上海市闸北区2013届高三英语二模试卷(含答案 对外版)

普陀区C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适内的内，使其内容通内，每空格限填一内，首字母已内):（14分）“There is no love which is more sincere than the love of food,” said Anglo-Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. Like Bernard Shaw, many writers e 86 food very much, and they say and write interesting things about it.British poet Owen Meredith(1831-1891) learnt a lot about food when he lived in Paris. He famously said, “We may live without friends, we may live without books, but civilized(文明的) men cannot live without c 87 .”American writer Mark Twain also wrote a lot about food. “When you have t 88 watermelon,” he wrote, “you know what angels eat.”American cookbook writer Alice May Brock has some simple rules about food from differentc 89 . “If you want to cook international food, it’s easy,” she wrote. “Put tomatoes on the plate and it’s Italian. Use soy sauce and it’s Chinese. A 90 wine to the recipe(食谱) and it’s French. Sour cream makes it Russian and lemon makes it Greek. But garlic makes it good! Cheers!”Tea and coffee are even more i 91 for some people. There is a Chinese saying, “It is better to go without food for three days, than tea for one.”American President Abraham Lincoln was often rude about the tea and coffee which was served to him. For example, he was in a Washington restaurant one day, and when the main meal was over, a cup of hot l 92 was placed in front of him. He drank a bit and was clearly angry. “Waiter,” he said, “if this is coffee, please bring me some tea; and if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.”宝山，嘉定区C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适内的内，使其内容通内。

