2013届徐汇区高三二模英语试卷及答案
·1· 2012学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷 高三年级英语学科 （考试时间120分钟，满分150分） 2013.4 II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A 25. Your generous donation can make a huge difference ______ the life of those living below the poverty line. A. from B. on C. to D. of 26. I thought the journey would be simple, but ______ could be further from the truth. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. any thing 27. Well known for their amazing strength, ants can lift ______. A. heavier than 50 times their own weight B. 50 times heavy as their own weight C. 50 times heavy than their own weight D. 50 times their own weight 28. Though he ______ many times, he still had no idea of this complicated concept. A. had told B. have been told C. had been told D. has told 29. The Guinness World Records recognized 30-year-old Jessica Cox the first person without arms ______ an airplane.
A. flying B. flew C. having flown D. to fly 30. During my journey, I started thinking about how difficult it ______ to travel before cars, trains and planes made our lives so much easier.
A. needn‘t have been B. shouldn‘t have been C. must have been D. should have been ·2·
31. Such great progress ______ in English so far that his friends can hardly believe that. A. has Jack made B. Jack has made C. does Jack make D. Jack makes 32. Lost in Thailand made people laugh and ______ them without big, expensive effects. A. entertains B. entertained C. was entertaining D. had entertained 33. ______ there is nothing wrong with fast food, our health is more important than our desire to finish eating as quickly as possible.
A. Once B. While C. As D. Since 34. ______ of the current news, whether it is domestic or overseas, is his daily routine. A. Being informed B. Informed C. Informing D. Having been informed 35. The sight or even thought of snakes may give you a horrible feeling, but there are a few exceptions ______ prove snakes are not always associated with horror.
A. which B. where C. to which D. what 36. Quantities of precious jewelry, ______ buried deep in the earth, amazed all the people present. A. was found B. were found C. to be found D. found 37. Around 2000 years ago, many merchants travelled along ______ became known as the Silk Road. A. where B. what C. that D. which 38. It was while Chaplin was travelling with a group of other performers in the USA ______ he was given a chance to be in a film.
A. where B. when C. that D. which 39. There were only ten minutes ______ when they hurried to the departure gate at the airport. A. remained B. remaining C. to remain D. being remained 40. Beijing and Shanghai have released their plans to gradually allow students to take college entrance exams ______ their parents work as migrant workers.
A. where B. when C. in which D. that ·3·
Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. revolutionized B. tricky C. available D. destinations E. competitive F. territory G. standard H. processed I. appealing J. delivery
Everyone who knows Olivia Griffiths is impressed by her unique sense of style. Whenever she walks into a room, heads turn. Her friends wonder how she managed to get the new Mulberry handbag that no one had thought was 41 in Australia yet.
The truth is that Olivia has never left Australia. But with a few clicks of her computer mouse, she can travel to shopping 42 around the world. Online shopping has 43 the consumer experience. With the help of an increasing number of online shops overseas, shoppers can now pick up interesting goods from all over the world.
The biggest advantage of shopping on foreign websites is the wide range of choices available. For example, Chinese shoppers are often disappointed when Gap products are not available locally. But now it‘s possible to order these products straight from the US with a credit card and a small 44 fee. Other benefits of online shopping include 45 prices. When items are bought online from other countries, they‘re often tax-free.
However, when you buy things from a foreign website, things can get 46 too. So make sure you pay extra attention to protecting your rights.
Sometimes it can be difficult to handle foreign websites because of the unfamiliar language. For example, the term ―shipped in 1-5 working days‖ can be confusing for Chinese shoppers, as it doesn‘t clarify whether this is the time in which the product will arrive or the time it takes for it to be 47 .
2013年呼和浩特高三二模英语试卷答案
2013高三二模试题答案单项选择1*15 = 151 – 5 CABAA 6 – 10 BDDAA 11 – 15 BBCBC完型填空1.5*20 = 3016 – 20 DCAAD 21 – 25 CBCAC 26 – 30 DBBAB 31 –35 DCBBA阅读理解2*20 = 4036 – 39 BCDA 40 – 42 ADA 43 – 46 BDCB 47 – 50 DBAA51 – 55 DBGAE短文改错1*10 = 10Years of school life had taught me a lot of things, of which teamwork is thehasmost important for me.In fact, I didn’t realize it until I was being chosen monitor of my class in my seniorbeingmiddle school. At first, I did most of the duties myself while other student cared little aboutstudentsthe class activities. As the result, I was tired out and fell unhappy. Then I turned to mya feltteacher and he advised me∧cooperate with others. So I had a good talk to my classmatesto withfor their ideas. They soon understood me and began to do what they should do in class.do Teamwork have freed me of trouble and made work much effective than ever.has more / much∧more书面表达1*25 = 25Dear Mr Smith,I’m Wang Hai, a Chinese student taking the English courses at our school. I’m interested in Music Club at Weekend and I’d like to join it if possible. I’m good at playing the piano. I have been playing the piano for more than ten years and I once won the third place in a nation-wide piano playing competition. And also can sing Chinese folk songs very well. As for my personalities, I think I’m open-minded, friendly and easy-going, and above all, I really enjoy making friends with people from all around world. I would be very happy if I can be admitted into the club!Looking forward to your reply!Yours truly,Wang Hai。
2023届上海市徐汇区高三二模英语试卷(含答案).doc
2023届上海市徐汇区高三二模英语试卷（含听力）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．A．At the bus stop.B．At the information desk. C．On the platform.D．In the office building.2．A．It was quite a success.B．It was huge.C．It was terrible.D．The music was good.3．A．John’s job transfer.B．The rapid spread of rumour. C．The new project in India.D．John’s quarrel with his wife.4．A．Sell the broken parts.B．Buy a new one.C．Make a profitable investment.D．Have the old one fixed.5．A．They came in different colors.B．They were good value for money. C．They were a very good design.D．They were sold out very quickly. 6．A．The woman is wasting his time.B．The woman should use her time wisely.C．He is eager to know the answer.D．The woman does not need to hurry.7．A．She always talks bad about her colleagues.B．She has a good reputation for being honest.C．She is good at handling complicated relationships.D．She has good relations with people around her.8．A．She plans to apply for a part-time job.B．She’s too busy to run for class president.C．She wants the man to help her with her studies.D．She has no interest in running for class president.9．A．She is not in good health for her age.B．She likes the job of feeding fish.C．She finds her new job rewarding.D．She feels unfit for her new job.10．A．It’s hard to buy the tickets on the spot.B．Tickets are cheaper if bought online.C．Free booklets provide discounts for the show.D．The comic show can be watched online.二、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
2023届上海市徐汇区高三二模英语试卷(含听力)(含答案)
2023届上海市徐汇区高三二模英语试卷（含听力）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．A．At the bus stop.B．At the information desk.C．On the platform.D．In the office building.2．A．It was quite a success.B．It was huge.C．It was terrible.D．The music was good.3．A．John’s job transfer.B．The rapid spread of rumour. C．The new project in India.D．John’s quarrel with his wife.4．A．Sell the broken parts.B．Buy a new one.C．Make a profitable investment.D．Have the old one fixed.5．A．They came in different colors.B．They were good value for money. C．They were a very good design.D．They were sold out very quickly. 6．A．The woman is wasting his time.B．The woman should use her time wisely.C．He is eager to know the answer.D．The woman does not need to hurry.7．A．She always talks bad about her colleagues.B．She has a good reputation for being honest.C．She is good at handling complicated relationships.D．She has good relations with people around her.8．A．She plans to apply for a part-time job.B．She’s too busy to run for class president.C．She wants the man to help her with her studies.D．She has no interest in running for class president.9．A．She is not in good health for her age.B．She likes the job of feeding fish.C．She finds her new job rewarding.D．She feels unfit for her new job.10．A．It’s hard to buy the tickets on the spot.B．Tickets are cheaper if bought online.C．Free booklets provide discounts for the show.D．The comic show can be watched online.二、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
2023届上海市徐汇区高三二模英语试卷及答案
2022学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷高三英语试卷（满分140分，考试时间120分钟）2023.4I.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.At the bus stop. B.At the information desk.C.On the platform.D.In the office building.2. A.It was quite a success. B.It was huge.C.It was terrible.D.The music was good.3. A.John’s job transfer. B.The rapid spread of rumour.C.The new project in India.D.John’s quarrel with his wife.4. A.Sell the broken parts. B.Buy a new one.C.Make a profitable investment.D.Have the old one fixed.5. A.They came in different colors. B.They were good value for money.C.They were a very good design.D.They were sold out very quickly.6. A.The woman is wasting his time. B.The woman should use her time wisely.C.He is eager to know the answer.D.The woman does not need to hurry.7. A.She always talks bad about her colleagues.B.She has a good reputation for being honest.C.She is good at handling complicated relationships.D.She has good relations with people around her.8. A.She plans to apply for a part-time job.B.She’s too busy to run for class president.C.She wants the man to help her with her studies.D.She has no interest in running for class president.9. A.She is not in good health for her age. B.She likes the job of feeding fish.C.She finds her new job rewarding.D.She feels unfit for her new job.10. A.It’s hard to buy the tickets on the spot.B.Tickets are cheaper if bought online.C.Free booklets provide discounts for the show.D.The comic show can be watched online.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.Plant ecology. B.The study of insects.C.Marine biology.D.The food chain.12. A.The threat of scientific progress. B.The danger of chemicals pesticides(杀虫剂).C.The possible causes of cancer.D.The natural history of the sea.13. A.It led to a nationwide ban on the use of pesticides in US.B.It received positive feedback as soon as it was published.C.It accused chemical industry of spreading disinformation.D.It laid the foundation for modern agricultural ecosystem.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.To create jobs. B.To increase sales.C.To research markets.D.To introduce products.15. A.Offering detailed information of the product.B.Keeping the customers engaged.C.Capturing the customer’s attention.D.Initiating the customer to make a purchase.16．