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普陀区高三年级第二次学业质量调研测试英语学科试卷(时间120分钟，满分140分)考生注意：I.本试卷共12页。满分140分。考试时间120分钟。2.答题前，考生务必在答题卡(纸)上用钢笔或水笔清晰填写姓名、准考证号，并用铅笔对的涂写准考证号。3.答案必须所有涂写在答题卡(纸)上。第1-20小题，第31-70小题，均由机器阅卷，考生应将代表对的答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。注意试题题号和答题纸编号一一相应，不能错位。答案需要更改时，必须将原选项擦去，重新选择。答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。第21-30小题，第IV, V大题(即第72-75小题)和VI大题，其答案用钢笔或水笔写在答题纸上，如用铅笔答题或写在试卷上也一律不给分。I. Listening ComprehensionI. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be 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 oneis the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.In a hospital B. In a bank C. In a hotel D. In a supermarket2.A. $8 B.$12 C.$40 D.$803.A. A local artist B. The mans salary C. An apartment to let D. A flat for sale4.A. Work at a restaurant B. Quit delivering flowersC. Bring her flowers every day D. Leave his job to work for her5.A. Giving lectures B. Preparing class notesC. Conducting research D. Doing office work6.A. She doesnt agree with the man B. She is good at finding a place to stayC. She could hardly find the truth D. She had no travel experience in Britain7. A. The man is planning a trip to Santa Cruz.B. The man has been to Santa Cruz before.C. The man doesnt like Santa Cruz.D. The man hasnt been to Santa Cruz before.8.A. Promising B. Isolated C. Crowded D. Modern9. A. Game creator is a booming business.B. School learning is a must for game creator.C. He hopes to attend a good game development school.D. The woman shouldnt become a game creator.10.A. It spoke highly of the mayor. B. It carried the mayors speech accurately.C. It made the mayors view clearer. D. It misinterpreted the mayors speech.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. They will have mental health problems. B. They will have high blood pressure.C. They will definitely be depressed. D. They will have low self-esteem.12.A. They are physically healthier. B. They are mentally satisfied.C. They have happier experience. D. They enjoy a higher social status.13.A. More and more home appliances.B. Dangerous neighborhoods.C. Bullies on the Internet.D. Ex-criminals in the community.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. How natural disasters turn out to be to developing nations.B. How the studies on natural disasters is conducted.C. How powerless humans appear to be in face of natural disasters.D. How the negative impacts of natural disasters can be reduced.15.A. By training rescue teams for emergencies.B. By taking steps to prepare people for them.C. By changing peoples views of nature.D. By relocating people to safer places.16. A. How preventive action can reduce the loss of life.B. How courageous Cubans are in face of disasters.C. How Cubans suffer from tropical storms.D. How destructive tropical storms can be.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. His view on Canadian universities.B. His understanding of higher education.C. His suggestions for improvements in higher education.D. His complaint about inequality in American universities.18.A. It is well designed. B. It is rather inflexible.C. It varies among universities. D. It has undergone great changes.19. A. The United States and Canada can learn from each other. B. Public universities are often superior to private universities. C. Everyone should be given equal access to higher education. D. Private schools work more efficiently than public institutions.20. A. University systems vary from country to country. B. Efficiency is essential to university management. C. It is hard to say which is better, a public university or a private one. D. Many private universities in the US are actually large organizations.II. 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.Wildlife in DeclineThe populations of Earths wild vertebrates (脊椎动物）have declined by 58% over the past four decades, according to the Living Planet Report published by the World Wildlife Fund.Climate change and activities such as deforestation and poaching（偷猎）are in large part (21)_(blame) for the decline. If the trend continues, by , the world (22)_(lose) two-thirds of its vertebrate biodiversity. “Sadly, there is no sign yet (23)_ this rate will decrease,” the report says.“Across land, fresh water and the oceans, human activities are forcing wildlife populations to the edge, says Marco Lambertini, director-general of WWF International.The Living Planet Report is published every two years. It aims to provide an assessment of the state of the worlds wildlife. The study included 3700 different species of birds, fish, mammals, amphibians and reptiles around the world. The team collected data from more than 3000 sources, including government statistics and surveys (24) _ (carry) out by conservation groups. They then analyzed (25) _ the population sizes had changed over time.Lambertini said some groups of animals had done worse than others. We do see particularly strong declines (26) _ the freshwater environment. For freshwater species alone, the decline stands at 81% since 1970. This is related to the way that water (27)_(use) and taken out of freshwater systems, and also to the fragmentation（分裂）of freshwater systems through dam building, for example.”The report also highlighted other species, such as African elephants, (28) _ nave suffered huge declines in recent years, and sharks, which are threatened by overfishing.(29) _ _ _ all the terrifying facts, however, some conservationists say there is still hope. “One of the things that I think is the most important is that these wild animals havent yet gone extinct,” said Robin Freeman，head of the Zoological Society of London. “On the whole, (30) _ are not dying out, and that means we still have opportunities to do something about the decline.”Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. contribute B. flows C. fundamental D. lays E. notes F. outline G. reflect H. respectively I. shared J. serve K. uncertainlyLeadership Traits（特质）My job puts me in contact with extraordinary leaders in many fields. So I tend to _31_ a lot on leadership and how we can inspire successful teamwork, cooperation, and partnerships. In my experience, it is clear that the most successful leadersboth men and womenalways demonstrate three _32_ traits.TrustworthinessLeaders must set an example of honesty and justice and earn the trust of their teams through their everyday actions. When you do so with positive energy and enthusiasm for _33_ goals and purpose, you can deeply connect with your team and customers. A culture of trust enables you to empower employees and _34_ the foundation for communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.Compassion (共情)You cant forget that organizational success _35_ from the hearts and minds of the men and women you lead. Rather than treating your people as youd like to be treated, treat them as they would like to be treated. Small gestures like choosing face-to-face meetings or sending personal _36_ can have an enormous impact on the spirits of the teams. In addition to thanks and praise, you must also understand peoples needs, pressures, and individual goals, which will allow you to lead them more effectively and _37_ to their personal ambitions and professional development.DecisivenessIn times of _38_ employees long for clarity. As a leader, you wont always have all of the answersno one expects you toso you must be open to listening and learning from others. Once you understand a particular challenge and _39_ the options, you have to be confident in making bold and optimistic decisions.Successful leadership demands a lifelong commitment to sharpening these three basic skills. Wherever you have the opportunity to _40_, the qualities of trustworthiness, compassion, and decisiveness are the keys to leadership and organizational success.Boxing is a popular sport that many people seem to be fascinated by. Newspapers, magazines and sports programmes on TV frequently _41_ boxing matches. Professional boxers earn a lot of money, and successful boxers are _42_ as big heroes.It seems to me that some people, especially men, find it _43_ because it is an aggressive sport. When they watch a boxing match, they can t _44_ the winning boxer, and this gives them the feeling of being a t _45_ themselves. It is a fact that many people have feelings of aggressionIII. 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 best fits the context.Boxing is a popular sport that many people seem to be fascinated by . Newspapers , magazines and sports programmes on TV frequently _boxing matches . Professional boxers earn a lot of money , and successful boxers are _as big heroes.It seems to me that people , especially men ,find it _because it is an aggressive sport . When they watch a boxing match , they can _ the winning boxer , and this gives them the feeling of being a _ themselves . It is a fact that many people have feeling of aggression from time to time , but they cannot show their _in their everyday lives . Watching a boxing match gives them an outlet for this aggression .However , there is a _side to boxing . It can be a very dangerous sport . Although boxers wear gloves during the fights , and amateur boxers _have to wear helmets , there have frequently been accident in both professional and amateur boxing , sometimes with _consequences . Boxers have suffered from head injuries , and occasionally , fighters have even been killed as a result of being knocked out in the_. Furthermore , studies have shown that there are often long-term effects of boxing , in the form of serious brain _,even if a boxer has never been knocked out .I am personally not at all in _of aggressive sports like boxing . I think it would be better if less time was _to aggressive sports on TV, and we welcomed more men and women from non-aggressive sports as our heroes and heroines in our society . I believe that the world is aggressive enough already ! Of course , people like _sports , and so do I , but I think that _other people in an aggressive way is not something that should be regarded as a sport.41. A. broadcast B. cover C. host D. design 42. A. kept B. individual C. thought D. treated 43. A. appealing B. subjective C. violent D. challenging 44. A. pick up B. believe in C. identify with D. long for45. A. winner B. spectator C. inspector D. trainer 46. A. ambition B. aggression C. energy D. strength 47. A. positive B. indifferent C. deadly D. negative 48. A. otherwise B. somehow C. even D. barely 49. A. dramatic B. eye-catching C. emotional D. special 50. A. court B. ring C. pitch D. yard 51. A. loss B. drain C. damage D. disorder 52. A. favour B. process C. charge D. power 53. A. shifted B. transformed C. given D. delivered 54. A. competitive B. quiet C. cooperative D. regular 55. A. invading B. insulting C. teasing D. hitting Section 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)FrankensteinFrankenstein was a book by Mary Shelly -its been adapted for the screen dozens of times. The story of Frankenstein is told through a series of letters written by Captain Robert Walton to his sister , as he leads an expedition （长征）to the North Pole . On the way , he meets Victor Frankenstein , who tells Walton the story of his life. Frankenstein is the surname of the guy who creates the monster . The monster doesnt actually have a game . Anyway , Victor is a scientist whos desperate to discover the secret of life . After years of study , he makes an enormous