上海市青浦区2015届高三上期末质量调研(一模)英语试题及答案

1、上海市青浦区2015届高三上学期期末学业质量调研测试（一模）英语试题(考试时间120分钟，满分150分。请将答案填写在答题纸上) 第I卷(共103分)I. Listening Comprehension (略)II. Grammar and V ocabularySection 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, fil

2、l in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)During the summer days my mother built her fire in the shadow of our cabin. In the early morning our simple breakfast (25) (spread) upon the grass. The morning meal was our quiet h

3、our. At noon, several (26) chanced to be passing by stopped to rest, and to share our luncheon with us. I loved (27) (well) the evening meal, for that was the time old stories were told.I was always glad when the sun hung low in the west, for then my mother sent me to invite the neighboring old peop

4、le to eat supper with us. "Yes, yes, gladly, gladly I shall come!" each replied. My mission done, I ran back, (28) (skip) and jumping with delight.At the arrival of our guests I sat close to my mother, and did not leave her side. I ate my supper in quiet, listening patiently to the talk of

5、 the old people, wishing all the time that they would begin the stories. At last, when I (29) not wait any longer, I whispered in my mother's ear, "(30) them to tell an Iktomi story, mother."Then my mother said aloud, "My little daughter is anxious to hear your stories." As e

6、ach in turn began to tell a legend, I pillowed my head in my mother's lap; and lying flat upon my back, I watched (31) stars one by one. The increasing interest of the tale aroused me, and I sat up eagerly listening for every word. The old women made funny remarks, and laughed so heartily (32) I

7、 could not help joining them.(B)The 43 rd U.S. president George W. Bush stepped back into the spotlight when a library and museum dedicated to him opened to the public on May 1. the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated (33) the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas

8、, Texas. The library and museum is plentiful with exhibits on the historical events. "About 3000,000 visitors (34) (expect) ” ,said thearyrand museum spokesman.Presidential libraries are not libraries in the traditional sense. People cannot go to the George W. Bush Presidential library (35) (ch

9、eck) out a book. They are facilities that preserve documents and items of a president and his act of governing. (36) is preserved at a presidential library is available to the public to see and study because presidential libraries are public property (37) (belong) to the American people.The Presiden

10、tial library system began in 1939 when President Franklin Roosevelt ,during(38) second term in office, donated his personal and presidential papers to the government. Up until that point, presidential papers were destroyed, sold for profit, ruined by poor storage conditions, (39) were simply lost to

11、 the history.Roosevelt believed that presidential documents were an important part of the nation 'heritage. He also donated a potion of his estate in Hyde PARK, New York, (40) his library and museum would be built. This began a tradition that would carry on with every president that followed.Sec

12、tion 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.numberB. recallC. constantD. additionE. achieveF.differentG. exposedH. obviouslyI. preciousJ. varietyK. typicallyIt's the customary be

13、dtime practice every parent would feel fearful-being asked to read the same book for many times. But while the 41 repetition might be boring for mum or dad, it is the best way for toddlers to learn new words, according to research.The findings suggest parents are wasting money by spending a fortune

14、on huge book collections in the hope they will inspire their little ones. Instead, a small selection of favourites such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Gruffalo will 42 far more.Dr Jessica Horst, of the University of Sussex ' WORD Lab devised an experiment to check how quickly three-year-o

15、lds could recognize and 43 six new words. The children were visited three times in a week. One group heard the same story three times back-to-back each time and another was read three 44 stories. All had the same amount of new words which appeared the same 45 of times.When researchers returned a wee

16、k later, they found the children who heard the same story over and over had 46 learned 3.6 of the new words. While those 47 to a variety of stories remembered only 2.6.They also noted the ' repetition group learned at a faster rate than those in the ，48，group.Dr Horst said :' We are showing

17、that less is more, to a point. And, 49, the more times you read toa child and the more books you have will help them. But you don' t need to go crazy and buy everyThomas the Tank Engine book. Reading the same books over and over again helps. 'Speaking of the 50 studies, we have found one in

18、three don' read to their children before putting them to bed. Yet 30 minutes of one-on-one literacy sessions can improve reading age by nearly two years in less than five months.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases

19、 marked A, B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Seven-year-old Jordan Lisle, inMillValley, California,joined his family at a packed after-hours school event last month aimed at inspiring a new interest: computer programming.The event was part of a national

20、 educational 51 in computer coding instruction that isgrowing at Internet speeds. Since December,20,000 teachers from kindergarten through 12 thgrade have 52 coding lessons, according to C, a group backed by the techindustry that offers free curriculums.53, some 30 school districts have agree

21、d to add coding classes in the fall. And policy makers innine states have begun awarding the same 54 for computer science classes that they do for basic math and science courses, rather than treating them as optional courses.It is a remarkable change for computer science. Smartphones and apps are co