2012学年闸北区第一学期高三英语学科期末试卷(本卷满分150分；完卷时间120分钟）第I卷（共105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: in Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In the electronic appliance shop. B. At a bus stop.C. At the airport.D. In the hospital.2. A. 200 yuan. B. 400 yuan. C. 600 yuan. D. 1200 yuan.3. A. A couple. B. Colleagues.C. Parent and teacher.D. Employee and job consultant.4. A. He is Michael's good friend. B. He is Michael's neighbor.C. He has good appetite.D. He is a classic music fan.5. A. Hospital. B. Gas station. C.A t a bus stop. D. In the hospital.6. A. Online shopping saves money on clothing.B. The woman shouldn't have bought so many clothes.C. The woman should try other types of clothes instead of t-shirts.D. Every woman needs many beautiful clothes.7. A. The girl's favorite sweets are chocolates and candies.B. The girl should go to the supermarket with him together.C. It's time for the girl to try something sweet.D. The girl' s teeth are in bad condition.8. A. Writing a report. B. Doing a project.C. Travelling on business.D. Contacting customers.9. A. He is looking forward to going home for the summer.B. He is planning to do some accounting work in summer.C. He is not eager to spend time at home in summer.D. He hasn't decided where to go for the summer.10. A. They can buy vegetables together.B. They can dine out for dinner that day.C. He doesn't like the food cooked by the woman.D. He has never eaten in that restaurant.Section BDirections: in Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide whichone would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Hong K O ng. B. London. C. Copenhagen. D. Dubai.12. A. The a IRPO rt facilities. B. The food quality.C. The airport safety.D. T H e ticket price.13. A. Because they pay much attention to toilet cleanliness.B. Because they provide discounts on ticket prices.C. Because they try to learn from European airports.D. Because they try every means to build a loyal customer base.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Mountain climbers are risking lives.B. Both young and old climbers take part in mountaineering.C. Mountaineering doesn't have man-made rules.D. Mountaineering is forbidden in some countries.15. A. Mountaineering is more dangerous than other forms of sports.B. Mountaineering doesn't call for team efforts.C. Mountaineering is attractive to people.D. Mountain climbers often fall from the rocks and die.16. A. Because they have more teammates.B. Because mountaineering doesn't need much strength.C. Because they face less natural forces.D. Because they are more skillful.Section CDirections: in Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. Eating a balanced diet and getting adequate sleep are key ________ maintaining a healthyand vigorous state of life.A. inB. byC. toD. for26. According to the research, some people prefer to suffer more stress at work in exchange forhigh salary, while ________ are willing to live with little pay.A. allB. othersC. the othersD. none27. A Chinese basketball team employed the former NBA superstar Tracy Macready this year,________ encouraged the whole team and the fans.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. what28. New house prices in major Chinese cities are continuing to rise, ________ a warminghousing market.A. signalledB. to signalC. signallingD. having signalled29. The news saddened the whole nation ________ five boys died of suffocation (窒息)in arubbish bin.A. whereB. thatC. howD. which30. In order to avoid fires or explosions, people ________ not use mobile phones at gas stations.A. mayB. mustC. shallD. need31. Any athlete will be punished if found to use stimulant, ________ famous he is in the sportsfield.A. in spite ofB. whateverC. no matter howD. although32. The success of the movie series Bourne Identity shows that a good director should hold theaudience' curiosity ________ the story reaches the end.A. unlessB. whileC. untilD. because33. Only when their private photos appeared on foreign magazines ________ that they had beentracked by paparazzi (狗仔队).A. the royal couple were awareB. were the royal couple awareC. were aware the royal coupleD. the royal couple aware were34. It is still not quite clear ________ on earth really matters in deciding a child's character andpersonality.A. whenB. whereC. howD. what35. Though ________ of high costs, many Chinese parents insisted on sending their high schoolchildren abroad to study.A. warningB. warnedC. to warnD. were warned36. I have been told that you are going to start your own business,________？A. haven't IB. isn't itC. aren't youD. haven't you37. According to a survey, the number of Chinese weibo users ________ 250 million so far thisyear, making China the world's No. 1 weibo-using country.A. has reachedB. reachedC. will reachD. reaches38. It is reported that many Chinese babies are taking too much fish oil, ________as theyphysically need.A. much as twiceB. twice as muchC. as much twiceD. much twice as39. World Wildlife Fund's project Earth Hour, which encourages people to turn off the light foran hour on the last Saturday of every March, to help to create a promising future for ________the planet.A. is carried outB. carries outC. will carry outD. carried out40. ________ shoppers with a huge variety of choices for every shopping experiencedistinguishes online shopping from other forms of purchase.A. ProvidedB. ProvidingC. Being providedD. Having providedSection 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.The popularity of the fantasy novels Harry Potter and the great success of the Potter movie series have aroused Potter fans' craze about the author — Joanne Kathleen Rowling.Rowling started writing after graduating with __41__ . Nonetheless, this was not supposed to be her main job, as she was already working as a secretary. She found her job rather boring and was frequently absent-minded, as she was always taking notes for sudden ideas for future stories. She was fired __42__ and went from one job to another.Finally, a trip by train __43__ her to produce a story about a young wizard (巫师）born with responsibilities to fight 44 forces. Unfortunately, her idea could not be developed due to her mother's sudden death. Shocked and depressed, Rowling left Britain. When she returned, she was already a __45__ single mother with a little daughter. in spite of all the frustrations in life, she managed to put her __46__ story to the point. Harry Potter was published and became a(n) __47__ in no time. The Potter books have __48__ worldwide applause, won multiple awards, and have been the basis for a popular series of films, in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts (脚本）and maintained creative control at the same time by __49__ As a producer in the films. It is through Harry Potter that Rowling has led a "rags to riches" reality show, where she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. employers use them to __50__ potential workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicantsprovide is truthful, which __51__ the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many include a review of the employee's employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to __52__ . Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time __53__ from work may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant's residential history is also an issue. Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, reducing the chances for them to have contact with __54__ people. Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on __55__ . Another item which can't be neglected is the applicant's criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although __56__ like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely __57__ and, in most cases, is sure to result in the ending of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicant's social history is __58__ needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self __59__ . A small mistake in these posts may result in huge loss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to __60__ hiring someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who __61__ social history may interview neighbors and professional references __62__ by the applicant.Finally in the field Of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicant's __63__ performances. In many instances, an education background check is so __64__ about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided On his application.50. A. qualify B. assess C. treat D. reward51. A. practises B. supplies C. destroys D. suggests52. A. cheat B. apply C. resign D. complain53. A. absence B. review C. independence D. silence54. A. bad-tempered B. ill-intentioned C. cold-blooded D. old-fashioned55. A. housing B. facilities C. communication D. transportation56. A. minor offences B. serious faultsC. personal experiencesD. public inconveniences57. A. bothered B. spared C. paid D. informed58. A. temporarily B. generally C. fortunately D. gradually59. A. satisfaction B. confidence C. discipline D. awareness60. A. explain B. discuss C. permit D. avoid61. A. look after B. look on C. look into D. look in62. A. recognized B. examined C. ordered D. compared63. A. financial B. academic C. religious D. official64. A. careless B. curious C. realistic D. particularSection 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)Mike frowned(皱眉）at his calendar and then picked up his guitar. His band had been together for five months. Everyone said they were fantastic but they still had not been blessed with a paying job.The three guys had become acquainted in band class, and organizing a group had been Mike's idea. Mike played the guitar and acted as leader. john was on drums and James was on the saxophone. The three got together just for fun and named their group Playday. But when some fans praised their talent, they decided to turn fun into profit.To make themselves known, Playday volunteered to entertain at parties. They played for free at school get-togethers. Mike loved the applause! He felt like a superstar.They practiced hard and discussed young musicians who had vaultea into prominence.“The Jackson Five were kids," John said. “Michael shot to fame like a rocket!" He exclaimed. “We can do it!" Mike encouraged the group.After months of keeping Spirits high, Mike was tired. They haven't seen even a cent. Let alone making a killing. Everyone was in low spirits. They decided to break up after one final volunteer job. The next day, they were to perform for patients at the Children's Hospital where Mike's mother worked as a nurse.The next day the three young guys set up in the hospital lobby, and the nurses brought in the audience. As Playday began its number, Mike could feel their lack of spirit.Then Mike spotted one patient sitting limply in her wheelchair. Her expression was vacant, but when music filled the room, this rag doll came to life. She sat up straight, and the light that shone in her eyes lighted up something in Mike. He felt the thrill he'd been missing. As Mike's playing caught fire, James and John gained energy. Soon Playday was rocking as never before.After the performance, the three guys spent time with the patients. Mike spoke to the girl who had encouraged him to play so well.“Wouldn't it feel grea t to be rich and famous?" she asked, eyes still bright. “Will you be a rock star?"“Pro bably not," Mike answe red. “But I'll nev er give up my music.I T felt like the big time playing for you!"65.The undeRLiNed phrase“had vaulted into prominence” most likely means .A. had grown into adultsB. had made a promiseC. had played The Jackson FiveD. had bEcome successful66.The members of Playboy were tired and depressed because they _____ .A. had no offer of a paying performanceB. competed cruelly with other bandsC. called an end to the bandD. performed at the Children's Hospital67.While performing at the Children's Hospital, Mike became inspired because _____ .A. his guitar caught fireB. a girl took him as a rock starC. a patient was much cheered upD. a toy doll suddenly became alive68.