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1、-浦东新区2016届高三教学质量检测(二模)英语试卷(含答案)-第 11 页浦东新区2015学年度第二学期教学质量检测 高三英语试卷 2016.4II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper f

2、orm of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. (A) When I first hiked in the silent Ponderosa pines of the Black Hills, I was surprised at how quiet the world became. Nowadays, when I walk in the woods, I notice other things. I hear songs of unseen birds and catc

3、h glimpses of wildflower color, all of (25)_ make great subjects for me to put in front of a camera.Finding those birds is (26)_ Ive spent more time in the woods of Eastern South Dakota this year than any other. Last spring I witnessed and photographed the songbird migration for the first time. I sa

4、w brightly colored birds that Id never seen before. I guess I (27)_ (hook) because this spring I was back in the woods searching for more. I have a goal to photograph all the colorful birds that call South Dakota home. One that has hidden from me to this day is the Scarlet Tanager(猩红比蓝雀). They are b

5、est found in Union Grove State Park or Newton Hills and are colored red with black wings. This year, I made three separate trips to find them. I also took time (28)_ (learn) their song and call. This helped me find a female at dusk at Union Grove, but I could not get a decent photo. Later in the wee

6、k, as I began another search at Newton Hills, a Summer Tanager flew to a tree next to me and gave me a long look. It was a real treat because the Summer Tanager is much (29)_ (rare) to find in South Dakota. Later in the day, I finally saw my first male Scarlet well, his tail feathers anyway. By the

7、time I (30)_(spot) him, he was flying deep into the woods. I was disappointed. Then I thought this might be an invitation. “Come back into the woods. Lose (31)_ among the leaves, listen to the song I sing and maybe one day we will meet.” I look forward to that day. (B) There may be no greater proof

8、to a societys creativity and vision than Egypts pyramids of Giza, but the pyramids are only part of ancient Egypts heritage. Many of the devices of their society are still commonplace. Here are two of their amazing inventions.Eye MakeupSure, eye makeup might not rank alongside fire or the wheel (32)

9、_ one of the most important discoveries in human history, but it gives the Egyptians a run for longevity. (33)_ they first invented eye makeup as far back as 4000 B.C., it has never gone out of style. Even more impressive, some cosmetically-minded cultures still create makeup using the same techniqu

10、es (34)_ (originate) in Egypt thousands of years ago. They combined soot(煤烟) with a mineral to create a black mixture, which is still popular today.For the Egyptians, makeup was not limited to women. Status and appearance went hand in hand, and (35)_ _ _ the upper class was concerned, the more makeu

11、p the better. Fashion was only part of the reason for the Egyptians heavy hand when applying eyeliner. They also believed that it could cure various eye diseases and even prevent them (36)_ (fall) victim to the evil eye.Breath MintsNext time you buy Mentos at the counter of 7-Eleven, you (37)_ thank

12、 the ancient Egyptians for creating a way to conceal the unpleasant smell of our mouth. Just as in modern times, bad breath in ancient Egypt was (38)_ symbol of poor dental health. Unlike us, the Egyptians didnt have sweet soft drinks and foods that contribute to tooth decay, but the stones (39)_(em

13、ploy) to make flour for bread brought a lot of sand to their diet, which damaged their teeth.The Egyptians had specialists for many medical problems, but unfortunately, they didnt have dentists to fix their bad teeth. Instead, they simply suffered, and scientists (40)_ have examined mummies have fou

14、nd severely worn teeth, even in young Egyptians. To cope with the unpleasant smell from their rotting mouths, they invented the first mints, which were a combination boiled with honey and shaped into pills.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word c

15、an only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. unreasonable B. practically C. frequently D. conducted E. maintain F. evaluateG. activate H. increased I. connection J. outstanding K. descriptionDeveloping an original and creative idea requires that two completely different ne

