虹口区2018学年度第一学期期末质量监控试卷高三英语(满分140分，完卷时间120分钟）2018.12 考生注意：1. 本考试设达卷和答题纸两部分，达卷包括达題与答題要求，所有答題必须涂（选择題）或写（非选择題）在答題纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10)Directions: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will he 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 a kindergarten. B. In a hospital.C. At a police station.D. In a library.2. A. A journalist. B. A tailor. C. An electrician. D. An operator.3. A. Her glasses are broken. B. She can't see the time on the sign.C. She loses her glasses .D. The museum is out of sight.4. A. The kids will enjoy the movie.B. The movie will be quite boring.C. The kids will be surprised at the movie.D. The movie will not be suitable for kids to see.5. A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Neutral. D. Unclear.6. A. He isn't an experienced skier.B. He has never been to Central Mountains.C. lie doesn't plan to go skiing during spring break.D. He doesn't recommend going to Central Mountains.7. A. The bad weather slopped him. B. His shoes were worn out.C. He didn't like hiking trip.D. He was too exhausted to continue.8. A. The woman is afraid of the potential noise.B. The woman doesn't like living in the suburbs.C. The woman has sleeping problems.D. The woman will sign the rental contract.9. A. Make up for the inconvenience. B. Arrange accommodation for him.C. Explain the cause of the cancellation.D. Allow him to take another flight that night.10. A. All work requires high speed.B. Working too fast may lead to undesirable outcomes.C. The result may not be as bad as the man has expected.D. You can never lay too much emphasis on the fast speed.Section BDirection: In Section B. you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will he asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, hut 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 lo the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It can work automatically.B. Its battery can run all night.C. It can clean the office windows.D. It cleans as fast as human cleaners.12. A. To start a robot cleaning company.B. To develop a better model for the market.C. To increase the profit of the robotic business.D. To develop a long-lasting battery for the current model.13. A. Its work efficiency. B. Its appearance.C. Its sense of direction.D. Its robotic arm.Questions 14 through 16 arc based on the following passage.14. A. Encouraging physical activity. B. Ensuring a healthy lifestyle.C. Reducing the risk of bone weakening.D. Protecting them from fatal diseases.15. A. Women's change in a day. B. The damage of depression.C. The proper use of certain chemicals.D. The healthiest place in the office.16. A. Whether it is a useful item. B. Whether it is to receivers' taste.C. Whether it is a general gift.D. Whether it is at a reasonable price.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.17. A. Fill in an application form.B. Send in an application letter.C. Make an appointment for an interview.D. Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.18. A. Someone having a college degree in advertising.B. Someone experienced in business management.C. Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D. Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.19. A. Travel opportunities B. Decent payC. Prospects for promotionD. Flexible working hours18. A.. It is to be negotiated.B. It is about 500 pounds a week.C. It depends on the working hours.D. It will be set by the Human ResourceII. 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.Dear headmaster.On hearing the news that a Reading Festival is to be held on campus on the World Book and Copyright Day and the possible project is open to be recommended, I (21)_________hardly wait to write to you, sharing my humble opinions.As far as I'm concerned, the theme of the festival can be "sharing", primarily (22) _________ (consist) of three pans. Firstly, the festival can start with a 30-minute discussion where groups of students can exchange and share what they (23) _________ (expose) to recently, expressing themselves freely. Following this section is the speech. Teacher and student representatives previously selected by us are to share and recommend the book they think really deserving to be read. It's needless to say that the last sharing section which is the most meaningful is donation, during (24) _________time everyone present, teachers or students, is expected to donate one or more books to the library. As for when (25) _________ (hold) the activity, the afternoon may be an ideal choice so that it won't interrupt our classes.My advice is justified by the following reasons. First and foremost, it is in the group discussion and exchange that we students can have a thorough idea (26) _________our peers are reading for the moment, serving as a driving force for our own reading journey. So it is (27) _________the books recommended. Named by those "idols" in our mind, they will definitely win our heart. As for the donation, the benefits are exactly self-evident. (28) ___________________can we share beyond our class or even beyond our school, developing a good campus tradition, but (29) _________ (importantly), these books which are sure to be dusted on our shelves can now be of more value.I’m looking forward to your favorable reply. And (30) _________is my sincere hope that the festival can be a great success and we can gain a lot from it.Yours,Amy Young Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be usedOvercoming Obstacles: How Your Biggest Failure Can Lead to Your SuccessThere's been a lot written on the theme of failure and how essential it is to success. In a world where____31_____ is given for people's accomplishments, failing feels dangerous. The fear of failure can stop people taking disks that might lead to success.Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist, points out much of success is____32_____ not on talent but on learning from your mistakes.About half of the people in the world hold that ability in an area--be it creative or social skill -- is natural. The other half believes, instead, that someone might have a preference or something--- say painting or speaking foreign languages but this ability can be improved through ____33_____practice or training.It’s almost impossible to think rationally (理性地）while shouting at yourself, “I’m a failure”. But when you _____34____your thinking, you will probably see what you can control --your behavior, your planning, your reactions --- and change them.The primary _____35____between successful people and unsuccessful people is that the successful people fail more. If you see failure as a monster approaching you, take another look.Success is as scary as failure. Researchers report that satisfaction grows on challenges. Think about it -- a computer game you can always win is boring; one you can win____36_____, and with considerable effort, is fun. In pursuit of success, failure exposes areas that you need to ____37_____.So the failure serves as a brick wall to test how you apply yourself to___38______ your objectives and how much you want them.There is a way to distinguish whether a failure_____39____ you to double down or walk away, says Halvorson. If, when things get rough, you remain fascinated by your goal, you should keep going. If what you’re doing is costing you too much time and energy or it’s not bringing you joy, you should give second thought to the _____40____ of your goal and even set a new one.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 fits the context.This article is for all of the teenagers out there. Even though _____41____you are years from being fully grown, society regularly expects you to adult. Yes, you are ___42______ in many ways: many of you drive and do so quite safely, and you handle schedules that would_____43____many adults. But you probably cannot process caffeine (咖啡因）as constantly as your parents can because of your still-growing bodies and brains.I understand it feels grown-up to be drinking a cup of Starbucks. But all of this caffeine may worsen your anxiety, affect tonight's sleep and tomorrow's school performance, ___44______nutrient absorption and even cause real trouble when mixed with alcohol. The following four aspects may well ___45______the theme of this article.The power of caffeineCaffeine is widely considered a drug that is socially acceptable, universally used, even cool, but it still causes_____46____ symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and a lack of attention when removed from coffee-addicts, diets.How much is healthy?Caffeine is by no means a nutrient: you do not need it to be healthy. ____47_____, it is a substance that can leave you lacking nutrients because it has been shown to reduce calcium (钙). Caffeine probable causes the body to release water. And the more caffeinated drinks you consume, the less likely you are to drink water. So experts say that adolescents should consume_____48____amount of caffeine a day (≤100mg).Caffeine's____49_____.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65 percent of middle and higher schoolers are_____50____ to insufficient sleep on school nights. Some of their sleep problems can be mainly attributed to (归因于）caffeine, which can remain in the body for seven hours after _____51____, thus causing teens worse performance the next day. It is widely assumed that adequate sleep _____52____ proper growth and brain development. During childhood and adolescence, the brain goes through a period called synaptic pruning(突触修剪）when unnecessary connections are promoted.Caffeine labellingCaffeine is not listed on the Nutrition Facts column on food labels because it is not a ____53_____. It may be listed as an ingredient, but the amount is not required. Caffeine is now added to foods such as gum, candy and water, along with makeup and beauty products that ____54_____to reduce swelling (肿块).Taste preferences and eating habits are often cultivated in childhood and adolescence, so teens, when you consume sweet, caffeinated drinks every time you feel sluggish(无精打采的), you are creating a pattern that may be hard to break as an adult. It is advisable to come up with other _____55____ways to boost energy so that you can master adulting better than many adults.41. A. potentially B. necessarily C. developmentally D. materially42. A. mature B. experienced C. productive D. disciplined43. A. delight B. frustrate C. liberate D. exclude44. A. promote B. assist C. intensify D. discourage45. A. call for B. account for C. turn to D. appeal to46. A. withdrawal B. addiction C. nutrition D. infection47. A. Therefore B. Instead C. Moreover D. Otherwise48. A. initial B. sufficient C. moderate D. stable49. A. reputations B. confirmations C. implications D. disadvantages50. A. subjected B. alerted C. reduced D. opposed51. A. stimulation B. concentration C. excitement D. consumption52. A. results from B. contributes to C. benefits from D. attends to53. A. therapy B. material C. nutrient D. substitute54. A. fail B. appear C. promise D. happen55. A. instructive B. comprehensive C. extensive D. alternativeSection 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)There aren't many actors around the world who have enough self-confidence to turn down an offer from