2016届上海市交大附中高三上学期期中考试英语试题 及答案

2016上海交大附中11月周高三英语试题II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20%)Section A (10%)Directions: 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 words; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.He Z higang’s eyes pleaded with the elevator dial as he stood waiting on the ground floor.The red numbers wouldn’t budge. He glanced at his phone. The elevator. T he phone. He pushed back his helmet, lifted the delivery bag of steamed buns and prepared to run up 20 flights of stairs. The elevator doors opened. He exhaled. The hungry office worker probably won’t remember who brought him lunch on a Friday afternoon, or (21)________ it was 11 minutes and 20 seconds before the allotted time. Maybe he’ll notice the colorful uniforms that flood Beijing streets and think of the beef noodle soup that came still too hot to eat, or the deliveryman who screeched past on an electric scooter and nearly took out his driver's side mirror.These wai mai, or take-out, drivers symbolize China’s transformation from a poor society (22)_______(dedicate) to manufacturing to a more affluent(23)________ driven by consumption.Delivery driver s are “high risk” because they run red lights and drive(24)________ traffic. They meld (融入)into the chaos of the street ,where cars make U-turns in the middle of the road, bicycles ride on sidewalks and motorcycles play chicken with oncoming traffic. Eye c ontact acknowledge defeat. Electric scooters like He’s (25)_________(add) to the scramble(争抢)only.The dinner crush(26)_________(start)by 6 p.m. when He walked into a west Beijing mall. He’d just passed a bag of noodles to the hand that(27)_________(emerge) from an apartment door. Now he needed to pick up a plate of sashimi, which he’d never eaten. Lines of Japanese, Korean and Yunnan restaurants occupied theWhen it comes to cuteness, few animals can compete with the giant panda, a national treasure. And there is good news for the l ovabl e creature: it has just been brought back from the ___31___ of extinction.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) d owngraded the species forth “endangered” to “vulnerabl e” as the union published its new Red List on Sept 4. The d owngrad e came after IUCN data suggested that there were 1864 giant pandas in the wild in China in 2014.Chinese conservation efforts are consid ered to have a played a big part in the animal’s comeback.“The Chinese have d one a great job in ___32___ in panda habitats, expanding and setting up new reserves,” Ginette Heml ey, ___33___ vice-presid ent for wildlife conservation at the Worl d Wildlife Fund (WWF), tol d the BBC.The number of panda shows that when science, politics and l ocal ___34___come together, we can save wildlife, “WWF Director General Marco Lambertini tol d CNN.The giant panda, however, is not compl etely safe yet. Climate change and___35___ amounts of bamboo could mean the ___36___ that have been mad e in the past few d ecad es d on’t last. The BBC said that fast climate change might d estroy a third-of the giant pandas bamboo-filled homes in the next 80 years. Due to the warmer weather, bamboo might not even ___37___. Panda must eat 12kg to 38kg worth of bamboo each day to maintain their energy needs it makes up some 99 percent of their diet, without which they are likely to ___38___.“it is a real ___39___, and this is the main probl em that species are facing all over the worl d with regard to climate change,” Joe Walston, vice presid ent of Conversation Fiel d Programs for the Wil dlife Conversation Society, tol d the Live Science website. “The most important thing we can d o at the moment is to be abl e to grow that habitat and allow pandas to move across land.”Therefore, conservation efforts will continue and the giant panda will still be “a conservation d epend ent species for the ___40___ future,” the IUCN’s report conclud ed.Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the foll owing 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.Peopl e volunteer for a wid e variety of reasons, especially wanting to help others. But it's also OK to want some _41_ for yourself from volunteering.Some peopl e are _42_ with the notion that a volunteer "benefits" from d oing volunteer work. There is a long tradition of seeing volunteering as a form of charity, based on altruism and _43_. The best volunteering d oes involve the d esire to _44_, but this d oes not exclud e other motivations, as well.Instead of consid ering volunteering as something you d o for peopl e who are not as fortunate as yourself, begin to think of it as an _45_.Consid er that most peopl e find themselves in _46_ at some point in their lives. So today you may be the person with the _47_ to help, but tomorrow you may be the recipient of someone else's volunteer effort. Even now you might be on both sid es of the service _48_: maybe you are a tutor for someone who can't read, whil e last month the volunteer ambulance corps _49_ you to the emergencyroom. Volunteering also includ es " _50_." So if you are _51_in your neighborhood crime watch, your home is protected whil e you protect your neighbors' homes, too. _52_your effort to the work of others makes everyone's lives better.You will probably have some special reasons of your own. Remember that the _53_you have to sel ect the place to offer your services may not be the reasons why you stay. Once you're on the volunteer job, you will _54_to serve as l ong as you feel that your efforts are accomplishing something, that your talents are appreciated, and that you make a _55_. And if you also like the peopl e with whom you work, so much the better!41.A experiences B advantages C benefits D sacrifices42.A impatient B uncomfortabl e C uncommon D impersonal43.A selfl essness B l oyalty C suspicion D satisfy yourself44.A earn money B gain fame C serve others D digging up45.A occupation B investment C occupation D exchange46.A need B danger C d ebt D disappointment47.A thought B ability C purpose D permission48.A l esson B tour C cycle D center49.A remind ed B dragged C wared D rushed50.A self-appreciation B self-help C self-respect D self-control51.A und erstanding B fortunate C d ominant D frame52.A Exposing B Adding C Relating D Shifting53.A enthusiasm B pressure C motivations D advantages54.A refuse B hesitate C manage D continue55.A change B living C difference D comparisonSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by sever al 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)Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata（奏鸣曲）by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable. They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn’t even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.Samuel can’t understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me ---I hear the notes and can bear them in mind---each and every note,” says Samuel.Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists ca n’t play it. Samuel says confidently,” It’s all about super memory---I guess I have that gift.”However, Samuel’s ability to remember things doesn’t stop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn’t know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.54.What is special about Samuel Osmond?A. He has a gift for writing music.B. He can write down the note he hears.C. He is a top student at the law school.D. He can play the musical piece he hears.55.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.B. Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.C. Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.D. Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.56.Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _________.A. received a good early education in musicB. played the guitar and the piano perfectlyC. could play the piano without reading musicD. could play the guitar better than his father57.What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?A. He became famous during a special event at his college.B. He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.C. He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.D. He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.58.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. The Qualities of a MusicianB. The Story of a Musical TalentC. The Importance of Early EducationD. The Relationship between Memory and Music.(B)Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France following rules thatdemand secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle tocreate carbonation. Some use the term Champagne as a genericterm for sparkling wine, but it is illegal to officially label anyproduct Champagne unless it both comes from the Champagne region and is produced under the rules of the title.In France the first sparkling Champagne was created accid entally. Contrary torecord ed sparkling wine is Blanquette d e Limoux, which was apparently invented1531.They achieved this by bottling the wine before the initial fermentation hadfermentation, six years before Dom Pérignon set foot inBenedictine monk invented Champagne.The pressure in the bottle l ed it to be call ed "the d evil's wine", as bottles explod ed or corks popped. In 1844 Ad olphe Jaquesson invented the muselet to prevent the corks from bl owing out. Even when it was d eliberately produced as a sparkling wine, Champagne was for a very l ong time mad e by the méthode rurale, where the wine was bottled before the initial fermentation had finished. Champagne did not use the méthode champenoise until the 19th century, about 200 years after Merret d ocumented the process. Method o Chanpenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced. After primary fermentation and bottling, a second alcoholic fermentation occurs in the bottle. This second fermentation is caused by ad ding several grams of yeast and rock sugar to the bottle- although each brand has its own secret recipe. Usually a minimum of 1.5 years is required to completely d evelop all the flavor.The 19th century saw an exponential growth in Champagne production, going from a regional production of 300,000 bottles a year in 1800 to 20 million bottles in 1850.In 2007, Champagne sales hit an all-time record of 338.7 million bottles.59. _____ causes the explosion of the champagne bottle.A. The sparkl esB. The bubbl esC. The pressureD. Thed evil60. Rearrange the foll owing incid ents in the correct ord er of time.a. Don Perignon claimed the Benedictine monk invented Champagne.b. Champagne was created accid entally in 1531.c. Ad olphe Jaquesson invented the musel et.d. Merret d ocumented the process of a second fermentation.61.What’s the difference between the mothod e rurale and method e champenoise?A. By method e champenoise, the wine is bottled before the first fermentation has finished, whil e it isn’t by themethod e rurale.B. By method e champenoise,the wine is bottled after the first fermentation has finished, whil e it isn’t by themethod e rurale.C. By the method e rurale, the wine is bottled before the second fermentation has finished, whil e it isn’t by method e champagne.D. By the method e rural e, the wine is bottled after the second fermentation has finished, whil e it isn’t by method e champagne.62.Which of the foll owing statements is false?A. The production of champagne grew rapidly all over the worl d in the 19th century.B. It is popularly believed that Dom Perignon invented sparkling wine.C. The musel et is used to prevent the corks from popping out.D. Different brands have different recipes for their champagne.（C）BEIJING---Astronomers have refuted rumors that the d evastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan were cl osely related to or even caused by the “super moon” that will appear in the sky on Saturday.The word “supermoon” was introduced in a report by the British newspape r Daily Mail on March 9, which said amateur scientists were warning that such an astronomical phenomenon coul d disrupt the Earth‟s climate patterns and may ev en cause earthquakes and vol canic activity. The moon will be 356, 577 kilometers from the Earth on Saturday, the cl osest in 19 years, and the cl osest point in its oval orbit coincid es with a full moon, the report said.However, Saturday‟s moon is not actually the closest to Earth in 19 years, Ta ng Haiming, an astronomer with Shanghai Astronomical Observatory und er the C hinese Acad emy of Sciences, tol d Xinhua News Agency. A shorter distance of 356, 570 km between the two bodies was reached in January 2005, and a distance of 3 56, 566 km was seen in December 2008.Yet some peopl e suggest that previous supermoons have occurred prior to en Darwin, Australia, and in 2005 it occurred shortly before a d eadly tsunami in Ind onesia. Coincid entally, two fresh disasters happened in Asia right before Saturday‟s supermoon. The public‟s concern about their connection with the moon boome d after Japan‟s d evastating earthquake and tsunami and a tremor in South-west C hina‟s Yunnan Province that killed 25 peopl e on March 10.But astronomers are trying to reassure peopl e that such rumors are merely groundl ess.“A supermoon coul d cause high tid es but has no direct relation with natural disasters such as earthquakes.” Liu Jie. a researcher with the China Earthquake N etwork Center, tol d China Daily on Tuesday. “We can‟t find any necessary connect ion between previous supermoons and earthquakes. And the quake in Japan occu rred because the Earth‟s internal energy had accumulated to some extent, and it‟s not related to the moon,” he said.James Garvin, chief scientist at the God dard Space Flight Center und er NASA, said in an article on NASA‟s website that “the effects on Earth from a supermoon are mino r.”“The combination of the moon being at its cl osest to Earth in its orbit, and being in its …full moon‟ configuration (relative to the Earth and sun), shoul d n ot affect the internal energy balance of the Earth, since there are lunar tid es every day. ”Zhu Jin, curator of the Beijing Planetarium, said, ……the moon moves around t he earth in an elliptical path. so each orbit has a perigee---its cl osest approach, an d an apogee---its furthest distance.”“A lunar perigee occurs once a month and the re are very small differences in distances between perigees.” he said. “Those tiny d ifferences are far from enough to cause earthquakes or eruption of a volcano,” he ad d ed.63. How many disasters are mentioned in the articl e?A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six64. What’s the real reason for the quake in Japan?A. Because supermoon disrupted the Earth‟s climate patterns.B. Because the Earth‟s internal energy had accumulated to some extent.C. Because the combination of the moon being at its closest to Earth in its or bit, and being in its “fu ll moon” configuration affected the internal energy balance of t he Earth.D. Because God punished us for our serious pollution.65. Which of the following statements is true?A. When the moon is 356,577 kilometers from the Earth, it is the closest in 19 years.B. A supermoon has no direct relation with high tides.C. A lunar perigee occurs once a month and they are always the same in distance.D. The supermoon should not affect the internal energy balance of the earth.Section CDirections: compl ete the foll owing passage by using the sentences listed below. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.Like millions of other Americans, I come from a family with a history of heart disease. My father had his first three heart attacks when he was only thirty-one. ___67___, I grew up with heart disease: It was there, but I didn't take it seriously.When I was thirty-one, my bl ood chol esterol (胆固醇) l evel was measured for the first time. It was 311 mg/dl, the d octor tol d me — an extremely high l evel that put me at a very high risk of heart disease, especially with my family history. He sent me to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to be screened for participationin a clinical trial.___68____.At NIH, physicians explained the d egree of risk associated with my bl ood chol esterol l evel and the nature of the experiment. This test involves putting a tube through a l eg artery (动脉) up to the heart.____69____.Learning about the risks of the experiment as well as the risk associated with my raised bl ood chol esterol l evel scared the life out of me. Although I was exclud ed from participating in the study, the experience may well have saved my life.For the first time, I began to realize the seriousness of high bl ood chol esterol.___70___.But equally important, I got a taste of what it is like to be a patient, to have tests d one on me and to think of myself as sick. This was hard to take.This experience taught me two lifesaving l essons. First, although I felt fit and strong , I was actually at high risk for heart disease because of my high bl ood chol esterol l evel. And with my family history, it could not be ignored. Therefore, I shoul d try to l ower my bl ood chol esterol l evel.Translation:1就提高学习效率而言，这种方法被证明很有效果。

2016学年度第一学期中普高联考高三英语（时间120分钟，满分150分）考生注意：1．本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分。

