杨浦区2017学年度第一学期高三期中质量调研英语学科试卷2017.11 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 7:45. B. At 7:55. C. At 8:15. D. At 8:30.2. A. She doesn’t return the book on time.B. She hasn’t finished the book on coffee.C. She can’t spell the name of the book.D. She damages the previously borrowed book.3. A. In a hotel. B. In a ward. C. In a museum. D. In a bank.4. A. How she can afford the tuition.B. Which major she should chooseC. Whether the university is a good one.D. Where she can meet world-famous scholars.5. A. Traveller and tour guide. B. Customer and house agent.C. shopper and shop assistant.D. Visitor and receptionist.6. A. He made hand-made chocolate for Alex.B. He decorated his cup with strawberries.C. He made cupcakes with strawberries on them.D. He decorated the strawberry cake with chocolate.7. A. The main source of ocean garbage is plastic.B. The way the water moves causes ocean pollution.C. The article is about how to collect ocean garbage.D. Tiny pieces of garbage can be ignored in the big ocean.8. A. The price of electric cars. B. The battery capacity of electric cars.C. The disadvantage of electric cars.D. The popularity of electric cars.9. A. People are not allowed to take dried fruit through the Customs.B. The rapid growth of non-native plants may affect economy.C. The fast spread of bacteria on plants by invasive species.D. The local ecosystem may be damaged by invasive species.10. A. Their air-conditioner is out of order.B. The delivery service is too slow.C. The woman likes online shopping.D. Fast Internet connection costs much money.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The UK’s Houses of Parliament was being repaired.B. The repair workers’ hearing needed to be protected.C. The clock was so old that it gained several minutes.D. The Parliament suggested its being switched off.12. A. People held a debate on the four-year timescale.B. Many people stood in the way to stop the traffic.C. Most natives cried but tourists cheered and applauded.D. People recorded the historical moment with cell-phones.13. A. It will never ring again until 2021.B. It is in the hall of the Houses of Parliament.C. People can still hear its chimes on the New Year’s Eve.D. People can hear its chimes anywhere in London.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Spend 9.9yuan online buying the first book.B. Borrow no more than ten books at a time.C. Pay a deposit of 99yuan on the app.D. Return the books within 90days.15. A. Readers can return the books to any of the 10 Xinhua Bookstores.B. Readers can buy the borrowed books without going to the stores.C. Readers can keep the books for a much longer time.D. Readers can share their book reviews on the app.16. A. 0.5 yuan. B. 1.2 yuan. C. 1.9 yuan. D. 7.5 yuan. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Tomorrow. B. This Saturday. C. Next Monday. D. In two weeks.18. A. Review what she has learned in every chapter and test herself.B. Focus on the class notes for an entire day without breaks.C. Copy top students’ notes and read them carefully.D. Memorize all the information within one night.19. A. Quiz each other and loser pay the bill.B. Study together and enjoy lunch together.C. Have lunch and go to see a movie.D. Solve some urgent problems first.20. A. Put stress on herself to get motivated.B. Go to sleep early to ensure a good rest.C. Take every opportunity to learn new knowledge.D. Review the materials and cram for (突击准备) the test.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.It’s that time of the year again: school has started in full swing, homework is piling up and you realize that you can't possibly wait for some next year.“I need a holiday,” you (21)______ be thinking.But wait -- is it a holiday that you truly need? When we think of holidays, we think of traveling, beach, fun and adventure. But the reality is, we spend most of our holidays on our personal devices. Smartphones have taken the world by storm, (22)______(influence) the manner we interact with each other. Does this sound like you? If so, it sounds like you need a digital detox (数码产品解毒期).(23)______ it may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to WeChat (24)______(take) a little time, these things eventually add up without us even knowing it.It was discovered in a study (25)______(conduct) on that 90 percent of Britons spend more than four hours a day using the electronic devices while they are on holiday. Whether to give yourself a digital detox is a difficult decision (26)______(make). To help you along, it is probably a good idea to choose a remote area, somewhere close to nature, (27)______ you can truly relax yourself, and most importantly, not (28)______(tempt) to switch on your smartphone.Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to pick up something new, (29)______ return to hobbies which never had a time (30)______. You could sketch the view of the coast, or take photos with your old film camera. If you're going with friends or family, perhaps bring along some board games to spend time rebuilding tired relationships.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A pen has always been a(n) (31)______ tool when it comes to taking exams. However, in this digital age, this traditional tool may become a thing of the past.Cambridge University in Britain is considering ending 800 years of written exams and allowing students to use laptops or iPads to take exams instead.The move comes after Cambridge teachers complained that student s’ handwriting is becoming too hard to recognize. The (32)______ in being able to write neatly could largely be down to the (33)______ on laptops in lectures and elsewhere.