creature out of human remains and brings it to life . Victor intends it to be beautiful . Unfortunately , the creature turns out really hideous , and Victor runs away in terror . Although the monster is good and kind , humans are scared of it . When they mistreat it , the monster becomes angry and evil . Wanting revenge on its creator , the monster murders Dr. Frankensteins brother , his wife , and his best friend . When Victor figures out the monster is behind all the deaths , he swears to track it down and kill it .This book was written in 1816, right after a period called the Enlightenment . The Enlightenment emphasized the pursuit of knowledge and reason , and gave rise to the scientific method . Mary Shelley criticized the Enlightenment through the character of Victor Frankenstein , “ He is a negative example of an Enlightenment scientist -he pursues knowledge at any cost , and his obsession with discovering the secret of life destroys him , as well as his friends and family .” Some Enlightenment thinkers might have seen such a loss as necessary for the advancement of science , but not Mary Shelley . She and her husband , poet Percy Shelly , were part of the Romanic Movement in art and literature . Romancism was a reacrion against the Enlightenments embrace of rationality and reason . The Romantics emphasized emotion over rationality , and thought people should feel awe and terror in regard to nature . Frankenstein incorporates all these ideas. To Shelley , Frankenstein doesnt fear and respect the world of nature enough -she says that by tempering with nature , he brings about complete disaster . Frankenstein is not just a great Romantic novel . Its also considered one of the first major works of science fiction . It influences a whole generation of writers , and the monster has become one of the most recognizable figures in Western culture.56. Which of the following is closest in the meaning to hideous in Paragraph 1?A. Unattractive B. Engaging C. Charming D. Handsome57. What is Victor Frankensteins fatal weakness?A. His love of science B. His rejection of his own creation C. His lack of respect for nature D. His inability to form human relationship 58. How was the Romantic era different from the Enlightenment ?A. The Romantic era emphasized emotion ; the Enlightenment emphasized reason .B. The Romantic era occurred during the 20th century ; the Enlightenment occurred during the 19th century .C. The Romantic era emphasized poetry ; the Enlightenment emphasized prose .D. The Romantic era saw major scientific discoveries ; the Enlightenment was an era of literary discovery .59. What effect did “ F rankenstein” have on later works of fiction ?A. It inspired books about the Enlightenment B. It inspired technical writing C. It inspired books of poetry D. It inspired science-fiction writing60. If you are a 22-year-old nurse , you can apply for the railcard without _.A. the signature of your director B $ 28c. application form D. passport-sized photos61. The 1/3 OFF discount may not apply for the railcard holders who travel at _.A. 11 pm on Sunday in August B. 7. am on Tuesday in February C. 7 am on Monday in July D. 11 pm on Friday in March 62. Which of the following is True according to the leaflet ?A. If you railcard doesnt have your name signed , it will be used by someone else.B. The benefits of a railcard are transferable to your friend of your age .C. If you have no ticket but have boarded a train , you will still be eligible for a discounted ticketD. If railcard holders wish to use the Eurostar network , they must pay the full fare.The Phone Stack(堆)GameWhenever Michael Carl , the fashion market director at Vanity Fair , goes out to dinner with friends , he plays something, called the “ phone stack” game : Everyone places their phones in the middle of the table ; whoever looks at their device before the check arrives picks up the bill . As smartphones continue to burrow(钻入) their way into our lives , and wearable devices like Google Glass threaten to eat into our person space even further , overburdened users are carving out their own device-free zones with special tricks and life hacks .“Disconnecting is a luxury that we all need ,” Lesley M. M. Blume , a New York writer keeps her phone away from the dinner table at home .” The expectation that we must always be available to employers ,colleague, family : It creates a real obstacle in trying to set aside private time . But that private time is more important than ever. “ Much of the digital detoxing （戒毒）is centered on the home , where urgent e-mails from co-workers , texts from friends , Instagram photos from acquaintances and updates on Facebook get together to disturb domestic quietness.A popular method is to appoint a kind of cellphone lockbox , like the milk tin that Brandon Holley , the former editor of lucky magazine , uses. “ If my phones is buzzing or lighting up , its still a distraction , so it goes in the box . “, said Ms. Holley , who lives in a row house in Red Hook , Brooklyn , with her son ,Smith , and husband , John .” Its not something I want my kid to see.” Sleep is a big factor , which is why some people draw the cellphone-free line at the bedroom.” I dont want to sleep next to something that is a charged ball of information with photos an e-mails ,” said Peter Som , the fashion designer , who keeps his phone plugged in the living room overnight .” “It definitely is a head clearer and describes daytime and sleep time clearly .”Households with young children are especially mindful about being overconnected , with parents sensitive to how children may imitate bad habits . But its not just inside the home where user
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