funding of universities is 60 in Germany．This comes from the country’s lack of a donating tradition and rules limiting the amounts of tax-free donations．But now there signs that 61 may be changing．Professor Dieter Lenzen, president of Berlin’s Free University, agrees that62 money has to be spent on higher education．But he disputes Burda’s claim that German universiti es are in 63 ．“A decade ago that may have been the 64 , but that was a result of the unsteady situation at the time of reunification．Now, things have changed for the better,” Lenzen said．50．A．self B．high C．higher D．language 51．A．loan B．funding C．aid D．finance 52．A．completing B．rewarding C．demanding of D．applying for 53．A．successfully B．scarcely C．fail to D．try to 54．A．thanks to B．due to C．owing to D．according to 55．A．definite B．digital C．dominant D．domestic 56．A．persuade B．pursue C．seek D．refuse 57．A．difficulty B．quantity C．quality D．organization 58．A．here B．abroad C．alone D．at home 59．A．administered B．established C．managed D．financed 60．A．rare B．common C．sufficient D．rejected 61．A．tax B．money C．attitudes D．decision 62．A．less B．more C．no D．enough 63．A．progress B．decline C．need D．development 64．A．evidence B．occasion C．situation D．caseSection BDirections:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal Web site.Web sites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care. On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they bought.The thieves then go shopping with your card number or sell the information over the Internet.Computers hackers(黑客) have broken down security systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago,25 000 customers of CD Universe, an on-line music retailer(批发商),were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157 828 to get back the information.Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. Master Card is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line.However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.Ask about your credit-card firm's on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $78 of any fraudulent spending.And shop only at secure sites: Send your credit-card information only if the Web site offers advanced secure system.If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Web site address may also start with https://—the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.Keep your password safe: Most online sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with care.65. What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage?A. A lot of stolen credit-cards were sold on the Internet.B. Fraud on the Internet.C. Many Web sites are destroyed.D. Many illegal Web sites are on the Internet.66. What is the meaning of the word “fraud” ?A. cheatingB. saleC. paymentD. safety67. How can the thieves get the information of the credit-card?A. The customers give them the information.B. The thieves steal the information from Web sites.C. The customers sell the information to them.D. Both A and B.68. You are shopping on the site: ,and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggest doing?A. Order the TV set at once.B. Do not buy the TV set on this site.C. E-mail the site your credit-card information.D. Tell the site your password and buy the TV set for you.(B)Before we send humans into deep space, we’ll have to find out just how long the human body can survi ve in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there’s no physical sensation to let you know when you’re upside down and astronauts have to rely on possible clues from their surroundings. A few hours after reaching orbit(轨道), one in three of all astronauts will experience space sickness—a feeling rather like carsickness. There is also the problem of protection from the extreme hazards(危险) of space such as constant meteorite bombardment(陨星轰击) and radiation. It is going to take some clever technology to keep rockets and astronautsfrom these dangers.Even with a well-protected spaceship, space travel isn’t going to be easy. No matter what you travel in, it is going to be a long flight in space! Science fiction writers often imagine using suspended animation(动画), a kind of forced long-term sleep, as a way for astronauts to escape the boredom of long missions.An even stronger measure might be to freeze the astronauts. We already use cryogenic(低温) techniques to preserve dead bodies and store human embryos(胚胎). Freezing living adults may not be so far away, but perhaps we don’t have to do that. Perhaps we should use our existing technology and send frozen embryos to the far corners of universe.Hundreds of years from now, billions and billions of miles away, the embryos will be thawed(解冻) and their hearts will start beating. These astronauts of the future will not grow inside a mother’s body but will be produced in a machine. They will be brought up by robot. It may seem strange but one day it might just happen.69. We can learn from the passage that _______.A. scientists already use existing technology to store embryos for space flightB. cryogenic techniques will practically be used for space flight in hundreds of yearsC. it may be easier to freeze embryos than to freeze adults on the spaceshipD. most astronauts will suffer from space sickness70. In the future astronauts for extreme long journeys will grow up_____.A. before they go into spaceB. during the space tripC. when they are inside mother’s bodyD. after they return from space71. The passage is mainly about ______.A. the bright future of space flightB. the possibility to train embryo astronautsC. the physical and mental conditions of astronautsD. the problems and the possible solutions to them in long space flights( C )NASDAQ, acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system, is one of the largest markets in the world for the trading of stocks. The number of companies listed on NASDAQ is more than that on any of the other stock exchange in the United States, including the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE) and the American Stock Exchange (AMSE). The majority of companies listed on NASDAQ are smaller than most of those on the NYSE and AMSX. NASDAQ has become known as the home of new technology companies, particularly computer and computer-related businesses. Trading on NASDAQ is started by stock brokers(经纪人) acting on behalf of their clients. The brokers negotiate with market makers who concentrate on trading specific stocks to reach a price for the stock.Unlike other stock exchange, NASDAQ has no central location where trading takes place. Instead, its market makers are located all over the country and make trades by telephone and via the Internet. Because brokers and market makers trade stocks directly instead of on the floor of a stock exchange, NASDAQ is called an over-the-counter market. The term over-the –counter refers to the direct nature of the trading, as in a store where goods are handed over a counter.Since its inception(开市) in 1971, the NASDAQ Stock Market has been the innovator(创新者). As the world’s first electronic stock market, NASDAQ long ago set a precedent(先例) fortechnological trading innovation that is unrivaled(无对手的). Now ready to become the world’s first truly global market, the NASDAQ Stock Market is the market of choice for business industry leaders worldwide. By providing an efficient environment for raising capital NASDAQ has helped thousands of companies achieve their desired growth and successfully make the leap into public ownership.72. What is TRUE of NASDAQ?A.It is the largest stock market in the world.B.IT lists only small companies.C.It lists all the new technology companies.D.It lists the biggest number of companies.73. The word” negotiate”(Line 8,Para.1) means ________.A. discussB. argueC. interfereD. cope74. NASDAQ is also known as an over-the –counter market because it seems______.A. a stock marketB. a stock exchangeC. a counterD. a store75. Since its founding in 1971, NASDAQ has contributed to ______.A.raising money for many companiesB.creating an efficient environment for many companiesC.the expected development of many companiesD.the unexpected development of many companiesSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.76. ______________________Current research into the human gene system is helping us understand why people have predispositions（易患某病倾向）to certain diseases. Knowing our genetic makeup can help us to judge whether or not we may be stricken by particular illness, such as cancer. Even before birth, we are able to do genetic screenings to determine what a child's genetic disorder will be. Scientists have already isolated and identified the genes responsible for the more than 4,000 genetic diseases that affect human beings.77. ______________________The implications of this knowledge are astonishing. In addition to predicting genetic predisposition towards diseases, gene therapies may provide new treatments or cures for serious diseases. Millions of people already use genetically engineered drugs to treat heart disease, cancer, AIDS, and strokes（中风）. But with the research that is now being conducted, we may find curesto many more diseases. In the near future, genetic experimentation will also allow parents to select the traits of their children. Genetic traits that determine height, weight, eye and hair color will be able to be controlled, and many parents are excited about this potential.78. ______________________Many people, however, are unwilling to accept the possibilities genetic research.. For example, one reason some women do not use the largest genetic testing for breast cancer is because they are afraid they will be discriminated against. Another problem is that many people do not want to discover their weakness. What if they learn that they have a disease for which there are no medical cures? How will such knowledge affect their lives? Do people really want to know what they will die of?79. ______________________Many people believe that history has not always shown human decision-making to be bright when it comes to ethical（道德的）choices. Jeremy Rifkin is probably the most well known opponent of genetic engineering. He believes that humans are not responsible enough to experiment with genes and should not "play God" He asks, "Just because it can be done, does that mean it should be done?" He points out that our society will eventually look and act the same if parents select the traits of their children, and he questions the desirability of such a society.80. ______________________One of the fears expressed about genetic experimentation involves privacy. Already blood sample taken from patients in hospitals have been used for genetic research without the patients' permission. Most people would agree that one's health and genetic makeup are private concerns. But if insurance companies gain access to this information, it could have a large impact on insurance coverage or costs; if employers gain access to the information, it could have a large impact on hiring or promotion decisions. The possibilities for discrimination are obvious. Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.（No more than 12 words）A long-awaited final report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concludes that foods from healthy cloned animals and their offspring are as safe as those from ordinary animals, effectively removing the last US regulatory barrier to the marketing of meat and milk from cloned cattle, pigs and goats.The 968-page "final risk assessment," not yet released but obtained by The Washington Post, finds no evidence to support people’s concerns that food from clones may have hidden risk s. But, recognizing that a majority of consumers are wary of（谨慎的）food from clones—and that cloning could damage the good image of American milk and meat—the report includes hundreds of pages of raw data so that others can see how it came to its conclusions.The report also acknowledges that human health concerns are not the only subject raised by the coming-out of cloned farm animals.“Moral, religious and ethical concerns have been raised,” the agency notes in a document accompanying the report. But the report is “exactly a science-based assessment.” It reports, because the agency is not authorized by law to consider those issues.In practice, it will be years before foods from clones make their way to store shelves in large quantities, in part because the clones themselves are too valuable to kill or milk. Instead, the expensive animals’replicas(复制品) of some of the finest farm animals ever born — will be used firstly as breeding stock to create what supporters say will be a new generation of superior farm animals.When food from those animals hits the market, the public may yet have its say. FDA officials have said they do not expect to require food from clones to be labeled as such, but they may allow foods from ordinary animals to be labeled as not from clones.81. What conclusion has FDA drawn after the public waited for a long time?82. Foods from clones won’t be available soon partly because _________________.83. With the appearance of cloned farm animals, people care more about _________________ problems.84. How will foods from ordinary animals be labeled?第II卷I. Translation (20%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.一部吸引观众的电影从一开头就能调起他们的兴趣。

