上海市虹口区2013届高三英语一模试卷(含答案及听力文字)
虹口区2012学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期终教学质量监控测试卷2013.1考生注意：1. 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1-11页）和第Ⅱ卷（12页）两部分。
全卷共12页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
2. 答第I卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写学校、班级、姓名和准考证号，并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号。
3. 第I卷（1-16小题，25-80小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。
考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。
注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。
答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。
答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。
第I卷中的第17-24小题、81-84小题和第II卷的试题，其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题卡上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。
第I卷（105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Go to the library. B. Give the woman a ride.C. Meet his friend.D. Follow the woman’s directions.2. A. 15 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. An hour. D. An hour and a quarter.3. A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cafeteria. D. In a pizza hut.4. A. Employer and employee. B. Husband and wife.C. Teacher and student.D. Patient and doctor.5. A. She’s not interested in the walk. B. S he’s too busy to take a walk.C. She does not want to do anything.D. She’ll go after she finishes her work.6. A. She did the exam with ease. B. She hated taking exams.C. The exam was far beyond her.D. The exam was cancelled.7. A. She doesn’t spend much time with her friends.B. She doesn’t like her new school.C. She has adapted easily to her new school.D. She spends most of her free time at school.8. A. Jim is very interesting. B. Jim hasn’t found anything.C. Jim has got a new job.D. Jim is very lazy.9. A. He hasn’t had time to try it on yet. B. It doesn’t fit him very well.C. He dislikes the large shirt.D. He has forgotten to wear it.10. A. He doesn’t know a lot about computers. B. He has already asked for help.C. He is likely to help.D. He was the last one to use the computer.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. She was bored with her lazy life at home.B. She was offered a good job by her neighbor.C. She wanted to help with the family’s finance.D. Her family would like to see her more involved in social life.12. A. Doing housework. B. Looking after her youngest child.C. Reading newspapers and watching TV.D. Taking good care of her husband.13. A. Jane got angry at Bill’s lazy life. B. Bill failed to adapt to the new situation.C. Bill blamed Jane for neglecting the family.D. The children were not taken good care of.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. 50 million. B. 57 million. C. 120 million. D. 128 million.15. A. For financial aid. B. For accurate policy making.C. For economic growth.D. For knowing the level of education.16. A. Helping the developing countries.B. Establishing a partnership with the WHO.C. Improving people’s health.D. Keeping correct records of births and deaths.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. ______ economy in some European countries worsening, many more workers had to be laid off.A. WithB. ByC. ForD. Beyond26. – Mike, did you see Mr. Chapman in the office just now?-- Yes, he ______, and he looked a little bit nervous.A. had been interviewedB. interviewedC. was being interviewedD. was interviewed27. A reporter’s task is to inform readers of the events that happened, ______ conclusions.A. not drawB. not drawingC. not to drawD. not drawn28. Do you believe drinking a glass of wine every day ______ reduce the danger of heart diseases?A. couldB. mustC. needD. should29. Before the ladies ______ the colorful box, filled with things like books, dolls and fancy clothes.A. was lainB. are lainC. lieD. lay30. Boys and girls, make sure you ______ your names on the test paper before handing them in.A. wroteB. writeC. will writeD. had written31. Of all the clues they provided, ______ is of any help for solving the case of robbery.A. nothingB. neitherC. noneD. no one32. In extreme weather, a worn tyre can break easily ______ it’s mended, as is often the case.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. that33. ______ once every two years, whether it is a car, a bus or a lorry, is the rule that all driversmust obey in our country.A. Having been examinedB. ExaminedC. ExaminingD. Being examined34. People generally think that fairness and justice are at the centre of ______ they are striving for.A. howB. whyC. whichD. what35. It worries the couple a lot ______ their only son is behaving worse and worse these days.A. howB. whyC. thatD. what36. an important position in a big company, Richard has a good chance to improve himself.A. OfferedB. OfferingC. Having offeredD. To offer37. According to what he complained about, something must have gone wrong with the computer,______?A. mustn’t itB. didn’t heC. hasn’t heD. didn’t it38. In Canada, cross country skiing is a popular sport among people ______ they can enjoyexcitement and adventure.A. thatB. whereC. whomD. which39. Making a proper choice ______ the future will probably make much difference in our life.A. concerningB. to concernC. concernedD. having concerned40. -- How long do you think it will be ______ the bus arrives here?-- No more than five minutes.A. whenB. beforeC. sinceD. afterSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The Secret of SuccessThe secret of success is that there is no secret. Some people succeed because they are just __41__ than other people. Some people succeed because they just work harder than other people. And some people succeed because they are just plain lucky.Ma Donghan is a student at Tsinghua University who is __42__ to be successful and she’s not going to leave it to luck. Ma is obviously smart because she’s a student at the best university in China, but her plan for success is __43__ on the old fashion value of hard work. You can see that by the weekly schedule she’s set up for herself which was recently posted online.Every hour of every day is accounted for. There is her classroom __44__, of course, but then blocks of time are set aside for __45__ each subject and also for a few activities like playing sports. There are no hours set aside for just relaxing and there are only five hours allotted (分配) each night for sleeping. She has set a very __46__, almost punishing schedule for herself, but it seems to be working.Other students __47__ at Ma’s diligence and discipline but doubt that they could achieve the same level of success. Perhaps not, but Ma is obviously a unique and special __48__. She has set high goals, made a plan to achieve those goals, and worked hard to keep to her plan. This is what other students can learn from Ma.In school, as in life, __49__ is never guaranteed and not everyone will find him or herself at the top of the pyramid. The important thing to remember is that having a plan and working hard to stay with the plan will bring you a level of success that just being smart and lucky cannot.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.When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the onewe are living in, or it can be very __50__. Some stories are told as if they were true. Real people who live in a __51__ world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not __52__. They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be impossible for us.But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only __53__. How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter, we do seem to learn something about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than __54__. Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of thinking. When we read or write something, we do much more than simple look at words on a page. We use our __55__, which is real, and our imagination, which is real in a different way, to make the words come to life in our minds.Both realism and fantasy (幻想) use the imagination and the ―magic‖ of reading and writing to make us think. When we read something realistic, we have to __56__ that the people we are reading about are just like us, even though we __57__ that we are real and they are not. It sounds __58__, but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and __59__ the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by __60__ that what we read is like real life. __61__, we are writing the book, too.Most of us probably don’t think about what is going on in our __62__ when we are reading. We pick up a book and lose ourselves in a good story, eager to find out what will __63__ next. Knowing how we feel when we read can help us become better __64__, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.50. A. different B. possible C. important D. necessary51. A. common B. usual C. normal D. certain52. A. instructive B. realistic C. reasonable D. moral53. A. planned B. thinkable C. designed D. imagined54. A. magic B. lessons C. dreams D. experience55. A. grammar B. knowledge C. skill D. words56. A. recall B. ensure C. imagine D. understand57. A. hope B. find C. learn D. know58. A. terrible B. dangerous C. serious D. strange59. A. think about B. talk of C. learn from D. forget about60. A. guessing B. telling C. pretending D. promising61. A. In a way B. As usual C. On the contrary D. By the way62. A. society B. minds C. life D. world63. A. appear B. argue C. happen D. develop64. A. writers B. fans C. professionals D. readersSection 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)A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love(早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression(忧郁症). The study shows that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is ―loss of self‖. According to the study, even though boys would say ―lose themselves in a romantic relat ionship‖, this ―loss of self‖ is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They won’t tell that to their parents.Dr Marian Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.Parents should watch for signs of depression -- eating or mood changes -- and if they see signs from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity (成熟) gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.65. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Puppy love may bring young people depression.B. Parents should forbid their children’s love.C. Romance is a two - edged sword for adults.D. Romance is good for young people.66. Which of the following is more likely to have depression?A. Young people who have a strong sense of selfishness.B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.C. Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions.D. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.67. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly.B. Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.C. Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression.D. The older a woman is，the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.68. What’s the author’s attitude towards puppy love?A. Confused.B. Disapproving.C. Disinterested.D. Scared.(B)It helps to choose the colors you plan to live with in your home with awareness of how different colors affect your emotional and physical states. Every color has a unique meaning, and this can significantly affect how you feel in a room.Simple Solution:Using this simple chart, you can choose a room’s color to be in balance and harmony with the69. What impression can green rooms give to you?A. Passionate and powerful.B. Refreshing and harmonious.C. Cool and calming.D. Inspiring and bright.70. If you are going to hold a family gathering, which color of the room can best enhance youratmosphere?A. Red.B. Orange.C. Blue.D. Green.71. Which of the following statements about color is NOT true?A. Yellow rooms inspire logical and clear thinking.B. Blue creates a quiet meditative quality.C. Different colors affect you emotionally and physically.D. Red rooms are acceptable when you are in a bad mood.(C)Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in birthrates, that has led to the population explosion.Prolonging human life has also increased the dependency load. In all societies, people who are disabled or too young or too old to work are dependent on the rest of society to provide for them. In hunting and gathering cultures, old people who could not keep up might be left behind to die. In times of famine (饥荒), infants might be allowed to die because they could not survive if their parents starved, where as if the parents survived they could have another child. In most contemporary societies, people feel a moral obligation (责任) to keep people alive whether they can work or not. We have a great many people today who live past the age at which they want to work or are able to work; we also have rules which require people to retire at a certain age. Unless these people were able to save money for their retirement, somebody else must support them. In the United States many retired people live on social security checks which are so little that theymust live in near poverty. Older people have more illnesses than young or middle-aged people; unless they have wealth or priva te or government insurance, they must often ―go on welfare‖ if they have a serious illness.When older people become senile (衰老的) or too weak and ill to care for themselves, they create grave problems for their families. In the past and in some traditional cultures, they would be cared for at home until they died. Today, with most members of a household working or in school, there is often no one at home who can care for a sick or weak person. To meet this need, a great many nursing homes and convalescent (疗养的) hospitals have been built. These are often profit making organizations, although some are sponsored by religious and other nonprofit groups. While a few of these institutions are good, most of them are simply ―dumping(倒垃圾的) grounds‖ for the dying in which ―care‖ is given by poorly paid, overworked, and under skilled personnel (员工).72. The author believes that the increased size of the human population results from _______.A. an increase in birthratesB. the industrial developmentC. a decrease in death ratesD. childhood diseases73. It can be inferred from the passage that in hunting and gathering cultures _______.A. it was a moral responsibility for the families to keep alive the aged people who could notworkB. the survival of infants was less important than that of their parents in times of starvationC. old people were given the task of imparting (传授) the cultural wisdom of the tribe to newgenerationsD. death was celebrated as a time of rejoicing for an individual freed of (免除) the hardships oflife74. The phrase ―this need‖ in the last paragraph refers to ________.A. prolonging the dying old people’s livesB. reducing the problems caused by the retired peopleC. making profits through caring for the sick or weak peopleD. taking care of the sick or weak people75. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the old people in the UnitedStates is true?A. Many of them live on social security money which is hardly enough.B. Minority of them remain in a state of near poverty after their retirement.C. Many nursing homes are sponsored by religious and nonprofit groups.D. Older people have wealth or private insurance if they have a serious illness.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.PARIS76. ________Paris, the capital and the largest city of the country, is in north central France. The Paris metropolitan area contains nearly 20% of the nation’s population and is the economic, cultural, and political center of France. The French government has historically favored the city as the site for all decision making, thus powerfully attracting nearly all of the nation’s activities.77. ________Paris has grown steadily since it was chosen as the national capital in the late 10th century. With the introduction of the Industrial Revolution, a great number of people moved to the city from the country during the 19th century. The migration was especially stimulated by the construction of railroads, which provided easy access to the capital. After World War II more and more immigrants arrived.78. ________The city is the centralized control point of most national radio and television broadcasting. It is a place of publication of the most prestigious (有威望的) newspapers and magazines and an international book publishing center. With more than 100 museums, Paris has truly one of the greatest concentrations of art treasures in the world. The Louvre, opened as a museum in 1793, is one of the largest museums in the world.79. ________In the late 1980s about 4.1 million pupils annually attended about 47,000 elementary schools. In addition, about 5.4 million students attended some 11,200 secondary schools. Approximately 1.2 million students were enrolled annually at universities and colleges in France in the late 1980s. French centers of learning have served as academic models throughout the world.80. ________Paris is the leading industrial center of France, with about one quarter of the nation’s manufacturing concentrated in the metropolitan area. Industries of consumer goods have always been drawn to Paris by the enormous market of the big population; and modern, high-technology industries also have become numerous since World War II. Chief manufactures are machinery, automobiles, chemicals and electrical equipment.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Plants and animals usually do not live apart, as in many ways they are important to each other. Most green plants can make their own food. The food of other living things, even the food ofmeat-eating animals, comes directly or indirectly from green plants. For example, some people eat mutton (羊肉); mutton comes from a goat; the goats eat grass. These steps, or links, make up what is called a food chain. Without green plants, all other living things would in time die of starvation.Plants help animals in other ways too. They furnish homes and shelter for many animals. Many birds, as you know, build their nests in trees. Deer and many other animals use bushes for shelter. And even man depends much upon plants for his shelter. Animals repay some of this debt by helping plants. You may be aware that many insects and some birds do important work for plants by pollinating (授粉) them. You must have also learned how animals often help plants by spreading seeds.What is waste material for one of these kinds of life is often valuable substance for the other. For example, animals give off carbon dioxide gas when they breathe. When plants make food, they absorb this gas from the air, using the carbon and releasing some of the oxygen back into the air. The oxygen that is released, then, is again supplied to animals. Thus the cycle continues, ani-mals helping plants, and plants helping animals.All plants and animals have their enemies. Insects eat plants; birds eat insects; other animals kill birds. But here too, animals such as birds and bats help the plants by destroying harmful in-sects. Many plants and animals are helpful to some living things but are harmful to others. Then there are other rules in nature that act as checks and balances. For example, if there are more animals in a certain area than there is food to support them, some of the animals must migrate or starve. In either case, the number of animals will be reduced until the balance between animals and the available food supply is restored.These helps and hindrances (障碍) are constantly going on in the plant and animal world to achieve a balance. As long as one living thing is dependent on another, whenever the scales are tipped (使倾斜), nature takes steps to balance the scales again.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What does the author mean by saying ―Plants and animals usually do not live apart‖?82. Besides providing food and shelter for animals, plants can also ______ to help animals to live.83. ―Checks and balances‖ refers to ______ in the world of animals and plants.84. What will be the final result if some animals migrate or starve for lack of food?第Ⅱ卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、青少年如今均可享受优质教育。
2014年度虹口区高三英语一模试卷及答案
