上海市2016届高三预测金卷

英 语

（考试时间 120分钟 试卷满分 150分）

第I卷 （共103分）

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)

This report is about how to be polite. It (25) ( examine ) how we can make our language more polite and how we can make sure we do not upset someone from another culture. The information can be accessed on the Internet.

It has been found that words such as “would” and “could” can be used to help us to be polite. For example, it is much (26) (good) to say “Would you do this?” rather than “Do this!”. It is also suggested (27) it is useful to say “Please” and “Thank you”. People from the West like to use these words in cases where some people in Asia may not think it necessary. (28) ( Say ) “sorry” if we interrupt or disagree (29) someone also helps us to be polite. For example, when we disagree, we should say “I’m sorry, but I think you are (30)_ (mistake)” rather than “You’re wrong!” ?

In conclusion, we need to know the custom of a country so that we do not make others embarrassed. It seems that if people learn something about other (31)_ (culture) before they visit new countries, they (32) ( be) less likely to upset others.

(B)

An old friendship had grown cold. Where once there had been closeness, there was only strain. Now pride kept me from picking up the phone.

Then one day I dropped in on another old friend, who’s had a long career as a minister and counselor. We were seated in his study----surrounded by maybe a thousand books and fell into deep conversation about everything from small computers to the tormented life of Beethoven.

The subject finally turned to friendship and (33)______ perishable it seems to be these days. I mentioned my own experience as an example. “Relationships are mysteries,” my friend said. “Some endure. (34)______ fall apart.”

Gazing out his window to the wooded Vermont hills, he pointed toward a neighboring farm, “Used to be a large barn over there.” Next to a red-frame house were the footings of (35)_______ had been a sizable structure.

“It was solidly built, probably in the 1870s. But like so many of the places around here, it went down because people left for richer lands in the Midwest. No one took care of the barn. Its roof needed (36) _______(patch); rainwater got under the eaves and dripped down inside the posts and beams.”

One day a high wind came along, and the whole barn began to tremble. “You could hear this creaking, first, like old sailing-ship timbers, and then a sharp series of cracks and a tremendous roaring sound. Suddenly it was a heap of scrap lumber.”

“After the storm blew over, I went down and saw these beautiful, old oak timbers, solid as could be. I asked the fellow who owns the place what had happened. He said he figured the rainwater (37)_______(settle) in the pinholes, where wooden dowels held the joints together. Once those pins were rotted, there was nothing to link the giant beams together.”

We both gazed down the hill. Now all that was left of the barn was its cellar and its border of lilac shrubs.

My friend said he had turned the incident over and over in his mind, and finally came to recognize some parallels between building a friendship: (38)________ _____ _______ strong you are, how notable your attainments, you have enduring significance only in your relationship to others.

“To make your life a sound structure that will serve others and fulfill your own potential,” he said, “you have to remember that strength, however massive, can’t endure (39)______ it has the interlocking support of others. Go it alone and you’ll inevitably tumble.”

“Relationships have to be cared for,” he added, “like the roof of a barn. Letters unwritten, thanks unsaid, confidences violated, quarrels unsettled-----all this acts like rainwater seeping into the pegs, weakening the link between the beams.”

My friend shook his head. “It was(40) _______ good barn. And it would have taken little to keep it in good repair. Now it will probably never be rebuilt.”

Later that afternoon I got ready to leave. “You wouldn’t like to borrow my phone to make a call, I don’t suppose?” he asked.

“Yes.” I said, “I think I would. Very much.”

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. instinct B. confidence C. outlined D. slogans E. spin F. lists

G. illustrated H. conviction I. contrast J. practice K. demonstrate



 The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the speaker, with merit being given to speakers who are confident, articulate, knowledgeable and able to deliver a speech with(41) ______.

But often it is not the speakers who write these moving speeches, it is a speechwriter. And one industry in which this(42) ________ is common is that of politics. So what does it take to be a political speechwriter?

Well according to a recent job advertisement from the US Embassy in Britain, a political speechwriter needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to (43)________ a deep knowledge of their subject. They must also work closely with speakers and be able to relate to their style.

Some believe that the best speechwriters have an inherent talent, a natural creative(44)________, and that speechwriting is an art form.

So what about those of us who do not possess such genius? Can we still produce successful speeches?

In an interview with the BBC, Dr Max Atkinson (a communications specialist) (45)_________ a number of speechwriting techniques. He also(46) ________ how these techniques have been used in historic speeches.

One such technique is introducing (47) ________. This is extremely useful when presenting a positive(48) ________ on a negative issue. One of the most famous examples of this can be seen in a speech given by former American President John F Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.”

Another technique is the use of three-part(49) ________. Dr Atkinson explains that this can be an excellent way of adding finality or confirming a statement. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was a fan of this technique. One of his most famous campaign (50)_______ was "education, education, education.”

So next time you have to prepare a speech or presentation, try applying one or more of these techniques and see if you have what it takes to be a winning speechwriter.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A Directions: 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.

　 If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why．Do you need it for a (51)_______???reason, such as your job or your studies? (52)_______??perhaps you are interested in the (53)_______ , films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a (54)_______?of the language．　　Most people learn best using a variety of (55)_______?? , but traditional classes are an ideal start for many people．They (56) _______?an environment where you can practice under the guidance??of someone who’s good at the language．We all lead (57) _______?lives and learning language takes?time．You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ? (58) _______．It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long．Becoming (59) _______??in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less．　　Many people start learning a language and soon given up．“I’m too (60) _______ ? ,” they say．Yes, children do learn languages more quickly ?than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any age．And learning is good for the health of your brain, too．I’ve also heard people (61) _______ about the mistakes they make when (62) _______? ．Well, relax and laugh about your (63) _______??and you’re much less likely to make them again．　　Learning a new language is never(64) _______? ．But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress．And you’ll be(65) _______??by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ?their? ?won language．Good luck!51．A．technical?? ? B．political?? C．practical?? D．physical52．A．After?? ?? B．So?? ??? C．Though?? ? D．Or53．A．literature?? B．transport?? C．agriculture?? D．medicine54．A．view?? ? ? B．knowledge?? C．form?? ??? D．database55．A．paintings?? B．regulations? C．methods????? D．computers56．A．protect?? ? B．change?? ? C．respect?? ? D．provide57．A．busy?? ?????? B．happy?? ???? C．simple?? ??????? D．normal58．A．theory?? ??? B．business?? ? C．routine?? ?????? D．project59．A．bored?? ???? B．fluent?? ??? C．interested?? ??? D．devoted60．A．old?? ?????? B．nervous?? ?? C．weak?? ????? ???? D．tired61．A．worry?? ???? B．hesitate?? ? C．think?? ???? ???? D．quarrel62．A．singing?? ?? B．working?? ?? C．bargaining?? ??? D．learning63．A．progress?? ? B．mistakes?? ? C．cleverness?? ??? D．clumsiness64．A．tiresome?? ? B．hard?? ????? C．interesting?? ?? D．easy65．A．blamed?? ??? B．amazed?? ??? C．interrupted?? ?? D．informedSection B

Directions: 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)

Tens of thousands of ancient pictures carved into the rocks at one of France’s most important tourist sites are being gradually destroyed. Scientists and researchers fear that the 36,000 dra