上海市浦东新区区2017-2018学年度高三第一学期期末质量监控英语试卷

2018届上海市浦东新区高三一模英语试卷第Ⅰ卷Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension（25分）Section A–Short ConversationsDirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.In a gym. B.In a shoe-repair shop.C.In a department store.D.At a track.2.A.$200. B.$400. C.$250. D.$500.3.A.Take classes. B.Find a job.C.Learn more.D.Get ready for the next term.4. A.To leave her a message with her roommate.B.To solve a problem in his homework.C.To talk with her roommate.D.To ask about his homework.5.A.He likes physics. B.His physics is the best in the class.C.He is working hard at physics.D.His physics is very poor in the class.6.A.A sportsman. B.A doctor.C.A news reporter.D.A game designer.7.A.Unforgettable. B.Impressive.C.Pleasant.D.Disappointing.8.A.Coins and banknotes. B.Weights and measures.C.Shapes and areas.D.Volumes and sizes.9.A.It’s too crowded and he can’t breathe very well. B.The next stop is the terminal station.C.The next stop is their stop.D.A lot of people get off at the next stop.10.A.The Parking places are very far away. B.He had no problem finding the park.C.There is enough parking space.D.He isn’t very good at parking the car. 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Question11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.The driver took the wrong route. B.He missed his flight.C.He failed to get to the airport.D.His taxi got stuck in a traffic jam.12.A.One of the wings caught fire. B.The plane encountered a strong storm.C.There was something wrong with the engine.D.The hijacker forced the captain to do so.13.A.He had forgotten to lock his front door. B.He had lost his keys to the front door.C.He had left his luggage in the taxi.D.He had picked up the wrong suitcase. Question14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.Women now want to be car repairwomen instead of teachers.B.Women tend to do jobs that are traditionally intended for men.C.More girls are choosing fixed jobs in Scotland.D.British women choose non-traditional jobs more than women in other countries.15.A.Because women see many job opportunities on TV.B.Because women feel car repairing is cool on TV.C.Because women are influenced by their stars on TV.D.Because women are told about job choices by career officers on TV.16.A.Britain needs more women to do non-traditional jobs.B.The media should call for women to do non-traditional jobs.C.British women have taken up too many traditional jobs for men.D.The change in men’s attitudes is not important for women job choices.Question17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.For ten years. B.For nine years. C.For eight years. D.For one year.18.A.She is more concentrated on her career. B.She is not sure about the marriage.C.She’s holding hatred against Frank.D.She’s not comfortable with children around.19.A.Keeping persuading Claire. B.Give up and compromise.C.Fight harder with Claire.D.Give Claire some time.20.A.They have just been to Hawaii for a holiday.B.They cannot reach an agreement on having a baby.C.They are planning to get a divorce.D.They are trying to overcome career crisis.Ⅱ.Grammar and Vocabulary（20分）Section ADirections:Read the following passage.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.As a young child,Ann Makosinski would spend hours experimenting with her toys and other everyday objects around her to create her own inventions.Now a first-year Arts student,Makosinski is a well-known inventor and entrepreneu（创业者）. She won the2015Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence,21recognizes innovative business solutions to social problems—the same recognition given to Barack Obama in 2014.Her own inventions,the Hollow Flashlight and the e-Drink,have been causing excitement internationally22their creation.At the age of15,Makosinski created a prototype（原型）for a flashlight23（power）bythe heat of one’s hand.This invention was the result of a ninth grade science project,but Makosinski’s goal was24（offer）a practical solution to people with unlimited access to power and electricity.“I’m half-Filipino and half-Polish,and one of my friends from the Philippines told me that she failed school25she couldn’t afford electricity.She had no light to study with at night,so that was kind of the inspiration,”Makosinski explained.“I’ve always been interested in doing science projects,so I thought,why don’t I find a way to provide her and a lot of other people with light?”The Hollow Flashlight is made from Peltier tiles（珀耳贴贴片）that produce energy when one side26（heat）and the other side remains cool.The flashlight can produce a steady beam of LED light for20minutes,27（use）only the warmth of the human hand.Her advice to other student innovators?“Start now.There28be nothing holding you back.Some students at colleges or even in high school think‘Oh,I’m a student.I just need to study.’29may think it important to make friends and be social.The truth is,you can do a lot of other things.You can do30you want.Just go ahead.”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.potentiallyB.filmedC.droppedmonlyE.treatsF.sympathyG.sensitive H.eyebrow I.domesticated J.selection K.confidentPuppy Dog Eyes Are for the Benefits of HumansDogs make puppy dog eyes for the benefit of humans and rarely use the pleasing facial expression when on their own,a new study has shown.It has long been assumed that animal facial expressions are involuntary and dependent on emotional state rather than a way to communicate.But scientists at the University’s Dog Cognition Centre at Portsmouth University have found that dogs mostly use facial expressions when humans are present,as a direct response to attention. Puppy dog eyes,in which the31is raised to make the eyes appear wider and sadder,was found to be the most32used expression in the study.Researchers do not know whether the dogs are aware they look sadder,or have just learned that widening their eyes invites33and affection in humans.Dog cognition expert Dr Juliane Kaminski:“We can now be34that the production of facial expressions made by dogs are dependent on the attention state of their audience and are not just a result of dogs being excited.”“In our study they produced far more expressions when someone was watching,but seeing food35did not have the same effect.”“The findings appear to support evidence dogs are36to humans’attention and that expressions are37active attempts to communicate,not simple emotional displays.”The researchers studied24dogs of various breeds,aged one to12.All were family pets.Each dog was tied by a lead a metre away from a person,and the dogs’faces were38throughout a range of exchanges,from the person being oriented towards the dog,to being distracted and withher body turned away from the dog.They found that when a human was not watching the animal,they39facial expressions.Dr Kaminski said it is possible that dogs’expressions have evolved as they were40.“Domestic dogs have a unique history–they have lived alongside humans for30,000years and during that time selection pressures seem to have acted on dogs’ability to communicate with us,”she said.Ⅲ.Reading comprehension（45分）Section ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C,and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was a child of seven years old,my friends,on a holiday,filled my pocket with coppers.I went at once to a shop where they sold toys for children.Being41with the sound of a whistle that I had seen by the way,in the hands of another boy,I handed over all my money for one.I then came home,and went whistling all over the house,much pleased with my whistle, but42all the family.My brothers and sisters and cousins,when I told of the43I had made,said I had given four times as much as the whistle was worth.They put me in mind of what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money,and laughed at me so much for my folly that I cried with vexation(烦恼).Thinking about the matter gave me more44than the whistle gave me pleasure.45,this was afterwards of use to me,for the impression continued on my mind,so that often,when I was46to buy something I did not need,I said to myself,“Don’t give too much for the whistle,”and I saved my money.As I grew up,came into the world,and47the actions of men,I thought I met with many,very many,who“gave too much for the whistle.”If I knew a miser（守财奴）who48every kind of comfortable living,all the pleasure of doing good to others,all the esteem of his fellow citizens and the joys of friendship, ___49__gathering and keeping wealth---“Poor man,”said I,“you pay too dear for your whistle.”When I met a man of pleasure,who did not try to improve his mind or his fortune but__50___devoted himself to having a good time,perhaps neglecting his health,“Mistaken man, you are providing51for yourself,instead of pleasure;you are paying too dear for your whistle.”If I saw someone fond of52who has fine clothes,fine houses,fine furniture, fine earrings,all above his53,and for which he had run into debt,and ends his career in a prison.“Alas,”said I,“he has paid dear,very dear,for his whistle.”54,the miseries of mankind are largely due to their puffing a(n)55value on things---to giving“too much for their whistle.”41.A.faced B.charmed C.sympathized D.provided42.A.disturbing B.attracting C.entertaining D.confusing43.A.trouble B.attempt C.choice D.bargain44.A.satisfaction B.relief C.annoyance D.stress45.A.Moreover B.Therefore C.However D.Indeed46.A.tempted B.determined C.forced D.persuaded47.A.took B.observed C.admired D.followed48.A.turned against B.gave up C.cared about D.relied on49.A.in case of B.instead of C.for the sake of D.in terms of50.A.merely B.similarly C.strangely D.positively51.A.inconvenience B.burden C.frustration D.pain52.A.appearance B.wealth forts D.necessities53.A.demand B.fortune C.standard D.value54.A.As a result B.By contrast C.On average D.In short55.A.unexpected B.great C.false D.extraSection 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）When you think about coffee alternatives,garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind,but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai,a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture,Japan,claims that his unique“garlic coffee”is the result of a cooking blunder he made over30years ago,when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time.Intrigued by the scorched garlic’s aroma,he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water.The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee.Making a mental note of his discovery,Yokimoto carried on with his job, and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product,Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula,and about five years ago,he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with.To make his dissolvable garlic grounds,he roasts the cloves in an electric oven,and, after they’ve cooled off,smashes them into fine particles and packs them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,”the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News.“It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.”“The bitterness of burned garlic apparently helps create the coffee-like flavor,”Shimotai adds. He claims that,although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic,it doesn’t cause bad breath,because the garlic is thoroughly cooked.And if you can get past the smell,the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee.If decaf isn’t good enough for you,and you’re in the mood for something new,you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop,in the city of Ninohc,Iwate Prefecture,or buy your own dripbags for just324yen（$2.8）.56.Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word“blunder”in the second paragraph?A.mistakeB.showC.mixtureD.brand57.Who is not suitable to drink garlic coffee?A.A woman bearing a baby.B.A student having trouble with sleep.C.A cleaner working on a day shift.D.A young lady sick of garlic.58.Which of the following is not characteristic of garlic coffee?A.It is caffeine-free.B.Garlic powder dissolves in water.C.The burnt garlic creates bitterness.D.It is an improvement on a garlic dish.59.Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A.venturous and greedyB.innovative and perseverantC.hardworking and cautiousD.observant and helpful（B）How an advertisement is put togetherWhen you read an advertisement there are many factors you should consider,including:●target audience●brand names●slogans●pictures and colour●special offers/coupons●emotive/persuasive vocabularyTarget audienceAdvertisers aim particular products at different groups of people according to age,sex,social class and interests.They will often make assumptions about people and label or stereotype them.Who do you think these products would be aimed at:nappies,diamonds,mint chocolates,sports cars?What kind of products would be aimed at these people:teenagers,25-year-old single men,40-year-old working mums?Brand namesBrand names are chosen carefully.They can suggest particular lifestyles,values or interests and are intended to appeal to the target audience.Nissan Primera:this suggests quality.Primera is similar to premium and premier.Ford Ka:the spelling of Ka suggests novelty and simplicity.It is modern and futuristic.It is also bound to stick in your mind when you are looking for a new car!SlogansA slogan has to be catchy and memorable.Slogans use a range of devices:alliteration,repetition, puns,questions,personal pronouns and humour.Have a break.Have a Kit Kat.RepetitionThe totally tropical taste.AlliterationPicture and colourAll pictures try to make you feel something and most are biased,even photographs.They create a view of what the world is like using different tricks such as lighting and colour.Different colours have different associations that can be linked to particular products.Yellow:freshness,sunlight,lemons.This colour would be good for advertising washing up liquid. Green:countryside,natural,healthy.What would you use this colour for?What do you associate these colours with:red,black,orange,gold,blue?Special offers/couponsAdvertisers often appear to offer something for nothing’:if you buy one product you will receiveanother one free or half price.These offers are incentive to try a new product or to encourage loyalty to an existing one.Emotive/persuasive vocabularyIn advertising you will find lots of words and phrases that are intended to persuade you or appeal to your emotions.mouthwatering silky free chocolateromantic creamy luxurious like mum used to make60.What color is suitable for dishwashing liquid?A.Green.B.Red.C.Orange.D.Yellow.61.Which of the following slogans applies the device alliteration?A.Mosquito Bye Bye Bye.（RADAR）B.We do,we said.（HENNESSY）C.M&Ms melt in your mouth（M&Ms）D.Start ahead.（RLJOICE）62.According to the passage,to reta.n the regular customers,advertising companies tend to.A.impress them with colorful picturese promotional strategiesC.change slogans frequentlyD.create eye-catching brand names（C）Dental health:Brush with confidenceChildren should be taught to brush their teeth regularly.But the suspicion remains among some people,dentists included,that even so,certain children are doomed to develop dental cavities.The hypothesis behind this fear is that some combinations of genes may give rise to the sorts of oral bacteria which are responsible for cavities.If true,that would be sad for the youngsters concerned.But a study just published in Cell Host and Microbe,by Andres Gomez and Karen Nelson of the J.Craig Venter Institute,in San Diego,suggests it isn’t true.The mouth is home to many species of microbes.Most are good.Some,though,are well known to secrete acidic waste products when fed sugar.This acidity weakens teeth,causing them to decay.To try to find out whether a child’s genes play any role in encouraging such acid-secreting bugs,Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson set up an experiment with twins.Their“volunteers”were280pairs of fraternal twins and205pairs of identical twins,all aged between five and11,who had not taken antibiotics during the previous six months.The children were asked to stop brushing their teeth the evening and the morning before the crucial moment of data collection.This was when the researchers swabbed the children’s gingival sulci（the clefts between teeth and gums,in which bacteria collect）to find out what was there.The children also had their teeth scored by dentists as belonging to one of three categories:having no signs of current or previous dental cavities:having signs of current or previous cavities affecting the enamel（a tooth’s hard,outer layer）;or having signs of cavities that penetrated the enamel and affected the underlying dentine as well.Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson found that,though identical twins shared many groups of bacteria which were not shared by fraternal twins,none of these was a type responsible for cavities. Moreover,similarities in bacterial flora were greatest among five-to seven-year-olds,weaker among seven-to nine-year-olds and weakest among nine-to11-year-olds.This suggests that any role genes do play in regulating the mouth’s ecology fades with time.Far from supporting the idea that some children are fated to suffer from cavities no matter how well they brush their teeth,these results make it clear that the power to control the growth of the relevant bacteria is very much within reach of children and their parents.Brushing,however, may not be the only approach.Avoiding sugary foods is obviously de rigueur.It seems likely, though,that which other foods a child eats may help shape his oral ecosystem,too.This is an area of ongoing research.But,as in the intestines（肠道）,so in the mouth,scientific medicine is at last coming to grips with the fact that the mixture of microbes present is both important and capable of manipulation,to the benefit of the host.63.What does“hypothesis”refer to in paragraph1?A.Children’s failure to brush their teeth properly leads to tooth decay.B.Some children are programmed to develop tooth decay.C.Youngsters are suspicious of the effectiveness of tooth-brushing.D.Some genes are more likely to lead to dental cavites.64.Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson conducted an experiment to find out.A.whether genes have anything to do with dental decayB.which group of twins are more likely to have decayed teethC.what kinds of foods tend to give rise to tooth decayD.why the ecosystem of the intestines is similar to that of the mouth65.Which of the following statements is UNTRUE according to the passage?A.Scientists are not yet sure how ecosystem of the mouth is formed.B.The role genes play in controlling ecosystem of the mouth weakens with the time.C.The children are classified into three groups according to the degrees of dental cavities.D.Identical twins are not as genetically close to each other as fraternal twins.66.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The existence of multiple microbes benefits children’s oral ecosystem.B.What a child eats enhances the healthfulness of a child’s oral ecosystem.C.Cutting down on sugar intake is the most likely way to prevent tooth decay.D.Parents are in no position to help their children maintain healthy oral ecosystem.Section CDirections:Read the following passage and choose the most suitable statement from A-F for each Blank.There are two extra statements,which you do not need.A.Reality has begun to catch up with the imagination of the film’s writer.B.Nanotechnology is one of the most exciting fields of research in the world today.C.When this becomes possible,great changes will take place in numerous fields.D.Small as they are,large quantities of them can make a difference and work wonders.E.Nanotechnology is also responsible for tremendous advances in many other fields.F.They carry medicine with them as they travel though the body,seeking our cancer cells.Nanotechnology Grows FastThanks to advances in technology,the science fiction of the past has become the“science fact”of today,like the1966sci-fi Fantastic Voyag（e《神奇旅程》）.In the film,a man with very important knowledge was dying.The only way to save him was by using experimental miniaturization technology.A number of scientists were shrunk to a tiny size and injected into theman’s body to locate the source of the problem and save him.67Over the past several decades,the science of nanotechnology has bee n developing rapidly,and,just as in the film,it involves working with objects of a very small size.Something very similar to the medial procedure seen in Fantastic Voyage is already being used to help save lives today.Tiny crystals known as“quanturn dots（量子点）”，whose diameters are one thousandth of a human hair,are injected into the body of a cancer patient.68Upon finding a tumor,these quantum dots release their medicine,and then light themselves up tso that doctors can see exactly where the cancer cells are.69We may soon find our everyday lives being affected by it.Are you tired of having to charge the batteries in your mobile devices?Soon,you don’t need to.Scientists are working on solar-cell vests that will absorb energy from the sun as you walk around and provide power for your devices.Eric Drexler,an author and scientist,believes that nanotechnology will lead to a new kind of manufacturing,one in which products are assembled atom by atom.By rearranging atoms,you can turn one kind of molecule into another.For example,a wood molecule can be transformed into a metal molecule.If this is done many times according to a design,a large object such as an ax might eventually be created,just by rearranging atoms.70.Although we have already seen its first practical applications,even more dramatic advances will be made in the future.Ⅳ.Surmmary Writing（10分）Directions：Read the following passage.Summarize in no more than60words the main idea of the passage and how it is e your own words as far as possible.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 conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems,drive cars,or stay physically fit?First of all,students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable.It is reported that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult.For example,a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each ughter over the sandwich can lead to insults,which in turn can lead to violence.If the conflict occurs,students can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution:stay calm. Once the student feels calmer.Once the student feels calmer.He or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.Rude words and accusations only add fuel to the emotional fire while soft words can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After that,they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution.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.Afterwards,the listener can ask non-threatening questions to clarify the speaker’s position.Then the two people should change roles.Finally,students need to consider what they are hearing.An argument doesn’t mean trying to figure out the fault of the other person but means understanding what the real issue is.As the issue becomes clearer,the conflict often simply becomes smaller.（280words）Ⅴ.Translation（15分）第Ⅱ卷Directions：Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.1.为了安全起见，小孩不应该被单独留在家里。

