闵行区2016届高三质量调研考试(二模)英语试卷(含答案)

上海闵行区2023-2024学年第二学期高三年级学业质量调研英语试卷(考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140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.A fridge. B.An electric cooker. undry machines. D.Dishes.2.A.$450. B.$500. C.$550. D.$510.3.A.Flowers. B.A gardening tool. C.Cooking appliances. D.A cookbook.4.A.Disappointed. B.Proud. C.Confident. D.Encouraged.5.A.The man. B.The woman. C.Their boss. D.Sarah.6.A.At a concert venue. B.At a movie theater.C.At a hotel reception.D.At a restaurant.7.A.Keep playing video games. B.Get more sleep.C.Buy a comfortable bed.D.Establish a regular bedtime.8.A.She is confused about the software program as well.B.She understands the software program completely.C.She doesn’t care about the software program.D.She has lost the software password.9.A.He wants more recognition for his volunteer work.B.He prefers to keep his volunteer work private.C.He regrets volunteering at the animal shelter.D.He wants to discuss his volunteer work further.10.A.The students were interested in sharing.B.The students were eager to learn knowledge.C.The students were amazed at the learning material.D.The students were respectful towards the teacher.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation 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.Questions11through13are based on the following talk.11.A.In her arm. B.In her lung. C.On her shoulder. D.In her back.12.A.Over five years. B.About three months.C.Less than two weeks.D.A few months.13.A.To find ways to help Mrs.Smith’s family.B.To hear an update on Mrs.Smith’s situation.C.To figure out what’s wrong with Mrs.Smith.D.To discuss the company’s helping policies.Questions14through16are based on the following talk.14.A.Improving artistic theory. B.Putting forward flow theory.C.Holding attractive activities.D.Studying business matters.15.A.To promote the painters’spirit. B.To discover the exception to the theory.C.To study the way to get the flow state.D.To discover the best flow quality.16.A.When they consider nothing seems to matter.B.When they began to learn new skills.C.When they work in different professions.D.When they are engaged in their pursuits.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.It was stolen. B.It was involved in an accident.C.It ran out of gas.D.It was parked illegally and pulled away.18.A.It’s only for loading purposes. B.It’s reserved for motorcycles.C.It’s free for anyone to park there.D.It’s for library use only.19.A.The parking services office. B.The main entrance of the library.C.The vehicle storage facility.D.The campus gymnasium.20.A.$10 B.$50 C.$75 D.$85II.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.By day,Robert Titterton is a lawyer.In his spare time,he goes on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova—not as a musician but as her page-turner.“(21)________not being a trained musician,I’ve learned to read music to assist Maria in her performance.”Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but(22)________(act)as the group’s official page-turner for the past four years.His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score.In this way,the musicians don’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it (23)________.He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.Being a page-turner requires plenty of practice.Some pieces of music(24)________go for 40minutes and require up to50pages of turns,including back turns for repeat passages.(25)________matters is onstage communication.Each pianist has their own style of“nodding”(26)________(indicate)a page turn that they need to practise with their page-turner.But like all performances,there are moments(27)________things go wrong.“I was turning the page to get ready for the next page,but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,”Mr Titterton said,“Luckily,I was able to catch them and put them back.”(28)________most page-turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists,Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.“Sometimes my husband is not an attentive page-turner.He’s interested in the music,(29)________(feel)every note,but I have to say:‘Turn,turn!’”she laughed.“But Robert is(30)________(qualified)page-turner I’ve had in my entire life.”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.contrastB.instructedC.concentratingD.potentialE.touchingF.playedG.betterH.specializedI.spotJ.followK.tracingUnfamiliar Music May Help People Chat at PartiesIf you want your guests to be particularly sociable at an upcoming party,make sure you play music they probably haven’t heard before.To explore how background music affects the way we31conversations,researchers Jane Brown and Gavin Bidelman conducted a study analyzing the brain activity of31individualsaged21and33.During the experiment,participants listened to72minutes of an audiobook(有声读物),which the pair used as a replacement for32on someone talking,while background music was accompanied by the audiobook for most of the time.For half of the experiment,the participants were asked to focus on2-minute parts of an unfamiliar audiobook read by a man.The rest of the time,they were told to focus on four background songs,which were similarly33for2minutes at a time.This34in voices aimed to assess participants’ability to shift attention between two distinctly different voices.During the experiment,all the participants wore35caps to monitor the electrical activity taking place in their brains.This36of electrical activity was the key.It allowed Brown and Bidelman to discover how efficiently these individuals could focus on either the audiobook or the music when37to do so.The finding revealed that the participants could38turn their attention to the audiobook if the background music was unfamiliar to them.Following the task,the participants completed a music perception survey evaluating their musical skills,such as the capacity to39whether a pair of similar-sounding tunes are the same.Notably,those with lower musical scores demonstrated slower attentional shifts between songs and audiobooks,suggesting a(n)40link between musical ability and attention management skills.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.In Favour of Simple WritingDo you edit text messages carefully before sending them?If so,you may be the kind of person who takes pride in41even the simplest message.If you do not,you may see yourself as a go-getter,one who values excitement and speed over42:get it done decently now rather than perfectly later.People are constantly receiving messages,from the mailbox to the inbox to the text-message alert.What to read,what to skim(略读)and what to ignore are decisions that nearly everyone has to make dozens of times a day.A new book titled All Readers are Busy Nowadays makes the argument for being the careful kind of43,even in informal lines.The authors also present well-established44that have long been prized in guides to writing.Take“less is more”.Most books on writing well advocate the advice to45needless words.The authors,however,have46the idea.In an email to thousands of school-board members asking them to take a survey,cutting the count from127to49words almost47 the response rate.Keeping messages to a48idea—or as few as absolutely needed—helps ensure that they will be read,remembered and acted on.49the number of the available options has thesame effect,too.A link in an email,50,attracted50%more clicks when presented alone than when it was sent alongside a second additional link.Syntax(句法)and51matter,too.It is more52to adopt short and active sentences,with common words familiar to everyone.From Facebook posts to online-travel reviews,even brief,informal pieces of writing that follow these rules get more likes and shares.If everyone is a busy reader,everyone is a busy writer,too.That may make it tempting to sent as many messages as53as possible and hope for the best.But from essays to text messages organizing dinner plans,devoting time to the needs of readers has provable54.If you are so busy that you write an undisciplined message which readers scan,ignore and delete, then you might as well have not55it at all.41.A.conveying B.understanding C.crafting D.sending42.A.care B.quantity C.simplicity D.technology43.A.reader B.poster C.learner D.writer44.A.structures B.principles C.aims D.alternatives45.A.remove B.ignore C.reconsider D.interpret46.A.conveyed B.translated C.tested D.shaped47.A.lowered B.affected C.doubled D.maintained48.A.basic B.positive C.definite D.single49.A.Recording B.Reducing C.Counting D.Estimating50.A.in comparison B.after all C.for instance D.in particular51.A.word-choice B.pattern-design C.target-setting D.platform-selection52.A.difficult B.suitable C.challenging mon53.A.carefully B.often C.politely D.quickly54.A.outcomes B.points C.figures D.benefits55.A.received B.written C.read D.answered Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)Growing up in Ukraine,Vadim didn’t know what it was like to live in a safe,stable home. His parents were alcoholics who would often beat him.They’d even stuff him into a wine container,breaking his little body and leaving only a small opening at the top so he could breathe and see—but only just a little.By the time Vadim turned9,he was living in an orphanage(孤儿院).Unfortunately,as is the case with far too many little ones,his life only got worse there.Not only was he hurt,but he was placed in a room on the third floor,making it impossible to get downstairs in a wheelchair.This left Vadim crawling up and down the stairs,an activity that was both physically and mentally exhausting.He’d often be late for meals.If the food wasn’t already gone by the time he arrived,other kids would steal from him.Then,a chain effec t began when some special folks visited the orphanage.They told him a story about a spiritual figure who advocated love and forgiveness.This conv ersation helped the 14-year-old find his faith and,in turn,he had more hope than he ever had before.Today,Vadim is on longer the boy subject to fate.He is a father to his own kids,and his life couldn’t be more different or better.Over the years,he’s discovered a gift for expressing himself through art.This inspired Tim Tebow Foundation,an organization fighting for the most vulnerable(脆弱的)people around the world,to ask if he’d like to create a piece that representedwhat it looked and felt like for him to havegone from“darkness to light.”The result?A truly remarkable paintingthat features Vadim,in his wheelchair,leavingbehind his old home,including the winecontainer his parents stuffed him into.His newdirection includes a beautiful forest full of fallleaves and bright light,showing the hope he issaid to have found in the inspiring story.56.According to the passage,Vadim’s parents treated him________.A.abusivelyB.forgivinglyC.thoughtfullyD.strictly57.Why did Vadim crawl up and down the stairs when living in the orphanage?A.Because his little roommates often did damage to his wheelchair.B.Because other children would take his meal without permission.C.Because he couldn’t use the wheelchair to go downstairs from a high floor.D.Because getting downstairs was demanding for him physically and mentally.58.The phrase“a chain effec t”in paragraph4refers to_________.A.an effective treatment for Vadim’s disabilityB.a series of positive changes occurring in Vadim’s lifeC.a sense of hope from the story of a spiritual figureD.a helping hand from Tim Tebow Foundation59.What is the message that Vadim wants to convey in his remarkable painting?A.He admires the beauty and harmony of nature.B.He leads a miserable life with his own kids.C.He excels in delicate painting techniques.D.He says farewell to the past and harvests happiness.(B)The Role of Crowdfunding in Business GrowthCrowdfunding is a fundraising method that makes use of the power of the Internet and social networks.It involves raising small amounts of money from a large number of individuals or investors,typically through online platforms.These platforms connect entrepreneurs(创业者) with potential backers who contribute funds to support a specific project,business,or idea.Types of Crowdfunding●Reward-Based Crowdfunding—Backers get a reward,such as a product sample or easy access,in exchange for their contribution.This model is popular for startups and creative projects.●Equity(股权)Crowdfunding—Investors receive shares or equity in the business in exchange for their funding.This model is ideal for small businesses looking to raise substantial capital and is subject to specific regulations.●Debt Crowdfunding—Entrepreneurs borrow money from backers and agree to repay it with interest over time.This model is similar to a loan and is suitable for businesses with a clear repayment plan.Tips for a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign●Set clear goals:Define your funding goal,the purpose of the funds,and how you’ll use the money.●Persuasive story:Make an appealing and genuine story about your business.Explain why it matters and how backers’contributions will make a difference.●Engage your network:Mobilize your existing network of friends,family,and professional contacts to support your campaign.Their initial contributions can build momentum (动力).●Transparency:Be transparent and honest about your project’s progress and any challenges you encounter.Backers appreciate honesty.●Fulfill promise s:Once your campaign is successful,fulfill your promises to backers timely and communicate regularly.60.According to the passage,which of the following is accurate about crowdfunding?A.Reward-Based Crowdfunding is the most popular type of crowdfunding.B.Backers can get the same kinds of rewards in the three types of crowdfunding.C.Crowdfunding is a fundraising technique that relies on offline platforms.D.Debt Crowdfunding is fit for businesses with a specific repayment schedule.61.The4th tip“Transparency”probably means“________”.A.carefulnessB.perseveranceC.franknessD.optimism62.The owners of Exploding Kittens,a card game corporation established six years ago,plan toraise a large sum of capital to start a promotion campaign.They are highly recommended to ________.A.prefer Reward-Based Crowdfunding to Equity CrowdfundingB.draft an attractive story about the campaign based on real informationC.realize their promises to backers on time even if the campaign is a failurepare the initial support provided by different existing contacts(C)Hundreds of people die at sea every year due to ship and airplane accidents.Emergency teams have little time to rescue those in the water because the probability of finding a person alive falls dramatically after six hours.Beyond tides and challenging weather conditions,unsteady coastal currents often make search and rescue operations extremely difficult.New insight into coastal flows gained by an international research team led by George Haller, Professor of Nonlinear Dynamics at ETH Zurich,promises to enhance the search and rescue techniques currently in ing tools from dynamical systems theory and ocean data,the team has developed an algorithm(算法)to predict where objects and people floating in water will go.“Our work has a clear potential to save lives,”says Mattia Serra,the first author of a study recently published in Nature Communications.In today’s rescue operations at sea,complicated models of ocean dynamics and weather forecasting are used to predict the path of floating objects.For fast-changing coastal waters, however,such predictions are often inaccurate due to uncertain boundaries and missing data.As a result,a search may be launched in the wrong location,causing a loss of precious time.Haller’s research team obtained mathematical results predicting that objects floating on the ocean’s surface should gather along a few special curves(曲线)which they call TRansient Attracting Profiles(TRAPs).These curves can’t be seen with our eyes but can be tracked frominstant ocean surface current data using recent mathematical methods developed by the ETH team. This enables quick and precise planning of search paths that are less sensitive to uncertainties in the time and place of the accident.In cooperation with a team from MIT,the ETH team tested their new,TRAP-based search algorithm in two separate ocean experiments near Martha’s Vineyard,which is on the northeastern coast of the United States.Working from the same real-time data available to the Coast Guard,the team successfully identified TRAPs in the region in real-time.They found that buoys and manikins(浮标和人体模型)thrown in the water indeed quickly gathered along these emerging curves.“Of several competing approaches tested in this project,this was the only algorithm that consistently found the right location”,says Haller.“Our results are rapidly obtained,easy to interpret,and cheap to perform,”points out Serra. Haller stresses:“Our hope is that this method will become a standard part of the tool kit of coast guards everywhere.”63.In a search and rescue operation,________.A.the survival rate drops to almost zero after six hoursB.the use of dynamics leads to the wrong locationC.weather conditions are a determining factorD.changing currents present a challenge64.The main significance of the new algorithm is________.A.accurately predicting weather conditions during rescue operationsB.dependence on satellite technology to locate distressed individuals at seaC.cost-effective,efficient tracking of objects and individuals in coastal watersD.predicting the exact time and location of ocean accidents65.Paragraph5mainly talks about________.A.the collection of dataB.the testing of the algorithmC.the identification of the TRAPsD.the cooperation of two research teams66.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.How Mathematics Can Save Lives at SeaB.How Coastal Waters Affect Saving LivesC.Why Algorithms Are Popular in Rescue OperationsD.Why Success Rates of Rescue Operations Have FallenSection 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.A.Such media doesn’t just entertain.B.You can easily pick out the differences among your siblings.C.As we journey through adulthood,it’s crucial to reflect on its impact.D.Media exposure during childhood impacts each child in distinct ways.E.Additionally,media have proven to have long-term effects on individuals.F.However,our mental and physical states may not be adequately equipped to handle it.Childhood Media Shaping FuturesMuch of the media we consume during our formative years shapes us into the people we are today.Reflect on a particular piece of media from our childhood—perhaps it’s the TV show we eagerly awaited every weekend during visits to our grandmother’s house.67It shapes our dreams and fears and even drives us to future careers.68Older children may have had a lot more restrictions,like TV shows,movies, and social media access.And because of these,they were able to be a child for longer compared to their siblings(兄弟姐妹).Children who have older siblings tend to show more mature tendencies and can appear to“grow up quicker”than other children their age.While they might have been restricted from social media accounts until a certain age,once given access,they tend to be more prepared.The media exposure of our generation has undoubtedly led to an increased maturation at younger ages.699Simply looking back at previous generations and the rate of consumption and processing of information that we experience every day,the effects of such are only beginning.As soon-to-be or current adults,we are already facing issues such as depression,anxiety,and delays in certain learning and social skills,just to name a few.Are we“more mature?”or are we overexposed and at risk for exceptional mental,physical,and emotional consequences?In conclusion,childhood media consumption significantly influences our lives.70Striking a balance between media exposure and mental well-being is essential for our growth in today’s media-rich world.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.Have You Got Success Amnesia?Have you heard yourself say“it was nothing really”when someone congratulates you on a job well done?Or have you drawn a blank when you are asked to make a list of what you have achieved?If so,you have suffered success amnesia.Failing to acknowledge your hard work is often a sign of success amnesia.It signals that there might be a gap between how others view your achievements and how you see them.People who have success amnesia often have a strong track record at work or get it sorted for family members.They are people who others would describe as successful and yet they find it difficult to acknowledge and own their results.They don’t hold their achievements in their memory bank.This particular type of memory loss robs them of the satisfaction and pleasure that can follow in achieving a goal.And,perhaps more importantly,it robs them of confidence. Confidence does not guarantee success,but it does increase the chance of success.Why not try some practical methods?Ask for feedback about the impact you’ve had and then listen carefully.Watch out for anything that you begin to tell yourself“It wasn’t that big a deal.”Try to absorb what you hear. You can also look back over the past6or12months,capture every success you can think of, whether large or small,and write them down clearly.Purposefully acknowledging and admitting your achievements can help to bring them into more realistic focus.Besides,be mindful that you have a tendency to forget or minimize your achievements.A sticky note on your laptop screen might help:my strengths and achievements are bigger than they appear to me.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.这种新产品防水耐高温，卖得很好。

