1、2017 學年第二學期上大附中診斷測試高三年級英語試卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: 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,

2、use one word that best fits each blank.October 9 is the World Post Day. Once upon a time, if a friend or family member had to move away, you might not 1(see) that person for years, or maybe ever again. That was before email, and before the smartphone. The only way to stay in touch was to do 2that no

3、w seems rather quaint( 少見的 ): you had towrite a letter.You might say, “ But we have email. How different can an email be from a letter?” Yet email aare very different. Writing an email is 3(easy) thing in the world. You type a few sentences, pressand that s it. Maybe a couple of minutes later you ge

4、t a reply. To write a letter, on the other hand, takes more effort. 4the letter is going to place a thousand kilometers away, possibly across the ocean, it might take weeksto reach the other person.Making an effort is therefore part of meaning of the letter. The care that you take shows your respect

5、 or love for your correspondent. That means you shouldn t write on old paper. A page5(tear) out for a notebookwon' t do, nor should you scrawl除草地寫)your letter with a pencil.Always the better letter6 (write) with a good pen in order to produce a physical object that says tothe recipient, “ I am g

6、lad to speak to you again.”And this carries over to the writing itself. There s an old saying, ” Words are cheap. ” But thiapply7 the letter-writer. Each word is weighted; each phrase, worried over. It s importas possible, 8the letter you exchange with the other person are entirely of the relationsh

7、ip you havewith them.On World Post Day, people are encouraged 9(continue) to send letters in this good old-fashionedway. Why not 10(give) it a try if you haven t send a letter recently, or ever?keys: 1.have seen 后面有 for years 可知用現完時態合適 2.something do后面缺賓語且后面定語從句連接詞用that,可知是不定代詞3.the easiest 沒有前后比較所以

8、是最高級 4.If 結合句子意思，后面主句的動作將來發生，聯想到主將從現 5.torn非謂語，跟前面邏輯主語page是被動完成關系6.are written 謂語動詞，判斷時態語態即可 7.to apply to 固定用法 8.as 原因狀語從句 9. to continue sb be encouraged to do sth 固定用法 10.give why not do sth 固定巨型Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only

9、be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. complement B. concluded C. precise D. initially E. conducting F. capturesG. unfamiliar H. effectively I. validate J. applications K. determinedThe nursing assistant for your next trip to the hospital might be a robot. This is the implic

10、ation of research recently published by Dr. Elena De Momi and colleagues in the open access journal Frontiers in Robotics and AI (Artificial Intelligence).Dr. De Momi, of the Politecnico di Milano (Italy), led an international team that trained a robot to imitate natural human actions. De Momi's

11、 work indicates that humans and robots can 1.coordinate their actions during high-stakes events such as surgeries.Over time this should lead to improvements in safety during surgeries because unlike their human counterparts robots do not tire and can complete an endless series of 2.movements. The go

12、al is not to remove human expertise from the operating room, but to 3.it with a robot's particular skills and benefits."As a roboticist, I am convinced that robotic (co)workers and collaborators will definitely change the work market, but they won't steal job opportunities. They will ju

13、st allow us to decrease workload and achieve better performances in several tasks, from medicine to industrial 4.," De Momi explains.To conduct their experiment De Momi's team photographed a human being 5.numerous reaching motions, in a way similar to handing instruments to a surgeon. These

14、 camera 6.were input into the neural network of the robotic arm, which is crucial to controlling movements. Next a human operator guided the robotic arm in imitating the reaching motions that the human subject had 7.performed. Although there was not a perfect overlap between the robotic and human ac

15、tions, they were broadly similar.Finally, several humans observed as the robotic arm made numerous motions. These observers 8. whether the actions of the robotic arms were "biologically inspired," which would indicate that their neural networks had effectively learned to imitate human beha

16、vior. About 70% of the time this is exactly what the human observers 9.These results are promising, although further research is necessary to 10. or refine De Momi's conclusions. If robotic arms can indeed imitate human behavior, it would be necessary to build conditions in which humans and robo

