上海市黄浦区2017-2018学年度第一学期高三英语期终调研测试

黄浦区2017-2018学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试

（完卷时间：120分钟满分：140分）第I卷（共100分）

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passage 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 form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Norway is Teaching Travelers to Travel

After 15 people died during Easter in 1967, the Norwegian Trekking Association and the Red Cross announced their campaign ‘Welcome to the mountains, but be responsible’. Fjellvettreglene, the ‘mountain code’ (21) ______ encourages people to have a healthy and respectful relationship with nature, has since become a crucial part of Norwegian culture. It includes points such as bringing necessary equipment (22) ______ (assist) yourself and others, seeking shelter if necessary and feeling no shame in turning around.

Nationally, Norway (23) ______ (experience) an 11% increase in tourism in the past decade. From just 1,000 tourists in the whole of 2010, Trolltunga, a piece of rock that stands horizontally out of the mountain, (24) ______ (see) 1,800 visitors in one 2017 day alone. Why? Because people want the same picture they see on Instagram and Facebook. A lot don’t care about the experience of the hike. They just want proof (25) ______ they did it. But, while good for the economy, this tourism boom has become a threat (26) ______ Norway’s natural environment.

Used toilet paper, (27) ______ (abandon) tents and plastic bottles can be found littered all around Trolltunga. And with the high amount of people who come unprepared for such an active hike, Norway’s leading hiking group, Friluftsliv, also has called for regulations on the number of tourists (28) ______ (hike) to Trolltunga. Lasse Heimdal, leader of the outdoor organization said, “On a busy day, you may have to wait in line for an hour and a half just to get a picture. To control this, we’d like to regul ate (29) ______ _____ people can hike in a day. Starting hike times should also have regulations so people don’t start too late and find (30) ______ stuck up here.”

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that

The Black Swan, a rural pub in England has been n amed “the world’s best restaurant” by TripAdvisor. After scoring up positive feedback, the review website 31 the pub over fine dining establishments from New York to Paris in its 32 Travelers' Choice awards.

So what’s it got going for it?

Firstly, this isn’t some backwater pub enjoying in insignificance. Tommy Banks, a(n) 33 young cook, is already a TV regular in the UK and has had a Michelin star to his name since becoming the youngest receiver ever in 2013 at the age of 24. Secondly, it's not really a pub anymore. Like many rural UK pubs, the Black Swan had been in 34 for many years before 2006, when Banks' family took over. After their attempts to run it as a pub struggled, they decided to make it a dining 35 .

It now operates as both restaurant and fashionable 36 , offering food-and-stay packages that help draw customers to its truly 37 location. It's usually booked up well in advance with 38 coming from near and far. During CNN's visit, neighboring tables included a couple on an overnight break from their kids. Another 39 two of the Banks brothers' old school teachers, on a trip up from York—40 the kind of crowd that have helped lift the Black Swan to TripAdvisor glory.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Could Buying Paintings Make You Rich?

Is investing in paintings a good way to get rich fast? And how should you invest in art?

“With extreme 41 ” is the advice of Patrick Connolly, a financial adviser. “We don’t 42 our customers to invest in art because the downsides are greater than the upsides. It doesn't produce income or earnings. What you 43 is exclusively based on supply and demand, and there are big movements upwards or downwards if there are changes in the econo mic environment,” he said.

To invest in art as a true investment, you need a starting fund of at least $5,000. But it’s not just about having enough 44 to buy the painting in the first place. Expensive works of art are often stored in protective boxes complete with detectors to monitor humidity and temperature levels, and to protect them from sun damage or other 45 such as a spilled cup of coffee. And if you do put it on your wall, then your insurance costs are likely to be high. If word gets out that you have expensive art hanging on your wall, then you're likely to be a 46 for thieves.

Art is also not a regulated investment so when things go wrong – for example, an artwork turns out to be a fraud （赝品）– then investors cannot fall back on 47 for any repayment.

Of course given the current environment of low interest rates, that's still a(n) 48 return than many savings accounts will give you. As art has no association to the stock market, it means paintings can 49 in value even when the market crashes, making it a good option for investment 50 .