2016 年上海高考英语二模完形填空汇编Researchers recently find w omen likely face work environments that push against the “having it all” mentality, leading to feelings of guilt and depression.Trying to have it all could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study that finds that “supermoms” have higher rates of depression compared with working moms who let things 51 .The research, presented Aug. 20 at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Las Vegas, finds that working is 52 for mothers’ mental health. But among working mothers, the least depressed are those who don’t expect to 53 work and family life perfectly, said study researcher Katrina Leupp, a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle. “The ideal that women can do it all actually 54 the level of depressive symptoms compared to women who were more doubtful about whether or not work and family can be balanced,” Leupp told LiveScience.Leupp analyzed survey 55 from 1,600 married women who participated in a large survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. In 1987, the women answered questions to judge their support of women’s 56 , including whether they agreed with statements such as “Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.” In 1992 and 1994, the now 40-year-old women answered questions about their symptoms of depression. Like earlier studies, the survey data indicated that women who worked outside the home had fewer symptoms of depression, perhaps because outside work gives women more 57 interaction, more varied activities and a larger income, Leupp said. Among the employed women, though, the cheeriest were those who had indicated in their younger years the least 58 for women balancing career and family. The results held even after controlling for earlier levels of depression. “Somewhat 59 , women who don’t expect to be able to balance work and family have better mental health than those who do,” Leupp said.The study didn’t explain why optimistic (乐观的) views of balancing work and motherhood would60 later depression. “The reason may come down to 61 and real-world work environments,” Leupp said. “Women who expect to have it all probably come up against 62 that aren’t designed with work-life balance in mind. When they can’t balance everything perfectly, these supermoms are more likely to feel 63 .”“I think this research really speaks to a 64 between women’s expectations and the actual structure of the workplace,” Leupp said.“The takeaway for working moms is to temper their optimism about balancing 65 and employment and not to blame themselves if they struggle. Recognize that if it feels difficult, it’s because it is difficult.”51. A. happen B. continue C. slide D. end52. A. good B. ready C. hard D. possible53. A. protect B. share C. illustrate D. combine54. A. increased B. assessed C. reached D. influenced55. A. questions B. responses C. solutions D. instruments56. A. pregnancy B. marriage C. employment D. education57. A. cultural B. social C. positive D. verbal58. A. support B. tolerance C. concern D. respect59. A. deliberately B. aggressively C. ironically D. similarly60. A. result from B. relate to C. hold back D. call for61. A. families B. expectations C. surroundings D. requirements62. A. clubs B. hospitals C. governments D. workplaces63. A. excited B. embarrassed C. thrilled D. frustrated64. A. mismatch B. mistreat C. misunderstanding D. misinterpretation65. A. aging B. training C. schooling D. parentingTwo Newcastle scientists are setting themselves to open our eyes to the medical truth by claiming that natural sunlight may help prevent skin cancer.Dr. Ron Laura, professor of health education at Newcastle University, and senior chemist Mr. John Ashton said their research points to a complete __51______ of the accepted scientific theory. They said that sunscreen creams may help cause skin cancer, the artificial indoor light could be __52_____ and that a range of drugs in common use could also ___53____ melanoma--a type of cancer that appears as a dark spot on the skin.The research is likely to be unwelcome in some traditional medical research circles. It is based on a new __54_____ that our bodies are protected from skin cancer by the regulation of a group of complex vitamins (Vitamin D) and immune process.The sunscreens, artificial light and drugs could all unfavorably affect the production of these vitamins and increase the skin’s __55_____ to the sun. But Dr. Laura said natural sunlight passing through the eyes helped __56_____ the production of cancer protection Vitamin D.He said recent statistics from the United States indicated that people who worked indoors all day in artificial light were more __57_____ melanomas than those who worked outdoors. Indoor workers should try to have at least one hour of __58_____ to direct sunlight every day, ___59_____ in the early morning and late afternoon when ultraviolet intensively was lower, Dr. Laura said.Sunscreens, long __60_____ as essential for beach lovers, could also __61______ the production of Vitamin D. Laura and Ashton said sunscreens give people a __62_____ sense of security in thinking they are __63______ from the sun’s rays.Dr. Laura said more statistics ___64_____ their claim had come to light since the first article was published. He believes his research findings are too important to be __65______ to the scientific world.51. A. contribution B. reversal C. combination D. recognition52. A. beneficial B. comfortable C. harmful D. favorable53. A. promote B. reduce C. remove D. eliminate54. A. assumption B. law C. concept D. theory55. A. sensitivity B. resistance C. adaptation D. response56. A. monitor B. measure C. slow D. stimulate57. A. subject to B. unrelated to C. free of D. dependent on58. A. exercise B. reveal C. exposure D. experience59. A. occasionally B. preferably C. enjoyably D. extremely60. A. received B. popular C. accepted D. identified61. A .balance B. adjust C. prevent D. enhance62. A. false B. strong C. true D. sharp63. A. separated B. protected C. guarded D. prohibited64. A. presenting B. doubting C. backing D. providing65. A. limited B. emphasized C. acknowledged D. explainedHarvard LibraryIf we compare professors and students to the host of a university, then the library of a university can be compared to the hallway. The quality of a university, __51__, is in direct proportion to that of its library. At Harvard, the library is an essential part of everybody’s life. Both the quantity and the __52__ of the library make study a pleasant process.Harvard Library is not only the most ancient library in the United States, but the largest university library with the largest scale. In 1638 John Harvard __53__ his whole library to the then Harvard College. After 300 years of development, the library now holds 10 million books and __54__ more than 100 branch libraries. In addition to the libraries owned by each school, there are some branch libraries that are __55__ in some aspects. While most of the branch libraries are on Harvard campus, some are as far as in Washington, D.C., or even in Florence of Italy. Yenching Library is famous for its __56__ of East Asian literature. Lamont Library is thefirst library in the world that is __57__ for undergraduates. Widener Library is the largest library in Harvard, only second to Library of Congress.What __58__ to be mentioned is the system or rather the service of the libraries. Usually the libraries are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The main libraries are open until 10 p.m.. The libraries for undergraduates will even be open all night during the __59__ period. The libraries also provide with students the service of __60__ reading materials for all courses. At the beginning of a semester, each teacher will give a list of books to the librarians. The librarians are __61__ to find out these books and put them at the places where students can easily find them.There is no limitation for the number of books that students can borrow. As the space for the library is limited, many books are __62__ in suburban library. Despite this, students can go to fetch the book at the __63__ library within 24 hours after they submit request for that book. Even if there is only one book to be fetched from the suburban library, the libraries on campus will send someone to do the job. This kind of __64__ which put readers in the first place is rare even in Ivy League. Therefore, study at Harvard will be a(n) __65__ experience.51.A.as a result B. to some extent C. on the contrary D. at all timesB. disciplineC. qualityD. prospect53.A. donated B. assigned C. adapted D. distributedB. composesC. involvesD. includesB. differentC. secureD. peculiar56.A.collections B. documents C. phenomena D. exhibitionsB. formallyC. speciallyD. especiallyB. happensC. appearsD. deserves59.A.examination B. experiment C. vacation D. graduation60.A.confirming B. preparing C. selecting D. designingB. willingC. reluctantD. responsibleB. reservedC. storedD. classified63.A.appointed B. accepted C. expected D. restrictedB. serviceC. activityD. responseB. creativeC. positiveD. enjoyableEducation plays an extremely important role in our life and deeply impacts the society. However, how does society influence education?Before understanding the influence of society on education, we must __51__ society. Society is an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization. It is characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals. It is a group of individuals who __52__ a common system of customs, values and laws. From the definition of society, it is clear that we human beings are its building __53__. As we interact with people, try to understand their thinking styles and __54__ patterns, we soon realize that there is so much to learn from them. Society is the greatest __55__ of education. Don’t you think so?We cannot __56__ the impact of society on the education system alone. We need to understand the role of society in the __57__ development of an individual. Even before we become a part of the education system, we start learning from our surroundings. And during the process of formal education, we __58__ take ‘non-formal education’ from society. Yes, our interactions with our fellow-beings, our observations about their social behavior and our understanding of social norms __59__ us to face life. True, educational __60__, like schools, colleges and universities play a very important role in our education. But, we cannot ignore the fact that we learn some of the important lessons of life from society. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the __61__process of learning begins at a point, which marks the end of institutional education. Learning, as an individual, from your interaction with society, is a vital part of education.Society plays an important role in education and influences it, both positively and negatively. Social inequalities and unhealthy educational practices are some of the __62__ influences of society on our lives. Customs and traditions __63__ certain sections of society from exercising their fundamental rights and block the well-being of society, shatter the basic ideas of education and social awareness. Some social groups deny women’s right to education, while others force children to work, depriving(剥夺) them from a healthy environment, conducive to their growth and development. Education is one of the basic human rights. If social norms deprive certain strata(阶层) of society from progressing in life and come in the way of social welfare, it __64__ the purpose of education.Society is an entity that cannot be separated from us. It is we who __65__ the society. It is entirely in our hands whether to add value to our education or devalue it.51. A. know B. define C. recognize D. analyze52. A. share B. invent C. operate D. practice53. A. extents B. blocks C. designs D. expenses54. A. cultural B. traditional C. educational D. behavioral55. A. performer B. supervisor C. facilitator D. opponent56. A. resist B. resolve C. reserve D. restrict57. A. steady B. future C. lasting D. overall58. A. successfully B. desperately C. constantly D. surprisingly59. A. encourage B. impact C. prepare D. impose60. A. circumstances B. contributions C. environments D. organizations61. A. actual B. external C. universal D. available62. A. realistic B. opposing C. practical D. invisible63. A. confirm B. cultivate C. maintain D. prevent64. A. fulfills B. highlights C. defeats D. describes65. A. depend on B. make up C. strive for D. deal withSince Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默病)and Parkinson’s disease(帕金森病) are common and many notable people have developed them, they have received more public attention.Alzheimer’s DiseaseMany people imagine that Alzheimer’s disease, the degenerative (退化的)disorder that eventually leaves sufferers with total memory loss, is an inevitable result of aging. This is not so. While the risks of contracting the disease increase with age, there are many elderly people whose memories are perfect. Most of us are so ill-__51__ about all forms of memory loss that we label everything as “Alzheimer’s ”. Alzheimer’s disease itself can affect people as young as 30 and can progress either quickly or slowly. It can also __52__ the blame for other non-degenerative conditions such as deep depression. __53__, only an examination of the brain tissue during an autopsy (解剖) can produce an accurate __54__ of the disease.The causes of Alzheimer’s are unknown. They may be either __55__ or environmental. A study in 1996 of 13,000 people whose parents or siblings had the disease showed they had five times __56__ chance of passing away by the age of 80 than those with no family history of the problem.__57__, there are other factors. In a study of identical twins, it was found that only about half of the twin pairs developed Alzheimer’s and, when both twins __58__ it, they did so as much as 15 years apart. The possibility that environment plays a part was boosted by another 1996 study, this time of two groups of elderly Japanese men. One group lived in Hawaii, the other group in Japan. The Hawaiian group had a much higher incidence of the disease.Aluminum (铝) has been blamed for the development of Alzheimer’s. This is because a high level aluminum has been found in the brains of sufferers. The disease was first diagnosed at the beginning of the 20th century. It was at this time that aluminum was becoming widely __59__ for use in cooking pots.Memory loss, __60__ in performing familiar tasks, and problems with abstract thinking are all indicators of the beginning of the disease. One unusual feature is its impact on language. It attacks nouns first, then verbs. Grammar is one of the last things to go.Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system w hich __61__ more than one million Americans. Individuals with PD lack the substance dopamine (多巴胺), which is __62__ for the central nervous system’s control of muscle activity. Parkinson’s Disease is often characterized by shake, inflexibility in limbs and joints, speech disability and difficulty in __63__ physical movement. Late in the course of the disease, some patients develop dementia (痴呆症) and eventually Alzheimer’s disease. __64__, some Alzheimer patients develop symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Medi cations such as levodopa (左多巴), which changes itself into dopamine once inside the brain, which prevents degeneration of dopamine-containing neurons (神经细胞), are used to improve diminished or __65__ motor symptoms in PD patients, but do not correct the mental changes that occur.51. A. judged B. equipped C. informed D. advised52. A. take B. put C. lay D. hold53. A. On the other hand B. For example C. After all D. In the end54. A. description B. demonstration C. diagnosis D. illustration55. A. natural B. instinctual C. genetic D. internal56. A. slighter B. fainter C. less D. more57. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Finally58. A. came up with B. did away with C. went down with D. put up with59. A. available B. valuable C. memorable D. inaccessible60. A. complaint B. difficulty C. ease D. complexity61. A. touch B. influence C. concern D. affect62. A. important B. unimportant C. priceless D. worthless63. A. stopping B. changing C. initiating D. controlling64. A. Additionally B. Contrarily C. Consequently D. Particularly65. A. treated B. showed C. released D. reducedAccording to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group. In the family, traditional cultural patterns award 51 on one or both of the parents. In other 52 , such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of53 . In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent 54 that the re is any category of “natural leaders”. It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have 55 ; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has 56 that meet the needs of that particular group.Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, r esearch suggests that there are typically two different leadership 57 that are held by different individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the 58 of tasks by a social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things done”. Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership t hat emphasizes the 59 wellb eing of a social group’s members. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing 60 support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them.Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members. They give orders and may 61 group members who prevent accomplishment of the group’s goals. Express ive leaders cultivate a more 62 or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer 63 when someone experiences difficulties. And they try to 64 issues that threaten to divide the group. As the difference in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal 65 from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.51. A. burden B. leadership C. housework D. right52. A. families B. societies C. cases D. researches53. A. selection B. struggle C. recommendation D. register54. A. evidence B. support C. approach D. pattern55. A. in advance B. in brief C. in general D. in common56. A. partners B. achievements C. skills D. qualities57. A. selections B. roles C. challenges D. structures58. A. assignment B. introduction C. completion D. division59. A. joint B. financial C. social D. individual60. A. political B. administrative C. emotional D. technical61. A. discipline B. praise C. ignore D. identify62. A. casual B. temporary C. personal D. stable63. A. criticism B. sympathy C. estimate D. information64. A. omit B. confuse C. raise D. resolve65. A. imitation B. affection C. objection D. revengeThe survey about childhood in the Third World shows that the struggle for survival is long and hard. But in the rich world, children can suffer from a different kind of poverty — of the spirit. 51 , one Western country alone now sees 14, 000 attempted suicides ( 自杀) every year by children under 15, and one child 52 five needs psychiatric (心理) advice.There are many good things about 53 in the Third World. Take the close and constant relation between children and their parents, relatives and neighbours for example. In the West, the very nature of work puts distance between 54 and children. But in most Third World villages mother and father do not go miles away each day to work in offices. 55 , the child sees mother and father, relations and neighbours working 56 and often shares in that work.A child 57 in this way learns his or her role through joining in the community's work : helping to dig or build, look after animals or babies --- rather than through playing with water and sand in kindergarten, keeping pets 58 playing with dolls.These children may grow up with a less oppressive sense of space and time than the westernchildren. Their sense of days and time has a lot to do with the change of seasons and positions ofthe sun or the moon in the sky. Children in the rich world, 59 , are provided with a watch as one of the 60 signs of growing up, so that they can 61 along with their parents about being late for school times, meal times, bed times, the times of TV shows.Third World children do not usually 62 to stay indoors, still less in highrise apartments(公寓) . Instead of dangerous roads, "keep off the grass" signs and "don't speak to strangers", there is often a sense of 63 to study and play. Parents can see their children outside rather than observe them 64 from ten floors up.65 , twelve million children under five still die every year through hunger and disease. But childhood in the Third World is not all bad.51. A. As usual B. For instance C. In fact D. In other words52. A. by B. in C. to D. under53. A. childhood B. poverty C. spirit D. survival54. A. adults B. fathers C. neighbours D. relatives55. A. Anyhow B. However C. Instead D. Still56. A. away B. alone C. along D. nearby57. A. growing up B. living through C. playing D. working58. A. and B. but C. or D. so59. A. at any moment B. at the same time C. on the other hand D. on the whole60. A. easiest B. earliest C. happiest D. quickest61. A. care B. fear C. hurry D. worry62. A. dare B. expect C. have D. require63. A. control B. danger C. disappointment D. freedom64. A. anxiously B. eagerly C. impatiently D. proudly65. A. Above all B. In the end C. Of course D. What'sFeeling good about our actions — not guilt or pity— motivates giving, according to the latest research.51 seeing or hearing about suffering children makes most people uncomfortable, that grief is not what drives them to dig into their pockets and donate. The reasons people decide to be selfless, it turns out,may be slightly more 52 .In the study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers found that people are more likely to give when they think it will make them feel better. They donate, 53 , when they feel hope about putting smiles on those expectant and suffering faces. And that hope, or similar feel-good sensations, are driven by the brain’s reward systems.Researchers — and charities — have long known that putting a(n) 54 face on an abstract problem opens hearts and wallets. Josef Stalin once said that while one death is a(n) 55 , a million is merely a number. Studies have since found that quantifying the size of a disaster or particular need actually 56 giving, while presenting a single story is more likely to cause a desire to help.But it wasn’t clear whether this “identifiable victim” effect resulted from people’s 57 over their own privilege and resources — or from a sense of connection with the 58 and an urge to feel good about making a difference.To find out, researchers led by Alexander Genevsky, a graduate student in psychology at Stanford, imaged the brains of 22 young adults. In the scanner, they saw either a silhouette (剪影) or a head shot of a young African child. As in previous studies, participants were far more likely to give if they saw a face than a blank silhouette—donating almost twice as much in photo trials than in the others. However, this decision was related strongly to their 59 . If they showed little activity in their nucleus accumbens—a brain region linked to every type of pleasurable experience— they were actually less likely to give. But if there is a sharp 60 of activity in this reward area, they felt good and gave more. And the photos of the children were more likely to 61 this reward center. Activity in the accumbens, in fact, completely 62 the difference in giving seen between the silhouette-based requests and the photo-based ones.While the findings point to the feel-good 63 behind giving, other research will have to address the question of why givers get that positive emotional boost. Do people feel rewarded when they give because they think about the happiness of the recipient — or do they feel good because they see themselves as 64 and that self-esteem boost (自信心增强) is mood-enhancing? Such information could help charities 65 their messages to maximize their effectiveness.51. A. Since B. Although C. If D. As52. A. passive B. earnest C. impersonal D. selfish53. A. for example B. on the contrary C. as a result D. on the other hand54. A. plain B. ugly C. specific D. frightened55. A. accident B. threat C. solution D. tragedy56. A. ruins B. stimulates C. lowers D. skips57. A. anger B. guilt C. regret D. joy58. A. desire B. mind C. victim D. stuff59. A. actions B. beliefs C. images D. emotions60. A. edge B. rise C. turn D. division61. A. monitor B. target C. activate D. interrupt62. A. resulted from B. counted on C. accounted for D. subjected to63. A. motivations B. compliment s C. ambitions D. requests64. A. executive B. justified C. innocent D. generous65. A. conceal B. tailor C. obtain D. deleteThere are many things parents can do to help children with autism (自闭症) overcome their challenges. Learning all you can about autism and getting __51__ in treatment will go a long way toward helping your child. Additionally, the following tips will make daily home life easier for both you and your autistic child:•Be consistent（一致的）.Children with autism have a hard time __52__ what they’ve learned if there is a change of setting. For example, your child may use sign language at school to communicate, but never think to do so at home. Creating __53__ in your child’s environment is the best way to reinforce learning. Find out what your child’s therapists are doing and continue their techniques at home. Explore the __54__ of having therapy take place in morethan one place in order to encourage your child to __55__ what he or she has learned from one environment to another. It’s also important to be consistent in the way you __56__ with your child and deal with challenging behaviors.•__57__ a schedule. Children with autism tend to do best when they have a highly-structured schedule or routine. Again, this goes back to the consistency they both need and crave. Set up a schedule for your child, with __58__ times for meals, therapy, school, and bedtime. Try to keep disturbance to this routine to a __59__. If there is an unavoidable schedule change, prepare your child for it __60__.•__61__ good behavior. Positive reinforcement can go a long way with children with autism, so make an effort to “catch them doing something good.” Praise them when they act appropria tely or learn a new skill, being very __62__ about what behavior they’re being praised for.•Pay attention to your child’s sensory sensitivities. Many children with autism are hypersensitive to light, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Other children with autism are “under-sensitive” to sensory stimuli. __63__ what sights, sounds, smells and movements cause your kid’s “bad” or disruptive behaviors and what brings about a(n) __64__ response.If you understand what affects your child, you’ll be better at solving problems, preventing situations that cause difficulties, and creating __65__ experiences.51. A. encouraged B. balanced C. absorbed D. involved52. A. applying B. devoting C. communicating D. appealing53. A. attraction B. comfort C. steadiness D. attention54. A. possibility B. goal C. process D. solution55. A. transplant B. transfer C. transport D. transform56. A. meet B. interact C. negotiate D. associate57. A. Draw up B. Arrange for C. Work out D. Stick to58. A. regular B. flexible C. appropriate D. normal59. A. decrease B. mystery C. minimum D. secret60. A. without doubt B. in private C. without notice D. in advance61. A. Control B. Perform C. Reward D. Maintain62. A. curious B. specific C. particular D. anxious63. A. Figure out B. Account for C. Put up D. Take on64. A. automatic B. immediate C. positive D. quick65. A. frustrating B. successful C. professional D. unpleasantA driving goal for most websites is for that site to be easily found by people looking for the products or services. One of the ways people may find these sites is via a search engine. With this in mind, companies obviously want their websites to ___51___ search engines as well.First of all, website content should be unique and timely. Only quality content ensures that customers will ___52___ your website and also recommend it to friends via links or through social channels. This act of sharing not only gives your site more chances of public ___53___ but it also helps to push up your search engine rankings, which extends huge psychological implication to other engine users as people tend to ___54___Now famous search engines such as Google use mobile friendliness as a ranking signal in their ranking algorithm(算法). Therefore, if your site is not ___55___for mobile devices, you are offering a less than ideal experience to some users and in result search engines will take the ___56___ into account.Another key ranking signal that Google and other search engines ___57___heavily is page speed and overall site performance. If your site is loaded with too many high-resolution images and videos or other elements, muchviewing time will be caused. These will makesluggish, slow loading that frustrate and often drive away visitors. It’s time to ___58___ thepage size as all the visitors appreciatefaster download. Some are。

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第I 卷 (共103分) I. Listening Comprehension Section 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 post office.B. At a garage.C. At a newspaper office.D. At a publishing house. 2. A. $15.B. $30.C. $50.D. $100.3. A. She’s unwilling to do it.B. She is afraid of donating blood.C. Donating blood is none of her business.D. She’s ready to donate blood. 4. A. A shop assistant. B. A dentist.C. An electrician.D. A bank clerk. 5. A. Boring.B. Horrible.C. Moving.D. Sad.6. A. Lending money to a student.B. Working in the office.C. Reading a student ’s application.D. Asking for some financial aid. 7. A. The invention of the steam engine. B. The application of the steam engine. C. The history textbook.D. Watt ’s life.8. A. He has not adjusted to the new culture. B. He has been studying hard at night. C. He finds biology difficult to learn.D. He is not accustomed to the time in a different zone.学校_______________________ 班级__________ 准考证号_________ 姓名______________…………………密○………………………………………封○………………………………………○线…………………………………9. A. She thinks that Bill Gates is a successful person not just because he is rich.B. She believes that it’s impossible for Bill Gates to be rich and kind as well.C. She doesn’t want to be a person like Bill Gates.D. She regards wealth as the most important part in Bill Gate’s success.10. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby.B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Allen was Bobby’s class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby’s elder brother.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. Acceptable. B. Unsatisfactory.C. Tolerable.D. Adequate.12. A. One semester. B. 20 days.C. Three months.D. Nine weeks.13. A. Enlarging the space and extending the evening hours.B. Increasing the teaching staff and lengthening the operation hours.C. Cutting on waiting time and increasing work efficiency.D. Enlarging children’s play area and offering parents flexible pick-up time.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To invite authors to guide readers. B. To involve people in community service.C. To encourage people to read and share.D. To promote the friendship between cities.15. A. Because they came from many different backgrounds.B. Because they were too busy to read a book.C. Because they had little interest in reading.D. Because they lacked support from the local government.16. A. The careful selection of a proper book.B. The number of people who benefit from the process.C. The growing popularity of the writers.D. The number of books that each person reads.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.What is Harrods famous for? Its (17)________ Hall and Food Hall.When was Harrods founded? In (18)________.How does Monica think of its service? Excellent and (19)________.How is the business during the January sales? There is an increase in (20)______ and sales. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write no more than THREE WORDS for each answer.What do the individuals bring to the companies? Different ideas, (21)________ and learning experiences.Why do people behave so differently at work? Due to the two factors: (22)________.What is the positive effect of individuals’working together?Helping (23)________.What is the disadvantage of individuals’differences?They are the (24)________ between staff.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Barditch High School decided to have an All-School Reunion. Over 450 people came to the event. There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hands to tell stories about the old days. Ms. Mabel Yates, the English teacher for fifty years, (25)________ (wheel) to the Park.Some eyes rolled and there were a few low groans (嘟囔声) when Ms.Yates was about to speak. Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman (26)________ had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.Then Ms. Yates started to speak:“I can’t tell you (27)________ pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you sinceyour graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students.(28)________ I haven’t appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth of your children, in my imagination.”Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued:“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and (29)________ would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in your (30)________ (choose) path.”“There is no (31)________ (great) comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.”There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping. The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar. Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame (32)________ ________ the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.(B)Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is going to experience (33)________ unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobilizer (锁止器)，and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that (34)________ the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine (35)________ (start).In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. “The pattern of vehicle crime has changed,” says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are far tougher to steal, (36)________ their engine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed (发射) out by the ignition(点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this (37)________ (help) achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting hold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of thefts of vehicles fitted with a (38)________ (track) system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operation centre (39)_______ it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal. Staff at the centre will then contact the owner (40)________ (confirm) that the car really is missing, and keep the police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.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. sufferedB. abandoningC. conclusionD. claimE. chargingF. modelG. acknowledgedH. boastingI. closeJ. elsewhereK. balanceIt is usually a common practice that journal websites offer readers their free online editions of articles and other information. However, America’s most popular newspaper website announced that the era of free online journalism is drawing to a 41 . The New York Times has become the biggest publisher yet to set out plans for a pay wall around its digital offering, 42 the accepted practice that Internet users will not pay for news.Struggling with a decline of advertising and a downward tendency in street corner sales, The New York Times intend s to introduce a “metered” 43 at the beginning of 2011. Readers will be required to pay when they have exceeded (超过) a set number of its online articles per month.The decision puts the 159-year-old newspaper on the 44 side of an increasingly wide chasm (鸿沟) in the media industry. But others, including the Guardian, have said they will not charge Internet readers.The New York Time’s publisher, Arthur Sulzberger, 45 that the idea was a gamble. 46 a print circulation of 995,000 on weekdays and 1.4 million on Sundays, The New York Times is the third bestselling American newspaper, behind the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. While most US papers focus on a single city, The New York Times is among the few that can 47 national scope—as well as 16 bureaus (办事处) in the New York area, it has 11 offices around the US and maintains 26 bureaus 48 in the world.But like many in the publishing industry, the paper is in the grip of a serious financial crisis. Its parent company, the New York Times Company, has 15 papers, but 49 a loss of $70 million in the nine months to September and recently accepted a $250 million loan from a Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim, to strengthen its 50 sheet.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.According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group. In the family, traditional cultural patterns award 51 on one or both of the parents. In other 52 , such as friendship groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of 53 . In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent 54 that there is any category of “natural leaders”. It seems that there is no set of personal qual ities that all leaders have 55 ; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has 56 that meet the needs of that particular group.Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, r esearch suggests that there are typically two different leadership 57 that are held by different individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the 58 of tasks by a social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things done”. Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the 59 wellbeing of a social group’s members. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing 60 support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them.Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members. They give orders and may 61 group members who prevent accomplishment of the group’s goals. Express ive leaders cultivate a more 62 or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer 63 when someone experiences difficulties. And they try to 64 issues that threaten to divide the group. As the difference in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal 65 from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.51. A. burden B. leadership C. housework D. right52. A. families B. societies C. cases D. researches53. A. selection B. struggle C. recommendation D. register54. A. evidence B. support C. approach D. pattern55. A. in advance B. in brief C. in general D. in common56. A. partners B. achievements C. skills D. qualities57. A. selections B. roles C. challenges D. structures58. A. assignment B. introduction C. completion D. division59. A. joint B. financial C. social D. individual60. A. political B. administrative C. emotional D. technical61. A. discipline B. praise C. ignore D. identify62. A. casual B. temporary C. personal D. stable63. A. criticism B. sympathy C. estimate D. information64. A. omit B. confuse C. raise D. resolve65. A. imitation B. affection C. objection D. revengeSection 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)WE NEEDl．Your NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, HOME ADDRESS／CITY／STATE／PHONE NUMBER, SCHOOL NAME (and English teacher) and EMAIL ADDRESS so we can email you if you’re published.For photos，place the information on the back of each envelope：PLEASE DON’T FOLD.2．This statement MUST BE WRITTEN on each work; “I promise the above work is completely original,” and sign your name.SEND IT ALL SUMMER!By mail－Teen Ink Box 30 Newton，MA 02461On the web－/SubmissionsBy email－Submissions@THE FINE PRINT● Type print carefully in ink. Keep a copy.● Writing may be edited; we reserv e the right to publish it without your permission．● If due to the personal nature of a piece you don’t want your name published, we willrespect your request，but you MUST include your name and address for our records．● Include a self-addressed envelope，and we’ll send a coupon (优惠券) for any Pepsiproduct and an announcement to let you know we got your work．● If published, you will receive a copy of Teen Ink and a wooden pen．● All Works submitted will not be returned and all copyrights belong to Teen Ink．Wekeep the rights to publish all such works in any forms．All material in Teen Ink is copyrighted to protect US and prevent others from republishing your work．66. We can conclude from the passage that Teen Ink is a(n) ．A. magazineB. news agencyC. research centerD. advertising company67. What can we learn from the passage?A. Teen Ink must ask for your permission before having your work published.B. The copyrights of your writing will be shared by Teen Ink and Pepsi.C. When you put your writing into the envelope, you shouldn’t fold it.D. The Pepsi Company may be a sponsor of Teen Ink for this campaign.68. What is the most suitable title for this piece of advertisement?A. Join Teen InkB. Buy Teen Ink；Enjoy PepsiC. Send Us Your WorkD. Keep In Touch With Teen Ink(B)The principal difference between urban growth in Europe and in the North American colonies was the slow evolution of cities in the former and their rapid growth in the latter. In Europe they grew over a period of centuries from town economies to their present urban structure. In North America, they started as wilderness communities and developed to mature urbanism in little more than a century.In the early colonial days in North America, small cities sprang up along the Atlantic Coastline, mostly in what are now New England and Middle Atlantic states in the United States and in the lower Saint Lawrence valley in Canada. This was natural because these areas were nearest to England and France, particularly England, from which most capital goods (资产)(such as equipment) and many consumer goods were imported. Merchandising establishments were, accordingly, advantageously located in port cities from which goods could be readily distributed to interior settlements. Here, too, were the favored locations for processing raw materials before export. Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Montreal, and other cities flourished, and, as the colonies grew, these cities increased in importance.This was less true in the colonial South, where life centered around large farms, known as plantations (种植园), rather than around towns, as was the case in the areas further north along the Atlantic coastline. The local isolation and the economic self-sufficiency of the plantations were antagonistic to the development of the towns. The plantations maintained their independence because they were located on navigable (可通航的) streams and each had a wharf(码头) accessible to the small shipping of that day. In fact, one of the strongest factors in the selection of plantation land was the desire to have its front on a water highway.When the United States became an independent nation in 1776, it did not have a single city as large as 50,000 inhabitants, but by 1820 it had a city of more than 10,000 people, and by 1880 it had recorded a city of over one million. It was not until after 1823, after the mechanization of the spinning had weaving industries, that cities started drawing young people away from farms. Such migration was particularly rapid following the Civil War (1861-1865).69. The word “they” in the 1st paragraph refers to ________.A. North American coloniesB. citiesC. centuriesD. town economies70. During colonial times, the Atlantic coastline cities prepared ________ for shipment toEurope.A. manufacturing equipmentB. capital goodsC. consumer goodsD. raw materials71. The growth of southern cities was influenced by the following aspects of the plantationsystem EXCEPT ________.A. the relationships between plantation residents and city residentsB. the access of plantation owners to shippingC. the location of the plantationsD. the economic self-sufficiency of the plantations72. In the 3rd paragraph, the phrase “antagonistic to” is closest in meaning to ________.A. opposed toB. in favor ofC. based onD. tied to73. What is the passage mainly about?A. Factors that slowed the growth of cities in Europe.B. Trade between North American and European cities.C. The evolution of cities in North America.D. The effects of the United Sates’ independence on urban growth in New England.(C)During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contributions of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States. Lacking the right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in history. Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century, Mercy Otis Warren produced the best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail Adams penned important letters showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John, the second President of the United States. But little or no notice was taken of these contributions. During these centuries, women remained invisible in history books.Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female authors writing about women. These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur historians. Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use of sources.During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists (女权主义者) showed a keen sense of history by keeping records of activities in which women were engaged. National, regional, and local women’s organizations assembled accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence(通信), newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and stored. These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women’s history in the United States, one at the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesinger Library at Radcliffé College, and the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable materials for later generations of historians.Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth century, most of the writing about women conformed to the “great women” theory of history, just as much of mainstream American history concentrated on “great men”. To demonstrate that women were making significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote biographies, or else important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were involved in public life as reformers, activists working for women’s right to vote, or authors, and were not representative at all of the great of ordinary woman. The lives of ordinary people continued, generally, to be untold in the American histories being published.74. What is the passage mainly about?A. The role of literature in early American histories.B. The place of American women in written histories.C. The keen sense of history shown by American women.D. The “great women” approach to hist ory used by American historians.75. In the 1st paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that ________.A. a woman’s status was changed by marriageB. even the contributions of outstanding women were ignoredC. only three women were able to get their writing publishedD. poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women76. In the 2nd paragraph, what weakness in 19th-century histories does the author point out?A. They put too much emphasis on daily activities.B. They left out discussion of the influence of money on politics.C. They were printed on poor-quality paper.D. The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.77. What use was made of the 19th-century women’s history materials in the SchlesingerLibrary and the Sophia Smith Collection?A. They were combined and published in a multivolume encyclopedia.B. They formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth century.C. They provided valuable information for twentieth-century historical researchers.D. They were shared among women’s col leges throughout the United States.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful---both in school and in life.Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks---both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind’s eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct then over time.“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. _____________________________ makes writing by hand a thing of the past in school.79. Published in 2009, Berninger’s study focused on the difference between ___________________________________________________.80. What abilities are closely related to each other, according to Berninger’s recent study?81. When will the spell checks of the computer be of help to children?第II 卷(共47分)I. 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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. At a post office. B. At a garage.C. At a newspaper office.D. At a publishing house.2. A. $15. B. $30. C. $50. D. $100.3. A. She’s unwilling to do it. B. She is afraid of donating blood.C. Donating blood is none of her business.D. She’s ready to donate blood.4. A. A shop assistant. B. A dentist.C. An electrician.D. A bank clerk.5. A. Boring. B. Horrible. C. Moving. D. Sad.6. A. Lending money to a student. B. Working in the office.C. Reading a student’s application.D. Asking for some financial aid.7. A. The invention of the steam engine. B. The application of the steam engine.C. The history textbook.D. Watt’s life.8. A. He has not adjusted to the new culture.B. He has been studying hard at night.C. He finds biology difficult to learn.D. He is not accustomed to the time in a different zone.9. A. She thinks that Bill Gates is a successful person not just because he is rich.B. She believes that it’s impossible for Bill Gates to be rich and kind as well.C. She doesn’t want to be a person like Bill Gates.D. She regar ds wealth as the most important part in Bill Gate’s success.10. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby.B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Allen was Bobby’s class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby’s elder brother.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. Acceptable. B. Unsatisfactory.C. Tolerable.D. Adequate.12. A. One semester. B. 20 days.C. Three months.D. Nine weeks.13. A. Enlarging the space and extending the evening hours.B. Increasing the teaching staff and lengthening the operation hours.C. Cutting on waiting time and increasing work efficiency.D. Enlarging children’s play a rea and offering parents flexible pick-up time.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To invite authors to guide readers. B. To involve people in community service.C. To encourage people to read and share.D. To promote the friendship between cities.15. A. Because they came from many different backgrounds.B. Because they were too busy to read a book.C. Because they had little interest in reading.D. Because they lacked support from the local government.16. A. The careful selection of a proper book.B. The number of people who benefit from the process.C. The growing popularity of the writers.D. The number of books that each person reads.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.What is Harrods famous for? Its (17)________ Hall and Food Hall.When was Harrods founded? In (18)________.How does Monica think of its service? Excellent and (19)________.How is the business during the January sales? There is an increase in (20)______ and sales. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write no more than THREE WORDS for each answer.What do the individuals bring to the companies? Different ideas, (21)________ and learning experiences.Why do people behave so differently at work? Due to the two factors: (22)________. What is the positive effect of individuals’working together?Helping (23)________.What is the disadvantage of individuals’ They are the (24)________ between staff.differences?II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Barditch High School decided to have an All-School Reunion. Over 450 people came to the event. There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hands to tell stories about the old days. Ms. Mabel Yates, the English teacher for fifty years, (25)________ (wheel) to the Park.Some eyes rolled and there were a few low groans (嘟囔声) when Ms. Yates was about to speak. Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman (26)________ had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.Then Ms. Yates started to speak:“I can’t tell you (27)________ pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. (28)________ I haven’t ap peared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth of your children, in my imagination.”Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued:“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and (29)________ would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in your (30)________ (choose) path.”“There is no (31)________ (great) comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.”There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping.The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar. Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame (32)________ ________ the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.(B)Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is going to experience (33)________ unwelcome surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobilizer (锁止器)，and a radio signal from a control centre miles away will ensure that (34)________ the thief switches the engine off, he will not be able to start it again.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car contains a mini-cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS (全球定位系统) satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the control centre to block the vehicle’s engine management system and prevent the engine (35)________ (start).In the UK, a set of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. “The pa ttern of vehicle crime has changed,” says Martyn Randall, a security expert. He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a person how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are fa r tougher to steal, (36)________ their engine management computer won’t allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed (发射) out by the ignition (点火) key. In the UK, technologies like this (37)________ (help) achieve a 31% drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars, often by getting hold of the owner’s keys. And key theft is responsible for 40% of thefts of vehicles fitted with a (38)________ (track) system.If the car travels 100 metres without the driver confirming their ID, the system will send a signal to an operation centre (39)_______ it has been stolen. The hundred metres minimum avoids false alarms due to inaccuracies in the GPS signal. Staff at the centre will then contact the owner (40)________ (confirm) that the car really is missing, and keep the police informed of the vehicle’s movements via the car’s GPS unit.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. sufferedB. abandoningC. conclusionD. claimE. chargingF. modelG. acknowledgedH. boastingI. closeJ. elsewhereK. balanceIt is usually a common practice that journal websites offer readers their free online editions of articles and other information. However, America’s most popular newspaper website announced that the era of free online journalism is drawing to a 41 . The New York Times has become the biggest publisher yet to set out plans for a pay wall around its digital offering, 42 the accepted practice that Internet users will not pay for news.Struggling with a decline of advertising and a downward tendency in street corner sales, The New York Times intends to introduce a “metered” 43 at the beginning of 2011. Readers will be required to pay when they have exceeded (超过) a set number of its online articles per month.The decision puts the 159-year-old newspaper on the 44 side of an increasingly wide chasm (鸿沟) in the media industry. But others, including the Guardian, have said they will not charge Internet readers.The New York Time’s publisher, Arthur Sulzberger, 45 that the idea was a gamble.46 a print circulation of 995,000 on weekdays and 1.4 million on Sundays, The New York Times is the third bestselling American newspaper, behind the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. While most US papers focus on a single city, The New York Times is among the few that can 47 national scope—as well as 16 bureaus(办事处) in the New York area, it has 11 offices around the US and maintains 26 bureaus 48 in the world.But like many in the publishing industry, the paper is in the grip of a serious financial crisis. Its parent company, the New York Times Company, has 15 papers, but 49 a loss of $70 million in the nine months to September and recently accepted a $250 million loan from a Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim, to strengthen its 50 sheet.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.According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become recognized as the leader of a social group. In the family, traditional cultural patterns award 51 on one or both of the parents. In other 52 , such as friendship groups, one or more personsmay gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of53 . In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research have failed to produce consistent 54 that there is any category of “natural leaders”. It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have 55 ; rather, virtually any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has 56 that meet the needs of that particular group.Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, research suggests that there are typically two different leadership 57 that are held by different individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the 58 of tasks by a social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things done”. Express ive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the 59 wellbeing of a social group’s members. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing 60 support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them.Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members. They give orders and may 61 group members who prevent accomplishment of the group’s goals. Expressive leaders c ultivate a more 62 or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer 63 when someone experiences difficulties. And they try to 64 issues that threaten to divide the group. As the difference in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal 65 from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.51. A. burden B. leadership C. housework D. right52. A. families B. societies C. cases D. researches53. A. selection B. struggle C. recommendation D. register54. A. evidence B. support C. approach D. pattern55. A. in advance B. in brief C. in general D. in common56. A. partners B. achievements C. skills D. qualities57. A. selections B. roles C. challenges D. structures58. A. assignment B. introduction C. completion D. division59. A. joint B. financial C. social D. individual60. A. political B. administrative C. emotional D. technical61. A. discipline B. praise C. ignore D. identify62. A. casual B. temporary C. personal D. stable63. A. criticism B. sympathy C. estimate D. information64. A. omit B. confuse C. raise D. resolve65. A. imitation B. affection C. objection D. revengeSection 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)WE NEEDl．Your NAME, YEAR OF BIRTH, HOME ADDRESS／CITY／STA TE／PHONE NUMBER, SCHOOL NAME (and English teacher) and EMAIL ADDRESS so we can email you if you’re published.For photos，place the information on the back of each envelope：PLEASE DON’T FOLD.2．This statement MUST BE WRITTEN on each work; “I promise the above work is completely original,” and sign your name.SEND IT ALL SUMMER!By mail－Teen Ink Box 30 Newton，MA 02461On the web－/SubmissionsBy email－Submissions@THE FINE PRINT● Type print carefully in ink. Keep a copy.● Writing may be edited; we reserve the right to publish it without your permission．● If due to the personal nature of a piece you don’t want your name published, we willrespect your request，but you MUST include your name and address for our records．● Include a self-addressed envelope，and we’ll send a coupon (优惠券) for any Pepsiproduct and an announcement to let you know we got your work．● If published, you will receive a copy of Teen Ink and a wooden pen．● All Works submitted will not be returned and all copyrights belong to Teen Ink．Wekeep the rights to publish all such works in any forms．All material in Teen Ink iscopyrighted to protect US and prevent others from republishing your work．66. We can conclude from the passage that Teen Ink is a(n) ．A. magazineB. news agencyC. research centerD. advertising company67. What can we learn from the passage?A. Teen Ink must ask for your permission before having your work published.B. The copyrights of your writing will be shared by Teen Ink and Pepsi.C. When you put your writing into the envelope, you shouldn’t fold it.D. The Pepsi Company may be a sponsor of Teen Ink for this campaign.68. What is the most suitable title for this piece of advertisement?A. Join Teen InkB. Buy Teen Ink；Enjoy PepsiC. Send Us Your WorkD. Keep In Touch With Teen Ink(B)The principal difference between urban growth in Europe and in the North American colonies was the slow evolution of cities in the former and their rapid growth in the latter. In Europe they grew over a period of centuries from town economies to their present urban structure. In North America, they started as wilderness communities and developed to mature urbanism in little more than a century.In the early colonial days in North America, small cities sprang up along the Atlantic Coastline, mostly in what are now New England and Middle Atlantic states in the United States and in the lower Saint Lawrence valley in Canada. This was natural because these areas werenearest to England and France, particularly England, from which most capital goods (资产)(such as equipment) and many consumer goods were imported. Merchandising establishments were, accordingly, advantageously located in port cities from which goods could be readily distributed to interior settlements. Here, too, were the favored locations for processing raw materials before export. Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Montreal, and other cities flourished, and, as the colonies grew, these cities increased in importance.This was less true in the colonial South, where life centered around large farms, known as plantations (种植园), rather than around towns, as was the case in the areas further north along the Atlantic coastline. The local isolation and the economic self-sufficiency of the plantations were antagonistic to the development of the towns. The plantations maintained their independence because they were located on navigable(可通航的) streams and each had a wharf(码头) accessible to the small shipping of that day. In fact, one of the strongest factors in the selection of plantation land was the desire to have its front on a water highway.When the United States became an independent nation in 1776, it did not have a single city as large as 50,000 inhabitants, but by 1820 it had a city of more than 10,000 people, and by 1880 it had recorded a city of over one million. It was not until after 1823, after the mechanization of the spinning had weaving industries, that cities started drawing young people away from farms. Such migration was particularly rapid following the Civil War (1861-1865).69. The word “they” in the 1st paragraph refers to ________.A. North American coloniesB. citiesC. centuriesD. town economies70. During colonial times, the Atlantic coastline cities prepared ________ for shipment toEurope.A. manufacturing equipmentB. capital goodsC. consumer goodsD. raw materials71. The growth of southern cities was influenced by the following aspects of the plantationsystem EXCEPT ________.A. the relationships between plantation residents and city residentsB. the access of plantation owners to shippingC. the location of the plantationsD. the economic self-sufficiency of the plantations72. In the 3rd paragraph, the phra se “antagonistic to” is closest in meaning to ________.A. opposed toB. in favor ofC. based onD. tied to73. What is the passage mainly about?A. Factors that slowed the growth of cities in Europe.B. Trade between North American and European cities.C. The evolution of cities in North America.D. The effects of the United Sates’ independence on urban growth in New England.(C)During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contributions of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States. Lacking the right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in history. Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century, Mercy Otis Warren produced the best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail Adams penned important letters showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John, the second President of the United States. But little or no notice was taken of these contributions. During these centuries, women remained invisible in history books.Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female authors writing about women. These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur historians. Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use of sources.During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists (女权主义者) showed a keen sense of history by keeping records of activities in which women were engaged. National, regional, and local women’s organizati ons assembled accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence (通信), newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and stored. These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women’s history in the United States, one at the Elizabeth and ArthurSchlesinger Library at RadclifféCollege, and the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable materials for later generations of historians.Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth century, most of the writing about women confo rmed to the “great women” theory of history, just as much of mainstream American history concentrated on “great men”. To demonstrate that women were making significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote biographies, or else important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were involved in public life as reformers, activists working for women’s right to vote, or authors, and were not representative at all of the great of ordinary woman. The lives of ordinary people continued, generally, to be untold in the American histories being published.74. What is the passage mainly about?A. The role of literature in early American histories.B. The place of American women in written histories.C. The keen sense of history shown by American women.D. The “great women” approach to history used by American historians.75. In the 1st paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that ________.A. a woman’s status was changed b y marriageB. even the contributions of outstanding women were ignoredC. only three women were able to get their writing publishedD. poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women76. In the 2nd paragraph, what weakness in 19th-century histories does the author point out?A. They put too much emphasis on daily activities.B. They left out discussion of the influence of money on politics.C. They were printed on poor-quality paper.D. The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.77. What use was made of the 19th-century women’s history materials in the SchlesingerLibrary and the Sophia Smith Collection?A. They were combined and published in a multivolume encyclopedia.B. They formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth century.C. They provided valuable information for twentieth-century historical researchers.D. They were shared among wo men’s colleges throughout the United States.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic(怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful---both in school and in life.Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks---both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what r ole spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind’s eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct then over time.“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. _____________________________ makes writing by hand a thing of the past in school.79. Published in 2009, Berninger’s study focused on the difference between ___________________________________________________.80. What abilities are closely related to each other, according to Berninger’s recent study?81. When will the spell checks of the computer be of help to children?第II 卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 在我们学校，教师和学生都可以免费上网。

