上海市浦东区2017学年度第一学期质量监控试卷 高三英语(含答案)

coexist with protecting the environment.‖

60. According to Juergen Voegele, innovation in agriculture will lead to all the following except ______.

A. increased wealth C. less impact on nature A. 95.6

B. 104.2

B. the solution to the world’s food crisis

D. the challenging of feeding the world’s population

C. 14

D. 8.6

61. Which one is the appropriate number to fill in the blank in the chart? 62. What is the most important problem Brazil is faced with?

A. Feeding nine billion people by 2050. B. Increasing its soybean production. C. Protecting its rain forest from deforestation. D. Enhancing its farmers’ efficiency.

(C)

Spain’s Literary Genius

Four centuries ago, the author of one of the greatest comedic characters in the world literature took his last breath. Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), the author of Don Quixote, is to the Spanish what Shakespeare is to the English and Dante is to Italians - a national literary icon. Cervantes’ book is still appreciated today, hundreds of years after its publication, because it’s a wonderfully truthful comedy. Don Quixote, like human beings generally, has great difficulty distinguishing reality from imagination. Readers may laugh at his strange behavior, but when we laugh, we laugh with recognition.

The book records the adventures of Alonso Quijano, an older Spanish gentleman who loves

romance novels. In truth, he reads far too many romances, and they have affected his mind. Quijano is so mixed up that he decides that he must become a knight himself. Imagine a comic book fan who decides to dress up as a superhero to fight crime, and you’ll get the picture. Setting the scene

Alonso Quijano reinvents himself as ―Don Quixote de La Mancha‖, an aristocratic（贵族的）name that suits his ambition of being a knight. Next, since every knight needs a horse, he finds himself an old one named Rocinante. But Rocinante is not exactly cut out for life as a knight’s horse. He’s tired from years of farm work. He’s unlikely to be of much help in any fight against an enemy.

The heroes in the romances Quijano reads all had a lady to love. They were highborn, like the knights themselves. Quijano chooses Aldonza Lorenzo, a farmer’s daughter, to be his beloved. She becomes ―Dulcinea del Toboso‖, or ―the sweet woman of Toboso‖. How does Aldonza feel about Quijano’s attentions? She doesn’t feel much at all, actually. Aldonza is yet another byproduct of Quijano’s imagination, like so many things. Finding a sidekick

Now comes Cervantes’ second great creation: Sancho Panza. Once servant in Quijano’s house, Panza is promoted to the role of squire（随从）, because every self-respecting knight needs a squire. Panza has a sensible head on his shoulders, and he is a foil（衬托）to his foolish master. The pair faces many adventures, but none are as heroic as a knight’s should be. We laugh, rather than cry, as we read. Quijano tries to act on behalf of justice, but he doesn’t often succeed. Cervantes’ novel inspired a word that sums up Quijano’s romantic nature: ―quixotic‖. In English we use the word to describe someone who is idealistic but foolish in pursuit of his ideals. It is a mark of Cervantes’ genius that he was able to identify this trait and personify it using such a great comedic character. We should appreciate him for it on this significant occasion.

63. On what occasion did the author write this review?

A. The 400th anniversary of the publication of Don Quixote. B. An Italian Poet, Dante’s 800th birth anniversary.

C. An English genius, William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary. D. Miguel de Cervantes’ 400th anniversary of his death. 64. Which role is Alonso Quijano most likely to identify with?

A. Miguel de Cervantes. C. Dulcinea del Toboso.

B. Don Quixote de La Mancha.

D. Sancho Panza.

65. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Don Quixote’s failure of distinguish reality from imagination amuses the readers. B. Quijano manages to bring justice to the world by means of force. C. Quijano is a Spanish aristocrat with great ambition.

