上海2015年高考英语一模冲刺讲义(翻译)

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(上海卷)III. Reading ComprehensionSection AIf you studied pictures that ancient people left on rock walls and you tried to determine their meaning, you would not detect interest in romance among the artists. 51 , you would see plenty of animals with people running after them. Life for ancient people’s earned to center on hunting and gathering wild foods for meals.In modern times, when food is available in grocery stores, finding love is more 52 to people’s lives. The 53 is all around us. It is easy to prepare a list of modern stories having to do with love. An endless number of books and movies qualify as love stories in popular culture.Researchers are studying whether love, a highly valued emotional state, can be 54 . They ask, what is love? Toothpaste companies want us to think attraction is all about clean teeth, but clean teeth go only so far. Scientists wonder how much the brain gets involved. You have probably heard that opposites attract but that 55 attract, too. One thing is certain: The truth about love is not yet set in stone.First ImpressionTo help determine the 56 of attraction, researchers paired 164 college classmates and had them talk for 3, 6 or 10 minutes so they could get a sense of each other’s individuality. Then students were asked to 57 what kind of relationship they were likely to build with their partners. After nine weeks, they reported what happened.As it turned out, their 58 judgements often held true. Students seemed to 59 at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.The 60 KnowsScientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction. Many animals give off pheromones — natural chemicals that can be detected by, and then can produce a response in, other animals of the same species. Pheromones can signal that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling 61 to partnerships. In contrast, humans do not seem to be as 62 as other animals at detecting such chemicals. Smell, however, does seem to play a part in human attraction. Although we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously, we give and receive loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.Face ValueBeing fond of someone seems to have a number of factors, including seeing something we find attractive. Researchers had people judge faces for 63 . The participants had 0.013 seconds to view each face, yet somehow they generally considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces. The way we 64 attractiveness seem to be somewhat automatic.When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations, people responded to 65 words faster after viewing an attractive face. Seeing something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.51. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Otherwise52. A. romantic B. stressful C. central D. artificial53. A. priority B. proof C. possibility D. principle54. A. seated B. impressed C. changed D. erased55. A. appearances B. virtues C. similarities D.positon56. A. illustrations B. imaginations C. ingredients D. instructors57. A. predict B. investigate C. diagnose D. recall58. A. critical B. initial C. random D.mature59. A. memorize B. distinguish C. negotiate D. question60. A. Nose B . Eye C. Heart D. Hand61. A. open B. alert C. resistant D. superior62. A. disappointed B. amazed C. confused D. gifted63. A. emotion B. attractiveness C. individuality D. signals64. A. enhance B. possess C. maintain D. asses65. A. familiar B. plain C. positive D. IrritatingSection B(A)Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in themovie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms o f life art during several years of research around the world.For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing works called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and government. Some were a reflection of people’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of defining freedom. At least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over—the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.66. According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.67. “The heyday of the snowman” (paragraph 4) means the time when___________.A. snowmen were made mainly by artistsB. snowmen enjoyed great popularityC. snowmen were politically criticizedD. snowmen caused damaging floods68. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes__________________.A. the start of the paradeB. the coming of a longer summerC. the passing of the winterD. the success of tradesmen69. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?A. They were appreciated in historyB. They have lost their valueC. They were related to moviesD. They vary in shape and size(B)The Curse of the Were-Rabbit(2005) is the first full-length featurefilm made by directors Nick Park and Steve Box with their amazingplasticine(2006, and if you watch it, you’ll understand why. It’s anbrilliant cartoon comedy.Cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his brainy dog Gromit havestarted a company to protect the town’s vegetables from hungryrabbits. However, just before the annual Giant VegetableCompetition, an enormous rabbit begins terrorising the town. It isattacking all the vegetables and destroying everything in its path.The competition organizer, Lady Tottington, hires Wallace andGromit to catch the monster alive. But they will have to find thewere-rabbit before gun-crazy hunter Victor Quartermaine who isdesperate to kill it.The screenplay is witty and full of amusing visual jokes. As usual,the voice of Peter Sallis is absolutely perfect for the role of Wallace,and Gromit is so beautifully brought to life, he can express a hugerange of emotions without saying a word. And both HelenaBonham-Carter, who plays the part of Lady Tottington, and RalphFiennes as Victor are really funny.To sum up, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an amazing film whichis suitable for both children and adults. If you liked Wallace andGromit’shumour, you’ll love this film. Don’t miss it!70. In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?A. The introduction to the leading rolesB. The writer’s opinion o f actingC. The writer’s comments on the storyD. The background information71. According to the film review, “monster” (paragraph B) refers to ______.A. a gun-crazy hunterB. a brainy dogC. a scary rabbitD. a giant vegetable72. Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?A. It’s full of wit and humour.B. Its characters show feelings without words.C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.D. It is about the harmony between man and animals.(C)One of the executives gathered at the Aspen Institute for a day-long leadership workshop using the works of Shakespeare was discussing the rol e of Brutus in the death of Julius Caesar. “Brutus was not an honorable man,” he said. “He was a traitor（叛徒）. And he murdered someone in cold blood.” The agreement was that Brutus had acted with cruelty when other options were available to him. He made a bad decision, they said—at least as it was presented by Shakespeare—to take the lead in murdering Julius Caesar. And though one of the executives acknowledged that Brutus had the good of the republic in mind, Caesar was nevertheless his superior. “You have to endeavor,” the executives said, “our policy is to obey the chain of command.”During the last few years, business executives and book writers looking for a new way to advise corporateAmerica have been exploiting Shakespeare’s wisdom for profitable ends. None more so than husband and wife team Kenneth and Carol Adelman, well-known advisers to the White House, who started up a training company called “Movers and Shakespeares”. They are amateur Shakespeare scholars and Shakespeare lovers, and they have combined their passion and their high level contacts into a management training business. They conduct between 30 and 40 workshops annually, focusing on half a dozen different plays, mostly for corporations, but also for government agencies.The workshops all take the same form, focusing on a single play as a kind of case study, and using individual scenes as specific lessons. In Julius Caesar , sly provocation（狡诈的挑唆）of Brutus to take up arms against the what was a basis for a discussion of methods of team building and grass roots organism.Although neither of the Adelmans is academically trained in literature, the programmes, contain plenty of Shakespeare tradition and background. Their workshop on Henry V, for example, includes a helpful explanation of Henry’s winning strategy at the Battle of Agincourt. But they do come to the text with a few biases (偏向): their reading of Henry V minimizes his misuse of power. Instead, they emphasize the story of the youth who seizes opportunity and becomes a masterful leader. And at the workshop on Caesar, Mr. Adelmans had little good to say about Brutus, saying “the noblest Roman of them all” couldn’t make his mind up about things.Many of the participants pointed to very specific elements in the play that t hey felt related Caesar’s pride, which led to his murder, and Brutus’s mistakes in leading the after the murder, they said, raise vital questions for anyone serving as a business when and how do you resist the boss?73. According to paragraph 1, what did all the executives think of Brutus?A. Cruel.B. Superior.C. Honorable.D. Bade74. According to the passage, the Adelmans set up “Movers and Shakespeares” to ________.A. help executives to understand Sha kespeare’s plays betterB. give advice on leadership by analyzing Shakespeare’s playsC. provide case studies of Shakespeare’s plays in literature workshopsD. guide government agencies to follow the characters in Shakespeare’s plays.75. Why do the Adelmans conduct a workshop on Henry V?A. To highlight the importance of catching opportunities.B. To encourage masterful leaders to plan strategies to win.C. To illustrate the harm of prejudices in management.D. To warn executives against power misuse.76. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.A. the Adelmans’ programme proves biased as the roles of characters are maximized.B. executives feel bored with too many specific elements of Shakespeare’s plays.C. the Adelmans will make more profits if they are professional scholars.D. Shakespeare has played an important role in the management field.77. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Shakespeare’s plays: Executives reconsider corporate cultureB. S hakespeare’s plays: An essential key to business successC. Shakespeare’s plays: a lesson for business motivationD. Shakespeare’s plays: Dramatic training brings dramatic resultsI. Translation1.美食是人们造访上海的乐趣之一。