2016年上海市闵行区中考英语二模试卷一、I Listening Comprehension（听力理解）（共30分）A．Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（6分）1．（6分）123456．一、B．Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear （根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（8分）7．（1分）A．A watchB．A bookC．A caseD．A stamp．8．（1分）A．By car．B．By train．C．By planeD．By bus．9．（1分）A）Sunny．B）Rainy．C）Windy．D）Snowy．10．（1分）A．She doesn't like partiesB．Her doctor will visit her．C．She is busy working．D．She is not feeling well．11．（1分）A．At an airport．B．At a supermarket．C．At a hotelD．At a bank．12．（1分）A．At 7：00．B．At 8：00．C．At 9：00．D．At 10：00．13．（1分）A．Manager and secretary．B．Shop assistant and customer．C．Teacher and student．D．Wife and husband．14．（1分）A．They can buy vegetables together．B．They can go out for dinner that day．C．He has never eaten in that restaurant．D．He disliked the food the woman cooked．一、 C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false （（判断下列是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“T“表示，不符合的用“F“表示. （6分.15．（6分）15．An old couple went to their doctor because they were seriously ill．16．The doctor told them to write things down in order not to forget．17．The old lady told her husband to get her a bowl of rice after they got home．18．The old lady told her husband to write something down．but he refused．19．The husband could remember clearly what to do before he went to the kitchen．20．From the story we can learn that the old lady was less forgetful than her husband．一、D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences （听对话，完成T列内容，每空格限填-词.（共10分）21．（10分）21．Sherry is going to visit Quebec．22．The St．Lawrence River the middle of the city，Montreal．23．Bob tells Sherry that she'd better practise before she goes there．24．Sherry will also visit a friend who lives in Quebec City．25．Many old buildings in Quebec City were built in the century．二、II. Choose the best answer （选择最恰当的答案.（20分）26．（1分）Which of the following words is pronounced ？（）A．floor B．fine C．fire D．flight27．（1分）Mrs．Brown often goes to visit those AIDS patients in hospitals to cheer up．（）A．they B．them C．themselves D．theirs28．（1分）Look!All the roofs and trees are covered snow and it's so beautiful．（）A．on B．under C．in D．with29．（1分）The police have searched the mountain the missing student for a few days．（）A．for B．by C．fromD．at30．（1分）There a lot of furniture in the house．so we don't have to buy any more．（）A．am B．is C．are D．be31．（1分）I have got three tickets for the concert．One is for today and are for tomorrow．（）A．the other B．others C．the others D．another32．（1分）Computers are becoming smaller and lighter so that they can be carried very ．（）A．easily B．more easily C．most easily D．less easily33．（1分）You write the poem down．Our teacher will give us a copy soon．（）A．mustn't B．needn't C．shouldn't D．can't34．（1分）The audience felt rather when they heard that the famous singer wouldn't come．（）A．sadly B．excited C．disappointed D．lonely35．（1分）The heavy rain made the tourists at the hotel all day with nothing to do．（）A．to stay B．staying C．stayed D．stay36．（1分）The two young men denied the valuable painting from the safe．（）A．to steal B．stole C．stealing D．steal37．（1分）The neighbours ready for a barbecue when we came by yesterday afternoon．（）A．will get B．were getting C．would get D．got38．（1分）By the end of last year．Steve computer science in a university for two years．（）A．studies B．has studied C．had studied D．is studying39．（1分）﹣Would you like to join us in the basketball match this afternoon？﹣I am really interested in it，I have a lot of homework to do．（）A．but B．or C．so D．and40．（1分）here quickly，Alice．I have something exciting to tell you．（）A．Coming B．Comes C．Come D．To come41．（1分）﹣Can you tell me your online shopping will arrive？﹣In three days，I think．（）A．how fast B．how long C．how often D．how soon42．（1分）useful robot it is!It can help with the housework like a human servant．（）A．What B．What a C．What an D．How43．（1分）all the students are here．why don't we start our class meeting right now？（）A．Although B．When C．Since D．Before'44．（1分）﹣﹣﹣We are going to hold an activity to raise some money for our club this weekend．﹣﹣﹣I will help you if I am available．（）A．It doesn't matter．B．Sounds great!C．Yes．please．D．You're welcome．45．（1分）﹣Our school dancing group won first prize in the dancing competition last week．﹣﹣﹣（）A．Really？Are you kidding？B．Good luck!C．Congratulations! D．I agree with you．三、Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填-词，每词只能填一次）（共8分）46．（4分）A．fear B．relatives C．members D．continue E．ordinaryOn every packet of cigarettes，people are warned against the dangers of smoking：'Warning：Cigarette Smoking Is Harmful to Your Health．However，millions of people （46）smoking．Why？Facts show that families and surroundings play a very important part．All those smokers come from smoking families or have smoking friends or（47）．Films and TV plays also play a part．People watch their'heroes'on TV drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes．'Heroes'seem to（48）nothing，neither killing themselvesnor killing others with alcohol and cigarettes．If they are not afraid of the harm of smoking and drinking，why should（49）people be afraid？Knowing and believing seem to be two different things．If smoking is really as harmful as doctors say，it is time for smokers to think about it and try to give it up!50．（4分）A．satisfied B．with pleasure C．wise D．immediately E．in surpriseOnce there was a lazy poor man living in a small house with spider webs （蜘蛛网）．on the walls and mice running around．People didn't want to come into such a dirty place and the poor man was lonely and sad every day．One day，the poor man visited a（50）old man and asked him for advice about changing his life．The old man gave him a beautiful vase and said．'This is a magic vase that will bring you happiness．'The poor man looked at the vase（51）．Why would he need a vase in his poor house？However．he didn't want to throw away such a beautiful vase．so he brought it home on the table．'It's not right for something so beautiful to be empty．'the poor man looked at the vase and thought．Then he picked some wild flowers and put them into it，making it even more beautiful．But he was still not （52）．'It is not good for such a beautiful thing to stand next to a spider web．'At this，he started to do some cleaning in the house and paint the walls．His house turned into a comfortable place（53）．The poor man suddenly realized that in the past it was his laziness that made him poor and unhappy．From then on，he worked hard and his life got better and better．四、IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms （用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填-词.（共8分）54．（1分）People who stay at home．watching TV most of the time are called couch．（potato）．55．（1分）The actor is still in good shape and looks young though he's in his （fifty）．56．（1分）My parents are always strict with me and what about？（you）．57．（1分）I found a missing dog on the street yesterday and now I'm trying to find its．（own）．58．（1分）The children are beginning to a sense of responsibility．（development）．59．（1分）Thousands of houses in this area were damaged in the terrible earthquake．（heavy）．60．（1分）With an IQ of 230．the man is thought to be the in the world．（clever）．61．（1分）We are supposed to complete all the work by tomorrow，but it is （possible）．五、V. Complete the following sentences as required（根据所求完成句子. . 62．（2分）Mr．Smith has saved some money to buy a house in the countryside．（改一般疑问句）．Mr．Smith saved money to buy a house in the countryside？63．（2分）It is half an hour's ride from our school to Chenshan Botanical Garden．（划线部分提问）．is it from your school to Chenshan Botanical Garden？64．（2分）People go to visit some museums in Shanghai without paying money．（保持句意不变）．People go to visit some museums in Shanghai．65．（2分）Some students will realize the importance of study after they leave school．（保持句意不变）．Some students realize the importance of study they leave school．66．（2分）They cancelled one of the flights because there weren't many passengers．（改为被动语态）One of the flights because there weren't many passengers．67．（2分）When did Peter come home last night'？Peter's mother wants to know．（合并为宾从）．Peter's mother wants to know Peter home last night．68．（2分）on vacation，was away，broke into，someone，Jane's house，she，while （连词成句）．．六、VI. Reading comprehension（阅读理解.（共50分）A．Choose the best answer （根据短文内容，选择最恰当答案．（12分．69．（12分）One Sunday．Nicholas，a teenager，went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine．In the early afternoon，when he was planning to go home．a fierce snowstorm swept into the area．Unable to see far．he accidentally turned off （使改变方向．the path．Before he knew it．Nicholas was lost．all alone!He didn't have food．water．a phone or other supplies．He was getting colder by the minute．Nicholas had no idea where he was．He tried to calm down．He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV．It was time to put the tips he had learned to use．He decided to stop skiing．There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed where he was．The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow．If he didn't．his body temperature would get very low．which could quickly kill him．Using his skis．Nicholas built a snow cave．He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle．Then he piled branches on top of himself．like a blanket．to stay as warm as he could．By that evening，Nicholas was really hungry．He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldn't lose too much water．Not knowing how much longer he could last，Nicholas did the only thing he could﹣he huddled（蜷缩）in his cave and slept．The next day，Nicholas went out to look for help，but he couldn't find anyone．He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave．because without shelter．he could die that night．On Tuesday．Nicholas went out to find help．He had walked for abouta mile when a volunteer searcher found him．After two days stuck in the snow．Nicholas was saved．Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm if he hadn't done so．He had often watched Grylls'survival show Man vs．Wild．That's where he learned the tips that saved his life．In each programme of Man vs．Wild，Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to findhis way out．When Grylls heard about Nicholas'amazing deeds．he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive．69．Nicholas one Sunday afternoon when he went skiing．A．caught a coldB．broke his skisC．hurt his eyesD．got lost70．Nicholas to keep himself warm in the terrible snowstorm．Al found a warm shelterB．lighted some dry branchesC．kept on skiingD．built a snow cave71．On Tuesday，NicholasA．returned to his shelter safelyB．was saved by a searcherC．got stuck in the snowD．stayed where he was72．Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he．A．watched Grylls'TV program regularlyB．created some tips for survivalC．was hard working and intelligentD．did right in dangerous situations73．In the passage，the underlined word'abandoned'most probably meansA．left behindB．hidden carefullyC．followed secretlyD．hurt badly74．The best title for the passage may beA．Skiing Can Be DangerousB．Grylls'Survival ShowC．The Boy Made ItD．A Heavy Snowstorm．75．（12分）Omega Teen Camp is an experience like no other!Our summer camp is about fun connection，self﹣awareness，and self﹣expression．Here，teens aged 13﹣17have the freedom to（75）from more than 50activities each day．We offer lots of traditional summer camp activities like crafts，swimming，boating and basketball．What makes the Omega Teen Camp unique （独特的）？•Taking part in workshops and experiences．•High quality instruction and leadership by professional teachers．•A summer programme for teens that allows room for choice and self﹣direction．•Focusing on the integration（综合）．of body，mind and spirit．•Omega Teen Camp offers everything teenagers and parents would（76）from a teen summer camp．Teens can build confidence and self﹣respect by having fun and exciting activities．•You will challenge yourself and find inner strength．You will get used to your body and learn new ways to move．•If you're looking for a teen summer camp，Omega Teen Camp has the progressive summer programme for teens you have been looking for．Our（77）The Omega Teen Camp is directly owned and operated by Omega School in Rhinebeck，New York．Omega is the nation's largest and most trusted education provider and is highly regarded for its pioneering work in studies（78）health，yoga，psychology，world music and art．etc．Our LocationThe Omega Teen camp is located in Holmes，New York，ninety minutes north of New York City．We have a（79）﹣﹣week summer camp programme running from July 16to August 12．Come and join Omega Teen Camp It must be a great place to be（80）who you are．75．A．compare B．choose C．organize D．prevent 76．A．introduce B．suggest C．explain D．expect 77．A．Background B．Ambition C．Business D．Friendship 78．A．as well as B．in favour of C．such as D．because of 79．A．two B．four C．six D．eight 80．A．exactly B．actually C．luckily D．probably．81．（14分）More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning．Today，teaching tools like iPads are used in a lot of courses，i（81）language，history and science．Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning．They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom．Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos．studentscan do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion．The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace．Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understand it．so they can save time for doing other things．Other students．however．might need to listen to the same dialogue again and again to understand it．Using iPads is especially h（82）to the students who are learning a language at different paces．The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy．They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn（like listening to stories and watching movies..The class has become much more interesting and creative．There are other advantages for students．By using iPads，they can pay more attention to the material and learn more．Teaching notes are s（83）in their iPads and are easy to find．Some students spend more time studying now．'I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus，instead of having to wait till I get home．'a student explained．But many adults c（84）that technologies like iPads are doing harm to students．They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams．Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other．If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad．he will have f（85）chances to have face﹣to﹣face communication with others．However．technologies are a（86） a part of most students'day﹣to﹣day lives．As for cheating，teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams．Education needs to make c （87）with the times as technology is playing an important part．We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom．88．（12分）I will never forget the tenth summer of childhood with my grandfather in western Norway on the mountain farm where my mother was born．As a boy．I always thought people simply bought whatever they needed．Whether Grandfather knew this．I didn't know．One day he said．'Come．I have something for you．'I followed him to a workroom．'You should have a toy boat．You can sail it atStorvassdal．'he said．'Great，'I thought．looking around for the boat．But there was noneGrandfather pointed to a block of wood．‘The boat is in th ere．'he said．Then he handed me some tools and showed me how to use them properly．'It'll be a fine boat．and you'll make it with your own hands．'he said．'NO one can give you what you do for yourself．'The words rang in my head as l worked．The boat was finished．It wasn't much to look at，but l was proud．Then I sailed it at Storvassdal．We had to return to America．'You cannot bring that boat home with you，'my mother said．We had too much baggage．Feeling sad，I hid my boat under a big rock at Storvassdal．I said good﹣bye to Grandfather，not knowing I would never see him again．In 1964，1went to Storvassdal with my parents and my wife and children．To my surprise，for 34years my treasure stayed here，waiting for my return．I felt we three were together again although my grandfather had died 22years before．I carved（雕刻）'1930'and'1964'on its side and put it backI returned to the lake in 1968.1971.1977and 1988．Each time l had the boat and carved the year，my grandfather seemed nearMy last trip to Storvassdal was in 1991．I brought my granddaughters：Catherine.13；Claire.12．I hoped they would understand the importance of the little boat and its simple message．At Storvassdal，Claire said softly，'Grandpa，someday I'II come back．'she added．'And I'll bring my children．'88．Where did the writer spend his tenth summer of his childhood？89．What did the writer's grandfather ask him to do one day？90．The writer didn't take the little boat with him when he returned to America，did he？91What did the writer do with the little boat each time he returned to Storvassdal？92．How many times did the writer go to Storvassdal altogether？93．What can you learn from the story？．七、Writing（作文）（共20分）94．（20分）Write a short passage for at least 60words according to the given situation（根据所给情景写一篇不少于60词的短文，标点符号不占格）Suppose you will give a speech at the school graduation ceremony．Please write something on what you want to say to both your teachers and schoolmates （假设在毕业前夕，你的学校要为初三学生举办一个毕业典礼，你将作为学生代表进行简短的发言，请写一篇不少于60字的发言稿．）The following is for reference only （以下表达仅供参考）•It's hard to．•I would like to say…（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分．）2016年上海市闵行区中考英语二模试卷参考答案与试题解析一、I Listening Comprehension（听力理解）（共30分）A．Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（6分）1．（6分）1F2A3B4H5D6C．【解答】FABHDC一、B．Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear （根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（8分）7．（1分）A．A watchB．A bookC．A caseD．A stamp．【解答】A8．（1分）A．By car．B．By train．C．By planeD．By bus．【解答】C9．（1分）A）Sunny．B）Rainy．C）Windy．D）Snowy．【解答】本题听力正在整理中…10．（1分）A．She doesn't like parties B．Her doctor will visit her．C．She is busy working．D．She is not feeling well．【解答】D11．（1分）A．At an airport．B．At a supermarket．C．At a hotelD．At a bank．【解答】C12．（1分）A．At 7：00．B．At 8：00．C．At 9：00．D．At 10：00．【解答】A13．（1分）A．Manager and secretary．B．Shop assistant and customer．C．Teacher and student．D．Wife and husband．【解答】B14．（1分）A．They can buy vegetables together．B．They can go out for dinner that day．C．He has never eaten in that restaurant．D．He disliked the food the woman cooked．【解答】B一、 C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false （（判断下列是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“T“表示，不符合的用“F“表示. （6分.15．（6分）15．An old couple went to their doctor because they were seriously ill．16．The doctor told them to write things down in order not to forget．17．The old lady told her husband to get her a bowl of rice after they got home．18．The old lady told her husband to write something down．but he refused．19．The husband could remember clearly what to do before he went to the kitchen．20．From the story we can learn that the old lady was less forgetful than her husband．【解答】FTFFT一、D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences （听对话，完成T列内容，每空格限填-词.（共10分）21．（10分）21．Sherry is going to visit Quebec next autumn．22．The St．Lawrence River runs through the middle of the city，Montreal．23．Bob tells Sherry that she'd better practise speaking French before she goes there．24．Sherry will also visit a friend from college who lives in Quebec City．25．Many old buildings in Quebec City were built in the18th/eighteenth century．【解答】21．next autumn 22．runs through 23．speaking French 24．from college 25.18th/eighteenth century二、II. Choose the best answer （选择最恰当的答案.（20分）26．（1分）Which of the following words is pronounced ？（）A．floor B．fine C．fire D．flight【解答】答案：C floor[flɔː]名词，地板；fine/fain/形容词，好的；fire['faɪə]名词．火；flight/flait/名词，航班．故选C．27．（1分）Mrs．Brown often goes to visit those AIDS patients in hospitals to cheer up．（）A．they B．them C．themselves D．theirs【解答】答案：B．根据语境推测句意是"布朗太太经常去医院看望艾滋病患者，鼓励他们振作起来．"，判断设空处的代词在句中放在动词cheer后面作宾语，所以应该使用宾格代词，根据前面的those AIDS patients 判断用代词them，故选B．28．（1分）Look!All the roofs and trees are covered snow and it's so beautiful．（）A．on B．under C．in D．with【解答】答案：D．结合语境可以推断这句话表达的意思是"看，所有的房顶和树木上面覆盖着雪，太美了．"，所以设空处的介词短语表达的意思是"被…覆盖着"，应该用be covered with，故选D29．（1分）The police have searched the mountain the missing student for a few days．（）A．for B．by C．fromD．at【解答】答案：A．结合语境可以推断这句话表达的意思是"警察为找到那个失踪的学生已经连续在山里搜寻了好几天了．"，所以设空处的介词短语表达的意思是"为了那个失踪的学生"，应该用for，故选A30．（1分）There a lot of furniture in the house．so we don't have to buy any more．（）A．am B．is C．are D．be【解答】答案：B．联系汉语意思，根据There a lot of furniture in the house．so we don't have to buy any more，可知，此处考查的是there be句型的用法，意为在某处有某物．又知there be句型有就近原则，且furniture是不可数名词，所以此处应用is，故选B．31．（1分）I have got three tickets for the concert．One is for today and are for tomorrow．（）A．the other B．others C．the others D．another【解答】答案：C the other 形容词，别的，其它的；others名词，别的，其它的，表示泛指，；the others名词，别的，其它的，表示特指，其它的所有；another 另一个．有三张电影票，一个是今天的，其它所有的都是明天的，故选C．32．（1分）Computers are becoming smaller and lighter so that they can be carried very ．（）A．easily B．more easily C．most easily D．less easily【解答】正确答案：A．四个选项中都含有easily，easily是形容词easy的副词形式．A是容易地、迅速地，B是比较级形式，表示"更容易地"，C是最高级形式，表示"最容易地"，D也是比较级形式，表示"没那么容易地"．本句是由so that引导的结果状语从句，从句they can be carried主谓结构完整，需要一个副词来修饰动词carried，所以正确答案是A，程度副词very修饰easily．33．（1分）You write the poem down．Our teacher will give us a copy soon．（）A．mustn't B．needn't C．shouldn't D．can't【解答】答案：B．mustn't不可以；needn't不必；shouldn't不应该；can't不可能．根据Our teacher will give us a copy soon，可知老师很快就会给我们一份的，所以不必抄这首诗．needn't不必；故选B．34．（1分）The audience felt rather when they heard that the famous singer wouldn't come．（）A．sadly B．excited C．disappointed D．lonely【解答】答案：C．首先明确选项中每个单词的意思，A：伤心地（副词）；B：激动的（形容词）；C：失望的（形容词）；D：孤独的（形容词）；首先根据设空处前面的系动词felt判断应该填形容词，根据题干结合when they heard that the famous singer wouldn't come推测句意是""当观众们听说那个著名的歌手不能来的时候，他们感到非常失望．，由此判断句子中缺少"失望的"一词，故答案为C．35．（1分）The heavy rain made the tourists at the hotel all day with nothing to do．（）A．to stay B．staying C．stayed D．stay【解答】答案：D．根据The heavy rain made the tourists可知这里考查了make的用法：make sb do sth 让某人做某事，后面跟动词原形．故选D．36．（1分）The two young men denied the valuable painting from the safe．（）A．to steal B．stole C．stealing D．steal【解答】答案：C．根据The two young men denied可知这里考查了deny的用法：deny doing sth否认做某事，后面跟动词ing形式．故选C．37．（1分）The neighbours ready for a barbecue when we came by yesterday afternoon．（）A．will get B．were getting C．would get D．got【解答】答案：B．根据when引导的时间状语从句用了一般过去时，判断设空处的动作在过去某个时刻，即"昨天下午我们来的时候"正在进行着，且动作在一段时间内持续进行，所以用过去进行时，过去进行时的构成是：主语+was/were+动词的现在分词，故选B．38．（1分）By the end of last year．Steve computer science in a university for two years．（）A．studies B．has studied C．had studied D．is studying【解答】答案：C．过去完成时的构成：had+过去分词，表示在过去某个时间或动作之前就已经完成的动作．在本题中last year是过去的时间状语，by the end of 是一个固定短语，意思是"到…为止，"By the end of last year的意思就是"在去年底为止"，因此本题的时间状语就是截止到过去的某个时间之前发生的事情，所以要和过去完成时连用，故选C．39．（1分）﹣Would you like to join us in the basketball match this afternoon？﹣I am really interested in it，I have a lot of homework to do．（）A．but B．or C．so D．and【解答】答案：A；根据语境以及上下文，本题考查的是连词的用法．根据设空处前后句的句意"我真的很感兴趣"和"我有许多作业要做"，可知前后句之间是转折关系，所以用连词but；故选A．40．（1分）here quickly，Alice．I have something exciting to tell you．（）A．Coming B．Comes C．Come D．To come【解答】答案：C．根据here quickly，Alice．I have something exciting to tell you，结合选项可知意思是快一点到这里来，Alice．我有令人兴奋的事情告诉你．这里动词位于句首表示一种请求或命令，可知句子是一个肯定祈使句，其构成是：动词原形+其他；故选C．41．（1分）﹣Can you tell me your online shopping will arrive？﹣In three days，I think．（）A．how fast B．how long C．how often D．how soon【解答】答案：D 根据答语：我想，三天后吧．问句应该是多久以后．how fast 多快；how long 多长时间；how often多久一次；how soon多久以后；故选：D．42．（1分）useful robot it is!It can help with the housework like a human servant．（）A．What B．What a C．What an D．How【解答】答案：B．根据useful robot it is!可知这里考查了感叹句，本句的中心词是robot，它是一个可数名词的单数形式，useful 是一个形容词，在这里修饰robot，useful[ˈju：sfl]这里是以辅音因素开头的句子，加冠词的话应该用a，根据What+a/an+形容词+可数名词单数+主语+谓语!故选B．43．（1分）all the students are here．why don't we start our class meeting right now？（）A．Although B．When C．Since D．Before'【解答】答案：C；根据后面的"为什么不马上开始我们的班会呢？"可以推测前半句表达的意思是"既然所有的学生都在这里"，设空处句子表示原因，用since"既然"引导原因状语从句；故选C44．（1分）﹣﹣﹣We are going to hold an activity to raise some money for our club this weekend．﹣﹣﹣I will help you if I am available．（）A．It doesn't matter．B．Sounds great!C．Yes．please．D．You're welcome．【解答】答案：B．首先明确各选项中句子的意思，A：没关系；B：听上去好极了；C：是的，请；D：不客气；根据前面一个人表达的意思是"这个周末我们打算举行个活动为我们的俱乐部筹集部分资金．"在结合答语中的I will help you if I am available推测设空处的意思是"听上去好极了"，故选B45．（1分）﹣Our school dancing group won first prize in the dancing competition last week．﹣﹣﹣（）A．Really？Are you kidding？B．Good luck!C．Congratulations! D．I agree with you．【解答】答案：C．首先明确各选项中句子的意思，A：真的吗，你在开玩笑吧；B：祝你好运；C：祝贺；D：我同意你；根据前面一个人表达的意思是"我们学校的舞蹈队在上个星期的舞蹈比赛中获得了第一名．"可知下文应该是表示祝贺的话．即"祝贺你！"故选：C三、Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填-词，每词只能填一次）（共8分）46．（4分）A．fear B．relatives C．members D．continue E．ordinaryOn every packet of cigarettes，people are warned against the dangers of smoking：'Warning：Cigarette Smoking Is Harmful to Your Health．However，millions of people （46）D smoking．Why？Facts show that families and surroundings play a very important part．All those smokers come from smoking families or have smoking friends or（47）B．Films and TV plays also play a part．People watch their'heroes'on TV drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes．'Heroes'seem to（48）A nothing，neither killing themselves nor killing others with alcohol and cigarettes．If they are not afraid of the harm of smoking and drinking，why should（49）E people be afraid？Knowing and believing seem to be two different things．If smoking is really as harmful as doctors say，it is time for smokers to think about it and try to give it up!【解答】46．D；考查动词用法，根据句子结构可知该处缺一个动词作谓语，且其后接动词ing形式，continue doing sth．继续做某事，符合用法，故选D．且句意通顺，然而，数以万计的人继续吸烟．47．B；考查名词用法，根据连词or 表示或者，表示并列，连接前后单词词性相同，friends or…，选项中relatives 亲戚符合句意，亲戚或者朋友，故选B．48．A；考查动词用法，根据句子结构该处缺一个动词，故选项中填fear，害怕，句意通顺：英雄看起来什么也不怕，喝酒或者吸烟都不怕伤害自己和他人．49．E；考查形容词含义，根据句意，如果英雄们不害怕吸烟和喝酒的危害，为什么普通人应该害怕？普通的，ordinary，故选E．50．（4分）A．satisfied B．with pleasure C．wise D．immediately E．in surpriseOnce there was a lazy poor man living in a small house with spider webs （蜘蛛网）．on the walls and mice running around．People didn't want to come into such a dirty place and the poor man was lonely and sad every day．One day，the poor man visited a（50）C old man and asked him for advice about changing his life．The old man gave him a beautiful vase and said．'This is a magic vase that will bring you happiness．'The poor man looked at the vase（51）B．Why would he need a vase。