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.MiKe, John and James got to know each other as they were relatives.B.They planned to make money when they had a big fan base.C.Their wonderful performance at Children's Hospital cured the girl of her disease.D.Mike found out the enjoyment of volunteer performance after playing at the hospital.(B)Read this tourist booklet for Clarke Qiuay:Souvenirs from the PastEvery weekend, there's a popular flea (跳蚤)market. Hunt for treasures of a different kind. Among a collection of goodies, you'll fiNd jewelries, antiQUES ANd carpets that are centuries old, which deFiNES Their significance. All THe specialty shops here deal in anc ient items, including remains of the past.Dine by the RiverThe high-tech centers which tower over the historic riverside buildings bring a modern taste to Clarke QuAY. When it comes to food, you are spoilt for a variety of choice. Sample local favorites in the cool comfort of the food court or enjoy them in the open at a snack stand. You may also experience special spirits at any of the watering holes.Nightlife EntertainmentClarke Quay boasts a bustling nightlife. Magic and music fill the air. Trolleys on wheels burst along streets selling sweets of unique shapes and colors. Fortune tellers cast their spell and told forbidden stories. The atmosphere is boiling.The riverside village plays host to a good number of watering holes,all of which feature nightly live entertainment. Sit back with a drink there and watch the local colour while your favourite music washes over you. Or you may hit the dance floor and flash your moves.A Ride into the Past and the FutureYou may choose to arrive by means of a vessel from the past. The unique river taxi was previously a boat that transported goods from ship to land. These days, it dominates the river, transporting tourists and locals to their various destinations.How to get here:*From City Hall MRT Station:Take Bus Service 32/135 along North Bridge Rd.*From Orchard MRT Station: Take Bus Service 54 along Scotts Rd.69.The gifts visitors can buy from the flea market are mainly _____.A. carpets produced in another countryB. animals raised in the marketC. second-hand objects of historlcal valueD. candies of different shapes and colors70.In the booklet the underlined w atering holes” are closet in meaning to .A. mental hospitalsB. night clubsC. CD shopsD. entertainment shows71.According to the booklet, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.Different kinds of food are offered in Clarke Quay.B.Fortune telling is a forbidden business in Clarke Quay.C.River taxis ship people instead of goods today.D.The bus service 54 can bring visitors to Clarke Quay from Orchard MRT Station.(C)Announcing recent he would send proposals on reducing gun violence in America, President Obama mentioned a number of sensible gun-control measures. But he also paid homage to the Washington conventional wisdom about the many and varied causes of shooting cases. He said earlier that gun violence was a complex problem that will require a complex solution and gun control, therefore, was far from the only answer.Then are the data shielding the politicians' vague language?America is a gun heaven. Around 11,000 deaths were caused by guns last year. In contrast, Britain has about 50 gun killings a year. Many people believe that America is simply a more violent, individualistic society. But the only field in which the U.S. rate is surprisingly higher seems to be the gun killings. For all the other crimes — theft, robbery, attack — the United States is within the range of other advanced countries.Is America's popular Culture the cause? This is highly unlikely, as largely the same culture exists in other rich countries. Youth in Britain, for example, are exposed to almost the same cultural influences as in the United States. The Japanese are at the cutting edge of the world of video games, most of which touch on violence. Yet the rates of gun shooting in these two countries are a tiny function of America's. At the same time, Britain and Japan both have perhaps the tightest regulations of gun. As for America, the country has far more permissive gun laws. With 5 percent of the world's population, the United States has 50 percent of the guns.There are always evil or weak-minded people, who might be influenced by popular culture. But how can government identify the darkest thoughts in people's minds before they have taken any action? Certainly those who urge all-round democracy would not allow government to monitor thoughts, forbid free expression, and ban the sale of information and entertainment in exchange for bodily safety. Then why not do something much simpler and that has been successful: limit access to guns? America is in desperate need of a real ban, not another toothless ban, full of exceptions, which the gun lovers would use to claim that such bans don't reduce violence.72.In the first paragraph President Obama ____ .A.regarded loose gun control as the single reason for gun violenceB.thought many reasons accounted for the gun violence in AmericaC.believed America's gun laws had nothing to do with gun violenceD.thought gun violence was far from the only problem America faced73.Cultural influence is not the main reason for gun violence because ____ .A.Americans are not influenced by violent video games as Japanese areB.cultural influences usually cause theft or robbery rather than gun firingC.nations of similar cultural background have lower rates of gun shooting than the U.S.D.Americans are rarely influenced by popular culture74.In the passage, the author mainly discusses _____ .A.President Obama's lack of courage and poor leadershipB.the crime rates of different countries of similar cultural backgroundC.the main cause of gun violence in American and the solutionD.the comparison between losing democracy and bodily safety75.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Washington conventional wisdom agrees on strict gun control.B.Identifying evil people in advance can be done with the help of democracy.C.Controlling access to guns is a good way to solve the gun shooting problem.D.Some exceptions should be allowed for the gun bans.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A.The definite danger New York is faced with.B.Study results of the climate threats on New York.C.The high cost of disaster-prevention plans.D.Measures already taken to protect New York from flooding.E.Choice of the areas to be saved from future disasters.F.Prevention projects needed to fight rising sea.76. __________On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the response to Hurricane (飓风）Sandy will cost $42 billion. On the same day, a group of climate researchers released research findings that sea levels appear to be on track to rise by several feet over the next century, with every inch putting more New Yorkers at risk. Sea-level researchers estimate that a five-foot rise would produce Sandy-like floods in New York every 15 years, on average.77. __________Protecting New York city from the advancing ocean is likely to be one of this century's great infrastructure (公共设施）investments. some work, such as constructing sea walls and rebuilding subway entrances, is already happening. Money has been spent to prepare for the next storm. Waterproofing electrical facilities and flood-proofing subway tunnels are under construction. The latter is especially important; damage to the subway system was the biggest-ticket item the Hurricane Sandy had caused.78. __________Ever-higher seas, though, still require more ambitious planning. The necessary item will be raising building entrances or building up the land. Massive sea gates could block storm surges (大浪）from entering upper New York harbor. Other choices for protecting the city include building barrier islands and extending the shore where feasible, which will make a huge figure on our budget.79. __________But in some ways New York’s challenge is relatively simple. Unlike many other areas of the country that will have to adapt to the varied and unpredictable effects of climate change, the city can have confidence that it faces a well-defined danger 一rising seas — with effects that are possible to tell. It's obvious that spending billions to protect this population center is a worthwhile investment. And, unlike other places, local officials have already started thinking seriously about engineering their way out of danger.80. __________In the coming decades, areas up and down the Atlantic coast will have to argue about which coastal areas are worth protecting — by raising land, lengthening beaches, heightening homes or building sea walls to keep the water out ——and which aren't. Sea walls won't make sense everywhere; they are expensive. Now, the first thing federal and local officials can do is to plan ahead to decide which lands will inevitably be given up to the ocean and which will be guarded with every effort within our ability.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A son in many developing countries means insurance, who will inherit his father's property and help support the family. However, to parents, a daughter is just another expense. Her place is in the home, not in the world of men. A girl can't help but feel inferior when everything around her tells her that she is worth less than a boy. Her future is, to some extent, shaped as soon as her family limits her opportunities and treat her as second-rater, which explain why women in developing countries perform much worse than men both in study and career.Deep discrimination (歧视)against women creates a firm force that keeps girls from living up to their full potential. It also leaves them victims to severe physical and emotional harm. These “servants of the household" come to accept that life will never be any different. What's most harmful, it results not only in millions of individual tragedies, but also in the lost potential for the entire country. Studies show there is a direct link between a country's attitude toward women and its social and economic progress. The status of women is central to the health of a society. If one part suffers, so does the whole.To deal with the situation, many women turn to education. Educated women are essential to ending sex discrimination, starting by reducing the poverty The most basic skills in literacy and Maths open up opportunities for better-paying jobs for women. Uneducated women in rural areas of Zambia, for instance, are twice as likely to live in poverty as those who have had eight or more years of education.Women who have had some schooling are more likely to get married later, survive childbirth, have fewer and healthier children, and make sure their own children complete school. Understanding the importance of hygiene (卫生）and nutrition, they are more likely to stay in physical wellness.Nevertheless, the comprehensive change for a society speaks for the more far-reaching meaning of women education. As women get the opportunity to go to school and obtain higher-level jobs, they gain status in their communities, which translates into the power to influence their families and societies. Such power may, together with other forces of outsideinterference, make even bigger changes possible and gradually lighten up women's fates in these countries.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What two facts make a woman achieve less than men in developing countries?82. The most severe result of discrimination against women is ________________________.83. Why are educated women in developing countries more likely to remain healthy?84. High social position at home helps women to have the ability to ________________________.第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 足够的休息有利于病人的康复。

