2015届上海崇明县高三第二次高考模拟考试英语试卷含答案

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上海市崇明县2015届高三上学期期末考试(一模)英语试题(无答案)

崇明县2021 年第一次高考模拟考试试卷英语〔考试时间 120 分钟，总分值 150 分。

请将答案填写在答题纸上〕第一卷 ( 共 103 分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speak ers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. Wednesday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. D. Tuesday.2.A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. In Richard’ s car.D. On Jerry’ s train.3.A. Boss and secretary. B. Guest and hotel staff.C. Tourist and tour guide.D. Customer and shop assistant.4.A. In a clinic. B. In a supermarket.C. In a restaurant.D. In an ice-cream shop.5.A. She doesn’ t like going outside. B. The man should study now.C. She doesn ’ t want to study now.D. The man should take some exercise.6.A. A journalist. B. An artist. C. A teacher. D. An economist.7.A. He may dislike travelling. B. He may like to travel in other seasons.C. He may be unable to afford the trip.D. He may prefer to travel to other places.8.A. The way of spending time wisely. B. The trouble of keeping clocks going.C. The number of clocks the man has.D. The reason for the man’ shaving many clocks.9.A. The Edwards are quite well-off.B.It ’ ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.C.The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.D.It ’ s too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.10.A. The man was seriously injured in the car accident.B.The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.C.The man wasn ’ t wearingthe seat belt when the accident happened.D.The man ’ s daughter advised him to wear the seat belt before he left home.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questionson 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 speech.11. A. The benefits of walking.B. The importance of keeping fit.C. The way of forming a habit.D. The possibility of excising regularly.12.A. Walking needs much thinking.B.Walking improves people ’memorys.C.Walking is suitable for almost everyone.D.Walking helps people concentrate on other things.13. A. It is the easiest way to lose weight.B. It should be made part of people’ s life.C. It can make people’ s heart strongerD.. It prevents people suffering from cancer.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. A way to get special rewards from project owners.B.A formal project that can get funded on Kickstarter.C.A special website helping creative projects find support.D. A story about Mozart’ s seeking supporters for his concerts.15. A. 5,000,000. B. 60,000. C. 10,000. D. 200.16.A. The projects should be finished by the creators.B.Only well-known people can share their projects.C.Supporters can contribute anything to the projects.D.Creators must promise financial rewards for supporters.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be readtwice. 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 through20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.DANIEL’ S MEMOJan. 9, 2021 THING TO DO:to pick up Lily’ s brother at the airport TIME: 2 p.m. tomorrowHIS APPEARANCE:shortish with dark brown hair and a thick __17__HIS AGE:in his __18__HIS CHARACTER:easy-going, __19__ but a little shyPLACE TO GO:the cinema __20__ Lily’ s office buildingBlanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What will Ellen do first?She will __21__ first.Why can ’ t John go with Ellen?Because he has to __22__ they read in class.What does Ellen offer to do for John?She offers to help John __23__.Where will they meet later?They will meet __24__.II.Grammar andVocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent andgrammatically 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)A woman was waiting at an airport one night. She hunted for a book, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to sit.She was absorbed in her book but happened (25)_____(see) that the man sitting beside her grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between them. She tried to ignore it. As the greedy cookie thief kept (26)_____(eat), she munched(大声咀嚼 ) some cookies and watched the clock.She was getting angrier as time went by, thinking,“ If I weren’ t so nice, I would blacken his eyes. 〞 With each cookie she took, he took one, too; when only one was left, she wondered what he (27)_____(do).With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it (28)_____ half. He offered her a half, and ate (29)_____ _____. She grabb ed it from him and thought,“ Oooh, this guy is so rude! Why didn’ t he even show any gratitude?〞When her flight was called, she gathered her belongings and headed for the gate, (30)_____(refuse) to look back at the rude thief. She boarded the plane, sank in her seat, and looked for her book.As she reached in her baggage, she found her bag of cookies with surpr ise.(31)“_____ mineis here, the others were his, and he tried to share! How rude I was! It was I who (32)_____ have showed gratitude. 〞(B)Studying for an exam while listening to music is not smart, (33)_____ background music can reduce your ability to perform memory tasks, new research has found.Study participants were asked to recall a list of eight letters in the order they (34)_____(present). They did this while in five different sound environments: quiet surroundings; music they liked; music they disliked; changing state (an order of random digits); and steady state (an order of steady digits such as“ 3, 3, 3, 3〞).The participants recall’ ability w as the poorest when listening to music, regardless of (35)_____ they liked or disliked it, and in changing-state conditions. (36)_____(accurate) recall occurred when participants performed the task in steady-state environments, according to the study (37)_____(publish) online in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology.“It is the sound variation in the music and changing state (38)_____ reduces the ability to recall the order of items within the presented list,the leading〞 explainedresearcher Nick Perham,(39)_____ is a lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff,in a news release from the journal’ s publisher.When performing (40)_____ challenging mental task, do it in silence, Perham recommended.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word canonlybe used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. embarrassingB. claimsC. equippedD. launchedE. accusedF. previouslyG. properlyH. featuresI. completelyJ.K. concerns unreliableA row of cars appears to be stranded on a remote road, while aconfused man on the left of the photo looks to be checking a roadsidemap while he calls for help.The street view cars, each __41__ with nine 2.5 meter-highmulti-directional cameras, silently travel around the streets, takingpictures of city centers, side streets and even residential areas. Theyhave __42__ captured sunbathing girls, children fightingand even a man dressed as Paddington Bear waving at the camera, raising __43__ aboutinvasion of privacy.But these potentially __44__ shots, taken near Amsterdam, are the first time that thelens(镜头) has been turned on the Google company and its black cars.Google Street View, __45__ in 2007, allows “armchair explorers 〞to travel the world with a click of a mouse button. It __46__ locations on all seven continents, and its makers claim that 95 percent of the UK has been mapped out on the company ’s servers.Some users of the service, who __47__ the company ’s Google Maps of being __48__, said that the picture showed that you couldn ’talways rely on technology. One said: “This is why I still have a map in my car. I often use Google Streetview, but I never rely on it __49__ or use it to plan routes.〞Another added: “It told me to drive straight through a petrol station on one occasion. 〞A Google spokesperson denied the __50__. She said: “ Itdoesn’tlook to me like they ’re lost. The drivers undergo training so they know how to use the equipment and it looks like this might more likely be what they ’re doing. 〞III.ReadingComprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Surprising new research suggests it can actually be good to feel bad at work, and thatfeeling good in the workplace can lead to negative outcomes.The study of emotions in the workplace, edited by University of Liverpool researchers Drs.Dirk Lindebaum and Peter Jordan, is the __51__ of a Special Issue of the journal Human Relations.They found that the __52__ held assumption that positivity in the workplace produces positive outcomes, while negative emotions lead to negative outcomes, may be in need for __53__. This is partly due to this assumption __54__ to take into account the differences in work contexts which affect outcomes.For instance, anger does not always lead to negative outcomes and can be used as a forcefor good through acting upon injustices. In some __55__, anger can be considered a force for good if motivated by violations (违背 ) of moral standards. An employee, for example, could express anger constructively after a manager has treated a fellow worker __56__. In such situations, anger can be useful to __57__ these acts of injustice repeating themselves in the future.Likewise, being too positive in the workplace, __58__ resulting in greater well-being and greater productivity, can lead to self-satisfaction and superficiality (浅薄 ).One article within the issue also finds that, within team situations, negativity can have a good effect, leading to less __59__ and therefore greater discussion among workers which __60__ team effectiveness.An interesting contradiction (矛盾 ) is identified in another study of the special issue. Here, people gain __61__ from doing “ good 〞 in the context of helplines by providing support to people in times of emotional distress. __62__, they are negatively affected by their line of work due topeople trying to avoid them in social situations.Lindebaum said, “ Thefindings of the studies published in this Special Issue __63__ the widely held assumption that in the workplace positive emotions __64__ a positive outcome, and vice versa. This Special Issue adds to our knowledge and understanding of how the positive and negative emotions affect the __65__ environment and has practical application and relevance inthe workplace.〞51.A. application B. topic C. cause D. objective52.A. basically B. logically C. commonly D. blindly53.A. reconsideration B. recommendation C. recognition D. reassurance54.A. stopping B. failing C. tending D. managing55.A. aspects B. companies ` C. cultures D. cases56.A. gently B. strangely C. irregularly D. unfairly57.A. prevent B. keep C. find D. have58.A. in spite of B. apart from C. instead of D. owing to59.A. agreement B. thinking C. production D. initiative60.A. determines B. enhances C. reduces D. influences61.A. independence B. knowledge C. satisfaction D. strength62.A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However63.A. support B. challenge C. include D. confirm64.A. contribute to B. result from C. fit in with D. get over65.A. social B. surviving C. natural D. workingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A〕The term “ r é sumé〞means a document describing one ’ seducational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a global r ésumé are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture,the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following listis a good place to start.In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed onyour r suméé. Do not attach a photograph to your r suméif youéare sending it to the UnitedStates, though.Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most cases of “ cross-border 〞 job hunting,just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader withdetails about your studies and any related experience.Pay attention to the r ésumé format ( 格式 )you use— chronological ( 时间的 )or reverse-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is forthe reverse-chronological format, which means listing your current or most recent experiencefirst.The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee thatthey will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your r ésumé, as well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received.If you are writing your r ésuméin English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions.Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal language of business, mostmultinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries inwhich they do business, in addition to English. Have your r suméprepared in bothé languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies willwant to see and hear proof of your language skills.Be aware that paper sizes are different in different countries. The United States standard is8? by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you sendyour r sumééby email, reformat it to the receiver ’s standard. Otherwise, when it is printed out, half of your material may be missing!66.The passage is most probably intended for _____.A.job hunters that seek careers abroadpanies that do international businessC.people that are employed by companies overseasD.graduates that can speak over one foreign language67.Which of the following is always advisable when a global r suméis prepared accordingét o thepassage?A. Write it in American English.B. Prepare it in at least three languages.C. Attach or print your photo on it.D. Send both a paper and an emailed copy.68.From the passage, we learn that _____.A. we can ’tlist the oldest experience first in a r sumééB. Asian countries may have the same standard paper sizeC. a r suméécan help us know about a person ’s personalityD. a person’s educational background should be included in a r suméé69.The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global r suméshould _____.éA. be highly professionalB. be especially informativeC. be culturally appropriateD. be logically chronological〔 B〕Railair LinkRailair LinkHeathrowAirport(All terminals)→ReadingReading→ HeathrowAirport(All terminals)Dec 1st, 2021 to Jan. 31st, 2021ststDec 1, 2021 to Jan,. 2021 31Mondays to FridaysMondays to FridaysTerminal 4Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 1 Reading Reading Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4 depart depart depart depart arrivedepart arrive arrive arrive arrive0635 0645 0652 0700 0750 0530 0615 0617 0620 0630 0600 0645 0647 0650 0700 07300720072707350835 0630 0730 0732 0735 0745 0700 0800 0802 0805 08150750080008070815 09050730 0830 0832 0835 0845 0800 0900 0902 0905 091508200830 0837 084509350845 0930 0932 0935 0945then at the same minutes past each hour until 0915 1000 1002 1005 1015then at the same minutes past each hour until21502200 2207 2215 2305 2045 2130 2132 2135 2145 2250230023072315000521452230223222352245Saturdays and Sundays (Also Bank Holidays)Terminal 4Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 1 Reading depart depart depart depart arrive0650 0700 0707 0715 0805 0720 0730 0737 0745 0835 07500800 0807 0815 0905then at the same minutes past each hour until2150 2200 2207 2215 2305 22502300230723150005For more information please telephone Reading 0734 *******TheBritishRailwayBoardacceptsnoresponsibility for any inaccuracy in the information contained in this guide, which may be altered at any time without notice.Published by InterCity, a business section of the British Railway Board.Saturdays and Sundays (Also Bank Holidays)Reading Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4 depart arrive arrive arrive arrive0545 0630 0632 0635 0645 0615 0700 0702 0705 0715 06450730 0732 0735 0745then at the same minutes past each hour until2045 2130 2132 2135 2145 21452230223222352245Customers should check in at the Railair waiting-room at Reading Station at least 15 minutes before departure of the coach.Please purchase a ticket before boarding the coach.70. On December 25th, 2021, the firstcoach from Heathrow Terminal 1 to Reading departs at_____.A.7:15B. 7:00C. 6:50D. 6:3571. If you are to reach Terminal 2 of the Heathrow Airport before 10:00 a.m., you need to get toReading Station not later than _____.A. 8:20 a.m.B. 8:45 a.m.C. 9:00 a.m.D. 9:15 a.m.72. The information leaflet is produced by _____.A. ReadingB. InterCityC. Railair LinkD. Heathrow Airport73. According to the timetable, all passengers should _____.A. buy return ticketsB. buy their tickets on the busC. buy the tickets onlineD. buy their tickets in advance〔 C 〕Researchers are reporting the first treatment tospeed recovery fromsevere brain injuriescaused by falls and car crashes: a cheap flu medicine — amantadine, whose side benefits werediscovered by accident decades ago.Severely injured patients in the UnitedStates, Denmark and Germany who weregivenamantadine got better faster than those who received another medicine. After four weeks, more people in the flu drug group could give reliable yes-and-no answers, follow commands or use a spoon or hairbrush —things that none of them coulddo at the start. Far fewer patients who gotamantadine remained in a vegetative state , 17 percent versus 32 percent.“ This drug moved the needle in terms of speeding patient recovery, and that’ s not beenRehabilitation Hospital, co-leader of the study. He added: “ Itreally does provide hope for a population that is viewed in many places as hopeless.〞Many doctors began using amantadine for brain injuries years ago, but until now there ’ s never been a big study to show that it works. The results of thefederally (联邦地 ) funded study appear in Thursday’ s New England Journal of Medicine.A neurologist (神经病学家 ) who wasn ’ t involved in the research called it an important step. But many questions remain, including whether people less severely injured would benefit, and whether amantadine actually improves patients long’-term o utcome or just speeds up their recovery.Each year, an estimated 1.7 million Americans suffer a brain injury. With no proven treatment to rely on, doctors have used a variety of medicines approved for other diseases in the hopes that they would help brain injury patients. Those decisions are based on guesses and logic rather“ than data 〞said, Dr. John Whyte, of the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute in suburban Philadelphia. He led the study along with Giacino.Amantadine, an inexpensive medicine, was approved for the flu in the mid-1960s. The firsthint that it might have other uses ca me a few years later when it appeared to improve Parkinson’ s symptoms in nursing home patients. It was found to have an effect on the brain’dopaminessystem(多巴胺系统 ), whose many functions include movement and alertness, and it was later approved for Parkinson’ s.It ’ s now commonly used for brain injuries, and the researchers felt it was important to find out “ whether we ’ re treating patients with a useful drug, a harmful drug or a useless drug, said.74. According to Paragraph 2, the patients in a vegetative state may be those who _____.A. can follow simple ordersB. recover faster than expectedC. can’tbreathe on their ownD. show no sign of brain activities75. According to the passage, Amantadine is a medicine that _____.A. is useful for flu onlyB. is aimed to improve memoryC. speeds up brain injury recoveryD. benefits patients’brain injuries in the long run76.The aim of the study led by Giacino and Whyte is to _____.A.get enough fund from the federal governmentB.prove the effect of Amantadine on brain injuriesC.publish its results in New England Journal of MedicineD.provide hope for patients considered hopeless in the past77.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Old Drug, Proven Side BenefitB. Medical Study, New DiscoveryC. Severe Brain Injury, Quick RecoveryD. Different Treatment, Obvious EffectSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements inthe fewest possible words.Defenders of the French language are angered by plans to introduce courses taught in English at public universities, arguing that France must protect itself against the risk of losing its culture identity.The French Parliament recently started to debate the issue as part of a bill on a broader reform of higher education, but all attention has focused on an article that would lift a 19-year ban on English as a teaching language at public universities.The French government backs the change, which it says would help French graduates compete in a global economy as the country struggles to regain competitiveness. More French students fearing poor job prospects at home, where youth unemployment is nearly 25 percent,are studying and working abroad. One of their main destinations is London, which now has the sixth largest French population in the world.However, opponents of the bill, including professors, lawmakers and the French language supervision body Academic France, say the global community of French-speaking peoples mustbe defended and that the change would be a betrayal (背叛 ) of other French-speaking nations.“If France gives other French-speaking countries the wrong signal by leading an attack against the language, that would be a very, very regrettable thing indeed,〞said Claude Hagege, a language scientist.France has long defended its culture at home and abroad. In 1994, the so-called “Toubon Law〞made the use of French compulsory in all TV broadcasts, meaning all foreign-language programs are dubbed(配音 ), while radio stations must play at least 40 percent of French music for most of the day.Business leaders criticize France’s low ranking for English proficiency (熟练度 )— it placed 23rd in a 2021 global ranking published by education company Education First— even though the use of English has grown notably in academic circles.Higher Education Minister Genevieve Fioraso said offering English would increase the appeal of French universities at a time when they are falling further behind in international rankings.In a 2021-2021 survey by Britain ’s Times newspaper, the highest-ranked French university is in the 59 th position. Private business schools where English is taught rank higher.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78.What does “the change〞in Paragraph 3 refer to?79.Some people are against the change because they think it would ________.80.According to “Toubon Law 〞, what is a must for TV stations in France?81.Genevieve Fioraso thinks the release of the bill may help French universities ________.第二卷〔共47 分〕I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.我可以向你保证目前一切都在掌控之中。