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（上海卷）英语第Ⅰ卷（共105分）II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. — I’m looking for a nearby place for my holiday. Any good ideas?— How about the Moon Lake? It is ________ easy reach of the city.A. byB. beyondC. withinD. from26. Those who smoke heavily should remind ________ of health, the bad smell and the feelings of otherpeople.A. theirsB. themC. themselvesD. oneself27. Bob called to tell his mother that he couldn’t enter the house, for he ________ his key at school.A. had leftB. would leaveC. was leavingD. has left28. It’s a ________ clock, made of brass and dating from the nineteenth century.A. charming French smallB. French small charmingC. small French charmingD. charming small French29. The school board is made up of parents who ________ to make decisions about school affairs.A. had been electedB. had electedC. have been electedD. have elected30. They promised to develop a software package by the end of this year, ________ they might have.A. however difficultB. how difficultC. whatever difficultyD. what difficulty31. The judges gave no hint of what they thought, so I left the room really ________.A. to be worriedB. to worryC. having worriedD. worried32. The students are looking forward to having an opportunity ________ society for real-life experience.A. exploreB. to exploreC. exploringD. explored33. I have no idea ________ the cell phone isn’t working, so could you fix it for me?A. whatB. whyC. ifD. which34. Young people may risk ________ deaf if they are exposed to very loud music every day.A. to goB. to have goneC. goingD. having gone35. Sophia got an e-mail ________ her credit card account number.A. asking forB. ask forC. asked forD. having asked for36. I cannot hear the professor clearly as there is too much noise ________ I am sitting.A. beforeB. untilC. unlessD. where37. ________ at the photos, illustrations, title and headings and you can guess what the reading is about.A. To lookB. LookingC. Having lookedD. Look38. An ecosystem consists of the living and nonliving things in an area ________ interact with one another.A. thatB. whereC. whoD. what39. Among the crises that face humans ________ the lack of natural resources.A. isB. areC. is thereD. are there40. Some people care much about their appearance and always ask if they look fine in ________ they arewearing.A. thatB. whatC. howD. whichSection 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.As infants, we can recognize our mothers within hours of birth. In fact, we can recognize the 41 of our mother ’s face well before we can recognize her body shape. It ’s 42 how the brain can carry out such a function at such a young age, especially since we don ’t learn to walk and talk until we are over a year old. By the time we are adults, we have the ability to distinguish around 100,000 faces. How can we remember so many faces when many of us find it difficult to 43 such a simple thing as a phone number? The exact process is not yet fully understood, but research around the world has begun to define the specific areas of the brain and processes 44 for facial recognition.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe that they have succeeded in 45 a specific area of the brain called the fusiform face area (FFA), which is used only for facial recognition. This means that recognition of familiar objects such as our clothes or cars, is from 46 in the brain. Researchers also have found that the brain needs to see the whole face for recognition to take place. It had been 47 thought that we only needed to see certain facial features. Meanwhile, research at University College London has found that facial recognition is not a single process, but 48 involves three steps. The first step appears to be an analysis of the physical features of a person ’s face, which is similar to how we scan the bar codes of our groceries. In the next step, the brain decides whether the face we are looking at is already known or unknown to us. And finally, the brain furnishes the information we have collected about the person whose face we are looking at. This complex 49 is done in a split second so that we can behave quickly when reacting to certain situations. (324 words)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.Over the past few decades, more and more countries have opened up the markets, increasingly transforming the world economy into one free-flowing global market. The question is：Is economic globalization 50 for all?According to the World Bank, one of its chief supporters, economic globalization has helped reduce 51 in a large number of developing countries. It quotes one study that shows increased wealth 52 to improved education and longer life in twenty-four developing countries as a result of integration (融合) of local economies into the world economy. Home to some three billion people, these twenty-four countries have seen incomes 53 at an average rate of five percent—compared to two percent in developed countries.Those who 54 globalization claim that economies in developing countries will benefit from new opportunities for small and home-based businesses. 55 , small farmers in Brazil who produce nuts that would originally have sold only in 56 open-air markets can now promote their goods worldwide by the Internet.Critics take a different view, believing that economic globalization is actually 57 the gap between the rich and poor. A study carried out by the U.N.-sponsored World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization shows that only a few developing countries have actually 58 from integration into the world economy and that the poor, the uneducated, unskilled workers, and native peoples have been left behind. 59 , they maintain that globalization may eventually threaten emerging businesses. For example, Indian craftsmen who currently seem to benefit from globalization because they are able to 60 their products may soon face fierce competition that could pot them out of 61 . When large-scale manufacturers start to produce the same goods, or when superstores like Wal-Mart move in, these small businesses will not be able to 62 and will be crowded out.One thing is certain about globalization—there is no 63 . Advances in technology combined with more open policies have already created an interconnected world. The 64 now is finding a way to create a kind of globalization that works for the benefit of all.(347 words)50. A. possible B. smooth C. good D. easy51. A. crime B. poverty C. conflict D. population52. A. contributing B. responding C. turning D. owing53. A. remain B. drop C. shift D. increase54. A. doubt B. define C. advocate D. ignore55. A. In addition B. For instance C. In other words D. All in all56. A. mature B. new C. local D. foreign57. A. finding B. exploring C. bridging D. widening58. A. suffered B. profited C. learned D. withdrawn59. A. Furthermore B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise60. A. consume B. deliver C. export D. advertise61. A. trouble B. business C. power D. mind62. A. keep up B. come in C. go around D. help out63. A. taking off B. getting along C. holding out D. turning back64. A. agreement B. prediction C. outcome D. challengeSection 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.AFor some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.”People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,”says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”(335 words)65. Which of the following is true of amusics?A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.66. According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing”is probably one who __________.A. dislikes listening to speechesB. can hear anything nonmusicalC. has a hearing problemD. lacks a complex hearing system67. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________.A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlierB. she were seventeen years old rather than seventyC. her problem could be easily explainedD. she were able to meet other amusics68. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.C. Musical talent and brain structure.D. Identification and treatment of amusics.B(268 words)69. According to Warranty Limitations, a product can be under warranty if __________.A. shipped from a Canadian factoryB. rented for home useC. repaired by the user himselfD. used in the U.S.A.70. According to Owner’s Responsibilities, an owner has to pay for __________.A. the loss of the sales receiptB. a servicer’s overtime workC. the product installationD. a mechanic’s transportation71. Which of the following is true according to the warranty?A. Consequential damages are excluded across America.B. A product damaged in a natural disaster is covered by the warranty.C. A faulty cabinet due to rust can be replaced free in the second year.D. Free repair is available for a product used improperly in the first year.CA team of engineers at Harvard University has been inspired by Nature to create the first robotic fly. The mechanical fly has become a platform for a series of new high-tech integrated systems. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny machine is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks.“It’s extremely important for us to think about this as a whole system and not just the sum of a bunch of individual components (元件),” said Robert Wood, the Harvard engineering professor who has been working on the robotic fly project for over a decade. A few years ago, his team got the go-ahead to start piecing together the components. “The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of those components are off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own,” he said.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings has a number of interdependencies on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it’s connected to,”said Wood. The flight device was built into a set of power, computation, sensing and control systems. Wood says the success of the project proves that the flying robot with these tiny components can be built and manufactured.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites, in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield.“Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around,” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications. “You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific question s, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animals, but using these robots instead,” he said. “So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day to day basis.”（392words) 72. The difficulty the team of engineers met with while making the robotic fly was that __________.A. they had no model in their mindB. they did not have sufficient timeC. they had no ready-made componentsD. they could not assemble the components73. It can be inferred from paragraphs 3 and 4 that the robotic fly __________.A. consists of a flight device and a control systemB. can just fly in limited areas at the present timeC. can collect information from many sourcesD. has been put into wide application74. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. The robotic flyer is designed to learn about insects.B. Animals are not allowed in biological experiments.C. There used to be few ways to study how insects fly.D. Wood’s design can replace animals in some experiments.75. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Father of Robotic FlyB. Inspiration from Engineering ScienceC. Robotic Fly Imitates Real Life InsectD. Harvard Breaks Through in Insect StudySection CDirections:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A—F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.76.The use ofhealth supplements such asmultivitamin tablets hasincreased greatly in thewestern world. People take these supplements because advertising suggests that they prevent a range of medical conditions from developing. However, there is concern that people are consuming worryingly high doses of these supplements and the European Union (EU) has issued a77.Research suggests that people who take Vitamin C supplements of over 5000 milligrams a day are more likely to develop cancer. This shows how much damage these health supplements do to people’s health. A spokesman for the health supplement industry has argued that other research shows that Vitamin C supplements help prevent heart disease, but we can dismiss this evidence as78.Science fiction of the 1960s and 1970s predicted that pills would replace meals as the way in which people would get the fuel they needed. This, it was argued, would mean a more efficient use of time as people wouldn’t have to waste it preparing or eating meals. The EU directive would79.Peop0le already take too many pills instead of adopting a healthier lifestyle. For example, the consumption of painkillers in Britain in 1998 was 21 tablets per year for every man, woman and80.Some might argue that the EU directive denies people’s right to freedom of choice. However,there are many legal examples for such intervention when it is in the individual’s best interests. We now make people wear seatbelts rather than allowing them to choose to do so. Opposing the EU directive would mean beneficial measures like this would be threatened.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A study of more than five million books, both fiction and non-fiction, has found a marked decline in the use of emotional words over time. The researchers from the University of Bristol used Google Ngram Viewer, a facility for finding the frequency of terms in scanned books, to search for more than 600 particular words identified as representing anger, dislike, fear, joy, sadness and surprise.They found that almost all of the categories (类别) showed a drop in these “mood words”over time. Only in the category of fear was there an increase in usage.“It is a steady and continuous decrease,” said Dr Alberto Acerbi. He assumed that the result might be explained by a change in the position occupied by literature, in a crowded media landscape. “One thing could be that in parallel to books the 20th century saw the start of other media. Maybe these media—movies, radio, drama—had more emotional content than books.”Although both joy and sadness followed the general downwards trend, the research, published in the journal PLOS One, found that they also exhibited another interesting behaviour：the ratio (比率) between the two varied greatly, apparently mirroring historical events.During the Roaring Twenties the joy-to-sadness ratio reached a peak that would not occur again until before the recent financial crash. But the ratio plunged at the height of the Second World War. Nevertheless, the researchers held a reserved opinion about their claim that their result reflected wider social trends. In the paper, they even argue that the reverse could be true.“It has been suggested, for example, that it was the suppression (压抑) of desire in ordinary Elizabethan English life that increased demand for writing ‘filled with romance and sex’…perhaps,”they conclude, “songs and books may not reflect the real population any more than catwalk models reflect the average body.”(Note：Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. A study of more than five million books indicated a decline in “mood words” over time except_______________.82. According to Dr Alberto Acerbi, one reason for the drop of “mood words” in books may be that_______________.83. What were the two periods when the joy-to-sadness ratio was at its highest?84. While the researchers found some changes in the use of “mood words” in books, they werenot sure that _______________.第Ⅱ卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 今年元旦我们玩得很开心。