高考英语模拟试卷第I卷(共107 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 a grocery. B. At a laundry. C. At a restaurant. D. At a post office.2. A. Generous. B. Considerate. C. Diligent. D. Impersonal.3. A. Travelling plan. B. Personal interest.C. Overseas study.D. Job opportunity.4. A. Having a break. B. Continuing the meeting.C. Moving on to the next item.D. Waiting a little longer.5. A. Take exercises. B. See a doctor. C. Have a test. D. Give a speech.6. A. It is a routine offer. B. It is quite healthy.C. It is new on the menu.D. It is a good bargain.7. A. She is driving fast to the airport. B. She may be late for the football game.C. She is worried about missing her flight.D. She is currently caught in a traffic jam.8. A. The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.9. A. He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.B. He enjoyed watching the animal performance.C. He got home too late to see the TV special.D. He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.10. A. The man should consider his privacy first.B. The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C. The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.D. The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.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. The storm. B. The flood. C. The wind. D. The rain.12. A. Cold and dry. B. Cloudy and rainy.C. Warm and sunny.D. Windy and cool.13. A. On Friday morning. B. On Friday night.C. On Saturday morning.D. On Saturday night.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It’ll allow them to receive free medical treatment.B. It’ll protect them from possible financial crises.C. It’ll enable them to enjoy the best medical care.D. It’ll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.15. A. They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.B. They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages.C. They have to go through very complicated application procedures.D. They can’t immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost.16. A. How to obtain student health insurance before going abroad.B. How to save money when you are buying overseas insurance.C. The importance of obtaining insurance when studying abroad.D. The advantages of student insurance over international travel insurance.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write no more than THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)One of the most important skills in reading is the knowledge of words. Since V ocabulary Building and Word Study, another book in this series, (25) ______ (devote) to vocabulary development, we are not going to deal with this skill directly, but you should be aware of the basic fact (26) ______ the number of words you know determines the difficulty and complexity of the material you can read and understand. (27) ______ you have an extremely limited reading vocabulary, you will be able to read only very simple material. For example, children just beginning to read in first grade must use books that only have a few dozen words in them. As they progress through school their reading vocabulary keeps increasing (28) ______ they are adults. Adults typically have reading vocabularies of over 50,000 words.Failure (29) ______(develop) an extensive reading vocabulary will definitely hold you back in your efforts to improve comprehension. Most people learn new words by encountering them in reading or conversation, (30) ______ the meaning is usually clear from the context. A few words are learned by looking them up in the dictionary.If you feel that vocabulary is a problem for you, you may wish to do something systematic about it. There are many good books (31) ______ to help develop vocabulary, including the one in this series. (32) ______(begin) with any of them will help your vocabulary.(B)Conversation is an important part of life to everyone. However some people are afraid of starting a casual conversation with a stranger (33) ______ ______ a fear of not having anything interesting to say. Fear of rejection is also a reason for keeping silent. Small talk in a conversation can serve as a way of warming up and getting to know each other. Most people, (34) ______ ______ ______ successful they are at work, will find the process of making small talk uncomfortable, even pointless. However, you (35) ______ (have) a pretty small world if you refuse to let others in. Starting off with (36) ______ usual comment or question will make others comfortable, and even just greeting them with a simple “hello” will often be enough.Once you have made the first move, there is no turning back. You need to keep things going before you can gracefully say goodbye. Think about what you would like to share with a new friend and that is (37) ______ you can ask the other person about. Work, family, hobbies or interests are some general points of discussion. (38) ______ (keep) the ball rolling, you can show that you are really interested in what they are saying. Once you find common points of interest, things will definitely take off from there.Small talk (39) ______ turn out to be a pleasant experience. The conversation should bebrief and casual without turning into a long and boring discussion. Do not let yourself control the conversation. Let (40) ______ talk too. Stop worrying about how big of a fool you may appear to be. You may even find out later on that you have the “talent” of getting people to open up to you by engaging them in small talk.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Job seekers should know the rules of labor market before they try to find a proper job. Most career organizations 41 three stages for graduates to follow the process of securing a suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available jobs and presenting them well to possible employers.Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their abilities. One area of assessment should be of their 42 qualifications, which include special skills within their subject area. Graduates should also consider their own values and attitudes. An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful 43 .The second stage is to study the opportunities which are available for employment. To do this, graduates can study job and 44 information in newspapers, or they can pay a visit to a careers office, write to friends or relatives who may already be 45 in a particular profession. After studying all the various 46 , they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers.Good personal 47 is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms should be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar of spelling errors. They should also prepare properly by finding out all they can about the possible employer. When 48 information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, as well as 49 their own abilities with the employer’s needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the 50 company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities. Interviewees should try to give positive answers and not be afraid of asking questions about anything they are unsure about.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.People read for different purposes. Sometimes people read for information while on other occasions, for understanding. Therefore, we can know that the word ―reading‖ has two51 senses.The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers, magazines, and so on. We can get access to the content of those materials 52 . Such materials may increase our 53of information, but they cannot improve our understanding. And clearly we don’t have any difficulty in gaining the new information, for our understanding is 54 to them before we start. Otherwise, we would have felt the shock of puzzlement.The second sense is the one in which we read something that at first we do not completely 55 . Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. The writer is communicating something that can increase the reader’s understanding. Such 56 between unequals – people who know and people who don’t know – must be made possible. Otherwise one person could never learn from another. Here ―learning‖ means understand ing more, not 57 more information.What are the 58 in this kind of reading? First, there is inequality in understanding. The writer must be ―59 ‖ to the reader in understanding. Besides, his book must convey something he possesses while his potential readers 60 . Second, the reader must be able to 61 this inequality in some degree. And he should always try to reach the same level of understanding with the writer. If the 62 is approached, success of communication is achieved.Besides gaining information and understanding, there’s another goal of reading:63 . It is the least 64 and requires the least amount of effort. Everyone who knows how to read can read for entertainment if he wants to. 65 , any book that can be read for understanding or information can probably be read for entertainment as well.51. A. meaningful B. broad C. separate D. informative52. A. easily B. wholly C. briefly D. highly53. A. analysis B. comprehension C. appreciation D. store54. A. equal B. contrary C. inferior D. devoted55. A. agree B. understand C. approve D. enjoy56. A. contact B. relationship C. method D. communication57. A. selecting B. ignoring C. remembering D. creating58. A. conditions B. procedures C. approaches D. purposes59. A. humble B. superior C. kind D. generous60. A. know B. acquire C. lack D. deny61. A. recognize B. follow C. neglect D. overcome62. A. principle B. equality C. information D. content63. A. knowledge B. ability C. entertainment D. culture64. A. enjoyable B. reasonable C. flexible D. demanding65. A. In fact B. On the contrary C. In addition D. On the other handSection BDirections:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Dennis Sinar, 51, a doctor from New York, is quick to explain why he took a year-long break from his job. ―I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge.‖ So he took a ―gap year‖, from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, antique restoration, archaeology and traditional Eastern medicine, in locations including Alaska,Nepal and Romania.―Taking a break from work is an excellent way for adults to go into a new career or refresh an old one,‖ said Holly Bull, president of Princeton, N, J. ―In recen t years, mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest,‖ she said. A report on adult gap years published this year by a market research company also described the potential American market for gap years as a ―sleeping giant.‖―A gap year is a challenge for the older individual to step out of a comfort zone and take a risk. I enjoyed that side most.‖ said Dr. Sinar, who kept a daily blog about his experience. His time studying Eastern medicine ―assured the reasons I went into health care,‖said Dr. Sinar, who returned to practice medicine at his old job, although he works fewer days. ―I use those experiences to provide my patients with more care,‖ he added. ―And I listen better than I did before.‖George Garritan, chairman of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University, certainly agrees with Dr. Sinar. He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies. For employees, investing in themselves and improving skill sets is a move that will benefit throughout their career. He added that returning employees feel refreshed and have given more thought to their career. For companies, offering unpaid leaves makes good sense for attracting and keeping talented employees.66. Dr. Sinar took a gap year because he ________.A. had lost his old jobB. wanted to refresh after 26 years’ workC. had a desire for travellingD. became interested in historical research67. The phrase ―sleeping giant‖ (in 2nd paragraph) indicates that ________.A. it’s too early for people to accept the conception of gap yearB. the effect of gap year policy remains to be seenC. it’s difficult to foresee the gap year marketD. more American people will accept the gap year policy68. What’s George Garritan’s attitude tow ard the ―gap year‖?A. Positive.B. DoubtfulC. Uninterested.D. Uncertain.69. What’s the passage mainly about?A. How an adult plans a mid-career gap year.B. Why a gap year is worthwhile for adults.C. Whether a gap year is popular with adults.D. Why a gap year is challenging for individuals.(B)Submitting Assignment OnlineIn order to upload an assignment to the system properly, you must save the assignment using one of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, or Microsoft Excel.After you complete an assignment, it is important to save your work. This ensures that assignment being uploaded to the system is the most updated version. Your word processing program may attempt to save the assignment to a folder on your computer. We recommend creating a new folder, named after your course, in a location that is easy to remember, such as“My Documents.”File Name RequirementsSelect a file name for the assignment that is easy to remember. The file name must NOT contain spaces. Any spaces used in the file name will prevent the file from uploading to the system. File names using the extensions .rtf, .html, .zip, .jpg, or .exe are NOT allowed.Assignment Upload ProcedureWhen the file is ready to upload, follow these steps:1. Sign in the system.2. Enter your address information and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the “Directions” screen.3. Review the directions and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the “Special Assignment Upload” screen.4. Click the SEARCH button. The “Choose File” window pops up.5. Find the location on your computer where you saved your assignment, and select the file. After you have selected the file, click the UPLOAD button to upload your assignment to the system.Assignment Submission DatesAssignments must be submitted by midnight on the specified due date. Submit your assignment on time so that it reaches the system on or before the due date. No late assignments will be accepted or marked. Assignments delivered after the due date will not be assessed and will be failed. Please manage your time carefully as family and work demands will not be accepted as excuses for late or non-submissions. Tutors and administrators do not have the authority to grant extensions.70. Which of the following file names is acceptable for submitting assignment?A. research paper.docB. research paper.pdfC. researchpaper.docD. researchpaper.rtf71. Students are advised to save an assignment to a specific folder in order to ________.A. sign in the systemB. remember where the document isC. choose the appropriate applicationD. remember the document name quickly72. The phrase ―pops up‖ in the passage probably means ―________‖.A. appearsB. eliminatesC. scansD. browses73. If you summit your assignment after the due time, you ________.A. can have a second chanceB. should ask a tutor for helpC. may apply for an extensionD. will get a fail for the work(C)Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn’t the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that ―we may have overdone the message‖ on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.―We’ve been telling students and their families for years that college is the only way to succeed in the economy and of course there’s a lot of truth to that,‖ Ms. Sawhill said. ―On average it does pay off… But if you load up on a whole lot of student debt and then you don’t graduate, that is a very bad situation.‖One comment that people often repeat among the years of slow job growth has been the value of education for landing a job and advancing in a career. April’s national unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for high-school graduates over 25 years old who hadn’t attended college was 7.4%, compared with 3.9% for those with a bachelor’s degree or more education. The difference is even bigger among those aged 16-24. The jobless rate for those with only a high school diploma in that age group is about 20%. At the same time, recent research by Canadian economists cautions that a college degree is no guarantee of promising employment.Ms. Sawhill pointed out that among the aspects that affect the value of a college education is the field of one’s major: Students in engineering or other sciences end up earning more than ones who major in the arts or education. The cost of tuition and the availability of financial aid are other considerations, with public institutions generally a better financial bargain than private ones.She suggested two ways for improving the situation: increasing vocational-technical training programs and taking a page from Europe’s focus on early education rather than post-secondary learning. ―The European countries put a littl e more attention to getting people prepared in the primary grades,‖ she said. ―Then they have a higher bar for who ever goes to college—but once you get into college, you’re more likely to be highly subsidized (资助).‖She also is a supporter of technical training—to teach students how to be plumbers, welders and computer programmers—because ―employers are desperate‖ for workers with these skills.74. According to the passage, people usually think that ________.A. the cost of technical schooling is a problemB. one will not succeed without a college degreeC. technical skills are most important for landing a jobD. there is an increased competition in getting into a college75. The underlined part ―taking a page from‖ probably means ― ________ ‖A. revisingB. promotingC. definingD. adopting76. What can we infer from the passage?A. Public institutions charge more for education.B. European universities are stricter with students.C. Students with certain skills are in great demand.D. Canadian students prefer to major in engineering.77. Ms. Sawhill may probably agree that ________.A. too much stress has been put on the value of college degreesB. technical training is more important than college educationC. a college degree will ensure promising employmentD. it’s easier for art students to find favorite jobsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Skeptics are a strange lot. Some of them refuse to admit the serious threat of human activities to the environment, and they are tired of people who disagree with them. Those people, say skeptics, spread nothing but bad news about the environment. The ―eco-guilt‖ brought on by thediscouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as people search for more comforting worldviews.Perhaps that explains why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity. That book, The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares that it measures the ―real state of the world‖ as fine. Of course , another explanation is the deep pockets of some big businesses with special interests. Indeed, Mr. Lomborg's views are similar to those of some industry- funded organizations, which start huge activities through the media to confuse the public about issues like global warming.So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborg's book go largely unchallenged in the media though his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion that ―After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.‖Such one-sided views should have immediately been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborg's ―preference for unexamined materials is incredible(不可信的)‖．A critical (批判的)eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become half-blind before a world partially exhibited by the media. That's a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.78. Skeptics are searching for more comforting worldviews to argue that the environment isn’tthreatened by _________________.79. What’s the result of Mr. Lomborg’s views?80. The author mentioned “articles and reviews full of words of praise” to illustrate that Mr.Lomborg’s views ____________________.81. According to the last paragraph, only if ________________ can people make right decisions.第II 卷(共43 分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 请你方便的时候打电话给我。