闵行区2015学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试II. Grammar and VocabularySection A(A)A few years ago, Maxine Bedat looked in her closet. It was full of clothes, but she had nothing to wear. “That was (25)______ it was a closet full of fast fashion based on hyper-trends (超时尚) from one season to the next,” said Maxine.“Fast fashion” means clothes which are inexpensive but look like (26)______ (late) designs from top fashion houses. One reason for the success of the fast fashion is the rise of the social media. A report found that Millennials (千禧一代) want to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they post on social media. As a result, many businesses which offer trendy and low-cost clothes grow quickly.However, some Millennials are not happy with the rise of fast fashion. Maxine was tired of always shopping for (27)______ was in style. Instead, she wanted to buy fewer clothes she could wear over and over. So Maxine started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. The clothes it sells often feature classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials.The international business H&M, one of the best-known fast fashion brands, has another approach to “slow fashion.” It has created a recycling program for clothes, (28)______ invites people to bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores. Shoppers who donate old clothes can receive (29)______ discount on new things they buy. After that, H&M does several things with shoppers‟ old clothes. Some of them are sold again. Some are turned into other useful items. And the rest (30)______(reduce) to fiber (纤维制品) that can be reused as building materials.Here (31)______(come) stylish but sustainable fashion. Are you ready to move over fast fashion?(B)Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. (32) ______(Expect) a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be (33)______ a walk in the park,” he‟d told his wife. “I‟ll look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started we ll, but just after eight o‟c lock, his three little “good kid s”—Mike, Randy, and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty seconds, Randy began using his spoon on Alex‟s head (34) ______ ______ it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat. Mike chanted “Where‟s my toast, where‟s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mik e wore Randy‟s underwear on his head. Randy locked (35) ______ in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, (36) ______ they were before their very eyes. Someone (37) ______(name) “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten o‟clock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared (38) ______(draw) a picture quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and (39)______(read) would be impossible.At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre. “I suddenly have to g o into work and my wife‟s away. (40)______ I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.Section BA. indicatorB. predictC. processD. movementE. adaptF. trackedG. formationH. deliberateI. similarJ. advantageousK. surprisedDogs Used to Be More Like CatsResearchers studying fossils (化石) of the early ancestors of dogs that lived up to 40 million years ago believe the predators (捕食性动物) evolved as a direct consequence of climate change. The study claims the (41)______ transformed man‟s best friend from a creature that behaved more like a cat, into the canine (犬) we know and love today.Ancestors of dogs living in North America 40 million years ago were ambush (伏击式) predators—in a(n) (42)______ way to cats‟. But a million years later, the thick forest that once covered the continent began to give way to grasslands. This led to a(n) (43)______ in the body shape and hunting behavior of dogs, turning them into animals that no longer (44)______ their prey (猎物), but chased it down instead.This evolutionary transition was (45)______ by the scientists who examined the elbows and teeth of 32 species of dogs that lived between 40 million and two million years ago.“The elbow is a really good (46)______ of what carnivores (食肉动物) are doing with their forelimbs(前肢), which tells their entire (47)______ abilities,” said Brown University‟s Christine Janis, who led the study.The research was based on an analysis of fossil specimens(标本) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It suggests dog evolution was directly related to climate change. After all, it was not (48)______ to operate as a pursuit-and-pounce predator until there was room to run.If predators evolved with climate change over the last 40 million years, the authors argue they may continue to (49)______ in response to the present global warming trend. In this way, the results of the study could help (50)______ how animals may look in the future.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ATwo friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. 51 , according to an official report on youth violence, “in our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren‟t students taught to manage 52 the way they are taught to solve math problems or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is 53 . A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor 54 . For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. 55the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn‟t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can 56 the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, 57 words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key 58 for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker‟s position clear. Then the two people should change59 .60 , students need to consider what they are hearing. This d oesn‟t mean trying to figure out what‟s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to 61 . For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one personthinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes 62 , the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doe sn‟t, 63 thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.After students started a conflict resolution, there has been an increase in student 64 . Learning to resolve conflicts can help students 65 friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.51. A. As a result B. In fact C. By contrast D. On the contrary52. A. conflict B. lives C. relationships D. affairs53. A. violent B. global C. unresolved D. unavoidable54. A. remark B. assumption C. insult D. resolution55. A. Preference for B. Particularity aboutC. Complaint overD. Laughter over56. A. interpret B. practice C. assess D. bend57. A. soft B. tough C. critical D. clear58. A. measure B. strategy C. assessment D. application59. A. responses B. attitudes C. roles D. intentions60. A. Contrarily B. Relatively C. Consequently D. Finally61. A. accomplish B. ignore C. foresee D. seek62. A. wider B. clearerC. more complexD. more critical63. A. unselfish B. initial C. inspiring D. careful64. A. cooperation B. argument C. gratitude D. support65. A. admire B. select C. deal with D. back up Section B(A)(You may read the questions first.)We have designed all our bank cards to make your life easier.Using your NatWest Service CardAs a Switch card, it lets you pay for all sorts of goods and services, whenever you see the Switch logo. The money comes straight out of your account, so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money (or an agreed overdraft (透支) to cover it). It is also a chequeguarantee card for up to the amount shown on the card. And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machines across the UK.Using your NatWest Cash CardYou can use your Cash Card as a Solo card to pay for goods and services wherever you see the Solo logo. It can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide. You can spend or withdraw what you have in your account, or as much as your agreed overdraft limit.Using your cards abroadYou can also use your Se rvice Card and Cash Card when you‟re abroad. You can withdraw cash at cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you see the Cirrus or Maestro logo displayed.We take a commission charge(手续费) of 2.25% of each cash withdrawal you make (up to￡4) and a commission charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro to pay for goods or services. We also apply a foreign-exchange transaction fee of 2.65%.Using your NatWest Credit CardWith your credit card you can do the following:＊Pay for goods and s ervices and enjoy up to 56 days‟ interest-free credit.＊Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the MasterCard or Visa logos.＊Collect one AIR MILE for every￡20 of spending that appears on your statement(结算单). (This does not inclu de foreign currency or traveler‟s cheques bought, interest and other charges.)66. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, ________.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB. you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC. you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK67. If you withdraw￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged________.A. ￡4B. ￡4.5C. ￡5.25D. ￡5.368. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.D. You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller‟s cheques.69. The purpose of the passage is to show you how to ________.A. pay for goods with your cardsB. use your cards abroadC. draw cash with your cardsD. play your cards right(B)A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct species. The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant and African savanna (热带草原) elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils，mammoths and mastodons，the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants and the African forest elephants have been distinct species for several million years. The separation of the two species took place around the time of the separation of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been a debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species despite the ele phants‟ signi ficant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However, the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the department of Animal Sciences at the University of Minois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation (保护) purpose. Since 1950 all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinct animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority for conse rvation purpose.”70. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________.A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the mastodon elephant71. The researche r‟s conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant‟s ________.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population72. Alfred Roca‟s words were mainly about ________.A. the purpose of studying African elephantsB. the conservation of African elephantsC. the way to divide African elephants into two unitsD. the reason for the distinction of African elephants73. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalist‟s Belief about Elephants.B. Amazing Experiment about Elephants.C. An Unexpected Finding about Elephants.D. A Long scientific Debate about Elephants.(C)A big focus of the criticism of computer games has concerned the content of the games being played. When the story of the games is analyzed they can be seen to fall into some styles. The two styles most popular with the children I interviewed were …Platformers‟ and …Beat-them-ups.‟ Platform games such as Sonic and Super Mario involve leaping from platform to platform, avoiding obstacles, moving on through the levels, and progressing through the different stages of the game. Beat-them-ups are the games which have caused concern over their violent content. These games involve fights between animated(动画的) characters. In many ways this violence can be compared to violence within children‟s cartoons where a character i s hit over the head or falls off a cliff but walks away unscathed.Argument has occurred in part because of the intensity of the game play, which is said to spill over into children‟s everyday lives. There are worries that children are becoming more violent and aggressive after longtime exposure to these games. Playing computer games involves feelings of intense frustration and anger whi ch often expresses itself in aggressive …yells‟ at the screen. It is not only the …Beat-them-up‟ games which produce this aggression; platform games are just as frustrating when the characters lose all their …lives‟ and …die‟ just before the end of the level is reached. Computer gaming relies upon intense concentration on themoving images on the screen and demands great hand-to-eye coordination (协调). When the player loses and the words …Game over‟ appear on the screen, there is annoyance and frustration at being beaten by the computer and at having made an error. This anger and aggression could perhaps be compared to the aggression felt when playing football and you take your eye off the ball and enable the opposition to score. The annoyance experienced when defeated at a computer game is what makes gaming …addictive‟: the player is determined not to make the same mistake again and to have …one last go‟ in the hope of doing better next time.Some of the concern over the violence of computer games has been about children who are unable to tell the difference between fiction and reality and who act out the violent moves of the games in fight on the playground. The problem with video games is that they involve children more than television or films and this means there are more implications for their social behavior. Playing these games can lead to anti-social behavior, make children aggressive and affect their emotional stability.74. The best title for the passage is _______.A. How to control anger while playing computer gamesB. There is no difference between …Platformers‟and …Beat-Them-Ups‟C. How does playing computer games affect the level of violence in childrenD. How to make children spend less time on computer games75. The word “unscathed” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.A. unharmedB. unbeatenC. unsettledD. unhappy76. According to Paragraph 2, how does violence relate to playing computer games?A. Beat-Them-Ups are more popular with children therefore more likely to produce violent behavior.B. When losing computer games children tend to experience frustration and anger.C. People who have good hand-eye-coordination tend to be more violent than others.D. The violent content in the games gets children addicted to the games.77. According to the author, why do video games lead to violence more than TV or movies?A. Because children cannot tell fiction from reality.B. Because children like to act out the scenes in the games on the playground.C. Because computer games can produce more anti-social behavior.D. Because computer games involve children more than TV or films.Section CGift certificates, or rather their high-tech new replacements, gift cards, are America‟s most popular present. They spare gift-givers the tension of choosing anything specific, and receivers the horror of having to keep the result. Retailers like them too, because they are quite profitable. But like most goods in the recession(衰退), they have become harder to shift, prompting some radical redesigns.Gift cards are profitable because retailers receive money for them up from, and around 10% of them are never redeemed (收回), according to Lew Paine of the GFK Group, a market-research firm. When people do use them, they often spend more than the amount given, on products with high margins.But sales of gift cards were down by around 6% last year in America, to about $25 billion, partly because discounts in stores were so steep that customers saw more value in buying products directly. Bankruptcies (破产) among retailers also scared people away from gift cards, for fear that stores would not be around to honour them. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards which can be used in various stores, including Visa and American Express, came under fire for charging monthly maintenance fees on unspent balances.Analysts expect another tough holiday season for gift cards this year. Sales will be down by about 5%, projects Archstone Consulting, which studies the business. Retailers are trying to counter this decline by making gift cards more attractive. One approach is to add nifty (俏皮的) packaging. Target, for example, is selling gift cards that double as wind-up toys or play recorded greetings. Other retailers have launched schemes that let people e-mail one another electronic gift certificates, which the receivers can then print out for use.Some retailers have even given gift cards away in an effort to drum up business. Neiman Marcus, for example, sent $50 gift cards to big customers to tempt them back for further shopping. Target will give a $l0 gift card to people who spend $l00 before noon on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is considered the start of the holiday shopping season. Such handouts can be cheaper than sharp store-wide discounts, which proved destructive to profits last year. Expiration dates add a sense of urgency, which retailers are eager to promote.(Note: complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. The reason for the popularity of gift cards to gift-givers is that they don‟t have to worry about _________________________________________________.79. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards were criticized last year because ___________________________________.80. Give one example of retailers‟ responding to the decline of the sales of giftcards according to the passage.81. Retailers gave out handouts to promote consumption last year, but theirefforts turned out _________________________________.第II 卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 屠呦呦是中国第一个被授予诺贝尔奖的女科学家。

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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. A writer. B. A teacher.C. A reporter.D. A student.2. A. In a bookstore. B. In a library.C. In a classroom.D. In an apartment.3. A. The long walking hours. B. The hot weather.C. The boring work.D. The fan in the room.4. A. She has always enjoyed great popularity.B. She expected more people at her party.C. She threw a surprise party for her friends.D. She enjoys entertaining little children.5. A. Look for a place near her office. B. Find a new job down the street.C. Make inquires elsewhere.D. Rent the $600 apartment.6. A. Sick. B. Quite well.C. Excited.D. Confused.7. A. She had the printer repaired. B. She chatted online with a friend.C. She filled in an application form.D. She ordered some paper.8. A. He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.B. He has been extremely busy recently.C. He has gained some weight lately.D. He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.9. A. He doesn’t like abstract paintings.B. Women have a better artistic taste than men.C. He isn’t good at abstract thinking.D. The woman possesses a natural talent for art.10. A. He is confident he will get the job.B. His chance of getting the job is slim.C. It isn’t easy to find a qualified candidate.D. The interview didn’t go as well as he had expected.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A special CD. B. A photograph of the mystery star.C. Two concert tickets.D. A latest record.12. A. After a tragic accident happened. B. When he formed the habit of using drugs.C. When his wife left him.D. After he succeeded in the late 90’s.13. A. A free concert. B. Life of a pop star.C. A famous guitar player.D. A sad song Tears in Heaven.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B. It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C. It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D. It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.15. A. People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B. They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C. They will become too hard to plough.D. People will find it hard to protect the soil.16. A. The farmers there have brought it under control.B. The factories there have found a good use for it.C. The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.D. The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.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 passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A few years ago, Maxine Bedat looked in her closet. It was full of clothes, but she had nothing to wear. “That was (25)______ it was a closet full of fast fashion based on hyper-trends (超时尚) from one season to the next,” said Maxine.“Fast fashion” means clothes which are inexpensive but look like (26)______ (late) designs from top fashion houses. One reason for the success of the fast fashion is the rise of the social media. A report found that Millennials (千禧一代) want to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they post on social media. As a result, many businesses which offer trendy and low-cost clothes grow quickly.However, some Millennials are not happy with the rise of fast fashion. Maxine was tired of alwaysshopping for (27)______ was in style. Instead, she wanted to buy fewer clothes she could wear over and over. So Maxine started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. The clothes it sells often feature classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials.The international business H&M, one of the best-known fast fashion brands, has another approach to “slow fashion.” It has created a recycling program for clothes, (28)______ invites people to bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores. Shoppers who donate old clothes can receive (29)______ discount on new things they buy. After that, H&M does several things with shoppers’ old clothes. Some of them are sold again. Some are turned into other useful items. And the rest (30)______(reduce) to fiber (纤维制品) that can be reused as building materials.Here (31)______(come) stylish but sustainable fashion. Are you ready to move over fast fashion?(B)Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. (32) ______(Expect) a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be (33)______ a walk in the park,” he’d told his wife. “I’ll look after the kid s, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight o’clock, his three little “good kids”—Mike, Randy, and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty se conds, Randy began using his spoon on Alex’s head (34) ______ ______ it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat. Mike chanted “Where’s my toast, where’s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randy’s underwear on his head. Randy locked (35) ______ in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, (36) ______ they were before their very eyes. Someone (37) ______(name) “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten o’clock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared (38) ______(draw) a picture quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and (39)______(read) would be impossible.At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre. “I suddenly have to go into work and my wife’s away.(40)______ I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be usedDogs Used to Be More Like CatsResearchers studying fossils (化石) of the early ancestors of dogs that lived up to 40 million years ago believe the predators (捕食性动物) evolved as a direct consequence of climate change. The study claims the (41)______ transformed man’s best friend from a creature that behaved more like a cat, into the canine (犬) we know and love today.Ancestors of dogs living in North America 40 million years ago were ambush (伏击式) predators—in a(n) (42)______ way to cats’. But a million years later, the thick forest that once covered the continent began to give way to grasslands. This led to a(n) (43)______ in the body shape and hunting behavior of dogs, turning them into animals that no longer (44)______ their prey (猎物), but chased it down instead.This evolutionary transition was (45)______ by the scientists who examined the elbows and teeth of 32 species of dogs that lived between 40 million and two million years ago.“The elbow is a really good (46)______ of what carnivores (食肉动物) are doing with their forelimbs (前肢), which tells their entire (47)______ abilities,” said Brown University’s Christine J anis, who led the study.The research was based on an analysis of fossil specimens (标本) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It suggests dog evolution was directly related to climate change. After all, it was not (48)______ to operate as a pursuit-and-pounce predator until there was room to run.If predators evolved with climate change over the last 40 million years, the authors argue they may continue to (49)______ in response to the present global warming trend. In this way, the results of the study could help (50)______ how animals may look in the future.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.Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. 51 , according to an official report on youth violence, “in our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage 52 the way they are taught to solve math problems or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is 53 . A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor 54 . For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. 55the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can 56 the golden rule of conflictresolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, 57 words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key 58 for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker’s position clear. Then the two people should change 59 .60 , students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to 61 . For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes 62 , the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn’t, 63 thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.After students started a conflict resolution, there has been an increase in student 64 . Learning to resolve conflicts can help students 65 friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.51. A. As a result B. In fact C. By contrast D. On the contrary52. A. conflict B. lives C. relationships D. affairs53. A. violent B. global C. unresolved D. unavoidable54. A. remark B. assumption C. insult D. resolution55. A. Preference for B. Particularity about C. Complaint over D. Laughter over56. A. interpret B. practice C. assess D. bend57. A. soft B. tough C. critical D. clear58. A. measure B. strategy C. assessment D. application59. A. responses B. attitudes C. roles D. intentions60. A. Contrarily B. Relatively C. Consequently D. Finally61. A. accomplish B. ignore C. foresee D. seek62. A. wider B. clearer C. more complex D. more critical63. A. unselfish B. initial C. inspiring D. careful64. A. cooperation B. argument C. gratitude D. support65. A. admire B. select C. deal with D. back upSection 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)(You may read the questions first.)66. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, ________.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB. you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC. you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK67. If you withdraw￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged ________.A. ￡4B. ￡4.5C. ￡5.25D. ￡5.368. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.D. You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller’s cheques.69. The purpose of the passage is to show you how to ________.A. pay for goods with your cardsB. use your cards abroadC. draw cash with your cardsD. play your cards right(B)A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct species. The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant and African savanna (热带草原) elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils，mammoths and mastodons，the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants and the African forest elephants have been distinct species for several million years. The separation of the two species took place around the time of the separation of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been a debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species despite the elephants’ significa nt size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However, the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the department of Animal Sciences at the University of Minois, said,“We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation(保护) purpose. Since 1950 all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinct animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority for conservation purpose.”70. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________.A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the mastodon elephant71. The researcher’s conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant’s ________.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population72. Alfred Roca’s words were mainly about ________.A. the purpose of studying African elephantsB. the conservation of African elephantsC. the way to divide African elephants into two unitsD. the reason for the distinction of African elephants73. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalist’s Belief about Elephants.B. Amazing Experiment about Elephants.C. An Unexpected Finding about Elephants.D. A Long scientific Debate about Elephants.(C)A big focus of the criticism of computer games has concerned the content of the games being played. When the story of the games is analyzed they can be seen to fall into some styles. The two styles most popular with the children I interviewed were ‘Platformers’ and ‘Beat-them-ups.’ Platform game s such as Sonic and Super Mario involve leaping from platform to platform, avoiding obstacles, moving on through the levels, and progressing through the different stages of the game. Beat-them-ups are the games which have caused concern over their violent content. These games involve fights between animated(动画的) characters. In many ways this violence can be compared to violence within children’s cartoons where a character is hit over the head or falls off a cliff but walks away unscathed.Argument has occurred in part because of the intensity of the game play, which is said to spill over into children’s everyday lives. There are worries that children are becoming more violent and aggressive after longtime exposure to these games. Playing computer games involves feelings of intense frustration and anger which often expresses itself in aggressive ‘yells’ at the screen. It is not only the ‘Beat-them-up’ games which produce this aggression; platform games are just as frustrating when the characters lose all their ‘lives’ and ‘die’ just before the end of the level is reached. Computer gaming relies upon intense concentration on the moving images on the screen and demands great hand-to-eye coordination(协调). When the player loses and the words ‘Game over’ appea r on the screen, there is annoyance and frustrationat being beaten by the computer and at having made an error. This anger and aggression could perhaps be compared to the aggression felt when playing football and you take your eye off the ball and enable the opposition to score. The annoyance experienced when defeated at a computer game is what makes gaming ‘addictive’: the player is determined not to make the same mistake again and to have ‘one last go’ in the hope of doing better next time.Some of the concern over the violence of computer games has been about children who are unable to tell the difference between fiction and reality and who act out the violent moves of the games in fight on the playground. The problem with video games is that they involve children more than television or films and this means there are more implications for their social behavior. Playing these games can lead to anti-social behavior, make children aggressive and affect their emotional stability.74. The best title for the passage is _______.A. How to control anger while playing computer gamesB. There is no difference between ‘Platformers’ and ‘Beat-Them-Ups’C. How does playing computer games affect the level of violence in childrenD. How to make children spend less time on computer games75. The word “unscathed” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.A. unharmedB. unbeatenC. unsettledD. unhappy76. According to Paragraph 2, how does violence relate to playing computer games?A. Beat-Them-Ups are more popular with children therefore more likely to produce v iolent behavior.B. When losing computer games children tend to experience frustration and anger.C. People who have good hand-eye-coordination tend to be more violent than others.D. The violent content in the games gets children addicted to the games.77. According to the author, why do video games lead to violence more than TV or movies?A. Because children cannot tell fiction from reality.B. Because children like to act out the scenes in the games on the playground.C. Because computer games can produce more anti-social behavior.D. Because computer games involve children more than TV or films.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Gift certificates, or rather their high-tech new replacements, gift cards, are America’s most popular present. They spare gift-givers the tension of choosing anything specific, and receivers the horror of having to keep the result. Retailers like them too, because they are quite profitable. But like most goods in the recession (衰退), they have become harder to shift, prompting some radical redesigns.Gift cards are profitable because retailers receive money for them up from, and around 10% of them are never redeemed(收回), according to Lew Paine of the GFK Group, a market-research firm. When people do use them, they often spend more than the amount given, on products with high margins.But sales of gift cards were down by around 6% last year in America, to about $25 billion, partly because discounts in stores were so steep that customers saw more value in buying products directly. Bankruptcies (破产) among retailers also scared people away from gift cards, for fear that stores would not be around to honour them. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards which can be used in various stores, including Visa and American Express, came under fire for charging monthly maintenance fees on unspent balances.Analysts expect another tough holiday season for gift cards this year. Sales will be down by about 5%, projects Archstone Consulting, which studies the business. Retailers are trying to counter this decline by making gift cards more attractive. One approach is to add nifty (俏皮的) packaging. Target, for example, is selling gift cards that double as wind-up toys or play recorded greetings. Other retailers have launched schemes that let people e-mail one another electronic gift certificates, which the receivers can then print out for use.Some retailers have even given gift cards away in an effort to drum up business. Neiman Marcus, for example, sent $50 gift cards to big customers to tempt them back for further shopping. Target will give a $l0 gift card to people who spend $l00 before noon on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is considered the start of the holiday shopping season. Such handouts can be cheaper than sharp store-wide discounts, which proved destructive to profits last year. Expiration dates add a sense of urgency, which retailers are eager to promote.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. The reason for the popularity of gift cards to gift-givers is that they don’t have to worryabout _________________________________________________.79. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards were criticized last year because___________________________________.80. Give one example of retailers’ responding to the decline of the sales of gift cards according to thepassage.81. Retailers gave out handouts to promote consumption last year, but their efforts turned out_________________________________.第II 卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 屠呦呦是中国第一个被授予诺贝尔奖的女科学家。