22、mmonplace now, and engineering careers are _55. To many parents, coding looks more like a basic life skill, one that might someday _56 a great job or even instant riches.The spread of coding instruction,57 just new, is never known there 'neverbeen a move this fast in education, said Elliot Solow

23、ay, a professor of education and computerscience at th e University of Michigan. He sees it as very positive,58 inspiring studentsto develop a new passion, perhaps the way that teaching frog dissection （解 剖）may inspire future surgeons and biologists.But the exposure to early coding comes with _59_,

24、too. It is not clear that teaching basiccompute r science in grade school will beget future jobs or encourage _60 creativity andlogical thinking. And particularly for younger children, Dr. Soloway said, the activity is more like a video game, but not likely to impart actual pr ogramming skills. A co

25、ding curriculum, 61 by Code. Org., combines basic instruction with videogames involving Angry Birds and hungry zombies .The lessons do not _62 traditional computer language. Rather, they use simple wordcommands like “ moveorward or “turnright ” that children can click on and move around, to 63 an An

26、gry Bird to capture a pig.The movement comes with no shortage of "we' ceanging the world "marketing passion from Silicon Valley." Tsi strategically 64 for the economy of the United States, said JohnPearce, a technology businessman who has started a nonprofit, MV Gate, with Jeff Le

27、ane, to bring youth and family coding courses developed by C to MillValley. Parents love the idea of giving children something to do with computers that they see as65, Mr. Pearce said. can' take my kidplaying one more hour of video games,but if the children are exploring coding, I tell hi

28、m I can live with that all night long.”51. A. temptation B. movement C. motionD. proposition52. A. introducedB. appealedC. recognizedD. calculated53. A. In additionB. HoweverC. ThereforeD. Thus54. A. rewardsB. prizesC. creditsD. funds55. A. costlyB. criticalC. insecureD. hot56. A. result fromB. work

29、 outC. pick upD. lead to57. A. beforeB. whileC. whenD. after58. A. virtuallyB. extensivelyC. potentiallyD. annoyingly59. A. warningsB. responsibilityC. admissionD. compliments60. A. superiorB. inferiorC. fiercerD. broader61. A. collectedB. developedC. mentionedD. sacrificed62. A. declareB. coverC. c

30、allD.deepen63. A. forbidB. resistC. urgeD. direct64. A. sensibleB. reliableC. significantD. common65. A. efficientB. measurableC. productiveD. stableSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there

31、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)POETRY BY HEART By Andrew Motion (Viking 期6.99)rtFor three years, a terrific national competition has encouraged pupils aged 14 to 18 to learn and recite poetr

32、y - and this fat collection is the pool of 200 poems from which they have to make their choice. This anthology makes a fine present for anyone interested in poetry, ranging from the earliest English poem through every century to current poetry with many themes and from different ethnic backgrounds.

33、Some of the choices seem odd to me - but that ' s of the fun, as you wonder why. The notes make the book really useful. Every home should have a copy.PO2K.MSthdLkeEditoJ. by AntliirBniv nnd Hern 1H c-l J c nPOEMS THAT MAKE GROWN MEN CRY Edited by Anthony and Ben Holden (Simon & | Schuster 16

34、99)This is a fascinating, wide-ranging selection of poems chosen by 100 well-known men - simply because they find them deeply moving. But grown men aren supposed to cry, are they?Some of the poems are about loss, as you others are about deeply held political passions or intense observations of natur

35、e. Each is introduced by the chooser, usually with frank personal detail.，td expect, butBLACK COUNTRY by Liz Berry (Chatto 10)£This is a writer I ' m thrilled to dissoveeone who takes a pride in the Midlands, where she lives. Berry uses some of the dialect words she heard as a child, turnin

36、g ordinariness into something direct, tender and beautiful.The disagreeable Brummie accent becomes music in the hands of this fine young poet.RUCH PA DELLEARNING TO MAKE AN OUD IN NAZARETH byRuth Padel (Chatto 10) £Padel is one of our most talented writers. Poet, naturalist, musician and travel

37、 writer, she turns her multi-layered poetic attention to the Middle East, seeking peace and harmony through sensitive and moving poems that offer hope even as they reflect upon struggle.Her prolific and passionate creativity is proof that 'making is our defence against the dark66. Of the four bo

38、oks mentioned above, who are the creators of the poems?A. Andrew Motion and Liz BerryB. Liz Berry and Ruth PadelC. Anthony and Ben HoldenD. Ruth Padel and Ben Holden67. Which of the following statements is true?A. Students aged 14 to 18 can choose a poem from Black Country to take part in a competit

39、ion.B. Liz Berry can change the unpleasant Brummie accent into a beautiful song.C. Men will cry after they read the poems written by 100 distinguished persons.D. You will read personal perspectives in Poems That Make Grown Men Cry .68. My cousin is obsessed with poetry of different kinds, so my firs

40、t choice as a gift for him would beA. Learning to Make an Oud in NazarethB. Black CountryC. Poetry by HeartD. Poems that Make Grown Men Cry69. Which of the four books may probably give the people living in psychological suffering comfort and relief?A. Poems that Make Grown Men CryB. Poetry by HeartC