A.To evaluate the effect of AIDA. B.To display how AIDA works.C.To show how to make a movie.D.To advertise the movie industry.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.To complain about the poor service. B.To order a software for his office.C.To negotiate a lower price.D.To learn about the promotions of a product.18. A.It is a voice recognition software. B.It is a sales management network.C.It is a website monitoring tool.D.It is a microphone manufacturer.19. A.The man didn’t get the discount because he was not ordering online.B.The free microphones with the software are usually very good quality.C.The man failed to order online because one of the servers went wrong.D.The man does not need the microphone included with the software.20. A.By cash. B.By credit card.C.With prepaid card.D.With membership card.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.The Great Voice ActorSince the creation of animated(动画的)motion pictures,the use of actors supplying voices(21)_________(be) invaluable.Behind every famous cartoon character’s personality is the actor standing in the recording booth and(22) _________(stretch)their manner of speaking in unrecognizable ways.For some of these performers,the voices they’ve provided have far surpassed them as people in both recognizability and adoration.Mel Blanc,known as“The Man of Thousand Voices”,(23)_________(regard)as the most prolific actor to ever work in Hollywood with over a thousand screen credits.He developed and performed nearly400distinct character voices.Whether in legendary shorts or lesser-known commercials,Mel Blanc walked so the voice actors of today(24) _________run.Mel Blanc lent his voice to many classic characters,but the one he is best known for is Bugs Bunny.There is little that can be said about Bugs’impact(25)_________hasn’t already been said for decades.The character is(26) _________helped launch Warner Bros.animation into the mainstream.Bugs was even the face of Warner Bros.Family Entertainment,appearing at the beginning of many films.(27)__________________a character may not talk,that doesn’t mean a fair bit of voice acting isn’t involved.Mel provided the various noises of the beloved pet dinosaur,Dino, in The Flintstones.While obviously not as quotable as his caveman companions,every fan knows the excited bark of Dino when he sees his master,Fred,arrive home.In January1961,at the age of52,Blanc was severely injured in a car accident and had to tape his part at home with a microphone(28)_________(suspend)over his bed.Mel Blanc paved the way for voice acting as a true art,though it’s a skill that often goes unrecognized when praise is focused on movies and TV.The characters we all love wouldn’t be where they are in the public eye without(29) _________who put a voice to them.Many recognizable or popular voice actors of our modern era have Blanc(30) _________(thank)for their start,and hope to reach his level of unmatched expertise at bringing countless characters to life the way no one else can.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.OpenAI releases“not fully reliable”tool to detect AI generated content ChatGPT has been creating waves across the internet with its writing ability and responses to requests.The use of ChatGPT has been full of___(31)___.There have been concerns that students can use this tool to___(32)___ AI-generated work and claim it as their own.OpenAI,the research laboratory behind ChatGPT,has released a tool designed to___(33)___whether text has been written by artificial intelligence,but warns it’s not completely reliable–yet.In a blog post on Tuesday,OpenAI linked to a new___(34)___tool that has been trained to distinguish between text written by a human and that written by a variety of AI,not just ChatGPT.The tool could be useful in cases where AI was used for“___(35)___dishonesty”and when AI chatbots were positioned as humans,they said.But they admitted the tool“is not fully reliable”and only correctly identified26%of AI-written English texts.It also incorrectly___(36)___human-written texts as probably written by AI tools9%of the time.“Our classifier’s reliability___(37)___improves as the length of the input text pared to our ___(38)___released classifier,this new classifier is significantly more reliable on text from more recent AI systems.”Since ChatGPT was opened up to public___(39)___,it has given rise to a wave of concern among educational institutions across the world that it could lead to cheating in exams or assessments.Lecturers in the UK are being urged to review the way in which their courses were___(40)___,while some universities have banned the technology entirely and returned to pen-and-paper exams to stop students using AI.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.Why do songs get stuck in the head?Have you ever had a song stuck in your head and,no matter how hard you tried,you could not get rid of it?The song played on and on,whether you were loading the dishwasher,weaving in and out of traffic,or attempting to ___(41)___your mind at the start of yoga class.Having a song stuck in one’s head,known as an earworm,is an experience that over90%of us have on a ___(42)___basis.We’re more likely to catch an earworm after we stop focusing,in moments when the working memory is___(43)___,when we’re relaxed,when work is finished or when we’re a bit sleepy.Certain songs are___(44)___than others,and so more likely to“auto repeat”in your head.There are certain musical characteristics that make songs more likely to become earworms,such as if the piece is repetitive,if there is a longer duration of certain notes,if___(45)___between the notes are smaller.___(46)___,we know that mood can have an impact,with some people reporting that they always get the same earworm when they feel good,or people experiencing a fast-tempo earworm when they are___(47)___.And of course familiarity with a song is a key ___(48)___.Songs that you don’t know very well are less likely to pop up as earworms.If you’ve had enough of your earworm and need to stop it in its tracks,you would be well warned not to try to block the song out,but rather to___(49)___accept it.A determined effort to block the song out may result in the very ___(50)___of what you want.According to psychologist Daniel Wegner,___(51)___the song may make your brain keep playing it over and over again.To get rid of an earworm,you may be best served by simply___(52)___it, accepting it,and leaving it alone to let this phenomenon ends up weakening itself little by little.Some people try to___(53)___themselves from the song,and it works.You can try reading a book,listening to a different song or even playing an instrument.Others___(54)___the tune in question,because it is commonly believed that earworms occur when you remember only part of a song;hearing the entire song may stop it.Neurologists(神经学家)point out that it’s recommendable to chew gum to reduce the___(55)___of an earworm because jaw movement interferes with musical memory.However,it’s important to note that this phenomenon usually lasts less than24hours.41. A.burden B.clear C.alter D.exploit42. A.trial B.solid C.voluntary D.regular43. A.inactive plicated C.dynamic D.uncertain44. A.catchier B.slower C.harsher D.louder45. A.phases B.intervals C.rhythms D.sessions46. A.Instead B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.Additionally47. A.alert B.pleased C.remote D.rigid48. A.criterion B.consequence C.concept D.contributor49. A.readily B.constantly C.passively D.critically50. A.opposite B.fantasy C.emphasis D.equivalent51. A.integrating B.converting C.resisting D.tolerating52. A.interruptingB.acknowledging C.stimulating D.facilitating53. A.perceive B.isolate C.distract D.identify54. A.seek out B.act out C.cast out D.knock out55. A.proportion B.intensity C.integrity D.preferenceSection 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)Andy smiled as he and his field day team stepped up to their last activity.They were in first place,and Andy could already feel the medal around his neck.“How exciting!”Mrs.Emory said.“You two teams are tied with the highest score of the day.”“Tied?”Andy said.“But we beat them at the relay race.”“Yes,but that was their only loss,”Mrs.Emory said.“Your team also has one loss,so you are both tied for first place.”Andy crossed his arms in front of his chest.He didn’t want to think about the balloon toss(抛).He’d been the first one to drop his balloon.“This event is a hula hoop(呼啦圈)challenge,”Mrs.Emory said,handing everyone a hula hoop.“Are we supposed to see how far we can roll them?”Andy asked.“No.Your challenge is to hula hoop for as long as possible.Once your hoop hits the ground,you will be disqualified.The last person hula hooping will win the event for their team.”Andy’s eyes widened.He’d never hula hooped before.He looked at the rest of his team.Becky seemed confident and so did Cory.They only needed one person to do well in order to win.“Can we start?”asked Rachelle,the other team’s captain.She must have done this before because she was excited about the challenge.Mrs.Emory blew her whistle.“Begin!”Andy watched Rachelle and mimicked everything she did.But no matter how hard he tried,the hoop wouldn’t stay up.It dropped and fell to his ankles.He stepped aside and cheered for Becky and Cory who were the only ones left to battle Rachelle.Becky sneezed and her hoop fell to the ground.Andy grumbled,but he started cheering even louder for Cory.Andy stared at Rachelle.She looked so relaxed.Her team was chanting her name,and it took Andy a moment to realize Cory had dropped his hoop.The challenge was over,and Rachelle had won,which meant Andy’s team had lost.But Andy couldn’t help cheering for Rachelle as she continued to hula hoop.Rachelle was still hula hooping when Mrs.Emory gave out the medals.Andy wore his second-place medal with pride as he congratulated Rachelle,the true field day champion.56.What can we learn about Andy from the first paragraph?A.He felt the weight of the medal hanging from his neck.B.He got the gold medal because he got the highest score.C.He wanted to take off his medal so he could perform better.D.He was confident about becoming the field day champion.57.The underlined word mimicked could be replace by_____________.A.made fun ofB.imitatedC.criticisedD.cheered for58.How did Andy feel when he received his medal?A.Disappointed.B.Angry.C.Proud.D.Confused.59.