17、ts can cooperate effectively in high stress environments like operating rooms.Keys: HCAJE FDKBIIII. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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 co

18、ntext.Radio began as a point-to-point communication device. In 1919, Radio Corporation of American would charge a fee if you sent a message from one radio to another. Either the senders or the recipients pay the fee. The purpose was basically to undercut the telegraph, and they made their money 1, n

19、ot by providing radioas a 2 but by selling hardware.In about 1922, radio 3 into a broadcast mechanism. For broadcasting, in the simple sense, there2 / 11was a 4and it broadcast, and lots of people could hear it. But broadcasting was seen as a way to drivebusiness to the radio hardware makers. The st

20、ation s were _5by people who made radios or _6,by churches and universities that wanted to get their _7out but weren t going to make moneAnd there was a lot of stuff which sounds very _8_ today about how this medium was going to 9. And in the 20s, Radio Broadcast Magazine 10a $500 prize for the best

21、 essay that answered the question:“ Who is going to pay for broadcasting, and how?” The winner suggested a 11olisteners. Now, it sounds a little strange to us, but that s actually the British model. The BBC supportstax on TV and radio sets.There was some discussion about 12, and Herbert Hoover, the

22、Secretary of Commerce then, wasstrongly against this idea. He said it was _13 that we should allow so great a possibility for service_14by advertising chatter. The Commerce Department was _15radio at the time. After the creationof national radio networks then the pressure- advertisers wanted to go o

23、n with it, people who owned the radionetwork wanted to sell ads, and that s how radio developed as an advertising medium.1. A. brieflyB. naturallyC. basicallyD. eventually2. A. listenerB. serviceC. broadcasterD. applicant3. A. developedB. extendedC. madeD. drove4. A. magazineB. platformC. stopD. sta

24、tion5. A. wantedB. madeC. sponsoredD. sold6. A. in some casesB. in returnC. on the contraryD. on the whole7. A. wayB. messageC. profitD. opinion8. A. criticalB. persuasiveC. familiarD. great9. A. communicateB. broadcastC. emergeD. survive10. A. offeredB. wonC. missedD. abandoned11. A. rewardB. taxC.

25、 fineD. rent12. A. broadcastingB. advertisingC. chatteringD. modelling13. A. essentialB. inconvenientC. difficultD. unbelievable14. A. sentB. createdC. drownedD. suggested15. A. regulatingB. producingC. providingD. developing1.【參考答案】C【考查內容】副詞【試題解析】注意這句話有個并列連詞and所以對應前半句中的 basically,2 .【參考答案】 B 【考查內容】

26、上下文理解 設備或者服務。3 .【參考答案】 A 【考查內容】句意理解 4【參考答案】 D 【考查內容】上下文理解 stations.5 .【參考答案】C 【考查內容】上下文理解6 .【參考答案】A 【考查內容】邏輯關系這里也一樣【試題解析】通過上下文可知，這里的收音機不是作為一種【試題解析】這句話的意思是收音機發展成了 一個廣播機制。【試題解析】要廣播，就需要有一個電臺，并且下文有出現過【試題解析】這些電臺是由那些做無線電的人贊助的。【試題解析】做無線電的人和不以賺錢為目的的教堂和大學是并列的關系，所以選A 表示有時候，在一些情況下。7 .【參考答案】B【考查內容】上下文理解8 .【參考答案

27、】C【考查內容】上下文理解9 .【參考答案】D【考查內容】上下文理解支付廣播的文章。【試題解析】無線電就是把信息傳遞出去的。【試題解析】現今，關于無線電的許多東西還是很熟悉的。【試題解析】下文提到有雜志出錢獎勵一篇回答了關于誰來10. 【參考答案】A 【考查內容】上下文理解【試題解析】提供500 美金的獎金。11. 【參考答案】B 【考查內容】上下文理解【試題解析】本段最后一句話中出現了tax.12. 【參考答案】B 【考查內容】段落大意【試題解析】最后一段總的都在談論廣告。13. 【參考答案】D 【考查內容】上下文理解【試題解析】上文提到Herbert Hoover 持反對意見的，所以對于廣

