英语卷·2017届上海市松江区高三4月期中教学质量监控（二模）（2017-04）

英语卷·2017届上海市松江区高三4月期中教学质量监控（二模）（2017-04）

松江区2017学年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试 英语试卷 ‎ II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A ‎ Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.‎ One steamy July afternoon in central Arkansas, I was working on an important project in my home office. My trusty printer was busy producing an important report (21) ______ it simply stopped. After fifteen minutes of trying to repair, I decided to buy a new printer. Upon my return, my heart froze to see my house on fire. ‎ ‎(22) ______ having spent much of my life writing, I was speechless when facing this situation. I was lost for adequate words (23) ______ (describe) the sick, sinking feeling of seeing my home, business, and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories (24) ______ (collect) over a lifetime. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after (25) ______ (rescue) from situations of ill-treatment and abandonment. ‎ Responding to an early security-system warning, the amazing firefighters arrived immediately, (26) ______ the chemical smoke had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat goodbye, extremely grateful that they had passed gently, without injuries or burns. ‎ Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact (27) ______ the loss of one beloved four-legged family member can have on your heart, mind and soul. The loss of so many dearly loved creatures sent me in great sorrow. ‎ After staying with a friend of mine for a couple of weeks, I was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening, about a month after moving in, I (28) ______ (occupy) in writing a mystery novel, and at that time a “meow” sounded from outside the apartment door. Was it my mind playing tricks again? More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry roommates. The meow grew louder and more repetitive. Curious, I opened the door. ‎ Sitting on the doorstep was a kitten with a black coat and alert eyes. A neighbor (29) ______ (walk) by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that it had been born under a bridge and looked around for food. This kitty-loving neighbor was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home. My immediate reaction was: “that’s all I need!” without hesitation she put the cute kitten down. I thanked her and closed the door, determined to just let him stay (30) ______ a real home could be found. ‎ 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. contrast B. unknown C. trapped D. responsibility E. willingness F. external G. sense H. cease I. encounter J. indecisive K. passive ‎ There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as a(n) 31 result or product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a promotion, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language-all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.‎ ‎ By 32 , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since by definition it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution or courage, as we 33 new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process, the journey never really ends. There are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept.‎ ‎ In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a 34 to take risks. And we are supposed to be ready to face the 35 , and to accept the possibility that we may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is essential to our ability to grow. Do we perceive ourselves as quick and curious? If so, then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we’re 36 and shy? Then our 37 of shyness can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and not to take a step until we know the ground is safe. Do we think we’re slow to adapt to change or that we’re not smart enough to cope with a new challenge? Then we are likely to take a more 38 role or not try at all. ‎ These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. We will 39 to grow, if we do not confront and overcome these internal fears and doubts, and if we protect ourselves too much. We become 40 inside a shell of our own making.‎ III. Reading Comprehension ‎ Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.‎ To Apologize or Not to Apologize Why difficult?‎ ‎ When we do wrong to someone we know, even not 41 , we are generally expected to apologize so as to improve the situation. But when we’re acting as leaders, the circumstances are 42 . The act of apology is carried out not merely at the level of the 43 but also at the level of the institution. It is a performance in which every word or expression 44 , as they become part of the public record. Refusing to apologize can be smart, or it can be stupid. So, readiness to apologize can be seen as a sign of strong character or as a sign of weakness.