上海市虹口区2014-2015学年度高三第二学期3月分层练习英语试题(A卷)无答案

虹口区2014学年度第二学期高三英语3月分层练习(A卷)

2015.3

第 I 卷 (共103分)

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. At the airport. B. At the hotel. C. At the restaurant. D. At the railway station.

2. A. Teacher. B. Writer. C. Reporter. D. Operator.

3. A. On TV. B. On the Internet. C. From the newspaper. D. From a friend.

4. A. He doesn’t th ink 15,000 dollars will be enough for such a trip.

B. 15,000 dollars is only a small sum of money for him.

C. He is fortunate to have made a lot of money.

D. He can’t afford that much for a trip.

5. A. Going to Mexico with the woman. B. Selling calendars in Mexico.

C. Going home from Mexico.

D. Going to Mexico on business.

6. A. She can’t find time for exercise. B. She has nothing to do in the morning.

C. She doesn’t know what exercise to take.

D. She doesn’t want to take exercise.

7. A. She thinks it is too expensive. B. She does not like the phone.

C. She has already got one.

D. She spent too much money on fashion.

8. A. He wants to know how clever the woman is.

B. There is something wrong with his hands.

C. He can’t help the woman with her suitcase.

D. He needs someone to help him with his suitcase.

9. A. Tom was not allowed to watch television. B. Tom does like television.

C. Tom bought an expensive watch.

D. Tom should watch more television.

10. A. He is always late for work. B. He is having some financial problem.

C. He is not careful enough with his work.

D. He loses his temper easily.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. Fifteen inches. B. Two inches. C. Twenty-four inches. D. One foot.

12. A. Near Denver. B. In Florida.

C. Along the gulf coast.

D. In the desert southwest.

13. A. Hot. B. Cool. C. Cold. D. Warm.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. Americans B. Organizations. C. Top officials. D. Terrorists.

15. A. Because Jordan worked closely with America in the war against terrorism.

B. Because Jordan is not far from America.

C. Because Jordan was against the Iraqi War.

D. Because Jordan likes to make friends with other countries.

16. A. Because it is a very beautiful garden in the Middle East.

B. Because some top officials resigned.

C. Because its army is too weak.

D. Because it might be attacked again.

Section C

Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.

(A)

Changes in the way people live bring about changes in the jobs that they do. More and more people live in towns and cities than on farms and in villages. Cities and states (25)______ (provide) services that city people want in the past decades, such as more police protection, more hospitals, and more schools. This means hiring more policemen, more nurses and technicians and more teachers. Advances in technology also change people’s lives. Dishwashers and washing machines do (26)______ has ever been done by hand. The widespread use of such electrical appliances means that there is a need (27)______ (keep) them running properly.

People are earning higher wages and salaries now, (28)______ leads to changes in the way of life. As income increases, people may not want more food to eat or more clothes to wear. But they may want (29)______ (considerate) care from doctors, dentists and hospitals. They are likely to travel more and to want more education (30)______ ______ many more jobs are available in these services.

The government also affects the kind of work people do. The governments of most countries spend huge sums of money (31)______ international defence. They hire thousands of engineers, scientists, clerks, typists and secretaries to work on the many different aspects of defence.

(B)

The possibility that something bad will happen is a risk. Risk also can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with (32)______ opportunity. All risks have possible negative results. However, some risks are worth (33)______ (take). For example, suppose that you have the chance to join a school team. You risk a possible injury while playing, but (34)______ (come) with being on the team, the sense of accomplishment can be gained. You may decide that the pleasure of playing is worth the risk of injury. By being in good health, you can also reduce the risk of physical injury.

How can we determine the risk (35)______ (involve) in an action? Many risks that relate to health choices have been studied. Scientists use statistics (数据) to measure these risks.

(36)______ it comes to statistics, it is a branch of mathematics that can determine the

possibility that something will occur. The information about the possibility (37)______ (call) statistical risk and can help you make healthy choices.

For example, statistics indicate that in the United States the chance of dying from cancer is about 20 percent. In other words, two out of every ten deaths are due to some kind of cancer.

