上海市青浦区2016届高三上学期期末质量调研英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

青浦区2020-2020学年第二学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.1 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

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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 conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear the 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. 7:20 B. 8:20 C. 8:50 D. 7:502. A. In a department store. B. In an office.C. In a drugstore.D. In a stationery store.3. A. 8 B. 12 C. 20 D. 324. A. She has to wait for someone else.B. He has to fix the bed first.C. There is something wrong with the car.D. The man must fasten the seat belt.5. A. The man should discuss with the professor first.B. The man should not hesitate to take the course.C. The course requires a lot of reading.D. The course is close to graduates.6. A. She is afraid of losing her job.B. She is busy with her children.C. She is busy with her new job.D. Her husband won’t let her go there.7. A. By bike. B. By car. C. Buy bus. D. On foot.8. A. Worried. B. Satisfied. C. Relieved. D. Depressed.9. A. She’s unable to finish her homework.B. She can’t return his computer.C. She’s to remove the virus.D. She’s infected with some disease.10. A. John will not write the paper.B. He should refuse to assist John.C. He should have improved the project earlier.D. John’s afraid that he will finish his paper late.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. The study of smelling of smells. B. The categories of sense cells.C. The special powers of smells.D. The features of brain power.12. A. Recalling something. B. Stimulating appetite.C. Reserving a good table.D. Having a good mood.13. A. By controlling customers’ mood. B. By selling thousands of products.C. By connecting smell with products.D. By attracting customers inside.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. 3 could bring both good or bad luck.B. The life could be continued.C. The objects could be counted easily.D. It had no special meaning.15. A. 3. B. 4. C. 6. D. 7.16. A. The difference of some numbers.B. The symbolic meaning of some numbers.C. The origin of some numbers.D. The doubts of some numbers.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 hear.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation:Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation:Complete the form. WRITE NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)During the summer days my mother built her fire in the shadow of our cabin. In the early morning our simple breakfast (25) (spread) upon the grass. The morning meal was our quiet hour. At noon, several (26) chanced to be passing by stopped to rest, and to share our luncheon with us. I loved (27) (well) the evening meal, for that was the time old stories were told.I was always glad when the sun hung low in the west, for then my mother sent me to invite the neighboring old people to eat supper with us. "Yes, yes, gladly, gladly I shall come!" each replied. My mission done, I ran back, (28) (skip) and jumping with delight.At the arrival of our guests I sat close to my mother, and did not leave her side. I ate my supper in quiet, listening patiently to the talk of the old people, wishing all the time that they would begin the stories. At last, when I (29) not wait any longer, I whispered in my mother's ear, "(30) them to tell an Iktomi story, mother."Then my mother said aloud, "My little daughter is anxious to hear your stories." As each in turn began to tell a legend, I pillowed my head in my mother's lap; and lying flat upon my back, I watched (31) stars one by one. The increasing interest of the tale aroused me, and I sat up eagerly listening for every word. The old women made funny remarks, and laughed so heartily (32) I could not help joining them.(B)The 43rd U.S. president George W. Bush stepped back into the spotlight when a library and museum dedicated to him opened to the public on May 1. the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated (33) the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The library and museum is plentiful with exhibits on the historical events. “About 3000,000 visitors (34) (expect)”,said the library and museum spokesman.Presidential libraries are not libraries in the traditional sense. People cannot go to the George W. Bush Presidential library (35) (check) out a book. They are facilities that preserve documents and items of a president and his act of governing. (36) ispreserved at a presidential library is available to the public to see and study because presidential libraries are public property (37) (belong) to the American people.The Presidential library system began in 1939 when President Franklin Roosevelt ,during (38) second term in office, donated his personal and preside ntial papers to the government. Up until that point, presidential papers were destroyed, sold for profit, ruined by poor storage conditions, (39) were simply lost to the history.Roosevelt believed that presidential documents were an important part of the nation’s heritage. He also donated a potion of his estate in Hyde PARK, New York, (40) his library and museum would be built. This began a tradition that would carry on with every president that followed.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. numberB. recallC. constantD. additionE. achieveF. differentG. exposedH. obviouslyI. preciousJ. varietyK. typicallyIt's the customary bedtime practice every parent would feel fearful----being asked to read the same book for many times. But while the 41 repetition might be boring for mum or dad, it is the best way for toddlers to learn new words, according to research.The findings suggest parents are wasting money by spending a fortune on huge book collections in the hope they will inspire their little ones. Instead, a small selection of favourites such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Gruffalo will 42 far more.Dr Jessica Horst, of the University of Sussex’s WORD Lab devised an experiment to check how quickly three-year-olds could recognize and 43 six new words. The children were visited three times in a week. One group heard the same story three times back-to-back each time and another was read three 44 stories. All had the same amount of new words which appeared the same 45 of times.When researchers returned a week later, they found the children who heard the same story over and over had 46 learned 3.6 of the new words. While those 47 to a variety of stories remembered only 2.6.They also noted the ‘repetition’ group learned at a faster rate than those in the ‘48 ’ group.Dr Horst said: ‘We are showing that less is more, to a point. And,49 , the more times you read to a child and the more books you have will help them. But you don’t need to go crazy and buy every single Thomas the Tank Engine book. Reading the same books over and over again helps.’Speaking of the 50 studies, we have found one in three don’t read to their children before putting them to bed. Yet 30 minutes of one-on-one literacy sessions can improve reading age by nearly two years in less than five months.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.Seven-year-old Jordan Lisle, in Mill Valley, California, joined his family at a packed after-hours school event last month aimed at inspiring anew interest: computer programming.The event was part of a national educational ___51____ in computer coding instruction that is growing at Internet speeds. Since December, 20,000 teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade have___52_____ coding lessons, according to , a group backed by the techindustry that offers free curriculums. ___53_____, some 30 school districts have agreed to addcoding classes in the fall. And policy makers innine states have begun awarding the same ___54__ __ for computer science classes that they do forbasic math and science courses, rather than treating them as optional courses.It is a remarkable change for computer science. Smartphones and apps are commonplace now, and engineering careers are __55____. To many parents, coding looks more like a basic life skill, one that might someday __56____ a great job or even instant riches.The spread of coding instruction, ___57____ just new, is “never known—there’s never been a move this fast in education,” said Elliot Soloway, a professor of education and computersci ence at the University of Michigan. He sees it as very positive, ___58____ inspiring studentsto develop a new passion, perhaps the way that teaching frog dissection (解剖) may inspire future surgeons and biologists.But the exposure to early coding comes with __59__, too. It is not clear that teaching basi ccomputer science in grade school will beget future jobs or encourage __60___ creativity and logical thinking. And particularly foryounger children, Dr. Soloway said, the activity is more like a video game, but not likely to impart actual programming skills. A coding curriculum, ___61___ by Code. Org., combines basic instruction with videogames involving Angry Birds and hungry zombies.The lessons do not __62____ traditional c omputer language. Rather, they use simple wordcommands — like “move forward” or “turn right” — that children can click on and move around, to ___63____ an Angry Bird to capture a pig.The movement comes with no shortage of “we’re changing the world” marketing passion fromSilicon Valley.“This is strategically ___64____for the economy of the United States,” said JohnPe arce, a technology businessman who has started a nonprofit, MV Gate, with Jeff Leane, to bring youth and family coding courses developed by to MillValley.Parents love the idea of giving children something to do with computers that they see as____65___, Mr. Pearce said.“I can’t take my kid playing one more hour of video games, but if the children are exploring coding, I tell him I can live with that all night long.”51. A. temptation B. movement C. motion D. proposition52. A. introduced B. appealed C. recognized D. calculated53. A. In addition B. However C. Therefore D. Thus54. A. rewards B. prizes C. credits D. funds55. A. costly B. critical C. insecure D. hot56. A. result from B. work out C. pick up D. lead to57. A. before B. while C. when D. after58. A. virtually B. extensively C. potentially D. annoyingly59. A. warnings B. responsibility C. admission D. compliments60. A. superior B. inferior C. fiercer D. broader61. A. collected B. developed C. mentioned D. sacrificed62. A. declare B. cover C. call D. deepen63. A. forbid B. resist C. urge D. direct64. A. sensible B. reliable C. significant D. common65. A. efficient B. measurable C. productive D. stableSection 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)POETRY BY HEART By Andrew Motion (Viking£16.99)For three years, a terrific national competition hasencouraged pupils aged 14 to 18 to learn andrecite poetry — and this fat collection is the poolof 200 poems from which they have to make theirchoice.This anthology makes a fine present for anyoneinterested in poetry, ranging from the earliestEnglish poem through every century to currentpoetry with many themes and from differentethnic backgrounds. Some of the choices seemodd to me —but that’s part of the fun, as youwonder why. The notes make the book reallyuseful. Every home should have a copy.POEMS THAT MAKE GROWN MEN CRYEdited by Anthony and Ben Holden (Simon &Schuster £16.99)This is a fascinating, wide-ranging selection ofpoems chosen by 100 well-known men — simplybecause they find them deeply moving. Butgrown men aren’t supposed to cry, are they?Some of the poems are about loss, as you’dexpect, but others are about deeply held politicalpassions or intense observations of nature. Each isintroduced by the chooser, usually with frankpersonal detail.BLACK COUNTRY by Liz Berry (Chatto £10)This is a writer I’m thrilled to discover —someone who takes a pride in the Midlands,where she lives. Berry uses some of the dialectwords she heard as a child, turning ordinarinessinto something direct, tender and beautiful.The disagreeable Brummie accent becomesmusic in the hands of this fine young poet.LEARNING TO MAKE AN OUD IN NAZARETHby Ruth Padel (Chatto £10)Padel is one of our most talented writers. Poet,naturalist, musician and travel writer, she turnsher multi-layered poetic attention to the MiddleEast, seeking peace and harmony throughsensitive and moving poems that offer hope evenas they reflect upon struggle.Her prolific and passionate creativity is proof that‘making is our defence against the dark’.66. Of the four books mentioned above, who are the creators of the poems?A. Andrew Motion and Liz BerryB. Liz Berry and Ruth PadelC. Anthony and Ben HoldenD. Ruth Padel and Ben Holden67. Which of the following statements is true?A. Students aged 14 to 18 can choose a poem from Black Country to take part in a competition.B. Liz Berry can change the unpleasant Brummie accent into a beautiful song.C. Men will cry after they read the poems written by 100 distinguished persons.D. You will read personal perspectives in Poems That Make Grown Men Cry.68. My cousin is obsessed with poetry of different kinds, so my first choice as a gift for him would be ______.A. Learning to Make an Oud in NazarethB. Black CountryC. Poetry by HeartD. Poems that Make Grown Men Cry69. Which of the four books may probably give the people living in psychological sufferingcomfort and relief?A. Poems that Make Grown Men CryB. Poetry by HeartC. Black CountryD. Learning to Make an Oud in Nazareth(B)Emergency rooms (ER) are supposed to cure people but Dr. John Stemgold wonders if working in an ER in Willits made him sick. The ER was downwind o f the Remco chrome plant. “I used to sit facing that window and kind of daydream out the window, looking at Remco, looking at the fog coming out of there. Then I would cough and cough.” Stemgold said.What Dr. Stemgold didn’t know was that Remco was f lowing out Chromium VI into the air--- a chemical known to cause cancer and breathing problems in humans. A recent state health department study found that people who were in Willits when Remco was in operation from 1964 to 1995 are at higher risk for cancer because of Chromium VI exposure.Today Dr. Stemgold has lots of time to play his guitar. It turns out he has a form of breathing difficulty. Hospital chemicals cause coughing so violently that he’s broken bones and it’s cost him his career. Others in this town believe the Chromium has made them sick, too, and their families. Actually, Chromium VI was classified as a carcinogen , a cancer-causing substance, thirty years ago, Twenty years ago, a group of state scientific specialists found no exposure level below which carcinogen effects would not have some probability of occurring. Still, Remco was allowed to flow out Chromium VI into the air.In the battle to balance pu blic health and a healthy economy, laws often favor business, Alan Ramo is a professor of law at Golden Gate University. “There is a real drive to make money, to have employment. When there’s a real job that’s available and a theoretical risk of a chemical, jobs win out, business wins out.”And chemicals are allowed to flood the marketplace and the government requires strict testing before any drugs can be sold. But the vast majority of industrial chemicals are put into use little testing of any kind Chemicals that people like us, you and me might be exposed to. Marilyn Underw ood is with California state health department. “ You need to have the convincing evidence that something is bad to then start regulating it.” However, in most cases, chemicals are not tested until someone reports the abnormal, unnatural condition of the environment in general.