【金桥】杨浦区2016年度第一学期高三英语期中考试谢春

1、Section AShanghai is a city on wheels . Bicycles, motorcycles, cars, and buses are everywhere .In the old days ,our streets were flooded with people (21)(ride)bicycles to and from shops, work and school , but times (22)(change) . People are wealthier .Many families now own a private car or two. This

2、 sounds great, but the traffic jam and the air pollution remind us of the cost of all these motorized vehicles.Many Shanghai citizens are realizing that some of their old habits are worth hanging on to, so people are reaching for their bicycles again rather than car keys. A new service (23)(launch)

3、by Beijing Mobike Technology is helping us do that. You've probably seen Mobikg s bicycles around the city , as they are easy (24)(spot) with their bright orange wheels . The app-enabled program allows users to find bikes available in their area(25)the use of GPS trackers installed on the bikes.

4、 This (26)be found and returned anywhere a roadside parking area exists. This is far (27)(convenient) than other services ,(28)require bikes to be left only in special stalls . The app even tells you how many calories you burned and the carbon emission prevented - a reminder (29)its healthy for you

5、and the environment . These reasons should motivate all of us to conside rgreener, options when commuting.Please put on a helmet and ride your bicycle to school. Les show Shanghai and the world how great it is to be green (30) your wheels are orange.Section BDirections: complete the following passag

6、e 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 adjusted B safe C limit D original E equipped F priority G exports H permanently I authorities J complaints K thoroughSouth Korean tech giant Samsung has 31 ceased productin of its high

7、-end Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of the devices catching fire.The firm already reduced Galaxy Note 7 production volumes . Owners are expected to be able to return the phones for a refund or an exchange for a different Samsung phone.We recently32the production volume for thorough investig

8、ation andquality control, but putting consumer safety as top 33, we have reached afinal decision to stop production of Galaxy Note 7s；', the company said.Earlier ,consumer tech analyst Caroline Milanesi of Creative Strategies told the BBC that Samsung should call it a day on production of the Ga

9、laxy Note 7 to34 long-term risk to the brand. However ,South Korea ns finance ministerhad warned that the countrys 35 would be hurt if the phone model wasscrapped(艮废)In September ,Samsung recalled around 2.5 million phones after _36ofexploding batteries . It later insisted that all replaced devices

10、were _37.However , there were then reports that those phones were catching fire too.It is said that_38_ in the US and South Korean are investigating why even the replacement Note 7 phones that Samsung _39_ with a safer battery reportedly caught fire. An official at the South Korean safety agency sai

11、d the replacement phones might have a defect that was different from the problem with the 40_Galaxy Note 7s.III Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four word or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrase that best fit

12、s the context.In the past nobody would have known what the British Prime Minister had for breakfast , or what the name of the America presiden st dog was. Many politicians these days , however ,are trying to become media stars , and we learn _41_ of their private lives from chat shows and glossy mag

13、azines . Is this a development we should be happy with ?Of course , there are people who think it is perfectly _42that politicians aremedia stars. They might argur that society has changed , and _43_ is part of our daily lives. If politicians want to be accepted by a large number of people , they ne

14、ed to _44_ to our lifestyles and appear on chat shows, and not just on news programmes. They could also argue that the better we get to know our politicians as humans, and not just as _45of a political party , the easier it is to decide who tovote for.46_, politics is about gaining power. If a good

15、politician gets more public support by _47_ on chat shows , so be it!_48, there are lots of arguments against politicians becoming media stars .Although entertainment is certainly part of our daily lives, politics should not be about fun. Politicians need to be serious and _49_, and they should focu

16、s on their important work, and not be distracted by seeking _50 and celebrity （名人）status. In the same way, one might argue that people switch on the TV because they want to get away from politics and the problems of their daily lives, and they don t want to see politicians _51_ their favorite TV sho

17、ws. And last but not least , it can be harmful for the development of a political system if politics becomes _52_ up with entertainment . Politics should be about truth and reality , not entertainment , and so there should be strict rules to keep them 53.All things considered, personally I am not re