2017-2018学年高三第一阶段教学调研英语试卷(试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟)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. Excited. B. Dissatisfied. C. Bored. D. Exhausted.2. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.3. A. A cook. B. A shop assistant. C. A saleswoman. D. A waitress.4. A. At a gas station. B. In a work shop. C. At an art gallery. D. In a department store.5. A. He hasn’t h ad a chance to meet Kathy yet. B. Kathy had already told him the news.C. He didn’t know that Kathy was being moved.D. His new office will be located in New York.6. A. The woman wants to go to Toronto. B. The man wants to go to Vancouver.C. There are no flights to Toronto.D. There are two direct flights to Toronto.7. A. She should do more careful work. B. She is not concerned about George’s remarks.C. George does not care about her.D. George shouldn’t have said much about her.8. A. She can’t afford that much for a trip.B. She is fortunate to have made a lot of money.C. She doesn’t think 15,000 dollars is enough for the trip.D. She considers 15,000 dollars only a small sum of money.9. A. Playing tennis. B. Writing a term paper. C. Gathering materials. D. Holding a meeting.10. A. The man was seriously injured in the car accident.B. The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.C. The man wasn’t wearing the seat belt when the accident happened.D. The man’s daughter a dvised him to wear the seat belt before he left home.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and 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.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Future researchers. B. College students.C. Company employees.D. Successful artists.12. A. To teach the listeners how to work hard. B. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.C. To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.D. To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities.13. A. Kindness. B. Diligence. C. Willingness. D. Interest.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The benefits of walking. B. The importance of keeping fit.C. The way of forming a habit.D. The possibility of excising regularly.15. A. Because it needs much thinking. B. Because people can improve their memory.C. Because it is suitable for everyone.D. Because people needn’t concentrate o n it.16. A. It is the easiest way to lose weight. B. It can be made part of people’s life.C. It can make people’s hearts stronger.D. It prevents people suffering from cancers.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He has just been back from South America. B. He has been burnt for a few hours.C. He has been surfing the Internet for long.D. He has been doing school work all night.18. A. To look for something interesting for pleasure. B. To meet new friends in the net chatroom.C. To release pressure from heavy work.D. To look for information for his project.19. A. Quite a few sites are just old event calendars. B. It’s a waste of time to surf the Internet.C. A lot of information can be found.D. A lot of friends can be made on the Internet.20. A. People spend much time talking about other interests.B. It takes long to find things because of many useless sites.C. It is hard to start chatting with others in the chatroom.D. It’s hardly the best sourc e of information available.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.From classics to moviesHe can recite Shakespeare’s Hamlet from memory. His favorite ancient myth is The Odyssey. Tom Hiddleston, 32, could have been a popular professor teaching English Literature at (21) __________ university, but the well-educated British man chose to do something that he loves even more: acting.He’s well-known around the world as the villain Loki from the Hollywood films Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012) and now Thor: The Dark World, which will come out in China on Nov 8. Hiddleston’s role as Thor’s evil brother has led his fans —“Hiddlestoners” —(22) __________ (refer) to him as “the most charming villain” in cinema.(23) __________ his charm, Hiddleston had a tough time (24) __________ (persuade) his scientist father that acting was a worthwhile job. As a student at Eton, a private school for upper-class kids in England, Hiddleston performed in a lot of school plays. At 18, he appeared on stage a t the Edinburgh International Festival. “It was the first time that people I knew and loved and respected came up to me after the show and said: ‘You could really do this (25) __________ you wanted to’,” Hiddleston told the Daily Mail.He said that as a t eenager he didn’t have much self-esteem, but acting gave him confidence. “It was when they started saying I could do it (26) __________ I really committed to it as a possibility,” he continued. However, his father did not approve, believing his polite and bright son should be using his brains for (27) __________ else. “You’ve been educated, so why do you want to spend your life pretending to be someone else when you could be your own man?” the father told the son.So, instead of going to drama school, Hiddleston went to Cambridge, (28) __________ he studied classics. There, he continued to appear in student plays and even landed some roles on TV and in local theaters. He managed to balance his acting and his studies so well that he (29) __________ (graduate) with a first-class degree.But Hiddleston’s international breakthrough came when he auditioned for the 2011 film Thor. He was desperate to play the title superhero, but the director decided that he was (30) __________ (suitable) for the part of the villain, Loki.In the end, his dark and powerful performance won over his father. It also earned him some important fans in the film industry: Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen. The two world-famous directors asked him to star in their award-winning films War Horse (2011) and Midnight in Paris (2011), respectively.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be usedonly once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Gender equality has powerful potential to improve the economy, security and the overall well-being of a population.“If the world closed the gende r gap in workforce 31 , global [Gross Domestic Product] would increase by 28 trillion dollars by 2025... That’s about a quarter of the world’s current GDP, and almost half of the world’s current debt,” said U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issue s Catherine Russell in a recent speech. She also noted that “studies have found that countries with less gender inequality are more secure, and peace 32 last longer when women are at the negotiating table.”Nonetheless, no country in the world can 33 that it has achieved full gender equality.“Around the world, women are vastly 34 in politics and the workforce, particularly in leadership positions and other high-paying jobs,” said Ambassador Russell. At the same time, women make up the majority of the poo r. “I’ve heard people say that poverty has a 35 face, and that makes sense when you consider that women control just one-fifth of global wealth,” said Ambassador Russell.World leaders are beginning to recognize that everyone benefits from 36 gender equality, she said. This is why gender equality is part of U.S. foreign policy. A key part of U.S. efforts focus on educating and empowering girls. In the past 18 months, the United States 37 its global strategy to empower adolescent girls, as well as Let Girls Learn, which is a Presidential initiative that focuses on educating girls.We are also working with numerous countries to remove 38 that keep women from inheriting or owning property, entering the formal job market or accessing banking services.“Gender equality sometimes looks like an impossible task —a 39 without an end,” said Ambassador Russell. “But...we can make progress, and that progress is worth making. Little by little, discussion by discussion, step by step, we can improve the lives of women and girls, menand boys all around the world. And in doing so, we can reach our 40 goals of peace, prosperity, and security.”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.“Achievement Gap” Closing Slightly for Young Students in U.S.Within many education systems, wealthier students often test better than poorer ones, which, to education experts, is often called the “achievement gap.”Sean Reardon is a professor of poverty and 41 in education at Stanford. He studied children and how they prepare for kindergarten classes. He also looked at how their preparation has changed since the 1990s. He found 42 that from 1998 to 2010 the achievement gap closed a little.One way to reduce the gap is to offer pre-kindergarten 43 to very young children.Education experts and some politicians have long 44 for pre-kindergarten classes for all young children. In fact, it has been a 45 heard on the political campaign trail —universal pre-kindergarten classes for all 3- and 4-year-olds.Such classes are already being offered in some areas around the United States, including the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C. 46 , education reformers may want to look to Washington as a role model.Vincent Gray, former mayor of the District of Columbia, wrote the legislation for universal pre-K when he was chairman of the D.C. Council. His 47 gave parents of all children in Washington the choice to begin school at either age 3 or 4. The pre-K programs are not a 48 in the city. Parents can still choose what is best for their family. But many parents are choosing education.However, there are theories that say a child does not need schooling at the age of 3 and 4. If we are looking at test results, Finland 49 the United States and most other countries in mathematics, reading and science. Yet Finnish children do not start school until age 7.Perhaps there is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Perhaps different children need school at different times. Generally, wealthier parents have more 50 resources to help their children. Educated parents —wealthy or not —may know how to use the resources that are available to them. For example, they may take their children to free events at a public library or recreation center. Washington, D.C. also has many museums with free 51 .Perhaps children who grow up with these types of activities don’t need to start attending school at age 3. However, children who are growing up in what Vincent Gray calls socio-economically 52 situations may not have access to such activities. For some families, he says, starting school at age 3 can be a game changer.Pre-kindergarten classes do more than 53 the child. They also bring parents and caregivers into the schools. This point of contact, explains Gray, is a valuable time to educate families.A federal study found that, 54 , parent involvement increased with such contacts. But it increased even more among 55 parents. It shows schools offer a place where conversations with these parents can happen.41. A. efficiency B. inequality C. convenience D. independence42. A. critically B. terribly C. firmly D. surprisingly43. A. projects B. actions C. programs D. materials44. A. desired B. pushed C. demanded D. promoted45. A. promise B. potential C. possibility D. proportion46. A. In fact B. For example C. As a result D. On the contrary47. A. figure B. measure C. feature D. portrait48. A. freedom B. option C. requirement D. need49. A. beats B. wins C. conquers D. overcomes50. A. economical B. political C. natural D. financial51. A. permission B. admission C. expression D. impression52. A. rich B. secure C. challenging D. dangerous53. A. support B. entertain C. excite D. educate54. A. generally B. especially C. definitely D. rarely55. A. well-paid B. highly-cultivated C. well-educated D. low-incomeSection 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)Science not always so seriousDid you know that if you attach a weighted stick to the back of a chicken, it walks like a dinosaur?No, you did not know (or care to know) such things, but now you do! Thanks to this year’s winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes! Now in its 25th year, the Ig Nobel is the goofy younger cousin of the honored Nobel Prize. It applauds achievements in the fields of medicine, biology, physics, economics, literature, etc. Every September at Harvard University, awards are presented in 10 categories that change year to year, depending on —according to the organization —what makes the judges “laugh, then think”.The ceremony officially begins when audience members launch paper airplanes at an assigned human target on the stage, then speakers only have 60 seconds to present their research. In previous years, the one-minute rule was imposed by a young girl —nicknamed Miss Sweetie Poo —who would go up to the platform and repeat the words: “Please stop, I’m bored,” in a sharp tone until the speaker left the stage.Fortunately for candidates though, the Ig Informal Lectures are held afterwards on Saturday to give presenters more time to explain the crazy things they’re working on.The research can seem more like the brainchildren of teenage boys than of respectable adults. JustinSchmidt won the physiology Ig for creating the “Sting Pain Index,” which rates the pain people feel after getting stung (蛰) by insects. Smith pressed bees against 25 different parts of his body until they stung him. Five stings a day for 38 days, Smith concluded that the most painful sting locations were the nostril (鼻孔) and the upper lip. Ouch.As silly as they sound, not all of the Ig awards lack scientific applicability. A group ofscientists from 12 different countries won in the medicine category for accurately diagnosing patients with appendicitis (阑尾炎) based on an unusual measurement: speed bumps (减速带). They found that patients are more likely to have appendicitis if they report pain during bumpy car rides.All these weird experiments have just one thing in common. They’re improbable. It can be tempting to assume that “improbable” implies more than that —implies bad or good, worthless or valuable, trivial or important. Something improbable can be any of those, or none of them, or all of them, in different ways. And what you don’t expect can be a powerful force for not only entertaining science, but also for the boundary-pushing science we call innovation.56. The underlined word “goofy” in Paragraph 2 probably means __________.A. timidB. funnyC. gloriousD. warm-hearted57. According to the passage, what can we know about the awarding ceremony of Ig Nobel?A. It is held at a fixed place.B. Candidates should know how to fold paper planes.C. Miss Sweetie Poo is one of the hostesses.D. Ig Informal Lecture gives presenters 60 seconds to finish their speeches.58. The example in Paragraph 6 is used to illustrate that Ig Nobel __________.A. celebrates the diligent work of researchersB. offers another opportunity to those who miss the Nobel PrizesC. serves as a platform for the creative and practical achievementsD. amuses the audience59. Among the four candidates below, who is most likely to win an Ig Nobel?A. A chemist who invents a chemical method to partially un-boil an egg.B. A novelist who criticizes social injustice severely.C. A physicist who studies the origin of the universe.D. An economist who achieves a breakthrough in the study of international trade(B)All aboard: try these outHere are new card games popular in the Western geek circle that offer much brain work.Give them a try if you fancy testing your limits.MysteriumIn this game, the players are to solve a murder mystery in orderto put rest the soul of a wrongly-accused man who dies in prison.hints to other players in the way of “dream cards”. The dream cardswill then lead players to the cards with details about the murderweapon, location and suspects. Figuring out the connections betweenthese elements will help them find the murderer.Playing the ghost can be fun, as Tony Mastrangeli, a gamereviewer, puts it, “For me, some of the most fun comes from pla yingthe ghost role. I like steering the ship and handing out cards.”Pandemic: LegacyIn this game, you and your friends play a team of doctors andscientists, who can help to prevent four deadly diseases from wipingout humanity. This is a cooperative game, which means you and your Array teammates either live together or die together.By drawing an instruction card, teammates will be able to move,treat diseases or build a research station. If they draw one of the five“epidemic” (流行病) cards, the city will suffer a disease outbreak. Ifhandled wrong, outbreaks might lead to a chain reaction and causethings to crash down.Pandemic: Legacy requires you to look at the bigger picturebefore making any decisions. Finding the balance between treatingdiseases and seeking more permanent cures is a constant challenge.60. Playing the ghost in Mysterium offers you a lot of fun because __________.A. you can bring the poor man back to lifeB. you can solve the murder mystery by yourselfC. you can dominate the whole gameD. you can select your partners61. In Codenames, what clue may the Spymaster give for the cards bearing “agency”, “climate” and “fountain”?A. “architecture, 3”B. “tourism, 3”C. “location, 3”D. “geology, 3”62. Which of the following is NOT true about Pandemic: Legacy?A. It’s a role-play game.B. Its players need to beat one another.C. It provides fun and mental challenge.D. It calls for carefulness and comprehensive thinking to win the challenge.(C)The MacArthur Foundat ion late last month announced its latest crop of “genius grants”, and once again you thought maybe, just maybe, this was your year.And why not? These days, we’re all geniuses. We might be “marketing geniuses” or “cooking geniuses” or “TV geniuses”. We have so weakened “genius” that it’s fast joining the company of “natural” and “mindful” (留心), words left inactive through overuse and misuse.Admittedly, the word is tough to nail down. Sometimes we assume genius equivalent to raw intelligence. But many of humanity’s greatest breakthroughs were achieved by those with only modest IQs.Sometimes we think of the genius as someone extremely knowledgeable, but that definition also falls short. During Albert Einstein’s time, other scientists knew more physics tha n Einstein did, but history doesn’t remember them. That’s because they didn’t make use of that knowledge the way Einstein did. They weren’t able to, as he put it, “regard old questions from a new angle”.The genius is not a know-it-all but a see-it-all, someone who, working with the materialavailable to all of us, is able to make surprising and useful connections. True genius involves not merely an extra advance, but a conceptual leap. As philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer put it: Talent hits the target no one else can hit; genius hits the target no one else can see.We’ve lost sight of this truth, and too often grant the title of genius on talented people hitting visible targets. A good example is the much-boasted announcement earlier this year that scientists had, for the first time, recorded the sound of two black holes bumping, a billion light-years away. It was a remarkable discovery, no doubt, but it did not represent a dramatic shift in how we understand the universe. It merely confirmed Einstein’s gen eral theory of relativity.As Plato observed, “What is honored in a country is cultivated there.” What do we honor? Digital technology, and the convenience it represents, so naturally we get a Steve Jobs or a Mark Zuckerberg as our “geniuses”, which, in point of fact, they aren’t.The iPhone and Facebook are wonderful inventions. In many ways, they make our lives a bit easier, a bit more convenient. If anything, though, a true genius makes our lives more difficult, more unsettled. William Shakespeare’s wo rds provide more anxiety than relief, and the world felt a bit more secure before Charles Darwin came along. Zuckerberg and Jobs may have changed our world, but they haven’t yet changed our worldview.We need to recover genius, and a good place to start is by putting the brakes on Genius Flooding.63. The key factor that sets geniuses and talents apart is that __________.A. geniuses have a larger range of knowledgeB. geniuses have access to far more resourcesC. geniuses can see visible targetsD. geniuses approach things differently64. The reasons why people naturally regard Steve Jobs & Mark Zuckerberg as geniuses include all the following EXCEPT that __________.A. their achievements bring people convenienceB. they have extraordinary intelligenceC. they are native to the country where digital technology is highly valuedD. they satisfy people’s needs in the age of high technology65. What can we infer from the passage?A. We should stop the improper use of “natural” and “mindful”.B. The first recording of two black holes bumping each other is a genius breakthrough.C. Charles Darwin is hardly a genius.D. More geniuses remain to be found in our life.66. What is the best title for the passage?A. Get a new word, genius.B. Learn from a new model, genius.C. Join in a new group, genius.D. Make a new friend, genius.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.5 Fictions about Premium Economy (豪华经济舱)If the sight of your fellow passengers relaxing in premium economy has you filled with envy, you’re not alone. It seems like every airline is providing a few rows of seats that offer just that much more legroom and space. But is it worth the price? Here are five fictions about premium economy class.1. Premium economy is pretty much the same on every airline.“__________ (67)”, says Zach Honig, editor-in-chief of the The Points Guy. Benefits can include anywhere from 5 to 7 inches of extra legroom, a slightly wider seat and slightly more seat recline (向后倚靠). Other conveniences can include adjustable head rests, leg rests on somecarriers, larger personal TV screens, power ports and a better level of food. But frankly, nothing is standardized.2. You get a meal and free drinks with a premium economy seat.Not on most domestic flights that offer a semblance (表象) of international service. __________(68). But when it comes to meals, you’ll get a few more bags of free peanuts than they offer in coach and the opportunity to purchase pre-packed in-flight meals before economy-class passengers do.3. There are others benefits, like free Wi-Fi.You might find furrier pillows and larger blankets, but add-ons like in-flight Wi-Fi usually come along with an additional ch arge. “__________ (69)”, says DiScala of Johnny Jet, who adds, “Some do, so always ask. I made the mistake of buying Wi-Fi on my SAS flight in June. I later learned that premium passengers get it for free.”4. You get a lot more space.A “lot more space”is very relative. Don’t expect a huge seat, just one that’s somewhat larger than those in economy on the same aircraft. Honig says that “You can expect to find roughly as much space as you’ll get in the domestic first-class cabin on a U.S. airline, or in JetBlue’s ‘Even More Space’ section. It’s definitely more than you’ll have in coach.”5. __________ (70)“Just as with business class, it’s worth checking the price of premium economy,” says Leff of . “The addition may not be very high. Last weekend, I wrote about premium economy on Virgin Atlantic being cheaper than coach. But it may also be much more expensive. Airfares vary dramatically, and that’s as true for premium economy as it is for coach.”IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.A Father’s Influence Makes for Better GradesAdolescents from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers to underachieve and to drop out of school. Studies have shown that a positive attitudetowards school work and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriers and lack of resources they face. Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement comes from research on mothers. Little is known, however, about how adolescents experience their fathers’ warmth and the beliefs and behaviors that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a larger one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States. Data were analyzed from questionnaires completed by 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their schoolwork, and how they experienced their fathers. The questionnaires were completed primarily by respondents of Mexican American, African American and European American descent. Their maths and language arts grades were also obtained.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism, self-efficacy, and, ultimately, higher achievement at school.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters, while in different ways. Experiencing their father’s warmth first influences daughters’ sense of optimism, and then spills over into their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities. This in turn leads to better math grades. There is a more direct link be tween their fathers’ involvement and teenage boys’ belief in their ability to succeed on the academic front. This heightened self-confidence increased their success in English language arts classes.Suizzo suggests that counselors and educators should encourage fathers to communicate warmth and acceptance to their children, because of the positive influence these emotions have on their well-being.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.71. 没什么比读这本历史小说更能吸引我的了。

浦东新区2018学年度第一学期期末质量测试初三英语（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）Part I Listening (第一部分听力)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）E F G H1._______2.________3._________4._________5._______6.________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. A） Happy B) Tired C) Busy D) Sad8. A） A physics club B) A dancing clubC) A music club D) A movie club9. A） To work in McKing B) To have lunchC) To busy a hamburger D) To help others10. A） A policeman B)A teacher C) A director D) An engineer11. A） 10 yuan B) 60 yuan C) 70 yuan D) 80 yuan12. A） In a restaurant B) In a library C) In a cinema D)In a hospital13. A） Her father B) Her friends C) Her classmates D) Her cousins14. A）She doesn’t like fish B) She isn’t interested in fishC) She likes eating fish D) She has had enoughC. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用T表示，不符合的用F表示) 15. Nicholas is only four, but he is clever enough to go to college.16. When he was very young, Nicholas could speak only one language.17. The boy could stay in the schools because he felt happy there.18. The parents didn’t know what to do with their son at first.19. Nicholas studies both in a college and at home.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentence( 听短文，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词)21.On Halloween we should ______ ________ some candy for trick-treaters.22. I have _____ ______ memories of Halloween as a kid.23.My parents don’t want us to wander around ______ _______ in a strange place.24. They are sometimes ______ _______ in a good way thatthey try to make us laugh.Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分语音，语法和词汇)II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案）（共20分）26. Which of the following words matches the sound/keis/?A. kissB. cakeC. caveD. case27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others?A. We should think of a plot when creating a comic strip.B. The fish are remo ved from the birds’ m ouths by Damin.C. Yesterday a bank robbery happened at the end of the corner.D. He was so shocked that he could hardly say a word.28.Guide dogs help blind walk free in thestreet.A. aB. anC. theD./29. A healthy diet is essential everybody. Youshould care more about what you eat.A. forB. toC. inD.about30.A friend of mine usually sells some vegetables andshares with his family.A. anotherB. otherC. the restD. the other31. My mother is a creative cook, so she often cooksfor me every weekend.A. anything differentB.nothing differentC. something differentD. everything different32. As people get older, their short-term memorybecomes and they can’t remember thingsclearly.A. badB. worseC. betterD. good33. When an earthquake happens, you should go outsideas as possible.A. quickB. quickerC. morequickly D. quickly34. Jenny often thinks of herself, her sister,Mary is very friendly to others.A. soB. butC. andD. or35. The old man still coughed a lot he took some medicine.A. ifB. sinceC. becauseD. although36. The summer holiday is coming, so he decidesto Beijing for his holidays.A. goB. to goingC. goingD. to go37. The thief denied the mobile phone from theyoung lady when he was caught.A. stealingB. to stealC. stealD. stole38. I from Mr.Black since he moved to Beijing.I’ll visit him when I go t here.A. haven’t heardB. won’t hearC.don’t hear D. didn’t hear39. My sister much charity work in her free timewhen she entered college.A. has doneB. will doC. didD. does40. After the serious illness Ebola happens, moredoctors to help save the patients in Africa.A. neededB. are neededC. needD. are needing41.Before taking a plane at the airport, all passengersgo through safety check.A. canB. mustC. mayD. ought42. warm and rainy weather it was last Novemberin Shanghai.A. WhatB. What aC. What anD. How43. Could you tell me ?A. how could I protect myself from the air pollutionB. how can I protect myself from the air pollutionC. how I could protect myself from the air pollutionD. how I protect can myself from the air pollution44. I think teenagers should be strict with themselvesat any time.A. I agreeB. Not at allC. That’s all rightD. That’s a good idea45. Excuse me, I want to complain about this soya milk.A. How do you like it?B. Do you agree?C. What’s the problem?D. What do you think?III. Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once(将下列单词填入空格，每空格限填一词，每个单词只能填一次）Most of the time, people wear hats to protect themselves from bad weather conditions. Hats are also worn to 46 politeness and as signs of social position. But nowadays, hats, especially women’s hats, are 47 more than that. In fact, hats have changed into fashion and style symbols by many movie stars. What’s more, people now consider many differentfeatures (特点)when choosing even a simple hat. Many 48 point out that, when choosing the right hat,it’s important to consider the color of your skin 49 your hair, your height, and the shape of your face.First of all, the color of the hat should match the color of your skin and hair, 50 , black hats shouldbe avoided if you are dark skinned. Second, the heightof the hat is 51 an important point. Tall women should not go for hats with tall crowns, just as short women should choose hats with upturned brims to give the look of height. Most importantly, the shape of the face decides the kind of hat one should 52 . A small, gentle hat that fits the head looks good on a small face. However, women with big, round faces should choose a 53 style. As the saying goes, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” A good hat can not only help your dress but also support your features, so why not choose thebest possible one next time you want to be in public?IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable form(用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子。