(38)______, the risk of death from cancer is quite high. However, statistics also show that 80 percent of all cancers are related to things over which you have some control. In other words, you (39)______ as well make choices that will reduce your risk of developing cancer. These include such things as avoiding pollution, not smoking, and eating a diet high in fiber. If you do them on (40)______ own, you are less likely to develop cancer.

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

There are desert plants which survive the dry season in the form of inactive seeds. There are also some desert animals which can survive the summer heat and dryness because they are very 41 .

Take the camel as an example. It can 42 and bear an increase in the temperature of its body and its blood of 9℃ without anything bad happening to it. In addition, it can drink a lot of water at one time; then store enough water in parts of its body to 43 its need for two weeks or more. The kangaroo rat, on the other hand, gets all the water it needs from water that it produces when it breathes.

However, most animals need to 44 fairly normal body temperature, and will die if it rises more than 5℃. Therefore, they need to find some way to stay away from the heat of the summer sun. Nor can many animals either store or 45 water in their bodies, as the camel and kangaroo rat can. So they must find ways to keep their bodies from losing water on 46 of the heat.

Since very few desert animals can survive the high temperature of a(n) 47 summer’s day, most of them are active only in the night. Only after the sun has set does the desert come fully to life. The night is relatively cool, and the darkness provides 48 not only from the sun, but also from other animals and from the birds. So the coming of darkness is the 49 for the large majority of animals and insects to start again their search for water and food. When morning comes, most of them seek 50 again: many go under ground; nearly all find some dark and cool places where they can keep away from the sun’s heat.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Whether in the workplace or on the football field, or even among members of a community, effective teamwork can produce unbelievable results. 51 , working successfully as a team is not as easy as it may seem. Effective teamwork certainly does not just happen 52 ; it takes a great deal of hard work. There are a number of 53___ that must be in place to unite together as a team and work perfectly.

Effective 54 is one of the most important elements of good teamwork. The team’s leader should possess the skills to create and maintain a positive environment and inspire the team members to take a positive approach to work and be highly 55 .

56 is a decisive factor of all interpersonal interaction and especially that of a team. Team members must be able to 57 their feelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each other’s viewpoints.

It is absolutely necessary for team members to understand what their 58 on the team is, what he or she is 59 for. The team leader can enable this by defining the purpose in a definite manner in the beginning of the formation of the team.

60 will arise no matter how well a team functions together. The best way to resolve conflict is to have structured methods of conflict resolution. Team members should be able to voice their concerns without fear of 61 others. 62 avoiding conflict issues, a hands-on approach that resolves them quickly is much better. It is often advised that the team leader sit with the conflicting parties and help work out their differences without taking sides and trying to remain 63 if possible.

The team leader must set 64 for good teamwork to come about. In order to keep team members positive and committed and motivated, the team leader herself or himself needs to exhibit these qualities. The team 65 the leader for support and guidance so any negativity on the leader’s part can be disastrous.

51. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Similarly

52. A. reasonably B. independently C. automatically D. distinctly

53. A. ways B. factors C. attitudes D. shortcuts

54. A. cooperation B. sharing C. sacrifice D. leadership

55. A. informed B. valued C. committed D. recommended

56. A. Communication B. Exchange C. Debate D. Discussion

57. A. voice B. conceal C. develop D. interpret

58. A. effect B. base C. advantage D. role

59. A. prepared B. responsible C. qualified D. rewarded

60. A. Solutions B. Conflicts C. Debates D. Opinions

61. A. influencing B. protecting C. offending D. depressing

62. A. Instead of B. Despite C. Besides D. Owing to

63. A. enthusiastic B. flexible C. superior D. objective

64. A. a fit task B. a good example C. a high purpose D. a fair standard

65. A. turns on B. takes on C. decides on D. relies on

Section B

Directions: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)

Northern Europeans spend a lot of time in their cold and cloudy winters planning their summer holidays. They are proud of their healthy color when they return home after the holiday. But they also know that a certain amount of sunshine is good for their bodies and general health.

In ancient Greece people knew about the healing powers of the sun, but this knowledge was lost. At the end of the nineteenth century a Danish doctor, Niels Finsen, began to study the effect of sunlight on certain diseases, especially diseases of the skin. He was interested not only in natural sunlight but also in artificially produced rays. Sunlight began to play a more important part in curing sick people.