顺义区2013届高三第二次统练21. —I hear you‟ve just returned from Australia.—Yeah. I ______ there on business.A. goB. wentC. have goneD. had gone22. Lily won a gold medal in the race, ______ all her friends considered a great honor.A. whichB. whatC. whyD. where23. Scientists ______ a way to predict earthquakes, but you can learn to protect yourself during one.A. don‟t findB. didn‟t findC. haven‟t foundD. won‟t find24. ______ Brown Bear in Russia is more or less ______ same animal as the Grizzly Bear in North America.A. The; theB. A; aC. The; aD. A; the25. ______ down, he was badly in need of a holiday.A. DraggingB. To be draggedC. Having draggedD. Having been dragged26. —How can I achieve my goal?—You ______ work hard and stick to it.A. canB. mayC. mustD. would27. The teacher suggested that each student ______ a plan for the vocation.A. makeB. makesC. would makeD. made28. It‟s reported that the fire had burned for quite some time ______ it was brought under control.A. sinceB. whenC. onceD. before29. As the big day of my speech ______, I tried to familiarize myself with what I would be saying.A. has approachedB. would approachC. was approachingD. had approached30. The dinner party ______ at 7:00 p.m. Will be followed by a concert.A. to startB. startingC. startedD. being started31. How time flies! Summer vocation is just ______ the corner.A. onB. overC. toD. around32. —Linda, ______ the dinner table; Tom and Dick, sweep the floor.—OK, Mom.A. cleanB. cleansC. cleaningD. to clean33. When the fisherman turned around, he found a fish ______.A. had hookedB. was hookingC. had been hookedD. was hooked34. It‟s good for a university student to take up a job if he can get ______.A. itB. oneC. someD. that35. With the word “PM2.5” constantly ______ in media reports, you might be wondering what on earth it means.A. appearedB. appearingC. to appearD. being appearedI was born with cerebral palsy(脑瘫) and did not walk until after I was two years of age. Although my condition was relatively mild and I 36 quite well, I faced many challenges.I was regularly chosen last for a baseball team when school children were organizing a __37 . I never learned how to ice skate. It took me forever to learn to 38 a bike, and my knees and elbows were always injured in the process. Even so, I was a 39 boy and was well liked by my peers throughout elementary school.The most 40 time came when I began high school. I 41 up for the cross-country track and field team. My 42 had always been poor, and a slight push would send me flying to the dirt. Over the first few days other runners noticed my poor pace and would knock me __43__ balance as they lapped me on the track. To the 44 of some, I was forced to get up several times. They 45 me about my poor performance and made me the target of their one-sided fight. But I was never a 46 . I stayed with track and field even though the harassment(骚扰) at the track 47 .One day in early October, we had unexpected snow and freezing rain. The track team was allowed to 48 indoors. I borrowed the stopwatch from the coach and 49 my time on the track. As the other kids exercised in the gym, the y couldn‟t help but notice the one __50__runner dragging through freezing rain on the snow-covered track.The next week, the weather returned to normal, and outdoor training continued. The harassment, 51 , did not. Each time a member of the track team passed me, he would offer a few words of 52 .“Keep going, pal.”“Don‟t give up, bro.”“You can do it, buddy.”At the end of that month, I was voted “athlete of the month” and was presented with a certificate. I earned their 53 .Now whenever I des pair, I‟ll 54 myself that challenges are not overcome by force, but rather by determination and a sincere 55 in the natural goodness of others.36. A. managed B. worked C. behaved D. remained37. A. party B. trip C. game D. meeting38. A. push B. ride C. fix D. make39. A. clever B. kind C. lucky D. happy40. A. difficult B. important C. enjoyable D. critical41. A. raised B. carried C. picked D. signed42. A. eyesight B. judgment C. balance D. behavior43. A. off B. with C. in D. on44. A. excitement B. amusement C. contentment D. astonishment45. A. told B. teased C. warned D. questioned46. A. quitter B. runner C. fighter D. beggar47. A. appeared B. stopped C. increased D. continued48. A. rest B. study C. train D. play49. A. organized B. improved C. wasted D. enjoyed50. A. weak B. hard C. brave D. lone51. A. moreover B. therefore C. however D. though52. A. praise B. encouragement C. comfort D. congratulation53. A. attention B. trust C. thanks D. respect54. A. promise B. bless C. remind D. inform55. A. faith B. love C. interest D. prideASan Diego SummerThe summer after my second year in high school, I finally had the opportunity to live with my super-cool sister in San Diego for three weeks. It was going to be great! I would lie on the beach in the sun. Perhaps I would surf a little or ride my bike around Coronado Island.Meanwhile, I would spend every morning, Monday through Friday, teaching YMCA (Young Men‟s Christian Association) kids how to play tennis…for FREE. Since college wasn‟t too far off, and since I had practically zero hours of community service, my volunteering at the YMCA was smart. I like tennis and I even kind of like little kids. Anyway, life was going to be amazing for those three weeks.On my first day at the YMCA, I was shocked by the smallness of the children. The kids could barely grasp a racket(球拍), let alone swing one. This is when it occurred to me how potentially terrible the situation was—a group of thirty small children with rackets in hand and only four coaches. The odds were definitely against us. Luckily, the kids did not have blood on their minds, and they were relatively obedient and cooperative.It soon became painfully obvious that I was the only “coach” actually coaching. Rather ironic when one considered that I was the only one of the four NOT being paid. I must admit, however, that despite all of my efforts these children were not getting much. I had to keep telling myself that while I couldn‟t enjoy the fruits of my labor at the moment, I would be reveling in the benefits once college application time came. Thus, I soldiered on.As I returned home the day before the opening of school, I had complete peace of mind. Although I did not spend every day at the beach as I had initially hoped to do, I did accomplish several things and I felt as if I were a better person because of my three weeks in San Diego.56. Before going to San Diego the author was full of ______.A. expectationB. confidenceC. doubtD. curiosity57. The author taught YMCA kids to play tennis because she ______.A. loved small children and was active as a volunteerB. must do community service to be admitted to collegeC. wanted to earn some money to pay for her college feesD. would like to do something for others as a sincere Christian58. The underlined words “I soldiered on” reflec t the author‟s ______.A. desire to join the armyB. love for teaching tennisC. control for young learnerD. determination not to give up59. 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What must the users make clear before installing the software?A. The place to get a full refund.B. The contents of the agreement.C. When to click “YES” or “NO”.D. Why to be bound by the agreement.61. What can you do with the software as a user?A. You are free to use the software in the first 90 days.B. You can adapt the software and get pay from “Great Games”.C. You can install one copy of the software on only one computer.D. You can get your money back if you are not satisfied with the game.62. What is the primary purpose of the Limited License?A. To protect Great Games‟ software.B. To explain Great Games‟ warranty.C. To warn the users of possible defects.D. To provide technical help to the users.CThe Lionfish Invasion!Lionfish are popular saltwater aquarium(水族箱) fish all over the world, especially in the United States.Nowadays, they also live in Atlantic waters off the East Coast of the United States. These lionfish are what scientists call an invasive(侵入的) species(物种) or an “alien invader.”Local divers off the coast of North Carolina were not expecting to see what they found one day in August 2002—the beautiful lionfish, common to the warm waters of the western Pacific, but unknown of the Carolina coast. They provided the first solid evidence that lionfish were in the Atlantic.A year later, scientists documented 19 lionfish sightings at eight locations along the North Carolina continental shelf. Then, lionfish were observed off the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and even as far north as Long Island, New York! Between 2000 and 2003, lionfish sightings were reported at 16 different shipwrecks and natural hard bottom locations. During a summer 2004 research expedition, NOAA(The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) scientists collected 155 lionfish at 19 different locations off the North Carolina coast alone. The jump in numbers and distributions over such a short time strongly indicates that the lionfish is reproducing in the Atlantic Ocean. If this is true, it‟s the first time tha t a western Pacific fish has populated the U.S. Atlantic coast.These lionfish were likely released on purpose when people no longer wanted them! The swift and warm Gulf Stream, which transported the floating lionfish eggs from Florida northward, helped th e lionfish‟s Atlantic journey. In Florida waters and along the continental shelf near the Gulf Stream the temperatures are very similar to the lionfish‟s native waters.However, from north Florida upward, the waters along the coastline are too cold in the winter for lionfish to survive. Scientists expect them to survive the winter only at water depths greater than 120ft because this is where the Gulf Stream has influence all year long. Very importantly, the types of predators(食肉动物) and competitors present in the Atlantic are very different from the native range of the lionfish. Generally, the lionfish have not been found to endanger marine ecosystems because they were not likely to survive long.63. Scientists call the lionfish an “alien invader” because t he lionfish ______.A. have damaged the native speciesB. are able to live in a new environmentC. came from one place and spread to anotherD. will attack other species with their poisonous teeth64. How does the author support the reproducing of lionfish in the Atlantic in Para.3?A. By analyzing causes.B. By providing figures.C. By raising questions.D. By expressing opinions.65. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. Lionfish got into the Atlantic Ocean in 2002.B. Lionfish will not live long in the new environment.C. Lionfish is a popular aquarium fish in the United States.D. Lionfish has been populating the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.66. What is the author‟s attitude towards the lionfish invasion?A. Serious.B. Disapproving.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.DWhy Laughter MattersAlthough most people believe that laughter is one of the nature‟s great treatments for a whole range of mental and physical diseases, it is still a serious scientific subject that researchers are trying to figure out.“Laughter above all else is a social thing,” says Baltimore neuroscientist, Robert Provine, who has studied laughter for decades. “All laughter groups laugh …ha-ha-ha‟ basically the same way. Whether you speak Mandarin, French or English, everyone will understand laughter. There is a pattern generator(发生器) in our brain that produces this sound.”Laughing is our first way of communicating. Babies laugh long before they speak. No one teaches them how to laugh. They just do. People may laugh at a prank(恶作剧) on April Fools‟ day. But surprisingly, only 10 to 15 percent of laughter is the result of someone making a joke. Laughter is mostly about social responses rather to a joke. Deaf people laugh without hearing and people on cell phones laugh without seeing, showing that laughter isn‟t dependent on single sense but on social interactions.And laughter is not just a people thing. Chimps tickle(挠痒) each other and even laugh when another chimp pretends to tickle them.Jaak Panksepp, a Bowling Green University Psychology professor, studies rats that laugh when he tickles them. It turns out rats love to be tickled—they return again and again to the hands of researchers tickling them.By studying rats, sc ientists can figure out what‟s going on in the brain during laughter. Northwestern University biomedical engineering professor, Jeffrey Burgdorf has found that laughter in rats produces a chemical that acts as an antidepressant(抗抑郁药). He thinks the same thing probably happens in humans, too. This would give doctors a new chemical target to develop drugs that can fight depression.Even so, laughter itself has not been proved to be the best medicine, experts said. Margaret Stuber, a professor at University of California, studied whether laugher helped patients. She found that distraction(分心) and mood improvement helped, but she could not find a benefit of laughter alone.“No study has shown that laughter produces a direct health benefit,” Provine said, largely because it‟s hard toseparate laughter from just feeling good. But he thinks it doesn‟t really matter: “Isn‟t the fact that laughter feels good when you do it enough?”67. The most important finding of Robert Provine‟s research is that ______.A. laughter makes a person feel goodB. laughter depends on different sensesC. laughter is a quality people are born withD. laughter is a social response shared by all creatures68. According to the passage, scientists studied rats in order to find ______.A. if they can laughB. if they like laughingC. what laughter in rats producesD. how rats react while being tickled69. What can we learn from the passage?A. Patients will recover if they laugh enough.B. Laughter is a means of communication as well as language.C. A new medicine has been developed based on the laughter research.D. Scientists can know what is happening in a human brain when he laughs.70. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?A.B. C.D. CP P1P2 P3 C SpSp P1 CP Sp2 P2 Sp1 C CP P1 P2 CSp1 Sp2 CP P1 P2 P3 CCP: Central point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C: ConclusionSeeing with SoundAccording to a British news report, some blind peop le may finally get a chance to “see”. __71 Dr. Peter Meijer, a scientist at Philips Research Laboratories in the Netherlands, has developed a new system called the vOICe. The three middle letters in vOICe stand for “Oh, I see.” Meijer‟s groundbreaking te chnology may change the lives of visually impaired (视力障碍) people all over the world.A wearable setup of vOICe system consists of a head-mounted camera, stereo headphones and a notebook PC. The system translates visual images from a camera into complex sounds. __72The program is based on the theory that people can hear certain sounds and learn to translate them into meaningful mental images. Everything has its own unique sound. 73 The height of an object or person could be determined by pitch(音调). And a built-in color identifier speaks out color names when it is turned on. What the VOICE users had to learn is which sound went with which object. Meijer says that he is counting on the brain‟s ability to adapt.__74 Within two weeks, most people who experiment with the VOICE system are able to identify objects such as walls and doors. They are also able to identify certain situations, including whether the lights in a room are on or off. 75 Meijer thinks that translating will eventually become automatic for many users of the VOICE, bringing a form of vision to them for the very first time.A. Brighter areas sound louder than darker areas.B. It then sends these sounds to a person through headphones.C. However, they are not learning to see with their eyes; they are learning to see with their ears.D. The VOICE system is aiming to treat blindness by translating images from a camera into audio signals.E. Meijer supposes that the brain is interested in the information “content”, but not the information “carrier”.F. To evaluate the new system‟s effectiveness, a number of visually impaired people were chosen to test theVOICE.G. Over time, some users have even learned to “watch” television or “recognize” the outlines of buildings as theywalk.第四部分：书面表达(共两节，35分)第一节情景作文(20分)假设你是红星中学高二（1）班的学生李华。