“I think that if people really knew what really goes on with environmental protection I think they would be shocked and they should be.” Says Professor Ramo. “It might be valuable for other people to know what has happened to me, not for me but for them.” He said “because they might be in a similar situation because of where they work.”70. What happened to the people who lived in Willits from 1964-1995?A. most of them were forced to move away.B. They earn a lot of fortune from the factory or the profit it brought about.C. employees from local area all got sick and lost their jobs at the plant.D. They have a greater chance of having severe disease.71. What can we infer from the scientists’ finding twenty years ago?A. Chromium VI surroundings help surgeons have more casual life.B. More skillful and capable doctors were needed.C. There is no safe level of Chromium VI exposure.D. A group of scientists were trying proper ways to solve the problems.72. When are new chemicals for industry tested?A. When they make smog-forming gases.B. When some problem is noticed.C. Ten years after they are first used.D. When the plant faces collapse.73. One of the important issues in the story is______.A. The dangers of emergency rooms that create health problem downwind.B. Doctors prescribing too many drugs.C. The battle to balance public health and a healthy economyD. Why scientists restricted chemical, like Chromium VI(C)The vast majority of fitness trackers count your steps and are worn around the wrist, but now there’s a device that’s designed to be worn like a necklace and monitors tiny movements to improve your posture.The Fineck device aims to address neck pain by tracking tiny movement, spotting bad habits and suggesting exercises via an accompanying app. Made from silicone(硅)and titanium(钛), Fineck monitors a wearer’s movement, balance, posture and movement thanks to sensors inside. The Mountain View California-based firm says that a high percentage of people suffer from neck pain and associated problems, probably caused by more individuals doing office jobs, which generally involve leaning over computer keyboard.The device contains sensors, several different types of instruments to monitor movement, plus a monitor to shake. It connects to an iOS app via Bluetooth so that wearers can see their bad habits and play “neck training” games. The app warns of health risks and records a user’s activity to build up a customer personal health description. The necklace shakes to give smart advice, such as reminding wearers to sit up straight. The app also allows users to set goals, like many other wearables do. “Fineck is the first wearable device for your neck that tracks your neck activity and warn you when you are in a bad posture for too long. You can also exercise your neck with Fineck’s interactive games.” The company writes on Kickstarter. “No matter where you are and what you are doing at office, on the go, or simply just feeling bored, Fineck will bring you enriched exercise ex perience through motion sensing games and therapies.”It also claims that it is “the world’s first titanium wearable device”. The metal is widely used in fashion stuff that you can wear or carry to match your clothes because it is lightweight, durable and does not tend to cause allergic(过敏的)reactions. It also offers additional features such as shaking to indicate alerts on a user’s smartphone, but it is not currently clear whether it can also be used like bands, to count steps, and so on.The Fineck has a battery life of around seven days and takes one hour to charge. It is available to pre-order via Kickstarter from ＄69(￡44)and is due to ship in March next year.74. What helps the Fineck device to deal with neck pain?A. An accompanying app.B. A necklaceC. Computer keyboard.D. A remote control75. Besides allowiong people to set goals, the iOS app also_____.A. improves your posture and suggests exercisesB. exercise your neck and does office jobsC. alerts you to health risk and records your activityD. counts your steps and addresses neck pain76. Which of the following statements is true?A. The Fineck takes an hour to charge and is available at any time.B. Movie stars like to wear necklace made of silicone to match their clothes.C. The device count the steps to help wearers to see their bad habits.D. Neck-ache is something caused by using computers too much.77. We can infer from the passage that the Fineck device will_____.A. actually not cause allergic reactions.B. enrich your life by providing “neck training” gamesC. monitor a wearer’s movement due to the material it is made ofD. help to correct your improper posturesSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The one place you really don’t want to be on weekend is in hospital. Last week, it was revealed in the research by Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital in London, that stroke patients admitted on a Saturday or Sunday are up to 16 percent more likely to die .Meanwhile , a report earlier this year from NHS England found that all patients are 12 percent more likely to die if admitted to hospital at the weekend ------this was because fewer senior staff were available and there was a lack of access to key physical examination tests, such as scans.But even if you’re not in hospital, weekends can be a health danger. You might have thought it was your chance to recover after a hard week ,but as we reveal, while they won’t kill you, weekends may be bad for your health.Headaches can occur more often at the weekend--------especially on a Saturday-------because of a chance in our routine, suggests Dr Andy Dowson, director of headache services at King’s College Hospital, London. He says:” if yo u are used to eating at a certain time of day or getting up and falling asleep at the same time, not continuing in the normal way at the weekend can cause headaches as your body and brain try to adjust to irregular meals or having a lie-in.” one theory is that the hypothalamus is very sensitive to any change in the body’s routine.Caffeine withdrawal may be another factor, if you usually drink three or four cups of tea or coffee on week days to help you concentrate at work, but don’t at the weekend, your body can go into withdrawal . it’s thought caffeine also influences the chemical messenger that widens blood vessels in the brain----without it, these vessels narrow again, triggering a headache.Lying on the sofa in front of TV for hours watching your favorites after a week of running around can make heartburn worse----or even cause it to happen, as sitting with the head and shoulders bent forward puts pressure on the stomach, forcing acid up the gullet, the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach, say Steven Mann, a gastroenterologist at the Royal Free London Trust.Acid reflux can also become a problem at the weekend you cannot bear because of less regular m eal times as a result of late nights and lie-ins, explains Dr Mann. And having a take away couldbe the final straw. “ Oily, fatty food stimulates acid production, which can also cause problems such as heartburn and overflowing with the food.”Dr Mann adds.(note: Answer the question or complete the statements in NOT MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78. besides fewer staff available, why are weekend patients admitted to hospitals more likely to die?79. what are the two factors which may cause headaches?80. A headache sometimes occurs when blood vessels narrow for lack of ____________81. We can infer from the passage that the final straw in the last paragraph means _________________________.第Ⅱ卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.Translation.1. 这项慈善基金的设立旨在中国推广青山年足球。

上海青浦区2023-2024学年第一学期高三年级期终学业质量调研英语学科试卷Q2023.12考生注意：1．本试卷共12页。

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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 policewoman. B.A waitress. C.A flight attendant. D.A pilot.2.A.At5:30. B.At5:35. C.At6:00. D.At 6:05.3.A.Confusing. B.Enjoyable. C.Relaxing. D. Boring.4.A.The play started early. B.She went back to get her ticket.C.Tom walked with her to the bus stop.D.It was a long way from the theatre.5.A.Preparing his school project. B.Catching the school bus.C.Making the final touch on the food.D.Handing in his homework.6.A.Return the dog to her relative. B.Place a ban on dogs.C.Clean her apartment.D.Stay with her relative.7.A.Find another scale. B.Develop a fitness routine.C.Try another workout programme.D.Wait for the right time to exercise.8.A.The mall must be overcrowded.B.It’s hard to find the way in the mall.C.They should come to the mall some other day.D.They can get into the mall through the south gate.9.A.Tony hopes to change his role in the play.B.Tony lacks confidence in playing the part.C.Professor Wright will help Tony remember the lines.D.Professor Wright will give Tony hints during the show.10.A.It was quite easy for them to climb Huashan.B.The man went to Huashan during the summer vacation.C.The woman didn’t reach all the mountain tops of Huashan.D.The weather was just fine when the woman climbed Huashan.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation.The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.Making the wearer feel tired.B.Gradually weakening an adult’s eyes.C.The loss of vision in children.D.Permanent change of the eye structure.12.A.Working hard. B.Wearing sunglasses.C.Watching TV in poor light.D.Reading in bed.13.A.Ways of choosing eye glasses.B.Suggestions of eyesight protection.C.Untruths of eye glasses and eyesight.D.Proven facts of the benefits of eye glasses.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.By reviewing new words every day.B.By studying the usage of the new word at night.C.By connecting the new word with the“old”ones.D.By applying the new word to daily conversations.15.A.Desire to learn a new language. B.Anxiety to visit a community.C.Eagerness to have more sleep.D.Wish to be connected.16.A.Roles of dreams in school life.B.Right attitudes towards language learning.C.Connections between dreams and language learning.D.Effective ways to memorize foreign language vocabulary.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.13years. B.17years. C.20years. D. 24years.18.A.The pressure from his competitors.B.The high expectation from his parents.C.The unforgettable matches he played on court.D.The prizes he received from winning the championships.19.A.Because he had an operation but got well soon.B.Because he didn’t have enough rest before the match.C.Because his family and team gave him a lot of support.D.Because his belief and desire to win worked and helped.20.A.Talkative and inspiring. B.Talented and determined.C.Modest and humorous.D.Optimistic and realistic. II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.The Sisterhood of the Traveling DiaryKyra Peralte thought keeping a diary might help her sort out her troubled feelings.In April2020,the mother of two in New Jersey,started writing about the challenges of handling work,marriage and motherhood during a global crisis.Writing released emotions,but Peralte,now46,wanted to know how other women were doing.So she made an unusual offer.She invited women from near and far to fill the__21__(remain)lined pages of her notebook with their own stories.She named the project The Traveling Diary.So many wanted to participate__22__Peralte decided to create a website ()for people to add their names to the queue.She came up with a system:each person__23__(get)to keep the diary for three days and fills as many pages as she wishes.Then she is responsible for mailing it to the next person.So far,more than2,000women from30countries__24__(participate).Of course,not all those entries could fit in just one journal.More than50of these notebooks are currently__25__use.About20completed ones are back in Peralte’s possession.Each participant fills the pages with her own handwriting,narrating herexperiences,recounting obstacles she faced,and sharing__26__(learn)lessons.Kirsty Nicol,31from London,received the journal in March2021.She said reading the entries allowed her to transport her into the lives of__27__and find bits of wisdom they left.One such pearl came from a woman in Australia.She had written:“Working with the setbacks.Not against them.Patience and gratitude.It’s a dance.Life is moving and we__28__stamp our feet in rejection,or we can gracefully embrace the mess,tidying as we go.”“It has really evolved into a community,”Peralte says.She sends participants a weekly newsletter and often hosts online meetings so the women get the chance to get to know one another more,share stories and feel__29__(distant).Some of the women,she says,have even become close friends.Her spontaneous idea,she says,has had a profound effect on the women__30__were part of it.“The Traveling Diary is making sisters out of strangers.”She says.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.Magical Creatures:AN APPRECIATION OF AUTUMN MOTH(蛾)Moths seem to have a bit of a bad reputation:to some they are ill indications or something scary,to others they are dull in comparison to our well-loved butterflies.But moths are an essential part of a(n)__31__,and important food sources for species like birds and bats.And for me,moths are far from dull.My first meeting with an Angle Shades moth was nearly a non-encounter.I almost passed by without noticing it,thinking it was a fallen leaf on a fence post. But there was something about it that stopped me in my tracks.Its angular shape perhaps?Or the way it sat,__32__,despite the breeze.Closer__33__revealed cream and buff shell-shaped wings,painted with triangles of light pink and brown. Suddenly,it transformed from a(n)__34__leaf into a living thing before my eyes.I’ve been fascinated ever since.The Canary-shouldered Thorn,with its hairy buttercup-coloured body and yellow and orange wings,reminds me of a fallen silver birch(白桦树)leaf.A night-flyer,it favours gardens and woodlands,and is often drawn to__35__light, meaning that your torch beam may be attracting moths as well as lighting your way in the dark.It’s also worth double-checking any leaves in farm houses,as these sheltered spots are a favourite hiding place of another overwintering__36__:the Herald moth.This elegant creature’s beautiful wings look as though they’ve been __37__by hand and painted with bronze.There’s more to these imitators than fallen leaves.The Green-spotted Crescent, which__38__disappears on rough branches,has metallic green spots integrating with the moss(苔藓).Maybe I’ve already__39__crossed paths with one,though. As we dig out our big coats and slip on boots for walks beneath branches,how many moths are we missing?These clever creatures aren’t bad indications,but __40__parts of nature,with a gift for fancy-dress.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.I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard.Bad relationships,unpleasant workplaces,__41__sports—I’ve hung on for months and even years longer than I should have,convinced the situation would__42__if I refused to give up.After all,isn’t every success story littered with__43__?Didn’t Beyoncélose Star Search,and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job?Quitting is a sign that you lack patience and strong will,or so I was raised to believe.