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第Ⅰ卷（110分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speak ers. 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 gymnasium. B. In a sports club.C. In a shoe exhibition.D. In a department store.2. A. He’ll keep them for the woman. B. He can carry them with one hand.C. He’ll help the woman move them.D. He has a few more of them for the woman.3. A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 7:00. D. At 7:30.4. A. Mother and son. B. Boss and secretary. C. Doctor and patient. D. Teacher and student.5. A. To get a doctor’s degree. B. To tell the doctor she’ll be late.C. T o make an appointment.D. To ask someone to repair her car.6. A. He doesn’t intend to get the clothes. B. The clothes don’t look clean to him.C. The woman can pick out her own clothes.D. The woman should stop staring at his clothes.7. A. To find out more about the topic for the conference.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C. To get the conference schedule for the woman.D. To pick up the woman from the library.8. A. An outdoor activity. B. The view of a lake.1C. The weather forecast.D. The benefits of swimming.9. A. The news about Sam is quite a surprise. B. Sam should have stopped playing earlier.C. S am’s knee should be better by now.D. This isn’t a good time for Sam to quit.th the woman any more.10. A. He doesn’t agree wiB. People shouldn’t sit too much without exercise.C. Health problems make his colleagues sit too much.D. Attention should be paid to people’s health problems.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages or the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.11. A. 1 person. B. 11 people. C. 12 people. D. 22 people.12. A. China is the only foreign country that invests in Mozambique.B. The cause of the bus accident in California is already made clear.C. The death of Isabelle Dinoire was related to the face transplant 11 years ago.D. Isabelle Dinoire was the first in the world who received partial face transplant.13. A. China’s strategy to send more people to Mozambique.B. China’s plan to help Mozambique build an industrial zone.C. China’s efforts to increase the number of parks in Mozambique.D. China’s challenges in the development of Mozambique’s economy.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To show us the negative effects of depression.B. To help us understand the cause of depression.C. To tell us the importance of handling depression.D. To share with us the ways to conquer depression.15. A. Doing violent sports regularly. B. Telling what we think to someone we trust.C. Setting high standards for ourselves.D. Focusing on both our successes and problems.16. A. I t’s common and easy to get rid of. B. It’s terrible but difficult to understand.C. It’s harmful but possible to overcome.D. It’s normal and unnecessary to focus on. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.217. A. The advantages of reality TV shows. B. The disadvantages of reality TV shows.C. Their experiences in reality TV shows.D. Their different views on reality TV shows.18. A. Ordinary People. B. Famous people. C. Stupid people. D. Popular people.19. A. Most of the situations are not real. B. Some of them are too touching.C. They are full of tension and drama.D. She will never get into such situations.20. A. They are amusing but sometimes harmful.B. They are a form of ―gossip entertainment‖．C. They can entertain and sometimes educate people.D. They can make people know more about nature.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, 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 of thegiven word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.It’s time to go out for a run!As little as five minutes of running or jogging each day can help people reduce their risk ofpremature death by nearly one-third and extend their lives by about three years, according to a U.S.study.The researchers tracked the exercise habits of over 55,000 adults in the United States for six totwenty-two years. About 24 percent of the adults described themselves (21)_____ runners. Comparedto those who didn’t run, those who did were 30 percent (22)_____(likely) to die of any cause during thesmoking andcourse of the study. These figures (23)_____(adjust) to take into account people’ｓdrinking habits, how old they were (24)_____ they enrolled in the study, their family’s hea and their other exercise habits.The researchers divided up the roughly 13,000 runners into five groups (25)_____(base) on howmany minutes they ran per week. Those (26)_____ were in the lowest group ran up to 50 minutes overa seven-day period, and those in the highest group ran for more than 175 minutes over the course of aweek. According to the study, the benefits of running were pretty much the same for all runners.the ―Running e ven at lower doses or slower speeds was associated with significant benefits,‖　researchers wrote in their report. (27)_____(reduce) the risk of premature death, they calculated, all ittook was 30 to 59 minutes of running per week.―This finding has clinical and public health importance,‖ the report continues. ―Time strongest barriers to (28)_____(participate) in physical activity. This study may motivate more people3to start running. People who (29)_____ hardly devote 20 minutes to moderate physical activity eachday may appreciate the efficiency of a five-minute run.‖ However, it is not clear (30)_____ the findingsof this study would apply to the nation as a whole.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. acceptB. individuallyC. destroyD. schemeE. uniqueF. absolutelyG. extraordinaryH. destructionI. presentJ. eventuallyK. pointThe common wisdom is that introverts (内向的人) and extroverts (外向的人) do not work welltogether. This wisdom, as author Jennifer Kahnweiler makes clear in her new book, The Genius of Opposites, is 31 correct in the sense that cooperation is often going to be difficult, filled withbattles and miscommunications, and sometimes deliberate 32 .Somehow, however, the introvert-extrovert partnerships produced 33 results. The key tosuch success, according to Kahnweiler, is the five-step process at the heart of her book.differences. If introverted and The first step, Kahnweiler argues, is to 34 each other’sextroverted people want to partner, they have to realize they will never change the personality of theother person. Instead, each partner has to make a conscious effort to understand the other.The second step is that battles don’t have to be avoided. Instead, they can be the means through which each partner is challenged by the other; resulting in solutions that are better than those that mighthave been developed 35 .The third step is to cast the character. Because there are two very different personalities in the partnership, partners should take on the roles that best fit their 36 personalities.is to 37 the dislike. Two people with opposite personalities must Kahnweiler’s fourth stepwork on learning to respect and like each other as much as possible.The fifth and final step is that each can’t offer everything. Introvert-extrovert consulting partnerships are often powerful because neither partner could offer customers all they want—but thetwo partners working together are able to 38 a much more various but complementary (互补的)product or service.For each step, Kahnweiler covers why that particular step is important. Also, Kahnweiler writes, amajor conflict can actually be a turning 39 in the relationship, paving the way to a productive cooperation. However, battles can also deal fatal blows to introvert-extrovert cooperation. If partnersdon’t bring out the obvious problems, the result can 40 destroy the partnership.4The Genius of Opposites is filled with stories of conflicts, most resolved through an effort at communication and a foundation of respect.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Advantages of an AgendaAn agenda is a list of topics to be introduced and discussed during a meeting. Agendas generallyinclude a reading of the last meeting’s minutes or notes, relevant announcements, a review of the topics for discussion and a roll call. Although agendas take time to set up, in the long run they can 41time and resources.Agendas provide an outline of discussion topics. The outline 42 the chairman or members ofthe meeting forgetting important topics to introduce. When all topics are thoroughly discussed,valuable decisions can be made as a group during the meeting instead of 43 making plans outsidethe meeting.Agendas provide an opportunity to 44 members through announcements about criticalevents, goals and tasks. Agendas enable members who might not have access to everyone in the organization to announce important news and hear news of interest. Without an agenda, announcementsmay not be communicated to all the members, which can result in 45 . Agendas also summarize46 meetings to help members review the progress made and 47 the focus for the currentmeeting.Agendas generally mention items to be discussed for the next meeting. This gives the members achance to 48 the discussion topics before the meeting. At many meetings, outspoken membersare more than eager to participate while reserved individuals may be more 49 . However, knowingwhat is going to be discussed enables members to research topics of interests, 50 how the topicsapply to their area and then make thoughtful, quality contributions at the meeting.An agenda prioritizes the most important activities, 51 productivity and focuses themembers. The mere presence of an agenda creates a formal atmosphere and discourages members from52 time. The agenda prepares the chairman and encourages consistency (一致性) and organization.An agenda also sets the objectives and gives the members a goal. This organizes the thoughts of themembers, direction of the meeting and the action after the meeting.A collection of past agendas is an ideal 53 for external and internal institutions, organizations and the public for viewing the progress of your organization. The documentation helps5the public and organization members assess 54 decisions, remind them of previous events or important figures and set feasible goals. The roll call also helps administration determine the most dedicated members by counting 55 and reviewing contributions to the meeting. This can help with decisions on which members to promote or assign the role of addressing the public.41. A. take B. limit C. save D. invest42. A. finds B. suggests C. sets D. prevents43. A. hurriedly B. favorably C. confidently D. nervously44. A. warn B. question C. assure D. inform45. A. coincidence B. confusion C. agreement D. criticism46. A. previous B. crucial C. annual D. regular47. A. shift B. narrow C. lose D. find48. A. choose B. keep C. prepare D. handle49. A. hesitant B. realistic C. active D. curious50. A. insist on B. believe in C. approve of D. think about51. A. restores B. influences C. reduces D. increases52. A. sparing B. wasting C. gaining D. devoting53. A. record B. situation C. alternative D. combination54. A. tough B. right C. past D. final55. A. numbers B. attendance C. losses D. moneySection 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）The composing career of Albert Roussel got off to a wayward start, and received one of its biggest advances from a lie.Roussel was orphaned at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano.sister took him in. Her husband Three years later Roussel’sgrandfather died, and his mother’sarranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside resort added a6second love to his life—the sea. He studied to be a naval cadet (军官学校学员), but still made time tostudy music.In the French Navy, while he was stationed on a cruiser based at Cherbourg, he and two friendsfound the time to play the piano trios (三重奏) of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also begancomposing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first publicperformance as a composer with the performance of his Andante for string trio and organ.That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officersoffered to show it to an outstanding conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel’s friend returned the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career anddevote his life to music.Not long afterward, at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the self-discipline,conciseness, and spirituality that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a majorforce in twentieth century French music. As for Eduoard Colonne’s inspiring advice that Rousseldevote his life to music—Roussel’s navy friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he hadnever even shown Roussel’s manuscript to the conductor.56. From ―a wayward start‖ in Paragraph 1, we know Albert Roussel’s composing career _____.A. was a great success at firstB. was inspired early in every wayC. was unpredictable in the beginningD. was a happy one because of a lie57. Who first brought music to Roussel’s life?A. His mother.B. His grandfather.C. His piano teacher.D. His fellow naval officer.58. Why did Roussel join the Navy?A. He didn’t want to live with his mother’s sister.B. He loved the sea because of his holidays.C. He wanted to practice music with his friends.D. He thought it could help him create music.59. The following factors except _____ led to his success as a composer.A. his love for musicB. the conductor’s inspiring adviceC. his navy friend’s lieD. the good qualities acquired in the navy( B)GETTING A GRANTWho pays?The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.Who can get this money?7Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended acourse of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UKfor at least three years, which can exclude some students from overseas.SPECIAL CASESIf a student has worked before going to college?A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the615 atprevious six years will get extra money –￡155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of ￡29 or more.If a student is handicapped?500 to help meet extra expenses – such as buying a tape recorder for a blindLEAs will give up to ￡student, extra heating or special food.Banking?Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that theywill stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay ban100 orcharges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by ￡so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).60. The underlined phrase ―a grant‖ in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. an education feeD. financial aid61. A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was 25.How much extra money will she get a year?A.None.B. ￡155.C. ￡615.D. ￡515.62. A big bank offers a new student special services because _____.A. they need student accounts badlyB. they charge students extra interestC. they know he can get money regularlyD. they hope he’ll be a potential customer(C)Publicity offers several benefits. There are not costs for message time or space. An ad inprime-time television may cost $250,000 to $5,000,000 or more per minute, whereas a five-minutereport on a network newscast would not cost anything. Publicity reaches a mass audience within a shorttime and new products or company policies are widely known.Credibility about messages is high, because they are reported in independent media. A newspaperreview of a movie has more believability than an ad in the same paper, because the reader associates8independence with objectivity. Similarly, people are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads. For example, Women’s Wear Daily has both fashion reports and advertisements. Readers spend time reading the stories, but they skim through the ads. Furthermore, there may be 10 commercials during a half-hour television program or hundreds of ads in a magazine. Feature stories are much fewerin number and stand out clearly.Publicity also has some significant limitations. A firm has little control over messages, their timing, their placement, or their coverage by a given medium. It may issue detailed news releases and find only portions mentioned by the media, and media have the ability to be much more critical than a firm would like.For example, in 1982, Procter & Gamble faced a massive publicity problem over the meaning ofits 123-year-old company logo. To fight this negative publicity, the firm had a spokesperson appear on Good Morning America to disprove the rumor(谣言). The false rumors were temporarily put to rest. However, in 1985, publicity became so troublemaking that Procter & Gamble decided to remove thelogo from its products.A firm may want publicity during certain periods, such as when a new product is introduced ornew store opened, but the media may not cover the introduction or opening until after the time it wouldaid the firm. Similarly, media determine the placement of a story; it may follow a report on crime or sports. Finally, the media decide whether to cover a story at all and the amount of coverage to be devoted to it.63. All of the following advantages of publicity are mentioned EXCEPT _____.A. time savingB. attentivenessC. profitabilityD. credibility64. Compared with ad, news report or featuring stories are more _____.A. believableB. clearC. dependentD. subjective65. The example of ―Procter & Gamble‖ is given to show _____.A. the efficient way of disproving rumorsB. the importance of a spokespersonC. the interaction between firms and mediaD. the negative effect of publicity66. What’s the author’s attitude towards publicity?A. Doubtful.B. Objective.C. Passive.D. Supportive.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.A. The discount is by far the better, but the supposedly clever students viewed them as equivalent.B. So retailers often take advantage of shoppers’ preference for discounting.9C. One is to confuse them with double discounting.D. The main reason is that most people are useless at fractions (分数).E. They even control some irrelevant factors to make the studies more convincing.F. Marketing types can draw lessons beyond just pricing, says Mr Rao.The Psychology of DiscountingWhen retailers (零售商) want to persuade customers to buy a particular product, they typicallyoffer it at a discount. According to a new study to be published in the Journal of Marketing, they aremissing a trick.A team of researchers, led by Akshay Rao of the University of Minnesota’sCarlson School of Management, looked at consumers’ attitudes to discounting. Shoppers, they found, much prefer getting something extra free to getting something cheaper. 