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1、进才中学高三英语下3月月试卷IL Grammar and VocabularySection AGrammar and VocabularyUniversities Show “ Red Card” to English MajorsAn increasing number of Chinese universities are showing English the “red card and sending it off the academic playing field. Just last month, five more universities announced that th
2、ey would no longer offer English as a major, CET-4 (大学英语四级考试)will still be required for graduation.At first sight, it may appear that these universities are downgrading the importance of learning English. In actual fact, they are responding to the economic reality 2 English majors do not have good j
3、ob prospects after graduation. And the same holds true for graduates in other Arts majors.According to MyCOS, the Beijing-based education research group, English graduates, along with those in history, literature and law, have 3 (low) starting salaries and lowest employment rate. Engineering, econom
4、ics and science graduates have better job prospects and make twice as much money, with IT graduates 4 (make) the most.In 51980s the Chinese government made the study of English a priority as part of its reform andopening-up policy. English majors were in high demand in business and in government bec
5、ause people with good English-language skills were so rare. Today, about 350 million Chinese have studied, or are studying, English. Ten million of them 6 (consider) functionally bilingual. So, when an employer looks at a graduated resume , it is assumed that he or she has good English skills.Howeve
6、r, for those of you who truly love English, you should not be discouraged. The demand for English teachers is still high at all levels of education, 7 in public schools and in private institutions.Zhang Lu is probably familiar to most of you as the elegant young woman 8 (see) standing or sitting sli
7、ghtly behind top government officials when they meet leaders from English-speaking countries. Zhang is a translator. In 2015, she made 54 overseas trips accompanying various leaders such as Li Keqiang. Over the years, she has been the official Chinese/English translator 9 major international confere
8、nces.Zhang studied English and law at university. She 10 (plan) to be a teacher, but her skills attracted the attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs . They offered her a job in the diplomatic service . It is not the career she had planned, but her abilities enabled her to grasp the opportunity
9、.So, if English is really your passion, let Zhang be your model and just choose a university that has not shownreplicates the human body and therefore human characteristics are projected onto it. Girls playing with the doll were unaware that their collections of Barbies dresses were of haute couture
10、（高级时装）in nature, but they recognized similar styles in their mothers closets. Girls also understood low neck dress and skintight pants like Barbie herself, represented the world of grown-ups, a world they were preparing to enter.The doll is many things to many people. Barbies negative aspects cannot
11、 be denied, but she can be a vehicle for growth.V.说到故宫新开的火锅餐厅，许多网民指责其过度商业化。（accuse）52 .在二十世纪五十年代，尽管他对古典音乐心怀热情，但他不得不向现实低头。（despite）.学术造假如此致命，一个小事就可以毁了一个好不容易建立的名声。（So）53 . 一个有远见的领导能让其员工客服软肋，发挥潜能，齐心协力，从而打造一支高效的团队。（thus ）it the “red card.Section BA.modestB. creativeC.supplementsD.swelledE.graduallyF.eme
12、rgingG.scoringH.capsLpotentialJ.accessK. ruinedBathroom Reveals Your Repayment AbilityBanks and other lenders typically look at borrowers9 credit histories, tax forms and other financial information to determine whether they will get paid back. In China,H lenders also look at their bathrooms.As the
13、economy slows, the government wants to nurture a credit culture to get Chinese families spending instead of saving. While the countrys wealth has 12, the financial system has not kept pace. Somepeople have had no 13 to credit card or mortgage, so lenders often have little reliable information aboutp
14、otential borrowers.To fill the gaps, one upstart lender, China Rapid Finance,14 data analysis with on-the-groundspade work. The companys investigators, in more than 90 cities, check fbr the number of toothbrushes or towels to determine how many people are living in a house. They look for dirty dishe
15、s in the kitchen. They take photos of a potential borrower at work to confirm employment status.A growing number of companies are trying to crack the credit code in China. The internet giants Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu are developing credit 15 systems based on users online transactions and searchhis
16、tories.The World Bank estimated that 79 percent of Chinas population above the age of 15 have bank accounts, while only 10 percent have ever borrowed from the formal financial system. Chinas banks have a(n)consumers lending business. Contrarily, online lenders are 17 as the pioneers, satisfyingChina