上海市闸北区2012学年第二学期高三英语学科期末练习卷（本卷满分150分；完卷时间120分钟）第I卷（共105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. Husband and wife. B. Passenger and air hostess.C. Boss and secretary.D. Customer and café waitress.2. A. In the supermarket. B. In the bakery. C. In the restaurant. D. At the airport.3. A. Hiring a maid. B. Sharing household chore.C. Cleaning the house.D. Focusing on work.4. A. Its colour turned pale. B. It can’t be hand-washed.C. It is not strong enough.D. It’s cheap.5. A. Because apartments are not as expensive as houses.B. Because their dogs don’t like apartments.C. Because his wife feels uncomfortable in houses.D. Because he doesn’t have to look after the garden.6. A. He will invite Jack later. B. Jack always arrives at his parties late.C. He won’t invite Jack.D. Jack is his boss at work.7. A. 0. B. 10. C. 20. D. 30.8. A. Jenny is playing the match now. B. Jenny was wounded in a car accident.C. Jenny went to visit Mary in hospital.D. Mary knocked Jenny down in a car accident.9. A. He is not used to the diet of the city. B. The hot weather doesn’t suit him.C. He disagrees with the woman’s remarks.D. He doesn’t think highly of the local people.10. A. He just changed his job and doesn’t have much to say.B. He does①fishing for the job.C. The new job doesn’t suit him.D. He always thinks of the bad experiences in his last job.①原卷此处为do，P.F. Productions审稿时根据“三单一”原则改为doesSection 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. 10%. B. 20%. C. 30%. D. 50%.12. A. Because they feel less stress at work. B. Because they don’t have friendship problems.C. Because they are good at adjusting themselves.D. Because they rarely use drugs and alcohol.13. A. They should stop basing hope on work success.B. They should try to find a balance between work and life.C. They should try to change to less-competitive work.D. They should share their problems with people for help.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because they can’t produce honey as European bees.B. Because they are children of fierce African bees.C. Because they defend themselves when endangered.D. Because the media gave them the name.15. A. Europe. B. Africa. D. South America. D. The United States.16. A. They are larger than their European cousins. B. They have yellow markings on them.C. They are ordinary-looking of pale brown.D. They look like spiders.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.What is the full name for Taipei 101? Taipei 101 21 .What does the LEED award stand for? Leadership in 22 Design.What are two elements to make a high-quality building? Being 23 .Of what style is the building? 24 .II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.The CEOs of many famed international companies are participating _____ special observers in thisyear’s Mayor’s Forum (论坛).A. asB. inC. atD. for26.Thanks to modern technology, today contacting a friend thousands of miles away seems to be_____ saying hello to a next door neighbour.A. as easy asB. as easily asC. so easy thatD. so easily as27.At least 20 people lost their lives in the air crash and, according to the hospital, _____ was the pilot,who died soon after he was sent to the hospital.A. among whichB. among whomC. among themD. among what28.Grass skiing is a rising form of entertainment, popular with young people, _____ sliding on thegrass would be adventurous and enjoyable.A. whoB. whenC. whereD. whose29.To a teacher and parent, it’s one thing to educate students but it is quite _____ to teach one’s ownkid.A. otherB. anotherC. the otherD. some other30. A ticket agent _____ at all necessary for passengers could have bought the air tickets online lastweek.A. hadn’t beenB. isn’tC. wasn’tD. won’t be31.Many “successful”Americans try hard to be different from others _____ the myth of successimplies comparison between people.A. unlessB. becauseC. althoughD. in case32.The income gap in Switzerland is much smaller than in many other European countries _____ thecountry’s social stability and harmony.A. ensuringB. ensuredC. ensuresD. to have ensured33.Apart from police guns, there are only 49 legal handguns in Japan, _____ in the hand of highlyskilled expert civilian shooters.A. holdB. to holdC. heldD. holding34.The basketball player is not good with words and he _____ a ghostwriter(代笔者) for hisnewly-published autobiography (自传).A. should have called inB. must have called inC. must call inD. would call in35.Brazil is a nation with a successful investment in energy that comes from grains and _____ tenpercent of its oil supply with grain energy is its current goal.A. replacesB. has replacedC. replacingD. to be replaced36.Becoming successful is achieved through focus on what one is doing, without being tempted byfactors like money or title, _____?A. doesn’t itB. won’t oneC. is itD. isn’t it37.The Chinese first lady’s dressing during her state visit to Russia _____ much in newspapers and onTV, which sparked heated discussion at home and abroad.A. reportedB. has reportedC. was reportedD. was reporting38.Many teachers maintain that preschooling is the best way to prepare children for study but there isno real agreement, however, about _____ this preparation can be achieved.A. whatB. whichC. whoD. how39.Never _____ his beard (胡子) if his school team fails to achieve a 50%+ win rate.A. John shavesB. will John shaveC. is John shavedD. was John shaved40.The former Hollywood superstar Greta Garbo announced to retire as she was tired of being madeby the press and fans _____ as if living in a goldfish tank.A. feelingB. to feelC. to be feelingD. feltSection 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.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.50. A. disappear B. collapse C. freeze D. rise51. A. translated B. responded C. invented D. applied52. A. special B. inferior C. standard D. loose53. A. unique B. memorable C. painful D. normal54. A. positive B. personal C. flexible D. heated55. A. temporarily B. carefully C. readily D. traditionally56. A. luxury B. expense C. convenience D. information57. A. prove B. buy C. investigate D. convey58. A. explosion B. promotion C. shift D. spread59. A. walls of ears B. seeing is believing C. word of mouth D. grave of teeth60. A. drives out B. wears out C. pays off D. died away61. A. company B. introduction C. benefit D. end62. A. decorated B. distinct C. blank D. mechanical63. A. imitate B. guide C. exploit D. replace64. A. refer to B. compare with C. suffer from D. persist inSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The Matterhorn of Switzerland had been climbed hundreds of times since it was first conquered by Edward Whymper in 1865. He, and the many that followed him over the years, had scaled the mountain by the relatively easy southern approach. The vertical (垂直的) northern face presented a much more frightening challenge. Although some climbers had scaled the north wall, their attempts were made in summer. Experts had predicted that it was unimaginable to make the climb in the winter.Water Bonatti announced that he was going to attempt a winter climb of the near-vertical ice-covered northern face in the February. What was shocking was that he intended to use the more direct route from base to peak without any of the passes made by his pioneers. It seemed a suicidal bid.Covered in a yellow wind-breaker, Bonatti gathered his skills, nerves, strength and vigor against the north face. Slowly and carefully, his strong but cold-stoned fingers searched for hand-holds. One false move and he would plunge straight down thousands of feet to his death. The higher he went, the more the wind increased its force, striking him with icy power, threatening to dash him onto the rocks below. After two tough days, he reached 12,800 feet. At night, he napped in a hammock (吊床) between two steel sticks hammered in the rock face.At first light, he continued ever upward, without a thought of turning back. The cruel, sub-zero temperature cracked his goggles (护目镜) and he struggled half-blinded. Often his hands which were bleeding, failed to settle on an opening and he had to make attempts with his instinct. His tiring body was in pain but still climbed up towards the peak.At dawn on the fourth day, he was on the edge of complete exhaustion, but with victory in sight, he prepared himself for the critical trek. Just after three in the afternoon, excited spectators in the helicopters saw Bonatti suddenly appear crawling over the shining tip of the mountain. He had achieved the impossible and won the world acclaim.65.Why was Bonatti’s attempt regarded as an impossible task?A. Because no one had climbed the mountain since the last conquest by Whymper.B. Because the mountain presents the biggest challenge in the world.C. Because no one had reached the peak from the north in cold weather.D. Because the Swiss government forbade people to climb the mountain in severe weather.66.How did he manage to climb up?A. He used the wind-breaker to locate holes on the north face and climbed up.B. He made his hands fish for openings and relied on them to climb.C. He took advantage of steel hammer to climb up the mountain.D. He borrowed the force from the ice to help him rise.67.The underlined word trek in the last paragraph is closest in the meaning to _____.A. adequate restB. timely communicationC. difficult journeyD. bad weather condition68.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Bonatti used to scale the mountain by the south approach.B. The negative influence from the wind decreased as he climbed up.C. Bonatti’s success was witnessed by people in the air.D. Bonatti managed to climb the mountain in two days.(B)69.The cuttlefish are different from other deceiving animals in that _____.A. it means no harm while others intend to hunt by deceivingB. it changes its features in appearance to match the environmentC. it manages to mix with the environment faster than other animalsD. it uses certain matter to copy the environment if necessary70.In deceiving, the frogfish and the stoat are using the similar trick that _____.A. they sometimes disappear and sometimes appear to deceiveB. they both hunt in similar living environmentsC. they make certain body movements before huntingD. they hunt the same creature for food71.One unique deceiving purpose different from those of other creatures is to _____.A. become the master of disguiseB. meet the need of the stomachC. seek food for survivalD. find a possible mating partner(C)72.The social structure is stable because _____.A. there are no barriers strictly separating the classesB. economic ability simply decides a person’s social classC. the lower classes quickly learn the standards of the upper classesD. the higher classes enjoy the force to select people to enter their classes73.The underlined phrase with his tongue in the cheek is closet in meaning to _____.A. forcefullyB. pretendedlyC. sincerelyD. silently74.The principle to behave like a gentleman has _____.A. been followed by the upper and lower classesB. been destroyed by the ill forces in societyC. enabled middle class people to climb to higher classesD. helped the middle class to keep moral75.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. Lucky people from lower classes randomly climb into higher classes.B. New middle-class men are forced to learn the history of British civilization.C. New middle class men and their children “do good” for different purposes.D. The middle class have made complete success in defeating ill forces in societySection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.76.support, with one, CISN, based on a network of government-operated sensors, and the other, SWS, built around a private company’s equipment. I n a move that may shed some light for policy makers, the authority has pulled together representatives from both approaches to make recommendations on how to implement an earthquake early warning system. Then again, their distinct views may prove impossible to come to terms.77.quake’s initial, relatively mild shockwaves and the later ones that cause all the damage. CISN can detect the first waves a few seconds or more before the severe shaking begins. The challenge, though, is to determine from the first waves whether it’s really an earthquake and not a big truck rolling by, and how intense the shaking may be.78.County gave the CISN team the chance to demonstrate the capabilities of its system, which is still in its formative stages. It alerted local government 30 seconds before a stronger wave of the quake, which measured a moderate 4.7 magnitude. By the time the warning went out, however, those waves had already been developing for 12 seconds, extending about 25 miles. That’s not necessarily a problem for earthquakes that start in a remote stretch of the high desert. But a delay that long for a quake in busy areas would leave millions of people in the warning-free “blind zone.”79.struck. The company claimed its alerts went out before the more damaging waves had even hit the surface. Its first stations received an alert three to five seconds ahead of the shaking. The company’s speed advantage comes from its ability to use two sensors at a single site to calculate a quack’s intensity and to make a warning, rather than having to pool data from sensors at multiple sites. It also says that it can participate in a statewide warning system that would cost far less than what the CISN’s backers have advised.80.independent proof of the company’s claims about its technology. And there are also some worries from the public about granting the essential function of public alert to a private company. People can only imagine the security matters involved.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.(Note:Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)mercial insurance data are mentioned in the first paragraph to show that __________.82.Patients’ __________ attitude towards medical care caused today’s overtreatment.83.What is the leading reason for the lack of primary-care doctors?84.What are the two methods to fight the overtreatment problem?第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.家长越来越关注孩子的心理健康。

