2016年宝山区高三英语一模试卷(精准校对完整版)

上海市宝山区2016学年度第一学期质量监控试卷高三英语(满分140分，考试时间120分钟) 2016.12.23II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.My life on an Islandwe live on the island of Hale. it's about four kilometers long and two kilometers wide at its broadest point, and it is joined to the mainland by a causeway (21) _______(call) Stand---a narrow road built across the mouth of the river (22) ________ separates us from the rest of the country. Most of the time you wouldn‟t know we are on an island because the river mouth between us and the mainland is just a vast stretch of tall grasses and brown mud. But when there is high tide and the water rises a half meter or so above the road and nothing can pass (23) _________the tide goes out again a few hours later, then you know it‟s an island.We were on our way back (24) _________ the mainland. My older brother, Dominic, had just finished his first in university in a town 150km away. Dominic‟s train was due in at five and he‟d asked for a lift back from the station. Now, Dad normally hates being disturbed when he (25) __________ (write) (which is just about all the time), and he also hates having to go anywhere, but despite the typical sighs and moans --- why can‟t he get a taxi? What‟s wrong with the bus? ----I could tell by the flash in the eyes that he was really looking forward to (26) ________ (see) Dominic.So, anyway, Dad and I had driven to the mainland and picked up Dominic from the station. He had been talking non-stop from the moment he‟d get in to the car. University this, university that, writers, books, parties, people, money…….. I didn‟t like the way he spoke and waved his hands around (27) ________he was some kind of scholar or something. It was embarrassing. It made me feel uncomfortable----that kind of discomfort you feel when someone you like, someone close to you, suddenly starts acting like a complete idiot. And I didn‟t like the way he was ignoring me, either. For all the attention I was getting I (28) _________ as well not have been there. I felt a stranger.We were about half across when I saw a boy. My first thought was how odd it was (29) _________(see) someone walking on the Strand. You don‟t often see people walking around there. As we drew (30) _______(close) , he became clearer. He was actually a young man rather than a boy.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be usedengineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum(课程) and programs, as these discipline are widely ___31____ as the means to help innovation and support national economies.This trend reflects a shift in how school discipline are being looked at; schools are ____32____ on subject that have traditionally been isolated from each other -----science, mathematics, and art --- in favor of deeper, interdisciplinary learning. K-12 education leaders are pioneering new methods for combing the arts with STEMS activities, ____33____ the ways in which subjects naturally connect in the real world. While this new movement is being discussed almost clearly and directly in an education context, its roots are planted across nearly every industry. In many ways, technology is the connective tissue. Similarly, engineering new transportation technologies requires artful design. The growing ___34____ of the important unions between different skills is paving that way for STEAM in schools.Some doubts of this movement have dismissed_____35_____ as a mere fashion driven byartists who are concerned their profession is losing critical support in an increasingly technology-focused society. However, the Hilburn Academy argues that STEAM is not just a contemporary program of learning, but an important life philosophy----____36_____ for higher education and career success. Schools should provide students plentiful opportunities ____37_____the complexities and complicated layers that indicate concrete knowledge. Early examples of STEAM learning include teaching students how mathematical concepts such as geometry(几何学) are rooted in artworks.While the rise of STEAM learning is relatively new, there are already figures that prove the integration of these seemingly ____38_____ disciplines is supporting student performance at school. A study conducted by the University of Florida _____39_____ that students who are engaged in music class do better in math. For example, female high school students enrolled in music appreciation class scored 42points higher on the math section of their SATs. Formal experience with the arts is proven to cultivate innovative thinking, adaptability and other problem- solving skills that are necessary for mastering STEM abilities. in other words, _____40______ is a pioneer for students to understand, use, and apply technologies in new ways.III. ReadingComprehensionSectionADirections: ForeachblankinthefollowingpassagetherearefourwordsorphrasesmarkedA, B, CandD. Fillineachblankwiththewordorphrasethatbestfitsthecontext.Anxiety disorders-- defined by extreme fear,restlessness,and muscle tension --are carefully considering,disabling,and can increase the risk for_____41_____and self-murder. They are some of the most common mental health conditions around the world, _____42_____around four out of every 100 people and costing the health care system and job employers over US $42billion each year.People with anxiety are more likely to miss days from work and are less____43_____.Young people with anxiety are also less likely to enter school and complete it--leading to fewer life____44____.Even though this evidence points to anxiety disorders as being important mental health issues, insufficient _____45_____is being given to them by researchers, clinicians, and policy makers.My team and I at the University of Cambridge wanted to find out who is most affected by anxiety disorders.To do this, we conducted a systematic ____46____of studies that reported on the proportion of people with anxiety in a variety of contexts around the world, used accurate methods to keep the highest quality studies.Our results showed women are almost twice as likely to _____47____anxiety as men, and people living in Europe and North America are disproportionately affected.So why are women more____48____?It could be because of differences in brain chemistry and hormone(荷尔蒙)variations. Re productive events across a woman‟s life are_____49_____with hormonal changes, which have been linked to anxiety. The rise in oestrogens(雌激素) that occurs during pregnancy can ____50_____ the risk for uncontrollable disorder.This is _____51____ by disturbing and repetitive thoughts, impulses and addictions that are upsetting and less effective. But in addition to biological mechanisms, women and men seem to experience and react to events in their life _____52___. Women when faced with stressful situations, women and men which can increase their anxiety. Also , when faced with stressful situations ,women and men tend to use different coping ____53_____.Women faced with life stressors are more likely to think about them seriously,which can increase their anxiety , ___54____men engage more in active, problem-focused coping.Other studies suggest that women are more likely to ____55____physical and mental mistreatment than men, and this behavior has been linked to the development of anxiety disorders.A.symptomB. depressionC. miseryD. frighteningA. infectingB. stimulatingC. capturingD. affectingA. productiveB.progressiveC. positiveD. PassiveA.adventuresB.insurancesC.chancesD.programsA. conclusionB.attentionC. solutionD.contributionA.ignoranceB.outlookC.discoveryD.reviewA.suffer fromB. deal withC. fight againstD. result fromA.superiorB.inferiorC.probableD.enormousA.interactedB.associatedC.disconnectedD.inheritedA.challengeB. declineC. eliminateD. increaseA. characterizedB. confusedC.performedD.offendedA.equallyB.similarlyC.differentlyD.terriblyA.shortcutsB.strategiesC. standardsD. samplesA.becauseB. unlessC. ifD.whileA.experienceB.respondC.ignoreD.persistSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)It dawned on me recently that I was the only one in my family who doesn‟t benefit from having a mother in the house.This was not the only case for me, but for a large number of fellow countrymen, including one friend who felt so bad one night that she got out of her bed and cleaned her house in case the medical examiner had to come. (He didn‟t)“I want my mommy”indeed could be read throughout the cold, snowy descriptions of winter‟s Facebook, where many middle-aged women are known to go for comfort.This translates as: “I want a constant supply of homemade soup without asking for it.”Also: “I want someone who put her hand on my forehead and know within a degree what my temperature is.”More than anything, the desire for mommy translates into a longing for selfless constancy, for the all-knowing, all-knowing mother with a cold cloth in her hand, who never leaves the beside except to go to the bathroom.The image of a mother nurse at the sick bed- think Gone With the Wind’s Melanie in the Civil War hospitals- is one of a perfect, warmhearted wisdom soldier‟s holy person and medicine woman, a la Joan of Acr, Mother Teresa and Pocahontas rolled into one. She is a supernatural being who knows, without the help of Google, when her patient should go to the doctor and when she should stay in bed, which illness needs a warm bath and which needs a warm shower……Now, to be fair, let me say that my good friend made soup for me-twice-while I was ill. My goddaughter, a nurse practitioner, texted every day, several times a day, from several states away. My husband often came home from work in the middle of the day to check on me. One night, which so happened to be an outlet celebration, when I was at my most miserable and convinced it was time for the emergency room, my family gathered on the bed with red beans and rice.There‟s nothing quite like a mother in situations like these. Literature knows it. History knows it. Even current studies show that mothers are still 10 times more likely than their husbands to leave work to tend to sick children and five times more likely to take the sick child to the doctor, says the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.Alas, there is no mother in the house for me- unless you count the mama cat. And she‟s more like a child than a mother these days, continuously circling my sick bed, meowing for food while I suffer in pile of cough drop wrappers.There is hope: I asked my primary care provider, who is a woman and a mother, at my office visit midway through my illness, if she would be my mommy.She threw her head back and laughed.56. What does the underlined word “She” refer to in Paragraph7?A. MelaineB. Ia Joan of ArcC. Mother TeresaD. Pocahontas57. We can conclude from the writer, Mother can possibly do the following EXCEPT________________.put you to trouble?A.Supplying homemade soup regularly without asking for itB.Diagnosing whether her child runs a high fever with her handC.Offering her children a helping hand when necessaryD.Never leaving her husband‟s bedside except