上海市浦东新区2018届高三英语上学期期末教学质量检测试题第一卷Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension（25 分）Section A – Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the endof each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, readthe four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the questionyou have heard.1. A. In a gym. B. In a shoe-repair shop.C. In a department store.D. At a track.2. A. $200. B. $400.C. $250.D. $500.3. A. Take classes. B. Find a job.C. Learn more.D. Get ready for the next term.4. A. To leave her a message with her roommate. B. To solve a problem in his homework.C. To talk with her roommate.D. To ask about his homework.5. A. He likes physics. B. His physics is the best in the class.C. He is working hard at physics.D. His physics is very poor in theclass.6. A. A sportsman. B. A doctor.C. A news reporter.D. A game designer.7. A. Unforgettable. B. Impressive.C. Pleasant.D. Disappointing.8. A. Coins and banknotes. B. Weights and measures.C. Shapes and areas.D. Volumes and sizes.9. A. It’s too crowded and he can’t breathe very well. B. The next stop is the terminal station.C. The next stop is their stop.D. A lot of people get off at thenext stop.10. A. The Parking places are very far away. B. He had no problem finding the park.C. There is enough parking space.D. He isn’t very good at parkingthe car.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and youwill be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and theconversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear aquestion, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer tothe question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The driver took the wrong route. B. He missed his flight.第 1 页/ 共12 页C. He failed to get to the airport. D. His taxi got stuck in a traffic jam.12. A. One of the wings caught fire. B. The plane encountered a strong storm.C. There was something wrong with the engine.D. The hijacker forced the captainto do so.13. A. He had forgotten to lock his front door. B. He had lost his keys to the front door.C. He had left his luggage in the taxi.D. He had picked up the wrongsuitcase.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Women now want to be car repairwomen instead of teachers.B. Women tend to do jobs that are traditionally intended for men.C. More girls are choosing fixed jobs in Scotland.D. British women choose non-traditional jobs more than women in other countries.15. A. Because women see many job opportunities on TV.B. Because women feel car repairing is cool on TV.C. Because women are influenced by their stars on TV.D. Because women are told about job choices by career officers on TV.16. A. Britain needs more women to do non-traditional jobs.B. The media should call for women to do non-traditional jobs.C. British women have taken up too many traditional jobs for men.D. The change in men’s attitudes is not important for women job choices. Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. For ten years. B. For nine years. C. For eight years. D. For one year.18. A. She is more concentrated on her career. B. She is not sure about the marriage.C. She’s holding hatred against Frank.D. She’s not comfortable with childrenaround.19. A. Keeping persuading Claire. B. Give up and compromise.C. Fight harder with Claire.D. Give Claire some time.20. A. They have just been to Hawaii for a holiday.B. They cannot reach an agreement on having a baby.C. They are planning to get a divorce.D. They are trying to overcome career crisis.Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary（20 分）Section ADirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent andgrammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form ofthe given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.As a young child, Ann Makosinski would spend hours experimenting with her toys and othereveryday objects around her to create her own inventions.Now a first-year Arts student, Makosinski is a well-known inventor and entrepreneur （创业者）.She won the 2015 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence, ___21___ recognizesinnovative business solutions to social problems—the same recognition given to Barack Obama in2014. Her own inventions, the Hollow Flashlight and the e-Drink, have been causing excitementinternationally ___22___ their creation.At the age of 15, Makosinski created a prototype（原型）for a flashlight ___23___（power）第 2 页/ 共12 页by the heat of one’s hand. This invention was the result of a ninth grade science project, butMakosinski’s goal was ___24___（offer）a practical solution to people with unlimited access topower and electricity.“I’m half-Filipino and half-Polish, and one of my friends from the Philippines told me that shefailed school ___25___ she couldn’t afford electricity. She had no light to study with at night, sothat was kind of the inspiration,”Makosinski explained.“I’ve always been interested in doingscience projects, so I thought, why don’t I find a way to provide her and a lot of other people withlight?”The Hollow Flashlight is made from Peltier tiles（珀耳贴贴片）that produce energy when oneside ___26___（heat）and the other side remains cool. The flashlight can produce a steady beamof LED light for 20 minutes. ___27___（use）only the warmth of the human hand.Her advice to other student innovators?“Start now. There ___28___ be nothing holding youback. Some students at colleges or even in high school think‘Oh, I’m a student. I just need to study.’___29___ may think it important to make friends and be social. The truth is, you can do a lot ofother things. You can do ___30___ you want. Just go ahead.”Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beused once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. potentiallyB. filmedC. droppedD. commonlyE. treatsF. sympathyG. sensitiveH. eyebrowI. domesticatedJ. selectionK. confidentPuppy Dog Eyes Are for the Benefits of HumansDogs make puppy dog eyes for the benefit of humans and rarely use the pleasing facialexpression when on their own, a new study has shown.It has long been assumed that animal facial expressions are involuntary and dependent onemotional state rather than a way to communicate.But scientists at the University’s Dog Cognition Centre at Portsmouth University have foundthat dogs mostly use facial expressions when humans are present, as a direct response to attention.Puppy dog eyes, in which the ___31___ is raised to make the eyes appear wider and sadder, wasfound to be the most ___32___ used expression in the study. Researchers do not know whether thedogs are aware they look sadder, or have just learned that widening their eyes invites ___33___ andaffection in humans.Dog cognition expert Dr Juliane Kaminski: “We can now be ___34___ that the production offacial expressions made by dogs are dependent on the attention state of their audience and are notjust a result of dogs being excited.”“In our study they produced far more expressions when someone was watching, but seeingfood ___35___ did not have the same effect.”“The findings appear to support evidence dogs are ___36___ to humans’attention and thatexpressions are ___37___ active attempts to communicate, not simple emotional displays.”Theresearchers studied 24 dogs of various breeds, aged one to 12. All were family pets. Each dog wastied by a lead a metre away from a person, and the dogs’faces were ___38___ throughout a rangeof exchanges, from the person being oriented towards the dog, to being distracted and with her bodyturned away from the dog.第 3 页/ 共12 页They found that when a human was not watching the animal, they ___39___ facial expressions.Dr Kaminski said it is possible that dogs’ expressions have evolved as they were ___40___.“Domestic dogs have a unique history –they have lived alongside humans for 30,000 years andduring that time selection pressures seem to have acted on dogs’ability to communicate with us, ”shesaid.Ⅲ. Reading comprehension（45 分）Section ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was a child of seven years old, my friends, on a holiday, filled my pocket with coppers.I went at once to a shop where they sold toys for children. Being ___41___ with the sound of awhistle that I had seen by the way, in the hands of another boy, I handed over all my money for one.I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but___42___ all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, when I told of the ___43___ I hadmade, said I had given four times as much as the whistle was worth. They put me in mind of whatgood things I might have bought with the rest of the money, and laughed at me so much for my follythat I cried with vexation(烦恼). Thinking about the matter gave me more ___44___ than the whistlegave me pleasure.___45___, this was afterwards of use to me, for the impression continued on my mind, so thatoften, when I was ___46___ to buy something I did not need, I said to myself, “Don’t give too muchfor the whistle, ” and I saved my money. As I grew up, came into the world, and ___47___ theactions of men, I thought I met with many, very many, who “gave too much for the whistle.”If I knew a miser（守财奴）who ___48___ every kind of comfortable living, all the pleasureof doing good to others, all the esteem of his fellow citizens and the joys of friendship, ___49___gathering and keeping wealth--- “Poor man,” said I, “ you pay too dear for your whistle.” When Imet a man of pleasure, who did not try to improve his mind or his fortune but ___50___ devotedhimself to having a good time, perhaps neglecting his health, “ Mistaken man, you are providing___51___ for yourself, instead of pleasure; you are paying too dear for your whistle.” If I sawsomeone fond of ___52___ who has fine clothes, fine houses, fine furniture, fine earrings, all abovehis ___53___, and for which he had run into debt, and ends his career in a prison. “Alas,” said I, “hehas paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.” ___54___, the miseries of mankind are largely due to theirpuffing a(n) ___55___ value on things --- to giving “too much for their whistle.”41. A. faced B. charmed C. sympathized D. provided42. A. disturbing B. attracting C. entertaining D. confusing43. A. trouble B. attempt C. choi c e D. bar gain44. A. satisfaction B. relief C. annoyance D. stress45. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Indeed46. A. tempted B. determined C. forced D. persuaded47. A. took B. observed C. ad mir e d D.fo l l owe d48. A. turned against B. gave up C. cared about D. relied on49. A. in case of B. instead of C. for the sake of D. in terms of50. A. merely B. similarly C. strangely D. positively 第 4 页/ 共12 页51. A. inconvenience B. burden C. frustrationD. pain52. A. appearance B. wealth C. comforts D. necessities53. A. demand B. fortune C. standard D. value54. A. As a result B. By contrast C. On average D. In short55. A. unexpected B. great C. false D. extra Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes tomind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looksand tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims thathis unique “garlic coffee”is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when heburned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the scorched ga rlic’saroma, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked andtasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job,and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent yearsoptimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with.To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves in an electric oven, and, after they’vecooled off, smashes them into fine particles and packs them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,”the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News.“It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnantwomen.”“The bitterness of burned garlic apparently helps create the coffee-likeflavor,” Shimotai adds.He claims that, although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic, it doesn’t causebad breath, because the garlic is thoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drinkapparently does taste a lot like actual coffee.If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can tryYokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, Iwate Prefecture, or buy yourown dripbags for just 324 yen（$2.8）.56. Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word“blunder”in the second paragraph?A. mistakeB. showC. mixtureD. brand57. Who is not suitable to drink garlic coffee?A. A woman bearing a baby.B. A student having trouble with sleep.C. A cleaner working on a day shift.D. A young lady sick of garlic.58. Which of the following is not characteristic of garlic coffee?第 5 页/ 共12 页A. It is caffeine-free.B. Garlic powder dissolves in water.C. The burnt garlic creates bitterness.D. It is an improvement on a garlic dish.59. Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A. venturous and greedyB. innovative and perseverantC. hardworking and cautiousD. observant and helpful（B）How an advertisement is put togetherWhen you read an advertisement there are many factors you should consider, including: target audiencebrand namessloganspictures and colourspecial offers/couponsemotive/persuasive vocabularyTarget audienceAdvertisers aim particular products at different groups of people according to age, sex, social classand interests. They will often make assumptions about people and label or stereotype them.Who do you think these products would be aimed at: nappies, diamonds, mint chocolates, sportscars?What kind of products would be aimed at these people: teenagers, 25-year-old single men, 40-year-old working mums?Brand namesBrand names are chosen carefully. They can suggest particular lifestyles, values or interests and areintended to appeal to the target audience.Nissan Primera: this suggests quality. Primera is similar to premium and premier. Ford Ka: the spelling of Ka suggests novelty and simplicity. It is modern and futuristic. It is alsobound to stick in your mind when you are looking for a new car!SlogansA slogan has to be catchy and memorable. Slogans use a range of devices: alliteration, repetition,puns, questions, personal pronouns and humour.Have a break. Have a Kit Kat. RepetitionThe totally tropical taste. AlliterationPicture and colourAll pictures try to make you feel something and most are biased, even photographs. They create aview of what the world is like using different tricks such as lighting and colour. Different colours have different associations that can be linked to particular products.Yellow: freshness, sunlight, lemons. This colour would be good for advertising washing up liquid.Green: countryside, natural, healthy. What would you use this colour for ?第 6 页/ 共12 页What do you associate these colours with: red, black, orange, gold, blue?Special offers/couponsAdvertisers often appear to offer something for nothing’: if you buy one product you will receiveanother one free or half price. These offers are incentive to try a new product or to encourage loyaltyto an existing one.Emotive/persuasive vocabularyIn advertising you will find lots of words and phrases that are intended to persuade you or appeal toyour emotions.mouthwatering silky free chocolateromantic creamy luxurious like mum used to make60. What color is suitable for dishwashing liquid?A. Green.B. Red.C. Orange.D. Yellow.61. Which of the following slogans applies the device alliteration?A. Mosquito Bye Bye Bye.（RADAR）B. We do, we said.（HENNESSY）C. M&Ms melt in your mouth（M&Ms）D. Start ahead.（RLJOICE）62. According to the passage, to reta.n the regular customers, advertising companies tend to________.A. impress them with colorful picturesB. use promotional strategiesC. change slogans frequentlyD. create eye-catching brand names（C）Dental health: Brush with confidenceChildren should be taught to brush their teeth regularly. But the suspicion remains among somePeople, dentists included, that even so, certain children are doomed to develop dental cavities. Thehypothesis behind this fear is that some combinations of genes may give rise to the sorts of oralbacteria which are responsible for cavities. If true, that would be sad for the youngsters concerned.But a study just published in Cell Host and Microbe, by Andres Gomez and Karen Nelson of the J.Craig Venter Institute, in San Diego, suggests it isn’t true.The mouth is home to many species of microbes. Most are good. Some, though, are well knownto secrete acidic waste products when fed sugar. This acidity weakens teeth, causing them to decay.To try to find out whether a child’s genes play any role in encouraging suchacid-secreting bugs, DrGomez and Dr Nelson set up an experiment with twins.Their“volunteers”were 280 pairs of fraternal twins and 205 pairs of identical twins, all agedbetween five and 11, who had not taken antibiotics during the previous six months. The childrenwere asked to stop brushing their teeth the evening and the morning before the crucial moment ofdata collection. This was when the researchers swabbed the chil dren’s gingival sulci （the cleftsbetween teeth and gums, in which bacteria collect）to find out what was there. The children alsohad their teeth scored by dentists as belonging to one of three categories: having no signs of currentor previous dental cavities: having signs of current or previous cavities affecting the enamel（atooth’s hard, outer layer）; or having signs of cavities that penetrated the enamel and allected theunderlying dentine as well.第7 页/ 共12 页Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson found that, though identical twins shared many groups of bacteriawhich were not shared by fraternal twins, none of these was a type responsible for cavities. Moreover,similarities in bacterial flora were greatest among five-to seven-year-olds, weaker among seven- tonine-year-olds and weakest among nine-to 11-year-olds. This suggests that any role genes do playin regulating the mouth’s ecology fades with time.Far from supporting the idea that some children are fated to suffer from cavities no matter howwell they brush their teeth, these results make it clear that the power to control the growth of therelevant bacteria is very much within reach of children and their parents. Brushing, however, maynot be the only approach. Avoiding sugary foods is obviously de rigueur. It seems likely, though,that which other foods a child eats may help shape his oral ecosystem, too. This is an area of ongoingresearch. But, as in the intestines（肠道）, so in the mouth, scientific medicine is at last coming togrips with the fact that the mixture of microbes present is both important and capable ofmanipulation, to the benefit of the host.63. What does“hypothesis”refer to in paragraph 1?A. Children’s failure to brush their teeth properly leads to tooth decay.B. Some children are programmed to develop tooth decay.C. Youngsters are suspicious of the effectiveness of tooth-brushing.D. Some genes are more likely to lead to dental cavites.64. Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson conducted an experiment to find out _______.A. whether genes have anything to do with dental decayB. which group of twins are more likely to have decayed teethC. what kinds of foods tend to give rise to tooth decayD. why the ecosystem of the intestines is similar to that of the mouth65. Which of the following statements is UNTRUE according to the passage?A. Scientists are not yet sure how ecosystem of the mouth is formed.B. The role genes play in controlling ecosystem of the mouth weakens with the time.C. The children are classified into three groups according to the degrees of dentalcavities.D. Identical twins are not as genetically close to each other as fraternal twins.66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The existence of multiple microbes benefits children’s oral ecosystem.B. What a child eats enhances the healthfulness of a child’s oral ecosystem.C. Cutting down on sugar intake is the most likely way to prevent tooth decay.D. Parents are in no position to help their children maintain healthy oral ecosystem. Section CDirections: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable statement from A-F for eachBlank. There are two extra statements, which you do not need.A. Reality has begun to catch up with the imagination of the film’s writer.B. Nanotechnology is one of the most exciting fields of research in the worldtoday.C. When this becomes possible, great changes will take place in numerous fields.D. Small as they are, large quantities of them can make a difference and workwonders.E. Nanotechnology is also responsible for tremendous advances in many otherfields.F. They carry medicine with them as they travel though the body, seeking our cancercells.第8 页/ 共12 页Nanotechnology Grows Fast Thanks to advances in technology, the science fiction of the past has become the“sciencefact”of today, like the 1966 sci-fi Fantastic Voyage（《神奇旅程》）. In the film,a man withvery important knowledge was dying. The only way to save him was by using experimentalminiaturization technology. A number of scientists were shrunk to a tiny size and injected intothe man’s body to locate the source of the problem and save him.___67___ Over the past several decades, the science of nanotechnology has been developingrapidly, and, just as in the film, it involves working with objects of a very small size.Something very similar to the medial procedure seen in Fantastic Voyage is already beingused to help save lives today. Tiny crystals known as“quanturn dots（量子点）”，whose diametersare one thousandth of a human hair, are injected into the body of a cancer patient. ___68___ Uponfinding a tumor, these quantum dots release their medicine, and then light themselves up tso thatdoctors can see exactly where the cancer cells are.___69___ We may soon find our everyday lives being affected by it. Are you tired of havingto charge the batteries in your mobile devices? Soon, you don’t need to. Scientists are working onsolar-cell vests that will absorb energy from the sun as you walk around and provide power for yourdevices.Eric Drexler, an author and scientist, believes that nanotechnology will lead toa new kind ofmanufacturing, one in which products are assembled atom by atom. By rearranging atoms, you canturn one kind of molecule into another. For example, a wood molecule can be transformed into ametal molecule. If this is done many times according to a design, a large object such as an ax mighteventually be created, just by rearranging atoms. ___70___.Although we have already seen its first practical applications, even more dramatic advanceswill be made in the future.Ⅳ. Surmmary Writing（10 分）Directions：Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of thepassage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.According to an official report on youth violence.“In our country today, the greatest threat tothe lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terriblereality of violence.”Given that this is the case, why aren’t students taught to manage conflict theway they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. It is reported that most violentincidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult. For example, a fight could start overthe fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwichcan lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence.If the conflict occurs, students can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm.Once the student feels calmer. Once the student feels calmer. He or she should choose words thatwill calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusations only add fuel to the emotionalfire while soft words can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After that, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution. Listening allows the twosides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side: and the other personshould listen without interrupting. Afterwards, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to第9 页/ 共12 页clarify the speaker’s position. Then the two people should change roles.Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. An argument doesn’t mean trying tofigure out the fault of the other person but means understanding what the real issue is. As the issuebecomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller.（280 words）第二卷Ⅴ. Translation（15 分）Directions：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.2. 深深吸了一口气，他面带微笑地走上了舞台。

2018浦东新区⾼中英语三模（含答案）浦东新区2017学年三模质量检测⾼三英语试卷（满分：140 完卷时间：120分钟）第⼀卷I. Listening Comprehension (25分)Section A - Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. She didn’t like the food the man prepared.B. She does prefer spicy food.C. She thinks the man spent too much time cooking.D. She is annoyed with the man.2. A. He hadn’t noticed any change in David.B. David looks different without a beard.C. David looks nicer without a beard.D. He hasn’t seen David for a long time.3. A. The paper should be completed by next Friday.B. Only the first part of the term paper is due next Friday.C. Some students didn’t finish their term paper on time.D. Some students haven’t started their paper yet.4. A. Lucy didn’t attend the party.B. It was cancelled at the last minute.C. Lucy’s friends did much of the work.D. The man wasn’t invited.5. A. Buy a ticket for the man. B. Watch a live game.C. Go to the man’s home.D. Sell the man her ticket.6. A. She’d rather take a direct train.B. She doesn’t care how long the trip takes.C. It doesn’t take long to get to New York.D. Taking a plane might be more practical.7. A. Lose some weight. B. Shop for new clothes.C. Have his jeans altered.D. Wear clothes that fit more tightly.8. A. Souvenirs. B. Books. C. A shaver. D. Cosmetics.9. A. Something unusual happened in the laboratory.B. The laboratory should never be locked.C. The laboratory is generally unlocked on Friday afternoon.D. The man didn’t have the key to the laboratory.10. A. Sorry. B. Annoyed C. Disappointed. D. Surprised.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and 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.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Teaching staff. B. Environmentalists.C. School cleaners.D. College students.12. A. It keeps track of how clean or populated the air is on an hour-to-hour basis.B. The Environmental Protection Agency made the Clean Air Act.C. People in Atlanta, Georgia, may be feeling the effects of poor air quality today.D. Sensitive groups of people may not feel sick until the AQI reaches 150.13. A. Checking the AQI before going outside.B. Limiting outdoor activities every day.C. Staying home on high level days.D. No exercising on high level days.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation.14. A. Smart home technology. B. Advanced computers.C. Google Home.D. Defence industry.15. A. Technology can help homeowners look in on pets when they are away.B. Smart home devices can foresee big storms before they happen.C. There’s possibility that you talk with someone at your door while you areaway.D. Smart home devices can be controlled from both inside and outside yourhome.16. A. The information they store in the computer.B. Leaks and flooding caused by storms.C. The security of the smart home devices.D. The safety of their pet dogs at home.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Forest fires. B. The history of a coastal city.C. Coastal redwood trees.D. The city of San Francisco.18. A. In California.B. In the north of San Francisco.C. In MuriWoods National Monument.D. Not mentioned.19. A. 350 years. B. 400 years. C. 800 years. D. 2000 years.20. A. The costal redwoods are the tallest living things.B. The coastal redwoods prefer foggy climate.C. The coastal redwoods are resistant to forest fires.D. The costal redwoods are the oldest living things in the world.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分)Section ADirections:Read the following passage. 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.Harmony and balance are perhaps the (21)______(important) qualities of all, for they serve as the foundation for the(22)______(remain) qualities. When you possess true inner harmony, what you think, say, feel, and do is one. We are so accustomed to this split-screen state of mind in (23)______ we think one thing, say another, feel something else, and act in a way that has nothing to do with what we just thought, said, or (24)______(feel). When your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions are not (25)________ harmony, it shows up as an imbalance -- you feel uncomfortable, you sense something is off, so you find it difficult to make rational, calm decisions. This is why these two qualities are (26) ________ pair.To make sure these two qualities are present in your life, you need to pay attention to your feelings. Observe and listen to the words you use -- the actions that you take (27)______(be) perfect reflections of the thoughts you think. If you maintain this awareness, you will notice when you are out of harmony/balance. When you detect an imbalance, you are to stop(28)______ it is you are about to say or do and investigate the location of it. Take not when you feel agitated -- it’s a sign of impairment. (29)______ you read the definition of balance again -- a state of emotional and rational(理性的) stability in which you are calm and able to make sound decisions -- you will understand (30)______ it is an essential cornerstone to a lifetime of correct and powerful behavior.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.The Forbes list, now in its eighth year, identified 74 people -- one for every 100 million on the planet –whose actions have the most impact across the world. Factors taken into ___31___ include the amount of people a person has power over, the financial resources they control, whether they have influence in more than one sphere, and how ___32___ they wield their power to change the world.This year, 28 members of the list serve as chief executives of major companies. The top ten of those CEOs -- all of whom are American -- run firms with a ___33___ market capitalization of $3tn, Forbes reports.Vladimir Putin has beaten Donald Trump to ___34___ Forbes magazine’s annual l ist of the world’s most powerful people, taking the number one spot for the third consecutive year. Trump’s ___35___ to second from number 69 last year is thebiggest ever on the list. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, ___36___ the most powerful woman, at number 3. The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is a new addition to the list at number 13, replacing her predecessor David Cameron, who was ranked at number 8 last year. Barack Obama drops to 48."Forbes's list this year of the world's most powerful people ___37___ rapid and profound change happening around the globe," said David Ewalt, Forbes contributing editor. "The biggest trend this year is ___38___ the rise to power of Donald Trump, as well as the increasing power of his supporters and allies."Trump, who last week was named TIME's Person of the Year, has continued to stoke ___39___ over his relationship with the Russian leader, in part by dismissing CIA reports of Russian intervention in the US presidential election.Unfolding events in the White House, as well as those in Aleppo and Europe, including Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, have made 2016 a significant year for Putin, who has helped ___40___ the global landscape.III. Reading comprehension (45分)Section 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.If the law punished addiction, we would all be in prison because we are addicted to our phones.We’re hopelessly distracted by them, helplessly devoted to them. Our hands and minds are ___41___: texting, tweeting, liking, emailing, sharing. We find ourselves ___42___ stimulated (刺激).My iPhone is the last thing I look at when I go to bed and the first thing I look at when I ___43___. When it’s not there I feel its absence like an amputee (被截肢者) still feeling a(n) ___44___ leg. It is my entry to culture and fun. I love it. You love yours. But the comment on this enormous ___45___ in our behavior has been completely ___46___. The central claim is that technology makes us ___47___ what we already know about life, and it ___48___ us developing fully independent selves. And the quality of human relationships is said to have ___49___. Parents are distracted by work emails at the dinner table and in the playground; children cry for ___50___ until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends can’t do a couple of hours ___51___ checking their Gmail every 10 minutes. Technology sucks the life out of us, and takes our souls in ___52___ for the convenience of nothaving to learn how to read maps properly.I simply do not buy the idea that we aren’t fully whole due to our phones, just because we can talk to our friends whenever we want, without any ___53___ for the limitations that space and ___54___ used to set on us. This helps us to get___55___. It doesn’t set us apart.Therefore, we will film. We will photograph. We will edit. We will delete, like, love and envy. Finally, in our own strange way, we will control our heavily doctored lives.41. A. lost B. vacant C. occupied D. awkward42. A. commonly B. constantly C. usually D. ordinarily43. A. get home B. have dinner C. wake up D. go out44. A. healthy B. remaining C. artificial D. missing45. A. consequence B. interest C. challenge D. shift46. A. changeable B. negative C. consistent D. inspiring47. A. rebuild B. review C. forgive D. forget48. A. prevents B. keeps C. suggests D. finds49. A. benefited B. balanced C. suffered D. improved50. A. happiness B. discipline C. attention D. freedom51. A. after B. upon C. by D. without52. A. request B. exchange C. preparation D. search53. A. anxiety B. consideration C. demand D. eagerness54. A. chance B. time C. energy D. effort55. A. stronger B. smarter C. greater D. closerSection 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)Fun is hard to have.Fun is a rare jewel.Somewhere along the line people got the modern idea that fun was there for the asking, that people deserved fun, that if we didn’t have a little fun every day, we would turn into puritans (清教徒).“Was it fun?” became the question that overshadowed all other questions. When the pleasure got to be the main thing, the fun fetish(迷恋) was sure to follow. Everything was supposed to be fun. If it wasn’t fun, then we were going to make it fun, or else.Think of all the things that got the reputation of being fun. Family outings were supposed to be fun. Education was supposed to be fun. Work was supposed to be fun. Walt Disney, church and staying fit were supposed to be fun.Fun got to be such a big thing that everybody started to look for more and more。