It is reported that after a decrease in the global art market throughout 2016, auction（拍卖）sales 51 in the first six months of 2017. Yet you don't necessarily have to be super-wealthy to invest in art. There are a growing number of art fairs and online marketplaces aimed at buyers with a more 52 budget. Most art industry experts suggest that you buy a piece of art because you like it, not because you want to get rich. The most 53 approach is probably to buy something you like and can 54 and, be prepared to keep it just for your own pleasure. If it goes up in value that should be just a(n) 55 benefit.

41. A. accuracy B. carefulness C. enthusiasm D. generosity

42. A. beg B. control C. forbid D. recommend

43. A. get back B. look into C. take out D. turn to

44. A. desire B. energy C. money D. time

45. A. accidents B. appliances C. measures D. drinks

46. A. partner B. spectator C. target D. therapy

47. A. initiative B. regulation C. strategy D. tradition

48. A. better B. earlier C. healthier D. lower

49. A. fall apart B. fall down C. go ahead D. go up

50. A. funds B. levels C. selections D. rates

51. A. ceased B. proceeded C. recovered D. shrank

52. A. fixed B. limited C. massive D. modest

53. A. creative B. direct C. flexible D. sensible

54. A. afford B. preserve C. transfer D. undertake

55. A. added B. maximum C. obvious D. social

Section B

( A )

Post-00s is a documentary about growing up. It covers almost every aspect of millennials’ experiences on their path toward adolescence – their struggles with schoolwork, their relationship with peers, their confusion if a younger brother or sister is born into the family, and their growing desire to keep a distance from their parents. But this five-episode series was different from any other TV program with a similar theme.

Post-00s was filmed over a period of 10 years, during which the show’s makers followed a group of kids from when they were infants through to when they became teenagers. In other words, the show’s “characters” grow older for real, a nd their stories are all real.

“Coming-of-age” stories, as they’re known, have a special appeal. They satisfy our curiosity of looking at someone else’s life, and we become more and more attached to the characters as if we truly know them. And while we en joy the

truthfulness of the stories because nothing is set in advance, we also can’t help but feel the cruelty of reality. After all, there’s no re-writing of the script（剧本）and there’s no turning back – this is real life.

This realness can also be seen in Boyhood, a 2014 film that won the Silver Bear award for best director at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. During a period of 12 years, the film follows the life of Mason Jr – played by US actor Ellar Coltrane – from when he was 6 to when he finished high school.

One of Boyhood’s appeals comes from its “ordinariness”. Mason Jr isn’t some child genius... He is a quietly spoken, fairly typical American boy, growing up in the Texas suburbs. He likes riding his bike and playing video games.

While coming-of-age stories may look ordinary on the outside, they often allow us to look underneath the surface and see something extraordinary – the power of life itself.

56. In the documentary, we see post-00’s growing experience EXCEPT ________.

A. how they deal with their studies

B. how they help look after brothers or sisters

C. how they get along with people of their age

D. how much they long to be independent of their parents

57. What do Post-00 and Boyhood have in common?

A. They’re intended to win an award for best director.

B. The heroes and heroines are characters themselves.

C. They’re a kind of reality show of ordinary kids’ growth.

D. The stories are based on true life but polished by writers.

58. Audience are interested in “coming-of-age” stories because __________.

A. they can see the truth of life

B. they know the characters well

C. they are much fond of gossip

D. they appreciate stories of daily life

59. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

A. Post-00s are different geniuses

B. Actors are ordinary characters

C. Documentary is real life

D. Life is one big story

( B )

BBC SHOP

Entertaining. Informing. Inspiring.

WHAT A RELIEF!

Delight everyone on your holiday gift list with great gifts from the BBC.

You’ll earn heartfelt thanks from nature lovers for Planet Earth I & II: The Complete Collection (page 41) – inspiring look at our planet’s wildest, most mysterious creatures and their breathtaking home.

…from mystery lovers for S herlock: Complete Seasons 1-4 and The Abominable Bride Giftset (page 13) –entertaining proof that Holmes can be difficult, dangerous, accurate, and absolute funny.

…and from those who appreciate all things British. Delight Charles Dickens fans with Dicken sian (page 7). The new drama series with more adventures for Dickens’ characters…Dinner with Dickens Cookbook (page 9) with procedures for his favorite dishes…and Tom Baker Reads “A Christmas poem” (page 8) for a wonderful new holiday tradition.

Plus teapots, T-shirts, shortbread, mugs and more – just in time for the holidays.

Enjoy!

