2015年上海市高三英语-八校联考试题(带答案).docx

2015年上海市高三英语 八校联考
I. Listening Comprehension（略）
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)
Scotland is a unique place, full of history, where you can find noble palaces and castles, as well as the traditional parade in national costumes. It has some of 25__________(beautiful) cities in Europe, a living proof of a proud and splendid past.
In order to see the true soul of Scotland today, what shaped the character of this splendid region, we 26________ ________go towards the northern regions, to the Grampian Mountains. Beautiful and unspoiled, it was difficult to farm. The Scots conquered the environment with simple spades and strong arms.
The history of this ancient struggle, and its people’s ancient love affair with the hard land, 27__________(enclose) within the walls of the Angus Folk Museum. You are able to get a feel of the typical rural atmosphere of times past from the everyday necessities 28__________(display) here.
From coastal Aberdeen in towards the interior of the Grampian Mountains there 29 __________(run) the Castle Trail, a road that touches on many fortresses, 30 __________ are witnesses of continual rebellions against the ruling of neighboring England in Scottish history.
Perhaps the most uplifting moment for Scottish autonomy(自治) is the 31_________ which was experienced inside this ancient church of Arbroath, 32__________, in 1320, the Declaration of Independence was celebrated at the encouragement of King Robert the Bruce. He carried out the plan for autonomy drawn up by the great popular hero William Wallace, to whom cinema has devoted the wonderful film “Brave Heart”, the winner of five Oscars.

(B)
Alice worked in the dry goods store from eight in the morning until six at night. As time passed and she became more and more lonely she began to practice the devices common 33_________ lonely people. When at night she went upstairs into her own room she knelt on the floor to pray and in her prayers 34_________ (whisper) things she wanted to say to her lover.
The trick of saving money, begun for a purpose, was carried on after the scheme of going to the city 35_________(find) Ned Currie, had been given up. It became a fixed habit, and when she needed new clothes she did not get them. Sometimes on rainy afternoons in the store she got out her bank book and, 36_________ (let) it lie open before her, spent hours 37_________(dream) impossible dreams of saving money enough 38_________ _________ the interest would support both herself and her future husband.
In the dry goods store weeks ran into months and months into years as Alice waited and dreamed of her lover's return. Her employer, a grey old man with false teeth and a thin grey mustache that drooped down over his mouth, was not given to conversation, and sometimes, on rainy days and in the winter 39_________ a storm raged in Main Street, long hours passed when no customers came in. Alice arranged and rearranged the stock. She stood near the front window where she could look down the deserted street and thought of the evenings when she had walked with Ned Currie and of 40_________ he had said.

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. captures B. inventions C. applied D. organize E. evolving
F. protective G. encouraging H. absorb I. demonstrated J. advances K. investigation

Are you a science fan? If so, which area interests you: physics, chemistry, or biology? Whichever area it is, science is all about finding answers and 41 _______. Sure, we can read books and find out how many things work and learn equations or formulas to help us better understand the world around us. However, the information we 42 _______from books needs to be put into practice and then used in research to make further 43 _______.
The annual “Shanghai Future Science Stars” Contest was held recently, with a variety of entries in different fields, from physics to medicine, submitted(提交) by adolescent science enthusiasts from across the city. This year some notable submissions, ranging from a jumping robotic frog to the 44 _______properties of titanium dioxide(二氧化钛) on hair against UV rays, 45 _______the adolescent scientists’ innovations and research skills.
In the past, China was a culture of creativity and innovation that contributed some major 46 _______to the world, such as the printing press, paper, the compass and gunpowder. This contest is aimed at nurturing(培养) that creativity and 47 _______people to put into practice what they’ve learnt from books.
This nurturing needs to be started in school; science needs to be taught in a way that is fun and engages students’ minds. Simply studying other people’s experiments and being told the results isn’t something that 48 _______a student’s imagination. If students are able to conduct some of the smaller experiments themselves, then maybe they will discover a passion for science they didn’t know they had before.
The world is always 49 _______. Today’s scientists and innovators won’t be around forever, so now is the time to find new talent. The next Einstein or Edison might be sitting next to you in class, or it could even be you and you just don’t know it. These competitions are aimed at giving people hands-on experience and the platform to show what they can do.
Next time you’re in class, don’t just read and listen; try to think of ways what you are learning can be 50 _______to real-life situations. Look around! It’s an interesting world and maybe you can make it a little better to live in.

