上海市普陀区2014届高三英语一模试卷(含答案及听力文字)

are so accustomed to __46__ activities that we find it difficult to sit and do nothing or even just one thing at a time. Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen quietly to a story on the radio, letting imagination take us into another world.

There was a time when some people’s lives were devoted simply to the __47__ of the land or the care of cattle. No multi-tasking there; their lives went on at a much gentler pace, and in a familiar pattern. There is much that we might __48__ a way of life like this. Yet before we do so, we must think of the hard tasks our ancestor faced: they __49__ with bare hands, often lived close to hunger, and had to fashion tools from wood and stone. Modern __50__ has freed people from that primitive (原古的) existence.

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.

It’s believed that intelligent people are better at learning languages. Most language learning skills, __51__, are habits, which can be formed through a bit of discipline and self-awareness. But, some of them are not good enough. Here are the three most common __52__ language learners make and how to correct them.

Not listening enough

There’s a school of language-teaching experts that believe language learning __53__ a “silent period”. Just as babies learn to produce language by hearing and parroting sounds, language learners need to practise listening in order to learn. This can develop learned vocabulary and structures, and help learners see patterns in language.

Listening is the communicative skill we use most in daily life, but it can be __54__ to practise unless you live in a foreign country or attend language classes. The solution? Find music, podcasts, TV shows and movies in the __55__ language, and listen, listen, listen, as often as possible.

A single method

Some learners are most comfortable with the listen-and-repeat drills of a language lab. Some need a grammar textbook to __56__ a foreign tongue. Each of these approaches is fine, but it’s a mistake to rely on only one. Language learners who use __57__ methods get to practise different skills and see concepts explained in different ways. What’s more, the __58__ can keep them from working in a situation that never changes. When choosing a class, learners should seek a course that __59__ the four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). For self-study, try a __60__ of textbooks, audio lessons, and language learning apps.

__61__

It doesn’t matter how well a person can write in foreign script, or finish a vocabulary test. To learn, improve, and truly use our language, we need to speak. This is the stage when language

students should calm down, and feelings of __62__ or insecurity hinder (阻碍) all their hard work. In Eastern cultures where saving face is a strong social value, EFL teachers often complain that students, despite years of studying English, simply will not speak it. They’re too __63__ making mistakes of the grammar or mispronouncing words in a way that would __64__ them.

The key is that those mistakes help language learners by showing them the limits of language, and correcting errors __65__ they become deep-rooted. The more learners speak and practise, the more quickly they improve.

51. A. however 52. A. successes 53. A. picks up 54. A. efficient 55. A. national 56. A. make sense of 57. A. common 58. A. variety 59. A. postpones 60. A. selection 61. A. Complaints 62. A. humor 63. A. confident in 64. A. amuse 65. A. if

B. moreover B. wonders B. begins with B. difficult B. official B. make use of B. educational B. change B. lacks B. preference B. Fear B. shyness B. comfortable with B. inform B. before

C. furthermore

C. mistakes C. takes up C. easy C. sign C. make profit of C. permanent C. improvement C. assesses C. combination C. Secure C. achievements C. keen on C. remind C. in case

D. therefore

D. contributions D. meets with D. ideal D. target

D. make fun of D. multiple D. alternative D. practises D. replacement D. Diligence D. laughter D. afraid of D. embarrass D. so that

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)

Miscioscio, 60, a marketing consultant in Pearl River, N.Y., says she's addicted to her Meier, 43, a marketing director in Beaver Sony e-reader. She buys or borrows a print Falls, prefers her books on paper, not screens. book only when it's not available digitally. After working on a computer all day, she says, Miscioscio says most of her friends and “I want a book in my hand. Turning over its relatives have also switched to e-books for the pages is my way of knowing it's time to relax convenience and lower prices. Last winter, she and slow down.” Meier, who's sticking with notes, she vacationed in Costa Rica and says physical books, doesn't consider herself any “at least 75% of those reading were reading kind of digital “resister.” “I'm comfortable electronically. I was shocked to see people with all forms of technology,” she says. taking their e-readers onto the loungers (躺椅) “However, when it comes to books, I suppose in the pool.” I'm a traditionalist. My preference will always be the real thing.”

To her, part of the joy of reading is the book itself: “pulling it from the shelf, inspecting the

cover, letting it fall open to a random page.”

Both have lots of company. Statistics show that e-book sales grew 43% last year, but that's a slowdown compared with the triple-digit increases in recent years. E-books remain the fastest-growing part of the book market but account for only about 20% of all sales, reported by publishers.

Miscioscio and Meier are at opposite ends of a book business in transition. Even though e-book sales have grown more than 4,000% since 2008, it's unlikely that physical books will disappear the way records did in the music industry.

66. Miscioscio will ______ when a book is not available digitally.

A. buy the book on paper

B. switch to the book of lower price

C. take an e-reader onto the loungers D. give up reading such kind of books 67. According to Meier, her “preference” refers to ______.

A. an e-book

B. part of joy

C. a random page

D. a physical book

68. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Records are unlikely to disappear in the music industry. B. Miscioscio and Meier are two opponents in book business. C. Physical books will remain to be accepted to some people. D. The market share of e-books is bigger than that of paper books. 69. What is the passage mainly concerned with?

A. E-books will dominate the book industry eventually. B. Readers go their own way in choosing books. C. New technology brings more benefits for readers. D. Physical books will disappear gradually in the future.

(B)

Welcome you to GRAND CANYON WEST with Meal 25/12/2013

NON REFUNDABLE – ALL SALES ARE FINAL

Grand Canyon West (GCW) (美国西部大峡谷) is owned by the Hualapai Tribe (Tribe) and operated by Hwal Bay Baj Enterprises, Inc, dba Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC). You assume all risk and danger that happens in your visit. Directors, officers and employees are not responsible for any injuries, damages and liabilities, theft, or loss of any kind. Upon entering onto the Tribe’s land and the Colorado River, you have agreed to obey all the laws and customs, and waived (放弃) all claims arising from the use of this ticket or your visit. Dated

tickets are officially acceptable only on the date(s) printed above. This ticket is non-refundable. You will not use any photographs (including film, still, video or otherwise) of the Tribe’s land (including the Colorado River, Grand Canyon, and Skywalk), directly or indirectly, for profit (including in any advertisement, news or publication), without first obtaining the necessary written approvals and permits. Management reserves all rights.

Get your FREE visitation certificate in the Terminal Gift Shop

70. Where is the passage probably taken from? A. A visiting ticket. C. A geography book.

B. A promotion advertisement. D. A science fiction film.

71. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. You can get the money back if you give up the trip. B. You needn’t pay money for your meal that day.

C. Officers from GCRC will bear responsibility if you get hurt. D. You are sure to be familiar with all the laws and customs there. 72. The word “liabilities” can be understood as “_______”. A. traditional customs C. trouble makers

B. the amounts of debt D. legal responsibilities

73. The photographs taken in Grand Canyon West can be used if ________. A. you advertise them for a company indirectly B. they are not for business and obtain formal approvals C. you pay for the rights to the local government D. they are used for the latest publication

(C)

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discuss a course with fellow students through online forums, discussion boards and peer review. Students don't have to finish the courses, pass assessments or do assignments, but, if they do, they get a certification of participation.

The Open University launched FutureLearn, the UK's answer to US platforms such as Coursera, EdX and Udacity, which have been offering Moocs from top US universities for the past two years. The response has been incredible, with more than three million people registering