__44__,if I look back on all the things I eventually quit,my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.I’ve wasted immeasurable time and energy dragging my heels, determined that I could__45__everyone if I just kept going.All of us are constantly making tricky choices between going further into familiar territory and__46__to expand our horizons.This is known as theexploration-exploitation trade-off.When we are younger,it’s advantageous to go far on the side of exploration,trying lots of new things because we have plenty of time to__47__later.But as we age,it’s often smarter to double down.Of course,this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t quit something just because you’ve put a lot of time into it.Economists call this the sunk cost fallacy(谬误): People are more likely to__48__something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it,even when it’s clear that they should__49__their losses and jump ship.This practice is normal and__50__,but it’s also unreasonable.If an activity or relationship is making you miserable,that’s important information you shouldn’t ignore.If you don’t get energy out of doing something,it can be a(n)__51__that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing.Or it could be a sign that you should__52__your goals.Maybe your yogurt startup might not win over investors,but you could still make and sell yogurt at the farmers’market on weekends.In fact,dogged persistence in the face of energy-sucking disappointment can __53__depression,and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make__54__.The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s an obstacle.It’s about being able to let go when there’s no__55__to success anymore.41.A.engaging B.demanding C.inevitable D. leisure42.A.worsen B.occur C.improve D. continue43.A.frustrations B.determinations C.attempts D. inspirations44.A.Therefore B.Additionally C.For example D. However45.A.amaze B.scare C.distress D. compliment46.A.breaking up B.looking up C.standing up D. backing up47.A.venture B.specialize C.explore D. relax48.A.benefit from B.approve of C.stick with D. withdraw from49.A.evaluate B.avoid C.overlook D. cut50.A.human B.crazy C.sensible D. tricky51.A.indication B.desire C.occasion D. recognition52.A.accomplish B.upgrade C.modify D. maintain53.A.prevent B.trigger C.relieve D. contract54.A.researches B.choices C.changes D. resolutions55.A.shortcut B.barrier C.guarantee D. pathwaySection 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)I write this on a spring morning,in the van I have called home for two years now.From one small window,I have a view of joggers pounding the sunny path by the Oxford Canal,and the other looks onto the busy railway line along which trains travel from Southampton Docks to Birmingham.The woods where I’ve parked my van have grown up between them.This ancient van,a vehicle designed for freedom and the open road,has proved a stable solution for surviving the current housing crisis.I became a travel writer after my studies ended,committing to brief“residencies”with museums and art centres—where temporary accommodation is often provided in exchange for producing new work about a community.Over the years that followed,living and working on location in the polar regions or Scandinavia or the Alps,not settling down for very long,meant wherever I landed was always“home”.During the pandemic it was necessary to adopt a more permanent engagement with locality.Oxford had often drawn me back.It’s a crossroads of reality and the imagination,the perfect city for a writer.It takes a surprising amount of work to keep a tiny home in order:buying a used van online;ensuring the smooth running of a gas cooker and car batteries; fetching water and emptying the mobile toilet.I began to enjoy taking care of my immediate surroundings.Over the summer,I worked to turn waste-ground into a wild garden,replacing weeds with wild plants.I made friends with the self-sufficient boaters living nearby,always ready to share knowledge on the low-carbon simplicity of life without electricity.I’ve learnt that comfort can be found away from the bright infrastructure of urban life:in watching the birds that nest in the tree and the foxes playing in the woods at dawn, in making a cup of coffee on a spring morning.My step away from conventional housing has been a necessary act of personal economy,but the benefits include taking nothing for granted,and unexpected delight.56.Why did the writer make the van his home?A.Because the feature of the van and that of his occupation are matching.B.Because the van is equivalent to a crossroads of reality and the imagination.C.Because the views of joggers and trains outside the van can relieve his pressure.D.Because living and working on location in the polar regions are appealing to him.57.What does“immediate surroundings”in Paragraph6refer to?A.a used vanB.a gas cookerC.a wild gardenD.a mobile toilet58.Which of the following is the benefit of unconventional housing?A.Joining joggers to do exercise.B.Keeping a tiny home in order easily.C.Improving the economy of Oxford.D.Embracing delightful surprises.59.What’s the writer’s attitude towards living in the van?A.Cautious.B.Ironical.C.Favorable.D. Neutral.(B)Keep Cool Next Summer with These3DevicesAs we prepare for what could be another hot summer,you may already be feeling the heat.Luckily a range of unusual and clever devices are now available to help make hot summer days more bearable.The breeze-blowing umbrellaUmbrellas serve a double function,protecting us from rain and sunlight;they also serve as a sort of personal ozone layer.The Fanbrella,which looks and feels just like a conventional umbrella,is perfect for keeping the rain at bay but boasts a delicate fan located underneath the cover,so that you can enjoy fresh cool air while you walk through the summer showers.The fan is small and quiet enough to be unnoticeable yet powerful enough to reduce humidity.Operated by a switch on the handle of the umbrella,it can be activated only when you need it most.Air conditioned bedsHumid nights are a horrible experience for most people,causing much discomfort and making sleep impossible.Unfortunately,a conventional fan in your bedroom will do little to mitigate your suffering,as humid air is simply blown around the room.An air conditioned bed is the perfect solution!This revolutionary furniture boasts quiet fans at the foot of the bed that help to circulate cool air from the opposite end,so you’re effectively sleeping on an air conditioned bed.With low running costs,summer nights without sleep could be a thing of the past.The iPhone faniPhones are known for getting pretty hot to the touch when you’re using one, but now your smartphone could be the perfect device to help keep the summer heat at bay when you’re working at your desk or on the move.The small plastic fan fits onto the top of your iPhone and plugs into your phone’s charging socket(充电插座),so you need not worry about running out of batteries.With a quiet motor,you can be confident that colleagues won’t be disturbed and,if you remember to keep your iPhone charged,you can take the fan anywhere,from a sweaty train ride home to a walk in the local park with family.With a range of inventive accessories to help make hot days more bearable,all we need now is a summer!60.What makes a breeze-blowing umbrella superior to a conventional umbrella?A.It creates a personal ozone layer to avoid sunlight.B.It boasts unconventional and luxurious appearance.C.It can be activated by voice when you need it most.D.It has a fan to give off cool air and reduce humidity.61.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word“mitigate”?A.claimB.relieveC.intensifyD.sustain62.What do we know about the iPhone fan?A.It can prevent your iPhone from temperature rise in summer heat.B.You’d better use it outdoors to avoid noise despite the quiet motor.C.It is portable and can function well without limitation of locations.D.Batteries with high-capacity should be prepared to keep it charged.(C)In the roughly250years since the Industrial Revolution,the world’s population,like its wealth,has exploded.Before the end of this century,however, the number of people on the planet could shrink for the first time since the Black Death.The root cause is not an increase in deaths,but a drop in births.Acrossmuch of the world the fertility rate,the average number of births per woman,is collapsing.Although the trend may be familiar,its extent and its consequences are not.Even as artificial intelligence(AI)leads to optimism in some quarters,the baby bust(婴儿荒)hangs over the future of the world economy.Whatever some environmentalists say,a shrinking population creates problems.The world is not close to full and the economic difficulties resulting from fewer young people are many.The obvious one is that it is getting harder to support the world’s pensioners.Retired folk draw on the output of the working-aged,either through the state,which requests taxes on workers to pay public pensions,or by cashing in savings to buy goods and services or because relatives provide care unpaid.But whereas the rich world currently has around three people between20and64years old for everyone over65,by2050it will have less than two.The implications are higher taxes,later retirements,lower real returns for savers and,possibly,government budget crises.Low proportion of workers to pensioners are only one problem resulting from collapsing fertility.Younger people have more of what psychologists call“fluid intelligence”,the ability to think creatively so as to solve problems in entirely new ways.This youthful energy adds to the accumulated knowledge of older workers.It also brings change.Patents filed by the youngest inventors are much more likely to cover breakthrough innovations.Older countries and their young people are less enterprising and less comfortable taking risks.Because the old benefit less than the young when economies grow,they have proved less keen on pro-growth policies, especially housebuilding.Creative destruction is likely to be rarer in ageing societies,restricting productivity growth in ways that compound into an enormous missed opportunity.Eventually,therefore,the world will have to make do with fewer youngsters—and perhaps with a shrinking population.With that in mind,recent advances in AI could not have come at a better time.A productive AI economy might find it easy to support a greater number of retired people.Eventually AI may be able to generate ideas by itself,reducing the need for human intelligence. Combined with robotics,AI may also make caring for the elderly less labour-intensive.Such innovations will certainly be in high demand.If technology does allow humanity to overcome the baby bust,it will fit thehistorical pattern.Unexpected productivity advances meant that demographic time-bombs(人口定时炸弹)failed to explode.Fewer babies mean less human genius.But that might be a problem human genius can fix.63.What can be learned from the first paragraph?A.The collapsing fertility rate is to blame for the shrinking population.B.Black Death marked the shrinking number of people for the first time.C.Industrial Revolution weakened the increase of the world’s population.D.The public are familiar with the extent and the influence of the baby bust.64.What makes it harder to support the world’s pensioners?A.Close relatives have refused to take care of the old without being paid.B.The output of the working-aged which the old can draw on is shrinking.C.The old have cashed in savings to cover expenses of goods and services.D.The government has requested taxes on younger employees to pay pensions.65.Why does“fluid intelligence”(in Paragraph3)suffer in ageing societies？A.Because older workers boast more accumulated knowledge.B.Because the old benefit less than the young in creative destruction.C.Because collapsing fertility results in low proportion of workers to pensioners.D.Because restricting productivity growth compounds into a missed opportunity.66.The best title for the passage is probably_____.A.The Old Pensioners Make a ComebackB.Artificial Intelligence Leads to a Bright FutureC.The Measures to Overcome the Baby BustD.The Effect of the Baby Bust on EconomySection CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.They desire genuineness while constantly immersed in a digital world.B.TikTok’s user-generated videos can lead even tiny brands to speedy viral fame.C.The lifestyle of the“moonlight clan”has made many young people feel overwhelmed.D.Easy access to means of spreading payments may encourage spending money like water.E.A heightened expectation of convenience comes with being raised in the age of Amazon.F.These“always-on purchasers”often shift from a weekly shop to quicker fixes of everything from fashion to furniture.How Young Americans Spend Their MoneyYoung people have always puzzled their elders.Today’s youngsters are no different;indeed,they are confusing.They have thin wallets and expensive tastes. They prize convenience and a social conscience.They want shopping to be personal.____67____As they start spending in earnest,brands are trying to understand what these walking paradoxes with conflicting features want and how they shop.The answers will define the next era of consumerism.Their absolute numbers are impressive.The European Union is home to nearly125m people between the ages of ten(the youngest will become consumers in the next few years)and34.America has another110m of these Gen-Zs and millennials,a third of the population.The annual spending of households headed by American Gen-Zs and millennials hit$2.7trn in2021,around30%of the total.____68____Forrester,a market-research firm,found that most users of“buy now,pay later”apps are around20.Megan Scott,a20-year-old student from London,speaks for many of her peers by admitting that,when shopping,she has no self-control—until the bill arrives.The light-speed online world also appears to have lowered tolerances for long delivery times.A study by Salesforce,a business-software giant,found that Gen-Z Americans,who prefer to use their phones to pay for shopping,are the likeliest of all age groups to want their groceries delivered within an hour.____69____ The Internet has also changed how the young discover brands.Print,billboard or TV advertising has given way to social media.Instagram,part of Meta’s empire, and TikTok,a Chinese-owned app,are where the young look for inspiration,particularly for goods where looks matter such as fashion,beauty and sportswear. ____70____Such apps are increasingly adding features that allow users to shop without ever leaving the platform.According to McKinsey,six in ten Americans under the age of25had completed a purchase on a social-media site.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.71.Drawing High Schoolers to ScienceA group of educators and plant scientists at Michigan State University(MSU) are connecting to reshape science classes.And this particular partnership isn’t just helping students get a better understanding of biology;it’s turning them into young scientists,even if only during class.It doesn’t take long to see that the curriculum born from this collaboration makes for a much different experience than the traditional high school biology classes.For starters,it has a comic book for a workbook.Secondly,students are getting their hands dirty growing plants.MSU researchers are also studying the plant.The high schoolers are asking some of the same questions professional plant scientists are trying to answer.“We’re getting them engaged with science in science practices,not just having them learn about science,”says Hildah Makori,a researcher at MSU.“They learn to look at things differently.That’s a life-time impact.”The main characters of the comic book are a pair of young field scientists. They invite the high school students to help with plant research inspired by a real project at MSU.By growing their own plants,the students learn about genetics, evolution and how these interact with the environment.The team has seen how this practice could keep students in the driver’s seat of their learning.To help the characters out,students set up different experiments to test their ideas.The program is working.“This comic personally gave me a click that sparked my curiosity,”reads one student’s survey response.“The comic book put a lot ofcreative atmosphere into the story instead of just looking at words,instead of just listening to the teacher talk,”says another.Teachers also had positive reviews.In a survey,one remarked how helpful it was to have the comic to refer to.The students could see the comic’s characters doing something in the lab and realize,“I’m able to do this right here at my table and I can do the same thing,”the teacher says.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72．小区里的咖啡店定于年底开张，这真是锦上添花的美事。

