【高三】2015-2016年上海市向明中学高三上英语第一次月考

2015-2016学年第一学期向明中学10月质量监控考高三年级英语试卷第I卷（共103分）I. Listening Comprehension (30分)Section A Short Conversations1. A. Impatient. B. Confused. C. Pleased. D. Regretful.2. A. At a bus stop. B. At a laundry. C. At the dentist’s. D. At the chemist’s.3. A. An actor. B. A salesman C. A translator. D. A writer.4. A. He lost his classmate’s homework.B. He can’t help the woman with her math.C. He broke the woman’s calculator.D. He doesn’t know where the “on” button is5. A. The woman should go to another counter.B. The woman gives the man so many choices.C. The man dislikes the sandwiches offered there.D. The man is having trouble deciding what to eat.6. A. She has no idea where to find the man’s exam result.B. She isn’t allowed to tell students their grades.C. Dr. White hasn’t finished grading the papers.D. Dr. White doesn’t want to be contacted while he’s away.7. A. Move to a neat dormitory.B. Find a person to share their apartment.C. Clean the room with the roommate.D. Write an article about their roommate.8. A. Bob won’t take her advice.B. Bob doesn’t want to go abroad.C. She doesn’t think Bob should study overseas.D. She hasn’t talked to Bob since he went abroad.9. A. The snack bar isn’t usually so empty.B. Dessert is served in the snack bar.C. The snack bar is near the library.D. Snacks aren’t allowed in the library.10. A. Take her bicycle to the repair shop.B. Leave her bicycle outside.C. Clean the garage after the rain stops.D. Check if the garage is dry.Section B PassagesQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It helps care for customers’ dogs.B. You have to buy food for dogs.C. None of the dogs are caged.D. There is a dog named Princess.12. A. She likes the food there.B. She enjoys the fun with a pet.C. She can have free coffee.D. She doesn’t like to be alone.13. A. A new kind of café.B. A new brand of coffee.C. A new home for pets.D. A new way to raise pets.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A trend that high achievers are given a lower salary.B. A view that life quality is more important than pay.C. A dream of the young for fast-paced jobs.D. A new term created by high achievers.15. A. 10% B. 12% C. 6% D. 7%16. A. People are less satisfied with their lives.B. The financial investment may increase.C. Well-paid jobs are not easy to find.D. Unexpected problems may arise.Section C Longer ConversationsII. Grammar and Vocabulary (26分)Section 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 )The BBC documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough? recently became one of the top topics on social networks in both China and Britain, with many education specialists commenting and retweeting.In the documentary, five Chinese teachers 25_____ (take) over a British classroom with 50 teenagers aged 13 and 14 in Bohunt School for one month, and taught them in a typical Chinese way: no talking, no questions,wearing a special uniform and experiencing the harsh classroom discipline within a long school-hour from 7am to 7pm.In the documentary, most of the teens found it difficult 26_____ (adapt) to the Chinese-style education. Their teachers were not prepared for the differences between Chinese and British students as well. One of the teachers couldn’t help but 27_____ (complain) that the classroom was always “chaotic”.Many Chinese netizens, especially the post-1980 netizens, said that the documentary reminded them of past school-days. Meanwhile, they criticized the British students’ lack 28 _____ respect for others after watching the documentary.However, Zou Hailian, the math teacher in the program from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, said that the British students were all nice children. “Students look lax and absent-minded sometimes, but this is understandable. They have to stay at school for 12 hours each day, even longer than the school-time in Hangzhou Foreign Language School. They are not accustomed to 29_____ for sure,” he said.Zou emphasized that Chinese students usually study harder and have a clearer goal, 30_____ (compare) with British students. But British students have a very good coping capacity 31 _____ _____ _____ hands-on skills. Furthermore, Zou pointed out that China’s tough education system produces strong results in subjects like math and science, capturing the interest of educators in the U.S. and Europe 32_____ some feel the child-centered approach does not do enough to teach the basics.Though Zou’s words were recognized by several education experts in China and Britain, there are several voices in defense of the British education system. “Student autonomy, questioning and the development of skills to allow students to think for themselves are the key elements in British teaching approaches. As teachers in the program take lessons from the experiment, no doubt the Chinese teachers will also learn from the U.K.’s approach to teaching,” one said.