上海市复旦大学附属中学届高三拓展测试七1117英语试题.docx

1、上海市复旦大学附属中学届高三拓展测试七1117英语试题（考试时间90分钟总分120分）第1卷 （共67分）I. Grammar and Vocabulary(20%)Section A (10%)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers grammatically correct.Obser

2、vers in both China and the US have expressed_1 (mix) view on the looming Donald Trump presidency, due to his lack of governing experience. It came as a traditional election event was being held on election night at the US Embassy in Beijing.Jean Cockroft,_2_Fullbright US scholar who is teaching poli

3、tical science at the Southwest University of China, suspects US-China relations can become more difficult amid a Trump presidency.During a video Q&A, Thomas Schaller, political Science professor at the University of Maryland, also pointed out that US-China policies would be very different _ 3 the Tr

4、ump administration, compared to a Clinton alternative.“I expect Trump could be a bit 4 (aggressive) about trade deals. Trade relations would be different not just from the Obama tradition, but also from the Republican traditions including the Bush administration, Professor Schaller commented.Apart f

5、rom the trade issue, there is also general concern about 5 the next US president would cast a shadow on the Sino-US climate cooperation. In 2018, Trump tweeted that “the concept orf global warming was created by and for the Chinese 6 (make) US manufacturing non-competitive” “It generally postures an

6、 American first or American alone, 7 there is a sort of policy isolationism in Trumps policy announcement. Given that he proclaims to call climate change liar, I cannot imagine that he would continue to be a dreamiest within his party,” Professor Schaller said during the video interview with chinada

7、ily. com. cn.But, How much Trumps words would turn into action is a different thing because of the congress and the division of his own party, Professor Cockroft stressed. Despite all the political uncertainties facing the Republican leader, Zhang Wei, professor at the China University of Political

8、Science and Law,_8_(remain) optimistic. As a business person, Trumps thinking is naturally different_ from traditional US politicians.Theoretically, Trump would bring more new ideas to the US political system, _ 9 could be a good thing, Zhang said.Plus, Trump knows how to do business with other coun

9、tries unlike some ideal politicians without do politicians without down-to-earth experiences. So, this _10 also contribute to better economic and trade ties between China and US.Section B (10%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.

10、Note that there is one word more than you need.A. reflection B. coaching C. attributes D. standards AB. Academic AC. ProficiencyAD. Handle BC. exposing BD. Flood CD. Extracurricular ABC. particularlyWe all hope that the values that are important to each of us are passed along to our children.Often,

11、however, that hope is challenged by a (11) of pop culture messages, peer pressure, and over-scheduled lives that leave little time for good counsel or(12) . Its easy to forget that learning values and character at home is as important as any schoolwork of 13 activity.In the real world of jobs and ca

12、reer, people are judged by two (14) _ : their professional skills and their personal traits. While grade school, high school, and college can teach skills and (15) , its up to parents to teach children the (16) that make for success in the real worlddiligence, a cooperative attitude, creativity, opt

13、imism, assertiveness, and honesty. Schools (17) collegesdont focus on these issues. Thats the job of the parents, so take the assignment seriously. Send your kids into the world, ready to(18) not only the tasks of life but also its hurdles, social obstacles, and frustrations with skills and characte

14、r.You really cant start soon enough. After all, children need personal integrity and morals as much as any adult. Bullies will always be around; tasks wont always be assigned fairly; the good guys wont always win; petty concerns will o加n trump issues of substance; and money wont always be in ample s

15、upply; (19) _ children to :the harsher realities of life isnt cruel; giving them that experience and (20) them through it is part and parcel of raising kids to have courage, resilience, and honor.III. Reading Comprehension (47%)Section A (15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there

16、 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.Switzerland is surrounded by three of Europes major-and most populous-countries: France, Germany and Italy. For thousands of years, the region has been a busy trade (21) , both from

17、 east to west as well as from north to south. Today, Switzerland is an indispensable part of the European transport network and (22) _ a superb motorway and railway infrastructure. Five international airports in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lugano offer direct (23) _ to destinations around the wo

18、rld.Switzerland is a popular place to do business, a center of education and a favorite travel destination. At the heart of this success story lies a stable political system. The country has not gone through any major political changes since the foundation of the federal state 1848. This has created

19、 space for economic, social and artistic development. Federalism, the successful integration of different cultures, and the mechanisms of direct democracy are all means to increase the (24) _ of citizens and residents. This process of forming unity out of (25) has often been seen as exemplary. And,

20、of course, the country is small and (26) , which also contributes to the high quality of life in Switzerland.Political stability is also (27) _ in an economic system that manages to balance a free market economy with social responsibility. (28) _ are very rare in Switzerland. (29) a deeply rooted wo

21、rk ethic and high educational standards, this social harmony represents one of Switzerlands key advantages as a place to do business and has made a major contribution to its economic development.Stability, a well-developed sense of service and discretion, and a strong currency have turned Switzerlan

22、d into a leading financial center. From a historical (30) _, the fact that the country was not involved in the two world wars has contributed to this development. It is a country with (31) _ natural resources, so the strength of its export industry has also played a significant part. Not being a mem

23、ber of the EU, Switzerland is also not part of the so-called Eurozone. For this reason, the use of the euro in everyday life is limited to Switzerlands border and tourist regions.In terms of income, assets and per capita gross national product, Switzerland ranks among the top in the world. The (32)

24、_ excellent standard of living is also based on the high level of education and corresponding work ethic: (33) _, people work 42 hours per week. Taxes are comparatively low, both for businesses and for individuals. Corporate taxation as well as the rate of value added tax are among the lowest anywhe

25、re in the world.A11 these factors make Switzerland a safe country with a low crime rate. The Swiss (34) being tidy and clean, which is why recycling is popular. (35) to this a rich cultural variety and a beautiful scenery, and you get a quality of life that is hard to beat.21. A. business B. partner

26、 C. route D. channel22. A. boasts B. brags C. occupies D. claims23. A. networks B. links . C. planes . D. tours24. A. welfare B. consciousness C. participation D. obligation25. A. complication B. diversity C. liberation D. simplicity26.A. manageable B. negligible C. expandable D. exhaust27.A. underm

27、ined B. eliminated C. underrated D. expressed28.A. Crimes B. Strikes C. Accidents D. Appeals29. A. Thanks-to B. Contrary to C. In combination with D. In case of30. A. argument B. perspective C. attitude D. stance31. A. few B. boundless C. abundant . D. nonexistent32. A. exceeding B. variable C. resu

28、lting D. unbelievable33. A. By contrast B. To sum up C. As a rule D. Put differently34. A. value B. treasure C. cherish D. worship35. A. Tie B. Contribute C. Add D. AdjustSection B (24%)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished stateme

29、nts. 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 the passage you have just read.(A)Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their e

30、yes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. What could be causing everyone to act this way?Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real task I received in

31、my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two

32、people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip a coin. Heads-the commander, and tails-the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.Weeks later, standing before this