67 .Consumers often struggle to realize, for example, that a 50% increase in quantity is the same as a33% discount in price. They overwhelmingly assume the former is better value. In an experiment, the researchers sold 73% more hand lotion (护手霜) when it was offered in a bonus pack than when it carried an equivalent discount.This numerical blind spot remains even when the deal clearly favours the discounted product. Inanother experiment, this time on his undergraduates, Mr Rao offered two deals on loose coffee beans:33% extra free or 33% off the price. 68 .Studies have shown other ways in which retailers can exploit consumers’ mathematical illiteracy.69 . People are more likely to see a bargain in a product that has been reduced by 20%, and then byan additional 25%, than one which has been subject to an equivalent, one-off, 40%reduction.70 . When advertising a new car’s efficiency, for example, it is more convincing to talk about the number of extra miles per gallon it does, rather than the equivalent percentage fall in fuel consumption.There may be lessons for regulators too. Even well-educated shoppers are easily foxed. Sending everyone back to school for maths refresher-courses seems out of the question. But more noticeably displayed unit prices in shops and advertisements would be a great help.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passagein no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.An Italian company has told staff to stop sending any internal emails for a week in an effort toreduce stress levels.10Home textiles (纺织品) company Gabel, based in the northern Como region, asked an expert tointerview its employees about what their main concerns were at work, the local La Provincia di Comowebsite reports. Many said that managing the huge volume of internal emails was a burden during thesomewhat ironicallyworking day. That made the company’s management propose a solution, which—(讽刺地)—was sent to all staff in an email.―Together we will begin the following experiment, which will take us back in time to when peopleweek until 13managing director Emilio Colombo wrote, declaring an ―email free‖　talked more,‖　November. ―We invite you not to use email for internal communications (between colleagues at thesame location), in favour of a more direct and immediate contact.‖The company’s president, Michele Moltrasio, tells the BBC it hasn’t been easy to stop such adeep-rooted practice, even temporarily, but that employees have welcomed the challenge. ―They arerediscovering the pleasure of meeting and talking rather than writing,‖ he says. And that includes MrMoltrasio, who is avoiding emails along with everyone else. ―Even if from next week we all go back to using email, these days of experimentation are very worthwhile, to understand and rethink the methodsand pace of working,‖ he says.Several recent studies have found that a high volume of emails raises stress levels at work. In 2013,researchers said that a full inbox (收件箱) led to peaks in people’s blood pressure and heart rate. Andlast year, a study at the University of British Columbia found that limiting email use during the daylowered people’s stress levels significantly.11第Ⅱ卷（共40分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 你有可能劝服他不去美国吗？(persuade)2. 这个会议只是浪费了大家时间，根本什么决定都没做成。

建平中学$交大附中2016学年十月联合月考卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or 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 other.The world’s (1)__________(famous)heart surgeon,the Egyptian Professor,Sir Magdi Yacoub,has transplanted more hearts than anyone else.To the countless people whose lives he has transformed and saved,he is a hero.Professor Yacoub (2)_____________(inspire) in his work by his father,who was a general surgeon.Now 66 years old,professor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career.For 43 years,he has dealt with desperate patients(3)__________combination pf poor diet,inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help.(4)_________ ___________all these experiences,he is very aware of the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health.He eats very well and swims early each morning.Professor Yacoub’s life is always hectic(狂热的).(5)____________a donor heart has suddenly been found,then an operation has to take place quickly.He works long hours;he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon,as the surgery _________take place when it needs to be carried out.For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys (7)___________(garden) even grows orchids,One dream of his is to go to the Amazon one day(8)________(see) the rare plants there.He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity,which aims to take medical expense to the developing world.Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that (9)________ (save) lives .This charity also brings needy children to the West (10)___________necessary heart surgery.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)Valuable By-Products of Space ResearchResearch that went into developing the highly specialized technology for space travel has resulted in many unexpected 21 applications back on earth. Out of the engineering that produced rocket motor, space suits, and other necessities of space flight came by products that no one had anticipated. Equipment and 22 designed for use in medicine, industry, and the home, these valuable by products of space research, called spin offs, have improved the quality of life on earth in many ways.Some of the best-known examples of spin-offs from space research are found in hospitals and doctors' offices. One such example is the sight switch, which was originally developed to allow astronauts to control their spacecraft without using their hands. It is now used by 23 people to operate devices using eye movements.Doctors have also benefited from the technology required to make electronic instruments small enough and durable enough for trips into space. From this technology have come hearing aids the size of an aspirin and television cameras small enough to be 24 to a surgeon's head to give medical students a close-up view of an operation.Biotelemetry, which was developed to 25 the physical signs of astronauts by checking their temperature, brain-wave activity, breathing rate, and heartbeat, offers doctors a new means of monitoring hospital patients. Biosensors attached to the body send data by wire or radio. This information is displayed on 26 for doctors to analyze.One of the most valuable 27 of aerospace technology to industry is a management technique called the systems approach. With the aid of computers, this technique brings together all the elements of a complex project, including people, money, and materials, to assure that everything is completed at the optimum time. It has been applied to a variety of situations 28 to space exploration. Among them are cancer research, hospital design, city planning, crime detection, pollution control, building construction, and transportation.The experience gained from developing NASA spacesuits was applied to the process of designing clothing for use in other 29 . Firefighters now have lighter and special fire blocking materials that are more 30 to cracking and burning. Spacers used for cushioning in moon boots were adapted for use in athletic shoes that are designed to reduce fatigue and injury.(B)If your parents take out a loan, remind them to make the payments on time. Otherwise it will become a(n) 31 record in their personal credit reports, which are playing a(n) 32 big role in people's daily lives. A story carried by Chongqing Morning Post in June, 33 this trend.According to the report, a Chongqing student borrowed money from the bank to 34 his university studies. After he graduated in 2005, he went to work in Shenzhen. Later, he wanted to buy a house using loans. But several banks turned down his loan 35 . The reason was that he had not paid back 1,500 yuan he borrowed from a bank when he was at university.A personal credit rating is becoming a(n) 36 “pass” in everyday life, as China establishes a nationwide credit database. Personal credit systems go back 150 years. In developed countries, enterprises and banks use them to decide whether or not to loan money or do other business with a person.A credit report 37 the credit worthiness of an individual, a company, or even a country. It is a(n)38 made by credit bureaus of a borrower's overall credit history and his or her ability to repay debt. A poor credit rating means a high risk of defaulting on a loan, and thus leads to the 39 of a loan by the lender.Today in China, credit history in banks is the major 40 of a credit report. But in the future, reports will include information about the payment of telephone bills, water use fees, electricity and natural gas bills, and taxes, according to officials of the People's Bank of China, the central bank.The secrets of long lifeA long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good ___41___. So what’s the formula for success? In a recent study, scientists have focused on groups living in several refions where exceptional longevity is the norm: Sardinia, Italy, Loma Linda, California, and the islands of Okinawa, Japan.SardiniansWhy do they live so long? __42__ is part of the answer. By 11 a.m. Tonino has already milked four cows, chopped wood and walked four miles with his sheep. Now, taking the day’s first break, he gathers his grown children, grandson, around the kitchen table. Giovanna, his wife, unties a handkerchief containing a paper-thin flatbread called carta da musica, pours some red wine, and cut slices of homemade cheese.These Sardinians also benefit from their __43__ history. According to Paolo Francalacci of the University of Sassari, 80 percent of them are __44__the first Sardinians, who arrived in the area 11,000 years ago. Genetic traits made stronger over generations may favor longevity. __45__, too, is a factor.The Sardinians diet is loaded with fruits and vegetables, milk and milk products, fish and wine. Most of these items are homegrown.AdventistsThe study found that the Ad ventists’ habit of consuming beans, soy milk, tomatoes, and other fruits __46__their risk of developing certain cancers. It also suggested that eating whole wheat bread, drinking five glasses of water a day, and, most __47__, consuming four servings of nuts a week reduced their risk of heart disease. And it found that not eating red meat had been helpful in avoiding both cancer and heart disease.OkinawansThe first thing you notice about Ushi Okushima is her __48__. It fills the room with pure joy. This rainy afternoon she sits comfortably wrapped in a blue kimono. Her thick hair is combed back from her suntanned face, revealing alert green, eyes. Not long ago, she started wearing perfume. When asked about the perfume, she __49__that she has a new boyfriend.__50__behavior for a young woman, perhaps, but Ushi is 103.With an average life expectancy of 78 years for men and 86 years for women, Okinawans are among the world’s longest lived people. This is undoubtedly due in part to Okinawans warm and __51__ climate and scenic beauty. Senior citizens living in these islands tend to enjoy years __52__disabilities. Okinawans have very low rates of cancer and heart disease compared to American seniors.A lean diet of food grown on the island and a philosophy of __53__--- may also be a factor. “eat until your stomach is80 percent full.” may also be factors. Ironically, this healthy way of eating was born of __54__.Ushi Okushima grew up barefoot and poor, her family grew sweet potatoes, which formed the core of every meal. During World War II, when the men of the island joined the army, Ushi and her friend Setsuko fled to the center of the island with their children. “We __55__ terrible hunger,” Setsuko re calls.（B）In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. Employers use them to assess ___56____ workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is ____57___, which suggests the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many ____58___ a review of the employee's___59____ history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to resign. Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time absence from___60____ may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant's residential history is also an issue. Jobs with state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, ___61____the chances for them to have contact with ill-intentioned people. Besides, living near the work place is always ___62____as it saves time and fares on transportation. Another item which can't be ____63___ is the applicant's criminal history --- whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although __64__ offences like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely spared and, in most cases, is sure to result in the____65___ of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicant's social history is generally needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self-dicipline. A small mistake in these ____66___ may result in huge loss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to avoid ___67____someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who look into social history may interview neighbors and professional references recognized by the applicant.Finally in the field of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or university diplomas to show the applicant's __68__ performances. In many instances, an education background check is so particular about ____69___ that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it ___70____ the information the employee provided on his application.56. A.efficient B.special C.potential D.ordinary57. A.truthful B.adequate C.meaningful petitive58. A.explain B.imply C.describe D.include59. A.health B employment C.study D.finance60. A.work B.school C.family cation61. A.standing B.reducing C.promoting D.offering62. A.difficult B.impossibleC.welcomeD.flexible63. A.developed B.estimated C.included D.neglected64. A.reasonable B.normal C.minor D.easy65. A.ending B.spreading C.continying D.protecting66. A.degrees B.checks C.contacts D.posts67. A.omitting B.rejecting C.hiring D.rewarding68 A.professional B.academic C.social D.athletic69. A.scores B.interests C.behaviors D.details70. A.refers to B.agrees with C.keeps up D.brings aboutBiology may not be everything, but genes apparently have a far greater influence on human behavior than is commonly thought. Similarities ranging from hobbies to bodily gesture are being found in pairs separated at birth. Many of these behaviors are “things you would never think of looking at if you were going to study the genetics of behavior,” says psychologist Thomas J. Bouchard, Jr. , director of the Minnesota Center for Twin and Adoption Research at the University of Minnesota.Bouchard reports that so far, exhaustive psychological tests and questionnaires have been completed with approximately 50 pairs of identical twins reared apart, 25pairs of fraternal twins reared apart and comparison groups of twins reared together. “We were amazed at the similarity in posture and expressive style,” says Bouchard. “It’s probably the feature of the st udy that’s grabbed us the most.” Twins tend to have similar mannerisms, gestures, speed and tempo in talking, habits and jokes. Many of the twins dressed in similar fashion--one male pair who had never previously met arrived in England sporting identical beards, haircuts, glasses and shirts.The most striking example of common psychopathology(精神病理学），however, came from a pair of twinsraised apart. One had been reared by his own(poor) family the other had been adopted into a “good solid upper-middle-class family.”Both are now considered to be antisocial personalities, suffering from lack of impulse co ntrol, and both have criminal histories. Although the twins share, on average, 50 percent ot their genes, Bouchard suggests that the overlap is probably considerably more with this pair.Personality similarities between the identical twins raised apart are almost the same as they are with identical twins raised together, according to the results of a test developed by University of Minnesota psychologist Auke Tellegen. His personality questionnaire contains scales such as “social closeness,””harm avoidance”and”well-being.”The researchers were especially surprised to find that”traditionalism”--a trait implying conservatism and respect for authority--can be inherited. In fact, says Bouchard, his and other studies have found about 11 personality traits that appear to have significant genetic input.Overall, the emerging findings of the Minnesota study constitute a powerful disproof of those who maintain that environmental influences are the primary shaping forces of personality. The textbooks are going to have to be rewritten, Bouchard predicts.80.Why does Bouchard say these behaviors are “things you would never think of looking at if you were going to study the genetics of behavior?”A. These behaviors seemed too unimportant for scientists to observe.B. These behaviors seemed too intimate to allow scientists to observe them.C. Psychologists assumed these external characteristics could not be biologically based.D. Psychologists assumed the causes of these behaviors were too complicated for current methods of observations.81.The word “identical”(in para.3) most probably means________.A. fashionableB. alikeC. complexD. identified82.According to the passage, Auke Tellegen agrees that _______________.A.some textbooks on genes and behavior will be rewritten quite soon.B.people’s behaviors and personalities depend at large on their genesC.his personality questionnaire can indicate people’s 11 personality traitsD.the environmental influences have great effect on peopl e’s personalities81.