闵行区2015学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷考生注意：1．考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

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第I 卷 (共103分) I. Listening Comprehension Section 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. A writer.B. A teacher.C. A reporter.D. A student. 2. A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In a classroom.D. In an apartment. 3. A. The long walking hours.B. The hot weather.C. The boring work.D. The fan in the room.4. A. She has always enjoyed great popularity.B. She expected more people at her party.C. She threw a surprise party for her friends.D. She enjoys entertaining little children.5. A. Look for a place near her office. B. Find a new job down the street. C. Make inquires elsewhere.D. Rent the $600 apartment. 6. A. Sick.B. Quite well.C. Excited.D. Confused.7. A. She had the printer repaired.B. She chatted online with a friend.C. She filled in an application form.D. She ordered some paper.8. A. He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.B. He has been extremely busy recently.C. He has gained some weight lately.D. He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday. 9. A. He doesn ‟t like abstract paintings.B. Women have a better artistic taste than men.学校_______________________ 班级__________ 准考证号_________ 姓名______________…………………密○………………………………………封○………………………………………○线…………………………………C. He isn‟t good at abstract thinking.D. The woman possesses a natural talent for art.10. A. He is confident he will get the job.B. His chance of getting the job is slim.C. It isn‟t easy to find a qualified candidate.D. The interview didn‟t go as well as he had expected.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A special CD. B. A photograph of the mystery star.C. Two concert tickets.D. A latest record.12. A. After a tragic accident happened. B. When he formed the habit of using drugs.C. When his wife left him.D. After he succeeded in the late 90‟s.13. A. A free concert. B. Life of a pop star.C. A famous guitar player.D. A sad song Tears in Heaven.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B. It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C. It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D. It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.15. A. People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B. They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C. They will become too hard to plough.D. People will find it hard to protect the soil.16. A. The farmers there have brought it under control.B. The factories there have found a good use for it.C. The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.D. The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.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 passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A few years ago, Maxine Bedat looked in her closet. It was full of clothes, but she had nothing to wear. “That was (25)______ it was a closet full of fast fashion based on hyper-trends (超时尚) from one season to the nex t,” said Maxine.“Fast fashion” means clothes which are inexpensive but look like (26)______ (late) designs from top fashion houses. One reason for the success of the fast fashion is the rise of the social media. A report found that Millennials (千禧一代) want to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they post on social media. As a result, many businesses which offer trendy and low-cost clothes grow quickly.However, some Millennials are not happy with the rise of fast fashion. Maxine was tired of always shopping for (27)______ was in style. Instead, she wanted to buy fewer clothes she could wear over and over. So Maxine started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. Theclothes it sells often feature classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials.The international business H&M, one of the best-known fast fashion brands, has another approach to “slow fashion.” It has created a recycling program for clothes, (28)______ invites people to bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores. Shoppers who donate old clothes can receive (29)______ discount on new things they buy. After that, H&M does several things with shoppers‟ old clothes. Some of them are sold again. Some are turned into other useful items. And the rest (30)______(reduce) to fiber (纤维制品) that can be reused as building materials.Here (31)______(come) stylish but sustainable fashion. Are you ready to move over fast fashion?(B)Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. (32) ______(Expect) a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be (33)______ a walk in the park,” he‟d told his wife. “I‟ll look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight o‟clock, his three little “good kids”—Mike, Randy, and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty seconds, Randy began using his spoo n on Alex‟s head (34) ______ ______ it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat. Mike chanted “Where‟s my toast, where‟s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse a fter breakfast. Mike wore Randy‟s underwear on his head. Randy locked (35) ______ in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, (36) ______ they were before their very eyes. Someone (37) ______(name) “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten o‟clock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared (38) ______(draw) a picture quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and (39)______(read) would be impossible.At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre. “I suddenly have to go into work and my wife‟s away. (40)______ I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beDogs Used to Be More Like CatsResearchers studying fossils (化石) of the early ancestors of dogs that lived up to 40 million years ago believe the predators (捕食性动物) evolved as a direct consequence of climate change. The study claims the (41)______ transformed man‟s best friend from a creature t hat behaved more like a cat, into the canine (犬) we know and love today.Ancestors of dogs living in North America 40 million years ago were ambush (伏击式) predators—in a(n) (42)______ way to cats‟. But a million years later, the thick forest that once covered the continent began to give way to grasslands. This led to a(n) (43)______ in the body shape and hunting behavior of dogs, turning them into animals that no longer (44)______ their prey (猎物), but chased it down instead.This evolutionary transition was (45)______ by the scientists who examined the elbows and teeth of 32 species of dogs that lived between 40 million and two million years ago.“The elbow is a really good (46)______ of what carnivores (食肉动物) are doing with their forelimbs (前肢), which tells their entire (47)______ abilities,” said Brown University‟s Christine Janis, who led the study.The research was based on an analysis of fossil specimens (标本) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It suggests dog evolution was directly related to climate change. After all, it was not (48)______ to operate as a pursuit-and-pounce predator until there was room to run.If predators evolved with climate change over the last 40 million years, the authors argue they may continue to (49)______ in response to the present global warming trend. In this way, the results of the study could help (50)______ how animals may look in the future.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.Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. 51 , according to an official report on youth violence, “i n our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but t he terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren‟t students taught to manage 52 the way they are taught to solve math problems or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is 53 . A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor 54 . For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. 55the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. Th e problem isn‟t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can 56 the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, 57 words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key 58 for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker‟s position clear. Then the two people should change 59 .60 , students need to consider wh at they are hearing. This doesn‟t mean trying to figure out what‟s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to 61 . For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes 62 , the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn‟t, 63 thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.After students started a conflict resolution, there has been an increase in student 64 . Learning to resolve conflicts can help students 65 friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.51. A. As a result B. In fact C. By contrast D. On the contrary52. A. conflict B. lives C. relationships D. affairs53. A. violent B. global C. unresolved D. unavoidable54. A. remark B. assumption C. insult D. resolution55. A. Preference for B. Particularity about C. Complaint over D. Laughter over56. A. interpret B. practice C. assess D. bend57. A. soft B. tough C. critical D. clear58. A. measure B. strategy C. assessment D. application59. A. responses B. attitudes C. roles D. intentions60. A. Contrarily B. Relatively C. Consequently D. Finally61. A. accomplish B. ignore C. foresee D. seek62. A. wider B. clearer C. more complex D. more critical63. A. unselfish B. initial C. inspiring D. careful64. A. cooperation B. argument C. gratitude D. support65. A. admire B. select C. deal with D. back upSection 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)(You may read the questions first.)66. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, ________.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB. you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC. you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK67. If you withdraw￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged ________.A. ￡4B. ￡4.5C. ￡5.25D. ￡5.368. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.D. You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller‟s cheques.69. The purpose of the passage is to show you how to ________.A. pay for goods with your cardsB. use your cards abroadC. draw cash with your cardsD. play your cards right(B)A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct species. The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant and African savanna (热带草原) elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils，mammoths and mastodons，the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants and the African forest elephants have been distinct species for several million years. The separation of the two species took place around the time of the separation of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been a debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species despite the ele phants‟ signi ficant size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However, the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the department of Animal Sciences at the University ofMinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation (保护) purpose. Since 1950 all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinct animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority for conse rvation purpose.”70. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________.A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the mastodon elephant71. The researche r‟s conclusion was based on a study of the Af rican elephant‟s ________.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population72. Alfred Roca‟s words were mainly about ________.A. the purpose of studying African elephantsB. the conservation of African elephantsC. the way to divide African elephants into two unitsD. the reason for the distinction of African elephants73. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalist‟s Belief about Elephants.B. Amazing Experiment about Elephants.C. An Unexpected Finding about Elephants.D. A Long scientific Debate about Elephants.(C)A big focus of the criticism of computer games has concerned the content of the games being played. When the story of the games is analyzed they can be seen to fall into some styles. The two style s most popular with the children I interviewed were …Platformers‟ and …Beat-them-ups.‟ Platform games such as Sonic and Super Mario involve leaping from platform to platform, avoiding obstacles, moving on through the levels, and progressing through the different stages of the game. Beat-them-ups are the games which have caused concern over their violent content. These games involve fights between animated (动画的) characters. In many ways this violence can be compared to violence within children‟s cartoons where a character i s hit over the head or falls off a cliff but walks away unscathed.Argument has occurred in part because of the intensity of the game play, which is said to spill over into children‟s everyday lives. There are worries that children are becoming more violen t and aggressive after longtime exposure to these games. Playing computer games involves feelings of intense frustration and anger wh ich often expresses itself in aggressive …yells‟ at the screen. It is not only the …Beat-them-up‟ games which produce this aggression; platform games are just as frustrating when the characters lose all their …lives‟ and …die‟ just before the end of the le vel is reached. Computer gaming relies upon intense concentration on the moving images on the screen and demands great hand-to-eye coordination (协调). When the player loses and the words …Game over‟ appear on the screen, there is annoyance and frustration a t being beaten by the computer and at having made an error. This anger and aggression could perhaps be compared to the aggressionfelt when playing football and you take your eye off the ball and enable the opposition to score. The annoyance experienced wh en defeated at a computer game is what makes gaming …addictive‟: the player is determined not to make the same mistake again and to have …one last go‟ in the hope of doing better next time.Some of the concern over the violence of computer games has been about children who are unable to tell the difference between fiction and reality and who act out the violent moves of the games in fight on the playground. The problem with video games is that they involve children more than television or films and this means there are more implications for their social behavior. Playing these games can lead to anti-social behavior, make children aggressive and affect their emotional stability.74. The best title for the passage is _______.A. How to control anger while playing computer gamesB. There is no difference between …Platformers‟and …Beat-Them-Ups‟C. How does playing computer games affect the level of violence in childrenD. How to make children spend less time on computer games75. The word “unscathed” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.A. unharmedB. unbeatenC. unsettledD. unhappy76. According to Paragraph 2, how does violence relate to playing computer games?A. Beat-Them-Ups are more popular with children therefore more likely to produce v iolent behavior.B. When losing computer games children tend to experience frustration and anger.C. People who have good hand-eye-coordination tend to be more violent than others.D. The violent content in the games gets children addicted to the games.77. According to the author, why do video games lead to violence more than TV or movies?A. Because children cannot tell fiction from reality.B. Because children like to act out the scenes in the games on the playground.C. Because computer games can produce more anti-social behavior.D. Because computer games involve children more than TV or films.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Gift certificates, or rather their high-tech new replacements, gift cards, are America‟s most popular present. They spare gift-givers the tension of choosing anything specific, and receivers the horror of having to keep the result. Retailers like them too, because they are quite profitable. But like most goods in the recession (衰退), they have become harder to shift, prompting some radical redesigns.Gift cards are profitable because retailers receive money for them up from, and around 10% of them are never redeemed (收回), according to Lew Paine of the GFK Group, a market-research firm. When people do use them, they often spend more than the amount given, on products with high margins.But sales of gift cards were down by around 6% last year in America, to about $25 billion, partly because discounts in stores were so steep that customers saw more value in buying products directly. Bankruptcies (破产) among retailers also scared people away from gift cards, for fear that stores would not be around to honour them. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards which can be used in various stores, including Visa and American Express, came under fire for charging monthly maintenance fees on unspent balances.Analysts expect another tough holiday season for gift cards this year. Sales will be down by about 5%, projects Archstone Consulting, which studies the business. Retailers are trying to counter this decline by making gift cards more attractive. One approach is to add nifty (俏皮的) packaging. Target, for example, is selling gift cards that double as wind-up toys or play recorded greetings. Other retailers have launched schemes that let people e-mail one another electronic gift certificates, which the receivers can then print out for use.Some retailers have even given gift cards away in an effort to drum up business. Neiman Marcus, for example, sent $50 gift cards to big customers to tempt them back for further shopping. Target will give a $l0 gift card to people who spend $l00 before noon on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is considered the start of the holiday shopping season. Such handouts can be cheaper than sharp store-wide discounts, which proved destructive to profits last year. Expiration dates add a sense of urgency, which retailers are eager to promote.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. The reason for the popularity of gift cards to gift-givers is that they don‟t have to worryabout _________________________________________________.79. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards were criticized last year because___________________________________.80. Give one example of retailers‟ responding to the decline of the sales of gift cards according tothe passage.81. Retailers gave out handouts to promote consumption last year, but their efforts turned out_________________________________.第II 卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 屠呦呦是中国第一个被授予诺贝尔奖的女科学家。

闵行区2016学年高三年级第二次学业质量调研测试英语学科试卷(时间120分钟，满分140分)考生注意：I.本试卷共12页。

满分140分。

考试时间120分钟。

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I. Listening ComprehensionII. 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.One steamy July afternoon in central Arkansas . I was working on an important project in my home office . My trusty printer was busy producing an important report (21)__________it simply stopped . After fifteen minutes of trying to repair , I decided to buy a new printer . Upon my return , my heart froze to see my house on fire .(22)_________having spent much of my life writing , I was speechless when facing this situation . I was lost for adequate words (23)_________(describe ) the sick , sinking feeling of seeing my home , business , and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories (24)___________(collect) over a lifetime . But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after (25)_________(rescue) from situations of ill-treatment and abandonment .Responding to an early security –system warning , the amazing firefighters arrived immediately , (26)__________the chemical smoke had already caused deaths . I examined and kissed each cat goodbye , extremely grateful that they had passed gently , without injuries or burns .Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact (27)________the loss of one beloved four-legged family member can have on your heart , mind and soul . The loss of so many dearly loved creatures sent me in great sorrow.After staying with a friend of mine for a couple of weeks , I was relocated to a furnishedapartment . One evening , about a month after moving in , I (28) _________(occupy ) in writing a mystery novel , and at that time a “meow” sounded from outside the apartment door. Was it my mind playing tricks again?” More than once I had heard , seen or felt the brush of one of my departed funny roommates . The meow grew louder and more repetitive . Curious , I opened the door.Sitting on the doorstep was a kitten with a black coat and alert eyes . A neighbor (29)__________(walk) by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was ,she explained that it had been born under a bridge and looked around for food . This kitty-loving neighbor was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home . My immediate reaction was “that’s all I need !” without hesitation she put the cute kitten down . I thanked her and closed the door , determined to just let him stay (30)________a real home could be found .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. contrastB. unknownC. trappedD. responsibilityE. willingnessF. externalG. senseH. ceaseI. encounterJ. indecisiveK. passiveThere are two basic ways see growth : one as a product ., the other as a process . People have generally viewed personal growth as a(n)__________result or product that can easily be identified and measured . The worker who gets a promotion the students whose grades improve , the foreigner who learns a new language ---all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.By ________-the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine , since by definition it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way . The process is not the road itself , but rather the attitude and feelings people have , their caution or courage , as we _______new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process , the journey never really ends. There are always new ways to experience the world , new ideas to try , new challenges to accept .In order to grow , to travel new roads , people need to have a ______to take risks . And we are supposed to be ready to face the ________, and to accept the possibility that we may “fail” at first . How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is essential to our ability to grow. Do we perceive ourselves as quick an curious ? If so , then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences . Do we think we’re _______and shy ? Then our _______of shyness can cause us to hesitate , to move slowly , and not to take a step until we know the ground is sa fe. Do we think we’re slow to adapt to change to change or that we’re not smart enough to cope with a new challenge ? If so , then we are likely to take a more ______role or not try at all .These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow . We will ________to grow , if we do not confront and overcome theseinternal fears and doubts , and if we protect ourselves too much . We become ________inside a shell of our own making .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.To Apologize or Not to ApologizeWhy difficult ?When we do wrong to someone we know, even not _________, we are generally expected to apologize so as to improve the situation . But when we’re acting as leaders , the circumstance are _______. The act of apology is carried out not merely at the level of the ________but also at the level of the institution . It is a performance in which every word or expression _________, as they become part of the public record . Refusing to apologize can be smart , or it can be stupid . So , readiness to apologize can be seen as a sign of strong character or as a sign of weakness .Why now ?The question of whether leaders should apologize publicly has never been more _______. During the last decade or so , the United States in particular has developed an apology culture ------apologies of all kinds and for all sorts of wrongdoings are made far more ________than before. More newspaper writers have written about the growing importance of ________-apologies . Meanwhile , more and more articles , advice colums , and radio and television programs have similarly dealt with the subject of _______apologies . Although they are not carried out in the public places , we can’t neglect the importance of this performance.Why ________?Why do we apologize? Why do we ever put ourselves in situations likely to be difficult , embarrassing , and even risky ? Leaders who apologize publicly could be an easy target for ________. They are expected to appear strong and capable . And whether they make public statements of any kind , their individual and institutional reputations are in danger . Clearly , then , leaders should not apologize often . For a leader to express apology , there needs to be a strong _______. Leaders will publicly apologize if and when they think the costs of doing so are lower than the costs of not doing so .Why refuse ?Why is it that leaders so often try every means to ________apologies , even when a public apology seems to be in order ? Their reasons can be individual or institutional. Because leaders are public figures , their apologies are likely to be personally uncomfortable and even ________risky . Apologies can be signals for admitting mistakes and mistakes can be an indication of job insecurity . Leaders may also be afraid that ________of a mistake will damage or destroy the organization for which they are responsible . There can be good reasons for hanging tough (硬撑) in tough situation , as we shall see ,but it is a high-risk________.41. A. immediately B. intentionally C. occasionally D. accidentally42. A. simple B. ridiculous C. abnormal D. different43. A. individual B. company C. family D. society44. A. conflicts B. matters C. appeals D. deceives45. A. urgent B. risky C. boring D. simple46. A. interestedly B. patiently C. frequently D. hopefully47. A. faithful B. reliable C. confusing D. public48. A. sincere B. acceptable C. private D. positive49. A. bother B. reduce C. regret D. ignore50. A. promotion B. criticism C. appreciation D. identification51. A. personally B. will C. reason D. desire52. A. attempt B. involve C. commit D. avoid53. A. politically B. professionally C. academically D. physically54. A. avoidance B. admission C. involvement D. elimination55. A. fulfillment B. statement C. occupation D. strategySection 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)If your in-box is currently reporting unread messages in the hundreds or thousands, you might have a hard time believing the news: e-mail is on the decline.At first blush, that might seem to be the case. The incoming generation, after all, doesn't do e-mail. Oh, they might have an account. They use it only as we would a fax machine: as a means to communicate with old-school folks like their parents or to fulfill the sign-up requirements of Web sites. They rarely check it, though.Today's instant electronic memos—such as texting and Facebook and Twitter messages—are more direct, more concentrated, more efficient. They go without the salutation(称呼语) and the signoff; we already know the “to” and “from.” Many corporations are moving to messaging networks for exactly that reason: more signal, less noise and less time. This trend is further evidence that store-and-forward systems such as e-mail and voicemail are outdated. Instead of my leaving you a lengthy message that you pick up later, I can now send you an unobtrusive, easily -consumed message that you can read—and respond to—on the go.The decline of e-mail corresponds neatly to the dawn of the mobile era. Instantaneous(及时) written messages are different. These are neatly tailored to fit in just about any time: before a movie, in a taxi, waiting for lunch. And because these notes are invariably brief, they're a natural for smartphone typing. With these formats, you also have control over who can correspond with you, which you usually don't in e-mail. And especially on Facebook, instant messaging can take on the character of a chat room, where several people can talk at once.Does this mean e-mail is on its way to the dustbin of digital history? Not necessarily. E-mailstill has certain advantages. On the other hand , tweets and texts feel ephemeral—you read them, then they're gone, into an endless string, e-mail still feels like something you have and that you can file, search and return to later. It's easy to imagine that it will continue to feel more appropriate for formal communications: agreements, important news, longer explanations.So, e-mail won't go away completely. Remember, we've been through a transition like this not so long ago: when e-mail was on the rise, people said that postal mail was dead. That's not how it works. Postal mail found its smaller niche, and so will e-mail. Technology rarely replaces an institution completely; it just adds new avenues.56. What would the incoming generation like to do with their e-mail accounts?A. Contact close friendsB. Send long messagesC. Fill in some formsD. Communicate with their colleagues57. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the paragraph 3 and 4?A. The possible reasons behind the decline of e-mailB. The likes and dislikes of the young generationC. The rapid development of e-communication channelsD. Evidence about the uncertain future of easily –consumed messages58. What does the underlined word “ephemeral” in paragraph 5 mean ?A. Automatically –sendingB. Randomly –writtenC. Hardly –recognizedD. Shortly –appearing59. According to the passage , which of the following statements is true ?A. It’s too early to determine the decline of e-mailB. E-mail has reasons to exist on its own advantageC. E-mail , just like postal mail has come to its endD. We should feel sorry for the decline of e-mail(B)A. reveal the fact that Nick wants to know more about Gatsby.B. show the version of Rhapsody in Blue matches the film well.C. prove that the director is good at combining visual and music.D. convince us that the first scene is perfectly filmed by the director.61. According to Time Magazine, what did Baz Luhrmann do to make the film a success?A. He adapted the story in the novel as he wished.B. He made the film more powerful than the book.C. He mixed his style with the elegance of the book.D. He changed the story to meet his own style.62. Which of the following can be used to describe Gatsby?A. Faithful and warm-hearted.B. Charming and professional.C. Selfish and timid.D. Mysterious and devoted.(C)The British Medical Journal recently featured a strong response to what was judged an inappropriately merciful reaction by a medical school to a student cheating in an examination. Although we have insufficient reliable data about the extent of this phenomenon, its prevention, or its effective management, much can be concluded and acted upon on the basis of common sense. There is general agreement that there should be zero tolerance of cheating in a profession based on trust and one on which human lives depend. It is reasonable to assume that cheaters in medical school will be more likely than others to continue to act dishonestly with patients, colleagues, and government.The behaviors under question are multifactorial in origin. There are familial(家庭的), religious, and cultural values that are acquired long before medical school. For example, countries, cultures, and subcultures exist where bribes and dishonest behaviour are very normal. There are secondary schools in which neither staff nor students tolerate cheating and others where cheating is common; there are homes which cultivate young people with high standards of moral behaviour and others which leave moral training to the harmful influence of television and the market place.Medical schools reflect society and cannot be expected to remedy all the ills of a society. The selection process of medical students might be expected to favour applicants with positive moral behaviour. Medical schools should be the major focus of attention for cultivating future doctors with moral sensitivity. Unfortunately there are troubling data that suggest that during medical school the moral behaviour of medical students does not necessarily improve; indeed, moral development may actually stop or even regress（倒退）.It is critical that the academic and clinical leaders of the institution set a personal example on moral behaviour. Medical schools must do something to make sure that their students are expected to be clear from day one. The development of a school's culture of moral behaviour requires cooperation with the students in which they play an active role in its creation and developing. Moreover, the school's examination system and general treatment of students must be fair. Finally, the treatment of infractions must be firm, fair, transparent(透明的)63. What does the author say about cheating in medical schools?A. Extensive research has been done about this phenomenon.B. W e have sufficient data to prove that prevention is possible.C. W e know that this phenomenon exists in every medical school.D. W e still need more reliable data to know how serious it is.64. According to the author, it is important to prevent cheating in medical schools becauseA. the medical profession is based on trust.B. t here is zero tolerance of cheating in medicineC. t he medical profession depends on the government.D. cheating exists extensively in medical schools.64. Which of the following statements will the author probably agree with?A. Medical schools should make a less competitive environment for students.B. Outstanding people should create a set of moral standards to be followed.C. Medical students should be positive in creating and preserving moral behaviorD. We should focus on the cause-and-effect of the cheating in exams in medical schools.66. Which of the following can be implied from the passage?A. It makes little sense to talk about medical school student cheating in exams.B. Medical schools haven't been doing well to help students develop morally.C. Cheating in exams is tolerable outride of medical school circle.D. Elimination of exams helps cultivate healthier characters of medical school students.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.The worse time to look for a job is when you feel desperate and must have a new one immediately.____67____ If you are not in need of an immediate career change, here arc ways you can improve your long-term career prospects today;Identify at least two different roles. You do not have to be qualified for these positions today, nor do they have to exist in your company. However, these roles should be related to your current skill set. They are career options that look interesting. ____68____ Pay close attention to what appeals to you, and write it down. This will give insight into your motivations and targets.Subscribe to a career specific magazine. Knowledge is power in the workplace. All businesses must stay relevant to their customers in order to win the competitions and increase revenue（收益）.Reading about industry trends, advancements and success stories keeps you in touch with market conditions. This information allows you to see which companies and professionals are leading the pack. You can follow their examples in your own workplace. ____69____Do exceptional work. In any role, there is a way to perform at your best. Look for ways to deliver a top performance. Show up early, be flexible to new assignments, have a positive attitude, cooperate with other departments, pay attention to the little details.Be professionally curious. Talk to people about their careers. Learn more about how success is measured in other roles, departments and companies. Ask people their thoughts on different industries. ____70____ People hire people. You never know what connections may be relevant when you start your next job search, so develop a habit of making good connections no matter where you go. Take the time to learn about others, and be helpful when you can.As in all things in life, getting in front of a different task early is always less stressful than reacting to a career surprise. Changing jobs is to be expected. No matter how secure you feel today, the time will come when either you or your employer decide it is time to change.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 \words. Use your own words as far as possible.There are various means consumers can do if they find that an item they bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claims. A simple and common method used by many consumer is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the "higher up" his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer's favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”. The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go to a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumer’s rights.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 看孩子们在沙滩上打排球很有趣。