28、告這件事，他覺得是“不可思議”的。根據句意“他說我們竟然允許這么大的可能性讓我們的服務被廣告所淹沒簡直太不可思議了！ " should示驚訝的語氣，翻譯為竟然”。14. 【參考答案】C 【考查內容】動詞的搭配【試題解析】根據句意“他說我們竟然允許這么大的可能性讓我們的服務被廣告所淹沒簡直太不可思議了！" should!示驚訝的語氣，翻譯為竟然”。15. 【參考答案】A 【考查內容】上下文理解【試題解析】根據下文提到的，廣告很晚進入收音機，可知 Commerce Department 那時候正在規范無線電。Section BDirections: Read the follo

29、wing 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）While a female politician or first lady can use h

30、er clothing to create a favorable public image, male politicians don t have as many fashion choices to play with. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to have discovered a goldmine - his socks.He s been seen wearing “ statement socks ” at many public events. For example, during a NATO me

31、eting in Bruss in May, Trudeau wore one blue sock and one pink, both with the NATO symbol printed on them. And in June, he wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves a national symbol of Canada when heshow.The New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman praised Trudeau s play on his socks as “

32、 clever ”.“ Socks are subtle enough not to be distracting, but visible enough that you can t miss the po“ Rarely have a man s ankles said so much. ”But not all the playful socks that Trudeau wears send some kind of political message- some offun.One example is a pair he wore during a meeting with End

33、a Kenny, then the prime minister of Ireland, in Montreal on May 4. During their meeting, Trudeau wore Star Wars socks - simply because that day happened to be International Star Wars Day. If this pair of socks sent out any message, according to V ogue magazine reporter Emily Farra, that message was“

34、 just that he has a quirky side and loves George Lucas films,”However, some say that 45-year-old Trudeau s unusual sock choices show a childish side of the primeBut Friedman doesn t see it that way.“ The socks have been a source of pride and applause on an internationalscale a symbol both of Mr Trud

35、eau ' s ability to embrace multiculturalism and of his position as a next-generation leader not bound by old traditions,” she wrote. “ They have opened up possibilities for the future.1. Trudeau wore a pair of socks with the pattern of maple leaves toA. distracted audience s attention from the T

36、V showB. send a message that he is proud of his countryC. narrow the gap between politician and civiliansD. claim that he is the new-generation leader of the country2. The underlined word “ quirky ” ismcelaonseintgintoA abnormalB seriousC enthusiasticD odd3. According to Friedman, Justin TrudeauA. h

37、as a promising future but still an experienced politicianB. used a clever way to explore and finally discovered a goldmineC. is open-minded and is ready to accept different culturesD. is a leader who has abandoned old traditions to build up his future4. The article is mainly aboutA. the strange hobb

38、y of a young politicianB. a young leader s clever choice of socksC. how male politicians maintain public imageD. the gender difference in modern politiciansKeys: BDCB( B) CAF e DISPLAY OUR JOURNEYS 12 April-29 May 2008Young people explore how they have adapted to life in Oxford.“ When I first came h

39、ere, ” says one young African woman,“ I just wanted to cry all the time. And now I havelearned to laugh again. ” Working with photographer Rory Carnegie and writer Nikki van der Gaag, young men and women explore their journey from the time they first arrived in a strange place to where they find the

40、mselvestoday. Organized by The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival (10-17 April 2008). Supported by the Maggie Black Trust and Oxford City Council. ACTIVlTlES FOR CHlLDREN AND FAMILIES MODERN ART TROLLEY FREEArt activities for children every weekend during the exhibition in the Entrance Space from

