1、宝山区 2019 学年第二学期期中高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分 140 分，考试时间 120 分钟）I. Listening Comprehension Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be
2、 spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.A visa officer.B.An interviewer.C.A student.D.A manager.2.A.In a factory.B.At an airport.C.In a post offic
3、e.D.In a cafe.3.A.She enjoys traveling this summer vacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4.A.Wait till the end of the year.B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car
4、right now.5.A.A gift.B.A trip.C.A job.D.A visit.6.A.The man is said to be a vegetarian.B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7.A.Doubtful.B.Upset.C.Disappointed.D.Annoyed.8.A.Manager and secretary.B.Doctor and patient.C.Emp
5、loyer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9.A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.Shed better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She cant make herself understood when whispering.10.A.The woman doesnt like to drink coffee in any case.B.
6、The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesnt drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the
7、passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are
8、based on the following passage.11.A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes wrong on hot,sunny days.C.Because its hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12.A.Its a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.Its a new and good way to track yo
9、ur vehicle.C.Its a regular device that works with a smartphone.D.Its a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13.A.Efficient but expensive.B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A.3%
10、.B.15%.C.About 18%.D.Over 30%.15.A.British senior managers.B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16.A.Factors of affecting peoples success.B.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Qu
11、estion 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he didnt believe smoking would be that harmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18.A.Air
12、 pollution.B.Smoke.C.Secondhand smoke.D.Thirdhand smoke.19.A.Because the government hasnt taken any effective measures to stop smoking.B.Because each year many childrens death is connected with secondhand smoke.C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.D.Because the
13、 government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20.A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and s
14、o on.D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the p
15、roper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,youve always
16、got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What Ive learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,
17、may notsound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.Heres my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion: Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.
18、Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of lifes (26) (underestimate) pleasures. Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and
19、family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasnt to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If spo
20、rts arent your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business. Learn something new,outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person whos supposed to have the answers as a business leader.Its surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(3
21、0) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can b e used only once.Note that there is one ore word than you need.A.wanderedB.wonderingC.benefitsD.breakt
22、hroughE.potentiallyF.playingG.checkedH.unfamiliarI.negativeJ.typicallyK.possibilitiesWhile I was jumping rope,my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-te
23、nth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want
24、to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself. Youll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Bored
25、om is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow. Youll be able to dramatically reduce your “w
26、ork” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and
27、thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day. Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of
28、 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill inn each blan
29、k with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or y
30、ou might have given up on some altogether.If thats the case,then todays the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If youve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.Its important to dream because dreams can give us the 44to succeed in life.Dreams inspi
31、re and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that theres no 45to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46.The important thing is that youre 47working toward your dream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dre
32、am and a goal?Its been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how youll get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your
33、 dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesnt become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too
34、old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If youve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then youll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41.A.fastB.highC.wellD.wild42.A.colorfulB.amazingC.realisticD.attractive43.A.putting of
35、fB.taking offC.getting offD.paying off44.A.opportunityB.directionC.energyD.access45.A.pressureB.doubtC.senseD.need46.A.seekB.achieveC.explainD.design47.A.reallyB.almostC.alwaysD.hardly48.A.conceptB.similarityC.comparisonD.difference49.A.unrealB.generalC.changeableD.flexible50.A.specificB.abstractC.c
36、ommonD.complicated51.A.imagingB.avoidingC.reachingD.believing52.A.processB.benefitC.consequenceD.importance53.A.bloodB.determinationC.intelligenceD.loyalty54.A.ageB.extraC.spaceD.normal55.A.transferB.covertC.establishD.devoteSection BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is follo
37、wed 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)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a
38、paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or
39、 other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today,the
40、re are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic
41、cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrenc
42、ies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money.Later,the websites disappear along with the victims money.Later,the websites d
43、isappear along with the victims money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshis background in international banking and investmentB.Satoshis grave doubts
44、about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshis close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshis contribution to the development of the digital economy57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrency websites?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.Theyv
45、e revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with cool prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.Its had to lay off lots of workers.B.Its celebrating a profitable year.C.Its facing some serious chal
46、lenges.D.Its set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.Theyve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They dont listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies arent re