going to the bathroom58. The writer mentions her friend, daughter and husband, which implies that________________.A. her husband has much less experience than her husband in looking after patients.B. her husband comforted her much less than her daughter.C. though they looked after her well, they couldn‟t replace the role of Mother.D. compared with literature, history and current studies, they have done better.59. As a whole, this passage suggests the writer_______________________.A. misses her dead motherB. hopes to get comfort and care from her husbandC. blames her mother for being outD. needs her mother‟s help with housework(B)Read the following tips given by the different consultants.60. It can be concluded from the passage that the consultants intend to help graduates___________________.A. figure out a qualified consultantB. work out the mismatchC. start out on their career pathD. make out future employers61.The following statements made by consultants are true EXCEPT____________________.A. Make sure your approach for information is positive in toneB. Some information you are given may not give a complete pictureC. You should demonstrate determination to improve your job prospectsD. Keep your initial objective in mind when you are planning to change jobs62. Who suggests that graduates should stay happy in spite of defeats among the following consultants?A. AliceB. PaulC. RebeccaD. Smith(C)From winning a complex war to developing a life-saving drug: there are so many things that can only be achieved if people work together in harmony. They can then achieve impressive performances that also benefit the individual. So, why do colleagues or others so often make things difficult for another? Experimental research carried out by De Dreu has shown that greed and fear are the basic reasons determining problems with teamwork. “People are afraid that their contribution will mainly benefit those people who themselves contribute nothing. That‟s why people hold back and invest in self-protection rather than cooperation.De Dreu examined the strategies people use to maximize the benefits for themselves and to reduce the risk of being exploited. He conducts experiments where the participants can invest in self-protection or attacks on others, or they can choose to do nothing. When motivated by greed, people seem to invest mainly in self-protection and less in attacks on others. “Fear is almost always present as a brake on cooperation, but it‟s more difficult to predict when greed will crop up.”T he puzzle is that fear among rival groups tends to result in people working better together. “It seems to happen almost automatically, often without it even being discussed.”As Professor of Employment and Organization Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, De Dreu has conducted a lot of research on cooperation within organizations. In Leiden he intends to approach the subject at higher level of abstraction. “We know a lot about what makes the best kind of leaders. Now I want to examine what our brain looks like when we are working together. I am interested in that because cooperating with one another relies on very basic systems that we also use for other tasks, such as child-raising.”He intends to use brain scans to look at which neurohormones(神经激素) play a role in cooperation, such as the “ hug hormones(荷尔蒙)” oxytocin(催生素). Is more oxytocin produced administering an amount of this hormones? “This neurobiological approach has only really been used by psychologists in the past five years, and there are a lot of important research questions that have to be answered.”De Dreu draws attention to his multidisciplinary approach. He is also interested in the effect of such “institutions” as religion and legislation because these have an obvious influence on our behavior. He will be working together with fellow scientists from other disciplines: sociologists, political scientists, legal specialists, religious experts and also biologists who will be examining the behavior of rats, for examples.De Dreu doesn‟t exclude the possibility that he will again be conducting some of his research in organizations. Until then he would welcome any managers would be willing to take part in his neurobiological research. “I would love it if a lot of managers were willing to have scans while making decisions about their companies. But then they‟d have to come in their masses, and that‟s not to easy to achieve.”63. What does the phrase “child-raising” in Paragraph 3 refer to ?A. One of the basic systems that we work with one another.B. One of the tasks our human beings need to be finishedC. One of the questions that people have to be answeredD. One of the examples lies in people‟s self-protection64. The experiments conducted by De Dreu imply the following statements Except___________A. Teamwork happens automatically if panic exists among rival groups.B. People will invest in self-protection when driven by greedC. Some basic systems in our brain helps us work eth one anotherD. More oxytocin is produced when people maximize the benefits for themselves.65. It can be inferred from the passage that the De Dreu uses a wide variety of methods to research____________________.A. what our brain looks likeB. why people don‟t often cooperate in teamworkC. how religious and rules work well togetherD. how managers react in the scanner66. Which of the following of the title?A. Experiments on different peopleB. Research on brain scans and role of religionC. Greed and fear restrict cooperationD. Hormone influences our behaviorSection CDirections:Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Your next nurse could be a robotDr. De Momi, of the Politecnico di Milano(Italy), led an international team that trained a robot to imitate natural human actions. (67)___________________Over time this should lead to improvements in safety during surgeries because unlike their human counterparts robots do not tire and can complete an endless series of precise movements. The goal is not to remove skill from the operating room, but to complete it with a robot‟s particular skills and benefits.“As a roboticist, I am convinced De Momi‟s team photographed a human being conducting numerous reaching motions, in a way similar to handing instruments to a surgeon. These camera captures were input into the neural network of robotic arm, which is crucial to controlling movements. Next a human operator guided the robotic arm in imitating the reaching motions that the human subject had initially performed. Although there was not a perfect overlap between the robotic and human actions, they were broadly similar.(69) ___________________These observers determined whether the actions of the robotic arms were “biologically inspired,” which would indicate that their neural networks had effectively learned to imitate human behavior. About 70% of the time this is exactly what the humanobservers concluded.These results are promising, although further research is necessary to confirm or refine De Momi‟s conclusions. If robotic arms can indeed imitate human behavior, it would be necessary to build conditions in which humans and robots can operate effectively in high stress environments like operating rooms. (70)_________________________ De Momi‟s work is part of the growing field of healthcare robotics, which has potential to change the way we receive health care sooner rather than later.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.A good story encourages us to turn the next page and read more. We want to find out what happens next and what the main characters do and what they say to each other. We may feel excited, sad, afraid, angry or really happy. This is because the experience of reading or listening to a story is much more likely to make us 'feel' that we are part of the story, too. Just like in our 'real' lives, we might love or hate different characters in the story. Perhaps we recognize ourselves or others in some of them. Perhaps we have similar problems.Because of this natural empathy with the characters, our brains process the reading of stories differently from the way we read factual information. Our brains don't always recognize the difference between an imagined situation and a real one so the characters become 'alive' to us. What they say and do is therefore more meaningful. This is why the words and structures that relate a story's events, descriptions and conversations are processed in this deeper way.In fact, cultures all around the world have always used storytelling to pass knowledge from one generation to another. Our ancestors understood very well that this was the best way to make sure our histories and information about how to relate to others and to our world was not only understood, but remembered too. (Notice that the word 'history' contains the word 'story' – this is not a coincidence!)Encouraging your child to read or listen to stories should therefore help them to learn a second language in a way that is not only fun, but memorable.V. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.顾客购物时总是注重品牌形象。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.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. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

Do you have a hobby that helps you relax and unwind? For some people, there is no better way to relieve pressure than spending time in the garden. This small private area of green space can be their place of calm.__67__. A survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, found that 82% of people in the UK said that gardening makes them happier. It also found that 70% of them, given the choice, would prefer to spend their working day in the garden with just 9% opting for an office.For those with green fingers, the pleasure of gardening comes from getting out in the fresh air, in all weathers and communing with nature -- even if there are a few too many worms! It can also be seen as a sort of digital-detox -- time away from technology. __68__.Dr Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Colorado, injected a bacterium commonly found in soil into mice to see what affection this would have on them. __69__. When we dig in soil we absorb this bacterium through our lungs or cuts in our skin, so Dr Lowry concluded that since the mice seemed happier when treated with soil bacteria, it’s likely we would be, too.__70__. There’s evidence that recovering alcoholics who have been given the opportunity to plant, grow, and even sell their produce, have managed to stop their addictive habits. Scot Stephenson, for example, got dismissed from school and started a vocational qualification in gardening. He says, “I got my NVQ level 2 which is my first qualification and enjoyed it ever since.”Whatever the reason, there are many therapeutic benefits to getting your hands dirty, doing some physical hard work and then watching your garden grow. Does this sound like your idea of fun?67-70: DFACWould You B ully(欺负) a Driverless Car or Show It Respect?Say you’re driving down a two-way street and there’s a truck unloading a delivery in the opposite lane. The oncoming traffic needs to pull out into your lane to overtake.What do you do?