18、ally against politicians becoming media stars because I am not affected by their celebrity personas. In order to decide who to vote for , I try to be well _54_ by reading newspapers and through discussions with friends who are also seriously interested in politics . I will _55never be influenced in

19、my decision by superficial TV programmes!41 A routine42 A ridiculous43 A exposure44 A apply45 A pioneers46 A In addition47 A taking upB arrangementsB civilizedB entertainmentB adaptB applicantsB On the contraryB cheering upC detailsC democraticC exhibitionC agreeC mastersC As a resultC turning upD b

20、ackgroundD acceptableD explorationD attachD representativesD By the wayD messing up48 A Apart from that B On the other hand C By comparison D In other words49 A favorableB dominant50 A fameB pleasure51 A appreciating B spoiling52 Acaught B fed53 AalertB motivated54 AreceivedB educated55 A definitely

21、 B generallyC professionalDneutralC fortuneD peaceC launchingDimitatingC mixedD madeC independentDapartC protectedDinformedC obviously D particularlySection BDirections : read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there

22、 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)One of my favorite professors in college was a self-confessed liar.I guess that statement needs a bit of explanation.The topic of Capital Markets is excepti

23、onally boring subject matter. Dr K was memorable because of something he introduced at the beginning of his first class:“Between today and the class right before finals, I will work into each of my lectures one lie. Your job, as students , among other things , is to try and catch the Lie if the Day.

24、 ”And then began our 10-week course.This was a brilliant way to focus our attention -by asking students to challenge his statements. Early in the quarter , the Lie if the Day was usually obvious- immediately causing raised hands to challenge it.As the quarter went on , the Lie of the Day became more

25、 undetectable, and many ended up slipping past most students unnoticed until a very alert person stopped the lecture to flag it.Every once in a while , a lecture would end with nobody catching the lie. On those days, Dr K , looking quite pleased with himself, would say : Ah ha ! Each of you has one

26、falsehood in your lecture notes. Discuss among yourselves what it might be, and I will tell you next Monday.”Those lectures forced us to work in study groups so we could approach him with our theories the following week.Brilliant but what made Dr K's technique genius was, during the most technic

27、ally difficult lecture of the entire quarter , there was no lie.At the end of the lecture in which no lie was found , he offered the same challenge to work through the notes. On the following Monday , he heard our theories for what the falsehood might be for almost ten minutes before he finally said

28、: Do you remember the first lecture-how I said that every lecture has a lie? ”Exhausted from having our best theories shot down, we nodded.Well, THAT was a lie . My previous lecture was completely on the level. But I am glad you reviewed your notes carefully this weekend.While my knowledge of the Ec

29、onomics of Capital Markets has faded in time, the lessons have stayed with me ”: Experts can be wrong and say things that sound right, so always evaluate new information and cheek it against things you already accept as fact.56 Which of the following statements is true?A Not all the lies were obviou

30、sB There was no lie in the first lectureC Dr. K didn't admit that he was a liarD There was a lie in each of the lectures57 The underlined phrase on the level" is closet in meaning to?A academically focused B honest and correctC confusing and demanding D technically difficult58 Which is not

31、among Dr. K's purpose of asking students to catch the lies in the lecture.A To focus their attention in classB To stimulate them to go through notesC To encourage them to discuss in study groupsD To enable them to distinguish truth from falsehood.59 How does the writer benefit from Dr; K s lectu

32、res ?A He still remembers the knowledge of Economics of Capital MarketsB He won' accept anything blindly and dares to challenge authoritiesC He is quick at accepting new information and learning techniquesD He develops a habit of checking everything before evaluation(B)Editor in ChiefIndoTrading

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39、 , Business Park Kebon Jeruk Jakarta BaratRequried skills Copywriting &Editing, Creating Writing60 This job advertisement is most likely to appear.A in a magazine B in a newspaper C on a website D on a poster61 An editor in chief is expected to .A read the first draft carefully and correct error

40、sB decide on the tone ,style and details of the articlesC select capable writers and give them special trainingD establish good relationship with colleagues and customers62 The applicants for the position must.A have the ability to plan the contentB possess a bachelo sr degree in businessC be able t