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.
Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes 51_______ time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.
The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 52_______ strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 53_______ several times by people who come into the room unannounced, 54_______ or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and 55_______. Act 56_______ you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.
Making decisions 57_______ is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness in doing business in the Middle East that 58_______ a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 59_______ is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 60_______ the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 61_______. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 62_______ a visit during Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form. Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s prohibition against alcoholic beverages. If you are not sure, wait for your 63_______to suggest the proper thing to drink.
When an Arab says yes, he may mean "64_______". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 65_______. Also, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God is willing”. On the other hand, "yes" does not necessarily mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.

51. A. extra B. little C. dinner D. no
52. A. at the mention of B. in the presence of C. on behalf of D. with the help of
53. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted
54. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper
55. A. cry B. leave C. smile D. stand
56. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that
57. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly
58. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. welcomes
59. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience
60. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank
61. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business
62. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request
63. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official
64. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah
65. A. direct B. formal C. hospitable D. impolite

Section 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)
Should parents send their freshmen off to campus armed with a debit or credit card to learn how to handle money? Or is it better to keep firm control through the Bank of Mom and Dad? The "correct" answer will vary by family and personal preference.
The Credit Card Act that took effect 2.5 years ago made it much harder for anyone under 21 to get a card. Gone are the days of card issuers collecting plenty of new customers on campus by handing out free T-shirts or rewards points for spring break.
Under-21s can still obtain a credit card if they have a qualified co-signer or proof of sufficient income to repay the debt. And card issuers still market aggressively to college students, targeting them with pre-screened mail offers. That makes parents, as the likeliest co-signers, more involved in the card-or-no-card decision.
Robyn Kahn Federman of Rochester, N.Y., says there’s “no way” she’ll let either of her two daughters have a credit card at such a financially tender age. Her daughter Sarah, who’s 19 and about to start her second year of college, uses Robyn’s PayPal card instead. That lets her mom fund the balance and see how she spends her money.
“I don’t think anything related to debt belongs in the hands of a college kid,” says Federman, communications director of a marketing agency. “The vast majority are not experienced enough with money or aware enough of the risks.”
Some students, though, have shown they’re disciplined enough to have their own card on campus.
Scott Gamm, 20, a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business, used his income from freelance(自由职业的) work and blogging to obtain a Visa card and then an American Express card. He charges $200 to $300 on them monthly and pays every bill in full.
But he has friends who obtained three or four cards within a year and now have big debts.
“The more credit you have access to, especially at that young age, the higher the probability you’ll use that card to finance fancy clothes, restaurants and entertainment.” says Gamm.

66. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?
A. People hold different opinions about their kids using credit cards
B. Credit cards are useful in helping deal with money matters.
C. It is better to have Mom and Dad who now run a bank.
D. The new Act made it impossible to get a credit card for freshmen.
67. To obtain a credit card, an under-21 has to .
A. own a credit card of his own previously
B. have someone to repay the possible debt
C. turn to their parents to get their permission
D. ask their parents to write the application letter
68. We may infer from the case of Sarah that PayPal card .
A. is a kind of credit card B. funds the balance automatically
C. has access to credit D. keeps records of money spent
69. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The Credit Card Act B. Students and credit cards
C. Card issuers and students D. Parents and choice of cards

(B)

Dan Bilsker PhD
(Lead Author)
Dan is a clinical
psychologist who works at Vancouver General Hospital and consults to a mental health research group at the
University of British
Columbia.

Merv Gilbert PhD
Merv is a clinical
psychologist working
at British Columbia’s
Children’s Hospital
and in private practice
in Vancouver.

David Worling PhD
David is a clinical
psychologist working
in private practice in
Vancouver.

E. Jane Garland
M.D., F.R.C.P.(C)
Jane is a psychiatrist
with a Mood/Anxiety
Disorders Clinic who
does research at
the University of
British Columbia on
the treatment of
mood problems.

Dealing with Depression is based on the experience of the authors and on scientific research about which strategies work best in overcoming depression. Also, because strategies useful for adults may not be useful for adolescents, depressed and non-depressed teens helped in the development of this guide.
Dealing with Depression is intended for:
* teens with depressed mood
* concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen
* other teens who want to help a friend or family member
This guide is meant to provide teens with accurate information about depression. It is not a psychological or medical treatment, and is not a replacement for treatment where this is needed. If expert assistance or treatment is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
Funding for this guide is provided by the Mental Health Evaluation & Community Consultation Unit (MHECCU) of The University of British Columbia through a grant by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, as part of the provincial Child and Youth Mental Health Plan.

70. According to the passage, Dealing with Depression is targeted at