___67___ Eventually one of us feels charitable and slows down to allow the oncoming car to overtake and give permission with a quick flash of headlights or a wave of the hand.But what if the car waiting patiently behind the parked truck is a driverless or autonomous vehicle (AV)? Will this robot car be able to understand what you mean when you flash your lights or wave your hands?Its sensors could decide that it’s only safe to overtake when there’s no oncoming traffic at all. On a busy road at school home time, this may be never, leading to increasingly angry drivers queuing behind. ___68___ This is one of the conclusions to be drawn from research carried out by Dr Chris Tennant of the psychological and behavioural science department at the London School of Economics.His Europe-wide survey finds that nearly two-thirds of drivers think machines won’t have enough common sense to interact with human drivers, and more than two-fifths think a robot car would remain stuck behind ourassumedparked truck for a long time.Driving isn’t just about technology and engineering, it’s about human interactions and psychology. The road is a social space. ___69___ “If you view the road as a social space, you willconsciously negotiate your journey with other drivers. People who like that negotiation process appear to feel less comfortabl e engaging with AVs than with human drivers,” says Mr Tennant in his report.___70___ A statistic often trotted out(动不动就搬出) is that human error is responsible for more than 90% of accidents, with our tendency to road anger, tiredness and lack of concentration. 67-70 AFBETen years ago, after 2 years as a postdoc (博士后), I found myself wondering whether I should take a different road. Up to that point, I had stuck to a pretty traditional path investigating cancer genetics, but I was losing interest in the research. At the same time, federal funding had flattened, which added to my dissatisfaction. ___67___ Then came the hard part: identifying a new career that would nurture my passion for science and allow me to make an impact with my work.As I was considering my options, I found inspiration in my first graduate school research tutor, whose work r eminded me that scientists’ efforts away from the bench can be incredibly powerful. But I still didn’t know exactly what I should do. ___68___ A colleague mentioned that a professor at a nearby 2-year college was training students to produce monoclonal antibodies for labs on campus. I was impressed that the professor had taken on this type of ambitious project with relatively inexperienced students. Curious to find out more, I set up a meeting with John and was struck by his sincerity and the way he prioritized student training above grants, publications, and personal ambition. I could also see his passion for teaching, which reminded me of the dreamto become a high school biology teacher.__69___ I found a faculty position and joined John at the same quiet junior college. Now, I effectively hold two positions: classroom instructor and research co-adviser of 15 inexperienced but eager undergraduates. Both roles give me a chance to help students transform themselves, which is enormously rewarding.___70___ It’s discouraging when others see both my students and me as less worthy because we are not at universities. We sometimes struggle to get access to federal funding, scientific conferences, and other resources and opportunities. My pay is below the standard at 4-year research institutions, even though my teaching workload is greater. But my occasional frustration is relieved by the thought of the students, who I have helped train.Looking back at these 10 years, I realize how much my work on this campus has helped me grow, both as an academic and a tutor. I’m grateful that I stepped away from a traditional career path and found a way to serve both the student and research communities in my own way, modest though it may be.67—70 EBFAZoos have existed since ancient times and were features of the great courts of Egypt and China. The display of unusual animals form foreign countries was, for a long time, a show of wealth and power. Today, zoos focus on the preservation of animals species and the education ofthe public. __67___Some animals are distinctly unsuited for life in a zoo, however noble the aims of the organization. Keeping elephant in captivity (囚禁) has long caused argument among animals rights activists. Elephant in the wild wander constantly, covering a wide territory on a daily basis. In captivity, they have no choice but to stand still for long periods of time. ___68____. Yet elephants are a threatened species in their native environments and are heavily caught for ivory(象牙)，leather and meat illegally. To protect the species form the wild due to injury or abandonment.___69___. The chances are, if a zoo has nothing but cement floors and metal enclosures, the animals will not do as well. Many famous zoos now construct enclosures allowing animals freedom of movement and native vegetation. Some zoos have even begun housing species of animals together that normally interact in the wild, such as certain types of monkeys.Zoos are not a perfect solution for preservation.____70___. They are undeniably helpful in repopulating declining animal species and encouraging a preservationist outlook, but they are unquestionably primary in their treatment of some animals. Hopefully, animal activists and zoo advocates will continue to work together, finding ways to create the best environment for captive animals in breeding and repopulation efforts.67-70 CEDAA few years ago, a Finnish app took the mobile gaming world by storm. Its set-up was simpleand its idea illogical: Angry Birds was little more than a shooting game, with birds instead of bullets and green pigs in place of targets. 67 Shortly after Angry Birds took off, audiences found a new distraction in Fruit Ninja, a game where the object was to chop falling produce. Then there was Candy Crush, where players could save a candy kingdom by matching like-colored bonbons.68 That was their charm, after all: They were knowingly ridiculous or illogical, an attack into mindless amusement. In games like Angry Birds, players found an escape from reality. All they had to do is resign themselves to the logic of the game, a world of simple cause-and-effect: Slingshot a bird, kill a pig, score points.Fast forward to 2016, and there's now an Angry Birds movie, here to fill you in on all the details you never wished to know. The birds have been given personalities, motives and back-stories, and so have the evil green pigs. Meanwhile, the game's nonsense had to be made sense of due to a necessary plot for a movie. Logic replaced illogic. Angry Birds is not alone in having its gray areas sketched in for the big screen. Hollywood has made an industry of answering the questions no one ever thought to ask; to the point of even giving a brand of toy blocks its own story in 2014’s The Lego Movie. Countless secondary characters have also been pulled from the sidelines and given their own opportunities to show on the screen. That includes the forgetful blue fish Dory from 2003’s Finding Nemo. 69 Viewers no longer have the luxury of imagining back-stories for their favorite characters, or debating the open-ended questions in a film’s source materials: An endless flow of prequels(前传), sequels(续传) and spin-offs(衍生产品) fill in those blanks for them.70 They'll know. Everything will be determined for them: According to the movie, the main bird Red gets picked on for his bushy eyebrows, and that leaves him feeling isolated and, well, angry. In some ways, Hollywood has taken on the role of fan fiction writers, by expanding and exploring every corner of its fictional universes. But when these universes expand too widely, what will be left to imagine?67-70：CE FAIn so many ways, cyberspace(网络空间) mirrors the real world. People ask for information, play games, and share hobby tips. Others buy and sell products. Still others look for friendship, or even love.Unlike the real world, however, your knowledge about a person is limited to words on a computer screen. Identity and appearance mean very little in cyberspace. ____67____ So even the shyest person can become a chat-room star.Usually, this "faceless" communication doesn't create problems. Identity doesn't really matter when you’re in a chat room discussing politics or hobbies. In fact, this emphasis on the idea themselves makes the Internet a great place for exciting conversation. Where else can so many people come together to chat about their interests?____68____ They are looking for serious love relationships. Is cyberspace a good place to find love? That answer depends on whom you ask. Some of these relationships actually succeed. Others fail miserably.Supporters of online relationships claim that the Internet allows couples to get to know each other intellectually first. Personal appearance doesn't get in the way.But critics of online relationships argue that no one can truly know another person in cyberspace. Why? Because the Internet gives users a lot of control over how others view them. Internet users can carefully craft their words to fit whatever image they want to give. And they don't have to worry about what their “faceless” communication is doing for their image. ____69____All of this may be fine if the relationship stays in cyberspace. But not knowing a person is a big problem in a love relationship. ____70____ This inevitably leads to disappointment when couples meet in person. How someone imagines an online friend is often quite different from thereal person.So, before looking for love in cyberspace, remember the advice of Internet pioneer Clifford Stoll: "Life in the real world is far richer than anything you'll find on a computer screen67-70 BFACNo matter how early she went to bed, Maggie couldn't fall asleep until the early hours. Though constantly exhausted, Maggie got good grades in school, but she often got in trouble for napping during her morning classes.After graduating from college, Maggie realized her dream of becoming a teacher. However, waking up for her 8:30 a.m. classes turned her into a zombie (无生气的人) , and she lost her job because she lacked enthusiasm.Maggie isn’t lazy. She suffers from delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS，睡眠相位后移症候群)----a disorder that affects one in 750 adults that causes them to be somewhat nocturnal （夜间活动的）. DSPS is often confused with insomnia(失眠），perhaps because sufferers seem tired duringthe day. However, the two disorders are very different. Insomniacs have trouble with the process offalling asleep.67They just can’t fall asleep early even if they want to.Essentially, DSPS means a person's internal clock is set differently. ____ 68 _______ A s aresult,they're out of sync(同步）with the rest of society. People with DSPS struggle to keep their eyes open during morning meetings because their bodies are convinced it*s the middle of the night. They seem less efficient and creative at the office, and make more workplace accidents. DSPS also damages their health, causing depression, anxiety, heart disease and many other illnesses due to sleep deprivation.