上海市崇明县2016届高三第二次高考模拟考试英语试题(含答案)

崇明县2016届第二次高考模拟考试试卷英语（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

请将答案填写在答题纸上）第Ⅰ卷 (共103分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speak e rs. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a gallery. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore. D. In a museum.2. A. Boss and employee. B. Father and daughter.C. T eacher and student.D. Shop assistant and customer.3. A. 5 minutes. B. 8 minutes. C. 10 minutes. D. 15 minutes.4. A. The shirt is too large. B. The price of the shirt is wrong.C. The shirt is too expensive.D. Other shops don’t sell this shirt.5. A. Watching TV. B. Parents’ involvement.C. Playing video games.D. Teachers’ substitution.6. A. A place for a meal. B. Their good friends.C. A tip for choosing food.D. Their plan to eat out.7. A. She doesn’t know where the manager is.B. She doesn’t know where the man heard the news.C. She doesn’t know where she will be working this month.D. She doesn’t know where she can find the work schedule.8. A. The time is not convenient. B. Her house is not big enough.C. A few people won’t turn up.D. There won’t be enough food.9. A. It is rather cool in the lecture hall. B. No one will be able to see what he is wearing.C. The air-conditioner doesn’t work.D. He expects the weather to change later in the day.10. A. The film cost too much despite its high quality.B. The man didn’t like the film but the woman did.C. The man missed the film because of the woman.D. The man saw the film upon the advice of the woman.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 special room. B. A series of textbooks.C. A comprehension program.D. A rewritten masterpiece.12. A. Experts on English reading. B. Beginners of English learning.C. Native speakers of English.D. Editors of English textbooks.13. A. It is designed for different levels. B. It contains original masterpieces.C. It can bring back the childhood.D. It helps to improve memory.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Work efficiency is what we pursue. B. It’s possible for us to work harder.C. Our brain is our most important tool.D. It’s wise to take a rest if our body needs it.15. A. To focus on something new. B. To ignore the limitations.C. To refresh the concentration.D. To lengthen the attention.16. A. Changing jobs from time to time. B. Doing new tasks in different work areas.C. Making a list of all your tasks.D. Eating popcorn while taking a break.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.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Happiness Is an AttitudeThe 92-year-ol d confident and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably combed and makeup perfectly applied, (25)_____ _____ she’s legally blind, move d to a nursing home today.Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, (26)_____ (make) the move necessary.After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she (27)_____ (smile) sweetly when told her room was ready. As she got into the elevator (28)_____ her wheelchair, I provided a description of her tiny room.“I love it,” she started with the enthusiasm of (29)_____ eight-year-old child having just been presented with a new dog.“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait.”“That ha s (30)_____ to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.(31)_____ I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged…it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body (32)_____ no longer work or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones working. Each day is a gift, and (33)_____ _____ _____ my eyes open, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away…just for this time in my life.”(B)Sculptor B uilds Dubai’s Soaring Burj Khalifa Skyscraper out of Toothpicks to Bag World RecordA sculptor has scaled new heights by building the world’s tallest toothpick (牙签) model.Stanley Hayes Munro, 45, from Syracuse, New York, is a toothpick engineer, who (34)_____ (hook) by toothpick models since he built his first sculpture in school when creating a structure that (35)_____ support the weight of an egg.Now, he has won the world record for the tallest toothpick structure with a sculpture of the Burj Kahlifa, Dubai. For Stanley though, he has always been more concerned with the integrity(完整性) of his work. Stanley said: “I’ve never cared for counting toothpicks, wasting toothpicks, or the numbe r of toothpicks (36)_____ (use) in any construction. But an engineering problem you’ve got to create a strong structure is a problem worth (37)_____(solve).” “I made my first toothpick structure in an art class when Iwas in Grade 5,” he continued. “The as signment was to build something 25 centimeters tall and to have it (38)_____ (hold) the weight of an egg. Mine held my desk and from that point I became interested in it.”“Everybody likes to ask whether my sculptures will collapse when I build them, but t hey are much(39)_____ (strong) than people think,” he said. “It was not really the height but the shape of the outer walls(40)_____ was t he biggest challenge with Burj Khalifa. There wasn’t a flat surface anywhere and I had to individually construct each level,” he said.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets(耳机) that 48 brain activity and this too showed heightened activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to the argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life-something. “A seven percent rise in emotional engagement is 49 remarkable. Watching in 3D gives the viewer such an enriched and quality experience, as these results show,” he said. “In evolutionary 50 , the results of both parts of the test certainly make sense. 3D films are more likely to heighten the senses and cause emotional arousal—this, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr Fagan added.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.Researchers recently find women likely face work environments that push against the “having it all” mentality, leading to feelings of guilt and depression.Trying to have it all could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study that finds that “supermoms” have higher rates of depression compared with working moms who let thin gs 51 .The research, presented Aug. 20 at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Las Vegas, finds that working is 52 for mothers’ mental health. But among working mothers, the least depressed are those who don’t expect to 53 work and family life perfectly, said study researcher Katrina Leupp, a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle. “The ideal that women can do it all actually 54 the level of depressive symptoms compared to women who were more doubtful about whether or not work and family can be balanced,” Leupp told LiveScience.Leupp analyzed survey 55 from 1,600 married women who participated in a large survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. In 1987, the women answered questions to judge their support of women’s 56 , including whether they agreed with statements such as “Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.” In 1992 and 1994, the now 40-year-old women answered questions about their symptoms of depression. Like earlier studies, the survey data indicated that women who worked outside the home had fewer symptoms of depression, perhaps because outside work gives women more 57 interaction, more varied activities and a larger income, Leupp said. Among the employed women, though, the cheeriest were those who had indicated in their younger years the least 58 for women balancing career and family. The results held even after controlling for earlier levels of depression. “Somewhat 59 , women who don’t expect to be able to balance work and family have better mental health than those who do,” Leupp said.The study didn’t explain why optimistic (乐观的) views of balancing work and motherhood would60 later depression. “The reason may come down to 61 and real-world work environments,”Leupp said. “Women who expect to have it all probably come up against 62 that aren’t designed with work-life balance in mind. When they can’t balance everything perfectly, these supermoms are more likely to feel 63 .”“I think this research really speaks to a 64 between women’s expectations and the actual structure of the workplace,” Leupp said.“The takeaway for working moms is to temper their optimism about balancing 65 and employment and not to blame themselves if they struggle. Recognize that if it feels difficult, it’s because it is difficult.”51. A. happen B. continue C. slide D. end52. A. good B. ready C. hard D. possible53. A. protect B. share C. illustrate D. combine54. A. increased B. assessed C. reached D. influenced55. A. questions B. responses C. solutions D. instruments56. A. pregnancy B. marriage C. employment D. education57. A. cultural B. social C. positive D. verbal58. A. support B. tolerance C. concern D. respect59. A. deliberately B. aggressively C. ironically D. similarly60. A. result from B. relate to C. hold back D. call for61. A. families B. expectations C. surroundings D. requirements62. A. clubs B. hospitals C. governments D. workplaces63. A. excited B. embarrassed C. thrilled D. frustrated64. A. mismatch B. mistreat C. misunderstanding D. misinterpretation65. A. aging B. training C. schooling D. parentingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves (蹄) rings in the riders’ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or four minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cup—one of the world’s most famous horseraces—were fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having potential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horse’s owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorse’s diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse. A groomer (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australia’s most famous horserace, the Melbourne Cup, is 3,200 meters of pure excitement. Each year 300 or 400 horses are nominated(提名), but only 24 can run. The competitors are chosen based on a number of factors, but winners of certain races qualify automatically.Each racehorse receives a handicap—a certain weight it must carry to give each horse an equal chance of winning—two months before the race. Originally, horses that seemed likely to win were assigned larger handicaps. But the rules have changed, reducing the handicap for previous winners.The first Melbourne Cup in 1861 drew a crowd of 4,000 spectators, and the race’s popularity has grown since then. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the cup has become a four-day festival with fine food and entertainment.The Melbourne Cup began during a gold rush as a form of entertainment for the rich. Today it still attracts society’s upper class. They come dressed in their finest to enjoy the event in comfort.But anyway it’s all about the race—the effort of horses and riders, the suspense and the thrill of victory.66. What can be learned about the horses in the Melbourne Cup?A. They are all winners of a certain race.B. They are raised and trained by joint effort.C. They are chosen from ordinary horses.D. Their fates are determined by their trainers.67. The racehorses are given handicaps so that _____.A. they will weigh the sameB. previous winners are unlikely to winC. the race will be fair enoughD. they will be more adaptable to the race68. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. the spectators of the Melbourne Cup must dress wellB. the Melbourne Cup was intended for wealthy peopleC. the winner of the Melbourne Cup can earn a large fortuneD. the Melbourne Cup is the best-known horserace worldwide69. The passage can most probably be found in _____.A. a sports journalB. a business newspaperC. an academic paperD. a health magazine（B）Down County Museum - Open and FreeWhat’s OnContact detailsThe Mall, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH Telephone: +44 (0) 28 4461 5218Fax: +44 (0) 28 4461 5590Email: mail@ Opening hoursMonday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pmSaturdays and Sundays 1.00 pm - 5.00 pmAdmission freeThere is however a charge for some special events and for guided tours.In the Footsteps of St Patrick12 November 2015 - 24 April 2016 at Down CountyMuseumThe aim of this exhibition is to explore some of the localsites, monuments and archaeological(考古的) discoveries which are linked to the early missionary work of St Patrick and his followers, and to his Early Christian heritage (遗产) in County Down.This PEACE III funded display, featuring wonderful photographs, is in English and Polish and is accompanied by a free leaflet, also in both languages.Admission FREE.From Ballyhosset to Bengal03 February 2016 - 31 December 2016 at Down CountyMusuemThis display features a selection of documents, photographs, medical instruments and uniforms belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Silcock, which were recently donated to Down County Museum.Admission FREE.1916 and After28 April 2016 - 01 May 2016 at Down County MuseumThis exhibition has been created by Down CountyMuseum and Newry and Mourne Museum to mark the100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. The exhibition provides an overview Rising and will explore a selection of themes including how the Rising was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics and society. Pre-booking essential.Admission FREE.Essence of Form: The Applied Art Collection of DownCounty Museum03 May 2016 - 30 October 2016 at Down CountyMuseumThis exhibition displays the applied art collection of Down County Museum. Collected over 25 years, the exhibition includes ceramics (陶瓷制品), textile (纺织的) pieces, silversmithing and jewellery made by artists living and working in County Down.Admission FREE.70. Which exhibition is related to religion?A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C. 1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.71. Which exhibition needs to be reserved in advance?A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C. 1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.72. Mr. Smith, who is interested in the works of art in Down County Museum, can go to visit the museumon ______.A. April 25, 2016.B. April 29, 2016.C. June 18, 2016.D. November 3, 2016.73. It can be learned from the above introduction that _____.A. Admission to Down County Museum is always free.B. Down County Museum is open for a shorter time on weekdays.C. All the exhibitions are held by Down County Museum independently.D. The exhibits in “From Ballyhosset to Bengal” have long belonged to the museum.（C）Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronic devices? The solution may be just a few steps away.“Energy harvesting”promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more than your body’s movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world already offer such products, but many experts believe the market for the technology could explode due to electronic devices being developed for the Internet of Things.“It’s huge,”said Graham Martin, CEO of the EnOcean Alliance, a San Ramon-based group of businesses that promotes wireless energy-harvesting technologies. With the Internet of Things expected to combine billions of devices, “if they are all battery-powered, we’ll have a problem because there’s not enough lithium (锂) in the world,” he added. “So a lot of them will have to use energy harvesting.”Among the most basic forms of the technology is body power. When certain materials are squeezed or stretched, the movement of their atoms creates an electrical charge. Automatic watches have employed the concept for decades, for example, by winding themselves when their user moves their arm. Now, the concept is being considered for a number of other devices.In a contest seeking visionary ideas for wearable technologies, Intel awarded $5,000 for a concept to change the temperature difference between a person’s body and a special piece of clothing they’d wear into electricity for mobile devices.Using sound to power devices is another energy-harvesting variation. Stanford University engineers are testing smart microchips (芯片) that create electricity from ultrasound (超声波) to power implantable (可植入的) devices that can analyze a person’s nervous system or treat their diseases.A textile (纺织品) research association in Spain is proposing to obtain electricity from radio waves that flow around everyone to power sensors sewn into clothes, which can monitor a person’s heartbeat or other vital signs.Research firm IDTechEx has estimated that annual global sales of energy-harvesting products could hit $2.6 billion by 2024, while WinterGreen Research predicts sales of $4.2 billion by 2019.Obtaining stable energy from devices can be complex, however. For one thing, the motion that generates the electricity has to be constant to be useful. Moreover, the amount of power the devices produce depends on the person using them, according to a Columbia University study. It determined that taller people on average provide about 20 percent more power than shorter ones when walking, running or cycling.It’s also unclear how eagerly consumers might welcome energy-harvesting products. While such devices are expected to cost less than battery-powered alternatives when compared over many years, experts say, people may continue buying ones with batteries merely because those would be cheaper in the short term.74. Which “explode”in the following sentences has the most similar meaning to the word “explode”inParagraph 2?A. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded.B. The continued tension could explode into more violence.C. The population exploded to 40,000 during the last tourist season.D. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary.75. What makes “energy harvesting” necessary according to the passage?A. The waste of lithium in the world.B. The increasing number of electronic devices.C. The development of technology.D. The pollution caused by batteries.76. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. energy-harvesting products save money in the long runB. taller people can surely produce a larger amount of powerC. automatic watches harvest energy from the user s’ body heatD. two ways of harvesting energy are mentioned in the passage77. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Energy harvesting: a low-risk technologyB. Energy harvesting: a high-profit technologyC. Energy harvesting: a problem-free technologyD. Energy harvesting: an environment-friendly technologySection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Want to attract and keep top talent? Here’s a suggestion: Make a flexible work schedule part of the deal.A survey this summer of 1,215 U.S. managers and employees across a variety of industries, by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), found those aged 18 to 32 rank flexibility among the perks(特殊待遇) they want most, with 33% saying they wouldn’t work anywhere that didn’t offer it. But it seems those aged 33 to 48 value flextime even more: 38% of them consider it non-negotiable, with men who said so, at 40%, slightly outnumbering women (37%).“Companies first started offering flexible schedules, in the late 80s and the 90s, as a way to recruit (招募) and keep talented women, but it’s gone way beyond that now,” observes Karyn Twaronite, an EY partner who came up through the tax side of the business.Noting that both men and women, in all age groups, ranked flextime(弹性工作制) tops among non-cash perks, Twaronite adds, “That result mirrors exactly what we’re seeing here at EY.” The accounting and consulting giant, No. 57 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For, has had thousands of employees working flexible schedules for years—including, since 2004, six weeks’ of paid leave for new dads.“Flextime may have started out as a women’s issue, but it’s changed into something that people of both sexes have come to expect,” he adds. “I think it’s partly because of the large number of two-career households now, where people have to adapt to two demanding professional schedules instead of just one.”The EY survey suggests that, in the next decade or so, the opportunity for a life outside the office will become an even bigger draw than it already is. Most of those surveyed still work a set schedule, the report notes, but “respondents expect a shift in the coming years to more flexible hours, as 62% currently work standard office hours and only 50% expect to do so in five to ten years.”That doesn’t surprise Twaronite. “Work is changing,” she observes. “The technology to connect anywhere and anytime means that people are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, especially in globalcompanies that operate across different time zones. The other side of that is that employers are adapting to people’s lives outside of work—because they have to be.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What is the main finding of the survey?79. Flextime was originally aimed at _____.80. The result of the survey is caused by the fact that _____.81. What makes flextime possible according to Twaronite?第Ⅱ卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 出国对于这个高中生来讲根本没有吸引力。

