2010年上海市宝山区高三英语一模试卷

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on developing stronger science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum(课程) and programs, as these discipline are widely ___31____ as the means to help innovation and support national economies.This trend reflects a shift in how school discipline are being looked at; schools are ____32____ on subject that have traditionally been isolated from each other -----science, mathematics, and art --- in favor of deeper, interdisciplinary learning. K-12 education leaders are pioneering new methods for combing the arts with STEMS activities, ____33____ the ways in which subjects naturally connect in the real world. While this new movement is being discussed almost clearly and directly in an education context, its roots are planted across nearly every industry. In many ways, technology is the connective tissue. Similarly, engineering new transportation technologies requires artful design. The growing ___34____ of the important unions between different skills is paving that way for STEAMin schools.Some doubts of this movement have dismissed_____35_____ as a mere fashion driven by artists who are concerned their profession is losing critical support in an increasingly technology-focused society. However, the Hilburn Academy argues that STEAM is not just a contemporary program of learning, but an important life philosophy----____36_____ for higher education and career success. Schools should provide students plentiful opportunities ____37_____the complexities and complicated layers that indicate concrete knowledge. Early examples of STEAM learning include teaching students how mathematical concepts such as geometry(几何学) are rooted in artworks.While the rise of STEAM learning is relatively new, there are already figures that prove the integration of these seemingly ____38_____ disciplines is supporting student performance at school. A study conducted by the University of Florida _____39_____ that students who are engaged in music class do better in math. For example, female high school students enrolled in music appreciation class scored 42points higher on the math section of their SATs. Formal experience with the arts is proven to cultivate innovative thinking, adaptability and other problem- solving skills that are necessary for mastering STEM abilities. in other words,_____40______ is a pioneer for students to understand, use, and apply technologies in new ways.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: Foreachblankinthefollowingpassagetherearefourwordsorphrases markedA, B, CandD. Fillin each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Anxiety disorders-- defined by extreme fear, restlessness, and muscle tension --are carefully considering, disabling, and can increase the risk for _____41_____and self-murder. They are some of the most common mental health conditions around the world, _____42_____around four out of every 100 people and costing the health care system and job employers over US $42billion each year.People with anxiety are more likely to miss days from work and are people with anxiety are also less likely to enter school and complete it--leading to fewer though this evidence points to anxiety disorders as being important mental health issues, insufficient _____45_____is being given to them by researchers, clinicians, and policy makers. My team and I at the University of Cambridge wanted to find out who is most affected by anxiety disorders.To do this, we conducted a systematic ____46____of studies that reported on the proportion of people with anxiety in a variety of contexts around the world, used accurate methods to keep the highest quality studies.Our results showed women are almost twice as likely to _____47____anxiety as men, and people living in Europe and North America are disproportionately affected.So why are women more____48____It could be because of differences in brain chemistry and hormone(荷尔蒙)variations. Reproductive events across a woman’s life are_____49_____with hormonal changes, which have been linked to anxiety. The rise in oestrogens(雌激素) thatoccurs during pregnancy can ____50_____ the risk for uncontrollable disorder.This is _____51____ by disturbing and repetitive thoughts, impulses and addictions that are upsetting and less effective. But in addition to biological mechanisms, women and men seem to experience and react to events in their life _____52___. Women when faced with stressful situations, women and men which can increase their anxiety. Also , when faced with stressful situations ,women and men tend to use different coping faced with life stressors are more likely to think about them seriously, which can increase their anxiety , ___54____men engage more in active, problem-focused coping. Other studies suggest that women are more likely to ____55____physical and mental mistreatment than men, and this behavior has been linked to the development of anxiety disorders.41 A. symptomB.depression C. miseryD.frightening42 A. infectingB.stimulatingC. capturingD. affecting43 A. productive C. positive D. Passive 4445 A. conclusion C. solution4647 from B. deal withC. fightagainst D. result from484950 B. decline C. eliminate D. increase 51A.characterizedB. confused52C.53D. samplesstandards54 B. unless C. if55In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on developing stronger science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum(课程) and programs, as these discipline are widely viewed as the means to help innovation and support national economies.This trend ___31____ a shift in how school discipline are being looked at; schools are concentrating on subject that have traditionally been isolated from each other -----science, mathematics, and art --- in favor of deeper, interdisciplinary learning. K-12 education leaders are pioneering new methods for ____32____ the arts with STEMS activities, resembling the ways in which subjects naturally connect in the real world. While this new movement is being discussed almost clearly and directly in an education context, its roots are planted across nearly every industry. In many ways, technology is the connective ____33____. Similarly, engineering new transportation technologies requires artful design. The growing recognition of the important unions between differentskills is paving that way for STEAM in schools.Some doubts of this movement have dismissed the approach as a mere fashion driven by artists who are concerned their profession is losing ___34____ support in an increasingly technology-focused society. However, the Hilburn Academy argues that STEAM is not just a _____35_____ program of learning, but an important life philosophy----essential for higher education and career success. Schools should provide students plentiful opportunities appreciate the ____36_____ and complicated layers that indicate concrete knowledge. Early examples of STEAM learning include teaching students how mathematical concepts such as geometry(几何学) are rooted in artworks.While the rise of STEAM learning is relatively new, there are already figures that prove the integration of these seemingly distinct disciplines is supporting student performance at school. A study ____37_____ by the University of Florida revealed that students who are ____38_____ in music class do better in math. For example, female high school students enrolled in music appreciation class scored 42points higher on the math section of their SATs. Formal experience with the arts is proven to cultivate innovative thinking, _____39______ and other problem- solving skills that are necessary for mastering STEM abilities. In other words, is apioneer for students to understand, use, and apply technologies in new ways.2017年上海宝山区高三英语一模答案：参考答案I. Listening Comprehension1-5 BADCB 6-10 DCABC 11-13 DAC 14-17 BACA 18-20 CDBII. Grammar and vocabulary21 called 22 which 23 until 24 from 25 is writing 26 seeing27 as if 28 might 29 to see 30closer31-35 KBDCH 36-40 EIFGJIII. Reading comprehensionSection A 41-55 BDACB DACBD ACBDASection B 56-59 ADCB 60-62 CDB 63-66 ADBC Section C 67-70 FECAIV. Summary writingAn interesting story motivates/inspires us to read continuously, for it reflects our real lives. Ignoring the unreal factors, we usually feel empathy with the characters and think a lot about the words and structures related to the story. People all over the world have employed/ used storytelling to obtain knowledge and make children’s language learning meaningful and impressive. (57words)V. Translation72. Customers always focus on brand image when shopping.73. I can no longer resist the impulse to watch the basketball match.74. The reason why this book is popular is that it gives people hope and inspiration.75. She made such a honest speech about her personal strivings that we were nearly moved to tears.。

上海市宝山区2024届高三一模英语试题(含听力）一、听力选择题1. How does the woman probably feel now?A．Tired.B．Thirsty.C．Energetic.2.A．Chase each other.B．Chat while eating.C．Prepare for a race.D．Serve a snack.3. What will the woman do first?A．Head next door.B．Call old Peter.C．Pack up the soup.4. What is the woman busy with at present?A．Writing an article.B．Reading a magazine.C．Preparing for her tests.5.A．Narrow down his theme.B．Revise his paper carefully.C．Focus on the paper.D．Cover more topics.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Why did the man give up his dream to be a gym teacher?A．He didn’t have the equipment.B．He couldn’t afford the expense.C．He found the training was hard.2. What does the man think of his job?A．It’s disappointing.B．It’s boring.C．It’s satisfying.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What’s the relationship between the speakers?A．Workmates.B．Classmates.C．Shop assistant and customer.2. Why does the man look different?A．He has lost some weight.B．He’s wearing a new coat.C．He’s wearing glasses.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写姓名、班级、学校和准考证号,并用铅笔在答题纸上正确涂写准考证号。

第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.Section B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.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.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

区高考英语一模试题及答案II. Grammar and VocabularySection A25—29 CADAC 30—34 CBBDC 35—40 BCABA ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. It is believed that those who attend lessons _____ great concentration are more likely to be top ones.A. onB. inC. withD. over26. There are many spelling mistakes in this exercise book, so it is _____ but satisfactory.A. anythingB. nothingC. everythingD. something27. Retirement is obviously a very complex adjustment period and _____ you start planning for it, the better.A. earlierB. earliestC. the earliestD. the earlier28. Although most dreams apparently happen unconsciously, dream activities _____ by outside influence.A. may be providedB. must be providedC. should be providedD. will be provided29. Despite the rule _____ mobile phones are forbidden in class, my deskmate can’t help playing phone games occasionally.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where30. According to a report from WHO, two million people worldwide_____ to die from air pollution each year.A. estimatedB. estimateC. are estimatedD. are estimating31. He spent almost all his time chatting on the Internet, _____ many things he should have done.A. to forgetB. forgettingC. forgotD. being forgotten32. Sometimes giving a gift is better than spoken communications, since the message it _____ can break through barriers of language.A. offeredB. offersC. will offerD. has offered33. A total of 35 Chinese universities rank among the world’s 500 best ina ranking _____ by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Monday.A. releasingB. to releaseC. releaseD. released34. A red light is a warning to drivers and staff that another train is dangerously close and that adjustments need _____ .A. makeB. to makeC. to be madeD. made35. What changeable weather, _____ ?A. is itB. isn’t itC. won’t itD. doesn’t it36. By _____ classes, the college students are wasting their parents’ money and failing to treasure the opportunity to acquire knowledge.A. being avoidedB. to avoidC. avoidingD. avoided37. Don’t let such an unimportant matter as this come between us _____ we can concentrate on the major issue.A. so thatB. in caseC. becauseD. on condition that38. Of the slogans of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement, one _____ is frequently mentioned is: the 99 percent oppose the 1 percent.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. what39. Undoubtedly speaking, Jobs’ digital products are of great benefi t to _____ applies them at work.A. whoeverB. whateverC. whoD. what40. Clearly there is much to be desired _____ it comes to the quality of teachers and their teaching methods.A. whenB. sinceC. untilD. althoughSection 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.One consequence of globalization is the increasing crash of old and new concepts. New ideas are always welcome and can often improve our lives but we must ensure they fit well into our __41___ culture.One current debate that highlights this crash between old and new ideas is the issue of organ donations __42___ untreatable car crashes.Currently in China it is assumed that __43___ of untreatable car crashes would be unwilling to donate their organs to others. This has helped lead to a situation where over 1.5 million people need a transfer but only about 10,000 receive a new organ each year. In order to increase the number oforgan donors, a new policy will require drivers to state whether they are willing to become organ donors or not.The __44___ of asking drivers to be organ donors has shown to be successful. In America, the national average of organ donors is 38% but in Illinois where drivers are asked about organ donation the rate is 60%. Other western nations have also seen huge rises in the number of organ donors since asking drivers.However in China organ donation is a(n) __45___ concept to many and crashes with some traditional ideas. Some have argued that the policy puts an evil eye on driving. Others have criticized the project because it predicts death. The strongest criticism has come from those who highlighted that it conflicts with traditional Chinese __46___ which state how important it is for the body to be __47___ unbroken.No one can deny the greater need for organ donation across the world and especially in China. However, a project that is forced on people, no matter how positive the aims are, will do more damage than good. Policy makers must go carefully and __48___ in this area and ensure a system that is see-through and 49 by all.