“There has definitely been a(n) (34)______ trend. It is difficult for both the stud ents and the examiners as it is harder and harder to read these scripts,” Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at the university, told The Telegraph.As a result, more and more students with poor handwriting are being (35)______ to return to university during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud to university administrators.However, some (36)______ the move, fearing the handwritten word would become a lost art.Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert at the British Institute of Graphologists, (37)______ Cambridge to “make sure that students continue to write by hand, particularly in lectures”. She told The Telegraph that writing by hand could help students improve their memory and understand lessons better.Meanwhile, there are also concerns that primary and secondary schools could follow Cambridge’s example.In fact, a similar plan was carried out for some first- and second-year students at Edinburgh University in the UK in 2011, reported The Scotsman. Senior officials at the university believed it was (38)______ to expect students to use pens and paper during exams when most of their coursework was done using computers.The move also echoes the opinions of Harvard professor Eric Mazur, known as the father of the “flipped classroom”.He believes that the rise of mobile internet (39)______ means that we live in an age in which we don’t need to memorize anything.As a result, he encourages students to bring their laptops and mobile phones into exams. With these devices, students can “look up whatever they want, whenever they want” and be tested on their creative and (40)______ skills, rather than the ability to remember information, he said during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in September.III. Reading Comprehensionsection A (15分)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.There was once a time that I would only do what I knew was comfortable for me. Stuck in a continuous cycle of repetitive choices, I knew what was ___41___ when it came to making decisions. I knew what wouldn’t ___42___ me too much, what would keep me glued to the floor of where I already was. ___43___, little did I realize at the time that this was not the right path for me.After living the same type of life for so long, I decided that there was more for me. Although it was uncomfortable at first, I pushed myself to get ___44___ in thingsthat I wouldn’t normally do. I decided to open up and talk to other people that I didn’t think I would have the ___45___ to show my face to, and I started to share more about myself with others that already knew me. By doing these things, I ___46___ to find more parts of life to open myself up to.A q uote said “life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Reading the quote made me realize that I was stuck in a life that I wasn’t truly mine. I was bound by chains that made me ___47___ to experience life, so I always keep it as a reminder to myself to go beyond my ___48___.There are a few days you can begin to push past your comfort zone. First, make a bucket list. All you need to do is write down a list of things that you want to ___49___ in your lifetime, but make sure you do them. A bucket list isn’t useful unless you are ___50___ going to try and achieve it.Secondly, if you want, ask someone to tag along (跟随).If you have a friend who is also interested in experiencing more of their life then you can join ___51___ and work together. That way, you can push each other to actually go out and experience.Finally, ___52___ yourself. Make yourself a promise that if you check something off your bucket list then you will do something nice for yourself. Maybe you have always been interested in bungee jumping, but have been too afraid. Put it on the list and promise yourself a shopping trip or anything else to ___53___ yourself into doing it.Life is about ___54___ it up with as many experiences as possible, so don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to ___55___ yourself or learn something valuable.41. A. safe B. sensitive C. alternative D. greedy42. A. tempt B. exclude C. scare D. impose43. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. However44. A. absorbed B. participated C. caught D. involved45. A. confidence B. benefit C. burden D. passion46. A. claimed B. strived C. hesitated D. pretended47. A. excited B. curious C. flexible D. afraid48. A. imagination B. control C. limits D. expectation49. A. accomplish B. combine C. cultivate D. ensure50. A. accidentally B. desperately C. actually D. consequently51. A. ideas B. forces C. factors D. effects52. A. behave B. engage C. treat D. help53. A. bribe B. trap C. cheat D. shape54. A. making B. taking C. piling D. filling55. A. satisfy B. relax C. identify D. betterSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)While a female politician or first lady can use her clothing to create a favorable public image, male politicians don’t have as ma ny fashion choices to play with. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to have discovered a goldmine – his socks.He’s been seen wearing “statement socks” at many public events. For example, during a NATO (北大西洋公约组织) meeting in Brussels in May, Trudeau wore one blue sock and one pink, both with the NATO symbol printed on them. And in June, he wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves – a national symbol of Canada –when he appeared on a TV show.The New York Times’ editor Vanessa Friedman praised Trudeau’s play on his socks as “clever”.