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2015年高三英语二模汇编——语法填空One崇明区(A)After 30 years (25)_____ a pilot, Captain Peter Elliott got to fly holiday-makers on a Thomas Cook flight from Birmingham, UK, to Tenerife, Spain with his daughter.Senior First Officer Laura Elliott (26)_____(fly) for six years but has never before got to work with her father. “It’s my dream to be able to fly with my Dad,” she said.It had seemed unlikely that the pair would ever co-pilot (27)_____ same aircraft because Miss Elliott learned to fly on Airbus planes when she joined the company in 2009, and her father flew Boeings. However, after Peter Elliott, 59, retrained to fly Airbuses, their dream of flying together came true.Miss Elliott, 30, became interested in flying when (28)_____(inspire) by her father with a trial flight as her birthday present. Miss Elliott said: “Becoming a pilot was never something I had considered. It was only when my Dad bought me a trial flight for my 18th birthday (29)_____ I considered following in my Dad’s footsteps.”The pair finally sat in the cockpit (驾驶员座舱) together and Mr Elliott made an announcement to passengers (30)_____ the flight made it a special day for him as he was flying with his daughter.Miss Elliott recalled the flight, (31)_____(say), “I was initially nervous and he kept a sking (32)_____ I was nervous or not. It was like going for a driving lesson with him. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and the passengers loved it. If it ever happens again, I will definitely be a lot (33)_____(relaxed).”(B)Has the world just witnessed its first ever robot suicide? Boring housework was seemingly too much for one cleaning robot to take, when it apparently rebelled and decided to end it all.The robot was given the tiresome task of cleaning up some spilt grain before it climbed on to a kitchen hotplate (34)_____ it destroyed itself, according to reports in Austria. It had reportedly grown tired of (35)_____(force) to clean the house every day and decided to become a martyr (殉道者) to the robot cause.“Somehow it seems (36)_____(restart) itself again before it made its way along the work surface. Then it pushed a cooking pot out of the way and basically that was the end of it,” explained fireman Helmut Kniewasser, who (37)_____(call) to deal with the fire at Hinterstoder in Kirchdorf. “It pretty quickly started to melt underneath and then stuck to the kitchen hotplate. It then caught fire.(38)_____ _____ _____ we arrived, it had become just a pile of ash.” He added: “The entire building (39)_____ _____be evacuated (疏散) and there was severe smoke damage particularly in the flat in which the robot had been in use. “It’s a mystery how it came to be started and ended up making its way to the hotplate.” (40)_____ took an hour to clean and make the building safe. The homeowner plans to charge the robot’s manufacturer.Keys:25. as 26. has been flying/has flown 27. the 28. inspired 29. that 30. that 31. saying 32. whether 33. more relaxed34. where 35. being forced 36. to have restarted 37. was called/ had been called 38. By the time 39. had to 40. ItTwo奉贤区(A)It was a cold, wet day on June 6, 2010, when 14-year-old Wasana arrived at school. Waiting outside his classroom for his classmates to arrive, Wasana stared at the rain. Then his eyes fell upon the 18-metre-high hill that stood at the back of the classroom.He noticed large amounts of rainwater flowing down the hill, and water was also bubbling at the base of a rock on the hill. For a few minutes, Wasana stared at the water, wondering __25_____ it looked so familiar. Then it hit him--the scene was similar to the video __26_____ he was shown during Disaster Management classes. ___27___ (fear) a coming disaster, he shouted wildly at the students waiting outside their classrooms. “Run, run, don’t stay here! The rock on the hill is going to fall on us!”Chaos broke out as the students ran to the open area that __28_____ (appoint) as an emergency gathering point. When some teachers approached Wasana, he showed them the water gushing from the hill, and they started leading the students to __29_____ (safe) ground.Just then Principal Gurusinghe drove into the school. Wasana ran over to tell him what was happening. After ___30___ (examine) the site, Gurusinghe knew the school was in danger. The enormous rock at the top of the hill could come crashing down at any moment.Leading a group of teachers and older students, Gurusinghe climbed the hill and tried to make the water flow away from the rock. They were too late: ten minutes later, they heard screams as the huge rock rushed down the hill. There was little Gurusinghe and his group could do __31____ they watched the earth swallow their classrooms. __32_____ __32_____ Wasana’s quick action and careful observation, no one was hurt in the incident.(B)Many drivers dream of the day when they can sit back while their car drives itself. While several companies are working hard to make __33_____ a reality, self-driving cars still face many problems.Google was one of the first __34_____ (get) into this industry. It __35_____ (develop) self-driving cars since 2009, and its new driverless car is called Firely.But the driverless car is only a “fair weather friend”, the Daily Mail commented.According to the MIT Technology Review, the current driverless cars can’t react like a human driver. They can’t driv e in heavy rain or snow.Chris Urmson, director of the Google car team, said that this is because the detection technology is not yet good enough to separate certain objects from weather conditions. In the cars’ eyes, raindrops and snowflakes are the same as rocks, and cars stop for them. But if the manhole（下水道入口）ahead is left __36_____ (uncover), they drive over it without hesitation.___37____ all these problems, Urmson said driverless cars will happen more quickly than people think.But even at that time, driverless cars won’t be truly “driverless.”In the US, only when someone sits in the driver’s seat __38_____ driverless cars allowed onroads in certain statesEuropean countries, Mexico, Chile, Brazil and Russian follow the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic. The convention used to say: “Every driver __39_____ at all times be able to control his vehicle or to guide his animals.” A change was agreed in May, allowing a car to drive itself __40_____ __40_____ __40_____ a driver is in the car and able to take the wheel at any time.Keys:25. why 26.that/which 27. Fearing 28. had been appointed 29. safer30.examining 31. when/as/while 32. Thanks to/ Owing to/Because of33. it 34. to get 35. has been developing 36. uncovered37. Despite 38. are 39. shall/should/must 40. as long as/on condition thatThree虹口区(A)How I Turned to Be Optimistic (乐观的)I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we (25)______(leave) for America soon. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to (26)______ I listened every morning .I do not remember myself (27)______(cry) for this reason again. In fact I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but (28)______ idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even (29)______(complex) for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. However, my responsibilities in the family increased a lot since my English was superior (30)______ anyone else’s at home. I translated at interviews with immigration officers, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my experiences, I believe that my life will turn out all right (31)______ ______ it is not that easy.(B)How Room Designs Affect Our Work and FeelingArchitects have long had the feeling that the place we live in can affect our thoughts, feeling and behaviours. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical（实证的）basis. They are discovering how (32)______(design) spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused, and lead to relaxation.Researches show aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2012, Joan Meyers-Levy reported that the height of a room’s ceiling affects (33)______ p eople think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, (34)______(lead)them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook. Besides ceiling height, the view (35)______(afford) by a building may influence an occupant’s ability to concentrate.Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and (36)______ seems to, according to a study. Students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students (37)______ classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim light helps people loosen up.(38)______ that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation.So far public buildings (39)______(focus) on by scientists. “We have a very limited number of studies, so we are almost looking at the problem through a straw (吸管),” architect David says. “How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad use of them? That is (40)______ we are all struggling with.”Keys:25. would leave/be leaving/were leaving 26. which 27.crying 28. the 29. more complex 30. to 31. even though/if32. to design 33. How 34. leading 35. afforded 36. it 37. whose 38. if 39.have been focused 40. whatFour黄埔区(A)Positive thinking can help you win.Some athletes can reach great goals such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their promise. What kind of preparation before (25)_______ race or other event makes the difference?Everyone knows that athletes spare no effort (26)_______ (strengthen) their bodies. But researches show that strengthening the mind may be just as important. Careful study indicates that the best athletes win partly (27)_______ they think they can win.Thinking positive thoughts seems to give the possibility for success in sports. People who say to themselves over and over “I know I (28)_______do this. ” often find they have the advantage to win. On the other hand, people often fail who think “I can’t win.”One procedure (29)_______ helps many athletes is creating pictures in the mind. They are told to think of each move they must do. Some use more fanciful pictures. One skater liked to imagine a star bursting inside her, (30)_______(fill) her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel calm pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.Next time you want to make progress, try training your mind to help you. Perhaps a teacher or other instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing (31)____ ___ (well), you may soon see improvement in (32)_______ you really can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!(B)Two British coloniesAustralia, the last continent, was discovered by ships belonging to some European nations in the 17th century. These nations were less interested in changing it into a colony than exploring it. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English (33)_______ set up the settlements in America. This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some (34)_______ things in common.Australia and the United States are about equal in size, and neither of their western lands are rich in soil. It was along the eastern coast of Australia and America that the English first settled, and both colonies soon began to develop towards the west. However, this Westward Movement took place more because the English (35)_______ (search) for better land than because the population was increasing. Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold (36)_______ (discover) in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later.Although the development of these two countries has a lot in common, there are some striking differences as well. The United States gained its independence from England by revolution while Australia won its independence without (37)______ (go) to war. Australia, firstly (38)_______ (turn) into a colony by English prisoners, was unlike the United States, and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheep raising. By 1922, for example, Australia had fifteen times more sheep than it had people, or almost half as many sheep as there are people now in the United States. Yet, (39)_______ _______ _______ these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one (40)_______ (have) with the rest of the world.Keys:25. a 26. to strengthen 27.because 28. can 29. which/that 30. filling 31. better 32. what33. who/that 34. other 35. were searching 36. was discovered 37. going 38. turned 39. in spite of 40. hasFive静安、青浦、宝山区(A)You took a midterm exam (25)_____(hope) to get a 95 percent. When you got your test paper back, you received only a 70 percent. How do you handle the situation? Do you1. make a study plan for (26)_______(improve) your grade;2. keep doing what you’re doing and hope for the best next time;3. use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you (27)______ better grade?Your answer to the above question shows your EQ, your emotional intelligence. What exactly is EQ? Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and (28)______ of others.Research supports the significance of EQ. A 40-year st udy of 450 boys found that IQ wasn’t the only thing that affected life success. The qualities that did were the ability (29)_____(handle) frustration, control emotions and get along with other people.Can you improve a low EQ? Yes! Start by noticing how yo u feel. That’s the first step inbecoming more skillful at managing your feelings. Second ,pay attention to how you behave when you feel certain emotions. Then analyze (30)______ that effects your daily life. Next, take responsibility for your feelings and actions. They come from you and no one else. Then you (31)_________(have) a higher EQ--- and likely have a happier and more rewarding life as well.(B)Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf. The salesperson tells you the pric e, (32)_______ it’s more than you want to buy. What do you do?The answer depends largely on what part of the world you are in. Are you visiting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa? In these places, prices often are not set in stone. In fact, customers (33)______(expect) to bargain before agreeing to a price.On the other hand, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often not allowed. The price (34)____(list) on a price tag cannot be changed.Large stores and mal ls usually don’t allow bargaining. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook ---or (35)_______(good) yet, a local friend.(36)______bargaining custom vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. First, avoid wasting people’s time. If you don’t intend to make a purchase, don’t start bargaining. While bargaining, it is OK to walk away. But once you agree to a price, you (37)_____ buy the item.Even in c ountries (38)____ don’t allow bargaining, you may find plentiful opportunities to save money. Many stores sell old items on clearance. Others offer discount cards to regular customers. Some of these can function as credit cards (39)_____ the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere.(40)______ you go, understanding local customs can help you find good prices.Keys:25. hoping 26. improving 27. a 28. those 29. to handle 30. how 31. will have32. but 33. are expected 34. listed 35. better 36. Although/Though/While 37. must 38. that/which 39. within/in 40. WhereverSix闵行区(A)The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single-engined airplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn’t know how high she (25) ______ (fly). At night, and in a storm, a pilot was in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged into the sea.Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames coming from the engine. With all the difficulties, Amelia Earhart wasn't sure if she (26) ______ reach land. There was nothing to do but keep (27) ______ (go).In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland. It was with the great courage (28) ______ she made the safe landing. And for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she returned to the United States, she (29) ______ (honor) by President Hooverat a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman (30) ______ (fly) the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes.In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion she set a new record for flying time and was (31) _____ (skillful) than her previous flight. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful. Her passion for flight lasted in her remaining life (32) ______ she mysteriously disappeared from public in the year 1937.(B)It has become acceptable for people to say that women work less than men and therefore deserve less! It may have been true in the past when women were expected to stay at home and look after children, but women have changed over the years. They have “come out”! Gone (33) ______ (be) the days when they toiled (辛苦) the kitchen stove all day long; they are now aware of their needs and are willing to fight for them. They expect to be given the respect they deserve, both at home and at work. They have realized (34) ______ intellectual potential and have determined to do something about it!Women on two wheels have become (35) ______ familiar sight on the roads of most Asian countries during the past few years. It is common to find a woman (36) ______ (take) her children on her bicycle to school and then reaching her office in time.“Super woman” (37) ______ she is, it is rather difficult to combine a career and a decent home life. She needs to feel (38) ______ (support). She may arrive at work feeling as if she has already done a full day’s job. (39) ______ colleagues doubt her passion to her job, she will feel sad. At the same time, women of today expect their partners to contribute towards childcare and household chores.Today’s women are learning to avoid situations that make them feel more stressed a nd it is a hard struggle. (40) ______ ______ ______all this, the new woman, “the superpower” has arrived. She still believes in the power and value of a family unit and she holds it in high esteem (尊重).Keys:25. was flying 26. could 27. going 28. that 29. was honored 30. to fly 31. more skillful 32. until 33. are 34. their 35. a 36. taking 37. as /though 38. supported 39. If 40. In spite ofSeven浦东新区(A)What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler... and don’t forget a bottle of water!According to a study held in London, students ___25___ (bring) water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10%. Scientists in UK did the study on 448 students. The students were studying for a different degree at the University of East London. Only 25% of them entered the exam hall with water. Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who ___26___ (bring) water with them got better grades by 2% to 10%. Scientists also predicted the students’ scores according to their normal schoolwork. Theywrote down their possible scores on paper ___27___ the students took exams.It is unclear ___28___ drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also reduce anxiety, ___29___ has a bad effect on exam performances.“___30___” the explanation is, it is clear that students ___31___ try hard to stay hydrated (含水的）with water during exam,” one of the scientists said. So next time, when you are doing to have a big exam, try ___32___ (furnish) yourself with a bottle of water. It may help you pass the exam!(B)Without any previous notice, a documentary dominated headlines and social websites over the weekend.Under the Dome, a 103-minute documentary ___33___ (self-fund) by former news anchor Chai Jing, ___34___ (release) in China on Feb 28. It has rapidly pushed the public awareness about air pollution and encouraged people to join in ___35___ effort to make a difference.Chai, 39, said she started the work out of her “personal clashes” with smog after she gave birth to a daughter. “I sealed tight all the windows. I started every day by checki ng the air pollution index,” Chai said. Millions of other people are doing the same. While they stop there, Chai goes much ___36___ (deep). “I don’t want to live in this way. I need to find out where the smog comes from and what on earth is going on”.Chai’s research reveals that it is the burning of coal and oil ___37___ contributes to 60 percent of PM 2.5 pollutants. She then goes on to disclose loopholes in car emissions regulations. Some of the laws have been in place for years, ___ 38___ have never been applied. The film also explains that businesses are pressured not to obey the law because violating them carries little or no cost, while making changes pushes up costs. The film also points at China’s petroleum and steel industries ___39___ the biggest sources of air pollution.Chai goes on to list the things ordinary people can do ___40___ (help) and sums everything up by calling for individual responsibility in reporting illegal emissions via the hotline 12369.Keys:25. bringing 26. had brought 27. before 28. why 29. which 30. Whatever 31. should 32. furnishing33. self-funded 34. was released 35. an 36. deeper 37. that 38. but 39. as 40. to helpEight普陀区(A)Good ideas often start with really silly questions. Bill Bowerman was making breakfast one day. As he stood there making waffles (华夫饼干) for his son, he wondered what would happen if he poured rubber (25)____ his waffle iron. Later, he tried it and the result looked something like the bottom of most sports shoes we see today. Still, when he took this idea to several existing shoe companies, he was laughed at. In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather discouraged, Bowerman persevered and went on (26)____ (form) his own company, making NIKEathletic shoes.Sometimes good ideas grow out of frustration. When Fred Smith was a student at Yale University, he needed to have some paperwork (27)____(deliver) across the country the next day. Smith was amazed to find out that overnight delivery was impossible. He sat for a long while (28)____ (wonder) why. Why couldn’t there be a reliable overnight mail delivery service? He decided to design one. Smith did just that and turned his design into (29)____ class project. His business professor gave him only a C for his efforts. However, Smith was not through. He improved the ideas in that class project and eventually turned (30)____ into one of the first and (31)____ (successful) overnight mail services in the world—FedEx.We know today, of course, that each of these ideas led to an incredibly successful product or service (32)____ has changed the way many of us live. The best questions are usually open-ended and are often silly. Children aren’t afraid to ask such questions, but adults frequently are. Think how different th e world might be (33)____ people never asked “silly” question!(B)A lot of people in the world today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money—but many of them aren’t happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy,(34)____ ____ they are poor, or have no job, or are surrounded by problems. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “I (35)____ (study) happiness for over 30 y ears,” says Csikszentmihalyi. “My interest in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II, when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person (36)____ build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research showed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people don’t waste time, either at work or when they’re free. “Many people feel the time that they spend at work or at school wasted. But often their free time (37)____ (waste) as well. Many people are used to doing passive things—watching television, for example—without (38)____ (use) any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesn’t have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when they get into (39)____ he calls “flow”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging, they experience “flow”, a situation (40)____ they don’t notice time passing.People who are not used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow” states. Is happiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.Keys:25. into 26. to form 27. delivered 28. wondering 29. a 30. them 31. most successful 32. that/ which 33. if34. even though 35. have been studying/ have studied 36. could 37. is wasted 38. using 39. what/ something 40. whereNine徐汇、松江、金山区(A)As you get older, it feels like time tends to move faster. As Dan Ariely explains over at The Wall Street Journal, we tend to fall into familiar routines (25)______ we age and that makes time move quickly.We perceive time as something like a stack of memories, so the less new experiences you have, the (26)______ (likely) you are to fill in those memories with interesting things.Time does go by (or, more accurately, it feels as if time is going by) more quickly, the older we get.In the first few years of our lives, anything we sense or do is brand new, and many of our experiences are unique, so they remain firmly in our memories. But as (27)______ years go by, we encounter fewer and fewer new experiences—both because we (28)______ (accomplish) a lot and because we are slaves to our daily routines.For example, try to remember (29)______ happened to you every day last week，chances are that nothing extraordinary happened, so you will be hard-pressed to recall the specific things you did on Monday, Tuesday, etc.What can we do about this? Maybe we need some new app that will encourage us to try out new experiences, point out things we’ve never done, recommend dishes we’ve never tast ed and suggest places we’ve never been. Such an app (30)______ make our lives more varied, encourage us to try new things, slow down the passage of time and increase our happiness.(31)______ such an app arrives, try to do at least one new thing every week. It’s not too difficult to push (32)______ to do new things.(B)This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences（吊唁，慰问） on behalf of the nation, and made it clear that he will have every single resource that he needs (33)______ (investigate) this heinous（令人发指的）crime, care for the victims, comfort their families.(34) ______ (endure) too many of these tragedies in the past few years, each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would — as a parent. And that was especially true today. I know there’s not a parent in America who doesn’t feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.The majority of those (35)______ died today were children — beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of them — birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the (36)______ (fall) were also teachers — men and women who devoted their lives to (37)______ (help) our children fulfill their dreams.So our hearts are broken today — for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who (38)______ (lose). Our hearts are broken for the parents of the survivors as well, for as blessed as they are to have their children home tonight, they know that their children’s innocence has been torn away from them too early, and there are no words that will ease their pain.As a country, we have been through this too many times. (39)______ it’s an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicago — these neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are。