17、s rising consumer class. Alibabas financial affiliate(隶属机构)，Huabei, makes small loans to online shoppers and vendors on its e-commerce platforms.Peer- to-peer platforms have proved hugely popular in China, but the industrys reputation has beenby scandal, like the collapse of Ezubao.After that, regul
18、ators have stepped up their oversight of online lenders, including setting 19 on theamounts that can be borrowed. The regulators9 tightening grip is something like a shepherd20 herding his sheep into an increasingly narrowing pen or chute J said Mark Natkin, the founder and managing director at Marb
19、ridge Consulting, based in Beijing.IIL Reading ComprehensionSection APresident Coolidges statement, The business of America is business/9 still points to an important truth today- that business institutions have more prestige（威望）in American society than any other kind of organization, including the
20、government. Why do business institutions 21 this great prestige?One reason is that Americans 22 business as being more firmly based on the ideal of23 than other institutions in society. Since competition is seen as the major 24 of progressand prosperity by most Americans, competitive business instit
21、utions are 25. Competition is not only goodin itself, it is the means by which other basic American 26 such as individual freedom, equality ofopportunity, and hard work are protected.Competition 27 the freedom of the individual by ensuring that there is no monopoly（垄断）ofpower. In contrast to one all
22、-powerful government, many businesses compete against each other for 28.Theoretically, if one business tries to take unfair advantage of its customers, it will lose to competing business which treats its customers more fairly. Where many businesses compete fbr the customers? dollars, they cannot aff
23、ord to 29 them like inferiors or slaves.A 30 is often made between business, which is competitive, and 31, which is amonopoly. Because business is competitive, many Americans believe that it is more supportive of freedom than government, even though government leaders are elected by the people and b
24、usiness leaders are not. Many Americans believe, then, that competition is as important, or even more important, than democracy in preserving 32.Competition in business is also believed to 33 the ideal of equality of opportunity. Competition isseen as an open and fair race where success goes to the
25、swiftest person 34 his or her social classbackground. Competitive success is commonly seen as the American 35 to social rank based onfamily background. Business is therefore viewed as an expression of the idea of equality of opportunity rather than the aristocratic（贵族的）idea of inherited privilege.21
26、. A. qualifyB. restrictC. impressD. possess22. A. referB. viewC. reflectD. confirm23. A. competitionB. cooperationC. admirationD. determination24. A. resultB. componentC. sourceD. resource25. A. estimatedB. respectedC. admittedD. rejected26. A. mannersB. culturesC. valuesD. customs27. A. protectsB.
27、buildsC. illustratesD. presents28. A. profits29. A. profits30. A. attend31. A. comment32. A. department33. A. security34. A. strengthen35. A. as a result of36. A. contributionB. savingsC. costsD. fundsB. treatC. serveD. chargeB. complaintC. choiceD. contrastB. governmentC. businessD. economyB. price
28、sC. freedomD. disciplineB. defineC. cherishD. superviseB. by means ofC. in terms ofD. regardless ofB. solutionC. alternativeD. appealSection BAmazon has suddenly withdrawn its plans to build a satellite headquarters in New York City, citing growing opposition of local elected officials in a shifting
29、 political climate.The decision marks a stunning reversal just three months after Amazon crowned Long Island City, Queens, one of two winners of a highly public nationwide search in which hundreds of communities vied for the tech groups investment.By losing Amazon, New York will sacrifice an estimat
30、ed 25,000 jobs -paying an average annual salary of $150,000 each- as well as a signature victory in a broader effort to transform the financial services capital into a technology hub to rival Silicon Valley.Amazons about-face is a particular setback for governor Andrew Cuomo who led the companys rec
31、ruitment and touted its November decision as the citys biggest-ever economic development win.At the same time, it appeared to confirm the dominance of a progressive wing of the Democratic party, led by the recently elected Queens representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was suspicious of Amazons
32、 arrival. Ms, Ocasio-Cortez questioned its opposition to organized labor and whether local citizens would benefit from its jobs.Amazon officials said the decision to abandon New York had been taken recently, and would not discuss what role, if any, Jeff Bezos , the companys founder, played in the mo