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共分共分，每小题分In Section A, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questionson the passage. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. Whenyou hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would bethe best answer to the you have heard.Questions 1 through 3 are on the following passage.1. A. A CD. B. A guitar. C. Two tickets. D. Some photographs.2. A. His music is quite . B. His songs no longer popular.C. He has a marriage.D. He does not like singing alone.3. A. An interview. B. A drama. C. A show. D. A guessing game.共分，每小题分In Section B, you will hear conversation. The conversation be read twice.After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with theinformation you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 4 through 7 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write for each blank.上海市教育考试院保留版权高中学业考试2013 英语第1 页（共8 页）Home Pizza: Mary BrownAddress: 18 4 GardensTelephone: 2789-5403Item(s): 1 pizza with and 5Size: 6 sizePrice: £7共分共分，每小题分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.8. Tom, my best friend, to improve his working skills _____ learning from others.A. forB. asC. toD. by9. I opened my wallet and found that I _____ all my money at home.A. have leftB. had leftC. would leaveD. was leaving10. _____ you haven’t got much for a large meal, make a fruit salad instead.A. AfterB. IfC. As far asD. As soon as11. Over two hundred people gathered in the bar, _____ the football match.A. to be watchingB. watchedC.D. being watched12. The mayor claims a large amount of money _____ to set up a solar power system in the city.A. has requiredB. requiresC. had been requiredD. is required13. Never in his life _____ such a kind and warm-hearted person as his father-in-law.A. met JohnB. John metC. has John metD. John has met14. The workers want their voice _____ in the overall of their workplaces.A. to be heardB. hearingC. to hearD. be15. _____ the two shopping malls look alike, shoppers feel more comfortable in the new one.A. AlthoughB.C. UntilD.16. The stuch B. that C. what D. how 17. For the sake of safety, the city pulled down the old building _____ since 2000.A. neglectedB. neglectingC. to be neglectedD. to neglect共分，每小题分Read the text below. Use the word given in the brackets to form a word that fits in thespace.高中学业考试2013 英语第2 页（共8 页）Many writing workshops have been set up in the U.S. for young people. They havefound that creative writing can inspire kids and help to make their lives 18 (good) thanbefore. Take, for , with Words, a 19 (fame) poetry for at-riskyoung people. A professor a graduate of Florida State University started the in 1991to help troubled teens talk about their problems and feelings.For some teens, about 20 (them) was easier than talking. It turned out that theyhad a lot to express. They discovered that writing was a good way to give 21 (express) totheir feelings. They wrote about tough subjects, such as poverty, 22 (angry), guilt and fear.Runaway with , which runs 23 (successful), is now a nationwide poetryworkshop. Over the , thousands of troubled kids have learned that putting their feelings intowords helps them with 24 (happy) experiences. Young people have also learned newwriting skills, such as how to 25 (description) their feelings. These skills help the youngwriters gain control over their emotions. “This workshop changes lives,”says one teacher.The young people’s skills are measured before and after they take the Runaway withWords workshop. Because of the workshop, most them improve their 26 (able) to read.Many of them also stop having with the law. Writing helps them learn ways other than27 (violent) to deal with their problems.共分，每小题分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.Which finger do you use to press a doorbell? The 28 may depend on your age. Peoplewho are over thirty almost certainly do it with their index finger. 29 , those who areunder thirty will use their (大拇指). Young people have spent many hours30 their thumbs through sending text messages and playing games. to all thatexercise, their thumbs have become stronger and more skillful. That is why they often use theirthumbs in situations 31 older people use their index fingers.Skillful are only one of the many unexpected effects of new technology. In fact,today’s products are influencing not only physical skills, but also mental . Most of thetime are not 32 of what’s happening. They change their behavior as necessary, littleby little. The new skills they develop may include texting, for , or how to make an onlineflight reservation.As for the old skills, very often people don’t even 33 they’ve lost. For example,how many people 34 do mental these days? This skill is 35 necessary withcalculators in every office and on every phone and computer. 36 lost skill is map reading.With (导航仪) in many cars, there is to know how to read a map.Some researchers are concerned about the consequences of losing the old mental skills. IfGPS 37 , for example, would anyone know to find their way around? More ,since the collapse of all technology is unlikely, scientists wonder about our brains. What willhappen to them if we no longer them in the same way?高中学业考试2013 英语第3 页（共8 页）28. A. request B. conclusion C. answer D. desire29. A. Somehow B. C. Therefore D. However30. A. to exercise B. exercised C. exercise D. exercising31. A. B. C. where D. how32. A. aware B. capable C. afraid D.33. A. that B. why C. D. if34. A. can B. dare C. should D. may35. A. inevitably B. rarely C. obviously D.36. A. One B. other C. Other D. Another37. A. broke out B. down C. broke in D. through共分共分，每小题分Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several or unfinished statements. For each of there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information in the passage you have just read.(A)Chile, South AmericaThe sunlight was so brightly as our plane flew over the snow-covered Andes mountains, which seemed to go on .Drake Passage —aboard the tour ship ExplorerWe were welcomed today by the captain and crew. They gave us warm Antarctic jackets and talked happily with us. Sea birds followed the closely, sailing in the cold . As we headed south, we saw a pink ship in the distance. Our captain explained that it was not a ship but an iceberg —the first one of our trip.Deception Island, AntarcticaWe landed on Bailey Head, where thousands and thousands of (企鹅) greeted us. The crew gave us a set of rules to follow protect the . Mark, one of the scientists onour ship, asked us to him any that we find. He is studying the amount of rubbish created by tourists in year.At night we listened to Christina, a scientist. She explained the plant and animal lifeto us. Then she showed us a DVD on Antarctica.The more I see, the more I want to learn.Cuverville Island, AntarcticaWe awakened this morning to the noisy sound of . They’re loud! We met a team of biologists living in tents. They are studying the effect of tourists baby . When our captain invited the biologists to come on board for a hot shower, they joined us immediately. Thenwe (乘邮轮) through the icebergs, which appeared in unbelievable shapes sizes, as the sun was sinking in the sky. They seemed to be works art.高中学业考试2013 英语第4 页（共8 页）38. What did the tourists do before going to Island?A. They climbed a snow-covered .B. They warm Antarctic jackets.C. They studied the rubbish had found.D. They watched a DVD on Antarctica.39. In the passage, _____ are referred to as works of art.A. islandsB.C.D. sunsets40. The passage is most likely to be _____.A. a travel diaryB. a science reportC. a job advertisementD. a story(B)If could create a pill that let you live twice as long while remaining free of ,would you take it?If one considers only the personal benefits that longer life bring, the mightseem like : People could spend time with loved ones; watch futuregrow up; learn new languages or try different .But what about society as a whole? Would it be better off if (寿命) were doubled?The question is of growing , and serious debate about it goes back a few years to theKronos Conference on Longevity Health in . Gregory Stock, of theProgram on Medicine, , and Society at UCLA’s School of Public Health, answered thequestion with a firm “Yes”. A doubled lifespan, Stock said, would “give us a chance to recoverfrom our mistakes, lead us longer-term thinking and delay the start of expensive diseasesof aging. It would also raise productivity adding to our prime years.”Callahan, a cofounder of the Hastings Center in New York, didn’t share Stock’s enthusiasm.For one thing, he , doubling life won’t solve any of our problems. “Wehave war, , all sorts issues around, and I don’t think any of them would be at all helpedif people live longer,” Callahan said in a . “The question is, ‘What will we getas a society?’ I it won’t be a better society.”Others point out that a doubling of human lifespan will affect society at every level. Ideasabout marriage and work will change in ways, they say, as will attitudes toward theyoung and the old.41. In Paragraph 2, “” most probably to _____.A. something coming to mind naturallyB. someone unwilling to thinkC. something difficult to bear inD. someone having a low IQ42. According to Stock, a lifespan result in people _____.A. thinking frequentlyB. having fewer diseases of agingC. making more mistakesD. working longer高中学业考试2013 英语第5 页（共8 页）43. What’s Callahan’s the impact of longer lives on society?A. Neutral.B. Negative.C. .D. Supportive.44. Which of the following might be the title of the passage?A. Aging: or TreasureB. Base of : the Old or the YoungC. Longer Lives: or AgainstD. A Doubled : Possible or Not(C)Ideas about appropriate behavior vary from one culture another and it’s easy to feel offended, or offence, if you don’t other cultures .Some societies, such as America and , for example, are mobile and very open. People here change jobs and house quite frequently. As a result, they a lot of relationships that often last only ort time, and they need to get to know . So it’s normal to have friendly with people they have just met, and you can talk about things that other cultures would as private.At the other extreme are more crowded and mobile societies where long-term relationships are more important. A Mexican businessperson, for example, will want to get toknow you very well he or she feels happy to business. But wh n you do get to knoweach other, the becomes much deeper than it would in a mobile society.Besides, the understanding rules culture to culture. Some societies have “universalist”cultures. These societies have a strong respect for rules, and they treat every personand situation in basically the same way. “Particularist”societies, on the other hand, also haverules, but they are less than the ideas about is right or wrong for a particular situation or a person. So the normal rules are bent to fit the needs of the situation or the importance of the person.This difference can cause problems. A traveller from India, a society, is checking in for a flight in , a country which has a culture. The Indian traveller has too much luggage, but explains that he has been away for a long timeand the suitcases are full of presents for his relatives. He that the check-in clerk will understand his and will bend the rules for . check-in , , expects that if she explains the rules, the customer will . If he was allowed to have much luggage, it wouldn’t be fair to the . But the thinks this is unfair, because other passengers don’t have his problem.45. According to the passage, _____ are most likely to develop deep and relationships.A. AmericansB. AustraliansC. MexicansD.46. Culturally speaking, why do people in societies need to get to know others quickly?A. They move place to place very often.B. They deal with many relationships every day.C. They are ready to talk about privacy with others.D. They need to work on the same job a long time.高中学业考试2013 英语第6 页（共8 页）47. The example of the Indian traveller is to show _____.A. it is a custom for to give relatives presentsB. “universalist”follow rules in a flexible wayC. various understandings of rules may lead to conflictsD. being fair to foreign is sometimes neglected48. What does the mainly about?A. The preference for a particular culture.B. People’s appropriate attitudes towards strangers.C. Cultural differences and problems may cause.D. International travellers changes they can bring.共分，每小题分Read the following (节选) from the TV guide of a andcomplete the that follow. Write one word or in each space.17:35 : Danny meets Steve. soap opera.18:00 : Presented by David Hawkins.18:30 : Including local weather report.19:00 : Real life stories of in crisis presented by Rolf Harris.19:30 : A story of identity for Kat and Ian goes too far.opera.20:00 : New series looks at strange in thekingdom.20:30 : Michael Aspel presents a movie star’s life story.21:00 : Borne and his team manage to arrest the bank robbers. StarringDavid . Soap opera.49. The news which deals mainly with local events starts at __________.50. The named __________ will be the best choice for those interested in the unusualways animals act.51. The program about famous is presented by __________.52. __________ is a soap opera in which the heroes are some policemen.共分共分，每小题分Complete the following by translating the in the brackets into.高中学业考试2013 英语第7 页（共8 页）53. you please __________ (照顾我的宠物) when I am on my trip?54. __________ (难怪) that they’ve lost the match. They never do the right at the righttime.55. __________ (我是否能买到这款墨镜) is to say.共分，小题分，小题分Translate the following into , using the words given in the .56. 我们班长太骄傲了，根本听不进同学的劝告。