Some abstract modern paintings were ______ my understanding; I simply couldn’t figure out what the painters really wanted to tell us.34.On top of the hill ______, whose style can be traced to the ages of the Roman Empire.— Ok, ______ you make your story short.C. so long asabsenceComplete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlyare more harmful than helpful.D. p rinciplesD. moderateD. revising61. A. add to B. get over C. keep up D. go through●Hartville’s overtime pay is well below the national level, and overtime is obliged at least once a week.●Employees working in the manufacturing department have an alarmingly high rate of repetitive (重复的) stress injury. The equipment they are working with is extremely old and dangerous and does not meet current health and safety standards. The committee recommended that equipment be evaluated and brought up-to-date immediately.●Sick and personal day policies are unclear. Employees report conflicting and/or confusing policies relating to sick and personal days, which have resulted in numerous misunderstandings about procedures and allowances as well as unfair punishment action.●In the past four years, five pregnant women with clean work records were dismissed soon after their pregnancies were public. In all five cases, the reasons for firing were not specifically clear, although one of the employees was told by her immediate supervisor that new mothers make very unreliable employees.●Hartville’s upper management is largely unaware of the dissatisfaction of employees. Evidence shows that middle management delays vital information leading to upper management’s underestimation of the seriousness of employee dissatisfaction.65.Why do Hartville employees have a high rate of repetitive stress injury?B. Because t heir pays are extremely low.C. Because Hartville’s equipment is below standard.D. Because sick and personal day policies are not clear.squirrels, however, store large groups of nuts above ground. Professor Swihart calls “D. The cleaning of forest land benefits red squirrels directly.T elevision is a relatively stable advertising medium. In many ways, the television ads today are almost the same to those two decades ago. Most television ads still feature actors, still run 30 seconds,purchasing these ad types. As consumers became more complicated, frustration with these onli neblockedexcellentcompanies began turning to pay-per-click marketing. However, as with the banner and pop-up ads,What are equally important if a fashion designer want s to be successful?第II 卷(共45分)B87. When I am in bad mood, I often listen to music to remove troubles.88. After a heated discussion, we all agreed to donate another computer for the primary school.89. Evidence has proved that risks exist in on-line shopping, so you have to think carefully before。

2016年上海市闵行区中考英语二模试卷一、I Listening Comprehension（听力理解）（共30分）A．Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（6分）1.1________ 2________ 3________ 4________ 5________ 6________．一、B．Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（8分）2.A A watchB A bookC A caseD A stamp．3.A By car．B By train．C By planeD By bus．4. A） Sunny．B） Rainy．C） Windy．D） Snowy．5.A She doesn't like partiesB Her doctor will visit her．C She is busy working．D She is not feeling well．6.A At an airport．B At a supermarket．C At a hotelD At a bank．7.A At 7：00．B At 8：00．C At 9：00．D At 10：00．8.A Manager and secretary．B Shop assistant and customer．C Teacher and student ．D Wife and husband．9.A They can buy vegetables together．B They can go out for dinner that day．C He has never eaten in that restaurant．D He disliked the food the woman cooked．一、 C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false （（判断下列是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“T“表示，不符合的用“F“表示. （6分.10. 15．An old couple went to their doctor because they were seriously ill．16．The doctor told them to write things down in order not to forget．17．The old lady told her husband to get her a bowl of rice after they got home．18．The old lady told her husband to write something down．but he refused．19．The husband could remember clearly what to do before he went to the kitchen．20．From the story we can learn that the old lady was less forgetful than her husband．一、D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences （听对话，完成T列内容，每空格限填-词.（共 10分）11. 21．Sherry is going to visit Quebec________．22．The St．Lawrence River________ the middle of the city，Montreal．23．Bob tells Sherry that she'd better practise________ before she goes there．24．Sherry will also visit a friend________ who lives in Quebec City．25．Many old buildings in Quebec City were built in the________century．二、II. Choose the best answer （选择最恰当的答案.（ 20分）12. Which of the following words is pronounced ？（）A floorB fineC fireD flight13. Mrs．Brown often goes to visit those AIDS patients in hospitals to cheer________ up．（）A theyB themC themselvesD theirs14. Look!All the roofs and trees are covered snow and it's so beautiful．（）A onB underC inD with15. The police have searched the mountain the missing student for a few days．（）A forB byC fromD at16. There a lot of furniture in the house．so we don't have to buy any more．（）A amB isC areD be17. I have got three tickets for the concert．One is for today and are for tomorrow．（）A the otherB othersC the othersD another18. Computers are becoming smaller and lighter so that they can be carried very ．（）A easilyB more easilyC most easilyD less easily19. You ______ write the poem down. Our teacher will give us a copy soon.A mustn'tB needn'tC shouldn'tD can't20. The audience felt rather when they heard that the famous singer wouldn't come．（）A sadlyB excitedC disappointedD lonely21. The heavy rain made the tourists at the hotel all day with nothing to do．（）A to stayB stayingC stayedD stay22. The two young men denied the valuable painting from the safe．（）A to stealB stoleC stealingD steal23. The neighbours ready for a barbecue when we came by yesterday afternoon．（）A will getB were gettingC would getD got24. By the end of last year．Steve computer science in a university for two years．（）A studiesB has studiedC had studiedD is studying25. -Would you like to join us in the basketball match this afternoon？-I am really interested in it， I have a lot of homework to do．（）A butB orC soD and26. here quickly，Alice．I have something exciting to tell you．（）A ComingB ComesC ComeD To come27.Not getting enough or the right kind of sleep is bad for health. But according to researchers from the University of California, people who don't get enough sleep are less willing to socialize（社交）with others. They are simply too tired to go out.The researchers did a small study. They tested 18 young people who had just had a good night's sleep—as well as tested them again after a sleepless night. The participants watched videos of people walking towards them. When the person on the video got too "close" to them, they pushed a button（按钮）to stop the video, which recorded how close they allowed the person to get.The results showed that the participants kept the person at a distance（距离）of 60% further back if they hadn't got enough sleep. They felt that their personal space was being evaded（侵犯）. But when the participants got a good night's sleep, they allowed the person to get much closer to them.According to lead researcher Matthew Walker, the less sleep you get, the less you want to socialize with others. In turn, other people may think you are strange and stay away from you. This can make you feel lonely and cause you to sleep even less. It becomes a vicious cycle（恶性循环）.So if you want to be a more sociable and popular person, sleeping well might help. "One night of good sleep makes you feel more outgoing and socially confident（自信的）," said Walker.（1）Researchers from the University of California believe that less sleep ______.A makes school life busy and hardB makes people less sociableC isn't bad for old peopleD causes people to become excited（2）The underlined word "participants" in the passage probably means ______.A 科学家B 研究者C 参与者D 旁观者（3）What can be inferred（推断）from Paragraph 3?A The proper distance to keep from others is 60 cm.B People don't like sharing their personal space.C Don't get too close to sleepless people.D People are smarter after having a good sleep.（4）Matthew Walker would agree that ______.A people who sleep less could be strangeB loneliness makes people sleepmore C popular people never feel tired D sleeping well makes people quieter28. ______ useful robot it is!It can help with the housework like a human servant.A WhatB What aC What anD How29. all the students are here，why don't we start our class meeting right now？（）A AlthoughB WhenC SinceD Before30. ---We are going to hold an activity to raise some money for our club this weekend．--- I will help you if I am available．（）A It doesn't matter．B Sounds great!C Yes．please．D You're welcome．31. -Our school dancing group won first prize in the dancing competition last week．--- （）A Really？Are you kidding？B Good luck!C Congratulations!D I agree with you．三、Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填-词，每词只能填一次）（共 8分）32. A．fear B．relatives C．members D．continue E．ordinaryOn every packet of cigarettes，people are warned against the dangers of smoking：'Warning：Cigarette Smoking Is Harmful to Your Health．However，millions of people（1）________smoking．Why？Facts show that families and surroundings play a very important part．All those smokers co me from smoking families or have smoking friends or（2）________．Films and TV plays also play a part．People watch their'heroes'on TV drinking alco hol or smoking cigarettes．'Heroes'seem to（3）________nothing，neither killing themselves nor killing others with alcohol and cigarettes．If they are not afrai d of the harm of smoking and drinking，why should（4）________people be afraid？Knowing and believing seem to be two different things．If smoking is really as harmful as do ctors say，it is time for smokers to think about it and try to give it up!33. A．satisfied B．with pleasure C．wise D．immediately E．in surpriseOnce there was a lazy poor man living in a small house with spider webs （蜘蛛网）．on the walls and mice running around．People didn't want to come into such a dirty pl ace and the poor man was lonely and sad every day．One day，the poor man visited a（1）________old man and asked him for advice about changing his life．The old man gave him a be autiful vase and said．'This is a magic vase that will bring you happiness．'The poor man lo oked at the vase（2）________．Why would he need a vase in his poor house？However．he didn't want to throw away such a beautiful vase．so he brought it home on the table．'It's not right for something so beautiful to be empty．'the poor man looked at the va se and thought．Then he picked some wild flowers and put them into it，making it even more beautiful．But he was still not（3）________．'It is not good for such a beautiful thing to stand next to a spider web．'A t this，he started to do some cleaning in the house and paint the walls．His house turned into a co mfortable place（4）________．The poor man suddenly realized that in the past it was his laziness that made him p oor and unhappy．From then on，he worked hard and his life got better and better．四、IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms （用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填-词.（共 8分）34. People who stay at home．watching TV most of the time are called couch________．（potato）．35. The actor is still in good shape and looks young though he's in his________（ fifty）．36. My parents are always strict with me and what about________？（you）．37. I found a missing dog on the street yesterday and now I'm trying to find its________．（ow n）．38. The children are beginning to________a sense of responsibility．（development）．39. Thousands of houses in this area were________damaged in the terrible earthquake．（hea vy）．40. With an IQ of 230．the man is thought to be the________in the world．（clever）．41. We are supposed to complete all the work by tomorrow，but it is________（possible）．五、V. Complete the following sentences as required（根据所求完成句子. .42. Mr．Smith has saved some money to buy a house in the countryside．（改一般疑问句）．________ Mr．Smith saved________ money to buy a house in the countryside？43. It is half an hour{'}s ride from our school to Chenshan Botanical Garden．（划线部分提问）．________ is it from your school to Chenshan Botanical Garden？44. People go to visit some museums in Shanghai without paying money．（保持句意不变）．People go to visit some museums in Shanghai________．45. Some students will realize the importance of study after they leave school．（保持句意不变）．Some students________ realize the importance of study________ they leave school．46. They cancelled one of the flights because there weren't many passengers．（改为被动语态）One of the flights________ because there weren't many passengers．47. When did Peter come home last night'？Peter's mother wants to know．（合并为宾从）．Peter's mother wants to know________ Peter________ home last night．48. on vacation，was away，broke into，someone，Jane's house，she，while （连词成句）．________．六、VI. Reading comprehension（阅读理解.（共 50分）A．Choose the best answer （根据短文内容，选择最恰当答案．（12分．49. One Sunday．Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine．In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home．a fierce snowstorm swept into the area ．Unable to see far．he accidentally turned off （使改变方向．the path．Before he knew it．Nicholas was lost．all alone!He didn't have food．water ．a phone or other supplies．He was getting colder by the minute．Nicholas had no idea where he was．He tried to calm down．He thought about all the sur vival shows he had watched on TV．It was time to put the tips he had learned to use．He decided to stop skiing．There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed where he was．The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow．If he didn't．his body temperature would get very low．which could quickly kill him．Using his skis．Nicholas built a snow cave．He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle．Then he piled branches on top of himself．like a blanket．to stay as w arm as he could．By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry．He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldn't lose too much water．Not knowing how much longer he co uld last, Nicholas did the only thing he could-he huddled（蜷缩） in his cave and slept．The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn't find anyone．He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave．because without shelter．he could die that night ．On Tuesday．Nicholas went out to find help．He had walked for about a mile when a volu nteer searcher found him．After two days stuck in the snow．Nicholas was saved．Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm if he hadn't done so．He had often watc hed Grylls'survival show Man vs．Wild．That's where he learned the tips that saved his life ．In each programme of Man vs．Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to findhis way out．When Grylls heard about Nicholas'amazing deeds．he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive．（1）Nicholas________ one Sunday afternoon when he went skiing．A caught a cold ．B broke his skis ．C hurt his eyes.D got lost．（2）Nicholas________to keep himself warm in the terrible snowstorm．B lighted some dry branches．C kept on skiing.D built a snow cave．（3）On Tuesday，Nicholas________A returned to his shelter safely.B was saved by a searcher．C got stuck in the snow.D stayed where he was．（4）Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he．________A watched Grylls'TV program regularly．B created some tips for survival．C was h ard working and intelligent.D did right in dangerous situations．（5）In the passage，the underlined word'abandoned'most probably means________A left behind.B hidden carefully．C followed secretly.D hurt badly．（6）The best title for the passage may be________A Skiing Can Be Dangerous.B Grylls'Survival Show．C The Boy Made It.D A He avy Snowstorm．50.Omega Teen Camp is an experience like no other!Our summer camp is about fun connection，self-awareness，and self-expression．Here，teens aged 13-17have the freedom to（1）________from more than 50activities each day．We offer lots of traditional summer camp activ ities like crafts，swimming，boating and basketball．What makes the Omega Teen Camp unique （独特的）？•Taking part in workshops and experiences．•High quality instruction and leadership by professional teachers．•A summer programme for teens that allows room for choice and self-direction．•Focusing on the integration（综合）．of body，mind and spirit．•Omega Teen Camp offers everything teenagers and parents would（2）________from a teen summer camp．Teens can build confidence and self-respect by having fun and exciting activities．•You will challenge yourself and find inner strength．You will get used to your body and learn new ways to move．•If you're looking for a teen summer camp，Omega Teen Camp has the progressive summer programme for teens you have been looking f or．Our（3）________The Omega Teen Camp is directly owned and operated by Omega School in Rhinebeck，New York．Omega is the nation's largest and most trusted education provider and is highly r egarded for its pioneering work in studies（4）________ health，yoga，psychology，world music and art．etc．Our LocationThe Omega Teen camp is located in Holmes，New York，ninety minutes north of New York City．We have a（5）________--week summer camp programme running from July 16to August 12．Come and join Omega Teen Camp It must be a great place to be（6）________who you are．teaching tools like iPads are used in a lot of courses，i（81）________ language，history and science．Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning．They say that students n ow have much more time for discussion in the classroom．Instead of spending valuable clas s time listening to texts or watching teaching videos．students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion．The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace．Some students m ight listen to a dialogue only once and understand it．so they can save time for doing other t hings．Other students．however．might need to listen to the same dialogue again and agai n to understand it．Using iPads is especially h（82）________to the students who are learning a language at different paces．The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy．They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn（like listening to stories and watching movies..The class has become much more interesting and creative．There are other advantages for students．By using iPads，they can pay more attention to the material and learn more．Teaching notes are s（83）________in their iPads and are easy to find．Some students spend more time studying now．'I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus，instead of having to wait till I get home．'a student explained．But many adults c（84）________that technologies like iPads are doing harm to students．They worry that students mi ght use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams．Some believ e that iPads may separate students from each other．If a student spends more time watchin g videos on an iPad．he will have f（85）________chances to have face-to-face communication with others．However．technologies are a（86）________a part of most students'day-to-day lives．As for cheating，teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams．Education needs to make c （87）________with the times as technology is playing an important part．We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom．52.I will never forget the tenth summer of childhood with my grandfather in western Norway on the mountain farm where my mother was born．As a boy．I always thought people simply bought whatever they needed．Whether Grandfather knew this．I didn't know．One day he said．'Come．I have something for you．'I followed him to a workroom．'You should have a toy boat．You can sail it at Storvassdal ．'he said．'Great，'I thought．looking around for the boat．But there was none Grandfather pointed to a block of wood．‘The boat is in there．'he said．Then he handed m e some tools and showed me how to use them properly．'It'll be a fine boat．and you'll mak e it with your own hands．'he said．'NO one can give you what you do for yourself．'The w ords rang in my head as l worked．The boat was finished．It wasn't much to look at，but l was proud．Then I sailed it at Storvassdal．We had to return to America．'You cannot bring that boat home with you，'my mother said．We had too much baggage．Feeling sad，I hid my boat under a big rock at Storvassdal．I said good-bye to Grandfather，not knowing I would never see him again．In 1964，1went to Storvassdal with my parents and my wife and children．To my surprise，for 34years my treasure stayed here，waiting for my return．I felt we three were together again although my grandfather had died 22years before．I carved（雕刻）'1930'and'1964'on its side and put it backI returned to the lake in 1968.1971.1977and 1988．Each time l had the boat and carved the year，my grandfather seemed nearMy last trip to Storvassdal was in 1991．I brought my granddaughters：Catherine.13； Claire.12．I hoped they would understand the importance of the little boat a nd its simple message．At Storvassdal，Claire said softly，'Grandpa，someday I'II come back．'she added．'A nd I'll bring my children．'88．Where did the writer spend his tenth summer of his childhood？________89．What did the writer's grandfather ask him to do one day？________90．The writer didn't take the little boat with him when he returned to America，did he？________91What did the writer do with the little boat each time he returned to Storvassdal？________ 92．How many times did the writer go to Storvassdal altogether？________93．What can you learn from the story？________．七、Writing（作文）（共20分）53. Write a short passage for at least 60words according to the given situation（根据所给情景写一篇不少于60词的短文，标点符号不占格）Suppose you will give a speech at the school graduation ceremony．Please write something on what you want to say to both your teachers and schoolmates （假设在毕业前夕，你的学校要为初三学生举办一个毕业典礼，你将作为学生代表进行简短的发言，请写一篇不少于60字的发言稿．）The following is for reference only （以下表达仅供参考）•It's hard to．•I would like to say…（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分．）2016年上海市闵行区中考英语二模试卷答案1. F,A,B,H,D,C2. A3. C4. 本题听力正在整理中…5. D6. C7. A8. B9. B10. FTFFT11. next autumn,runs through,speaking French,from college,18th/eighteenth12. C13. B14. D15. A16. B17. C18. A19. B20. C21. D22. C23. B24. C25. A26. C27. BCCA28. B29. C30. B31. C32. D,B,A,E33. C,B,A,D34. potatoes35. fifties36. yours37. owner38. develop39. heavily40. cleverest41. impossible42. Has,any43. How far44. for free45. won't,until46. was cancelled47. when,came48. Someone broke into Jane's house while she was away on vacation．49. DDBDAC50. B,D,A,C,B,A51. ncluding,elpful,aved/stored,complain,ewer,lready,changes52. In western Norway on the mountain farm where his mother was born/In western Norway on amountain farm/On a mountain farm in western Norway,To make a toy/little boat with his ow n hands．/He asked him to make a toy/little boat with hisown hands．,No，he didn't．,He carved the year on its side and put it back under a big rock,Seven （ times）．, No one can give him what he does for himself．/We should depend on ourselves．/We shoulddo everything on our own．/We should visit our parents （grandparents often../We should remember something nice in our life．53. Hello，everyone!I'm very glad to give a speech at the graduation ceremony．How time flies!We are going to graduate from this school．I am very excited and sad．During the past three years，we have studied and played together．With the help of my teachers and classmates，I have made great progress．I have learned not only how to study but also how to be a mam ．【高分句型一】（回顾过往） So I would like to say thanks to them．I love them very much．（感谢）Looking ahead，I'll keep on working hard to achieve my dreams．【高分句型二】（对将来的期望）Best wishes to everyone of you!Thanks a lot．。

Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(C)Scientists Detect Gravitational WavesWhat is gravitational waves(引力波)? Scientists havefor the first time observed ripples in the fabric of space time(时空涟漪) called gravitational waves, arriving at the earthfrom a severely destructive event in the distant universe. Itconfirms a major prediction of Albert Einstein‘s 1915 generaltheory of relativity and opens a unique new window onto theuniverse, according to a group of scientists at a press conference in Washington on Thursday.―This is truly scientific moonshot. We did it. We landed on the moon,‖ declared David Reitz, executive director of the LIGO Laboratory at Caltech, at the conference in the National Press Club.According to the National Science Foundation (NSF) experts, gravitational waves carry information about their dramatic origins and about the nature of gravity that cannot be obtained from elsewhere. Physicists have concluded that the detected gravitational waves were produced during the final fraction of a second(千分之一秒) of the combination of two black holes to produce a single, much bigger turning black hole. This fierce shock of two black holes had been predicted but never observed by NSF.The gravitational waves were detected on Sept 14, 2015 at 5:51 am EDT by both of the twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors, located in Livingston, Louisiana, and Hanford, Washington.Based on the observed signals, LIGO scientists estimate that the black holes for this event were about 29 and 36 times the weight of the sun, and the event took place 1.3 billion years ago.About three times the weight of the sun was changed into gravitational waves in a fraction of a second -- with a peak power output about 50 times that of the whole visible universe. By looking at the time of arrival of the signals -- the detector in Livingston recorded the event 7 milliseconds (毫秒) before the detector in Hanford -- scientists can say that the source was located in the Southern Hemisphere, according to a press release from NSF, which funded the research.This new LIGO discovery is the first observation of gravitational waves themselves, made by measuring the tiny disturbances the waves make to space and time as they pass through the earth. ―Our observation of gravitational waves accomplishes an ambitious goal set out over five decades ago to directly detect this puzzling phenomenon and better understand the universe, and, properly, fulfills Einstein‘s prediction on the 100th anniversary of his general theory of relativity,‖ Reitze said.74. By saying ―This is truly scientific moonshot. We did it. We landed on the moon,‖ what doesDavid Reitz mean?A. We humans truly landed on the moon this time.B. The theory of relativity was not proved until today.C. Gravitational waves arrived at the earth in the end.D. Scientists successfully observed gravitational waves.75. What do NSF experts talk about in the third paragraph?A. Gravitational waves carry information about the origins of nature.B. The nature of gravity cannot be obtained from gravitational waves.C. The combination of two black holes can produce a single, much bigger turning black hole.D. Gravitational waves only appear at the final fraction of a second of the shock of two black holes.76. According to the observed signals, LIGO scientists find out that ______.A. the two black holes which brought about this event were much bigger than the sunB. about three times the weight of the sun became gravitational waves in this eventC. the event produced by the observed signals took place 1.3 billion years agoD. the peak power output was about 50 times that of the whole universe77. From this passage, a conclusion can be drawn that ______.A. gravitational waves can make disturbances to space and timeB. Einstein predicted the observed gravitational waves in the universeC. gravitational waves is not a puzzling phenomenon to the world any moreD. this new LIGO discovery was made to test the general theory of relativityKeys: 74-77: DCBASection 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.(C)When I returned to the common, the sun was setting. The crowd around the hole had increased, and stood out black against the lemon yellow of the sky—a couple of hundred people, perhaps. There were really, I should think, two or three hundred people elbowing one another, the one or two ladies there being by no means the least active. ―He‘s fallen in the hole!‖ cried someone. ―Keep back!‖ said several. The crowd moved a little, and I elbowed my way through. Everyone seemed greatly excited. I heard a peculiar humming sound from the hole.―I say!‖said Ogilvy; ―help keep these idiots back. We don‘t know what‘s in the puzzling thing, you know!‖The end of the cylinder(圆柱体) was being screwed out from within. I turned, and as I did so the screw（螺丝钉）must have come out, for the lid of the cylinder fell upon the ground with a ringing shock. For a moment that circular cavity seemed perfectly black. I had the sunset in my eyes.I think everyone expected to see a man emerge—possibly something a little unlike us earthly men, but in all essentials a man. But, looking, I presently saw something exciting within the shadow: clumsy movements, one above another, and then two disc-like eyes. Then something resembling a grey snake, about the thickness of a walking stick, climbed up out of the twistingmiddle, and moved in the air towards me—and then another.A sudden chill came over me. I stood frightened and staring. A big grayrounded bulk, the size, perhaps, of a bear, was rising slowly and painfully out of the cylinder. As it bulged up and caught the light, it looked like wet leather.Anyone who has never seen a living Martian can scarcely imagine the strange horror of its appearance. The peculiar V-shaped mouth with its pointed upper lip, the absence of brow ridges, the Gorgon groups of tentacles(触手), the unstable breathing of the lungs in a strange atmosphere, the evident heaviness and painfulness of movement due to the greater gravitational energy of the earth—above all, the extraordinary intensity of the huge eyes, which was unforgettable—were at once vital, intense, inhuman,and monstrous. There was something fungoid in the oily brown skin, something in the clumsy deliberation of the tedious movements unspeakably nasty.Even at this first encounter, this first glimpse, I was overcome with disgust and dread.73. Why was the crowd ―elbowing one another‖ according to paragraph 1?A. There were no officials to control them.B. They were curious and wanted to get a good view of the hole.C. They were angry and trying to push people into the hole.D. They were trying to get away from the hole in fear.74. The Martian shocked the narrator because__________.A. it did not look like the other Martians that had arrived earlierB. it arrived on Earth in a strange and nasty-looking cylinderC. it was moving surprisingly slowly for a MartianD. like most people, he had thought it would resemble a human75. A“sudden chill”（paragraph 5）came over the narrator because________.A. the Martian was heading directly towards the crowdB. a cold tentacle had almost reached the narratorC. he saw the Martian‘s terrifying features as it climbed out of the cylinderD. the sun had set and he suddenly noticed the night-time chill76. What did the narrator find most impressive about the creature?A. The horrible shape of its mouth and face.B. Its long and strange tentacles.C. The way it moved in the Earth‘s atmosphere.D. Its unusual large and intense eyes.77. The description of the Martians implies that they are _______.A. cute and charmingB. friendly and cooperativeC. frightening and probably dangerousD. ugly but unluckily misunderstoodKeys: 73-77 BDCDCSection 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.(C)In the 1990s, when an area of Brazilian rainforest the size ofBelgium was cut down every year, Brazil was the world‘senvironmental villain(反派角色) and the Amazonian jungle theimage of everything that was going wrong in green places. Now,the Amazon ought to be the image of what is going right.Government figures show that deforestation fell by 70% in theBrazilian Amazon region during the past decade. If clearances had continued at their rate in 2005, an extra 3.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide would have been put into the atmosphere. That is an amount equal to a year‘s emissions from the European Union.Arguably, then, Brazil is now the world leader in addressing climate change.But how did it break the vicious cycle(恶性循环)? The answer, according to a paper is that there was no silver bullet but instead a three-stage process in which bans, better governance infrontier areas and consumer pressure on companies worked.The first stage ran from the mid-1990s to 2004. This was when the government put its efforts into bans and restrictions. The Brazilian Forest Code said that, on every farm in the Amazon, 80% of the land had to be set aside as a forest reserve. As the study observes, this share was so high that the code could not be followed—or enforced. This was the period of the worst deforestation. Soybean prices were high and there was a vast expansion of soybean farming on the south-eastern border of the rainforest.During the second stage, which ran from 2005 to 2009, the government tried to boost its ability to police the Amazon. Brazil‘s president made stopping deforestation a priority, which resulted in better co-operation between different bits of the government. The area in which farming was banned was increased from a sixth to nearly half of the forest.The third stage, which began in 2009, was a test of whether a system of restrictions could survive as soybean expansion continued. The government shifted its focus from farms to counties (each state has scores of these). Farmers in the 36 counties with the worst deforestation rates were banned from getting cheap credit until those rates fell.By any standards, Brazil‘s Amazon policy has been a success, made the more remarkable because it relied on restrictions rather than rewards, which might have been expected to have worked better. Over the period of the study, Brazil also turned itself into a farming superpower, so the country has shown it is possible to get a huge increase in food output without destroying the forest. Moreover, the policies so far have been successful among commercial farmers who care about the law and respond to market pressures. Most remaining deforestation is by smallholders who care rather less about these things, so the government faces the problem of persuading them to change their ways, too. Deforestation has been slowed, but not yet stopped.73. Brazil is considered to play a leading role in dealing with climate change because ______.A. it has rainforest as large as BelgiumB. it has cut down too much rainforestC. it has taken action to reduce deforestationD. it sent 3.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the air74. The underlined phrase ―silver bullet‖ in Paragraph 2 most probably refers to______.A. a powerful weaponB. an effective solutionC. an intelligent deviceD. a golden opportunity75. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. 80% of the farmland was allowed for farming in the 1st stage.B. Soybean prices went up where farming land was expanded.C. The government hired more policemen in the Amazon area.D. The government enlarged its range of supervision in the 3rd stage.76. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Brazil has successfully eliminated deforestation.B. All the farmers care much about forest protection.C. Small farm holders are a headache for the Brazilian government.D. Both the food output and the forest in Brazil have greatly increased.77. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Cutting Down on Cutting DownB. Brazil, the World Leader in FarmingC. Restrictions Outperforming RewardsD. Former Awareness Working WondersKeys: 73-77 CBDCASection 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.(C)Lindsay Renwick, the mayor of Deniliquin, a country town in New South Wales, misses the constant whir(嗡嗡声)of the rice mill whose giant fans dried the rice. The Deniliquin mill, the largest rice mill in the Southern Hemisphere (南半球), once processed enough grain to meet theneeds of 20 million people globally. But six years of drought have had a destructive effect, reducing Australia‘s rice crop by 98 percent and leading to the mothballing of the mill last December.Drought affects every agriculture industry based in Australia, not just rice –from sheep farming, the country‘s other backbone, to the cultivation of grapes for wine, the fastest-growing crop there, with that expansion often coming at the expense of rice. The drought‘s effect on rice has produced the greatest impact on the rest of the world, so far. It is one factor contributing to skyrocketing prices, and many scientists believe it is among the earliest signs that a warming planet is starting to affect food production.Researchers are looking for solutions to global rice shortages – for example, rice that blooms earlier in the day, when it is cooler, to fight against global warming. Rice plants that happen to bloom on hot days are less likely to produce grains of rice, a difficulty that is already starting to emerge in inland areas of China and other Asian countries as temperatures begin to climb. ―There will be problems very soon unless we have new varieties of rice in place,‖ said Reiner Wassmann, climate change director at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The recent reports on climate change carried a warning that could make the news even worse: that existing models for the effects of climate change on agriculture did not yet include newer findings that global warming could reduce rainfall and make it more variable.Yet the effects of climate change are not uniformly bad for rice. Rising concentrations (浓度) of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, can actually help rice – although the effect reduces or disappears if the plants face unnecessary heat, inadequate water, severe pollution or other stresses. Still, the flexibility of farmers here has persuaded some climate experts that, particularly in developed countries, the effects of climate change may be relieved, if not completely avoided. ―I‘m not as negative as most people,‖ said Will Steffen, director of the Fenner School of Environment and Society at Australian National University. ―Farmers are learning how to do things differently.‖Meanwhile, changes like the use of water to grow wine grapes instead of rice carry their own costs, as the developing world is discovering. ―Rice is anessential food,‖ said Graeme Haley, the general manager of the town of Deniliquin. ―Wine is not.‖73. By ―the mothballing of the mill‖ (in Paragraph 1) the author most probably means the mill is______.A. kept unprocessedB. left unusedC. being entirely restoredD. being pushed round74. To find the ways to cope with the global rice shortage, researchers are ______.A. seeking new types of rice which could bloom at a lower temperatureB. buildinggreenhouses which could provide more heat for rice to growC. studying climate changes inChina which may affect rice growing in AsiaD. looking for alternative agriculture industries which may take the place of rice75. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. Rice plants are fond of higher temperature in the process of growing.B. Global warming has shown few signs of influence on agriculture.C. Rice prices are rising steadily owing to the crop failure in Australia.D. Global warming may contribute to more complicated weather conditions.76. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. Australia is the largest rice producing country around the worldB. most peoplelook on the bright side of the flexibility of farmersC. climate changes have simply brought negative effects to people‘s livesD. wine grape cultivation has threatened the rice production in Australia77. Which of the following best serves as the title of the passage?A. Rice shortage and wine boomB. Drought, theenemy of rice productionC. Rice crisis and its solutionD. Rice issue, a focus of the public attentionKeys: 73-77 BADDCSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(C)Women are still underrepresented in top academic positions. One of the possible explanations for this is the increasing importance of obtaining research funding. Women are often less successful in this than men. Psychology researchers Dr. Romy van der Lee and professor Naomi Ellemers investigated whether this difference also occurs at the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and examined potential explanations.The researchers were assigned by NWO to carry out this study as part of the broader evaluation of NWO's procedures and its gender diversity policy. The aim was to gain more insight into the causes of the differences in awarding rates for male and female applicants for research funding. The analysis addressed an important ―talent programme‖ of NWO, the Veni grant. ―Whoever receives this grant has a greater chance of obtaining an important appointment at a university,‖ says Naomi Ellemers.Van der Lee and Ellemers investigated all the applications submitted by male and female researchers over a period of three years: a total of 2823 applications. Under the direction of NWO these applications were assessed by scientific committees consisting of men and women. The results demonstrate that the awarding rates for female applicants (14.9%) are systematically lower than those for male applicants (17.7%). ―If we compare the proportion of women among the applicants with the proportion of women among those awarded funding, we see a loss of 4%,‖ said Ellemers.The study reveals that women are less positively evaluated for their qualities as researcher than men are. ―Interestingly the research proposals of women and men are evaluated equally positively. In other words, the reviewers see no difference in the quality of the proposals that men and wome n submit,‖ says Romy van der Lee.In search for a possible cause for the differences in awarding rates and evaluations, the researchers also investigated the language use in the instructions and forms used to assess the quality of applications. This clearly revealed the occurrence of gendered language. The words that are used to indicate quality are frequently words that were established in previous research as referring mainly to the male gender stereotype (such as challenging and excellent). Romy van der Lee explains: ―As a result, it appears that men more easily satisfy the assessment criteria, becausethese better fit the characteristics stereotypically associated with men.‖In response to the results of this research, NWO will devote more attention to the gender awareness of reviewers in its methods and procedures. It will also be investigated which changes to the assessment procedures and criteria can most strongly contribute to more equal chances for men and women to obtain research funding. This will include an examination of the language used by NWO. NWO chair Jos Engelens said, ―The research has yielded valuable results and insights. Based on the recommendations made by the researchers we will therefore focus in the coming period on the development of evidence-based measures to reduce the difference in awarding rates.‖74. Van der Lee and Ellemers carried out the research to find out whether ____________.A. women are less successful than men in top academic positionsB. female applicantsare at a disadvantage in getting research fundingC. NOW‘s procedures and gender diversity policy enhance fair playD. there are equal chances for men and women to be admitted to a university75. Van der Lee and Ellemers‘ study shows that _____________.A. grant receivers were more likely to get appointments at universitiesB. men applicantsfor research funding outnumbered women applicantsC. the research proposals of women are equally treated with those of menD. the reviewers have narrow, prejudiced conceptions of women candidates76. What might be the main cause for the differences in awarding rates and evaluations?A. The wordsused in the instructions and forms.B. T he reviewers‘ preference to applications.C. The methods and procedures for evaluation.D. The vague and unclear assessment criteria.77. What will NWO probably do next in response to the results of this research?A. Eliminate possibilities for difference in awarding rates.B. Design a language examination for all the reviewers.C. Emphasize the importance of gender awareness.D. Improve the assessment procedures and criteria.Keys: 74-77 BCADSection 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.(C)During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contributions of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States. Lacking the right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in history. Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century, Mercy Otis Warren produced the best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail Adams penned important letters showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John, the second President of the United States. But little or no notice was taken of these contributions. During these centuries, women remained invisible in history books.Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female authors writing about women. These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur historians. Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use of sources.During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists(女权主义者) showed a keen sense of history by keeping records of activities in which women were engaged. National, regional, and local women‘s organizations assembled accounts of their doings. Personal correspondence (通信), newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and stored. These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women‘s history in the United States, one at the Eliz abeth and ArthurSchlesinger Library at RadclifféCollege, and the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College. Such sources have provided valuable materials for later generations of historians.Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth century, most of the writing about women conformed to the ―great women‖ theory of history, just as much of mainstream American history concentrated on ―great men‖. To demonstrate that women were making significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote biographies, or else important women produced their autobiographies. Most of these leaders were involved in public life as reformers, activists working for women‘s right to vote, or authors, and were not representative at all of the great of ordinary woman. The lives of ordinary people continued, generally, to be untold in the American histories being published.74. What is the passage mainly about?A. The role of literature in early American histories.B. The place of American women in written histories.C. The keen sense of history shown by American women.D. The ―great women‖ approach to history used by American historians.75. In the 1st paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that ________.A. a woman‘s status was changed by marriageB. even the contributions of outstanding women were ignoredC. only three women were able to get their writing publishedD. poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women76. In the 2nd paragraph, what weakness in 19th-century histories does the author point out?A. They put too much emphasis on daily activities.B. They left out discussion of the influence of money on politics.C. They were printed on poor-quality paper.D. The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate.77. What use was made of the 19th-century women‘s history materials in the Schlesinge rLibrary and the Sophia Smith Collection?A. They were combined and published in a multivolume encyclopedia.B. They formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth century.C. They provided valuable information for twentieth-century historical researchers.D. They were shared among women‘s colleges throughout the United States.Keys: 74-77 BBDCSection 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.(C)What we know of prenatal development makes all this attempt made by a mother to mold the character of her unborn child by studying poetry, art, or mathematics during pregnancy seem totally impossible. How could such extremely complex influences pass from the mother to the child? There is no connection between their nervous systems. Even the blood vessels of mother and child do not join directly. An emotional shock to the mother will affect her child, because it changes the activity of her glands (腺体) and so the chemistry of her blood. Any chemical change in the mother's blood will affect the child for better or worse. But we can not see how a looking for mathematics or poetic genius can be dissolved in blood and produce a similar liking or genius in the child.In our discussion of instincts we saw that there was reason to believe that whatever we inherit must be of some very simple sort rather than any complicated or very definite kind of behavior. It is certain that no one inherits a knowledge of mathematics. It may be, however, that children inherit more or less of a rather general ability that we may call intelligence. If very intelligent children become deeply interested in mathematics, they will probably make a success of that study.As for musical ability, it may be that what is inherited is an especially sensitive ear, a peculiar。

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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. A writer. B. A teacher.C. A reporter.D. A student.2. A. In a bookstore. B. In a library.C. In a classroom.D. In an apartment.3. A. The long walking hours. B. The hot weather.C. The boring work.D. The fan in the room.4. A. She has always enjoyed great popularity.B. She expected more people at her party.C. She threw a surprise party for her friends.D. She enjoys entertaining little children.5. A. Look for a place near her office. B. Find a new job down the street.C. Make inquires elsewhere.D. Rent the $600 apartment.6. A. Sick. B. Quite well.C. Excited.D. Confused.7. A. She had the printer repaired. B. She chatted online with a friend.C. She filled in an application form.D. She ordered some paper.8. A. He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.B. He has been extremely busy recently.C. He has gained some weight lately.D. He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.9. A. He doesn’t like abstract paintings.B. Women have a better artistic taste than men.C. He isn’t good at abstract thinking.D. The woman possesses a natural talent for art.10. A. He is confident he will get the job.B. His chance of getting the job is slim.C. It isn’t easy to find a qualified candidate.D. The interview didn’t go as well as he had expected.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A special CD. B. A photograph of the mystery star.C. Two concert tickets.D. A latest record.12. A. After a tragic accident happened. B. When he formed the habit of using drugs.C. When his wife left him.D. After he succeeded in the late 90’s.13. A. A free concert. B. Life of a pop star.C. A famous guitar player.D. A sad song Tears in Heaven.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B. It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C. It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D. It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.15. A. People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B. They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C. They will become too hard to plough.D. People will find it hard to protect the soil.16. A. The farmers there have brought it under control.B. The factories there have found a good use for it.C. The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.D. The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.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 passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A few years ago, Maxine Bedat looked in her closet. It was full of clothes, but she had nothing to wear. “That was (25)______ it was a closet full of fast fashion based on hyper-trends (超时尚) from one season to the next,” said Maxine.“Fast fashion” means clothes which are inexpensive but look like (26)______ (late) designs from top fashion houses. One reason for the success of the fast fashion is the rise of the social media. A report found that Millennials (千禧一代) want to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they post on social media. As a result, many businesses which offer trendy and low-cost clothes grow quickly.However, some Millennials are not happy with the rise of fast fashion. Maxine was tired of alwaysshopping for (27)______ was in style. Instead, she wanted to buy fewer clothes she could wear over and over. So Maxine started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. The clothes it sells often feature classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials.The international business H&M, one of the best-known fast fashion brands, has another approach to “slow fashion.” It has created a recycling program for clothes, (28)______ invites people to bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores. Shoppers who donate old clothes can receive (29)______ discount on new things they buy. After that, H&M does several things with shoppers’ old clothes. Some of them are sold again. Some are turned into other useful items. And the rest (30)______(reduce) to fiber (纤维制品) that can be reused as building materials.Here (31)______(come) stylish but sustainable fashion. Are you ready to move over fast fashion?(B)Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. (32) ______(Expect) a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be (33)______ a walk in the park,” he’d told his wife. “I’ll look after the kid s, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight o’clock, his three little “good kids”—Mike, Randy, and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty se conds, Randy began using his spoon on Alex’s head (34) ______ ______ it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat. Mike chanted “Where’s my toast, where’s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randy’s underwear on his head. Randy locked (35) ______ in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, (36) ______ they were before their very eyes. Someone (37) ______(name) “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten o’clock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared (38) ______(draw) a picture quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and (39)______(read) would be impossible.At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre. “I suddenly have to go into work and my wife’s away.(40)______ I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be usedDogs Used to Be More Like CatsResearchers studying fossils (化石) of the early ancestors of dogs that lived up to 40 million years ago believe the predators (捕食性动物) evolved as a direct consequence of climate change. The study claims the (41)______ transformed man’s best friend from a creature that behaved more like a cat, into the canine (犬) we know and love today.Ancestors of dogs living in North America 40 million years ago were ambush (伏击式) predators—in a(n) (42)______ way to cats’. But a million years later, the thick forest that once covered the continent began to give way to grasslands. This led to a(n) (43)______ in the body shape and hunting behavior of dogs, turning them into animals that no longer (44)______ their prey (猎物), but chased it down instead.This evolutionary transition was (45)______ by the scientists who examined the elbows and teeth of 32 species of dogs that lived between 40 million and two million years ago.“The elbow is a really good (46)______ of what carnivores (食肉动物) are doing with their forelimbs (前肢), which tells their entire (47)______ abilities,” said Brown University’s Christine J anis, who led the study.The research was based on an analysis of fossil specimens (标本) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It suggests dog evolution was directly related to climate change. After all, it was not (48)______ to operate as a pursuit-and-pounce predator until there was room to run.If predators evolved with climate change over the last 40 million years, the authors argue they may continue to (49)______ in response to the present global warming trend. In this way, the results of the study could help (50)______ how animals may look in the future.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.Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. 51 , according to an official report on youth violence, “in our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage 52 the way they are taught to solve math problems or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is 53 . A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor 54 . For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. 55the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can 56 the golden rule of conflictresolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, 57 words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key 58 for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker’s position clear. Then the two people should change 59 .60 , students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to 61 . For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes 62 , the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn’t, 63 thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.After students started a conflict resolution, there has been an increase in student 64 . Learning to resolve conflicts can help students 65 friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.51. A. As a result B. In fact C. By contrast D. On the contrary52. A. conflict B. lives C. relationships D. affairs53. A. violent B. global C. unresolved D. unavoidable54. A. remark B. assumption C. insult D. resolution55. A. Preference for B. Particularity about C. Complaint over D. Laughter over56. A. interpret B. practice C. assess D. bend57. A. soft B. tough C. critical D. clear58. A. measure B. strategy C. assessment D. application59. A. responses B. attitudes C. roles D. intentions60. A. Contrarily B. Relatively C. Consequently D. Finally61. A. accomplish B. ignore C. foresee D. seek62. A. wider B. clearer C. more complex D. more critical63. A. unselfish B. initial C. inspiring D. careful64. A. cooperation B. argument C. gratitude D. support65. A. admire B. select C. deal with D. back upSection 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)(You may read the questions first.)66. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, ________.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB. you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC. you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK67. If you withdraw￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged ________.A. ￡4B. ￡4.5C. ￡5.25D. ￡5.368. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.D. You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller’s cheques.69. The purpose of the passage is to show you how to ________.A. pay for goods with your cardsB. use your cards abroadC. draw cash with your cardsD. play your cards right(B)A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct species. The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant and African savanna (热带草原) elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils，mammoths and mastodons，the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants and the African forest elephants have been distinct species for several million years. The separation of the two species took place around the time of the separation of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been a debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species despite the elephants’ significa nt size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However, the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the department of Animal Sciences at the University of Minois, said,“We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation(保护) purpose. Since 1950 all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinct animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority for conservation purpose.”70. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________.A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the mastodon elephant71. The researcher’s conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant’s ________.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population72. Alfred Roca’s words were mainly about ________.A. the purpose of studying African elephantsB. the conservation of African elephantsC. the way to divide African elephants into two unitsD. the reason for the distinction of African elephants73. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalist’s Belief about Elephants.B. Amazing Experiment about Elephants.C. An Unexpected Finding about Elephants.D. A Long scientific Debate about Elephants.(C)A big focus of the criticism of computer games has concerned the content of the games being played. When the story of the games is analyzed they can be seen to fall into some styles. The two styles most popular with the children I interviewed were ‘Platformers’ and ‘Beat-them-ups.’ Platform game s such as Sonic and Super Mario involve leaping from platform to platform, avoiding obstacles, moving on through the levels, and progressing through the different stages of the game. Beat-them-ups are the games which have caused concern over their violent content. These games involve fights between animated(动画的) characters. In many ways this violence can be compared to violence within children’s cartoons where a character is hit over the head or falls off a cliff but walks away unscathed.Argument has occurred in part because of the intensity of the game play, which is said to spill over into children’s everyday lives. There are worries that children are becoming more violent and aggressive after longtime exposure to these games. Playing computer games involves feelings of intense frustration and anger which often expresses itself in aggressive ‘yells’ at the screen. It is not only the ‘Beat-them-up’ games which produce this aggression; platform games are just as frustrating when the characters lose all their ‘lives’ and ‘die’ just before the end of the level is reached. Computer gaming relies upon intense concentration on the moving images on the screen and demands great hand-to-eye coordination(协调). When the player loses and the words ‘Game over’ appea r on the screen, there is annoyance and frustrationat being beaten by the computer and at having made an error. This anger and aggression could perhaps be compared to the aggression felt when playing football and you take your eye off the ball and enable the opposition to score. The annoyance experienced when defeated at a computer game is what makes gaming ‘addictive’: the player is determined not to make the same mistake again and to have ‘one last go’ in the hope of doing better next time.Some of the concern over the violence of computer games has been about children who are unable to tell the difference between fiction and reality and who act out the violent moves of the games in fight on the playground. The problem with video games is that they involve children more than television or films and this means there are more implications for their social behavior. Playing these games can lead to anti-social behavior, make children aggressive and affect their emotional stability.74. The best title for the passage is _______.A. How to control anger while playing computer gamesB. There is no difference between ‘Platformers’ and ‘Beat-Them-Ups’C. How does playing computer games affect the level of violence in childrenD. How to make children spend less time on computer games75. The word “unscathed” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.A. unharmedB. unbeatenC. unsettledD. unhappy76. According to Paragraph 2, how does violence relate to playing computer games?A. Beat-Them-Ups are more popular with children therefore more likely to produce v iolent behavior.B. When losing computer games children tend to experience frustration and anger.C. People who have good hand-eye-coordination tend to be more violent than others.D. The violent content in the games gets children addicted to the games.77. According to the author, why do video games lead to violence more than TV or movies?A. Because children cannot tell fiction from reality.B. Because children like to act out the scenes in the games on the playground.C. Because computer games can produce more anti-social behavior.D. Because computer games involve children more than TV or films.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Gift certificates, or rather their high-tech new replacements, gift cards, are America’s most popular present. They spare gift-givers the tension of choosing anything specific, and receivers the horror of having to keep the result. Retailers like them too, because they are quite profitable. But like most goods in the recession (衰退), they have become harder to shift, prompting some radical redesigns.Gift cards are profitable because retailers receive money for them up from, and around 10% of them are never redeemed(收回), according to Lew Paine of the GFK Group, a market-research firm. When people do use them, they often spend more than the amount given, on products with high margins.But sales of gift cards were down by around 6% last year in America, to about $25 billion, partly because discounts in stores were so steep that customers saw more value in buying products directly. Bankruptcies (破产) among retailers also scared people away from gift cards, for fear that stores would not be around to honour them. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards which can be used in various stores, including Visa and American Express, came under fire for charging monthly maintenance fees on unspent balances.Analysts expect another tough holiday season for gift cards this year. Sales will be down by about 5%, projects Archstone Consulting, which studies the business. Retailers are trying to counter this decline by making gift cards more attractive. One approach is to add nifty (俏皮的) packaging. Target, for example, is selling gift cards that double as wind-up toys or play recorded greetings. Other retailers have launched schemes that let people e-mail one another electronic gift certificates, which the receivers can then print out for use.Some retailers have even given gift cards away in an effort to drum up business. Neiman Marcus, for example, sent $50 gift cards to big customers to tempt them back for further shopping. Target will give a $l0 gift card to people who spend $l00 before noon on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is considered the start of the holiday shopping season. Such handouts can be cheaper than sharp store-wide discounts, which proved destructive to profits last year. Expiration dates add a sense of urgency, which retailers are eager to promote.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. The reason for the popularity of gift cards to gift-givers is that they don’t have to worryabout _________________________________________________.79. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards were criticized last year because___________________________________.80. Give one example of retailers’ responding to the decline of the sales of gift cards according to thepassage.81. Retailers gave out handouts to promote consumption last year, but their efforts turned out_________________________________.第II 卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 屠呦呦是中国第一个被授予诺贝尔奖的女科学家。

2016学年第二学期闵行区初三模拟考英语试卷2017.4Part2Phonetics,Vocabulary and Grammar（第二部分语音、词汇和语法）26.Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from others?A.Smoking is harmful to our health.B.There is a warning a sign on the wall.C.Tom is a big fan of cartoon filmsD.My mother bought some fish in the market.27.Kitty is_______honest girl.She never tells lies and we like her very much.A.aB.anC.theD./28.Some Chinese tourists lost_________lives in Malasin’s boat accident.A.themB.themselvesC.theirD.theirs29.Many young people enjoy drinking coffee while_________prefer to drink tea.A.othersB.otherC.anotherD.the others30.Look,there are so many________on the farm in the countryside.A.duckB.sheepC.horseD.pig31.All students must wear summer uniforms________September,early October,late April, May and June.A.inB.byC.atD.of32.Sam’s father travels to Tokyo,the capital of Japan,________business once a month.A.fromB.aboutC.toD.on33.---_________is fifteen minus five?----Fifteen minus five is ten.A.How longB.How soonC.How muchD.How often34._________interesting it is to welcome the first snow in the Year of the Rooster!A.WhatB.HowC.What aD.What an35.The young dancer from France looks________in the long skirt.A.happilyB.gentlyC.beautifullyD.lovely36.The two men used to argue with each other to prove who is________.A.strongB.strongerC.strongestD.the strongest37.The plan________be discussed any more.We have made our decision.A.musn’tB.can’tC.needn’tD.oughtn’t38.Beijing has made history in winning the bids to host both the summer________winter Olympic games.A.butB.orC.soD.and39.___________the training in the wilderness is not easy,I still want to have a try.A.IfB.AlthoughC.WhenD.Until40.The hit show Chinese Poetry Competition on CCTV_________a nationwide popular program since last winter holidays.A.is becomingB.has becomeC.becameD.becomes41.The ceremony of the89th Oscar(奥斯卡)Awards_______in Los Angeles on February27, 2017.A.is heldB.was heldC.has heldD.hold42.He’d rather________the underground to the city center because it’s fast and conventient.A.to takeB.takingC.takesD.take43.Stop_________.It is easier to cut your friends off than help.A.to complainplainplainingplained44.----I’m so nervous,I’m afraid I can’t remember everything.-----____________.A.Take it easy.B.Don’t say soC.That’s a good ideaD.What a pity!45.-----Thank you so much for helping us with our luggage.-------__________A.The same to youB.I’d love toC.Thank youD.You are welcomeⅢ.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box.Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格。