1浦东新区2017学年三模质量检测高三英语试卷（满分：140 完卷时间：120分钟）第 一 卷I. Listening Comprehension (25分)Section A - Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. 1. A. She didn’t like the food the man prepared.A. She didn’t like the food the man prepared.B. She does prefer spicy food.C. She thinks the man spent too much time cooking.D. She is annoyed with the man. 2. 2. A. He hadn’t noticed any change in David.A. He hadn’t noticed any change in David.B. David looks different without a beard.C. David looks nicer without a beard.D. He hasn’t seen David for a long time. 3. A. The paper should be completed by next Friday.B. Only the first part of the term paper is due next Friday.C. Some students didn’t finish their term paper C. Some students didn’t finish their term paper on time. on time.D. Some students haven’t started their paper yet. 4. 4. A. Lucy didn’t attend the party.A. Lucy didn’t attend the party.B. It was cancelled at the last minute.C. Lucy’s friends did much of the work.D. The man wasn’t invited.5. A. Buy a ticket for the man. B. Watch a live game.C. Go to the man’s home.D. Sell the man her ticket. 6. 6. A. She’d rather take a direct train.A. She’d rather take a direct train.B. She doesn’t care how long the trip takes.C. It doesn’t take long to get to New York.D. Taking a plane might be more practical.7. A. Lose some weight. B. Shop for new clothes.C. Have his jeans altered.D. Wear clothes that fit more tightly. 8. A. Souvenirs. B. Books. C. A shaver.D. Cosmetics. 9. A. Something unusual happened in the laboratory.B. The laboratory should never be locked.C. The laboratory is generally unlocked on Friday afternoon.D. The man didn’t have the key to the laboratory. 10. A. Sorry. B. Annoyed C. Disappointed. D. Surprised.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and 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.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Teaching staff. B. Environmentalists.C. School cleaners.D. College students.12. A. It keeps track of how clean or populated the air is on an hour-to-hour basis.B. The Environmental Protection Agency made the Clean Air Act.C. People in Atlanta, Georgia, may be feeling the effects of poor air quality today.D. Sensitive groups of people may not feel sick until the AQI reaches 150.13. A. Checking the AQI before going outside.B. Limiting outdoor activities every day.C. Staying home on high level days.D. No exercising on high level days.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation.14. A. Smart home technology. B. Advanced computers.C. Google Home.D. Defence industry.15. A. Technology can help homeowners look in on pets when they are away.B. Smart home devices can foresee big storms before they happen.C. There’s possibility that you talk with someone at your door while you areaway.D. Smart home devices can be controlled from both inside and outside yourhome.16. A. The information they store in the computer.B. Leaks and flooding caused by storms.C. The security of the smart home devices.D. The safety of their pet dogs at home.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Forest fires. B. The history of a coastal city.C. Coastal redwood trees.D. The city of San Francisco.18. A. In California.B. In the north of San Francisco.C. In MuriWoods National Monument.D. Not mentioned.19. A. 350 years. B. 400 years. C. 800 years. D. 2000 years.20. A. The costal redwoods are the tallest living things.B. The coastal redwoods prefer foggy climate.C. The coastal redwoods are resistant to forest fires.D. The costal redwoods are the oldest living things in the world.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分)Section ADirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in eachblank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word thatbest fits each blank.Harmony and balance are perhaps the (21)______(important) qualities of all, for they serve as the foundation for the (22)______(remain) qualities. When you possesstrue inner harmony, what you think, say, feel, and do is one. We are so accustomed tothis split-screen state of mind in (23)______ we think one thing, say another, feelsomething else, and act in a way that has nothing to do with what we just thought,said, or (24)______(feel). When your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions are not(25)________ harmony, it shows up as an imbalance -- you feel uncomfortable, yousense something is off, so you find it difficult to make rational, calm decisions. This iswhy these two qualities are (26) ________ pair.To make sure these two qualities are present in your life, you need to payattention to your feelings. Observe and listen to the words you use -- the actions that you take (27)______(be) perfect reflections of the thoughts you think. If you maintain this awareness, you will notice when you are out of harmony/balance. When youdetect an imbalance, you are to stop (28)______ it is you are about to say or do andinvestigate the location of it. Take not when you feel agitated -- it’s a sign ofimpairment. (29)______ you read the definition of balance again -- a state of emotional and rational (理性的) stability in which you are calm and able to make sound decisions -- you will understand (30)______ it is an essential cornerstone to alifetime of correct and powerful behavior.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. activelyB. probablyC. reshapeD. combinedE. riseF. concernsG. accountH. remainsI. promoted J. reflects K. topThe Forbes list, now in its eighth year, identified 74 people -- one for every 100 million on the planet ––whose actions have the most impact across the world. Factors million on the planettaken into ___31___ include the amount of people a person has power over, thefinancial resources they control, whether they have influence in more than one sphere, and how ___32___ they wield their power to change the world.This year, 28 members of the list serve as chief executives of major companies. The top ten of those CEOs -- all of whom are American -- run firms with a ___33___ market capitalization of $3tn, Forbes reports.Vladimir Putin has beaten Donald Trump to ___34___ Forbes magazine’s annual l ist of the world’s most powerful people, taking the number one spot for the third consecutive year. Trump’s ___35___ to second from number 69 last year is the biggest ever on the list. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, ___36___ the most powerful woman, at number 3. The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is a new addition to the list at number 13, replacing her predecessor David Cameron, who was ranked at number 8 last year. Barack Obama drops to 48."Forbes's list this year of the world's most powerful people ___37___ rapid and profound change happening around the globe," said David Ewalt, Forbes contributing editor. "The biggest trend this year is ___38___ the rise to power of Donald Trump, as well as the increasing power of his supporters and allies."Trump, who last week was named TIME's Person of the Year, has continued to stoke ___39___ over his relationship with the Russian leader, in part by dismissing CIA reports of Russian intervention in the US presidential election.Unfolding events in the White House, as well as those in Aleppo and Europe, including Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, have made 2016 a significant year for Putin, who has helped ___40___ the global landscape.III. Reading comprehension (45分)Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If the law punished addiction, we would all be in prison because we are addicted to our phones.We’re hopelessly distracted by them, helplessly devoted to them. Our hands and minds are ___41___: texting, tweeting, liking, emailing, sharing. We find ourselves ___42___ stimulated (刺激).My iPhone is the last thing I look at when I go to bed and the first thing I look at when I ___43___when I ___43___. When it’s not there I feel its absence like an . When it’s not there I feel its absence like an amputee (被截肢者) still feeling a(n) ___44___ leg. It is my entry to culture and fun. I love it. You love yours.But the comment on this enormous ___45___ in our behavior has been completely ___46___. The central claim is that technology makes us ___47___ what we already know about life, and it ___48___ us developing fully independent selves. And the quality of human relationships is said to have ___49___. Parents are distracted by work emails at the dinner table and in the playground; children cry for ___50___ ___50___ until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends can’t until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends can’t do a couple of hours ___51___ checking their Gmail every 10 minutes. Technology sucks the life out of us, and takes our souls in ___52___ for the convenience of nothaving to learn how to read maps properly.I simply do not buy the idea that we aren’t fully whole due to our phones, just because we can talk to our friends whenever we want, without any ___53___ for the limitations that space and ___54___ used to set on us. This helps us to get ___55___. It doesn’t set us apart.Therefore, we will film. We will photograph. We will edit. We will delete, like, love and envy. Finally, in our own strange way, we will control our heavily doctored lives.41. A. lost B. vacant C. occupied D. awkward42. A. commonly B. constantly C. usually D. ordinarily43. A. get home B. have dinner C. wake up D. go out44. A. healthy B. remaining C. artificial D. missing45. A. consequence B. interest C. challenge D. shift46. A. changeable B. negative C. consistent D. inspiring47. A. rebuild B. review C. forgive D. forget48. A. prevents B. keeps C. suggests D. finds49. A. benefited B. balanced C. suffered D. improved50. A. happiness B. discipline C. attention D. freedom51. A. after B. upon C. by D. without52. A. request B. exchange C. preparation D. search53. A. anxiety B. consideration C. demand D. eagerness54. A. chance B. time C. energy D. effort55. A. stronger B. smarter C. greater D. closerSection 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)Fun is hard to have.Fun is a rare jewel.Somewhere along the line people got the modern idea that fun was there for the asking, that people deserved fun, that if we didn’t have a little fun every day, we would turn into puritans (清教徒).“Was it fun?” became the question that overshadowed all other questions. When the pleasure got to be the main thing, the fun fetish (迷恋) was sure to follow. Everything was supposed to be fun. If it wasn’t fun, then we were going to make it fun, or else.Think of all the things that got the reputation of being fun. Family outings were supposed to be fun. Education was supposed to be fun. Work was supposed to be fun. Walt Disney, church and staying fit were supposed to be fun.Fun got to be such a big thing that everybody started to look for more and morethrilling ways to supply it. One way was to step up the level of danger so that you could be sure that, no matter what, you would manage to have a little fun.Big occasions were supposed to be fun, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. But we ended up going through every Big Event we ever celebrated, waiting for the fun to start. So I should tell you just in case you’re worried about your fun capacity while you are sitting around waiting for the fun to start, that not much is. I don’t mean to put a damper on things. I just mean we ought to treat fun reverently . It is a mystery. It cannot be caught like a virus. It cannot be trapped like an animal. When fun comes in on little dancing feet, we probably won’t be expecting it. In fact, I bet it comes when we’re doing our duty, our job.I remember one day, long ago, on which I had an especially good time. Pam Davis and I, aged 12, walked into a store that morning to buy some candy. She got her Bit-O-Honey. I got my malted milk balls, chocolate stars. Then we started back to her house. It was a long way to house. It was a long way to Pam’s house but every time we got weary, Pam would put Pam’s house but every time we got weary, Pam would put her hand over her eyes, scan the horizon like a sailor and say, “We ought to reach home by nightfall,” at which point the two of us would laugh until we thought we couldn’t stand it another minute. Then after we got calm, she’d say it again. Y ou should have been there. It was the kind of day and friendship and occasion that made me deeply regretful that I had to grow up.It is fun.56. What does the author mainly want to talk about in this passage?A. The definition of fun.B. The importance of fun.C. The best way to find fun.D. The common occasions to find fun.57. When the author tells us to “treat fun reverently ”, she is encouraging us to________.A. look forward to having funB. show great respect for funC. have fun less frequentlyD. teach others how to have fun 58. Who would benefit most from the article?A. Those who have great fun in big occasions.B. Those who prefer friendship to having fun.C. Those who are worried about not having fun.D. Those who regret having grown up.(B)An eclipse happens when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet passes into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are two types of eclipses on Earth: lunar eclipses and solar eclipses.The moon orbits Earth and, at the same time, Earth orbits the sun. Sometimes Earth moves between the sun and the moon. When this happens, Earth blocks the light from the sun. This is an eclipse of the moon -- a lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse can occur only when the moon is full and can be seen from Earth at night.There are two types of lunar eclipses: total lunar eclipses and partial lunar eclipses.A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. The moon is in Earth’s shadow and the sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, which causes Earth’s atmosphere to filter or block out most of the blue light. However, a partial lunar eclipse happens when only a part of the moon enters Earth’s shadow. What people see from Earth du ring a partial lunar eclipse depends on how the sun, Earth and moon are lined up.A lunar eclipse usually lasts for a few hours. At least two partial lunar eclipses happen every year, but total lunar eclipses are rare. It is safe to look directly at a lunar eclipse although a pair of binoculars can certainly help the viewer appreciate the beauty of this phenomenon.Sometimes when the moon orbits Earth, it moves between the sun and Earth. When this happens, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. This causes an eclipse of the sun, or solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow onto Earth.There are three types of solar eclipses ：total solar eclipses, partial solar eclipses and annular eclipses (日环食). During a solar eclipse, the moon casts two shadows on Earth. Solar eclipses happen once every 18 months. Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses only last for a few minutes.Scientists use solar eclipses as an opportunity to study the sun’s corona (日冕). The corona is the sun’s top layer. During an annular eclipse, NASA (the U.S. space agency) uses ground and space instruments to view the corona when the moon blocks the sun’s glare . The sudden blocking of the sun during an eclipse reduces the light and changes the temperature on the ground. This creates conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior.It’s important to never look directly at the sun -- it can permanently damage your eyes! Solar radiation that occurs during an eclipse of the Sun can cause a form of bur burns of one’s eyes known as eclipse blindness. In fact, the only way to safely view a ns of one’s eyes known as eclipse blindness. In fact, the only way to safely view a solar eclipse is by using specially-designed equipment.59. What can we know about “a lunar eclipse”?A. It may create conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior.B. It can be seen when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth.C. It usually happens once every 18 months and only lasts for a few minutes eachtime.D. It happens when the moon blocks the light from the sun, which causes themoon to shine.60. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “glare ”?A. heatB. shadowC. shineD. radiation61. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. people will experience a temperature drop when lunar eclipses happenB. eclipses are the result of the shadow cast by the moon onto EarthC. total lunar eclipses are more difficult to observe than other types of lunareclipsesD. there can be eclipses even if the three heavenly bodies are not exactly lined up62. Why is it safer to watch a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse? A. Because moonlight is not as strong as sunlight.B. Because a lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar eclipse.C. Because special equipment can be employed to view a lunar eclipse.D. Because a lunar eclipse has much more steady light than solar eclipse.(C)The eyeliner makes the dark circles less pronounced. The lipstick hides the trembling. The ponytail (马尾辫) masks missing patches of hair. I might look a bit thinner, but everyone will ask about my new diet. One hour of preparation and I look like myself. One hour out of 24. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it -- wasting a twenty-fourth of my day on a lie. Checking my makeup one last time, I slip on a cute pair of flats -- heels are too dangerous with shaky legs -- and grab my Hollister bag. Walking downstairs, I breathe in the sweet smell of waffles and juice.“Morning, Mom,” I call.“Morning, baby,” she sings. “Did you sleep well?”“Better than I have been.”She sighs, and her eyes look a hun She sighs, and her eyes look a hundred years old for a minute. “Any improvement dred years old for a minute. “Any improvement is good,” she says half-heartedly .“Of course.”“I made waffles.”“Thanks, Mom. Smells delicious.” I sit at the table and she hands me a plate. The thought of all that food turns my stomach, but I force a smile and thank my mother again. She busies herself at the sink and fills the silence with chatter. When she turns around, she takes in the waffles still on my plate, only missing a few bites. I smile apologetically.“I’m not very hungry this morning.” “You’ll need your strength for this afternoon. Morrison will wait for you.” She bites her lip.“I packed your lunch.”“I’m 18, Mom. I can pack my own lunch. You have more important things to do.” She reaches for the paper bag. “But now I know you’ll have something to eat. And you need to eat, okay? You have to keep your strength up.”Sighing, I take the bag. I know this peanut butter and jelly sandwich won’t be eaten, not any more than the one yesterday or the day before. And even if I do eat it, I’ll just throw it I’ll just throw it up later. up later.“Honey, have you thought about what I said the other day?” she asks.I remain silent. “Sweetheart, you can’t hide the secret forever. Eventually you’re going to miss school and people will start asking questions.”“Mom, I have two months left of high school. I can make it till then. I’m class president. I was voted ‘Most popular’, ‘Best smile’ and ‘Most likely to succeed’. I’m the girl who’s got it all together. People don’t want to know that the girl who’s got itall together doesn’t have it all together. People don’t want to know that girl is to be parted!”“Honey, don’t say that. You’re not ......””“Yes, I am. You heard Dr. Morrison. I have maybe a year left. But that means I can graduate and then never see those people again. I’ll depart and they’ll feel sorry for me, but at least I won’t have to tolerate their pity.”“But “But .........” she tries to interrupt.” she tries to interrupt.“Mom, listen to me. I don’t want to be the girl everyone looks at and whispers, ‘Look at her. Poor thing. She has cancer.’ I can’t handle that. I w ant to be normal. Just for these last two months.”“Okay,” she whispers. “Okay. Just remember, it’s okay if you don’t have it all together. Sometimes things just fall apart and there’s nothing we can do.” “Thanks, Mom.” I grab my bag and lunch and kiss her on the cheek. “Take care, Mom.”“You too, my angel.” she replies. This exchange, once taken for granted, is now a vital part of every morning, every afternoon, and every night. Three little words, followed by four more, have come to mean more than an entire conversation. They bridge all gaps and disagreements, because we both know there is now a restricted number left.Keys in hand, I open the door and blink (眨眼) in the early morning sun. Perfect.63. The underlined word “half-heartedly ” implies ________.A. the mom is worried about her daughter’s moodB. the mom believes her daughter slept well last nightC. the mom is too busy doing her housework at that timeD. the mom knows there is no improvement in her daughter’s health64. Why doesn’t the girl 64. Why doesn’t the girl want to eat the food Mom packs for her lunch? want to eat the food Mom packs for her lunch?A. Because she doesn’t like the smell of the food.B. Because she is on a diet to lose some weight.C. Because she’s tired of the same food every day.D. Because eating the food makes her sick.65. What is the main reason the girl keeps her secret?A. She doesn’t want to die so soon.B. She doesn’t want her mom to be sad.C. She doesn’t want people to have pity on her.D. She doesn’t want to lose her popularity at school.66. Which of the following words can best describe the girl?A. Considerate and positive.B. Optimistic but mean.C. Considerate but stubborn.D. Optimistic and dependent.Section CDirections: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable statement from A-F for each blank. There are two extra statements, which you do not need.A. What you're born with isn't what you're stuck with.B. Where the difference was observed was in connectivity.C. Another more complicated mnemonic technique is called a mind palace.D. Training in method of loci can physically change the way a person remembers.E. Eating and sleeping right will lead to optimal brain function, the flow-on effectof which is a better memory.F. The improved memory observed after mnemonic training persists for as long as4 months after training concludes.Life would be a lot sweeter if you were a memory athlete. Most of us however, are not wired that way. But don't be discouraged: thanks to neuroplasticity, anyone can transcend their fallible memory. _____67_____There are a few relatively simple things a person can do to help improve their memory function. First up, the basics: the foundation of good memory is good health. _____68_____Then there are more deliberate approaches like practicing mnemonics. A mnemonic device is a trick designed to make remembering things easier. So instead of remembering to buy eggs, rice, apples and dog food, it might be easier to think of READ, which stands for rice, eggs, apples, and dog food. This is the acrostic method._____69_____ Let's use the same shopping list as an example. Instead of focusing on the word ‘rice,’ this technique works by focusing on the image of rice thrown on the ground in a yard. For eggs, picture a hen pecking at the rice, followed by a nearby tree of apple blossoms, the petals falling around the hen, falling on a sleeping dog. Once the interconnected scene is created it’s a simple visual to ease your way around the halls of the grocery store with no list needed. This technique, where you base a memory around visual images, is more formally called 'method of loci'.A recent study published in Neuron has unearthed some interesting insights about the brains of competitive memorizers. The researchers invited 23 of the world's top 50 memory athletes to have their brains scanned in rest states, and while performing memory tests, and matched each champion to a control participant. Anatomically, the scans showed there was no difference in brain structure or region size between the groups. _____70_____ And what's more, after they gave the 'naive' control group training in the method of loci, their neural connectivity began to look more like that of the pros.第 二 卷(请写在主观答题纸上)IV. Summary Writing (10分)Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.Skin is very important for the body. It’s the body’s first front to fight diseases. It keeps out many harmful materials and also keeps all the things we need in our bodies. The skin helps control body temperature. It can help make the body cool when it gets too hot. And when a person gets too cold, blood passages in the skin become narrow, which helps to keep heat inside the body.However, like other par However, like other parts of the body, the skin can have problems. It’s very easy ts of the body, the skin can have problems. It’s very easy for teenagers to have certain skin problems on the face. Some people think eating chocolate or food with too much oil can cause skin problems. Others think that skin problems are caused by dirty skin or being nervous. However, experts tell us none of these causes skin problems. So what does? Doctors are not sure. Young people will not be happy about this fact -- skin problems increase when boys and girls enter their teenage years.There are several treatments for skin problems. Mild cases are generally treated with medicines that can be used directly on the skin. People with more serious skin problems may be given drugs to take by mouth. Or they might use other choices of treatments.V . Translation ( 15 分)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、要相信他的第六感，还不如相信我家的宠物狗。

浦东新区2017学年三模质量检测高三英语试卷（满分：140 完卷时间：120分钟）第一卷I. Listening Comprehension (25分)Section A - Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. She didn’t like the food the man prepared.B. She does prefer spicy food.C. She thinks the man spent too much time cooking.D. She is annoyed with the man.2. A. He hadn’t noticed any change in David.B. David looks different without a beard.C. David looks nicer without a beard.D. He hasn’t seen David for a long time.3. A. The paper should be completed by next Friday.B. Only the first part of the term paper is due next Friday.C. Some students didn’t finish their term paper on time.D. Some students haven’t started their paper yet.4. A. Lucy didn’t attend the party.B. It was cancelled at the last minute.C. Lucy’s friends did much of the work.D. The man wasn’t invited.5. A. Buy a ticket for the man. B. Watch a live game.C. Go to the man’s home.D. Sell the man her ticket.6. A. She’d rather take a direct train.B. She doesn’t care how long the trip takes.C. It doesn’t take long to get to New York.D. Taking a plane might be more practical.7. A. Lose some weight. B. Shop for new clothes.C. Have his jeans altered.D. Wear clothes that fit more tightly.8. A. Souvenirs. B. Books. C. A shaver. D. Cosmetics.9. A. Something unusual happened in the laboratory.B. The laboratory should never be locked.C. The laboratory is generally unlocked on Friday afternoon.D. The man didn’t have the key to the laboratory.10. A. Sorry. B. Annoyed C. Disappointed. D. Surprised.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and 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.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Teaching staff. B. Environmentalists.C. School cleaners.D. College students.12. A. It keeps track of how clean or populated the air is on an hour-to-hour basis.B. The Environmental Protection Agency made the Clean Air Act.C. People in Atlanta, Georgia, may be feeling the effects of poor air quality today.D. Sensitive groups of people may not feel sick until the AQI reaches 150.13. A. Checking the AQI before going outside.B. Limiting outdoor activities every day.C. Staying home on high level days.D. No exercising on high level days.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation.14. A. Smart home technology. B. Advanced computers.C. Google Home.D. Defence industry.15. A. Technology can help homeowners look in on pets when they are away.B. Smart home devices can foresee big storms before they happen.C. There’s possibility that you talk with someone at your door while you areaway.D. Smart home devices can be controlled from both inside and outside yourhome.16. A. The information they store in the computer.B. Leaks and flooding caused by storms.C. The security of the smart home devices.D. The safety of their pet dogs at home.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Forest fires. B. The history of a coastal city.C. Coastal redwood trees.D. The city of San Francisco.18. A. In California.B. In the north of San Francisco.C. In MuriWoods National Monument.D. Not mentioned.19. A. 350 years. B. 400 years. C. 800 years. D. 2000 years.20. A. The costal redwoods are the tallest living things.B. The coastal redwoods prefer foggy climate.C. The coastal redwoods are resistant to forest fires.D. The costal redwoods are the oldest living things in the world.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分)Section ADirections:Read the following passage. 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.Harmony and balance are perhaps the (21)______(important) qualities of all, for they serve as the foundation for the (22)______(remain) qualities. When you possess true inner harmony, what you think, say, feel, and do is one. We are so accustomed to this split-screen state of mind in (23)______ we think one thing, say another, feel something else, and act in a way that has nothing to do with what we just thought, said, or (24)______(feel). When your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions are not (25)________ harmony, it shows up as an imbalance -- you feel uncomfortable, you sense something is off, so you find it difficult to make rational, calm decisions. This is why these two qualities are (26) ________ pair.To make sure these two qualities are present in your life, you need to pay attention to your feelings. Observe and listen to the words you use -- the actions that you take (27)______(be) perfect reflections of the thoughts you think. If you maintain this awareness, you will notice when you are out of harmony/balance. When you detect an imbalance, you are to stop (28)______ it is you are about to say or do and investigate the location of it. Take not when you feel agitated -- it’s a sign of impairment. (29)______ you read the definition of balance again -- a state of emotional and rational(理性的) stability in which you are calm and able to make sound decisions -- you will understand (30)______ it is an essential cornerstone to a lifetime of correct and powerful behavior.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.The Forbes list, now in its eighth year, identified 74 people -- one for every 100 million on the planet –whose actions have the most impact across the world. Factors taken into ___31___ include the amount of people a person has power over, the financial resources they control, whether they have influence in more than one sphere, and how ___32___ they wield their power to change the world.This year, 28 members of the list serve as chief executives of major companies. The top ten of those CEOs -- all of whom are American -- run firms with a ___33___ market capitalization of $3tn, Forbes reports.Vladimir Putin has beaten Donald Trump to ___34___ Forbes magazine’s annual l ist of the world’s most powerful people, taking the number one spot for the third consecutive year. Trump’s ___35___ to second from number 69 last year is the biggest ever on the list. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, ___36___ the most powerful woman, at number 3. The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is a new addition to the list at number 13, replacing her predecessor David Cameron, who was ranked at number 8 last year. Barack Obama drops to 48."Forbes's list this year of the world's most powerful people ___37___ rapid and profound change happening around the globe," said David Ewalt, Forbes contributing editor. "The biggest trend this year is ___38___ the rise to power of Donald Trump, as well as the increasing power of his supporters and allies."Trump, who last week was named TIME's Person of the Year, has continued to stoke ___39___ over his relationship with the Russian leader, in part by dismissing CIA reports of Russian intervention in the US presidential election.Unfolding events in the White House, as well as those in Aleppo and Europe, including Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, have made 2016 a significant year for Putin, who has helped ___40___ the global landscape.III. Reading comprehension (45分)Section 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.If the law punished addiction, we would all be in prison because we are addicted to our phones.We’re hopelessly distracted by them, helplessly devoted to them. Our hands and minds are ___41___: texting, tweeting, liking, emailing, sharing. We find ourselves ___42___ stimulated (刺激).My iPhone is the last thing I look at when I go to bed and the first thing I look at when I ___43___. When it’s not there I feel its absence like an amputee (被截肢者) still feeling a(n) ___44___ leg. It is my entry to culture and fun. I love it. You love yours.But the comment on this enormous ___45___ in our behavior has been completely ___46___. The central claim is that technology makes us ___47___ what we already know about life, and it ___48___ us developing fully independent selves. And the quality of human relationships is said to have ___49___. Parents are distracted by work emails at the dinner table and in the playground; children cry for ___50___ until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends can’t do a couple of hours ___51___ checking their Gmail every 10 minutes. Technology sucks the life out of us, and takes our souls in ___52___ for the convenience of nothaving to learn how to read maps properly.I simply do not buy the idea that we aren’t fully whole due to our phones, just because we can talk to our friends whenever we want, without any ___53___ for the limitations that space and ___54___ used to set on us. This helps us to get ___55___. It doesn’t set us apart.Therefore, we will film. We will photograph. We will edit. We will delete, like, love and envy. Finally, in our own strange way, we will control our heavily doctored lives.41. A. lost B. vacant C. occupied D. awkward42. A. commonly B. constantly C. usually D. ordinarily43. A. get home B. have dinner C. wake up D. go out44. A. healthy B. remaining C. artificial D. missing45. A. consequence B. interest C. challenge D. shift46. A. changeable B. negative C. consistent D. inspiring47. A. rebuild B. review C. forgive D. forget48. A. prevents B. keeps C. suggests D. finds49. A. benefited B. balanced C. suffered D. improved50. A. happiness B. discipline C. attention D. freedom51. A. after B. upon C. by D. without52. A. request B. exchange C. preparation D. search53. A. anxiety B. consideration C. demand D. eagerness54. A. chance B. time C. energy D. effort55. A. stronger B. smarter C. greater D. closerSection 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)Fun is hard to have.Fun is a rare jewel.Somewhere along the line people got the modern idea that fun was there for the asking, that people deserved fun, that if we didn’t have a little fun every day, we would turn into puritans (清教徒).“Was it fun?” became the question that overshadowed all other questions. When the pleasure got to be the main thing, the fun fetish(迷恋) was sure to follow. Everything was supposed to be fun. If it wasn’t fun, then we were going to make it fun, or else.Think of all the things that got the reputation of being fun. Family outings were supposed to be fun. Education was supposed to be fun. Work was supposed to be fun. Walt Disney, church and staying fit were supposed to be fun.Fun got to be such a big thing that everybody started to look for more and morethrilling ways to supply it. One way was to step up the level of danger so that you could be sure that, no matter what, you would manage to have a little fun.Big occasions were supposed to be fun, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. But we ended up going through every Big Event we ever celebrated, waiting for the fun to start. So I should tell you just in case you’re worried about your fun capacity while you are sitting around waiting for the fun to start, that not much is. I don’t mean to put a damper on things. I just mean we ought to treat fun reverently. It is a mystery. It cannot be caught like a virus. It cannot be trapped like an animal. When fun comes in on little dancing feet, we probably won’t be expecting it. In fact, I bet it comes when we’re doing our duty, our job.I remember one day, long ago, on which I had an especially good time. Pam Davis and I, aged 12, walked into a store that morning to buy some candy. She got her Bit-O-Honey. I got my malted milk balls, chocolate stars. Then we started back to her house. It was a long way to Pam’s house but every time we got weary, Pam would put her hand over her eyes, scan the horizon like a sailor and say, “We ought to reach home by nightfall,” at which point the two of us would laugh until we thought we couldn’t stand it another minute. Then after we got calm, she’d say it again. You should have been there. It was the kind of day and friendship and occasion that made me deeply regretful that I had to grow up.It is fun.56. What does the author mainly want to talk about in this passage?A. The definition of fun.B. The importance of fun.C. The best way to find fun.D. The common occasions to find fun.57. When the author tells us to “treat fun reverently”, she is encouraging us to________.A. look forward to having funB. show great respect for funC. have fun less frequentlyD. teach others how to have fun58. Who would benefit most from the article?A. Those who have great fun in big occasions.B. Those who prefer friendship to having fun.C. Those who are worried about not having fun.D. Those who regret having grown up.(B)An eclipse happens when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet passes into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are two types of eclipses on Earth: lunar eclipses and solar eclipses.The moon orbits Earth and, at the same time, Earth orbits the sun. Sometimes Earth moves between the sun and the moon. When this happens, Earth blocks the light from the sun. This is an eclipse of the moon -- a lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse can occur only when the moon is full and can be seen from Earth at night.There are two types of lunar eclipses: total lunar eclipses and partial lunar eclipses.A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. The moon is in Earth’s shadow and the sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, which causes Earth’s atmosphere to filter or block out most of the blue light. However, a partial lunar eclipse happens when only a part of the moon enters Earth’s shadow. What people see from Earth du ring a partial lunar eclipse depends on how the sun, Earth and moon are lined up.A lunar eclipse usually lasts for a few hours. At least two partial lunar eclipses happen every year, but total lunar eclipses are rare. It is safe to look directly at a lunar eclipse although a pair of binoculars can certainly help the viewer appreciate the beauty of this phenomenon.Sometimes when the moon orbits Earth, it moves between the sun and Earth. When this happens, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. This causes an eclipse of the sun, or solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow onto Earth.There are three types of solar eclipses：total solar eclipses, partial solar eclipses and annular eclipses (日环食). During a solar eclipse, the moon casts two shadows on Earth. Solar eclipses happen once every 18 months. Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses only last for a few minutes.Scientists use solar eclipses as an opportunity to study the sun’s corona (日冕). The corona is the sun’s top layer. During an annular eclipse, NASA (the U.S. space agency) uses ground and space instruments to view the corona when the moon blocks the sun’s glare. The sudden blocking of the sun during an eclipse reduces the light and changes the temperature on the ground. This creates conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior.It’s important to never look directly at the sun -- it can permanently damage your eyes! Solar radiation that occurs during an eclipse of the Sun can cause a form of bur ns of one’s eyes known as eclipse blindness. In fact, the only way to safely view a solar eclipse is by using specially-designed equipment.59. What can we know about “a lunar eclipse”?A. It may create conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior.B. It can be seen when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth.C. It usually happens once every 18 months and only lasts for a few minutes eachtime.D. It happens when the moon blocks the light from the sun, which causes themoon to shine.60. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “glare”?A. heatB. shadowC. shineD. radiation61. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. people will experience a temperature drop when lunar eclipses happenB. eclipses are the result of the shadow cast by the moon onto EarthC. total lunar eclipses are more difficult to observe than other types of lunareclipsesD. there can be eclipses even if the three heavenly bodies are not exactly lined up62. Why is it safer to watch a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse?A. Because moonlight is not as strong as sunlight.B. Because a lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar eclipse.C. Because special equipment can be employed to view a lunar eclipse.D. Because a lunar eclipse has much more steady light than solar eclipse.(C)The eyeliner makes the dark circles less pronounced. The lipstick hides the trembling. The ponytail(马尾辫) masks missing patches of hair. I might look a bit thinner, but everyone will ask about my new diet. One hour of preparation and I look like myself. One hour out of 24. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it -- wasting a twenty-fourth of my day on a lie.Checking my makeup one last time, I slip on a cute pair of flats -- heels are too dangerous with shaky legs -- and grab my Hollister bag. Walking downstairs, I breathe in the sweet smell of waffles and juice.“Morning, Mom,” I call.“Morning, baby,” she sings. “Did you sleep well?”“Better than I have been.”She sighs, and her eyes look a hun dred years old for a minute. “Any improvement is good,” she says half-heartedly.“Of course.”“I made waffles.”“Thanks, Mom. Smells delicious.”I sit at the table and she hands me a plate. The thought of all that food turns my stomach, but I force a smile and thank my mother again. She busies herself at the sink and fills the silence with chatter. When she turns around, she takes in the waffles still on my plate, only missing a few bites. I smile apologetically.“I’m not very hungry this morning.”“You’ll need your strength for this afternoon. Morrison will wait for you.” She bites her lip.“I packed your lunch.”“I’m 18, Mom. I can pack my own lunch. You have more important things to do.”She reaches for the paper bag. “But now I know you’ll have something to eat. And you need to eat, okay? You have to keep your strength up.”Sighing, I take the bag. I know this peanut butter and jelly sandwich won’t be eaten, not any more than the one yesterday or the day before. And even if I do eat it, I’ll just throw it up later.“Honey, have you thought about what I said the other day?” she asks.I remain silent.“Sweetheart, you can’t hide the secret forever. Eventually you’re going to miss school and people will start asking questions.”“Mom, I have two months left of high school. I can make it till then. I’m class president. I was voted ‘Most popular’, ‘Best smile’ and ‘Most likely to succeed’. I’m the girl who’s got it all together. People don’t want to know that the girl who’s got itall together doesn’t have it all together. People don’t want to know that girl is to be parted!”“Honey, don’t say that. You’re not ...”“Yes, I am. You heard Dr. Morrison. I have maybe a year left. But that means I can graduate and then never see those people again. I’ll depart and they’ll feel sorry for me, but at least I won’t have to tolerate their pity.”“But ...” she tries to interrupt.“Mom, listen to me. I don’t want to be the girl everyone looks at and whispers, ‘Look at her. Poor thing. She has cancer.’ I can’t handle that. I w ant to be normal. Just for these last two months.”“Okay,” she whispers. “Okay. Just remember, it’s okay if you don’t have it all together. Sometimes things just fall apart and there’s nothing we can do.”“Thanks, Mom.” I grab my bag and lunch and kiss her on the cheek. “Take care, Mom.”“You too, my angel.” she replies. This exchange, once taken for granted, is now a vital part of every morning, every afternoon, and every night. Three little words, followed by four more, have come to mean more than an entire conversation. They bridge all gaps and disagreements, because we both know there is now a restricted number left.Keys in hand, I open the door and blink (眨眼) in the early morning sun. Perfect.63. The underlined word “half-heartedly” implies ________.A. the mom is worried about her daughter’s moodB. the mom believes her daughter slept well last nightC. the mom is too busy doing her housework at that timeD. the mom knows there is no improvement in her daughter’s health64. Why doesn’t the girl want to eat the food Mom packs for her lunch?A. Because she doesn’t like the smell of the food.B. Because she is on a diet to lose some weight.C. Because she’s tired of the same food every day.D. Because eating the food makes her sick.65. What is the main reason the girl keeps her secret?A. She doesn’t want to die so soon.B. She doesn’t want her mom to be sad.C. She doesn’t want people to have pity on her.D. She doesn’t want to lose her popularity at school.66. Which of the following words can best describe the girl?A. Considerate and positive.B. Optimistic but mean.C. Considerate but stubborn.D. Optimistic and dependent.Section CDirections: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable statement from A-F for each blank. There are two extra statements, which you do not need.Life would be a lot sweeter if you were a memory athlete. Most of us however, are not wired that way. But don't be discouraged: thanks to neuroplasticity, anyone can transcend their fallible memory. _____67_____There are a few relatively simple things a person can do to help improve their memory function. First up, the basics: the foundation of good memory is good health. _____68_____Then there are more deliberate approaches like practicing mnemonics. A mnemonic device is a trick designed to make remembering things easier. So instead of remembering to buy eggs, rice, apples and dog food, it might be easier to think of READ, which stands for rice, eggs, apples, and dog food. This is the acrostic method._____69_____ Let's use the same shopping list as an example. Instead of focusing on the word ‘rice,’ this technique works by focusing on the image of rice thrown on the ground in a yard. For eggs, picture a hen pecking at the rice, followed by a nearby tree of apple blossoms, the petals falling around the hen, falling on a sleeping dog. Once the interconnected scene is created it’s a simple visual to ease your way around the halls of the grocery store with no list needed. This technique, where you base a memory around visual images, is more formally called 'method of loci'.A recent study published in Neuron has unearthed some interesting insights about the brains of competitive memorizers. The researchers invited 23 of the world's top 50 memory athletes to have their brains scanned in rest states, and while performing memory tests, and matched each champion to a control participant. Anatomically, the scans showed there was no difference in brain structure or region size between the groups. _____70_____ And what's more, after they gave the 'naive' control group training in the method of loci, their neural connectivity began to look more like that of the pros.第二卷(请写在主观答题纸上)IV. Summary Writing (10分)Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.Skin is very important for the body. It’s the body’s first front to fight diseases. It keeps out many harmful materials and also keeps all the things we need in our bodies. The skin helps control body temperature. It can help make the body cool when it gets too hot. And when a person gets too cold, blood passages in the skin become narrow, which helps to keep heat inside the body.However, like other par ts of the body, the skin can have problems. It’s very easy for teenagers to have certain skin problems on the face. Some people think eating chocolate or food with too much oil can cause skin problems. Others think that skin problems are caused by dirty skin or being nervous. However, experts tell us none of these causes skin problems. So what does? Doctors are not sure. Young people will not be happy about this fact -- skin problems increase when boys and girls enter their teenage years.There are several treatments for skin problems. Mild cases are generally treated with medicines that can be used directly on the skin. People with more serious skin problems may be given drugs to take by mouth. Or they might use other choices of treatments.V. Translation ( 15 分)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、要相信他的第六感，还不如相信我家的宠物狗。