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.Success often depends on your performance at an interview. For those who are well prepared, it can be a 50 experience but for others it can be a __51___ time. Love them or hate them, though, your job prospects are largely dependent on your interview __52___ . It’s not unusual for a company to have fifty or sixty applicants, for a job, so if you are asked to attend a(n) __53___ , you are a serious competitor being seriously__54___ for the post.Usually companies give you at least a day’s notice of an interview, so use that time to __55___ yourself well. Read through the job description and any information sent to you, and prepare answers to as many questions as you can __56___.At an interview, try to present a “ __57___ ” version of yourself. You need to __58___ the employer that you can do the job, __59___ you mustn’t appear over-confiden t. Being pleasant, however, doesn’t mean that you should __60___ with everything that the interviewer says. Most companies want to elect someone with his or her own __61___ .It’s also important to make sure that you really listen to what is being asked. In your preparation you will have rehearsed answers to a number of imaginary questions; but you must __62___ your response to suit thequestions.It’s worthwhile spending a few moments after the interview __63___ your performance. You can do this best before you know the __64___ . What aspects of the interview went well? What do you need to improve? What would you do differently next time?50. A. common B. positive C. first-hand D. discouraging51. A. terrifying B. agreeable C. appointed D. convenient52. A. skills B. craft C. efficiency D. qualifications53. A. occasion B. situation C. interview D. ceremony54. A. trained B. wanted C. applied D. considered55. A. decorate B. shape C. dress D. prepare56. A. worry about B. think of C. refer to D. ask for57. A. pleasant B. modern C. dramatic D. formal58. A. confirm B. prove C. convince D. guarantee59. A. then B. and C. but D. therefore60. A. deal B. agree C. compare D. discuss61. A. opinion B. belief C. character D. personality62. A. give B. shift C. find D. tailor63. A. conducting B. attending C. analyzing D. directing64. A. performance B. result C. interview D. positionSection 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)Follow the following tips to reduce your stress to manageable levels! Avoid “Must thinking”. Let’s go off the idea that you must do something in a certain way, for example, “I must get a great score on a test”, or else. This thought pattern only adds to the stress you’ll feel. Judge your situation calmly, and not as a “life-or-death” situation. Watch the mess. Don’t study in a messy or crowded area. Clear yourself a nice, open space that’s free of distraction.Set Manageable Goals. Break large projects intosmaller-and-practical-parts. You’ll feel a positive sense of achievement as you finish each part.Ocean Dumping. Imagine yourself walking on a beautiful beach, carrying a sand bucket. Stop at a good spot and put your worries into the bucket. Drop the bucket and watch as it floats away into the ocean. Think good thoughts. Make a set of good but brief affirmations and repeat them to yourself just before you fall asleep at night. You will feel much better in the morning. Imagine yourself succeeding. Close your eyes and remember a real life situation in which you did well. Imagine facing your stressful situation with the same feelings of success.Use your bed for sleeping, not studying. Your mind may start to connect your bed with work, which will make it harder for you to fall asleep. Comforting Sounds. If you want to play music, keep it low in the background. Classical music especially, can help the learning process. Take a walk. Take a short, vigorous walk. Clear your mind.65. What is the best title of the passage?A. How to Reduce Your StressB. How to Set Manageable GoalsC. The Cause of StressD. The Study of the Human Mind66. The underlined words “Ocean Dumping” mean that you should ______ , while you are in trouble.A. walk on a beautiful beachB. drop your thoughts into the seaC. get rid of the worries of your problemD. not pay much attention to any of your feelings67. In order to complete a large project, we can ______.A. set practical goals firstB. build a sense of successC. accept the large project as a wholeD. finish half of the project first and then the other68. From the passage we can learn ______.A. you can think clearly while you are in bedB. rock music can help the learning processC. thinking your real-life success will do you good while in troubleD. you must treat everything as a “life-or-death” situation(B)69. If you want to go out for lunch on Sunday, you can call up the number _____.A. 2785161 or 2706030B. 2706030 or 3562367C. 7364431 or 2785161D. 3562367 or 278516170. You do not have to pay on Mondays if you go to _____.A. Skyline HotelB. Lansdowne Park Shopping CenterC. New York MuseumD. Garden Restaurant71. If you want to enjoy yourself on Sunday morning, you can go to_____.A. 5300 No. 3 RoadB. Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut StC. 9020 Bridgeport RoadD. 3031 No. 3 Road( C )The traditional distinction between products that satisfy needs and those satisfy wants is no longer adequate to describe classes of products. In today’s prosperous societies, the distinction has become unclear because so many wants have been turned into needs. A writer, for instance, can work with paper and pencils. These are legal needs for the task. But the work can be done more quickly and efficiently with a word processor. Thus a computer is soon viewed as a need rather than a want.In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main classes are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types are specialty goods and unsought(主动提供的) goods. It must be emphasized that all of these types are based on the way shoppers think about products, not on the nature of the products themselves. What is regarded as a convenience item in France (wine, for example) should be a specialty goods in the United States.People do not spend a great deal of time shopping for such convenience items as groceries, newspapers, toothpaste, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Sometimes convenience products are bought without enough thinking; someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae(圣代) on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items.Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before making a decision. Buying an automobile is often done this way. Shopping goods fall into two classes; those that are recognized as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regarded as essentially different include clothing, furniture, and dishes. Quality, style and fashion will either take precedence(优先) over price, or they will not matter at all.72. It can be learned from the first paragraph that ______.A. a writer needs a word processorB. needs and wants can’t be separated clearlyC. the way to distinguish the products is unimportantD. a computer is a need rather than a want73. The example of wine is used to illustrate that ______.A. goods are classified differently in different countriesB. the types of the product lie on the people rather than its natureC. Frenchmen often drink but Americans sometimes doD. one product may belong to many types74. Staples are items that ______.A. are convenient to purchaseB. are purchased without enough thinkingC. people “want but don’t need”D. people are in constant need of75. Shopping goods that are considered as basically the same are those that ______.A. consumers don’t care where to buy themB. consumers spend much time searching forC. satisfy similar needs of the consumerD. can be found in nearly every shopSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.76.Our space is beautiful. Looking out of the window of a space shuttle, you can see the stars more clearly than you can from Earth. It’s thrilling view. However, what’s out there can be dangerous too. And the dangerous things are often too small to see.77.Above Earth, where space shuttles orbit, there are thousands of chunks of space garbage. They are flying as spaceships, at about 17,000 miles perhour. Sometimes they hit spaceships. On one flight of the shuttle Columbia, the ship was hit 106 times. Most of those hits were not caused by rocks. They were caused by pieces of space garbage.78.What kinds of objects are floating in space today? Some are satellites that are no longer working. Others are pieces of rockets that exploded. The first explosion of a rocket in space took place in 1961. Since then, many others have occurred. An exploding rocket can send out hundreds of bits of metal.79.Space garbage also results from everyday events. Let’s say an astronaut walks outside a shuttle, taking pictures. What if he drops the camera lens cap? It becomes a piece of orbiting junk. A flying bolt may not sound like much. If it’s flying ten times as fast as a bullet, though, it can be pretty scary. Some space trash burns up by falling toward Earth. If it’s high up in space, though, it won’t fall to Earth. I t will stay in orbit.80.What can be done about space trash? This may be one of the most important questions now facing NASA. One answer is to keep track of it. Radar can track a piece of space junk as small as a softball. Beforelaunching a flight, NASA makes sure no other ships or satellites will bein the way. They could also make sure no large pieces of space junk were in the flight’s path. But what about smaller things? What about a piece of metal as small as a pebble? One solution is to invent armor for spaceships. Another is to leave less garbage up there.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Aware that the financial crisis could spread to other sections, the Fed has moved remarkably aggressively, cutting rates by 1.25 percentage pointsin eight days—a rate-cutting spree(无节制行为) almost unheard of in central banking history. The Fed now has cut rates five times by accumulative(累积的) 2.25 percentage points—and there is no sign that the Fed is done. Thanks to the strategies of Hank Paulson, George Bush soon will sign a bill that will pump some $150 billion into the American economy for U.S. consumers to spend. That kind of coordination(协调) between fiscal and monetary authorities is as exceptional as it is both swift and impressive.Sure, the Cassandras are disobeying the Fed’s actions. Bernanke has been criticized for everything from catering to Wall Street traders to still being behind the curve. But opinions are like a nose—everybody has one. Thecurrent noise of criticism against Bernanke is a lot like baseball fans, screaming “throw the burn out” at the game or letting out their depressions on post-game AM radio talk shows. But it’s a lot easier to criticize than to step up to home plate and swing the bat.The reality is that few of Bernanke’s most bitter critics were even smart enough to make it into an introductory economics class taught by Bernanke at Princeton—let alone to run the world’s most influential Central Bank. And to assume that Fed policy is based on responses to such criticism would be as ridiculous as for baseball star Alex Rodriguez to walk over and hand his bat to an unpleasant critic in the seats of Yankee Stadium to take his place at home plate. Thankfully, airline pilots guiding a plane through rough instability play to a less noisy crowd. Here’s the reality. Neither Bernanke’s interest rate cuts nor the federal stimulus package likely will hit the policy nail right on the head. But no real-time decision making is perfect. As John Maynard sKeynes, himself an academic with plenty of real world experience, observed: “It’s better to be nearly right than exactly wrong.” The Fed can’t stop a decline, but it can help it be short and shallow. This is a complex, fast-changing situation. Let’s give the Fed and the U.S. government some credit for acting swiftly and firmly.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)81.The Fed has cut its rates steeply in central banking history because it has recognized that ______________________________________________________________ _______________.82. With the help of Hank Paulson, George Bush agrees to give money to U.S. consumers to spend, which shows that the cooperation is unusually __________________________.83. The author’s opinion about Bernanke’s most rough critics is that they are ______ to run the world’s most influential Central Bank.84. Since the situation is complex and fast-changing, what does the author approve?第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.85. 班长昨天班会课没来。

宝山区2015学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答案必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的试题，其答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.Section B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.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.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