高考衣食住用行衣：高考前这段时间，提醒同学们出门一定要看天气，否则淋雨感冒，就会影响考场发挥。

穿着自己习惯的衣服，可以让人在紧张时产生亲切感和安全感，并能有效防止不良情绪产生。

食：清淡的饮食最适合考试，切忌吃太油腻或者刺激性强的食物。

如果可能的话，每天吃一两个水果，补充维生素。

另外，进考场前一定要少喝水！住：考前休息很重要。

好好休息并不意味着很早就要上床睡觉，根据以往考生的经验，太早上床反而容易失眠。

考前按照你平时习惯的时间上床休息就可以了，但最迟不要超过十点半。

用：出门考试之前，一定要检查文具包。

看看答题的工具是否准备齐全，应该带的证件是否都在，不要到了考场才想起来有什么工具没带，或者什么工具用着不顺手。

行：看考场的时候同学们要多留心，要仔细了解自己住的地方到考场可以坐哪些路线的公交车？有几种方式可以到达？大概要花多长时间？去考场的路上有没有修路堵车的情况？考试当天，应该保证至少提前20分钟到达考场。

2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题（上海卷，含解析）考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2.本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1-12页）和第Ⅱ卷（第13页），全卷共13页。

所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（填空题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。

第Ⅰ卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. impatient B. confused C. pleased D. regretful 【答案】 A【解析】原文：【考点定位】住宿类，前台交流2. A. at a bus stop B. at a laundry C. at the dentist’s D. at the chemist’s【答案】 C【解析】原文：M: Do I have to come back for a further treatment?W: No. but you need to come and have your teeth cleaned regularly.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?本题的关键词组是have your teeth cleaned，从而我们知道该场所是在牙医诊所。

word格式-可编辑-感谢下载支持精锐教育学科教师辅导讲义学员编号：年级：高三课时数：3学员姓名：辅导科目：英语学科教师：授课类型C专题-翻译考情考点解读C专题-翻译易错题梳理T能力-四字成语授课日期及时段教学内容一、专题知识梳理知识点1：考情分析翻译是对考生词汇、语法、句型结构等基础知识和实际运用能力的综合考查。

高考中的汉译英多为简单句或简单的复合句，所考核的词汇也是常用词，但学生必须在比较两种语言的基础上，结合所学的语言知识翻译出不仅意思准确，而且符合英语表达习惯的好句子。

2014高考英语翻译题分值由20分增加到22分，其重要性可见一斑。

知识点2：考查重难点词汇短语：高中教材中的常用词汇和短语句型结构：⑴状语从句和名词性从句⑵定语从句⑶特殊句式考查强调句或倒装句知识点3：真题考点梳理年份重要考点2009 形容词比较级；动名词；时间状语从句2010 形容词比较级；非谓语动词；宾语从句2011 原因状语从句；时间状语从句；条状状语从句；定语从句；倒装句2012 一般过去时；It作形式主语；定语从句2013 非谓语动词；形容词比较级；定语从句；时间状语从句；倒装句2014 It作形式主语；形容词比较级；目的状语从句；让步状语从句知识点4：真题考点解读一.专题知识梳理---翻译句型汇总1. As is known ( to us all ), … = It is known (to us all) that…2. It seems that sb./sth.… =sb./sth. seems to…It appears (to sb) that…=sb./sth. appears to…3. It (so)happened that sb./sth.…=sb./sth. happened to…4. There is/are….There seems to be…There happened to be…There must have been…There is going to/will be…5. Sth occu rr ed to sbIt (suddenly) occurred to sb t hat…It never occurred to sb that… = It didn’t occur to sb that…6. It is said / reported that sb./sth.… = sb / sth is said / reported to do…It is believed that sb./sth.… = sb / sth is believed to do……7. It is no good / use doing…They think / consider / feel it no use / good doingIt is likely that sb./sth.… = sb / sth is likely to do…It is possible / probable that sb./sth.…8. It is hard to imagine /say / believe…It is no wonder that…9. It takes sb. some time to do sth.Sb. takes some time to do sth.Sb. spends time/money doing sth / on sth10. When/Whenever it comes to sb./sth/doing sth, …11. It (still) remains a question whether…= Whether … remains a question.2、确定时态、语态和句型。