‎ Why now?‎ ‎ The question of whether leaders should apologize publicly has never been more 45 . During the last decade or so, the United States in particular has developed an apology culture—apologies of all kinds and for all sorts of wrongdoings are made far more 46 ‎ than before. More newspaper writers have written about the growing importance of 47 apologies. Meanwhile, more and more articles, advice columns, and radio and television programs have similarly dealt with the subject of 48 apologies. Although they are not carried out in the public place, we can’t neglect the importance of this performance. ‎ Why 49 ?‎ ‎ Why do we apologize? Why do we ever put ourselves in situations likely to be difficult, embarrassing, and even risky? Leaders who apologize publicly could be an easy target for 50 . They are expected to appear strong and capable. And whenever they make public statements of any kind, their individual and institutional reputations are in danger. Clearly, then, leaders should not apologize often. For a leader to express apology, there needs to be a strong 51 . Leaders will publicly apologize if and when they think the costs of doing so are lower than the costs of not doing so.‎ Why refuse?‎ ‎ Why is it that leaders so often try every means to 52 apologies, even when a public apology seems to be in order? Their reasons can be individual or institutional. Because leaders are public figures, their apologies are likely to be personally uncomfortable and even 53 risky. Apologies can be signals for admitting mistakes and mistakes can be indication of job insecurity. Leaders may also be afraid that 54 of a mistake will damage or destroy the organization for which they are responsible. There can be good reasons for hanging tough (硬撑) in tough situations, as we shall see, but it is a high-risk 55 .‎ ‎41. A. immediately B. intentionally C. occasionally D. accidentally ‎ ‎42. A. simple B. ridiculous C. abnormal D. different ‎43. A. individual B. company C. family D. society ‎ ‎44. A. conflicts B. matters C. appeals D. deceives ‎45. A. urgent B. possible C. necessary D. simple ‎46. A. interestedly B. patiently C. frequently D. hopefully ‎47. A. faithful B. trusty C. immediate D. public ‎48. A. sincere B. acceptable C. private D. positive ‎49. A. bother B. reduce C. regret D. ignore ‎50. A. promotion B. criticism C. appreciation D. identification ‎51. A. personality B. will C. reason D. desire ‎52. A. attempt B. involve C. commit D. avoid ‎ ‎53. A. financially B. professionally C. academically D. physically ‎54. A. avoidance B. admission C. involvement D. elimination ‎ ‎55. A. fulfillment B. statement C. occupation D. strategy Section B Directions: Read the following 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)‎ If your in-box is currently reporting unread messages in the hundreds or thousands, you might have a hard time believing the news: e-mail is on the decline. ‎ At first thought, that might seem to be the case. The incoming generation, after all, doesn’t do e-mail. Oh, they might have an account. They use it only as we would use a fax machine: as a means to communicate with old-school folks like their parents or to fulfill the sign-up requirements of Web sites. They rarely check it, though. ‎ Today’s instant electronic memos—such as texting and Facebook and Twitter messages—are more direct, more concentrated, more efficient. They go without the salutation (称呼语) and the signoff (签收); we already know the “to” and “from.” Many corporations are moving to messaging networks for exactly that reason: more signal, less noise and less time. This trend is further evidence that store-and-forward systems such as e-mail and voicemail are outdated. Instead of my leaving you a lengthy message that you pick up later, I can now send you an easily-read message that you can read—and respond to—on the go.‎ The coming of the mobile era is responsible for the decline of e-mail. Instant written messages bring great convince to people. They can deal with them at about any time: before a movie, in a taxi, waiting for lunch. And because these messages are very brief, they’re suitable for smart phone typing. ‎ Does this mean e-mail is on its way to the dustbin of digital history? Not necessarily. E-mail still has certain advantages. On the other hand, tweets and texts feel ephemeral—you read them, then they’re gone, into an endless string, e-mail still feels like something you have and that you can file, search and return to later. It’s easy to imagine that it will continue to feel more appropriate for formal communications: agreements, important news, longer explanations.