THE MOMENT

Welcome to murder, suspense, romance, robbery and clothing in this exciting historical drama! Trouble begins for Rachel Verinder the day she inherits a large diamond stolen from a Hindu temple. When it disappears again, suspicion falls on Franklin Blake, the man who loves her. But what about mysterious cousin Godfrey, the housemaid with a thieving past, and doctor who experiments with opium（鸦片）? Blake must discover the fate of the Moonstone or lose Rachel forever. A powerful tale and emotionally sudden changes, based on the first-ever English detective novel by Wikie Collins. 3?hours.

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Baked in the village of Aberlour in the Scottish Highlands, they follow a generations-old family procedure, first perfected by Joseph Walker in 1898. While the shortbread will disappear as if by magic, the tins will hold your holiday cookies and candy for many Christmases to come.

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60. Tom’s wife is a home baker, so he’d better refer to Page ______ for a Christmas present for

her. A. 8 B. 9 C. 13 D. 41

61. Which of the following statements is TRUE about “The Moment”?

A. It is an adapted drama lasting nearly 4 hours.

B. The story, rather than the actors, is attracting.

C. There are three suspects for stealing the diamond.

D. It is based on Wikie Collins’ most famous detective novel.

62. What can be learned about the shortbread?

A. It usually disappears in a magic way together with the tin.

B. It follows a secret procedure perfected by Joseph Walker.

C. It is wrapped in a tin with both Angel and Santa on it.

D. It is traditionally family-baked in Scotland.

( C )

①Australians have long been known for having a relaxed and casual attitude to life. According to Dr Tanya King, senior lecturer from Victoria’s Deakin University, “It’s Australians’ egalitarianism, sense of humor and informal language that are most common ly mentioned as examples of this attitude”.

②Egalitarianism roots in the way that the nation was built. In Australia’s founding era in the late 1700s, criminal settlers were often cruelly treated and robbed of their basic human rights by governors. The criminal class, who were mostly working-class Brits and Irish, was unable to seek civic positions that were reserved for immigrants who were not the criminal, with the latter arguing that if criminals gained equal rights it would be ‘rewarding criminality’. B ecause of this, an egalitarian spirit was worn as a symbol of honor by many criminal settlers. They may not have had power, education or wealth, but they had a shared belief in equality.

③The informal way Australians use language is also believed to root in criminal times. Philologist Sidney Baker once wrote that ‘no other class would have a better talent for creating new terms to fit in with their new conditions in life’. Cockney rhyming slang brought over by the British working class was abbreviated even further –so ‘have a Captains Cook’ (have a look), became ‘ava captains’. This same practice was used to economize ordinary clauses. Words like ‘good day’ became ‘g’day’, and barbecue was ‘barbie’.

④The tough conditions of settler times also played a part in Australians’ dry, self-criticizing and sarcastic （讽刺的）sense of humor. While in many countries it’s considered poor taste to find humor in difficult circumstances, Australians tend to look at the lighter side. On one road trip, as I hit the state line and entered Victoria, I drove past some blackened trees, the leftovers of a recent bushfire. A road sign warning drivers about wildlife was half-melted and bent, but the shape of a hopping kangaroo was still distinct. Behind the figure, someone had drawn flames making it look as though the animal’s tail was on fire. I couldn’t help but laugh –it was a brilliant reminder of the country’s ‘nothing upsets us’ and anti-authoritarian attitude.

⑤And one thing you can’t help but notice when driving around Australia is the country’s plentiful amounts of space. This, along with considerable leisure time plus favorable climate, all contribute to Australians’ relaxed attitude.

63. The underlined word “egalitarianism” is closest to __________ in meaning.

A. criminality

B. cruelty

C. equality

D. governmentalism

64. Which of the following is a feature of the way Australians use language?

A. They use more slangs than other people.

B. They give new meanings to existent words.

C. They favour shortened forms of expressions.

D. They coin terms in memory of criminal times.

65. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?

A. Kangaroos’ living condition s are getting tougher.

B. Forest fires threaten Australian s’ life to a great extent.

C. Potential danger is here and there on the roads in Victoria.

D. Australians’ jokes may not be as careless as they seem on the surface.

66. The passage mainly talks about __________.

A. how the late 1700s impacted Australia

B. why Australians enjoy casual life so much

C. what contributes to Australians’ relaxed lifestyle

D. how Australians present their attitude towards life

Section C

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be

More Clarity Needed on Wage Debate

These days, the minimum wage has become something of a big issue in America. 67

For supporters, 16.5 million low-wage workers could see an increase in their weekly earnings and 900,000 people could rise above the poverty line.