2015年上海市某区高考英语一模试卷(附答案)第I卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 3:40. B. 4:00. C. 4:20. D. 3:20.2. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.3. A. At a newsstand. B. At a car dealer‘s.C. At a newspaper office.D. At a publishing house.4. A. The weather forecast says it will be fine.B. The weather doesn‘t count in their plan.C. They will not do as planned in case of rain.D. They will postpone their programme if it rains.5. A. He is not used to city life. B. He is very tall and thin.C. It‘s ha rd to find him there.D. He is always holding a needle.6. A. His computer doesn‘t work well.B. He isn‘t getting along with his stuff.C. He didn’t register for a proper course.D. He can‘t apply the theory to his program..7. A. He lent her his extra pen. B. He was afraid of losing his pen.C. He offered her a pencil.D. He said he didn‘t have any extra ink.8. A. Neither of the watches keeps good time.B. The woman‘s watch stopped three hours ago.C. The man‘s watch goes too fast.D. It‘s too dark for th e woman to read her watch.9. A. By going on a diet. B. By having fewer meals.C. By doing physical exercise.D. By eating fruits and vegetables.10. A. The plane‘s departure time remains unknown.B. The man went to a wrong check-in counter.C. The man has just missed the flight.D. The plane will leave at 9:14.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. 100 million. B. 50 to 100 million.C. 15 million.D. 500 million.12. A. Aristotle. B. A Russian.C. Nobel.D. Dolly.13. A. Animal testing is unnecessary and a poor scientific practice.B. Animals have played an important part in many scientific research.C. Many Nobel Prize winners are interested in animal testing.D. Animal research was carried out in every medical advance of the last century.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To encourage people to participate in a club activity.B. To introduce a new kind of bicycle.C. To inform beginning cyclists about New Jersey‘s traffic laws.D. To warn tourists about bicycling on the roadways.15. A. Some of them are inaccessible to beginning cyclists.B. Some of them record the development of the bicycle.C. They are nice places to visit on bicycle tours.D. They help to make New Jersey a wealthy state.16. A. Repair their bicycles. B. Go on a bicycle tour.C. Take a test about road safety.D. Participate in a bicycle race.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Theconversations 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.Hospital RegistrationNAME: Michelle RobertsHOME ADDRESS: 81 South 17 DrivePOSTCODE: 18NATIONALITY: 19ARRIV AL DATE: May 12thDEPARTURE DATE: May 20Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Why does the woman want to see the manager? Because she wants to 21 . Why is the woman so angry? Because it seems that the hotel didn‘t have 22 before she moved in.What will the manager send someone to do there? He will send someone to examine the 23 .What is the possible reason for the hotel‘s carelessness? They have been extremely busy with 24 .Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II．Grammar and V ocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.ARunning is becoming increasingly popular in cities because it is a good way of keeping fit. More importantly, it (25)________ (signal) a society's awakening against the slavery imposed by the modern way of life, complete with the Internet, mobile phones, iPads and apps which make people lazy, says Liao Baoping in (26)________ article in Xinhua News Telegraph.Not only are more people taking to running, they are (27)________ using wearable devices and using software on their cellphones to record the distance they cover and the amount of calories they burn. Besides, charting out ideal running routes in cities has become a popular topic of discussion among runners.But apart from physical fitness and stress-relief, there are other reasons why running has become so popular in China. (28)________ hen an activity becomes fashion, says Liao, it has to satisfy people‘s psychological needs .The commute from home to office and back, or a drive to a shopping mall, has become routine in today's "concrete jungles". Living in rooms (29)________ with air conditioners, many people don't even feel the changes in the season. We are moving farther away from nature thanks to the knowledge and technologies (30)________ have been acquired and mastered so far,says Liao.According to Liao, to some extent, running is an escape from the risks and boredom of modern life. It (31)________ be seen as people's longing for a return to nature.People desperately want to get rid of the restrictions of modern life. And a pair of running shoes and perseverance are (32)________ one needs to become a runner and embrace nature.BAmericans are living longer, with our average life expectancy now surpassing 78 years, up from less than 74 years in 1980.But we are not necessarily living (33) ________(healthy). The incidence of a variety of chronic diseases,(34) ________diabetes and heart disease, has also been growing dramatically, especially among people who are not yet elderly. The mix of those two developments (35) ________(lead) to what some researchers have identified as a “lengthening of morbidity(病态)”. (36) ________means we are spending more years living with chronic diseaseand ill health-not the outcome that most of us would hope for from a prolonged life span.But a notable new study published in Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that a little advance planning could change that prospect. Being or becoming fit in middle age, the study found, (37) ________ ________ you haven‘t previousl y bothered with exercise, appears to reshape the landscape in aging.For the study, researchers gathered medical records for 18,670 middle-aged men and women who‘d visited the Cooper Clinic for a checkup (38) ________ (begin) in 1970.(39) ________ they found was that those adults who had been the least fit at the time of their middle-age checkup also were the most likely (40) ________ (develop) any of eight serious or chronic conditions early in the ageing process. These include heart disease, diabetes, Al zheimer‘s, and colon or lung cancer.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box．Each word can only be used once．Note that there is one word more than you need．A. equivalentsB. increaseC. cappedD. acknowledgedE. regulationsF. comparativelyG. undeniableH. vastI. restorationJ. ranked。

2014-2015学年高三英语一模翻译汇编I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 我从未想到我校篮球队会在决赛中败北。

(occur)2. 那只迷路的猴子得到了村民们的精心照顾。

(care)3. 他再也无法忍受没有被晋升为部门经理的事实。

(No longer)4. 就教师而言，没有什么比能看到学生取得进步更令人高兴的了。

(than)5. 尽管这项计划的初衷是为了提高人民的生活水平，但由于种种原因计划未能实施。

(intend)1.It never occurred to me that the basketball team of my school would be defeated in the final.2. That lost monkey was taken good care of by the villagers.3. No longer can he bear the fact that he wasn’t promoted to department manager.4. As for the teachers, there is nothing more joyful than witnessing the progress made by the students.5. Although this plan had been intended to improve the living standards of our p eople, it wasn’t implemented for some reasons.I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 前天，许多物理学家出席了颁奖典礼。