2012学年度第二学期普陀区初三质量调研学年度第二学期普陀区初三质量调研英 语 试 卷（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）考生注意：本卷有7 大题，共99小题。

试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分。

Part 1 Listening (第一部分第一部分 听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分) A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分) A B C D E F G 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ 6. ______ B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共10分) 7. A) Noise pollution. B) Air pollution. C) Water pollution. D) Light pollution. 8. A) At the bank. B) At the restaurant. B) At the restaurant. C) At the cinema. C) At the cinema. D) At home. 9. A) The grey one. B) The light blue one. C) The dark blue one. D) The dark green one. 10. A) A doctor. B) A teacher. C) An officer. D) An engineer. 11. A) The woman ‟s hobby. B) The man ‟s hobby. C) The woman ‟s job. D) The man ‟s job. 12. A) The woman is on a diet. B) The man is putting on weight. C) The woman exercises regularly. D) The man exercises regularly. 13. 13. A) At 7:10. A) At 7:10. B) At 7:20. C) At 7:30. D) At 7:40. 14. A) Nice. B) Busy. C) Relaxing. D) Quiet. 15. A) Maths. B) Physics. C) English. D) Chinese. 16. A) To a post office. B) To her friend‟s home. C) To a supermarket. D) To an office building. C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示): (共7分) 17. Mr. and Mrs. Keller had three sons and two daughters. 18. Mr. and Mrs. Keller‟s sons worked in the post office. ‟s death on the phone. 19. Mrs. Keller learnt the news of her son‟s death. 20. Mrs. Keller stayed in hospital for two weeks after her son21. Mrs. Keller‟s elder daughter died when she was having an operation. 22. After her daughter‟s death, Mrs. Keller didn‟t dare to make phone calls. 23. With the doctor‟s help, Mrs. Keller‟s problem was solved in the end. D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences（听对话，完成下列内容。

2012学年度第二学期普陀区初三质量调研英语试卷（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）考生注意：本卷有7 大题，共99小题。

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Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共10分)7. A) Noise pollution. B) Air pollution. C) Water pollution. D) Light pollution.8. A) At the bank. B) At the restaurant. C) At the cinema. D) At home.9. A) The grey one. B) The light blue one.C) The dark blue one. D) The dark green one.10. A) A doctor. B) A teacher. C) An officer. D) An engineer.11. A) The woman’s hobby. B) The man’s hobby.C) The woman’s job. D) The man’s job.12. A) The woman is on a diet. B) The man is putting on weight.C) The woman exercises regularly. D) The man exercises regularly.13. A) At 7:10. B) At 7:20. C) At 7:30. D) At 7:40.14. A) Nice. B) Busy. C) Relaxing. D) Quiet.15. A) Maths. B) Physics. C) English. D) Chinese.16. A) To a post office. B) To her friend’s home.C) To a supermarket. D) To an office building.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示): (共7分)17. Mr. and Mrs. Keller had three sons and two daughters.18. Mr. and Mrs. Keller’s sons worked in the post office.19. Mrs. Keller learnt the news of her son’s death on the phone.20. Mrs. Keller stayed in hospital for two weeks after her son’s death.21. Mrs. Keller’s elder daughter died when she was having an operation.22. After her daughter’s death, Mrs. Keller didn’t dare to make phone calls.23. With the doctor’s help, Mrs. Keller’s problem was solved in the end.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences（听对话，完成下列内容。

上海英语试卷解析-2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试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 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.W: Can you describe what you do?M: I wash office building windows. I go high up in the basket to reach the windows.Q: What is the man's job?A. A basketball player.B. A laundry worker.C. A window washer.D. A rock climber【答案】C. A window washer.【解析】这是一道事实细节题。

从对话中可知，男士清洗办公楼的窗户。

所以选项为C，他是个窗户清洁工。

关键词句：I wash office building windows；to reach the window.2.M: Should we go out or eat in tonight?W: I am too tired to do any cooking.Q: What does the woman imply?A.She is not hungry.B.She wants to cook.C.She is not tired.D.She wants to dine out.【答案】D. She wants to dine out.【解析】这是一道推理题。