(B)Every year, millions of people all over the world die in hospital when their lives (33) _____ have been saved. Ordinary people like you can easily help change this situation. You can help save lives by becoming an organ donor after you pass away.These days it is common for people to donate blood in order to save lives, so why not donate your organs? All you need to do is register and then you can live with the knowledge (34) _____ one day your organs could save a person’s life. Donating organs assures that (35) _____ (many) people can live longer, happier lives.Organ transplants have been around for a long time. The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954. Today, these operations are conducted regularly. Indeed, right now there are people who are seriously ill that are waiting for such operations. Unfortunately, there are not enough organs for everyone in need, which is (36) _____ more organ donors are needed.Transplants have (37)_____ high success rate in this day and age. The internal organs used in these situations include the heart, the lungs, the liver and the kidneys. Many patients with severe heart failure rely on the hope of a transplant, since they have no other option if medicines fail.Only the organs of people who carry a donor card can be used to save lives. Without one, organs may go to waste. In 2008, a total of 882 heart and lung transplants alone were carried out in China – this is great work. However, it is estimated (38)_____ 1.5 million people throughout the country need some form of organ transplant. They need your help.(39) _____ (donate) your organs will enable you to continue to help people even after you are gone. To get a donor card, first you have to register at your local hospital. Your details will be kept private, but it is still necessary for you to tell relatives of your decision so that they will know (40) _____ to expect if anything happens to you. Many people wish to help, but put off getting a donor card until it is too lateDeath is always upsetting for friends and relatives. However, they may be comforted to know that their loss has given the gift of life to others.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.Once Array upon a time, in a solar system that is so, so far away from here that you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, were two planets. Their names were Yee and Lan, and they loved each other very much. Every time they saw each other they would __41__ planet secrets, or share wisps(缕，股) of atmosphere, or tell silly jokes.But they were a little sad, because it was so long between times when they got to be near each other. Most of the time they had to __42__ from afar.Centuries went by, and one time as they passed, reaching out through the emptiness to be with one another, Yee slipped Lan a moon, because Yee had three and Lan had none. Lan looked so perfect with the new moon that all the other planets were a little __43__, and Yee didn’t mind giving up that moon at all.So the planets kept on dancing and Lan’s moon was __44__ by all, until one day an evil-minded ice-hearted comet viciously slammed into it, shattering it into a thousand pieces. At that time, Yee was all the way on the other side of the sun and couldn’t hear the wails and shouts. All the nearby planets made fun of Lan. Lan was so __45__ of what had happened to the moon, so __46__ given by Yee, that Lan began to be afraid of their meeting.After so long they were together again. Lan was almost afraid to look at Yee, but Yee reached out a wisp of atmosphere in __47__. Yee hesitated a minute, because all planets know how beautiful moons are, but then went ahead and smashed the two __48__ moons together so that Lan would have no reason to feel bad.So around and around they went, so very much in love that they thought they would burst, even though they looked a little __49__, and felt a little cold without their lovely moons. But then something beautiful happened --- their bits of moon dust started to flatten out, and made two large circles, one for each of them. And before too long, the circles became rings, great wonderful rings, sparkling in the pure sunlight. The other planets were too awed(敬畏) by Yee and Lan’s new beauty to feel even the __50__ drop of jealousy.And that is why, even on this planet, when two people have strong feelings for each other, so much love that they think they’ll burst, sometimes they’ll give each other rings, in memory of the planetary love of Yee and Lan.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A （15分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.While the full picture has yet to emerge, it appears that the reason for the loss of AirAsia flight QZ8501 is different from the losses of MH370 and MH17 earlier this year. MH17, shot down in Ukraine, was clearly a man-made disaster; QZ8501’s disappearance appears to be weather-related. MH370’s loss remains a mystery. Even though cloud-computing(云计算) could help advance the status(状态) of the black box in terms of the investigation after such incidents, as we are only too aware, nature – in the form of bad weather – often plays a significant role in airline disasters. Is there anything we can do, on the ground, to lower the 51 of theseweather-related incidents?Recently, Microsoft Research illustrated that by combining real-time data from nearby flights, it is possible to 52 the wind speed to an accuracy 10 times better than the weather simulations(模拟) by