41、o write creative articles in different aspectsD have the experience of being a manager or equivalent（C）Teacher burnout（K 怠）and student stress may be linked, according to a University of British Columbia study. The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teacher burnout and s

42、tudent&ortisol level（可体松水平）,which are a biological indicator of stress.Researcher collected saliva 唾液（） samples from over 400 elementary schoolchildren and tested their cortisol levels. They found that in classroom in which teachers experienced more bornout , or feelings of emotional exhaustion

43、, students cortisol levels were elevated. Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have been linked to learning difficulties as well as mental health problems.“ This suggests that stress spreading might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers” ,said Eva Oberle,

44、 the study s lead author. Indeed , the relationship between student stress and teacher burnout is a chicken and egg question. It is unknown what came first -evaluated cortisol or teacher burnout . We consider the connection between student and teacher stress a cyclical problem in the classroom.Oberl

45、e said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate support for teachers, which may impact teacher sability to effectively manage their students. A poorly managed classroom can contribute to studentsneeds not being met and increasing stress. This could be reflected in elevated corti

46、sol levels in students.Alternatively , stress could originate from students, who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety , behavioural problems, or special needs. In this situation , teachers could feel overwhelmed and report higher levels of burnout.“Our study is a reminder

47、 of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as classroom sizes increase and supports for teachers are c” uesa, id Oberle.“ It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions , and that teachers need adequate resources and support in

48、their jobs in order to battle burnout and relieve stress in the classroom” ,said UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, the study s co-author and director of HELP. “If we do not support teachers, we risk the collateral damage（带损害）of students”.63 Which is the best title for the passage?A H

49、ow to Relieve Stress in the classB A Puzzling Question of Egg and ChickenC The Most Stressful Profession in the worldD The Link Between Students Stress and Teacher Burnout64 Paragraph 4 and paragraph 5 are intended to make it clear that .A teacher burnout may be the cause of the elevated cortisol le

50、vels in studentsB the connection between students and teacher stress is a cyclical problemC students with higher stress level are more likely to have learning difficultiesD students behavioural problems may result in teacheis higher level of burnout65 According to the writer, many British teachers f

51、ace the problem thatA teachers are not well trained to deal with student sproblemsB teachers income increases but teaching resources are cutC there' re more students in each class and less support for teachersD there is a widening gap between studentsneed and teachersability66 Which of the follo

52、wing statements is FALSE?A The more burnout teachers experience, the higher cortisol levels in students.B Adequate support may help teachers manage students more effectivelyC Students will benefit as a result of reduced teacher burnout.D High cortisol level indicates high level of burnout.Section CD

53、irections : 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. Bambikes, however, are not made entirely of bamboo.B. Bambike is a welcome option for people who wish to tra

54、vel without traffic problems.C. Though it's still a small venture, Bambike has reached a degree of fame and success.D. It is partnered with Gawad Kalinga, an organization seeking to end poverty in the Philippine.E. The bamboo bikes come in different models, all of which have passed international

55、 standards.F. Creating jobs for Victoria's citizens isn't the only way that this company helps its community.What do you get when you combine the greenest building materiaT with the most efficient machine ever created ? Bryan McClelland says you end up with his company's bamboo bicycle.M

56、cClelland, a Filipino-American, runs his company Bambike in Victoria, a small town about 83 kilometers from Manila.67_ McClelland came up with the idea in 2007 when he was still a volunteer for Gawad Kalinga, but it wasn t until 2010 that he officially started the business. By employing locals, Bamb

57、ike aids its community and keeps people from moving to crowded urban areas. Most employees craft the bicycles while a few also make“ bambowties” with the extra bamboo pieces.Some might question the marriage of bamboo and bicycles, but McCelland insists its a nearly perfect union. Bamboo dampens the

58、vibration of the bike, so it takes a lot of wear-and Cear off the rider's joints when riding through uneven streets. One particular kind of mature bamboo is as strong as steel, as light as aluminum and as sustainable as anything. _68_ Abaca, a Filipino plant, and some aircraft-quality metals are also used. With all of these materials, Bambikes stand up to tough industry standards alongside Giants and Schwinns._69_ Ten percent of its profits go back to the local community