41、 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Justdrop in. Children must be led by an adult. WORKSHOP FOR 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDSThursday 7 April, 10 ： 30 a. m. to 1 ： 30 p. m.Looking at themes from the exhibition and exploring pictures based ideas through group discussion and usingdigital cameras. Led by Judie Waldmann. BOOK LAUN

42、CH FREEThe Drawing Book by Sarah Simblet is a practical approach to drawing the world around you. Sarah Simblet, whoteaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, will be present to give a short talkabout the development of her book. Special price of £ 18 on copies

43、purchased in the evening.Booking recommended on 01865 813802 TEACHERS EVENING FREEThursday 21 April, 5 p.m. to 7 ： 30 p. m.Lecture by Susan Bright, independent writer and lecturer, at 5 ： 30 p. m. followed by an opportunity to view theexhibition. FREE Education Notes will be provided for teachers at

44、tending the evening. WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERSSaturday 7 May, 10： 30 a. m. to 1 ： 30 p. m.Workshop for primary teachers who would like to develop their practical art skill as well as gain an understanding of modern art practice. Led by Judie Waldmann, artist and former primary school teacher. TA

45、LKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPSExhibition talks and artist-led workshops to create work in response to the exhibition are available for pre-booked school groups. Suitable for primary and secondary schools, to check availability and discuss details call Sarah Mossop on 1865 813816.1.1 f you are a

46、 teacher and interested in art, you probably would like to go to .A. TEACHERS EVENINGB. MODERN ART TROLLEYC. WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERSD. TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS2. What can we learn from the passage？A. Susan Bright will give a short talk at the launch of the Drawing Book.B. Rory Car

47、negie and Nikki will teach young people how to take photos.C. The workshop led by Judie is intended for the secondary school students.D. The children who go to the Modern Art Trolley must be led by an adult.3. Which of the following would be the best title of the text ？A. FREE JOURNEYSB. SPRING EVEN

48、TSC. WEEKEND ACTIVITIESD. ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERSkeys： CDBA1 .C 根據文章的“ Workshop for primary teachers who would like to develop their practical art skill as well as gain an understandingof modern art practice. 可知C” 為最佳選項。2 .D 選項 A 與 “ BOOK LAUNCH FRE” E 中的內容不符；Rory Carnegie 和 Nikki 出現在第一則廣告，對照原文可知選項B

49、 與廣告內容有出入，因為Nikki 是一位作家，而不是攝影師。選項C 與 “ WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEAC” HERS 中的 “ Ledby Judie Waldmann, artist and former primary school teacher. 內容不符；選項 ”D 與 “ ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ANDFAMILIES” 中的 “MODERN ART TROLLEY FREE中的“Childrenmust be ledby an adult.一致，故 "D 正確。3 .B 選項 A 意為 “免費旅行”， 與廣告內容不符；選項

50、C 意為 “周末活動” ， 廣告的內容不單純是周末活動；選項D 意為 “教師的活動 ”，廣告的內容不僅僅是教師的活動；故可用排除法，所以選項B 正確。Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet.

51、Psychologists who study optimization （ 最優化 ） compare the actual decisions ma de by people to theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Proponents （支持者 ） of the wor ksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations o

52、n the exact format that worksheets can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects.Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutio ns to the problem. Next, the pertinent （相關的 ） considerations that will be affected by each decision ar

53、 e listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each considera tion is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calcul ated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points

54、 emerges as the best decision.Since most important problems are multifaceted （多層面的）, there are several alternatives to choosefrom, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decisio n-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables

55、 than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with co mplex relationships. A realistic example for my college students is t

56、he question "What will I do after g raduation?" A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degre e, or travel abroad for a year.A decision-making worksheet begins with succinct （簡潔的） statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is

57、 important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on lon g-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?"1. Of the following steps is the one that occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet. A listing the consequences of each solutionB calculating a numerical summary of each solutionC writing down all possible solutionsD