虹口区2013学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期终教学质量监控测试卷2014.1考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分.2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分.试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—9页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页.第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答题必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效.第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题地答案和第II卷地答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效.3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后地条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名.第I 卷(共103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. Car seller.B. Police officer. C. Detective. D. Reporter.2. A. He was busy eating. B. John was meeting the new guests.C. John was too busy to talk to anyone.D. He didn’t notice who John was talking to.3. A. Informative. B. Difficult. C. Funny. D. Dull.4. A. Send leaflets. B. Do some gardening. C. Go sightseeing. D. Visit a lawyer.5. A. The lady’s room is a bit far.B. Shehas to sign her name before using the lady’s room.C. She is un able to use the lady’s room right now.D. He will lead her to the lady’s room.6. A. They shouldn’t change the plan.B. It is necessary to change the plan.C. She doesn’t believe the weather forecast.D. She doesn’t think the game will last long.7. A. There are not enough gardens.B. Parking areas are full before 10:00.C. Parking areas are closed after 10:00.D. All classes begin at 10:00.8. A. He lost his way.B. He worked very carefully.C. He received a traffic ticket.D. He drove in heavy traffic.9. A. Her doorbell doesn’t need repair.B. She didn’t expect him to come so early.C. The man has just arrived on time.D. It is not the right time for her.10. A. He’s unable to finish his homework. B. He can’t give the woman his computer.C. He’s to remove the virus.D. He’s infected with some disease.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. A motorist’s speeding.B. Her running into a stop sign.C. Her lack of driving experience.D. A motorist’s failure to concentrate.12.A. Nervous and unsure of herself. B. Calm and confident of herself.C. Courageous and forceful.D. Depressed and reluctant.13. A. More strict training of women drivers.B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.D. Less traffic on street.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Possible feedback of the test.B. The test questions and answer choices.C. The instructions of conducting tests.D. The score of each item of questions.15. A. Higher.B. Lower.C. Equal.D. Random.16. A. The main limits of computerized test.B. The way to control the difficulty of each question.C. The whole process of having computerized test.D. The advantages and disadvantages of computerized test.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 theinformation you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.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)To be a successful speaker is no easy thing. It is essential for you to know why you are speaking and 25 you wish to accomplish by your speech. The four most common purposes of speech are to inform, to convince, to move to action, and to entertain. Do you, like a teacher or an expert in a field, wish to illustrate your ideas in detail to people unfamiliar with your subject26 they can understand your ideas clearly and thoroughly? Or, like a debater, wish to convince the judges or the audience? Or, like a fund collector for a naturalist foundation, wish to get money? Or, like a comedian or after-dinner speaker, wish to entertain? The language and tone you use 27 be proper for your purpose, for your audience, and for the occasion. A speech to the graduating class will have quite different language, tone and manner from information28 (deliver) to a group of your friends.Furthermore, 29 talented the speaker is, a talk without enough preparation is usually30 failure. To speak without preparing is to shoot without taking aim. Decide what your aim or objective is; then state it in a complete topic sentence. Make sure that your subject 31 (be) definite and not too broad. zhucanqi(B)DC Hilton was one of the first Americans to find out that there was money to be made in themiddle of the night. 47 years ago he bought a small restaurant on US highway 69, in Oklahoma. His main customers were truck drivers and traveling salesmen who drank coffee and ate cheeseburgers when they stopped 32 (break) their journey.It was they 33 first tried to persuade Hilton to remain open all night. 34 (think) about it for a while, he suddenly made up his mind. He took the door key and threw it across the road. He hasn’t closed the door ever since.Over the years his simple burger caféhas been expanded 35 a 24-hour roadside empire, with a 100-seat restaurant, a petrol station, a mini shopping market, a car park for mobile homes and all-night self-help laundry.Hilton was a pioneer in a 24-hour working trend, 36 has now caught on around the world. Today not only restaurants but also banks, supermarkets, mail-order firms, travel agencies and many other businesses are beginning to be open all night. But is this really a good thing?So far, a lot of research 37 (do) in America on the effect of 24-hour working, and there is growing concern about the long-term dangers of a society that doesn’t sleep. Americans are said to be sleeping 20% less than 38 did 100 years ago, and 55% claim to suffer at least occasionally from over-tiredness. Several of the 39 (bad) man-made disasters happened in the last few hours before dawn, when even the most experienced night-worker has difficulty40 (stay) awake.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beThere is a tendency to think of each of the arts as a separate area of activity. Many artists, however, would prove that there has always been a warm relationship between the 41 areas of human activity. For example, in the late nineteenth century the connections between music and painting were 42 close. zhucanqi Artists were invited to design clothes andsettingsfor operas and ballets, but sometimes it was the musicians who were inspired by the work of 43 painters. Of the musical compositions that were considered as responses to the visual arts, perhaps the most famous is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.Mussorgsky 44 the piece in 1874 after the death, at the age of 39, of the artist Victor Hartmann. Though their friendship had not been a particularly long-lasting one, Mussorgsky was shocked by Hartmann’s45 death. The following year the critic, Vladimir Stasov, who decided to hold an exhibition of Hartmann’s work, suggested that Mussorgsky try to46 his grief by writing something in 47 of Hartmann.The exhibit ion served as Mussorgsky’s inspiration. The ten pieces that make up Pictures at an Exhibition are 48 as symbols rather than representations of the paintings in the exhibition. Between each is a promenade（舞曲中地行进）, as the composer walks from one painting to another. The music is sometimes witty and playful, sometimes almost alarming and frightening. Through a range of surprising 49 , Mussorgsky manages to50 the spirit of the artist and his work.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The term home schooling means educating children at home or in places other than a normal setting such as a public or private school. These days, homeschooling in America is 51 .Teaching methods at homeschooling 52 . Some parents follow a strict timetable and53 a traditional school environment. Other parents follow an extreme form of homeschooling in which they do not give grades or tests and allow their children to study wherever they want. More parents, however, follow the middle 54 to provide a balance between freedom and discipline.Why do parents choose homeschooling? Some believe that children in public schools experience too much “peer pressure”, or social pressure from friends. They say it may have a55 effect on the child’s studies.Other parents are dissatisfied with the quality of education in the public school.About half the parents who teach at home are 56 motivated and use lessons by mail or Internet from church schools. Whatever the 57 may be, it is evident that more and more children are being taken out of normal schools every year. 58 , many questions have emerged, encouraging the debate over home schooling against public schooling.What then is the future of education? Although children often learn well at home, weak regulations in most states mean that officials rarely challenge or 59 parents who say they are home-schooling. As the 60 continues, so do the questions about what home schoolers are studying at home.How can parents ensure that their children are prepared academically for college? How are home schoolers 61 to make sure they are getting the same educational standards that school students must have? Recent studies in the United States have shown that homeschooled childrentend to be slightly better in subjects like English and art, but they are obviously less62 math and science. Finally, there are questions regarding the children’s emotional development. Are they too 63 their fellow students? Are they 64 the opportunity to get the social benefits of being in a large classroom of students? As with any debatable issue, the answers to these questions are never 65 .51. A. disappearing B. reducing C. contributing D. rising52. A. vary B. last C. exist D. work53. A. imitate B. alter C. promote D. neglect54. A. instructions B. path C. technique D. standard55. A. positive B.practical C. negative D. remarkable56. A. economically B. religiously C. physically D. psychologically57. A. effects B. suggestions C. reasons D. pressures58. A. As a result B. On the whole C. By the way D. In addition59. A. encourage B. interrupt C. contact D. monitor60. A. appreciation B. opposition C. expectation D. debate61. A. assessed B. chosen C. compared D. classified62. A. satisfied with B. involved in C. skilled at D. sure of63. A. ignorant of B. isolated from C. connected with D. worriedabout64. A. creating B. grasping C. awaiting D. losing65. A. acceptable B. informative C. one-sided D. practical 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)“It seems likely that a caged elephant would miss the wilderness it was born into.” a six-year study revealed.British and Canadian scientists studied 4,500 elephants in European zoos and compared them with elephants living in the wild. They found that wild elephants are healthier, live longer and reproduce more than those elephants in zoos.When it comes to living in a zoo, “many species do well but elephants don’t,” said Georgia Mason, one of the researchers of the study. Many animals live longer in zoos than they do in the wild. This isn’t surprising when you consider that zoo animals are not threa tened by predators(掠食者), always have plenty to eat, P.F. Productions and have professionals on hand to care for them.When it comes to elephants, however, the situation is different. The world’s largest land animals live much longer in the wild than they do in zoos.Female African elephants born in zoos live on average for 17 years, while those in the wild make it to 56. “So far,” says Mason, “We’ve got 300 African elephants in zoos in Europe, and not one’s yet reached 50.”Asian elephants are the more endangered of the two elephant species. They live for about 19 years in captivity(圈养) compared to 42 years in the wild. A few wild Asian elephants have even made it into their 70s. In Kenya, 30 to 50 percent of wild elephants reach 50 years of age.Fatness and stress are likely causes for the giant land animals’ early death in captivity, Mason said.The researchers say that zoos do not offer enough space for animals that can travel as far as 48 kilometers a day. Too little exercise and too much food means captive elephants put on extra weight. The weight gain can lead to heart disease and other health problems.Being “caged” is bad for health, not only for elephants, but also for humans. Be careful not to become a “caged elephant”!66. Many animals live longer in zoos owing to the following reasons EXCEPT that________.A. they are far away from the danger of being eaten.B. they can be in a better mood there.C. they needn’t worry about their food at al l.D. they are taken good care of.67. Which of the following may probably result in the early death of elephants in zoos?A. Stress and lack of delicious food.B. Loneliness and little space for activities.C. Lack of delicious food and enough exercise.D. Being stressed and over weight.68. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Zoos are not suitable for animals to live in.B. None of the animals live well in zoos due to lack of exercise.C. Compared with the elephants in zoos, wild elephants are healthier.D. Asian elephants can live longer than African elephantsin zoos.69. What is the passage mainly about?A. The living conditions of animals in the world are worsening.B. Elephants can live a longer time in the wild than in zoos.C. All of us should take actions to protect wild elephants.D. The places where wild elephants live are being damaged seriously.(B)U.S. Families with a Laptop (Percentage)20406080100White Black Asian Spanish Friends Membership Card THE HAMILTON PLAYHOUSE0 0 1 3 6 7 8 9Valid until 23 May 2013Name: Miss E. M. DriscollBox Office: 10865 305305 THE HAMILTON PLAYHOUSEWhen booking always ask for your Friends Discount.Give your membership P.F. Productions number when booking.Please bring your card with you when collecting tickets.Your membership card is valid until the date shown on the front.This card is your proof of membership — please keep it safe at all times.70. Which of the following is true of the membership card?A. Its number is 10865 305305.B. It gets the owner a discount when used.C. It is valid through the year of 2013.D. It belongs to Mr.E. M. Driscoll.71. If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at 12:00, the latest train that he should take atOxford leaves at________.A. 09:48B. 10:35C. 11:15D. 11:4572. If you would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice?A. French Slam®.B. Chicken Fried Steak.C. Sandwich with Salad or Soup.D. The Super Bird®.73. The chart shows that from 2008 to 2013,________.A. the percentage of the Spanish families with a laptop rose 60 pointsB. the percentage of the White families with a laptop remained unchangedC. the number of the Black families with a laptop was on the decreaseD. the number of the Asian families with a laptop showed the sharpest increase(C)Women’s minds work differently from men’s. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter of failure or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this field, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse.There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual processes—the link between the two halves of the brain.The two halves are linked by a trunkline(主干线)of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres(纤维) than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is “What?”, and if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present-day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong?Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the corpus callosum enabled them to work together. The better the connections, the more harmoniously the two halves work. Usually, women have the better connections.But it isn’t all that easy to explain the actual differences between the skills of men and women on this basis. In schools throughout the world girls tend to be better than boys at “language subjects” and boys better at math. If these differences correspond(相符合)with the differences in the trunkline, there is an unchangeable distinction between the sexes.We shan’t know for a while, partly because we don’t know of the exact relation ship between abilities in school subjects and the functioning of the two halves of the brain. And we cannot understand how the two halves interact through the corpus callosum. But one thing is certain: nothing in our world is still—even scientific thought.74. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Biologists are doing research where psychologists have given up.B. Brain differences point to advantage of one sex over the other.C. The structural difference in the brain between the sexes has long been known.D. The brain difference is the only difference between the sexes.75. According to the passage, it is commonly believed that brain differences are caused by ________factors.A. biologicalB. psychologicalC. physicalD. social76. The expression of “these differences” refers to those in ________.A. skills of men and womenB. school subjectsC. the brain structure of men and womenD. learning habits77. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To discuss the various factors that cause brain differences.B. To explain the link between sex and brain structure.C. To suggest new areas in brain research.D. To indicate the many differences between the sexes.Section CDirections:Read the following passage and then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia’s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake(卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, Asians’ hospitality（好客）is the first and foremost reason for th e fatness of today’s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.” In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today’s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.Needless to say, that children are being spoilt by their parents is another cause of children’s overweight. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents’ improved circumstances. “In the past, people had four or more children —now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them ‘quality food’. P arents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: “There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don’t move, and eventually, they don’t want to move because they’re fat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “What do children do when wat ching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” P.F. Productions says Chwang.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. Despite the same volume of food, children take in more calories due to ________.79. Thanks to ________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.80. Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?81. According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children’s overweight today?第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given inthe brackets.1．今年国庆节我和妈妈参观了新建地植物园.(visit)2．你认为这学期究竟谁在物理学习上进步最大？(on earth)3．人们从来没有像今天这样如此关注食品安全问题.(Never…)4．谈到这件事，一旦公诸于众，迟早会被搬上银幕.(once)5．在毕业典礼上，尽管阴雨绵绵，但参加演出地同学仍完美展现了他们地合作与自信.(demonstrate)II. Guided writingDirections:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.简要描述图片内容；结合生活实际，就图片地主题谈谈自己地感想.Tapescripts and AnswersI. 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. M: Yes, madam. What seems to be the problem?W: I’d like to report a robbery. It’s my car. It’s been stolen.Q: What’s probably the man’s occupation?W: Did you notice who John was talking to at the party?M: I was too busy greeting all the guests.Q: What does the man imply?3.W: Don’t you think his talk was boring?M: No, not at all. He gave us plenty of data.Q: What does the man think of the talk?4.W: Where shall we go today then?M: Shall we try the Royal Gardenrecommended in the leaflet?Q: What will the two speakers do next?5. W: Is there a lady’s room around here?M: There is. But unlucky for you. It has a big “out of use” sign on it.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: You know, if the weather is still this hot tomorrow, we had better drop the plan of playingbasketball in the afternoon.W: Oh, I’ve got the feeling it won’t last. The weather forecast expects it to cool down later today.Q: What does the woman imply?M: It’s impossible t o find a place to park before the class at 10:00.W: Yeah, we seem to need more parking areas here.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?8. W: I thought you were going to drive carefully so you wouldn’t get a traffic ticket.M: I was, but it didn’t work out that way.Q: What can we learn about the man?9. M: I have come to repair your doorbell.W: You should have come earlier. I’m just going out.Q: What does the woman mean?10. W: Have you completed your assignment?M: My computer is infected with a virus.Q: What does the man imply?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.Patricia Pania never wanted to be a public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and homemaker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist, lost his concentration due to his cell phone, ran down a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children. In her first speech, Pania got off to a difficult start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic change took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful speaker. She wanted everyone to know what she knew. The audience were moved to tears and to action. In the following presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem, and over 300 cities are considering restriction on cell phone use.11. What led to Pania’s personal tragedy?12. How did Pania feel when she began her first speech?13. What could be expected as a result of Pania’s efforts?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.The latest reform in testing is the computerized test.Test questions and answer choices are presented on the screen. Before the actual test begins,there usually is an instruction showing how to use the computer to respond to the questions. Scores are displayed on the screen at the end of the test so that a student can have an immediate feedback.Some computerized tests are “adaptive”.This means that a test question is selected from a large pool of items based on how the test taker has responded to the previous question.The first question presented is of medium difficulty.If the test taker answers correctly,the next item will be more difficult. If he or she answers incorrectly,the next question will be easier.The computer classifies questions by level of difficulty and other factorsbefore presentation.In this way,the questions are “adapted”to find the true skill level of the test taker.Among all the conveniences of computerized testing,there are some limits.No longer can you have a quick look at the entire test.Test items are presented one at a time,and you must choose an answer in order to move on to the next question.On adaptive tests, once you have confirmed your answer,you cannot go back to change it.14. What will the students see first on the screen when starting the computerized test?15. In the adaptive computerized test, if a student’s answer to a question is wrong, what will the difficulty of the next item be?16. What is the passage mainly about?。
2013届上海市高三英语一模——单选