黄浦区2016学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷（完卷时间： 120分钟满分： 150分）2016年12月9日上午第I卷（共100分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Six years ago. B. Seven years ago.C. Eight years ago.D. Nine years ago.2. A. See a film with the woman. B. Attend a charity show.C. Get ready for a charity show.D. Make a new movie.3. A. She is going to b e the man’s neighbor. B. She has just moved into a new house.C. She is arranging a family trip.D. She arrived in Canada yesterday.4. A. How to pay the registration fee. B. Why to use a credit card.C. When to send a cheque.D. Where to pay cash.5. A. Film stars. B. Radio hosts.C. Pop singers.D. Composers.6. A. He drove her to the airport. B. He followed her to the airport.C. He bought her a map of the airport.D. He lined out the route to the airport on a map.7. A. The man should apply for a bank loan.B. The man should work in a bank to get money.C. The man should turn to someone available for help.D. The man should take other students’ approaches.8. A. Both the tennis courts and the table tennis tables are free.B. Neither of the tennis courts and table tennis tables are free.C. The table tennis tables are free, but the tennis courts are not.D. The tennis courts are free, but the table tennis tables are not.9. A. In a factory. B. In a school.C. In a gym.D. In a lab.. B. A paint shop.10. A. A stationer’ｓC. A bookstore.D. A drawing class.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one short passage and two longer conversations. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passage and the conversations will be read twice, butthe questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on yourpaper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. To arouse people’s interest in pop music. B. To provide more information about the music.C. To have it lined with the main building.D. To display a separate and different section.12. A. It once experienced serious damage. B. Its rebuilding was an easy job.C. It is owned by a rich family.D. It opens for 362 days every year.13. A. Museum visitors. B. Government workers.C. Music authors.D. Individual donators.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation.14. A. 4:00 p.m. in the classroom. B. 7:00 p.m. in the classroom.C. 4:00 p.m. in the garden.D. 7:00 p.m. in the garden.15. A. He has classes at that time. B. He is travelling abroad.C. He doesn’t like barbeque.D. He hasn’t prepared a gift.16. A. A watch. B. A card. C. A ball. D. A headphone.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The tickets have to be booked in advance. B. It will be performed at 6 p.m.C. There will be two performances.D. It will be on at the theatre.18. A. The Piazza. B. The Concert Hall.C. The theatre.D. The Town Hall.19. A. $8. B. $10. C. $15. D. $20.20. A. Art Exhibition. B. Ballet Performance. C. Mask Party. D. Living Theatre.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the givenword; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Infant Day Care, Good or Bad?The British psychoanalyst John Bowlby maintains that separation from the parents during the sensitive “attachment” period from birth to three may influence a child’s personality and lead to emotional prob later life. Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlby’s work (21) _________ children should not sent to day care before the age of three because of the parental separation (22) _________ involves, and manypeople do believe this. But there are also arguments (23) _________ such a strong conclusion.Firstly, experts point out that the isolated love affair between children and parents (24) _________ (find)in modern societies does not usually exist in traditional societies. For example, in some tribal societies, such asthe Ngoni, the father and mother of a child did not raise their infant alone – far from it. Secondly, commonsense tells us that day care would not be so widespread today (25) _________ parents and care-takers found children had problems with it. Statistical studies of this kind have not yet been carried out, and they havedevelopment. But tests regularly reported that day care had a slightly positive effect on children’s(26) ________ have been used to measure this development are not widely enough accepted to settle the issue.But Bowlby’s analysis raises the possibility that early day car e has delayed effects. The possibility thatsuch care might lead to, say, more mental illness or crime 15 or 20 years later can only be explored by the useof statistics. Whatever the long-term effects, parents sometimes find the immediate effects difficult (27) _________ (deal) with. Children under three are likely to protest at (28) _________ (leave) their parentsand show unhappiness. At the age of three or three and a half almost all children find the change to nurseryeasy, and this is undoubtedly (29) _________ more and more parents make use of child care at this time. The matter, then, is far from clear-cut, though experience and available evidence (30) _________ (indicate) earlycare is reasonable for infants.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A. administeredB. assessC. evaluatingD. externallyE. improperlyF. life-threateningG. measures H. original I. preexisting J. principles K. vitalFirst Aid: Difference between Death and LifeFirst aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain ___31___ signs including pulse, temperature, and breathing.First aid must be ___32___ as quickly as possible. In the case of the critically injured, a few minutes can makethe difference between complete recovery and loss of life.level of knowledge and skill.First-aid ___33___ depend upon a victim’sneeds and the provider’sKnowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. For example, ___34___ moving a person with a neck injury can lead to permanent health problems.Despite the variety of injuries possible, several ___35___ of first aid apply to all emergencies. The firststep is to call for professional medical help. The victim, if conscious, should be reassured that medical aid hasbeen requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid. Next, ___36___ the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and ___37___ conditions such as heart trouble. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafeor the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether ___38___ conditions exist. Oneor:method for ___39___ a victim’s condition is known by the acronym ABC, which stands fA – Airway: is it open and clear?B – Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen and feel for breathing.C – Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding ___40___? Check skin color and temperature foradditional indications of circulation problems.。

2016年上海长宁区（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）高三二模英语试卷-学生用卷一、Grammar and Vocabulary: Section A1、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第25~32题8分AAbout dancing bearsYoung bears are captured in the wild, separated from their mothers, and taught by a trainer to become dancing bears in conditions of unimaginable cruelty.The young animals are forced on to sheets of really hot metaland,1(escape) the pain, the bears alternate lifting up one paw（爪子）and then another while music is played. The process is repeated again andagain2the animals automatically begin to raise their paws – to “dance”– in fear of the pain, even when there are no metal sheets.As the bears get older, the trainers keep them under control by imposing pain. They do this by putting rings through the bears' highly sensitive noses and jaws. The pitiful truthis3they are not put to sleep for this painful process.Chains4(attach) to the rings so the trainers can control theanimals,5weigh up to 350 kilograms, with only a slight pull on the chains.The bears' nails are cut several times a year and their teeth broken or removed in order that they cannot get their trainers6(injure). The bears also suffer with an inadequate diet usually7(consist) of white bread, sugar and cheap fruit juices. All these cause the bears serious physical health problems8many of them display strange behavior such as swaying（摇摆）and pacing as they cannot follow natural behavioral patterns and instincts.2、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第33~40题8分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第33~40题8分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第33~40题8分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第33~40题8分BThe Power of GoodIt was Mother's Day morning last year and I was shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we realised that onlyminutes1(early) an elderly woman had fallen andhurt2badly. She was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Fortunately, her husband was with her and many people had stopped to help out. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about3had happened to the elderly couple. He said to me, “4(fall) over in front of everyone isn't much fun.”Near the entrance of the supermarket, a charity group had set up a stall selling flowers. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he would have this sweet idea, so I asked the flower seller if I5buy a flower for the elderly lady because my son wanted to give it to her to cheer her up. "Just take it," she replied. “I can't take your money for such wonderful gesture.”By then a nurse6(arrive), and was attending to the woman. As we walked up to her, Tenyson became frightened by all the blood and medical equipment. Instead Igave7flower to the woman's husband. The old man thanked us both, then bent down and gave it to his wife, telling her who it was8. Despite being badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.二、Grammar and Vocabulary: Section B3、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第41~50题10分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第41~50题10分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第41~50题10分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第41~50题10分Ecotours are unique adventures that join nature and sightseeing into one exciting package. Learning about the environment and the world around us is the1of an ecotour because you get to experience the natural world firsthand. A great way for students studying biology and environmental sciences to experience2life and nature is to take your own ecotour! Orlando airboat rides can give you an experience to remember and can be a funand3way to learn more about the Florida environment.Ecotours involve travelling to a natural environment where you are guided bya(n)4helping you learn about the surrounding environment and extend your environmental education. This can include learning how the plants and animals on your Orlando airboat rides5from each other, or you can be simply becoming more aware of preservation efforts towards the Everglades, the largest wetland in North America.Orlando airboat rides can help you learn about Florida history, observe alligators（短吻鳄）and other wildlife, and experience the6nature of the muddy wilderness. Taking an ecotour can help you become more aware of your environment and further instruct you on the impact we have on the environment. Our goal is to help you understand the Everglades and how important it isto7the wetland.Wild Florida provides the perfect opportunity for a school trip that satisfiesthose8with learning more about environmental sciences, or to those just curious about the Everglades. Hands-on and active learning on an airboat ride is often a more exciting and adventurous9to sitting in a classroom, so why not plan your ecotrip with Wild Florida?Wild Florida is reputable for10in creating an exciting and unique ecotour that's fun for everyone in your family! You will be flying through the muddy Everglades in our airboat rides while observing and learning about alligators, bald birds, the history of the Everglades, and so much more. Book your Orlando airboat rides today by calling us at 407-901-2563 to experience a one-of-a-kind ecotour that you won't soon forget.A. alternativeB. appealC. benefitD. differE. energizingF. fascinatedG. marineH. naturalistI. preserveJ. specializingK. unspoiled三、Reading Comprehension: Section A4、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第51~65题15分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第51~65题15分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第51~65题15分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第51~65题15分Over the last 15 years, digital communication has brought in more changes than the printing press did in 1570. And those most likely to use them in this world are teenagers, whose brains appear to have an extraordinary volume to adapt to the world around them, according to Dr Jay Giedd,a(n)1brain expert.We are now discovering that, as a species, our brains during the teenage years are still flexible and capable of2. Having a more flexible brain,3, means that certain parts of it, such as desire control and the ability to make long-term decisions, haven't developed yet, which may also explain why we spend a(n)4period living under the protection of our parents rather than leaving home at the age of 12 or 13. This also means that the teenage brain can adapt to new technology, enabling teenagers to5the increasing pace of digital technology and giving them an advantage when it comes to multitasking.In the USA, on average teenagers spend 8.5 hours a day using computers, mobiles, and other devices to learn, interact, and play. This increases to 11.5 hours if you include all ofthe6that goes on, such as talking on the phone while watching TV. As they stare at these screens, they're taking in and sorting through an incredible amount of information.There are7about how social media is affecting the way the brain learns to8, as one of the most important skills that we learn as children is how to make friends and interact with people around us. Geidd says that a lot of what goes on inside our brains is social. Social interactions are now being9by technology – you could have hundreds of friends, all of whom are real people that you interact with and scientists aren't sure whether we'll be able to develop the same10using social media.There is a(n)11of the growing digital trend: YouTube shows the teenagers all over the world are watching the same videos and laughing at the same jokes, indicating that they are more12than teenagers in the past. They may be keenon13their friends and posting updates on social media sites, but teenagers today are probably going to have access to technology and14social andeducational opportunities that anyone with a less flexible brain may have trouble imagining. Nevertheless, there is a cut-off point, and by the age of 30, our brains in their ways, making itmore15for us to adapt and cope with new technologies.A. digitalB. adolescentC. surgicalD. artificialA. functioningB. noticingC. adjustingD. decidingA. howeverB. thereforeC. otherwiseD. insteadA. naturalB. gloriousC. limitedD. extendedA. keep up withB. come up withC. put up withD. end up withA. gossipingB. multitaskingC. interactingD. playingA. reportsB. curiositiesC. concernsD. talksA. memorizeB. sortC. imagineD. socializeA. changedB. controlledC. troubledD. interruptedA. trendsB. attitudesC. societiesD. skillsA. advantageB. distractionC. indicationD. historyA. absent-mindedB. global-mindedC. quick-mindedD. serious-mindedA. accessingB. textingC. discoveringD. watchingA. on the wholeB. as a resultC. in other wordsD. by all meansA. flexibleB. importantC. difficultD. incredible四、Reading Comprehension: Section B5、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第66~69题8分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第66~69题8分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）（A篇）第66~69题8分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第66~69题8分Sebastian Faulks has written many novels, including Devil May Care, the latest James Bond book. This cutting comes from a very different kind of novel called Charlotte Gray. The setting is a transit（中转）camp near Paris during the Second World War, where a group of people, including two small children,Andre and Jacob, await transport to take them to a concentration camp outside France. Although these people—the 'deportees' of the cutting—are not fully aware of this, they face certain death.The Last NightAndre was lying on the floor when a man came with postcards on which the deportees might write a final message. He advised them to leave them at the station or throw them from the train as camp orders forbade access to the post. Two or three pencils that had survived the camps search were passed round among the people in the room. Some wrote with weeping passion, some with great care, as though their safety, or at least the way in which they were remembered, depended upon their choice of words.A woman came with a sandwich for each child to take on the journey. She also had a bucket of water, round which they gathered, holding out food cans they passed from one to another. One of the older boys hugged her in his gratitude, but the bucket was soon empty. When she was gone, there were only the small hours of the night to go through. Andre was lying on the straw, and Jacob leaned close to him for warmth.Five buses had come in through the main entrance, and now stood trembling in the corner of the yard. At a long table…the commandant of the camp himself sat with a list of names that another policeman was calling out in alphabetical order. Andre heard his name and moved with Jacob towards the bus. From the other side of the courtyard, from windows open on the dawn, a shower of food was thrown towards them by women crying and calling out their names.Andre looked up, and in a chance angle of light he saw a woman's face in which the eyes were fixed with terrible fierceness on a child beside him. Why did she stare as though she hated him? Then it came to Andre that she was not looking in hatred, but had kept her eyes so intensely open in order to fix the picture of her child in her mind. She was looking to remember, for ever…(1) What can we learn from the first part of the passage?A. The background and the situation of World WarB. The transit camp and the transportation in Paris.C. The author, the setting and the main characters.D. The main idea and the names on the list.