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松江区2016学年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷
考生注意：
1．考试时间120分钟, 试卷满分150分。
2．本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分, 试卷共12页。所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上, 做在试卷上一律不得分。
3．答题前, 务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名。
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
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. At 12:30. B. At 13:00. C. At 13:30. D. At 14:00.
2. A. In a hospital. B. In a police station.
C. In a garage. D. In a post-office.
3. A. Wash clothes. B. Clean the backyard.
C. Sit in the backyard. D. Enjoy the tea.
4. A. He doesn’t want to watch TV tonight. B. He prefers to watch the baseball game.
C. He’d rather see the movie. D. He hasn’t decided what to watch tonight.
5. A. How to check computer files. B. How to write computer programs.
C. How to apply for a computer course. D. How to assemble a computer.
6. A. She thinks it wrong to choose either of the books.
B. She finds it difficult to choose one from the two books.
C. She thinks either of the books will be Ok.
D. She doesn’t like either of the two books.
7. A. The application has been delayed for a week.
B. The job has been offered to someone else.
C. The man is not suitable for the position.
D. The man lacks the relevant experience.
8. A. Ambitious. B. Diligent. C. Aggressive. D. Considerate.
9. A. She is strict with discipline. B. She has missed some lessons.
C. She can’t give good lessons. D. She fails to behave herself.
10. A. Working conditions should be improved for the employees.
B. The employees should be satisfied with the present working conditions.
C. He doesn’t think the employees should have the protest.
D. He is doubtful about the effect of the employees’ action.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and conversation 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 news.
11. A. A jewelry shop. B. Shops in the City Mall.
C. A parked truck. D. A driver in the parking lot.
12. A. Leave the truck together. B. Run back to the truck without helmets.
C. Run back to the truck separately. D. Leave the truck without helmets.
13. A. The truck was originally painted white.
B. The truck had no registration plate.
C. The truck disappeared from the parking lot.
D. The truck was covered with silver material.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. In order to protect the weak and old ones.
B. In order to show beautiful shape of them.
C. In order to maintain physical strength.
D. In order to keep teamwork spirit.
15. A. How the birds decide the order of the group.
B. How the birds decide the route of the group.
C. How the birds decide the time of flying of the group.
D. How the birds decide who takes charge of the group.
16. A. Birds’ ability to keep order. B. Birds’ flying pattern as a team.
C. Birds’ intention to migrate. D. Birds’ skills to tell directions.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Beautiful scenery in the countryside. B. Cross-country skiing.
C. Dangers of winter sports. D. Pain and pleasure in sports.
18. A. He can’t find good examples to illustrate his point.
B. He can’t find a peaceful place to do the assignment.
C. He can’t decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.
D. He doesn’t know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.
19. A. New ideas come up as you write. B. Much time is spent on collecting data.
C. It’s hard to find a proper topic. D. The writer’s point of view often changes.
20. A. How to revise a paper in an academic manner.
B. How to polish your arguments in a paper.
C. How to tell the main ideas in a paper effectively.
D. How to decide on relevant content for a paper.
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.
One steamy July afternoon in central Arkansas, I was working on an important project in my home office. My trusty printer was busy producing an important report (21) ______ it simply stopped. After fifteen minutes of trying to repair, I decided to buy a new printer. Upon my return, my heart froze to see my house on fire.
(22) ______ having spent much of my life writing, I was speechless when facing this situation. I was lost for adequate words (23) ______ (describe) the sick, sinking feeling of seeing my home, business, and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories (24) ______ (collect) over a lifetime. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after (25) ______ (rescue) from situations of ill-treatment and abandonment.
Responding to an early security-system warning, the amazing firefighters arrived immediately, (26) ______ the chemical smoke had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat goodbye, extremely grateful that they had passed gently, without injuries or burns.
Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact (27) ______ the loss of one beloved four-legged family member can have on your heart, mind and soul. The loss of so many dearly loved creatures sent me in great sorrow.
After staying with a friend of mine for a couple of weeks, I was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening, about a month after moving in, I (28) ______ (occupy) in writing a mystery novel, and at that time a “meow” sounded from outside the apartment door. Was it my mind playing tricks again? More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry roommates. The meow grew louder and more repetitive. Curious, I opened the door.
Sitting on the doorstep was a kitten with a black coat and alert eyes. A neighbor (29) ______ (walk) by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that it had been born under a bridge and looked around for food. This kitty-loving neighbor was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home. My immediate reaction was: “that’s all I need!” without hesitation she put the cute kitten down. I thanked her and closed the door, determined to just let him stay (30) ______ a real home could be found.
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. contrast
B. unknown
C. trapped
D. responsibility
E. willingness
F. external
G. sense
H. cease
I. encounter
J. indecisive
K. passive
There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as a(n) 31 result or product that can easily be identified and measured. The worker who gets a promotion, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language-all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.
By 32 , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since by definition it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution or courage, as we 33 new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process, the journey never really ends. There are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept.
In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a 34 to take risks. And we are supposed to be ready to face the 35 , and to accept the possibility that we may “fail” at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is essential to our ability to grow. Do we perceive ourselves as quick and curious? If so, then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we’re 36 and shy? Then our 37 of shyness can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and not to take a step until we know the ground is safe. Do we think we’re slow to adapt to change or that we’re not smart enough to cope with a new challenge? Then we are likely to take a more
38 role or not try at all.
These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. We will 39 to grow, if we do not confront and overcome these internal fears and doubts, and if we protect ourselves too much. We become 40 inside a shell of our own making.
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.
To Apologize or Not to Apologize
Why difficult?
When we do wrong to someone we know, even not 41 , we are generally expected to apologize so as to improve the situation. But when we’re acting as leaders, the circumstances are 42 . The act of apology is carried out not merely at the level of the
43 but also at the level of the institution. It is a performance in which every word or expression 44 , as they become part of the public record. Refusing to apologize can be smart, or it can be stupid. So, readiness to apologize can be seen as a sign of strong character or as a sign of weakness.
Why now?
The question of whether leaders should apologize publicly has never been more 45 . During the last decade or so, the United States in particular has developed an apology culture—apologies of all kinds and for all sorts of wrongdoings are made far more 46
than before. More newspaper writers have written about the growing importance of 47
apologies. Meanwhile, more and more articles, advice columns, and radio and television programs have similarly dealt with the subject of 48 apologies. Although they are not carried out in the public place, we can’t neglect the importance of this performance.
Why 49 ?
Why do we apologize? Why do we ever put ourselves in situations likely to be difficult, embarrassing, and even risky? Leaders who apologize publicly could be an easy target for
50 . They are expected to appear strong and capable. And whenever they make public statements of any kind, their individual and institutional reputations are in danger. Clearly, then, leaders should not apologize often. For a leader to express apology, there needs to be a strong 51 . Leaders will publicly apologize if and when they think the costs of doing so are lower than the costs of not doing so.
Why refuse?
Why is it that leaders so often try every means to 52 apologies, even when a public apology seems to be in order? Their reasons can be individual or institutional. Because leaders are public figures, their apologies are likely to be personally uncomfortable and even 53
risky. Apologies can be signals for admitting mistakes and mistakes can be indication of job insecurity. Leaders may also be afraid that 54 of a mistake will damage or destroy the organiza