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请将答案填写在答题纸上）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. Theconversationsandthe questions will be spokenonly once. After you hear aconversation and thequestionaboutit, read the four possible answerson your paper,and decidewhich one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. In a train. B. In a theater. C. In a meeting room. D.In abooking office.2.A. $2.4. B. $4.8. C. $7.2. D. $9.6.3.A. A waitress. B. A customer. C. A secretary. D.Asaleswoman.4.A. The man’ s air-conditioner is broken. B.The man doesn’ t haveair-conditioning.C. The summer has been unusually hot.D. The man hasn’ t been using hisair-conditioner.5.A. She’ s enjoying the music. B. The music doesn’ t bother her.C. She would prefer different music.D. The music will keep her awake.6.A. She acted like a stranger today. B. She usually talks quietly.C. She didn ’ t give the lesson today.D. She usually assigns homework.7.A. A job opportunity. B. A position as general manager.C. A travel experience.D. A sales manager’ s experiences.8.A. She has had her camera broken. B. She hasn’ t handed in her photo.C. She has been busy taking photos.D. She hasn’ t ordered a student’ s card.9.A. He hasn’ t prepared well for his lecture.B.He wants the woman to postpone the lecture.C.He doesn’ t know anything about engineering.D.He regularly gives lectures to high school students.10.A. It ’ s more effective if priority is given to listening.B.It ’ s less effective if reading comes before listening.C.It ’ s more effective if listening is combined with reading.范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式D. It ’ s less effective if the learner checks the same information.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passagesandone longer conversation, and you will be askedseveral questionson each ofthem.The passagesand theconversation will be readtwice, but the questionswill be spokenonlyonce.Whenyouheara question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. To provide a protective space for giant pandas.B. To stop the loss of giant pandas’ natural habitats.C. To help China to improve its economy on the whole.D. To protect the giant pandas in the proposed territory.12. A. About 300. B. Around 1864. C. More than 2,000. D. Less than 1564.13.A. The park first began to be constructed in January 2017.B.1.5 billion yuan will be invested in the construction of the park.C.The park will cover a bit more space than Yellowstone National Park.D.The place where the park is to be constructed is a poverty-stricken area. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Smart mirrors that make you look much smarter.B.Software apps that allow you to add images to photos.C.Virtual mirrors that teach you to use camera functions.D.Special apps that help you see your image after try-on.15.A. They can make it easy for customers to make up.B.They can help stores avoid damage, loss and theft.C.They can teach users how to make smart products.D.They can improve the effect of products on customers.16.A. They promote both online and offline businesses.B.They have high requirements for mobile devices.C.They enable customers to interact with each other.D.They are quite similar to previous apps like Snapchat.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Their great food and free drinks for lunch.B. The numerous benefits of drinking hot liquids.C.The way to get rid of unhealthy drinking habits.D.Their different perspectives on hot and cold drinks.18. A. By causing sweat. B. By increasing blood flow.范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式C. By helping ease pain.D. By emitting pleasant smells.19. A. It slows down blood flow. B. It makes one consume more.C. It helps one become slimmer.D. It is good for one’ s digestion.20.A. The man prefers hot drinks only on very cold days.B.The woman may change her habit of drinking cold liquids.C.The woman believes drinking cold water also helps relieve a cold.D.The man is trying losing weight by exercising and drinking hot water.II.Grammar andVocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherentandgrammaticallycorrect. For the blanks with a given word,fill in eachblankwith the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that bestfits each blank.China’ s Good Samaritan(Law见义勇为法) Takes Effect China’ s Good Samaritan Law went into effect on October 1 to encourage people who are ready to help others. Under the law, people who voluntarily offer emergency assistance to those who are,or who theybelieve to be, injured, ill or in danger, willnot have civil responsibility in the event of harm to the victims.The new law aims to ease the reluctance people feel toward helping strangers for fear of legal consequences if they make mistakes in treatment. It is a response to the phenomenonpeopleof(21)_____(hesitate) to help fallen senior citizens due to concern that they might be blackmailed(敲诈) later.Therehasbeenno shortageof casesover the past decade(22)_____peoplehesitatedto offer assistance to those who are in need. And some good Samaritans have been blackmailed for charitable acts. In 2011, a two-year-old girl known as Xiao Yueyue was run over by two cars, and 18 people passed by (23)_____ offering emergency help. Thegirl died after daysof medicaltreatment. In 2014, a manfrom Guangdong Provinceaided a senior citizen,but (24)_____(accuse)of knockinghim downThe. mancommittedsuicide when (25)_____ (face) with demands for a large sum of money.Thesecases(26)_____(arouse) debateaboutmorality andheroismin Chinain recent years. “ If you don ’ t provide help, you will blame yourself, but if you do help, youare likely (27)_____ (hurt) by the people you help. It is really a difficult choice,”one netizen said on Sina Weibo.(28)_____there hadbeencalls for a national Good Samaritanlaw, only a few cities pushed ahead with such laws before the nationwide law came into effect.范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式However, some experts are concerned (29)_____ there could be some danger from a nationwide Good Samaritan Law“.Rescuers who know little about first aid couldbring serious harm to people in critical conditions, ” said Yang Lixin, a professor atthe Renmin Universityof China. He hopedthe government(30)_____introduce detailsof the policy soon while encouraging people to voluntarily offer assistance.Section BDirections: After reading the passagebelow, fill in eachblank with a properwordgivenin the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. shockB. guessesC. secondaryD. tracksE. detailedF. printedG. claimed H. prospectI.J.K. created influential recognizedBob Dylan Wins a Nobel Prize in LiteratureBob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature. The productive musician is the first Nobel winner to have followed a career primarily as a singer-songwriter.What’ s more,he’ s also the first Americanto have wonthe prize in more thantwodecades. Not since novelist Toni Morrison won in 1993 has31antheAmericanprize.Dylan earnedthe prize “ for having 32 new poetic expressionswithin the great American song tradition, ” according to the statement by the Swedish Academy, the committeethat annually decides the winner of the NobelPrize. Theacademy’s permanent secretary, Sara Danius, announced the news Thursday.The win comes as something33of. a(n)Asusual, the Swedish Academy did not announce a shortlist of nominees(被提名者 ), leaving the betting markets to their best 34 .And whileDylanhas enjoyedfavor as an outsideshot for the award,the 35 thatthe musician would be the one to break the Americans’long dry period was regarded as unlikely — especially because he made his career mainly on the36stage, not the page.Yet few wouldargueDylan has been anythingbut 37 ,both in the U.S. andbeyond its borders. The productive singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has produced dozens of albums. Dylan, who was born Robert Allen Zimmerman in“1941,hasthe status of an idol ( 偶像 ), ” the Swedish Academy wrote“. His influence on contemporary music is significant, and he is the object of a steady38 streamlitratureof.”In an interview following the announcement,39theDaniusSwedish Academy’ sdecision: “ He is a great poet in the English-speakingtradition, andhe is a wonderful sampler— a very original sampler, ” Danius explained. “ For 54 years now he has been at it and reinventing himself, constantly creating a new identity.”范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式Andfor his work, he has been40 by critical community. Dylan has won Grammys, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S. Now, to the honors Dylan has added a Nobel.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: Foreach blankin the following passagethere are four wordsor phrasesmarkedA, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Companies Doing the Most to Make Their Employees Happier Fat paychecks, light workloads, and endless vacation days’dontecessarily addto happy employees. In fact, the happiest employees in the U.S. owe their happiness to first-rate employeemotivations, sufficient benefits, career advancementprograms,and great work-life balance. The companies that have been the most devoted to cultivating and advancing these things in the past year have seen employee41. happiness The jobs site just announcedthe winners of this year ’ s “ Leap Awards,” whichhonorthe companiesthat havemadethe biggest leaps to improveemployee happiness year-over-year. CareerBliss evaluated more than250,000 company reviews and ratings it received42fromnationwideto determinethe top 50 deservingcompaniesTo. 43 the list,eachcompany had to have at least 50 reviews.“ The Leap Awards are important because highlightthey44in our workforce,”says CareerBliss’ s chief executive, Heidi Golledge.CareerBliss askedt he respondentsto evaluate the key factors45 thatwork happiness, including work-life balance,one’ s relationship with the boss andco-workers, the workenvironment,job resources, salary, growthopportunities, company culture,company reputation,daily tasks,andjob 46 .Each respondent valued each of these things on a 1-to-5 scale, and indicated how important eachwas totheir overall happinessat work. These numbers were47 to findan average rating of overall employee happiness for each company. These averages were compared to last year’ s numbers to find which companies had 48 the most.“ Every employerwho receivesa LeapAward should 49 their workplacehappinessinitiatives,” says Golledge.“ Even though we are coming out of adifficult time, itis 50 to seecompaniesputting their efforts into providing a great environmentfor their employeesThese.efforts in workplacehappinesswill ensurethat their employees will be around for years to come, as happiness51 breeds. ”“ We find each year that work-life balance is a key factor in determining employee happiness,”saysGolledge. “ Employeeswantto know thathey canbalancetheir career with their family and personal life. Often this 52 over things like salary. Having programs that allow managers to offer employees flexibility can be a key factor in creating a happy work environment53,we. see career advancement programs have abig impact on overall employee happiness. Often employees would rather take a job for范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式a 54 salary, if the company provides a comprehensive program which will help growtheir career. Employees want to learn, develop and sustain a successful careerpath.”Workplacehappiness is the core of CareerBliss’mission, Miller says.“ An individual ’s happinessat work will create happinessthroughoutall areasof their life,and 55 a company witha happy,motivated workforce will see exceptional results inits products and services.”41.A. soar B. change C. cease D. disappear42.A. netizens B. administrators C. candidates D. employees43.A. make up B. qualify for C. count on D. refer to44.A. change B. power C. duty D. variety45.A. lay in B. resulted from C. focused on D. contributed to46.A. analysis B. vacancy C. flexibility D. responsibility47.A. applied B. combined C. compared D. remembered48.A. benefited B. improved C. changed D. produced49.A. approve of B. account for C. take pride in D. get used to50.A. good B. easy C. impossible D. interesting51.A. profit B. honesty C. creativity D. loyalty52.A. turns B. runs C. advantages D. skips53.A. However B. Otherwise C. Besides D. Instead54.A. lower B. fair C. regular D. similar55.A. obviously B. frankly C. fortunately D. similarlySection 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, CandD. Choose theone that fits best accordingto the information given in thepassage you have just read.（ A）In the world of higher educationin the UnitedStates, competition seems more common than schools working together. Every college and university competes for students,as well as the best teachers and money for research programs.But one thingalmostevery schoolhas in commonisthe difficulty they face in serving low-income students. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that low-incomecollege students are less likely to completetheir study programsthanother students.