______69_______ . Fortunately, that’s not the case. Flexible work schedules are already verycommon. Traditionally, managers tend to think more people in the office equals more output, but new research shows that people who work flexible hours are more productive and more likely to stay with their company because they are happier and healthier. Thanks to these findings, many European countries have passed laws giving every worker the right to apply for a flexible work arrangement. According to Cary Cooper, a psychologist at Lancaster University, most U.K. employees will be working half from home in five years.This is great news not just for DSPS sufferers but also for their companies. 70 Consequently, they will be able to save a large sum of money.KEYS: FACDHow to Keep Your Digital Memorials Safe?Do you value your digital stuff? Nearly everyone is creating things with computers, and some do it without any concern for its value. Others recognize its current value, but think little about what it could mean to them in the future, and either aren't aware or don't think that all of it could bedestroyed tomorrow. But hard drives die all the time, and the online services into which people sink their time close with alarming regularity, taking the work of millions of people withit._________67____________.Steps1.Prepare to make a quick backup. If nothing else, get a cheap USB stick anddrag-and-drop your documents folder onto it. Worry about the other things later.You should do more than this, but it's most important to take the most valuable,irreplaceable information from your hard drive and put it on a second medium to guardagainst hard drive failure, theft or loss.2.Decide what you value. Some questions to ask yourself are:How replaceable is this data?How good are you at assessing the value of items? _______68__________. For things likebusiness accounts and documents, the answer is of course you would. This kind of thingshould be your first priority.3.Start making backups.__________69__________Diminishing returns(效益递减) apply in backups as they do with everything else. The cheapest and simplest backup methods take care of an overwhelming majority of likely loss-of-stuff. Over-complicating your backup strategy is the biggest trap: the more complicated and expensive you insist on making it, the less likely you are to do it.4.____________70______________If one of your backup drives fails, replace it immediately. Remember that all storage devices eventually become obsolete (陈旧的). If you have valuable files on obsolete media, those files become increasingly difficult to access with every passing year. So in order to keep your files accessible, remember to migrate your collection to new storage media periodically.67-70 FDEATutoring a New NormalIt’s not piano lessons or dance lessons. Nowadays, the biggest extra-curricular activity in the West is going to a tutor. “I spend about 800 Canadian dollars a month on tutors. It’s costly,” says Pet, a mother in Canada. However, she adds, “after finding out half my daughter’s class had tutors, I felt like my child was going to fall behind because everyone else seemed to be ahead.Shelley, a mother of three, also has tutors constantly coming in and out of her home. “When I used to sit down with my children, it was hard to get them focused. I was always shouting. When I got a tutor once a week, they became focused for one entire hour and could get most of their homework done.”Tutoring isn’t simply a private school phenomenon. 67________ In Cana da alone, seven percent of high school students reported using a tutor in 2010. That increased to 15 percent last year.Overall, parents hire tutors because they are worried schools are not meeting their expectations, but there is also a cultural shift. 68 ________As a large number of Asians emigrated to the West over the recent years, their attitudes towards education have had an impact.69________ “A lot of parents just don’t have time to help their children with homework,” says Julie Diamond, presi dent of an American tutoring company. “Others couldn’t help their children after Grade 3.”There has been a shift in the attitudes, too. “Children used to get bullied(欺侮）for having a tutor,” Diamond says. “Now it’s becoming the norm to have one.”70 ________One parent feels surprised that so many of her child’s classmates have tutors. “For the amount we pay in tuition, they should have as much extra help as they need，” she says. Still, she’s now thinking of getting a tutor. Why? Her daughter has actua lly asked for one.FADBIn 2009, the number of hungry people in the world reached one billion for the first time. It's difficult not to be shocked by the fact that more than one in seven people in the world do not have enough to eat. __67__ Hunger kills more people per year than diseases such as AIDS, malaria (症疾）and TB(肺结核）combined.The UN estimates that almost two thirds of the world's hungry people are in Asia, which is of course the world's most populous continent. __68__ Although this region has a much lower population than Asia, it has the highest percentage of hungry people. Almost all of the rest are in Latin America, North Africa and the Caribbean. In the richest regions of the world there are only a tiny number of people who don't have enough to eat.__69__ They include wars, droughts, floods, and the over-use of farming land. All these factors affect food production. Many people also blame greedy businessmen for pushing up the prices of basic foods in the global market. But the most important reason, quite simply, is poverty, which has increased recently due to the financial crisis of 2008.Although many people make the obvious point that there would be less hunger if the global population were smaller, few people would argue that there is not enough food to go around. The basic problem seems to be not a lack of food, but its distribution. In the last 50 years, global food production has risen even more quickly than the global population. There are many areas of the world in which people generally have more than enough food. __70__ The answer to world hunger,therefore, may be a balanced food distribution around the whole world. Everyone will have enough to eat, but not overeat.67-70 FABDFor centuries, people have wondered about the strange things that they dream about. Some psychologists say that this nighttime activity of the mind has no special meaning. Others, however, think that dreams are an important part of our lives. In fact, many experts believe that dreams can tell us about a person's mind and emotions.Before modern times, many people thought that dreams contained messages from God. It was only in the twentieth century that people started to study dreams in a scientific way.The Austrian psychologist, Sigmund Freud, was probably the first person to study dreams scientifically. In his famous book, The interpretation of Dreams (1900), Freud wrote that dreams are an expression of a person's wishes. He believed that (67) ___________The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was once a student of Freud's. Jung, however, had a different idea about dreams. Jung believed that the purpose of a dream was to communicate a message to the dreamer. (68) ___________ For example, people who dream about falling may learn that they have too high an opinion of themselves. On the other hand, people who dream about being heroes may learn that they think too little of themselves.Modern-day psychologists continue to develop theories about dreams. For example, psychologist William Domhoff from the University of California, Santa Cruz, believes that dreams are tightly linked to a person's daily life, thoughts, and behavior. (69) ___________Domhoff believes that there is a connection between dreams and age. His research shows that children do not dream as much as adults. According to Domhoff, dreaming is a mental skill that needs time to develop.He has also found a link between dreams and gender. His studies show that the dreams of men and women are different. For example, the people in men's dreams are often other men, and the dreams often involve fighting. This is not true of women's dreams. Domhoff found this gender difference in the dreams of people from 11 cultures around the world, including both modern and traditional ones.Can dreams help us understand ourselves? Psychologists continue to try to answer this question in different ways. (70) ___________ The dream may have meaning, but it does not mean that some terrible event will actually take place. It's important to remember that the world of dreams is not the real world.67-70 EFCDIt is found that American students spend less than 15% of their time in school. 67 _____. A study published earlier this month by researchers at North Carolina State University, for example, finds that parental involvement -- checking homework, attending school meetings and events, discussing school activities at home -- has a more powerful influence on students, academic performance than anything about the school the students attend. Another study, published in the Review of Economics and Statistics, reports that the effort put forth by parents reading stories aloud, is devoted by either teachers or the students themselves. And a third study concludes that schools would have to increase their spending by more than $1,000 per pupil in order to achieve the same results that are gained with parental involvement.68 ______. But it is also revealed in researches that parents, of all backgrounds, don’t need to buy expensive educational toys or digital devices for their kids in order to give them an advantage. They don’t need to drive their offspring to enrichment classes or test-preparation courses. What they need to do with their children is much simpler: talk.But not just any talk. 69 _______. For example, a study conducted by researchers at the UCLA School of Public Health and published in the journal Pediatrics founds that two-way adult-child conversations were six times as powerful in promoting language development as the ones in which the adult did all the talking. Engaging in this reciprocal (双向的) back-and-forth gives children a chance to try out language for themselves, and also gives them the sense that their thought and opinions matter.The content of parents’ conversations with kids matters, too. Children who hear tal k about counting and numbers at home start school with much more extensive mathematical knowledge, report researchers from the University of Chicago. While the conversations parents have with their children change as kids grow older, the effect of these exchanges on academic achievement remains strong. Research finds that parents play an important role in what is called “academicsocialization” -- setting expectations and making connections between current behavior and future goals. 