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第I卷(共105分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A programmer. B. A writer. C. A reporter. D. An operator.2. A. At the airport. B. At the hotel. C. At the railway station. D. At the restaurant.3. A. In July. B. In August. C. In September. D. In October.4. A. 300. B. 200. C. 150. D.100.5. A. She stole money from others. B. She fell down and got hurt.C. She was unhappy for being wronged.D. She lost some of her money.6. A. They are going swimming. B. They are going hiking.C. They are going shopping.D. They are going diving.7. A. She wants to start her own business. B. She feels busy and tired.C. She enjoys her present job very much.D. She is not satisfied with her present situation.8. A. She is not feeling well. B. She has just attended a meeting.C. She has just finished exercising.D. She had to hurry to arrive on time.9. A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Difficult. D. Opposite.10. A. Noise pollution is the most serious problem.B. Many people have been killed by noise.C. The man doesn’t agree with the woman.D. Attention should be paid to noise pollution.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Usage of Water. B. Common Expressions.C. Expressions about Water.D. A Story about Water.12. A. Being in hot water. B. Being in deep water.C. Keeping your head above water.D. Throwing cold water.13. A. The story is in deep water. B. Keep your head above water.C. The story throws cold water on me.D. The story can’t hold water.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.14. A. To buy gifts at lower prices. B. To avoid crowded stores.C. To have a wider range of choices.D. To push business into the black.15. A. The day before Thanksgiving. B. The Monday before Thanksgiving.C. The day after Thanksgiving.D. The Monday after Thanksgiving.16. A. The development of the Internet.B. The biggest day of the holiday season.C. The spending of the holiday season.D. The change of people’s shopping habit.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. It was claimed that his daughter was engaged ______ a sound all-round player.A. toB. inC. aboutD. for26. The winning prize in the Wife-carrying World Championships is an amount of beer equal to_____ of the winner’s wife’s body weight.A. itB. thisC. thatD. those27. An Indian man has been described as the world’s _____ student, as he has failed his highschool exams 38 times.A. badB. worseC. worstD. worsened28. Restaurants, clothing stores and book stores _____ from providing free plastic shopping bags.A. have prohibitedB. are prohibitingC. have been prohibitedD. will prohibit29. Often listening to MP 3 with a high-volume _____ lead to permanent hearing loss.A. mustB. mayC. shouldD. need30. It’s less likely that an earthquake will happen in Shanghai, according to a report _____ theurban quake risks of 30 major cities.A. estimatedB. to estimateC. being estimatedD. estimating31. _____ pandas’diets usually consist mostly of bamboo, they can also eat meat and theysometimes catch insects and small birds.A. Much asB. On conditionC. Providing thatD. The moment32. Hotels in Beijing _____ a rising reservation rate in spite of a slight drop in the average roomprice last month.A. sawB. seeC. was seeingD. had seen33. – What is it that made Obama happy?– _____ the US President.A. To electB. ElectingC. Being electedD. Having elected34. Scientists are actively searching for living things and sending messages into space －just_____ living things do exist.A. even ifB. as thoughC. as long asD. in case35. About 2/3 of the world population watched Beijing Olympic events, making the Games themost _____ in history.A. watchingB. having watchedC. watchedD. to watch36. It’s reported _____ some 100,000 college graduates will be chosen to assume village officialsacross the country in 5 years.A. ifB. becauseC. whenD. that37. A lack of sense of family responsibility has caused many couples born in the 1980s _____quickly.A. divorceB. to divorceC. divorcingD. divorced38. Many people sleep with the charging phones right next to their heads, _____ could increasethe chances of getting cancer.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that39. Most people take Internet search engines for granted, _____ Page and Brin have a differentview.A. beforeB. butC. afterD. unless40. An idea occurred to the headmaster _____ he might resolve the problem of security in school.A. whichB. whoC. thatD. whereSection 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.Knowledge is free on the Internet at a small but ___41___ number of colleges and universities.About 160 schools around the world now put free course materials on the web to the ___42___. Recent additions in the United States ___43___ projects at Yale, Johns Hopkins and the University of California, Berkeley.Berkeley said it would offer videos of lectures on YouTube. Free videos from other schools are ___44___ at the Apple iTunes store.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) became an early ___45___with its OpenCourseWare project, first ___46___ in 2001. Free lecture notes, exams and other resources are published at . Many exams even include the answers.Today, OpenCourseWare offers materials from 1,800 undergraduate and graduate courses. These ___47___ from physics to political science.Visitors can learn the same things that M.I.T. students learn. But as the site points out, OpenCourseWare is not a M.I.T. education. Visitors receive no credit toward a degree. Some materials from a course may not be available, and the site does not provide ___48___ with teachers.Still, M.I.T. says that the site has had forty million visits by thirty-one million visitors fromalmost every country. Sixty percent of the visitors are from outside the United States and Canada. Students and educators use the site, including students at M.I.T. But the largest number of visitors, about half, are self-learners.Some professors have become well-known around the world as a result of appearing online. Walter Lewin, a physics professor at M.I.T., is ___49___ popular. Fans enjoy his entertaining lectures.M.I.T. OpenCourseWare now includes materials for high school. The aim is to improve education in science, technology, maths and engineering.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.Good nutrition and a balanced diet will help your child grow up healthy. Whether your kid is a toddler (学步的孩子) or a teen, you can take steps to improve nutrition and encourage smart ___50___ habits. There are several ways, one of which is to have ___51___family meals.Family meals are a comforting occasion for both ___52___ and kids. Kids who take part in regular family meals are also ___53___ likely to eat fruits, vegetables and grains, and less likely to snack on ___54___foods, smoke or drink alcohol.___55___, family meals offer the chance to introduce your child to new foods and ___56___which foods your child likes and which ones he or she doesn’t.Teens may ___57___ their noses at family meals －not ___58___ because they’re trying to become independent. Yet studies find that teens still want their parents’advice, so use the mealtime as a ___59___ to reconnect. Also, consider trying these ways:●Allow your teen to invite a friend to dinner.●Involve your teen in meal ___60___ and preparation.●Keep your mealtime calm and pleasant －no lectures or ___61___.What’s important as a family meal? Any time your family eat together —whether it’s takeout food or a home-cooked meal. Try to ___62___ for nutritious food and a time when everyone can be there. This may mean eating dinner a little ___63___ to wait for a child who’s at sports practice. It can also mean setting aside time on the ___64___, such as Sunday brunch (早午餐), when it may be more convenient to gather as a group.50. A. learning B. eating C. sleeping D. behaving51. A. common B. usual C. regular D. normal52. A. friends B. classmates C. relatives D. parents53. A. still B. not C. more D. less54. A. cheap B. dear C. various D. unhealthy55. A. As a result B. In addition C. In reality D. Generally speaking56. A. find out B. bring in C. pick out D. make up57. A. turn up B. put down C. clear up D. do up58. A. outstanding B. interesting C. surprising D. challenging59. A. meeting B. game C. chance D. task60. A. planning B. burning C. improving D. eating61. A. drinking B. arguing C. smoking D. delaying62. A. order B. buy C. share D. strive63. A. earlier B. later C. slower D. faster64. A. holidays B. occasions C. weekends D. weekdaysSection BDirections:Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Poliana came from Brazil to the U.S. for academic reasons. She wanted to improve her English, because it could help her get a better job, maybe even a job teaching English someday. She’s interested in traveling and studying different cultures. She said that Brazilians try to copy North American customs, so she was interested in understanding why.Before coming to the U.S., Poliana had a certain image of North Americans. She got her image of North Americans from watching North American TV and movies in Brazil. She saw several Hollywood movies about high schools in the U.S., and she imagined high school could be a lot of fun. High school students seemed to have a lot of freedom. She imagined they participated in a lot of fun activities both inside and outside of school. However, she now thinks that Brazilian students have more fun and freedom in school.Poliana sometimes feels disappointed because outside of school there are few places for young people to meet their friends and talk. In Brazil, young people often get together at parties or at a shopping mall.In addition, Poliana thinks most North American students pretend to like her, because she comes from a foreign country, but actually don’t make an effort to get to know her well. She also feels North American students often discriminate against other students who don’t have fashionable clothes and hairstyles. In her opinion, North Americans aren’t open to different cultures and customs.65. Why did Poliana come to the U.S.?A. Because she was interested in traveling and studying different cultures.B. Because she could find a better job in the U.S..C. Because she wanted to make her major better.D. Because she hoped to teach English in the U.S..66. When Poliana got to the U.S., she found high school students there _____.A. had a lot of fun and freedomB. saw several Hollywood movies outside of schoolC. participated in a lot of fun activities inside and outside of schoolD. had less fun and freedom67. Which of the following is correct about what Poliana saw and felt in the U.S.?A. It seemed that most American students liked her.B. Poliana frequently feels disappointed.C. Young people in America often get together at parties or at a shopping mall.D. North Americans are willing to accept different cultures and customs.68. The underlined phrase “discriminate against”in the last paragraph may be replaced by“________”.A. fight againstB. look down uponC. take toD. distinguish(B)The following are two ads from Axalto in China Daily. Read them carefully and complete the relevant choices below:Receptionist / SecretaryPrimary Responsibilities:●Provide receptionist service to Beijing Office.●Pick up phone calls, make appointments, receive visitors, record and file documents.●Travel arrangements including administration and purchase of tickets, hotel reservations,preparation and calculation of travel orders and the equivalent payments.●Post service including local express service, EMS（快递）.●Provide secretarial support to related teams (HR, Sales, Marketing). Adjust the operation ofdifferent departments independently by taking creative measures.●Meeting arrangement upon requirement.●Prepare presentation material.●Organize customer event.●Combine data and help administration department to adjust schedule.Education / Skill requirements:●University degree or equivalent, major in English is preferred.●At least 1 year's experience as a Secretary.●Self-motivated, could work under pressure and independently.●Strong in telecommunication skill and interpersonal communication skill.●Good team spirit, quick learner.●Result oriented, self-discipline.Software Engineer —ToolsPrimary Responsibilities:●Work as a software engineer on Smart Cards Tools Research and Development.●Responsible for software development activities including implementation and testing. Specific Duties:●Do/take part in software development analysis and design.●Do/take part in software development/good at work with C++ Java.●Do/take part in performing unit test/system test over the application software beingdeveloped.●Do/ take part in software tools test/check activities.●Work closely with other engineers to ensure high quality of product/tools delivery. Education / Skill requirements:●Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering/Informatics/Computer Science.●Knowledge in object oriented analysis & design with UML.●Familiar with development/programming in C++ and Java.●Good sense and awareness of software quality.●Good English communication skills and should be comfortable in multi-cultural environment.Knowledge in Smart Card (智能卡) /GSM (数字通) is preferred.●Knowledge in XML, Python will be an advantage.If you are interested in the above positions, please send your resume（简历）to:E-mail: axalto_hr_china@axalto/comPlease indicate the position you are applying for.69. Which of the following sentences is NOT the primary responsibilities of secretary?A. Pick up phone calls, make appointments and file documents.B. Preparation and calculation of travel orders and the equivalent paying.C. Responsible for activities including typing.D. Provide secretarial support to related teams.70. _______ is a must for those applying for the position of software engineer.A. Fluent English and being able to talk with people from different countriesB. A Doctor's Degree in InformaticsC. A M aster’s Degree in Computer ScienceD. Being able to live comfortably without trouble71. You will have more chance to apply for the position of software engineer if you_________.A. have reached high level in English communicationB. have got a Bachelor's Degree in software EngineeringC. have graduated from college with a Master's Degree in Computer scienceD. have a good knowledge of Smart Card or GSM(C)I was only ten, but Mom couldn’t put off the Talk any longer. “I think,” she began, “that you should start investing some of that money you have saved.”Does a ten-year-old child really need to know the financial facts of life? As immigrants with little money, my parents were convinced that the time to teach children about investment building was as early as possible. They wanted my brother and me to get a head start on that long road to financial stability.Two years earlier my parents had helped me open my first bank account, and now my mother was introducing me to mutual funds. An enthusiastic pupil, I was soon contributing income from my paper route towards my investments.Then, later, as a high-school student with university on the horizon, I began to wonder how I could possibly afford the $2,200-a-year tuition. I had decided to major in sciences, with the aim of going on to medical school. In other words, there were a lot of years of tuition ahead of me.Clearly, it was time to step up my investing planning. I read investment magazines carefully and thoroughly for money-making advice. My comfort level grew, as did my investment. At the end of high school, I was able to pay for my university tuition. In fact, the proceeds of that investment supported me much of the way through medical school.Since Mom’s first chat nearly two decades ago, I have come a long way as an investor. Above all, I have seen firsthand how smart investing can help you reach important goals in life. It’s partly thanks to the good financial habits I picked up as a child that I’m enjoying a medical residency in Edmonton today — thanks, in other words, to my money-wise Mom and Dad.72. When did the writer’s parents open his first bank account?A. When the writer was only ten years old.B. When the writer was twelve years old.C. When the writer was eight years old.D. When the writer finished his junior school.73. The time when the writer could afford his university tuition was _______.A. two years later after his mother’s talkB. the year when he majored in sciencesC. at the end of high schoolD. when he read investment magazines for money-making advice74. Why did the writer’s mother encourage the writer to learn to invest?A. Because the writer liked to know something about financial facts of life.B. Because the writer was an enthusiastic pupil.C. Because the writer’s parents were immigrants with little money.D. Because the writer’s parents thought the children should know how to consume.75. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Debt of gratitudeB. The memory of parentsC. Thanks to the proceeds of that investmentD. Success comes from financial stability(D)Scientists estimate that more than 60 percent of cancer deaths in the United States are preventable through lifestyle changes. Although there is no certain way to avoid all cancers, reducing individual risk factors significantly decreases the likelihood of getting many forms of this dangerous disease.The American Chemical Society estimates that smoking causes nearly 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States — that is, about 166,000 cancer deaths each year. All cancer deaths caused by tobacco smoking could be prevented completely by not smoking and not using smokeless tobacco. For those who already smoke, quitting will reduce the risk of developing cancer. Studies show that after about ten years of not smoking, a past smoker’s risk lowers to about the level of those who have never smoked.After quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet is the best way to lower the risk of cancer. Certain foods have been found to protect against cancer. Among these foods are cabbage, tomatoes, soy products, and foods high in vitamins A, C, and E. In addition, green and possibly black teas contain compounds that protect the body from cancer-causing substance.To lower cancer risk, diets should include little or no red meat. Other foods to avoid or consume in moderation include sugar, fat from animal products, and salt. Added fats and oils should come from vegetables, such as olives or corn, rather than from animal sources. Carbohydrates (碳水化合物) should come from whole grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat bread, rather than from processed foods, such as white rice and white bread.The risk of cancer of the esophagus (食道) increases with heavy alcohol consumption, and many studies suggest that consuming alcoholic drinks increases the risk of breast cancer as well. Studies show that limiting intake to two drinks a day for men, and one drink per day for women, reduces cancer risk.Low levels of physical activity have been implicated (牵连) in some cancer. Moderate activity for 30 minutes a day enhances the immune system, shortens the time food takes to move through the intestines (肠), and changes body composition and hormone levels. Researchers are studying how these effects might lower cancer risk.76. Which do you think is the best title for this passage?A. Lifestyle and DiseaseB. Tips for Cancer PreventionC. Causes of CancersD. How do We Remain Healthy?77. Which of the following is true according to the author?A. Those who have quitted smoking for 10 years and non-smokers have the same cancer risk .B. Once a smoker has stopped smoking, there is almost no chance of getting cancers.C. A balanced diet is absolutely effective in preventing one from getting cancer.D. A person drinking tea regularly will not be likely to suffer from cancer.78. What kind of people increase their chances of getting cancers?A. Their food contains less sugar, animal fat, and salt.B. One who is not moderate in drinking and eating.C. Those who have one or two drinks regularly and enjoy doing so with their families.D. Those whose diet contains a lot of red meat and not a little fruit.79. The last paragraph implies that ______.A. Food's staying in one's body for too long a time might be related to a kind of cancerB. Exercise can consume more whole grainsC. 30 minutes' physical activity is good for ordinary peopleD. Plenty of physical exercise is most important for one to remain healthySection CDirections:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for eachparagraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.80.The earth is getting warmer. People burn coal, oil and gas and this produces carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. These gases, called “greenhouse gases ”, prevent the heat of the sun from leaving the earth ’s upper atmosphere and this makes the earth warmer.81.A few weeks ago a group of scientists produced a report about global warming and the natural world. They wanted to find out if global warming was dangerous for plants and animals. According to what they found, the scientists say that during the next 50 years about 25% of land animals and plants will become extinct. More than a million plant and animal species will be extinct by 2050.82. More than 10% of all plants and animals will become extinct. It is too late to save many plants and animals because of the greenhouse gases that are already in the atmosphere. But the scientists say if we control greenhouse gases now, we could save many more plants and animals from extinction.83.The scientists studied some regions of the world with a very rich biology. These regions were Europe, Australia, Central and South America, and South Africa. Their studies showed that species living in mountainous areas had a better chance of survival because they could move uphill, to get cooler. In flat areas, such as deserts, plants and animals would have to move a very long distance to get cooler, so they are in greater danger of extinction.84.The scientists found that half of the 24 species of butterflies they studied in Australia would soon become extinct. 60% of the species in the Kruger National Park in South Africa would also die out, and more than 100% of the 300 South Africa plant species they studied would also become extinct. One of the plants in danger of extinction is the national flower of South Africa, the King Protea. They studied 163 tree species in the Cerrado region of Brazil and found that 70 would become extinct. Many of the plants and trees that live in this region live nowhere else in the world. In Mexico, they studied 1,870 species and found that more than 30% of these were in danger of extinction.第II卷（共45分）I.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 给他这么多钱毫无意义。

上海市宝山区2009届高三模拟测试（英语）第I卷（105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. To the school in Shanghai.B. To her summer school.C. To her aunt.D. To her aunt’s school.2. A. Less than 75 minutes. B. 150 minutes.C. 120 minutes.D. More than 75 minutes.3. A. At the airport. B. At a store. C. At the tailor’s D. In a bank.4. A. The woman isn’t feeling better today. B. The woman should visit her cousin.C. Her cousin hasn’t been at home today.D. Her cousin doesn’t visit her very often.5. A. It’s better than his own. B. It was painted by a child.C. It looks terrible.D. It may win a prize.6. A. She has received the man’s e-mail. B. She has been very busy lately.C. Her computer is broken.D. Her check hasn’t been sent.7. A. She can tell Joan when she sees her at noon.B. She could tell Joan’s broth er about the reception.C. She must call on Joan after the reception.D. She may see Joan’s brother at lunch.8. A. He doesn’t know how to use the camera. B. He doesn’t want to waste his film.C. He’s already taken a picture of the river.D. He doesn’t have any more film.9. A. She had no chance of winning. B. She didn’t follow her coach’s advice.C. Her coach didn’t listen to her.D. Her coach didn’t help her enough.10. A. Whether the course is interesting. B. A study plan.C. Graphs which the text book contained.D. The homework required of students.Section BDirections: In Section B. you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.11. A. One kilogram. B. Fifteen kilogram.C. Fifty kilogram.D. Forty kilogram.12. A. 2,000 years ago. B. In 1100.C. In 1500.D. In 1900.13. A. They are so poor that they can only buy paper boots.B. They are no other kinds of boots there.C. Paper boots are warmer than any other boots there.D. Paper boot s are so nice that they don’t like anything else.14. A. Product name. B. FeaturesC. Target customer.D. Price.15. A. Affordable; latest. B. Incredible; fastest; smallest.C. Best deal; best choice.D. Perfect; right choice.16. A. The advertisement for Star 5000 emphasizes its users and the status it brings.B. The Brand E-Brain from Diamond Computer offers you the perfect tool.C. The advertisement for FX435 focuses of computing power.D. The three brands are among the best sellers on the market.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will bear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the message. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and V ocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B. C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. The use of human flesh search could seriously v iolate individuals’ privacy. Can you give some advice _____ protecting your own privacy online?A. onB. atC. inD. of26. To prevent accidental poisoning, always read labels carefully before taking______ medicines.A. littleB. fewC. someD. any27. Speaking with cab drivers, waitresses and even students every day _____ me feel more and confident in English.A. helpB. has helpedC. have been helpingD. have helped28. We can provide any type of printing work you_____ need and it is our goal to be the best at what we do every time with every customer because here, image is everything.A. shouldB. mustC. mayD. can29. ---What were you doing when I knocked at the door?---I had just finished my homework and ______to have a bath.A. beganB. have begunC. was beginningD. had begun30. Effective listening is more than simply_____ the bad habit of interrupting others while they are speaking or finishing their sentences.A. avoidingB. to avoidC. avoidD. avoided31. All over the world, there are signs that we’re running out of water. Even the chalk streams of England now dry up some summers_____ we’re pumping so much water from the hills in which they are born.A. unlessB. whetherC. tillD. because32. Schools across China are expected to hire 50,000 college grads this year as short-term teachers, almost triple the number hired last year, _____unemployment pressures.A. to easeB. to be easingC. easedD. easing33. In a very general way, the direct answer to the question of _____ causes depression is difficult circumstances.A. whichB. whatC. whomD. that34. Americans eat almost everything with a fork, and it appears that holding a knife in one’s right hand longer than a few seconds ______to be against good table manners.A. considersB. consideredC. is consideredD. was considered35. Unlike young people in the city, young rural people have_____ opportunities for personal development or ways to change their lives.A. mostB. moreC. lessD. fewer36. One study, _____ in the issue of the journal Science, shows that a space rock could successfully transport life between planets.A. reportingB. reportedC. being reportedD. having been reported37. The beauty of the Internet is _____ it allows people from opposite sides of the globe to communicate in real time.A. thatB. ifC. whenD. why38. Only in the way girls and boys attend the same class _____to know each other better and avoid some of the problems that misunderstandings give rise to.A. they can getB. can they getC. they do getD. they could get39. While public speaking focuses on an individual, debate is an activity ____ two or more speakers present their opinions in support and against a given issue.A. whereB. whichC. on whichD. with which40. _____ he was accepted to several top universities, Leehom Wang chose a smaller college and pursued a career in music.A. HoweverB. WhateverC. Even thoughD. WheneverSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word canonly be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.I’m an English teacher working in Russia, and for some reason I really don’t like the classroom __41__ “Talk about your family”. Perhaps it’s because everyone studies English from the same book at school. So all the students say: “My family consists of five members. Me, my mother, my father, my brother and my dog. ” And so on. As if all families are __42__ the same.It’s such a shame, because our families are unique. All families have their stories, their dramas, their__43__ jokes, nicknames and phrases. They’re the place where our __44__ were made. How often have you heard someone with young children __45__, “Oh no, I think I’m turning into my parents”?The other day, I found myself __ 46 __ into one of my grandparents. I was trying to get my daughter（one year and 8 months old）to eat her dinner, and I said: “That’ll make your hair curl.”Now, I don’t think that __47__ vegetables give you curly hair, or even that curly hair is a green thing to have. It’s just a phrase I heard from my granddad a hundred times when I was small. It had stayed in my__48__, half-forgotten, until the time I could use it myself. I wonder if he heard it from his own grandparents. How many other old fashioned phrases like this stay inside families, when the rest of the world has ___49__them?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.Life is full of decisions. You may not realize the vast number of choices you face each day. Some choices are simple, like what to wear. But others are more__50__: deciding which friend to go out with or whether to go out at all. Life’s most difficult decisions __51__ choosing a university, a career and a husband or wife.For some people, decision-making comes pretty easily. __52__others, indecision is a serious problem that can stop them dead.Think about the last time you went to a coffee shop. Ordering your coffee should’ve be en a simple task, but it probably __53__ at least four decisions. Your __54__ today has more opportunities, more choices and more options than ever before! Thirty-one ice cream flavors, 30-screen movie theaters, 300 cable channels and 3,000 songs on an ipod all __55__ one thing---a more complicated life. The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide. Indecisiveness leads to negative__56__. Hesitation in buying sale items results in paying more later. Indecision can __57__result in missed opportunities. Boss may notice __58__and give an important project to someone more eager. Family, friends and coworkers may get tired of waiting for your decisions.Not making a decision means you allow __59__to be made for you---choices that you yourself might not like. Increased stress can result.There are many reasons why people struggle with decisions. Some people fear others’ opinions, and they worry that someone may be __60__by their decision. Others fear the consequences of a wrong choice. This prevents them from making any choice at all. Still others __61__ about finding the perfect choice. __62__,there’s no perfect choice. Every option has its pros and cons.The good news is that with each decision you make, the __63__ does get easier. And best of all…You’ll soon learn to trust yourself and your__64__.50. A. appealing B. inviting C. challenging D. surprising51. A. include B. exclude C. handle D. risk52. A. As for B. Regardless of C. Instead of D. But for53. A. acquired B. required C. made D. inquired54. A. life B. work C. entertainment D. recreation55. A. look forward to B. make up for C. add up to D. break away with56. A. convenience B. attitude C. outlook D. consequences57. A. besides B. also C. furthermore D. otherwise58. A. hesitation B. perseverance C. willingness D. personality59. A. opportunities B. freedoms C. choices D. opinions60. A. satisfied B. disappointed C. favored D. excited61. A. ensure B. relax C. figure D. stress62. A. In fact B. As though C. By chance D. Once again63. A. shade B. combination C. miscalculation D. process64. A. circumstances B. visions C. decisions D. confidencesSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.ASomeone said that encouragement is simply reminding a person of the “shoulders” he’s standing on, the property he’s been given. That’s what happened when a young man, the son of a star baseball player, was drafted by one of the minor league teams. As hard as he tried, his first season was disappointing, and by midseason he expected to be released any day.The coaches were puzzled by his failure because he possessed all the characteristics of an excellent athlete, but he couldn’t seem to incorporate those advantages into a n effective effort. He seemed to have become disconnected from his potential.His future seemed darkest one day when he had already struck out his first time at bat. Then he stepped up to the batter’s box again and quickly ran up two strikes. The catcher called a time-out and ran to the pitcher’s（投手）for a conference. While they were busy the judge, standing behind the plate, spoke casually to the boy.Then play resumed, the next pitch was thrown and the young man knocked it out of the park. That was the turning point. From then on, he played the game with a new confidence and power that quickly drew the attention of the parent team, and he was called up to the majors.On the day he was leaving for the city, one of his coaches asked him what had caused such a turnaround. The young man replied it was the encouraging remark the judge had made that day when his baseball career had seemed lost.