A Swiss doctor, Auguste Rollier, made full use of the sun in his hospital at Lysine. Lysine is a small village high up in the Alps. The position is important：the rays of the sun with the greatest healing power are the infra-red（红外线的）and ultra-violet（紫外线的）rays；but ultra-violet rays are too easily lost in fog and the polluted air near industrial towns. Dr. Roller found that sunlight, fresh air and good food cure a great many diseases. He was particularly successful in curing certain forms of tuberculosis with his “sun-cure”.

There were a large number of children in Dr. Roller’s hospital. He decided to start a school where sick children could be cured and at the same time continue to learn. It was not long before his school was full. In winter, wearing only shorts, socks and boots, the children put on their skis after breakfast and left the hospital. They carried small desks and chairs as well as their school books. Their teacher led them over the snow until they reached a slope which faced the sun and was free from cold winds. There they set out their desks and chairs, and school began. Although they wore hardly any clothes, Roller’s pupils were very seldom cold. That was because their bodies were full of energy which they got from the sun.

But the doctor knew that sunshine can also be dangerous. If, for example, tuberculosis is attacking the lungs, unwise sunbathing may do great harm. Today there is not just one school in the sun. There are several in Switzerland, and since Switzerland is not the only country which has the right conditions, there are similar schools in other places.

66. When did sunlight begin to play a more important part in the treatment of disease?

A. From ancient times.

B. At the end of the nineteenth century.

C. Not until this century.

D. Only very recently.

67. Why are a Danish doctor and a Swiss doctor mentioned in the second and third paragraphs?

A. Because they both made use of sunlight to treat illness.

B. Because they were the first people who used sunlight for treatment.

C. Because they were both famous European doctors.

D. Because they used sunlight in very different ways.

68. Dr Roller set up a “sun-cure” school probably for the reason that __________.

A. most children could stay in his hospital

B. children could study while being treated

C. the school was expected to be full of pupils

D. the school was high up in the mountains

69. What can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage?

A. “Sun-cure” schools are b ecoming popular everywhere.

B. Switzerland is the only country where “sun-cure” schools are popular.

C. Proper conditions are necessary for the running of a “sun-cure” school.

D. “Sun-cure” schools are found in countries where there is a lot of sunshine.

(B)

(You may read the questions first.)

70. The Fresh Water series at 9 PM __________.

A. explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in them

B. is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the world

C. explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earth

D. focuses on the deepest river on the planet

71. The ph rase “stow away” most probably means “__________”.

A. hide secretly

B. talk excitedly

C. operate easily

D. guide successfully

72. A mystery story adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel will be shown on __________.

A.BBC1

B. BBC2

C. Channel 4

D.ITV1

73. Which of the following is the most suitable to replace the “?” in the passage?

A. ADVERTISEMENTS

B. SCIENCEFICTION

C. SPORTSFOCUS

D. SCREENGRABS

(C)

Is a mouse that can speak acceptable? How about a dog with human hands or feet? Scientists, the people with the know-how to make such things happen, are now thinking about whether such experiments are morally right or not.

On Nov. 10, Britain’s Academy of Medical Sciences launched a study on the use of animals with human materials in scientific research. The work is expected to take at least a year, but its leaders hope it will lead to guidelines for scientists in Britain and around the world on how far they can go mixing human genes into animals in search of ways to fight human diseases.

“Do these constructs(构想) challenge our idea of what it is to be human?” asked Martin Bobrow, a professor of medical genetics at Cambridge University and chair of a 14-member group looking into the issue. “It is important that we consider these quest ions now so that appropriate boundaries are recognized.”

Using human material in animals is not new. Scientists have already created monkeys that have a human form of the Huntingdon’s gene so they can study how the disease develops; and mice with livers (肝) made from human cells are being used to study the effects of new drugs.

However, scientists say the technology to put ever greater amounts of human genetic material into animals is spreading quickly around the world —raising the possibility that some scientists in some places may want to go further than is morally acceptable.