上海闸北区2013年第二学期模拟考试高三年级语文试卷（满分120分，考试时间150分钟）一、阅读下文，完成1—6题。

（15分）人生逆境罗兰①每个人都可能有环境不好，遭遇坎坷，工作辛苦的时候。

说得严重一点，几乎可以说，在我们每个人降生到这个世界以前，就被注定了要背负起经历各种困难折磨的命运。

②但这并不是说，因此就该认定人间没有乐趣，或生命没有价值。

我们( )被注定了要靠劳力、靠工作来维持自己的生活，( )被注定了有七情六欲来品尝人间各种各样的离合悲欢；( )在另一方面，我们却有机会欣赏这鸟语花香的世界，我们还有智慧可以体味人间苦乐的真谛，我们也还有心情来领略人间的爱心、善良和同情是何等的珍贵。

总而言之，和我们所付出的代价比起来，我们的收获是值得的。

③我常把人生比做一次旅行，辛劳和苦难算做是我们所不能不花的旅费。

而在这一趟旅程中，我们可以得到各种各样五色缤纷的经验。

当我们痛苦的时候，可以当做那是我们在旅途中的涉水跋山、走狭路、过险桥。

而当我们快乐的时候，那是我们到达了风光明媚的处所，卸下了行装，洗去了风尘，在欣赏留连。

也正如旅行一样，不在某一处风景区永远停留，而只能在驻足一阵之后，就又该背起行囊去寻觅另一处佳境。

④因此，人间的苦苦乐乐，我们都该把它看做理所当然。

做生意顺利的时候，财源滚滚而来，取之不尽，用之不竭，那是顺境。

一旦遇上风险，逆境来临，就又要过一过节衣缩食的苦日子，不够坚强的人当逆境来临时，就难免会匆匆结束这次旅行，到那渺茫不可知的地方去；而假如我们够坚强，就该明白，我们就是为经历这些风险而来。

⑤作为一个像样的旅行家需要勇气，也唯有有勇气承担旅途风险的人才可以到达人生的胜境，才可以领略到一般人所领略不到的“化险为夷”，“夜尽天明”，“腊尽春回”等等的乐趣。