41、. Black CountryD. Learning to Make an Oud in Nazareth(B)Emergency rooms (ER) are supposed to cure people but Dr. John Stemgold wonders if working in anER in Willits made him sick. The ER was downwind of the Remco chrome plant.“ I used to sit facwindow and kind of daydream out the window, looking at

42、Remco, looking at the fog coming out of there.Then I wo uld cough and cough. ” Stemgold said.What Dr.Stemgold didn ktnow was that Remco was flowing out Chromium VI into the air- a chemical known to cause cancer and breathing problems in humans. A recent state health department study found that peopl

43、e who were in Willits when Remco was in operation from 1964 to 1995 are at higher risk for cancer because of Chromium VI exposure.Today Dr.Stemgold has lots of time to play his guitar. It turns out he has a form of breathing difficulty.Hospital chemical s cause coughing so violently that he s broken

44、 bones and it s cost him his carethis town believe the Chromium has made them sick, too, and their families. Actually, Chromium VI was classified as a carcinogen , a cancer-causing substance, thirty years ago, Twenty years ago, a group of state scientific specialists found no exposure level below wh

45、ich carcinogen effects would not have some probability of occurring. Still, Remco was allowed to flow out Chromium VI into the air.In the battle to balance public health and a healthy economy, laws often favor business, Alan Ramo is a professor of law at Golden Gate University.“ There is a real driv

46、e to make money, to have employmenWhen there a sreal job that avsailable and a theoretical risk of a chemical, jobs win out, business wins out. ”And chemicals are allowed to flood the marketplace and the government requires strict testing before any drugs can be sold. But the vast majority of indust

47、rial chemicals are put into use little testing of any kind Chemicals that people like us, you and me might be exposed to. Marilyn Underwood is with California state health department. “ You need to have the convincing evidence that something is bad to then start regulating it. ” However, in most cas

48、es, chemicals are not tested until someone reports the abnormal, unnatural condition of the environment in general.“ Ithink that if people really knew what really goes on with environmental protection I think they would be shocked and they should be. ” Says Professor Ramo. “ Itmight be valuable for

49、other people to know what has happened to me, not for me but for them. ”He said “ becausethey might be in a similar situation because of where they work.”70. What happened to the people who lived in Willits from 1964-1995?A. most of them were forced to move away.B. They earn a lot of fortune from th

50、e factory or the profit it brought about.C. employees from local area all got sick and lost their jobs at the plant.D. They have a greater chance of having severe disease.71. What can we infer from the scientists finding twenty years ago?A. Chromium VI surroundings help surgeons have more casual lif

51、e.B. More skillful and capable doctors were needed.C. There is no safe level of Chromium VI exposure.D. A group of scientists were trying proper ways to solve the problems.72. When are new chemicals for industry tested?A. When they make smog-forming gases.B. When some problem is noticed.C. Ten years

52、 after they are first used.D. When the plant faces collapse.73. One of the important issues in the story is.A. The dangers of emergency rooms that create health problem downwind.B. Doctors prescribing too many drugs.C. The battle to balance public health and a healthy economyD. Why scientists restri

53、cted chemical, like Chromium VI（C）The vast majority of fitness trackers count your steps and are worn around the wrist, but now there device that s designed to be worn like a necklace and monitors tiny movements to improve your posture.The Fineck device aims to address neck pain by tracking tiny mov

54、ement, spotting bad habits and suggesting exercises via an accompanying app. Made from silicone（ 硅 ）and titanium（ 钛 ）, Fineck monitors a wearer msovement, balance, posture and movement thanks to sensors inside. The Mountain View California-based firm says that a high percentage of people suffer from

55、 neck pain and associated problems, probably caused by more individuals doing office jobs, which generally involve leaning over computer keyboard.The device contains sensors, several different types of instruments to monitor movement, plus a monitor to shake. It connects to an iOS app via Bluetooth

56、so that wearers can see their bad habits and play “ neck training ” games. The app warns of health risks and records a usecrtivity to build up a custsoma er personal health description. The necklace shakes to give smart advice, such as reminding wearers to sit up straight. The app also allows users

57、to set goals, like many other wearables do.“ Fineck isdevice for your neck that tracks your neck activity and warn you when you are in a bad posture for too long.You can also exercise your neck with Fineck s interactive games. ” The company writes on Kickstmatter where you are and what you are doing

58、 at office, on the go, or simply just feeling bored, Fineck will bring you enriched exercise experience through motion sensing games and therapies.”It also claims that it is “ theworld fisrst titanium wearable device ” T.he metal is widely used in fashion stuff that you can wear or carry to match your clothes because it is lightweight, durable and does not tend to cause allergic（ 过敏的 ）reactions. It also offers additional features such as shaking to indicate alerts on a user s smartphone, but it is not curreyntcllear whether it