47、al.(B)Proof of conceptIn 2015,Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smartscooter.Unlike most electric scooters.This one wouldnt need to be plugged in to recharge.Instead,users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.Gogoro was t
48、aking a risk.If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail.They didnt need to worry,though.Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000thSmartscooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smartscooter.Gogoro scooters are as
49、popular and revolutionary as ever.Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli,a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple,Nike and Swatch.In addition to the scooters bright colors,plenty of cool accessories(配件)are available so you can make your scooter your own.But mo
50、st important ofall,Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years,and Gogoro is helping make that possible.Ordered a package?Companies like
51、DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smartscooters to make deliveries.Need a ride?Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin,Paris or Madrid,thanks to scooter sharing services.The Smartscooter is definitely ingenious,but theres more “At Gogoro,I think the essential thing is thatwe want to change how people use ene
52、rgy.And the Smartscooter is only the beginning.”says Horace Luke,Gogoro co-founder and CEO.This is where the GoStation comes in.Tomorrows energyGostations are Al-equipped.They track battery health to maximize each batterys life.They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the ci
53、tys power grid(输电网).But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times.The fact of the matter is,cities are only getting bigger.There are already dozens of megacities(特大城市)in the world,and there will only be more in the future.Gogoros dream s the t
54、ransformation of megacities into smart cities,where power is plentiful and responsible.They hope to be a big part of that transformation.“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal.When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do you start?Taoyuan-based G
55、ogoro believes you start with a scooter.60.Compared with other electric scooters,the Smartscooter.A.can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB.only needs to change batteries in GostationsC.wouldnt need to be recharged at all in lifeD.can be recharged by its users in Gostations61.Gogoro scooter
56、s are popular and revolutionary mainly because.A.their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB.their colors are different from those of othersC.it is a good way for people to consume energyD.it can help us solve the problem of energy short62.What can we conclude from the passage?A.The more meg
57、acities there are,the more GoStations may appear.B.GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.(C)With so many investments required of us to succe
58、ed - time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - its easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where youre ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isnt easy.But it doesnt mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It
59、s not about omissions,but admissions.Come clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)a
60、gain,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,its up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.Youve been working in your life,not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙
61、碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my l
62、ife - I started growing once again.And Ive never been happier.Things arent happening to you,theyre happening for youA victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal growth.Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you wan
63、t to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldnt run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesnt existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.Id tell
64、myself, “Id love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guess what?Practically is poison.Its the convenient excuse stopping you from what youre meant to become.Its time to unplug others opinionsGrow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of w
65、hat you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.Youre just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgr
66、ading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.Its a kind of responsibility to go on learning though its hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somet
67、hingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage,we can infer that .A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldnt
68、prevent you,but protect youC.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A.3.B.7.C.5.D.6.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the
69、 box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are w=two sentences more than you need.As 2019 draws to a close,it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started.With that in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to fini
70、shing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Brea
71、k your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what n
72、eeds improvement. 69 .Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,its good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?While youre thinking,consider things youre thankful for them the ye
73、ar.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude. 70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and
74、create a new future.By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.IV. Summary Writing71.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 wor
75、ds as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But its more important in some cultures tha
76、n others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at my
77、church.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didnt do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude.Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Som
78、e of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,its polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your me
79、al.And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat
80、 with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will
81、 generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.V. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。(or)73. 戴口罩是阻止病毒传播的有效方式。(keep)74. 时不我待，时间和历史都属于奋进者。(as)75. 生命重于泰山，
82、疫情就是命令，防控就是责任。(issue)VI. Guided Writing76. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近年人们欢度新春佳节的方式不尽相同。有些人喜欢在家里聚会，有些人喜欢在餐馆聚餐，还有些人喜欢出国过年请给你的父母写一封邮件，告诉他们你更喜欢哪种方式，你的文章必须包括： 简单陈述你喜欢的过年方式 建议明年家里过年的方式，并说明理由注意：请勿透露本人真实姓名和学校名称2020届高三期中考试参考
83、答案1 -10 CCBDA BADCB 11 - 13 ABD 14 - 16 DAD 17 - 20 CABD21. are running22. everything23. facing24. that25. to clear26. underestimated27. that28. because29. earlier30. absorbing31. F32. H33. C34. A35. J36. D37. K38. G39. B40. I41 - 55DCACABCDBACDBAC56 - 59DACD60 - 62BCA63 - 66BADC67 - 70CEAF71. Its a
84、bout culture difference Greeting cheerfully is polite anywhere Refusing compliments is rude in America but acceptable in China. Making a sound while eating is impolite in North America but not in parts of Asia. For example, people eat differently with people in some areas preferring folks while some