2013届（2012学年）上海市高三英语一模——单选（长宁）25. The author received tons of congratulations ______ his great success in writing.A. inB. onC. fromD. by26. Did you foresee that so many investors ______ all their money in the stock market?A. had lostB. lostC. would loseD. have lost27. People living in big cities tend to be ______ concerned with air quality than those living incountryside.A. even moreB. many moreC. much lessD. still less28. Some fast developing countries around the world don‘t care about protecting ______ againstenvironmental pollution.A. themselvesB. themC. itD. itself29. According to the new regulations, one ______ pass night driving test for the license.A. needB. canC. mustD. may30. All the residents in the area ______ that they move into new flats within three months.A. are advisedB. advisedC. have advisedD. have been advised31. She came up with several ideas about the house decoration ______ a fantastic one popped into hermind.A. untilB. beforeC. sinceD. unless32. Mary‘s success lies in the fact ______ she is co-operative and eager to learn from others.A. becauseB. whichC. whereD. that33. ______ any staircase, I followed a dark passage and it seemed to go on for ever.A. Not to have seenB. Seeing notC. Having not seenD. Not seeing34. Unless ______ to speak, most high school students here prefer remaining silent in class.A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited35. Doctors insist the growth of wisdom continues after the 40s, 50s and even 60s, ______?A. does itB. doesn‘t itC. do theyD. don‘t they36. If she accepts this position, she will have no choice but ______ an even greater challenge.A. to meetB. meetsC. meetingD. met37. Donald survived when the car ______ he was in crashed into a truck from the opposite side.A. asB. whereC. thatD. once38. A high definition digital camera on this cell phone can show you vividly ______ is around theperson you are talking to.A. howB. whichC. whatD. where39. Was it the boy‘s passion for playing the piano in his childhood ______ led him to be a musiccollege student?A. whichB. thatC. whatD. when40. I remember ______ Mike for advice since he is regarded by many as a good adviser.A. to be askedB. askingC. to askD. being asked25~29 BCAAC 30~34 DBDDA35~40 DACCBB（闸北）25. Eating a balanced diet and getting adequate sleep are key ________ maintaining a healthy andvigorous state of life.A. inB. byC. toD. for26. According to the research, some people prefer to suffer more stress at work in exchange for highsalary, while ________ are willing to live with little pay.A. allB. othersC. the othersD. none27. A Chinese basketball team employed the former NBA superstar Tracy Macready this year,________ encouraged the whole team and the fans.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. what28. New house prices in major Chinese cities are continuing to rise, ________ a warming housingmarket.A. signalledB. to signalC. signallingD. having signalled29. The news saddened the whole nation ________ five boys died of suffocation (窒息)in a rubbishbin.A. whereB. thatC. howD. which30. In order to avoid fires or explosions, people ________ not use mobile phones at gas stations.A. mayB. mustC. shallD. need31. Any athlete will be punished if found to use stimulant, ________ famous he is in the sports field.A. in spite ofB. whateverC. no matter howD. although32. The success of the movie series Bourne Identity shows that a good director should hold theaudience' curiosity ________ the story reaches the end.A. unlessB. whileC. untilD. because33. Only when their private photos appeared on foreign magazines ________ that they had beentracked by paparazzi (狗仔队).A. the royal couple were awareB. were the royal couple awareC. were aware the royal coupleD. the royal couple aware were34. It is still not quite clear ________ on earth really matters in deciding a child's character andpersonality.A. whenB. whereC. howD. what35. Though ________ of high costs, many Chinese parents insisted on sending their high schoolchildren abroad to study.A. warningB. warnedC. to warnD. were warned36. I have been told that you are going to start your own business,________？A. haven't IB. isn't itC. aren't youD. haven't you37. According to a survey, the number of Chinese weibo users ________ 250 million so far this year,making China the world's No. 1 weibo-using country.A. has reachedB. reachedC. will reachD. reaches38. It is reported that many Chinese babies are taking too much fish oil, ________as they physicallyneed.A. much as twiceB. twice as muchC. as much twiceD. much twice as39. World Wildlife Fund's project Earth Hour, which encourages people to turn off the light foran hour on the last Saturday of every March, to help to create a promising future for ________the planet.A. is carried outB. carries outC. will carry outD. carried out40. ________ shoppers with a huge variety of choices for every shopping experience distinguishesonline shopping from other forms of purchase.A. ProvidedB. ProvidingC. Being providedD. Having provided25〜29 CBCCB 30~34 BCCBD 35~40 BCABA B（杨浦）25. People who had lived _____ the horror and suffering of the war began to rebuild their nation. A.from B. with C. by D. through26. The gangs were all dealing drugs, but Bob was _____ who got caught.A. someoneB. oneC. the oneD. anyone27. Life is a hospital _____ every patient is possessed by the desire to change his bed.A. thatB. whenC. whereD. whose28. Don‘t spend time beating on a wall, _____ to change it into a door.A. hopeB. hopingC. hopedD. to hope29. A man can fail many times, but he isn‘t a failure _____ he begins to blame somebody else.A. evenB. untilC. in caseD. once30. The tragedy calls for gun control measures _____ 26 people were killed in the school shooting inNewtown.A. whereB. thatC. whichD. why31. Mere words cannot match the depths of our sorrow, _____ our wounded hearts.A. nor they can healB. so they can healC. nor can they healD. so can they heal32. _____ you look into your heart that your vision will become clear.A. It is only whenB. Only whenC. When it is onlyD. Only when it is33. Don‘t let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future _____ th e happiness of your present.A. ruinB. to ruinC. ruiningD. ruined34. _____ the city‘s public school system should be open to the children of migrant workers hasbecome the focus of discussion.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhetherD. If35. – Who _____ be phoning us at this time of night?– It might be your sister.A. mightB. canC. dareD. must36. Always remember to get every bit of criticism _____ between two thick layers of praise.A. sandwichingB. being sandwichedC. having been sandwichedD. sandwiched37. _____ difficult explorations are, humans have never stopped moving forward.A. WhileB. DespiteC. AsD. However38. To avoid _____ off, you should be prepared to state how your contributions will benefit thecompany.A. layingB. to be laid―C. being laidD. having been laid39. – Do you bring the picture?– Y es, I _____ it for a whole morning.A. looked forB. have looked forC. have been looking forD. had looked for40. My grandfather, _____ is often the case with old people, is fond of talking about good old days.A. whichB. suchC. asD. what25~29 DCCBBC 30~34 BCAAC 35~40 BDDCAC（徐汇）25. Books are the most important records we keep man‘s thought, ideas and feelings.A. upB. toC. ofD. on26. Knowledge begins to increase as soon as one individual communicates his ideas to _______ bymeans of speech.A. otherB. anotherC. the otherD. some other27. ---I hope you will be ready to leave on time.---Don‘t worry. I‘ll be ready by the time the taxi _______.A. arrivedB. arrivesC. will arriveD. will have arrived28. ---Are you pleased with what he has done?---It couldn‘t be _______. Why didn‘t he put more effort into his work?A. any worseB. much betterC. so badD. the best29. Almost every one of the graduates wants to deliver the keynote speech at the graduationceremony, because for the speaker, _______is an honour.A. invitedB. being invitedC. be invitedD. inviting30. ---My e-dictionary is nowhere to be found. Who have taken it?---I don‘t know. But keep looking and you will find it.A. shouldB. couldC. needD. shall31. I hope to achieve this objective by calling on the smokers ________ good judgment and showconcern for others rather than by regulation.A. to usingB. usingC. useD. to use32. John was so disappointed when Susan turned down his proposal ________ he decided to staysingle for the rest of his life.A. thatB. asC. whereD. since33. ________ his own boss for such a long time, he found it hard to accept orders from another.A. BeingB. To beC. Having beenD. Been34. ---I don‘t think our coach knows the real reason for our losing the match.---Well, surprisingly, he does. Our team leader has been called in and now.A. has been questionedB. is being questionedC. is questioningD. has questioned35. The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded annually to an author from any country_________ has produced "in the field of literature the most outstanding work in an idealdirection".A. whichB. whoC. whereD. as36. Though ______ of danger, sightseers have been flocki ng to the site where the world‘s biggestterrorist Bin Laden lived.A. warnedB. warningC. being warnedD. having warned37. Owing to the level of the damage to factories and infrastructure, it will be weeks or even months________ the country‘s supply chain returns to normal.A. thatB. beforeC. whenD. since38. ________ she was at the time of the murder was of major concern to the police that areinvestigating the case.A. WhenB. WhyC. WhetherD. Where39. So _________ that even the people in the next room could hear him.A. loudly he spokeB. he spoke loudlyC. loudly did he speakD. loudly spoke did he40. People may forget what you said or what you did, but they will never forget _______ you madethem feel.A. whyB. howC. whatD. that25-29 CBBAB 30-34 BDACB 35-40 BABDCB（松江）25. The company said as well as giving customers faster internet, 4G would also be _________ big benefit to businesses.A. forB. ofC. withD. to26. Instead of having to choose one or the other, we can benefit from ________ of the approaches.A. everyB. allC. bothD. another27. Dr. Margaret Chan was eventually selected as the world's top health official and it is the first time that a Chinese ________ such a high-ranking U.N. post.A. holdsB. had heldC. will holdD. has held28. - English is hard to learn, isn't it?-I don't think so. ________ more words and expressions, and you will find it easier to read and communicate.A. KnowingB. KnowC. To knowD. Known29. We have found out the old in the village ________.A. requires caring forB. require taking care ofC. require being taken care ofD. requires to care for30. The media center for the 18th CPC national congress launched its official website ________service to both domestic and overseas press and readers.A. being offeredB. offeredC. having offeredD. to offer31. The scientists have made an exhaustive study of the virus ________ many people have beeninfected.A. to whichB. in whichC. with whichD. for which32. The Swedish academy announced in Stockholm on October 11 that Mo Y an would receivethe 2012 Nobel Prize for literature, ________ him the first Chinese national to win the award.A. makingB. to makeC. having madeD. made33. People are looking forward to the new, smaller iPad mini that ________ on sale in the comingseason.A. has goneB. will goC. goD. goes34. It doesn't matter ________ you choose to go to the UK or the USA— both countries have a good fame for their higher education.A. whetherB. howC. ifD. when35. Everything was placed exactly ________ he wanted it for cooking the big meal.A. whileB. whereC. whenD. though36. Larry Walters' story is true, ________ you may find it hard to believe.A. sinceB. even thoughC. as ifD. if37. Only during four major holidays ________ the a toll-free (免费的) journey in highway.A. Chinese drivers can enjoyB. can enjoy Chinese driversC. do Chinese drivers can enjoyD. can Chinese drivers enjoy38. It was hurricane Sandy, a destructive storm, in October _______ destroyed the east coast of theUnited States.A. whenB. whichC. thatD. it39. ________ by Taobao 4 years ago, the massive promotion campaign on Nov. 11, Singles' day, hasseen the fiercest competition among Chinese online retailers.A. having initiatedB. being initiatedC. initiatingD. initiated40. The government has promised to do ________ helps to solve the problem of unemployment.A. everythingB. whateverC. anythingD. whichever25〜29 A CDBB 30〜34 DCA BA 35〜40 BBDCDB（青浦）25. The fishermen were illegally arrested just several miles the north coast.A. onB. offC. alongD. by26. There is as good as the taste of a fresh apple, especially in the fall.A. nothingB. everythingC. somethingD. none27. They have promised the money collected be handed to the charity house.A. canB. mustC. willD. shall28. It can never be denied that with a big family results in his quitting school.A. having burdenedB. being burdenedC. to burdenD. burdening29. Even though she much, the woman multimillionaire insists on working as a streetcleanser to set her children a good example.A. doesn‘t payB. isn‘t paidC. hasn‘t paidD. hasn‘t be en paid30. Since it will take years to know the effect of genetically modified food, it‘s moresensible to give it a second thought before we eat it, it?A. isn‘tB. isC. won‘tD. will31. Mo Yan, many of works were based on his experience in his birth place, wasawarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2012.A. whoB. whomC. whoseD. his32. The village official sponsored the 7-year-old orphan out of his awkward situation.A. gettingB. gotC. to getD. having got33. Though of taking too many risks, the climber continued his challenge.A. was accusedB. accusingC. accusedD. to be accused34. Every passenger boarding the Titanic filled with confidence that the ship wasunsinkable.A. wasB. had beenC. has beenD. is35. ―Does anybody know the definition of Nerd?‖ the host seated in the front.A. askedB. askingC. askD. to ask36. I always prefer to start early leave everything to the last minute.A. in additionB. in caseC. or elseD. rather than37. It is culture more than anything else determines how a nation‘s civilizationevolves.A. thatB. whichC. whyD. as38. Can you be honest about it would take to defend yourself against a gun attack?A. whetherB. howC. whoD. what39. We are deeply impressed by the goal from the conference the average income willdouble by the year 2020.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. whose40. I couldn‘t help feeling great I put on the parachute and was pulled off the beach.A. even thoughB. whetherC. whileD. the momentSection A 25-29 BADBB 30-34 ACCCA 35-40 ADADA D（普陀）25. The population of this city, forty percent of which _________, _________ 15% in the last threeyears.A. are Germans, has risen byB. are Germen, has fallen byC. is Germans, have increased toD. is Germans, have been reduced by26. The students, _________ at the way the questions were put, didn't know the answers to them.A. they being surprisedB. surprisedC. their being surprisedD. then surprised27. Prices of daily goods ________ through a computer can be lower than store prices.A. are boughtB. boughtC. been boughtD. buying28. The students expected there _____ more reviewing classes before the final exams.A. isB. beingC. have beenD. to be29. He wasn‘t asked to take on the chairmanship of the society, ___ insufficiently popular with allmembers.A. being consideredB. consideringC. to be consideredD. having considered30. According to a recent survey, 95 percent of women aged between 15 and early 40s ______ adoctor once a year, compared to 70 percent of men in the same age group.A. seesB. seeC. sawD. had seen31. Today‘s college is appropriate as a setting for a society,________ its members must acquire andmanage knowledge from a wide variety of sources．A. whichB. so thatC. whereD. of which32. His writing is so confusing that it‘s difficult to make out _____it is he is trying to express.A. thatB. howC. whoD. what33. Marie told us that _____ that she was able to set up new branches elsewhere．A. so successful her business wasB. so successful was her businessC. such successful business had sheD. so her business was successful34. Although he has become wealthy, Mr. Wood remains _______ he used to be, modest and friendly.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. how35. I can think of many cases _________ students obviously knew a lot of English words andexpressions but couldn't write a good sentence.A. whyB. whichC. asD. where36. _________ solve the medical care for the low-income earners and the unemployed.A. Only by joint efforts can weB. By only joint efforts we canC. Only by joint efforts we canD. Only we can joint effort37. ________ from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals notfound in any other country in the world.A. Being separatedB. Having separatedC. Having been separatedD. To be separated38. _____ fish stocks overexploited, or seriously destroyed, the ocean, the last great piece of wilderness on this planet, is _____ serious trouble.A. That … out ofB. With … inC. Because … noD. For … of39. _________ on a clear day far from the city crowds, the mountains give him a sense of infinite peace.A. WalkingB. When one is walkingC. If walkingD. When walking40. ___________the many ways illegal immigrants come into the United States every year, thevehicle crammed with crowds seems to be the method of choice lately, however, tragedies such as deaths on the journey to the destination, are sometimes reported nowadays．A. InB. ForC. OfD. On25-29 A BBDA30-34 BCDBC35-40 DACBBC（浦东）25. China has made a series of technological advances _______ constructing high-speed railways.A. onB. toC. inD. for26. O ur principal would like to accept _______ of the practical suggestions on how to improvestudents‘ lunch.A. eitherB. neitherC. bothD. any27. —Look! Someone _______ the laptop.—Well, it wasn‘t me. I didn‘t do it.A. has repairedB. is repairingC. had repairedD. was repairing28. After the meeting, we went to the supermarket to do some shopping, only to be told that it_______.A. was being decoratedB. was decoratingC. is being decoratedD. has been decorating29. Babies given more love and affection by their mothers _______ deal better with stress and anxietywhen they grow up.A. needB. mustC. shallD. may30. The latest research _______ shows that micro blog is the most popular social networking toolamong Chinese netizens.A. to undertakeB. undertakenC. undertakingD. having been undertaken31. _______ our life goals will guide us to a bright future, without which we may waste our lifetime.A. Having setB. SetC. SettingD. To be set32. The government will come up with more volunteer projects just _______ the volunteer industry.A. to promoteB. to be promotedC. promotingD. being promoted33. _______ you start with one small positive thing during your day, you‘ll begin to move into a morepositive situation.A. Even ifB. In caseC. As long asD. As far as34. When you are older, you are better equipped mentally to cope with _______ happens.A. howeverB. wheneverC. whicheverD. whatever35. A lot of lovers chose to get married on Dec. 12, 2012, _______ the date, the month and the yearmatch.A. thatB. on whichC. in whichD. which36. T he limits of a person‘s intelligence are fixed at birth, but _______ he reaches these limits dependson his environment.A. ifB. thatC. whetherD. what37. From inside the dark house _______.A. some strange smell cameB. came some strange smellC. had some strange smell comeD. did some strange smell come38. C hanging the password on your hacked account isn‘t a lasting solution if you don‘t remove anyvirus, _______?A. don‘t youB. do youC. isn‘t itD. is it39. T he word ‗positive energy‘is becoming more than common in newspapers and magazines_______ you could notice.A. beforeB. sinceC. whenD. after40. _______ several important decisions based on emotion instead of reason, he felt bitterly regretted.A. MakingB. Having madeC. MadeD. To make25~30. CDAADB 31~35. CACDB 36~40. CBDAB（闵行）25. Y ou‘ll lose appetite if you take too much snack ______ meals.A. fromB. toC. betweenD. with26. — Y ou seem busy these days.—Y es. I‘m looking for a house. It‘s really not easy to find ______ with a garden.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one27. — Sunny had to give a speech in front of 500 people yesterday.—Whew! That‘s a big audience. She ______ have been nervous at the beginning.A. mustB. shouldC. needD. shall28. Y ou would have spent ______ time if you had done the calculation on the computer.A. moreB. mostC. lessD. least29. I had wanted to help you last night but I couldn‘t spare any time, for I ______ a compositionwhich I have to hand in this morning.A. wroteB. was writingC. had writtenD. have written30. Microblog is a platform ______ people can express their thoughts, show their daily life andcommunicate with each other by sending post.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. when31. I have told you time and again that these rules should be strictly followed, ______?A. ha ven‘t IB. have IC. shouldn‘t theyD. should they32. Most parents believe that the hard work for their school kids ______ later in their lives.A. has repaidB. has been repaidC. will repayD. will be repaid33. Tell your doctor with a detailed medical history ______ he can give you the accurate treatment.A. even ifB. so thatC. in caseD. as though34. We would like to say that never before ______ so moving a film as The Man Returning fromBattlefields.A. we had seenB. had we seenC. we have seenD. have we seen35. A strong earthquake hit New Zealand South Island city of Christchurch, ______ widespreaddestruction in the city center.A. causedB. to causeC. causingD. to have caused36. Chinese writer Mo Y an, whose real name is Guan Moye, is the first Chinese citizen ______ theNobel Prize for Literature.A. having wonB. to winC. wonD. win37. School killing cases in the U.S. will continue ______ severer laws are passed over the control ofguns.A. unlessB. whetherC. becauseD. since38. For many parents, ______ a balance of the Internet media and school work for their children hasbeen a big issue.A. having keptB. keepingC. keptD. being kept39. Conveniently ______ in downtown, the hotel is quite popular with visitors to the city.A. locatingB. to locateC. being locatedD. located40. ______ it is hoped that college students should be equipped with the ability to take a good set ofnotes, this is not always the case.A. WhileB. WhenC. AsD. Unless25~29 CDACB 30~34 CADBD 35~40 CBABDA（静安）25. Children are ranged ________ order of their performance in the last test.A. byB. fromC. throughD. in26. He fell into the couch and turned on the TV, unaware of ________ being a snake lying near hisfeet.A. itB. thereC. thatD. one27. Planning a balanced diet ________ trying new and different kinds of foods.A. to involveB. involveC. involvingD. involves28. Beer bottles can be recycled but they need cleaning thoroughly, ________ they?A. needn'tB. can'tC. mustn'tD. don't29. Often, when he ________ something useful, he wasted his time playing computer games.A. should be doingB. must have doneC. should have been doingD. shall be doing30. They're finding it difficult to maintain ________.A. such high interest ratesB. so high interest ratesC. such interest rates highD. interest rates such high31. I thought we agreed to talk to each other ________ making any major decisions.A. beforeB. thoughC. sinceD. unless32. Any spare cash he referred to ________ to more worthy causes.A. has donatedB. having donatedC. has been donatedD. have been donated33. Before closing the door to his office, he told his secretary that he was ________.A. to not disturbB. not to disturbC. to not be disturbed D, not to be disturbed34. I was halfway back to hospital where the doctor was working ________ Susan caught up withme.A. whileB. untilC. whenD. though35. She began to cook the meal, briefly wondering ________ her own household was coping withouther.A. whatB. howC. whichD. that36. The disc, digitally ________ in the studio, sounded fantastic at the party that night.A. recordingB. to be recordedC. having recordedD. recorded37. I kept getting mysterious phone calls _______ the caller would hang up as soon as I answered.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. whether38. ________ any sign of their daughter's school,A. Seeing notB. Not seeing39. ________ that Mr. Thomson got rare fish?A. When and where it wasC. When and where was itthe anxious couple turned to a policeman forhelp.C. Not to have seenD. Having not seenB. When and where were itD. Was it when and where。
2014届虹口区高三英语一模试卷及答案
虹口区2013学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期终教学质量监控测试卷2014.1考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—9页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。
第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答题必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。
第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题的答案和第II卷的答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。
3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。