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Twins generally share the same hobbies and gestures if they are raised apart.B.Genes have a greater influence on human behavior than is commonly thought.C.People from upper-middle-class family are the same as those from poor family.D.Twins tend to dress in similar fashion even when brought up in different families.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used onlySports stars have a natural advantageScientists have identified the clear biological advantages that give the world’s sporting champions a head start in life before they have even begun their rigorous training programmes.The coach for the French Olympic team says:” we measure special attributes between the ages of 16 and 18. But only one in 10,000 people has the physical aspects needed to compete at the very top level in sporting events. _82____ . We take into account the height, strength and endurance of a person. We also regard mental application as important, how an individual reacts when the competition gets really tough.”Scientists say that medical evidence is playing an increasingly important role in the selection of athletes. A study of the 40-year dominance of Kenyan runners in long distance athletic events has revealed that 45 percent of them come from the Nandi tribe. What is remarkable is that this tribe makes up only 3 percent of the Kenyan population.__83_____. Athletic organizations consider these genetic factors a good indicator when selecting sthletes to produce superior running performances.__84____. For example, David Beckham’s bandy legs have been partly credited with helping to put a spin on the football when he takes a free kick for England. Other biological characteristics are more measurable. The Americantennis player, Andy Roddick, has the fastest serve in the game. He is able to arch his back so much that it increases the rotation of his arm to 130 degrees. This is 44 percent better than the average professional player and this allows them to drive the ball over the net at 240 kilometers per hour. Michael Phelps, the 14-times Olympic swimming champion has over-sized feet which act like flippers to propel him through the water.__85_____. Mia Hamm, probably the best all-round woman footballer in the world, produces less than one liter of sweat an hour when doing vigorous exercise, which is half the human average. When it comes to speed, take the example of woman racing driver, Liz Halliday. A normal person would take 300 milliseconds to make a reactive decision. She can do it in 260 milliseconds. It may not sound much quicker but at top race speeds, this makes a difference of three car lengths.The difference between success and failure is very small and all these biological factors are crucial in finding future champions.Hitting the right buttonIt has been found that in some countries,achievement in some subjects at school is not always good for boys as it is girls.It is possible that using computers may be a way to solve this problem.Many boys seem to have a natural liking for computers,but it can often be hard to leave the screen and concentrate on the work the teacher wants them to do.As computers are becoming more and more important in the world of education today,it is natural to assume that computers can help greatly with boys who do not do too well at school and need to raise their general educational standards.Many boys appear to be more confident than girls in using it.and they need to use computers more frequently ,especially at home.Researchers at universities now think that it could be a really good way of re-engaging under-achieving boys in the learning process,and teachers have indicated that it does work.They have found that,although lots of boys do not seem to like writing in the classroom,when they use a computer they are more wiling to compose longer pieces of writing and use different styles.The issue of unintelligible handwriting is no longer a problem,either,as the neatness and presentation standards rise when boys use a computer to print out their work.Many boys welcome the “hands on” approach of computer,However,researchers and teachers need to be careful th at boys don’t just “cut and paste”things that they have found on the internet, but haven’t read,and hand it in as a completed assignment.Some boys overestimate how good they are and think they can do things without any effort.They need to develop proper research skills and make their written work more structured.Other boys take short cuts,or look at internet sites they haven’t been asked to look at.They may not plan or think carefully about their work,or they may try to finish their work quickly.This tendency is not going to be completely cured by using computers.One way to get boys to concentrate properly on the work they have been asked to do may be to encourage them to use their computers at home.However,they also need to be set tasks that are interesting and relevant to them.As in all things,the interaction between the pupil,the teacher and the computer is crucial.Translation:1.你知道如何给别人留下美好的印象吗？（leave）2.知道那时我才意识到我也许是最后知道这件事的人。

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建平中学＄交大附中2016学年十月联合月考卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions：After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or 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 other.The world’s （1）__________(famous)heart surgeon,the Egyptian Professor,Sir Magdi Yacoub，has transplanted more hearts than anyone else。

To the countless people whose lives he has transformed and saved，he is a hero。

交大二附中2017-2018学年第一学期期中考试卷高三英语试卷Ⅱ.Grammar and vocabulary (每小题1分,共16分)Section 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.When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer's claims, the first step is to present the warranty, or any other records(21)______might help, at the store of purchase.In most cases, this action(22)______ ( produce) results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer(23)______ use to gain satisfaction. A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it (24)______ (settle). In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer's favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but(25)______ they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually (26)______(effective) when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, (27)______ ______ by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound (28)______(come) out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”. The store manager may advice the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, (29)______ (state) the complaint as politely and firmly as possible.If a polite complaint does not achieve the (30)______(desire) result, the consumer can go to a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumer's rights.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.striveB. luxuriousC. includeD. accommodation AB. scheduleAB. fascinating AD. range BC. destination BD. featuring CD. reflection ABC. distinctA little planning ahead of schedule can help make your visits to the Shanghai Disney Resort a lot more magical.Weather TipsShanghai has a climate with four _31_.seasons where, depending upon the time of year, it can be very wet and humid or quite chilly. Temperatures _32__ from winter lows of about 10'C to summer highs above 33'C.For more information packing lists and the seasons, you can clickhere :( /en/guest-services/weather-packing-informati on.)Getting to the Disney ResortThere's more than one way to reach the Shanghai Disney Resort. So, consider your options and take the route that makes the most logistical (后勤的）sense for you .and your family. Transportation options _31_ : private cars, buses, Metro Line I and taxis.Staying Close to the MagicOn the shores of a shimmering (闪烁的）lake, the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel itself is a(n) _34_. The hotel is designed to make your stay unforgettable, _35_ a three-story lobby, sumptuous(华丽的）dining hall, an indoor pool and more. When it comes to_36_, you can relax yourself in the beautiful and _37_hotel rooms and have distinctive diningexperiences, discovering a range of delicious options. What's more, you can also hold Disney fairy-tale weddings with your beloved partner and enjoy the royal treatment at Magic Kingdom Club.Maximizing Your TimeKeep up to date on the theme park's daily_38_of events with a visit to any of the Guest Services locations throughout the resort, so that you will be able to find out when and where you might meet some of our most popular Disney characters. See "show times, get Disney Fast pass tickets and not any changes from the standard attraction availability and show schedule---all at Guest Services.Food ChoicesDelicious food is just waiting for you in Disney town! Treat your tastes to a(n) _39_ selection of the Shanghai dining and international favorites. No matter what your preference is, there's a pick for every taste — from world-class fare (食物）and colorful feasts to a cup of the world's most popular coffee. Some of the locations you can expect to encounter include: BreadTalk, The Cheesecake Factory, Coconut Paradise, etc.We also_40_ to accommodate guests' dietary needs at most of our table service restaurants in the theme park and at the resort hotels.Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension (每题1分，共30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.People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons, especially wanting to help others. But it's also OK to want some _41_ for yourself from volunteering.Some people are _42_ with the notion that a volunteer "benefits" from doing volunteer work. There is a long tradition of seeing volunteering as a form of charity, based on altruism and _43_. The best volunteering does involve the desire to _44_, but this does not exclude other motivations, as well.Instead of considering volunteering as something you do for people who are not as fortunate as yourself, begin to think of it as an _45_.Consider that most people find themselves in _46_ at some point in their lives. So today you may be the person with the _47_ to help, but tomorrow you may be the recipient of someone else's volunteer effort. Even now you might be on both sides of the service _48_: maybe you are a tutor for someone who can't read, while last month the volunteer ambulance corps _49_ you to the emergency room. Volunteering also includes " _50_." So if you are _51_in your neighborhood crime watch, your home is protected while you protect your neighbors' homes, too. _52_your effort to the work of others makes everyone's lives better.You will probably have some special reasons of your own. Remember that the _53_you have to select the place to offer your services may not be the reasons why you stay. Once you're on the volunteer job, you will _54_to serve as long as you feel that your efforts are accomplishing something, that your talents are appreciated, and that you make a _55_. And if you also like the people with whom you work, so much the better!41.A experiences B advantages C benefits D sacrifices42.A impatient B uncomfortable C uncommon D impersonal43.A selflessness B loyalty C suspicion D satisfy yourself44.A earn money B gain fame C serve others D digging up45.A occupation B investment C occupation D exchange46.A need B danger C debt D disappointment47.A thought B ability C purpose D permission48.A lesson B tour C cycle D center49.A reminded B dragged C wared D rushed50.A self-appreciation B self-help C self-respect D self-control51.A understanding B fortunate C dominant D frame52.A Exposing B Adding C Relating D Shifting53.A enthusiasm B pressure C motivations D advantages54.A refuse B hesitate C manage D continue55.A change B living C difference D comparisnSection 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 a teacher mentions Flag Day" to the class, my deskmate Karen and I was to come up with an excuse to g6t out of the task. However, our teacher was very persuasive. That Saturday, we found ourselves standing along the Orchard road.The heat was horrible. the mission was discouraging. we had been in the heat for four hours only to have our cans half-filled with street-sourced donations. No matter how sunny our smiles were, we failed to warm the hearts of most passers-by. We were crestfallen. We realized then that this was not just a task anymore but a burden many had refused to bear.Our faces brightened up when finally one of the passes-by smiled and reached into her pockets. “A potential donor. After all that begging” we th ought. But to our disappointment, all he did was to show us the flag sticker as proof of his past donation to a lucky can holder. Disappointed , we turned away and walked towards the nearby food court. Another hour had passed and our consul was still nowhere near filled.We wanted to leave and return our cans in defeat. In fact, Karen, my equally disappointed partner, wanted to fill that cas with her own money, but gave up finding it hardly made any difference. Strangely, as we mourned our fate and complained at the miserliness of our fellow citizens, coins started clicking into our cans! Obviously, there was a heavy traffic of passers-by then heading to and from the food court since it was about lunch time. Our smiles returned and all sense of hopelessness and despair were replaced with pure joy and relief. Our cans were filling up and our efforts were not useless. Our confidence grew and we become braver. Karen and I even came near the potential donors with faith-we actually believed in our cause and thedonors could sense it. In return, the donations came in more quickly and the cans clinked even more loudlyWe were glad we actually stayed till our cans were filled. This task which we felt was a burden at first proved to be a meaningful activity. With the right attitude, correct location, patience and true sincerity to help the needy, we understood that Flag Day was truly for a very unportant cause.56. The underlined word miserliness is closest in meaning to____ .A. bad appearanceB. negative personalityC. being tight on moneyD. poor intelligence57. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed ________.A. The author was pleased to be chosen for the project at beginning.B. The author met a former Flag Day donor who donated again this time.C. Karen finally accomplished the task by donating her own money.D. in general citizens are willing to donate for the meaningful cause.58.American university students are usually under pressure of workbecause__________.A. their academic performance will affect their future careersThe author came up to the possible donors at the food court in order to____.A. give donors the flag stickers to prove the meaning of the projectB.to make friends with everyone who intends to donate for the projectC.to show his belief in the project and ask for donationsD.to explain to donors the reason to help the needy59. The success of the charity activity was mainly due to_____A. the prior promotion of the activityB. the help of the two students' friends and relativesC. the busy location and the timing as well as their devotionD. the warm heart of the citizens in the country(B)City VarietiesThe Headrow. Leeds. Tel. 430808Oct. 10-11 only A Night at the Varieties. All the fun of old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mysitina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.Performances: 8 p.m. nightly.Admission: ￡5; under 16 or over 60: ￡4.York Theatre BoyalSt Leonard's Place, York. Tel. 223568Sept. 23-Oct. 17 Groping for Words-a comedy by Sue Townsend. Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class which two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.Admission: First night, Mon.: ￡2; Tues.-Fri.: ￡3.25-5.50; Sat.: ￡3.50-5.75.Halifax PlayhouseKing's Cross Street, Halifax. Tel. 365993Oct. 10-17 On golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is magical comedy about real people.A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Don't miss it.Performances: 7:30 p.m.Admission: ￡2. Mon.: 2 seats for the price of one.Grand TheatreOxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116Restaurant and Cafe.Oct. 1-17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mold, Aged 13. Sue Townsend's musical play, based on her best-selling book.Performances: Evening 7:45. October 10-17, at 2:30 p. m.n. No Monday performances.Admission: Tues.-Thurs.: ￡2-5; Fir.&Sat.: ￡ 2-6.60. Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?A. Halifax Playhouse.B. City Varieties.C. Grand Theatre.D. York Theatre Royal.61. We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is ____.A. a writerB. an actressC. a musicianD. a director62. Supposing you are interested ina magical comedy about real people, you will see ____.A. The Secret Dairy Of Adrian MoleB. On Golden PondC. Only A Night At The VarietiesD. Groping For World(C)Security guard, truck driver, salesperson---year after year, these jobs appear on lists of the unhappiest careers. Although many factors can make a job dismal unusual hours, low pay, no chance for advancement--- these three gigs stand out for another reason: a lack of small talk.Psychologists have long said that connecting with others is central to well-being, but just how much conversation we require is under investigation. In one study, researchers eavesdropped on undergraduates for four days, then cataloged each overheard conversation as either small talk (What do you have there? Popcorn?