2013浦东新区英语二模（含答案）2013.4.16 25-4041-4950-6465-6869-7172-7576-8081-842013浦东新区英语二模参考答案浦东新区2013年高考预测英语试卷参考答案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. W: We don't seem to have a reservation for you, sir. I'm sorry.M: But my secretary said that she had reserved a room for me here. I phoned her from the airport this morning just before boarding:Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?2. M: $15 for the vase is too expensive. I will pay only $ 10 for it.W: Done, sir. It's yours for$10.Q: How much less does the man pay for the vase than the original price？3. W: Mr. Watson, I wonder whether it's possible for me to take a vacation early next month.M: Did you fill out a request form？Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers？4. W: Attention please. Flight MU 146 from Hong Kong has arrived.M: It's now 20:25. It's been delayed for two hours！The airlines' flights are now constantly delayed.Q: At what time should the flight have arrived？5. M: Shall I put the equipment away now that you've finished with the lab work？W: Not yet, please.Q: What will the man probably do？6. M: What about going for a coffee？W: That's fine. But do you mind if I call in the library first？I've had this book out for ages. Q: What is the woman going to do first？7. M: Do you think the poster looks good here？W: Well, it's better than a blank wall.Q: What does the woman say about the poster?8. W: These shoes are very cheap. I think I'll buy three pairs.M: Why not just buy one good pair. Cheap shoes wear out very quickly.Q: What does the man suggest that the woman should do？9. M: Please get me a beer, a cold one. Y ou know, I never drink beer without ice.W: But it is winter now. Don't you think that's bad for your stomach？Q: What does the woman mean？10. W: Good morning. Say, do you know what the assignment is for our term paper in history？M: Sure. Why weren't you in class on Monday? That's when the teacher gave it out.Q: What does the man imply？Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.There are many simple ways to keep our earth healthy. Here are some ways to reduce the amount of garbage your family produces:Firstly, many communities have recycling programs. If yours doesn't, do some research. Y ou can probably find a place to take materials to be recycled.Secondly, instead of throwing away items that you no longer use, give them away or sell them. Think of new ways to reuse items that you normally throw away.What's more, take your own bags to the store instead of getting new ones each time you shop.The fourth way is to use e-mail instead of sending paper letters and cards. Pay your bills and read your newspapers online. Call companies that send you junk mail and get off their mailing lists.Lastly, buy products which are made with recycled contents. A lot of things can now be made from recycled materials.Together we can make a difference.Questions:11. According to the passage, how should you deal with the items you don't use？12. What does the passage suggest people should do?13. What is the passage mainly about?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Many American schools have a student exchange program with foreign countries. Along with this program, there is usually another one called the“American Host Family”program. As its name indicates, the program gets American families involved in foreign students' lives in America and offers homes for them.Many American families volunteer to host foreign students. However, if there is a shortage of host families, schools also contact local people and recommend foreign students to them.The “American host family” program varies in lengths of time. It can go from a few days to a few years, depending on each individual school. The program in my school in Wisconsin is designed on a one year term. After the first year is over, it is up to foreign students and their “families” to decide if they want to stay together as a “family.” American families can ho st as many foreign students as they like. They can either have several students or just one at a time. Many families start with new students each year while still keeping in touch with the old ones. Schools usually leave it to foreign students and their host families to decide their activities after both sides meet. My school, however, sponsors activities every year: We have an annual picnic when all the host families and foreign students come together. In addition, we have other kinds of gatherings such as pot-luck dinners and tea parties several times a year. Host families and foreign students, of course, get in touch with each other any time they want. On major holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, foreign students are usually invited to their homes for dinner. Even schools that do not have host family programs often arrange students to get together with American families on these special holiday occasions.Questions:14. How long does the host family program last?15. Which of the following is NOT included in a school's“American Host Family”program？16. What is the main purpose of the passage？Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.W: I can't take it any more. This job is killing me！M: Hey, sounds like you could take a break.W: Are you kidding？I can never finish my paperwork.M: When was the last time you took some time off?W: Come to think of it, it's been over a year. Y eah, last February. I was supposed to take off a few weeks in January, but it just got too busy around here.M: Then it sounds like a little relaxation would do you some good.W: Well, maybe you are right. And anyway, I can always bring my computer along and catch up on my work.M: Listen, leave the computer at home. Y ou need to just take it easy for a while.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.W: We had a nice chat to your teachers at the parents' meeting this evening.M: Actually, mum, I've been meaning to talk to you about that.W: Were you worried？Well, you needn't have been. Y our teachers are very happy with your work.In fact, we didn't have to stay at the meeting very long. They all had only one thing to say: you're doing brilliantly.M: Thanks mum. Actually, I was a bit worried but not about my grades. I…W: Y ou'd better start thinking about what university you want to go to.M: Well, that's what I want to talk to you about. I don't want to go to university.W: Y ou what? Oh, of course, it's the money. Y ou're worried about the money.M: Mum! Y ou're not listening to me. I've thought about it very carefully and I've decided to leave school at the end of the year and become a football player.W: A football player! A bright boy like you！M: I'm sorry if you're disappointed. But, look, you needn't worry about me. I do have a brilliant future ___ as a football player.参考答案第Ⅰ卷I. Section A 1~5. DBCDB 6~10. ADCBASection B11~13. ABD 14~16. CDDSection C 17. paperwork/ work 18. February19. relaxation/holidays/ rest 20. computer21. (very) happy/ pleased/ satisfied with22. (the/ her) education/ university education/ university23. a football player24. a brilliant/ bright/good futureII. Section A 25~30. DBADBD 31~35. CCADB36~40. DCCDBSection B41~49. IJDEH BACGIII. Section A50~54. BCABA 55~59. CADDB60~64. BACBDSection B 65~68. BDAD 69~71. DBC72~75. BCCASection C 76~80. FEACBSection D 81. Late-winter flowers’extended blooming times./ Late-winter flowers’remaining open for long.82. high/soil/ temperature83. The flower can create a microclimate within itself once open./Thetemperatures inside flowers can be much higher than the surrounding air.84. (direct) sunlight and the flower below第Ⅱ卷I.1. He is determined to realize/accomplish/achieve/fulfill his ambition.2.Residents all hope that they can have easy assess to the quality service oflibraries one day(some day).3.The teacher’s compliment(s) gave me(filled me with) a greatencouragement(inspiration), which is so precious for a student.4. Having answered the phone, he left the office in a hurry( rushed out of the office)with the door open and the light(s ) on.5. The result of the experiment is totally different(contrary to) from what we haveexpected, but we believe (that) the more we explore, the more likely we are to/will succeed.。

2013年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试上海 英语试卷后二位 校验码 号 码考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

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试卷分为第I 卷（第1-12页）和第II 卷（第13页），全卷共13页。