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Andy’s team beat the others in the previous activities.B.Andy is a confident player and has good sportsmanship.C.Andy didn’t cheer for Rachelle because he lost the game.D.Andy’s team members had never hula hooped before.60.According to the information above,Science Games is most probably____________.A.a science websiteB.a package of gamesC.an online programD.a group competition61.What does the underlined word probably mean?A.admissionB.rewardC.budgetD.scholarship62.Which of the following is TRUE about Science Games?A.Each session of the virtual program will last two hours.B.Students will conduct hands-on experiments with scientists.C.Parents need to prepare activity materials for their children.D.Each registration group can have no more than3participants.Casting blame is natural:it is tempting to fault someone else for a mistake rather than taking responsibility yourself. But blame is also harmful.It makes it less likely that people will own up to mistakes,and thus less likely that organizations can learn from them.Research published in2015suggests that firms whose managers pointed to external factors to explain their failings underperformed companies that blamed themselves.Blame culture can spread like a virus.Just as children fear mom and dad’s punishment if they admit to wrongdoing,in a blaming environment,employees are afraid of criticism and punishment if they acknowledge making a mistake at work.Blame culture asks,“who dropped the ball?”instead of“where did our systems and processes fail?”The focus is on the individuals,not the processes.It’s much easier to point fingers at a person or department instead of doing the harder,but the more beneficial,exercise of fixing the root cause,so the problem does not happen again.The No Blame Culture was introduced to make sure errors and deficiencies(缺陷)were highlighted by employees as early as possible.It originated in organizations where tiny errors can have catastrophic(灾难性的)consequences. These are known as high reliability organizations(HROs)and include hospitals,submarines and airlines.Because errors can be so disastrous in these organizations,it’s dangerous to operate in an environment where employees don’t feel able to report errors that have been made or raise concerns about that deficiencies may turn into future errors.The No Blame Culture maximizes accountability because all contributions to the event occurring are identified and reviewed for possible change and improvement.The National Transportation Safety Board(NTSB),which supervises air traffic across the United States,makes it clear that its role is not to assign blame or liability but to find out what went wrong and to issue recommendations to avoid a repeat.The proud record of the airline industry in reducing accidents partly reflects no-blame processes for investigating crashes and close calls.The motive to learn from errors also exist when the risks are lower.That is why software engineers and developers routinely investigate what went wrong if a website crashes or a server goes down.There is an obvious worry about embracing blamelessness.What if the website keeps crashing and the same person is at fault?Sometimes,after all,blame is deserved.The idea of the“just culture”,a framework developed in the1990s by James Reason,a psychologist,addresses the concern that the incompetent and the malevolent(恶意的)will be let off the hook.The line that Britain’s aviation regulator draws between honest errors and the other sort is a good starting-point.It promises a culture in which people“are not punished for actions or decisions taken by them that are commensurate with their experience and training”.That narrows room for blame but does not remove it entirely.63.According to the research published in2015,companies that________had better performance.A.blamed external factorsB.owned up to mistakesC.conducted investigationsD.admitted failures64.According to the passage,the No Blame Culture________.A.encourages the early disclosure of errorsB.only exists in high reliability organizationsC.enables people to shift the blame onto othersD.prevents organizations to learn from errors65.What is the major concern about embracing blamelessness according to the passage?A.Innocent people might take the blame by admitting their failure.B.Being blamed for mistakes can destroy trust in employees.C.The line between honest errors and the other sort is not clear.D.People won’t learn their lessons if they aren’t blamed for failures.66.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Why We Fail to Learn from Our Own MistakesB.How to Avoid Disastrous Errors in OrganizationsC.Why We Should Stop the Blame Game at WorkD.How to Deal with Workplace Blame CultureSection CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.One useful skill is to paraphrase what your friend is saying in your own words.B.A friend who is going through hardship may benefit from a helpful gesture.C.Part of the challenge is that there are just so many possible ways to intervene.D.It’s important not to put too much pressure on your friend to talk.E.Research has shown that we’re actually really bad at taking other people’s perspectives.F.Your aim should be to facilitate the other person’s choices,rather than dominating them.How to support a struggling friendWe’ve all been in situations like this,both big and small and everything in between:from missing the bus to work to struggling with the loss of a loved mon wisdom suggests that a problem shared is a problem halved.We really want to help,yet we don’t quite have the words or the tactics.Research shows that many people don’t really know what works best to help their friends effectively.(67) ____________________A survey of the methods that people used to manage their friends’emotions identified378 distinct strategies.Given this large variety of strategies,it’s no wonder that deciding what to do when you have a friend in tears can be a little challenging.The good news is that there are simple strategies you can learn that will help you provide more effective support to your friends.Ask questions and really listenJust as playing down a friend’s problem is unwise,so is trying to empathize too quickly.While this impulse is understandable and quite normal,it is also likely to go wrong.(68)____________________So how might you best address the situation instead?A recent research suggests that it would be better to slow down and start by asking directly how your friend is feeling,rather than thinking about how you might feel in a similar situation.A related technique to try is active listening,which is commonly used by therapists,and relatively simple to implement.(69)____________________For example,your friend might spend some time explaining a series of stressful events across their week,describing arguments with their spouse,a mounting workload and some worries about debt,and you might respond by saying that it sounds like they are overwhelmed both at home and at work right now. Don’t take chargeIf your support is too directive and take-charge,it might make your friends feel like they aren’t able to handle things on their own,like a kid who needs their parent’s help to manage their problems.Instead,it would have been better to ask them what they want,and how they might be able to change this situation, and then listen to them talk through their options one by one.In doing this,you provide a sounding board for them to take control of the situation on their own.(70)____________________This will help them organise their thoughts and come to some solutions,without feeling like you did it for them.IV．Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than e your own words as far as possible.Is Banning Single-use Plastic the Right Option?The harmful effects of using plastic are becoming increasingly apparent.Plastic does not decompose,but breaks down into smaller and smaller particles.It threatens our nature as well as our health.One popular solution to the problem is to prohibit single-use plastics.In the UK,supermarkets are being encouraged to set up plastic-free aisles,in which the food is displayed loose,and shoppers are encouraged to make more environmentally-friendly choices in packing and transporting their food.Such plans are well-intentioned,but it may not be beneficial to eliminate(清除)the use of single-use plastic altogether.One of the fields where single-use plastic has a vital role is the food industry.When food or fresh goods are packed in plastic,they are protected and preserved,helping them remain fresher and keeping them from spoiling. Single-use plastic is also crucial in the medical industry.This is not just because of its low cost.It helps to prevent the spread of infection and that is the biggest benefit of the material in the medical field.Replacing plastic with other materials is neither simple nor straightforward,mainly due to the challenge of finding an alternative that combines all the most desirable plastic properties.For example,glass products are a potential alternative,but cleaning them would be extremely expensive while increasing the risk to health.Another issue is that alternative materials to plastic are often more environmentally harmful than plastic.Take paper bags,for example. Research by the Northern Ireland Assembly shows four times more energy is required to manufacture a paper bag than a plastic bag.If people respond by simply using other materials,a ban on single-use plastic can end up making the problem worse.Clearly there is a need to reduce plastic waste and its impact on the environment.However,simply banning their single use may not be the best option.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.1.该纪录片自播出第一集后就广受好评。
上海模考题真题-2013年高三二模试卷分析何娜
2013年高三二模试卷难易分析
整体分析：
整套试卷，最难是文一，其次是文二，其他模块较简单。
简要分析：
一、社科文（简单）：
1—6题中词语含义理解在本段可以找到答案，下面表达方式的考察，信息筛选以及拓展题难度都不大，没有偏题。
二、散文（简单）：
7—12题考察句子理解，句段作用分析，词语赏析，都是平时的高频考点，常讲的知识点，只要能调动规范的解题思路，并结合文章主旨情感，解答起来问题也不大
三、诗歌默写（简单）：
考察积累，认真复习的孩子拿下满分的可能性大
四、诗歌赏析（中等）：
14到16题，重难点在第16题，从空间转换角度赏析划线句，考察学生对写景角度的掌握，要求学生能判别角度的变化，并能结合诗句内容赏析
五、人物传记文言（难）：
考察题型和往年一样，四个实词理解，虚词意义和用法，句子翻译，以及内容理解与人物评价，本文难在对文本意思的把握，文章在叙事中蕴含道理，又增加了文本理解的难度，而文章题目又涉及对文本大意的把握，所以，是难点所在，也是整套试卷中学生重要失分所在
六、文言散文（难）：
两篇文言文都比较难，文二带有议论性质，考察了文本理解，句子作用，还有行文思路，最后一道行文思路的考察是难点所在，对文章开头所使用的论证方法的把握，正文论证方法的把握，都是难点
七、写作题（中）：
当你作决定时，更需要
．．．接受别人的意见还是坚持自己的见解？请谈谈你的看法和理由。
材料只有一句话，并且标明了重点词“更需要”，这样就降低了跑题的风险，相应难度也降低了，学生可以选择其一论述，另一可作为补充论证。
2013二模试卷
北仑区2013年初中毕业生模拟考试英语试题考生须知：1．全卷分试题卷Ⅰ、试题卷Ⅱ和答题卷Ⅰ、答题卷Ⅱ。
试题卷共8页，有10个大题。
满分为110分，考试时间为100分钟。
2．请将姓名、准考证号分别填写在试题卷和答题卷的规定位置上。
3．答题时，把试题卷Ⅰ的答案在答题卷Ⅰ上对应的选项位置用2B铅笔涂黑、涂满。
将试题卷Ⅱ答案用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔书写，答案必须按照题号顺序在答题卷Ⅱ各题目规定区域内作答，做在试题卷上或超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
I. 听小对话, 选择图片（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1. How did Tom go to work today?2. What animal does John like best?3. What does Jim’s father do?4. Where did the woman go last summer?5. Which of the following games is the man’s favorite?Ⅱ. 听小对话，回答问题（共5小题; 每小题1分，满分5分）6. What’s the matter with the boy?A. He has a toothache.B. He has a sore throat.C. He has a backache.7. What time did Gina go home yesterday?A. 7:00.B. 6:00.C. 6:30.8. What can the woman wear to the party?A. Shorts.B. Jeans.C. A skirt.9. How much money has been raised for the Children’s Hospital?A. $25,000B. $50,000.C. $100,000.10. What is recycled paper like?A. It has a strange smell.B. It looks dirty.C. It looks a little oldⅢ. 听长对话，回答问题（共5小题; 每小题1分，满分5分）听下面一段较长的对话，回答第11至12两小题。
【2013广州二模纯word版】广东省广州市2013届高三测试(二)英语试题 Word版含答案