(Yummy!) or serious (So did they get divorced soon after?). They found that the second type correlated with happiness---the happiest students had roughly twice as many substantive talks as the unhappiest ones. Small talk, meanwhile, made up only 10 percent of their conversation, versus almost 30 percent of conversation among the least content students.However, don't just consider chat worthless yet. Scientists believe that small talk (which linguists describe as a form of phatic communication) could promote bonding. Chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago commuters varying directions about whether to talk with fellow train passengers something they typically avoided. Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey than those told to enjoy your solitude or to do whatever they normally would. None of the chatters reported beingrebuffed. And the results held for introverts and extroverts alike which makes sense, since acting extroverted has a positive effect on introverts.Small talk can also help us feel connected to our surroundings. People who smiled at, made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction. Similarly, one not yet published paper found that when volunteers broke the silence of the Tate Modern to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected to the exhibit than those who were not approached.Of course, some of us are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger. In one study, people who were rated less curious by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (When did you last cry in front of someone?). But people who were deemed curious needed no help transforming conversations about mundane things like favorite holidays into intimate exchanges. A curious mind-set, the authors concluded, can lead to positive social interactions.So go ahead, pry. Chitchat needn’t be idle. And nosiness isn’t all bad.63. The author attributes the unhappiness felt by security guards, truck drivers and salespeople to______.A．unusual hours and low payB．a lack of small talkC．no chance for advancementD．an absence of serious conversation64.What was the conclusion of the study mentioned in the second paragraph?A．Connecting with others is central to our well-beingB．We require 30 minutes of conversation every day to be happyC．serious conversation is linked to happinessD．small talk cannot help make us feel happy65.The author used the Tate Modem example to demonstrate that____A.connecting with others is key to our happinessB.unserious conversation could promote bondingC.small talk can help us feel connected to our surroundingsD.smiling can help people gain a great sense of belonging65. Which of the following statement is true?A. Chicago commuters generally avoid talking with fellow train passengers.B. Small talk, is used excessively or incorrectly, can make people feel depressed.C. The benefit of small talk is more obvious in introverts than in extroverts.D. Most introverts fund it hard to turn small talk into something bigger.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences listed below. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.In the 19 century, millions of European went to the USA because they wanted to find a better life. Many of them couldn't find work in cities like New York._67_ The people, called settlers, travelled west through the mountains on the Oregon Trail.Some of these people hoped to find gold in California. The journey sometimes took more than one year. There are a lot of films, called Westerns, about the settlers on the trail. In most of the film, we see the native Americans(American Indians) attacking the settlers, and the "Indians" killing many white people._68_ In fact, most of them were very helpful to the settlers._69_ many of them walked 3200 kilometers, the whole length of the trail. They had wagons, but the wagons were often too full, so people could not travel in them. Many parents also had to carry their small children. The people were very poor and many did not even have shoes— they walked the whole trail bare foot, in extremely cold temperature.More than 50,000 people, including many women and children, died on the trail.A lot of people died from illnesses like cholera, because the drinking water wasn’t clean._70_Many people died under the wheels of wagons, for example, and from accidental gunshots.Section DDirections: read the following passage carefully. Summarize the main idea in no more than 60 words.Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time-about eight hours after you wake up-your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates (气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however,here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap-even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.第Ⅱ卷（共30分）Ⅰ. Translation (每题3分，共15分)好几周之后，他才适应一个人在国外生活。

西安交大附中高三年级英语第一学期期中考试3英语试题说明：本次考试题参照高考题形式，分为一卷和二卷，期中第一卷包括单词辨音（5分），单项选择（15分）、完形填空（30分）、阅读理解（40分）和完成对话（5分）；第二卷包括单词拼写（10分）、短文改错（15分）和短文写作（30分）.第一卷注意事项：1．答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、编号、考试科目用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

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第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节, 满分50分）第一节：语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1．bench A．technical B．moustache C．chemist D．branch 2．fundamental A．statistics B．native C．graduate D．broadcast3．jar A．particular B．carpet C．quarter D．similar4．music A．fund B．fortunate C．sugar D．universe5．sink A．season B．usual C．promise D．pleasant第二节语法和词汇知识（共15个小题，每个小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

6．The idea you seems good but it needs to in practice .A．thought of ; trying out B．thought out ; try onC．thought up ; be tried out D．thought over ; try7．There is such a problem we all should .A．as; pay attention to it B．that ; attract our attentionC．as; pay attention to D．that ; attract our attention to it8．Della had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents Jim , her husband , a Christmas present .A．to buy B．which to buy C．for her to buy D．with which to buy9．I think Tom, you , to blame .A．rather than ; is B．rather than ; are C．more than ; are D．less than; is10．he said so was quite .A．What; surprising B．Why; surprising C．That ; surprised D．Whether; surprised 11．I used to go mountain-climbing every summer .A．At a time B．At one time C．At other times D．At the times12．I do n’t doubt he’ll be asked to speak again next week .A．if B．that C．whether D．about13．—Why was he unhappy yesterday ?—A letter from home an attack of homesickness .A．set off B．set out C．set about D．set for14．—Will you go and attend her party ?—No, .A．even though invited to B．even if invitingC．if not invited D．unless being invited to go15．At the meeting , the master suggested the teachers receive education to catch up with development .A．farther ; the late B．farther ; the latestC．further ; the latest D．higher; the later16．—They out the problem , but failed .—What a shame !A．sought to work B．seeked working C．managed to work D．managed working 17．He reminded me the letters to Jane ,and this me of the days that I spent with Jane .A．to answer ; reminded B．for answering ; remindedC．of answering ; called up D．to answer ; called up18．Children need many things , but they need love .A．above all B．in all C．as well D．after all19．Not until all the fish died in the lake near the factory how serious the pollution was .A．the manager realized B．did the manager realizeC．the manager did realize D．didn’t the manager realize20．—Where have you been ?—I in the heavy traffic . Otherwise I here earlier .A．have got stuck ; would have come B．got stuck ; wasC．got stuck ; would have come D．had got stuck ; would come第三节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2016学年度第一学期浦东新区普高期中联考高三年级英语试卷第一卷（110分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a gymnasium B. In a sports clubC. In a shoe exhibitionD. In a department store2. A. He will keep them for the woman. B. He can carry them with one hand.C. He’ll help the woman move them.D. He has a few more of them for the woman.3. A. At 4:30 B. At 5:00 C: At 7:00 D. At 7:304. A. Mother and son B. Boss and SecretaryC. Doctor and patientD. Teacher and Student5. A. to get a doctor’s degree. B. To tell the doctor she’ll be late.C. To make an appointment.D. To ask someone to repair her car.6. A. He doesn’t intend to get the clothes. B. The clothes don’t look clean to him.C. The woman can pick out her own clothes.D. the woman should stop staring at his clothes.7. A. To find out more about the topic for the conference.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his mind.C. To get the conference schedule for the woman.D. To pick up the woman from the library.8. A. An outdoor activity. B. The view of a lake.C. The weather forecast.D. The benefits of swimming.9. A. The news about Sam is quite a surprise. B. Sam should have stopped playing earlier.C. Sam’s knee should be better by now.D. This isn’t a good time for Sam to quit.10. A. He doesn’t agree with the woman any more.B. People shouldn’t sit too much without exercise.C. Health problems make his colleagues sit too much.D. Attention should be paid to people’s health problems.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked three or four questions on each of the passages. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.11. A. 1 person B. 11 people C. 12 people D. 22people12. A. China is the only foreign country that invests in Mozambique.B. The cause of the bus accident in California is already made clear.C. The death of Isabelle Dinoire was related to the face transplant 11years ago.D. Isabelle Dinoire was the first in the world who received partial face transplant.13. A. China’s strategy to spend more people to Mozambique.B. China’s plan to help Mozambique build an industrial zone.C. China’s efforts to increase the number of parks in Mozambique.D. China’s challenges in the development of Mozambique’s economy.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To show us the negative effective effects of depression.B. To help us understand the cause of depression.C. To tell us the importance of handling depression.D. To share with us the ways to conquer depression.15. A. Doing violent sports regularly. B. Telling what we think to someone we trust.C. Setting high standards for ourselves.D. Focusing on both our success and problems.16. A. It’s common and easy to get rid of. B. It’s terrible but difficult to understand.C. It’s harmful but possible to overcome.D. It’s normal and unnecessary to focus on. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The advantages of reality TV shows. B. The disadvantages of reality TV shows.C. Their experiences in reality TV shows.D. Their different views on reality TV shows.18. A. Ordinary people. B. Famous people.C. Stupid people.D. Popular people.19. A. Most of the situations are not real. B. some of them are too touching.C. They are full of tension and drama.D. She will never get into such situations.20. A. They are amusing but sometimes harmful.B. They are a form of “gossip entertainment”.C. They can entertain and sometimes educate people.D. They can make people know more about nature.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.It’s time to go out for a run!As little as five minutes of running or jogging each day can help people reduce their risk of premature death by nearly one-third and extend their lives by about three years, according to a U.S. study.The researchers tracked the exercise habits of over 55,000 adults in the United States for six to twenty- two years. About 24 percent of the adults described themselves (21) ________ runners. Compared to those who didn’t run, those who did were 30 percent (22) ________ (likely) to die of any cause during the course of study. These figures (23) ________ (adjust) to take in account people’s smoking and drinking habits, how old they were (24) ________ they enroll in the study, their family’s health history and their other exercise habits.The researchers divided up roughly 13,000 runners into five groups (25) ________ (base) on how many minutes they ran per week. Those (26) ________ were in the lowest group ran up to 50 minutes over a seven-day period, and those in the highest group ran for more than 175 minutes over the course of a week. According to the study, the benefits of running were pretty much the same for all runners.“Running even at low doses or slower speeds was associated with significant benefits,” the researchers wrote in their report. (27) ________ (reduce) the risk of premature death, they calculated, all it took was 30 to 59 minutes of running per week.“This finding has clinical and public health importance,” the report continues. “Time is one of the strongest barriers to (28) ________ (participate) in physical activity. This study may motivate more people to start running. People who (29) ________ hardly devote 20 minutes to moderate physical activity each day may appreciate the efficiency of a five-minute run.” However, it is not clear (30) ________ the findings of this study would apply to the whole nation as a whole. 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 common wisdom is that introverts (内向的) and extroverts (外向的人) do not work well together. This wisdom, as author Jennifer Kahnweiler makes clear in her new book, The Genius of Opposites, is __31__ correct in the sense that cooperation is often going to be difficult, filled with batters and miscommunications, and sometimes deliberate __32__.Somehow, however, the introvert-extrovert partnerships produced __33__ results. The key to such success, according to Kahnweiler, is the five-step process at the heart of her book.The first step, Kahnweiler argues, is to __34__ each other’s differences. If introverted and extroverted people want to partner, they have to realize they will never change the personality of the other person. Instead, each partner has to make a conscious effort to understand the other.The second step is that batters don’t have to be avoided. Instead, they can be the means through which each partner is challenged by the other; resulting in solutions that are better than those that might have been developed __35__.The third step is to cast the character. Because there are two very different personalities in the partnership, partners should take on the roles that best fit their __36__ personalities.Kahnweiler’s fourth step is to __37__ the dislike. Two people with opposite personalities must work on learning to respect and like each other as much as possible.The fifth and final step is that each can’t offer everything. Introvert-extrovert consulting partnerships are often powerful because neither partner could offer customers all they want-but the two partners working together are able to __38__ a much more various but complementary（互补的）product or service.For each step, Kahnweiler covers why that particular step is important. Also, Kahnweiler writes, a major conflict can actually be a turning __39__ in the relationship, paving the way to a productive cooperation. However, battles can also deal fatal blows to introvert-extrovert cooperation. If partners don’t bring out the obvious problems, the result can __40__ destroy the partnership.The Genius of Opposites is filled with stories of conflicts, most resolved through an effort atcommunication and a foundation of respect.