所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

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第I 卷 (共105分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections : In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At theend 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. A basketball player. B. A laundry worker. C. A window washer. D. A rock climber.2. A. She is not hungry. B. She wants to cook. C. She is not tired.D. She wants to dine out. 3. A. Promising.B. Isolated.C. Crowded.D. Modern.4. A. To a stationery shop. B. To a gymnasium. C. To a paint store.D. To a news stand.5. A. The man can see a different view. B. The food is not tasty enough. C. The man cannot afford the food.D. The food is worth the price.○密封线内不要答题6. A. She reads different kinds of books. B. She also finds the book difficult to read.C. She is impressed by the characters.D. She knows well how to remember names.7. A. The man will go to the post office. B. The post office is closed for the day.C. The woman is expecting the newspaper.D. The delivery boy has been dismissed.8. A. She is not sure if she can join them. B. She will skip the class to see the film.C. She will ask the professor for leave.D. She does not want to see the film.9. A. Fashion designing is a booming business.B. School learning is a must for fashion designers.C. He hopes to attend a good fashion school.D. The woman should become a fashion designer.10. A. Few people drive within the speed limit. B. Drivers usually obey traffic rules.C. The speed limit is really reasonable.D. The police stop most drivers for speeding.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 book publisher. B. A company manager.C. A magazine editor.D. A school principal.12. A. Some training experience. B. A happy family.C. Russian assistants’ help.D. A good memory.13. A. Lynn’s devotion to the family.B. Lynn’s busy and successful life.C. Lynn’s great performance at work.D. Lynn’s efficiency in conducting programs.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Economic questions. B. Routine questions.C. Academic questions.D. Challenging questions.15. A. Work experience. B. Educational qualifications.C. Problem-solving abilities.D. Information-gathering abilities.16. A. Features of different types of interview. B. Skills in asking interview questions.C. Changes in three interview models.D. Suggestions for different job interviews.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. — I’m looking for a nearby place for my holiday. Any good ideas?— How about the Moon Lake? It is _____ easy reach of the city.A. byB. beyondC. withinD. from26. Those who smoke heavily should remind _____ of health, the bad smell and the feelings ofother people.A. theirsB. themC. themselvesD. oneself27. Bob called to tell his mother that he couldn’t enter the house, for he _____ his key at school.A. had leftB. would leaveC. was leavingD. has left28. It’s a _____ clock, made of brass and dating from the nineteenth century.A. charming French smallB. French small charmingC. small French charmingD. charming small French29. The school board is made up of parents who _____ to make decisions about school affairs.A. had been electedB. had electedC. have been electedD. have elected30. They promised to develop a software package by the end of this year, _____ they might have.A. however difficultB. how difficultC. whatever difficultyD. what difficulty31. The judges gave no hint of what they thought, so I left the room really _____.A. to be worriedB. to worryC. having worriedD. worried32. The students are looking forward to having an opportunity _____ society for real-lifeexperience.A. exploreB. to exploreC. exploringD. explored33. I have no idea _____ the cell phone isn’t working, so could you fix it for me?A. whatB. whyC. ifD. which34. Young people may risk _____ deaf if they are exposed to very loud music every day.A. to goB. to have goneC. goingD. having gone35. Sophia got an e-mail _____ her credit card account number.A. asking forB. ask forC. asked forD. having asked for36. I cannot hear the professor clearly as there is too much noise _____ I am sitting.A. beforeB. untilC. unlessD. where37. _____ at the photos, illustrations, title and headings and you can guess what the reading isabout.A. To lookB. LookingC. Having lookedD. Look38. An ecosystem consists of the living and nonliving things in an area _____ interact with oneanother.A. thatB. whereC. whoD. what39. Among the crises that face humans _____ the lack of natural resources.A. isB. areC. is thereD. are there40. Some people care much about their appearance and always ask if they look fine in _____ theyare wearing.A. thatB. whatC. howD. whichSection 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.As infants, we can recognize our mothers within hours of birth. In fact, we can recognize the 41 of our mother’s face well before we can recognize her body shape. It’s 42 how the brain can carry out such a function at such a young age, especially since we don’t learn to walk and talk until we are over a year old. By the time we are adults, we have the ability to distinguish around 100,000 faces. How can we remember so many faces when many of us find it difficult to 43 such a simple thing as a phone number? The exact process is not yet fully understood, but research around the world has begun to define the specific areas of the brain and processes 44 for facial recognition.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology believe that they have succeeded in 45 a specific area of the brain called the fusiform face area (FFA), which is used only for facial recognition. This means that recognition of familiar objects, such as our clothes or cars, is from 46 in the brain. Researchers also have found that the brain needs to see the whole face for recognition to take place. It had been 47 thought that we only needed to see certain facial features. Meanwhile, research at University College London has found that facial recognition is not a single process, but 48 involves three steps. The first step appears to be an analysis of the physical features of a person’s face, which is similar to how we scan the bar codes of our groceries. In the next step, the brain decides whether the face we are looking at is already known or unknown to us. And finally, the brain furnishes the information we have collected about the person whose face we are looking at. This complex 49 is done in a split second so that we can behave quickly when reacting to certain situations.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.Over the past few decades, more and more countries have opened up their markets, increasingly transforming the world economy into one free-flowing global market. The question is: Is economic globalization 50 for all?According to the World Bank, one of its chief supporters, economic globalization has helped reduce 51 in a large number of developing countries. It quotes one study that shows increased wealth 52 to improved education and longer life in twenty-four developing countries as a result of integration (融合) of local economics into the world economy. Home to some three billion people, these twenty-four countries have seen incomes 53 at an average rate of five percent—compared to two percent in developed countries.Those who 54 globalization claim that economies in developing countries will benefit from new opportunities for small and home-based businesses. 55 , small farmers in Brazil who produce nuts that would originally have sold only in 56 open-air markets can now promote their goods worldwide by the Internet.Critics take a different view, believing that economic globalization is actually 57 the gap between the rich and poor. A study carried out by the U.N.-sponsored World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization shows that only a few developing countries have actually 58 from integration into the world economy and that the poor, the uneducated, unskilled workers, and native peoples have been left behind. 59 , they maintain that globalization may eventually threaten emerging businesses. For example, Indian craftsmen who currently seem to benefit from globalization because they are able to 60 their products may soon face fierce competition that could put them out of 61 . When large-scale manufacturers start to produce the same goods, or when superstores like Wal-Mart move in, these small businesses will not be able to 62 and will be crowded out.One thing is certain about globalization—there is no 63 . Advances in technology combined with more open policies have already created an interconnected world.The64 now is finding a way to create a kind of globalization that works for the benefit of all.50. A. possible B. smooth C. good D. easy51. A. crime B. poverty C. conflict D. population52. A. contributing B. responding C. turning D. owing53. A. remain B. drop C. shift D. increase54. A. doubt B. define C. advocate D. ignore55. A. In addition B. For instance C. In other words D. All in all56. A. mature B. new C. local D. foreign57. A. finding B. exploring C. bridging D. widening58. A. suffered B. profited C. learned D. withdrawn59. A. Furthermore B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise60. A. consume B. deliver C. export D. advertise61. A. trouble B. business C. power D. mind62. A. keep up B. come in C. go around D. help out63. A. taking off B. getting along C. holding out D. turning back64. A. agreement B. prediction C. outcome D. challengeSection 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)For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.”People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes(音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,”says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”65. Which of the following is true of amusics?A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.66. According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _____.A. dislikes listening to speechesB. can hear anything nonmusicalC. has a hearing problemD. lacks a complex hearing system67. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that _____.A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlierB. she were seventeen years old rather than seventyC. her problem could be easily explainedD. she were able to meet other amusics68. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.C. Musical talent and brain structure.D. Identification and treatment of amusics.(B)Home Laundry Automatic Dryer ProductFull Two Year Warranty(保修)Limited Five Year Warranty on Cabinet (机箱)Warranty Provides for:FIRST TWO YEARS Amana will repair or replace any faulty part free of charge.THIRD THRU FIFTH YEARS Amana will provide a free replacement part for any cabinet which proves faulty due to rust (生锈).Warranty Limitations:•Warranty begins at date of original purchase. •Applies only to product used within the United States or in Canada if product is approved by Canadian Standards Association when shipped from factory.•Products used on a commercial or rental basis are not covered by this warranty.•Service must be performed by an Amana servicer.•Adjustments covered during first year only.Warranty Does Not Cover It If:•Product has damage due to product alteration, connection to an improper electrical supply, shipping and handling, accident, fire, floods, lightning or other conditions beyond the control of Amana.•Product is improperly installed or applied. Owner’s Responsibilities:•Provide sales receipt.•Normal care and maintenance. •Having the product reasonably accessible for service.•Pay for service calls related to product installation or usage instructions. •Pay for extra service costs, over normal service charges, if servicer is requested to perform service outside servicer’s normal business hours.In no event shall Amana be responsible for consequential damages.**This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.69. According to Warranty Limitations, a product can be under warranty if _____.A. shipped from a Canadian factoryB. rented for home useC. repaired by the user himselfD. used in the U.S.A.70. According to Owner’s Responsibilities, an owner has to pay for _____.A. the loss of the sales receiptB. a servicer’s overtime workC. the product installationD. a mechanic’s transportation71. Which of the following is true according to the warranty?A. Consequential damages are excluded across America.B. A product damaged in a natural disaster is covered by the warranty.C. A faulty cabinet due to rust can be replaced free in the second year.D. Free repair is available for a product used improperly in the first year.(C)A team of engineers at Harvard University has been inspired by Nature to create the first robotic fly. The mechanical fly has become a platform for a series of new high-tech systems. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny machine is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks.“It’s extremely important for us to think about this as a whole system and not just the sum of a bunch of individual components (元件),” said Robert Wood, the Harvard engineering professor who has been working on the robotic fly project for over a decade. A few years ago, his team got the go-ahead to start piecing together the components. “The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of those components are off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own,” he said.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings has a number of interdependencies on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it’s connected to,”said Wood. The flight device was built into a set of power, computation, sensing and control systems. Wood says the success of the project proves that the flying robot with these tiny components can be built and manufactured.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites, in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield. “Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around,” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications. “You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animals, but using these robots instead,” he said. “So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day-to-day basis.”72. The difficulty the team of engineers met with while making the robotic fly was that _____.A. they had no model in their mindB. they did not have sufficient timeC. they had no ready-made componentsD. they could not assemble the components73. It can be inferred from paragraphs 3 and 4 that the robotic fly _____.A. consists of a flight device and a control systemB. can just fly in limited areas at the present timeC. can collect information from many sourcesD. has been put into wide application74. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. The robotic flyer is designed to learn about insects.B. Animals are not allowed in biological experiments.C. There used to be few ways to study how insects fly.D. Wood’s design can replace animals in some experiments.75. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Father of Robotic FlyB. Inspiration from Engineering ScienceC. Robotic Fly Imitates Real Life InsectD. Harvard Breaks Through in Insect StudySection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.76.The use of health supplements such as multivitamin tablets has increased greatly in the western world. People take these supplements because advertising suggests that they prevent a range of medical conditions from developing. However, there is concern that people are consuming worryingly high doses of these supplements and the European Union (EU) has issued a77.Research suggests that people who take Vitamin C supplements of over 5000 milligrams a day are more likely to develop cancer.This shows how much damage these health supplements do to people’s health. A spokesman for the health supplement industry has argued that other research shows that Vitamin C supplements help prevent heart disease, but we can dismiss this78.Science fiction of the 1960s and 1970s predicted that pills would replace meals as the way in which people would get the fuel they needed. This, it was argued, would means a more efficient use of time as people wouldn’t have to waste it preparing or eating meals. The EU directive would79.People already take too many pills instead of adopting a healthier lifestyle. For example, the consumption of painkillers in Britain in 1998 was 21 tablets per year for every men, woman and child in the country. People do not need all these pills.80.Some might argue that the EU directive denies people’s right to freedom of choice. However, there are many legal examples for such intervention when it is in the individual’s best interests. We now make people wear seatbelts rather than allowing them to choose to do so. Opposing the EU directive would mean beneficial measures like this would be threatened.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully.Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A study of more than five million books, both fiction and non-fiction, has found a marked decline in the use of emotional words over time. The researchers from the University of Bristol used Google Ngram Viewer, a facility for finding the frequency of terms in scanned books, to search for more than 600 particular words identified as representing anger, dislike, fear, joy, sadness and surprise.They found that almost all of the categories (类别) showed a drop in these “mood words”over time. Only in the category of fear was there an increase in usage.“It is a steady and continuous decrease,” said Dr Alberto Acerbi. He assumed that the result might be explained by a change in the position occupied by literature, in a crowded media landscape. “One thing could be that in parallel to books the 20th century saw the start of other media. Maybe these media—movies, radio, drama—had more emotional content than books.”Although both joy and sadness followed the general downwards trend, the research, published in the journal PLOS One, found that they also exhibited another interesting behavior: the ratio (比率) between the two varied greatly, apparently mirroring historical events.During the Roaring Twenties the joy-to-sadness ratio reached a peak that would not occur again until before the recent financial crash. But the ratio plunged at the height of the Second World War. Nevertheless, the researchers held a reserved opinion about their claim that their result reflected wider social trends. In the paper, they even argue that the reverse could be true.“It has been suggested, for example, that it was the suppression (压抑) of desire in ordinary Elizabethan English life that increased demand for writing ‘filled with romance and sex’…perhaps,”they conclude, “songs and books may not reflect the real population any more than catwalk models reflect the average body.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81.A study of more than five million books indicated a decline in“mood words”over timeexcept__________.82. According to Dr Alberto Acerbi, one reason for the drop of “mood words” in books may bethat __________.83. What were the two periods when the joy-to-sadness ratio was at its highest?84.While the researchers found some changes in the use of“mood words”in books,they werenot sure that __________.第II卷(共45分)I. TranslationDirection: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 今年元旦我们玩得很开心。