D. Reading romance novel will make people behave in a foolish way.

66. According to the author, readers admire Cervantes and his masterpiece because .

A. Cervantes is equal to Shakespeare and Dante as a national literary icon B. Quijano’s adventure is romantic and heroic

C. Cervantes has a genius for personifying Quijano’s quixotic nature in a truthful comedy. D. Quijano’s vivid imagination has brought other minor characters to life

Section C

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. However, my work has its challenges. B. Then a second bit of inspiration came my way. C.Distressed as I was, I resolved to pursue my interest in research. D. Besides the spiritual reward, there are other less apparent benefits. E.So I decided to leave the academic path to find a better match. F. Here, at last, was a way to combine my interest in science with my passion for teaching.

Ten years ago, after 2 years as a postdoc (博士后), I found myself wondering whether I should take a different road. Up to that point, I had stuck to a pretty traditional path investigating cancer genetics, but I was losing interest in the research. At the same time, federal funding had flattened, which added to my dissatisfaction. ___67___ Then came the hard part: identifying a new career that would nurture my passion for science and allow me to make an impact with my work.

As I was considering my options, I found inspiration in my first graduate school research tutor, whose work reminded me that scientists’ efforts away from the bench can be incredibly powerful. But I still didn’t know exactly what I should do. ___68___ A colleague mentioned that a professor at a nearby 2-year college was training students to produce monoclonal antibodies for labs on campus. I was impressed that the professor had taken on this type of ambitious project with relatively inexperienced students. Curious to find out more, I set up a meeting with John and was struck by his sincerity and the way he prioritized student training above grants, publications, and personal ambition. I could also see his passion for teaching, which reminded me of the dream to become a high school biology teacher.

___69___ I found a faculty position and joined John at the same quiet junior college. Now, I effectively hold two positions: classroom instructor and research co-adviser of 15 inexperienced but eager undergraduates. Both roles give me a chance to help students transform themselves, which is enormously rewarding.

___70___ It’s discouraging when others see both my students and me as less worthy because we are not at universities. We sometimes struggle to get access to federal funding, scientific

conferences, and other resources and opportunities. My pay is below the standard at 4-year research institutions, even though my teaching workload is greater. But my occasional frustration is relieved by the thought of the students, who I have helped train.

Looking back at these 10 years, I realize how much my work on this campus has helped me grow, both as an academic and a tutor. I’m grateful that I stepped away from a traditional career path and found a way to serve both the student and research communities in my own way, modest though it may be.

IV. Summary Writing (10%)

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

Food is life. We eat it to grow, stay healthy, and have the energy to do everyday activities. The food we consume makes all of these things possible, but not all food is created equal. Studies have shown, for example, that children who eat a nutritious breakfast do better in school than those with a poor diet. The well-fed child is able to pay attention longer, remember more, and participate more actively in class. The findings, then, are clear. Because our food choices affect our health and behavior, we must do more than just eat; we must eat well. For many people today, though, making healthy food choices is not easy.

We are surrounded by information telling us what’s good for us and what isn’t, but usually this information is more confusing than helpful. In fact, different research about the same food often produces contradictory results. In previous research on eggs, people were encouraged to limit or completely eliminate eggs from their diets to prevent dangerous diseases. Recent studies say eggs are good for you. It’s hard to know who to believe.

Shopping for food can also be challenging. During a visit to a supermarket, we often need to make many different choices. Should you buy this cereal or that one? Regular or fat-free’ milk? Tofu or chicken? It’s hard to know which to choose, especially when two items are very similar. Many shoppers read product labels to help them decide. Indeed, many food labels are often misleading.

Making healthy food choices and eating well do not have to be difficult. Doing simple things can result in a better diet and a healthier you. Urban gardening, which is becoming popular again is one such thing. On small pieces of land, neighbors are working together to grow fruit and vegetables. What are the benefits of these gardens? People have access to more fresh fruit and vegetables, especially poorer people who are less likely to spend money on these items. The food also cost less than it would in a supermarket. There are other benefits, too. Working together in the garden helps people to exercise. Urban gardens have also been used to teach children about food production and healthy eating.

V. Translation (15%)