(2) Which of the following is true about the things going on in the transit camp?A. The deportees were eager to leave their final messages.B. A humble breakfast was served to children late that morning.C. Andre happened to witness the deportees' routine camp life.D. The camp commandant stood by a long table calling the roll.(3) The woman stared at her child fiercely probably because.A. she found her child was trembling and crying for foodB. she thought she would never see her child any moreC. she was filled with an attempt to escape from deathD. she was driven mad by the life in the transit camp(4) The author told the story in a（n）tone.A. casualB. desperateC. hatredD. innocent6、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第70~72题6分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第70~72题6分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）（B篇）第70~72题6分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第70~72题6分What we doEFP Courses provide courses in English language and British culture. Our courses are aimed at students aged between 12 and 17 who are at pre-intermediate level or above in English. The courses are held in Guildford, a historic town near London.Typical structure of a one-week course1. up to 25 hours of English run by native speakers, qualified in teaching English as a foreign language and specialist drama teachers2. 2 full-day sightseeing trips to London and Oxford (at weekends)3. full board （全食宿） with local, English-speaking familiesWhen we run the coursesEFP courses can be organized only during British state school terms. For this academic year, courses can be booked between now and 23 May and between 30 May and 30 June. We welcome you to book from 3 September 2016 to 25 October 2016 and from 31 October to 20 December 2016.Why choose EFP courses1. in addition to our standard English classes, we also run drama and expression English classes, taught by specialist drama teachers2. we expose our students to British culture for the entire length of the course3. we tailor courses to each group's needs, creating a unique experience for our students. Note that any changes to our courses are made within reason and only if all participants from a group share the same language level. Please see further details on our website.Length of a courseEFP courses run for either one or two weeks depending on the specific requirements for your group. How to apply***************************************************************.uk.Bycontactingusbefore you make any travel arrangements you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require. For more details, please visit .See you in Guildford soon!(1) What does the leaflet tell us about EFP courses?A. Their target students are teenagers of all English levels.B. They are available on the school campuses in London and Oxford.C. Every individual participant is supplied with tailored language support.D. They involve students in British culture activities during the whole course.(2) Suppose you are to take EFP courses this academic year, you can.A. hand in an application by visiting their websiteB. enjoy a special series of lessons for a whole school termC. experience English dramas with English-speaking familiesD. make a reservation from October 31 to December 20(3) The purpose of this writing is to.A. attract qualified teachers to EFP coursesB. demonstrate the popularity of EFP coursesC. offer group students access to EFP coursesD. illustrate the importance of EFP courses7、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第73~77题10分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第73~77题10分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第73~77题10分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第73~77题10分Lindsay Renwick, the mayor of Deniliquin, a country town in New South Wales, misses the constant whir（嗡嗡声）of the rice mill whose giant fans dried the rice. The Deniliquin mill, the largest rice mill in the Southern Hemisphere（南半球）, once processed enough grain to meet the needs of 20 million people globally. But six years of drought have had a destructive effect, reducing Australia's rice crop by 98 percent and leading to TAL#NBSP the mothballing of the mill last December.Drought affects every agriculture industry based in Australia, not just rice—from sheep farming, the country's other backbone, to the cultivation of grapes for wine, the fastest-growing crop there, with that expansion often coming at the expense of rice. The drought's effect on rice has produced the greatest impact on the rest of the world, so far. It is one factor contributing to skyrocketing prices, and many scientists believe it is among the earliest signs that a warming planet is starting to affect food production.Researchers are looking for solutions to global rice shortages—for example, rice that blooms earlier in the day, when it is cooler, to fight against global warming. Rice plants that happen to bloom on hot days are less likely to produce grains of rice, a difficulty that is already starting to emerge in inland areas of China and other Asian countries as temperatures begin to climb."There will be problems very soon unless we have new varieties of rice in place, " said Reiner Wassmann, climate change director at the International Rice Research Institute（IRRI）. The recent reports on climate change carried a warning that could make the news even worse: that existing models for the effects of climate change on agriculture did not yet include newer findings that global warming could reduce rainfall and make it more variable.Yet the effects of climate change are not uniformly bad for rice. Rising concentrations（浓度）of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, can actually help rice—although the effect reduces or disappears if the plants face unnecessary heat, inadequate water, severe pollution or other stresses. Still, the flexibility of farmers here has persuaded some climate experts that, particularly in developed countries, the effects of climate change may be relieved, if not completely avoided. "I'm not as negative as most people, " said Will Steffen, director of the Fenner School of Environment and Society at Australian National University. "Farmers are learning how to do things differently.”Meanwhile, changes like the use of water to grow wine grapes instead of rice carry their own costs, as the developing world is discovering. "Rice is an essential food, " said Graeme Haley, the general manager of the town of Deniliquin."Wine is not."(1) By "the mothballing of the mill"（in Paragraph 1）the author most probably means the millis.A. kept unprocessedB. left unusedC. being entirely restoredD. being pushed round(2) To find the ways to cope with the global rice shortage, researchers are.A. seeking new types of rice which could bloom at a lower temperatureB. building greenhouses which could provide more heat for rice to growC. studying climate changes in China which may affect rice growing in AsiaD. looking for alternative agriculture industries which may take the place of rice(3) Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. Rice plants are fond of higher temperature in the process of growing.B. Global warming has shown few signs of influence on agriculture.C. Rice prices are rising steadily owing to the crop failure in Australia.D. Global warming may contribute to more complicated weather conditions.(4) It can be inferred from the passage that.A. Australia is the largest rice producing country around the worldB. most people look on the bright side of the flexibility of farmersC. climate changes have simply brought negative effects to people's livesD. wine grape cultivation has threatened the rice production in Australia(5) Which of the following best serves as the title of the passage?A. Rice shortage and wine boomB. Drought, the enemy of rice productionC. Rice crisis and its solutionD. Rice issue, a focus of the public attention五、Reading Comprehension: Section C8、【来源】 2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第78~81题8分What colour is it today? What shape is that smell? What does that pain sound like? These questions might seem like nonsense, but four people in 100 might think they make perfect sense. That four percent have synesthesia, and they naturally experience certain senses together. One form of this is pairing numbers or letters with a fixed colour—a blue "1" or a red "D." Other synesthetes, people with synesthesia, may think the word "hurricane" tastes salty. Yet others with "mirror-touch synesthesia" see someone hit on the head and also feel the hit themselves.Synesthesia is not completely understood though it is in our genes. The white matter（脑白质）of synesthetes is organized differently from that of people without synesthesia, which may account for the differences in perception（感知）. Synesthesia is widely accepted and researched today, but that hasn't always been true. Though it caught scientific interest in the late 1800s, it was later rejected as a self-created way of thinking. But as people have become more fascinated by the differences in individual perception, a focus on synesthesia has been renewed. At the present time, scientists in various fields are examining the phenomenon.As scientists continue to study synesthesia, certain advantages have been noticed. Studies show that the sensation connections that synesthetes experience aid them in abilities related to memory. Researchers believe that this advantage may help stop the loss of cognitive（认知）function in the elderly. This aspect of synesthesia could even help patients recover from brain injuries. Synesthetes also tend to be artists, singers Pharrell Williams and Lady Gaga being some famous examples. Most likely, synesthesia doesn't give artistic sensitivity, but it's understandable that seeing colours in music, for instance, could inspire art.Strong drugs and increasing blindness have been known to cause synesthesia, but these are not good options for obvious reasons. One recent emphasis of the study of synesthesia is to determine whether non-synesthetes can acquire it. For now, the University of East London is training adults to establish letter-colour connections for memory improvement to some effect. It may not be long before words taste like our favourite foods and our favourite songs look like fireworks.（Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.）(1) According to the passage synesthetes are those.(2) Why do synesthetes have sensation connections while the others don't?(3) What groups of people might profit from synesthesia according to the third paragraph?(4) Scientists are training adults to establish letter-colour connections to prove the possibilitythat.六、Translation9、【来源】 2016年上海长宁区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第82~86题22分2016年上海嘉定区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第82~86题22分2016年上海青浦区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第82~86题22分2016年上海宝山区高三二模（长宁、宝山、嘉定、青浦四区联合二模）第82~86题22分翻译。

青浦区2016学年第一学期教学质量调研测试卷英语试卷Part 1 Listening（第一部分听力）I. Listening Comprehension（听力理解）:（共30分）A. Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）:（共6分）1._______2._______3._______4._______5._______6._______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）:（共8分）7.A)Rainy B)Cloudy C)Sunny D)Stormy8.A)Chemistry B)Geography C)Maths D)Physics9.A)Half an hour B)one hour C)two hours D)one and a half hour10.A)Stay at home B)Take a lesson C)See a movie D)learn Chinese11.A) Because her grandpa hurt his legB) Because she needs to see a doctorC) Because her grandpa talks with the bossD) Because she has found the task12.A) In a hospital B)In a library C)In a supermarket D)In a restaurant13.A) He will work for another three hours.B) He is too tired and he will stop working.C) He’s glad to have a cup of coffee when he finishes his report.D) He will have a cup of coffee before going on working.14.A)The sports team B)The plan for the new yearC) The school newspaper D)The new tennis clubC. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false.15. The speech is about the agreements for the Swimming Competition next Saturday.16. The students will meet at the school library before going to the city Swimming Pool.17. The school will prepare the sports uniforms and sports shoes for the students that day.18. The students need to bring their own food and drinks because the shop nearby is too small.19. When the students get there, they should remember to run around the pool first.20. From the speech we can know that the speaker is responsible for the swimmers.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences.21. It was very dark. Ben could hear ________ ________outside his home.22. Ben’s father was putting pieces ________ ________ over the windows.23. Ben was helping his mom with the dinner when the rain began to ________ ________ .24. Ben could not sleep at first. Finally, he fell asleep at ________ ________ a.m.25. The next day Ben and his family helped ________ ________the neighborhood.Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and GrammarII. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案）26. Which of the following underlined parts is pronounced /au/?A)know B)narrow C)Brown D)owner27.It is said that _______ new amusement park will be built in the west of Shanghai in the future.A)a B)an C)the D)/28.In China everyone would go home for a family reunion _______New Year’s Eve.A)at B)on C)to D)in29.Jackie Chen, who was awarded an Oscar, told the reporter that he was proud ______ his country.A)of B)with C)for D)out30.The visitors on the ship can enjoy the beautiful lights on ______ sides of the Huangpu River.A)Neither B)either C)both D)all31.After the girl finished her performance, the judges pointed out ______ mistakes to her politely.A)few B)a few C)little D)a little32.The boss asked the manager how many _______ he would need to finish the project.A)people B)time C)money D)food33.The students are talking pictures at school gate. They look _______ in their new uniforms.A)strangely B)kingly C)happily D)lovely34.For foreigners who are interested in Chinese gardens, Suzhou is one of _______ places to visit.A)attractive B)more attractive C)most attractive D)the most attractive35.The captain says that all the seatbelts ______ be fastened(抓紧)before the plane takes off.A)can B)may C)must D)should36.As a great badminton player, John ______ three medals by the end of last year.A)wins B)won C)has won D)had won37.When the earthquake ______, most of the villagers were working in the fields.A)happens B)happened C)will happen D)would happen38.They spent a lot of time _______ for the opening ceremony. And it was a great success.A)prepare B)prepared C)to prepare D)preparing39.The teacher often encourages the students ________ to their pen friends in English.A).write B)to write C)wrote D)writing40.The volunteers are very happy to help in the hospital _______ the work there is hard and dirty.A)though B)until C)if D)unless41.The boy tried to fool the farmers again, _______ this time no one believed him.A)and B)or C)but D)so42._______exciting football match it was! People all over the world watched it on TV last night.A)How B)What C)What a D)What an43.The citizens of Troy didn’t realize that the enemies came back again in the darkness, ______?A)did they B)didn’t they C)were they D)weren’t they44.I took away your umbrella by mistake yesterday .I’m sorry about that.________45.We are going to have a picnic next weekend. Would you like to join us?________A)I agree with you B)So do I C)Sure, I’d love to D)I think so, too答案：26-30 CABAC 31-35 BADDC 36-40 DBDBA 41-45 CDABCⅢ.Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once.(将下列单词或词组的字母代号填入空格。