第I 卷(共103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. Car seller. B. Police officer. C. Detective. D. Reporter.2. A. He was busy eating. B. John was meeting the new guests.C. John was too busy to talk to anyone.D. He didn’t notice who John was talking to.3. A. Informative. B. Difficult. C. Funny. D. Dull.4. A. Send leaflets. B. Do some gardening. C. Go sightseeing. D. Visit a lawyer.5. A. The lady’s room is a bit far.B. She has to sign her name before using the lady’s room.C. She is un able to use the lady’s room right now.D. He will lead her to the lady’s room.6. A. They shouldn’t change the plan. B. It is necessary to change the plan.C. She doesn’t believe the weather forecast.D. She doesn’t think the game will last long.7. A. There are not enough gardens. B. Parking areas are full before 10:00.C. Parking areas are closed after 10:00.D. All classes begin at 10:00.8. A. He lost his way. B. He worked very carefully.C. He received a traffic ticket.D. He drove in heavy traffic.9. A. Her doorbell doesn’t need repair. B. She didn’t expect him to come so early.C. The man has just arrived on time.D. It is not the right time for her.10. A. He’s unable to finish his homework. B. He can’t give the woman his computer.C. He’s to remove the virus.D. He’s infected with some disease. 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. A motorist’s speeding. B. Her running into a stop sign.C. Her lack of driving experience.D. A motorist’s failure to concentrate.12. A. Nervous and unsure of herself. B. Calm and confident of herself.C. Courageous and forceful.D. Depressed and reluctant.13. A. More strict training of women drivers.B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.D. Less traffic on street.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Possible feedback of the test. B. The test questions and answer choices.C. The instructions of conducting tests.D. The score of each item of questions.15. A. Higher. B. Lower. C. Equal. D. Random.16. A. The main limits of computerized test.B. The way to control the difficulty of each question.C. The whole process of having computerized test.D. The advantages and disadvantages of computerized test.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.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)To be a successful speaker is no easy thing. It is essential for you to know why you are speaking and 25 you wish to accomplish by your speech. The four most common purposes of speech are to inform, to convince, to move to action, and to entertain. Do you, like a teacher or an expert in a field, wish to illustrate your ideas in detail to people unfamiliar with your subject 26 they can understand your ideas clearly and thoroughly? Or, like a debater, wish to convince the judges or the audience? Or, like a fund collector for a naturalist foundation, wish to get money? Or, like a comedian or after-dinner speaker, wish to entertain? The language and tone you use 27 be proper for your purpose, for your audience, and for the occasion. A speech to the graduating class will have quite different language, tone and manner from information 28 (deliver) to a group of your friends.Furthermore, 29 talented the speaker is, a talk without enough preparation is usually 30 failure. To speak without preparing is to shoot without taking aim. Decide what your aim or objective is; then state it in a complete topic sentence. Make sure that your subject 31 (be) definite and not too broad. zhucanqi(B)DC Hilton was one of the first Americans to find out that there was money to be made in the middle of the night. 47 years ago he bought a small restaurant on US highway 69, in Oklahoma. His main customers were truck drivers and traveling salesmen who drank coffee and ate cheeseburgerswhen they stopped 32 (break) their journey.It was they 33 first tried to persuade Hilton to remain open all night. 34 (think) about it for a while, he suddenly made up his mind. He took the door key and threw it across the road. He hasn’t closed the door ever since.Over the years his simple burger café has been expanded 35 a 24-hour roadside empire, with a 100-seat restaurant, a petrol station, a mini shopping market, a car park for mobile homes and all-night self-help laundry.Hilton was a pioneer in a 24-hour working trend, 36 has now caught on around the world. Today not only restaurants but also banks, supermarkets, mail-order firms, travel agencies and many other businesses are beginning to be open all night. But is this really a good thing?So far, a lot of research 37 (do) in America on the effect of 24-hour working, and there is growing concern about the long-term dangers of a society that doesn’t sleep. Americans are said to be sleeping 20% less than 38 did 100 years ago, and 55% claim to suffer at least occasionally from over-tiredness. Several of the 39 (bad) man-made disasters happened in the last few hours before dawn, when even the most experienced night-worker has difficulty 40 (stay) awake.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beThere is a tendency to think of each of the arts as a separate area of activity. Many artists, however, would prove that there has always been a warm relationship between the 41 areas of human activity. For example, in the late nineteenth century the connections between music and painting were 42 close. zhucanqi Artists were invited to design clothes and settings for operas and ballets, but sometimes it was the musicians who were inspired by the work of 43 painters. Of the musical compositions that were considered as responses to the visual arts, perhaps the most famous is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.Mussorgsky 44 the piece in 1874 after the death, at the age of 39, of the artist Victor Hartmann. Though their friendship had not been a particularly long-lasting one, Mussorgsky was shocked by Hartmann’s45 death. The following year the critic, Vladimir Stasov, who decided to hold an exhibit ion of Hartmann’s work, suggested that Mussorgsky try to46 his grief by writing something in 47 of Hartmann.The exhibition served as Mussorgsky’s inspiration. The ten pieces that make up Pictures at an Exhibition are 48 as symbols rather than representations of the paintings in the exhibition. Between each is a promenade （舞曲中的行进）, as the composer walks from one painting to another. The music is sometimes witty and playful, sometimes almost alarming and frightening. Through a range of surprising 49 , Mussorgsky manages to 50 the spirit of the artist and his work.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The term home schooling means educating children at home or in places other than a normal setting such as a public or private school. These days, homeschooling in America is 51 .Teaching methods at homeschooling 52 . Some parents follow a strict timetable and 53 a traditional school environment. Other parents follow an extreme form of homeschooling in which they do not give grades or tests and allow their children to study wherever they want. More parents, however, follow the middle 54 to provide a balance between freedom and discipline.Why do parents choose homeschooling? Some believe that children in public schools experience too much “peer pressure”, or social pressure from friends. They say it may have a 55 effect on the child’s studies. Other parents are dissatisfied with the quality of education in the public school. About half the parents who teach at home are 56 motivated and use lessons by mail or Internet from church schools. Whatever the 57 may be, it is evident that more and more children are being taken out of normal schools every year. 58 , many questions have emerged, encouraging the debate over home schooling against public schooling.What then is the future of education? Although children often learn well at home, weak regulations in most states mean that officials rarely challenge or 59 parents who say they are home-schooling. As the 60 continues, so do the questions about what home schoolers are studying at home. How can parents ensure that their children are prepared academically for college? How are home schoolers 61 to make sure they are getting the same educational standards that school students must have? Recent studies in the United States have shown that homeschooled children tend to be slightly better in subjects like English and art, but they are obviously less 62 math and science. Finally, there are questions regarding the children’s emotional development. Are they too 63 their fellow students? Are they 64 the opportunity to get the social benefits of being in a large classroom of students? As with any debatable issue, the answers to these questions are never 65 .51. A. disappearing B. reducing C. contributing D. rising52. A. vary B. last C. exist D. work53. A. imitate B. alter C. promote D. neglect54. A. instructions B. path C. technique D. standard55. A. positive B.practical C. negative D. remarkable56. A. economically B. religiously C. physically D. psychologically57. A. effects B. suggestions C. reasons D. pressures58. A. As a result B. On the whole C. By the way D. In addition59. A. encourage B. interrupt C. contact D. monitor60. A. appreciation B. opposition C. expectation D. debate61. A. assessed B. chosen C. compared D. classified62. A. satisfied with B. involved in C. skilled at D. sure of63. A. ignorant of B. isolated from C. connected with D. worried about64. A. creating B. grasping C. awaiting D. losing65. A. acceptable B. informative C. one-sided D. practicalSection 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)“It seems likely that a caged elephant would miss the wilderness it was born into.” a six-year study revealed.British and Canadian scientists studied 4,500 elephants in European zoos and compared them with elephants living in the wild. They found that wild elephants are healthier, live longer and reproduce more than those elephants in zoos.Wh en it comes to living in a zoo, “many species do well but elephants don’t,” said Georgia Mason, one of the researchers of the study. Many animals live longer in zoos than they do in the wild. This isn’t surprising when you consider that zoo animals are not threatened by predators (掠食者), always have plenty to eat, P.F. Productions and have professionals on hand to care for them.When it comes to elephants, however, the situation is different. The world’s largest land animals live much longer in the wild than they do in zoos.Female African elephants born in zoos live on average for 17 years, while those in the wild make it to 56. “So far,” says Mason, “We’ve got 300 African elephants in zoos in Europe, and not one’s yet reached 50.”Asian elephants are the more endangered of the two elephant species. They live for about 19 years in captivity (圈养) compared to 42 years in the wild. A few wild Asian elephants have even made it into their 70s. In Kenya, 30 to 50 percent of wild elephants reach 50 years of age.Fatness and stress are likely causes for the giant land animals’ early death in capt ivity, Mason said.The researchers say that zoos do not offer enough space for animals that can travel as far as 48 kilometers a day. Too little exercise and too much food means captive elephants put on extra weight. The weight gain can lead to heart disease and other health problems.Being “caged” is bad for health, not only for elephants, but also for humans. Be careful not to become a “caged elephant”!66. Many animals live longer in zoos owing to the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.A. they are far away from the danger of being eaten.B. they can be in a better mood there.C. they needn’t worry about their food at all.D. they are taken good care of.67. Which of the following may probably result in the early death of elephants in zoos?A. Stress and lack of delicious food.B. Loneliness and little space for activities.C. Lack of delicious food and enough exercise.D. Being stressed and over weight.68. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Zoos are not suitable for animals to live in.B. None of the animals live well in zoos due to lack of exercise.C. Compared with the elephants in zoos, wild elephants are healthier.D. Asian elephants can live longer than African elephants in zoos.69. What is the passage mainly about?A. The living conditions of animals in the world are worsening.B. Elephants can live a longer time in the wild than in zoos.C. All of us should take actions to protect wild elephants.D. The places where wild elephants live are being damaged seriously.(B)U.S. Families with a Laptop (Percentage)20406080100White Black Asian Spanish Friends Membership Card THE HAMILTON PLAYHOUSE0 0 1 3 6 7 8 9Valid until 23 May 2013Name: Miss E. M. DriscollBox Office: 10865 305305 THE HAMILTON PLAYHOUSEWhen booking always ask for your Friends Discount.Give your membership P.F. Productions number when booking.Please bring your card with you when collecting tickets.Your membership card is valid until the date shown on the front.This card is your proof of membership — please keep it safe at all times.70. Which of the following is true of the membership card?A. Its number is 10865 305305.B. It gets the owner a discount when used.C. It is valid through the year of 2013.D. It belongs to Mr.E. M. Driscoll.71. If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at 12:00, the latest train that he should take atOxford leaves at ________.A. 09:48B. 10:35C. 11:15D. 11:4572. If you would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice?A. French Slam®.B. Chicken Fried Steak.C. Sandwich with Salad or Soup.D. The Super Bird®.73. The chart shows that from 2008 to 2013, ________.A. the percentage of the Spanish families with a laptop rose 60 pointsB. the percentage of the White families with a laptop remained unchangedC. the number of the Black families with a laptop was on the decreaseD. the number of the Asian families with a laptop showed the sharpest increase(C)Women’s minds work differently from men’s. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter of failure or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this field, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse.There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual processes—the link between the two halves of the brain.The two halves are linked by a trunkline (主干线) of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres (纤维) than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is “What?”, and if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present-day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong?Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the corpus callosum enabled them to work together. The better the connections, the more harmoniously the two halves work. Usually, women have the better connections.But it isn’t all that easy to explain the actual differences between the sk ills of men and women on this basis. In schools throughout the world girls tend to be better than boys at “language subjects” and boys better at math. If these differences correspond (相符合) with the differences in the trunkline, there is an unchangeable distinction between the sexes.We shan’t know for a while, partly because we don’t know of the exact relationship between abilities in school subjects and the functioning of the two halves of the brain. And we cannot understand how the two halves interact through the corpus callosum. But one thing is certain:nothing in our world is still—even scientific thought.74. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Biologists are doing research where psychologists have given up.B. Brain differences point to advantage of one sex over the other.C. The structural difference in the brain between the sexes has long been known.D. The brain difference is the only difference between the sexes.75. According to the passage, it is commonly believed that brain differences are caused by ________factors.A. biologicalB. psychologicalC. physicalD. social76. The expression of “these differences” refers to those in ________.A. skills of men and womenB. school subjectsC. the brain structure of men and womenD. learning habits77. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To discuss the various factors that cause brain differences.B. To explain the link between sex and brain structure.C. To suggest new areas in brain research.D. To indicate the many differences between the sexes.Section CDirections:Read the following passage and then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You are what yo u eat and fats are a main food for Asia’s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice a nd little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, Asians’ hospitality（好客）is the first and foremost reason for the fatness of today’s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.” In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today’s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.Needless to say, that chil dren are being spoilt by their parents is another cause of children’s overweight. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents’ improved circumstances. “In the past, people had four or more children —now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them ‘quality food’. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: “There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don’t move, and eventually, they don’t want to move because they’refat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” P.F. Productions says Chwang.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. Despite the same volume of food, children take in more calories due to ________.79. Thanks to ________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.80. Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?81. According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children’s overweight today?第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．今年国庆节我和妈妈参观了新建的植物园。
【VIP专享】2013上海高考英语一模翻译各区试题集
黄浦区：1. 成功的秘诀在于勤奋。
(lie)2. 运动在个人的身心发展过程中起了至关重要的作用。
(play)3. 这是意大利东北部的一座小城镇，以建筑之美而著称。
（which）4. 毫无疑问，参加各种国际交流项目会使学生们获益匪浅。
（There）5. 绝大多数的医疗专家持有相同的看法，即防止该疾病传播最有效的方法是用肥皂和水洗手。
（prevent）浦东区：1．我们为那位杰出的作家感到骄傲。
(proud)2．我认为David的表现没有Alice出色。
(as)3．这些历经时间考验的经典作品总能开拓读者的视野。
(stand)4．正是孩提时代对自然浓厚的兴趣使他成为一名享誉世界的生物学家。
(It)5．屡次碰壁后，他意识到只有把个人利益放在一边，和他人合作，才能在工作中游刃有余。
(unless)徐汇区：1. 每个市民都应自觉遵守交通法规。
(observe)2. 那个小伙子的幽默感给面试官们留下了深刻印象。
(impression)3. 虽然网上的信息应有尽有，但要辨别真伪也绝非易事。
(available)4. 良好的睡眠有助于释放身心压力，而睡眠不足很可能导致各种疾病。
(while)5. 考虑到中心城区房价高，很多人选择住在市郊，而地铁就成为他们最经济便捷的一种通勤方式。
(so)杨浦区：1. 任何人都会犯错，但只有傻瓜坚持他的错误。
(persist)2. 缺乏户外锻炼不利于儿童的健康和成长。
(lack)3. 当新年钟声响起，关于世界末日的预言不攻自破。
(prove)4. 说谎者得到的惩罚不在于没有人相信他，而是他不能相信其他人。
(not… but)5. 新一代中国领导人将更加关注经济转型和提高人民的生活水平。
(attention)静安区：1. 没有许可，你不能使用该图书馆的设施。
(access)2. 据说医疗不能代替均衡饮食。
(It)3. 你把时间浪费在抱怨过去的失败上是没有必要的。
(need)4. 他能否会在大学第一年获得奖学金还是个问题。
2013年上海高三英语一模中译英及答案汇编
====Word行业资料分享--可编辑版本--双击可删====2013年上海市各区（县）高三年级第一学期期末质量抽查试卷（一模）英语试卷选编（中译英部分）目录普陀区 (2)杨浦区 (2)长宁区 (2)闵行区 (3)松江区 (3)虹口区 (3)徐汇区 (4)嘉定区 (4)浦东新区 (5)闸北区 (5)金山区 (5)静安区 (6)青浦区 (6)宝山区 (6)黄浦区 (7)奉贤区 (7)崇明县 (8)源-于-网-络-收-集====Word行业资料分享--可编辑版本--双击可删====普陀区1.一部吸引观众的电影从一开头就能调起他们的兴趣。
（appeal）2.该自然保护区的工人们试图靠他们自己来清理，但他们的努力远远不够。
(reserve)3.她昨晚已恢复了知觉，但是可能还要很长一段时间才能重拾网球拍。
（consciousness）4.学校团体旅游对孩子们大量了解自己的国家提供了一个好机会。
(excursion)5.许多美籍华人在美国经济中起着如此重要的作用以至于在某些领域，他们是不可替代的。
(substitute)<Keys>1. A film which appeals to the audience can arouse their interest from the very beginning.2.The workers of this nature reserve try to clean it by themselves but their efforts are not enough.3.She regained consciousness last night, but there is still a long way to go before she plays tennis again.4. A school excursion is a good chance for children to learn a great deal about their own country.5.Many Chinese-Americans are playing such an important role in the American economy that in somefields nobody can substitute for them/ there is no substitute for them.杨浦区1.任何人都会犯错，但只有傻瓜坚持他的错误。
上海市虹口区2013年高考二模英语试卷附答案
虹口区2013年英语学科高考练习题2013.4第I卷（105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Coke. B. Coffee. C. Tea. D. Water.2. A. At a restaurant. B. At a studio. C. At a concert. D. At a theatre.3. A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Confused. D. Depressed.4. A. The Browns. B. The Browns’son. C. The postman. D. The neighbour.5. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.6. A. The ring is not hers. B. She doesn’t have gold rings.C. She prefers gold to silver.D. She lost her silver ring.7. A. The screen doesn’t have to be cleaned. B. The keyboard also needs cleaning.C. The man shouldn’t do the cleaning.D. There’s not enough ti me to clean both.8. A. The driver will stop the bus immediately. B. The guy by the door will help the woman.C. The woman should check the map.D. He will tell the woman when to get off.9. A. She dislikes fireworks. B. She has plans for the evening.C. She doesn’t feel like going out.D. She has to get theatre tickets.10. A. They can’t see the stars clearly. B. They’re not in the city tonight.C. They’re looking at the stars from the city.D. They’re talking about movie stars.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 11through 13are based on the following passage.11. A. It can make her famous. B. It is easy and rewarding.C. It is dangerous but exciting.D. It has its moving moment.12. A. Somebody was killed. B. Nobody was injured.C. Karen was physically hurt.D. Many buildings exploded.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.one28. No situations are more annoying and frightening than being trapped in a car that ______start.A. won’tB. can’tC. mustn’tD. shan’t29. The girl as well as her classmates dislikes that horrible and bleeding story, ______?A. does sheB. doesn’t sheC. do theyD. don’t they30. --Excuse me. I wonder where I can get help. I ______my passport.--But where did you lose it?A. have lostB. lostC. had lostD. was losing31. Generally, we never enjoy visiting cities because we know one city is much like ______.A. the otherB. anotherC. the othersD. others32. --How long do you think it is ______she became a student teacher?--Half a year at least.A. whenB. beforeC. thatD. since33. Although a young kid, Johnson could resist ______what to do and what not to do.A. to be toldB. having been toldC. being toldD. to have been told34. Word makes people heart-broken ______a baby in a stolen car was cruelly killed by a bad guy.A. whereB. whichC. whenD. that35. The time is not far away ______fair national health service will be available to all Chinese people.A. whenB. asC. untilD. before36. The newly -married young couple have bought an apartment in a downtown street ______.A. the same size with yoursB. the same size of youC. as large as yoursD. as large as your size37. Animals of the cat family are very fierce, and they can’t be easily tamed unless ______young.A. catchingB. having caughtC. caughtD. to be caught38. At the scene of the accident, people should leave things ______they are until the police arrive.A. asB. whichC. whenD. what39. The two old sisters, so long, held each other and burst into tears.A. being separatedB. having been separatedC. having separatedD. separating40. With his design completed in advance, Harper took his seat heavily, feeling pleased ______he was a man of action.