范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式It was only natural that the leaders of Michigan State University and ten other universities discussedthis issue whenthey met in2014.The 11 schoolsare spreadacrossthe United States and serve different populations and needs.But their leaders all saw improvinggraduationrates for all students as thebiggest problemfacingAmericanhigher education.So the group created an organization called the University Innovation Alliance or UIAfor sharing information related to this problem.Its maingoal is to get 68,000more students at the memberschools to graduateby 2025,with at least half of those studentsbeing low-income.The 11schoolsnow saytheir numberof graduateshas increasedby over7,200 in just three years. This includes an almost 25 percent increase in the numberof low-income graduates.How were they able to make this happen? It began with each university looking atits own situation andfinding out whatit hadbeen doingright and whati hadbeen doing wrong.For example, before joining the UIA, academic advising at Michigan State mostly involved reacting to problemstudents faced after the problemshadalreadyarisen. Then school officials heard about a computer program that fellow UIA member Georgia State University was using.This computerprogramfollows decisions students make abouttheir classesand theprogressthey are makingin their studies. It thensendsacademicadvisors messageswhenevera student showssigns that they are makingmistakes or facing difficulties.That way theadvisors cantry to help students before the problemsbecometoo serious. Michigan State began using the computer program andithas meant aworld of difference . MichiganState has notonly receiveduseful information fromits partners. It has also shared helpful information of its own.Bridget Burns, the executive director for the UIA, saysefforts like this havenever been asuccessful. “ Thereare rankings that measure allkinds of things, ” Burnssaid.“ But howwell you do for low-income students has nothistorically been highlighted.”56. What led to the setting up of the UIA?A. The low graduation rates.B. Thegreat needof low-incomestudents.C. The inefficiency of learning.D. The severe competition betweenschools.57.The UIA functions in such a way as the member universities _____.A. find out their own graduation ratesB. share and follow each other’ s good practiceC. make joint efforts to aid students financiallyD. popularize computer programs among students58. By “ it has meant world of difference ” in paragraph6, the author means Michigan State _____.A. has found the computer program quite different from theirsB. has discovered the computer program is very difficult to useC. has helped students successfully with the computer program范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式D. has involved more academic advisors in the computer program59.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.Universities Highlighting Their Efforts for Low-IncomesB.Universities Competing for Better Students and TeachersC.Universities Working Together to Help Poor StudentsD.Universities Creating the UIA to Share Information（B）We want to make the world a better, fairer place. We want to keep the powerful honest. And we believe that doing so means keeping society informed by producing quality, independent journalism, which discovers and tells readers the truth.It ’s essential for the functioning of democracy. And our unique ownership structure means no one can tell us to drop a story.But it ’ s difficult andexpensivework. Whilemore peopleare reading the Guardianthan ever before, far fewer are paying for it. And advertising incomes across the mediaare falling fast.So if youread us, if you like us, if youvalue our perspective— then becomeSupportera and help make our future more secure.Supporters get closer to the Guardian As a Guardian Supporter, you’ll enjoy a number of benefits, including:Exclusive emails from Guardian journalistsAn ad-free experience on our mobile appJoining the global Guardian Members communityA welcome giftMost importantly of all, you ll appreciate every’word that you read, in the knowledge that you’ve helped to bring it to the page.Why do we need our Supporters?Like manyother media organisations, the Guardian is operating in an incredibly challenging financial climate. Our advertising incomes are falling fast. We have huge numbers of readers, and we are increasingly reliant upon their financial support.范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式We don’ t have a wealthy owner pulling the strings.Noshareholders,advertisers or billionaire ownerscanedit oureditor.Our owner, the Scott Trust, protects our editorialindependence from commercial or political interference ( 干涉 ). It reinvests income into our journalism, not into shareholders’ pockets.But while the Scott Trust ensures our independence, we need our Supporters, now more than ever before, to help secure our future.Weknow thatnot everyoneis in a position to become a SupporterBut. if youcan, you’ llbe an essentialpart of our missionto maketheworlda better, fairer place, for everyone.60. The above webpage mainly aims to _____.A. raise funds from readersB. inform readers of quality journalismC. attract more readersD. guarantee readers a secure future61. Which of the following is a difficulty the Guardian is facing?A. It ’ s losing its editorial independence.B. It ’ s becomingincreasingly reliant on its owner.C. It ’ s profiting much less from advertising.D.It ’ s operating in a challenging political climate.62.What can be inferred from the webpage?A.Some billionaire owners are the Guardian ’ s editors.B.The Guardian is independent financially and politically.C. Shareholders can interfere with the Guardian’ s journalism.D. Guardian Supporters can put ads on the mobile app for free.（ C）A new kindof production was underwayon theset of the NBCcomedy Superstore.Social mediastars werecrafting 30-secondvideos to post on their social mediachannelsaheadof the comedy’ s second-seasonreturn. Eachmadesuretomention Superstore andits first public show.As networks and studios struggle to reach young audiencesin an increasingly fragmented (碎片化的) media marketplace, many have turned to so-called influencers — online stars whosevalue is measuredby the size of their Internet followings — as a means ofgenerating awarenessAdvertisers. are seizing on the strategyin an age ofcommercial-skippingandad-blockers. Word ofmouthin the digital age means messages travelfaster by way ofsocial media.The majority of consumersworldwidetrust online recommendations from stars. And when Superstore gave its first publicshow, it did so to higher ratings than the last show of Season 1.Studio and networkexecutivessay they workwith influencers to build brandawareness and reputationin a more friendlyway throughthe friend-like connectionsconsumersfeel范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式towardthe online personalities they follow. At the upperlevel, influencers typically havethousandsof followers on social mediaandonline content platforms andcount many millions of people who tune in daily to watch them. Some do something that makes themselves look stupid in their daily routine, sharing videos of their trips to the grocery store or dinner dates. Othershave built careerson performances— makingcomedy videos, reviewing video games, performing magic tricks and teaching cooking lessons, among other pursuits.Wheni the employof studios, their efforts can be as simple as publicizing a filmor more involved attempts like the marketing push for Superstore. Entertainment companies declined to discuss how much they pay influencers. But several expertssaid their pay ranges from a few thousand dollars to several million. Some simplyreceive gift baskets instead of pay.Overthe last year or so, someentertainmentcompanieshave begun castto influencers in their TV and film projects. The st rategy is a bit of a gamble: It ’ s a new business model, and questions remain about the effectiveness of using these personalities to improvea show’ s ratings — or help open a movieJust. how much influencethe influencers have ishard to measure. TV ratings and box-office returns do not reveal what causeda viewer to tune in.What is clear is that these personalities aren’ t necessarily getting the work because of their acting skills, but often because of their Internet followings. Yet associal media stars consider whether to take on jobs promoting movies and TV shows, there’ s an important consideration for both parties: the credibility of a campaign.“ Fansare definitely awarewhenthey’ re being tempte withd promotional posts,” said ZachKing, a social mediastar who performsmagictricks . “ It hasto be somethingthatis natural and fits with the image of the creator. ”63.Whydidsocial mediastars post short videos on their channelsbefore Superstore’s second season?A. To attract more influencers.B. To draw audience’ s attention.C. To put on better performances.D. To increase the channels’popularity.64.Advertisers like the influencer marketing strategy because _____.A.audiences believe in whatever online stars recommendB.influencers are quite aware of the impact of the digital ageC.ordinary advertisements are often ignored by young peopleD.social media platforms are the cheapest place to spread messages65.What is implied in the passage?A.The influencer marketing strategy help build connections between executives.B.Most influencers get paid from gift baskets instead of from their companies.C.Most influencers take on marketing jobs regardless of their reliability.范文 .典范 .指导 .参照完满WORD格式D. The influencer marketing strategy may not really work well.66.The passage mainly wants to tell us that _____.A.most young people like following influencersB.studios are relying more on social media starsC.influencers are gradually replacing movie starsD. social media are filming videos for SuperstoreSection CDirections: Read thefollowing passageFill. in eachblank with a proper sentencegivenin the box. Each sentencecan be usedonly once. Notethat there are two moresentences than you need.A.Age really should be treated as just a number.B.Felt age might play a role in more than just how you feel.C.Feeling young is about maintaining vitality as you get older.D. Self-felt age has the potential to change, so interventions (干涉) may bepossible.E. And otherstudies suggestthat there could be more benefitsto thinkingyourself younger, besides a longer life.F.Peoplewho feel youngerthan the numberof years they haveon the clock getmore pleasure than people who feel their age.Feel Young at Heart and You’ ll Enjoy a Longer LifeAge-liars and birthday-deniers. .. you ’ d best learn a thing or two from those who are young at heart. People who feel younger than their actual age may live longer than those who feel older than they truly are, a new study says.67 Results from the study, publishedin the Journal of the AmericanMedical21 / 34Association, suggestthat peoplewho feela year or more olderthan they truly are could have around 41 percent greater risk for death.Researchers looked at nearly 6,500 older adults, with an average age of 65.8 for the study. Around 70 percent of them felt younger than they were, about a quarter felt their precise age and just under 5 percent felt a year or more older than they were, when asked“ How old do you feel you are?”Thosewho felt older than they werehada higher deathrate after a follow-up period of 99 months.While just 14.3 and18.5 percent of peoplewho felt youngeror felt their age, respectively, died during those99 months,24.6percent of those whofelt aged beyond范文 .典范 .指导 .参照22 / 34完满WORD格式their years had died.The authors say more research is needed on the topic, but suggest it could be that those who feel “ youngat heart”havehealthier behaviorsanda stronger will to live.“68 Individuals who feelolder couldbe targetedwith health messages promoting positive health behaviorsandattitudes towardaging,” the authors write in the study.The good newsthatis you can change yourfeeling of how young you are69. One recent study found that helping participants have positive feelings toward age, by showingthem positive wordassociations, helpedolder adults improvein physical taskslike balancingand getting up out of a chair, in as little as four weeksAnother.studyfound that negative feeling of aging and poor memory can make older adults feel up to five years older, regardless of their actual mental abilities.There you have it70.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Do Smartphones Make Us Smarter?Should teachers allow cellphones in a classroom?A recent study on the way smartphonesdisturb learning might help explain the issue. Researcherspublished findings showing how students were affected by their phones in the classroom. Theyexplored the differences in student performance in four situations: open phone use allowed, phonesallowedin the classroombut could not be used,no phonesin the classroom and a no-instruction control group. After watching a 20-minute video, students took a short quiz. The result was that the students in a room withoutanycellphones performed significantly better on the test.Scientists believe the way we attachourselves to our phones could be the problem.Smartphoneshavebecomes strongly established in society that many peopleare lost23 / 34。