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I.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Washing Fruit Before Eating doesn’t Remove Pesticides(杀虫剂) Do you wash fruit before putting it into your mouth?If your answer is yes,the following news may well be(1)______(disappoint)to ing specific imaging technology to see(2)______ pesticides affected apples,scientists found distribution of pesticides in the apple skin and flesh layers, confirming that the pesticides pass through the skin layer into the flesh layer,according to a report published recently in America.“Thus,the risk of pesticide intake from fruits cannot be avoided by simple washing other than peeling,which means taking the skin off fruits.”The study’s authors said they were not looking to scare (3)______about the presence of pesticides in their food,but they want to provide guidance on how to avoid them.This study,(4)______(situate)within the expansive research area of food safety,attempts to provide consumers with health guidance,”said Dongdong Ye,professor at Anhui Agricultural University and study author.(5)____________bringing up unnecessary anxiety,the research assumes that peeling can effectively wipe out nearly all pesticide left.This contrasts with the practice of washing,which(6) ______(recommend)frequently.As the report says,“traditional fruit-cleaning operations cannot wholly remove pesticides,”but“considering that the flesh layer lost during peeling was a great deal(7) ______(large)than0.03mm,we believe that the peeling operation can effectively avoid the dangers of pesticides in the fruit’s skin(8)____________the probability of taking in pesticides can be reduced.”According to the most recent report from the U.S.Department of Agriculture,“before allowing a pesticide(9)______(use)on a food product,the Environmental Protection Agency sets limits on howmuch of the pesticide may be used on food during growing,processing,and storage,and how much can remain on the food(10)______reaches the consumer.”Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.Record Number of People in SpaceIt’s“rush hour”in Earth orbit at the moment.We’ve reached a record number of humans in space, NASA announces.Crew onboard the Russian Soyuz capsule,a flight to the International Space Station(ISS)that took place on Sept.11,became record-breaking space residents this week,as the number(11)______ up to the now19humans living and working in space.A US astronaut and two Russian astronauts have joined nine others(12)______onboard the ISS, and the two astronauts enjoying an extended stay,Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.There are three“taikonauts”(13)______in orbit—Ye Guangfu,Li Cong,and Li Guangsu—onboard the Chinese Tiangong Space Station.There are also four(14)______in orbit—Jared Isaacman,Scott Poteet,Sarah Gillis,and Anna Menon—who are taking part in SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission,and just carried out the first-ever private space walk at their own expense.With the amount of19humans,it beats the(15)______record for the most amount of humans in Earth’s orbit at one time.That record was(16)______last year in May2023when17people were in orbit,including astronaut Frank Rubio who was also on an unplanned extended stay.Bear in mind that the episode of the present time is not the record for the largest number of people in ing the US definition of space at80kilometers(50miles),that record was broken in May 2023when a(n)(17)______of20people were in space.This involved people on the ISS and the Tiangong space station,plus two private sub-orbital space ventures by Virgin and Axiom Space.Sub-orbital flights do not orbit the Earth.Instead,they follow a(n) (18)______trajectory(轨迹)that reaches the edge of space and then fall back to Earth.But back to September2024,the present Polaris Dawn mission is particularly novel and exciting. Traveling in a Crew Dragon spacecraft is the furthest distance from Earth that a(n)(19)______vehicle has flown since the era of the Apollo program in the1960s and early1970s.Gillis and Menon also earn the record for the furthest a woman has ever flown from Earth.On September12,the Polaris Dawn mission made even more history by(20)______the first spacewalk ever attempted by private citizens using SpaceX’s newly designed spacesuits.II.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.Ever wondered why you reach for a snack after hitting the gym?Research shows that physical exercise often leads to__21__food consumption.With countless sports events__22__,a new question arises:Can watching sports on a screen also influence how much we eat?The answer is yes.Our research reveals that watching sports videos can increase candy consumption.But there is more to the story:the__23__of the sports you are watching plays a crucial role in these effects.We first invited112students to the lab to watch a video and test some candies.The students who saw the sports video ate more candies than those who saw the one without physical activity.To learn more,we invited just the female students to watch videos__24__either easy or difficult-to-perform sports.Students who watched the easy sports video ate much more.We can thus conclude that the ease of the exercise shown__25__impacts candy consumption.To explain our findings,we looked at research on goal__26__.When people feel they are not meeting a goal,they push harder;but once they see__27__,they tend to relax.For example,after a workout,those aiming to stay fit might feel they have achieved advancement and then ease up on their efforts.This can lead to a__28__in the drive to pursue related goals,like healthy eating.Research shows that achieving smaller goals(like exercising)can make people feel they have earned a(n)__29__, which results in overeating.So completing a workout might make you more likely to__30__yourself with extra food than if you had not finished your session.So what is the__31__for us?Be mindful of how watching sports can affect our eating habits.If you are aiming to stay on track with your diet,watch more__32__sports.Moreover,when setting dieting goals,remind yourself that real progress comes from__33__effort,not just imagining yourself doing a workout.Engage in activities that genuinely challenge you,and pair them with healthy eating habits.This way,you can avoid the trap of feeling the fitness goal to be__34__accomplished and then overeating.In conclusion,should you watch the Olympic Games if you want to__35__your diet?Of course, but it might be better to choose the physical activities you find the most difficult to perform—and watch them without moderation.21.A.wasteful B.increased C.processed D.healthy22.A.airing B.happening C.celebrating D.unfolding23.A.category B.length C.difficulty D.audience24.A.testing B.promoting C.capturing D.explaining25.A.misleadingly B.frequently C.rarely D.significantly26.A.feasibility B.motivation C.visualization D.clarity27.A.hope B.videos C.treats D.progress28.A.delay B.drop C.doubt D.confidence29.A.break B.honor C.diet D.title30.A.sustain B.prepare C.cheat D.reward31.A.transition B.stimulation C.implication D.intervention32.A.instructive B.relaxing C.influential D.challenging33.A.consistent B.prospective C.ultimate D.individual34.A.overly B.barely C.prematurely D.remarkably35.A.put up with B.keep up with C.make up for D.set up for Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)My doctor took me for a walk around the farm where she lived.I was physically and emotionally exhausted and discouraged by anxiety and depression.The place was full of life.There were insects, horses,rabbits,and a cat.She told me to focus on my body in the environment.When I was ill,I tended to withdraw into my mind and disconnect from the here and now.So,when I met a horse named Fira,I expected nothing.As I got closer to Fira,she rubbed her nose into my chest,putting a gentle pressure over my heart.Something happened inside me:I felt as if I had reached a wellspring of past hurts,fears and failings.I began to melt emotionally.I patted Fira’s nose and breathed in her smell.I found I didn’t have to concentrate on feeling better;Fira helped me feel loved and safe.I worked with Fira often,learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her.Initially,I wasn’t sure exactly what one would do with a horse except riding it.But I knew that Fira had touched me in an uncommon way and had made me feel better.She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it back to me in an open,affectionate way.In my meetings with Fira,I learned to live in the present,to focus on what was happening this day, in this moment,in this place.I learned to forget the past,with all its hurt.I learned to forget the future, which hasn’t happened yet.With Fira by my side,I saw into a life in which trust comes first,and compassion follows.I found a deep peace in leading her along a path,by using my own power of intention to indicate whether to start,stop,turn left or turn right.I felt an inner quiet and even joy.My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.36.Why did the writer expect nothing when meeting Fira?A.Because Fira’s reaction led the writer to feel hurt and fearful.B.Because the writer’s mentality kept her from connecting with others.C.Because the writer knew nothing about Fira and didn’t know what to expect.D.Because the animals on the farm distracted the writer from focusing on her body.37.Which of the following statements about Fira is TRUE?A.Fira was the writer’s pet,living on her farm.B.Fira made the writer feel better by giving her rides.C.Fira got the writer to concentrate on her hurt feelings.D.Fira responded affectionately to the writer’s approach.38.In the last paragraph,the writer shares her experience with Fira to imply that_______.A.animals can follow people’s instructions,thus gaining their trustB.interacting with animals can be a therapy to psychological distressC.meetings with animals can help people step out of their comfort zoneD.people can access temporary peace and joy when working with animals39.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A.My Doctor’s Farm:A Place of HealingB.Fira:The Horse that Saved My LifeC.From Darkness to Light:My Journey with FiraD.Horse Smell:The Magic Power(B)Special Offers&PromotionsIf you have a promotion code,simply enter it in the corresponding field at the Shopping Bag page or Order Review 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When it was further down,they never amputated.Erik Frank of the University of Würzburg in Germany is the lead writer of the research.Frank said the study describes“for the first time how a non-human animal uses amputations on another individual to save their life.”He believes“that the ants’‘medical system’to care for the injured is the most complicated in the animal kingdom,”and compares well to human medicine.“Injuries further down the leg have an increased flow of hemolymph(血淋巴),”Frank said.So harmful bacteria can enter the body after only five minutes.An amputation would not help infection after that time.He continued,“Injuries further up the leg have a much slower hemolymph flow,giving enough time for timely and effective amputations.”The study found that after an upper leg injury,an ant that experiences amputation has a survival rate of90to95percent.For lower leg injuries in which just cleaning was performed,the survival rate was about75percent,compared to about15percent for injuries that received no care.Ants can function well without one of their six legs.And only female ants perform the treatment of wounds by cleaning or amputation.“All worker ants are female.Males play only a minor role in ant community,”Frank said.So why do ants do these amputations?Frank said,“There is a very simple evolutionary reason for caring for the injured.It saves resources.”He noted that if an ant could be saved with little effort to remain productive,“there is a very high value of doing so.”“At the same time,if an individual is too heavily injured,the ants will not care for her,but rather leave her behind to die,”Frank added.43.The type of treatments applied to injured ants depends on______.A.how the medical system of the ants is developedB.whether the ant still remains productive and valuableC.which kind of ants performs the treatments of woundsD.whether the ant suffers from an upper leg injury or a lower one44.What can we infer from the survival rates mentioned in the text?A.The location of the injury and the corresponding treatment greatly affect the ant’s survival.B.Cleaning the wound is more effective than amputation for all leg injuries.C.Injured ants with no care have a similar survival rate to those with treatment in some cases.D.Amputation is always the best way to ensure the survival of injured ants.45.It can be concluded from Frank’s study that______.A.male ants provide medical care for the ant communityB.slightly-injured ants will receive no care to save resourcesC.the heavily injured ants will eventually die for lack of medical careD.the cleaning of an upper leg injury greatly increases the ants’survival rate46.What is the passage mainly about?A.How ants perform amputations.B.How injured ants are dealt with.C.How ants evolve and reproduce.D.How amputations affect ants.Section CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.That something could be a shrinking of the green.B.Several environmental factors could explain the spread of fatness.C.He emphasizes that further action is needed to prove the association between green space access and childhood fatness.D.In September the U.S.approved the No Child Left Inside Act to encourage public initiatives aimed at exposing kids to the outdoors.E.Such findings tell a powerful story.F.In its purest sense,a green neighborhood simply means more places for kids to play,which is closely related to children’s activity levels.Urban Green Spaces and Their Impact on Children’s HealthA new study found that inner-city kids living in neighborhoods with more green space gained about13%less weight over a two-year period than kids living in areas with more concrete and fewer trees.____47____The fatness crisis began in the1980s,and many people credit it to increased portion sizes and inactivity,but that can’t be everything.Fast foods and TVs have been with us for a long time.“Most experts agree that the changes were related to something in the environment,”says social scientist Thomas Glass.____48____The new research isn’t the first to associate greenery with better health,but it does get us closer to identifying what works and why.