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. whetherSection 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.How do successful people think? What drives them? Interviews and investigations __41__ that there are several keys to success that successful people share.First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their __42__ to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot __43__ things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take __44__ for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering things they can do. Perhaps what most __45__ successful people from others is that they live a life “on purpose” ---- they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important element that enables them to become fully __46__ people. They hold that when they live their life on purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. They love what they do ---- and it shows. People want to do business with them because of their commitment (责任心). To live their life on purpose, successful people find a cause they believe in and __47__ a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are __48__ to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Rather than seeing it __49__ or depressing they use the knowledge to spur themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Making of a SurgeonHow does a doctor recognize the point in time when he is finally a “surgeon”? As my year as chief resident (进修医生) drew to a close, I asked myself this question on more than one occasion.The answer, I concluded, was __50__. When you can say to yourself, “There is no surgical patient I cannot treat competently (胜任地), treat just __51__ or better than any other surgeon”-- then, and not until then, you are indeed a surgeon. I was __52__ that point.Take, __53__, the emergency situations that we met almost every night．The first few months of the year I had __54__ the ringing of the telephone. I knew it meant another critical resolution to be __55__. Often, after I had told Walt or Larry what to do in a particular __56__, I’d have trouble getting back to sleep. I’d __57__ all the facts of the case and, often, wonder if I had made a poor decision. More than once at two or three in the morning, after lying __58__ for an hour, I’d get out of bed, dress and drive to the hospital to see the patient myself. It was the only way I could find the __59__ of mind I needed to relax.Now, in the last month of my reside ncy, __60__ was no longer a problem. Sometimes I still couldn’t be sure of my decision, but I had learned to accept this as a __61__ problem for a surgeon. I knew that with my knowledge and experience, any decision I’d made was certain to be a __62__ one. It was a nice feeling.This all sounds conceited (自负的) and I guess it is -- but a surgeon needs conceit. He needs it to encourage him in trying moments when he’s bothered by the __63__ and uncertainties that are part of the practice of medicine. He has to feel that he’s as good as and probably better than any other surgeon in the world. Call it conceit -- call it self-confidence; whatever it was, I had it. And it is, I am sure, what a person has to make a(n) __64__ in life.50. A. self-service B. self-appreciation C. self-respect D. self-confidence51. A. more than B. as well as C. other than D. as long as52. A. supporting B. approving C. handling D. approaching53. A. for example B. in reality C. by contrast D. at intervals54. A. valued B. avoided C. feared D. enjoyed55. A. adopted B. applied C. included D. developed56. A. condition B. state C. occasion D. situation57. A. retell B. review C. revise D. remind58. A. awake B. ashamed C. awkward D. asleep59. A. peace B. trouble C. sorrow D. excitement60. A. driving B. reviewing C. sleeping D. operating61. A. medical B. constant C. surgical D. rare62. A. critical B. specific C. proper D. difficult63. A. confidence B. conceit C. solutions D. doubts64. A. effort B. success C. chance D. promiseSection 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.AChange is one of the common facts of life. Most of us have seen a number of changes in our own lives from simple things like fashion trends and entertainment to big changes in technology.Language, too, has experienced change and continues to develop. The continuous change is what keeps languages alive.Slang is a way in which languages can transform and are renewed. Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in a language. Some consider slang to be witty (言辞巧妙的) and clever, adding spice to the informal written and spoken language. Walt Whitman described slang as “the start of imagination and humor, breathing into its nostrils (鼻孔) the breath of life”. However, others criticize its use, believing that it weakens the language.The spoken English language of today’s younger generation is filled with slang words and expressions. These lively words and phrases are an example of how language plants its own seeds of change that develop within social circumstances.Sometimes slang is the use of a word that is already in the standard dictionary, for example, lift (to pick up or raise) is given a new meaning, such as “to steal”; or hunk (a large piece of something) has now become “a handsome man”. Other times, sla ng is an invented word, such as chocoholic, which means “a person who loves chocolate”. Other invented words are mula, which means “money” and airhead, which means “a person who is stupid”.Now, you’ll understand your friends if they say something like, “I was such an airhead to think that I could get away with lifting a whole box of chocolates from the store just because I was all out of mula.”65.What was Whitman’s attitude towards slang?A. He was doubtful about it.B. He thought highly of it.C. He showed no interest in it.D. He was against the use of it.66.The underlined word “spice”in the third paragraph probably means “______”.A. damageB. difficultyC. funD. sugar67.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. “Hunk”is an invented word.B. Slang cannot be found in the dictionary.C. An “airhead”refers to a person out of money.D. People hold different opinions towards slang.68.What’s the main idea of the passage?A. An introduction to slang.B. The change of language.C. The use of slang.D. The origin of slang.BIt’s said that someone somewhere in the world is always eating sushi (寿司). It’s the healthy snack of choice forpeople of all cultures.There are different recipes (食谱) for making sushi. This one is really easy and fun. Try it!69. To make sushi more delicious, you may as well ______.A. pour some green tea into riceB. eat it with a bit soy sauce and wasabiC. add as much wasabi as possible to get a healthy snackD. choose cooked fish rather than fish that are uncooked70. What does this passage mainly discuss?A. Making sushi is easy and funB. popular Japanese fast foodC. Making your own sushiD. There are different recipes for making sushi71. We can infer from the passage that ______.A. Sushi has become a multi-billion industryB. Making sushi is a demanding job for every oneC. Sushi is popular not only in Japan but also in ChinaD. You s hould buy sushi in shops or supermarkets only on people’s recommendationC“To be or not to be.” Outside the Bible, these six words are the most famous in all the literature of the world. They were spoken by Hamlet when he was thinking aloud, and they are the most famous words in Shakespeare because Hamlet was speaking not only for himself but for every thinking man and woman. To be or not to be ---- to live or not to live, to live richly and abundantly (丰富地) and eagerly, or to live dully and meanly and scarcely. A philosopher once wanted to know whether he was alive or not, which is a good question for everyone to put to himself occasionally. He answered it by saying, “I think, therefore I am.”But the be st definition of existence I ever saw was one written by another philosopher who said, “To be is to be in relations.” If this is true, then the more relations a living thing has, the more it is alive. To live abundantly means simpl y to increase the range and intensity (强度) of our relations. Unfortunately, we are so constituted (组成) that we get to love our routine. But other than our regular occupation, how much are we alive? If you are interested only in your regular occupation, you are alive only to that extent. So far as other things are concerned ---- poetry and prose, music,pictures, sports, unselfish friendships, politics, international affairs ---- you are dead.On the contrary, it is true that every time you acquire a new interest ---- even more, a new accomplishment ---- you increase your power of life. No one who is deeply interested in different kinds of subjects can remain unhappy. The real pessimist is the person who has lost interest.Bacon said that a man dies as often as he loses a friend. But we gain new life by contacts with new friends, and new ideas and thoughts, too. Where your thoughts are, there will be your life also. If your thoughts are limited only to your business, only to your physical welfare, only to your narrow circle of the town in which you live, then you live in a narrow restricted life. But if you are interested in the characters of a good novel, then you are living with those highly interested people; if you listen intently (专注地) to fine music, you are always away from immediate surroundings and living in a world of passion and imagination.To be or not to be ---- to live intensely and richly, or merely to exist, depends on ourselves. Let us widen and intensify (增强) our relations. While we live, let us live.72.What does the author mainly want to do by this passage?A. The author wants to argue against an idea.B. The author wants to put forward an idea.C. The author wants to introduce some famous sayings.D. The author wants to explain some famous sayings.73.What does the underlined word “pessimist”most probably mean?A. It means somebody who always expects the worst to happen.B. It means somebody who is always interested in making new friends.C. It means somebody who always lives in a world of passion and imagination.D. It means somebody who likes to live a rich and abundant life.74.Which of the following behaviors is probably encouraged by the author?A. Limiting our thoughts to our business and physical welfareB. Exposing ourselves to new friends,ideas and thoughts.C. Getting along with those highly interested people.D. Living in a world of passion and imagination.75.What is the main idea of the passage?A. To be or not to be,that is a question.B. I think,therefore I am.C. To be is to be in relations.D. A man dies as often as he loses a friend.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. A tool to analyze tourism competitivenessB. Opportunities from the potential marketsC. A significant contribution to economyD. Distance and policy obstaclesE. Opportunities in existence with challengesF. Natural and cultural draw card76._______Tourism is considered as one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, which contributes significantly to the Australian economy. According to ATC (September 1998), 4.22 million visitors came to Australia in the year ending June, 1998. The main visitors are from Japan, New Zealand and United Kingdom. This paper attempts to analyze whether Australia has the ability to compete successfully with other countries as it enters the new millennium. The analysis will be used as the tool to analyze Australian tourism competitiveness.77._______The most obvious strength of Australia is the diversity of natural and manmade attractions. Aus-tralia has hundreds of national parks, many of which are world heritage listed. Moreover, there are many unique plants and wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Conde Nast Traveller magazine has recently ranked Australia as the best desirable destination for travelers in 1998, with Sydney being chosen as the best city in the world. Another strength of Australia is the friendliness and easygoing attitude of Australian people, which is world-famous. In addition, the mix of Australian population is truly multicultural. This cultural diversity reflects in the diversity of art, entertain-ment, and cuisine found in Australia. Apart from the great mix of culture, Aboriginal culture is also another draw card for Australia. The recent survey found that 80% of European visitors want to see and experience Aboriginal culture when they come to Australia.78._______One of Australia’s inherent weaknesses is its geographical isolation. This means Australia can not position itself as a mass tourism market. However, Australian Tourist Commission attempts to change the perception of distance barrier by promoting Australia as the destinati on that “takes only as long to get to as a flight between West coast United States and Europe”. Restrictive visa policy is another weakness. Australia’s visa policy is against international trend towards more freedom of international travel. In addition, visa fee of $ 50 has been implemented upon the visitors from Asian countries. Visa regulation should be relaxed, at least to allow free entry for citizens of low risk countries, those which have low visa rejection rates and low overstay rates.79._______There are several new emerging markets, which represent a promising opportunity for Australia. These new markets are China, India, Philippines, and South America. China, in particular, is Australia’s most promising market because Australia has recently been awarded official tourism destination status by the Chinese government. In only one year, the number of Chinese tourists has already become the sixth largest market for Australia, with the growth of 25 %. Another op-portunity is from backpackers market, which is becoming more important over time. In addition, they tend to stay longer than most average tourists. According to Office of National Tourismaverage backpackers stay 72 nights in the country. In the year ended March 1997, 255,700 inter-national backpackers visited Australia.80._______According to the SWOT analysis, Australia has capability to compete in the international tourism market for the new millennium. It is apparent that there are many strengths and opportunities ahead to make sure that Australia can secure its competitive position. However, it is important to also recognize that there are some inherent weaknesses and possible threats that could have the impact on Australia’s competitiveness. These issues need to be dealt with so that the overall competitiveness of Australia will be enhanced. Furthermore, to be able to compete in the long run, it is important to make sure that there is a balance between tourism development and environmental protection. It is the beautiful natural environment which draws visitors to Australia in the first place.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.The poverty line is the minimum income that people need for an acceptable standard of living. People with incomes below the poverty line are considered poor. Economists study the causes of poverty in order to find solutions to the problem.As the general standard of living in the country rises, the poverty line does, too. Therefore, even with today’srelatively high standard of living, about 10 percent of the people in the United States are below the poverty line. However, if these people had stable jobs, they could have an acceptable standard of living. Economists suggest several reasons why poor people do not have jobs.For one thing, more than half of the poor people in the United States are not qualified to work. Over 40 percent of the poor people are children. By law, children less than 16 years old cannot work in many industries. And over 10 percent of the poor people are old. Many companies do not hire people over 65 years old, the normal retirement age.Some poor adults do not look for jobs for a variety of personal reasons: they are sick, they do not have any motivation (动力),they have family problems, or they do not believe that they can find a job.Other poor people look for a job but cannot find one. Many poor adults never went to high school. Therefore, when they look for jobs, they have few skills that they can offer.At the present time, the government thinks it can reduce poverty in the country in the following ways.First, if the national economy grows, businesses and industries hire more workers. Some of the poor who are qualified to look for jobs may find employment. Then they will no longer be below the poverty line.Second, if society invests in the poor, the poor will become more productive. If the government spends money on social programs, education, and training for poor people, the poor will have the skills to offer. Then it is more likely that they can find jobs.Finally, if the government distributes society’s income differently, it raises some poor people above the poverty line. The government collects taxes from the non-poor and gives money to the poor. These payments to the poor are called welfare. In 2010 over 18 million people in the United States received welfare.Some economists are looking for better solutions to the poverty problem. However, at the present time, many people depend on welfare for a minimally acceptable standard of living.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What does the poverty line in a country change with?82. Most of the American poor people are not qualified for employment because _______.83. In order for the poor to have the skills to offer, the government must invest in _______.84. How do those below the poverty line enjoy the existing welfare from the government?第Ⅱ卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1、你很有可能在这次考试中取得好成绩。
上海市虹口区2014届高三英语一模试卷(含答案及听力文字)剖析
虹口区2013学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期终教学质量监控测试卷2014.1考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—9页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。
第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题采用多项选择题形式，答题必须涂写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。
第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题的答案和第II卷的答案必须写在答题纸相应位置，写在试卷上无效。
3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。
第I 卷(共103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. Car seller. B. Police officer. C. Detective. D. Reporter.2. A. He was busy eating. B. John was meeting the new guests.C. John was too busy to talk to anyone.D. He didn‟t notice who John was talking to.3. A. Informative. B. Difficult. C. Funny. D. Dull.4. A. Send leaflets. B. Do some gardening. C. Go sightseeing. D. Visit a lawyer.5. A. The lady‟s room is a bit far.B. She has to sign her name before using the lady‟s room.C. She is un able to use the lady‟s room right now.D. He will lead her to the lady‟s room.6. A. They shouldn‟t change the plan. B. It is necessary to change the plan.C. She doesn‟t believe the weather forecast.D. She doesn‟t think the game will last long.7. A. There are not enough gardens. B. Parking areas are full before 10:00.C. Parking areas are closed after 10:00.D. All classes begin at 10:00.8. A. He lost his way. B. He worked very carefully.C. He received a traffic ticket.D. He drove in heavy traffic.9. A. Her doorbell doesn‟t need repair. B. She didn‟t expect him to come so early.C. The man has just arrived on time.D. It is not the right time for her.10. A. He‟s unable to finish his homework. B. He can‟t give the woman his computer.C. He‟s to remove the virus.D. He‟s infected with some disease. 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. A motorist‟s speeding. B. Her running into a stop sign.C. Her lack of driving experience.D. A motorist‟s failure to concentrate.12. A. Nervous and unsure of herself. B. Calm and confident of herself.C. Courageous and forceful.D. Depressed and reluctant.13. A. More strict training of women drivers.B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.D. Less traffic on street.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Possible feedback of the test. B. The test questions and answer choices.C. The instructions of conducting tests.D. The score of each item of questions.15. A. Higher. B. Lower. C. Equal. D. Random.16. A. The main limits of computerized test.B. The way to control the difficulty of each question.C. The whole process of having computerized test.D. The advantages and disadvantages of computerized test.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.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)To be a successful speaker is no easy thing. It is essential for you to know why you are speaking and 25 you wish to accomplish by your speech. The four most common purposes of speech are to inform, to convince, to move to action, and to entertain. Do you, like a teacher or an expert in a field, wish to illustrate your ideas in detail to people unfamiliar with your subject 26 they can understand your ideas clearly and thoroughly? Or, like a debater, wish to convince the judges or the audience? Or, like a fund collector for a naturalist foundation, wish to get money? Or, like a comedian or after-dinner speaker, wish to entertain? The language and tone you use 27 be proper for your purpose, for your audience, and for the occasion. A speech to the graduating class will have quite different language, tone and manner from information 28 (deliver) to a group of your friends.Furthermore, 29 talented the speaker is, a talk without enough preparation is usually 30 failure. To speak without preparing is to shoot without taking aim. Decide what your aim or objective is; then state it in a complete topic sentence. Make sure that your subject 31 (be) definite and not too broad. zhucanqi(B)DC Hilton was one of the first Americans to find out that there was money to be made in the middle of the night. 47 years ago he bought a small restaurant on US highway 69, in Oklahoma. His main customers were truck drivers and traveling salesmen who drank coffee and ate cheeseburgerswhen they stopped 32 (break) their journey.It was they 33 first tried to persuade Hilton to remain open all night. 34 (think) about it for a while, he suddenly made up his mind. He took the door key and threw it across the road. He hasn‟t closed the door ever since.Over the years his simple burger café has been expanded 35 a 24-hour roadside empire, with a 100-seat restaurant, a petrol station, a mini shopping market, a car park for mobile homes and all-night self-help laundry.Hilton was a pioneer in a 24-hour working trend, 36 has now caught on around the world. Today not only restaurants but also banks, supermarkets, mail-order firms, travel agencies and many other businesses are beginning to be open all night. But is this really a good thing?So far, a lot of research 37 (do) in America on the effect of 24-hour working, and there is growing concern about the long-term dangers of a society that doesn‟t sleep. Americans are said to be sleeping 20% less than 38 did 100 years ago, and 55% claim to suffer at least occasionally from over-tiredness. Several of the 39 (bad) man-made disasters happened in the last few hours before dawn, when even the most experienced night-worker has difficulty 40 (stay) awake.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beThere is a tendency to think of each of the arts as a separate area of activity. Many artists, however, would prove that there has always been a warm relationship between the 41 areas of human activity. For example, in the late nineteenth century the connections between music and painting were 42 close. zhucanqi Artists were invited to design clothes and settings for operas and ballets, but sometimes it was the musicians who were inspired by the work of 43 painters. Of the musical compositions that were considered as responses to the visual arts, perhaps the most famous is Mussorgsky‟s Pictures at an Exhibition.Mussorgsky 44 the piece in 1874 after the death, at the age of 39, of the artist Victor Hartmann. Though their friendship had not been a particularly long-lasting one, Mussorgsky was shocked by Hartmann‟s45 death. The following year the critic, Vladimir Stasov, who decided to hold an exhibit ion of Hartmann‟s work, suggested that Mussorgsky try to46 his grief by writing something in 47 of Hartmann.The exhibition served as Mussorgsky‟s inspiration. The ten pieces that make up Pictures at an Exhibition are 48 as symbols rather than representations of the paintings in the exhibition. Between each is a promenade （舞曲中的行进）, as the composer walks from one painting to another. The music is sometimes witty and playful, sometimes almost alarming and frightening. Through a range of surprising 49 , Mussorgsky manages to 50 the spirit of the artist and his work.