上海市闵行区2015届高考一模英语试题第I卷(共107 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 a grocery. B. At a laundry. C. At a restaurant. D. At a post office.2. A. Generous. B. Considerate. C. Diligent. D. Impersonal.3. A. Travelling plan. B. Personal interest.C. Overseas study.D. Job opportunity.4. A. Having a break. B. Continuing the meeting.C. Moving on to the next item.D. Waiting a little longer.5. A. Take exercises. B. See a doctor. C. Have a test. D. Give a speech.6. A. It is a routine offer. B. It is quite healthy.C. It is new on the menu.D. It is a good bargain.7. A. She is driving fast to the airport. B. She may be late for the football game.C. She is worried about missing her flight.D. She is currently caught in a traffic jam.8. A. The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.9. A. He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.B. He enjoyed watching the animal performance.C. He got home too late to see the TV special.D. He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.10. A. The man should consider his privacy first.B. The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C. The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.D. The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.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. The storm. B. The flood. C. The wind. D. The rain.12. A. Cold and dry. B. Cloudy and rainy.C. Warm and sunny.D. Windy and cool.13. A. On Friday morning. B. On Friday night.C. On Saturday morning.D. On Saturday night.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It’ll allow them to receive free medical treatment.B. It’ll protect them from possible financial crises.C. It’ll enable them to enjoy the best medical care.D. It’ll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.15. A. They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.B. They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages.C. They have to go through very complicated application procedures.D. They can’t immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost.16. A. How to obtain student health insurance before going abroad.B. How to save money when you are buying overseas insurance.C. The importance of obtaining insurance when studying abroad.D. The advantages of student insurance over international travel insurance.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.Ticket Booking InformationDestination: (17) To ___________________.Departure Time: (18) At ___________________.Class Type: (19) __________________ class.Way of paying: (20) By ________________.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write no more than THREE WORDS for each answer.What is the man’s first suggestion? Using less (21) ______________.Why doesn’t the woman agree to use china cups? Not having a (22) _____________ to wash them.Why does the woman agree to bansmoking?For good (23) ______________.What is the man’s last suggestion? Encouraging the staff to (24) _____________.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)One of the most important skills in reading is the knowledge of words. Since Vocabulary Building and Word Study, another book in this series, (25) ______ (devote) to vocabulary development, we are not going to deal with this skill directly, but you should be aware of the basic fact (26) ______ the number of words you know determines the difficulty and complexity of the material you can read and understand. (27) ______ you have an extremely limited reading vocabulary, you will be able to read only very simple material. For example, children just beginning to read in first grade must use books that only have a few dozen words in them. As they progress through school their reading vocabulary keeps increasing (28) ______ they are adults. Adults typically have reading vocabularies of over 50,000 words.Failure (29) ______(develop) an extensive reading vocabulary will definitely hold you back in your efforts to improve comprehension. Most people learn new words by encountering them in reading or conversation, (30) ______ the meaning is usually clear from the context. A few words are learned by looking them up in the dictionary.If you feel that vocabulary is a problem for you, you may wish to do something systematic about it. There are many good books (31) ______ to help develop vocabulary, including the one in this series. (32) ______(begin) with any of them will help your vocabulary.(B)Conversation is an important part of life to everyone. However some people are afraid of starting a casual conversation with a stranger (33) ______ ______ a fear of not having anything interesting to say. Fear of rejection is also a reason for keeping silent. Small talk in a conversation can serve as a way of warming up and getting to know each other. Most people, (34) ______ ______ ______ successful they are at work, will find the process of making small talk uncomfortable, even pointless. However, you (35) ______ (have) a pretty small world if you refuse to let others in. Starting off with (36) ______ usual comment or question will make others comfortable, and even just greeting them with a simple ―hello‖ will often beenough.Once you have made the first move, there is no turning back. You need to keep things going before you can gracefully say goodbye. Think about what you would like to share with a new friend and that is (37) ______ you can ask the other person about. Work, family, hobbies or interests are some general points of discussion. (38) ______ (keep) the ball rolling, you can show that you are really interested in what they are saying. Once you find common points of interest, things will definitely take off from there.Small talk (39) ______ turn out to be a pleasant experience. The conversation should be brief and casual without turning into a long and boring discussion. Do not let yourself control the conversation. Let (40) ______ talk too. Stop worrying about how big of a fool you may appear to be. You may even find out later on that you have the ―talent‖ of getting people to open up to you by engaging them in small talk.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. additionalB. academicC. balanceD. optionsE. highlightF. particularG. involvedH. relatedI. thoughtJ. presentationK. positionJob seekers should know the rules of labor market before they try to find a proper job. Most career organizations 41 three stages for graduates to follow the process of securing a suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available jobs and presenting them well to possible employers.Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their abilities. One area of assessment should be of their 42 qualifications, which include special skills within their subject area. Graduates should also consider their own values and attitudes. An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful 43 .The second stage is to study the opportunities which are available for employment. To do this, graduates can study job and 44 information in newspapers, or they can pay a visit to a careers office, write to friends or relatives who may already be 45 in a particular profession. After studying all the various 46 , they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers.Good personal 47 is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms should be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar of spelling errors. They should also prepare properly by finding out all they can about the possible employer. When 48 information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, as well as 49 their own abilities with the employer’s needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the 50 company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities. Interviewees should try to give positiveanswers and not be afraid of asking questions about anything they are unsure about.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.People read for different purposes. Sometimes people read for information while on other occasions, for understanding. Therefore, we can know that the word ―reading‖ has two 51 senses.The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers, magazines, and so on. We can get access to the content of those materials 52 . Such materials may increase our 53of information, but they cannot improve our understanding. And clearly we don’t have any difficulty in gaining the new information, for our understanding is 54 to them before we start. Otherwise, we would have felt the shock of puzzlement.The second sense is the one in which we read something that at first we do not completely 55 . Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. The writer is communicating something that can increase the reader’s understanding. Such 56 between unequals – people who know and people who don’t know – must be made possible. Otherwise one person could never learn from another. Here ―learning‖ means understanding more, not 57 more information.What are the 58 in this kind of reading? First, there is inequality in understanding. The writer must be ―59 ‖ to the reader in understanding. Besides, his book must convey something he possesses while his potential readers 60 . Second, the reader must be able to 61 this inequality in some degree. And he should always try to reach the same level of understanding with the writer. If the 62 is approached, success of communication is achieved.Besides gaining information and understanding, there’s another goal of reading: 63 . It is the least 64 and requires the least amount of effort. Everyone who knows how to read can read for entertainment if he wants to. 65 , any book that can be read for understanding or information can probably be read for entertainment as well.51. A. meaningful B. broad C. separate D. informative52. A. easily B. wholly C. briefly D. highly53. A. analysis B. comprehension C. appreciation D. store54. A. equal B. contrary C. inferior D. devoted55. A. agree B. understand C. approve D. enjoy56. A. contact B. relationship C. method D. communication57. A. selecting B. ignoring C. remembering D. creating58. A. conditions B. procedures C. approaches D. purposes59. A. humble B. superior C. kind D. generous60. A. know B. acquire C. lack D. deny61. A. recognize B. follow C. neglect D. overcome62. A. principle B. equality C. information D. content63. A. knowledge B. ability C. entertainment D. culture64. A. enjoyable B. reasonable C. flexible D. demanding65. A. In fact B. On the contrary C. In addition D. On the other handSection BDirections:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Dennis Sinar, 51, a doctor from New York, is quick to explain why he took a year-long break from his job. ―I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge.‖ So he took a ―gap year‖, from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, antique restoration, archaeology and traditional Eastern medicine, in locations including Alaska, Nepal and Romania.―Taking a break from work is an excellent way for adults to go into a new career or refresh an old one,‖ said Holly Bull, president of Princeton, N, J. ―In recent years, mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest,‖ she said. A report on adult gap years published this year by a market research company also described the potential American market for gap years as a ―sleeping giant.‖―A gap year is a challenge for the older individual to step out of a comfort zone and take a risk. I enjoyed that side most.‖ said Dr. Sinar, who kept a daily blog about his experience. His time studying Eastern medicine ―assured the reasons I went into health care,‖said Dr. Sinar, who returned to practice medicine at his old job, although he works fewer days. ―I use those experiences to provide my patients with more care,‖ he added. ―And I listen better than I did before.‖George Garritan, chairman of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University, certainly agrees with Dr. Sinar. He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies. For employees, investing in themselves and improving skill sets is a move that will benefit throughout their career. He added that returning employees feel refreshed and have given more thought to their career. For companies, offering unpaid leaves makes good sense for attracting and keeping talented employees.66. Dr. Sinar took a gap year because he ________.A. had lost his old jobB. wanted to refresh after 26 years’ workC. had a desire for travellingD. became interested in historical research67. The phrase ―sleeping giant‖ (in 2nd paragraph) indicates that ________.A. it’s too early for people to accept the conception of gap yearB. the effect of gap year policy remains to be seenC. it’s difficult to foresee the gap year marketD. more American people will accept the gap year policy68. What’s George Garritan’s at titude toward the ―gap year‖?A. Positive.B. DoubtfulC. Uninterested.D. Uncertain.69. What’s the passage mainly about?A. How an adult plans a mid-career gap year.B. Why a gap year is worthwhile for adults.C. Whether a gap year is popular with adults.D. Why a gap year is challenging for individuals.(B)Submitting Assignment OnlineIn order to upload an assignment to the system properly, you must save the assignment using one of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, or Microsoft Excel. After you complete an assignment, it is important to save your work. This ensures that assignment being uploaded to the system is the most updated version. Your word processing program may attempt to save the assignment to a folder on your computer. We recommend creating a new folder, named after your course, in a location that is easy to remember, such as ―My Documents.‖File Name RequirementsSelect a file name for the assignment that is easy to remember. The file name must NOT contain spaces. Any spaces used in the file name will prevent the file from uploading to the system. File names using the extensions .rtf, .html, .zip, .jpg, or .exe are NOT allowed. Assignment Upload ProcedureWhen the file is ready to upload, follow these steps:1. Sign in the system.2. Enter your address information and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the ―Directions‖ screen.3. Review the directions and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the ―Special Assignment Upload‖ screen.4. Click the SEARCH button. The ―Choose File‖ window pops up.5. Find the location on your computer where you saved your assignment, and select the file.After you have selected the file, click the UPLOAD button to upload your assignment to the system.Assignment Submission DatesAssignments must be submitted by midnight on the specified due date. Submit your assignment on time so that it reaches the system on or before the due date. No late assignments will be accepted or marked. Assignments delivered after the due date will not beassessed and will be failed. Please manage your time carefully as family and work demands will not be accepted as excuses for late or non-submissions. Tutors and administrators do not have the authority to grant extensions.70. Which of the following file names is acceptable for submitting assignment?A. research paper.docB. research paper.pdfC. researchpaper.docD. researchpaper.rtf71. Students are advised to save an assignment to a specific folder in order to ________.A. sign in the systemB. remember where the document isC. choose the appropriate applicationD. remember the document name quickly72. The phrase ―pops up‖ in the passage probably means ―________‖.A. appearsB. eliminatesC. scansD. browses73. If you summit your assignment after the due time, you ________.A. can have a second chanceB. should ask a tutor for helpC. may apply for an extensionD. will get a fail for the work(C)Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn’t the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that ―we may have overdone the message‖ on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.―We’ve been telling students and their families for years that college is the only way to succeed in the economy and of course there’s a lot of truth to that,‖ Ms. Sawhill said. ―On average it does pay off… But if you load up on a whole lot of student debt and then you don’t graduate, that is a very bad situation.‖One comment that people often repeat among the years of slow job growth has been the value of education for landing a job and advancing in a career. April’s national unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for high-school graduates over 25 years old who hadn’t attended college was 7.4%, compared with 3.9% for those with a bachelor’s degree or more education. The difference is even bigger among those aged 16-24. The jobless rate for those with only a high school diploma in that age group is about 20%. At the same time, recent research by Canadian economists cautions that a college degree is no guarantee of promising employment.Ms. Sawhill pointed out that among the aspects that affect the value of a college education is the field of one’s major: Students in engineering or other sciences end up earning more than ones who major in the arts or education. The cost of tuition and the availability of financial aid are other considerations, with public institutions generally a better financial bargain than private ones.She suggested two ways for improving the situation: increasing vocational-technical training programs and taking a page from Europe’s focus on early education rather than post-secondary learning. ―The European countries p ut a little more attention to getting people prepared in the primary grades,‖ she said. ―Then they have a higher bar for who ever goes to college—but once you get into college, you’re more likely to be highly subsidized (资助).‖She also is a supporter of technical training—to teach students how to be plumbers, welders and computer programmers—because ―employers are desperate‖ for workers with these skills.74. According to the passage, people usually think that ________.A. the cost of technical schooling is a problemB. one will not succeed without a college degreeC. technical skills are most important for landing a jobD. there is an increased competition in getting into a college75. The underlined part ―taking a page from‖ probably means ― ________ ‖A. revisingB. promotingC. definingD. adopting76. What can we infer from the passage?A. Public institutions charge more for education.B. European universities are stricter with students.C. Students with certain skills are in great demand.D. Canadian students prefer to major in engineering.77. Ms. Sawhill may probably agree that ________.A. too much stress has been put on the value of college degreesB. technical training is more important than college educationC. a college degree will ensure promising employmentD. it’s easier for art students to find favorite jobsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Skeptics are a strange lot. Some of them refuse to admit the serious threat of human activities to the environment, and they are tired of people who disagree with them. Those people, say skeptics, spread nothing but bad news about the environment. The ―eco-guilt‖brought on by the discouraging news about our planet gives rise to the popularity of skeptics as people search for more comforting worldviews.Perhaps that explains why a new book by Bjorn Lomborg received so much publicity. That book, The Skeptical Environmentalist, declares that it measures the ―real state of the world‖ as fine. Of course , another explanation is the deep pockets of some big businesses with special interests. Indeed, Mr. Lomborg's views are similar to those of some industry- funded organizations, which start huge activities through the media to confuse the public about issues like global warming.So it was strange to see Mr. Lomborg's book go largely unchallenged in the media though his beliefs were contrary to most scientific opinions. One national newspaper in Canada ran a number of articles and reviews full of words of praise, even with the conclusion that ―After Lomborg, the environmental movement will begin to die down.‖Such one-sided views should have immediately been challenged. But only a different review appeared in Nature, a respected science magazine with specific readership. The review remarked that Mr. Lomborg's ―preference for unexamined materials is incredible(不可信的)‖．A critical (批判的)eye is valuable, and the media should present information in such a way that could allow people to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that is often inaccessible as blocked by the desire to be shocking or to defend some special interests. People might become half-blind before a world partially exhibited by the media. That's a shame, because matters concerning the health of the planet are far too important to be treated lightly.78. Skeptics are searching for more comforting worldviews to argue that the environmentisn’t threatened by _________________.79. What’s the result of Mr. Lomborg’s views?80. The author mentioned ―articles and reviews full of words of praise‖ to illustrate that Mr.Lomborg’s views ____________________.81. According to the last paragraph, only if ________________ can people make rightdecisions.第II 卷(共43 分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 请你方便的时候打电话给我。