浦东新区2017 学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测试题高三英语试卷第Ⅰ卷Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension（25 分）Section A – Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a gym. B. In a shoe-repair shop.C. In a department store.D. At a track.2. A. $200. B. $400.C. $250.D. $500.3. A. Take classes. B. Find a job.C. Learn more.D. Get ready for the next term.4. A. To leave her a message with her roommate. B. To solve a problem in his homework.C. To talk with her roommate.D. To ask about his homework.5. A. He likes physics. B. His physics is the best in the class.C. He is working hard at physics.D. His physics is very poor in the class.6. A. A sportsman. B. A doctor.C. A news reporter.D. A game designer.7. A. Unforgettable. B. Impressive.C. Pleasant.D. Disappointing.8. A. Coins and banknotes. B. Weights and measures.C. Shapes and areas.D. Volumes and sizes.9. A. It’s too crowded and he can’t breathe very well. B. The next stop is the terminal station.C. The next stop is their stop.D. A lot of people get off at the next stop.10. A. The Parking places are very far away. B. He had no problem finding the park.C. There is enough parking space.D. He isn’t very good at parking the car.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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The driver took the wrong route. B. He missed his flight.C. He failed to get to the airport.D. His taxi got stuck in a traffic jam.12. A. One of the wings caught fire. B. The plane encountered a strong storm.C. There was something wrong with the engine.D. The hijacker forced the captain to do so.13. A. He had forgotten to lock his front door. B. He had lost his keys to the front door.C. He had left his luggage in the taxi.D. He had picked up the wrong suitcase.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Women now want to be car repairwomen instead of teachers.B. Women tend to do jobs that are traditionally intended for men.C. More girls are choosing fixed jobs in Scotland.D. British women choose non-traditional jobs more than women in other countries.15. A. Because women see many job opportunities on TV.B. Because women feel car repairing is cool on TV.C. Because women are influenced by their stars on TV.D. Because women are told about job choices by career officers on TV.16. A. Britain needs more women to do non-traditional jobs.B. The media should call for women to do non-traditional jobs.C. British women have taken up too many traditional jobs for men.D. The change in men’s attitudes is not important for women job choices.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. For ten years. B. For nine years. C. For eight years. D. For one year.18. A. She is more concentrated on her career. B. She is not sure about the marriage.C. She’s holding hatred against Frank.D. She’s not comfortable with children around.19. A. Keeping persuading Claire. B. Give up and compromise.C. Fight harder with Claire.D. Give Claire some time.20. A. They have just been to Hawaii for a holiday.B. They cannot reach an agreement on having a baby.C. They are planning to get a divorce.D. They are trying to overcome career crisis.Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary（20 分）Section ADirections: Read the following passage. 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.As a young child, Ann Makosinski would spend hours experimenting with her toys and other everyday objects around her to create her own inventions.Now a first-year Arts student, Makosinski is a well-known inventor and entrepreneu（r创业者）. She won the2015Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence,21recognizes innovative business solutions to social problems—the same recognition given to Barack Obama in 2014. Her own inventions, the Hollow Flashlight and the e-Drink, have been causing excitementinternationally 22 their creation.At the age of 15, Makosinski created a prototype（原型）for a flashlight 23 （power） by the heat of one’s hand. This invention was the result of a ninth grade science project, but Makosinski’s goal was 24 （o ffer）a practical solution to people with unlimited access to power and electricity.“I’m half-Filipino and half-Polish, and one of my friends from the Philippines told me that she failed school 25 she couldn’t afford electricity. She had no light to study with at night, so that was kind of the inspiration,”Makosinski explained.“I’ve always been interested in doing science projects, so I thought, why don’t I find a way to provide her and a lot of other people with light?”The Hollow Flashlight is made from Peltier tiles（珀耳贴贴片）that produce energy when one side 26 （heat）and the other side remains cool. The flashlight can produce a steady beam of LED lightfor 20 minutes, 27 （use）only the warmth of the human hand.Her advice to other student innovators?“S tart now. There 28 be nothing holding you back. Some students at colleges or even in high school think‘Oh, I’m a student. I just need to study.’ 29 may think it important to make friends and be social. The truth is, you can do a lot of other things. You can do 30 you want. Just go ahead.”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. potentiallyB. filmedC. droppedD. commonlyE. treatsF. sympathyG. sensitive H. eyebrow I. domesticated J. selection K. confidentPuppy Dog Eyes Are for the Benefits of HumansDogs make puppy dog eyes for the benefit of humans and rarely use the pleasing facial expression when on their own, a new study has shown.It has long been assumed that animal facial expressions are involuntary and dependent on emotional state rather than a way to communicate.But scientists at the University’s Dog Cognition Centre at Portsmouth University have found that dogs mostly use facial expressions when humans are present, as a direct response to attention. Puppy dog eyes, in which the 31 is raised to make the eyes appear wider and sadder, was foundto be the most 32 used expression in the study. Researchers do not know whether the dogs are aware they look sadder, or have just learned that widening their eyes invites 33 a nd affection in humans.Dog cognition expert Dr Juliane Kaminski: “We can now be 34 that the production of facial expressions made by dogs are dependent on the attention state of their audience and are notjust a result of dogs being excited.”“In our study they produced far more expressions when someone was watching, but seeing food 35 did not have the same effect.”“The findings appear to support evidence dogs are 36 to humans’ attention and that expressions are 37 active attempts to communicate, not simple emotional displays.” The researchers studied 24 dogs of various breeds, aged one to 12. All were family pets. Each dog was tied by a lead a metre away from a person, and the dogs’ faces were 38 throughout a rangeof exchanges, from the person being oriented towards the dog, to being distracted and with her body turned away from the dog.facial They found that when a human was not watching the animal,they39 expressions.Dr Kaminski said it is possible that dogs’ expressions have evolved as they were 40 . “Domestic dogs have a unique history –they have lived alongside humans for 30,000 years and during that time selection pressures seem to have acted on dogs’ability to communicate with us, ”she said.Ⅲ. Reading comprehension（45 分）Section ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was a child of seven years old, my friends, on a holiday, filled my pocket with coppers.I went at once to a shop where they sold toys for children. Being 41 with the sound of a whistle that I had seen by the way, in the hands of another boy, I handed over all my money for one.I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but 42 all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, when I told of the43 I had made, said I had given four times as much as the whistle was worth. They put me in mind of what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money, and laughed at me so much for my folly that I cried with vexation( 烦恼). Thinking about the matter gave me more44 than the whistle gave me pleasure.45 , this was afterwards of use to me, for the impression continued on my mind, so that often, when I was 46 to buy something I did not need, I said to myself, “Don’t give too muchfor the whistle, ” and I saved my money. As I grew up, came into the world, and 47 the actionsof men, I thought I met with many, very many, who “gave too much for the whistle.”If I knew a miser（守财奴）who 48 every kind of comfortable living, all the pleasure of doing good to others, all the esteem of his fellow citizens and the joys of friendship,___49__gathering and keeping wealth--- “Poor man,” said I, “ you pay too dear for your whistle.”When I met a man of pleasure, who did not try to improve his mind or his fortune but_____devoted himself to having a good time, perhaps neglecting his health, “ Mistaken man, you are providing51 for yourself, instead of pleasure; you are paying too dear for your whistle.” If I saw someone fond of 52 who has fine clothes, fine houses, fine furniture, fine earrings, all above his 53 , and for which he had run into debt, and ends his career in a prison. “Alas,” said I, “he has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.” 54 , the miseries of mankind are largely due to their puffing a(n) 55 value on things --- to giving “too much for their whistle.”41. A. faced B. charmed C. sympathized D. provided42. A. disturbing B. attracting C. entertaining D. confusing43. A. trouble B. attempt C. choice D. bargain44. A. satisfaction B. relief C. annoyance D. stress45. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Indeed46. A. tempted B. determined C. forced D. persuaded47. A. took B. observed C. admired D. followed48. A. turned against B. gave up C. cared about D. relied on49. A. in case of B. instead of C. for the sake of D. in terms of50. A. merely B. similarly C. strangely D. positively51. A. inconvenience B. burden C. frustration D. pain52. A. appearance B. wealth C. comforts D. necessities53. A. demand B. fortune C. standard D. value54. A. As a result B. By contrast C. On average D. In short55. A. unexpected B. great C. false D. extraSection 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）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims that his unique “garlic coffee” is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the scorched garlic’s aroma, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job, and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with. To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves in an electric oven, and, after they’ve cooled off, smashes them into fine particles and packs them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,” the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News. “It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.”“The bitterness of burned garlic apparently helps create the coffee-like flavor,” Shimotai adds. He claims that, although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic, it doesn’t cause bad breath, because the garlic is thoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee.If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, Iwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen（$2.8）.56. Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “blunder ”in the second paragraph?A. mistakeB. showC. mixtureD. brand57. Who is not suitable to drink garlic coffee?A. A woman bearing a baby.B. A student having trouble with sleep.C. A cleaner working on a day shift.D. A young lady sick of garlic.58. Which of the following is not characteristic of garlic coffee?A. It is caffeine-free.B. Garlic powder dissolves in water.C.The burnt garlic creates bitterness.D. It is an improvement on a garlic dish.59. Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A. venturous and greedyB. innovative and perseverantC. hardworking and cautiousD. observant and helpful（B）How an advertisement is put togetherWhen you read an advertisement there are many factors you should consider, including: target audiencebrand namessloganspictures and colourspecial offers/couponsemotive/persuasive vocabularyTarget audienceAdvertisers aim particular products at different groups of people according to age, sex, social class and interests. They will often make assumptions about people and label or stereotype them.Who do you think these products would be aimed at: nappies, diamonds, mint chocolates, sports cars?What kind of products would be aimed at these people: teenagers, 25-year-old single men, 40-year-old working mums?Brand namesBrand names are chosen carefully. They can suggest particular lifestyles, values or interests and are intended to appeal to the target audience.Nissan Primera: this suggests quality. Primera is similar to premium and premier.Ford Ka: the spelling of Ka suggests novelty and simplicity. It is modern and futuristic. It is also bound to stick in your mind when you are looking for a new car!SlogansA slogan has to be catchy and memorable. Slogans use a range of devices: alliteration, repetition, puns, questions, personal pronouns and humour.Have a break. Have a Kit Kat. RepetitionThe totally tropical taste. AlliterationPicture and colourAll pictures try to make you feel something and most are biased, even photographs. They create aview of what the world is like using different tricks such as lighting and colour.Different colours have different associations that can be linked to particular products.Yellow: freshness, sunlight, lemons. This colour would be good for advertising washing up liquid. Green: countryside, natural, healthy. What would you use this colour for ?What do you associate these colours with: red, black, orange, gold, blue?Special offers/couponsAdvertisers often appear to offer something for nothing’: if you buy one product you will receive another one free or half price. These offers are incentive to try a new product or to encourage loyalty to an existing one.Emotive/persuasive vocabularyIn advertising you will find lots of words and phrases that are intended to persuade you or appeal to your emotions.mouthwatering silky free chocolateromantic creamy luxurious like mum used to make60. What color is suitable for dishwashing liquid?A. Green.B. Red.C. Orange.D. Yellow.61. Which of the following slogans applies the device alliteration?A. Mosquito Bye Bye Bye.（RADAR）B. We do, we said.（HENNESSY）C. M&Ms melt in your mouth（M&Ms）D. Start ahead.（RLJOICE）62. According to the passage, to reta.n the regular customers, advertising companies tend to.A. impress them with colorful picturesB. use promotional strategiesC. change slogans frequentlyD. create eye-catching brand names（C）Dental health: Brush with confidenceChildren should be taught to brush their teeth regularly. But the suspicion remains among some people, dentists included, that even so, certain children are doomed to develop dental cavities. The hypothesis behind this fear is that some combinations of genes may give rise to the sorts of oral bacteria which are responsible for cavities. If true, that would be sad for the youngsters concerned. But a study just published in Cell Host and Microbe, by Andres Gomez and Karen Nelson of the J. Craig Venter Institute, in San Diego, suggests it isn’t true.The mouth is home to many species of microbes. Most are good. Some, though, are well known to secrete acidic waste products when fed sugar. This acidity weakens teeth, causing them to decay.To try to find out whether a child’s genes play any role in encouraging such acid-secreting bugs, Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson set up an experiment with twins.Their“volunteers”were 280 pairs of fraternal twins and 205 pairs of identical twins, all agedbetween five and 11, who had not taken antibiotics during the previous six months. The children were asked to stop brushing their teeth the evening and the morning before the crucial moment of data collection. This was when the researchers swabbed the children’s gingival sulci（the clefts betweenteeth and gums, in which bacteria collect）to find out what was there. The children also had their teethscored by dentists as belonging to one of three categories: having no signs of current or previous dental cavities: having signs of current or previous cavities affecting the enamel（a tooth’s hard, outer layer）; or having signs of cavities that penetrated the enamel and allected the underlying dentine as well.Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson found that, though identical twins shared many groups of bacteria which were not shared by fraternal twins, none of these was a type responsible for cavities. Moreover, similarities in bacterial flora were greatest among five-to seven-year-olds, weaker among seven- to nine-year-olds and weakest among nine-to 11-year-olds. This suggests that any role genes do play in regulating the mouth’s ecology fades with time.Far from supporting the idea that some children are fated to suffer from cavities no matter how well they brush their teeth, these results make it clear that the power to control the growth of the relevant bacteria is very much within reach of children and their parents. Brushing, however, may not be the only approach. Avoiding sugary foods is obviously de rigueur. It seems likely, though, that which other foods a child eats may help shape his oral ecosystem, too. This is an area of ongoing research. But, as in the intestines（肠道）, so in the mouth, scientific medicine is at last coming to grips with the fact that the mixture of microbes present is both important and capable of manipulation, to the benefit of the host.63. What doe s“hypothesis”refer to in paragraph 1?A. Children’s failure to brush their teeth properly leads to tooth decay.B. Some children are programmed to develop tooth decay.C. Youngsters are suspicious of the effectiveness of tooth-brushing.D. Some genes are more likely to lead to dental cavites.64. Dr Gomez and Dr Nelson conducted an experiment to find out .A. whether genes have anything to do with dental decayB. which group of twins are more likely to have decayed teethC. what kinds of foods tend to give rise to tooth decayD. why the ecosystem of the intestines is similar to that of the mouth65. Which of the following statements is UNTRUE according to the passage?A. Scientists are not yet sure how ecosystem of the mouth is formed.B. The role genes play in controlling ecosystem of the mouth weakens with the time.C. The children are classified into three groups according to the degrees of dental cavities.D.Identical twins are not as genetically close to each other as fraternal twins.66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The existence of multiple microbes benefits children’s oral ecosystem.B. What a child eats enhances the healthfulness of a child’s oral ecosystem.C. Cutting down on sugar intake is the most likely way to prevent tooth decay.D. Parents are in no position to help their children maintain healthy oral ecosystem.Section CDirections: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable statement from A-F for each Blank. There are two extra statements, which you do not need.A. Reality has begun to catch up with the imagination of the film’s writer.B. Nanotechnology is one of the most exciting fields of research in the world today.C.When this becomes possible, great changes will take place in numerous fields.D. Small as they are, large quantities of them can make a difference and work wonders.E.Nanotechnology is also responsible for tremendous advances in many other fields.F. They carry medicine with them as they travel though the body, seeking our cancer cells.Nanotechnology Grows FastThanks to advances in technology, the science fiction of the past has become the“science fact”o f today, like the 1966 sci-fi Fantastic V oyag（e《神奇旅程》）. In the film, a man with very important knowledge was dying. The only way to save him was by using experimental miniaturization technology. A number of scientists were shrunk to a tiny size and injected into the man’s body to locate the source of the problem and save him.67Over the past several decades, the science of nanotechnology has been developing rapidly, and, just as in the film, it involves working with objects of a very small size.Something very similar to the medial procedure seen in Fantastic Voyage is already being used to help save lives today. Tiny crystals known as“quanturn dots（量子点）”，whose diametersare one thousandth of a human hair, are injected into the body of a cancer patient. 68 Upon finding a tumor, these quantum dots release their medicine, and then light themselves up tso that doctors can see exactly where the cancer cells are.69 We may soon find our everyday lives being affected by it. Are you tired of having to charge the batteries in your mobile devices? Soon, you don’t need to. Scientists are working on solar-cell vests that will absorb energy from the sun as you walk around and provide power for your devices.Eric Drexler, an author and scientist, believes that nanotechnology will lead to a new kind of manufacturing, one in which products are assembled atom by atom. By rearranging atoms, you can turn one kind of molecule into another. For example, a wood molecule can be transformed into a metal molecule. If this is done many times according to a design, a large object such as an ax might eventually be created, just by rearranging atoms. 70 .Although we have already seen its first practical applications, even more dramatic advances will be made in the future.Ⅳ. Surmmary Writing（10 分）Directions：R ead the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.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 conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. It is reported that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult. For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence.If the conflict occurs, students can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer. Once the student feels calmer. He or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words and accusations only add fuel to the emotional fire while soft words can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.After that, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution. 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. Afterwards, the listener can ask non-threatening questions to clarify the speaker’s position. Then the two people should change roles.Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. An argument doesn’t mean trying to figure out the fault of the other person but means understanding what the real issue is. As the issue becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller.（280 words）第Ⅱ卷Ⅴ. Translation（15 分）Directions：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 为了安全起见，小孩不应该被单独留在家里。

