2019届上海市静安区高三上学期期末质量检测英语试题+Word版含答案

right to work in the official language of their choice in designated bilingual regions.

Like the United States, Canada started as a colony. Beginning in the 1500s, it was part of New France but later became a British colony after the Seven Years' War. As a result, the Canadian government recognized the languages of both colonizers: France and England. The Constitution (宪法)Act of 1867 enshrined the use of both languages in Parliament and in federal courts. Years later, Canada strengthened its commitment to bilingualism when it passed the Official Languages Act of 1969, which reaffirmed the constitutional origins of its co-official languages and set out the protections afforded by its dual-language status.

Recognition of both English and French protects the rights of all Canadians. Among other benefits, the 1969 Act recognized that Canadian citizens should be able to access federal laws and government documents, whether their native language was French or English. The general law also requires that consumer products feature bilingual packaging throughout the country. The Canadian federal government is committed to advancing the equality of status and use of the English and French languages within Canadian society and provides support to the development of English and French linguistic minority communities. However, the reality is that most Canadians speak English, and of course, many Canadians speak another language entirely. Although the federal government theoretically guarantees bilingual services in all areas, there are many regions of Canada where English is the clear majority language, so the government does not always offer services in French in those regions. Canadians use the phrase \numbers warrant\to indicate whether a local population's language usage requires bilingual services from the federal government.

While many Canadians are bilingual, they are not only speaking English or French. Statistic Canada finds that more than 200 languages that were not English or French, were reported as a language spoken by its people. About two-thirds of the respondents who spoke one of these languages also spoke either English or French.

63. The acceptance of two official languages in Canada is due to ________. A. the language –using tradition caused by Canada’s colonial history.

B. the convenience for business dealings by using two languages in the country. C. the welcome attitude toward immigrates from all over the world. D. the mastery of two languages of Canadians because of school education.

64. In reality whether bilingual service provided by the federal government is necessary in different districts is decided by ________.

A. the legal order from the federal government B. the popularity of the language in the world C. the number of schools teaching the language D. the number of local people using the language

65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. English has gained superior legal position to French because of bigger number of users in Canada.

B. The legal court usage of French and English was established in Canada in 1969. C. Both French and English should be used on products in Canada according to federal law. D. Canadian people speak either French or English in social communication. 66. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The advantage of using multiple languages in Canada

B. The history and current situation of two language used in Canada C. The disadvantaged status of the French language used in Canada. D. Canadians’ advancement in balancing two languages in business world.

Section C

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentences given in the box. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. They are even believed to possess some level of consciousness. B. The creature instantly loses consciousness in half a second. C. Legal prohibition becomes the major consideration for restaurants when choosing a cooking method. D. Except for moral consideration, many chefs believe stress negatively affects the flavor of the meat. E. It’s difficult to assess pain in other species because we cannot communicate as easily. F. It beats the former method by saving chefs’ effort in cleaning the creature.

Unit the 1980s, scientists were trained to ignore animal pain, according to the belief that the ability to feel pain was associated only with higher consciousness. However, today, scientists view humans as a species of animals, and largely accept that many species are capable of some level of self-awareness. People are coming to realize that other species might also enjoy the luxury of emotion.

If you slap(掌击) another person in the face, you can estimate their pain level

of self-awareness. People are coming to realize that other species might also enjoy the luxury of emotion.

If you slap(击掌) another person in the face, you can estimate their pain level by what they do or say in response,____67____Gradually, scientists have developed a set of indicators of pain response in non-human animals. Demonstrating a response to a negative stimulation and displaying protective behavior of injured areas are two major signs.

But huge disagreement exists. For example, scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters（龙虾）feel pain. Some researchers argue lobsters are two dissimilar to vertebrates（脊椎动物）to feel pain. Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the standards for a pain response. Lobsters guard their injuries, and learn to avoid dangerous situations.____68_____In result, today most scientists agree that injuring a lobster causes physical pain.

Due to growing evidence that the lobsters may feel pain, it is now illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on ice in some countries. Currently, boiling lobsters alive is illegal in Switzerland and

New Zealand. Even in locations where boiling lobsters remains legal, many restaurants prefer more humane methods.___ 69___ To satisfy picky diners, more restaurants rule out the cruel cooking methods. Stabbing a lobster in the head isn't a good option, as it neither kills the lobster nor makes it unconscious.

Currently, the most humane tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device electrocutes( 点击) a lobster.___ 70___ The following process of cooking is sure to cause no pain. In contrast, it takes about 2 minutes for a lobster to die from boiling water during which time pain lasts.

IV. Summary Writing

Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

So, when you picked up a few things in a supermarket, a guy ran his cart over your toe with no apology. By the time when a fellow motorist had cut you off in traffic, with a rude hand gesture or two, wasn't it a relief to get to the office?

The answer is a definite yes. It is found that most American people today think public rudeness is on the rise, and most see that as a \people reported encountering an average of 6.2 instances per week of evil behavior. This year, the number had shot up to 10.6.

The exception, it seems, is the Workshops. More than 90% of us see companies offices as . what is immune（免疫）to social bad manners. Workplaces are gettig more civil in many people's eyes. The reported cases of office incivility this year declined to 0.29%-markedly lower than cases of running into rudeness online (39%), or while driving (also39%).

Of course, less-than-polite driving or letting loose with an online conduct code is, after all, unlikely to cost anyone his next raise or promotion. However, being on one's best behavior in any professional field is generally a common-sense career awareness for anyone seeking job development. But there’s more to it. Trends in how companies operate seem to have the welcome effect of encouraging coworkers to play nice. CEOS, and managers at all levels， are now keen on cooperation. They are trying to build a ‘Best Places to Work’ culture，to attract the best available talents. This emphasis on co-working atmosphere really requires civil interactions between people. Nonetheless，a significant number of employees believe there＇s more to be done. Asked what changes they＇d like to see，62％ hope that＂civility training will be continued＂,looking for bigger progress in the workplace manners.

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V. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.

72.您可联系校办公室了解更多信息。（contact）

73.玛丽迫不及待地要使用刚下载的软件。（wait）

74.维生素片能否替代食物为我们提供足够能量仍然未知。（remain）

75.尽管不同学科教师的教学风格不尽相同，他们都密切关注学生的发展。（vary）

Ⅵ. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

你是刘晓，你班本学期剩余一笔总额两千元的班费（class fee）结余。目前有两个使用方案:①为教室添置一台空气净化器（air cleaner); ②为每位同学订阅一份英语周刊 (English Weekly)。给班委会 (class committee）写一封信，谈谈你的看法。信中必须包括:

● 你赞同的方案；

● 你赞同该方案的理由； ● 你对于执行此方案的建议。

（信中不得出现考生姓名，学校等真实信息）