Last year in Britain there was a lively debate over new laws allowing the creation of human-animal embryos(胚胎) for experiments. On one side of the debate were religious groups, who claimed that such science interferes with nature. Opposing them were scientists who pointed out that such experiments were vital to research cures for diseases.

The experts will publish reports after the end of the study, in which they will give definitions for animal embryos with human genes or cells, look at safety and animal welfare issues, and consider the right legal framework to work within.

74. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Leaders of the research.

B. Scientists in Britain and around the world.

C. Guidelines for scientists.

D. Scientific experiments.

75. Scientists do research of mixing human genes into animals in order to __________.

A. test new drugs on animals

B. create monkeys and mice with livers made from human cells

C. prove the research is morally acceptable

D. to find ways to fight human diseases

76. We can infer from the passage that __________.

A. the experts will release reports after the study

B. scientists have never doubted the use of animals with human materials

C. the creation of human-animal embryos for experiments is legal in Britain

D. religious groups hold that cures for diseases have to be done through experiments

77. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

A. Cures for Diseases

B. A Debate about New Laws

C. Morally Right or Not?

D. Animal Embryos with Human Genes

Section C

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

Bullying（欺凌）can take a variety of forms, from the verbal or called hurtful names to the physical, being kicked or hit as well as indirect forms, such as being excluded from social groups. A survey I conducted with Whitney Snider found that in British primary schools up to a quarter of pupils reported experience of bullying, and about one in ten cases were persistent. There was less bullying in secondary schools, with about one in twenty-five suffering persistent bullying, but these cases may be particularly hard to deal with.

Bullying is clearly unpleasant, and can make the child experiencing it feel unworthy and depressed. In extreme cases it can even lead to self-murdering, though this is thankfully rare. Victimized pupils are more likely to experience difficulties with interpersonal relationships as adults, while children who persistently bully are more likely to grow up to be physically violent and guilty of anti-social offence.

Until recently, not much was known about the topic, and little help was available to teachers to deal with bullying. Perhaps as a consequence, schools would often deny the problem. “There is no bullying at this school” has been a common saying, almost certainly untrue. Fortunately more schools are now saying, “Th ere is not much bullying here, but when it occurs we have a clear policy for dealing with it.”

Three factors are involved in this change. First is an awareness of the seriousness of the problem. Second, a number of resources to help handle bullying have become available in Britain. For example, in Scotland Guidelines for Countering Bullying and Behaviour in Post-primary School was published in 1993. Third, there is evidence that these materials work, and that schools can achieve something. This comes from carefully conducted “before and after” evaluations of

interventions（干预）in schools, monitored by a research team. In Norway, after an intervention campaign was introduced nationally, an evaluation of forty-two schools suggested that over a two-year period, bullying was halved.

(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)

78. A recent survey found that in British secondary schools __________.

79. Bullying will have a harmful effect on both __________.

80. What reflects the change in schools’ attitude towards bullying?

81. What was the result of the research carried out in Norway?

第II卷（共47分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．学会与人分享对我们自己和他人都是有益的。(benefit)

2．在高速公路上向有麻烦的人伸出援助之手是值很得做的一件事。(worthwhile)

3．坦率地说，许多父母喜欢拿自己的孩子和其他孩子做比较，结果使自己的孩子很不开心。

(compare)

4．正是姨妈从美国寄给我的那款iPhone6让我迷上网络游戏的。(It)

5．虽然高考改革听起来令人振奋，但与我们2015届毕业生的关系不大。(as)

II. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

假设你是学生邮报（Student Post）英语版的编辑李华。昨天，你收到程飞同学的一封来信，请你根据程飞的来信内容写一份回信，你的回信必须包括你的建议并说明理由。信中不得出现你所在学校和你的真实姓名。

以下是程飞的来信：

Dear editor,

I am one of the readers of the Student Post. I will soon graduate from high school. I have received a letter of admission of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and at the same time I also received the admission of the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada. UBC is ranked as one of the top 40 research universities in the world. From UBC, you can start a journey to anywhere. However, USTC is one of the key universities in China. All the science departments of USTC are first-class in China and some of them are also famous throughout the world. Which one should I choose? I will appreciate anything you can do to help me on this matter. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks and with best regards.

Yours sincerely,

Cheng Fei

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