‎ So, e-mail won’t go away completely. Remember, we’ve been through a transition (过度) like this not so long ago: when e-mail was on the rise, people said that postal mail was dead. That’s not how it works. Postal mail found its smaller market, and so will e-mail. New technology rarely replaces old one completely; it just adds new alternatives.‎ ‎56. What would the incoming generation like to do with their e-mail accounts?‎ ‎ A. Contact close friends. B. Send long messages.‎ ‎ C. Fill in some forms. D. Communicate with their colleagues.‎ ‎57. Which of the following is mainly discussed in paragraphs 3 and 4?‎ ‎ A. The possible reasons behind the decline of e-mail. ‎ ‎ B. The likes and dislikes of the young generation.‎ ‎ C. The rapid development of e-communication channels.‎ ‎ D. Evidence about the uncertain future of easily-consumed messages.‎ ‎58. What does the underlined word “ephemeral” in paragraph 5 mean?‎ ‎ A. Automatically-sending. B. Randomly-written.‎ ‎ C. Hardly- recognized. D. Shortly-appearing.‎ ‎59. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?‎ ‎ A. It’s too early to determine the decline of e-mail.‎ ‎ B. E-mail has reasons to exist on its own advantages.‎ ‎ C. E-mail, just like postal mail has come to its end.‎ ‎ D. We should feel sorry for the decline of e-mail. ‎ ‎(B)‎ The Film: The Great Gatsby (Based on Fitzgerald’s Novel The Great Gatsby )‎ Director: Baz Luhrmann Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby ‎ Film Reviews:‎ If you never read the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, now is your chance to catch up — by watching the latest film adaptation. Because if there’s one sentence to sum up the film, it would be: It’s just like the book. ‎ The use of music is almost reason enough to see the film. Baz Luhrmann is at his best mixing visual and musical styles together to create something wholly original, for example, in one of the most outstanding scenes in the film, the first party scene, Nick walks quickly from one party guest to another party guest trying to explain all the gossip about Gatsby until he is finally introduced to the man himself, while the most stirring version of Rhapsody in Blue (蓝色狂想曲), which was composed by American musician George Gershwin in 1924, is played in the background.‎ ‎─ Fox News Director Baz Luhrmann’s main challenge was either to find a visual equivalent (相等物) for Fitzgerald’s elegant quality -- the open secret of the book’s popularity for so long time – or to match his own unusual personal strengths with the material. He tries it both ways, with considerable degrees of success.‎ DiCaprio does a good and professional job as the socialite (上流社会人士) by recreating Fitzgerald’s description of Gatsby’s charm. He can look at someone for an instant and understand how, perfectly, he or she wants to be seen.‎ ‎─ Time Magazine About the Book and the Main Character:‎ ‎ Considered to be Fitzgerald’s representative work, The Great Gatsby explores themes of idealism, resistance to change, social change, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties that has been described as a tale regarding the American Dream.‎ ‎　　Nick, the narrator, moves to New York for the summer to visit his cousin Daisy. His next-door neighbor is Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), who rarely contacts with others and is said to be a hero of the Great War. Gatsby claims to have attended Oxford University, but the evidence is suspect. As Nick learns more about Gatsby, every detail about him seems questionable, except his love for the Daisy. Though Daisy is married, Gatsby still loves her as his “golden girl”. They first met when she was a young lady from a wealthy family and he was a working-class military officer. Daisy promised to wait for his return from the war. However, she married Tom, a classmate of Nick’s. Having obtained a great fortune, Gatsby sets out to win her back again.‎ ‎60. The Fox News review mentioned the first party scene in the film to ________.‎ ‎　　A. reveal the fact that Nick wants to know more about Gatsby ‎　　B. show the version of Rhapsody in Blue matches the film well ‎　　C. prove that the director is good at combining visual and music ‎　　D. convince us that the first scene is perfectly shot by the director ‎61. According to Time Magazine, what did Baz Luhrmann do to make the film a success?‎ ‎ A. He adapted the story in the novel as he wished.‎ ‎ B. He made the film more powerful than the book.‎ ‎ C. He mixed his style with the elegance of the book.‎ ‎　 D. He changed the story to meet his own style.‎ ‎62. Which of the following can be used to describe Gatsby? ‎ ‎　 A. Faithful and warm-hearted. B. Charming and professional.