崇明县2016高三英语二模试卷及答案

崇明县2015届第二次高考模拟考试试卷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)Happiness Is an AttitudeThe 92-year-old confident and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by e ight o’clock, with her hair fashionably combed and makeup perfectly applied, (25)_____ _____ she’s legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, (26)_____ (make) the move necessary.After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she (27)_____ (smile) sweetly when told her room was ready. As she got into the elevator (28)_____ her wheelchair, I provided a description of her tiny room.“I love it,” she started with the enthusiasm of (29)_____ eight-year-old child having just been presented with a new dog.“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait.”“That ha s(30)_____ to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. (31)_____ I like my room or not d oesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged…it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body (32)_____ no longer work or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones working. Each day is a gift, and (33)_____ _____ _____ my eyes open, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away…just for this time in my life.”(B)A sculptor has scaled new heights by building the world’s tallest toothpick (牙签) model.Stanley Hayes Munro, 45, from Syracuse, New York, is a toothpick engineer, who(34)_____ (hook) by toothpick modelssince he built his first sculpture in school when creating a structure that (35)_____ support the weight of an egg.Now, he has won the world record for the tallest toothpick structure with a sculpture of the BurjKahlifa, Dubai. For Stanley though, he has always been more concerned with the integrity(完整性) of his work. Stanley said: “I’ve never cared for counting toothpicks, wasting toothpicks, or the number of toothpicks (36)_____ (use) in any construction. But an engineering problem you’ve got to create a strong structure is a problem worth (37)_____(solve).” “I made my first toothpick structure in an art class when I was in Grade 5,” he continued. “The assignment was to build something 25 centimeters tall and to have it (38)_____ (hold) the weight of an egg. Mine held my desk and from that point I became interested in it.”高三英语共10页第1页“Everybody likes to ask whether my sculptures will collapse when I build them, but they are much (39)_____ (strong) than people think,” he said. “It was not really the height but the shape of the outer walls(40)_____ was the biggest challenge with BurjKhalifa. There wasn’t a flat surface anywhere and I had to individually construct each level,” he said.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beused once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets(耳机)that 48 brain activity and this too showed heightened activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to the argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life-something. “A seven percent rise in emotional engagementis 49 remarkable. Watching in 3D gives the viewer such an enriched and quality experience, as these results show,” he said. “In evolutionary50 , the results of both parts of the test certainly make sense. 3D films are more likely to heighten the senses and cause emotional arousal —this, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr Fagan added.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.高三英语共10页第2页Researchers recently find w omen likely face work environments that push against the “havi ng it all” mentality, leading to feelings of guilt and depression.Trying to have it all could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study that finds that “supermoms” have higher rates of depression compared with working moms who let things 51 .The research, presented Aug. 20 at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Las Vegas, finds that working is 52 for mothers’ mental health. But among working mothers, the le ast depressed are those who don’t expect to 53 work and family life perfectly, said study researcher Katrina Leupp, a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle.“The ideal that women can do it all actually 54 the level of depressive symptoms compared to women who were more doubtful about whether or not w ork and family can be balanced,” Leupp told LiveScience.Leupp analyzed survey 55 from 1,600 married women who participated in a large survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. In 1987, the women answered questions to judge their support of women’s 56 , including whether they agreed with statements such as “Women are much happier if they stay at home a nd take care of their children.”In 1992 and 1994, the now 40-year-old women answered questions about their symptoms of depression. Like earlier studies, the survey data indicated that women who worked outside the home had fewer symptoms of depression, perhaps because outside work gives women more 57 interaction, more varied activities and a larger income, Leupp said.Among the employed women, though, the cheeriest were those who had indicated in their younger years the least 58 for women balancing career and family. The results held even after controlling for earlier levels of depression.“Somewhat 59, women wh o don’t expect to be able to balance work and family have better m ental health than those who do,” Leupp said.The study didn’t explain why optimistic (乐观的) views of balancing work and motherhood would 60 later depression. “The reason may come down to 61 and real-world work environments,”Leupp said. “Women who expect to have it all probably come up against 62 that aren’t designed with work-life balance in mind. When they can’t balance everything perfectly, these supermoms are more likely to feel 63.”“I think this research really speaks to a 64 between women’s expectations and the actual structure of t he workplace,” Leupp said.“The takeaway for working moms is to temper their optimism about balancing 65 and employmentand not to blame themselves if they struggle.Recognize that if it feels difficult, it’s because it is difficult.”51. A. happen B. continue C. slide D. end52. A. good B. ready C.hard D. possible53. A. protect B. share C. illustrate D. combine54. A. increased B. assessed C. reached D. influenced55. A. questions B. responses C. solutions D. instruments56. A. pregnancy B. marriage C. employment D. education57. A. cultural B. social C. positive D. verbal58. A. support B. tolerance C. concern D. respect59. A. deliberately B. aggressively C. ironically D. similarly60. A. result from B. relate to C. hold back D. call for61. A. families B. expectations C. surroundings D. requirements高三英语共10页第3页62. A. clubs B. hospitals C. governments D. workplaces63. A. excited B. embarrassed C. thrilled D. frustrated64. A. mismatch B. mistreat C. misunderstanding D. misinterpretation65. A. aging B. training C. schooling D. parentingSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves(蹄) rings in the riders’ ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or four minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cup—one of the world’s most famous horseraces—were fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having potential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horse’s owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorse’s diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse. A groomer (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australia’s most famous horserace, the Melbourne Cup, is 3,200 meters of pure excitement. Each year 300 or 400 horses are nominated (提名), but only 24 can run. The competitors are chosen based on a number of factors, but winners of certain races qualify automatically.Each racehorse receives a handicap—a certain weight it must carry to give each horse an equal chance of winning—two months before the race. Originally, horses that seemed likely to win were assigned larger handicaps. But the rules have changed, reducing the handicap for previous winners.The first Melbourne Cup in 1861 drew a crowd of 4,000 spectators, and the race’s popularity has grown since then. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the cup has become a four-day festival with fine food and entertainment.The Melbourne Cup began during a gold rush as a form of entertainment for the rich. Today it still attracts society’s upper class. They come dressed in their finest to enjoy the event in comfort.But anyway it’s all about the race—the effort of horses and riders, the suspense and the thrill of victory.66. What can be learned about the horses in the Melbourne Cup?A. They are all winners of a certain race.B. They are raised and trained by joint effort.C. They are chosen from ordinary horses.D. Their fates are determined by their trainers.67. The racehorses are given handicaps so that _____.A. they will weigh the sameB. previous winners are unlikely to win高三英语共10页第4页C. the race will be fair enoughD. they will be more adaptable to the race68. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. the spectators of the Melbourne Cup must dress wellB. the Melbourne Cup was intended for wealthy peopleC. the winner of the Melbourne Cup can earn a large fortuneD. the Melbourne Cup is the best-known horserace worldwide69. The passage can most probably be found in _____.A. a sports journalB. a business newspaperC. an academic paperD. a health magazine（B）Contact detailsheritage (遗产) in County Down.This PEACE III fundedaccompanied by a free leaflet, also in both languages.28 April 2016 - 01 May 2016 at Down County MuseumThis exhibition has been created by Down County Museum and Newry and themes including how the Rising was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics andsociety.Pre-booking essential.Admission FREE.高三英语共10页第5页Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronicdevices? The solution may be just a few steps away.“Energy harvesting” promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more than your body’s movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world already offer such products, but many experts believe the market for the technology could explode due to electronic devices being developed for the Internet of Things.“It’s huge,”said Graham Martin, CEO of the EnOcean Alliance, a San Ramon-based group of businesses that promotes wireless energy-harvesting technologies. With the Internet of Things expected to combine billions of devices, “if they are all battery-powered, we’ll have a problem because there’s not enough lithium (锂) in the world,” he added. “So a lot of them will have to use energy harvesting.”Among the most basic forms of the technology is body power. When certain materials are squeezed or stretched, the movement of their atoms creates an electrical charge. Automatic watches have employed the concept for decades, for example, by winding themselves when their user moves their arm. Now, the concept is being considered for a number of other devices.In a contest seeking visionary ideas for wearable technologies, Intel awarded $5,000 for a concept to change the temperature difference between a person’s body and a special piece of clothing they’d wear into electricity for mobile devices.高三英语共10页第6页Using sound to power devices is another energy-harvesting variation. Stanford University engineers are testing smart microchips(芯片) that create electricity from ultrasound (超声波) to power implantable (可植入的) devices that can analyze a person’s nervous system or treat their diseases.A textile (纺织品) research association in Spain is proposing to obtainelectricity from radio waves that flow around everyone to power sensors sewn into clothes, which can monitor a person’s heartbeat or other vital signs.Research firm IDTechEx has estimated that annual global sales of energy-harvesting products could hit $2.6 billion by 2024, while WinterGreen Research predicts sales of $4.2 billion by 2019.Obtaining stable energy from devices can be complex, however. For one thing, the motion that generates the electricity has to be constant to be useful. Moreover, the amount of power the devices produce depends on the person using them, according to a Columbia University study. It determined that taller people on average provide about 20 percent more power than shorter ones when walking, running or cycling.It’s also unclear how eagerly consumers might welcome energy-harvesting products. While such devices are expected to cost less than battery-powered alternatives when compared over many years, experts say, people may continue buying ones with batteries merely because those would be cheaper in the short term.74. Which “explode” in the following sentences has the most similar meaning to the word “explode” inParagraph 2?A. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded.B. The continued tension could explode into more violence.C. The population exploded to 40,000 during the last tourist season.D. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary.75. What makes “energy harvesting” necessary according to the passage?A. The waste of lithium in the world.B. The increasing number of electronic devices.C. The development of technology.D. The pollution caused by batteries.76. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. energy-harvesting products save money in the long runB. taller people can surely produce a larger amount of powerC. automatic watches harvest energy from the user s’ body heatD. two ways of harvesting energy are mentioned in the passage77. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Energy harvesting: a low-risk technologyB. Energy harvesting: a high-profit technologyC. Energy harvesting: a problem-free technologyD. Energy harvesting: an environment-friendly technologySection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in thefewest possible words.高三英语共10页第7页Want to attractand keeptop talent? Here’s a suggestion: Make a flexible work schedule part of the deal.Asurvey this summer of 1,215 U.S. managers and employees across a variety of industries, by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), foundthose aged 18 to 32 rank flexibility among the perks (特殊待遇) they want most, with 33% saying they wouldn’t work anywhere that didn’t offer it. But it seems those aged 33 to 48value flextime even more: 38% of them consider it non-negotiable, with men who said so, at 40%, slightly outnumbering women (37%).“Companies first started offering flexible schedules, in the late 80s and the 90s, as a way to recruit (招募) and keep talented women, but it’s gone way beyond that n ow,” observes Karyn Twaronite, an EY partner who came up through the tax side of the business.Noting that both men and women, in all age groups, ranked flextime (弹性工作制) tops among non-cash p erks, Twaronite adds, “That result mirrors exactly what we’re seeing here at EY.”The accounting and cons ulting giant, No. 57 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For, has had thousands of employees working flexible schedules for years—including, since 2004, six weeks’ of paid leave for new dads.“Flextime may have started o ut as a women’s issue,but it’s changed into something that people of both sexes have come to expect,” he adds. “I think it’s partly because of the large number of two-career households now, where people have to adapt to two demanding professional schedules instead of just one.”The EY survey suggests that, in the next decade or so, the opportunity for a life outside the office will become an even bigger draw than it already is. Most of those surveyed still work a set schedule, the report notes, bu t “respondents expect a shift in the coming years to more flexible hours, as 62% currently work standard office hours and only 50% expect to do so in five to ten years.”That doesn’t surprise Twaro nite. “Work is changing,” she observes. “The technology to connect anywhere and anytime means that people are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, especially in global companies that operate across different time zones. The other side of that is that employers are adapting to people’s lives outside of work—becau se they have to be.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What is the main finding of the survey?79. Flextime was originally aimed at _____.80. The result of the survey is caused by the fact that _____.81. What makes flextimepossible according to Twaronite?第Ⅱ卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.出国对于这个高中生来讲根本没有吸引力。