70 _______.67----70 DACBWhere do you think the world's happiest people live? Somewhere hot with sandy beaches? A country with a tradition of the fine food and culture? Not according to a recent study by the university of Leicester. Who are the happiest people on Earth? 67 Surprised? Well you’ll be more surprised when you hear that the Danes pay some some of the highest taxes in the world. So what is the secret of their success?Let's start with all that tax they pay. The Danish government provides its people with one of the finest education and health systems in the world. It spends more on children and elderly people per capital than other country.And there's another advantage to those high taxes. Because a shop assistant's final salary is not that much less than someone who works in a bank, for example, Danes don't choose their careers based on money or status as people in other countries do. They choose the job they want to do. There's a philosophy in Denmark known as "Jante-love", which translates as "you're no better than anybody else." ___68___ But workers in otherr countries are not used to looking at life in this way.Money doesn't seem as important in Denmark. It has been called a "post consumerist" society. ___69___ What is more important is the sense of society and it's no surprise that Danes are very used to socializing. 92% of Danes belong to some kind of social club and these clubs are evenpaid for by the government.___70___ They also show an amazing amount of trust in each other and their government. You can see sighs of this all over the country. You'll find vegetable stalls with no assistant. You take what you want and leave the money in a basket. Perhaps the bike is a good symbol for Denmark. The Danes can afford cars but they choose bikes---simple, economical, non-polluting machines that show no status and help keep people fit.67----70 EBFCWhy should mankind explore space? Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What prompted our distant ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? _____67_____. The wider the distribution of a species, the better its chance of survival.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be located. Additional resources are always beneficial when used wisely, and can increase our chances of survival. Knowledge or techniques acquired through exploration, or preparing to explore, filter from the developers into society at large. _____68_____. Also, we have already benefited from other by-products, including improvements in earthquake prediction —which has saved many lives —in satellites used for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick saucepans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the spaceindustry!_____69_____. The chances of a large comet (彗星) hitting the Earth are small, but it could happen in time. Such strikes in the past may account for the extinction of dinosaurs and other species. Human technology is reaching the point where it might be able to detect the possibility of this happening, and enable us to minimize the damage, or prevent it completely, allowing us as a species to avoid extinction.In certain circumstances, life on Earth may become impossible: over-population or wide spread diseases, for instance, might eventually force us to find other places to live. While the earth is the only planet known to sustain life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to inhabit other planets and moons. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. _____70_____.. keys:67-70 DAFB。

区高考英语一模试题及答案II. Grammar and VocabularySection A25—29 CADAC 30—34 CBBDC 35—40 BCABA 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. It is believed that those who attend lessons _____ great concentration are more likely to be top ones.A. onB. inC. withD. over26. There are many spelling mistakes in this exercise book, so it is _____ but satisfactory.A. anythingB. nothingC. everythingD. something27. Retirement is obviously a very complex adjustment period and _____ you start planning for it, the better.A. earlierB. earliestC. the earliestD. the earlier28. Although most dreams apparently happen unconsciously, dream activities _____ by outside influence.A. may be providedB. must be providedC. should be providedD. will be provided29. Despite the rule _____ mobile phones are forbidden in class, my deskmate can’t help playing phone games occasionally.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where30. According to a report from WHO, two million people worldwide_____ to die from air pollution each year.A. estimatedB. estimateC. are estimatedD. are estimating31. He spent almost all his time chatting on the Internet, _____ many things he should have done.A. to forgetB. forgettingC. forgotD. being forgotten32. Sometimes giving a gift is better than spoken communications, since the message it _____ can break through barriers of language.A. offeredB. offersC. will offerD. has offered33. A total of 35 Chinese universities rank among the world’s 500 best ina ranking _____ by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Monday.A. releasingB. to releaseC. releaseD. released34. A red light is a warning to drivers and staff that another train is dangerously close and that adjustments need _____ .A. makeB. to makeC. to be madeD. made35. What changeable weather, _____ ?A. is itB. isn’t itC. won’t itD. doesn’t it36. By _____ classes, the college students are wasting their parents’ money and failing to treasure the opportunity to acquire knowledge.A. being avoidedB. to avoidC. avoidingD. avoided37. Don’t let such an unimportant matter as this come between us _____ we can concentrate on the major issue.A. so thatB. in caseC. becauseD. on condition that38. Of the slogans of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement, one _____ is frequently mentioned is: the 99 percent oppose the 1 percent.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. what39. Undoubtedly speaking, Jobs’ digital products are of great benefi t to _____ applies them at work.A. whoeverB. whateverC. whoD. what40. Clearly there is much to be desired _____ it comes to the quality of teachers and their teaching methods.A. whenB. sinceC. untilD. althoughSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.One consequence of globalization is the increasing crash of old and new concepts. New ideas are always welcome and can often improve our lives but we must ensure they fit well into our __41___ culture.One current debate that highlights this crash between old and new ideas is the issue of organ donations __42___ untreatable car crashes.Currently in China it is assumed that __43___ of untreatable car crashes would be unwilling to donate their organs to others. This has helped lead to a situation where over 1.5 million people need a transfer but only about 10,000 receive a new organ each year. In order to increase the number oforgan donors, a new policy will require drivers to state whether they are willing to become organ donors or not.The __44___ of asking drivers to be organ donors has shown to be successful. In America, the national average of organ donors is 38% but in Illinois where drivers are asked about organ donation the rate is 60%. Other western nations have also seen huge rises in the number of organ donors since asking drivers.However in China organ donation is a(n) __45___ concept to many and crashes with some traditional ideas. Some have argued that the policy puts an evil eye on driving. Others have criticized the project because it predicts death. The strongest criticism has come from those who highlighted that it conflicts with traditional Chinese __46___ which state how important it is for the body to be __47___ unbroken.No one can deny the greater need for organ donation across the world and especially in China. However, a project that is forced on people, no matter how positive the aims are, will do more damage than good. Policy makers must go carefully and __48___ in this area and ensure a system that is see-through and 49 by all.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.Success often depends on your performance at an interview. For those who are well prepared, it can be a 50 experience but for others it can be a __51___ time. Love them or hate them, though, your job prospects are largely dependent on your interview __52___ . It’s not unusual for a company to have fifty or sixty applicants, for a job, so if you are asked to attend a(n) __53___ , you are a serious competitor being seriously__54___ for the post.Usually companies give you at least a day’s notice of an interview, so use that time to __55___ yourself well. Read through the job description and any information sent to you, and prepare answers to as many questions as you can __56___.At an interview, try to present a “ __57___ ” version of yourself. You need to __58___ the employer that you can do the job, __59___ you mustn’t appear over-confiden t. Being pleasant, however, doesn’t mean that you should __60___ with everything that the interviewer says. Most companies want to elect someone with his or her own __61___ .It’s also important to make sure that you really listen to what is being asked. In your preparation you will have rehearsed answers to a number of imaginary questions; but you must __62___ your response to suit thequestions.It’s worthwhile spending a few moments after the interview __63___ your performance. You can do this best before you know the __64___ . What aspects of the interview went well? What do you need to improve? What would you do differently next time?50. A. common B. positive C. first-hand D. discouraging51. A. terrifying B. agreeable C. appointed D. convenient52. A. skills B. craft C. efficiency D. qualifications53. A. occasion B. situation C. interview D. ceremony54. A. trained B. wanted C. applied D. considered55. A. decorate B. shape C. dress D. prepare56. A. worry about B. think of C. refer to D. ask for57. A. pleasant B. modern C. dramatic D. formal58. A. confirm B. prove C. convince D. guarantee59. A. then B. and C. but D. therefore60. A. deal B. agree C. compare D. discuss61. A. opinion B. belief C. character D. personality62. A. give B. shift C. find D. tailor63. A. conducting B. attending C. analyzing D. directing64. A. performance B. result C. interview D. positionSection 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)Follow the following tips to reduce your stress to manageable levels! Avoid “Must thinking”. Let’s go off the idea that you must do something in a certain way, for example, “I must get a great score on a test”, or else. This thought pattern only adds to the stress you’ll feel. Judge your situation calmly, and not as a “life-or-death” situation. Watch the mess. Don’t study in a messy or crowded area. Clear yourself a nice, open space that’s free of distraction.Set Manageable Goals. Break large projects intosmaller-and-practical-parts. You’ll feel a positive sense of achievement as you finish each