supercomputers. Augmenting the data collected from real-time sensors from the cloud, one can create a better simulation, 53 the advances in the internet of flying things.The internet of flying things refers to the technology that is ready for adoption by agencies on the ground that want to get a bird’s-eye view of weather conditions. The basic technology is already 54 for less than £500: equipping a drone(无人机) or unmanned airborne vehicle with a GoPro quality camera, enthusiastic fans can already survey the neighborhood from the air.If we look at the air crash incidents caused by bad weather conditions, can the killer technology of cloud computing and augmented reality be used as a life saver?Whe n you fly into such wind speeds, is it not difficult to change one’s actions 55 ? Isn’t the flight simply doomed? Not necessarily. In this case, had nearby flying objects logged(记录) the abnormal wind speeds earlier, they would have been able to inform air traffic control in time to 56 a warning to flight QZ8501. In these situations, often timely interventions(干预) can save lives.But before this idea can 57 be realized, there are at least three obstacles to overcome if we want to use the power of the internet of flying objects.The first thing to note is that these flying objects shouldn’t be 58 to aircraft. We could be talking about weather balloons, drones – anything in the air, in short, but these objects need to be identifiable. Only through 59 can messages from these flying objects be recognized and trusted by authorities such as FAA. So, for example, the drones that – it is imagined – will be carrying goods to households must be 60 and their call signs logged by the authorities before they can be of any practical help. At present they are not. In other words, the autonomous(非政府的) flying objects are required to collaborate with air traffic controllers if we want to build a picture that will deliver a secure and trustworthy solution.61 , these regulated and registered flying objects need to be effectively networked, so that – through the 62 of real-time data –the crowd-sourced(基于大众资源的) information delivers as accurate a picture as possible. Resolving any conflicts arising from information coming in from multiple sources requires a good computational model that can assign appropriate weight to the 63 sources.And this collected data needs to depict a physical truth to decision makers – whether they are in front of the desk in the air traffic control center, on the flight deck of a nearby aircraft or in command of the rescue team. The task of confirming available 64 against any possible internal flaws or external tampering(干扰) would require that network security levels are brought to another level.These three 65 are basic, but if they can be overcome, they might offer us a better opportunity to use today’s technology to provide safer air transport in the future.----Adapted from a magazine article in 201451. A. risk B. disturbance C. uncertainty D. threat52. A. check B. follow C. predict D. monitor53. A. thanks to B. in spite of C. with reference to D. other than54. A. feasible B. possible C. profitable D. available55. A. secretly B. accordingly C. ambitiously D. unexpectedly56. A. ignore B. withdraw C. issue D. reserve57. A. practically B. financially C. academically D. purposely58. A. committed B. entitled C. limited D. presented59. A. administration B. identification C. communication D. indication60. A. sponsored B. selected C. eliminated D. regulated61. A. By contrast B. In addition C. As a result D. In general62. A. preparation B. protection C. exchange D. description63. A. various B. similar C. extra D. tremendous64. A. instruction B. outlook C. measure D. evidence65. A. arrangements B. requirements C. achievements D. argumentsSection B（24分）Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The iPhone, the iPad: each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad. Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i”– and many other brands are following suit. A lovely bear – popular in the US and UK –that plays music and video is called “iTeddy”. A slimmed-down version of London’s Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name “i”.Most “i” products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s “i”, it’s no surprise that they have selected this fashionable name.But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i”. Why not use “a”, “b” or “c” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i”, no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition,” he says.“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability,” adds Thorne.Clearly the letter “i”also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.Along with “Google” and blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted “i” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000”in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared.66. The Independent’s “i” is aimed at _____.A. young readersB. old readersC. fashionable womenD. engineers67. The underline word “ambiguous” means _____.A. popularB. uncertainC. definiteD. unique68. Nowadays, the “i” term often reminds people of the products which are _____.A. portableB. environmentally friendlyC. advancedD. recyclable69. The writer suggests that _____.A. “i” products are often of high qualityB. iTeddy is a live bearC. the letter “b” will replace letter “i” to name the productsD. the popularity of “i” products may not last long（B）One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained70. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said “My education has been th e library and books" in the interview reflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuck erman’s awards.B. To publicize Zuckerman's project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.（C）Why are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in your body.Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and refined foods.When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes (酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. In both instances, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperly digested food moves slowly through the digestive tract（消化道）, where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset th e digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens（过敏原）and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blo od vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism (新陈代谢) becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain.The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common.To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize（中和）the acid already accumulated i n body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore your enzyme balance. You need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach.74. It can be inferred from Para. 2 that _____________.A. foods with natural enzymes help people keep fitB. we’d better be cautious about raw and whole foodsC. it is essential for people to protect their vital organsD. giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyle75. Processed foods are unhealthy because they __________.A. destroy body’s cellsB. may lead to obesityC. are difficult to digestD. stop body’s metabolism76. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To warn people of the problem of obesity.B. To advocate eating more raw and whole foods.C. To inform people of the harm of processed foods.D. To tell the differences between raw and processed foods.77. What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph?A. Different causes of acid accumulation.B. Correct ways to cook new foods.C. Suitable types of raw and whole foods.D. Active approaches to avoid acid.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.For senior adviser Kathryn Cramer, author of Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say, and Do, the best way to inspire followers is to focus on the positive. Cramer developed a methodology called Asset-Based Thinking (ABT) based on this message of positive thinking, and describes in her book how leaders:●see the positive in the past, present and future;●say the positive with communications with substance, enthusiasm and soul;●do the positive by responding with intention (not reacting), using their qualities and driving positive changeover the long term.The see-say-do framework is at the heart of Cramer’s Asset-Based Thinking methodology, which offers a comprehensive framework for leaders to respond to a wide variety of challenges and situations. In Lead Positive, Cramer describes a range of ABT techniques and guidelines for applying the framework.The “force field analysis”, for example, is a technique used to learn from a past situation that successfully worked, and is built around four questions:●“What forces were working for us?” With this question, you should identify five positive, promoting forces,Cramer writes.●“What forces were working against us?” This question should lead to one or two negative forces.●“What did we do to use the promoting forces and eliminate or sidestep the negative forces?”●“What behavior do we want to repeat and knowledge do we want to carry forward? Which situational assetsdo we want to recreate, and which situational traps must we avoid?”These questions will give the leader and his or her team a clear memory of how they used positive “situational forces” and overcame negative ones to achieve success. Cramer’s force field analysis is both informational and inspiring.One of the recurring (一再出现) approaches in Cramer’s ABT methodology is the Self-Other-Situation framework, in which leaders take into account themselves, others and the situation in question. For example, to help leaders “see” the positive in the present, Cramer writes that they need to consider what makes them feelstrong and capable, how they develop meaningful connections with other people, and what gives them a sense of progress or achievement .(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What is the highlight of Cramer’s ABT technique?79. The “force field analysis” can help leaders _________________________________________.80. What does the author think of Cramer’s force field analysis?81. In Self-Others-Situation framework, leaders should __________________________________.第II卷（共47分）I. Translation（22分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.昨天发生的事怪不得孩子们。