上海市崇明县高三英语第二次模拟考试试题

崇明县2016届第二次高考模拟考试试卷英语（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

请将答案填写在答题纸上）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. In a gallery. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore. D. In a museum.2. A. Boss and employee. B. Father and daughter.C. Teacher and student.D. Shop assistant and customer.3. A. 5 minutes. B. 8 minutes. C. 10 minutes. D. 15 minutes.4. A. The shirt is too large. B. The price of the shirt is wrong.C. The shirt is too expensive.D. Other shops don’t sell this shirt.5. A. Watching TV. B. Parents’ involvement.C. Playing video games.D. Teachers’ substitution.6. A. A place for a meal. B. Their good friends.C. A tip for choosing food.D. Their plan to eat out.7. A. She doesn’t know where the manager is.B. She doesn’t know where the man heard the news.C. She doesn’t know where she will be working this month.D. She doesn’t know where she can find the work schedule.8. A. The time is not convenient. B. Her house is not big enough.C. A few people won’t turn up.D. There won’t be enough food.9. A. It is rather cool in the lecture hall.B. No one will be able to see what he is wearing.C. The air-conditioner doesn’t work.D.He expects the weather to change later in the day.10. A. The film cost too much despite its high quality.B. The man didn’t like the film but the woman did.C. The man missed the film because of the woman.D. The man saw the film upon the advice of the woman.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 special room. B. A series of textbooks.C. A comprehension program.D. A rewritten masterpiece.12. A. Experts on English reading. B. Beginners of English learning.C. Native speakers of English.D. Editors of Engli sh textbooks.13. A. It is designed for different levels. B. It contains original masterpieces.C. It can bring back the childhood.D. It helps to improve memory.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Work efficiency is what we pursue. B. It’s possible for us to work harder.C. Our brain is our most important tool.D. It’s wise to take a rest if our body needs it.15. A. To focus on something new. B. To ignore the limitations.C. To refresh the concentration.D. To lengthen the attention.16. A. Changing jobs from time to time. B. Doing new tasks in different work areas.C. Making a list of all your tasks.D. Eating popcorn while taking a break.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.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Sunshine Travel AgencyReservation FormType of tour:Destination:Name:Telephone: Number of people: Date of departure:Total price: a 4-day 17 tour LondonLisa Garcia197-6344-58294 (2 18 & 2 children)19 6th20Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper? A report about a thief who got into people’s homes under a false identity and 21 from the homes.How did the thief manage to get into people’s homes? He pretended to be from the electricity board to check the 22 of their appliances.What is the warning from the police? The police warn people not to let anyone in23 .What does the thief look like? He’s in his thirties and tall with dark hair and24 .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 blankwith the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Happiness Is an AttitudeThe 92-year-old confident and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably combed and makeup perfectly applied, (25)_____ _____ she’s legally blind, move d to a nursing home today.Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, (26)_____ (make) the move necessary.After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she (27)_____ (smile) sweetly when told her room was ready. As she got into the elevator (28)_____ her wheelchair, I provided a description of her tiny room.“I love it,” she started with the enthusiasm of (29)_____ eight-year-old child having just been presented with a new dog.“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait.”“That ha s (30)_____ to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is somethi ng you decide on ahead of time. (31)_____ I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged…it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body (32)_____ no longer work or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones working. Each day is a gift, and (33)_____ _____ _____ my eyes open, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away…just for this time in my life.”(B)Sculptor B uilds Dubai’s Soaring Burj Khalifa Skyscraper out of Toothpicks to Bag WorldRecordA sculptor has scaled new heights by building the world’s tallest toothpick (牙签) model.Stanley Hayes Munro, 45, from Syracuse, New York, is a toothpick engineer, who (34)_____ (hook) by toothpick models since he built his first sculpture in school when creating a structure that (35)_____ support the weight of an egg.Now, he has won the world record for the tallest toothpick structure with a sculpture of the Burj Kahlifa, Dubai. For Stanley though, he has always been more concerned with the integrity(完整性) of his work. Stanley said: “I’ve never cared for co unting toothpicks, wasting toothpicks, or the number of toothpicks (36)_____ (use) in any construction. But an engineering problem you’ve got to create a strong structure is a problem worth (37)_____(solve).” “I made my first toothpick structure in an art class when I was in Grade 5,” he continued. “The assignment was to build something 25 centimeters tall and to have it (38)_____ (hold) the weight of an egg. Mine held my desk and from that point I be came interested in it.”“Everybody likes to ask whether my sculptures will collapse when I build them, but they are much (39)_____ (strong) than people think,” he said. “It was not really the height but the shape of the outer walls (40)_____ was the biggest challenge with Burj Khalifa. There wasn’t a flat surface anywhere and I had to individually construct each level,” he said.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets(耳机) that 48 brain activity and this too showed heightened activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to the argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life-something. “A seven percent rise in emotional engagement is 49 remarkable. Watching in 3D gives the viewer such an enriched and quality experience, as these results show,” he said. “In evolutionary 50 , the results of both parts of the test certainly make sense. 3D films are more likely to heighten the senses and cause emotional arousal —this, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr Fagan added.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.Researchers recently find women likely face work environments that push against the “having it all” mentality, leading to feelings of guilt and depression.Trying to have it all could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study that finds that “supermoms” have higher rates of depressi on compared with working momswho let things 51 .The research, presented Aug. 20 at th e annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Las Vegas, finds that working is 52 for mothers’ mental health. But among working mothers, the least depressed are those who don’t expect to 53 work and family life perfectly, said study researcher Katrina Leupp, a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle. “The ideal that women can do it all actually 54 the level of depressive symptoms compared to women who were more doubtful about whether or not work and family can be balanced,” Leupp told LiveScience.Leupp analyzed survey 55 from 1,600 married women who participated in a large survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. In 1987, the women answered questions to judge their support of women’s 56 , including whether they agreed with statements such as “Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.” In 1992 and 1994, the now 40-year-old women answered questions about their symptoms of depression. Like earlier studies, the survey data indicated that women who worked outside the home had fewer symptoms of depression, perhaps because outside work gives women more 57 interaction, more varied activities and a larger income, Leupp said. Among the employed women, though, the cheeriest were those who had indicated in their younger years the least 58 for women balancing career and family. The results held even after controlling for earlier levels of depression. “Somewhat 59 , women who don’t expect to be able to balance work and family have better mental health than those who do,” Leupp said.The study didn’t explain why optimistic(乐观的) views of balancing work and motherhood would60 later depression. “The reason may come down to 61 and real-world work environments,”Leupp said. “Women who expect to have it all probably come up against 62 that aren’t designed with work-life balance in mind. When they can’t balance ever ything perfectly, these supermoms are more likely to feel 63 .”“I think this research really speaks to a 64 between women’s expectations and the actual structure of the workplace,” Leupp said.“The takeaway for working moms is to temper their optimism about balancing 65 and employment and not to blame themselves if they struggle. Recognize that if it feels difficult, it’s because it is difficult.”51. A. happen B. continue C. slide D. end52. A. good B. ready C. hard D. possible53. A. protect B. share C. illustrate D. combine54. A. increased B. assessed C. reached D. influenced55. A. questions B. responses C. solutions D. instruments56. A. pregnancy B. marriage C. employment D. education57. A. cultural B. social C. positive D. verbal58. A. support B. tolerance C. concern D. respect59. A. deliberately B. aggressively C. ironically D. similarly60. A. result from B. relate to C. hold back D. call for61. A. families B. expectations C. surroundings D. requirements62. A. clubs B. hospitals C. governments D. workplaces63. A. excited B. embarrassed C. thrilled D. frustrated64. A. mismatch B. mistreat C. misunderstanding D. misinterpretation65. A. aging B. training C. schooling D. parentingSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves(蹄) rings in the riders’ ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or four minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cup—one of the world’s most famous horseraces —were fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having potential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horse’s owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorse’s diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse.A groomer (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australia’s most famous horserace, the Melbourne Cup, is 3,200 meters of pure excitement. Each year 300 or 400 horses are nominated (提名), but only 24 can run. The competitors are chosen based on a number of factors, but winners of certain races qualify automatically.Each racehorse receives a handicap—a certain weight it must carry to give each horse an equal chance of winning—two months before the race. Originall y, horses that seemed likely to win were assigned larger handicaps. But the rules have changed, reducing the handicap for previous winners.The first Melbourne Cup in 1861 drew a crowd of 4,000 spectators, and the race’s popularity has grown since then. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the cup has become a four-day festival with fine food and entertainment.The Melbourne Cup began during a gold rush as a form of entertainment for the rich. Today it still attracts society’s upper class. They come dressed in their finest to enjoy the event in comfort.But anyway it’s all about the race—the effort of horses and riders, the suspense and the thrill of victory.66. What can be learned about the horses in the Melbourne Cup?A. They are all winners of a certain race.B. They are raised and trained by joint effort.C. They are chosen from ordinary horses.D. Their fates are determined by their trainers.67. The racehorses are given handicaps so that _____.A. they will weigh the sameB. previous winners are unlikely to winC. the race will be fair enoughD. they will be more adaptable to the race68. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. the spectators of the Melbourne Cup must dress wellB. the Melbourne Cup was intended for wealthy peopleC. the winner of the Melbourne Cup can earn a large fortuneD. the Melbourne Cup is the best-known horserace worldwide69. The passage can most probably be found in _____.A. a sports journalB. a business newspaperC. an academic paperD. a health magazine（B ）Down County Museum - Open and FreeWhat’s OnContact details The Mall, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH Telephone: +44 (0) 28 4461 5218 Fax: +44 (0) 28 4461 5590 Email: mail@Opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturdays and Sundays 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Admission free There is however a charge for some special events and for guided tours. In the Footsteps of St Patrick12 November 2015 - 24 April 2016 at Down County MuseumThe aim of this exhibition is to explore some of the local sites,monuments and archaeological (考古的) discoveries which arelinked to the early missionary work of St Patrick and hisfollowers, and to his Early Christian heritage (遗产) in County Down.This PEACE III funded display, featuring wonderful photographs, is in English and Polish and is accompanied by a free leaflet, also in both languages.Admission FREE.From Ballyhosset to Bengal03 February 2016 - 31 December 2016 at Down County MusuemThis display features a selection of documents, photographs, medicalinstruments and uniforms belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel AlexanderSilcock, which were recently donated to Down County Museum. Admission FREE. 1916 and After28 April 2016 - 01 May 2016 at Down County MuseumThis exhibition has been created by Down County Museum and Newryand Mourne Museum to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising.The exhibition provides an overview Rising and will explore aselection of themes including how the Rising was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics and society. Pre-booking essential. Admission FREE.Essence of Form: The Applied Art Collection of Down County Museum03 May 2016 - 30 October 2016 at Down County MuseumThis exhibition displays the applied art collection of Down CountyMuseum. Collected over 25 years, the exhibition includes ceramics(陶瓷制品), textile(纺织的) pieces, silversmithing and jewellerymade by artists living and working in County Down.Admission FREE.70. Which exhibition is related to religion?A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C. 1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.71. Which exhibition needs to be reserved in advance?A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C. 1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.72. Mr. Smith, who is interested in the works of art in Down County Museum, can go to visitthe museum on ______.A. April 25, 2016.B. April 29, 2016.C. June 18, 2016.D. November 3,2016.73. It can be learned from the above introduction that _____.A. Admission to Down County Museum is always free.B. Down County Museum is open for a shorter time on weekdays.C. All the exhibitions are held by Down County Museum independently.D. The exhibits in “From Ballyhosset to Bengal” have long belonged to the museum.（C）Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronic devices? The solution may be just a few steps away.“Energy harvesting”promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more than your body’s movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world already offer such products, but many experts believe the market for the technology could explode due to electronic devices being developed for the Internet of Things.“It’s huge,”said Graham Martin, CEO of the EnOcean Alliance, a San Ramon-based group of businesses that promotes wireless energy-harvesting technologies. With the Internet of Things expected to combine billions of devices, “if they are all battery-powered, we’ll have a problem because there’s not enough lithium (锂) in the world,” he added. “So a lot of them will have to use energy harvesting.”Among the most basic forms of the technology is body power. When certain materials are squeezed or stretched, the movement of their atoms creates an electrical charge. Automatic watches have employed the concept for decades, for example, by winding themselves when their user moves their arm. Now, the concept is being considered for a number of other devices.In a contest seeking visionary ideas for wearable technologies, Intel awarded $5,000 for a concept to change the temperature difference between a person’s body and a special piece of clothing they’d wear into electricity for mobile devices.Using sound to power devices is another energy-harvesting variation. Stanford University engineers are testing smart microchips (芯片) that create electricity fromultrasound (超声波) to power implantable (可植入的) devices that can analyze a person’s nervous system or treat their diseases.A textile (纺织品) research association in Spain is proposing to obtain electricity from radio waves that flow around everyone to power sensors sewn into clothes, which can monitor a person’s heartbeat or other vital signs.Research firm IDTechEx has estimated that annual global sales of energy-harvesting products could hit $2.6 billion by 2024, while WinterGreen Research predicts sales of $4.2 billion by 2019.Obtaining stable energy from devices can be complex, however. For one thing, the motion that generates the electricity has to be constant to be useful. Moreover, the amount of power the devices produce depends on the person using them, according to a Columbia University study. It determined that taller people on average provide about 20 percent more power than shorter ones when walking, running or cycling.It’s also unclear how eagerly consumers might welcome energy-harvesting products. While such devices are expected to cost less than battery-powered alternatives when compared over many years, experts say, people may continue buying ones with batteries merely because those would be cheaper in the short term.74. Which “explode” in the following sentences has the most similar meaning to the word“explode” in Paragraph 2?A. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded.B. The continued tension could explode into more violence.C. The population exploded to 40,000 during the last tourist season.D. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary.75. What makes “energy harvesting” necessary according to the passage?A. The waste of lithium in the world.B. The increasing number of electronic devices.C. The development of technology.D. The pollution caused by batteries.76. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. energy-harvesting products save money in the long runB. taller people can surely produce a larger amount of powerC. automatic watches harvest energy from the user s’ body heatD. two ways of harvesting energy are mentioned in the passage77. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Energy harvesting: a low-risk technologyB. Energy harvesting: a high-profit technologyC. Energy harvesting: a problem-free technologyD. Energy harvesting: an environment-friendly technologySection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Want to attract and keep top talent? Here’s a suggestion: Make a flexible work schedule part of the deal.A survey this summer of 1,215 U.S. managers and employees across a variety of industries, by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), found those aged 18 to 32 rank flexibility among the perks (特殊待遇) they want most, with 33% saying they wouldn’t work anywhere that didn’t offer it. But it seems those aged 33 to 48 value flextime even more: 38% of them consider it non-negotiable, with men who said so, at 40%, slightly outnumbering women (37%).“Companies first started offering flexible schedules, in the late 80s and the 90s, as a way to recruit (招募) and keep tal ented women, but it’s gone way beyond that now,” observes Karyn Twaronite, an EY partner who came up through the tax side of the business.Noting that both men and women, in all age groups, ranked flextime (弹性工作制) tops among non-cash perks, Twaronite adds, “That result mirrors exactly what we’re seeing here at EY.” The accounting and consulting giant, No. 57 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For, has had thousands of employees working flexible schedules for years—including, since 2004, si x weeks’ of paid leave for new dads.“Flextime may have started out as a women’s issue, but it’s changed into something that people of both sexes have come to expect,” he adds. “I think it’s partly because of the large number of two-career households now, where people have to adapt to two demanding professional schedules instead of just one.”The EY survey suggests that, in the next decade or so, the opportunity for a life outside the office will become an even bigger draw than it already is. Most of those surveyed still work a set schedule, the report notes, but “respondents expect a shift in the coming years to more flexible hours, as 62% currently work standard office hours and only 50% expect to do so in five to ten years.”That doesn’t surprise Twaronite. “Work is changing,” she observes. “The technology to connect anywhere and anytime means that people are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, especially in global companies that operate across different time zones. The other side of that is that employers are adapting to people’s lives outside of work—because they have to be.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) 78. What is the main finding of the survey?79. Flextime was originally aimed at _____.80. The result of the survey is caused by the fact that _____.81. What makes flextime possible according to Twaronite?第Ⅱ卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 出国对于这个高中生来讲根本没有吸引力。

2015届高三第二学期英语综合考练试题(含答案)

2015届高三第二学期英语综合考练试题2015.3本试卷共12页，三大题, 满分135分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、姓名和考生号填写在答题卡上。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

Ⅰ语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It is generally agreed that a good student must be able to concentrate for a reasonable time on a written text, yet most students are given very little help to practice this skill. Almost all classroom reading is 1 into minutes of reading and therefore it is no wonder that a number of students have 2 in this field.If you have a problem with 3 , you must first examine the conditions in which you work. Lighting can be a problem: too many readers put up with 4 lighting conditions. If this is a problem, and you don’t have a reading lamp, try a strong bulb (灯泡), read near a window in day time and always avoid reading in your own shadow. 5 the light should come from overhead or over your shoulder. Reflective surfaces should be avoided. You should also 6 excessive contrast (过度对比) caused by using a reading lamp as the only 7 of light as this will cause great tiredness and probably eye injury.A second reason for poor concentration is the 8 of motivation, that is, an absence of any 9 sense of purpose. If this is the cause, you will almost 10 be bored by the text.Be sure that you keep your 11 in mind during your reading so that you know you should also adopt some specific techniques — such as making notes from your reading — to aid your concentration.If you play the role of a 12 receiver of information, simply concentrating on absorbing everything you read, you will 13 that your mind is overloaded, confused by the material. Then you should take a more active approach. Enter into a 14 with the text, pausing to reflect on what you read, and 15 what you find. That will be good for reading and comprehension. That will be good for reading and comprehension.1. A. forced B. driven C. admitted D. broken2. A. problems B. a bilities C. advantages D. mistakes3. A. instruction B. communication C. concentration D. appreciation4. A. good B. poor C. strong D. bright5. A. Ideally B. Optionally C. Deliberately D. Cheerfully6. A. promote B. ensure C. avoid D. increase7. A. source B. grade C. aspect D. system8. A. supply B.concern C. awareness D. lack9. A. abnormal B. clear C. careful D. humorous10. A.carefully B. strangely C. certainly D. naturally11. A. objectives B. requirements C. memories D. considerations12. A. sensitive B. relative C. conservative D. passive13. A. forget B. doubt C. find D. believe14. A. quarrel B. dialogue C. battle D. connection15. A. refusing B. demanding C. receiving D. questioning第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

上海市崇明区2019届高三第二次模拟考试(含听力)英语试题(解析版)

崇明区2019届第二次高考模拟考试试卷英语(考试时间120分钟，满分140分。

请将答案填写在答题纸上)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.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. A pilot.B. An airhost.C. A passenger.D. A taxi driver.【答案】D【解析】【分析】M: Madam, where do you want to go?W: Could you drop me off at the airport?Q: What is most probably the man’s occupation?【详解】此为听力题，解析略。

2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】A. In a bank.B. In a hotel.C. In a clinic.D. In a university.【答案】C【解析】【分析】W: Please register your information here and pay for it. And I’ll make a medical record for you.M: OK. How much do I need to pay for the registration?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?【详解】此为听力题，解析略。