因此，逢到逆境时，我们要忍一忍、熬一熬、再多拿出一份勇气和信心；不要只看旅途的艰苦，而要把希望的灯光点亮，去照见那你所想要去的地方。

⑥我们每一个人都有受到环境压力的时候；但在这时候，你与其悲伤流泪，就不如将自己既有的条件去慢慢耕耘，等一旦机会来临，自己也有了足够的条件去应付了，境遇就好转了。

浦东新区2013年高考预测英语试卷第I卷（105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At the airport. B. In a theatre. C. In a ticket office. D. At a hotel.2. A. $15. B. $5. C. $10. D. $25.3. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and office worker.D. Travel agent and customer.4. A. 20: 25. B. 22: 25. C. 19: 25. D. 18: 25.5. A. Buy some new equipment. B. Leave the equipment for the woman.C. Watch what the woman is doing.D. Finish his work quickly.6. A. To return the book to the library.B. To telephone the library about the book.C. To borrow a book from the library.D. To go for a coffee in a café.7. A. The other one looked better. B. The man needs more wall space for it.C. It should be put on another wall.D. It makes the wall a little more attractive.8. A. Buy three good pairs. B. Buy three cheap pairs.C. Buy one good pair.D. Buy one cheap pair.9. A. The man should not drink beer. B. The man should drink beer without ice.C. The man should drink cold beer.D. The man should boil the beer.10. A. The woman should have attended class on Monday.B. The woman could turn to the history teacher for help.C. The man would tell her the assignment on Monday.D. The man didn't know the history assignment, either.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Give them away. B. Keep them in paper bags.C. Throw them away.D. Send them to companies.12. A. Read newspapers every day. B. Pay bills online.C. Send paper letters and cards.D. Delete junk mails.13. A. How to keep healthy. B. How to do research work.C. How to read online.D. How to protect the earth.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Only a few days. B. Just one year.C. As long as a school likes.D. Several years.15. A. Arranging activities. B. Deciding on theprogram's length of time.C. Sponsoring holiday get-togethers.D. Negotiating extra courses.16. A. To encourage more foreign students to study in the U.S.B. To persuade American families to take more foreign students.C. To help the students to learn about American life.D. To introduce the“American Host Family”program.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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. Those students with unrealistic goals often put themselves______ more stress than others.A. onB. offC. overD. under26. George Washington could have added fortune to fame, but caringfor ______, he found happiness in being helpful to the world.A. bothB. neitherC. eitherD. none27. I feel so excited! At this time tomorrow morning I ______ to Hainan for holiday.A. will be flyingB. will flyC. have been flyingD. have flown28. —How come the lake smells so terrible?—Because large quantities of water ______.A. have pollutedB. are going to polluteC. had been pollutedD. have been polluted29. According to aviation regulations, no passenger ______ carrycigarette lighters or knives on board.A. willB. shallC. needD. must30. Doctors warn people that _______ anger through unnatural methodsis much more harmful to a person’s health than the anger itself.A. controlledB. to be controlledC. having controlledD. controlling31. ______ by a lot of newsmen, the newly-elected mayor of the city felt he had to say something.A. Having surroundedB. To be surroundedC. SurroundedD. Surrounding32. China TELECOM surveyed 200 men and women ______ Wi-Fi serviceat Starbucks very often.A. useB. usedC. usingD. to use33. In addition to this traditional medical treatment, he tried toput himself in situations ______would bring about positiveemotions.A. whichB. whereC. whyD. as34. In fact, a small car is big enough for a family of three, ______ you need more space for luggage.A. onceB. becauseC. as ifD. unless35. ______ a successful investor, a fresh businessman should conducthimself in an appropriate businesslike manner.A. BecomeB. To becomeC. Having becomeD. Becoming36. ______ the direct personality of Americans is widely appreciated,it sometimes surprises foreigners.A. SinceB. IfC. WhenD. While37. The young parents were worried about the possibility ______ theirboy dislikes going to the new kindergarten.A. whyB. whichC. thatD. how38. Only after he consulted his teacher ______ to choose teaching as his lifelong career.A. decided heB. he decidedC. did he decideD. he did decide39. Many life experiences make me realize that it is hard work anddetermination as well as the good nature ______ makea person what he is.A. whenB. whichC. howD. that40. The person who takes no chances generally has to take ______ isleft when others are through choosing.A. howeverB. whateverC. wheneverD. whoeverSection 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.Painting has been continuously practiced by humans for some 20,000 years. It was one of the earliest ways in which man __41__ to express his own personality and his emerging understanding of an existence beyond the material world. Unlike music and dance, however, examples of early forms of painting have __42__ to the present day. Painting,like other arts, __43__ universal qualities that make it easy for viewers of all nations and civilizations to understand and appreciate.The major __44__ examples of early painting anywhere in the world are found in Western Europe and the Russia. But some 5, 000 years ago, the areas in which important paintings were created __45__ to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and neighboring regions. Therefore, Western shared a European cultural tradition—the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin and, later, the countries of the New World.Western painting is in general distinguished by its __46__ on the representation of the human figure. The Renaissance(文艺复兴) extended this tradition through a close examination of the natural world and an investigation of balance, harmony, and perspective in the visible world. The first real __47__ from figurative painting came with the growth of landscape painting in the 17th and 18th centuries. The landscape and figurative traditions developed together in the 19th century in an atmosphere that was __48__ concerned with “painterly” qualities of the interaction of light and color and the expressive qualities of paint handling. In the 20th century these interests contributed to the development of a third __49__ tradition in Western painting, abstract painting.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.Why do people go to university? There is a popular notion that a college education is something to be endured in order to become__50__ to obtain certain kinds of jobs or to go to graduate school. This is not what we are trying to do at Harvard, nor would we wish to have many students here who took such a(n) __51__ view of a college career.There are several goals we aim to reach in our undergraduate program.The most obvious one is to give knowledge—fairly __52__ knowledge in one field and a more general knowledge of a variety of other subject areas which you may choose according to your interest. But if acquiring knowledge is a self-evident part of a college education, it is __53__ the most important. Remarkably few of the facts you learn here will remain in your __54__ for many years, and some of those that do will even be proved __55__ by new knowledge.__56__, we can instill(灌输) certain attitudes of mind—a willingness to accept uncertainty, and the lack of definite truths; independence of mind, and a respect for facts and for the uncomfortable conclusions which facts sometimes lead to.In addition to these __57__ qualities, a college education should try to lay a foundation for the creative use of __58__ time. Someof this capacity can be stimulated in the classroom—in courses in the humanities and the arts. Yet, at least as much __59__ will occur outside the lecture hall—on athletic fields, in music rooms, student theaters, concert halls, and so forth.These are some of the __60__ of a liberal college education as I see them. I cannot resist concluding with a few private thoughts about our new careers at Harvard.To begin with, I hope that we will think __61__ about what we want to accomplish here. It would be __62__ for you to set your sights on some limited goal, such as getting good grades or merely getting into one or another graduate school.Second, I hope that you will give some thought to what you can do for others during your stay here. There are many problems waiting for your help, and many people who could __63__ your efforts.My final bit of advice. Whatever else we do, let us remember not to take ourselves too seriously. However great our problems may seem, however urgent our complaints, they are overshadowed（黯然失色） by the __64__ of countless other people on our planet.50. A. fascinated B. qualified C. determined D. required51. A. optimistic B. strong C. narrow D. sensitive52. A. concentrated B. expanded C. informed D. illustrated53. A. by far B. far from C. free from D. without doubt54. A. memory B. position C. evaluation D. foundation55. A. useful B. essential C. false D. common56. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Somehow57. A. physical B. inborn C. emotional D. intellectual58. A. business B. study C. experiment D. leisure59. A. appreciation B. stimulation C. participation D. exposureachievements61. A. broadly B. honestly C. freely D. continually62. A. fantastic B. magic C. tragic D. basic63. A. suffer from B. profit from C. reflect onD. complain about64. A. inspiration B. difference C. ambitionsD. difficultiesSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, and C. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question: “Who said life was going to be fair, or that it was even meant to be fair?” Her question was a good one. It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster－life isn’t fair. One of the mistakes many of us make is that we feel sorry for ourselves or for others, thinking that life should be fair or that someday it will be. It’s not and it won’t.One of the nice things about accepting the fact that life isn’t fair is that it keeps us from feeling sorry for ourselves by encouraging us to do the very best we can with what we have. Accepting this fact also keeps us from feeling sorry for others because we arestrengths and problems in the process of growing up, facing the reality and making decisions, and everyone has those times that they feel wounded or unfairly treated.The fact that life isn’t fair doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole. On the contrary, it suggests that we should. When we don’t recognize or admit life isn’t fair, we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves, a self-defeating emotion that does nothing except make everyone feel worse. When we do recognize life isn’t fair, however, we feel sympathy for others and for ourselves. And sympathy is a heartfelt emotion that delivers loving kindness to everyone it touches. The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world, try reminding yourself of this very basic fact. You may be surprised that it can push you out of self-pity and into helpful action.65. The author thought of his friend’s question as a good one because ________.A. he also wanted to know who held such an opinionB. like his friend, he also thought life was unfairC. it made him regret something during his childhoodD. he learned something from the question as a youngster66. Accepting the injustices of life will ______.A. stop us making everything perfectB. let us deal with others differentlyC. get us to feel sorry for othersD. inspire us to make every effort67. In the last paragraph, “this very basic fact” refers to thefact that ______.A. life is not and will not be fairB. you should not pity for othersC. pity is a self-defeating emotionD. sympathy is a heartfelt emotion68. From the passage, we can learn that the author’s attitude to life is ______.A. indifferentB. self-pityC. negativeD. positive(B)people, it will ________.A. stand the test of timeB. have a decent historyof useC. be included in the dictionaryD. be rejectedtemporarily70. Which of the following is not a necessary step of the new word inclusion process?A. Researching the word.B. Consulting users.C. Crafting the entry.D. Sourcing new words.71. What is the purpose of presenting this graph?A. To encourage people to use the online database.B. To promote the new version of dictionary.C. To respond to people’s request about the word inclusion process.D. To inform people of the new words to be included in the dictionary.CWhat are feelings for? Most nonscientists will find it a strange question. Feelings justify themselves. Emotions give meaning and depth to life. They exist without serving any other purposes. On the other hand, many evolutionary biologists acknowledge some emotions primarily for their survival function. For both animals and humans, fear motivates the avoidance of danger, love is necessary to care for the young, and anger prepares one to hold ground. But the fact that a behavior functions to serve survival need not mean that. Other scientists have regarded the same behavior as conditioning and learned responses. Certainly reflexes(反射) and fixed action patterns can occur without feeling or conscious thought. A baby seagull pecks(啄) at a red spot on the bill(喙) of its parent. Theseagull parent feeds its baby when pecked on the bill and the baby gets fed. The interaction need have no emotional content.At the same time, there is no reason why such actions cannot have emotional content. In mammals that have given birth including humans, milk is often released automatically when a new baby cries. This is not under intended control but it is reflex. Yet this does not mean that feeding a new baby is exclusively reflex and expresses no feeling like love. Humans have feelings about their behavior even if it is conditioned or reflexive. Yet since reflexes exist and conditioned behavior is widespread, measurable, and observable, most scientists try to explain animal behavior by using only these concepts. It is simpler.Preferring to explain behavior in ways that fit science's methods most easily, scientists have refused to consider any causes for animal behavior other than reflexive and conditioned ones. Scientific orthodoxy (正统) holds that what cannot be readily measured or tested cannot exist, or is unworthy of serious attention. But emotional explanations for animal behavior need not be impossibly complex or unstable. They are just more difficult for the scientific method to check on in the usual ways, so cleverer and more skillful approaches are called for. Most branches of science are more willing to make successive evaluation of what may prove ultimately unknowable, rather than ignoring it altogether.72. The example of the baby seagull pecking the parent’s bill is used to support that ______.A. it is an inborn ability for adults to look after the youngB. behaviors can be learned and involve no emotionsC. emotions are of great importance for survivalD. it takes time for animals to be conditioned73. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. Breast-feeding a baby is conditioned or reflective but have no emotional connection.of animal emotions.C. Scientists usually apply reflexes and conditioning inexplaining animal behaviors.D. Many evolutionary biologists believe that emotions are to somedegree for survival.74. To study animal emotions, scientists should ______.A. analyze human emotionsB. distinguish what is emotionalC. set up improved experimentsD. learn from animal behaviorists75. What is the author’s main purpose of writing this passage?A. To illustrate that emotions are worth our attention.B. To compare human emotions with animal emotions.C. To discuss the importance and usefulness of emotions.D. To explain what reflexive and conditioned behaviors are.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for eachparagraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.Saving money and being more economical is neither a science nor an art; rather it is somewhere in between and requires your commitment and hard work. Saving money takes time to develop, needs to be learnt, and brings benefits that will endure for the rest of your life.76. ______Review what you spend and look at ways you can save money. Consider making telephone calls for instance only at off-peak times. Do you really need to have newspapers and magazines delivered? Can you do without those coffees you buy at break time everyday－would a flask of coffee taken to work save you money? What about using the public lending library instead of buying books or music CDs?77. ______This is essential for families and individuals and can be the fastest way to save money. You will instantly see your incomings and outgoings once you figure out the amount of money available to spend. You will not be able to save money unless you know how much money you have coming in, and how much money you have going out.78. ______Do your price research before you make an expensive purchase in a retailers promotion. You have to be sure the promotion really is not a creative marketing strategy of the store to encourage you tospend your money without thinking. Once you have researched the true price of a product (any product) you are in a good position to take advantage of a promotion, special offer or discount and really save money.79. ______Consider markets, superstores, farmer’s markets, local shops and stores. Anywhere is worth checking out to see if you can save money. Farmer’s Markets can be particularly good places to save money. Typically you are buying direct from the producer of the product so the savings are passed on to you. Use your bulk buying strategy here －farmer’s markets often offer opportunities to save money by buying larger quantities of staples, for instance potatoes, rice or corn.80. ______We live in a consumer society where waste is a huge problem. If we could all use and consume less, there would be less waste and power consumption. Consider using less shampoo when you wash your hair, this may not mean washing your hair less effectively but it means not flushing the excess shampoo and your money down the drain. Turnoff lights, the TV and the computer when they are not in use. Each little saving you make will build up and enable you to save money. Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The internal greenhouse effect of a daffodil(水仙花)Early pollinators (授粉昆虫)struggle with cold weather, so it's nowonder that late-winter flowers such asdaffodil tend to have extended bloomingtimes and long-lasting flowers, some ofwhich remain open for more than two weeks.When the sun is out, they can offer a warmmicroenvironment for bees.Although they usually start showingoff in the Washington area by late February, blooming times for daffodil are highly variable, depending on variety, weather and planting location. Moisture, tree cover and mineral availability all affect flowering time, but soil temperature tends to have thegreatest influence on early-blooming flowers. The microclimate of a south-facing slope will display blooms well before flowers appear in the shadow of a building that gets only a half-day of sun.Once open, the flower can create a microclimate within itself. When sunlight hits a daffodilflower, its tube-shaped corolla acts asa tiny greenhouse, raising temperatures inside a flower as much as15 degrees higher than the surrounding air.That's good news for small bees, which in late winter have trouble getting warm enough to fly.Bumblebees and honeybees prepare to fly on cold days by exercising their flight muscles to generate heat. But mining bees, which nest in the ground, are less able to do that and are more dependent on surrounding temperatures to warm them up for takeoff.Spanish ecologist Carlos M. Herrera studied the relationship between mining bees and native daffodil flowers. The bees he studied could fly only if their internal body temperatures approached 72 degrees, yet they were able to forage(觅食) in 54-degree weather. Basking(取暖) in sunlight on the outside of a warm daffodil bloom was enough to get a bee airborne. Heat from flight muscles could thenhelp keep bees in the air, but they still relied on blossom-basking to supplement their heat needs. Although a bee inside a flower has access to warmth and food, a bee basking atop a flower can more effectively raise its temperature by absorbing heat both from direct sunlight and from the flower below.On those cooler days, bees spent most of their foraging time basking, but "flights between flowers were sometimes interrupted by sudden falls to the ground," Herrera wrote in his 1995 paper. "Fallen bees crawled into some nearby flower and basked before resuming normal foraging."(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No MORE THAN 12 WORDS.)81. According to the passage, what can help early pollinators to survive cold weather?82. Flowers on a south-facing slope usually open earlier because of ________________.83. What does the “good news for small bees” in paragraph 4 refer to?84. A bee can raise its temperature better at the top of a flower because both ________________ are its sources of warmth.第II卷（45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 他下定决心要实现抱负。