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）第I卷（共103分）I. ListeningSection A Short conversations (10分)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a restaurant. B. At the theatre.C. In a meeting room.D. At the office.2. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and office worker.D. Travel agent and customer.3. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four4. A. Reading newspapers. B. Writing up local news.C. Talking about sports.D. Putting up advertisement.5. A. He rescued a baby from a fire. B. He behaved bravely in a fire.C. He ran the fastest in a race.D. He jumped from a carriage which was on fire.6. A. Take a break. B. Go to work.C. Do the other problem.D. Keep trying.7. A. He doe sn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B. He doesn’t think he is capable of doing the job.C. He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.D. He wants to spend more time with his family.8. A. Thirty yuan. B. Thirty-five yuan.C. Forty yuan.D. Forty-five yuan.9. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.10. A. He probably won’t listen to the man’s advice.B. He has made a good decision.C. He has done the thing.D. He will follow the man’s advice.Section B Passages (12分)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Photos as clues to the past. B. Fashionable families in recent history.C. Photographers of the past.D. Details of photography from the past.12. A. Their shoes. B. Some money. C. T heir relatives’ hands. D. Theirplaythings.13. A. The location of the house.B. The social and economic position of the family.C. The types of games children played.D. The profession of the owner of the house.14. A. Its meat as a source of food. B. The wide classification of penguins.C. The penguin’s successful career.D. Penguin’s life in groups.15. A. The king penguin. B. The emperor penguin.C. The bare-footed penguin.D. The black-footed penguin.16. A. The penguin may become extinct soon.B. The poisonous chemicals influence the penguins’ life.C. The chemicals have poisoned many penguins to death.D. The penguin population will drop greatly.Section C Longer conversations (8分)Directions:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Job opportunity Two students wanted for website___17____ atschool computer centre.When to start This ___18_____Requirements ___19____experience or knowledge is not amust.___20____ in computers and the Internet aremost important.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.TCM( Traditional Chinese Medicine)Why is TCM considered the fifth great inventionof China?Because its ___21____ has been recognized.What is it contribution to the world? It is not only an original medical system but also a part of 22 .What is the key point of Chinese traditional philosophy? Its key point is to keep ____23____, whether insider or outsider your body.In which aspect is TCM considered better than western medicine? TCM is superior to western medicine in regarding ____24_____ as a whole and interacting with the surroundings.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary.Section A (16分)Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For theblanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.(A)Are you a bookworm?Do you love to read? Your teachers probably tell you how important reading is all the time. And guess what? They’re right! Reading helps you in many ways beyond just (25)_________(be) able to read and get good grades in tests. Being an eager reader helps you become a good speller and writer. In fact, the more you read, the better you’ll do in all your subjects.Do you have friends who always have books in their hands? We bet they are caught (26)_________ (read) almost all the time. Sometimes those people who love reading and even collecting books are called bookworms. Is it really (27)__________ they look like earthworms? No! So where did that nickname come from?The term “bookworm” (28)_____________ (use) since the 1500s. Way back then, libraries did not have the modern air conditioning systems (29)____________(control) the environment (30) ____________ (surround) the books. As a result, some old libraries became musty and attracted various pests, some of which then took the form of insects and worms loving to eat paper and stay inside of books, (31)_________________ they would spend their entire lives. It was just natural to transfer the “bookworm” idea to humans who loved to consume books as much as these pests did.So if you see a trip to the library (32)_____________ an adventure and can’t wait to read a new book, you’re probably a bookworm. And that’s OK! You are not alone and there are millions and even billions of us in the world.(B)The Sunken CityEgypt is famous for its giant pyramids rising in the desert, but some of the nation’s treasures from the past are hidden underwater. It is on the ocean floor near Egypt’s northern coast (33) ________ a long-lost city of more than 2,700 years old lies. Now researchers are bringing its remains to the surface to share the sunken civilization with the world.Clues to the PastSome ancient texts describes a city called Heracleion, (34)___________ was located at the mouth of the Nile River and disappeared beneath the waves 1,200 years ago. But for centuries, no one knew for sure if such (35)____________ unbelievable city ever really existed. Then in 2000, Scientist Frank Goddio and his team discovered the ruins of the city. Since then, to uncover the city, they have been busy removing layers of sand, which had kept many of its treasure well (36)_________(preserve). They’ve uncovered gold coins, jewelry, giant statues, ships and a sign. These items provide clues to help find out (37)_________ life was like in Heracleion.Secret of the DeepBut so far, the sinking of this city remains a mystery. Goddio isn’t sure how the city sank. He thinks that earthquakes or tidal waves (38)_________ have caused it to fall into the sea. “Stories from long ago tell of other cities in this area disappearing because of either or (39)__________ of those things,” explains Goddio.With many of Heracleion’s treasures still buried under the sea, it may be many years before all its secrets (40)_____________(reveal). “We’ve barely scratched the surface with this city.” another scientist Robinson says.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box．Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need．A. exploreB. extensiveC. regularlyD. filledE. exerciseF. ancientG. settingH. stuckI. rightJ. stylishK. basicallyWith its wonderful Georgian and Victorian architecture, and winding medieval streets, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh has been listed as a World Heritage Site.The 41 of Edinburgh is fascinating. Edinburgh Castle dominates the urban skyline, lying on the cliff of an ancient volcano right in the center of the city. Yet Edinburgh is not 42 in the past. And neither is it all about bagpipes, shortbread, whisky and tartan.In fact, the city is one of the most vibrant, international cities in Europe and is 43 voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. The capital is 44 with arts, culture, sports and attractions and is famous for playing host to the world’s largest arts festival. After dark Edinburgh has a lively nightlife with 45 bars and pubs, restaurants, clubs and live entertainment to rival any European city.In Ed inburgh, there’s plenty of open space too, with a large number of public parks and green spaces 46 in the busy city center. For active types, there’s a(n) 47 and varied choice of activities and sports in Edinburgh and the surrounding area. Or if you just want to 48 your wallet, the capital is a great place to shop. This is a city that knows how to be both 49 and modern.The capital of Scotland is a great place to live and study in, with a wide range of theatres, galleries, clubs and shops to 50 , not to mention the plenty of arty bars and cafes.bars and cafes.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15分)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Music produces profound and lasting changes in the brain. Schools should add music classes, not cut them. Nearly 20 years ago, a small study advanced the ___51___ that listening to Mozart’s Sonata(奏鸣曲) could boost mental functioning. It was not long ___52___ trademarked “Mozart effect” products began to appeal to anxious parents aiming to put toddlers (刚学步的孩子) on the fast track to prestigious universities like Harvard and Yale. Georgia’s governor even __53___ giving every newborn there a classical CD or cassette.The __54___ for Mozart therapy turned out to be weak, perhaps nonexistent, although the __55___ study never claimed anything more than a temporary and limited effect. In recent years, __56___ , scientists have examined the benefits of a continuous effort to study and practice music, in contrast to playing a Mozart CD or a computer-based“brain fitness” game __57___ in a while.Advanced monitoring __58___ have enabled scientists to see what happens inside your head when you listen to your mother and actually practice the violin for an hour every afternoon. And they have found that music __59___ can produce profound and lasting changes that __60___ the general ability to learn. These results should __61___ public officials that music classes are not a mere decoration, ready for being given up in the budget crises that constantly troubles public schools.Studies have shown that __62__ instrument training from an early age can help the brain to __63___sounds better, making it __64__ to stay focused when absorbing other subjects, from literature to mathematics. The musically experienced are better able to __65___ a biology lesson despite the noise in the classroom or, a few years later, to finish a call with a client when a colleague in the next office starts screaming a subordinate(下属). They can be engaged in several things at once, which is an essential skill in this era of multitasking.51. A. notice B. note C. idea D. impression52. A. that B. until C. since D. before53. A. proposed B. pushed C. submitted D. subjected54. A. witness B. evidence C. symptom D. context55. A. recent B. advanced C. original D. latest56. A. however B. moreover C. then D. therefore57. A. quite B. once C. often D. much58. A. management B. techniques C. information D. mechanics59. A. subjects B models C. causes D. lessons60. A. enhance B. introduce C. ensure D. instruct61. A. convey B. convince C. communication D. conclude62. A. urgent B. casual C. diligent D. occasional63. A. proceed B. process C. prefer D. predict64. A. easier B. harder C. tougher D. faster65. A. count on B. concentrate on C. insist on D. depend onSection 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, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read．AIt’s a typically Snoopy card: cheerful message, bright colors, though a little yellow and faded now. Though I’ve received fancier, more expensive card over the years, this is the only one I’ve saved. One summer, it spoke volumes to me.I received it during the first June I faced as a widow to raise two teen age daughters alone. In all the emotional confusion of this sudden single parenthood, I was overwhelmed with, of all things, the simplest housework: leaky taps, oil changes, even barbecues. Those had always been my husband’s jobs. I was embarrassed every time I hit my thumb with a hammer or couldn’t get the lawnmower started. My uncertain attempts only fueled the fear inside me: How could I be both a father and mother to my girls? Clearly, I lacked the tools and skills.On this particular morning, my girls pushed me into the living room to see something.