Steven Spielberg. Maybe that was why Juliette Binoche gave him a choice. She said she'd be happy to be in Jurassic Park as long as she could play a dinosaur. Of course he turned her down and it was probably a good thing. It's difficult to imagine Juliette ripping people apart with her teeth. However, her decision doesn't seem to have done her career. She has gone on to make a string of hits including The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient (for which she won an Oscar) and Chocolat.Success in the United States has not been so easy for other foreign stars. Gerald Depardieu is a good example. Since his first film in 1967, his, filmography（影片集锦）lists 172 acting credits. But he has struggled on the other side of the pond. While some of his films have been popular in the US, they have usually been French films that travelled. One possible exception was Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, where he plays a French immigrant who goes through a fake wedding in order to stay and work in the United States. This is a predictable but sweet romantic comedy which typecasts(分配同一类型角色)its lead actors in terms of national stereotypes. While some reviewers were kind, others shredded both the film and Depardieu's performance.While Monsieur Depardieu hasn't received the recognition he would have liked in the United States, one Mexican actor has achieved almost instant success. Gael Garcia Bernal first gained recognition in Amores Perros in 2000 and a year later in Ytu mama tambien. Since then he has appeared with hometown hero. Brad Pill in Babel and, under the direction of top producer and director, Jim Jarmusch, he starred in Limits of Control. He hasn't picked up an Oscar yet, but hewas nominated for a BAFTA(英国电影电视艺术学院奖)in 2005 for his performance as the South American hero revolutionary, Che Guevara, in Motorcycle Diaries. In the same year he played American music icon Elvis Presley in The King.56. It can be inferred from the passage that Juliette Binoche_________A. very much wanted to be in Jurassic ParkB. didn't want to be in Jurassic ParkC. really wanted to play a dinosaur in Jurassic ParkD. was hesitant whether she could play a dinosaur well57. According to the writer, Gerald Depardieu's most popular films____________.A. have been made in HollywoodB. have only been seen in EuropeC. have been made in France, but seen in other countries, tooD. have been made in Hollywood, but well received in France58. The last sentence in Para 2 ''others shredded both the film and Depardieu's performance'' means others thought Depardieu's performance and the film were_________.A. complexB. interestingC. terribleD. impressive59. The writer's purpose in writing this article is to suggest that ____________.A. Foreign actors generally do well in the United StatesB. American actors are able to earn more money than foreign actorsC. Foreign actors are playing an irreplaceable role in the United StatesD. a successful career in Europe or Latin America doesn't guarantee success in the USA（B）You are going to read three competitions which offer holiday as prizes.Competition Two60..Which competition extract(s) describe(s) what will happen on the flight?A. Competition OneB. Competition TwoC. Competition ThreeD. Competition One and Two61 Which holiday prize(s) will offer you the chance to stay longer than a week?A. Competition OneB. Competition TwoC. Competition One and ThreeD. Competition One and Two62. If you want to exercise during the holiday, which competition(s)will you take part in?A. Competition OneB. Competition TwoC. Competition One and ThreeD. Competition One and Two(C)The purpose of a map is to express graphically the relations of points and features on theearth's surface to each other. These are determined by distance and direction. In early time distance was often expressed in units of time, for example “so many hours “or “ a day’s journey by river”, but such measurements gave more information in the relative ease of crossing the local terrain than they did about actual distance. The other element is direction, but for the ordinary traveler, whose main concern was “Where do l go from here?” and "How far away is it ?”,the accurate representation of direction was not of primary importance. Partly for this reason, written itineraries(行程) for a long time rivaled maps. Even today, certain types of maps, for example, those showing railway systems, may make little attempt to show true directions. Similarly, obvious landmarks along a route were at first indicated by signs, realistic or conventional (惯常的),and varied in size to indicate their importance. Clearly the conventions employed varied with the purpose of the map, and also from place to place, so that in studying early maps the first essential is to understand the particular convention employed.The history of cartography (制图)is largely that of the increase in the accuracy with which these elements of distance and direction are determined and in the comprehensiveness of the map content. In this development, cartography has called in other sciences to its aid. For example, instead of determining direction by observing the position of a shadow at midday, or of a constellation(星座)in the night sky, or even of a steady wind, use was made of terrestrial (地磁学）through the magnetic compass, and instruments were evolved which enabled horizontal angles to be calculated with great accuracy.The application of astronomical concepts, and the extension of the knowledge of the world through exploration, encouraged attempts to map the known world. Then astronomers discovered that the earth is not a perfect sphere, but