2012学年闸北区第一学期高三英语学科期末试卷(本卷满分150分；完卷时间120分钟）第I卷（共105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: in Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In the electronic appliance shop. B. At a bus stop.C. At the airport.D. In the hospital.2. A. 200 yuan. B. 400 yuan. C. 600 yuan. D. 1200 yuan.3. A. A couple. B. Colleagues.C. Parent and teacher.D. Employee and job consultant.4. A. He is Michael's good friend. B. He is Michael's neighbor.C. He has good appetite.D. He is a classic music fan.5. A. Hospital. B. Gas station. C.A t a bus stop. D. In the hospital.6. A. Online shopping saves money on clothing.B. The woman shouldn't have bought so many clothes.C. The woman should try other types of clothes instead of t-shirts.D. Every woman needs many beautiful clothes.7. A. The girl's favorite sweets are chocolates and candies.B. The girl should go to the supermarket with him together.C. It's time for the girl to try something sweet.D. The girl' s teeth are in bad condition.8. A. Writing a report. B. Doing a project.C. Travelling on business.D. Contacting customers.9. A. He is looking forward to going home for the summer.B. He is planning to do some accounting work in summer.C. He is not eager to spend time at home in summer.D. He hasn't decided where to go for the summer.10. A. They can buy vegetables together.B. They can dine out for dinner that day.C. He doesn't like the food cooked by the woman.D. He has never eaten in that restaurant.Section BDirections: in Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide whichone would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Hong K O ng. B. London. C. Copenhagen. D. Dubai.12. A. The a IRPO rt facilities. B. The food quality.C. The airport safety.D. T H e ticket price.13. A. Because they pay much attention to toilet cleanliness.B. Because they provide discounts on ticket prices.C. Because they try to learn from European airports.D. Because they try every means to build a loyal customer base.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Mountain climbers are risking lives.B. Both young and old climbers take part in mountaineering.C. Mountaineering doesn't have man-made rules.D. Mountaineering is forbidden in some countries.15. A. Mountaineering is more dangerous than other forms of sports.B. Mountaineering doesn't call for team efforts.C. Mountaineering is attractive to people.D. Mountain climbers often fall from the rocks and die.16. A. Because they have more teammates.B. Because mountaineering doesn't need much strength.C. Because they face less natural forces.D. Because they are more skillful.Section CDirections: in Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25〜29 CBCCB25. Eating a balanced diet and getting adequate sleep are key ________ maintaining a healthyand vigorous state of life.A. inB. byC. toD. for26. According to the research, some people prefer to suffer more stress at work in exchange forhigh salary, while ________ are willing to live with little pay.A. allB. othersC. the othersD. none27. A Chinese basketball team employed the former NBA superstar Tracy Macready this year,________ encouraged the whole team and the fans.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. what28. New house prices in major Chinese cities are continuing to rise, ________ a warminghousing market.A. signalledB. to signalC. signallingD. having signalled29. The news saddened the whole nation ________ five boys died of suffocation (窒息)in arubbish bin.A. whereB. thatC. howD. which30~34 BCCBD30. In order to avoid fires or explosions, people ________ not use mobile phones at gas stations.A. mayB. mustC. shallD. need31. Any athlete will be punished if found to use stimulant, ________ famous he is in the sportsfield.A. in spite ofB. whateverC. no matter howD. although32. The success of the movie series Bourne Identity shows that a good director should hold theaudience' curiosity ________ the story reaches the end.A. unlessB. whileC. untilD. because33. Only when their private photos appeared on foreign magazines ________ that they had beentracked by paparazzi (狗仔队).A. the royal couple were awareB. were the royal couple awareC. were aware the royal coupleD. the royal couple aware were34. It is still not quite clear ________ on earth really matters in deciding a child's character andpersonality.A. whenB. whereC. howD. what35~40 BCABAB35. Though ________ of high costs, many Chinese parents insisted on sending their high schoolchildren abroad to study.A. warningB. warnedC. to warnD. were warned36. I have been told that you are going to start your own business,________？A. haven't IB. isn't itC. aren't youD. haven't you37. According to a survey, the number of Chinese weibo users ________ 250 million so far thisyear, making China the world's No. 1 weibo-using country.A. has reachedB. reachedC. will reachD. reaches38. It is reported that many Chinese babies are taking too much fish oil, ________as theyphysically need.A. much as twiceB. twice as muchC. as much twiceD. much twice as39. World Wildlife Fund's project Earth Hour, which encourages people to turn off the light foran hour on the last Saturday of every March, to help to create a promising future for ________the planet.A. is carried outB. carries outC. will carry outD. carried out40. ________ shoppers with a huge variety of choices for every shopping experiencedistinguishes online shopping from other forms of purchase.A. ProvidedB. ProvidingC. Being providedD. Having providedSection 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.41〜45 IAJFB 46〜49 DEHCThe popularity of the fantasy novels Harry Potter and the great success of the Potter movie series have aroused Potter fans' craze about the author — Joanne Kathleen Rowling.Rowling started writing after graduating with __41_ i. honours _ . Nonetheless, this was not supposed to be her main job, as she was already working as a secretary. She found her job rather boring and was frequently absent-minded, as she was always taking notes for sudden ideas for future stories. She was fired __42_ A. consequently _ and went from one job to another.Finally, a trip by train __43 J. inspired _ _ her to produce a story about a young wizard (巫师）born with responsibilities to fight 44 F. evi l forces. Unfortunately, her idea could not be developed due to her mother's sudden death. Shocked and depressed, Rowling left Britain. When she returned, she was already a __45_ B. divorced _ single mother with a little daughter. in spite of all the frustrations in life, she managed to put her __46_ D. imaginary _ story to the point. Harry Potter was published and became a(n) __47_ E. hit _ in no time. The Potter books have __48__ H. gained worldwide applause, won multiple awards, and have been the basis for a popular series of films, in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts (脚本）and maintained creative control at the same time by __49_ C. serving _ As a producer in the films. It is through Harry Potter that Rowling has led a "rags to riches" reality show, where she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. employers use them to __50__ potential workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is truthful, which __51__ the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many include a review of the employee's employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to __52__ . Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time __53__ from work may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant's residential history is also an issue. Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, reducing the chances for them to have contact with __54__ people. Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on __55__ . Another item which can't be neglected is the applicant's criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although __56__ like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely __57__ and, in most cases, is sure to result in the ending of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicant's social history is __58__ needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self __59__ . A small mistake in these posts may result in huge loss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to __60__ hiring someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who __61__ social history may interview neighbors and professional references __62__ by the applicant.Finally in the field Of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicant's __63__ performances. In many instances, an education background check is so __64__ about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided On his application.50〜54 BDCAB 55〜59 DABBC 60〜64 DCABD50. A. qualify B. assess C. treat D. reward51. A. practises B. supplies C. destroys D. suggests52. A. cheat B. apply C. resign D. complain53. A. absence B. review C. independence D. silence54. A. bad-tempered B. ill-intentioned C. cold-blooded D. old-fashioned55. A. housing B. facilities C. communication D. transportation56. A. minor offences B. serious faultsC. personal experiencesD. public inconveniences57. A. bothered B. spared C. paid D. informed58. A. temporarily B. generally C. fortunately D. gradually59. A. satisfaction B. confidence C. discipline D. awareness60. A. explain B. discuss C. permit D. avoid61. A. look after B. look on C. look into D. look in62. A. recognized B. examined C. ordered D. compared63. A. financial B. academic C. religious D. official64. A. careless B. curious C. realistic D. particularSection 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)Mike frowned(皱眉）at his calendar and then picked up his guitar. His band had been together for five months. Everyone said they were fantastic but they still had not been blessed with a paying job.The three guys had become acquainted in band class, and organizing a group had been Mike's idea. Mike played the guitar and acted as leader. john was on drums and James was on the saxophone. The three got together just for fun and named their group Playday. But when some fans praised their talent, they decided to turn fun into profit.To make themselves known, Playday volunteered to entertain at parties. They played for free at school get-togethers. Mike loved the applause! He felt like a superstar.They practiced hard and discussed young musicians who had vaultea into prominence.“The Jackson Five were kids," John sai d. “Michael shot to fame like a rocket!" He exclaimed. “We can do it!" Mike encouraged the group.After months of keeping Spirits high, Mike was tired. They haven't seen even a cent. Let alone making a killing. Everyone was in low spirits. They decided to break up after one final volunteer job. The next day, they were to perform for patients at the Children's Hospital where Mike's mother worked as a nurse.The next day the three young guys set up in the hospital lobby, and the nurses brought in the audience. As Playday began its number, Mike could feel their lack of spirit.Then Mike spotted one patient sitting limply in her wheelchair. Her expression was vacant, but when music filled the room, this rag doll came to life. She sat up straight, and the light that shone in her eyes lighted up something in Mike. He felt the thrill he'd been missing. As Mike's playing caught fire, James and John gained energy. Soon Playday was rocking as never before.After the performance, the three guys spent time with the patients. Mike spoke to the girl who had encouraged him to play so well.“Wouldn't it feel grea t to be rich and famous?" she asked, eyes still bright. “Will you be a rock star?"“Pro bably not," Mike answe red. “But I'll nev er give up my music.I T felt like the big time playing for you!"65〜68 DACD65.The undeRLiNed phrase“had vaulted into prominence” most likely means .A. had grown into adultsB. had made a promiseC. had played The Jackson FiveD. had bEcome successful66.The members of Playboy were tired and depressed because they _____ .A. had no offer of a paying performanceB. competed cruelly with other bandsC. called an end to the bandD. performed at the Children's Hospital67.While performing at the Children's Hospital, Mike became inspired because ______.A. his guitar caught fireB. a girl took him as a rock starC. a patient was much cheered upD. a toy doll suddenly became alive68.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.MiKe, John and James got to know each other as they were relatives.B.They planned to make money when they had a big fan base.C.Their wonderful performance at Children's Hospital cured the girl of her disease.D.Mike found out the enjoyment of volunteer performance after playing at the hospital.(B)Read this tourist booklet for Clarke Qiuay:Souvenirs from the PastEvery weekend, there's a popular flea (跳蚤)market. Hunt for treasures of a different kind. Among a collection of goodies, you'll fiNd jewelries, antiQUES ANd carpets that are centuries old, which deFiNES Their significance. All THe specialty shops here deal in ancient items, including remains of the past.Dine by the RiverThe high-tech centers which tower over the historic riverside buildings bring a modern taste to Clarke QuAY. When it comes to food, you are spoilt for a variety of choice. Sample local favorites in the cool comfort of the food court or enjoy them in the open at a snack stand. You may also experience special spirits at any of the watering holes.Nightlife EntertainmentClarke Quay boasts a bustling nightlife. Magic and music fill the air. Trolleys on wheels burst along streets selling sweets of unique shapes and colors. Fortune tellers cast their spell and told forbidden stories. The atmosphere is boiling.The riverside village plays host to a good number of watering holes,all of which feature nightly live entertainment. Sit back with a drink there and watch the local colour while your favourite music washes over you. Or you may hit the dance floor and flash your moves.A Ride into the Past and the FutureYou may choose to arrive by means of a vessel from the past. The unique river taxi was previously a boat that transported goods from ship to land. These days, it dominates the river, transporting tourists and locals to their various destinations.How to get here:*From City Hall MRT Station:Take Bus Service 32/135 along North Bridge Rd.*From Orchard MRT Station: Take Bus Service 54 along Scotts Rd.*69.The gifts visitors can buy from the flea market are mainly ____ .A. carpets produced in another countryB. animals raised in the marketC. second-hand objects of historlcal valueD. candies of different shapes and colors70.In the booklet the underlined w atering holes” are closet in meaning to .A. mental hospitalsB. night clubsC. CD shopsD. entertainment shows71.According to the booklet, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A.Different kinds of food are offered in Clarke Quay.B.Fortune telling is a forbidden business in Clarke Quay.C.River taxis ship people instead of goods today.D.The bus service 54 can bring visitors to Clarke Quay from Orchard MRT Station.(C)Announcing recent he would send proposals on reducing gun violence in America, President Obama mentioned a number of sensible gun-control measures. But he also paid homage to the Washington conventional wisdom about the many and varied causes of shooting cases. He said earlier that gun violence was a complex problem that will require a complex solution and gun control, therefore, was far from the only answer.Then are the data shielding the politicians' vague language?America is a gun heaven. Around 11,000 deaths were caused by guns last year. In contrast, Britain has about 50 gun killings a year. Many people believe that America is simply a more violent, individualistic society. But the only field in which the U.S. rate is surprisingly higher seems to be the gun killings. For all the other crimes — theft, robbery, attack — the United States is within the range of other advanced countries.Is America's popular Culture the cause? This is highly unlikely, as largely the same culture exists in other rich countries. Youth in Britain, for example, are exposed to almost the same cultural influences as in the United States. The Japanese are at the cutting edge of the world of video games, most of which touch on violence. Yet the rates of gun shooting in these two countries are a tiny function of America's. At the same time, Britain and Japan both have perhaps the tightest regulations of gun. As for America, the country has far more permissive gun laws. With 5 percent of the world's population, the United States has 50 percent of the guns.There are always evil or weak-minded people, who might be influenced by popular culture. But how can government identify the darkest thoughts in people's minds before they have taken any action? Certainly those who urge all-round democracy would not allow government to monitor thoughts, forbid free expression, and ban the sale of information and entertainment in exchange for bodily safety. Then why not do something much simpler and that has been successful: limit access to guns? America is in desperate need of a real ban, not another toothless ban, full of exceptions, which the gun lovers would use to claim that such bans don't reduce violence.69.In the first paragraph President Obama ____ .A.regarded loose gun control as the single reason for gun violenceB.thought many reasons accounted for the gun violence in AmericaC.believed America's gun laws had nothing to do with gun violenceD.thought gun violence was far from the only problem America faced70.Cultural influence is not the main reason for gun violence because _____ .A.Americans are not influenced by violent video games as Japanese areB.cultural influences usually cause theft or robbery rather than gun firingC.nations of similar cultural background have lower rates of gun shooting than the U.S.D.Americans are rarely influenced by popular culture71.In the passage, the author mainly discusses ____ .A.President Obama's lack of courage and poor leadershipB.the crime rates of different countries of similar cultural backgroundC.the main cause of gun violence in American and the solutionD.the comparison between losing democracy and bodily safety72.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Washington conventional wisdom agrees on strict gun control.B.Identifying evil people in advance can be done with the help of democracy.C.Controlling access to guns is a good way to solve the gun shooting problem.D.Some exceptions should be allowed for the gun bans.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A.The definite danger New York is faced with.B.Study results of the climate threats on New York.C.The high cost of disaster-prevention plans.D.Measures already taken to protect New York from flooding.E.Choice of the areas to be saved from future disasters.F.Prevention projects needed to fight rising sea*Section C*76〜80 BDFAEA..76. ___B _____On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the response to Hurricane (飓风）Sandy will cost $42 billion. On the same day, a group of climate researchers released research findings that sea levels appear to be on track to rise by several feet over the next century, withevery inch putting more New Yorkers at risk. Sea-level researchers estimate that a five-foot rise would produce Sandy-like floods in New York every 15 years, on average.77. ____D______Protecting New York city from the advancing ocean is likely to be one of this century's great infrastructure (公共设施）investments. some work, such as constructing sea walls and rebuilding subway entrances, is already happening. Money has been spent to prepare for the next storm. Waterproofing electrical facilities and flood-proofing subway tunnels are under construction. The latter is especially important; damage to the subway system was the biggest-ticket item the Hurricane Sandy had caused.78. ____C_F_____Ever-higher seas, though, still require more ambitious planning. The necessary item will be raising building entrances or building up the land. Massive sea gates could block storm surges (大浪）from entering upper New York harbor. Other choices for protecting the city include building barrier islands and extending the shore where feasible, which will make a huge figure on our budget.79. ______A____ __But in some ways New York’s challenge is relatively simple. Unlike many other areas of the country that will have to adapt to the varied and unpredictable effects of climate change, the city can have confidence that it faces a well-defined danger 一rising seas —with effects that are possible to tell. It's obvious that spending billions to protect this population center is a worthwhile investment. And, unlike other places, local officials have already started thinking seriously about engineering their way out of danger.80. ____E_____In the coming decades, areas up and down the Atlantic coast will have to argue about which coastal areas are worth protecting — by raising land, lengthening beaches, heightening homes or building sea walls to keep the water out ——and which aren't. Sea walls won't make sense everywhere; they are expensive. Now, the first thing federal and local officials can do is to plan ahead to decide which lands will inevitably be given up to the ocean and which will be guarded with every effort within our ability.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A son in many developing countries means insurance, who will inherit his father's property and help support the family. However, to parents, a daughter is just another expense. Her place is in the home, not in the world of men. A girl can't help but feel inferior when everything around her tells her that she is worth less than a boy. Her future is, to some extent, shaped as soon as her family limits her opportunities and treat her as second-rater, which explain why women in developing countries perform much worse than men both in study and career.Deep discrimination (歧视)against women creates a firm force that keeps girls from living up to their full potential. It also leaves them victims to severe physical and emotional harm. These。