2013广州二模I 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共1 5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1～1 5各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Teachers and parents usually call attention to the pictures when reading storybooks to preschool children. But a new study suggests that calling attention to the print the words and letters on the page may lead to 1 readers.The two-year study 2 children aged 3 to 5 who were regularly read to this way in class with children who were not. In all, over three hundred students, who were considered to be at serious risk of 3 reading problems in future life, were 4 in a classroom setting. After reviewing the recorded lessons, the researchers found that those students whose teachers most often 5 the print showed clearly higher skills in reading, spelling and understanding.Professor Shayne Piasta, the study's author, says most teachers would find this method 6 because it needs only a small change in the way they teach. They already read storybooks in class. The only 7 in the new method would be increased attention to the print.Ms. Piasta says if adults can 8 children in the stories and get them to pay attention to letters and words, it makes sense that they will do better at 9 recognition. But few parents and teachers do this in a 10 way starting first with letters, then 11 moving to words, sentences and paragraphs.Teachers and parents can point to a letter and outline its 12 with a finger. They can point out a word and 13 , "This is ‗dog‘ ". They can discuss the14 of the print to find how the words combine to tell the story. And they can talk about the 15 of the print for example, how words are written from left to fight.1. A. clearer B. better C. higher D. happier2. A. compared B. paired C. related D. involved3. A. avoiding B. solving C. developing D. forcing4. A. found B. locked C. interviewed D. observed5. A. studied B. discussed C. saw D. ignored6. A. reliable B. illogical C. unbelievable D. manageable7. A. difference B. concern C. problem D. challenge8. A. annoy B. leave C. interest D. puzzle9. A. word B. voice C. story D. number10. A. easy B. systematic C. different D. typical11. A. silently B. suddenly C. gradually D. mostly12. A. route B. shape C. move D. sound13. A. guess B. think C. explain D. answer14. A. size B. style C. form D. meaning15. A. organization B. development C. information D. improvement第二节语法填空(共1 O小题；每小题1．5分，满分1 5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，在空格处填人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。
上海市徐汇区2020年高考教学质量检测(二模)英语试题及答案(word版)
徐汇区2020-2020学年第二学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.4 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2.本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
3.答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。
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. Worried and frightened. B. Relaxed and happy.C. Quite embarrassed.D. Deeply ashamed.2. A. Bill has never used a calculator. B. Bill can work better without a calculator.C. Bill is working with a calculator.D. Bill needs a calculator for this work.3. A. To cut his jeans short. B. To go on a diet.C. To wear fitted clothes.D. To buy a pair of jeans.4. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.C. Talking with a friend.D. Asking for information.5. A. Put her report on his desk. B. Read some papers he recommended.C. Mail her report to the publisher.D. Improve some parts of her paper.6. A. Make some coffee. B. Meet the woman at the library.C. Continue to read.D. Go out with some friends.7. A. The man should buy a different meal ticket every month.B. Buying the meal ticket won’t save the man any money.C. It is better for the man to pay for each meal separately.D. The price of a meal may vary from month to month.8. A. She’s upset that she missed the television program.B. She doesn’t think the television program was funny.C. She doesn’t like talking about television prog rams.D. She watched the television program at a friend’s house.9. A. He doubts the woman’s words. B. He hasn’t read the novel yet.C. He enjoyed reading the novel a lot.D. He is not interested in the novel at all.10. A. The talks haven’t started yet. B. They have come to a general agreement.C. The talks haven’t achieved much.D. The talks broke down and went no further.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They learn singing and dancing. B. They attend outdoor music festivals.C. They work on the farm for charity.D. They volunteer to work for others.12. A. On the beach. B. In a park. C. On a farm. D. In a stadium.13. A. It is run on a profit-making basis. B. It has achieved growing success.C. Fans can have free lunch there.D. Only superstars are invited to perform.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The number of refugees is increasing sharply.B. Most refugees cannot get necessary services.C. Many refugee children cannot receive education.D. More children cannot afford to go to university.15. A. No host nations want to change education systems.B. It is impossible to find so many extra teachers.C. Parents can’t afford to send their kids to school.D. The refugee population grows but there’s not enough money.16. A. The necessity of education.B. The prohibition of child labor.C. The victims of armed conflicts.D. The living conditions of the poor.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It has started a week-long promotion campaign.B. It has just launched its annual anniversary sales.C. It offers regular weekend sales all the year round.D. It specializes in the sale of men’s suits.18. A. Price reductions for its frequent customers.B. Gift cards for customers with any purchases.C. Free delivery of purchases for senior customers.D. Price adjustments within seven days of purchase.19. A. Mail a gift card to her. B. Allow her to buy on credit.C. Credit it to her account.D. Give her cash directly.20. A. It has already been sold out. B. It will be sent to the woman by mail.C. It is not available for the moment.D. It is one of the items on sale.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Traveling Frog Stimulates ReflectionA free mobile game about a traveling frog has become a hit in China, (21)________ being available only in Japanese.Called “Tabikaeru: Travel Frog”, the main character of the game is a frog that goes on adventures around Japan. Players collect clovers(四叶草) that grow in the frog’s garden (22)________ ________ they can use them to buy supplies for the frog’s journeys. In turn, the frog sends players souvenirs and snapshots from its travels. Users cannot control when the frog chooses to go on its adventures.While news of the game’s appeal among mobile phone users on the mainland was first reported on by local media outlets last week, its popularity hasn’t decreased in any way since: “Travel Frog” on Monday was still ranked first on a list of the most (23)__________(download) games from Apple’s a pp store in China. It is being widely discussed on social media, (24)__________ users post photos of their frogs’ adventures.Behind the craze is Japanese game developer Hit-Point, which was previously best-known for creating the popular cat-collecting gam e “Neko Atsume”. Even though (25)__________ is difficult to pinpoint what has driven interest among mainland users in “Travel Frog”, local media outlets reported that the game’s slow nature was part of its charm.The game was popular as it “tapped the tre nd among younger generations in China to search out ‘Zen-like’ activities”, China Daily said, (26)_________(add) that those users were taken with its “Buddha-style gameplay”.But not everyone is thrilled about “Travel Frog”. In a post on social media platf orm Weibo last week, the state-run People’s Daily suggested that people (27)__________ aim to enrich themselves and “avoid being a lonely frog-raising youth”.As an indication of the popularity of the “Travel Frog”, Apple has already had to remove from its store an app that appeared to be the Chinese version of the original, the South China Morning Post reported. That version of the game, which (28)__________(create) by a developer called Song Yang, charged users 30 yuan ($4.74) to download the game. On Monday, another free-to-download app available on the app store claimed it offered strategies and guides in Chinese that players could adopt (29)___________(improve) gameplay.While Hit-Point has not responded to inquiries about (30)_________ it intends to develop versions of the game in other languages or not, the company did put out an English update for “Neko Atsume” in 2020.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. alarmingB. propertiesC. revealedD. invasiveE. rescueF. instrumentalG. households H. document I. concerned J. amateur K. initiativesBefore science became professionalized in the 19th century, __(31)__ naturalists were collecting information and helping us understand the natural world. A 2009 study found that nearly 50% of UK __(32)__ feed wild birds. The National Trust has more than 5 million members, and 60,000 active volunteers helping to protect the countryside as well as historic __(33)__. Now, with our environment arguably under greater threat than ever and species declining at a(n) __(34)__ rate, volunteers are once again at the forefront of efforts to limit the damage.V olunteers and enthusiasts can be powerful drivers for big changes. On the Isle of Man, more than 8,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) are involved in regular weekend beach cleans. At one recent event, 123 volunteers turned up and removed 183 bags of litter in just a couple of hours. Thanks to __(35)__ such as this, the island shares Unesco biosphere reserve status with the Galápagos, Yellowstone in the US, Uluru in Australia, and hundreds of other sites.Recreational divers are making a real difference underwater too. They monitor the spread of __(36)__ species, and record how native species respond. Divers also __(37)__ levels of marine litter and other human impacts. V olunteer divers have played an important role in collecting information about marine conservation zones. V olunteers have also made a vital contribution to the conservation of basking sharks. The work of a citizen science Basking Shark Project in the 1980s and 90s was __(38)__ in getting these sharks on the protected species list in the UK, while satellite tagging __(39)__ the first recorded transatlantic crossing by a basking shark.V olunteers and enthusiasts can be powerful drivers for big changes. No one can know better, or care more about, our most special places than the people who live in them and give up their free time to look after them. As a group of divers and __ (40) __ residents who lived on the shores of the bay, they took their campaign on to national and international stages and continue to inspire people who might otherwise feel powerless when faced with threats to the places that matter to them.