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.The Advantage of an AgendaAn agenda is a list of topics to be introduced and discussed during a meeting. Agendas generally include a reading of the last meeting's minutes or notes, relevant announcements, a review of the topics for discussion and a roll call. Although agendas take time to set up, in the long run they can ___41____ time and resources.Agendas provide an outline of discussion topics. The outline ___42____ the chairman or members of the meeting from forgetting important topics to introduce. When all topics are thoroughly discussed, valuable decisions can be made as a group during the meeting instead of ___43____ making plans outside the meeting.Agendas provide an opportunity to ___44____ members through announcements about critical events, goals and tasks. Agendas enable members who might not have access to everyone in the organization to announce important news and hear news of interest. Without an agenda, announcements may not be communicated to all the members, which can result in ___45____. Agendas also summarize___46____ meetings to help members review the progress made and ___47____ the focus for the current meeting.Agendas generally mention items to be discussed for the next meeting. This gives the members a chance to___48____ the discussion topics before the meeting. At many meetings, outspoken members are more than eager to participate while reserved individuals may be more ___49____. However, knowing what is going to be discussed enables members to research topics of interests, ___50____ how the topics apply to their realm and then make thoughtful, quality contributions at the meeting.An agenda prioritizes the most important activities, ___51____ productivity and focuses the members. The mere presence of an agenda creates a formal atmosphere and discourages membersfrom ___52____ time. The agenda prepares the chairman and encourages consistency（一致性）and organization. An agenda also sets the objectives and gives the members a goal. This organizes the thoughts of the members, direction of the meeting and the action after the meeting.A collection of past agendas is an ideal ___53____ for external and internal institutions, organizations and the public for viewing the progress of your organization. The documentation helps the public and organization members assess ___54____ decisions, remind them of previous events or important figures and set feasible goals. The roll call also helps administration determine the most dedicated members by counting __55____ and reviewing contributions to the meeting. This can help with decisions on which members to promote or assign the role of addressing the public.41. A. take B. limit C. save D. invest42. A. finds B. suggests C. sets D. prevents43. A. hurriedly B. favorably C. confidently D. nervously44. A. warn B. question C. assure D. inform45. A. coincidence B. confusion C. agreement D. criticism46. A. previous B. crucial C. annual D. regular47. A. shift B. narrow C. lose D. find48. A. choose B. keep C. prepare D. handle49. A. hesitant B. realistic C. active D. curious50. A. insist on B. believe in C. approve of D. think about51. A. restores B. influences C. reduces D. increases52. A. sparing B. wasting C. gaining D. devoting53. A. record B. situation C. alternative D. combination54. A. tough B. right C. past D. final55. A. numbers B. attendance C. losses D. moneySection 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）T he composing career (作曲生涯) of Albert Roussel got off to a wayward start, and received one of its biggest successes from a lie.Roussel was orphaned at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano.Three yea rs later Roussel’s grandfather died, and his mother's sister took him in. Her husband arranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside added a second love to his life — the sea. He studied to be a naval cadet（军官学校学员）, but still made time to study music.In the French Navy, while he was stationed on a cruiser based at Cherbourg, he and two friends found the time to play the piano trios(三重奏) of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began composing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he had his first public performance as a composer with the performance of his Andante for string trio and organ.That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officers offered to show it to a famous conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Roussel’s friend returned with the manuscript (手稿), he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career and devote his life to music.Not long afterward, at the age of 2S, Roussel did just that. He applied the self-discipline, conciseness, and spirituality that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a major force in twentieth century French music. As for Edouard Colonne’s inspiring advice that Roussel should devote his life to music, Roussel's naval friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel’s manuscript to the conductor.56. From “a wayward start” in paragraph1, we know Albert Roussel’s composing career________.A. was a great success at firstB. was inspired early in every wayC. was unpredictable in the beginningD. was a happy one because of a lie57. Who first brought music to Roussel’s life?A. His motherB. His grandfatherC. His piano teacherD. His fellow naval officer58. Why did Roussel join the Navy?A. He didn’t want to live with his mother’s sister.B. He loved the sea because of his hodidays.C. He wanted to practice music with his friends.D. He thought it could help him create music.59. The following factors except______ led to his success as a composer.A. his love for music.B. conductor’s inspiring advice.C. his navy friend’s lie.D. the good qualities acquired in the navy.60. The phrase “a grant” in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. an education feeD. financial aid61. A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was25. How much extra money will she get a year?A.None.B. £155.C. £615.D. £515.62. A student from Japan who has been studying in England for a year and intends to go to collegein a few months will _____.A.be unable to get money from any LEAB.get money if taking a first degree courseC.get money from LEA when finishing his courseD.have to open a bank account before getting money(C)Publicity offers several benefits. There are not costs for message time or space. An ad in prime-time television may cost $250,000 to $5,000,000 or more per minute, whereas a five-minute report on a network newscast would not cost anything. Publicity reaches a mass audience within a short time and new products or company policies are widely known.Credibility about messages is high, because they are reported in independent media. A newspaper review of a movie has more believability than an ad in the same paper, because the reader associates independence with objectivity. Similarly, people are more likely to pay attention to news reports than to ads. For example, Women’s Wear Daily has both fashion reports and advertisements. Readers spend time reading the stories, but they skim through the ads. Furthermore, there may be 10 commercials during a half-hour television program or hundreds of ads in a magazine. Feature stories are much fewer in number and stand out clearly.Publicity also has some significant limitations. A firm has little control over messages, their timing, their placement, or their coverage by a given medium. It may issue detailed news releases and find only portions mentioned by the media, and media have the ability to be much more critical than a firm would like.For example, in 1982, Procter & Gamble faced a massive publicity problem over the meaning of its 123-year-old company logo. To fight this negative publicity, the firm had a spokesperson appear on Good Morning America to disprove the rumor (谣言). The false rumors were temporarily put to rest. However, in 1985, publicity became so troublemaking that Procter & Gamble decided to remove the logo from its products.A firm may want publicity during certain periods, such as when a new product is introduced or new store opened, but the media may not cover the introduction or opening until after the time it would aid the firm. Similarly, media determine the placement of a story; it may follow a report on crime or sports. Finally, the media decide whether to cover a story at all and the amount of coverage to be devoted to it.63. All of the following advantages of publicity are mentioned EXCEPT _____.A. time savingB. attentivenessC. credibilityD. profitability64. Compared with ad, news report or featuring stories are more _____.A. believableB. clearC. dependentD. subjective65. The example of “Procter & Gamble” is given to show _____.A. the efficient way of disproving rumorsB. the importance of a spokespersonC. the interaction between firms and mediaD. the negative effect of publicity66. What’s the author’s attitude towards publicity?A. doubtfulB. objectiveC. passiveD. supportiveSection BDirections: 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 Psychology of DiscountingWhen retailers（零售商）want to persuade customers to buy a particular product, they typically offer it at a discount. According to a new study to be published in the Journal of Marketing, they are missing a trick.A team of researchers, led by Akshay Rao of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, looked at consumers’ attitudes to discounting. Shoppers, they found, much prefer getting something extra free to getting something cheaper. _____67______.Consumers often struggle to realize, for example, that a 50% increase in quantity is the same as a 33% discount in price. They overwhelmingly assume the former is better value. In an experiment, the researchers sold 73% more hand lotion（护手霜）when it was offered in a bonus pack than when it carried an equivalent discount.This numerical blind spot remains even when the deal clearly favors the discounted product. In another experiment, this time on his undergraduates, Mr Rao offered two deals on loose coffee beans: 33% extra free or 33% off the price. _____68______.Studies have shown other ways in which retailers can exploit consumers’ mathematical illiteracy. _____69______. People are more likely to see a bargain in a product that has been reduced by 20%, and then by an additional 25%, than one which has been subject to an equivalent, one-off, 40% reduction._____70______. When advertising a new car’s efficiency, for example, it is more convincing to talk about the number of extra miles per gallon it does, rather than the equivalent percentage fall in fuel consumption.There may be lessons for regulators too. Even well-educated shoppers are easily foxed. Sending everyone back to school for maths refresher-courses seems out of the question. But more prominently displayed unit prices in shops and advertisements would be a great help.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.An Italian company has told staff to refrain from sending any internal emails for a week in an effort to reduce stress levels.Home textiles（纺织品）company Gabel, based in the northern Como region, commissioned an expert to interview its employees about what their main concerns were at work, the local La Provincia di Como website reports. Many said that managing the huge volume of internal emails was a burden during the working day. That made the company's management propose a solution, which - somewhat ironically - was sent to all staff in an email."Together we will begin the following experiment, which will take us back in time to whenpeople talked more," managing director Emilio Colombo wrote, declaring an "email free" week until 13 November. "We invite you not to use email for internal communications (between colleagues at the same location), in favour of a more direct and immediate contact."The company's president, Michele Moltrasio, tells the BBC it hasn't been easy to stop such an "ingrained" practice, even temporarily, but that employees have welcomed the challenge. "They are rediscovering the pleasure of meeting and talking rather than writing," he says. And that includes Mr Moltrasio, who is avoiding emails along with everyone else. "Even if from next week we all go back to using email, these days of experimentation are very worthwhile, to understand and rethink the methods and pace of working," he says.Several recent studies have found that a high volume of emails raises stress levels at work. In 2013, researchers said that a full inbox（收件箱）led to peaks in people's blood pressure and heart rate. And last year, a study at the University of British Columbia found that limiting email use during the day lowered people's stress levels "significantly".第Ⅱ卷（共40分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 你有可能劝服他不去美国吗？(persuade)2. 这个会议只是浪费了大家时间，根本什么决定也没做成。

2015-2016学年上学期期中考试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.Which sport does the woman like best?A.Basketball.B.Baseball.C.Volleyball.2.When does the game end?A. at 5；10 pm B at 4：50 pm C. at 4：30 pm3.What is the woman going to do?A.Visit her uncle.B.Do some reading.C.Have a trip to Par is.4.Why won’t the girl attend Miss Jiao’s class?A.Because she is busy.B.Because she feels uncomfortable.C.Because she dislikes it.5.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A.Friends.B.Strangers.C.Colleagues.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5，满分22.5）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What’s wrong with the woman?A.She fell off a tree.B.She was hit by a car.C.She hurt her leg.7.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a parkB.In a hospital.C.At their house听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8.Who is probably the woman？A.A guide.B.A tourist.C.A receptionist(接待员).9.When can they have breakfast tomorrow？A.Frow 6:00 to 8:00B.From 6:30 to 8:00C.From 6:30 to 8:30.10.What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A.Make a call.B.change the schedule C collect the roo m cards听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

上海交大附中2015-2016学年度第一学期高二英语期终试卷上海交通大学附属中学2015-2016 学年度第一学期高二期终试卷（满分150 分，120 分钟完成）第I 卷（共99 分）II. Grammar and VocabularySection A （16%）Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Patient Sherlock and Cumber fans, get ready. We’re now only less than two weeks away from the latest installment in the BBC’s Sherlock series. It will be a 90-minute holiday special entitled The Abominable Bride.For this standalone special, Holmes and Watson are sent back to late-19th–century Victorian London, which is exactly 25 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle set his original stories. But despite the time jump, show runner Steven Moffat has assured fans that this episode will be very special, different and not tied at all to any previous or forthcoming episodes. The special will combine the supernatural 26 a classic murder mystery.Now, the latest trailer has given us a clearer sense of what the Christmas special is about and what 27 title means. From what 28 ( reveal) so far, the detectives are busy hunting down a ghostly killer in a bridal gown and veil. The bride is believed to be dead but is now acting like an avenging angel in the streets of London. From fog-enveloped Limbhouse, England to thebasement of a 29 ( ruin) church, Holmes, Watson and their friends 30 beat their brains out to defeat the enemy. In one rather chilling moment, the 31 ( terrify) bride glides towards Holmes, while in another, she creeps up behind Waston. It seems the Christmas special is full of mysterious and spooky scenes.The Christmas special will debut in 2016 in both the U.K. and the U.S., 32 in cinemas across China and in other selected countries around the world.(B)Without any previous notice, a documentary dominated headlines and social websites over the weekend.Under the Dome, a 103-minute documentary 33 (self-fund) by former news anchor Chai Jing, 34 (release) in China on Feb 28. It has rapidly pushed the public awareness about air pollution and encouraged people to join in 35 effort to make a difference.Chai, 39, said she started the work out of her “personal clashes” with smog after she gave birth to a daughter. “I sealed tight all the windows. I started every day by checking the air pollution index,” Chai said. Millions of other peop le are doin g the same. While they stop there, Chai goes much 36 (deep). “I don't want to live in this way. I need to find out where the smog comes from and what on earth is going on”.Chai's research reveals that it is the burning of coal and oil 37 contributes to 60 percent of PM2.5 pollutants. She then goes on to disclose loopholes in car emissions regulations. Some of the laws have been in place for years, 38 have never been applied. The film also explains that businesses are pressured not to obey the law because violating them carries little or no cost, while making changes pushes up costs. The film also points at China's petroleum and steel industries 39 the biggest sources of airpollution.Chai goes on to list the things ordinary people can do 40 (help) and sums everything up by calling for individual responsibility in reporting illegal emissions via the hotline 12369.Section B （10%）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. significantB. declineC. resultingD. withinE. leadF. scatteredG. transcend H. via I. boosting J. glimpse K. potentiEating out at fast food joints seems to be a way of life for most families. After all, how common is it to see a car filled with children pulling out of a McDonald’s lot or to catch the41 of a parked car, toys and French fry boxes42 about the back seat?Sadly, though, one study has discovered a link between consumption of fast foods and a 43 in testing ability among grade-school children. So detrimental are the changes in their body, say researchers at Ohio State University, that these children tend to score lower in science, math and reading tests. Their findings 44 the common thought that children who eat fast foods are just prone to the health setbacks 45 from weight gain, as lower levels of academic achievement have been discovered among children who ate 46 amounts of fast food“There’s a lot of evidence that fast-food consumption islinked to childhood obes ity, but the problems don’t end there,” says Kelly Purtell, 47 author of the study and assistant professor of human sciences at Ohio State University. “Relying too much on fast food could hurt how well children do in the classroom.”For the study, researchers studied over 11,000 students whose fast food consumption was high, testing them in the areas of reading/literacy, mathematics and science while also learning about their eating habits 48 a food consumption questionnaire, and the results are as follows:More than two thirds of the sample reported some fast food consumption; 20% reported consuming at least 4 fast food meals in the prior week. Fast food consumption during fifth grade predicted lower levels of academic achievement in all 3 subjects in eighth grade, even when fifth grade academic scores and numerous 49 confounding variables, including socioeconomic indicators, physical activity, and TV watching, were controlled for in the models.While this particular study shows the impact that fast foods ha ve on test scores, it doesn’t explain what it is about such junk foods that leads to such results. However, other studies have pointed to the fact that fast foods are void of certain memory- 50 nutrients, like iron, that are ideal for cognitive development. They also show that the high-sugar and high-fat diets that are typical in a fast food lifestyle are harmful when it comes to learning and immediate memory.