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

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（全国卷大纲版）听力（每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节1.WhatdoesthemanwanttodoA.Takephotos.B.Buyacamera.C.Helpthewoman.2.WhatarethespeakerstalkingaboutA.Anoisynight.B.Theirlifeintown.C.Aplaceofliving.3.WhereisthemannowA.Onhisway.B.Inarestaurant.C.Athome4.WhatwillCeliadoA.Findaplayer.B.Watchagame.C.Playbasketball.5.WhatdayisitwhentheconversationtakesplaceA.Saturday.B.Sunday.C.Monday.第二节听第6段材料，回答6、7题。

6.WhatisSaragoingtodoA.BuyJohnagift.B.GiveJohnasurprise.C.InviteJohntoFrance.7.WhatdoesthemanthinkofSara’splanA.Funny.B.Exciting.C.Strange.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.WhydoesDianasaysorrytopeterA.Shehastogiveuphertravelpan.B.Shewantstovisitanothercity.C.Sheneedstoputoffhertest.9.WhatdoesDianawantPetertodoA.Helpherwithherstudy.B.Takeabooktoherfriend.C.Teachageographylesson.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.WhydoesthemancallthewomanA.Totellherabouthernewjob.B.Toaskaboutherjobprogram.C.Toplanameetingwithher.11.WhoneedsanewflatA.Alex.B.Andrea.C.Miranda.12.WhereisthewomannowA.InBaltimore.B.InNew York.C.InAvon.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

绝密★启用前2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新课标Ⅱ卷) 英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷时，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

例:It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants.A.howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. whenever 答案是B。

1．--I'm sorry I made a mistake!-- Nobody is perfect.A. Take your timeB. You're rightC.Whatever you sayD. Take it easy2. Would you like to with us to the film tonight?A. come alongB. come offC. come acrossD. come through3. I was glad to meet Jenny again, I didn't want to spend all day with her.A. butB. andC.soD.or4. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house_ I would be staying.A. whatB. whenC. whereD. which5.I got to the office earlier that day, the 7:30 train from PaddingtonA.caughtB. to have caughtC. to catchD. having caught6. Since nobody gave him any help, he have done the research on his own.A. canB. mustC. wouldD. need7. We very early so we packed the night before.A. leaveB. had leftC. were leavingD.have left8.The watch was very good, and he 20 percent down for it.A. paidB. costC. boughtD. spent9. It may not be a great suggestion. But before_____ is put forward, we’ll make do with it.A. a good oneB. a better oneC. the best oneD. a best one10. It was only after he had read the papers Mr. Gross realized the task before him was extremelydifficult to complete.A.whenB. thatC. whichD. what11 A serious study of physics is impossible some knowledge of mathematics.A. againstB. beforeC. beyondD. without12. Only by increasing the number of doctors by 50 percent properly in this hospital.A. can be the patientsB. can the patients be treatedC. the patients can be treatedD.treated can be the patients13.Four and half hours of discussion took us up to midnight,and break for cheese,chocolate and tea with sugar.A.a;aB. the; theC.不填；theD.a;不填14. It's an either-or situation - we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we can’t d o .A.othersB. eitherC.anotherD. both15. -Are you sure you won't come for a drink with us?- ,if you insistA. Not at allB. It dependsC. All right thenD.I don't care第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2013年上海市闸北区高考数学二模试卷（文科）一、填空题（54分）本大题共有9题，要求在答题纸相应题序的空格内直接填写结果，每个空格填对得6分，否则一律得零分．1．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）设为虚数单位，集合A={1，﹣1，i，﹣i}，集合，则A∩B={﹣1，i}．=2．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）在平面直角坐标系xOy中，以向量=（a1，a2），=（b1，b2）为邻边的平行四边形的面积为|a1b2﹣b1a2|．，由向量模的公式算出||AOB====|=，|=AOB===为邻边的平行四边形||sin••3．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）（1+2x）3（1﹣x）4展开式中x6的系数为﹣20．=•=••+•）4．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）过原点且与向量=垂直的直线被圆x2+y2﹣4y=0所截得的弦长为2．=5．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）甲、乙两人从4门课程中各选修2门．则甲．乙所选的课程中至少有1门不相同的选法共有30种．6．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）设0，a 1=2cosθ，a n+1=，则数列{a n}的通项公式a n=2cos．=======7．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）已知函数f（x）=，若f（f（x0））=3，则x0=或．﹣，得=或=或8．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）设对所有实数x，不等式＞0恒成立，则a的取值范围为0＜a＜1．且×且×29．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）现有一个由长半轴为2，短半轴为1的椭圆绕其长轴按一定方向旋转180°所形成的“橄榄球面”．已知一个以椭圆的长轴为轴的圆柱内接于该橄榄球面，则这个圆柱的侧面积的最大值是4π．．时二、选择题（18分）本大题共有3题，每题都给出四个结论，其中有且只有一个结论是正确的，必须把答题纸上相应题序内的正确结论代号涂黑，选对得6分，否则一律得零分．11．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）若0≤α≤2π，sinα＞cosα，则α的取值范围是，），，，coscos﹣﹣≤，﹣﹣．＞12．（6分）（2013•闸北区二模）某商场在节日期间举行促销活动，规定：（1）若所购商品标价不超过200元，则不给予优惠；（2）若所购商品标价超过200元但不超过500元，则超过200元的部分给予9折优惠；（3）若所购商品标价超过500元，其500元内（含500元）的部分按第（2）条给予优惠，超过500元的部分给予8折优惠．三、解答题（本题满分78分）本大题共有5题，解答下列各题必须在答题纸的规定区域（对应的题号）内写出必要的步骤．13．（14分）（2013•闸北区二模）已知=（cosθ，sinθ）和=（﹣sinθ，cosθ），θ∈（π，2π），且||=，求sinθ的值．==+===．，=14．（14分）（2013•闸北区二模）某粮仓是如图所示的多面体，多面体的棱称为粮仓的“梁”．现测得底面ABCD是矩形，AB=16米，AD=4米，腰梁AR、BF、CF、DE分别与相交的底梁所成角均为60°．（1）求腰梁BF与DE所成角的大小；（2）若不计粮仓表面的厚度，该粮仓可储存多少立方米粮食？DK=EM=EN=EO==15．（16分）（2013•闸北区二模）设定义域为R的函数f（x）=为偶函数，其中a为实常数．（1）求a的值，指出并证明该函数的其它基本性质；（2）请你选定一个区间D，求该函数在区间D上的反函数f﹣1（x）．==，，，无解，=16．（16分）（2013•闸北区二模）设数列{a n}与{b n}满足：对任意n∈N+，都有ba n ﹣2n=（b﹣1）S n，b n=a n﹣n•2n﹣1．其中S n为数列{a n}的前n项和．（1）当b=2时，求{b n}的通项公式，进而求出{a n}的通项公式；（2）当b≠2时，求数列{a n}的通项a n以及前n项和S n．=，转化为，=}={是以=+==17．（18分）（2013•闸北区二模）在平面直角坐标系xOy中，已知曲线C1为到定点F（，）的距离与到定直线l1：x+y+=0的距离相等的动点P的轨迹，曲线C2是由曲线C1绕坐标原点O按顺时针方向旋转45°形成的．（1）求曲线C1与坐标轴的交点坐标，以及曲线C2的方程；（2）过定点M（m，0）（m＞0）的直线l2交曲线C2于A、B两点，点N是点M关于原点的对称点．若=λ，证明：⊥（﹣λ）．，=0=λ=﹣λ﹣λ）并化简，整理可得•﹣λ=λ⊥（λ）=4；再令x=4，）和（，=0=2λ=﹣λ﹣λ=2m[+﹣1+=0=λ⊥（λ）。