“Socks are subtle enough not to be distracting, but visible enough that you can’t miss the point,” she wrote. “Rarely have a man’s ankles said so much.”One example is a pair he wore during a meeting with Enda Kenny, then the prime minister of Ireland, in Montreal on May 4. During their meeting, Trudeau wore Star Wars socks – simply because that day happened to be International Star Wars Day. If this pair of socks sent out any message, according to V ogue magazine reporter Emily Farra, that message was “just that he has a quirky side and loves George Lucas films,” she wrote.However, some say that 45-year-old Trudeau’s unusual sock choices show a childish side of the prime minister that proves he isn’t matu re enough to be the leader of a country.But Friedman doesn’t see it that way. “The socks have been a source of pride and applause on an international scale –a symbol both of Mr Trudeau’s ability to embrace multiculturalism and of his position as a next-generation leader not bound by old traditions,” she wrote. They have opened up possibilities for the future.56. Trudean wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves to ________.A. distract audience’s attention from the TV showB. send a message that he is proud of his countryC. narrow the gap between politicians and civiliansD. claim that he is the new-generation leader of the country57. The underlined word “quirky” is closet in meaning to ________.A. abnormal or immatureB. serious or straightC. patriotic or enthusiasticD. odd or unpredictable58. According to Friedman, Justin Trudeau ________.A. has a promising future but is still an inexperienced politicianB. used a clever way to explore and finally discovered a goldmineC. is open-minded and is ready to accept different culturesD. is a leader who has abandoned old traditions to build up his future59. The article is mainly about ________.A. the strange hobby of a young politicianB. a young leader’s clever choice of so cksC. how male politicians maintain public imageD. the gender difference in modern politiciansCross Country aims to provide the most punctual service possible. However, when delays do occur, we will provide you compensation in line with our Passenger Charter and National Rail Conditions of Travel.If your train has been delayed by 30 minutes or more to the destination printed on your ticket, you will be entitled to compensation. You can rest assured that your journey is covered whatever happens.How much refund am I entitled to?The amount of compensation that you may be entitled to depends on the length of time your journey was delayed by:Delay of 30-59 minutes50% of the cost of your single ticket or 50% of the cost of either portion of your return ticketDelay of 60 minutes or more100% of the cost of your single ticket or 100% of the cost of either portion of your return ticketDelay of two hours or more for return ticketsIf either or both the outward or return legs of your journey are delayed by more than two hours and you have a return ticket, you will be entitled to receive up to 100% of the cost of the return ticketHow will I be paid?Compensation will be paid in National Rail Travel Vouchers(抵用券) or, at your request, in money（for example by cheque or BACS）. Rail Travel vouchers can be used as payment or part payment towards any National Rail ticket, including season tickets.How do I make a claim under Delay Repay?Please complete the form below within 28 days of the date of the delay. A readable, scanned copy of your ticket is required to make a claim.Our Customer service team will respond as soon as possible and aim to reply within10 working days. Should you have any difficulties completing the form, please call us on 03447 369 123.Alternatively, you can download our Delay Repay claim form and post to us at the address on the form.60. John bought a single ticket from London to Glasgow, which cost him £20.60.Unfortunately, the journey was delayed by 40 minutes. How much refund can he receive?A. None.B. £10.30.C. £20.60.D. 41.20.61. With no special request, the compensation will be paid ________.A. by bank transferB. by cheque or in cashC. in National Rail ticketD. in National Rail Travel V ouchers62. To make a claim for refund, one must ________.A. get his train ticket clearly scannedB. download the claim form and mail itC. call the service hotline to get the formD. complete the form within 10 days after the delay(C)Teacher burnout(倦怠) and student stress may be linked, according to a University of British Columbia study. The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teacher burnout and students' cortisol levels (可体松水平), which are a biological indicator of stress.Researchers collected saliva(唾液) samples from over 400 elementary school children and tested their cortisol levels. They found that in classrooms in which teachers experienced more burnout, or feelings of emotional exhaustion, students' cortisol levels were elevated. Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have been linked to learning difficulties as well as mental health problems."This suggests that stress spreading might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers," said Eva Oberle, the study's lead author. Indeed,the relationship between student stress and teacher burnout is a chicken and egg question. It is unknown what came first - elevated cortisol or teacher burnout. We consider the connection between student and teacher stress a cyclical problem in the classroom."Oberle said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate support for teachers, which may impact teachers' ability to effectively manage their students.A poorly managed classroom can contribute to students' needs not being met and increasing stress. This could be reflected in elevated cortisol levels in students.Alternatively, stress could originate from students, who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety, behavioural problems, or special needs. In this scenario, teachers could feel