Gap Inc, has decided to increase the minimum hourly rate it pays employees to $9 this year and then $10 next year. The company’s announcement will affect 65,000 Gap employees by 2017. Clearly Gap officials believe the money they invest in higher wages will pay off in increased sales and customer satisfaction. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that.

68

Also last week, Wal-Mart found itself at the center of the wages gossip when it was reported that the company was looking at supporting an increase in the minimum wage. 69

Wal-Mart spokeswoman Brooke Buchanan said the company remains neutral on the idea of a minimum wage increase, but “obviously it’s something that we look at closely,as any other company would”. She said that more than 99 percent of company associates are paid above the current minimum wage. It has been discussed how increased income for low-wage workers might translate into increased spending. So it’s reasonable to say that a company like Wal-Mart could see a jump in sales if the minimum wage rose. 70 “That is assuming that consumer behavior would be,‘If they have more money, they’ll spend more money,’” she said. “That isn’t always necessarily true. If we had a crystal ball, we could guess what consumer behavior would be in the future if a minimum wage increase goes through. But you just can’t.”

IV. Summary Writing

Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Are Open Offices Good for Us?

Four years ago, Chris Nagele did what many other technology executives have done before – moved his team into an open concept office. His staff had been entirely working from home, but he wanted everyone to be together, to connect and cooperate more easily. It quickly became clear, though, that Nagele had made a huge mistake. Everyone was distracted and productivity suffered and nine employees were unhappy, not to mention Nagele himself. About three years after moving into the open office, Nagele moved the company into a 10,000-square foot office where everyone now has their own space — complete with closing doors.

Numerous companies have held the open office — about 70% of US offices are open concept — and very few have moved back into traditional spaces with offices and doors. But research that we’re 15% less productive, we have huge trouble concentrating in open working spaces, has contributed to a growing criticism against open offices.

Beside the cheaper cost, one main argument for the open workspace is that it increases teamwork. However, it’s well documented that we rarely brainstorm brilliant ideas when we’re just shooting the breeze in a crowd. Instead, as many of us know, we’re more likely to hear about the Chr istmas gift a colleague is buying for a family member, or problems with

your deskmate’s spouse.

For jobs that require focus, like writing, advertising, financial planning and computer programming, some companies that aren’t ready to abandon open plans are experimenting with quiet and closed spaces. The trouble with that, is some of us don’t feel comfortable leaving the team to go off on our own—it can feel as if we’re not pulling our weight if we’re not present. That’s particularly true in high-pressure environments. Some of us even feel that escaping to a quiet room is a sign of weakness.

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V. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

72. 选举的结果很快便在全世界传播开了。(spread)

73. 警察告知了他们那场导致他们儿子受伤的交通事故。(which)

74. 太多的数据会使我们很难判断错误是由哪个数据引起的。(difficult)

75. 任何处理复杂问题的人都可能因为没有全面了解挑战而受到指责，虽然事先了解一切是不可能的。(blame)

VI. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

2017年已接近尾声，还记得年初你为自己定下的小目标吗？不知你是否实现了你的小目标？发一个微信朋友圈来回顾一下吧（文中请不要出现真实的校名人名）。你的朋友圈文字内容需包括：

1.你的2017年度小目标；

2. 你为实现年度小目标所作的努力；

3. 你实现（或没有实现）年度小目标的经验总结。

黄浦区2017学年度第一学期高三年级期终调研测试

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27. abandoned 28. hiking 29. how many 30. themselves

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41-45 BDACA 46-50 CBADC 51-55 CDDAA

56-59 BCAD 60-62 BAD 63-66 CCDD

67-70 FDAB

71. Main points:

Para 1- 3: Though open offices is meant to raise cooperation, employees feel it hard to concentrate, thus reducing productivity. （3分）

Para 4: Quiet and closed spaces are better choices for jobs demanding concentration, but some have a feeling of discomfort or weakness to work alone. （2分）

72. The result of the election spread rapidly all over the world.

73. The police informed them of the accident which resulted in their son’s injury / in which their son got injured.

74. Too many data make it difficult for us to determine which one has caused the error.

75. Anyone dealing with a complicated problem may be blamed for not fully understanding the challenge, though it’s impossible to know everything in advance.

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