上海市浦东新区2017-2018学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、完形填空How many of you drink Cola? Nearly everybody. Did you know that cola started out not as a soft drink but as a cur e for headache back in the late 1800’s? John S. Pamberton, a druggist from Atlanta, had experimented for many months trying to find a 1 for the common headache. He worked in his backyard, mixing and heating different mixtures of oils and flavors （香料） 2 he found one that seemed to work well. Pamberton bottled the mixture and began selling it in drugstores as a concentrated（浓缩的）syrup（糖浆）that the customer had to 3 with water before drinking. The invention of Cola came about quite by accident. One day, a customer came into a drugstore complaining of a headache and 4 a bottle of cola syrup. He wanted to take it 5 . So he asked the clerk to mix the medicine while he waited. The clerk, 6 walking to the other end of the counter to get plain water, 7 mixing the syrup with soda water. The customer agreed, and after drinking it, 8 how good it tasted. The clerk continued offering the mixture and it grew in 9 . Today this kind of Cola is sold in most countries around the world. And although they no longer 10 the ingredients to kill headache, they are still very refreshing.1．A．reason B．mixture C．source D．remedy 2．A．as B．until C．after D．since 3．A．fill B．mix C．eat D．milk 4．A．left for B．accounted for C．applied for D．asked for 5．A．right away B．for nothing C．sooner or later D．back home 6．A．in addition to B．instead of C．except for D．as well as 7．A．admitted B．preferred C．suggested D．enjoyed8．A．told B．proved C．remarked D．wondered 9．A．surprise B．popularity C．confusion D．history 10．A．support B．provide C．ensure D．contain二、阅读理解Another person’s enthusiasm（热情）was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in the countryside of Virginia. My father introduced me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is well known for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, raised my head slightly upward, and looked at me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are wrong. This is not the worst boy at all, but the smartest one who hasn’t yet found a way to give out his enthusiasm.”That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart, My family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a dental school, from which he gra duated with honors. She moved our family into the county seat, where my father’s career could be more successful and my brother and I could be better educated.When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand typewriter and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her belief and began to write for local newspapers and finally reached the goal she set for me. I wasn’t the only beneficiary. My father became the wealthiest man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president.11．What does the author mean by “I wasn’t the only beneficiary”?A．His stepmother bought typewriters for other family members, too.B．Not only he but also his family gained from his stepmother’s enthusiasm.C．Other family members’ enthusiasm has great effe cts on his stepmother.D．There were other boys who behaved as badly as he did.12．According to the author, ______ before his stepmother came into his life.A．his father had been away from home for a long timeB．people had noticed his intelligenceC．he knew how to release his enthusiasm properlyD．he was considered a rude boy with wild behaviors13．The author’s stepmother did all the following EXCEPT ______.A．giving some writing lessons to him at homeB．moving the family into the centre of the countyC．planning the future for each family memberD．praising him from the bottom of her heart14．Which of the following best serves as the title of the passage?A．Enthusiasm, a Source of AuthorityB．Enthusiasm, a Gift from my FatherC．Enthusiasm, a Trend in FamiliesD．Enthusiasm, a Power for SuccessFamily fights are never pleasant. Whether you are dealing with a loud sister or a stubborn mom or dad, the situation can be bad. At least that’s what we have learned to expect.What if it could be different? What if family fights and conflicts could be turned into opportunities to become closer? What if problems could be solved with everyone walking away feeling more deeply cared for and loved?Family fighting is, on one level, about power. Someone is telling someone else what to do. In a short moment, emotions can be brought out and the fight is on. You can go down that old road or you can try something different.In any fight, you have a need to be listened to and understood. People raise their voices and shout at each ot her because they’re not being listened to. It’s totally unconscious. You want your mom or dad to listen and understand. But you always seems to forget the person you’re fighting with has the same need to be listened to. So if you can put aside your need for a few minutes, the situation will change quickly. Give the other person some time to express his or her feelings, and you will earn your turn to be listened to.And while you are listening, you have to listen for the right information. The best way to do this in emotional situations is to forget most of the words because many people can’t express what they are feeling with words alone, especially when they are upset.But if the situation starts to get out of hand, it would be wise to just calm down and leave the problem until later because many fights happen at the wrong time. The situation will die down quickly, usually in less than 30 seconds. You can either move on to problem solving or reach an agreement to work on it at a better time.This way, everyone will feel respected and listened to, even when there is conflict. Emotions will be understood and respected, and it will bring your family closer together. 15．From the first 3 paragraphs, we can conclude that ______.A．people had better avoid family fights.B．family members fight to control each otherC．family fights can be changed into something positiveD．when family members fight, it’s worse as they know each other’s weakness16．In the author’s opinion, the key to dealing with family fights is to ______.A．satisfy the need to be listened to firstB．make sure that you’re the first to be listened toC．pay no attention to what others say in emotional situationsD．stop quarrelling when you feel you are giving orders17．When the situation gets out of contro l, it’s best to ______.A．wait for a suitable moment to speakB．let the other person express their feelingsC．work on a written agreement firstD．move on to problem solving18．The main purpose of this article is to ______.A．tell readers that family fights are not that badB．teach reader how to listen in family fightsC．remind readers to show respect in family fightsD．give advice on dealing with family fights第II卷（非选择题）三、语法填空Directions: 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.Steel, concrete（混凝土）and glass are common materials in any skyscrapers. But more high buildings are now using wood. In the last four years, Australia, Norway, England and Canada 19．(build) wooden skyscrapers. The latest one is in Sweden, 20．new, 19-storey wooden hotel called “Sida vid Sida” (side by side).Why are wooden skyscrapers chosen ahead of concrete 21．?Wood 22．(use) in many Chinese buildings for thousands of years, but is it strong enough for skyscrapers?“There are a whole bunch of new materials made out of wood 23．are structurally able to build big buildings,” material expert Dr. Michael Ramage told CNN.Architects（建筑师）use woven（编制的）wood to make sure it is. They put layers of wood across one another coated with special glue 24．(create) a very strong material.Wood also lasts a long ti me and doesn’t rot（腐烂的）25．it is well looked after. Many examples can be found, one of 26．is the rooftops of Beijing’s Forbidden City.Ramage also said bamboo 27．be cut in special ways to make it far 28．(strong).四、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: 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.It is not unusual for us to gather with our nearest and dearest on the weekends. But do you know that holid ays, much like relationships, can be “made, 29．and broken” through conversations? Deborag Tannen, a Georgetown University linguistics（语言学）professor,believes so. She offers suggestions to improve communication at the holiday table and beyond. Let’s take a look.A round dining table is best for 30．a lively conversation because everyone faces one another.Avoid 31．grandparents at the ends of a rectangular table, even though it is the traditional place of honor. Elderly people may feel lonely there because they will be 32．to hear or keep up with a conversation.Women prefer to face each other and make eye contact when they talk. Men might look around at other things. “Guys may be more relaxed keeping staring on the TV,” says Tannen. “They’ll still be 33．, though.”Be 34．that people have different ways of talking. Each person has a different sense of tone, rhythm, timing and how long of a pause is normal in a conversation. Pay attention to people who seem left out. If you feel you are doing all the talking, hold back to give others a chance to join in. If you feel you aren’t getting a chance to speak, try pushing yourself to start talking before it seems natural or 35．.Some families find that gatherings go more 36．if they participate in an outdoor activity. Going to a park for a walk may be more 37．than sitting around chatting.五、六选四Directions: Choose from the sentences A-F to complete the passage. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.It should be easy for you to recognize faces of your family and friends. But can you remember faces that you’ve only seen once? You might think it is very difficult.38．. They are the so-called “super recognizers”, who can remember at least 80 percent of the faces they’ve seen.39．. But studies shows that at least one person in every 50 is a super recognizer, reported the Daily Mail.Bournemouth University in the UK recently carried out research trying to find whether super recognizers have a different way to process faces. They have found that when these people look at faces, they spend more time looking at the person’s nose. 40．. Their super ability is limited to only to recognizing faces.Another important finding is that there are subtypes（子类型）of super recognition. Some super recognizers never forget faces. But for some, if you present a pair of faces to them at the same time, they can quickly decide whether the faces are of the same person or two different people.These subtypes of super recognition could be applied to many areas of life. 41．. Super recognizers could help match faces in CCTV footage（闭路电视镜头）. They could also help police spot bad guys or even missing people in crowds.A．However, studies have found a small number of people have amazing face recognition skills.B．Researchers have tried to find how certain people are so good at recognizing faces.C．It is also found that these people are not particularly smarter than others.D．It is unknown how many people truly have these skills.E．For instance, the skills could be very useful at a passport control checkpoint.F．Many super recognizers say they are good at spotting faces in a crowd.六、汉译英Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.42．经常锻炼，你会受益匪浅的。

上海市各区2018届高三英语一模试卷分类汇编：选词填空1 One 【20181虹口区】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. defenseB. avoidC. believingD. mistakeE. requiredF. criticalG. cheatingH. ashamedI. identifyJ. confirmK. similar We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision-making process has been cut down by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our 31 , by understanding why we acted as we did, and then exploring ways to avoid 32 problems in the future.Making ethical （伦理的）decisions is a(n) 33part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can’t see the risks we’re taking, we can’t make responsible choices. To 34risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn’t know the rules about plagiarism example, one who doesn’t know the rules about plagiarism ( (剽窃) may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as35 . But the fact that such a violation is “unintentional” does not excuse the misconduct. Ignorance is not a36 . Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts, but manage to fool themselves about about the risks they’re taking by using excuses: “Everyone else does it,” “I’m not hurting anyone,” the risks they’re taking by using excuses: “Everyone else does it,” “I’m not hurting anyone,” or “I really need this grade.” Excuses can get very complex: “I know I’m looking at another’s exam, even though I’m supposed to keep my eyes on my own paper, but that’s not 37 because I’m just checking my answers, not copying.” We must be honest about our actions, and 38 excuses. If we fool ourselves into 39we’re not doing anything wrong, we can’t see the real choice we’re making the real choice we’re making--and that leads to bad decisions. --and that leads to bad decisions.To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public, and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. Would you feel proud or 40 of your actions? If you’d rather hide your actions, that’s a good indication that you’re taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.Two 【20181黄浦区】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.accommodationB. annualC. declineD. destinationE. dinersF. hostedG. ingredientsH. preciselyI. rankedJ. remoteK. talentedWor World’s Best Restaurant ld’s Best RestaurantThe Black Swan, a rural pub in England in England has has been named “the world’s best restaurant” by TripAdvisor. After scoring up positive feedback, the review website 31the pub over fine dining establishments from New York to Paris in its32 Travelers' Choice awards. So what’s it got going for it?Firstly, this isn’t some backwater pub enjoying in insignificance. Tommy Banks, a(n) 33young cook, is already a TV regular in the UK and has had a Michelin star to his name since becoming the youngest receiver ever in 2013 at the age of 24. Secondly, it's not really a pub anymore. Like many rural UK pubs, the Black Swan had been in 34for many years before 2006, when Banks' family took over. After their attempts to run it as a pub struggled, they decided to make it a dining 35 .It now operates as both restaurant and fashionable36 , offering food-and-stay packages that help draw customers to its truly 37 location. It's usually booked up well in advance with 38coming from near and far. During CNN's visit, neighboring tables included a couple on an overnight break from their kids. Another 39two of the Banks brothers' old school teachers, on a trip up from York — 40the kind of crowd that have helped lift the Black Swan to TripAdvisor glory.Three【20181浦东新区】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. potentiallyB. filmedC. droppedD. commonlyE. treatsF. sympathyG. sensitive H. eyebrow I. domesticated J. selection K. confidentPuppy Dog Eyes Are for the Benefits of HumansDogs make puppy dog eyes for the benefit of humans and rarely use the pleasing facial expression when on their own, a new study has shown.It has long been assumed that animal facial expressions are involuntary and dependent on emotional state rather than a way to communicate.But scientists at the University’’s Dog Cognition Centre at Portsmouth University have found But scientists at the Universitythat dogs mostly use facial expressions when humans are present, as a direct response to attention. Puppy dog eyes, in which the 31 is raised to make the eyes appear wider and sadder, was found to be the most 32 used expression in the study. Researchers do not know whether the dogs are aware they look sadder, or have just learned that widening their eyes invites 33 a nd affection in humans.Dog cognition expert Dr Juliane Kaminski: “We can now be 34 that the production of facial expressions made by dogs are dependent on the attention state of their audience and are not just a result of dogs being excited.””not just a result of dogs being excited.“In our study they produced far more expressions when someone was watching, but seeing did not have the same effect.””food 35 did not have the same effect.to humans’’ attention and that “The findings appear to support evidence dogs are 36 to humansexpressions are 37 active attempts to communicate, not simple emotional displays.displays.”” The researchers studied 24 dogs of various breeds, aged one to 12. All were family pets. Each dog was metre away from a person, and the dogs’’ faces were 38 throughout a tied by a lead a metre away from a person, and the dogsrange of exchanges, from the person being oriented towards the dog, to being distracted and with her body turned away from the dog.They found that when a human was not watching the animal, they ____39____expressions facial. Dr Kaminski said it is possible that dogs dogs’’expressions have evolved as they were ____40____. ____40____. ““Domestic dogs have a unique history-they have lived alongside humans for 30,000 years and during that time selection pressures seem to have acted on dogs ’ ability to communicate with us,with us,”” she said.Four 【20181长宁区嘉定区】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.What is leadership ？ Its qualities are difficult to define ，but they are not so difficult to identify. Leaders don’t force other people to go along with them. T hey bring them along. Leaders get trust from others by giving it themselves, by building an environment that __31___ creativity, and by operating with honesty and fairness.Good leaders don’t work alone. They recognize that an organization’s strategies for success require the __32___ talents and efforts of members. Leadership is the catalyst(催化剂) for transforming those talents into __33___.Successful leaders are emotionally and intellectually looking into the future not stuck in the past. They have a(an)__34___to take responsibility and to innovate. They are not __35___with merely taking care of what has already been there. They want to move forward to create something new.Leaders provide answers as well as direction, offer strength as well as devotion, and speak from experience as well as __36___ of the problems they face and the people they work with. A. understanding B. encourages C. results D. flexible E. returned F. motivated G. hunger H. constantly I. satisfied J. supposedK. combinedLeaders are __37___ rather than absolute. They believe in unity rather than yielding. And they strive to achieve agreements out of conflict.Leadership is all about getting people __38___ to give their best, helping them to grow to their fullest potential, and motivating them to work toward a common good. Leaders make the right things happen when they’re __39___ to.A good leader, an effective leader, is one who has respect. Respect is something you have to have in order to receive. A leader who has respect for other people at all levels of an organization, for the work they do, and for their abilities, desires and needs, will find that respect is ___40___. And all concerned will be motivated to work together.Five【20181徐汇区】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. concernsB. illegalC. circulationD. recommendedE. launchedF. conductingG. witnessingH. innovationI. emphasizedJ. regulationsK. criticismsExperts agree that it is becoming a growing trend that more and more consumers across the country are using cashless payment methods.In fact, as early as 1988, the State Council released __(31)__ to encourage bank transfers and to reduce using cash during economic activities. Today, the move toward a cashless society could “reduce the risks of using cash, save on costs and as a matter of convenience, prevent __(32)__ activities such as money laundering(洗钱),” Dong Ximiao, a research fellow at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at the Renmin University of China, told the Global Times.But China is not the first country to seek a cashless society. Developed states like Sweden, Denmark and Singapore are also __(33)__ the increase of cashless payment. The rapid development of cashless payments does not mean there are no challenges and __(34)__.Alibaba’s Hema store, where customers can shop, dine and order goods for delivery from their mobile phones, have come into the spotlight recently. Media reports said that consumers can’t purchase goods with cash there, which would be considered illegal. A Hema PR representative told the Global Times that all 13 Hema stores in the country do in fact allow consumers to pay in cash. She noted that Hema store simply __(35)__ consumers to pay via Alipay for convenience purposes.Alipay and WeChat Pay, the nation’s two major third third-party -party mobile payment tools, also __(36)__ campaigns this month to encourage more merchants and customers to use cashless payment methods. Both called for the establishment of a “cashless society”, which caused __(37)__ over whether cash will soon disappear. Dong __(38)__ that a cashless society would not mean that cash would completely disa mean that cash would completely disappear. “As the economy grows, the ppear. “As the economy grows, the __(39)__ of cash is still very huge,” noted Dong.“Also, it’s important to remember that nearly half of China’s population lives in rural areas, especially in undeveloped western regions, and therefore is not able to enjoy __(40)__ brought by the Internet,” Dong said. “And when it comes to China’s senior citizens ，most of them prefer to use cash in their daily life,” he added.Six 【20181闵行区】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. demandingB. addictionC. quarrelingD. feedbackE. socializingF. DistinctionG. wronglyH. escape I. originally J. blame K. responsibility How many times have parents had to ague with their young son or daughter about getting their face out of their phone and focusing on the world around them? It's completely normal for parents of growing children to be concerned about their child's safely, but is their 31 to social media really harming them.Social media was created to connect people with others online and has recently been added to smartphones, making it fat more accessible than it 32was. This new way to easily be able to use social media has encouraged children and teens to begin to use sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram frequently. Maturing teens and children are usually very timid when it comes to 33with their families, which they sometimes view as with their families, which they sometimes view as "annoying”. So, "annoying”. So, "annoying”. So, what do these kids use as what do these kids use as a solution or a(n)a solution or a(n)“ “ 34" The answer is simple social media. However, when they use social media for a large amount of time, parents lend to show concern for their child and blame social media for 35their attention. The word, "social", was entered into the term, social media, for a reason. Parents of growing teens don't seem to understand that. When they see their child using Twitter or Instagram they think that they using it to get away from real world 36. The truth, however, is that they are using it to conned with their close friends, make new friends, and receive information about what is currently happening in the modem worldChildren and teens are 37accused for using social media only for entertainment purposes and for huge amounts of time. Sure, everyone who uses social media enjoys contacting their friends and viewing entertaining things, but how come children receive all of the 38 for abusing it? Parents should really think about how social media can help children and teens learn and grow in the real world rather than it just being another 39. Social media as a whole has both positive and negative aspects, but after all of the 40 from pre-teens, teens, and parents is put together, it shows that media is actually helping the newer generations in their lives.Seven 【20181奉贤区】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.impressiveB.movementsC.eventuallyD.extremeparisonF.reverseG.unloved H.partnership I.absolutely J.mask K.appliedThere’’s nothing more annoying than settling down to sleep and hearing the sound of a Theremosquito buzzing around you.The only thought most of us ever give to this noise is “I need to get rid of this insect, immediately””, but it turns out that the mosquito is actually quite a(n) 31 creature. immediatelyA tern of scientists from Oxford University in he UK, in 32 with the Royal Veterinary College in London and Chiba University in Japan, recently published a study that found some interesting facts about the world’’s most 33 insect.interesting facts about the worldBy placing eight cameras inside a tiny film studio, the scientists could study several mosquitoes up close. The high-tech cameras filmed the insects at 1,000 frames per second,insects’’ 34 in never-before-seen detail. meaning the scientists were able to study the insectsHowever, it wasn’’t always straightforward.However, it wasn“Recording mosquitoes during free-flight represented a huge technical challenge due to their small size, 35 wing beat frequency, and the presence of large antennae and legs that can the view of their wings,”” Simon Walker of Oxford University, co-author of the study, wrote.36 the view of their wings,Published in the journal Nature, the study found that mosquitoes flap their wings around 800 times a second. As a 37 , house flies flap their wings about 200 times a second, and hummingbirds 50 times a second.study’’s leader, believes that Richard Bomphrey of the Royal Veterinary College, the studymosquitoes have a unique flying method that sets them apart from other flying insects.“We predicted that they must make use of clever tricks, as the wings 38 their directionat the end of each half-stroke.”” he wrote in the study.at the end of each half-stroke.Hopefully, the discovery of the mosquito’s special abilities will be of benefit to engineers in the future. The findings could lead to better aircraft, or even improvement to tools like lenses or pumps.But the scientists hope their study can one day be 39 to new developments in morehuman-focused use.“The more we know about mosquitoes, the better our chance of understanding their flight behavior, how they carry disease and 40how to stop them from doing so,how to stop them from doing so,”” Walker wrote. Eight 【20181静安区】Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. shamedB. consequentlyC. criticismD. scarceE. authoritiesF. struggledG. originalH. practicalI. luxuryJ. blanketedK. assumeWilliam Shakespeare came from a modest start, but finished life living in a(n) ___31___ house in Stratford-upon-Avon, with a coat of arms and a series of business investments to his name.So was William Shakespeare a businessman, as well as a writer?Researchers have uncovered information from historical documents that point to Shakespeare being a greedy businessman, anxious to grab every penny whose practices caused ___32___in his lifetime.The academics believe that many of Shakespeare’s doubtful business dealings have been ___33___ by people ___33___ by people’’s romantic view of him as a creative genius who made his money through acting and writing plays. The idea that Shakespeare gave the world such wonderful narratives, language and entertainment makes it uncomfortable to even ___34___ that he was simply motivated by his own thirst for financial interest.Shakespeare was a grain businessman almost for his life time. He bought and stored grain and then sold it on to his neighbors at high prices.and then sold it on to his neighbors at high prices.[[In the late 16th and early 17th Century a bad weather gripped England. The cold and rain resulted in poor harvests and ___35___ severe lack of food. R resulted in poor harvests and ___35___ severe lack of food. Referred to as the ‘Little Ice Age’eferred to as the ‘Little Ice Age’eferred to as the ‘Little Ice Age’, the , theperiod was the time when thousands of people ___36___ for survival. At that time, Shakespeare was under investigation for tax evasion(逃避) and later charged with storing grain when food was ___37___.One could argue that he did not do this without a conscience and that perhaps this is demonstrated in the way he portrayed one of his famous character Shylock in his play the Merchant of Venice. Many people claim Shylock personifies Shakespeare’s own self self-hatred, -hatred, who is eventually ___38___ for his greed as a money lender and all that he owns is seized from him. Perhaps with the ___39___ pursuing Shakespeare for his evil dealings during Little Ice Age, Shylock Shylock’’s tragic fate was a real fear for Shakespeare.Shakespeare’s Shakespeare’s ___40___ funeral monument at Holy Trinity Church was a bag of grain which ___40___ funeral monument at Holy Trinity Church was a bag of grain which implied that he prided himself on his role as a grain businessman as well as on his writing. It was not until the 18th century that the bag of grain was replaced by a pillow.Nine 【20181崇明区】Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Company Builds W Company Builds World’s orld’s orld’s First Automobile Vending Machine (First Automobile Vending Machine (自动贩卖机)Thanks to used-car website Carvana, it is now possible to buy your own set of wheels at the touch of a touch of a button, from the world’s first and only coin button, from the world’s first and only coin -operated car vending machine in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s quick, easy, and not cheap, but cheaper than buying a car the old way.The company has been working on the concept for the past two years. Their 31 car vending machine was installed in Atlanta in 2013. But they’ve spent time improving the design, in order to take user experience to the next level order to take user experience to the next level. “Our new Vending Machine is a state . “Our new Vending Machine is a state -of-the-art, multi-multi-story story structure that delivers our customers’ cars b y merely 32a special coin,” said Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia.A. modelB. competitiveC. insertingD. pickupE. originalF. missionG. priceH. mirroringI. branchingJ. virtualK. buyingThe machine consists of a five-story glass tower that can hold up to 20 cars at a time. The tower basically serves as a(n) 33point for used cars that customers purchase through the website, enabling 34pricing and eliminating delivery costs. Customers can access a long list of specifications, ratings, reviews, and lots of other details about the cars they’re interested in o n the Carvana website. They even get 35tours that point out every scratch on the body of the car. Once the car is chosen and paid for, the company usually delivers the car to the customer for a seven-day trial period. This usually means the delivery costs are worked into the36of the vehicle. But with the Vending Machine, customers are able to go to pick up their cars straight away. It’s a win It’s a win-win -win 37that allows Carvana to cut down on staff and overhead (间接费用), and save customers about $2,000 as well. According to the company, it also makes for a great 38 experience – placing an oversized coin in a slot (硬币投币口) and watching their car roll down automatically.“Carvana’s 39is to create a better way to buy a car, and this new Vending Machine will be a one-of-a-kind experience, 40just how simple and easy we’ve made it to buy a car online,” Garcia said. He added the company plans to build more car vending machines in the future.Ten 【20181普陀区】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. accompaniedB. commerciallyC. computerizedD. contentsE.declineF. distinguishG. fundedH. measuresI. potentiallyJ. processingK. respondTraining the Brain to Hear BetterThe din（喧嚣）of a loud restaurant or party can make conversation difficult for anyone －but for the elderly, these settings can make it nearly impossible. The mechanics of hearing 31with age, but the latest research focuses on another part of the problem－the slower 32 speed of aging brains, which have to work harder to translate sound into intelligible(可理解的) language.Research shows that musicians are better able to pick out speech from surrounding noise asthey age compared to non-musicians．And a new study of auditory training with a 33 _ available brain training program suggests that most people who are hard of hearing can developthe same skills．The scientists showed that people trained for 40 hours over 8 weeks with Posit Science’s “Brain Fitness” were able to pick out 41% more words from background noise compared to those who watched educational DVDs and were quizzed on their 34 afterthe same amount of time．The authors received no funding from the makers of the program; thestudy was 35 by the National Institutes of Health.The research included 67 older adults between 55 and 70, with an average age of 63．The auditory training came in the form of 36 hearing tasks that primed the participants to hear better by requiring them to identify various speech sounds and 37 between similar sounding syllables (音节), for example, as well as repeating back words and remembering stories．Both those who received the training and those who watched the DVDs were tested on shortterm memory, brain processing speed and the ability to hear speech in noisy settings．All of theparticipants showed improvement in these three 38 , but for the first time, the scientists also documented that the sharper hearing was 39 by earlier signaling in the brainstem.As the authors write in their paper, the training not only improved the ability to decode speech in noisy situations, but also sped up the brain’s ability to 40 to the sound —bringing it to more “youthful’’ levels ．Eleven 【20181金山区】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 large-scale cultural exploration program National Treasure 《国家宝藏》《国家宝藏》made its first show on CCTV on Sunday night . In the first episode, the Palace Museum in Beijing showcased three treasures.As a ___31___ variety show, the National Treasure aims to showcase the background stories of national treasures and ___32___ various art forms. In the show, "national treasure keepers" acted by famous and common people will present treasures, telling their stories with the collections and interpreting the historical ___33___. The show aims to inspire the ancient Chinese civilization and make the national treasures "come alive".This is not the first time for the Palace Museum in Beijing to be ___34___ welcomed online in China, thanks to its efforts in cultural products and self-promotion in recent years.Last year, the museum ___35___ so much attention because of the huge success of the three-episode TV documentary, Masters in the Forbidden City and a movie with the same name. Over the last few years, the museum has ___36___ 495 signposts and 1,400 new chairs have been provided. In addition, the Palace Museum opened a (an) ___37___ online store on e-commerce platform Taobao, selling related products. It also started their self-promotion through new media, publishing articles to promote the culture of the museum. It ___38___ swept the Internet by its humorous style and interesting content. At the same time, the Palace Museum has published several mobile apps, one of which saw over 200,000 downloads just two weeks after its ___39___ in 2013. Its self-promotion has achieved great results. In 2012, the museum saw 15 million visitors. And it received 16 million visitors last year.The museum is also a popular ___40___ among foreign leaders. For example, US President A. A. established established B. B. cultural cultural C. freely D. D. introduce introduce E. E. official official . F . release release G. G. extremely extremely H. H. attraction attraction I. I. drew drew J. J. unexpectedly unexpectedlyK. K. mystery mysteryDonald Trump and his wife visited the Palace Museum on Nov 8.Twelve【20181松江区】Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be usedonly once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. involuntaryB. featuresC. suspectD. trackE. peculiarF. signalsG. storeH. permitsI. unlockJ. sustainK. scaleThe human face is a remarkable piece of work. The astonishing variety of facial 31 helps people recognize each other and is crucial to the formation of complex societies. So is the face’s ability to send emotional 32 , whether through a(n) 33 blush or a false smile. People spend much of their waking lives, in the office and the courtroom as well as the bar and the bedroom, reading faces, for signs of attraction, hostility and trust.Technology is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces. In America facial recognition is used by churches to 34 worshippers’ attendance; in Britain, by retailers to spot past shoplifters. This year Welsh police used it to arrest a(n) 35 outside a football game. In China it verifies the identities of ride-hailing drivers, 36 tourists to enter attractions and lets people pay for things with a smile. Apple’s new iPhone is expected to use it to 37 the homescreen.Set against human skills, such applications might seem gradual. Some breakthroughs, such as flight or the Internet, obviously transform human abilities; facial recognition seems merely to encode them. Although faces are 38 to individuals, they are also public, so technology does not, at first sight, intrude on something that is private. And yet the ability to record, 39 and analyze images of faces cheaply, quickly and on a vast 40 promises one day to bring about fundamental changes to notions of privacy, fairness and trust.。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection AII. 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.Is Climate Change Consuming Your Favorite Foods?Due to climate change, the world’s endangered lists are no longer just for animals. We may not only need to adapt ourselves to living in a warmer world but a ____21____ (tasty) one as well.As the increased amount of carbon dioxide in the air linked to global warming ____22____ (continue) to affect weather, we often forget that they are also impacting the quantity, the quality, and the growing locations of our food. Some foods have already felt the impact while ____23____ may even become scarce within the next 30 years.Whether or not you try to limit yourself ____24____ one cup of coffee a day, the effects of climate change on the world's coffee-growing regions may leave you little choice.Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns are reported to have beenthreatening coffee plantations in South America, Africa, Asia, and Hawaii. The result? Significant cuts in coffee yield.According to organizations like Australia's Climate Institute, half of the present coffee-producing areas ____25____ (estimate) not to be suitable by the year 2050, if current climate patterns continue.With temperatures continuously rising, oceans are absorbing some of the heat and undergoing warming of their own, ____26____ (cause) a decline in fish population, including in lobsters that are cold-blooded creatures, and in salmons (鲑鱼)____27____ eggs find it hard to survive in higher water temperatures. Warmer waters also encourage some poisonous marine bacteria to grow and lead to illness in humans whenever ____28____ (take) with raw seafood, like oysters.And how about that satisfying “crack” which you get when you are eating crabs and lobsters? It could be silenced ____29____ shellfish have been struggling to build their calcium carbonate (碳酸钙) shells, which is a result of ocean acidification.Even worse is the possibility _____30_____ we will have no seafood to enjoy at all. In a 2006 Dalhousie University study, scientists predicted that if over-fishing and rising temperature trends continued at their present rate, the world's seafood stocks would run out by the year 2050.【答案】21. less tasty22. continues/is continuing23. others 24. to25. are estimated26. causing27. whose 28. taken29. because/since/as30. that【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。