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15%)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.In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. employers use them to 51 potential workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is truthful, which 52 the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many include a review of the employee's employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to 53 . Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time 54 from work may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant's residential history is also an issue. Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, reducing the chances for them to have contact with 55 people. Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on 56 . Another item which can't be neglected is the applicant's criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although 57 like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely 58 and, in most cases, is sure to result in the ending of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicant's social history is 59 needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self 60 . A small mistake in these posts may result in huge oss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to 61 hiring someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who 62 social history may interview neighbors and professional references 63 by the applicant.Finally in the field of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicant's 64 performances. In many instances, an education background check is so 65 about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided on his application.51. A. qualify B. assess C. treat D. reward52 A. practises B. supplies C. destroys D. suggests53. A. cheat B. apply C. resign D. complain54. A. absence B. review C. independence D. silence55. A. bad-tempered B. ill-intentioned C. cold-blooded D. old-fashioned56. A. housing B. facilities C. communication D . transportation57. A. minor offences B. serious faults C. personal experiences D. public inconveniences58. A. bothered 59. A. temporarily B. spared B. generally C. paid C. fortunately D. informedD. gradually60. A. satisfaction 61. A. explain B. confidenceB. discussC. discipline C. permitD. awareness D. avoid 62. A. look afterB. look onC. look intoD. look in 63. A. recognizedB. examinedC. orderedD. compared 64. A. financial65. A. careless B. academic B. curious jellyfishC. religious C. realisticD. official D. particularSection B (28%)(A)Société Cartier designs, manufactures, distributes and sells jewellery and watches. Founded in Paris, France in 1847 by Louis-Fran?ois Cartier, the company remained under family control until 1964. The company maintains its headquarters in Paris and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Compagnie Financière Richemont SA.Cartier is well known for its jewellery and wrist watches, including the "Bestiary" (best illustrated by the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson), the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder Singh the Maharaja of Patiala and the first practical wristwatch, the "Santos," of 1904.Cartier has a long history of sales to royalty and celebrities. King Edward VII of England referred to Cartier as "the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers." For his coronation in 1902, Edward VII ordered 27 tiaras and issued a royal warrant to Cartier in 1904. Similar warrants soon followed from the courts of Spain, Portugal, Russia, Siam, Greece, Serbia, Belgium, Romania, Egypt, Albania, Monaco, and the House of Orleans.In 1986, the French Ministry for Culture appointed Perrin head of the "Mission sur le mecenat d'entreprise" (a commission to study business patronage of the arts). Two years later, Cartier acquired a majority holding in Piaget and Baume & Mercier. In 1990 the Musee du Petit Palais staged the first major exhibition of the Cartier collection, "l'Art de Cartier".Perrin founded an international committee in 1991, Comite International de la Haute Horlogerie, to organise its first salon, held on 15 April 1991. This has become an annual meeting place in Geneva for professionals. The next year, the second great exhibition of "l'Art de Cartier" was held at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. In 1993, the "Vendome Luxury Group" was formed as an umbrella company to combine Cartier, Alfred Dunhill, Montblanc, Piaget, Baume & Mercier, Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé, Sulka, Hackett, Seeger.In 1995, a major exhibition of the Cartier Antique Collection was held in Asia. The next year, the Lausanne Hermitage Foundation in Switzerland hosted the exhibition "Splendours of the Jewellery", presenting a hundred and fifty years of products by Cartier. As of 2012, Cartier is owned, through Richemont, by the South African Rupert family and 24-year-old who is the granddaughter of Pierre Cartier, Elle Pagels.66. Which one of the following features distinguishes Cartier from other ordinary brands?A. It is well known for its jewelry, wrist watches and wearable products.B. It began to sell products to royalty and celebrities years ago.C. Cartier became a member of the “Vendome Luxury Group” in 1991.D. Cartier received warrant mainly from Asian countries.67. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Cartier has a history of more than 400 years.B. Cartier has always been under family control and it designs, manufactures, distributes and sells jewellery and watches.C. The Musee du Petit Palais staged the first major exhibitionof the Cartier collection four years after Perrin was appointed head of the "Mission sur le mecenat d'entreprise".D. The exhibition "Splendours of the Jewellery" presented products from Chloé, Sulka and Hackett.68. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Cartier, a local Paris brand.B. Cartier, a brand standing the test of time.C. Cartier, a brand with modern technology.D. Cartier, a shining star in exhibitions.(B)File Created Page 1 of 110 2012 11:15 A.M.DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORTPRINTED AT ALBANY N.Y. AIRPORT ON JUL YDear Valued Customer,We regret that your baggage was not available to claim after your recent flight. Everything possible will be done to locate your property and return it to you promptly.For information regarding your delayed baggage, contact the United Airlines BaggageResolution Center at its 24 hour, seven day a week number: 1-800-335-BAGS (2247) (US – Toll Free)281-821-3536 (Local Houston Number)Or visit site: /doc/5874e0ef50e79b89680203d8ce2f00 66f5336429.html /for/bagtracingAs soon as you file your Delayed Baggage Report, United Airlines will begin to trace for your baggage system wide. Our Baggage Resolution staff will make every effort to call you oncea day to keep you updated on our progress. So that we can quickly access your records, please refer to the File Reference Number on this receipt when corresponding or calling. Keep this receipt with your claim check and E-Ticket receipt until your baggage is returned to you.In most circumstances, United Airlines will deliver your baggage when it is located. Delivery times vary depending on location.If your baggage has not been returned to you within the initial five-day tracing period, please download a claim form at /doc/5874e0ef50e79b89680203d8ce2f00 66f5336429.html /web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/delayed.aspx and return it to us with the required documentation included./doc/5874e0ef50e79b89680203d8ce2 f0066f5336429.html/bmswtweb/Docs/FileCreatedPrintPC.aspx?ref_num=144…DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT REFERENCE: ALBUA25876Name: JOHN JACKSON Contact Number: 802-247-9999Delivery Address: 66 MOONBROOK DRBRANDON Email: minminvt@/doc/5874e0ef50e79b896802 03d8ce2f0066f5336429.htmlVERMONT USA 05745Bag Tag Description0037387643 Soft-Side Upright suitcase0037387657 Non-Zippered, hard side horizontal suitcase69. Where does the receipt most probably come from?A. Suitcase Tracing Website.B. Delivery Center of United Airlines.C. Baggage Resolution Center.D. Information Center of the Airport.70. From the receipt we can learn that John Jackson .A. must have filed his Delayed Baggage Report alreadyB. co uldn’t deal with his delayed baggage on line until July 17, 2012C. should call 802-247-9999 for the information about his delayed baggageD. may not know anything about his delayed baggage during the first five days71. Which of the following information is not provided in the receipt?A. The description of th e customer’s checked suitcases.B. The regular routine of the delayed baggage tracing.C. The contact phone number of Albany N.Y. Airport.D. The customer’s delayed baggage file reference number.(C)In the villages of the English countryside there are still people who remember the good old days when no one bothered to lock their doors. There simply wasn’t any crime to worry about.Amazingly, these happy times appear still to be with us in the world’s biggest community. A new study by Dan Farmer, a gifted programmer, using an automated investigative program of his own called SATAN, shows that the owners of well over half of all World Wide Web sites have set up home without fitting locks to their doors.SATAN can try out a variety of well-known hacking tricks on an Internet site without actually breaking in. Farmer has made the program publicly available, amid much criticism. A person with evil intent could use it to hunt down sites that are easy to burgle.But Farmer is very concerned about the need to alert the public to poor security and, so far, events have proved him right. SATAN has done more to alert people to the risks than cause new disorder.So is the Net becoming more secure? Far from it. In the early days, when you visited a Web site your browser simply looked at the content. Now the web is full of tiny programs that automatically download when you look at a Web page, and run on your own machine. These programs could, if their authors wished, do all kinds of nasty things to your computer.At the same time, the Net is increasingly populated with spiders, worms, agents, and other types of automated beasts designed to penetrate the sites and seek out and classify information. All these make wonderful tools for antisocial people who want to invade weak sites and cause damage.But let’s look on the bright side. Given the lack of locks, the Internet is surely the world’s biggest (almost) crime-free society. Maybe that is because hackers are fundamentally honest. Or that there currently isn’t much to steal. Or because vandalism (蓄意破坏) isn’t much fun unless you have a peculiar dislike for someone.Whatever the reason, let’s enjoy it while we can. But expect it all to change, and security to become the number one issue, when the most influential inhabitants of the Net are selling services they want to be paid for.72. By saying “…owners of well over half of all World Wide Web sites have set up home without fitting locks to their doors” (Lines 3-4, Para. 2), the author means thatA. those happy times appear still to be with usB. there simply wasn’t any crime to worry aboutC. many sites are not well protectedD. hackers try out tricks on an Internet site without actually breaking in73. SATAN, a program designed by Dan Farmer, can be used .A. to investigate the security of Internet sitesB. to improve the security of the Internet systemC. to prevent hackers from breaking into websitesD. to download useful programs and information74. Farmer’s program has b een criti cized by the public because .A. it causes damage to Net browsersB. it can break into Internet sitesC. it can be used to cause disorder on all sitesD. it can be used by people with evil intent75. The author suggests in the last paragraph that .A. we should make full use of the Internet before security measures are strengthenedB. we should alert the most influential businessmen to the importance of guaranteeing quality of their servicesC. influential businessmen should give priority to the improvement of Net securityD. net inhabitants should not let security measures affect their joy of surfing the Internet(D)Whenever you see an old film, even one made as little as ten years ago, you cannot help being struck by the appearance of the women taking part. Their hair-styles and make-up look dated; their skirts look either too long or too short; their general appearance is, in fact, slightly ludicrous and seems to suggest that they belong to an entirely different age.This illusion is created by changing fashions. Over the year, the great majority of men have successfully resisted all attempts to make them change their style of dress. The same cannot be said for women. Each year a few so-called top designers in Paris or London lay down the law and women all over the world rush to obey. The decrees of the designers are unpredictable and dictatorial. This year, they decide in their arbitrary fashion, skirts will be short and waists will be high; zips are in and buttons are out. Next year the law is reversed and far from taking exception, no one is even mildly surprised.If women are mercilessly exploited year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they shudder at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are annually black-mailed by the designers and the big stores. Clothes, which have been worn only a few times, have to be discarded because of the dictates of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a women is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the deliberate creation of waste. Many women squander vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women, who cannot afford to discard clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Hem-limes are taken up or let down; waist-lines are taken in or let out; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability. They take advantage of the fact that women will put up with anya mount of discomfort, providing they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn’t at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shivering in a flimsy dress on a wintry day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in dainty shoes.The fashion frenzy of women is so obvious that one may even wonder—do constantly changing fashions of women’s clothes, to some extent, reflect basic qualities of fickleness and instability? That is for you to decide.76. What does “ludicrous” mean in Paragraph One?A. fashionableB. glamorousC. absurdD. charming77. Why are women mercilessly exploited by the fashion designers?A. They love new fashion.B. They love new clothes.C. They want to look beautiful.D. They are too vain.78. What are fashion designers interested in?A. Outward appearance.B. Comfort.C. Individuality.D. Durability.79. The main idea of this passage isA. The constant changes in fashion reflect the qualities of women.B. New fashions in clothing are created solely for commercial exploitation of women.C. The top designers seem to have the right to dictate thelatest trend in fashion.D. Compared with women, men have the basic quality of reliability.第II 卷( 51 分)I. Recitation (6%)1. 授予这位物理学家诺贝尔物理奖2. 用她一生的时间帮助印度的贫困人民3. 接管这家企业的全部产权4. 这家快餐店的历史和发展5.改变人们生活方式的新生力量6. 便利店在全国的兴起II. Translation (20%)1. 如今在飞机上人们也可以很容易地上网。