part.Ocean Dumping. Imagine yourself walking on a beautiful beach, carrying a sand bucket. Stop at a good spot and put your worries into the bucket. Drop the bucket and watch as it floats away into the ocean. Think good thoughts. Make a set of good but brief affirmations and repeat them to yourself just before you fall asleep at night. You will feel much better in the morning. Imagine yourself succeeding. Close your eyes and remember a real life situation in which you did well. Imagine facing your stressful situation with the same feelings of success.Use your bed for sleeping, not studying. Your mind may start to connect your bed with work, which will make it harder for you to fall asleep. Comforting Sounds. If you want to play music, keep it low in the background. Classical music especially, can help the learning process. Take a walk. Take a short, vigorous walk. Clear your mind.65. What is the best title of the passage?A. How to Reduce Your StressB. How to Set Manageable GoalsC. The Cause of StressD. The Study of the Human Mind66. The underlined words “Ocean Dumping” mean that you should ______ , while you are in trouble.A. walk on a beautiful beachB. drop your thoughts into the seaC. get rid of the worries of your problemD. not pay much attention to any of your feelings67. In order to complete a large project, we can ______.A. set practical goals firstB. build a sense of successC. accept the large project as a wholeD. finish half of the project first and then the other68. From the passage we can learn ______.A. you can think clearly while you are in bedB. rock music can help the learning processC. thinking your real-life success will do you good while in troubleD. you must treat everything as a “life-or-death” situation(B)69. If you want to go out for lunch on Sunday, you can call up the number _____.A. 2785161 or 2706030B. 2706030 or 3562367C. 7364431 or 2785161D. 3562367 or 278516170. You do not have to pay on Mondays if you go to _____.A. Skyline HotelB. Lansdowne Park Shopping CenterC. New York MuseumD. Garden Restaurant71. If you want to enjoy yourself on Sunday morning, you can go to_____.A. 5300 No. 3 RoadB. Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut StC. 9020 Bridgeport RoadD. 3031 No. 3 Road( C )The traditional distinction between products that satisfy needs and those satisfy wants is no longer adequate to describe classes of products. In today’s prosperous societies, the distinction has become unclear because so many wants have been turned into needs. A writer, for instance, can work with paper and pencils. These are legal needs for the task. But the work can be done more quickly and efficiently with a word processor. Thus a computer is soon viewed as a need rather than a want.In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main classes are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types are specialty goods and unsought(主动提供的) goods. It must be emphasized that all of these types are based on the way shoppers think about products, not on the nature of the products themselves. What is regarded as a convenience item in France (wine, for example) should be a specialty goods in the United States.People do not spend a great deal of time shopping for such convenience items as groceries, newspapers, toothpaste, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Sometimes convenience products are bought without enough thinking; someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae(圣代) on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items.Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before making a decision. Buying an automobile is often done this way. Shopping goods fall into two classes; those that are recognized as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regarded as essentially different include clothing, furniture, and dishes. Quality, style and fashion will either take precedence(优先) over price, or they will not matter at all.72. It can be learned from the first paragraph that ______.A. a writer needs a word processorB. needs and wants can’t be separated clearlyC. the way to distinguish the products is unimportantD. a computer is a need rather than a want73. The example of wine is used to illustrate that ______.A. goods are classified differently in different countriesB. the types of the product lie on the people rather than its natureC. Frenchmen often drink but Americans sometimes doD. one product may belong to many types74. Staples are items that ______.A. are convenient to purchaseB. are purchased without enough thinkingC. people “want but don’t need”D. people are in constant need of75. Shopping goods that are considered as basically the same are those that ______.A. consumers don’t care where to buy themB. consumers spend much time searching forC. satisfy similar needs of the consumerD. can be found in nearly every shopSection 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.Our space is beautiful. Looking out of the window of a space shuttle, you can see the stars more clearly than you can from Earth. It’s thrilling view. However, what’s out there can be dangerous too. And the dangerous things are often too small to see.77.Above Earth, where space shuttles orbit, there are thousands of chunks of space garbage. They are flying as spaceships, at about 17,000 miles perhour. Sometimes they hit spaceships. On one flight of the shuttle Columbia, the ship was hit 106 times. Most of those hits were not caused by rocks. They were caused by pieces of space garbage.78.What kinds of objects are floating in space today? Some are satellites that are no longer working. Others are pieces of rockets that exploded. The first explosion of a rocket in space took place in 1961. Since then, many others have occurred. An exploding rocket can send out hundreds of bits of metal.79.Space garbage also results from everyday events. Let’s say an astronaut walks outside a shuttle, taking pictures. What if he drops the camera lens cap? It becomes a piece of orbiting junk. A flying bolt may not sound like much. If it’s flying ten times as fast as a bullet, though, it can be pretty scary. Some space trash burns up by falling toward Earth. If it’s high up in space, though, it won’t fall to Earth. I t will stay in orbit.80.What can be done about space trash? This may be one of the most important questions now facing NASA. One answer is to keep track of it. Radar can track a piece of space junk as small as a softball. Beforelaunching a flight, NASA makes sure no other ships or satellites will bein the way. They could also make sure no large pieces of space junk were in the flight’s path. But what about smaller things? What about a piece of metal as small as a pebble? One solution is to invent armor for spaceships. Another is to leave less garbage up there.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Aware that the financial crisis could spread to other sections, the Fed has moved remarkably aggressively, cutting rates by 1.25 percentage pointsin eight days—a rate-cutting spree(无节制行为) almost unheard of in central banking history. The Fed now has cut rates five times by accumulative(累积的) 2.25 percentage points—and there is no sign that the Fed is done. Thanks to the strategies of Hank Paulson, George Bush soon will sign a bill that will pump some $150 billion into the American economy for U.S. consumers to spend. That kind of coordination(协调) between fiscal and monetary authorities is as exceptional as it is both swift and impressive.Sure, the Cassandras are disobeying the Fed’s actions. Bernanke has been criticized for everything from catering to Wall Street traders to still being behind the curve. But opinions are like a nose—everybody has one. Thecurrent noise of criticism against Bernanke is a lot like baseball fans, screaming “throw the burn out” at the game or letting out their depressions on post-game AM radio talk shows. But it’s a lot easier to criticize than to step up to home plate and swing the bat.The reality is that few of Bernanke’s most bitter critics were even smart enough to make it into an introductory economics class taught by Bernanke at Princeton—let alone to run the world’s most influential Central Bank. And to assume that Fed policy is based on responses to such criticism would be as ridiculous as for baseball star Alex Rodriguez to walk over and hand his bat to an unpleasant critic in the seats of Yankee Stadium to take his place at home plate. Thankfully, airline pilots guiding a plane through rough instability play to a less noisy crowd. Here’s the reality. Neither Bernanke’s interest rate cuts nor the federal stimulus package likely will hit the policy nail right on the head. But no real-time decision making is perfect. As John Maynard sKeynes, himself an academic with plenty of real world experience, observed: “It’s better to be nearly right than exactly wrong.” The Fed can’t stop a decline, but it can help it be short and shallow. This is a complex, fast-changing situation. Let’s give the Fed and the U.S. government some credit for acting swiftly and firmly.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)81.The Fed has cut its rates steeply in central banking history because it has recognized that ______________________________________________________________ _______________.82. With the help of Hank Paulson, George Bush agrees to give money to U.S. consumers to spend, which shows that the cooperation is unusually __________________________.83. The author’s opinion about Bernanke’s most rough critics is that they are ______ to run the world’s most influential Central Bank.84. Since the situation is complex and fast-changing, what does the author approve?第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.85. 班长昨天班会课没来。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.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. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.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. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques(精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds(模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floorinstead of pulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag ofgroceries can do serious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ bebalanced smoothly and regularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be(38) _____ problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen)and cardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result inspasms(痉挛), "muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype(原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company where everyone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra (苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weatherbecome extinct. A dinosaur named Arlo makes a human friend.Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, whereArlo must face his fears.leads Bond to a sinisterorganization. He must discover the truth behind it and shut it down.good friend Dave is up to. They think he is going to propose to hisgirlfriend in New York City and dump them. They have just threedays to stop him!imaginations. Now in Creed, RockyBalboa becomes trainer to the son to his late friend Apollo Creed.laughs at your local movie70. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants (象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the differencebetween the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively (象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age 21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell made a prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写姓名、班级、学校和准考证号,并用铅笔在答题纸上正确涂写准考证号。