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The term home schooling means educating children at home or in places other than a normal setting such as a public or private school. These days, homeschooling in America is 51 .Teaching methods at homeschooling 52 . Some parents follow a strict timetable and 53 a traditional school environment. Other parents follow an extreme form of homeschooling in which they do not give grades or tests and allow their children to study wherever they want. More parents, however, follow the middle 54 to provide a balance between freedom and discipline.Why do parents choose homeschooling? Some believe that children in public schools experience too much “peer pressure”, or social pressure from friends. They say it may have a 55 effect on the child‟s studies. Other parents are dissatisfied with the quality of education in the public school. About half the parents who teach at home are 56 motivated and use lessons by mail or Internet from church schools. Whatever the 57 may be, it is evident that more and more children are being taken out of normal schools every year. 58 , many questions have emerged, encouraging the debate over home schooling against public schooling.What then is the future of education? Although children often learn well at home, weak regulations in most states mean that officials rarely challenge or 59 parents who say they are home-schooling. As the 60 continues, so do the questions about what home schoolers are studying at home. How can parents ensure that their children are prepared academically for college? How are home schoolers 61 to make sure they are getting the same educational standards that school students must have? Recent studies in the United States have shown that homeschooled children tend to be slightly better in subjects like English and art, but they are obviously less 62 math and science. Finally, there are questions regarding the children‟s emotional development. Are they too 63 their fellow students? Are they 64 the opportunity to get the social benefits of being in a large classroom of students? As with any debatable issue, the answers to these questions are never 65 .51. A. disappearing B. reducing C. contributing D. rising52. A. vary B. last C. exist D. work53. A. imitate B. alter C. promote D. neglect54. A. instructions B. path C. technique D. standard55. A. positive B.practical C. negative D. remarkable56. A. economically B. religiously C. physically D. psychologically57. A. effects B. suggestions C. reasons D. pressures58. A. As a result B. On the whole C. By the way D. In addition59. A. encourage B. interrupt C. contact D. monitor60. A. appreciation B. opposition C. expectation D. debate61. A. assessed B. chosen C. compared D. classified62. A. satisfied with B. involved in C. skilled at D. sure of63. A. ignorant of B. isolated from C. connected with D. worried about64. A. creating B. grasping C. awaiting D. losing65. A. acceptable B. informative C. one-sided D. practicalSection 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)“It seems likely that a caged elephant would miss the wilderness it was born into.” a six-year study revealed.British and Canadian scientists studied 4,500 elephants in European zoos and compared them with elephants living in the wild. They found that wild elephants are healthier, live longer and reproduce more than those elephants in zoos.Wh en it comes to living in a zoo, “many species do well but elephants don‟t,” said Georgia Mason, one of the researchers of the study. Many animals live longer in zoos than they do in the wild. This isn‟t surprising when you consider that zoo animals are not threatened by predators (掠食者), always have plenty to eat, P.F. Productions and have professionals on hand to care for them.When it comes to elephants, however, the situation is different. The world‟s largest land animals live much longer in the wild than they do in zoos.Female African elephants born in zoos live on average for 17 years, while those in the wild make it to 56. “So far,” says Mason, “We‟ve got 300 African elephants in zoos in Europe, and not one‟s yet reached 50.”Asian elephants are the more endangered of the two elephant species. They live for about 19 years in captivity (圈养) compared to 42 years in the wild. A few wild Asian elephants have even made it into their 70s. In Kenya, 30 to 50 percent of wild elephants reach 50 years of age.Fatness and stress are likely causes for the giant land animals‟ early death in capti vity, Mason said.The researchers say that zoos do not offer enough space for animals that can travel as far as 48 kilometers a day. Too little exercise and too much food means captive elephants put on extra weight. The weight gain can lead to heart disease and other health problems.Being “caged” is bad for health, not only for elephants, but also for humans. Be careful not to become a “caged elephant”!66. Many animals live longer in zoos owing to the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.A. they are far away from the danger of being eaten.B. they can be in a better mood there.C. they needn‟t worry about their food at all.D. they are taken good care of.67. Which of the following may probably result in the early death of elephants in zoos?A. Stress and lack of delicious food.B. Loneliness and little space for activities.C. Lack of delicious food and enough exercise.D. Being stressed and over weight.68. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Zoos are not suitable for animals to live in.B. None of the animals live well in zoos due to lack of exercise.C. Compared with the elephants in zoos, wild elephants are healthier.D. Asian elephants can live longer than African elephants in zoos.69. What is the passage mainly about?A. The living conditions of animals in the world are worsening.B. Elephants can live a longer time in the wild than in zoos.C. All of us should take actions to protect wild elephants.D. The places where wild elephants live are being damaged seriously.(B)Friends Membership Card THE HAMILTON PLAYHOUSE00136789Valid until 23 May 2013Name: Miss E. M. DriscollBox Office: 10865 305305 THE HAMILTON PLAYHOUSEWhen booking always ask for your Friends Discount.Give your membership P.F. Productions number when booking.Please bring your card with you when collecting tickets.Your membership card is valid until the date shown on the front.This card is your proof of membership — please keep it safe at all times.U.S. Families with a Laptop (Percentage)70. Which of the following is true of the membership card?A. Its number is 10865 305305.B. It gets the owner a discount when used.C. It is valid through the year of 2013.D. It belongs to Mr.E. M. Driscoll.71. If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at 12:00, the latest train that he should take atOxford leaves at ________.A. 09:48B. 10:35C. 11:15D. 11:4572. If you would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice?A. French Slam®.B. Chicken Fried Steak.C. Sandwich with Salad or Soup.D. The Super Bird®.73. The chart shows that from 2008 to 2013, ________.A. the percentage of the Spanish families with a laptop rose 60 pointsB. the percentage of the White families with a laptop remained unchangedC. the number of the Black families with a laptop was on the decreaseD. the number of the Asian families with a laptop showed the sharpest increase(C)Women‟s minds work differently from men‟s. Psychologists view the subject either as a matter of failure or a joke. Now the biologists have moved into this field, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse.There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual processes—the link between the two halves of the brain.The two halves are linked by a trunkline (主干线) of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibres (纤维) than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is “What?”, and if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present-day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong?Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the corpus callosum enabled them to work together. The better the connections, the more harmoniously the two halves work. Usually, women have the better connections.But it isn‟t all that easy to explain the actual differences between the ski lls of men and women on this basis. In schools throughout the world girls tend to be better than boys at “language subjects” and boys better at math. If these differences correspond (相符合) with the differences in the trunkline, there is an unchangeable distinction between the sexes.We shan‟t know for a while, partly because we don‟t know of the exact relationship between abilities in school subjects and the functioning of the two halves of the brain. And we cannot understand how the two halves interact through the corpus callosum. But one thing is certain:nothing in our world is still—even scientific thought.74. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Biologists are doing research where psychologists have given up.B. Brain differences point to advantage of one sex over the other.C. The structural difference in the brain between the sexes has long been known.D. The brain difference is the only difference between the sexes.75. According to the passage, it is commonly believed that brain differences are caused by ________factors.A. biologicalB. psychologicalC. physicalD. social76. The expression of “these differences” refers to those in ________.A. skills of men and womenB. school subjectsC. the brain structure of men and womenD. learning habits77. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To discuss the various factors that cause brain differences.B. To explain the link between sex and brain structure.C. To suggest new areas in brain research.D. To indicate the many differences between the sexes.Section CDirections:Read the following passage and then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia‟s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice an d little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake (卡路里摄入量) has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although on the w hole Asians tend towards thinness, Asians‟ hospitality（好客）is the first and foremost reason for the fatness of today‟s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.” In t he past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today‟s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.Needless to say, that child ren are being spoilt by their parents is another cause of children‟s overweight. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents‟ improved circumstances. “In the past, people had four or more children —now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them …quality food‟. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: “There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don‟t move, and eventually, they don‟t want to move because they‟refat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” P.F. Productions says Chwang.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. Despite the same volume of food, children take in more calories due to ________.79. Thanks to ________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.80. Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?81. According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children‟s overweight today?第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．今年国庆节我和妈妈参观了新建的植物园。
虹口区2013学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试
虹口区2013学年第一学期期末2014.1 Ⅲ.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The term home schooling means educating children at home or in places other than a normal setting such as a public or private school. These days, homeschooling in America is 51 , Teaching methods at homeschooling 52 . Some parents follow a strict timetable an 53 a traditional school environment. Other parents follow an extreme form of homeschooling in which they do not give grades or tests and allow their children to study wherever they want. More parents, however, follow the middle 54 to provide a balance between freedom and discipline.Why do parents choose homeschooling? Some believe that children in public schools experience too much “peer pressure”or social pressure from friends. They say it may have a 55 effect on the child’s studies. Other parents are dissatisfied with the quality of education in the public school. About half the parents who teach at home are 56 motivated and use lesson s by mail or Internet from church schools. Whatever the 57 may be, it is evident that more and more children are being taken out of normal schools every year. 58 , many questions have emerged, encouraging the debate over home schooling against public schooling. What then is the future of educating? Although children often learn well at home, weak regulations in most states mean that officials rarely challenge or 59 parents who say they are home-schooling, as the 60 continues, so do the questions about what homeschoolers are studying at home. How can parent ensure that their children are prepared academically for college? How are homeschoolers 61 to make sure they are getting the same education standards that school students must have? Recent studies in the United States have shown that homeschooled children tend to be slightly better in subjects like English and art, but they are obviously less 62 match and science. Finally, there are questions regarding the children’s emotional development. Are they too 63 their fellow students? Are they 64 the opportunity to get the social benefits of being in a large classroom of students? As with any debatable issue, the answers to these questions are never 6551. A. disappearing B reducing. C. contributing D. rising52. A. vary B. last C. exist D. work53.A. imitate B. alter C. promote D. neglect55. A. positive B. practical C. negative D. remarkable56. A. economically B. religiously C. physically D. psychologically57. A. effects B. suggestions C. reasons D. pressures85. A. As a result B. On the whole C. By the way D. In addition60. A. appreciation B. opposition C. contact D. monitor61. A. assessed B. chosen C. expectation D. debate62.. A. satisfied with B. involved in C. skilled at D. sure of63. A. ignorant of B. isolated from C. connected with D. worried about64. A. creating B. grasping C. awaiting D. losing65. A. acceptable B. informative C. one-sided D. practicalSection 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 is a tendency to think of each of the arts as a separate area of activity. Many artists, however, would prove that there has always been a warm relationship between the 41 areas of human activity. For example, in the late nineteenth century the connections between music and painting were 42 close. Artists were invited to design clothes and settings for operas and ballets, but sometimes it was the musicians who were inspired by the work of 43 painters. Of the musical compositions as responses to the visual arts, perhaps the most famous is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.Mussorgsky 44 the piece in 1874 after the death, at the age of 39, of the artist Victor Hartman. Thought their friendship had not been a particularly long-lasting one, Mussorgsky was shocked by Hartmann’s 45 death. The following year the Mussorgsky try to 46 his grief by writing something in 47 of Hartmann.The exhibition served as Mussorgsky’s inspiration. The ten pieces that make up Pictures at an Exhibition are 48 as symbols rather than representation of the paintings in the exhibition. Between each is a promenade (舞曲中的行进), as the composer walks from one painting to another. The music is sometimes witty and playful, sometimes almost alarming and frightening. Thought a range of surprising 49 , Mussorgsky manages to 50 the spirit of the artist and his work.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)“It seems likely that a caged elephant would miss the wilderness it was born into.”a six-year study revealed.British and Canadian scientists studied 4500 elephants in European zoos and compared them with elephants living in the wild. They found that wild elephants are healthier, live longer and reproduce more than those elephants in zoos.When it comes to living in a zoo, “many species do well but elephants don’t,”said Georgia Mason, one of the researchers of the study. Many animals live longer in zoos than they do in the wild. This isn’t surprising when you consider that zoo animals are not threatened by predators(掠食者),always have plenty to eat, and have professionals on hand to care for them.When it comes to elephants, however, the situation is different. The world’s largest landanimals live much longer in the wild than they do in zoos.Female African elephants born in zoos live on average for 17 years, while those in the wild make it to 56.” So far,” says Mason, “We’ve got 300 African elephants in zoos in Europe, and not one’s yet reached 50.Asian elephants are the more endangered of the two elephant species. They live for about19 years in captivity(圈养) compared to 42 years, in the wild. A few wild Asian elephantshave even made it into their 70s. In Kenya, 30 to 50 percent of wild elephants reach 50 years of age.Fatness and stress are likely causes for the giant land animals early death in captivity, Mason said.The researchers say that zoos do not offer enough space for animals that can travel as far as 48 kilometers a day. Too little exercise and too much food means captive elephants put on extra weight. The weight gain can lead to heart disease and other health problems.Being” caged” is bad for health, not only for elephants, but also for humans. Be careful not to become a “caged elephant”!66. Many animals live longer in zoos owing to the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.A. they are far away from the danger of being eaten.B. they can be in a better moodthere.C. they needn’t worry about their food at all.D. they are taken good care of.67. Which of the following may probably result in the early death of elephants in zoos?A. Stress and lack of delicious food.B. Loneliness and little space foractivities.C. Lack of delicious food and enough exercise.D. Being stressed and over weight.68. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Zoos are not suitable for animals to live in.B. None of the animals live well in zoos due to lack of exercise.C. Compared with the elephants in zoos, wild elephants are healthier.D. Asian elephants can live longer than African elephants in zoos.69.What’s the passage mainly about?A. The living conditions of animals in the world are worsening.B.Elephants can live a longer time in the wild than the zoos.C.All of us should take actions to protect wild animals.D.The places where wild animals live are being damaged seriously.(B)70.Which of the following is one of the membership card?A.Its number is 10865 305305B. It gets the owner a discount when used.C. It is valid through the year of 2013D. It belongs to Mr.E.M.Driscoll71.If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at 12:00, the latest train that he should take at Oxford leaves at_________.A. 09:48B. 10:35C. 11:15D. 11:4572.If you would like to have vegetable beef, what may be your choice?A.French SlamB. Chicken Fried SteakC. Sandwich with Salad or SoupD. The Super Bird73.The chart shows that from 2008 to 2013, _________.A. The percentage of the Spanish families with a laptop rose 60 points.B.The percentage of the White families with a laptop remained unchangedC.The number of the Black families with a laptop was on the decreaseD.The number of the Asian families with a laptop showed the sharpest increase(C)Women’s minds work differently from men’s. Psychologists view the subject either as amatter of failure or a joke. Now the biologists have moved to this field, and some of them have found that there are real differences between the brains of men and women. But being different, they point out hurriedly, is not the same as being better or worse.There is, however, a definite structural variation between the male and the female brain. The difference is in a part of the brain that is used in the most complex intellectual process--the link between the two halves of the brain.The two halves are linked by trunk line of between 200 and 300 million nerves, the corpus callosum. Scientists have found quite recently that the corpus callosum in women is always larger and probably richer in nerve fibers than it is in men. This is the first time that a structural difference has been found between the brains of women and men and it must have some significance. The question is what?, and if this difference exists, are there others? Research shows that present day women think differently and behave differently from men. Are some of these differences biological and inborn, a result of evolution? We tend to think that is the influence of society that produces these differences. But could we be wrong?Research showed that these two halves of the brain had different functions, and that the corpus callosum enabled them to work together. The better the connections, the mors harmoniously the two halves work. Usually, women have the better connections.But it is not all that easy to explain the actual differences between the skills of men and women on this basis. Is schools throughout the world girls tend to be better that boys at language subjects and boys better at math. If these differences correspond with the differences in the trunk line, there is an unchangeable distinction between the sexes.We shall not know for a while, partly because we don’t know the exact relationship between abilities in school subjects and the functioning of the two halves of the brain. And we can not understand how he two halves interact through the corpus callosum. But one thing is certain: nothing in our world is still--even scientific thought.74.Which of the following statements is true?A. Biologists are doing research where psychologists have given up.B. Brain differences point to advantages of one sex over the other.C.The structural difference in the brain between the sexes has long been known.D.The brain difference is the only difference between sexes.75.According to the passage, it is commonly believed that brain differences are caused by____.A.BiologicalB. PsychologicalC. PhysicalD. Social76.The expression of “these differences” refers to those in _______.A.Skills of men and womenB. School subjectsC. The brain structure of the men and womenD. Learning habits77.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To discuss the various factors that cause brain differencesB.To explain the link between sex and structureC.To suggest new areas in brain researchD.To indicate the many differences between the sexesSection CDirections: read the following passage and answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia’s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang,director of the department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more and more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rich and little meat. “ they like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although od the whole Asians tend towards thinness, Asians’hospitality is the first and foremost reason for the fatness of today’s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,”she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.”in the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today’s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals no longer reserved for significant occasions.Needless to say, that children are being spoilt by their parents is another cause of children’s overweight. More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents’ improved circumstances. “in the past, people had four or more children--now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them, ” says Chwang. “the easiest way is to give them quality food. Parents think feeding them well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says: there is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don’t move, and eventually, they don’t want to move because they are fat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “what do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eat chocolate and drink Coke” says Chwang.78.Despite the same volume of food, children take in more calories due to ________.79.Thanks to__________________________________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.80.Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?81.According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children’s overweight?参考答案41. C 42. J 43.D 44.G 45. K 46. B 47.F 48.H 49. E 50. I第三大题，共47分。