“He told me I reminded him of all the times he had stood behind my dad in the batter’s box,” the boy explained. “He said I was holding the bat just the way Da d had held it. And he told me, ‘I can see his genes in you; you have your father’s arms. ’ After that, whether I swung the bat,I jus imagined I was using Dad’s arms instead of my own. ”65. According to the passage, encouraging remarks help a person to realize________.A. the great success he has achievedB. the experience he has accumulatedC. the qualities he was born withD. the support he has received66. The young man couldn’t succeed at first probably because__________.A. he didn’t work hard enoug hB. he knew little about baseballC. he didn’t realize his potentialsD. he was not born to be an athlete67. What brought about the turning point in his baseball career?A. The coaches’ encouraging words.B. The umpire’s casual remarks.C. The pitch he knocked out of the park.D. The first time he struck out at bat.68. The main purpose of the passage is to tell us _______.A. encouragement may change one’s lifeB. athletes especially need encouragementC. the young man will have a bright futureD. people can never succeed without encouragementBA. Different countries have different traffic rules on taxis.B. All the taxi drivers were polite and kind to the passengers.C. Passengers took advantage of tourists.D. A passenger’s unforgettable traveling experience with taxis.70. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The driver thought it was more dangerous in London than in Bogota.B. The driver wanted to catch the rabbit to eat.C. 5, 800 laptops are left in London taxis every yearD. My brother didn’t get to the port on time.71. The underlined word “raving” in the third section is closest in meaning to________.A. talking widely as if madB. focusing straightC. inquiring patientlyD. smiling happilyCWhen it comes to exercise, less is not more----but it’s definitely better than none. Physical inactivity accounts for as many as 23 percent of all deaths from major recurring diseases, yet almost one of every three Americans tends to sit about without taking much exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control（CCD）, 29. 4 percent of those surveyed report no leisure-time physical activity at all. City residents tend to be more active than country folks, with 27. 4 percent saying they are unmovable, compared with 36. 6 percent of those in rural areas. Westerners also are more active than Americans in other regions.Even light exercise---activity that increases oxygen consumption less than three times the level burned by the body at rest---can improve physical and mental well-being. While light activity is good, moderate is even better, and health experts encourage everyone to accumulate at least 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity. But you don’t have to head to a gym. As recent studies have confirmed, “lifestyle” activities, such as walking, housecleaning, and gardening, are as effective as a structured exercise program in improving heart function, lowering blood pressure, and maintaining or losing weight.In one study, overweight, unmovable middle-aged men and women who learned behavioral skills to make them more physically active（such as walking around airports or train stations while waiting for a departure）reduced their body fat percentage and improved their blood pressure and heart function as much as individuals participating in structured programs at a fitness center. In another study, fat women ranging in age from 21 to 60 who adopted a more active lifestyle lost as much weight as women in a low-impact aerobics（有氧健身法）program---and regained fewer pounds in the following year.Recognizing the value of different levels and types of activity, the American College of Sports Medicine has changed its recommendations on quantity and quality of exercise to include flexibility as well as aerobics and muscle workouts and to acknowledge that multiple short periods of exercise during the day are nearly as beneficial as one long session.72. Based on the passage, we can assume that______.A. outdoor activities can improve our physical health greatlyB. when we take part in exercise, less oxygen is taken inC. “lifestyle” activities ca n build our bodies and prevent us from getting too fatD. people of different ages and sex like sports which help them lose weight73. According to the passage, which of the following belongs to structured exercise program?A. Doing gymnastics at a gym.B. Housecleaning.C. Walking.D. Gardening.74. Which of the following statements best expresses the idea of the two studies described in the third paragraph?A. Exercise reduces the chance of heart attack.B. Active lifestyle activities can strengthen our body.C. Structured programs can give us a healthier body than lifestyle exercises.D. Lifestyle activities function as effective as structured programs.75. Which of the following can be inferred from the change made by the American College of Sports Medicine?A. Temporary exercise is beneficial.B. Flexibility used to be discouraged.C. Lifestyle activities are encouraged.D. Structured exercise programs are emphasized.DThe well-known “Red List” that details which species are threatened with extinction is inaccurate, according to a new assessment. It concludes the list fails to reflect the true threat to species, by not taking full account of the threat caused by people.The Red List, which is made by the world conservation Union（IUCN）, determines a species’ risk of extinction mainly on the basis of its population size, rate of decline and geographic range.But Alexander Harcourt and Sean Parks at the University of California, Davis, argue that this is not enough. They compare an endangered species to a house that has been left unlocked. The house is exposed to committing theft, but it only becomes threatened when there is a housebreaker nearby.In the same way, a small population of animals with likely extinction only becomes actively threatened when it is being caught illegally or its habitat is destroyed. Harcourt and Parks support modifying the Red List standards to include local human population density. Although a large number of people nearby may not in itself be a threat, they argue that hunting, pollution and habitat destruction, for example, are all likely to increase as people gradually attack wildlife. What’s more, data on human density is really available. “We have the numbers, why not use them?” says Harcourt.To illustrate their point, the researchers reassessed 200 primate（灵长类）species from the 1996 Red List. They found that 17 species designed as being at relatively low risk by the Red List should now be reassigned as high priority.Contrary to the expectations of many, the researchers also found that two high-profile species, the gorilla and the pygmy chimpanzee, should be downgraded to a lower level of threat.But Craig Hilton-Taylor, Red List Programme Officer based in Cambridge, England, says that the IUCN has already introduced a species classification system for threats such as human density. The system runs in parallel to the main Red List classification.Besides, part of the Red List’s value is that you can make comparisons with past assessments, he says, and tweaking the criteria would make this impossible. “We’ve been asked by everyone, please don’t change the system again,” says Hilton-Taylor.Harcourt maintains that making explicit threats part of the criteria is not only more accurate, it may also help highlight future problems. Matt Walpole, a conservation researcher at the University of Kent at Canterbury, England, agrees: “Where population data is lacking, it might be a useful way of flagging up potentially threatened species. ”76. The Red list used to determine the risk of extinction a species may run by assessing all of the following, EXCEPT____________.A. human population dataB. the species’ population sizeC. the species’ rate of declineD. the geographic range of the species77. In order to indicate the level of threat caused by people to rare species, _____ has/have been introduced.A. a specific classification systemB. a more accurate assessment systemC. the Red List standardsD. the Red List classification78. The level of risk indicated by the Red List to each endangered species should be______.A. downgradedB. upgradedC. reassessedD. kept as it is79. The proper title for this passage should be______.A. Data On Human DensityB. Red Alert Over Rare SpeciesC. Red List ClassificationD. Potentially Threatened SpeciesSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Importance of the Creative ProcessB. Varieties of ExperienceC. Fostering （培养）CreativityD. Creative PlayE. Fostering the Creative ProcessF. Opportunities for Creativity80.for children than to be able to express themselves openly and without judgment. The ability to be creative, to create something from personal feelings and experiences, can reflect and nurture children's emotional health. The experiences children have during their first years of 81.All children need to be truly creative is the freedom to commit themselves completely to the effort and make whatever activity they are doing their own. What's important in any creative act is the process of self-expression. Creative experiences can help children express and cope with their feelings. A child's creative activity can help teachers to learn more about what the child may be thinking or feeling. Creativity also fosters mental growth in children by providing opportunities for trying out new ideas, and new ways of thinking and problem-solving. Creative activities help acknowledge and celebrate children's uniqueness and diversity as well as offer excellent opportunities to personalize our teaching and focus on each child.82. Start by providing activities that are based on the children's interests and ideas. This means learning how to listen intently to what children are saying. It is very helpful to tape record and transcribe children's conversations as well as take notes and review them with your co-teachers. Be sure to offer children a wide range of creative materials and experiences. Being creative is more than drawing or painting. There's also photography, music, field trips, working with wire, clay, paper, wood, water or shadows. The possibilities are endless. It'simportant to provide children lots of time to explore materials and pursue their ideas. This includes time to think about how to plan, design, construct, experiment and revise project ideas. Don't forget to build in time to talk these ideas over with other people - both teachers and children.83.experiences for children. Activities such as field trips, celebrating holidays and activities with other ethnic groups, and encouraging children to bring visitors to school enhances the creative process. The more varied experiences children have in their lives, the wider the range of creative expression. The more personal experiences children have with people and situations outside of their own environment, the more material they can draw on to incorporate in their play. Our challenge is to try not to be intimidated by the variety and diversity of artistic expression in our classroom.84. frequent opportunities - and lots of time - to experience and explore expressive materials. Put your emphasis on the process of creativity and not on the finished product. What children learn and discover about themselves is vital to their development. Show your support for the creative process by appreciating and offering support for children's efforts. Independence and control are important components in the creative process. This is especially true when working with children with disabilities.第Ⅱ卷（45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 请别忘了给我打电话。