(I prayed it wasn’t another repair job.)The “something “turned out to be an envelope and several wrapped bundles on the carpet. My puzzlement must have been plain as I gazed from the colorful packages to my daughter’s bright faces.“Go ahead! Open them! “They urged. As I unwrapped the packages , I d iscovered a small barbecue grill and all the necessary objects including a green kitchen glove with a frog pattern on it."But why?" I asked."Happy Father's Day!" they shouted together."Moms don't get presents on Father's Day". I protested."You forgot to open the card". Jane reminded. I pulled it from the envelope. There sat Snoopy, on top of his dog house, merrily wishing me a Happy Father's Day. "Because", the girls said, "you've been a father and mother to us. Why shouldn't you be remembered on Father's Day?"As I fought back tears, I realized they were right, I wanted to be a "professional" dad, who had the latest tools and knew all the tricks of the trade. The girls only wanted a parent they could count on to be there, day after day, performing repeatedly the maintenance tasks of basic care and love.The girls are grown now, and they still send me Father's Day cards, but none of those cards means as much to me as that first one. Its simple message told me being a great parent didn't require any special tools at all—just a willing worker.66、By "it spoke volumes to me", (Para. 1) the mother in the story means the card______. A．conveyed significant meanings to herB．aroused great sorrow in herC．brought her pleasant feelingsD．made her feel important67、After her husband’s death, the mother found it was the hardest to______.A. handle the emotional shockB. face the terrible lonelinessC. Keep harmony of the familyD. Fulfill a male role in the house68、The girls gave their mother a barbecue set probably because ______.A. It was what their mother wantedB.it was a proper Father’s Day giftC.barbecue was their favorite foodD.they wanted their mother to barbecue69、Which of the following statements is true about the first Father’s Day card?A.It made the mother eager to get the latest toolsB.It praised the mother as a professional dadC.Its fancy design impressed the mother mostD.It showed the girl’s appreciation for their mother’s loveBDisneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by CigaSunday, September 6, 2015Start/Finish:Disneyland ResortCelebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Happiest Race on Earth!It's the moment you've been training for. Your 13.1 mile run on a magical course in the Happiest Race on Earth takes you through Disney California Adventure Park along legendary Main Street, U.S.A. In Disneyland Park, and then on to the streets of Anaheim. You'll complete your Disneyland Half Marathon race with an exciting finish near the Disneyland Hotel. It all adds up to miles of smiles, unforgettable memories, and a perfect ending to a magical DisneylandThe Disneyland Half Marathon HighlightsTimed Half Marathon race●13.1-mile course through Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim, California●Disney Characters and Entertainment on-course●Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters at the Finish Line●Race within walking distance when you stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel●Event transportation included when you stay at select Anaheim Area HotelsDisneyland Half Marathon Race Participants Receive●Champion Short-Sleeved Tech Shirt in Women's or Men's Cut*●Half Marathon Finisher Medal*●Official Digital Event Guide*●iGiftBag●Personalized bib (Must register before June 2, 2015 for name to appear on bib)*●On-course and post-race refreshments●ChronoTrack B-tag timed race with live runner tracking signup for friends and family●Personalized results website and finisher certificateTo receive the Dumbo Double Dare Finisher Medal, you must register for the Dumbo Double Dare. Registering for the 10K and Half Marathon individually will not make you eligible to receive the Dumbo Double Dare Finisher Medal.To compete, you must be 14 years of age or older and able to complete the Half Marathon in three and a half(3.5) hours or less(16-minute mile pace).To receive the Dumbo Double Dare Finisher Medal, you must register for the Dumbo Double Dare. Registering for the 10K and Half Marathon individually will not make you eligible (合适的) to receive the Dumbo Double Dare Finisher Medal.Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time before the percentage can be updated. Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.* Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at the run Disney Health & Fitness Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and tech shirt. Finisher medals will be distributed to finishers during the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants.70.You can read all the following except _____in the article.A.The course description of Half MarathonB.The distance of the Half MarathonC.The entry fee of the Half MarathonD.The time limits of the completion of the Half Marathon71.We can infer from the advertisement that whoever runs the Half Marathon can get _____.A.the Dumbo Double Dare Finisher MedalB.Half Marathon Finisher MedalC.Personalized bibD.iGiftbag72.Which of the following statements is true?A Half Marathon races is open to all citizensB.One must be able to cover the Half Marathon within 3.5 hours.C. Registering for Half Marathon individually will enable you to receive the Dumbo Double Dare Finisher Medal.D.The Half Marathon is bound to start on time.73.Where probably is this passage taken from?A.A handbook of MarathonB.The official website of DisneyC.Advertisement section in a newspaperD.A sports magazine(C)Once upon a time, staying a healthy weight was easy. To lose weight you simply had to practise the reverse of home economics--spend more than you earned. Unfortunately for many, but perhaps not surprisingly, it turns out that people are rather more complicated than bank accounts.To stay a healthy weight, you need a hormone(荷尔蒙)called lepton to work properly. It sends “I’m full” messages from the fat cells up to the brain, where they go, among other places, to the same pleasure centers that respond to drugs like cocaine. Fat people produce plenty of lepton, but the brain doesn.t seem to respond to it properly. Last year researchers at the Oregon Research Institute scanned the brains of overweight people and found their reward circuit(线路) were underactive. They were eating more to try to get the enjoyment they were missing.There’s a lot of evidence for the fact that most, if not all, of us have a set point around which our weight can vary by about seven to nine kilos, but anything beyond that is a real struggle. Making changes is hard, particularly if your body is working against you. So why not reject the traditional approaches and try some new method, based on the latest research, that work with your body rather than against it.Several years ago researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore reported that when they gave rats very little food one day and allowed them to eat plenty the next, they showed virtually all thebenefits of a permanent calorie restriction diet. The same goes for humans, according to Dr. James Johnson. How does it work? Besides forcing the body to burn fat, it may also cause hormonal changes. Most people say that the diet takes a bit of getting used to, but is not as grinding as trying to cut back on an everyday basis.Older dieters may remember something called brown fat. Unlike the undesirable white stuff; this was a dieter’s dream. Instead of storing excess energy as fat, brown-fat tissue burned it off to keep you warm-at least in mice. Brow n fat fell out of favor because researchers couldn’t find much in humans but now, thanks to the New England journal of Medicine, it’s back in fashion. The idea is to expose people to cold temperatures. They then make more brown fat and their weight drops.74.According to the findings of the Oregon Research Institute,____________A. Overweight people get less pleasure from eating the same amount.B. Overweight people enjoy eating more than the others doC. People will become overweight if they eat more than they needD. People are more likely to be overweight if they produce less leptin75.T he method used by the National Institute On Aging can be summarizedas”__________”A. No diet at allB. Diet on a daily basisC. Diet every other dayD. Diet permanently76.The word “grinding” in the paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ___________A. EffectiveB. RealisticC. UnreliableD. Miserable77. What is the passage mainly about?A. Comparing the various ways of cutting caloriesB. Recommending new methods of losing weightC.Pointing out the misconceptions of losing weightD. Clarifying the common myth about weight lossSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The $11 billion self-help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like "I never do anything right" into positive ones like "I can succeed." But was positive thinking advocate Norman Vincent Peale right? Is there power in positive thinking?Researchers in Canada just published a study in the journal Psychological Science that says trying to get people to think more positively can actually have the opposite effect: it can simply highlight how unhappy they are. The study’s authors, Joanne Wood and John Lee of the University of Waterloo and Elaine Perunovic of the University of New Brunswick, begin by citing older research showing that when people get feedback which they believe is overly positive, they actually feel worse, not better. If you tell your dim friend that he has the potential of an Einstein, you’re just underlining his faults. In one 1990s experiment, a team including psychologist Joel Cooper of Princeton asked participants to write essays opposing funding for the disabled. When the essayists were later praised for their sympathy, they felt even worse about whatthey had written.In this experiment, Wood, Lee and Perunovic measured 68 students’ self-esteem. The participants were then asked to write down their thoughts and feelings for four minutes. Every 15 seconds, one group of students heard a bell. When it rang, they were supposed to tell themselves, "I am lovable."Those with low self-esteem didn’t feel better after the forced self-affirmation. In fact, their moods turned significantly darker than those of members of the control group, who weren’t urged to think positive thoughts.The paper provides support for newer forms of psychotherapy (心理治疗) that urge people to accept their negative thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can make things worse. Meditation (静思) techniques, in contrast, can teach people to put their shortcomings into a larger, more realistic perspective. Call it the power of negative thinking.(Note: Answer the question or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS)78.T he self- help industry is based on _________________________________________.79.The finding of the Canadian researchers is that______________________________.80.From the experiment of Wood, Lee and Perunovic, we knowthat__________________.81.From the last paragraph, we know that ___________________ may prove to be agood form of psychotherapy.第II卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets. 1基于真实故事的小说往往更能感动人心。

