上海市徐匯區(qū)2017學年高三第二學期學習能力英語診斷卷.doc

徐匯區(qū)2017學年高三第二學期學習能力診斷卷 （滿分140分，考試時間120分鐘） 2018.4II. Grammar and VocabularySection ATraveling Frog Stimulates ReflectionA free mobile game about a traveling frog has become a hit in China, (21)_ being available only in Japanese. Called “Tabikaeru: Travel Frog”, the main character of the game is a frog that goes on adventures around Japan. Players collect clovers(四葉草) that grow in the frogs garden (22)_ _ they can use them to buy supplies for the frogs journeys. In turn, the frog sends players souvenirs and snapshots from its travels. Users cannot control when the frog chooses to go on its adventures.While news of the games appeal among mobile phone users on the mainland was first reported on by local media outlets last week, its popularity hasnt decreased in any way since: “Travel Frog” on Monday was still ranked first on a list of the most (23)_(download) games from Apples app store in China. It is being widely discussed on social media, (24)_ users post photos of their frogs adventures.Behind the craze is Japanese game developer Hit-Point, which was previously best-known for creating the popular cat-collecting game “Neko Atsume”. Even though (25)_ is difficult to pinpoint what has driven interest among mainland users in “Travel Frog”, local media outlets reported that the games slow nature was part of its charm. The game was popular as it “tapped the trend among younger generations in China to search out Zen-like activities”, China Daily said, (26)_(add) that those users were taken with its “Buddha-style gameplay”.But not everyone is thrilled about “Travel Frog”. In a post on social media platform Weibo last week, the state-run Peoples Daily suggested that people (27)_ aim to enrich themselves and “avoid being a lonely frog-raising youth”.As an indication of the popularity of the “Travel Frog”, Apple has already had to remove from its store an app that appeared to be the Chinese version of the original, the South China Morning Post reported. That version of the game, which (28)_(create) by a developer called Song Yang, charged users 30 yuan ($4.74) to download the game. On Monday, another free-to-download app available on the app store claimed it offered strategies and guides in Chinese that players could adopt (29)_(improve) gameplay. While Hit-Point has not responded to inquiries about (30)_ it intends to develop versions of the game in other languages or not, the company did put out an English update for “Neko Atsume” in 2015. Section BDirections: 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. alarming B. properties C. revealed D. invasive E. rescue F. instrumental G. households H. document I. concerned J. amateur K. initiativesBefore science became professionalized in the 19th century, _(31)_ naturalists were collecting information and helping us understand the natural world. A 2009 study found that nearly 50% of UK _(32)_ feed wild birds. The National Trust has more than 5 million members, and 60,000 active volunteers helping to protect the countryside as well as historic _(33)_. Now, with our environment arguably under greater threat than ever and species declining at a(n) _(34)_ rate, volunteers are once again at the forefront of efforts to limit the damage.Volunteers and enthusiasts can be powerful drivers for big changes. On the Isle of Man, more than 8,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) are involved in regular weekend beach cleans. At one recent event, 123 volunteers turned up and removed 183 bags of litter in just a couple of hours. Thanks to _(35)_ such as this, the island shares Unesco biosphere reserve status with the Galpagos, Yellowstone in the US, Uluru in Australia, and hundreds of other sites.Recreational divers are making a real difference underwater too. They monitor the spread of _(36)_ species, and record how native species respond. Divers also _(37)_ levels of marine litter and other human impacts. Volunteer divers have played an important role in collecting information about marine conservation zones. Volunteers have also made a vital contribution to the conservation of basking sharks. The work of a citizen science Basking Shark Project in the 1980s and 90s was _(38)_ in getting these sharks on the protected species list in the UK, while satellite tagging _(39)_ the first recorded transatlantic crossing by a basking shark.Volunteers and enthusiasts can be powerful drivers for big changes. No one can know better, or care more about, our most special places than the people who live in them and give up their free time to look after them. As a group of divers and _(40)_ residents who lived on the shores of the bay, they took their campaign on to national and international stages and continue to inspire people who might otherwise feel powerless when faced with threats to the places that matter to them.