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.Deliberate practice refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. __(41)__ regular practice might include mindless repetitions, deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving __(42)__.The greatest __(43)__ of deliberate practice is to remain focused. In the beginning, showing up is the most important thing. But after a while we begin to carelessly __(44)__ small errors and miss daily opportunities for improvement. This is because the natural tendency of the human brain is to __(45)__ repeated behaviors into automatic habits. __(46)__, when you first learned to tie your shoes you had to think carefully about each step of the process. Today, after many repetitions, your brain can perform this sequence __(47)__. The more we repeat a task the more mindless it becomes.Mindless activity is the __(48)__ of deliberate practice. The danger of practicing the same thing again and again is that progress becomes __(49)__. Too often, we think we are getting better simply because we are gaining experience. In __(50)__, we are merely reinforcing(加强) our current habits — not improving them.Claiming that improvement requires attention and effort sounds logical enough. But what does deliberate practice actually look like in the real world?The first effective feedback system is __(51)__. This holds true for the number of pages we read, the number of pushups we do, the number of sales calls we make, and any other task that is important to us. It is only through measurement that we have any __(52)__ of whether we are getting better or worse.The second effective feedback system is coaching. One consistent finding across disciplines is that coaches are often essential for __(53)__ deliberate practice. In many cases, it is nearly impossible to both perform a task and measure your progress at the same time. Good coaches can track your progress, find small ways to improve, and hold you __(54)__ to delivering your best effort each day.Deliberate practice is not a comfortable activity. It requires sustained effort and concentration, but if you can manage to maintain your focus and __(55)__, then the promise of deliberate practice is quite tempt ing: to get the most out of what you’ve got.41. A. Since B. Whether C. While D. As42. A. awareness B. performance C. enjoyment D. intelligence43. A. equivalent B. ambition C. challenge D. appeal44. A. overlook B. insert C. detect D. implement45. A. transport B. translate C. transplant D. transform46. A. For example B. On the contrary C. As a result D. On the other hand47. A. carelessly B. accurately C. instantly D. automatically48. A. outcome B. enemy C. source D. substitute49. A. distracted B. imposed C. assumed D. noted50. A. reality B. despair C. contrast D. return51. A. encouragement B. compliment C. measurement D. management52. A. motivation B. proof C. trouble D. concern53. A. resisting B. eliminating C. defining D. sustaining54. A. accountable B. opposed C. addicted D. parallel55. A. existence B. commitment C. dignity D. perspectiveSection 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)Have you ever had the experience of talking to someoneand you think they are lying? Well, you are not alone. We’veall had that feeling. But did you know that there are severalthings you can look for to see if you are being lied to?Sometimes you can tell if a person is lying by observingwhat they do with their body. When people are lying theytend not to move their arms, hands or legs very far from their body. They don’t want totake up very much space b ecause they don’t want to be noticed. Sometimes a person whois lying will not look you in the eyes. Other times people who lie try to look at you in a strong way because they want to convince you they are telling the truth.Liars also use deflection. For example, if you ask a liar the question “Did you steal Fatima’s bag?”, they may answer with something like “Fatima is my friend. Why would I do that?” In this situation the person is telling the truth, but they are also not answering the question. They are trying to deflect your attention. Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. They do this because they want to convince you of what they are saying.Often when a person is lying, they do not want to continue talking about their lie. If you think someone is lying, quickly change the subject. If the person is lying, they will appear more comfortable because they are not talking about their lie any longer. A little later, change the subject back to what you were talking about before. If the person seems uncomfortable again, they may be lying.It’s very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you. He or she wants you to believe the lies being woven; silence gives no feedback on whether or not you’ve bought the story. If you’re a good listener, you’ll already be avoiding interruptions, which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.Just because a person is showing these behaviors, it does not mean they are lying. They might be shy or nervous. But, if you think someone is lying, you might want to use some of these techniques. Hopefully, you won’t need to very often.56. By saying “Liars also use deflection”, the writer means that liars may __________.A. tell great storiesB. change tone of voiceC. ask a question in replyD. avoid direct answers57. According to the passage, a person could be lying if he or she ____________.A. offers more information than necessaryB. appears to be shy or nervousC. changes the subject of the conversationD. speaks very fast and vaguely58. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. Liars always try to avoid direct eye contact when they tell lies.B. We can make people lie by changing the subject in a conversation.C. Liars are often expansive in hand and arm movements while talking.D. We make liars uncomfortable by giving no feedback in a conversation.59. The passage mainly talks about __________.A. who deceives usB. why people tell liesC. how to detect liesD. what to do with liars(B)More On:go to gregIs omitting jobs fromLetter 1January 28, 2020 | 3:31pm I work for an e-commerce Website. If one of our merchandisersa resume lying?----------------------- How to handle stress at work------------------------ How can men and women work better together?------------------------How will cancer treatment affect my son’s resume?------------------------What to do if you drank too much at the companyholiday party has a question or wants to make a correction, they e-mail the entire department. In my opinion, this is rude and unnecessary. It seems to me that mass e-mail is appropriate for good or neutral news, rather than making a correction. Do you agree? Moreover, if you were the recipient of the correction, how would you respond?The only people who should be included in an e-mail are those who need to know or respond. Including everyone is rude and unprofessional as well as annoying to recipients. It’s not like we don’t have enough in our inbox already. I don’t agree that e-mail is only for good or neutral news, however. Sometimes you need to alert people or create a record of bad news. But no one should use e-mail to blame other people. If you’ve got a problem with someone, pick up the phone or take it outside (for a coffee, not a fist fight…geez). As for how to respond, e-mail is usually ineffective for resolving conflict. Have a conversation with the sender and explain why his or her approach isn’t the best and what you recommend.Letter 2January 14, 2020 | 9:24 pmIt’s the start of a new year and I believe it’s time for a change. What’s the best way to explain to a prospective employer that you are in need of something new without seeming flighty and without complaining about your current employer?The new year is as good a time as any to take stock, but not the only reason for making a change. At least, that’s not what you communicate to a prospective employer. Your reason for looking for a new job is less important to your new employer than why you want to work there. Needing a change might be the catalyst(催化剂), but the job search is like dating, and you wouldn’t ask someone out and explain you’re just bored in your current relationship, right? At least I hope not, otherwise you’re likely to be as lonely as Barry Manilo w sounds when he sings “It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve”.60. What is discussed in the first letter?A. How to ask questions in a polite way.B. How to respond to a false charge.C. How to make a correction at work.D. How to handle rude mass emails at work.61. According to Greg, expressing your dissatisfaction with your present job in an interview would be the same as __________.A. talking about your family issues in publicB. complaining about your prior partner on a first dateC. demonstrating your qualifications to your new bossD. bragging about your experience to your partner62. It can be inferred that “go to greg” mainly offers advice on people’s __________.A. career choicesB. social relationshipsC. working problemsD. health problems(C)Earlier this year a series of papers in The Lancet reported that 85 percent of the $265 billion spent each year on medical research is wasted because too often absolutely nothing happens after initial results of a study are published. No follow-up investigations to replicate(复制) or expand on a discovery. No one uses the findings to build new technologies.The problem is not just what happens after publication —scientists often have trouble choosing the right questions and properly designing studies to answer them. Too many studies test too few subjects to arrive at firm conclusions. Researchers publish reports on hundreds of treatments for diseases that work in animal models but not in humans. Drug companies find themselves unable to reproduce promising drug targets published by the best academic institutions. The growing recognition that something has gone wrong in the laboratory has led to calls for, as one might guess, more research on research — attempts to find rules to ensure that peer-reviewed studies are, in fact, valid.It will take a concerted effort by scientists and other stakeholders to fix this problem. We can do so by exploring ways to make scientific investigation more reliable and efficient. These may include collaborative team science, study registration, stronger study designs and statistical tools, and better peer review, along with making scientific data widely available so that others can replicate experiments, therefore building trust in the conclusions of those studies.Reprod ucing other scientists’ analyses or replicating their results has too often in the past been looked down on with a kind of “me-too” derision(嘲笑) that would waste resources — but often they may help avoid false leads that would have been even more wasteful. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to replication is the inaccessibility of data and results necessary to rerun the analyses that went into the original experiments. Searching for such information can be extremely difficult. Investigators die, move and change jobs; computers crash; online links malfunction. Data are sometimes lost — even, as one researcher claimed when confronted about spurious(伪造的) results, eaten by termites(白蚁).There has definitely been some recent progress. An increasing number of journals, including Nature and Science, have adopted measures such as checklists for study design and reporting while improving statistical review and encouraging access to data. Several funding agencies, meanwhile, have asked that researchers outline their plans for sharing data before they can receive a government grant.But it will take much more to achieve a lasting culture change. Investigators should be rewarded for performing good science rather than just getting statistically significant (“positive”) but nonreplicable results. Revising the present incentive(激励) structure may require changes on the part of journals, funders, universities and other research institutions.63. What is the problem reported in those papers in The Lancet?A. Great achievements in medical research failed to get published.B. Money was wasted on follow-up investigations in medical research.C. Too many new research findings are not put into use after publication.D. Few scientists are devoted to building new technologies for mankind.64. Which of the following situation is most similar to the problem described in paragraph 2?A. A high school decides to cut its art programs due to the lack of fund.B. A patient gets sicker because he does not follow the doctor’s advice.C. A marketing firm tests a website with participants that are not target population.D. A drug company fails to produce the new drug due to no access to the latest data.65. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Measures are taken to ensure publication of tested results only.B. Scientific experiments must be replicable to be considered valid.C. Experiment replication is unoriginal and not worthwhile.D. Rewards should be given only to those nonreplicable findings.66. The purpose of this article is to ___________.A. argue that scientific research lacks efficiencyB. explain the result of a recent scientific studyC. introduce some recent progress in medical researchD. highlight the possible problems of research studiesSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Research shows that co-rumination is a double-edged sword.B. In that way, a problem shared can really be a problem halved.C. Girls are more likely than boys to co-ruminate with their close friends.D. Indeed, having close friends to trust may protect you against poor mental health.E. This human tendency to work things out in one’s mind, is common.F. How you co-ruminate matters too.People discuss their problems with friends in the hope that they’ll gain some insight into how to solve them. And even if they don’t find a way to solve their problems, it feels good to let off some steam. (67)_______________ How problems are discussed, though, can be the difference between halving a problem or doubling it.The term psychologists use for negative problem sharing is “co-rumination”. Co-rumination is the mutual encouragement to discuss problems repeatedly going over the same problems, anticipating future problems and focusing on negative feelings.(68)________________ In a study involving children aged seven to 15 years of age, researchers found that co-rumination in both boys and girls is associated with “high-quality” and close friendships. However, in girls, it was also associated with anxiety and depression (the same association was not found with the boys). And studies suggest that co-rumination isn’t just a problem for girls. Co-rumination with work colleagues can increase the risk of stress and burn out, one study suggests.(69)________________ In a group of adults, the effects of co-rumination was compared between face-to-face contact, telephone contact, texting and social media. The positive effects of co-rumination were found in face-to-face contact, telephone contact and texting, but not in social media. The negative aspects of co-rumination (anxiety) was found in face-to-face communicationand telephone contact, but not texting or social media. Verbal forms of communication seem to enhance both the positive and negative aspects of co-rumination more than non-verbal communication.Discussing problems with friends doesn’t always have to lead to worsening mental health, as long as the discussion involves finding solutions and the person with the problem acts on those solutions. Then, relationships can be positive and beneficial to both parties.(70)________________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.A Workaholic EconomyAlthough the output per hour of work has more than doubled since 1945, leisure seems reserved largely for the unemployed and underemployed. Those who work full-time spend as much time on the job as they did at the end of World War Ⅱ. In fact, working hours have increased noticeably since 1970. Bookstores now abound with manuals describing how to manage time and cope with stress.There are mainly two reasons for lost leisure.Since 1970, companies have responded to improvements in the business climate by having employees work overtime rather than by hiring extra personnel. Some firms are even downsizing as their profits climb. A host of factors pushes employers to hire fewer workers for more hours and, at the same time, compels workers to spend more time on the job. Most of those incentives(诱因) involve the structure of compensation(报酬). The way salaries and benefits are organized makes it more profitable to ask 40 employees to labor an extra hour each than to hire one more worker to do the same 40-hour job. Once people are on salary, their cost to a firm is the same whether they spend 35 hours a week in the office or 70. Therefore, it is more profitable for employers to work their existing employees harder.For all that employees complain about long hours, they, too, have reasons not to trade money for leisure. “People who work reduced hours pay a huge penalty in career terms,” Bailyn of Massachusetts Institute of Technology maintains. “It’s taken as a negative signal about their commitment to the firm.” He adds that many corporate managers fi nd it difficult to measure the contribution of their employees to a firm’s well-being, so they estimate staff productivity in terms of hours worked. Employees know this, and they adjust their behavior accordingly.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 这次春游为同学们提供了放松的机会。
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I.Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: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.Early morning B.Midday C.Afternoon te at night2. A.Improved flexibility B.Stress relief C.Weight loss D.Muscle building3. A.Change in meeting venue B.Frequent reschedulingC.Long meeting durationck of agenda4. A.Humor and love storiesB.Thrilling and suspenseC.Creative fantasy and futuristic visionsD.Documentaries for learning about real-world events5. A.Filled with exciting challenges and projects B.Surprisingly relaxed and stress-freeC.Productive but a bit overwhelmingD.Unpredictable and full of surprises6. A.If it offers any unique or signature drinksB.Whether the coffee is freshly brewedC.If it has a cozy atmosphere and comfortable seatingD.If it has free Wi-Fi and a quiet environment7. A.Exploring the latest movies at the cinema B.Going on an adventurous hiking tripC.Taking a leisurely stroll in the parkD.Attending a live music performance8. A.Nervous but satisfied with the change B.Regretful and uncertain about the styleC.Uninterested and indifferent to his appearanceD.Excited and confident with the new look9. A.Boring and uninteresting B.Dull and slow-pacedC.A real page-turnerD.Too complex to follow10. A.Whether it helps with focus and concentrationB.If it’s a time-consuming practiceC.If it involves meditation or other techniquesD.How it affects sleep patterns and overall well-beingSection BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.The invention of the Intelligent Rail Transit(IRT)in China.B.The development of public transportation systems in urban areas.C.The innovative transportation solution to traffic congestion.D.The benefits of electric-powered vehicles in reducing pollution.12. A.Lower pollution. B.Higher passenger capacity.C.5G communications system.D.Automated driving system.13. A.Identifying virtual track routes. B.Prioritizing passage at traffic lights.C.Controlling movement with sensors.D.Ensuring safety through machine vision. Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.The history of Chinese New Year celebrations.B.The debate over banning fireworks during Chinese New Year.C.The environmental impact of fireworks.D.The cultural significance of the Spring Festival.15. A.Over80percent of people support fireworks.B.Most people believe fireworks bans are necessary.C.There are few objections to fireworks bans.D.The majority of people prefer quiet celebrations during the festival.16. A.Limited enforcement resources.B.Public resistance leading to unrest.C.Economic concerns from manufacturers.D.Environmental activism pressures lawmakers.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Staying at home and relaxing. B.Traveling to European countries.C.Taking extra courses.D.Doing part-time jobs.18. A.To relax and unwind. B.To explore new countries.C.To get ahead on credits.D.To do volunteer work.19. A.To relax and get ready for more experiences.B.To explore new countries in a totally fresh way.C.to contribute and have a positive impact.D.To save up for tuition fees as well as expectations.20. A.He thinks it's a smart move. B.He believes she should relax instead.C.He is indifferent.D.He thinks she should join him for volunteer work. II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A French bakery has become a tourist attraction in Nanpingtownship,which is part of Zhuhai,a coastal city in Guangdongprovince.Papa Romantic,located in Beishan community,attracts a largenumber of Chinese and foreigners alike.After(21)_______(taste)the bakery's bread,some Chinese students who have returnedfrom abroad have expressed admiration,while foreigners who lived in Zhuhai but moved to other Chinese cities such as Beijing(22)_______(continue)to have bread and pastries from the shop(23) _______(ship)to them.The bakery is a welcoming environment for those who want to sit and enjoy authentic French cuisine.On one side is a well-preserved old ancestral hall,and on the other side are lush trees that provide shade(24)_______the sun.The shop has a bright storefront,and thearoma of the bread,the aluminum tables and the chairsunder sun umbrellas display a peaceful atmosphere awayfrom the hustle and bustle.At Papa Romantic,the best-selling items include baguettes,croissants,sandwiches,crepes and cookies.In addition,some unique treats such as fig bread and colorful macrons are also popular among young customers.Owner and baker Ronan Salaun,(25)_______comes from the Brittany region of France,said the ingredients at his bakery(26)______(import),and he refuses to use chemicals or additives in his food.(27)_______his friends return to France,they know they need to bring him some crystal salt from a natural salt pond in France.The black pepper he uses comes from Madagascar."Simple things are important,and the quality of salt and pepper makes a big difference,"Salaun said.While remaining true to his French roots,he has also taken into consideration the dietary habits of Chinese people."Chinese locals prefer soft crust bread,while French like the crusty one.I sell both kinds.I can't just maintain the original characteristics;I must adapt to locals'preferences,"he said.A former mechanical engineer,Salaun,was sent by a Hong Kong company to work at a furniture factory in Wanzai township,Zhuhai,in November2000.He said he couldn't have imagined how much his life would change with that move.At that time,Wanzai was a tiny town(28)_______(border)Macao known for its flower trade.For Salaun,life in Wanzai seemed simple and rustic.He remembers(29)_______when he wanted to take a bath,he had to heat the water up with firewood and then transport the water in a bucket to the bathtub.Although the living and working conditions were not as favorable as(30)______abroad, Salaun grew to love Zhuhai,which is located at the mouth of the Pearl River.