is flattened slightly at the poles, which introduced further refinements into the mapping of large areas. Meanwhile, the demands being made of the map maker were shifting significantly. The traveler or the merchant ceased to be the sole user of maps. The soldier, especially after the introduction of artillery, and the problems of range, field of fire, and dead ground which it raised, demanded an accurate representation of the surface features, in place of the earlier conventional or pictorial delineation(描绘)and a solution in any degree satisfactory was not reached until the contour (等高线)was invented.63. Why might early maps have been misleading?A. Distances could not be calculated reliably.B. They were based on written itineraries.C. They were drawn by ordinary travelers.D. Distances tended to be overestimated.64. What problem did early maps exhibit when showing landmarks?A. The signs used bore little relation to the landmarks.B. The selection of landmarks was faulty.C. They used symbols that were not standardized.D. They sometimes included unimportant features.65. In the second paragraph, the writer says that __________made better quality map-making easier.A. a greater understanding of climatic factorB. greater accuracy draughtsmanship(绘图术)C. more accuracy in measurementD. more intensive map production66. What encouraged the search for a more precise means of mapping the physical geography of the landscape?A Discovery in astronomy.B. The growth of mathematical science.C. The activities of the great explorers.D. Military considerations.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.Self-Care Strategies for College StudentsMost college students don't put self-care at the top of their to do lists. When you're caught up in the whirlwind (旋风)of classes，extra-curricular, work，friendships, and final exams, it’s easy to ignore a task that doesn't come with a deadline (even if that task is simply "taking care of yourself.”). Embrace the excitement and intensity of college life, but remember that maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional health is essential to your success and well-being.(67)_________________ Instead, take time out to take care of yourself with some of these self-care strategies.Get Away for some Alone Time. If you live with roommates, privacy can be hard to come by. so make it your mission to find a peaceful place on campus to call your own.(68)______________.Take a Mindful Walk Around Campus. When you're strolling to class, try this mindfulness exercise to center yourself and destress. (69) _____________Feel free to people-watch, but pay attention to sensory details too, like the smell of a nearby barbecue or the sensation of pavement under your shoes. Take note of at least five beautiful or intriguing things you notice along your route. You might find yourself feeling a little calmer by the time you reach your destination.Stage a Sleep Intervention. How much sleep do you really get each night?(70)_________________ By doing that, you'll begin the process of repaying your sleep debt and establishing healthy new sleep habits. Don't buy into the myth that the less you're sleeping, the harder you're working. Your mind and body need consistent sleep to operate at optimum levels-you simply can't do your best work without it.Download a New Podcast. Take a break from the books, grab your headphones, and listen to some immersive mysteries, compelling interviews, or laugh-out-loud comedy. There are thousands of podcasts covering almost every subject imaginable, so you're sure to find something that interests you.IV. Summary WritingDirections: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.Curiosity Is an Increasingly Rare VirtueMost of the breakthrough discoveries and remarkable inventions throughout history, from flints (打火石)for starting a fire to self-driving cars, have something in common: They are the result of curiosity. But the journalist Ian Leslie, in his newly-published book Curious: The Desire to Know and Why You Future Depends on It, insists that curiosity is a much overlooked human virtue, crucial to our success, and we are losing it.Leslie presents considerable evidence for the claim that the society as a whole is growing less curious. In the U.S. and Europe, for example, the rise of the Internet, among other social and technological changes, has led to a declining consumption of news from outside the reader's borders. Indeed, Google, for which Leslie expresses admiration, is also his frequent whipping boy(替罪羊）we seek only the information we want. But not everything is to be blamed on technology. The decline in interest in literary fiction is also one of the causes identified by Leslie.Why is this a problem? Because without curiosity we will lose the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship(企业家精神). Worse still, that lack of curiosity produces a relative lack of knowledge, and the lack of knowledge is difficult if not impossible to compensate for later on.Fortunately, some strategies can be employed to develop curiosity: If you just accept the world as it is without trying to dig deeper, you will certainly lose the ‘holy curiosity'. Of course, one effective way to dig deeper beneath the surface is asking questions: What is that? Why is it made that way? Who invented it? How does it work?........And if you see learning as a burden, there's no way you will want to dig deeper into anything. That will just make the burden heavier. But if you think of leaning as something fun, you will naturally want to dig deeper.第II卷共40分V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets72. 他刚要关电脑，就在这时手机响了。