虹口区2013学年度第一学期 分层练习(A卷)
虹口区2013学年度第一学期高三年级英语分层练习(A卷)考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—9页）和第Ⅱ卷（第10页），全卷共10页。
所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。
第I卷(共103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. Kate. B. Anna. C. Jane. D. Mary.2. A. 2:05. B. 1:55. C. 1:45. D. 2:15.3. A. Malaysia. B. Korea. C. Japan. D. Singapore.4. A. A doctor. B. A professor. C. A guide. D. A businessman.5. A. She hasn‟t a dictionary. B. She is not sure how to read the word.C. She has looked the word up in the dictionary.D. She is going to buy a dictionary.6. A. To live in the country. B. To live in a big city alone.C. To live with her parents.D. To live in a big city.7. A. Buying another bicycle. B. Buying a used bicycle.C. Buying a new bicycle.D. Not buying a bicycle.8. A. There‟s something wrong with the bus. B. He‟s in the hospital.C. It‟s going in the wrong direction.D. He missed the bus.9. A. Please sit down. B. She doesn‟t want the man to sit with her.C. She‟ll mind if he sits down.D. It doesn‟t matter whether he sits down or not.10. A. To draw a picture. B. To open the window.C. To look at somebody.D. To take a photo with the camera.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. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Freezing. D. Wet.12. A. Two to four feet. B. Three feet. C. Seven feet. D. Two to three feet.13. A. A gallery. B. An exhibit. C. A device. D. A Coffee Shop.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A certificate. B. A sofa. C. A visit to a dog hotel. D. A spa (水疗).15. A. By reviewing a vet‟s certificate. B. By collecting information from witnesses.C. By checking the photographs.D. All of the above.16. A. Because she is dying. B. Because she is too old to move forward.C. Because she suffers from joint problems.D. Because she usually has spa at home.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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)After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with _____25_____ experienced waitress for a few days, I was allowed to wait tables on my own. All went well that first week. When Saturday night came, I _____26_____ (give) the tables not far from the kitchen. However, I still felt it a little hard to carry the heavy trays(托盘).The restaurant was full of people _____27 _____I could realize that. I moved slowly, and minded every step. I remember how happy I was when I saw the tray stand near the tables; It had nice handles, _____28_____ (make) it easier to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to believe I was a natural at this job.Then, an old man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved watching you work. _____29_____ seems that your tray stand has been very useful to you, but we are getting ready to leave now, and my wife _____30_____ wait to take her walker back.”At first his message did not get across. “What was he talking about!”Then, I got it. I _____31_____(set) my trays on his wife‟s orthopedic walker(助步器). My face was on fire. I wanted to get into a hole and hide.Since then, I‟ve learned that sometimes there‟s no point _____32_____ (be) too sure of myself.(B)There are a variety of techniques used to bring about success in selling. Here are the most important ones _____33_____ are often mentioned by successful salespeople.•Find out _____34_____ your customers‟ real wants and needs are. Listen as they tell you their favours.•Know all about your product and what it can do for your customers. Product knowledge is a “must”in personal selling because it creates confidence, builds enthusiasm, and makes the situation more professional. Lay emphasis on the unique advantage of your product _____35_____ others.•Take a confident attitude in selling your product. It is _____36_____(effective) when the salesperson says, “May I help you?”than when he or she says “You wouldn‟t like to see our model, _____37_____you?”•Prepare yourself _____38_____(deal) with objections. If the customer says the price is too high, you might reply, “Yes, the price may be a little higher than _____39_____(plan). However, actually, you will save money _____40_____ high quality of this product.” Don‟t disagree with your customer in any case when he or she says the price is too high.•Use praise wisely.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.Television watching is an activity which is known to be harmful to health and is distinct from getting too little exercise. But a new study suggests its damaging effects may even _____41_____ alongside those from smoking and obesity(肥胖). Researchers who studied television viewing habits in Australia calculated that people who watch for a(n) _____42_____ of six hours a day shorten their life expectancy(预期寿命) by almost five years.They based their calculations on data on the _____43 _____between television viewing and death from the Australian obesity and lifestyle study which involved 11,000 adults aged 25 and over. Applying these findings to the whole population over 25, who are estimated to have watched 9.8 billion hours of TV in 2008, they concluded that it _____44_____ for 286,000 years of life lost —equivalent to 22 minutes for each hour watched. By _____45_____, smoking one cigarette is estimated to shorten lifeexpectancy by 11 minutes — equivalent to half an hour of TV watching.Writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the authors from the University of Queensland, say the figures suggest “huge loss of life may be _____46_____ with too much TV viewing.” The UK and other industrialized countries are likely to be similarly affected “given the typically large amounts of time spent watching TV and the similarities in disease patterns.” The researchers add: “If these figures are _____47_____ and shown to reflect a cause and effect relationship, TV viewing is a public health problem comparable in size to established behavioral risk factors.”Researchers from Taiwan University found even those who did as little as 92 minutes‟ exercise a week — equivalent to 15 minutes a day for six days a week — reduced their _____48_____ of death by 14 per cent. Even this small amount of exercise could _____49_____ one in six of all deaths — similar to the effects of a stop-smoking programme. Each _____50_____ 15 minutes a day reduced the death rate by a further 4 per cent.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.To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand “the point”. Americans mention it often: “Let‟s get right to the point”, they will say: “My point is …”“What‟s the point of all this?”The “point” is the _____51_____ or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, _____52_____ of people‟s thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to ”make their points clear”, _____53_____ that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to _____54_____.People from many other cultures have different ideas about the _____55_____. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the _____56_____ they have in mind, rather than stating out “the point” clearly. Japanese traditionally speak _____57_____, leaving the listener to _____58_____ what the point is. _____59_____, while an American might say to a friend, “I don‟t think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit”, a Japanese might say, “Maybe another coat would look even _____60_____ than the one you have on.” Americans _____61_____ a person who “gets right to the point”. Japanese are likely to consider such a person lacking thoughtfulness and sympathy if not _____62_____.The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity(模棱两可). The precision and directness Americans associate with “the point” cannot be _____63_____, at least not with any grace, in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to _____64_____ a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas _____65_____ they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.51. A. word B. idea C. place D. time52. A. at the center B. on the basis C. on the part D. beyond the reach53. A. thinking B. explaining C. meaning D. stating54. A. discuss B. remember C. express D. criticize55. A. point B. information C. reasons D. feelings56. A. comments B. meanings C. secret D. thought57. A. frankly B. indirectly C. reluctantly D. truly58. A. figure out B. search for C. make up D. look over59. A. Otherwise B. However C. Moreover D. Thus60. A. tighter B. better C. thicker D. longer61. A. value B. forgive C. punish D. insult62. A. sensitive B. foolish C. rude D. loyal63. A. corrected B. achieved C. changed D. explained64. A. learn B. consider C. suggest D. decide65. A. although B. because C. until D. ifSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)When you are little, it‟s not hard to believe you can change the world. I remember my enthusiasm when, at the age of 12, I addressed the delegates at the Rio Earth Summit. “I am only a child,” I told them. “Yet I know that if all the money spent on war was spent on ending poverty and finding environmental answers, what a wonderful place this would be. In school you teach us not to fight with others, to work things out, to respect others, to clean up our mess, not to hurt other creatures, to share, not to be greedy. Then why do you go out and do the thing you tell us not to do? You grown-ups say you love us, but I challenge you, please, to make your actions reflect your words.”I spoke for six minutes and received a standing ovation. Some of the delegates even cried. I thought that maybe I had reached some of them, that my speech might actually spur(激励) action. Now, a decade from Rio, after I‟ve sat through many more conferences, I‟m not sure what has been accomplished. My confidence in the people in power and in the power of an individual‟s voice to reach them has been deeply shaken.When I was little, the world was simple. But as a young adult, I‟m learning that as we have to make choices — education, career, lifestyle — life gets more and more complicated. We are beginning to feel pressure to produce and be successful. We are taught that economic growth is in progress, but aren‟t taught how to pursue a happy, healthy or sustainable(可持续的) way of living. And we are learning that what we wanted for the future when we were 12 was ideal and innocent.Today I‟m no longer a child, but I‟m worried about what kind of environment my children will grow up in. I know change is possible, because I am changing, still figuring out what I think. I am still deciding how to live my life. The challenges are great, but if we accept individual responsibility and make sustainable choices, we will rise to the challenges, and we will become part of the positive tide of change.66. The purpose of what the writer said at the age of 12 was to _____.A. end poverty and make school beautifulB. find environmental answers and keep the words that they always told themselvesC. end poverty and solve the problems about environmentD. find a wonderful place and clean it up67. What does the underlined word “ovation” in the second paragraph refer to _____.A. a long period of laughingB. a warm welcomeC. an expression used for greetingD. a long period of clapping and applause68. It becomes clear that the writer is possibly _____ now.A. in his teensB. in his twentiesC. in his thirtiesD. in his forties69. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. the writer thinks what he thought at the age of 12 is mature.B. the writer‟s children will certainly live in an ideal environment.C. the writer‟s confidence in the people in power has deeply shaken their voice.D. the writer‟s belief does not change when he grows up.(B)70. Zeo is a revolution in the science of sleep mainly because it _____.A. can record one‟s sleep processB. is the first product to manage one‟s sleepC. is free of medical risksD. provides access to sleep fitness websites71. What is the most remarkable feature of Zeo?A. Its direct contact with sleep scientists.B. Its individualized coaching program.C. Its effectiveness in curing sleep disorders.D. Its immediate analysis of sleep data.70. What customer service does Zeo provide?A. Cheap online tools.B. A 30-day action plan.C. Personalized bedside display.D. Free delivery of the product.71. The passage is primarily written to _____.A. encourage people to try the new productB. instruct people how to use a new toolC. provide the latest health informationD. illustrate the importance of good sleep habit(C)Although websites such as Facebook and MySpace experienced rapid growth during the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, some users remain unaware of the fact that the information they post online can come back to haunt them. First, employers can monitor employees who maintain a blog, photo diary, or website. Employers can look for controversial(引起争议的) employee opinions, sensitive information disclosures, or wildly inappropriate conduct. For example, a North Carolina newspaper fired one of its features writers after she created a blog on which she wrote about the strange things of her job and coworkers without signing her real name.The second unintended use of information from social networking websites is employers who check on prospective employees. A June 11, 2006 New York Times article reported that many companies use search engines and social networking websites such as MySpace, Xanga, and Facebook to conduct background checks on college campuses. Although the use of MySpace or Google to check a student‟s background is somewhat unsettling to many undergraduates, the Times noted that the use of Facebook is especially shocking to students who believe that Facebook is limited to current students and recent alum(校友).Corporate employers are not the only people interested in college students‟ lives. The third unintended use of social networking websites is college administrators who monitor the Internet —especially Facebook — for student bad behavior. For example, a college in Boston‟s Back Bay expelled (除名) its student Government Association President for joining a Facebook group highly critical of a campus police sergeant. In addition, fifteen students at a state university in North Carolina faced charges in court for underage drinking because of photos that appeared on Facebook.Although more users of websites such as Facebook are becoming aware of the potential dangers of online identities, many regular users still fail to take three basic security precautions(警惕). First, only make your information available to a specific list of individuals whom you approve. Second, regularly search for potentially harmful information about yourself that may have been posted by mistake or by a disgruntled(不满的) former associate. Third, never post obviously offensive material under your name or on your page, because, despite the best precautions, this material will likely make its way to the wider world. By taking these simple steps, members of the digital world can realize the many benefits of e-community without experiencing some of the damaging unintended consequences.74. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.A. explain the growth of the digital world from the view of privacyB. discuss the risks of the digital world and suggest ways to protect yourselfC. propose steps Facebook, MySpace, and Google can take to protect user privacyD. illustrate potential unintended uses of private information75. The writer implies that users should take all of the following actions to protect their online privacyEXCEPT _____.A. know to whom you make your online information availableB. actively hunt for damaging information posted about you or under your nameC. speak with employers to inform them of any misinformation published about youD. avoid uploading information that would be extremely damaging if it were discovered76. According to the passage, which of the following does the author imply?A. Information obtained unwillingly from the Internet is permitted in court.B. It is impossible to protect yourself from unintended uses of information online.C. Even if you restrict who can view your data, the government may still access it.D. Done properly, posting offensive information about oneself brings no risk.77. In the last paragraph the author mainly _____.A. offers detailed examples to support previous viewpointsB. further explores the ill-effects of the Internet on the protection of privacyC. summarizes the points of the above paragraphsD. provides suggestions to overcome the previously mentioned problemsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.New technology links the world as never before. Our plant has shrunk. It‟s now a “global village”where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills.Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern business people who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often help support domestic business efforts.Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company‟s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent(流行的).Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets.English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn‟t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal.The employee posted abroad who speaks the country‟s principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can have the cultural insight to know when it is better to movemore slowly. The employer at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN SIX WORDS.)78. In this passage, “out of sight and out of mind” in paragraph 3 probably means ________________.79. What is the author‟s attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?80. According to the passage, what is an important consideration of international corporations inemploying people today?81. The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can __________________.第II卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 不努力我们是很容易落伍的。
上海市2013届高三一模考试英语汇编完型填空题Word版含答案