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.conservationB.relocateC.momentarilyD.programE.criticalF.initiativeG.ensureH.permanentlyI.additionalJ.reserveK.unexpectedA team of scientists led by Alejandro Arteaga,grantee of TheExplorers Club Discovery Expeditions and researcher at KhamaiFoundation,discovered three new cryptozoic(living underground)snakes dwelling under graveyards(墓地)and churches in remotetowns in the Andes region of Ecuador.It was an exploration that led to the most(31)_______ofplaces.First published in the journal,Zookeys,Arteaga and his teamnamed the small brown color-patterned snakes in honor of institutions or people supporting the exploration and(32)_______of remote cloud forests in the tropics.The Discovery Ground Snake(Atractus discovery)was found underground in a small graveyard. Two(33)_______new species were found near an old church and inside a small school.Destruction of the snake's native forest habitat may have forced them to(34)_______to these people-less areas according to Arteaga's findings.Atractus discovery was named to honor The Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grants(35) _______,a program seeking to foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond.The grant program supports researchers and explorers from around theworld in their quest to ease the climate change crisis,prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and(36)_______the health of the Earth and its inhabitants.Atractus zgap was named in honor of the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations(ZGAP),a(n)(37)_______seeking to conserve unknown but highly endangered species and their natural environment.Atractus michaelsabini was named in honor of Michael Sabin,grandson of American philanthropist and conservationist Andrew Sabin.Through conservation organization Re:wild,the Sabin family has supported field research of threatened reptiles and has protected thousands of acres of(38)_______habitat throughout the world.“The discovery of these new snakes is only the first step towards a much larger conservation project,”says Arteaga.“We have already started the process of establishing a nature(39)_______to protect the ground snakes.This action would not have been possible without first unveiling the existence of these unique and cryptic reptiles,even if it meant(40)_______disturbing the peace of the dead in the graveyard where they lived.”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.Alipay,the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group,is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in16languages,to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.Alipay's move comes amid China's intensified efforts to further improve foreigners'payment (41)_______in the country.Alipay has allowed foreigners in China to link their(42)_______bank cards,including Visa and Mastercard,to its mobile payment tool,greatly streamlining(精简)the payment processes,said Zhu Xugang,director of the cross-border business at Ant Group.Users of10overseas e-wallets are also able to use their familiar home e-wallets on their own phones by(43)_______Alipay QR codes,to enjoy seamless mobile payment experiences across Alipay's vast merchant network.According to Alipay,foreigners can use the app to complete payments at restaurants,hotels, scenic spots,convenience stores and supermarkets,as well as for ride-hailing,shared bikes,buses and other public(44)_______services in China.The newly(45)_______multilingual app includes English,French,Spanish,German,Italian,Portuguese,Russian and Japanese.The mobile payment app has also(46)_______the single transaction(交易)limit for overseas travelers using mobile payments from$1,000to$5,000and lifted the annual cumulative transaction limit from$10,000to$50,000.The State Council,China's Cabinet,published a guideline on improving payment services and (47)_______payment convenience in early March,a move to better meet the(48)_______payment needs of the elderly and foreign visitors.Last week,the People's Bank of China,the country's central bank,(49)_______a payment guide that provides foreigners with text and graphic(50)_______on using bank cards,cash,mobile payments and e-CNY in China,the latest step in the country's push to optimize the payment experience for foreigners.Wang Pengbo,a senior analyst at market consultancy Botong Analysys,said the intensified efforts to provide convenient payment services will not only(51)_______improve the living and consumption experience of foreigners in China and attract more of them to the country,but also promote the healthy and sustainable development of the payment(52)_______.Wang said the move demonstrates the country's resolve to expand high-standard opening-up, (53)_______the online payment scenarios of Alipay are wide enough,with high usage frequency. So,what it should do now is to expand the scope of foreign bank card binding and improve and simplify authentication of new users,to provide more convenient payment services to foreigners.Meanwhile,Chinese banks are taking measures to expand the(54)_______of overseas bank cards and facilitate their use of cash in the country.Dong said more efforts are needed to expand the scenarios of various types of payment methods at tourist attractions,sporting events,transportation hubs,healthcare and beauty centers and other daily(55)_______sites.41. A.expectations B.memorizations C.experiences D.durations42. A.international B.domestic C.interior mercial43. A.copying B.photographing C.sharing D.scanning44. A.transportation B.security cation D.maintenance45. A.evolved unched C.specialized D.simplified46. A.decreased B.restricted C.suspended D.raised47. A.implementing B.enhancing C.administrating D.subscribing48. A.diversified B.facilitated C.digitalized D.conflicted49. A.purchased B.authorized C.released mercialized50. A.designs B.illustrations C.instructions D.imagery51. A.significantly B.artificially C.individually D.frequently52. A.gateway B.industry C.deadline D.term53. A.developing B.monitoring C.securing D.adding54. A.recognition B.acceptance C.regulation D.policy55. A.construction B.application C.production D.consumption Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AGrowing up in the80s as a child with lots of siblings,I played in the street until dark or until we were called for dinner.We had an amazing community of neighbours.However,one elderly neighbour hated us.Every time the football went into her garden,she would confiscate it–and thenpop the ball.When she collected over20deflated footballs,she would take them down to the police station and complain.To her,at least,free and active children were a pest and a disgrace.Actually,at that time,nothing but one stopped us playing:the shattering of a window and the scream of a parent coming outside to tell us off.On reflection,I was probably part of the last generation of children to play outside regularly.Now in London,the estate I live in is covered with historic signs saying:“No ball games”.The signs function as a play ban for children.Even during the summer,there are only a couple of rebels who dare to play football on the street.They get my nod and a kick of the ball back when it comes in my direction.The problem is,many people don’t know that these signs are not enforceable by law:they are simply a request from local housing associations.Of course,if people are kicking the ball against someone’s house or out on the streets making noise late at night,it would be considered criminal damage and antisocial behaviour–and quite right. But most of the time the signs are just preventing children from playing.The London Sport charity has recommended that these signs are removed.I agree-let’s burn them all.But I do think it is simplistic to imagine banning the signs will combat a national obesity epidemic.The Active Lives Survey shows that just47%of children in England are getting the recommended60minutes or more of sport and physical activity a day.Removing“No ball games”signs doesn’t mean that the other53%of children will feel motivated to venture outside and play.The Active Lives Survey also suggests that boys are more likely to be active than girls.Perhaps boys are still given more activity opportunities.The Lionesses（英格兰女足）win at the Euros football tournament highlighted the lack of opportunities for girls in football and inequitable sports curriculums in schools.Children and young people of black,Asian and other minority ethnicities are least likely to be active.Perhaps because racism in sport is alive and kicking?In addition,access to sport and physical activity is a social justice issue that depends on location and financial circumstances.For a child from an economically disadvantaged background, who lives in a high-rise flat with little green space around,the costs and practicalities of participating in sport are prohibitive.For example,a weekend tennis court costs anywhere between£10and£27, without travel or equipment.So,while we can burn all the“No ball games”signs in the country,the real barrier to combating low activity levels in children is social inequality.What really needs to happen to get our children moving?56.What does the underlined word“confiscate”in Paragraph1mean in the context?A.Collect something as a hobbyB.Take something away as a punishmentC.Destroy something due to being annoyedD.Remove and make something disappear57.Why does the author believe that removing"No ball games"signs may not effectively combatlow activity levels in children?A.Because children prefer indoor activities.B.Because boys are more active than girls.C.Because access to physical activity is influenced by social inequality.D.Because of the lack of interest in sports among children.58.What conclusion does the author draw regarding the relationship between"No ball games"signs and low activity levels in children?A.Removing the signs will directly address the issue of low activity levels.B.Social inequality is the primary barrier to increasing children's activity levels.C.Boys are more likely to play sports than girls due to cultural biases.D.Racism in sports is a significant factor in preventing children from being active.59.What is the main idea of the passage?A.The author reminisces about their childhood and the changes in outdoor play.B.The ineffectiveness of"No ball games"signs in encouraging physical activity amongchildren.C.The impact of social inequality on children's access to physical activity.D.The author's support for removing"No ball games"signs but recognition of deeper issues.BFrom a distance,the grey cement bridge looksunremarkable.Two tunnels on either side of theTrans-Canada Highway are in semi-circles that endbluntly on the pavement below.But on top,awayfrom passing motorists’eyes,lies a grassy oasis.Against the odds,pine trees and wildflowers havetaken root here,giving the overpass a fringe ofgreenery.On the edges,wire fencing provides safepassage for wandering animals.Tony Clevenger has dedicated much of his life to studying the performance of Banff’s wildlife crossing structures.When the first wildlife bridges went up,Clevenger,a researcher with the Western Transportation Institute,was living in Canmore,and recalls the distinctly negative atmosphere that surrounded what many saw as a hair-brained scheme by Parks Canada.Save for a few small crossings in the eastern United States,no one had ever attempted something like this before—and no one believed it would work.Editorials in the local paper scoffed at the“waste of taxpayers’money”and confidently stated animals would never use the$2million to$3million man-made bridges.Others believed wolves would herd their prey into the fence,violently killing them before shocked tourists.