上海杨浦区宝山区2009届一模英语试卷（牛津版）时间:120分钟满分:150分第I卷 (共105分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A programmer. B. A writer. C. A reporter. D. An operator.2. A. At the airport. B. At the hotel. C. At the railway station. D. At the restaurant.3. A. In July. B. In August. C. In September. D. In October.4. A. 300. B. 200. C. 150. D.100.5. A. She stole money from others. B. She fell down and got hurt.C. She was unhappy for being wronged.D. She lost some of her money.6. A. They are going swimming. B. They are going hiking.C. They are going shopping.D. They are going diving.7. A. She wants to start her own business. B. She feels busy and tired.C. She enjoys her present job very much.D. She is not satisfied with her present situation.8. A. She is not feeling well. B. She has just attended a meeting.C. She has just finished exercising.D. She had to hurry to arrive on time.9. A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Difficult. D. Opposite.10. A. Noise pollution is the most serious problem.B. Many people have been killed by noise.C. The m an doesn’t agree with the woman.D. Attention should be paid to noise pollution.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Usage of Water. B. Common Expressions.C. Expressions about Water.D. A Story about Water.12. A. Being in hot water. B. Being in deep water.C. Keeping your head above water.D. Throwing cold water.13. A. The story is in deep water. B. Keep your head above water.C. The story throws cold water on me.D. The story can’t hold water.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following report.14. A. To buy gifts at lower prices. B. To avoid crowded stores.C. To have a wider range of choices.D. To push business into the black.15. A. The day before Thanksgiving. B. The Monday before Thanksgiving.C. The day after Thanksgiving.D. The Monday after Thanksgiving.16. A. The development of the Internet.B. The biggest day of the holiday season.C. The spending of the holiday season.D. The change of people’s shopping habit.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Restaurants Location FeaturesA Japanese restaurant On the third floor A little ___17___; good foodAn Italian restaurant ___18___ /A ___ 19___ house Across the parking lot /A Buffet(自助餐) ___20___ blocks away Food from several countriesComplete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.What was the woman’s last job?She worked as a___21___at Computer Country. What was the most difficult part of her job? ___22___.When did the woman leave her last company? ___23___.Why was the woman interested in the new job? Because the company has ___24___ and awonderful product.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. It was claimed that his daughter was engaged ______ a sound all-round player.A. toB. inC. aboutD. for26. The winning prize in the Wife-carrying World Championships is an amount of beer equal to_____ of the winner’s wife’s body weight.A. itB. thisC. thatD. those27. An Indian man has been described as the world’s _____ student, as he has failed his highschool exams 38 times.A. badB. worseC. worstD. worsened28. Restaurants, clothing stores and book stores _____ from providing free plastic shopping bags.A. have prohibitedB. are prohibitingC. have been prohibitedD. will prohibit29. Often listening to MP 3 with a high-volume _____ lead to permanent hearing loss.A. mustB. mayC. shouldD. need30. It’s less likely that an earthquake will happen in Shanghai, according to a report _____ theurban quake risks of 30 major cities.A. estimatedB. to estimateC. being estimatedD. estimating31. _____ pandas’ diets usually consist mostly of bamboo, they can also eat meat and theysometimes catch insects and small birds.A. Much asB. On conditionC. Providing thatD. The moment32. Hotels in Beijing _____ a rising reservation rate in spite of a slight drop in the average roomprice last month.A. sawB. seeC. was seeingD. had seen33. – What is it that made Obama happy?– _____ the US President.A. To electB. ElectingC. Being electedD. Having elected34. Scientists are actively searching for living things and sending messages into space －just_____ living things do exist.A. even ifB. as thoughC. as long asD. in case35. About 2/3 of the world population watched Beijing Olympic events, making the Games themost _____ in history.A. watchingB. having watchedC. watchedD. to watch36. It’s reported _____ some 100,000 college graduates will be chosen to assume village officialsacross the country in 5 years.A. ifB. becauseC. whenD. that37. A lack of sense of family responsibility has caused many couples born in the 1980s _____quickly.A. divorceB. to divorceC. divorcingD. divorced38. Many people sleep with the charging phones right next to their heads, _____ could increasethe chances of getting cancer.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that39. Most people take Internet search engines for granted, _____ Page and Brin have a differentview.A. beforeB. butC. afterD. unless40. An idea occurred to the headmaster _____ he might resolve the problem of security in school.A. whichB. whoC. thatD. whereSection 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. contactB. includeC. announcedD. publicE. especiallyF. growingG. leaderH. rangeI. availableJ. separatelyKnowledge is free on the Internet at a small but ___41___ number of colleges and universities.About 160 schools around the world now put free course materials on the web to the ___42___. Recent additions in the United States ___43___ projects at Yale, Johns Hopkins and the University of California, Berkeley.Berkeley said it would offer videos of lectures on YouTube. Free videos from other schools are ___44___ at the Apple iTunes store.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) became an early ___45___with its OpenCourseWare project, first ___46___ in 2001. Free lecture notes, exams and other resources are published at . Many exams even include the answers.Today, OpenCourseWare offers materials from 1,800 undergraduate and graduate courses. These ___47___ from physics to political science.Visitors can learn the same things that M.I.T. students learn. But as the site points out, OpenCourseWare is not a M.I.T. education. Visitors receive no credit toward a degree. Some materials from a course may not be available, and the site does not provide ___48___ with teachers.Still, M.I.T. says that the site has had forty million visits by thirty-one million visitors from almost every country. Sixty percent of the visitors are from outside the United States and Canada. Students and educators use the site, including students at M.I.T. But the largest number of visitors, about half, are self-learners.Some professors have become well-known around the world as a result of appearing online. Walter Lewin, a physics professor at M.I.T., is ___49___ popular. Fans enjoy his entertaininglectures.M.I.T. OpenCourseWare now includes materials for high school. The aim is to improve education in science, technology, maths and engineering.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.Good nutrition and a balanced diet will help your child grow up healthy. Whether your kid is a toddler (学步的孩子) or a teen, you can take steps to improve nutrition and encourage smart ___50___ habits. There are several ways, one of which is to have ___51___family meals.Family meals are a comforting occasion for both ___52___ and kids. Kids who take part in regular family meals are also ___53___ likely to eat fruits, vegetables and grains, and less likely to snack on ___54___foods, smoke or drink alcohol.___55___, family meals offer the chance to introduce your child to new foods and ___56___which foods your child likes and which ones he or she doesn’t.Teens may ___57___ their noses at family meals －not ___58___ because they’re trying to become independent. Yet studies find that teens still want their parents’ advice, so use the mealtime as a ___59___ to reconnect. Also, consider trying these ways:●Allow your teen to invite a friend to dinner.●Involve your teen in meal ___60___ and preparation.●Keep your mealtime calm and pleasant －no lectures or ___61___.What’s important as a family meal? Any time your family eat together —whether it’s takeout food or a home-cooked meal. Try to ___62___ for nutritious food and a time when everyone can be there. This may mean eating dinner a little ___63___ to wait for a child who’s at sports practice. It can also mean setting aside time on the ___64___, such as Sunday brunch (早午餐), when it may be more convenient to gather as a group.50. A. learning B. eating C. sleeping D. behaving51. A. common B. usual C. regular D. normal52. A. friends B. classmates C. relatives D. parents53. A. still B. not C. more D. less54. A. cheap B. dear C. various D. unhealthy55. A. As a result B. In addition C. In reality D. Generally speaking56. A. find out B. bring in C. pick out D. make up57. A. turn up B. put down C. clear up D. do up58. A. outstanding B. interesting C. surprising D. challenging59. A. meeting B. game C. chance D. task60. A. planning B. burning C. improving D. eating61. A. drinking B. arguing C. smoking D. delaying62. A. order B. buy C. share D. strive63. A. earlier B. later C. slower D. faster64. A. holidays B. occasions C. weekends D. weekdaysSection BDirections:Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Poliana came from Brazil to the U.S. for academic reasons. She wanted to improve her English, because it could help her get a better job, maybe even a job teaching English someday. She’s interested in traveling and studying different cultures. She said that Brazilians try to copy North American customs, so she was interested in understanding why.Before coming to the U.S., Poliana had a certain image of North Americans. She got her image of North Americans from watching North American TV and movies in Brazil. She saw several Hollywood movies about high schools in the U.S., and she imagined high school could be a lot of fun. High school students seemed to have a lot of freedom. She imagined they participated in a lot of fun activities both inside and outside of school. However, she now thinks that Brazilianstudents have more fun and freedom in school.Poliana sometimes feels disappointed because outside of school there are few places for young people to meet their friends and talk. In Brazil, young people often get together at parties or at a shopping mall.In addition, Poliana thinks most North American students pretend to like her, because she comes from a foreign country, but actually don’t make an effort to get to know her well. She also feels North American students often discriminate against other students who don’t have fashionable clothes and hairstyles. In her opinion, North Americans aren’t open to different cultures and customs.65. Why did Poliana come to the U.S.?A. Because she was interested in traveling and studying different cultures.B. Because she could find a better job in the U.S..C. Because she wanted to make her major better.D. Because she hoped to teach English in the U.S..66. When Poliana got to the U.S., she found high school students there _____.A. had a lot of fun and freedomB. saw several Hollywood movies outside of schoolC. participated in a lot of fun activities inside and outside of schoolD. had less fun and freedom67. Which of the following is correct about what Poliana saw and felt in the U.S.?A. It seemed that most American students liked her.B. Poliana frequently feels disappointed.C. Young people in America often get together at parties or at a shopping mall.D. North Americans are willing to accept different cultures and customs.68. The underlined phrase ―discriminate agai nst”in the last paragraph may be replaced by―________‖.A. fight againstB. look down uponC. take toD. distinguish(B)The following are two ads from Axalto in China Daily. Read them carefully and complete the relevant choices below:Receptionist / SecretaryPrimary Responsibilities:●Provide receptionist service to Beijing Office.●Pick up phone calls, make appointments, receive visitors, record and file documents.●Travel arrangements including administration and purchase of tickets, hotel reservations,preparation and calculation of travel orders and the equivalent payments.●Post service including local express service, EMS（快递）.●Provide secretarial support to related teams (HR, Sales, Marketing). Adjust the operation ofdifferent departments independently by taking creative measures.●Meeting arrangement upon requirement.●Prepare presentation material.●Organize customer event.●Combine data and help administration department to adjust schedule.Education / Skill requirements:●University degree or equivalent, major in English is preferred.●At least 1 year's experience as a Secretary.●Self-motivated, could work under pressure and independently.●Strong in telecommunication skill and interpersonal communication skill.●Good team spirit, quick learner.●Result oriented, self-discipline.Software Engineer —ToolsPrimary Responsibilities:●Work as a software engineer on Smart Cards Tools Research and Development.●Responsible for software development activities including implementation and testing. Specific Duties:●Do/take part in software development analysis and design.●Do/take part in software development/good at work with C++ Java.●Do/take part in performing unit test/system test over the application software beingdeveloped.●Do/ take part in software tools test/check activities.●Work closely with other engineers to ensure high quality of product/tools delivery. Education / Skill requirements:●Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering/Informatics/Computer Science.●Knowledge in object oriented analysis & design with UML.●Familiar with development/programming in C++ and Java.●Good sense and awareness of software quality.●Good English communication skills and should be comfortable in multi-cultural environment.Knowledge in Smart Card (智能卡) /GSM (数字通) is preferred.●Knowledge in XML, Python will be an advantage.If you are interested in the above positions, please send your resume（简历）to:E-mail: axalto_hr_china@axalto/comPlease indicate the position you are applying for.69. Which of the following sentences is NOT the primary responsibilities of secretary?A. Pick up phone calls, make appointments and file documents.B. Preparation and calculation of travel orders and the equivalent paying.C. Responsible for activities including typing.D. Provide secretarial support to related teams.70. _______ is a must for those applying for the position of software engineer.A. Fluent English and being able to talk with people from different countriesB. A Doctor's Degree in InformaticsC. A Mast er’s Degree in Computer ScienceD. Being able to live comfortably without trouble71. You will have more chance to apply for the position of software engineer if you_________.A. have reached high level in English communicationB. have got a Bachelor's Degree in software EngineeringC. have graduated from college with a Master's Degree in Computer scienceD. have a good knowledge of Smart Card or GSM(C)I was only ten, but Mom couldn’t put off the Talk any longer. ―I think,‖ she began, ―that you should s tart investing some of that money you have saved.