‎ ‎　 C. Selfish and charming. D. Mysterious and devoted.‎ ‎ (C)‎ The British Medical Journal recently featured a strong response to what was judged an inappropriately merciful reaction by a medical school to a student cheating in an examination. Although we have insufficient reliable data about the extent of this phenomenon, its prevention, or its effective management, much can be concluded and acted upon on the basis of common sense. ‎ There is general agreement that there should be zero tolerance of cheating in a profession based on trust and one on which human lives depend. It is reasonable to assume that cheaters in medical school will be more likely than others to continue to act dishonestly with patients, colleagues, and government.‎ The behaviours under question are multifactorial in origin. There are familial (家庭的), religious, and cultural values that are acquired long before medical school. For example, countries, cultures, and subcultures exist where bribes and dishonest behaviour are very normal. There are secondary schools in which neither staff nor students tolerate cheating and others where cheating is common; there are homes which cultivate young people with high standards of moral behaviour and others which leave moral training to the harmful influence of television and the market place.‎ Medical schools reflect society and cannot be expected to remedy all the ills of a society. The selection process of medical students might be expected to favour applicants with positive moral behaviour. Medical schools should be the major focus of attention for cultivating future doctors with moral sensitivity. Unfortunately there are troubling data that suggest that during medical school the moral behaviour of medical students does not necessarily improve; indeed, moral development may actually stop or even regress (倒退).‎ It is critical that the academic and clinical leaders of the institution set a personal example on moral behaviour. Medical schools must do something to make sure that their students are expected to be clear from day one. The development of a school’s culture of moral behaviour requires cooperation with the students in which they play an active role in its creation and developing. Moreover, the school’s examination system and general treatment of students must be fair. Finally, the treatment of infractions (违规) must be firm, fair, transparent (透明的).‎ ‎63. What does the author say about cheating in medical schools?‎ ‎ A. Extensive research has been done about this phenomenon.‎ ‎ B. We have sufficient data to prove that prevention is possible.‎ ‎ C. We know that this phenomenon exists in every medical school.‎ ‎ D. We still need more reliable data to know how serious it is. ‎ ‎64. According to the author, it is important to prevent cheating in medical schools because ________.‎ ‎ A. The medical profession is based on trust ‎ B. There is zero tolerance of cheating in medicine ‎ C. The medical profession depends on the government ‎ D. Cheating exists extensively in medical schools ‎65. Which of the following statements will the author probably agree with?‎ ‎ A. Medical schools should make a less competitive environment for students. ‎ ‎ B. Outstanding people should create a set of moral standards to be followed.‎ ‎ C. Medical students should be positive in creating and preserving moral behavior.‎ ‎ D. We don’t know the cause-and-effect of the examination cheating in medical school.‎ ‎66. Which of the following can be implied from the passage?‎ ‎ A. It makes little sense to talk about medical school student cheating in exams. ‎ ‎ B. Medical schools haven’t been doing well to help students develop morally.‎ ‎ C. Cheating in exams is tolerable outside of medical school circle.‎ ‎ D. Elimination of exams helps cultivate healthier characters of medical school students.‎ Section C ‎ Directions: Read the following 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. If you associate with distinguished people, you are likely to find yourself with better opportunities.‎ B. Challenge yourself to expand your business knowledge through interactions with people at regular time.‎ C. In addition, the chances, if any, are low that you can find a satisfactory job in an economic situation like this. ‎ D. Once you have a couple of targets, think about why and what interests you.‎ E. That is to say, the people you keep company with determine your character development.‎ F. Job searching under pressure often results in nervous interviewing and decision-making from relatively few options. ‎ The worst time to look for a job is when you feel desperate and must have a new one immediately. 