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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. A writer. B. A teacher.C. A reporter.D. A student.2. A. In a bookstore. B. In a library.C. In a classroom.D. In an apartment.3. A. The long walking hours. B. The hot weather.C. The boring work.D. The fan in the room.4. A. She has always enjoyed great popularity.B. She expected more people at her party.C. She threw a surprise party for her friends.D. She enjoys entertaining little children.5. A. Look for a place near her office. B. Find a new job down the street.C. Make inquires elsewhere.D. Rent the $600 apartment.6. A. Sick. B. Quite well.C. Excited.D. Confused.7. A. She had the printer repaired. B. She chatted online with a friend.C. She filled in an application form.D. She ordered some paper.8. A. He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.B. He has been extremely busy recently.C. He has gained some weight lately.D. He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.9. A. He doesn’t like abstract paintings.B. Women have a better artistic taste than men.C. He isn’t good at abstract thinking.D. The woman possesses a natural talent for art.10. A. He is confident he will get the job.B. His chance of getting the job is slim.C. It isn’t easy to find a qualified candidate.D. The interview didn’t go as well as he had expected.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A special CD. B. A photograph of the mystery star.C. Two concert tickets.D. A latest record.12. A. After a tragic accident happened. B. When he formed the habit of using drugs.C. When his wife left him.D. After he succeeded in the late 90’s.13. A. A free concert. B. Life of a pop star.C. A famous guitar player.D. A sad song Tears in Heaven.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B. It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C. It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D. It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.15. A. People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B. They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C. They will become too hard to plough.D. People will find it hard to protect the soil.16. A. The farmers there have brought it under control.B. The factories there have found a good use for it.C. The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.D. The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.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 passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A few years ago, Maxine Bedat looked in her closet. It was full of clothes, but she had nothing to wear. “That was (25)______ it was a closet full of fast fashion based on hyper-trends (超时尚) from one season to the next,” said Maxine.“Fast fashion” means clothes which are inexpensive but look like (26)______ (late) designs from top fashion houses. One reason for the success of the fast fashion is the rise of the social media. A report found that Millennials (千禧一代) want to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they post on social media. As a result, many businesses which offer trendy and low-cost clothes grow quickly.However, some Millennials are not happy with the rise of fast fashion. Maxine was tired of alwaysshopping for (27)______ was in style. Instead, she wanted to buy fewer clothes she could wear over and over. So Maxine started a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. The clothes it sells often feature classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials.The international business H&M, one of the best-known fast fashion brands, has another approach to “slow fashion.” It has created a recycling program for clothes, (28)______ invites people to bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores. Shoppers who donate old clothes can receive (29)______ discount on new things they buy. After that, H&M does several things with shoppers’ old clothes. Some of them are sold again. Some are turned into other useful items. And the rest (30)______(reduce) to fiber (纤维制品) that can be reused as building materials.Here (31)______(come) stylish but sustainable fashion. Are you ready to move over fast fashion?(B)Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. (32) ______(Expect) a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be (33)______ a walk in the park,” he’d told his wife. “I’ll look after the kid s, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight o’clock, his three little “good kids”—Mike, Randy, and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty se conds, Randy began using his spoon on Alex’s head (34) ______ ______ it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat. Mike chanted “Where’s my toast, where’s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randy’s underwear on his head. Randy locked (35) ______ in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, (36) ______ they were before their very eyes. Someone (37) ______(name) “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten o’clock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared (38) ______(draw) a picture quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and (39)______(read) would be impossible.At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre. “I suddenly have to go into work and my wife’s away.(40)______ I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be usedDogs Used to Be More Like CatsResearchers studying fossils (化石) of the early ancestors of dogs that lived up to 40 million years ago believe the predators (捕食性动物) evolved as a direct consequence of climate change. The study claims the (41)______ transformed man’s best friend from a creature that behaved more like a cat, into the canine (犬) we know and love today.Ancestors of dogs living in North America 40 million years ago were ambush (伏击式) predators—in a(n) (42)______ way to cats’. But a million years later, the thick forest that once covered the continent began to give way to grasslands. This led to a(n) (43)______ in the body shape and hunting behavior of dogs, turning them into animals that no longer (44)______ their prey (猎物), but chased it down instead.This evolutionary transition was (45)______ by the scientists who examined the elbows and teeth of 32 species of dogs that lived between 40 million and two million years ago.“The elbow is a really good (46)______ of what carnivores (食肉动物) are doing with their forelimbs (前肢), which tells their entire (47)______ abilities,” said Brown University’s Christine J anis, who led the study.The research was based on an analysis of fossil specimens (标本) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It suggests dog evolution was directly related to climate change. After all, it was not (48)______ to operate as a pursuit-and-pounce predator until there was room to run.If predators evolved with climate change over the last 40 million years, the authors argue they may continue to (49)______ in response to the present global warming trend. In this way, the results of the study could help (50)______ how animals may look in the future.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.Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. 51 , according to an official report on youth violence, “in our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage 52 the way they are taught to solve math problems or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is 53 . A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor 54 . For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. 55the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can 56 the golden rule of conflictresolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, 57 words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key 58 for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker’s position clear. Then the two people should change 59 .60 , students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to 61 . For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue becomes 62 , the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesn’t, 63 thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.After students started a conflict resolution, there has been an increase in student 64 . Learning to resolve conflicts can help students 65 friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.51. A. As a result B. In fact C. By contrast D. On the contrary52. A. conflict B. lives C. relationships D. affairs53. A. violent B. global C. unresolved D. unavoidable54. A. remark B. assumption C. insult D. resolution55. A. Preference for B. Particularity about C. Complaint over D. Laughter over56. A. interpret B. practice C. assess D. bend57. A. soft B. tough C. critical D. clear58. A. measure B. strategy C. assessment D. application59. A. responses B. attitudes C. roles D. intentions60. A. Contrarily B. Relatively C. Consequently D. Finally61. A. accomplish B. ignore C. foresee D. seek62. A. wider B. clearer C. more complex D. more critical63. A. unselfish B. initial C. inspiring D. careful64. A. cooperation B. argument C. gratitude D. support65. A. admire B. select C. deal with D. back upSection 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)(You may read the questions first.)66. If you carry the Service Card or the Cash Card, ________.A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wishB. you can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyC. you can spend as much money as you like without a limitD. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK67. If you withdraw￡200 from a cash machine abroad, you will be charged ________.A. ￡4B. ￡4.5C. ￡5.25D. ￡5.368. Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?A. You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.B. You can use the card in any shop across the world.C. You will be charged some interest beyond two months.D. You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller’s cheques.69. The purpose of the passage is to show you how to ________.A. pay for goods with your cardsB. use your cards abroadC. draw cash with your cardsD. play your cards right(B)A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct species. The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants—the Asian elephant, African forest elephant and African savanna (热带草原) elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences (序列) from two fossils，mammoths and mastodons，the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephants and the African forest elephants have been distinct species for several million years. The separation of the two species took place around the time of the separation of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists.There has long been a debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species despite the elephants’ significa nt size differences. The savanna elephant has an average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However, the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the department of Animal Sciences at the University of Minois, said,“We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation(保护) purpose. Since 1950 all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinct animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority for conservation purpose.”70. One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of ________.A. the Asian elephantB. the forest elephantC. the savanna elephantD. the mastodon elephant71. The researcher’s conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant’s ________.A. DNAB. heightC. weightD. population72. Alfred Roca’s words were mainly about ________.A. the purpose of studying African elephantsB. the conservation of African elephantsC. the way to divide African elephants into two unitsD. the reason for the distinction of African elephants73. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Naturalist’s Belief about Elephants.B. Amazing Experiment about Elephants.C. An Unexpected Finding about Elephants.D. A Long scientific Debate about Elephants.(C)A big focus of the criticism of computer games has concerned the content of the games being played. When the story of the games is analyzed they can be seen to fall into some styles. The two styles most popular with the children I interviewed were ‘Platformers’ and ‘Beat-them-ups.’ Platform game s such as Sonic and Super Mario involve leaping from platform to platform, avoiding obstacles, moving on through the levels, and progressing through the different stages of the game. Beat-them-ups are the games which have caused concern over their violent content. These games involve fights between animated(动画的) characters. In many ways this violence can be compared to violence within children’s cartoons where a character is hit over the head or falls off a cliff but walks away unscathed.Argument has occurred in part because of the intensity of the game play, which is said to spill over into children’s everyday lives. There are worries that children are becoming more violent and aggressive after longtime exposure to these games. Playing computer games involves feelings of intense frustration and anger which often expresses itself in aggressive ‘yells’ at the screen. It is not only the ‘Beat-them-up’ games which produce this aggression; platform games are just as frustrating when the characters lose all their ‘lives’ and ‘die’ just before the end of the level is reached. Computer gaming relies upon intense concentration on the moving images on the screen and demands great hand-to-eye coordination(协调). When the player loses and the words ‘Game over’ appea r on the screen, there is annoyance and frustrationat being beaten by the computer and at having made an error. This anger and aggression could perhaps be compared to the aggression felt when playing football and you take your eye off the ball and enable the opposition to score. The annoyance experienced when defeated at a computer game is what makes gaming ‘addictive’: the player is determined not to make the same mistake again and to have ‘one last go’ in the hope of doing better next time.Some of the concern over the violence of computer games has been about children who are unable to tell the difference between fiction and reality and who act out the violent moves of the games in fight on the playground. The problem with video games is that they involve children more than television or films and this means there are more implications for their social behavior. Playing these games can lead to anti-social behavior, make children aggressive and affect their emotional stability.74. The best title for the passage is _______.A. How to control anger while playing computer gamesB. There is no difference between ‘Platformers’ and ‘Beat-Them-Ups’C. How does playing computer games affect the level of violence in childrenD. How to make children spend less time on computer games75. The word “unscathed” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.A. unharmedB. unbeatenC. unsettledD. unhappy76. According to Paragraph 2, how does violence relate to playing computer games?A. Beat-Them-Ups are more popular with children therefore more likely to produce v iolent behavior.B. When losing computer games children tend to experience frustration and anger.C. People who have good hand-eye-coordination tend to be more violent than others.D. The violent content in the games gets children addicted to the games.77. According to the author, why do video games lead to violence more than TV or movies?A. Because children cannot tell fiction from reality.B. Because children like to act out the scenes in the games on the playground.C. Because computer games can produce more anti-social behavior.D. Because computer games involve children more than TV or films.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Gift certificates, or rather their high-tech new replacements, gift cards, are America’s most popular present. They spare gift-givers the tension of choosing anything specific, and receivers the horror of having to keep the result. Retailers like them too, because they are quite profitable. But like most goods in the recession (衰退), they have become harder to shift, prompting some radical redesigns.Gift cards are profitable because retailers receive money for them up from, and around 10% of them are never redeemed(收回), according to Lew Paine of the GFK Group, a market-research firm. When people do use them, they often spend more than the amount given, on products with high margins.But sales of gift cards were down by around 6% last year in America, to about $25 billion, partly because discounts in stores were so steep that customers saw more value in buying products directly. Bankruptcies (破产) among retailers also scared people away from gift cards, for fear that stores would not be around to honour them. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards which can be used in various stores, including Visa and American Express, came under fire for charging monthly maintenance fees on unspent balances.Analysts expect another tough holiday season for gift cards this year. Sales will be down by about 5%, projects Archstone Consulting, which studies the business. Retailers are trying to counter this decline by making gift cards more attractive. One approach is to add nifty (俏皮的) packaging. Target, for example, is selling gift cards that double as wind-up toys or play recorded greetings. Other retailers have launched schemes that let people e-mail one another electronic gift certificates, which the receivers can then print out for use.Some retailers have even given gift cards away in an effort to drum up business. Neiman Marcus, for example, sent $50 gift cards to big customers to tempt them back for further shopping. Target will give a $l0 gift card to people who spend $l00 before noon on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is considered the start of the holiday shopping season. Such handouts can be cheaper than sharp store-wide discounts, which proved destructive to profits last year. Expiration dates add a sense of urgency, which retailers are eager to promote.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS)78. The reason for the popularity of gift cards to gift-givers is that they don’t have to worryabout _________________________________________________.79. Some financial-services companies that offer gift cards were criticized last year because___________________________________.80. Give one example of retailers’ responding to the decline of the sales of gift cards according to thepassage.81. Retailers gave out handouts to promote consumption last year, but their efforts turned out_________________________________.第II 卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 屠呦呦是中国第一个被授予诺贝尔奖的女科学家。

Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)Asia TEFL and the Far Eastern English Language Teachers’ Association 14th Asia TEFL International Conference and 11th FEELTA International Conference invite proposals for their joint conference on language teaching and learning:“Connecting Professionally on ELT in Asia:Crossing the Bridge to Excellence”to be held on 30 June – 2 July, 2016 atThe Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, RussiaCALL FOR PRESENTATIONSConference DescriptionThe 14th Asia TEFL and 11th FEELTA international conference places emphasis on working towards special skills or knowledge in English Language Teaching through being connected professionally in Asia and worldwide. Professional networks link teachers from a variety of educational contexts, helping to develop research, advance skills and update knowledge. We invite educators, scholars and policy makers to cooperate and share teaching theories, excellent teaching ideas and relevant practices.The meaning of the ―bridge‖ in our theme is inspired by the place of the confere nce. The university campus is located on Russky Island ―across the bridge‖ from the mainland. It also refers to new horizons and perspectives in the field of ELT that we discover when we ―cross the bridge‖Conference SubtopicsWe invite papers on the following subtopics in ELT:●ELT curriculum and design●Materials writing●Teacher education and professional development●Teaching literature and the arts●Interpreting and translation●Global Issues in Language EducationTypes of PresentationsAll presentations will be given in English. Presenters are encouraged to hand in full papers of their presentation to the Journal of Asia TEFL to be considered for publication.●Papers: 30 minutes●Workshops: 60 minutes●Poster presentations: displayed all day ---- presenters are expected to stand by their postersready to explain and discuss them, for 60 minutes.●Group discussions: 90 minutesProposal Submission (提交)Materials to be submitted:● a title of up to ten words●an abstract of not more than 200 words● a self-introduction of not more than 60 wordsAll proposals must be submitted online through the link: http://feelta.wl.dvfu.ru/asiatefl-feelta-2016●Presentation submission opens: November 1, 2015●Deadline for submission: February 29, 2016Questions about proposal submission can be addressed to Larisa Krainik, Abstract Committee Chair:feeltacon@70. What does the expression ―Crossing the Bridge to Excellence‖ in the title imply?B. the process from knowledge to skills on language teaching and learning.C. inviting proposals about new horizons and perspectives in the field of ELT.D. Coming from every country in the world to the Far Eastern Federal University.71. The joint international conference will be held to ______.A. be connected professionally in Asia and worldwideB. call for presentations of the educators, scholars and policy makersC. work towards special skills or knowledge in English Language TeachingD. provide a chance for teachers to cooperate and share theories, ideas and practices72. According tothe passage, what can be learned from the conference?A. How to achieve good results in the English exams.B. Effective communication skills among teachers.C. How to helpteachers to share research skills.D. Effective teaching approaches and theories.73. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. the presentations are most likely to have been published during the conferenceB. all presentations must be submitted formally online within the required timeC. presenters can only choose to take part in one of the types of presentationsD. presentations are requiredto be explained to the participants publiclySection 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.(B)70. If you wish to complete two tours in one day, you would probably choose________.A. Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary TourB. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary TourC. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa TourD. Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour71. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs.B. Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.C. If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.D. If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $ 281.72. What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet?A. Welcoming and humorous.B. Warm and inviting.C. Modest and initiative.D. Casual and compulsory.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)70. According to Miss Manners, the proper way to deal with a kid asking for gifts is _______.A. to ignore the kid’s request for giftsB. to scold the kid for asking for presentsC. to tell kids gift giving is voluntary and two-wayD. to advise the kid’s mum to teach him proper manners71. Which of the following does Miss Manners advise you to do at a party?A. Suggest guests arriving during the event.B. Directly remind guests to leave at a proper time.C. Inform guests of both starting and finishing hours.D. Give guests clear hint when they should leave the party.72. In witch part of a newspaper can you find this passage?A. Advice Section.B. Live Chats Section.C. Entertainment Section.D. Classified Ads Section.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)What we doEFP Courses provide courses in English language andBritish culture. Our courses are aimed at students aged between12 and 17 who are at pre-intermediate level or above in English. The courses are held in Guildford,a historic town near London.Typical structure of a one-week courseup to 25 hours of English run by native speakers, qualified in teaching English as a foreign language and specialist drama teachers2 full-day sightseeing trips to London and Oxford (at weekends)fullboard(全食宿) with local, English-speaking familiesWhen we run the coursesEFP courses can be organized only during British state school terms. For this academic year, courses can be booked between now and 23 May and between 30 May and 30 June. We welcome you to book from 3 September 2016 to 25 October 2016 and from 31 October to 20 December 2016.Why choose EFP coursesin addition to our standard English classes, we also run drama and expression English classes, taught by specialist drama teacherswe expose our students to British culture for the entire length of the coursewe tailor courses to each group’s needs, creating a unique experience for our students. Note that any changes to our courses are made within reason and only if all participants from a group share the same language level. Please see further details on our website.Length of a courseEFP courses run for either one or two weeks depending on the specific requirements for your group.How to applyPlease register your interest by sending an email to info@. By contacting us before you make any travel arrangements you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require. For more details, please visit .See you in Guildford soon!70. What does the leaflet tell us about EFP courses?A.Their target students are teenagers of all English levels.B. They are available on the school campuses in London and Oxford.C. Every individual participant is supplied with tailored language support.D. They involve students in British culture activities during the whole course.71. Suppose you are to take EFP courses this academic year, you can ______.A. hand in an application by visiting their websiteB. enjoy a special series of lessons for a whole school termC. experience English dramas with English-speaking familiesD. make a reservation from October 31 to December 2072. The purpose of this writing is to ______.A. attract qualified teachers to EFP coursesB. demonstrate the popularity of EFP coursesC. offer group students access to EFP coursesD. illustrate the importance of EFP coursesSection 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.(B)Edinburgh– the fourth most beautiful city in theworldHere are some of our favourite spots for eating, sightseeing and shopping.Need inspiration?Scott Monument This remarkable Gothic building was built in memory of the life and work of Sir Walter S cott. Climb the 287 steps to the top and you’ll be rewardedwith some pretty special views.History lovers?Edinburgh Castle looks over the city skyline from Castle Rock. You can take a tour (human or audio) or just wander through it with a map. Listenout for the One o’clock Gun –it fires every day except Sunday. At oneo'clock. Obviously.Time your trains With cheap train tickets to Edinburgh to coincideFeeling hungry?A satisfying dinner:With ingredients carefully sourced from local growers, plus home-grown fresh fruits and edible flowers, Timberyard has favourable reviews.A light lunch: Thomson’s Bar claims to serve ―the best steak pie in Edinburgh‖, to matchwith real beer (it’s in the Good Beer Guide) and enough whiskies (威士忌酒) to take up a whole page on the drinks menu.ShoppingcentrePrinces Street: You’ll find all your favourites on Edinburgh’s main shopping drag, Princes Street. There’s M&S, Gap and Waterstones and also a bit of a retaillandmark in the shape of Jenners department store.Harvey Nichols: A byword(代名词) for luxury, Harvey Nicks is loved by the fashion pack.Gucci, Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs will try to separate you fromyour cash.Hidden EdinburghEdinburgh’s deepest secret (literally) is a network of underground streets, which you can tour with a guide. Try ―The Real Mary King’s Close‖ to uncover some of the myths and mysteries as to how the street, once open to the skies, found itself underground.Need trains to Edinburgh? We‟ll get you sorted…70. Where can visitors enjoy a full view of the city in Edinburgh?A. Scott Monument.B. Edinburgh Castle.C. Timberyard.D. The Real Mary King’s Close.71. While shopping in Edinburgh, we may find that ___________.A. Princes Street is the place where celebrities go shoppingB. Edinburgh’s main shopping drag is extremely expensiveC. many high-end brands can be found in Harvey NicholsD. one cannot pay in cash when shopping in Harvey Nichols72. The underlined word“edible”is closest in meaning to _____________.A. beautifulB. eatableC. visibleD. delicate73. This page is most likely to be found at ___________.A. /en-hk/destinations/edinburgh/flights-to-edinburghB. https:///en/tour-scotland/one-day-tours-scotland-from-edinburghC. https:///our-destinations/edinburgh-overviewD. /discover/about-the-castleSection 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.(B)The principal difference between urban growth in Europe and in the North American colonies was the slow evolution of cities in the former and their rapid growth in the latter. In Europe they grew over a period of centuries from town economies to their present urban structure. In North America, they started as wilderness communities and developed to mature urbanism in little more than a century.In the early colonial days in North America, small cities sprang up along the Atlantic Coastline, mostly in what are now New England and Middle Atlantic states in the United Statesand in the lower Saint Lawrence valley in Canada. This was natural because these areas were nearest to England and France, particularly England, from which most capital goods (资产)(such as equipment) and many consumer goods were imported. Merchandising establishments were, accordingly, advantageously located in port cities from which goods could be readily distributed to interior settlements. Here, too, were the favored locations for processing raw materials before export. Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Montreal, and other cities flourished, and, as the colonies grew, these cities increased in importance.This was less true in the colonial South, where life centered around large farms, known as plantations (种植园), rather than around towns, as was the case in the areas further north along the Atlantic coastline. The local isolation and the economic self-sufficiency of the plantations were antagonistic to the development of the towns. The plantations maintained their independence because they were located on navigable(可通航的) streams and each had a wharf(码头) accessible to the small shipping of that day. In fact, one of the strongest factors in the selection of plantation land was the desire to have its front on a water highway.When the United States became an independent nation in 1776, it did not have a single city as large as 50,000 inhabitants, but by 1820 it had a city of more than 10,000 people, and by 1880 it had recorded a city of over one million. It was not until after 1823, after the mechanization of the spinning had weaving industries, that cities started drawing young people away from farms. Such migration was particularly rapid following the Civil War (1861-1865).69. The word ―they‖ in the 1st paragraph refers to ________.A. North American coloniesB. citiesC. centuriesD. town economies70. During colonial times, the Atlantic coastline cities prepared ________ for shipment toEurope.A. manufacturing equipmentB. capital goodsC. consumer goodsD. raw materials71. The growth of southern cities was influenced by the following aspects of the plantationsystem EXCEPT ________.A.the relationships between plantation residents and city residentsB. the access of plantation owners to shippingC. the location of the plantationsD. the economic self-sufficiency of the plantations72. In the 3rd paragraph, the phrase ―antagonistic to‖is closest in meaning to ________.A. opposed toB. in favor ofC. based onD. tied to73. What is the passage mainly about?A. Factors that slowed the growth of cities in Europe.B. Trade between North American and European cities.C. The evolution of cities in North America.D. The effects of the United Sates’ independence on urban growth in New England.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.BLearn To Speak French With Rocket French!Who Wants to Learn to Speak French Fluently in the Shortest Possible Time? If You Answered “I Do!” Then Please Read on to Try My FREE 6-Day French Course.Why do you want to learn to speak French?★Do you live in a French-speaking country and want to communicate better?★Are you traveling to a French-speaking country?★Are you a home-schooled student or a parent who wants your children to learn more quickly and easily?★Are you a student who wants to get an A in French?★Have you learned French before and want a fun refresher course?Or, perhaps you just have an interest in learning the language of love!I’ve designed Rocket French Premium to be the easiest to follow, fastest system for learning how to speak French available. Rocket French Premium is an interactive course that makes you want to study. Also, it’s practical. You are going to be able to speak at a restaurant, at an airport, and with new friends!It’s a great experience to be able to speak with others in a different language. You will be able to enter into a different culture, a different world! Being bilingual is a very special ability, and it’s a gift that we want to give to you.So are you ready to get to know the secret of learning a new language? You’re looking right at it.Try our free six-day course. If you don’t, you’ll be missing a valuable opportunity to see just how much Rocket French Premium can improve your language level. Thousands of people worldwide have used our unique multimedia course to fast-track their French learning, while having piles of fun in the process. Will you be next?Your e-mail address is required for you to receive the FREE course. You can unsubscribe any time and your e-mail address will never be given to any third party.70. Who are target learners of Rocket French Premium?A. Students of French language.B. Language experts doing research into French.C. Teachers who are eager to improve their students’ French.D. Parents who want their children to learn French more quickly and easily.71. Rocket French Premium describes itself as ______.A. free and funnyB. practical and interactiveC. slow but efficientD. suitable for everyone72. The underlined word‖ fast-track‖ probably m eans _______ .A. speed upB. pick upC. influenceD. change73. According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. A complete Rocket French course lasts for 6 days.B. Thousands of people worldwide have benefited from Rocket French Premium.C. People will enroll in Rocket French Premium for different reasons, but everyone will begiven a gift eventually.D. Rocket French Premium mainly aims to introduce second-language learners to Frenchculture.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.∙TAKE PARTTHE GAMES RIO DE JANEIRO TICKETS︾TORCH︾NEWS︾MORE︾∙News/ News∙25/05/2015 Updated on February, 18th, 2016, 16:11 Follow the race to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games As competition to reach the first Olympic Games in South America hots up, lists the countries and athletes who have booked their placesMedals will be fought for in 42 sport disciplines at the Rio 2016 Olympic GamesAthletes and teams from more than 200 countries are battling for places at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. All over the world, qualification tournaments are taking place, while athletes are striving to rise up the world rankings or record the marks necessary to compete in Rio next year.This article will be regularly updated to report the confirmed results of the qualifying competitions in the 42 sports that will feature in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Just click on the sports you are interested in to see the information drop down. (Qualification systems attached) is not an absolute authority on qualification for the Olympic and Paralympic Games ( 残奥会), which is an ongoing process. Final places will only be confirmed in July 2016 (for the Olympic Games) and August 2016 ( for the Paralympic Games ). The qualification systems are defined by each sport‟s respective International Federation and the International Olympic Committee or International Paralympic Committee ( IOC OR IPC ), and are subject to change. When an athlete or team wins a quota( 配额；指标) place for their nation, the final decision on whether this …slot‟ is used and which athletes are sent is taken by the respective National Olympic Committee or National Paralympic Committee (NOC or NPC). Even when athletes win a …nominal‟ place for themselves, NOCs / NPCs may have to decide who to send if the number of qualified athletes from one country exceeds the quota .ARCHERY ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS ATHLETICS BADMINTONBASKETBALL BEACH VOLLEYBALL BMX CYCLING BOXING> MORE>70. Which of the following is correct according to the web page?A.Athletes and teams are battling for 42 places in qualifying competitions.B.Qualification can be achieved according to the world rankings of the athletes.C.All qualified athletes who have earned places will be sent to the Rio Olympics.D.The qualification system for football is determined by IOC.71. When you click on the sports, you will probably read the following information EXCEPT___________.A.the Olympic qualification system for each of the 42 sportsB.the list of the countries that have qualified for the OlympicsC.the official release of the qualifying competitions resultsD.the world rankings of the athletes in previous years72. Which of the following about ―a quota place for the Olympics‖ is NOT correct?A.Each nation must earn a quota place to send athletes to the Olympic Games.B.It is possible that unplaced athletes will win quota places for the Olympic Games.C. A quota place guarantees the athlete who earns it will be competing in theOlympic Games.D.Each National Olympic Committee makes the final decision on which athlete to fill thequota.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（B）missionary work of St Patrick and his followers, and to his Early ChristianDown.which were recentlyexhibition provides an overview Rising and will explore a selection of themes including how the Rising was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics and society.Pre-booking essential.textile(纺织的) pieces, silversmithing and jewellery made by artists living and working in County Down.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)Vancouver(温哥华)Natural ResourcesAs a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry.International tradeInternational trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy. The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.Banking and FinancialThe headquarters for HSBC Canada （汇丰银行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity (实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.International relationVancouver is a major centre for diplomacy (外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（领事馆）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.TourismTourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.FilmVancouver was the source of the sobriquet（绰号）"Hollywood North", for hosting theproduction of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.70. Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports.B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called ―Hollywood North".C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.71. Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?A. Jim Pattison GroupB. WHOC. GreenpeaceD. The 2010 Winter Olympics72. If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it thatwill probably attract you to visit Vancouver?A. Its international trade.B. Its film industry.C. HSBC Canada.D. Its beautiful natural scenery.73. We can infer______ from the part: International relation.A. Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.B. Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.C. APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver.D. Canada is a peace-loving country.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals.? We are revealing for you:1. Right whales, Bay of Fundy, CanadaNorthern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay. Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island, St. Andrews, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island.2. Grizzly bears, AlaskaGrizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms.Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.3. Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, MexicoEach fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. Theyflockoccupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.Planning: Chincua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March.4. Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, IndonesiaLanding on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth,。

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第I 卷(共103分) I. Listening Comprehension Section A 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. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. D. A student. 2. A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In a classroom. D. In an apartment. 3. A. The long walking hours. B. The hot weather. C. The boring work. D. The fan in the room. 4. A. She has always enjoyed great popularity. B. She expected more people at her party. C. She threw a surprise party for her friends. D. She enjoys entertaining little children. 5. A. Look for a place near her office. B. Find a new job down the street. C. Make inquires elsewhere. D. Rent the $600 apartment. 6. A. Sick. B. Quite well. C. Excited. D. Confused. 7. A. She had the printer repaired. B. She chatted online with a friend. C. She filled in an application form. D. She ordered some paper. 8. A. He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist. B. He has been extremely busy recently.学校_______________________班级__________准考证号_________姓名______________…………………密○………………………………………封○………………………………………○线…………………………………。