‖Does a ten-year-old child really need to know the financial facts of life? As immigrants with little money, my parents were convinced that the time to teach children about investment building was as early as possible. They wanted my brother and me to get a head start on that long road to financial stability.Two years earlier my parents had helped me open my first bank account, and now my mother was introducing me to mutual funds. An enthusiastic pupil, I was soon contributing income from my paper route towards my investments.Then, later, as a high-school student with university on the horizon, I began to wonder how I could possibly afford the $2,200-a-year tuition. I had decided to major in sciences, with the aim of going on to medical school. In other words, there were a lot of years of tuition ahead of me.Clearly, it was time to step up my investing planning. I read investment magazines carefully and thoroughly for money-making advice. My comfort level grew, as did my investment. At the end of high school, I was able to pay for my university tuition. In fact, the proceeds of that investment supported me much of the way through medical school.Since Mom’s first chat nearly two decades ago, I have come a long way as an investor. Above all, I have seen firsthand how smart investing can help you reach important goals in life. It’s partly thanks to the good financial habits I picked up as a child that I’m enjoying a medical residency in Edmonton today — thanks, in other words, to my money-wise Mom and Dad.72. When did the writer’s parents open his first bank account?A. When the writer was only ten years old.B. When the writer was twelve years old.C. When the writer was eight years old.D. When the writer finished his junior school.73. The time when the writer could afford his university tuition was _______.A. two years later after his mother’s talkB. the year when he majored in sciencesC. at the end of high schoolD. when he read investment magazines for money-making advice74. Why did the writer’s mother encourage the writer to learn to invest?A. Because the writer liked to know something about financial facts of life.B. Because the writer was an enthusiastic pupil.C. Because the w riter’s parents were immigrants with little money.D. Because the writer’s parents thought the children should know how to consume.75. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Debt of gratitudeB. The memory of parentsC. Thanks to the proceeds of that investmentD. Success comes from financial stability(D)Scientists estimate that more than 60 percent of cancer deaths in the United States are preventable through lifestyle changes. Although there is no certain way to avoid all cancers, reducing individual risk factors significantly decreases the likelihood of getting many forms of this dangerous disease.The American Chemical Society estimates that smoking causes nearly 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States — that is, about 166,000 cancer deaths each year. All cancer deaths caused by tobacco smoking could be prevented completely by not smoking and not using smokeless tobacco. For those who already smoke, quitting will reduce the risk of developing cancer. Studies show that after about ten ye ars of not smoking, a past smoker’s risk lowers to about the level of those who have never smoked.After quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet is the best way to lower the risk of cancer. Certain foods have been found to protect against cancer. Among these foods are cabbage, tomatoes, soy products, and foods high in vitamins A, C, and E. In addition, green and possibly black teas contain compounds that protect the body from cancer-causing substance.To lower cancer risk, diets should include little or no red meat. Other foods to avoid orconsume in moderation include sugar, fat from animal products, and salt. Added fats and oils should come from vegetables, such as olives or corn, rather than from animal sources. Carbohydrates (碳水化合物) should come from whole grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat bread, rather than from processed foods, such as white rice and white bread.The risk of cancer of the esophagus (食道) increases with heavy alcohol consumption, and many studies suggest that consuming alcoholic drinks increases the risk of breast cancer as well. Studies show that limiting intake to two drinks a day for men, and one drink per day for women, reduces cancer risk.Low levels of physical activity have been implicated (牵连) in some cancer. Moderate activity for 30 minutes a day enhances the immune system, shortens the time food takes to move through the intestines (肠), and changes body composition and hormone levels. Researchers are studying how these effects might lower cancer risk.76. Which do you think is the best title for this passage?A. Lifestyle and DiseaseB. Tips for Cancer PreventionC. Causes of CancersD. How do We Remain Healthy?77. Which of the following is true according to the author?A. Those who have quitted smoking for 10 years and non-smokers have the same cancer risk .B. Once a smoker has stopped smoking, there is almost no chance of getting cancers.C. A balanced diet is absolutely effective in preventing one from getting cancer.D. A person drinking tea regularly will not be likely to suffer from cancer.78. What kind of people increase their chances of getting cancers?A. Their food contains less sugar, animal fat, and salt.B. One who is not moderate in drinking and eating.C. Those who have one or two drinks regularly and enjoy doing so with their families.D. Those whose diet contains a lot of red meat and not a little fruit.79. The last paragraph implies that ______.A. Food's staying in one's body for too long a time might be related to a kind of cancerB. Exercise can consume more whole grainsC. 30 minutes' physical activity is good for ordinary peopleD. Plenty of physical exercise is most important for one to remain healthySection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. A careful analysis biologicallyB. What is global warming?C. Solution to the terrifying resultD. Greater danger of extinctionE. Many shocking things were found.F. A shocking report80.The earth is getting warmer. People burn coal, oil and gas and this produces carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. These gases, called ―greenhouse gases‖, prevent the heat of the su n from leaving the earth’s upper atmosphere and this makes the earth warmer.81.A few weeks ago a group of scientists produced a report about global warming and the natural world. They wanted to find out if global warming was dangerous for plants and animals. According to what they found, the scientists say that during the next 50 years about 25% of land animals and plants will become extinct. More than a million plant and animal species will be extinct by 2050.82. More than 10% of all plants and animals will become extinct. It is too late to save many plants and animals because of the greenhouse gases that are already in the atmosphere. But the scientists say if we control greenhouse gases now, we could save many more plants and animals from extinction.83.The scientists studied some regions of the world with a very rich biology. These regions were Europe, Australia, Central and South America, and South Africa. Their studies showed that species living in mountainous areas had a better chance of survival because they could move uphill, to get cooler. In flat areas, such as deserts, plants and animals would have to move a very long distance to get cooler, so they are in greater danger of extinction.84.The scientists found that half of the 24 species of butterflies they studied in Australia would soon become extinct. 60% of the species in the Kruger National Park in South Africa would also die out, and more than 100% of the 300 South Africa plant species they studied would also become extinct. One of the plants in danger of extinction is the national flower of South Africa, the King Protea. They studied 163 tree species in the Cerrado region of Brazil and found that 70 would become extinct. Many of the plants and trees that live in this region live nowhere else in the world. In Mexico, they studied 1,870 species and found that more than 30% of these were in danger of extinction.第II 卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 给他这么多钱毫无意义。

2009学年度第一学期高三期末教学质量诊断英语试卷（宝山）Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. What a dangerous scene! A car has missed the boy playing on the roadside _____ only an inch.A. withinB. forC. byD. at26. —Was the exam you took last week easy?—_____ but easy but I did my best.A. SomethingB. EverythingC. NothingD. Anything27.The global economy cannot have seen _____ time in the past year, but now most companiesare becoming optimistic.A. the bestB. a betterC. the worseD. a worse28. Sorry, I got up late this morning. I _____ have set the alarm clock before I went to bed lastnight.A. mightB. shouldC. mustD. would29. “I’m more nervous right now than when I _____,” Jane said, as she saw the group of reporterswaiting anxiously at the exit of the gymnasium.A. had competedB. competesC. was competingD. have competed30. Jenny had just walked out of the classroom _____ she heard her deskmate calling her that shehad left her mobile phone on the desk.A. whileB. whenC. asD. since31. _____ with serious employment difficulties, China has to enlarge employment opportunitiesand spare no effort to ensure economic growth and social stability.A. FacedB. FacingC. To faceD. Having faced32. Since its beginning, the television industry in the US _____ by three companies, the ABC, theCBS, and the NBC.A. had been controlledB. has been controlledC. had controlledD. has controlled33. He was just about to sit down when he felt something ______ near his feet.A. movesB. movingC. to moveD. moved34. How can you expect to be a good speaker _____ you never dare to speak in public?A. in caseB. even ifC. unlessD. if35. _____ doesn’t matter is whether she will join in our activity or not. We have enough members.A. ItB. WhatC. ThatD. Which36. The patient, Mr. Berkey, agreed to an operation without _____ of its seriousness or the risksinvolved.A. having been informedB. informingC. having informedD. informed37. Whatever we do, we will make it, as long as we take the passion _____ we should have toachieve our goals.A. whenB. whatC. whichD. where38. Is this the best way you thought of _____ people getting into the dangerous areas?A. to stopB. stoppingC. stoppedD. to have stopped39. A free gift will be given to _____ completes the questionnaire before the activity begins.A. whomeverB. whomC. whoeverD. who40. Paul has many ways to make a class active. _____, he is popular with his students.A. As he is a young teacherB. He is as a young teacherC. Young teacher as he isD. A young teacher as is heSection 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 tornado is a violently turning tube of air suspended from a thick cloud. Tornadoes form when winds ___41___ in different directions meet in the cloud and begin to turn in ___42___.Tornadoes have been observed on every ___43___ except Antarctica. Weather experts say they are most ___44___ in the United States. Each year, the United States has more than 1,000 tornadoes.These storms can happen any time of the year. But most happen from late winter to the middle of summer. There is a second high season in November.Tornadoes can strike with little or no warning. Weather experts operate warning systems to tell people about ___45___ tornadoes. But the storms often move too fast for people to escape. Last year, tornadoes killed more than one hundred people in the United States.Last month, American scientists began work on a project ___46___ at improving the ability to predict tornadoes. The project is said to be the largest tornado study in history. It is called VORTEX2.The project covers an area of nearly 1,500 kilometers in the central United States. This area, from west Texas to southwest Minnesota, is where the most violent tornadoes ___47___ happen.VORTEX2 involves a team of nearly one hundred people, many of whom are scientists. They are using radars and other equipment to learn more about how, why and where tornadoes form. The team is using forty cars and trucks to run after tornadoes, ___48___ measuring instruments in their paths. In addition, ___49___ aircrafts are collecting information from inside storms.The project costs more than eleven million dollars. Most of the money is coming from America’s National Science Foundation.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In New York, we are very busy going from one place to another. On the way, ___50___ you meet a tiny, cardboard-skinned robot who is ___51___ its way down the streets, asking for help. Would you do it a(n) ___52___?Tweenbots are ___53___ robots. Rolling at a constant speed, in a straight line, Tweenbots have a(n) ___54___displayed on a flag, and rely on passers-by they ___55___ to read this flag and to aim them at the right direction to ___56___ their goal.Considering the fact that they are easily harmed and the possibility that ___57___ would be interested in helping a lost little robot, at the beginning I ___58___ that the Tweenbots were more likely to struggle and die in the city than to get to their destination. I set out on the first test with a video camera hidden in my purse and walked far enough away so that I would not be observed.The results were ___59___.Over the following months, assisted only by ___60___, the Tweenbots were successful in rolling from their starting points to their faraway destinations. Every time a robot got ___61___by obstacles on the road, some passer-by would always rescue it and send it towards its goal. The Tweenbots were ___62___ lost or damaged.In this test the Tweenbots were ___63___ primarily by human’s sympathy for an anthropomorphized (人格化的) object. The journey they took becomes a story of people’s ___64___ to engage with a creature that mirrors the human’s characteristics of being easily harmed, of being lost, and of having goals but not being able to achieve them directly. It’s a story about a vast space made smaller by an even smaller robot.50. A. suppose B. wonder C. wish D. believe51. A. asking B. falling C. making D. showing52. A. favour B. business C. honour D. justice53. A. self-dependent B. robot-dependentC. human-dependentD. scientist-dependent54. A. name B. direction C. instruction D. destination55. A. act as B. come across C. look for D. get in56. A. understand B. deliver C. reach D. change57. A. anybody B. everybody C. somebody D. nobody58. A. explained B. proved C. confused D. disbelieved59. A. expected B. admitted C. unexpected D. unadmitted60. A. pioneers B. strangers C. friends D. colleagues61. A. attracted B. supported C. trapped D. replaced62. A. frequently B. occasionally C. constantly D. never63. A. performed B. driven C. created D. cultivated64. A. braveness B. willingness C. determination D. intentionSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992. In 1992, the people of the town decided that it was time to restart some long-forgotten traditions. Back in the late 1800s, there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area. He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges. At that time, it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.The Wife-carrying World Championship is becoming increasingly popular. A large number of competitors, people, and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.The event is well-known for its warm and humorous atmosphere. The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.5 meters long official track. The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about a meter deep.There are a few basic rules and the winning team is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time. The wife to be carried may be your own, or your neighbor’s. The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kg. If she is less than 49 kg, the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry. Each time a competitor drops his wife, that couple will be fined 15 seconds.Along with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there is also a team competition. The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns. At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official “wife-carrying drink”before continuing the race. A special prize is awarded to the team with the best costumes.Alongside with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there are bands playing music, a wife-carrying dance and other forms of entertainment.65. According to the passage, the Wife-carrying World Championship _____.A. was first celebrated in 1992B. was first held by Rosvo-RonkainenC. is celebrated in Finland or Canada every yearD. will award “wife-carrying drinks” to the winners66. The Wife-carrying World Championship is famous because _____.A. it is held on a 253.5 meters long trackB. many competitors take part in itC. it has a pleasant atmosphereD. the winner will be awarded a lot of money67. If a husband drops his wife three times in the competition, he will be fined _____.A. 15 secondsB. 