第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.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. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写姓名、班级、学校和准考证号,并用铅笔在答题纸上正确涂写准考证号。

第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.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. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

One【2016届上海市虹口区高三英语一模】Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In job interviews, we’re often asked about our strengths and weaknesses. And, as a matter of fact, most of us know automatically how to respond.Common wisdom tells us to use faux weaknesses, which means things that are strengths described as negatives and turned into positives. You might even be able to change your weaknessinto a skill for a job you’re not fully qualified for.In America, in a championship game you are unlikely to see athletes showing weakness. Ifthe athletes become hurt in this game, they will hide their injuries —they don’t want their competitors to know their weak spots. But there is absolutely no need for us to act like this inbusiness affairs.At work and in business, you can have shortcomings because these can be overcome andturned into strengths. The only fatal thing is to not realize that all your weaknesses can be madestrong. Of course, to make up for shortcomings, you must first be aware of what your weaknessesreally are.Have you ever wondered what has happened when you interview for a job you’re fullyqualified for, but it goes to someone who doesn’tseem to be qualified at all? How would thatperson get the job when he had none of the qualifications listed in the job ad?That applicant figured out the business pain point that is seldom, if ever, mentioned in the jobad, and then how to address it. He didn’t talk about how he met each of the requirements on the job ad. He had none of the qualifications. He asked questions instead. He asked probing (探询的) questions to learn more about the business pain. By doing so, this less-qualified person soonlearned that the hiring managers needed something different from what was listed in the job ad.Not accepting the job ad as an unquestionable truth is the key. There is no reason to think thathiring managers actually know what they need when they write job ads. They may need someonecompletely different from what they describe. That is why you can get a job that you’re notqualified for.66. The underlined word “faux” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “__________”.A. incorrectB. illogicalC. falseD. imaginary67. What exactly does the author advise you to do when you are a weak candidate for a job?A. Don’t ask questions if you think you are a weak candidate.B. Ask questions about the job until you find you have something to offer.C. Don’t let your interviewer know your weaknesses but tell him your strengths.D. Ask questions according to the job description to see if you can be a qualified candidate.68. Why does the author think an applicant can get a job that he’s not qualified for?A. Because hiring managers may change their mind in the job interview.B. Because hiring managers may actually need someone who can ask questions.C. Because the applicant may not know that he actually has the required qualifications.D. Because hiring managers may not know what they actually need when writing the ad.69. What is the passage mainly talking about?A. You can change you weaknesses into strengths in job interviews.B. Don’t expose your weaknesses but show your strengths in job interviews.C. Find out the business pain point not mentioned in the job ad in job interviews.D. Hiring managers usually don’t know what qualifications they really need.Keys: 66-69: CBDATwo【2016届上海市黄浦区高三英语一模】Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Rosalind Franklin always liked facts. She was logical and precise,and impatient with things that were otherwise. She decided to become ascientist when she was 15. She passed the examination for admission toCambridge University in 1938, and it sparked a family crisis. Althoughher family was well-to-do and had a tradition of public service and charity,her father disapproved of university education for women. He refused to pay. An aunt stepped inand said Franklin should go to school, and she would pay for it. Franklin’s mother also took her side until her father finally gave in.She was invited to King’s College in London to join a team of scientists. The leader ofthe team assigned her to work on DNA with a graduate student. Franklin’s assumption was that it was her own project. The laboratory’s second-in-command, Maurice Wilkins, was on vacation at the time, and when he returned, their relationship was puzzling. He assumed she was to assist his work; she assumed she’d be the only one working on DNA. They had powerful personality differences as well: Franklin direct, quick, decisive, and Wilkins shy, hesitant, and passive.In 1953, Wilkins changed the course of DNA history by disclosing, without Franklin’s permission, her Photo 51 to competing scientist James Watson, who was working on his own DNA model with Francis Crick at Cambridge. Upon seeing the photograph, Watson said, “My jaw fell open and my pulse began to race,” according to author Brenda Maddox who wrote the book Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA.The two scientists did in fact use what they saw in Photo 51 as the basis for their famous model of DNA, which they published on March 7, 1953, and for which they received a Nobel Prize in 1962. Crick and Watson were also able to take most of the credit for the finding: they included a footnote acknowledging that they were “stimulated by a general knowledge”of Franklin’s and Wilkin’s unpublished contribution, when much of their work was rooted in Franklin’s photo and findings. Franklin didn’t know that these men based their article on her research, and she didn’t complain either, likely as a result of her upbringing. Franklin “didn’t do anything that would invite criticism… (that was) bred into her,” Maddox said.66. Wilkins’ relationship with Franklin was characterized by __________.A. unity and harmonyB. confusion and competitionC. cooperation and miscommunicationD. misunderstanding and conflict67. What does Watson mean by saying “My jaw fell open and my pulse began to race”?A. He was confused that Crick had not made this discovery.B. He was surprised that Wilkins had discovered this information.C. He was satisfied with the importance of Photo 51.D. He was anxious about the progress Wilkins and Franklin had made.68. What is Brenda Maddox’s main intention according to the quote in the last paragraph?A. To re-evaluate the importance of the DNA model.B. To criticize King’s College and Cambridge.C. To emphasize Franklin’s importance in science.D. To deny Watson’s and Crick’s contribution to science.69. Franklin’s career as a scientist demonstrates _____________.A. that her work was pointing at the most difficult problemB. that she was the only female scientist during the periodC. the importance of DNA in modern scienceD. that perseverance leads to success and recognition of field scientistsKeys: 66—69 CBCDThree【2016届上海市浦东新区高三英语一模】Section BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In a class this past December, after I wrote some directions on the board for students abouttheir final examination, one young woman quickly took a picture of the board using her smartphone. When I looked in her direction, she apologized, “Sorry. Was it wrong to take a picture?“I can’t read my own handwriting,” the young woman explained. “It’s best if I take a pictu of your writing so I can understand the notes.”That remark started a class-wide conversation about taking a picture instead of taking notes.For those in the photo-taking camp, motivations extended beyond their inability to comprehendtheir own handwriting. Some took pictures of notes because they knew their phone was a safeplace to store material. They might lose pape r, they reasoned, but they wouldn’t lose their phones.Some took photos because they wanted to record exactly the manner in which I had notedinformation on the board. Others told me that during class they liked to be able to listen to thediscussion attentively.Yet the use of cameras as note takers, though it may be convenient, does raise significantquestions for the classroom. Is a picture an effective replacement for the process of note-taking?Instructors encourage students to take notes because the act of doing so is more than merelyrecording necessary information—it helps prepare the way for understanding. Encouragingstudents to take notes may be an old-fashioned instructional method, but just because a methodhas a long history doesn’t mean it’s out of date. Writing things down engages a student’listening, visual, and kinesthetic(触觉的) learning—a view supported by a longstanding research.The act of writing down information enables a person to begin committing it to memory, and toprocess and combine it, establishing the building blocks of learning new concepts.Taking a picture does indeed record the information, but it deletes some of the necessarymental engagement that taking notes employs. So can the two be equally effective?66. The woman apologized in the class because she_____________.A. had the bad handwritingB. missed the teachers’ directionsC. took a picture of the boardD. disturbed other students’ learning67. According to the passage, which of the following may NOT explain students’ reluctance totake notes?A. They lack proper techniques for taking notes.B. They want to listen more attentively in class.C. They believe smart phones are much safer for storing notes.D. They want to have the exact version of the notes on the board.68. According to the passage, taking notes by hand_____________.A. requires students to think independentlyB. helps students actively participate in learningC. proves to be an old and useless learning methodD. seems unsuitable for students to learn new ideas69. What is the main idea of this passage?A. The traditional way of note-taking should be replaced.B. A modern way of note-taking is catching on.C. Note-taking by hand is not out of date.D. A picture is worth a thousand words.Keys: 66—69 CABCFour【2016届上海市长宁区高三英语一模】Section BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)“When I Have Death is a serious theme worthy of great poets. For example, John Keats’sFea rs That I May Cease to Be” and