杨浦区2013学年度第一学期高三年级学业质量调研

英语试卷 2014. 1

本试卷分为第I卷（第1-11页）和第II卷（第12页）两部分。全卷共12页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。

考生注意：

答第I卷前，考生务必将条形码粘贴在答题纸的指定区域内。

第I卷（1-16小题，41---77小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。答案写在试卷上一律不给分。第I卷中的第17-40小题，78-81
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第I卷 （共103分）

Listening Comprehension

Section A Short conversations

Directions: 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 one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. $30. B. $10. C. $27. D. $20.

2. A. Two passengers on the bus. B. Policeman and driver.

C. Hotel receptionist and traveler. D. Passenger and taxi driver.[来源:学科网ZXXK]

3. A. He has graduated for years.

B. He failed in the graduation exam.

C. He is worried about the result of the exam.

D. He is not well-prepared for the exam.

4. A. A jewelry store. B. A call box.

C. A supermarket. D. A change machine.

5. A. Tony made a wise decision. B. Tony shouldn’t give up easily.

C. Tony can change the class time. D. Tony can find a better reason.

6. A. At an airport. B. At a police station.

C. At a hotel. D. At a bank.

7. A. Sunny. B. Windy.

C. Foggy. D. Rainy.

8.???? A. It has failed.???????????????????????????????????????B. It will soon be finished.

C. It is on-going.???????????????????? D. It was stopped halfway.

9. A. Tom’s boss has a twin brother.

B. Tom didn’t know where his boss was.

C. The person in black shirt is Tom’s boss.

D. The person in black looks like Tom’s boss.

10. A. Some unregistered students are in the class.

B. The professor prepared less than 38 copies.

C. The students at the back were late for class.

D. A few students forgot to bring their assignment.

Section B Passages

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. The benefit of chewing gum. B. Signs in the classroom.

C. The importance of attention. D. Ways to remove the sticky substance.

12. A. Do some calculations. B. Write down some numbers.

C. Answer questions. D. Finish a test paper.

13. A. Ask for a leave. B. Pretend to chew gum.

C. Wander in class. D. Take in more oxygen.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. About one and a half hours. B. More than three hours.

C. More than two and a half hours. D. About four hours.

15. A. Because there was a pet dog trapped in the burning house.

B. Because it was a joint fire drill which had been arranged beforehand.

C. Because the firefighters wanted to save the homeowner’s possessions.

D. Because the freezing weather added to the difficulty of putting out the fire.

16. A. In the neighbor’s garden. B. On the second floor.

C. In the garage. D. Near the edge of the roof.

Section C Longer Conversations

Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Telephone message

Caller: Steve from Beijing _____17_____ Travel Service

Destination: _____18_____

Flight number: _____19_____ Flight 907

Departure time: Next Tuesday at 8:00 a.m

Office phone: _____20_____

When to get the ticket: Tomorrow afternoon





Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

What’s Ben’s business idea?

To _____21_____ that makes smartphone apps.



What worries Ben most?

The_____22_____of starting a business.



Why should Ben write a business plan?

To think through all details, _____23_____ and get business loans.



Where can Ben get help while writing a business plan?

From _____24_____ and library books.





II. Grammar and vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passages 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.

(A)

The problem with much mobile technology is that it’s not really designed to be used while you’re actually mobile. The human brain can only pay attention to about three things at a time – and concentrate effectively on just one of them. Even though the consequences of smartphone distraction（注意力分散）are sometimes (25) _____ (amuse), they can also be serious.

The number of children (26) _____ (admit) to hospitals after accidents in public playgrounds (27) _____ (climb) by about a third in five years, according to NHS data. Experts in both Britain and the US, (28) _____ a similar rise has occurred suggest some of the increase may be a result of parents being too distracted by their phones (29) _____ (take) care of their children properly.

And now comes evidence showing that 11-year-old children are three times more likely to be hurt or seriously injured on the way to and from school than 10-year-olds, since 11 is the average age at which children receive their
first mobile phone, six times more likely (30) _____ (send) a text when it happens.

(31) _____ quarter of children surveyed admitted that they had been distracted by personal technology while crossing the road. “There is,” the report concluded, “a clear connection (32) _____ the use of technology and the time of serious accidents with children.”

(B)

Self care is necessary for our physical and mental health, yet often it’s the first thing
we drop when we find ourselves (33) _____ (stretch) for time. While we’re on the subject of time, let’s talk about priorities. When we feel like we don’t have time to do something important, it is (34) _____ because we’re not making time or because our priorities are not what we actually need. Everything we do with our time is a choice. It (35) _____ feel like we “have to” do certain things, but, in reality, we have complete control over (36) _____ we spend our time.

(37) _____ _____ _____ busy you are, you can fit self care into your schedule. Whether this means making it the first thing you do each morning, giving up TV or Facebook time, saying “no” to certain commitments, or potentially displeasing (38) _____, you can fit self care into your weekly routine (39) _____ _____ _____ you prioritize（优先考虑）.

Self care doesn’t have to involve a lot of money, nor does it require a lot of time. If you (40)_____ (struggle) to fit self care into your routine, start small, prioritize, and listen to your heart.

Section B

Directions: 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. basic B. applicants C. extraordinar
y D. distinguish E. private

F. contribute G. expose H. shifted I. challenges J. specialty K. favored



Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Ever wonder what it takes to be one?

Take NASA for example.

In order to catch NASA’s eye, would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams, but also find unique ways to __41__ themselves from the harsh competition.

NASA’s requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years. Originally, it __42__ candidates with a military flight background, with at least 1,000 hours spent in command of a jet aircraft. In 1978, however, NASA __43__ its focus to a more varied group of astronauts: scientists and engineers with at least three years of experience in their respective fields.

During the years of shuttle missions, everyone had a __44__: some would focus on robotics, others on spacewalks or maintenance. To work on the space station, astronauts must be able to perform all tasks, which encourage __45__ to acquire different experiences. Jeanette Epps, an astronaut, studied aerospace engineering, worked at Ford Motor Company and took a job with the CIA before joining NASA. She says astronauts’ varied backgrounds __46__ to their ability to adapt and learn anything quickly.

After ensuring that candidates are U.S. citizens and that they satisfy __47__ education and experience requirements, the selection committee enters a gray area. “We’re not really looking for one thing, just a good mix of things,” said Duane Ross, the manager for astronaut candidate selection and training.

To the committee, candidates who take on __48__ outside of the workplace demonstrate curiosity and energy. Many astronauts who don’t have a military background do hold a(n) __49__ piloting license. Some are enthusiastic mountain climbers, scuba divers or skiers. Others are musicians, dancers, or play competitive sports. Choosing to __50__ themselves to different, extreme environments counts as another way to stand out from the crowd.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passages 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.

In a society where many families are torn apart by divorce, and fast-paced modern life often causes parents to lose out on time with their children, the importance of cultivating heal