35 secondsC. 45 secondsD. 60 seconds68. The passage is written mainly to _____.A. warn people that competition is dangerousB. attract more visitors to the Wife-carrying World ChampionshipC. introduce how the Wife-carrying World Championship beganD. tell us something about the Wife-carrying World Championship(B)LSE Summer School 2009 is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January 2009.Courses:Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law; International Relations; Government and SocietyDates:Session 1: 7 July — 25 JulySession 2: 28 July — 15 AugustRate:Standard Rate: One session —￡1,400; Both sessions —￡2,400Reduced Student Rate: One session —￡1,100; Both sessions —￡1,875※The reduced student rate applies to full time students currently enrolled at a university or college anywhere in the world. Accommodation is not included, and fees range from ￡500 to ￡1,000 for 20 nights.Applicant requirements:If you have studied in the UK, you do not need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at the Summer School; however, you will enter the UK as a “Student Visitor”. Course transfers are permitted before the start of the programme and within the first three days of the session.Contact hours and teaching methodsSummer School courses are full time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three-week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented by small one-hour classes, approximately 15 students.Assessment and examinationsAssessment for Summer School courses is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessed work. Examinations are required and no exception can be made for any reason.Summer School lecture series:Author, journalist and economist and two world’s leading thinkers —Tony Giddens and David Held — have agreed to give lectures to Summer School participants in 2009.If you have any questions, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions/Contact Us page.69. Which of the following groups is included in the aimed readers of the text?A. Native British pupils.B. Foreign pupils in British.C. Graduates from university.D. Students at university.70. During the course, _____.A. students can learn about everything from culture to scienceB. students can choose not to attend the lectures they don’t likeC. world-famous thinkers will give students lessons every dayD. students must take part in the exams set by the programme71. Which of the following statements about the Summer School courses is TRUE?A. They can be attended both part-time and full-time.B. They consist of 12 hours of lectures per week on average.C. They usually have small classes in the afternoon.D. They only have about 15 students each period.(C)A Southampton University team found that people who were vegetarian by 30 had recorded five IQ points more on average at the age of 10. Researchers said it could explain why people with a higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was linked to lower heart disease and obesity（肥胖）rates. The study of 8,179 was reported in the British Medical Journal.Twenty years after the IQ tests were carried out in 1970, 366 of the participants said they were vegetarian — although more than 100 reported eating either fish or chicken.Men who were vegetarian had an IQ score of 106, compared with 101 for non-vegetarians; while female vegetarians averaged 104, compared with 99 for non-vegetarians. There was no difference in the IQ score between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarian but reported eating fish or chicken.Researchers said the findings were partly related to better education and higher class, but it remained statistically（统计地）significant after adjusting for these factors.Vegetarians were more likely to be female, to be of higher social class and to have higher academic or professional qualifications than non-vegetarians. However, these differences were not reflected in their annual income, which was similar to that of non-vegetarians.Lead researcher Catharine Gale said, “The findings that children with greater intelligence are more likely to report being vegetarians than adults, together with the evidence on the potential benefits of a vegetarian diet on heart health, may help to explain why a higher IQ in childhood or adolescence is linked with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (冠心病) in adult life.”But Dr Frankie Phillips, of the British Djetetic Association, said: “It is like the chicken and the egg. Do people become vegetarian because they have a very high IQ or is it just that they are clever enough to be more aware of health issues?”72. It was found in the research that _____.A. most of the participants became vegetarians 20 years after the IQ tests were carried outB. vegetarians who ate fish or chicken were of similar intelligence with strict vegetariansC. female vegetarians were more likely to have good jobs than male vegetariansD. vegetarians were more likely to have a high annual income than male vegetarians73. Catharine Gale talked about “being vegetarians” in a(n) _____ way.A. doubtfulB. favorableC. negativeD. objective74. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A. Intelligence is linked to not just being a vegetarian but to many factors.B. The rate of getting heart disease is linked to your lifestyle preferences.C. The link between a high IQ and being a vegetarian is still uncertain.D. The link between a healthy heart and diet remains to be proved.75. What’s the best title for the text?A. Get more IQ points!B. Be a vegetarian, please!C. Vegetarian diet cuts heart risk.D. A high IQ is linked to being a vegetarian.Section CDirections:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Description of Masked LovebirdB. Social BehaviorC. Appearance of Masked LovebirdD. Size, Care and FeedingE. Breeding/ReproductionF. Species of Masked Lovebird76.The Masked Lovebird is a very small member of the parrot family. The head is brownish-black with a yellow collar around the neck. The throat and upper breast is also yellow. The feathers of the rump and onto the upper tail are bluish, and the tail also has occasional orange and black markings. The eye is dark brown surrounded by a naked white eye ring. The beak is red and the legs are gray. The females in this species are slightly larger than the males. The young are duller especially on the head and they have black markings on the beak.77.The Masked Lovebird belongs to a group of lovebirds called the “eye-ring” species. There are four eye-ring species. This group can be identified by the obvious strong ring around their eyes. They are closely related and will interbreed readily if kept together, even though they are different species. It is strongly urged that you keep these species separate to maintain their natural forms, as breeding within each species itself produces the most beautiful colour mutations.78.The Masked Lovebird will get up to about 6”(14.5—15.5 cm) in length. A roomy cage is required as lovebirds are very active. If you have a tame pet that is kept in a small cage, it needs to be let out for extended periods to fly about. In the wild the Masked Lovebird eats seeds as well as agricultural crops, especially corn and millets. As a pet they will enjoy a variety of seeds, fruits,vegetables, and commercial pellets.79.In the wild they are seen in small flocks, and occasionally larger flocks when feeding in ripening crop fields. A lovebird is a very social bird with its companion, and it is generally thought to be essential for their good health and happiness that they be kept in pairs rather than singly. They can, however, be aggressive towards other birds in an aviary setting.80.The Masked Lovebird is excellent for the beginning breeder. These birds will breed as either single pairs or in colonies. In the wild these birds nest in the holes of trees. When you provide them with a nest box, be sure to also provide lots of willow twigs, strips of bark, or other nesting materials. The hen will lay three or four eggs that are hatched for about 21 to 23 days. The young leave the nest in about 44 to 45 days. When they become independent, remove the young to their own housing.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Parents are often upset when their children praise the homes of their friends and regard it as a slur (诋毁) on their own cooking, or cleaning, or furniture, and often are foolish enough to let the teenagers see that they are annoyed. They may even accuse them of disloyalty, or make some unpleasant remark about the friends’parents. Such a loss of dignity and attack on childish behavior on the part of the adults deeply shocks the teenagers, and makes them decide that in future they will not talk to their parents about the places or people they visit. Before very long the parents will be complaining that the child is so secretive and never tells them anything, but they seldom realize that they have brought this on themselves.Disillusionment（醒悟）with the parents, however good and adequate they may be both as parents and as individuals, is to some degree inevitable.Most children have such a high ideal of their parents, unless the parents themselves have been unsatisfactory, that it can hardly hope to stand up to a realistic evaluation. Parents would be greatly surprised and deeply touched if they realized how much belief their children usually have in their character and correctness, and how much this faith means to a child. If parents were prepared for this teen-aged reaction, and realized that it was a sign that the child was growing up and developing valuable powers of observation and independent judgment, they would not be so hurt, and therefore would not drive the child into opposition by offending and resisting it. The teenager, with his passion for sincerity, always respects a parent who admits that he is wrong, or ignorant, or even that has been unfair or unjust. What the child can’t forgive is the parents’ refusal to admit these charges if the child knows them to be true.Victorian parents believed that they kept their dignity by retreating（伪装）behind an unreasoning authoritarian attitude; in fact they did nothing of the kind, but children were then too frightened to let them know how they really felt. Today we tend to go to the other extreme, but on the whole this is a healthier attitude both for the child and the parent. It is always wiser and saferto face up to reality, however painful it may be at the moment.（Note:Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.）81. What do parents tend to do when their children praise the homes of their friends?82. According to the passage, on what condition would the children respect their parents?83. The phrase “high ideal” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.84. In the passage, “_____” has the same meaning of parents’ covering themselves with anunreasonable strict attitude.第II卷(共45分)IV. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.85. 成功带给你的不单单是喜悦，更重要的是经验。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At home. B. On the farm. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10.A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.Section B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques (精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds (模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime,according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:●Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floor instead ofpulling or lifting them.●(35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.●Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag of groceries can doserious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.●Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ be balanced smoothly andregularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.●Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be (38) _____problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:●Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen) andcardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.●Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result in spasms(痉挛),"muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.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.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.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.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company whereeveryone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remindSection 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)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra(苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather Together they travel through a dark and mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants(象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively(象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church and talent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell madea prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78.According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79.How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80.What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81.Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。