20151.美食是人们造访上海的乐趣之一。

(visit)2.街头艺术家运用创意将鲜艳明亮的色彩带进了老社区。

(bring)3.在你生命中，如果有一个人你需要对他说对不起，那么就去向他道歉吧。

(apology)4.这个游戏的独特之处在于它让孩子学会如何应对现实生活中的问题。

(what)5. 申请材料需要精心准备，这样你心仪的学校才会对你的能力有全面，准确地了解。

(in order that)1.Delicious food is one of the pleasures for people to visit Shanghai.2.Street artists have brought brilliant colours to old neighbourhoods with their creativity.3.If there is someone in your life to whom you need to say sorry, go ahead and make an apology.4.What makes the game unique is that helps children learn how to cope with problems in real life.5.The applications should be carefully prepared in order that the school you like can have an overall and accurate knowledge of your abilities.2014年1. 我习惯睡前听点轻音乐。

(accustomed)I'm accustomed to listening to some light music before sleep.2. 将来过怎样的生活取决于你自己。

(be up to)It's up to you what kind of life you will lead in the future.3. 没有什么比获准参加太空旅行项目更令人兴奋的了。

2014-2015学年高三英语一模翻译汇编One【虹口区】I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 我从未想到我校篮球队会在决赛中败北。

(occur)2. 那只迷路的猴子得到了村民们的精心照顾。

(care)3. 他再也无法忍受没有被晋升为部门经理的事实。

(No longer)4. 就教师而言，没有什么比能看到学生取得进步更令人高兴的了。

(than)5. 尽管这项计划的初衷是为了提高人民的生活水平，但由于种种原因计划未能实施。

(intend)1.It never occurred to me that the basketball team of my school would be defeated in the final.2. That lost monkey was taken good care of by the villagers.3. No longer can he bear the fact that he wasn’t promoted to department manager.4. As for the teachers, there is nothing more joyful than witnessing the progress made by the stu dents.5. Although this plan had been intended to improve the living standards of our people, it wasn’t implemented for some reasons.Two【黄浦区】I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 前天，许多物理学家出席了颁奖典礼。

精锐教育学科教师辅导讲义学员编号：年级：高三课时数：3学员姓名：辅导科目：英语学科教师：授课类型 C 图表、图片作文学习 C 应用类作文学习T 作文能力提升授课日期及时段教学内容一.专题知识梳理知识点1：图表作文一. 图表作文考查形式：1. 是以表格形式,将统计的数据或被说明的事物直接用表格形式体现出来,即统计表。

2. 是以图形形式◆表示数据变化的曲线图；◆表示数据的大小或数量之间的差异的条形图；◆表示总体内部结构变化的扇形图。

二. 图表作文常用的写作模板参考模板一：As is shown/indicated/illustrated by the figure/percentage in the table(graph/picture/pie/chart), ______ (作文题目的议题) has been on rise/ decrease (goes up /increases / drops / decreases),significantly /dramatically/steadily rising /decreasing from ______ in ______ to ______ in ______. From the sharp/marked decline/ rise in the chart, it goes without saying that ______.There are at least two good reasons accounting for ______. On the one hand, ______. On the other hand,______ is due to the fact that ______. In addition, ______ is …参考模板二：According to the graph, ______ (图表结果). The ______ amount rises from _____ to______ while ______ climbs from ______ to ______（数据）, both of which demand our prompt attention. As a citizen/student, my suggestions to ______ (点出主题）are listed as follows.To begin with, ______ (建议一). ______（观点）. In addition, ______ (建议二). ______（观点）. Thirdly, ______ (建议三). ______（观点）.In a word, only if we pay much attention to our everyday behavior and take actions to _________(重申主题), can we make contributions to __________.(美好生活的向往)三. 图表写作常用句型及短语二. 图片作文常用的写作思路一般采用三段式：第一段，描述图片，联系图片所反应的某种社会现象，亮出自己论点；As is vividly shown in the picture,（描述图片内容）. It’s a common phenomenon that（结合实际现象）. As far as I’m concerned, I （亮出自己观点）My reasons are listed as follows:第二段，分析自己的理由；To begin with,（理由1）；What’s more,（理由2）；Finally,（理由3）。