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADeliberate practice refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. _(41)_ regular practice might include mindless repetitions, deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving _(42)_. The greatest _(43)_ of deliberate practice is to remain focused. In the beginning, showing up is the most important thing. But after a while we begin to carelessly _(44)_ small errors and miss daily opportunities for improvement. This is because the natural tendency of the human brain is to _(45)_ repeated behaviors into automatic habits. _(46)_, when you first learned to tie your shoes you had to think carefully about each step of the process. Today, after many repetitions, your brain can perform this sequence _(47)_. The more we repeat a task the more mindless it becomes.Mindless activity is the _(48)_ of deliberate practice. The danger of practicing the same thing again and again is that progress becomes _(49)_. Too often, we think we are getting better simply because we are gaining experience. In _(50)_, we are merely reinforcing(加強) our current habits not improving them.Claiming that improvement requires attention and effort sounds logical enough. But what does deliberate practice actually look like in the real world? The first effective feedback system is _(51)_. This holds true for the number of pages we read, the number of pushups we do, the number of sales calls we make, and any other task that is important to us. It is only through measurement that we have any _(52)_ of whether we are getting better or worse.The second effective feedback system is coaching. One consistent finding across disciplines is that coaches are often essential for _(53)_ deliberate practice. In many cases, it is nearly impossible to both perform a task and measure your progress at the same time. Good coaches can track your progress, find small ways to improve, and hold you _(54)_ to delivering your best effort each day. Deliberate practice is not a comfortable activity. It requires sustained effort and concentration, but if you can manage to maintain your focus and _(55)_, then the promise of deliberate practice is quite tempting: to get the most out of what youve got.41. A. SinceB. WhetherC. WhileD. As 42. A. awarenessB. performanceC. enjoymentD. intelligence43. A. equivalentB. ambitionC. challengeD. appeal44. A. overlookB. insert C. detectD. implement45. A. transportB. translateC. transplantD. transform46. A. For example B. On the contraryC. As a resultD. On the other hand47. A. carelessly B. accuratelyC. instantly D. automatically 48. A. outcomeB. enemy C. sourceD. substitute49. A. distractedB. imposed C. assumed D. noted50. A. realityB. despairC. contrastD. return51. A. encouragementB. complimentC. measurement D. management52. A. motivationB. proofC. troubleD. concern53. A. resistingB. eliminatingC. definingD. sustaining54. A. accountableB. opposedC. addictedD. parallel55. A. existence B. commitmentC. dignityD. perspectiveSection B(A) Have you ever had the experience of talking to someone and you think they are lying? Well, you are not alone. Weve all had that feeling. But did you know that there are several things you can look for to see if you are being lied to?Sometimes you can tell if a person is lying by observing what they do with their body. When people are lying they tend not to move their arms, hands or legs very far from their body. They dont want to take up very much space because they dont want to be noticed. Sometimes a person who is lying will not look you in the eyes. Other times people who lie try to look at you in a strong way because they want to convince you they are telling the truth. Liars also use deflection. For example, if you ask a liar the question “Did you steal Fatimas bag?”, they may answer with something like “Fatima is my friend. Why would I do that?” In this situation the person is telling the truth, but they are also not answering the question. They are trying to deflect your attention. Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. They do this because they want to convince you of what they are saying.Often when a person is lying, they do not want to continue talking about their lie. If you think someone is lying, quickly change the subject. If the person is lying, they will appear more comfortable because they are not talking about their lie any longer. A little later, change the subject back to what you were talking about before. If the person seems uncomfortable again, they may be lying. Its very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you. He or she wants you to believe the lies being woven; silence gives no feedback on whether or not youve bought the story. If youre a good listener, youll already be avoiding interruptions, which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.Just because a person is showing these behaviors, it does not mean they are lying. They might be shy or nervous. But, if you think someone is lying, you might want to use some of these techniques. Hopefully, you wont need to very often. 56.By saying “Liars also use deflection”, the writer means that liars may _.A. tell great stories B. change tone of voice C. ask a question in reply D. avoid direct answers57.According to the passage, a person could be lying if he or she _.A. offers more information than necessary B. appears to be shy or nervousC.changes the subject of the conversation D. speaks very fast and vaguely58.Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. Liars always try to avoid direct eye contact when they tell lies.B. We can make people lie by changing the subject in a conversation.C. Liars are often expansive in hand and arm movements while talking.D. We make liars uncomfortable by giving no feedback in a conversation.59.The passage mainly talks about _.A. who deceives us B. why people tell lies C. how to detect lies D. what to do with liars (B)More On:go to gregIs omitting jobs from a resume lying?-How to handle stress at work-How can men and women work better together?-How will cancer treatment affect my sons resume?