“This project started in a bad spot.There was a lot of opposition and criticism,”Clevenger says.“It took several years of good data,publishing in scientific peer-reviewed journals, to change people’s minds.”Clevenger now has17years-worth of data proving the efficacy of the crossings.Among large carnivores,mortality(死亡)rates are50to100per cent lower along sections of the highway whereoverpasses and underpasses exist.In those same sections,mortality rates for elk are almost zero, compared to100elk-vehicle collisions per year in the mid-1990s.Clevenger’s research has shown that11species of large mammals in Banff have used the structures more than200,000times, including unexpected species such as red fox,hoary marmot,boreal toads,wolverines,lynx,garter snakes and beavers.In2014,a Montana State University study found that not only are grizzly bears using the crossing structures,but the structures are also helping to maintain genetically healthy populations among the bears that use them.Grizzlies were crossing with enough frequency to ensure populations on either side of the highway weren’t genetically isolated from each other.“This is Canada’s biggest conservation success story—it’s the largest highway mitigation complex in the world,”says Clevenger.“You won’t find anything anywhere else in the world close to what we have.We have the most overpasses in one localized area and almost half of all the overpasses in North America.”60.Why did Tony Clevenger face opposition and criticism at the beginning of the wildlife crossingproject?A.Because of disbelief regarding the project's feasibility and effectiveness.B.Due to the design flaws of the crossing structures.C.Because of concerns about the environmental impact of the structures.D.Due to insufficient funding for the project.61.Which unexpected species have been observed using the wildlife crossing structures in Banff?A.Grizzly bears and elk.B.Wolves and red foxes.C.Garter snakes and beavers.D.Hoary marmots and wolverines.62.How did a Montana State University study contribute to the understanding of wildlife crossingsin Banff?A.It confirmed the disbelief surrounding the effectiveness of the crossings.B.It identified design flaws in the crossing structures.C.It criticized the Canadian government's conservation efforts.D.It provided evidence of grizzly bears using the crossings and maintaining genetically healthypopulations.CBoth my parents worked for30-plus years for their employers–they had lifelong careers at a single company.Growing up,they taught me the importance of“loyalty”and“commitment”.But in a rapidly changing world,the concept of a job for life has become as rare as a dial-up internet connection.This shift from stable,long-term employment and single-employer careers to a world where frequent job changes are the norm comes directly from globalisation,rapid technological advancements and the changing ideas about work.Globalisation has turned the world economy into a giant,interconnected web.This has made job markets fiercely competitive and talent and opportunities in the labour market more diverse and digitally accessible.Jobs can be widely publicised and explored online and are no longer tied to your city of birth. Add to this the rapid technological progress.We now live in a world where the skills you learned yesterday might not be enough for today’s job market.The job market is transforming,with new careers emerging as automation and artificial intelligence(AI)advances.Risks and price policies can be efficiently assessed using AI,making insurance underwriters redundant while advanced software in banking and finance mean data analysis can be automated.Online booking has reduced demand for travel agents and desktop publishers are being replaced by user-friendly software,which allows people to create their own materials.These changes highlight the need for professionals to update their skills and adapt to a technologically evolving job market.As a result,career paths have become fluid and multi-directional.It’s no longer just about climbing the corporate ladder and getting a regular paycheck;it’s about exploring different paths, switching jobs and industries and sometimes even venturing into freelancing and the gig economy.Loyalty is defined as an employee’s commitment to their organisation and its goals.It means a willingness to put in extra effort and to uphold the company’s values and objectives.Loyal workers often identify strongly with their workplace,are reliable and view the organisation positively,even during tough times.When long-term employees change workplaces,it does not mean they are disloyal.It signifies a change in priorities and a redefined loyalty bond.Employees are loyal to their employer and its interests while working there.But they also seek mutual growth and expect to be recognised and rewarded.Career paths are now a kaleidoscope(万花筒)of experiences and opportunities.Instead of a career identity being about a company brand,it is about skills,experiences and the meaningfulness of the work.This transformation means career decision-making is more intricate,considering personal aspirations,market trends and family considerations.63.What factors have contributed to the shift in job market dynamics?A.Increased reliance on desktop publishing software.B.Changing ideas about loyalty and commitment.C.The decreasing demand for travel agents due to online booking systems.D.Globalization,rapid technological advancements,and evolving work concepts.64.What skills are highlighted as essential for professionals in the evolving job market?A.Skills related to desktop publishing.B.Skills that were relevant yesterday.C.Skills in data analysis and adaptability.D.Skills in insurance underwriting.65.How does the passage suggest employees should approach loyalty in the modern workplace?A.By remaining with a single employer for their entire career.B.By prioritizing personal growth and recognition.C.By relying on traditional definitions of loyalty.D.By avoiding job changes to maintain loyalty.66.The best title for the passage is_______.A.Forget About a Job for Life.B.Learn More as Much as You CanC.Benefit from Long-term Employment.D.The Impact of Globalization.Section CDirections:Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.This recurrent nature provides astronomers with some predictability regarding its eruptions,aiding in their monitoring and preparation for the upcoming event.B.The mechanism driving these eruptions is the transfer of matter from the red giant to thewhite dwarf.C.It consists of a white dwarf and an aging red giant star.D.This heightened visibility will last for a few days without the need for any equipment andslightly over a week with the aid of binoculars.E.Astronomers plan to utilize various instruments,including the Hubble Space Telescope andthe Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory,to observe and study the nova in different wavelengths of light.F.However,during its peak brightness,it is expected to shine as brightly as Polaris,or the NorthStar,making it visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere.Astronomers are eagerly anticipating a celestial(天体的)event that promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime sight:the appearance of a"new star"in the night sky,expected to occur sometime between now and September,as reported by NASA.This event,known as a nova(新星),is projected to take place within the T Coronae Borealis system,nestled in the constellation(星座)Corona Borealis,situated between the Boötes and Hercules constellations.In contrast to the explosive demise of a massive star seen in a supernova,a nova is characterized by a sudden,brief explosion originating from a collapsed star,specifically a white dwarf.The T Coronae Borealis system is affectionately called the"Blaze Star."(67) _______________________These stars orbit closely enough to interact violently,leading to periodic explosive events,with the last eruption observed in1946.(68)_______________________Over time,the red giant becomes increasingly unstable, shedding its outer layers onto the white dwarf.This exchange of matter eventually triggers a "runaway thermonuclear reaction,"resulting in the nova phenomenon,according to NASA.While the precise timing of the upcoming nova event remains uncertain,astronomers are closely monitoring the T Coronae Borealis system,which has been dimming since March of the previous year.William J.Cooke,lead of NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office,notes that while most novae occur unexpectedly,T Coronae Borealis is one of the10recurring novae in the galaxy, offering some predictability to its eruptions.Located approximately3,000light-years away from Earth,the T Coronae Borealis system is。
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2013学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷初三英语学科 2014.4（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)A B CDE F GH1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6.______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共8分)7. A) In a clothes shop. B) In a library. C) In a hospital. D) In a museum.8. A) Joe’s.B) Cindy’s. C) Jeff’s. D) Linda’s.9. A) By bus. B) By taxi. C) By underground. D) By train.10. A) Maths. B) Chinese. C) English. D) Science.11. A) For 1 year. B) For 3 years. C) For 5 years. D) For 8 years.12. A) Call the police. B) Ask the teacher for help.C) Tell his parents. D) Stay silent.13. A) When she does some business.B) When she plays computer games.C) When she meets new friends.D) When she does her homework.14. A) Jimmy usually helps with the housework.B) Both of the parents feel strange about Jimmy’s change.C) Jimmy tries to be a good boy when he wants something.D) It’s not quite easy to get something from the parents.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示): (共6分)15. The charity organization was created by an Australian girl.16. The organization buys and sells bikes children don’t need.17. Each bike will be checked up carefully before it is given out.18. Students who do well in public schools can receive the bikes asa prize.19. Because of the bikes, many students not only love school work but exercise as well.20. The charity organization is welcomed by parents, teachers and most people.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。