2013届（2012学年）上海市高三英语一模——完形填空（长宁）All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 50 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 51 .Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand species of butterflies exist around the world. A number of these species are endangered, over 20 in Japan 52 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 53 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 54 of the environment’s health, since they are 55 to environmental changes. Many environmentalists around the world are eager to protect the endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 56 the important role that butterflies play in our environment.In recent years, environmental groups have made significant progress in 57 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 58 to protect the butterflies’habitat (栖息地). Other projects in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 59 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010.Finding a cure for the butterfly crisis is, 60 , not just for environmental groups. 61 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylor’s Checkerspot. They recognize how 62 seemingly insignificant creatures can be. The world cannot afford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 63 , “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 64 to everything else in the Universe.”50. A. colors B. bodies C. wings D. feelers51. A. out of control B. in great danger C. on the fly D. out of date52. A. nearby B. though C. besides D. alone53. A. predictable B. possible C. imaginable D. terrible54. A. factor B. picture C. measure D. display55. A. exposed B. accustomed C. sensitive D. resistant56. A. highlights B. changes C. replaces D. finds57. A. preserving B. controlling C. observing D. recognizing58. A. projects B. efforts C. steps D. groups59. A. set an example B. keep the promise C. make a difference D. take the time60. A. however B. furthermore C. otherwise D. therefore61. A. Distinguished B. Leading C. Senior D. Ordinary62. A. graceful B. significant C. pitiful D. mysterious63. A. proposed B. commented C. promised D. recommended64. A. restricted B. adapted C. contributed D. tied50~54 CBDDC 55~59 CAABC 60~64 ADBBD（闸北）In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. employers use them to __50__ potential workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is truthful, which __51__ the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many include a review of the employee's employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to __52__ . Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time __53__ from work may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant's residential history is also an issue. Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, reducing the chances for them to have contact with __54__ people. Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on __55__ . Another item which can't be neglected is the applicant's criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although __56__ like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely __57__ and, in most cases, is sure to result in the ending of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicant's social history is __58__ needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self __59__ . A small mistake in these posts may result in huge loss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to __60__ hiring someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who __61__ social history may interview neighbors and professional references __62__ by the applicant.Finally in the field Of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicant's __63__ performances. In many instances, an education background check is so __64__ about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided On his application.50. A. qualify B. assess C. treat D. reward51. A. practises B. supplies C. destroys D. suggests52. A. cheat B. apply C. resign D. complain53. A. absence B. review C. independence D. silence54. A. bad-tempered B. ill-intentioned C. cold-blooded D. old-fashioned55. A. housing B. facilities C. communication D. transportation56. A. minor offences B. serious faultsC. personal experiencesD. public inconveniences57. A. bothered B. spared C. paid D. informed58. A. temporarily B. generally C. fortunately D. gradually59. A. satisfaction B. confidence C. discipline D. awareness60. A. explain B. discuss C. permit D. avoid61. A. look after B. look on C. look into D. look in62. A. recognized B. examined C. ordered D. compared63. A. financial B. academic C. religious D. official64. A. careless B. curious C. realistic D. particular50〜54 BDCAB 55〜59 DABBC 60〜64 DCABD（杨浦）A new research suggests that animals have a much higher level of brainpower than once thought. If animals do have intelligence, how do scientists measure it? Before defining animals’ intelligence, scientists defined what is not intelligence. Instinct is not intelligence. It is a skill __50__ into an animal’s brain by its genetic heritage (基因遗传). Tricks can be learned by repetition, but no real thinking is __51__. Cuing, in which animals learn to do or not to do certain things by following outside signals, does not demonstrate intelligence. Scientists believe that insight, the ability to use tools, and communication using human language are all __52__ measures of the mental ability of animals.When judging animal intelligence, scientists look for insight, which they define as a flash of sudden understanding. When a young gorilla (大猩猩) could not reach fruit from a tree, she noticed crates (木板箱) on the lawn near the tree. She __53__ the crates into a pyramid, then climbed on them to reach her __54__. The gorilla’s insight allowed her to solve a new problem without trial and error.The ability to use tools is also an important sign of intelligence. Crows (乌鸦) use sticks to pry (撬开) peanuts out of cracks. The crow __55__ intelligence by showing it has learned what a stick can do. __56__ , otter (水獭) use rocks to crack open crab shells in order to get at the meat.Many animals have learned to communicate using human language. One chimp can recognize and correctly use more than 250 __57__ symbols on a keyboard. These symbols __58__ human words. An amazing parrot can __59__ five objects of two different types. He can understand the difference between the number, color, and kind of object. The ability to __60__ is a basic thinking skill. In addition, he seems to use language to express his needs and __61__. When ill and taken to the animal hospital for his first overnight stay, this parrot turned to go. “Come here!” he cried to a scientist who works with him. “I love you. I’m sorry. Wanna go back?”The research on animal intelligence raises important questions. If animals are smarter than __62__ thought, would that change the way humans interact with them? Would animals still be used for food, clothing, or __63__ experimentation? Finding the answer to these tough questions makes a difficult __64__ even for a large-brained, problem-solving species like our own.50. A. developed B. admitted C. programmed D. injected51. A. inherited me B. involved C. instructed D. intended52. A. realistic B. unusual C. accurate D. effective53. A. piled B. assembled C. supported D. divided54. A. potential B. reward C. standard D. top55. A. explores B. expands C. explains D. exhibits piracy56. A. Likewise B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise57. A. magical B. flexible C. abstract D. permanent58. A. substitute for B. stand for C. appeal to D. carry out59. A. foresee B. determine C. combine D. distinguish60. A. classify B. justify C. qualify D. simplify61. A. satisfaction B. emotions C. gratitude D. beliefs62. A. objectively B. professionally C. previously D. scientifically63. A. electrical B. physical C. medical D. logical64. A. decision B. translation C. choice D. puzzle50~54 CBDAB 55~59 DACBD 60~64 ABCCD（徐汇）Auditing（旁听）classes at university is an ideal way of learning or trying out new areas of study without committing yourself. You can study alongside fellow students without any ___(50)___ to participate in formal assessments or gain credits for your degree.The trend of auditing university classes has ___(51)___ across universities. Recently, Fudan Postgraduate, a publication by Fudan University, even ___(52)___ a map guide on its campus. Altogether, it features 25 courses, including details of lectures, venues, times and recommendations. Students can design their own auditing ___(53)___ based on a handy map. Zhu, editor of the guide, said that she has ___(54)___ from the trend herself –she successfully moved from a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry to her current one after auditing classes. “Visiting classes helped me a lot. The teachers of outstanding courses seldom teach strictly according to textbooks, which is attractive to students. Their tutoring methods have ___(55)___ my mind,” Zhu said.Other students audit purely out of ___(56)___. Shi Shuai, 22, a senior majoring in administration management at Shantou University, attended courses in economics and finance for one year. “It is a great way to explore professional knowledge outside your ___(57)___,” said Shi, who acquired the basics of accounting and finance management.Despite the ___(58)___ of learning in an open environment, university administrators remind us that there are still rules to follow. Not all classes accept outsiders, especially minority languageclasses and science modules. These are often taught in small groups to ensure the ___(59)___of learning, or require special equipment and individual instruction, which is only ___(60)___ to registered students who pay tuition fees.Regulations vary across departments and universities. According to Huang Xiaoxiong, a journalism teacher at Fudan University, students need to ensure that auditing a class is permitted. “It is about basic manners. You need to let the teacher know about your ___(61)___,” he explained.“It’s polite to greet the teacher when attending a course. Participate in discussions, but do not distract (使分心) others,” Huang added. “It’s okay to hand in homework assigned by the teacher, but expect general advice rather than careful correction.”Auditing classes ___(62)___ or beyond one’s ability can be a waste of time, warns Xu Jun, 27, HR manager at Guangz hou Automobile Industry Group. “It’s good to audit some classes. But you have to manage your time well, as you can’t get any academic credit or formal ___(63)___ for these courses,” Xu suggested.“Even though your interests are important, your ___(64)___ i s the first thing to consider at university.”50. A. limitation B. hesitation C. obligation D. tendency51. A. swept B. split C. smashed D. survived52. A. imposed B. inserted C. extended D. released53. A. habit B. route C. data D. rule54. A. benefited B. transferred C. suffered D. managed55. A. kept B. burdened C. expanded D. changed56. A. kindness B. interest C. pressure D. instinct57. A. major B. campus C. control D. potential58. A. instructions B. advantages C. possibilities D. qualifications59. A. effectiveness B. uniqueness C. consciousness D. seriousness60. A. affordable B. portable C.adaptable D. available61. A. preference B. existence C. expectation D. performance62. A. regularly B. purposefully C. moderately D. aimlessly63. A. education B. investigation C. recognition D. comment64. A. decision B. diligence C. devotion D. degree50-54 CADBA 55-59CBABA 60-64 DBDCD（松江）It is reported that an issue happened in Zhejiang Province.A collective appeal by a group of villagers to the government of Zhenhai district in Ningbo, Zhejiang, to 50 the building of a chemical plant in Their village Was not triggered by theproject itself, but by the villagers' 51 at the lack of information provided, an article in the Beijing News says.The plant will produce paraxylene (PX), a highly polluting petrochemical that can 52 cause cancer. Research suggests there is not enough evidence to link the substance to cancer.A(n) 53 petrochemical factory in Zhenhai, which was built in 1975, processes 21 million tons of crude oil each year. The new PX plant will process 15 million Tons of crude oil every year, according to the Newspaper.At first sight, the villagers' 54 partly originated from the plan proposed by the local government to 55 their losses and to relocate them. The land will be used for purposes relating to the project.56 , the article says that the project actually mainly aroused the villagers' anger due to the local government not talking with them 57 about both compensation and 58 .It goes on to say that although 59 had all the relevant details, the villagers were left 60 when they requested information concerning their health and future.The article suggests that the local government draw lessons from the incident and establish effective communication 61 in order to respect the right of villagers to 62 such information.After receiving the information they 63 , the villagers would be more certain about their future and their suspicions could be 64 , the article concludes.50. A. protect B. persevere C. predict D. prevent51. A. enjoyment B. anger C. passion D. laziness52. A. definitely B. specially C. probably D. potentially53. A. past B. deserted C. existing D. closed54. A. concern B. excitement C. dissatisfaction D. delight55. A. make out B. make for C. make up for D. make of56. A. Therefore B. However C. Briefly D. Moreover57. A. impatiently B. effectively C. negatively D. vividly58. A. relocation B. health C. pollution D. production59. A. manufacturers B. authorities C. plants D. the public60. A. in the dark B. at the bottom C. around the corner D. beyond description61. A. channels B. canals C. tunnels D. events62. A. convey B. present C. access D. eliminate63. A. owned B. doubted C. owed D. required64. A. removed B. enhanced C. existed D. proved50〜54 DBDCC 55〜59 CBBAB 60〜64 AACDA（青浦）Signs can sometimes be seen at the entrance of a house, expressing that a tramp（流浪汉）has passed. This special sign-language is frequently 50 by tramps to informtheir 51 whether the host of a certain house is friendly or unfriendly, and to 52 them the trouble of making unnecessary calls.Quite 53 one day, I came across a real tramp. He was such a rare sight these days that I stood some distance away and watched him. He was dressed just as a tramp should be in, old worn trousers, and a jacket many sizes too big for him. On his head there was a battered old hat and his boots were so old and worn; they were almost coming into pieces.But the man himself looked cheerful as if he had not a 54 in the world. He rubbed his nose with his forefinger, 55 a funny turn, laid a small parcel 56 the front gate, and began 57 a sign made by a former caller. Although the sign was meaningless to me, it must have been 58 , for the tramp’s face lit up with satis faction. He entered the front gate 59 and rang the bell. When the door opened, I saw him raise his hat 60 couldn’t hear his words. The 61 was very short indeed, for no sooner had he spoken a few words than the door closed fiercely in his face.I felt 62 for him as he walked sadly out of the house. But just as quickly, his face lit up again and he moved quickly towards the gate. There he stopped, looked at the sign, and shook his head seriously as if he had made a bad mistake. 63 deeply into his pockets, he produced a piece of chalk, rubbed out the existing sign and made a new one in its place. He stared at it for a moment smiling to himself, then gathered his belongings, pushed back his hat and began walking towards the next house at an unhurried 64 , whistling as he went along.50. A. employed B. made C. taken D. put up51. A. coaches B. classmates C. fellows D. friends52. A. share B. save C. give D. urge53. A. in a way B. by mistake C. by the way D. by chance54. A. success B. care C. failure D. responsibility55. A. gave B. launched C. set D. made56. A. by B. to C. in D. behind57. A. drawing B. kissing C. correcting D. studying58. A. sad B. strange C. funny D. exciting59. A. confidently B. innocently C. consequently D. consciously60. A. and B. but C. however D. therefore61. A. conversation B. introduction C. argument D. greeting62. A. happy B. frightened C. capable D. sorry63. A. Digging B. Stealing C. Putting D. Looking64. A. step B. position C. pace D. situation50～54 ACBDC 55～59 DADDA 60～64 BADAC（普陀）German universities, known for their excellence throughout the world in the early part of the 20th century, are in a state of decline, according to Michael Burda, an American economics professor at Berlin’s Humholdt University．Burda claims that Germany’s 300 schools of 50 learning are being hurt by “a long-time shortage of general 51 ．“No statistic（统计数字）makes this more evident than a low proportion of young Germans actually 52 university-leve l degrees,” he says．Only 22 per cent of German students aged 24-34 53 complete their university studies．That’s compared to 31 percent in the UK, and 39 percent in the US, 54 the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development （OECD）．One reason for the decline is that Germany spends barely 1．1 per cent of its gross 55 product （GDP）on higher education, compared to 2．6 percent in the US．“ A central reason why so few Germans56 university degrees here is the deterioration （下降/退化）in the 57 of education．This certainly comes from the rise in the number of students per teacher．Those who have the will and the means often study 58 ,” he said．Since the 1960s, more than 90 percent of German higher education has been publicly supported．Famous universities are still public institutions, 59 by federal and regional governments．Private funding of universities is 60 in Germany．This comes from the country’s lack of a donating tradition and rules limiting the amounts of tax-free donations．But now there signs that 61 may be changing．Professor Dieter Lenzen, president of Berlin’s Free University, agrees that62 money has to be spent on higher education．But he disputes Burda’s claim that German universities are in 63 ．“A decade ago that may have been the 64 , but that was a result of the unsteady situation at the time of reunification．Now, things have changed for the better,” Lenzen said．50．A．self B．high C．higher D．language 51．A．loan B．funding C．aid D．finance 52．A．completing B．rewarding C．demanding of D．applying for 53．A．successfully B．scarcely C．fail to D．try to 54．A．thanks to B．due to C．owing to D．according to 55．A．definite B．digital C．dominant D．domestic 56．A．persuade B．pursue C．seek D．refuse 57．A．difficulty B．quantity C．quality D．organization 58．A．here B．abroad C．alone D．at home 59．A．administered B．established C．managed D．financed 60．A．rare B．common C．sufficient D．rejected 61．A．tax B．money C．attitudes D．decision 62．A．less B．more C．no D．enough 63．A．progress B．decline C．need D．development 64．A．evidence B．occasion C．situation D．case50---64 CBAAD DBCBD ACBBD（浦东）The famous American inventor Thomas Alva Edison once claimed that genius was one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration(汗水). Now, it seems, there is scientific evidence to __50__ his claim. The idea that geniuses such as Shakespeare, Mozart, and Picasso possessed certain inborn talents is a false belief, according to a study by a British psychologist and his colleagues.After examining outstanding performance in the arts and sports, these researchers concluded that __51__ is determined by opportunity, encouragement, training, motivation, self-confidence, and — most important of all — __52__. Even people who were not thought to be 53__ with any special talent could, after having received training, reach levels __54__ considered attainable (可获得的) only by gifted individuals. ‘Talent is a false belief, and it is time that people got rid of it,”they said.This theory —a dramatic __55__ with traditional beliefs —has been __56__ by academics worldwide. In fact, studies of accomplished artists and mathematicians, and top tennis players and swimmers, have reported few early signs of __57__ in these people before any parental encouragement. No case has been found of anyone reaching the highest levels of achievement without __58__ himself or herself to thousands of hours of serious training. Even those who are believed to be exceptionally talented — whether in music, mathematics, chess, or sports — have needed lengthy periods of instruction and practice to achieve their highest level of success. ‘The persistent false belief that some people reach high levels of performance without spending numerous hours practising __59__ much to the fact that their practice is usually outside the casual observer’s view,’ stated one scientist.The importance of practice has been noticed in athletics. For instance, differences in the composition of certain muscles were once thought to be __60__ predictors of athletic performance. However, the differences in the proportion of certain muscle fibers(组织) that are __61__ for success in long-distance running are largely the result of extended practice in running.‘What makes a genius then?’ one may ask. __62__, there is no clear answer. What is known, however, is that ‘nurture’ is at least as important as ‘nature.’ __63__, a supportive environment will do far more for a child’s prospects of success than any inborn gifts. T his is a message that most of us will find __64__ —even if we haven’t won the gene lottery, our fate is still in our own hands.50. A. make B. challenge C. support D. dismiss51. A. excellence B. harmony C. negotiation D. response52. A. education B. practice C. fortune D. character53. A. satisfied B. concerned C. decorated D. gifted54. A. preciously B. practically C. previously D. primarily55. A. break B. association C. partnership D. relief56. A. doubted B. concluded C. mentioned D. applauded57. A. accomplishment B. treasure C. diligence D. inspiration58. A. adapting B. attaching C. linking D. devoting59. A. carries B. leaves C. owes D. connects60. A. creative B. reliable C. natural D. active61. A. essential B. suitable C. possible D. feasible62. A. Unlikely B. Similarly C. Hopefully D. Unfortunately63. A. To sum up B. In other words C. For example D. In addition64. A. misleading B. puzzling C. comforting D. amusing50~54. CABDC 55~59. ADADC 60~64. BADBC（闵行）Over weight has been a great concern for some people. In an attempt to keep normal weight, people have 50 tried various methods. Nevertheless, not all the ways are 51when it comes to health. For weight loss, many people 52 the high-protein, low-carbohydrate (碳水化合物) diets. However, such diets might have 53 harmful long-term effects on the colon (结肠), a small study indicates.In the study, UK researchers found that a protein-heavy, low-carbohydrate diet created certain 54 in the colon that could lead to colon cancer risk. The study itself does not show whether high-protein diets really raise the 55 of any colon diseases, but the findings raise that possibility.Diets 56 high in protein and lower in carbohydrates have been shown to help heavy people lose weight. “People should not be 57 from losing weight,” Dr Flint said.58 , he added, they should make sure that any weight loss plan includes adequate amounts of fiber (纤维) and a high protein over months to years might have ill effects on the colon.The findings are based on seventeen overweight men who 59 three short-term diets: a one-week menu plan to keep their weight; a four-week high-protein diet with 60 amounts of carbohydrates; and a four-week high-protein diet low in carbohydrates.On average, the study found when the men were on the high-protein diets, they had higher levels of substances known as N-nitrous compounds (亚硝基化合物) that have been61 cancer. And when they were on the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, they had lowered amounts of fiber-originated compounds (源自纤维的混合物) thought to be protective against 62 .Exactly what those changes might mean for a person’s health is 63 ; But Flint said that the findings suggest that people should be aware of consuming too much protein and too little fiber over a long period. 64 , experts recommend that adults get about 28 grams of fiber per day—though it’s not known whether that’s enough for someone on a high-protein weight-loss diet.50. A. successfully B. painfully C. occasionally D. immediately51. A. helpless B. cheap C. useless D. beneficial52. A. make up B. come across C. turn to D. get on53. A. potentially B. additionally C. frequently D. definitely54. A. anxieties B. actions C. changes D. diets55. A. treatment B. function C. process D. risk56. A. directly B. relatively C. basically D. precisely57. A. discouraged B. reminded C. protected D. persuaded58. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. However59. A. recommended B. offered C. followed D. discovered60. A. reasonable B. unknown C. realistic D. similar61. A. taken from B. linked to C. held up D. based on62. A. health B. diet C. cancer D. protein63. A. critical B. believable C. sensible D. unclear64. A. For sure B. In general C. All in all D. In short50~54 BDCAC 55~59 DBADC 60~64 ABCDB（静安）Although one might not think so from some of the criticism of it, advertising is essential to the kind of society in which people in the United Kingdom, and a very __50__ proportion of the world at large, live. Advertising is necessary as a __51__ of communicating with others, of telling them about the goods and services that are offered, and of which most of them would never __52__ to hear at all if it were not for advertising. And advertising helps a great deal to promote a __53__ standard of living.In talking about advertising, one should not think only __54__ a commercial on television, or an advertisement in the newspapers or periodicals. In its widest __55__ , advertising includes a host of other __56__ such as packaging, shop displays and — in the sense of communication — even the spoken word of the salesman. __57__ , the roots of advertising are to be found in the market place.。