-What to do if you drank too much at the company holidaypartyLetter 1January 28, 2018 | 3:31pmI work for an e-commerce Website. If one of our merchandisers has a question or wants to make a correction, they e-mail the entire department. In my opinion, this is rude and unnecessary. It seems to me that mass e-mail is appropriate for good or neutral news, rather than making a correction. Do you agree? Moreover, if you were the recipient of the correction, how would you respond?The only people who should be included in an e-mail are those who need to know or respond. Including everyone is rude and unprofessional as well as annoying to recipients. Its not like we dont have enough in our inbox already. I dont agree that e-mail is only for good or neutral news, however. Sometimes you need to alert people or create a record of bad news. But no one should use e-mail to blame other people. If youve got a problem with someone, pick up the phone or take it outside (for a coffee, not a fist fightgeez). As for how to respond, e-mail is usually ineffective for resolving conflict. Have a conversation with the sender and explain why his or her approach isnt the best and what you recommend. Letter 2 January 14, 2018 | 9:24 pmIts the start of a new year and I believe its time for a change. Whats the best way to explain to a prospective employer that you are in need of something new without seeming flighty and without complaining about your current employer?The new year is as good a time as any to take stock, but not the only reason for making a change. At least, thats not what you communicate to a prospective employer. Your reason for looking for a new job is less important to your new employer than why you want to work there. Needing a change might be the catalyst(催化劑), but the job search is like dating, and you wouldnt ask someone out and explain youre just bored in your current relationship, right? At least I hope not, otherwise youre likely to be as lonely as Barry Manilow sounds when he sings “Its Just Another New Years Eve”.60.What is discussed in the first letter?A. How to ask questions in a polite way. B. How to respond to a false charge.C. How to make a correction at work. D. How to handle rude mass emails at work.61.According to Greg, expressing your dissatisfaction with your present job in an interview would be the same as _. A. talking about your family issues in public B. complaining about your prior partner on a first dateC. demonstrating your qualifications to your new boss D. bragging about your experience to your partner62.It can be inferred that “go to greg” mainly offers advice on peoples _.A. career choices B. social relationships C. working problems D. health problems(C)Earlier this year a series of papers in The Lancet reported that 85 percent of the $265 billion spent each year on medical research is wasted because too often absolutely nothing happens after initial results of a study are published. No follow-up investigations to replicate(復制) or expand on a discovery. No one uses the findings to build new technologies.The problem is not just what happens after publication scientists often have trouble choosing the right questions and properly designing studies to answer them. Too many studies test too few subjects to arrive at firm conclusions. Researchers publish reports on hundreds of treatments for diseases that work in animal models but not in humans. Drug companies find themselves unable to reproduce promising drug targets published by the best academic institutions. The growing recognition that something has gone wrong in the laboratory has led to calls for, as one might guess, more research on research attempts to find rules to ensure that peer-reviewed studies are, in fact, valid.It will take a concerted effort by scientists and other stakeholders to fix this problem. We can do so by exploring ways to make scientific investigation more reliable and efficient. These may include collaborative team science, study registration, stronger study designs and statistical tools, and better peer review, along with making scientific data widely available so that others can replicate experiments, therefore building trust in the conclusions of those studies. Reproducing other scientists analyses or replicating their results has too often in the past been looked down on with a kind of “me-too” derision(嘲笑) that would waste resources but often they may help avoid false leads that would have been even more wasteful. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to replication is the inaccessibility of data and results necessary to rerun the analyses that went into the original experiments. Searching for such information can be extremely difficult. Investigators die, move and change jobs; computers crash; online links malfunction. Data are sometimes lost even, as one researcher claimed when confronted about spurious(偽造的) results, eaten by termites(白蟻).There has definitely been some recent progress. An increasing number of journals, including Nature and Science, have adopted measures such as checklists for study design and reporting while improving statistical review and encouraging access to data. Several funding agencies, meanwhile, have asked that researchers outline their plans for sharing data before they can receive a government grant. But it will take much more to achieve a lasting culture change. Investigators should be rewarded for performing good science rather than just getting statistically significant (“positive”) but nonreplicable results. Revising the present incentive(激勵) structure may require changes on the part of journals, funders, universities and other research institutions. 63.What is the problem reported in those papers in The Lancet?A. Great achievements in medical research failed to get published.B. Money was wasted on follow-up investigations in medical research.C. Too many new research findings are not put into use after publication.D. Few scientists are devoted to building new technologies for mankind.64.Which of the following situation is most similar to t