上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送建平中学$交大附中2016学年十月联合月考卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or passagescoherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of thegiven word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each other.The world's (1)__________(famous)heart surgeon,the Egyptian Professor,Sir Magdi Yacoub,has transplantedmore hearts than anyone else.To the countless people whose lives he has transformed and saved,he is a hero.ProfessorYacoub (2)_____________(inspire) in his work by his father,who was a general surgeon.Now 66 years old,professor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career.For 43years,he has dealt with desperate patients(3)__________combination pf poor diet,inactive lifestyle and stress overloadhave caused them to ask for his help.(4)_________ ___________all these experiences,he is very aware of therole of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health.He eats very well and swims early eachmorning.Professor Yacoub's life is always hectic(狂热的).(5)____________a donor heart has suddenly beenfound,then anoperation has to take place quickly.He works long hours;he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon,as thesurgery _________take place when it needs to be carried out.For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys (7)___________(garden) even grows orchids,One dream of his is to goto the Amazon one day(8)________(see) the rare plants there.He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity,which aims totake medical expense to the developing world.Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world toplaces such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that (9)________ (save) lives .Thischarity also brings needy children to the West (10)___________necessary heart surgery.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note thatthere is one word more than you need.(A)Valuable By-Products of Space Research页11 共/ 页1 第上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送Research that went into developing the highly specialized technology for space travel has resulted in manyunexpected 21 applications back on earth. Out of the engineering that produced rocket motor, space suits,and other necessities of space flight came by products that no one had anticipated. Equipment and22designed for use in medicine, industry, and the home, these valuable by products of space research, called spin offs,have improved the quality of life on earth in many ways.Some of the best-known examples of spin-offs from space research are found in hospitals and doctors' offices. Onesuch example is the sight switch, which was originally developed to allow astronauts to control their spacecraft withoutusing their hands. It is now used by 23 people to operate devices using eye movements.Doctors have also benefited from the technology required to make electronic instruments small enough and durableenough for trips into space. From this technology have come hearing aids the size of an aspirin and television camerassmall enough to be 24 to a surgeon's head to give medical students a close-up view of an operation.Biotelemetry, which was developed to 25 the physical signs of astronauts by checking theirtemperature, brain-wave activity, breathing rate, and heartbeat, offers doctors a new means of monitoring hospitalpatients. Biosensors attached to the body send data by wire or radio. This information is displayed on 26 fordoctors to analyze.One of the most valuable 27 of aerospace technology to industry is a managementtechnique calledthe systems approach. With the aid of computers, this technique brings together all the elements of a complex project,including people, money, and materials, to assure that everything is completed at the optimum time. It has been appliedto a variety of situations 28 to space exploration. Among them are cancer research, hospital design, cityplanning, crime detection, pollution control, building construction, and transportation.The experience gained from developing NASA spacesuits was applied to the process of designing clothing for usein other 29 . Firefighters now have lighter and special fire blocking materials that are more 30to cracking and burning. Spacers used for cushioning in moon boots were adapted for use in athletic shoes that aredesigned to reduce fatigue and injury.(B)页11 共/ 页2 第上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送If your parents take out a loan, remind them to make the payments on time. Otherwise it will become a(n) 31big role in people's daily lives. A story 32 record in their personal credit reports, which are playing a(n)this trend. 33 carried by Chongqing Morning Post in June,university his 34 borrowed money from the bank to student According to the report, a Chongqingstudies. After he graduated in 2005, he went to work in Shenzhen. Later, he wanted to buy a house using loans. But. The reason was that he had not paid back 1,500 yuan he borrowed 35 several banks turned down his loanfrom a bank when he was at university.“pass”in everyday life, as China establishes a nationwide 36 A personal credit rating is becoming a(n)credit database. Personal credit systems go back 150 years. In developed countries, enterprises and banks use them todecide whether or not to loan money or do other business with a person. a(n) country. It is a the credit worthiness of an individual, company, or even a report A credit 37made by credit bureaus of a borrower's overall credit history and his or her ability to repay debt. A poor credit 38of a loan by the lender. 39 rating means a high risk of defaulting on a loan, and thus leads to theof a credit report. But in the future, reports will 40 Today in China, credit history in banks is the majorinclude information about the payment of telephone bills, water use fees, electricity and natural gas bills, and taxes,according to officials of the People's Bank of China, the central bank.The secrets of long life. So what's the A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good ___41___formula for success? In a recent study, scientists have focused on groups living in several refions where exceptionallongevity is the norm: Sardinia, Italy, Loma Linda, California, and the islands of Okinawa, Japan. Sardinians页11 共/ 页3 第上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送Why do they live so long? __42__ is part of the answer. By 11 a.m. Tonino has already milked four cows, choppedwood and walked four miles with his sheep. Now, taking the day's first break, he gathers his grown children,grandson, around the kitchen table. Giovanna, his wife, unties a handkerchief containing a paper-thin flatbread calledcarta da musica, pours some red wine, and cut slices of homemade cheese.These Sardinians also benefit from their __43__ history. According to Paolo Francalacci of the University of Sassari,80 percent of them are __44__the first Sardinians, who arrived in the area 11,000 years ago. Genetic traits madestronger over generations may favor longevity. __45__, too, is a factor.The Sardinians diet is loaded with fruits andvegetables, milk and milk products, fish and wine. Most of these items are homegrown.AdventistsThe study found that the Adventists' habit of consuming beans, soy milk, tomatoes, and other fruits__46__their riskof developing certain cancers. It also suggested that eating whole wheat bread, drinking five glasses of water a day,and, most __47__, consuming four servings of nuts a week reduced their risk of heart disease. And itfound that noteating red meat had been helpful in avoiding both cancer and heart disease.OkinawansThe first thing you notice about Ushi Okushima is her __48__. It fills the room with pure joy. This rainy afternoon shesits comfortably wrapped in a blue kimono. Her thick hair is combed back from her suntanned face, revealing alertgreen, eyes. Not long ago, she started wearing perfume. When asked about the perfume, she __49__that she has a newboyfriend.__50__behavior for a young woman, perhaps, but Ushi is 103.With an average life expectancy of 78 years for men and 86 years for women, Okinawans are among the world'slongest lived people. This is undoubtedly due in part to Okinawans warm and __51__ climate and scenic beauty.Senior citizens living in these islands tend to enjoy years __52__disabilities. Okinawans have very low rates of cancerand heart disease compared to American seniors.A lean diet of food grown on the island and a philosophy of __53__--- may also be a factor. “eat until your stomach is80 percent full.”may also be factors. Ironically, this healthy way of eating was born of __54__.Ushi Okushima grewup barefoot and poor, her family grew sweet potatoes, which formed the core of every meal. During World War II,when the men of the island joined the army, Ushi and her friend Setsuko fled to the center of the island with their页11 共/ 页4 第联合推送上海高考生&上海试卷（B）In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process.Employers use them to assess ___56____ workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts.Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is____57___, which suggests the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many ____58___ a review of the employee's___59____ history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to resign.Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time absence from___60____ may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant'sresidential history is also an issue. Jobs with state or local governments often require that the employeelive in certain areas, ___61____the chances for them to have contact withill-intentioned people.Besides, living near the work place is always ___62____as it saves time and fares on transportation.Another item which can't be ____63___ is the applicant's criminal history --- whether he has ever beenarrested or put into prison. Although __64__ offences like traffic ticketing or queue jumping areusually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely spared and, in most cases, is sure to result in the____65___ of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves theapplicant's social history is generally needed for government posts or employment in finance and lawindustries that require greater self-dicipline. A small mistake in these ____66___ may result in hugeloss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order toavoid ___67____someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who look into socialhistory may interview neighbors and professional references recognized by the applicant.Finally in the field of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses oruniversity diplomas to show the applicant's __68__ performances. In many instances, an educationbackground check is so particular about ____69___ that investigators even confirm the date on whichthe employee earned his degree to determine if it ___70____ the information the employee provided onhis application.56.A.efficientB.specialC.potentialD.ordinarypetitive58.A.explainB.implyC.describeD.include59.A.healthBemploymentC.studyD.finance页11 共/ 页5 第联合推送上海高考生&上海试卷educationD.C.family60.A.workB.schoolofferingD.C.promotingB.61.A.reducingstandingimpossibledifficult 62.A.B.flexibleD.welcomeC.neglectedestimatedD.developed63.A.C.includedB.A.64.B.normalD.easyC.minorreasonableA.endingcontinyingC.D.protectingB.spreading65.A.degrees66.D.contactsC.postsB.checksA.rejectingB.omitting67.hiringrewardingC.D.A.D.68professionalathleticacademicC.socialB.A.interestsB.69.scoresD.C.detailsbehaviorsA.brings about70.keeps uprefers toC.agrees withB.D.is behavior than influence on human but genes apparently have a far greater may Biology not be everything,commonly thought. Similarities ranging from hobbies to bodily gesture are being found in pairs separated at birth. Manyof these behaviors are “things you would never think of looking at if you were going to study the genetics of behavior,”Bouchard, Jr. , director of the Minnesota Center for Twin and Adoption Research at says psychologist Thomas J.the University of Minnesota.with completed have been psychological far, exhaustive tests and questionnaires Bouchard reports that soapproximately 50 pairs of identical twins reared apart, 25pairs of fraternal twins reared apart andcomparison groups oftwins reared together. “We were amazed at the similarity in posture and expressive style,”says Bouchard. “It's probablyudy that's grabbed us the most.”Twins tend to have similar mannerisms, gestures, speed and tempo thefeature of the stin talking, habits and jokes. Many of the twins dressed in similar fashion--one male pair who had never previously metarrived in England sporting identical beards, haircuts, glasses and shirts.however, came from a pair of twins 精神病理学），The most striking example of common psychopathology(-middle-raised apart. One had been reared by his own(poor) family the other had been adopted into a “good solid upperntrol, and both class family.”Both are now considered to be antisocial personalities,suffering from lack of impulse cohave criminal histories. Although the twins share, on average, 50 percent ot their genes, Bouchard suggests that theoverlap is probably considerably more with this pair.Personality similarities between the identical twins raised apart are almost the same as they are with identical twinsraised together, according to the results of a test developed by University of Minnesota psychologist Auke Tellegen.being.”The -“social closeness,””harm avoidance”and”wellscales His personality questionnaire contains such asfor and respect trait that”traditionalism”--a implying conservatism to researchers were especiallysurprised findauthority--can be inherited. In fact, says Bouchard, his and other studies have found about 11 personality traits thatappear to have significant genetic input.Overall, the emerging findings of the Minnesota study constitute a powerful disproof of those who maintain thatenvironmental influences are the primary shaping forces of personality. The textbooks are going to have to be rewritten,Bouchard predicts.Why does Bouchard say these behaviors are “things you would never think of looking at if you were going to study 80. the genetics of behavior?”页11 共/ 页6 第上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送A. These behaviors seemed too unimportant for scientists to observe.B. These behaviors seemed too intimate to allow scientists to observe them.C. Psychologists assumed these external characteristics could not be biologically based.D. Psychologists assumed the causes of these behaviors were too complicated for current methodsof observations.81.The word “identical”(in para.3) most probably means________.A. fashionableB. alikeC. complexD. identified82.According to the passage, Auke Tellegen agrees that _______________.A.some textbooks on genes and behavior will be rewritten quite soon.B.people's behaviors and personalities depend at large on their genesC.his personality questionnaire can indicate people's 11 personality traitsD.the environmental influences have great effect on people's personalities81.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Twins generally share the same hobbies and gestures if they are raised apart.B.Genes have a greater influence on human behavior than is commonly thought.C.People from upper-middle-class family are the same as those from poor family.D.Twins tend to dress in similar fashion even when brought up in different families.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used onlyonce. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Sports stars have a natural advantageScientists have identified the clear biological advantages that give the world's sporting champions a head start inlife before they have even begun their rigorous training programmes.The coach for the French Olympic team says:”we measure special attributes between the ages of 16 and 18. Butonly one in 10,000 people has the physical aspects needed to compete at the very top level in sporting events. _82____ .We take into account the height, strength and endurance of a person. We also regard mental application as important,how an individual reacts when the competition gets really tough.”Scientists say that medical evidence is playing an increasingly important role in the selection of athletes. A study ofthe 40-year dominance of Kenyan runners in long distance athletic events has revealed that 45 percent of them comefrom the Nandi tribe. What is remarkable is that this tribe makes up only 3 percent of the Kenyanpopulation.__83_____.Athletic organizations consider these genetic factors a good indicator when selecting sthletes to produce superiorrunning performances.__84____. For example, David Beckham's bandy legs have been partly credited with helping to put a spin on thefootball when he takes a free kick for England. Other biological characteristics are more measurable. The American页11 共/ 页7 第上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送tennis player, Andy Roddick, has the fastest serve in the game. He is able to arch his back so much that it increases therotation of his arm to 130 degrees. This is 44 percent better than the average professional player and this allows themto drive the ball over the net at 240 kilometers per hour. Michael Phelps, the 14-times Olympic swimming championhas over-sized feet which act like flippers to propel him through the water.__85_____. Mia Hamm, probably the best all-round woman footballer in the world, produces less than one liter ofsweat an hour when doing vigorous exercise, which is half the human average. When it comes to speed, take the exampleof woman racing driver, Liz Halliday. A normal person would take 300 milliseconds to make a reactive decision. Shecan do it in 260 milliseconds. It may not sound much quicker but at top race speeds, this makes a difference of three carlengths.The difference between success and failure is very small and all these biological factors are crucial in finding futurechampions.Hitting the right buttonIt has been found that in some countries,achievement in some subjects at school is not always goodfor boys as it is girls.It is possible that using computers may be a way to solve this problem.Many boys seem to have a natural liking for computers,but it can often be hard to leave the screenand concentrate on the work the teacher wants them to do.As computers are becoming more and more important in the world of education today,it is naturalto assume that computers can help greatly with boys who do not do too well at school and need to raisetheir general educational standards.Many boys appear to be more confident than girls in using it.andthey need to use computers more frequently ,especially at home.Researchers at universities now think that it could be a really good way ofre-engaging under-achieving boys in the learning process,and teachers have indicated that it does work.They have foundthat,although lots of boys do not seem to like writing in the classroom,when they use a computer theyare more wiling to compose longer pieces of writing and use different styles.The issue of unintelligiblehandwriting is no longer a problem,either,as the neatness and presentation standards rise when boys usea computer to print out their work.Many boys welcome the “hands on”approach ofcomputer,However,researchers and teachersneed to be careful that boys don't just “cut and paste”things that they have found on the internet, buthaven't read,and hand it in as a completed assignment.Some boys overestimate how good they are andthink they can do things without any effort.They need to develop proper research skills and make theirwritten work more structured.Other boys take short cuts,or look at internet sites they haven't beenasked to look at.They may not plan or think carefully about their work,or they may try to finish theirwork quickly.This tendency is not going to be completely cured by using computers.One way to getboys to concentrate properly on the work they have been asked to do may be to encourage them to usetheir computers at home.However,they also need to be set tasks that are interesting and relevant tothem.As in all things,the interaction between the pupil,the teacher and the computer is crucial.页11 共/ 页8 第上海高考生&上海试卷联合推送Translation:你知道如何给别人留下美好的印象吗？（leave）1.知道那时我才意识到我也许是最后知道这件事的人。