2017-2018届上海市奉贤区高三上学期期末考试（一模）英语试题及答案2017-2018学年奉贤区调研测试高三英语试卷（1.16）（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

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）第I卷（共 103分）I. ListeningSection A Short conversations (10分)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a restaurant. B. At the theatre.C. In a meeting room.D. At the office.2. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and office worker.D. Travel agent and customer.3. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four4. A. Reading newspapers. B. Writing up local news.C. Talking about sports.D. Putting up advertisement.5. A. He rescued a baby from a fire. B. He behaved bravely ina fire.C. He ran the fastest in a race.D. He jumped from a carriage which was on fire.6. A. Take a break. B. Go to work.C. Do the other problem.D. Keep trying.7. A. He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B. He doesn’t think he is capable of doing the job.C. He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.D. He wants to spend more time with his family.8. A. Thirty yuan. B.Thirty-five yuan.C. Forty yuan.D. Forty-five yuan.9. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.10. A. He probably won’t listen to the man’s advice.B. He has made a good decision.C. He has done the thing.D. He will follow the man’s advice.Section B Passages (12分)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Photos as clues to the past. B. Fashionable families in recent history.C. Photographers of the past.D. Details of photography from the past.12. A. Their shoes. B. Some money. C. Their relatives’ hands.D. Theirplaythings.13. A. The location of the house.B. The social and economic position of the family.C. The types of games children played.D. The profession of the owner of the house.14. A. Its meat as a source of food. B. The wide classification of penguins.C. The penguin’s successful career.D. Penguin’s life in groups.15. A. The king penguin. B. The emperor penguin.C. The bare-footed penguin.D. Theblack-footed penguin.16. A. The penguin may become extinct soon.B. The poisonous chemicals influence the penguins’life.C. The chemicals have poisoned many penguins to death.D. The penguin population will drop greatly.Section C Longer conversations (8分)Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the followingBlanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection AII. 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.Is Climate Change Consuming Your Favorite Foods?Due to climate change, the world’s endangered lists are no longer just for animals. We may not only need to adapt ourselves to living in a warmer world but a ____21____ (tasty) one as well.As the increased amount of carbon dioxide in the air linked to global warming ____22____ (continue) to affect weather, we often forget that they are also impacting the quantity, the quality, and the growing locations of our food. Some foods have already felt the impact while ____23____ may even become scarce within the next 30 years.Whether or not you try to limit yourself ____24____ one cup of coffee a day, the effects of climate change on the world's coffee-growing regions may leave you little choice.Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns are reported to have beenthreatening coffee plantations in South America, Africa, Asia, and Hawaii. The result? Significant cuts in coffee yield.According to organizations like Australia's Climate Institute, half of the present coffee-producing areas ____25____ (estimate) not to be suitable by the year 2050, if current climate patterns continue.With temperatures continuously rising, oceans are absorbing some of the heat and undergoing warming of their own, ____26____ (cause) a decline in fish population, including in lobsters that are cold-blooded creatures, and in salmons (鲑鱼)____27____ eggs find it hard to survive in higher water temperatures. Warmer waters also encourage some poisonous marine bacteria to grow and lead to illness in humans whenever ____28____ (take) with raw seafood, like oysters.And how about that satisfying “crack” which you get when you are eating crabs and lobsters? It could be silenced ____29____ shellfish have been struggling to build their calcium carbonate (碳酸钙) shells, which is a result of ocean acidification.Even worse is the possibility _____30_____ we will have no seafood to enjoy at all. In a 2006 Dalhousie University study, scientists predicted that if over-fishing and rising temperature trends continued at their present rate, the world's seafood stocks would run out by the year 2050.【答案】21. less tasty22. continues/is continuing23. others 24. to25. are estimated26. causing27. whose 28. taken29. because/since/as30. that【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。

上海市浦东新区2017-2018学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题（本试卷满分100分。

考试时间90分钟）第I卷（共73分）I. Listening Comprehension 20%Section A 10%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. Repairing the radio. B. Listening to the broadcastC. Chatting with friends.D. Playing cards.2. A. In a hospital. B. At a bank.C. In a restaurant.D. At a post office.3. A. One was probably sold out. B. One was not interesting.C. One was too old.D. One was too expensive.4. A. Teacher and student. B. Customer and boss.C. Doctor and patient.D. Husband and wife.5. A. About 7:15. B. About 7:30. C. About 7:45. D. About 8:00.6. A. It’s excellent. B. It is not much better than others.C. It isn’t great.D. It is the greatest.7. A. The man should learn to slow down. B. The man is always late.C. They should slow down.D. They aren’t going to be on time.8. A. Liz is on business tour. B. Ted takes Liz for a holiday.C. Ted is gone for a holiday.D. Ted usually gives Liz a ride.9. A. She will type it next time.B. She would rather work on it.C. It took her an entire week to type it.D. She isn't quite satisfied with it.10. A. The woman really doesn’t know.B. The weather won’t affect the result of the game.C. The team will lose the game.D. The team will be defeated because of the weather.Section B 10%Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked two or 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. To prepare to leave. B. To look out of the window.C. To pack a suitcase.D. To watch the TV news.12. A. Clothes. B. Diary.C. Pets.D. Wedding photos.13. A. Sunny. B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.D. Windy.Questions 14 through 15 are based on the following passage.14. A. Even your friend can’t buy alcohol for you in England.B. The traffic in England keeps to the left.C. Dropping litter in the street is not allowed.D. Anyone under 16 years of age mustn’t buy cigarettes or tobacco.15. A. To prepare people for international travel.B. To carry out the laws of different kinds.C. To give advice to travels to England.D. To tell people the punishment for breaking laws.II. Grammar and Vocabulary 19%Section A 10%Directions: 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.Steel, concrete（混凝土）and glass are common materials in any skyscrapers. But more highbuildings are now using wood. In the last four years, Australia, Norway, England and Canada (16)______ (build) wooden skyscrapers. The latest one is in Sweden, (17) ______ new, 19-storey wooden hotel called “Sida vid Sida” (side by side).Why are wooden skyscrapers chosen ahead of concrete (18) ______?Wood (19) ______ (use) in many Chinese buildings for thousands of years, but is it strong enough for skyscrapers?“There are a whole bunch of new materials made out of wood (20) ______ are structurally able to build big buildings,” material expert Dr. Michael Ramage told CNN.Architects（建筑师）use woven（编制的）wood to make sure it is. They put layers of wood across one another coated with special glue (21) ______ (create) a very strong material.Wood also lasts a long time and doesn’t rot（腐烂的）(22) ______ it is well looked after. Many examples can be found, one of (23) ______ is the rooftops of Beijing’s Forbidden City.Ramage also said bamboo (24) ______ be cut in special ways to make it far (25) ______ (strong).Section B 9%Directions: 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.It is not unusual for us to gather with our nearest and dearest on the weekends. But do you know that holidays, much like relationships, can be “made, (26) ______ and broken” through conversations? Deborag Tannen, a Georgetown University linguistics（语言学）professor, believes so. She offers suggestions to improve communication at the holiday table and beyond. Let’s take a look.A round dining table is best for (27) ______ a lively conversation because everyone faces one another.Avoid (28) ______ grandparents at the ends of a rectangular table, even though it is the traditional place of honor. Elderly people may feel lonely there because they will be (29) ______ to hear or keep up with a conversation.Women prefer to face each other and make eye contact when they talk. Men might look aroundat other thi ngs. “Guys may be more relaxed keeping staring on the TV,” says Tannen. “They’ll still be (30) ______, though.”Be (31) ______ that people have different ways of talking. Each person has a different sense of tone, rhythm, timing and how long of a pause is normal in a conversation. Pay attention to people who seem left out. If you feel you are doing all the talking, hold back to give others a chance to join in. If you feel you aren’t getting a chance to speak, try pushing yourself to start talking before it seems natural or (32) ______.Some families find that gatherings go more (33) ______ if they participate in an outdoor activity. Going to a park for a walk may be more (34) ______ than sitting around chatting.III. Reading Comprehension 34%Section A 10%Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.How many of you drink Cola? Nearly everybody. Did you know that cola started out not as a soft drink but as a cure for headache back in the late 1800’s? John S. Pamberton, a druggist from Atlanta, had experimented for many months trying to find a 35 for the common headache. He worked in his backyard, mixing and heating different mixtures of oils and flavors（香料）36 he found one that seemed to work well. Pamberton bottled the mixture and began selling it in drugstores as a concentrated（浓缩的）syrup（糖浆）that the customer had to 37 with water before drinking. The invention of Cola came about quite by accident. One day, a customer came into a drugstore complaining of a headache and 38 a bottle of cola syrup. He wanted to take it 39 . So he asked the clerk to mix the medicine while he waited. The clerk, 40 walking to the other end of the counter to get plain water, 41 mixing the syrup with soda water. The customer agreed, and after drinking it, 42 how good it tasted. The clerk continued offering the mixture and it grew in 43 . Today this kind of Cola is sold in most countries around the world. And although they no longer 44 the ingredients to kill headache, they are still very refreshing.35. A. reason B. mixture C. source D. remedy36. A. as B. until C. after D. since37. A. fill B. mix C. eat D. milk38. A. left for B. accounted for C. applied for D. asked for39. A. right away B. for nothing C. sooner or later D. back home40. A. in addition to B. instead of C. except for D. as well as41. A. admitted B. preferred C. suggested D. enjoyed42. A. told B. proved C. remarked D. wondered43. A. surprise B. popularity C. confusion D. history44. A. support B. provide C. ensure D. containSection B 16%Directions: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)Another person’s enthusias m（热情）was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in the countryside of Virginia. My father introduced me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fel low who is well known for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, raised my head slightly upward, and looked at me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are wrong. This is not the worst boy at all, but the smartest one who hasn’t yet found a way to give out his enthusiasm.”That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart, My family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the county seat, where my father’s career cou ld be more successful and my brother and I could be better educated.When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand typewriter and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her belief and began to write for local newspapers and finally reached the goal she set for me. I wasn’t the only beneficiary. My father became the wealthiest man in town. My brotherand stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president.45. What does the author mean by “I wasn’t the only beneficiary”?A. His stepmother bought typewriters for other family members, too.B. Not only he but also his family gained from his stepmother’s enthusiasm.C. Other family me mbers’ enthusiasm has great effects on his stepmother.D. There were other boys who behaved as badly as he did.46. According to the author, ______ before his stepmother came into his life.A. his father had been away from home for a long timeB. people had noticed his intelligenceC. he knew how to release his enthusiasm properlyD. he was considered a rude boy with wild behaviors47. The author’s stepmother did all the following EXCEPT ______.A. giving some writing lessons to him at homeB. moving the family into the centre of the countyC. planning the future for each family memberD. praising him from the bottom of her heart48. Which of the following best serves as the title of the passage?A. Enthusiasm, a Source of AuthorityB. Enthusiasm, a Gift from my FatherC. Enthusiasm, a Trend in FamiliesD. Enthusiasm, a Power for Success(B)Family fights are never pleasant. Whether you are dealing with a loud sister or a stubborn mom or dad, the situation can be bad. At least that’s what we have learned to e xpect.What if it could be different? What if family fights and conflicts could be turned into opportunities to become closer? What if problems could be solved with everyone walking away feeling more deeply cared for and loved?Family fighting is, on one level, about power. Someone is telling someone else what to do. In a short moment, emotions can be brought out and the fight is on. You can go down that old road or you can try something different.In any fight, you have a need to be listened to and understood. People raise their voices and shout at each other because they’re not being listened to. It’s totally unconscious. You want your mom or dad to listen and understand. But you always seems to forget the person you’re fighting with has the same need to be listened to. So if you can put aside your need for a few minutes, the situation will change quickly. Give the other person some time to express his or her feelings, and you will earn your turn to be listened to.And while you are listening, you have to listen for the right information. The best way to do this in emotional situations is to forget most of the words because many people can’t express what they are feeling with words alone, especially when they are upset.But if the situation starts to get out of hand, it would be wise to just calm down and leave the problem until later because many fights happen at the wrong time. The situation will die down quickly, usually in less than 30 seconds. You can either move on to problem solving or reach an agreement to work on it at a better time.This way, everyone will feel respected and listened to, even when there is conflict. Emotions will be understood and respected, and it will bring your family closer together.49. From the first 3 paragraphs, we can conclude that ______.A. people had better avoid family fights.B. family members fight to control each otherC. family fights can be changed into something positiveD. when family members fight, it’s worse as they know each other’s weakness50. In the author’s opinion, the key to dealing with family fights is to ______.A. satisfy the need to be listened to firstB. make sure that you’re the first to be listened toC. pay no attention to what others say in emotional situationsD. stop quarrelling when you feel you are giving orders51. When the situation gets out of control, it’s best to ______.A. wait for a suitable moment to speakB. let the other person express their feelingsC. work on a written agreement firstD. move on to problem solving52. The main purpose of this article is to ______.A. tell readers that family fights are not that badB. teach reader how to listen in family fightsC. remind readers to show respect in family fightsD. give advice on dealing with family fightsSection C 8%Directions:Choose from the sentences A-F to complete the passage. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.It should be easy for you to recognize faces of your family and friends. But can you remember faces that you’ve only seen once? You might think it is very difficult.53 . They are the so-called “super recognizers”, who can remember at least 80 percent of the faces they’ve seen.54 . But studies shows that at least one person in every 50 is a super recognizer, reported the Daily Mail.Bournemouth University in the UK recently carried out research trying to find whether super recognizers have a different way to process faces. They have found that when these people look at faces, they spend more time looking at the person’s nose. 55 . Their super ability is limited to only to recognizing faces.Another important finding is that there are subtypes（子类型）of super recognition. Some super recognizers never forget faces. But for some, if you present a pair of faces to them at the same time, they can quickly decide whether the faces are of the same person or two different people.These subtypes of super recognition could be applied to many areas of life. 56 . Super recognizers could help match faces in CCTV footage（闭路电视镜头）. They could also help police spot bad guys or even missing people in crowds.第II卷（共27分）I. Translation 12% (2+3+3+4)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 经常锻炼，你会受益匪浅的。

2017学年第一学期浦东联考高三英语期中质量检测01NOV17I. 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. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes. D. 15 minutes.2. A. Classmates. B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.D. Father and daughter.3. A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Surprised. D. Annoyed.4. A. In a garden. B. At a picnic. C. In a supermarket. D. At a restaurant.5. A. The woman insisted on going out. B. The man was too tired to go out.C. The woman didn’t like watching TV.D. The man promised her a birthday party.6. A. She’s working on a math problem. B. She hasn’t decided when to go home.C. She is planning for her holiday.D. She’s eager to go home.7. A. He is healthy. B. He doesn’t like sound.C. He lacks sleep.D. He has psychological trouble.8. A. He dislikes the name of the novel. B. The novel is better than expected.C. He is disappointed with the novel.D. The novel is as interesting as its name.9. A. Miss Brown’s retirement. B. A special gift for Miss Brown.C. Miss Brown’s hobby.D. A photograph of their class.10. A. She loves going to work on foot. B. She has to save money for her journey.C. It takes her too much time to go to work.D. She dislikes the firm she worked in.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Service industry. B. Transportation industry.C. Computer software design.D. Manufacturing companies.12. A. 75%. B. 45%. C. 13%. D. 12%.13. A. The better employment for new graduates.B. The relative comparison of various colleges.C. The job chances in service industry.D. The average starting pay of different jobs.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To forbid kids to watch TV. B. To spend more time with their kids.C. To take kids out for fresh air.D. To join some outdoor organizations.15. A. Playing chess. B. Going hiking.C. Seeing movies.D. Reading books.16. A. Making kids free of trouble. B. Making kids better at observation.C. Making kids eat less.D. Making kids protect nature.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. To collect some material. B. To hand in her biology paper.C. To make a birthday plan.D. To work on her biology paper.18. A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend C. Next Monday. D. Next weekend.19. A. Sue is going to California for the weekend.B. Sue’s family is too big to be close to each other.C. Around 90 people will attend the family reunion.D. The family will celebrate her grandma’s 80th birthday.20. A. By guarding their nest. B. By using their sense of smell.C. By seeing whether it is familiar.D. By determi ning if it’s interesting.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Since its creation in 2010, the Giving Pledge (乐施誓约) has been signed by 154 billionaires -- ages 30 to 100, from 16 countries, with (21)______(combine) wealth of nearly $ 800 billion -- a sum greater than the gross domestic product (国民生产总值) of most countries.These individuals (22)______(promise) to donate at least $400 billion of their money to help others generously.Many other wealthy individuals and families who fall below the billionaire class also (23)______(contribute) large sums to charity—without sacrificing their ability to take care of (24)______ and their beloved ones in their chosen lifestyles.But what about the rest of us? The vast majority of Americans cannot afford to give away half of their net worth (净资产) and still be in a position (25)______(meet) their essential needs.The original intention of the Giving Pledge was not only to create a group of billionaire charitarians, but also to encourage, by example, increased charity at all levels.Robert Rosen, the director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, encourages all people to consider (26)______(make) a “pledge” to charity. He says: “(27)______ not all of us can give away half of our wealth, the idea of the Giving Pledge can help encourage an important conversation with your spouse or family about (28)______ is possible in terms of generosity and the positive impact that giving can have on society.“Making a commitment of a pledge also means that you’re m ore likely to be proactive -- deciding what your charity budget is, exploring what causes you feel enthusiastic about, and researching which organizations can ensure that your donations have the (29)______(great) impact.“There’s no one size fits all for c harity, but most of us can find ways to be more thoughtful and intentional about our giving, (30)______ is really what making a pledge is all about.”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.Scientists have some great news for those who love coffee, tea and wine: Having any of these drinks is __31__ with a healthier and more diverse (多样性) community of microbes (微生物) living in the gut (肠道).The opposite is true for consuming sugary drinks and whole milk, as well as for eating a lot of carbohydrates and taking __32__ snacks, researchers reported in the journal Science.“In total we found 60 food-related factors that __33__ diversity,” Dr. Alexandra Zhernakova, the first author of the study, said in a statement. Your microbiome is the community of mostly __34__ bacteria, fungi and viruses that live on and in your body. These microscopic organisms help you __35__ food and regulate your immune sys tem (免疫系统). Experts believe that the make-u p of a person’s microbial community can also play a role in mood __36__ and other diseases.But the study of the microbiome is __37__ new, and scientists are still working out exactly what a healthy microbiome looks like.After analyzing samples and comparing them with other data __38__, the scientists found that consuming fruits, vegetables and yogurt __39__ influenced microbial diversity in the gut. So did drinking tea, wine, coffee and buttermilk.“It is becoming more and more clear that the gut mocrobi ome serves as a sort of fingerprint that captures all kinds of __40__ about host health,” Zhernakoval said.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.We consume more resources by a large amount, produce more waste, and cause more environmental problems than ever before. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can help give a response to the __41__ effects that we destroy the environment. One of these is driving an electric car. This __42__ not only the environment, but also individual drivers. Electric cars produce about 80 percent less pollution than cars with gas-powered motors. In fact, the only reason that electric cars produce any pollution is that their electric energy is generated by power plants -- electric cars themselves __43__ no exhaust. When energy comes from large sources such as power plants, it’s easier to control and __44__, so there’s less waste than if the energy is generated by many smaller sources, such as the gas engines in __45__ cars.In addition, electric cars are just more __46__ than gas-powered cars for several reasons. First, electric cars have regenerative braking, which means that when you use the brakes in an electric car, the battery has a chance to recharge. __47__, when you brake in a gas-powered car, you actually use energy.Also, during the production of electric cars, more time and energy is spent making the design lighter so that there will be less drag from the wind. This allows them to travel farther using less energy than a gas-powered car would use to go the same __48__.Besides, there are also __49__ and timesaving benefits for the electric car drivers. For one, the cost of charging an electric car is about 20 percent of the cost of gas, and electric cars require far less maintenance than gas-powered cars. There are fewer moving parts, so there are fewer __50__ problems. Also, electric motors have far greater __51__ than motors burning gas, so after the body of an electric car gives out, the engine can be reused in another body. Furthermore, the government is __52__ electric car use by giving significant refunds for purchasing electric cars.Electric cars can also save people time. While gas-powered cars require visits to a mechanic every few months, the only routine maintenance required by electric cars is __53__ the battery every four years. And California recently passed a law making it legal for drivers of electric cars to use the carpool (拼车)) lanes __54__ -- even if they are driving alone. This makes your trips much quicker and saves a considerable amount of time, especially in rush-hour traffic.Overall, there are __55__ benefits of driving an electric car. It may take a little getting used to, but in the long run, the use of electric cars can help preserve the environment and give people more time and money to be put to better use.41. A. minor B. negative C. similar D. positive42. A. influences B. confuses C. attracts D. benefits43. A. send out B. absorb in C. mix up D. provide with44. A. supply B. monitor C. collect D. purchase45. A. experienced B. expensive C. individual D. remote46. A. economic B. suitable C. magical D. efficient47. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Instead48. A. speed B. distance C. direction D. weight49. A. financial B. environmental C. personnel D. political50. A. electrical B. mental C. operative D. potential51. A. productivity B. availability C. longevity D. intensity52. A. punishing B. introducing C. prohibiting D. encouraging53. A. buying B. repairing C. replacing D. investigating54. A. sometime B. in no time C. any time D. in time55. A. numerous B. limited C. certain D. reliableSection 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)Mrs. Smith, an intelligent woman in her sixties, has suffered a serious stroke(中风), affecting the deeper and back portions of the right half of her brain.She sometimes complains to the nurses that they have not put coffee on her plate. When they say, “But, Mrs. Smith, it is right there, on the left,” she seems not to understand what they say, and does not look to the left. If her head is gently turned, so that the coffee comes into sight, in the right half of her visual field, she says, “Oh, there it is -- it wasn’t there before.” She has totally lost the idea of “left”, both with regard to the world and her own body. Sometimes she complains that her portions are too small, butthis is because she only eats from the right half of her plate. Sometimes, she will make up the right half of her face, leaving the left half completely neglected. It is impossible to treat these things, because her attention cannot be drawn to them and she has no idea that they are wrong. She knows it intellectually (智力上), and can understand, and laugh; but it is impossible for her to know it directly.Knowing it intellectually, she has worked out strategies for dealing with her imperfection. She cannot look left, directly, she cannot turn left, so what she does is to turn right -- and right through a circle. And now if she cannot find something which she knows should be there, she turns to the right, through a circle, until it comes into view. She finds this very successful if she cannot find her coffee or something the like.It would seem far simpler for her to rotate (旋转) the plate herself. But it is very difficult. It does not come naturally, but turning round in her chair does, because her looking, her attention and her movements are all now instinctively to the right.56. Why can’t Mrs. Smith understand what the nurses say?A. She can’t hear them.B. She can’t feel with the left hand.C. She can’t turn her head.D. She can’t see things on the left.57. The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. the nursesB. the ideasC. the thingsD. the attentions58. She has coped with her trouble by _____.A. rotating the plateB. turning right through a circleC. using her right eyeD. leaving the left half neglected59. What can be learned about Mrs. Smith from the passage?A. She has perfectly preserved intelligence and humour.B. She doesn’t realize that she has lost the idea of “left”.C. She has had the right-hand side of her brain removed.D. She can hardly move around because of the brain operation.(B)60. What is “the Great Courses” mentioned above?A. An educational website.B. A DVD on historic events.C. A discounted textbook.D. A school with various subjects.61. The course is suitable for the following EXCEPT ________.A. those who are interested in human historyB. those who have little regular time for studyC. those who want to achieve high scores in this courseD. those who hope to save some money for online learning62. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce a course.B. To explore human history.C. To tell some stories.D. To promote a product.(C)Our days are filled with continual interruptions. Email, texts, meetings, needy colleagues -- and the list goes on. Many companies even encourage us to perform multiple things at once, creating open office spaces that promote impromptu (临时的) dialogues to go along with jobs that require us to handle totally different tasks at the same time.But a growing number of researchers say that trying to perform multiple tasks makes you less productive. It turns out that you get more done when you focus on a single task.That’s because our brains are hardwired to do one thing at a time. When we think we are multi-tasking, we’re really not. Instead, as far as our brains are concerned, we are fully switching back and forth between tasks.Doing that repeatedly tires out the brain and lowers cognitive (认知的) ability, research shows. “It’s never multitasking,” says Devora Zack, author of the book Singletasking. “And it completely backfires in every sense of the word.”Multitasking “produces shallower thinking, reduces creativity, increases erro rs and lowers our ability to block irrelevant information,” says Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, founder and chief director, Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas. Because the brain was not built to multitask, over time it can lead to heightened levels of stress and depression and lower overall intellectual capacity, she says.Yet despite mounting evidence that multitasking isn’t effective, old attitudes combined with new technology make multitasking popular in most work places.We have ourselves to blame, in part. When we do a lot of things at once, say, answering emails while writing a report or taking a call while we’re in a meeting, it makes us feel busy and productive, says Dr. Christine Carter, executive director of the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.“Busyness is a sign of importance, which serves the old guard,” says Carter. “There is the myth (误区) that the more time you spend in the office, the better worker you are.”She sees that attitude as a hangover from the prime of industrialization when we clocked in and out of factories and offices. Back then the myth was manageable, because people usually left work at the office when they went home in the evenings. “The whole thing got blown out of balanc e with the rise of laptops and email,” she says.“Complicating matters,” writes Chapman, “technology is actually rewiring our brains to be addicted to interruption, as we anxiously wait for the next ping signaling a new email, text or social media post.” In other words, like any addiction, even though we know interruptions are bad for us, they are hard to switch off.“We suffer as a society from scattered brain syndrome (综合症)", says Singletasking author Zack. "It’s everywhere -- throughout our work lives and personal lives."63. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?A. Multitasking works well in offices.B. Multitasking produces opposite effect.C. Multitasking is unavoidably a trend of today.D. Multitasking has both advantages and disadvantages.64. According to the passage, which of the following is not among the negative effects of multitasking?A. Reducing creativity.B. Getting distracted.C. Increasing stress.D. Feeling unimportant.65. Dr. Christine Carter’s holds the view that ________.A. busyness is a sign of importanceB. things have changed with the rise of laptops and emailC. technology is resetting our brains to get used to interruptionD. the more time you spend in the office, the better worker you are66. What can best describe the author’s opinion about multitasking?A. Popular but harmful.B. Once addicted, always addicted.C. Technology helps.D. Multi or single, still a question.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 joy of travel comes in discovery. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been brings with it the rush of exploration and the happiness of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.Follow these steps and see the world differently.Get a bird’s-eye view._____67_____ Whether it’s f rom an observation deck in a high-rise, a lookout on a hiking trail, or in the basket of a hot air balloon, climb up as high as you can and look out upon your new land. _____68_____As soon as your plane lands in a new place, immediately start asking questions to everyone you come across. The taxi driver, the hotel clerk, the waitress -- these people are invaluable sources of knowledge waiting to be tapped. Simple questions such as “What do you think I should do tomorrow?” will allow you to see the place th rough their eyes, and you’ll walk away with a handful of ideas.Forget the big camera.Try switching to a pocket camera. _____69_____ It gets you out of the habit of observing and recording and into participating and interacting.Pull the camera from your pocket, shoot the photo you want and then conceal it again.Plan only one thing per day.It’s tempting to plan out every inch of your trip in order to experience as much as you can._____70_____ Leave yourself open to recommendations and unexpected things to happen. Try planning only one activity a day and let your exploration guide the rest.IV. Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.A Hot Pot of DebateThe strong smell of the famous Sichuan cooking floods into local streets. Along with all the flavors, however, a wave of panic is in the air. Sichuan cuisine (美食) is facing a crisis.It seems surprising to hear such concern, since Sichuan cuisine has been conquering the world and gaining considerable popularity abroad as China’s favorite out-of-home dining.But according to some old and experienced cooks, the rapid growth has worsened the cuisine. Many cooks now are pursuing spicier and spicier food, ignoring the great variety of the cuisine. Thus, the simplification of tastes has created a crisis, sending a strong shocking wave into the time-honored but complex traditions. Early this year, I watched a young cook add green vegetable to Kung Pao Chicken, which should be a wonderful mix of chicken, peanuts, red chillies and spices.However, voices from many young cooks throws light on the new demands on Sichuan cuisine in the modern time—“There’s no survival without innovation.” They hold the view that we do have to maintain the tradition, but it’s not a display in a museum. What makes sense is that although Sichuanese cooking is classified as one of the eight great cuisines of China, its roots are quite shallow, so after over several centuries of trade and migration, outsiders brought in a variety of new ingredients and cooking techniques. These influences combined only several generations ago to create an unusually tasty cuisine.I believe the attractivenes s of Sichuan cuisine is that it’s a big melting pot. Whatever is attractive in other cuisines, it can be absorbed and adapted to Sichuan cuisine. It’s not right to judge who is right and who is wrong, but it is clear that we should preserve the essence of tradition, while meeting modern expectations as well.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72．虽然气温低，他还是和平日一样出门跑步了。