____49____But green space is good for the mind too.Research by environmental psychologists has shown that it has cognitive benefits for children with attention-deficit disorder(注意力缺乏症).In one study,just reading outside in a green setting improved kids’symptoms.Exposure to grassy areas has also been linked to less stress and a lower body mass index(指数）among adults.And an analysis of3,000Tokyo residents associated walkable green spaces with greater longevity among senior citizens.Glass cautions that most studies don’t necessarily prove a causal link between greenness and health,but they’re nonetheless helping urge action.____50____So,if you live in a suburb or a city with good parks,take advantage of what’s there.Your children in particular will love it and their bodies and minds will be grateful to you.III.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.51.The Tchaikovsky Cure for WorryThe19th-century Russian composer Tchaikovsky was not a happy man.In his5,365letters to friends and family,we find constant references to his sadness and anxiety.He had just one,temporary pain reliever for his misery:“…a new idea awakens in me and begins to assume a definite form.”Tchaikovsky’s experience is not abnormal.Modern research in neuroscience(神经科学)and psychology reveals that active engagement in creative pursuits is an effective way to gain relief from negative emotions and see the world in a much more positive way.At a time when mood disorders are exploding and less than a third of U.S.adults believe that they are living up to their creative potential, this might be the simplest,easiest,and most natural way for anyone to improve their life.Neuroscientific research offers explanations of how creativity might lower negative emotion,and anxiety in particular.In a fascinating2015study,neuroscientists observed people as they wrote poetry. They found that during the idea-generation phase of writing,the medial prefrontal cortex(前额叶内侧皮层)is especially active.This is the same part of the brain that is activated during meditation(an activity in which people sit still and focus on their thoughts),which suggests that creative activity might have some of the same effects on stress as meditational exercises do—thus why some anxious people routinely use it to treat themselves.Yet,so many different creative outlets exist that the task of finding one that fits your personality and tastes can be scary.One method I like to suggest,to help people find the ideal activity for them,is to start by categorizing creative pursuits as public or private and inventive or interpretive.All you need is to know your personality type and your preference.Outgoing people who prefer to interpret the works of others can try theater or classical music;people who are shy might prefer studying poetry. IV.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 52．AI已经慢慢融入创造性艺术，让生活充满惊喜。

青浦区2019学年第一学期高三英语期终学业质量调研试卷（时间120分钟，满分140分）Q2019.12I. 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. 10. B. 20. C. 30. D. 40.2. A. A teacher. B. A coach. C. A judge. D. A doctor.3. A. In the school clinic. B. In the bookstore.C. In the teacher’s office.D. In the theatre.4. A. The man didn’t even know Jenny. B. Jenny changed the color of her hair.C. The woman dialed Jenny last week.D. The man didn’t notice Jenny’s hair.5. A. He kept awake last night, feeling hot.B. He stayed up late last night, working hard.C. He didn’t have an a ir conditioner in his room.D. He didn’t go to work last night because he was tired.6. A. Checking in. B. Giving suggestions.C. Making complaints.D. Looking for the toilet.7. A. Reasonable. B. Practical. C. Serious. D. Ridiculous.8. A. He was attracted. B. He was puzzled.C. He was bored.D. He was unconscious.9. A. The man is already fed up with playing the piano.B. The piece of music the man played is very popular.C. The woman came to the concert at the man’s request.D. The man’s unique talents are the envy of many people.10. A. Whether the houses are for sale.B. Whether the article is worth reading.C. Whether the house developers are negative.D. Whether paying a visit to the house is helpful.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Sunlight exposure. B. Stress level. C. Health risks. D. Lifestyle.12. A. Because fatty fish contain Vitamin A & D.B. Because eyes have special needs for nutrition.C. Because eye maintenance mainly relies on foods.D. Because leafy green vegetables are rich in nutrition.13. A. By using computers with 24-inch screens. B. By glaring at the screen.C. By reducing exposure to blue light.D. By rubbing the eye every two hours.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Contented and relieved. B. Anxious and depressed.C. Proud but a bit nervous.D. Excited but a bit sad.15. A. Choose the right school for them. B. Help them to learn by themselves.C. Read books and magazines to them.D. Set an example for them to follow.16. A. Their intelligence. B. The quality of their school.C. Their family life.D. The effort put in learning.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Mother and son. B. Tour guide and visitor.C. Husband and wife.D. Shop assistant and customer.18. A. It will not be fun with Mr. Whitehead hosting.B. It is a comedy show she has watched before.C. It has been criticized in the local papers.D. It consists of a lot of different acts.19. A. It has little i mpact on people’s daily life. B. It sounds quite alarming.C. It is getting more serious these days.D. It seems a depressing topic.20. A. Watch a charity comedy. B. Go and see Carmen.C. Look after the kids.D. Book tickets for City Theatre.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Mako sharks get new protectionsAt the global wildlife trade meeting in Geneva, countries have decided to protect the endangered mako shark from trade. GENEV A made the proposal (21) ______ more protections should be taken for both shortfin and longfin mako sharks and was adopted today after a 102-40 vote at the global wildlife trade summit. The vote still needs to be finalized at the full meeting at the end, when all appendix (附录) change proposals passed in committee are officially adopted.The proposal, debated at this year’s CITES Conference, lists mako sharks under Appendix II, meaning that they can’t be traded (22) ______ it can be shown that fishing wouldn’t threaten their chances for survival. Conservationists say this was the world’s last chance to prevent mako shark populations from collapsing.(23) ______ (list) mako sharks on CITES Appendix II is great news for shark conservation. More than 50 of the 183 CITES members signed on as supporters of the proposal brought forth by Mexico. Nonetheless, conservationists feared that opposition from a few countries with fairly large mako fishing industries—primarily the United States, Canada, and Japan—(24) ______ tip the scale. Japan opposed the measure during the debates, and the United States announced afterward it (25) ______ (vote) no.In the past, the U.S. and others have supported listing other shark species under CITES, but not so in this case, (26) ______ commercial interests. For a lot of these countries, they were happy to list shark species when it was ones they weren’t so heavily involved in fishing. Suddenly, when they’re being asked to be responsible, rather than asking other people to be responsible, they’re (27) ______ (little) keen to take it on board.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which determines the conservation status of species claims that both species of mako sharks to be endangered, saying an (28) ______ (estimate) 50 to 79 percent population decline over three generations, or about 75 years. They (29) ______ (target) for their fins(鳍), used in shark fin soup—a dish in Asian countries, that’s often served at weddings as a sign of respect for guests. Their meat is more edible compared to (30) ______ of other sharks, which is often acidic and is usually sold as a byproduct of the fin trade for “pennies on the dollar”.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.In between all the measures to battle the severe air polluti on levels in Delhi, there’s one more option for you —a bar that has “pure air”. Delhi’s first-ever oxygen bar —named “Oxy Pure” —offers 15 minutes of 80-90 percent pure oxygen starting from Rs 299.The bar, __31__ in May, also offers its customers several aromas（香味）to choose from that can be filled with oxygen. The aromas include lemongrass, cherry, mango and more.Customers are given a lightweight tube, used for supplementary oxygen __32__. The device is placed near the customer’s nose through which they are adv ised to breathe in the aroma-filled oxygen.According to the aroma you choose, each session __33__ to improve one’s sleep patterns and digestion, cure headaches and even claims to work as a remedy for __34__.“I was passing by and saw that they were offeri ng pure oxygen. I thought I would give it a try and went for the lemongrass flavour. It was __35__,” Manjul Mehta, a customer at Oxy Pure told Delhi Daily.Speaking to Delhi Daily, Bonny Irengbam, senior sales assistant at the bar, said customers were __36__ positively after a few sessions.“Some people, who try it for the first time, will feel relaxed and fresh. But only people who undergo the sessions regularly will get real __37__ of the aroma,” he added. “Though we have regular customers, we don’t encou rage back-to-back sessions, as __38__ levels of oxygen in the body can make a person dizzy. It is __39__ to do it once or twice a month or to stick with the 10-15 minute sessions a day,” he said.Dr. Rajesh Chawla, a senior consultant in medicine said that though such sessions do not have any side-effects, it does not help in the long run either. “Even if you breathe in the so-called pure oxygen for two hours in a day, you will go back to breathing the polluted air for the rest of the 22 hours”, he said. He added that the concept is purely a(n) __40__ move.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.Stories about the problems of tourism have been numerous in the last few years. Yet it does not have to be a problem. Although tourism inevitably affects the region in which it takes place, the costs to these fragile (脆弱的) environments and their local cultures can be __41__. Indeed, as has happened with some Alpine villages，it can even be a(n) __42__ for refreshing local cultures. And a growing number of adventure tourism __43__ are trying to ensure that their activities benefit the local population and environment over the long term.In the Swiss Alps, communities have decided that their future depends on combining tourism more effectively with the local __44__. Local concern about the rising number of second home developments in the Swiss Pays-d’Enhaut resulted in __45__ being imposed on their growth. There has also been a new interest in cheese production in the area, providing the locals with a __46__ source of income that does not depend on outside visitors.Many of the Arctic tourist destinations have been exploited by __47__ companies, who employ temporary workers and send most of the profits back to their home base. But some Arctic communities are now operating tour businesses themselves, thereby ensuring that the benefits increase __48__. For instance, a native corporation in Alaska, employing local people, is running an air tour from Anchorage to Kotzebue, where tourists eat Arctic food, walk on the lands and watch local musicians and dancers.Native people in the desert regions of the American Southwest have followed __49__ strategies, encouraging tourists to visit their towns and reservations to __50__ high-quality handicrafts and artwork. Some have established highly profitable stoneware businesses, while the Navajo and Hopi groups have been similarly __51__ with jewelry.Too many people living in fragile environments have lost control over their economies, their culture and their environment when tourism has spread through their homelands. Merely restricting tourism cannot be the __52__ to the imbalance because people’s desire to see new places will not just disappear. __53__, communities in fragile environments must achieve greater control overtourism ventures in their regions, in order to __54__ their needs and desires with the demands of tourism. A growing number of communities are __55__ that, with firm combined decision-making, this is possible. The critical question now is whether this can become the normal status, rather than the exception.41. A. promoted B. minimized C. inherited D. deleted42. A. vehicle B. responsibility C. example D. entrance43. A. operators B. professors C. mayors D. journalists44. A. committee B. culture C. scenery D. economy45. A. views B. burdens C. limits D. qualifications46. A. costly B. critical C. reliable D. sensible47. A. responsible B. native C. thoughtful D. outside48. A. locally B. extensively C. virtually D. typically49. A. positive B. personalized C. similar D. primary50. A. estimate B. collect C. appreciate D. purchase51. A. relevant B. successful C. combined D. impressed52. A. desire B. solution C. appeal D. priority53. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Besides54. A. balance B. meet C. require D. recognize55. A. complaining B. mentioning C. demonstrating D. protestingSection 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)McCoy was looking for a safe place to do drugs when something clearly out of place caught his eye: a luxurious brown leather handbag.McCoy, 36, could relate all too well. One of his few possessions, the sleeping bag he used in an abandoned house, had recently been stolen. Remembering how angered he’d been by his own loss, he resolved to return the purse to its owner.He began right away, starting with the address on the bill found in the handbag. After traveling much of the day and finally approaching the address on the bill, he was stopped by a woman, who asked whether she could buy the purse. McCoy refused, saying he was searching for its owner. “But I am the owner,” the woman said. “That’s my purse.”A month earlier, Kaitlyn Smith, 29, a sales representative for a medical device company, had woken up to find her apartment broken into and her purse stolen. Now she came across a tall, messy-looking man holding it tightly. She could instantly tell he wasn’t in good shape.At Smith’s urging, McCoy told her his story. He’d been in charge of a landscaping business until 2012, when a car accident left him addicted to drugs.Smith, amazed this stranger had gone to such great lengths to return her bag, asked whether there was anything she could do to help. “I’m a drug addict,” McCoy warned. “I don’t want to intrude on your life; I’m probably gonna let you down.”Unafraid, Smith gave him her phone number, saying, “If you want to go to rehab (戒毒所), call me.” She then drove him back to his neighborhood and left, thinking that would be the end of it. Two days later, she got a call.Smith realized that McCoy was serious about getting better, so she dug into her savings account and bought McCoy a plane ticket to Florida. While there, he would call her to let her know how he was doing. “We were getting to know each other,” Smith says. “His scared, desperate voice turned into a healthy, lively one.” After 28 days at a rehab program at Johns Hopkins H ospital, McCoy is drug-free. He lives at a residential recovery center in Baltimore, and a GoFundMe page set up by Smith has covered his rent, groceries, and incidentals. His life is back on track, all because one crime victim could understand another’s lo ss.56. What drove McCoy to look for the owner of the handbag?A. The urge to find a business partner.B. The resolution to recover his sleeping bag.C. His own unfortunate experience.D. His anger over the poor living condition.57. What was McCoy’s initial reaction towards Smith’s intention to help?A. Enthusiasm.B. Resistance.C. Hostility.D. Gratitude.58. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. McCoy was a victim of an identity theft.B. Smith offered McCoy a ride home at his request.C. McCoy looked unhealthy when he bumped into Smith.D. Smith covered McCoy’s living expense in the recovery centre.59. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Drug-abuse Can Heal.B. Lost and Found.C. Mutual Communication Matters.D. Good Deeds Repaid.