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2015届上海崇明县高三第二次高考模拟考试英语试卷一、用单词的适当形式完成短文1. After 30 years【小题1】a pilot, Captain Peter Elliott got to fly holiday-makers on a Thomas Cook flight from Birmingham, UK, to Tenerife, Spain with his daughter.Senior First Officer Laura Elliott【小题2】(fly) for six years but has never before got to work with her father. “It’s my dream to be able to fly with my Dad,” she said.It had seemed unlikely that the pair would ever co-pilot【小题3】same aircraft because Miss Elliott learned to fly on Airbus planes when she joined the company in 2009, and her father flew Boeings. However, after Peter Elliott, 59, retrained to fly Airbuses, their dream of flying together came true.Miss Elliott, 30, became interested in flying when【小题4】(inspire) by her father with atr ial flight as her birthday present. Miss Elliott said: “Becoming a pilot was never something I had considered. It was only when my Dad bought me a trial flight for my 18th birthday【小题5】I considered following in my Dad’s footsteps.”The pair finally sat in the cockpit (驾驶员座舱) together and Mr Elliott made an announcement to passengers【小题6】the flight made it a special day for him as he was flying with his daughter.Miss Elliott recalled the flight,【小题7】(say), “I was initially nervous and he kept asking 【小题8】I was nervous or not. It was like going for a driving lesson with him. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and the passengers loved it. If it ever happens again, I will definitely be a lot【小题9】(relaxed).”2. Has the world just witnessed its first ever robot suicide? Boring housework was seemingly too much for one cleaning robot to take, when it apparently rebelled and decided to end it all.The robot was given the tiresome task of cleaning up some spilt grain before it climbed on to a kitchen hotplate【小题1】it destroyed itself, according to reports in Austria. It had reportedly grown tired of【小题2】(force) to clean the house every day and decided to become a martyr(殉道者) to the robot cause.“Somehow it seems【小题3】(restart) itself again before it made its way along the work surface. Then it pushed a cooking pot out of the way and basically that was the end of it,” explained fireman Helmut Kniewasser, who【小题4】(call) to deal with the fire at Hinterstoder in Kirchdorf. “It pretty quickly started to melt underneath and t hen stuck to the kitchen hotplate. It then caught fire.【小题5】we arrived, it had become just a pile of ash.” He added: “The entire building【小题6】be evacuated (疏散) and there was severe smoke damage particularly in the flat in which the robot had been in use. “It’s a mystery how it came to be started and ended up making its way to the hotplate.”【小题7】took an hour to clean and make the building safe. The homeowner plans to charge the robot’s manufacturer.3. A. marketed B. experience C. increased D.deliberately E. indicateF. controlledG. potentiallyH. currentlyI. convenienceJ. backedK. accessYoung children may face serious health risks from popular energy drinks, such as Monster, Red Bull and Rock Star,【小题1】causing heart problems and other life-threatening conditions, according to the findings of new researches.During a presentation at the annual Cardiac Scientific Sessions 2014 meeting of theAmerican Heart Association (AHA), researchers warned about the risk of allowing young children【小题2】to the energy drinks, which contain high amounts of caffeine(咖啡因) and other stimulants.Researches【小题3】that the energy drinks are not intended for young children and are not safe for them to consume. Steven Lipshultz, M.D., lead author of the study, is calling for a warning on all energy drink cans and bottles, warning parents of the risk of allowing children to drink them.Researchers say it is difficult to know exactly how much caffeine is contained in each can or bottle of energy drinks, since they are often【小题4】as dietary supplements (补充物), which allow the manufacturers to avoid FDA regulations.Energy drink manufacturers have compared the amount of caffeine in their products to that in hot drinks sold in coffee houses, but their products are often packaged in very large sizes and they are not sold in【小题5】environments like coffee houses, which typically would not serve young children. Energy drinks are widely available in【小题6】stores next to traditional soft drinks, typically packaged in very similar cans and using similar marketing techniques.Some energy drinks in many of the popular lines can contain up to 400 mg of caffeine per can. In comparison, a cup of coffee typically has around 100 mg of caffeine. Caffeine poisoning can occur in adults at levels higher than 400 mg a day; however, children under 12 can【小题7】caffeine poisoning at only 2.5 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight.A study published in September【小题8】up the new findings, revealing energy drinks may cause serious heart problems. French researchers revealed the popular energy drinks may be linked to【小题9】risk of irregular heartbeats and even sudden death.The FDA is【小题10】investigating health concerns surrounding the drinks after numerous negative event reports have been made in recent years connecting energy drinks to severe injuries and deaths.二、完形填空4. It’s a high-risky, multibillion-dollar industry with tight deadlines, demanding customers and lives in danger.The business is____And it’s booming.The number of jobs for translators and interpreters doubled in the past 10 years while their wages steadily____before, during and after the recession. During a period of stagnating (停滞的) wages across the labor market, the language-service industry with its 50,000 jobs is a____spot in the jobs outlook.Lillian Clementi is a French translator working in corporate communications from her home in Arlington, Massachusetts and is routinely on tight deadlines to hand in translated material. “The risks can be huge,” said Clementi, “There’s tons of____pressure.”In some cases, a(n)____translation or interpretation is also vital. If a user’s guide for medical equipment is not translated well, it could lead to____during an emergency. Soldiers in conflict areas require excellent interpreters to speak with community members. Any change of tone or context could put lives____Translators’ and interpreters’ immunity (免疫力) to the nation’s economic downturnalso____the growing demand for people who can speak several languages in an increasingly globalized economy, experts said.“Good translators who____a particular subject and become really good at it can really make six-digit figures annually,” said Jiri Stejskal, spokesman for the American Translators Association.Multinational corporations, U.S. demographic (人口的) changes and the Internet economy raise the need for translated and localized information. Companies increasingly want their content____to the tongue of the town, even between dialects of the same language.“As more people____the worldwide econo my, that’s going to drive more commerce, and that’s going to drive more language services,” said Bill Rivers, executive director of the National Council for Language and International Studies in the Washington region.____, qualifications for translators and interpreters are not as simple as they may seem. Speaking two languages does not mean a person can work in the language-service industry, experts said. Learning how to translate or interpret is a____skill beyond knowing the language.Furthermore, the most successful translators and interpreters maintain a____, such as legal documents, quarterly earnings reports or a special knowledge of industry.Technological advances may cut jobs in some industries, but online translation services like Google Translate____raise demand for human translators and interpreters, experts said. Online sales companies also drive demand for translation.（1）A tourismB languageC technologyD economy（2）A shrankB changedC grewD remained（3）A brightB scenicC historicD tough（4）A moneyB peerC bloodD time（5）A properB quickC directD innovative（6）A diseaseB depressionC violenceD confusion（7）A in orderB at riskC under controlD out of state（8）A highlightsB understandsC increasesD resists（9）A set upB depend onC specialize inD object to（10）A limitedB accustomedC relatedD tailored（11）A agree withB have access toC are confident ofD insist on（12）A InsteadB ThereforeC HoweverD Otherwise（13）A separateB geneticC learnableD worthwhile（14）A certificateB diplomaC strategyD specialty（15）A automaticallyB respectivelyC actuallyD immediately三、阅读选择5. Warner Brothers has announced more Harry Potter movies are on the way. The studio is working with Potter author J. K. Rowling to create a new franchise (特需经营权) of movies based on “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them”, which is a fictitious textbook in the Harry Potter world. The story will also follow the adventures of the book’s author, Newt Scamander. Rowling, for the first time, will pen the screenplay.It comes as no surprise that Warner Brothers is trying to keep the Harry Potter franchise going. The films alone have earned $7.7 billion at the box office. The franchise has probably almost doubled those earnings on home video and TV sales. Then there’s the many Harry Potter products that fans still_____But at some point, Harry Potter could seem old hat and that’s not something Warner Brothers wants to see happen. So executives had three choices: restart the franchise, come up with continuations or spin off part of the Potter world into a new movie.Without books to support the new stories, the upcoming movies could be a tougher sell for Warner Brothers. Harry and friends won’t appear at all in the new movies which will be set in New York 70 years before Harry Potter heads to Hogwarts.The new stories will also net video games, products and enhance Rowling’s website. Here’s Rowling on the upcoming franchise:It all started when Warner Brothers came to me with the suggestion of turning “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” into a film. I tho ught it was a fun idea, but the idea of seeing Newt Scamander, the supposed author of “Fantastic Beasts”, realized by another writer was difficult. Having lived for so long in my fictional universe, I feel very protective of it and Ialready knew a lot about Newt. As Harry Potter fans will know, I liked him so much that I even married his grandson, Rolf, to one of my favourite characters from the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood.As I considered Warners’ proposal, an idea took shape that I couldn’t ge t rid of. That is how I could express my own idea for a film to Warner Brothers.Although it will be set in the worldwide community of wizards (巫师) where I was so happy for seventeen years, it is neither a previous work nor a continuation to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world. The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt’s story will start in New York, seventy years before Harry gets underway. （1）The phrase “snatch up” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_____”.A rush to purchaseB give up reluctantlyC make profits fromD take away by force（2）What made Rowling accept Warner Brothers’ proposal?A Her eagerness to try writing for the screenplay.B Her unwillingness to see others write the story.C The attraction of earning more at the box office.D The film company’s promise to enhance her website.（3）It is implied in the passage that creating and selling the new movies may be _____.A inspiringB embarrassingC disappointingD challenging（4）What is the passage mainly about?A Warner Brothers’ expanded partnership with Harry Potter author.B Warner Brothers’ success and development in Harry Potter series.C Rowling’s view on the upcoming franchise of Harry Potter movies.D Rowling’s creative ideas for the cooperation with Warner Brothers.6.Brio LeisureAt the heart of lifeHealth & Fitness Memberships12 months for the price of 10Off peak racquets - Weekdays from centre opening until 5.00pm, and all day weekends.Sauna and steam room available at Northgate Arena. Sauna available at Moss Farm Leisure Complex. Sauna, steam room and jacuzzi available at Winsford Lifestyle Centre.To join online you will need:A valid email address so that you can receive your online booking details, payment and booking confirmations as well as important membership information.A valid UK bank account that accepts a Direct Debit arrangement if you wish to take out a Direct Debit membership. Memberships are valid for the account holder only.Credit card / Debit card may be required to make an up-front payment for Direct Debit option.（1）Brio Leisure must be _____.A a websiteB a health clinicC a sports clubD an entertainment park（2）Sam, who has a membership of Brio Premier at Frodsham Leisure Centre, can enjoy _____ at 6.00pm on Wednesday.A fitness classesB casual swimmingC racquet sportsD steam and sauna （3）Which of the following center suits Alice, who likes swimming and playing racquet sports and wants to enjoy jacuzzi afterwards?A Christleton Sports Centre.B Rudheath Leisure Centre.C Neston Recreation Centre.D Winsford Lifestyle Centre.（4）If Steven wants to use the Brio gym and swim at noon on weekdays, he needs to pay at least _____ for half a year’s membership.A £112.50B £135.00C £140.00D £168.007. Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they’ll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you’re satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend t o be satisfied with life in general.From the point of my 50s, I’d say that sounds about right. Some of my happiest moments are the ones I spend with my husband, a few close relatives, and a handful of very good friends who know me well and like me anyway. But the more I read about how social media are interfering with (干扰) good old-fashioned friendship, creating virtual bonds that can’t quite take the place of real ones, the more I wonder just how today’s 20-somethings will look back on their own lives when they’re my age.After all, much crucial relationship building work is done in the 20s. According to research by the late Bernice Neugarten of the University of Chicago, who helped launch the academic study of human development, people choose most of their adult relationships, both friends and lovers, between the ages of 22 and 28. The friends we make in our 20s are not only best friends forever; they’re also our first truly chosen friends. And choosing how to commit to these friendships is an essential psychological task of the 20s.But with so much of friendship in this age group now being developed online, an essential question is what the effect of that interaction is. A study, conducted in 2010 by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee of the University of Texas at Austin, investigated the Facebook habits of 776 young people between the ages of 18 and 35. “Whether it is a wall post, a comment, or a photo,” they wrote, “young people’s engagement with Facebook is driven, primarily, by a desire to stay connected to and involved in the lives of friends who live close by, far away, or have just entered into their lives.”This kind of constant contact can be efficient, but it can also be upsetting. For one thing, it adds a new layer of concern to a young p erson’s already-heightened awareness of social ranking, giving appearance-conscious young people yet another thing to worry about. “I see other 20-somethings feeling pressured to constantly keep up a public image, especially a public image online,” wrote Ariana Allensworth on the group blog. “Folks are always keeping the world informed one way or another about what they’re up to, where they’re at, what projects they’re working on. It can be a bit much at times.” Not the most fertile ground for real-world friendship.（1）According to the passage, the 20s is an age for people to _____.A have a good public imageB keep themselves informedC look back on their own livesD develop critical relationships（2）Which of the following is a disadvantage of making friends online?A It makes people pay less attention to social ranking.B It robs people of the happy moments spent with friends.C It keeps people away from their family and close relatives.D It prevents people from keeping in contact with their friends.（3）What was the aim of the study conducted by Craig Watkins and Erin Lee?A To know about the 776 young people’s Facebook habits.B To find out how social media affect real-world social life.C To help young people stay connected to the lives offriends. D To investigate what kind of people prefer online interactions.（4）The author may agree that _____.A old-fashioned friendship can help create virtual bondsB there’s no need for young people to make online friendsC real-world friendship is a better choice for young peopleD online friendship is an inevitable trend in the modern world四、阅读表达8. The education system in Finland is about to go through a brand new and fundamental change, despite enjoying the distinction of being one of the best in the world．The education department has decided not to use the long﹣used old method of"teaching by subject．"Instead, the country will now involve the children in helping them learn and question by gradually developing to"teaching by topic", shared Lisa Pohjolainen, who is in charge of youth and adult education in Helsinki﹣the capital city at the forefront of the reform program, "This is going to be a big change in education in Finland that we're just beginning．""The education system, though appearing to be new, is quite logical, "explained Pasi Silander, the city's development manager, "What we need now is a different kind of education to prepare people for working life．Young people use quite advanced computers．In the past the banks had lots of bank clerks adding up figures but now that has totally changed．We therefore have to make the changes in education that are necessary for industry and modern society．"How does Finlandplan to ________ the method of teaching by topic? Evidently overall training and accumulative skill development take up procedure over"lessons．"Those in their late teens are already being engaged in what Finland refers to as"phenomenon teaching"﹣or teaching by topic．For example, "cafeteria services"lessons will include elements of finance, languages （to help serve foreign customers）, writing skills and communication skills．Students will slowly be taught cross﹣subject topics which would have varying elements of multiple"subjects．"These elements will vary according to the"topic"or"skill"the student is learning．Apart from the same, students will move away from the traditional sitting and evaluation techniques as well．Students will sit in smaller groups and work collectively （共同地） to solve problems, all the while improving upon their communication skills．They won't be made to sit in rows and asked questions individually to assess their progress．Instead, a group whose joint efforts bring out results faster will be promoted．The education system needs a thorough examination, owing to the fact that traditional teaching techniques were based on primitive tools that were quite limited in availability and accessibility．With modern world being widely connected, isn't it time the students learned how to step ahead of mere fact﹣based learning, which promotes memory expansion rather than mental development?（1）．What is the main idea of the passage？________A Students in Finland won't have to study traditional subjects any longer．B The classrooms in Finland will resemble conferences where topics are discussed．C The education system in Finland will experience a great change．D The present system in Finland has proved to be a success．（2）．The underlined word "implement" can best be replaced by________．A carry out．B work out．C make out．D figure out．（3）．According to the passage，we can see that________．A those in their early teens are already being engaged in teaching by topic．B the students will sit in small groups and work individually to solve problems．C the students will at once be taught cross﹣subject topics．D teaching by topic will be a big improvement in education in Finland．（4）．What can we infer from the passage？________A Teaching evaluation techniques is one of the best in the world．B Teaching by topic will be practical and effective for people in their working life．C Teaching by topic can improve communication skills．D Traditional teaching techniques were quite limited in availability and accessibility．五、汉译英9. Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.（1）我们学习英语不是为了参加考试，而是为了掌握一种交际工具。