16、tworks in the brain work at the same time: the associative network alongside the more “conservative(保守的)” network, according to new research _41_ at the University of Haifa.The researchers _42_ that “creative thinking apparently requires checks and balances.” According to the researchers, creativity

17、 is our ability to think in new ways to solve problems. But not every original solution is considered a creative one. If the idea is not fully applicable, it is not considered creative, but simply one which is _43_.The researchers assumed that for a creative idea to be produced, the brain must _44_

18、a number of different and perhaps even contradictory(矛盾的) networks. In the first part of the research, respondents were given half a minute to come up with a new, original and unexpected idea for the use of different objects. Answers provided with low frequency received a high score for originality,

19、 while those given _45_ received a low score. In the second part, respondents were asked to give, within half a minute, their best characteristic _46_ of the objects. During the tests, all subjects were scanned using an FMRI device to examine their brain activity while providing the answer.The resea

20、rchers found _47_ brain activity in an “associative” region among participants whose originality was high. This region, which includes the medial brain areas, mainly works in the background when a person is not concentrating, similar to daydreaming.But the researchers found that this region did not

21、operate alone when an original answer was given. For the answer to be original, an additional region worked in cooperation with the associative regionthe administrative control region, a more “conservative” region related to social norms and rules. The researchers also found that the stronger the _4

22、8_, the better these regions work together in parallel, the greater the level of originality of the answer.“On the one hand, there is surely a need for a region that produces innovative ideas, but on the other hand there is also the need for one that will know to _49_ how applicable and reasonable t

23、hese ideas are. The ability of the brain to operate these two regions in parallel is what results in creativity. It is possible that the most _50_ creations of humanity were produced by people who had an especially strong connection between the two regions,” the researchers concluded.III. Reading Co

24、mprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages 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.Like many students, Ryan believes that the time and money spent on his education will pay off: he will

25、eventually be able to get a good job and do well in the field he has chosen. And yet, _51_ all of the years spent in school preparing to enter the workplace, many recent graduates say that they struggle with the _52_ from classroom to career world and have difficulty _53_ life on the job. Writer and

26、 editor Joseph Lewis suggests one reason why this is the case. Lewis believes that most of our school experiencesfrom childhood through universityare fairly _54_, while life in the working world is far more uncertain. In school, _55_, the pattern stays more or less the same from year to year. In the

27、 workplace, however, constant _56_ is the norm, and one has to adapt quickly. Another problem that graduates entering the workforce encounter is that they are _57_ to think analytically. In school, many students including those in college, spend a lot of time memorizing facts and repeating what they

28、 “learned” on tests. But in the workplace employees “are often expected to think critically and make _58_ about their work, not just follow a supervisors instructions.” Less time needs to be spent in school on testing, says one recent report, and more on helping students to analyze and interpret inf

29、ormation, solve problems, and communicate their ideas effectivelyskills that will prepare them to succeed in todays workplace. Finally, many recent graduates say that one of the biggest difficulties they face is adapting to _59_ on the job. In the workplace, employees must regularly _60_ with others

30、 and are often dependent on their co-workers for their success. In other words, if an employee has to work with others to complete a given project, that employees _61_ not only depends on his hard work and expertise, but also on how well his colleagues perform. Knowing how to participate effectively

31、 in teamworkand deal with problems when they ariseis extremely important, and yet, it is also something many students dont get quite _62_ to in a school setting. How can we better prepare young adults for the workplace? Recent graduates, looking back on their educational experience, have some _63_.

32、Many think that all students should be required to do an internship (实习) while they are in school. Volunteering part time at a company, hospital, or government organization, for example, can help one gain experience and learn skills needed to succeed in the real world. _64_ this kind of practical wo

33、rk experience with classroom instruction, say the graduates, will help prepare students for the _65_ of the workplace and make the transition from school to career world less stressful. 51. A. with regard to B. thanks to C. in spite of D. in view of 52. A. actionB. shiftC. routine D. variety 53. A.