67 If you are not in need of an immediate career change, here are ways you can improve your long-term career prospects today:‎ Identify at least two different roles. You do not have to be qualified for these positions today, nor do they have to exist in your company. However, these roles should be related to your current skill set. They are career options that look interesting. 68 Pay close attention to what appeals to you, and write it down. This will give insight into your motivations and targets. ‎ Subscribe to a career specific magazine. Knowledge is power in the workplace. All businesses must stay relevant to their customers in order to win the competitions and increase revenue (收益). Reading about industry trends, advancements and success stories keeps you in ‎ touch with market conditions. This information allows you to see which companies and professionals are leading the pack. You can follow their examples in your own workplace. 69 ‎ Do exceptional work. In any role, there is a way to perform at your best. Look for ways to deliver a top performance. Show up early, be flexible to new assignments, have a positive attitude, cooperate with other departments, pay attention to the little details. ‎ Be professionally curious. Talk to people about their careers. Learn more about how success is measured in other roles, departments and companies. Ask people their thoughts on different industries. 70 People hire people. You never know what connections may be relevant when you start your next job search, so develop a habit of making good connections no matter where you go. Take the time to learn about others, and be helpful when you can. ‎ As in all things in life, getting in front of a difficult task early is always less stressful than reacting to a career surprise. Changing jobs is to be expected. No matter how secure you feel today, the time will come when either you or your employer decide it is time to change. ‎ IV. Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. ‎ ‎ There are various means consumers can do if they find that an item they bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claims. A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.‎ ‎ Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.‎ ‎ Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”. The store manager may advice the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go to a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumer’s rights.‎ V. Translation ‎ Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.‎ ‎72. 看孩子们在沙滩上打排球很有趣。(fun)‎ ‎73. 我刚交卷就意识到少回答了一个问题。 (Hardly…)‎ ‎74. 由于需要做彻底修改，这本书暂时不会出版。 (revise)‎ ‎75. 由于对潜在的困难估计不足，当实验进展不顺时他一筹莫展。(prepare)‎ ‎76. 公共场所全面禁烟有助于人们养成健康的生活习惯，并能有效预防某些疾病的发生。 (prevent)‎ VI. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.‎ 最近你校高三同学就“报考本市大学还是外地大学？”进行了调查。请根据下表提示用英语写一份调查报告，简述调查结果，并谈谈你的看法。‎ ‎（文中不得出现考生姓名、学校等任何真实信息）‎ ‎60%报考本市大学 ‎40%报考外地大学 ‎1、离家近，可与家人相互照顾；‎ ‎2、节省开支；‎ ‎3、可利用家里的环境学习。‎ ‎1、锻炼独立生活能力；‎ ‎2、增长见识；‎ ‎3、录取机会更大。‎ 松江区2017学年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷 参考答案及评分标准 II. Grammar and Vocabulary ‎ Section A 参考答案 ‎21. when 22. Despite/Although 23. to describe 24. collected 25. being rescued 26. but 27. that/which 28. was occupied 29. Walking 30. until 评分标准: 1、第23题及28题可或略大小写。‎ ‎ 2、如考生的答案与参考答案不一致，但符合语义及语法可得分。‎ Section B 参考答案 ‎31. F ‎32. A ‎33. I ‎34. E ‎35. B ‎36. J ‎37. G ‎38. K ‎39. H ‎40. C 评分标准: 每小题1分 III. Reading Comprehension ‎ Section A ‎ 参考答案 ‎41. B ‎42. D ‎43. A ‎44. B ‎45. A ‎46. C ‎47. D ‎48. C ‎49. A ‎50. B ‎51. C ‎52. D ‎53. B ‎54. B ‎55. D 评分标准: 每小题1分 Section B 参考答案 ‎56. C ‎57. A ‎58. D ‎59. B ‎60. C ‎61. C ‎62. D ‎63. D ‎64. A ‎65. C ‎66. B ‎67. F ‎68. D ‎69. A ‎70. B 评分标准: 每小题2分 IV. Summary Writing 参考答案(得分点)：‎ • There are several ways to protect consumers when meeting with unsatisfactory goods • Complain directly to a high-rank person for an immediately settlement • Face-to-face complaint is more effective than phone complaint • Complain politely but firmly • Provide details of the faulty item • Take legal action 评分标准：另见 V. Translation ‎ 参考答案及评分细则 ‎72. It’s fun to look at the children playing volleyball on the beach. ‎ ‎ 1 1 1‎ ‎73. Hardly had I handed in the test paper when I realized that I missed a question. ‎ ‎ 1 1 0.5 1.5‎ ‎74. As it needs to be thoroughly revised, the book will not be published for the time being. ‎ ‎ 2 2 ‎ ‎75. As he wasn’t well prepared for the potential difficulties, he was quite at a loss when the ‎ ‎ 1.5 0.5 1‎ ‎ experiment wasn’t going on smoothly. ‎ ‎ 1‎ ‎76. The comprehensive ban of smoking in public places can help people develop healthy ‎ ‎ 2 1.5‎ ‎ lifestyles and effectively prevent certain diseases from happening. ‎ ‎ 1.5‎ 评分标准 ‎ 1、第72题3分；第73--75题每题4分；第76题5分。‎ ‎ 2、所给答案仅供阅卷时参考。如考生所写句子与参考答案不一致，但能与所给中文意义保持一致，且无语法错误，可得分。‎ ‎ 3、考生未使用括号中的提示词扣一分。‎ ‎ 4、其他评分要求由评分组讨论并统一执行。‎ VI. Guided Writing 参考答案：略