奉贤区2017学年第一学期期末质量调研测试高三英语试卷I.ListeningComprehension 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. interviewer and interviewee. B. teacher and student.C. doctor and nurse.D. boss and secretary.2. A. 9:00. B. 9:10. C. 9:30. D. 9:35.3. A. pass the journal. B. listen to the woman.C. repeat his request.D. take the journal himself.4. A. exciting. B. disappointing.C. interesting.D. satisfactory.5. A. to make a budget for her. B. to buy a gift for Mary.C. to give her mother information about Mary.D. to give some suggestions.6. A. he wants to finish his study. B. he wants to earn a lot of money.C. he wants to finish his study.D. he wants to have a good rest.7. A. The woman should not get involved in the situation.B. The woman should not be angry with the friends.C. he will explain to the woman what happened.D. he will talk to Sally and Mark soon.8. A. good weather tomorrow. B. the vacation plan.C. getting up early in the morning.D. possible heavy traffic.9. A. interested. B. fascinated. C. hostile. D. reluctant.10. A. intelligence determines admission to college.B. highly motivated students usually do well in college.C. successful college students are usually intelligent.D. a successful college motivates its students.Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.11. A. two terms. B. three terms. C. four terms. D. five terms.12. A. because he had been a policeman.B. because he earned a law degree in a night school.C. because they had formed a good opinion of him.D. because there was a large population of black people in Los Angeles.13. A. they want people in Los Angeles voted.B. an introduction about Thomas Bradley, major of Los Angeles.C. the reasons why white candidates failed in the vote.D. something Thomas Bradley did for the vote.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. he has more than fourteen pills a day. B. he has two pills a day.C. he has four times a day.D. he has nine pills a day.15. A. all of them. B. three kinds of medicine.C. two kinds of medicine.D. almost none.16. A. children over twelve years old. B. older people with a fever.C. old people with heart attack.D. adults with a cold.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. she has made an attempt to become pregnant.B. she has requested her supervisor to transfer her to another department.C. she has bought the new equipment for the laboratory.D. she has complained to the government about the issue.18. A. because the new equipment is not available now.B. because the patient has made too many complains.。

长宁区2017学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷（完卷时间： 120分钟满分： 140分）2017年12月21日上午第I卷（共100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. Interesting. B. Reasonable.C. BrilliantD. Ridiculous.2.A. At a publishing house. B. In a printing shop.C. At a bookstore.D. In a library.3.A. An actor. B. A translator.C. A director.D. A writer.4.A. Receptionist and guest. B. Boss and secretary.C. Manager and customer.D. Interviewer and job hunter.5.A. The models. B. The new fashion.C. The show.D. The secret girls.6.A. Moved. B. Young.C. Satisfied.D. Old.7.A. An amazing article. B. A boring book.C.A local election.D. A fascinating topic.8.A. The woman is thinking of changing her idea.B.The woman gives the man so many choices.C.The man dislikes the food offered there.D.The man has trouble deciding what to eat.9.A. No one has Jackie's signature.B. Others desire Jackie's signature more than Jim.C. Jim wants Jackie's signature most.D. The woman shows no interest in Jackie's signature.10. A. Mr. Johnson has no idea where to get the result.B. Mr. Green is the person to announce the result.C. Mr. Johnson won't know the result until Monday.D. Mr. Green hasn't got the result up till now.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages. After each conversation or passage, you will be asked several questions. The conversation and 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 paperand 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.He told a lie days ago. B.He was robbed in the Rio games.C.He broke the record.D.He was attracted by new sponsors.12.A. They met the fake policeman. B.They quarreled with security guards.C.They got into fights with each other.D.They lost their personalproperty.13.A.Better late than never. B. Honesty is the best policy.C.Doing is better than never.D. Seeing is believing.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Asking for candies. B. Dressing up in costumes.C.Hanging round racing alcohol.D. Having fun taking pictures.15.A.Halloween is a festival time just for kids.B.All the streets were closed off by the police in Tokyo.C.The business targeting adults consume expands in U.S.D.Adults fail to follow the tradition of costume wearing.16.A. The great success of Halloween industry.B.The changes in the celebration of Halloween.C.The traditional presentation of Halloween.D.The popularity of Halloween festival in Japan.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.17.A.To return the money. B.To get a sweatshirtC. To get a microscope.D. To return a sweater.18.A.The quality was so poor. B.The label was in Chinese.C. The color was dark blue.D.The price was too high.19.A.Because of the refund policy.B.Because items on final sale couldn't be exchangedC.Because of the damage of the item.D.Because the customer didn't have a credit card.20.A. Appealing. B.Helpful.C. Informative.D.Tricky.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage 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.Developing Competent TeachingNations that have greatly improved their students’achievements, such as Finland, Korea, Singapore, and others, attribute much of their success to their focused investments in teacher preparation and development. 21 (Create) a system that can routinely hire and prepare teachers effectively and can support successful teaching is the arena (竞技场) in which the United States 22 (fall) behind the most.Although there are some great teachers in every community, the landscape of the supportsfor quality teaching looks like Swiss cheese. In some states, the holes are smaller, and in others they are bigger. Nor in no case is there a fully 23 (develop) systemof instructional support even remotely comparable to that in high-achieving nations. And of course, as we have seen, the system is the weakest in communities 24 students’ needs are greatest.Some have argued that the answer to weak teaching in the United States id to eliminate “barriers” to teaching, such as teacher education and certification requirements, allow anyone who wants to teach into the classroom, and fire those who prove not tobe effective. Although the interest in teaching effectiveness is important, this approach does not offer strategy 25 (ensure) that teachers will have opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills they need in order to be effective, or that all schools will have the resources to attract and hire the best teachers. 26 does it protect the students in low-income schools, who will be the victims of unprepared and inexperienced teachers in the years until these teachers have demonstrated their incapability and left the field.A regulation 27 (focus) on easy access and easy firing ignores the questionof how to develop widespread teaching skills and ensure a strong supply of highly able teachers for schools. 28 such supply, principals will be unable to hire strong teachers even if they are free to hire whomever they are pleased with, and, evidence shows that schools are likely to fire weak teachers, 29 they feel they won’t be able to replace them. Even if they do, there is little guarantee that the quality of teaching 30 (improve). although there are good reasons to arguefor stringer evaluation practices for removing incapable teachers and for recognizing excellent ones, a theory that the major problems with teaching can be solved by carrots and sticks alone leaves the development of teaching abilities to chance.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each wordcan only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.What is leadership？ Its qualities are difficult to define，but they are not so difficult to identify. Leaders don’t force other people to go along with them. They bring them along. Leaders get trust from others by giving it themselves, by building an environment that __31___ creativity, and by operating with honesty and fairness.Good leaders don’t work alone. They recognize that an organization’s strategies for success require the __32___ talents and efforts of members. Leadership is the catalyst(催化剂) for transforming those talents into __33___.Successful leaders are emotionally and intellectually looking into the future not stuck in the past. They have a(an)__34___to take responsibility and to innovate. They are not __35___with merely taking care of what has already been there. They want to move forward to create something new.Leaders provide answers as well as direction, offer strength as well as devotion, and speak from experience as well as __36___ of the problems they face and the people they work with.Leaders are __37___ rather than absolute. They believe in unity rather than yielding. And they strive to achieve agreements out of conflict.Leadership is all about getting people __38___ to give their best, helping them to grow to their fullest potential, and motivating them to work toward a common good. Leaders make the right things happen when they’re __39___ to.A good leader, an effective leader, is one who has respect. Respect is something you have to have in order to receive. A leader who has respect for other people at all levels of an organization, for the work they do, and for their abilities, desires and needs, will find that respect is ___40___. And all concerned will be motivatedto work together.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A Study of Point of View and ArgumentEveryday life is an interaction of view. Sometimes these interactions pass by virtually___41___ , like when you find yourself forced to by the newest cell phone but suddenly stop and ask yourself, “ D o I even need this thing?”and then realize that the latest ad campaign has ____42____you of something without you really knowing it. Sometimes these interactions with others are obvious and deeply felt, like when an emotional argument____43____over why your father won’t quit smoking even though his health is____44____ ---you only see your desire for him to be OK, he only sees his independence. then there are those times when those sorts of____45____ feel delighted---like when you voice your opinion, as you do every year at the thanksgiving table, about some political issues, and finally---after years of trying---see the ____46____of “hmm, you may be right’ on your uncle’s face.Advertising, media, novels and even the people you love often aim to____47____your opinion. We see the usual practice of close reading not just as a method of doing the academic work of looking closely at text evidence, word and structure, but as an opportunity to bring those practices together, to____48___our students to see the subtle messages in texts and in their lives o help them be strong and ____49___consumers of ideas and reflective, caring members of society.One large, multi-year study suggested that many students graduated without being able to distinguish____50____ from the influence of carefully designed opinions and public relations. We believe educators can help ____51____ this. we want our students to be able to recognize the points of view and arguments in texts and in life----to see when they are happening and to ____52____engage them. We want our students tolisten to those points of view and argument with an open mind ---to truly listen to what other people believe and respectfully____53____or question what they are saying. we also want our students to live with the confidence of ____54____themselves to make sound____55____, to make sense of the world, and to take risks. reading closely In this way can give our students a healthy skepticism（质疑态度） while also helping them to have a more open mind.41. A. unbelievable B. unnoticed C.mistaken D. available42. A. convinced B. informed C. reminded D. expected43. A. takes up B. takes in C. works out D. breaks out44. A. recovering B. improving C. failing D. rejecting45. A. interactions B. functions C. messages D. issues46. A. phrase B. expectation C. reflection D. look47. A. accept B. influence C. misunderstand D. reject48. A. engage B. understand C. enable D. recognize49. A. affordable B. capable C. agreeable D. noticeable50. A. facts B. conclusions C. conflicts D. arguments51. A. mistake B. question C. change D. discover52. A. flexibly B. powerfully C. respectfully D. actively53. A. look out B. take in C. carry out D. give away54. A. exposing B. engaging C. trusting D. adapting55. A. improvements B. appointments C. decisions D. judgmentsSection 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 )Companies Take Punitive Steps Against Smoker ,Overweight WorkersBy Tim JonesGet ready to say goodbye to the days of high-fat meals,junk food and that after-work cigarette you always enjoy smoking at-least if you intend to have a job and health insurance.The rule of the workplace are changing and personal behavior and lifestyle habits -those unrelated to what you do at work are -now fair game for employers determined to cut health-care costs.If you smoke ,you may not get hired and you could get fired,If you cholesterol is too high,you can pay higher premiums for you insurance .The same goes for blood pressure and body mass.The requirement accepted by a growing number of companies are encroaching on privacy and raising questions about who will qualify for health insurance ,as well as employment.The Cleveland Clinic on Sept.I started nicotine testing in pre-employment physicals .If nicotine is found ,applicants will not be hired.We -yco Inc,a company based in Lansing,Michigan,drew national attention in 2005 when it fired four employees who used tobacco .We-yco performs random testing every 3 months ,usually of about 30 employees .Workers are required to blow into a Breathalyzer-link device that measures carbon monoxide levels .If the reading is high ,employees are required to take a urine test.If they fail the urinalysis twice ,they will be dismissed.Although thousands of employees have put in place inspiration for their workers to live healthier lifestyles,the vast majority of employers have not yet adopted the approach of punishing employees who do not satisfy medical or behavioral requirements.But punitive measures are gaining a foothold in the workplace,according to lawyer and groups that follow insurance and employment trends, because health-carecosts are double-digit rates annually.Gray Climes ,vice president of Meritain Health Michigan ,which now owns We-yco, noted that firings did not violate Michigan law and that 150 employees at the Okemos-based company have ,over time ,accepted the rules . It really comes down to a personal choice as far as you want to be employed here.”Climes said .Climes said that since 2005,when we-yco made the wellness policy that includes that the smoking ban ,health insurance costs have increased by 2 percent a year,well below the national average.56.What is the author’s advice on getting employed?A.Paying high er premiums of health insurance.B.Quitting smoking and keeping away from junk foodC.Taking a urine test before applying for a good job.D.Studying hard and knowing more about the company.57.The italicized words encroaching on in the passage mean---A.enrichingB.recoveringC.protectingD.invading58.We-yco Ine,drew national attention in 2005 because ----A.four of its employees were fired just for smokingB.four of its employees violated Michigan lawC.Its health insurance costs have increased rapidlyD. A device was used to measure carbon monoxide levels59.What is the most probable title of this passage ？A .Health insurance costs are increasingB.urine tests are required for every employeeC.most of the employer get tough on healthD.employees are provided with good health care( B )Portuguese and Spanish explorers made the first European voyage into unknownwaters. Curiosity, religion and economic goals drove these courageous men forward. Their voyages resulted in great advances for the sponsoring governments and served as the foundation for future empires.One man largely responsible for Portugal’s interest in exploration was a member of the Po rtuguese royal family named Prince Henry. Also known as “The Navigator”, Prince Henry’s primary goal was to find gold for Portugal. The Portuguese also hoped to find a way to the rich spice trade of the Indies and to spread the Christian faith. Henry g athered many Europe’s best geographers and navigators to plan expeditions. By about 1420 or earlier, his navigators were exploring westward into the Atlantic , and by the 1430s, they were moving southward along the west coast of Africa . Henry’s explorers claimed the Azores for Portugal . In Africa, they began to trade for slaves , gold and ivory .The success of these early voyages of discovery and exploration created great excitement throughout Europe. Success encouraged more voyages . In 1488, Baritolomeu Dias sailed around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa . Although Dias had to turn back , he had found the route to the Indian Ocean .Using this knowledge , Vasco da Gama sailed eastward across the Indian Ocean . He landed in India in 1498 . Several years later , da Gama made a second voyage to India . He returned to Portugal , his ships full of valuable goods .Thanks to Dias and da Gama , an overseas trade route from Europe to India and the East Indies was now available . Rich cargoes of spices and jewels arrived in Portugal . This direct ocean route saved the Portuguese from having to deal with middlemen traders . Now , the Portuguese could journey directly to the sources of the trade goods they sought . In many cases ,ships could carry goods more cheaply than could overland caravans(大篷车) . Nor could Portuguese merchants be blocked or charged high fees by competing powers that controlled overland routes . Overseas trade promised wealth for merchants and sailors and goods for Europe’s markets.60.The main purpose of Henry’s voyage was to ____________.A.explore the unknown waters beyond EuropeB.find gold for the royal familyC.seek for a route to the Indian OceanD.expand Portuguese trade to Africa61.Who was the first to find the route to the Indian Ocean?A.Prince Henry .B.Vasco da Gama.C.Baritolomeu Dias.D.Portuguese merchants.62.It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.A.Merchants used to be charged high fees by middlemen traders.B.Prince Henry blocked Portuguese merchants along overland routes.C.Dias and da Gama were the pioneers to reach the Cape of Good Hope.D.The overseas trade route from Europe to India benefited Portugal a lot .( C )Many United States companies have made the search for legal protection from import competition into a major line of work. Since 1980, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has received about 280 complaints alleging damage from imports that benefit from subsidies(补贴) by foreign governments. Another 340 charge that foreign companies “dumped” their products in the United States at “less than fair value.” Even when no unfair practices are claimed, the simple claim that an industry has been injured by imports is sufficient grounds to seek relief(救济).Contrary to the general impression, this request for import relief has hurt more companies than it has helped. As corporations begin to function globally, they develop a complicated web of marketing, production, and research relationships. The complexity of these relationships makes it unlikely that a system of import relief laws will meet the strategic needs of all the units under the same parent company. Internationalization increases the danger that foreign companies will use import relief laws against the very companies the laws were designed to protect. Suppose a United States-owned company establishes an overseas plant to manufacture a product while its competitor makes the same product in the United States. If the competitorcan prove injury from the imports—and that the United States company received a subsidy from a foreign government to build its plant abroad—the United States company’s products will be uncompetitive in the United States, since they would be subject to duties.Perhaps the most shameful case occurred when the ITC investigated allegations(控诉) that Canadian companies were injuring the United States salt industry by dumping rock salt, used to deice roads. The bizarre aspect of the complaint was that a foreign conglomerate（联合企业）with United States operations was crying for help against a United States company with foreign operations. The “United States” company claiming injury was a unit of a Dutch conglomerate, while the “Canadian” companies included a unit of a Chicago firm that was the second-largest domestic producer of rock salt.63.The passage is chiefly concerned with_______________A.arguing against the increased internationalization of US corporationsB.warning that the application of laws affecting trade frequently has unintendedconsequencesC.recommending a uniform method for handling claims of unfair trade practicesD.advocating the use of trade restrictions for "dumped" products but not for otherimports.64.What can be inferred about the minimal basis for a complaint to the ITC____________.A. A foreign competitor is selling products in the US at less than fair market value.B. A foreign competitor has greatly increased the volume of products shipped to the US.C. The company requesting import relief has been banned from exporting products.D. The company requesting import relief has been injured by the sale of imports in the US.65.What is the function of the last paragraph?A. It summarizes the discussion and suggests additional areas for research.B. It makes a recommendation based on the evidence presented earlier.C. It uses a specific case to illustrate a problem in the previous paragraph.D. It introduces an additional area of concern not mentioned earlier.66.Which of the following is most likely to be true of US trade laws?A. They will eliminate the practice of "dumping" products in the US.B. Those applied to international companies will help to gain more profits.C. They will affect US trade with Canada more negatively than trade with other nations.D. Those helping one unit within a parent company won’t necessarily help other units.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.As people recognize the dangers of fossil fuel plants, especially the risk of global warming from carbon dioxide production—nuclear power begins to look more attractive. But what about the waste—all that highly radioactive debris(残核) that will endure for thousands of years? Nuclear waste is one of the biggest technical issues that any future president is likely to face.______67________Plutonium(钚) has a half-life of 24,000 years. Even after 100,000 years, the radiation will still be above 10% of the level it had when it left the reactor.______68_________How can we possibly prove that this material can be kept safe for 100000 years?Still the US government persists in pursuing “safe”nuclear waste disposal(处理). It has created nuclear waste facilities buried deep within Yucca Mountain , Nevada. To keep the waste safe, the storage rooms are 1,000feet below the surface._______69__________. It needs at least 2 square miles. The cost of the facility is expected to reach $100 billion ,with hundreds of billions of dollars more in operating costs. To make matters worse, earthquakes happen often in the Yucca Mountain region. More than 600 earthquakes of magnitude of 2.5 and higher have occurred within 50 miles in the last decade alone. Although that was millions of years ago, how sure can we be that the waste facility won’t be torn apart by anoth er eruption?________70_________ Why not just send the waste into the sun? Well, maybe that’s not such a good idea, since on launch some rockets do crash back down to the earth. Some scientists have proposed that the waste be put in ships and sunk under the oceans. Yet just the fact that scientists make such suggestions seems to emphasize how the problem really is.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.To airline and airport operators,fog is an enemy. When the white,misty blanket hides runways, airplanes cannot take off or land. Changes in flight schedules cost the airlines several million dollars each year.Fog is an concentration of tiny water droplets suspended in the air. It most often occurs when warm, most air is suddenly cooled. To clear the air of fog, it is necessary to evaporate the droplets or cause them to join together and fall as rain or snow.In 1968, a new fog-sweeping machine was tested for dissipating(驱散）the most common king of fog, which occurs at temperature above freezing. The machine consists of 100-foot-long plastic tube mounted on a mobile blower. As the machine moved across the airport, chemicals were blown through the tube and up into the fog. One of the chemicals reduces the surface tension on the water droplets so that they would join together more easily. Another chemical gave an electronic charge to the droplets, so that they attracted each other and fell as rain.Cold fog, which occurs at temperatures below freezing, causes only a small percentage of airport shutdowns. Cold fog is fairly easy to eliminate. For quite a few years, airports have used cloud-seeding methods to dissipate cold fog. An airplane drops crystals of dry ice into the fog. Soon, snow falls and the air clears.In the 1900s, another kind of weapon against fog was developed. Pilots who are flying through fog fire a pulse of laser light toward the runway. The light that would normally be reflected by the fog is screened out by a sensor. When the laser pulse returns, the sensor opens briefly to admit only the light reflected from the runway, thus enabling the laser to “see” the runway through the fog.These new “whether weapons” are helping to win the war against fog.第II卷（共40分）V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.让我大吃一惊的是他的态度转变的如此之快。