(B)Growing Green ThumbsCallie’s Kids by Calloway NurseryDenton, 940/591-8865;Flower Mound, 972/691-2650;Lewisville, 972/315-3133.LEARN: Kids ages 5-12 can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a parent/caregiver’s supervision at 9:30 am on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session (beginning on June 2). Preregistration online is required.COST: FreeDenton Children’s Community Garden2200 Bowling Green Ave., Denton, 940/349-2883.LEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden, where caregivers, parents and master gardeners help children of all ages plant new vegetables, water the plants, harvest from the gardens and more. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, good and bad insects and more. 10 am-5 pm on Saturdays.COST: FreeCoppell Community Gardens255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell.LEARN: Kids of all ages (with a parent/caregiver) can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden (255 Parkway Blvd.) or Ground Delivery Garden (450 S. Denton Tap Road). Children will have the opportunity to till(耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Master gardeners are available on site; all harvested foods are either sold at the community's farmers’ market or donated to the area food bank. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 am.COST: Free60. If a child wants to plant in the Calloway gardens, he / she ______.A. needs to register online before handB. should be present every Wednesday morningC. must be under supervision throughout the yearD. can visit for more information61. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. All the three gardens are based in Denton.B. Experts in Calloway Gardens are tipped for their instructions.C. Kids in Coppell Community Gardens may take harvests home.D. Activities in Denton Children’s Community Gardens are entertaining.62. This piece of writing is most probably issued by ______.A. a food industry in bad need of fundingB. a website promoting gardening facilitiesC. an institution offering learning programsD. an association publicizing botanical gardens(C)Though the spread of good reproduction (复制品) of works of art can be culturally valuable, museums continue to promote the special status of original work and highlight the authenticity (真实) of its exhibits. Unfortunately, this seems to place severe limitations on the kind of experience offeredto visitors.One limitation is related to the way the museum presents its exhibits. Art museums are often called “treasure houses”. We are reminded of this even before we view a collection by the presence of security guards who keep us away from the exhibits. In addition, a major collection like that of London’s National Gallery is housed in numerous rooms, where a single piece of work is likely to be worth more than all the average visitor possesses. In a society that judges the personal status of the indivi dual so much by their material worth, it is therefore difficult not to be impressed by one’s own relative “worthlessness” in such an environment.Furthermore, consideration of the “value” of the original work in its treasure house setting impresses upon the viewer that since these works were originally produced, they have been assigned a huge value in terms of money by some person or institution more powerful than themselves. Evidently, nothing the viewer thinks about the work is going to alter that value, and so today’s viewer is discouraged from trying to extend that spontaneous, immediate, self-reliant kind of interpretation which would originally have met the work.The visitor may then be struck by the strangeness of seeing such a variety of paintings, drawings and sculptures brought together in an environment for which they were not originally created. This “displacement effect” is further heightened by the huge volume of exhibits. In the case of a major collection, there are probably more works on display than we could realistically view in weeks or even months.This is particularly distressing because time seems to be a vital factor in the appreciation of all art forms. A fundamental difference between paintings and other art forms is that there is no prescribed time over which a painting is viewed. Operas, novels and poems are read in a prescribed time sequence, whereas a picture has no clear place at which to start viewing, or at which to finish. Thus art works themselves encourage us to view them superficially, without appreciating the richness of detail and labor that is involved.Consequently, the dominant critical approach becomes that of the art historian, a specialized academic approach devoted to “discovering the meaning” of art within the cultur al context of its time. This is in harmony with the museum’s function, since the approach is dedicated to seeking out and conserving “authentic”, “original” readings of the exhibits.63. The writer mentions London’s National Gallery to illustrate ______.A. the undesirable cost to a nation of maintaining a huge collection of artB. the conflict that may arise in society between financial and artistic valuesC. the negative effect a museum can have on visitors’ opinion of themselvesD. the need to put individual well-being above large-scale artistic schemes64. The writer says that today viewers may be unwilling to criticize a work because they ______.A. lack the knowledge neededB. fear it may have financial implicationsC. have no real concept of the wor k’s valueD. feel their personal reaction is of no significance65. The writer says that unlike other forms of art, the appreciation of a painting does not ______.A. involve direct contact with an audienceB. require a specific location for performanceC. need the involvement of other professionalsD. call for a specific beginning or ending66. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Original work: killer of artistic appreciationB. Original work: reduction to value of art worksC. Original work: substitute for reproductionD. Original work: art historians’ bread and butterSection CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Vitamin D3 Improve Heart FunctionA daily dose of vitamin D3 improves heart function in people with heart failure, a five-year University of Leeds research project has found.Dr. Klaus Witte, from the School of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trus t, led the study. He said: “This is a significant breakthrough for patients. It is the first evidence that vitamin D3 can improve heart function of people with heart muscle weakness –known as heart failure.” __67__Vitamin D3 can be boosted by exposure to sunlight, but heart failure patients are often deficient in it even during the summer because older people make less vitamin D3 in response to sunlight than younger people. Vitamin D3 production in the skin is also reduced by sunscreen.The study, which was funded by the Medical Research Council, involved more than 160 patients from Leeds who were already being treated for their heart failure using proven treatments including beta —blockers, ACE-inhibitors and pacemakers. __68__ Those patients who took vitamin D3 experienced an improvement in heart function which was not seen in those who took a placebo.__69__ Heart specialists measure heart function by taking an ultrasound scan of the heart and measuring how much blood pumps from the heart with each heartbeat, known as ejection fraction. The ejection fraction of a healthy person is usually between 60% and 70%. In heart failure patients, the ejection fraction is often significantly impaired —in the patients enrolled into the study the average ejection fraction was 26%.In the 80 patients who took Vitamin D3, the heart’s pumping function improved from 26% to 34%. __70__ This means that for some heart disease patients, taking vitamin D3 regularly may lessen the need for them to be fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a device which detects dangerous irregular heart rhythms and can shock the heart to restore a normal rhythm.IV. Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Social media and teens’ anxietyFrom cyber-bullying to cruel comments, social media can be a land mine for kids. Issues parents never worried about are now a risk for many tee ns. With kids’ digital well-being a concern, researchers are exploring potential links between social media and the rise in teen suicide rates, tech addiction, and loss of real-life social skills. Many parents are wondering: Is social media causing my kid to have anxiety?It’s a question that worried parents. Some research has observed a relationship between social media use and anxiety in kids, but it’s difficult to know if and when social media caus es anxiety or whether kids who are anxious turn to social media as a way to seek support. How kids use social media matters, too. Social comparison and feedback-seeking behaviors have been associated with depressive symptoms, which often co-occur with anxiety.How can parents keep social media a positive for kids?1. Seeing photos of a trip to the beach your friends didn’t invite you to can really be upsetting. If your kid is tired of digital drama, suggest they take a break from social media for a while. In fact, if they post a status update that they’re taking a break, their friends might be very accepting because they’ve had similar feelings.2. People post stuff that makes their lives look perfect — not the homework struggles, or the fight they had with their dad. Remind kids that social media leaves the messy stuff out — and that everyone has ups and downs.3. In a world where kids could spend their days lying around looking at Wechat, it’s doubly important for them to feel as though they’re cultivating their inner lives. Prompt them to balance social media with soul-nourishing activities such as hobbies, exercise, reading, and helping others. Otherwise, what are they going to show off about on social media?V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72．艺术节开幕式上学生的演出真是太棒了！（performance）73．图书管理员提醒新生，杂志阅毕要放回原处。

青浦区20xx学年第一学期高三年级期终学业质量调研测试英语学科试卷（20页）Where does the conversation take place? (C)M: The photos I took at the conference should be ready today.W: I can ’ t wait to see them. I don ’ t know whether they are as good as I thought.What ’ s the woman anxious to know?(D)W: Hotel rooms overlooking the beach must be very expensive.So it was several months ago, but not now, because it is not in season. What does the man mean about the hotel now? (B)W: I think it is high time we turned our attention to the danger of drunk driving.Can ’ t agree with you more. Innocent people osel their lives because of drunk drivers.Q: What does the woman mean? (D)7. W: I haven ’ t been feeling well, but I don ’ t know what’ s wrong. I have been in bed for days.You should see a doctor. There ’as clinic nearby, but it does not sell medicine , you have to buy them at a drugstore.What does the man suggest the woman do first? (B)8. M: Are you still online now? It ’ s time for the TV series. W: Just a minute. I ’ m looking at a fashion site. I ’m looking for a new dress for my sister.What ’hest woman doing right now? (A)M: You ’ re not a millionaire. Why do you donate so much money for the Hope Project?From a TV program I saw kids unable to afford books. I felt so sorry for them that I have to do something.What can be learnt about the woman from the conversation? (C)10. M: I ’ m considering dropping my dancing class because I ’ve not made any progress.W: If I were you, I ’ d stick with it. It ’ s definitely worth the time and money.Q: What does the woman imply? (C)Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Every day millions of people in offices, supermarkets, and factories worldwide hear the sounds of Muzak, a company which is a best-known supplier of background music. The sound track has been carefully made to direct behavior —to improve employee performance by reducing job stress, boredom, and tiredness or to control consumers shopping habits.Background music can help or hurt business, concludes Ronald Milliman, a marketing professor at LoyolaUniversity. “ Veryfew stores that play music play it for any particular purpose, ”he says. “ But walking into anenvironment where music is playing apparently makes a difference.”Milliman measured the effects of fast and slow music on a supermarket sales’s. Ftrastfficmusicflow andhardly15affected sales when compared with no music, he reported in the Journal of Marketing ,but pieces played slowly made shoppers slower and increased sales 38 percent above what they had been when fast music was playing. Restaurants can also use music to help, he found. In the evening, slow-paced music results in longer meals and increases the patience of waiting customers, while lively music during lunch time helps to shorten the dinning time.Now listen again, please.Questions:11.How does background music affect employees?(B)12.What kind of music could speed up diners’ lunch pace? (A)What does the passage mainly talk about? (D) Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Huge numbers of unknown plants and animals are in danger. The earth, according to various estimates, supportsbetween 5 million and 80 million species. “ Species,”says Dr. Lovejoy, “ are disappearing before we havelearn how they might benefit the rest of the world. ”Thousands of kinds of plants could help feed a growing world population. About four out of every ten medicines come from ingredients found in plants. Some animals also provide medicines.“ It natural’s for species to become extinct over millions of years, ”says Dr. Lovejoy. “ What’unnaturals is thathumans are speeding up the process many times over. ” Actually humans have great impact on other living things thatshare the earth. And people are doing this in four main ways: destroying wildlife habitats, overhunting, introducing newspecies that endanger native wildlife, and polluting the environment. These activities affect all species in one way oranother, because all life is interconnected.Is there time to prevent disaster? Just barely, say scientists. Worldwide action will be difficult and costly. Butscientists agree that action must be taken —quickly. Time is runningout.Now listen again, please.Questions:How can other living things benefit humans? (A)Which of the following is not responsible for the disappearing of wildlife? (C)What is the main purpose of the passage? (B)Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. M: Do you exercise or belong to a gym or anything to stay in shape? At the moment, I do n’ t belong to a gym, but I go swimming. I always go in the morning because it keeps me awake all day.16M: Just swimming?W: Yes, now I don ’ t do any other exercise. Swimming is really a relaxing pastime.M: Yeah, that ’prettys good that you get up and go swimming in the morning, I have a hard time getting up andswimming early in the morning.W: I think it ’ s easier in the summer because the weather ’s better, but in the winter it ’ s really difffew weeks, I ’ ve stopped swimming.M: It ’ s OK. I ’ m kind of in the same boat. In winter, most people prefer jogging.W. It ’ s not easy for me. In winter I am more willing to stay inside. M: Then, in winter, how do you stay your shape? We often can ’t avoid gaining weight in the season.W: Usually I have a diet.M: Diet? Do you have a healthy diet?I ’ m semi-vegetarian so I try to be away from meat. I only eat fishand lots of fruits and vegetables. But sometimes I also eat junk food, such as potato chips or cakes. And, yeah, I think I have a balanced diet. M: It is unbelievable. Your balanced diet doesn ’t apply to others.W. But it is effective for me.And lastly, do you do anything else to stay healthy? Like, do you do yoga or do you get so many hours of sleep at night?W: I would be great if I could get an eight- hour sleep a night, but I don ’ t do yoga.M: I see.Now listen again, please.Questions:How does the woman exercise in summer? (D)Why has the woman given up swimming recently? (C)What does the woman not eat? (B)What does the conversation mainly talk about? (A)Now listen again, please.That ’s the end of listening comprehension.听力部分到此结束。