overwhelmed and report higher levels of burnout."Our study is a reminder of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as classroom sizes increase and supports for teachers are cut," said Oberle."It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions, and that teachers need adequate resources and support intheir jobs in order to battle burnout and alleviate stress in the classroom," said UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, the study's co-author and director of HELP. "If we do not support teachers, we risk the collateral damage (附带损害) of students.63. Which is the best title of the passage?A. How to Relieve Stress in the classB.A puzzling Question of Egg and ChickenC. The Most Stressful Profession in the worldD. The Link Between Students Stress and Teacher Burnout64. Paragraph 4 and paragraph 5 are intended to make it clear that ________.A. teacher burnout may be cause of the elevated cortisol levels in studentsB. the connection between students and teacher stress is a cyclical problemC. students with higher stress level are more likely to have learning difficultiesD. student’ behavioural problems may result in teacher’s higher level of burnout65. According to the writer, many British teachers face the problem that ________.A. teacher are not well trained to deal with students’ problems.B. teachers’ income increases but teaching resources are cutC. there’re more students in each class and less support for teachersD. there is a widening gap between students’ need and teachers’ ability66. Which of the following statements is FALSE?A. The more burnout teachers experience, the higher cortisol levels in students.B. Adequate support may help teachers manage students more effectively.C. Students will benefit as a result of reduced teacher burnout.D. High cortisol level indicates high level of burnout.Section CDirections:Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Named to change the way we think of education and those who are the recipients. Barefoot College has launched 1,300 locations in 80 countries.Delhi social worker Sanjit "Bunker" Roy was concerned about the poverty of India in his youth and moved to one of the poorest Indian states to work. With his help and that of local farmer Merghaj, Barefoot College came into being in 1972. _____67_____ Within eight years, women came to the campus in Tilonia, Rajasthan, from around the globe to be trained as solar engineers, mostly learning through demonstrations, practice and sign language.Barefoot College, the world's first fully solar-electrified campus, trains its students to build and maintain solar panels and other instruments. These include lamps, water heaters, cookers and even a water-purifying system._____68_____ As a matter of fact, women are prioritized as an underserved population that it is essential to bringing villages together. Another central principle of the college is self-dependence, teaching students to support and think for themselves. _____69_____As Barefoot College continued to develop, it journeyed past Indian borders to the Middle East and Latin America. In 2013 Bunder Roy won the Clinton Global Citizen Award, which prompted the Indian government to provide funds for five regional centers in Africa. _____70_____ In addition, the organization’s Pacific Solar Initiative should result in three times the beneficiaries (受益人）by 2018 through work on island nations.If successful, Barefoot College will have managed to spread light, both literally and figuratively, across the entire world.IV. Summary Writing（10分）Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Marathons can be bad for your health, scientists have warned after a study found 80 percent of competitors suffer kidney (肾) injury because of dehydration (脱水).Researchers said that although the kidneys of the participants in the 26.2 mile race fully recovered within two days, their findings raise questions concerning the potential long-term impact at a time when marathons are increasing in popularity.The findings were published by the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, as thousands of people prepare for next month's London Marathon.Previous research has shown that engaging in unusually vigorous activities - such as military training - in warm climates can damage the kidneys, but little is known about the effects of marathon running.A team of researchers led by Professor Chirag Parikh, of Yale University in the US, studied a small group of participants in the 2015 Hartford Marathon.They collected blood and urine (尿液) samples before and after the event. They analysed a variety of markers of kidney injury, including serum creatinine(肌酐) levels, kidney cells on microscopy, and proteins in urine.The researchers found that 82 percent of the runners that were studied showedStage 1 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) soon after the race. AKI is a condition in which the kidneys fail to filter (过滤) waste from the blood.Prof Parikh said: "The kidney responds to the physical stress of marathon running as if it's injured, in a way that's similar to what happens in hospitalised patients when the kidney is affected by medical and surgical complications (并发症)."The researchers stated that potential causes of the marathon-related kidney damage could be the sustained rise in core body temperature, dehydration, or decreased blood flow to the kidneys that occur during a marathon.While the measured kidney injury resolved within two days of running the marathon, the researchers said the study still raises questions about the effects of repeated strenuous activity over time, especially in warm climates.I. Translation:Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 据报道这场森林大火吞噬了42条生命，摧毁了7000多幢房屋。