34、turning to B. reacting to C. adjusting to D. seeing to 54. A. predictable B. considerable C. accessible D. flexible 55. A. howeverB. in additionC. for example D. in return 56. A. changeB. reminder C. prediction D. difficulty 57. A. encouragedB. unpreparedC. entitledD. undetermined 58. A. predictions

35、 B. targets C. decisionsD. inquiries 59. A. independenceB. performanceC. competition D. teamwork 60. A. argueB. bargain C. identifyD. interact 61. A. successB. ambition C. completionD. purpose 62. A. attachedB. exposed C. related D. addicted 63. A. patience B. advice C. expectation D. relief64. A. P

36、airingB. Charging C. Involving D. Rewarding 65. A. availabilityB. possibilitiesC. invasionD. realities Section BDirections: 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 on

37、e that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A)Fans of reptiles like snakes will want to pay more attention to a special vehicle that has recently hit the streets: the Super Green Turtle Machine.Just like Batman has his Batmobile, Jesse Rothacker and Forgot

38、ten Friend Reptile Sanctuary (FFRS) can now be found touring Lancaster County in the Super Green Turtle Machine, a van with an important mission. Rothacker had co-written a song called “Super Green Turtle Machine” with musician Steven Courtney. The song became the inspiration for the van.FFRS is cel

39、ebrating its 12th year rescuing and advocating for reptiles and creatures of all shapes and sizes. The Super Green Turtle Machine will be rolling out to upcoming Forgotten Friend programs and frequent reptile rescue calls. “We have more than 60 educational events already scheduled for 2016,” Rothack

40、er mentioned. The programs will educate audiences of all ages about reptiles and other amazing animals that are often given a bad reputation.“The idea behind the Turtle Machine is to take a marginalized animal group like reptiles and give them some positive publicity on social media,” Rothacker expl

41、ained. When reptile fans see the van parked with its colorful turtle mascot (吉祥物) giving a thumb-up, they are invited to take a photo with the vehicle with their own thumbs up sign. “Lots of people will have an opportunity to tell their friends on Facebook and Twitter that they give reptiles a thumb

42、-up,” Rothacher said. “Then they can post their pictures to social media with the tag Give Reptiles A Chance.” To sweeten the deal, FFRS will choose several winners from those who post photos for special prizes such as T-shirts, books, and other reptile-related items.In addition to the positive publ

43、icity, the Super Green Turtle Machine will serve a more practical purpose, as well. Rothacker and his team hope to make a few more changes to the van in the future. “The main work is done, but wed love to finish her up,” Rothacker shared. “We have plans to add flashing caution lights for when we sto

44、p to help snakes and turtles cross the road.” Further enhancements to the Turtle Machine include adding extra tools to help with reptile rescue pickups and live educational events.As FFRS is a non-profit, donations toward the Super Green Turtle Machine are tax deductible. Interested individuals may

45、contribute at www. forgottenfriend.org.66. What can we learn from the passage about Jesse Rothacker? A. He is good at composing songs. B. He has many batmobiles. C. He cures creatures of all shapes and sizes. D. He works for FFRS.67. Whats the mission of the Super Green Turtle Machine? A. To roll ou

46、t to the street for people to take pictures with. B. To publicize reptiles positively and give them practical help. C. To inspire people with the songs the van plays. D. To choose the winners from those posting good photos.68. What does the underlined word “marginalized” in the 4th paragraph most pr

47、obably mean?A. Often neglected.B. Highly endangered. C. Much valued.D. Widely noticed.69. According to Rothacker, which of the following is NOT among the possible changes to the van? A. Flashing caution lights.B. Colourful turtle mascots. C. Tools for live educational events.D. Reptile rescue pickup tools. (B)Dear Miss Manners, My friends kids always ask for gifts or say, “You didnt give me a gift” for their birthdays or Christmas. This is done while their moms are present, and they dont say anything. How do I ask my friends to tell their kids that i