85、 with hands. Anyway, similarities still exist like saying “please” and “thank you”.72. We are not afraid of winds and rains, or any kind of difficulties.73. Putting on a face mask is an effective way to keep virus from spreading.74. Time and tide wait for no one as time and history are both on the s
86、ide of hard workers.75. Life is of great importance. When a terrible disease/ an epidemic breaks out, a command is issued. It is our responsibility to prevent and control it/ the disease.听力原文Listening Comprehension Section A1. W: Let me see your papers please.M: OK. Here is my visa application and m
87、y acceptance letter from Yales undergraduate department.Q: What is the man?2. M: How long will it take for this parcel to reach Paris?W: How would you like it mailed?Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?3. M: I know you are keen on travelling. What do you plan to do this summer v
88、acation?W: Considering the experience I had in Sydney last year, I prefer to stay at home.Q: What does the woman imply?4. W: If you waited till the end of this year, you would have the car for less.M: I know. But my workplace is inaccessible by bus and I can t afford to lose my new job.Q: What will
89、the man probably do?5. M: Do you have time to hang out with me? I want to get something for Mr. Smiths family.W: Do you have anything in mind?Q: What are the man and the woman discussing?6. W: Its supper time. Lets get something to eat. By the way, have you adapted to the food here?M: I think americ
90、an food is all beef and potatoes and pizza. Im a little sick of it.Q: What can we learn about the man?7.W: So would you like to be my partner in the project?M: Sure. I just can t believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time.Q: How does the man feel about the womans invitation?8
91、. W: Im a bit concerned about my grades, Mr. Smith.M: But you are getting straight As, arent you? Thats among the top five in the class.Q: Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?9.W: Emilys voice sounds awful. I could barely hear herM: Yes. Shes got a terrible sore throat. The doct
92、or said she shouldnt even attempt to whispe.Q: What can we learn about Emily from the conversation?10. W: I really cant understand why you drink coffee every day. I just take it when I stay up late for finals.M: I drink it for refreshment and to improve my productivity. More than that, I drink it fo
93、r socialization, such as business negotiation.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?Section BQuestion 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Have you ever lost your car in a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you dont have a clue where your car is. T
94、hen you start wandering around clicking the panic button on your car keys so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on a hot, sunny day.Do you need to install an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car? No. Thats too expensive. Plus, you would need to pay a monthly fee just to
95、use it. But now there is a way to track your vehicle without spending a coin.A California-based startup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what youre looking for! Its a tracking device the size of a quarter. It
96、s changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.Its easy! Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and youre ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep labels on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes
97、or less. You can attach it to your keys, briefcase wallet, your latest tech devices and anything else you don t want to lose.Then use the Track app to locate your missing item in seconds.Questions11. Why isn,t a GPS system a good way to track your car?12. What do we know about TrackR from the passag
98、e?13. What can be used to describe trackR?Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.In raising clever kids, there are exceptions. Its maltreatment that seems to fuel exceptional achievement more than anything. Its not a gene that enables it-its great difficulty. For instance, one in
99、three exceptional achievers in all fields that have been studied lost a parent before the age of 15(compared with 18% before modern medicine). That applies equally to prime ministers, American presidents, British business people and exceptional writers. These people are driven by the pain of loss.Of
100、 course, exceptional success does require exceptionally hard work. Staying comfortable is not the way. It creates needy, hungry and lonely adults. Emotional grief leads to exceptional achievers. British senior managers are actually more likely to be self-centered than patients in mental hospitals. I
101、ts the same in the arts.If you really care a lot about having an exceptional child, you should ensure that your children love you and you love them. By all means have ambitions for them. A child whose parents have no ambition is emotionally neglected, but if they are going to be emotionally healthy
102、and exceptional achievers, ambitions really come from them.Questions14. Among exceptionally successful people, what percentage of them lose a parent before the age of 15?15. Which of the following are more likely to be self-centered according to the passage?16. What is the passage mainly talking abo
103、ut?Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Brent: Hello. AlisonAlison: Hi, Brent. You look great! Are you on a diet?Brent: No, but I am getting more exercise. And I did quit smoking recently.Alison: Quit smoking? I thought you said smoking helped relieve your stress.Brent: It
104、did at first. But after I became more aware of the harmful effects of smoking, my perspective changed.Alison: It must have been something pretty serious.Brent: It was. Ive been smoking for years, but last month I started coughing really badly.Alison: Thats scary Its true that smoking can cause lung
105、cancer, heart disease and other diseases.Brent: I had read about that stuff and didn t think it applied to me until I got that cough. Then I realized I should take it seriously.Alison: And now that youve quit, the people around you wont be affected by secondhand smoke.Brent: I know! Recently, Ive be
106、en on my friends case to quit smoking now that shes pregnant.Alison: Thats very dangerous. The baby could get asthma which will affect its entire life.Brent: I read a report by the world Health Organization (WHO) that said a top cause of death for children under the age of five is air pollution. Muc
107、h of that is from secondhand smoke.Alison Oh. what else?Brent: The report also said that secondhand smoke and air pollution result in about 570,000 child deaths around the world each year. The true harm of tobacco smoke is that it is a silent killer. Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke?Alison: Yo
108、u mean the poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke that are left on things like clothes and furniture?Brent: Exactly. So theres really no avoiding the poisons left behind by smoking.Alison: Even using a fan or air conditioner cant get rid of the remains. The poison remains on surfaces for at least si
109、x months and is especially dangerous for babies and young children.Brent: I used to think smoking was just a matter of personal choice. But obviously there are more things to consider.Alison I can imagine quitting smoking wasnt easy. But you made the right choice. Good for you.17. Why hadn,t Brent intended to give up smoking?18. What is the main reason of death for children under the age of five according to a report?19. why did brent say tobacco smoke is a silent killer?20. What does third-hand smoke mean according to the conversation?