John Donne’s “Death, Be Not Proud” both discuss death in reflective ways. However, the imagery (意象) in these poems shows that while Keats believes thatdeath can only destroy, Donne believes that death can be overcome.Keats is afraid of death, because to him death means the loss of those things that make hislife worth living: “On the shore/ of the wide world I stand alone, and think / Till Love and Fame tonothingness do sink.” Earlier in the poem, Keats says that he hopes this “Love” will be a romance” with a “fair creature.” He also says that he hopes the “Fame” he seeks will be the of the “high piled books” produced by his “crowded brain.” In other words, Keats’s fea death is a “nothingness” that will arrive before he can finish his life’s work or find his tru Donne has a different attitude toward death, and so the imagery in his poem is different, too.s,To Donne, death should “be not proud,” because it is not “mighty and dreadful.” Unlike K Donne sees death as weak and merely a “slave to Fate, chance, kings, and desperate men.”the sleep ofsays that death is like “rest and sleep”. Donne believes that we will all wake fromdeath to everlasting life, just as we wake from our normal sleep to our everyday lives. In fact,Donne believes that only death itself will die: “One short sleep past, we wake forever, / And Death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.”Keats and Donne both know that death is a part of life, and both poets use powerful imageryto talk about that difficult theme. The differences in this imagery show two very different attitudestoward the subject, one of which is much more positive than the other. Which poet to believe is upto the reader to decide.Not surprisingly, the readers’ own experiences may play a part in the way they respond tothese poets’ approaches. Like the two poets and their beliefs, contemporary readers also may beand Donne’s poetr y remains fascinatingdivided on the subject. This may explain why Keats’syears after their own deaths.66. According to the passage, _________ makes Keats’s life worth living.A.expressing his grand passion for poetryB. walking on the shore with a pretty ladyC. defeating nothingness with his true loveD. pursuing the fame of being a romantic poet67. In Donne’s poems he believes that death is ______.A. generally powerful and terribleB. only a ceaseless sleepC. merely the loss of work and loveD. hardly worth the fear_____.68. Contemporary readers may view the two poets’ serious subject differently because ___A. they are attracted to the two poets’ everlasting opposite beliefsB. they are divided naturally by their positive or negative personalitiesC. their own life experiences affect the understandings of the poemsD. their preferences for the poets’ strong imageries are various69. Which of the following best describes the main writing style of the passage?A. Analysis.B. Argument.C. Comparison.D. Reasoning.Keys:66—69 ADCCFive【2016届上海市徐汇区高三英语一模】Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Dad,I’m writing to you as I feel it’s been quite a while since we last spoke (two years to be exact, you hung up on me). So how is Germany? How old are your other children now? What have youbeen up to this year? I finished my A-levels this summer. But enough small talk. On our Europeanroad trip in the summer, the journey took us close to your house and I asked Mum and my stepdadif we could pay a visit so that I could see you. Outside your house, I couldn’t bring myself out of the car and knock on the door.I’ve tried so many different forms of communication －email, the phone and I alsosuggested Skype. Yet I still can’t get through to you.My mum, stepdad and I sat around the table trying to work out why I had felt unable to knockon your door that day. At last it came to me. I think, perhaps subconsciously, I was saving myselfthe grief of your response.Why can’t your parental obligations stretch to all three of your children, not just your tworecent ones? In our previous conversations, which ended suddenly, as your older son needed to beput to bed, I’d ask you how he was doing at school, and you’d talk about the weather. No one listening would be able to tell there was any difference between our relationship and one youmight have with a neighbour.Forget your excuses – that the flight to visit me is expensive and that you need to look afteryour other children (I hope you can see the irony(讽刺) in that). While you watch their schoolve liked you to be there at mine?plays, don’t you consider that I would haPerhaps the reason I didn’t knock on your door was that I just don’t care anymore. I’mexhausted trying to make this work. Maybe a part of me wasn’t actually bothered whether I sawyou or not that day —you’ve already los t so much meaning in my life; you are someone who justsends me a birthday card.This isn’t me being bitter, although I was initially. It’s just a way of telling you how I really feel.Phoebe66. How did Phoebe feel when she was sitting in the car outsid e her father’s house?A. ExcitedB. PuzzledC. DisappointedD. Embarrassed67. Based on this letter, we can learn that Phoebe’s father _____________.A. lives in the same city with his daughterB. got divorced and left Phoebe and her motherC. has never had any communication with PhoebeD. takes good care of all his childrenirony” refer to in Paragraph 5?68. What does the “A. He ended his conversation with Phoebe just to put his son to bed.B. He lives in a big house but has no money to buy an air ticket.C. He talked with Phoebe, his daughter, as if with a neighbour.D. Phoebe is also his child but he excuses himself from caring about her.69. Phoebe didn’t knock on her father’s door that day because _____________.expected responses to her visitA. she was afraid of his dad’s unB. she didn’t want to bother her father’s happy life with his current familyC. she was tired of being the one who make efforts for their relationshipD. she suddenly realized that her father had no meaning in her lifeKeys: 66-69 CBDCSix【2016届上海市闵行区高三英语一模】Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)(You may read the questions first.)We have designed all our bank cards to make your life easier.Using your NatWest Service CardAs a Switch card, it lets you pay for all sorts of goods and services, whenever you see the Switch logo. The money comes straight out of your account, so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money (or an agreed overdraft (透支) to cover it). It is also a cheque guarantee card for up to the amount shown on the card. And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machines across the UK.Using your NatWest Cash CardYou can use your Cash Card as a Solo card to pay for goods and services wherever you see the Solo logo. It can also give you access to your account and your cash fromover 31,000 cash machines nationwide. You can spend or withdraw what you have inyour account, or as much as your agreed overdraft limit.Using your cards abroadYou can also use your Service Card and Cash Card when you’re abroad. You can withdraw cash at cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you see theCirrus or Maestro logo displayed.We take a commission charge(手续费) of 2.25% of each cash withdrawal you make (up to￡4) and a commission charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro topay for goods or services. We also apply a foreign-exchange transaction fee of 2.65%.Using your NatWest Credit CardWith your credit card you can do the following:-free credit.＊Pay for goods and services and enjoy up to 56 days’ interest＊Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the MasterCard or Visa logos.＊Collect one AIR MILE for every￡20 of spending that appears on your statement (结cheques bought, interest算单). (This does not include foreign currency or traveler’sand other charges.)66. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, ____________.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB. you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC. you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK67. If you withdraw￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged ___________.A. ￡4B. ￡4.5C. ￡5.25D. ￡5.368. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.。

宝山区一模试卷英语高三一、听力部分（共20分）1. 短对话理解（共5小题，每小题1分）（1）What does the man mean?（2）What does the woman want to do?（3）Where are the speakers?（4）What are the speakers talking about?（5）What does the woman think of the movie?2. 长对话理解（共5小题，每小题2分）（1）What is the relationship between the two speakers?（2）Why does the man go to the supermarket?（3）What does the woman think of the weather?（4）What is the man's plan for the weekend?（5）What does the woman suggest the man do?3. 短文理解（共5小题，每小题2分）（1）What is the main idea of the passage?（2）When does the event take place?（3）What is the purpose of the event?（4）How many people are mentioned in the passage?（5）What is the woman's opinion about the event?4. 信息匹配（共5小题，每小题1分）（1）A. The man's schedule（2）B. The woman's hobby（3）C. The place to visit（4）D. The reason for the trip（5）E. The time of the meeting二、语法与词汇部分（共20分）1. 单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分）（1）I have never been to Paris, but that's the city _____ I'd like to visit someday.（2）The teacher told us that the earth _____ around the sun.（3）_____ the weather is fine, we will go out for a picnic.（4）I don't think _____ you need to worry about it.（5）_____ the book is difficult, I can finish reading it in two days.（6）_____ he is young, he is very experienced.（7）_____ you have finished your homework, you can go out to play.（8）_____ you are tired, you should take a rest.（9）_____ she is a teacher, she is also a writer.（10）_____ he is very busy, he always helps others.2. 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分）（1）A. although B. but C. and D. or（2）A. to B. for C. with D. at（3）A. if B. unless C. until D. when（4）A. more B. less C. fewer D. more than（5）A. enough B. too C. very D. quite（6）A. because B. so C. as D. since（7）A. that B. which C. who D. what（8）A. in B. on C. at D. to（9）A. himself B. herself C. itself D. myself（10）A. the other B. another C. other D. others三、阅读理解部分（共30分）1. 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分）（1）What is the main idea of the passage?（2）What does the author think about the new policy?（3）According to the passage, what is the cause of the problem?（4）What is the writer's attitude towards the issue?（5）What can be inferred from the passage?（6）What is the purpose of the passage?（7）What is the writer's opinion about the new technology?（8）What does the passage mainly discuss?（9）What is the author's suggestion for the situation?（10）What is the main reason for the change?（11）What is the writer's attitude towards the new law?（12）What is the main idea of the passage?（13）What is the writer's opinion about the new policy?（14）What is the cause of the problem according to the passage?（15）What can be inferred from the passage?2. 信息匹配（共5小题，每小题2分）（1）A. The benefits of exercise（2）B. The importance of sleep（3）C. The effects of stress（4）D. The role of diet（5）E. The impact of technology3.。