33、ve.“The commitment to building a headquarters required positive, collaborative relationships with state and local officials who will be supportive over the long term,“ Amazon wrote in a blog post. While polls show that 70 percent of New Yorkers support our plans and investment, a number of state and
34、 local politicians have made it clear that they oppose our presence and will not work with us.”Amazon said it did not intend to reopen the search process for a replacement. Instead , company officialsexpect to spread the jobs they planned to locate in Queens around existing Amazon facilities in Bost
35、on, San Diego, Vancouver and the Bay Area.36. Amazon drew back from setting up a satellite headquarters in that.A. there is a widespread public objection.B. the political climate is favorable to revolution.C. a number of state and local politicians changed their tunes.D. Long Island lost the fierce
36、competition for the investment.37. The underlined word “about-face“ is closest in meaning to.A. victoryB. reversalC. investmentD. support38. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Amazon reoriented itself from a financial center to a technology hub.B. Jeff Bezos was to blame for
37、his mistakes in decision-making.C. Andrew Cuomo had prejudice against Amazons new headquarters plan.D. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez was cautious in response to Amazons plan.39. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. Amazon relocate its new facilities in Queens.B. Amazon drops plans for headquarters
38、 in New York City.C. Amazon seeks to cooperate with state and local politicians.D. Amazon is under fire for withdrawing the plan for a facility.BWhen you leave retirement planning too late, it may be difficult to start putting aside adequate funds in the years when you have other financial commitmen
39、ts.The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board conducted a Facebook contest () last year, collecting stories and anecdotes others have to share on their difficulties in managing their finances, relating to cash flow, housing, healthcare and retirement.Thankfully, there is now an easy way to start with th
40、e latest CPF Board initiative, Are You Ready(AYR). Launched in 2011, AYR is designed to encourage Singaporeans to kick-start their financial and retirement planning.Through tools, talks and games, AYR provides an informative and interactive way for Singaporeans to understand the importance of retire
41、ment planning; and take an active role in working towards it.AYR revolves around 4 checklists built upon 4 key messages:Managing your cash flowA basic step in financial planning, this puts you in a better position to consider other aspects of retirement planning and adequacy.Buying a house within yo
42、ur means.This theme focuses on helping Singaporeans understand the principles of prudence and affordability in making their most expensive financial commitment.Taking charge of healthcare costsSingaporeans need to plan ahead to be financially and physically prepared for health uncertainties.Securing
43、 your retirementIncreasing life expectancy means putting a financial plan in place as early as possible; to be financially independent in old age.40. The purpose of Are You Ready initiative is to.A. stimulate the interaction among Singaporeans.B. provide an incentive to contribute more in workinspir
44、e Singaporeans to jump off in retirement planning.C. familiarize Singaporeans with the financial systemWhich of the following might the author most agree with?A. The effort to buy a house made people hold off on buying other items.B. With people living longer, people have to save more money for reti
45、rement.C. Health issue turns out to be the biggest consideration in retirement.D. Retirement requires people withdraw excessive income to maintain flexibility.41. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Are You Ready-Hand-on ApproachesB Real-life Stories -Pressing Financial BurdensC. A Light
46、 for Singaporeans-Early RetirementLet It Go-Retirement PlanningCWar is expensive and it is bloody. That is why Americas Department of Defence wants to replace a third of its armed vehicles and weaponry with robots by2015. Such a change would save money, as robots can be muchcheaper to replace than p
47、eople. Just as importantly for the generals, it would make waging war less prey to thepolitics of body bags. Nobody mourns a robot.The US military already routinely uses robotic aero planes known as unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ). In November 2001 two missiles fared from a remote-controlled Preda
48、tor UAV killed Mohammad Atef, al-Qaeda*s chief of military operations and one of Osama bin Ladens most important associates, as he drove his car near Kabul. But whereas UAVs and their ground-based equivalents, such as the machinegun-toting Sword robots, are usually controlled by distant human operators, the Pentagon would like to give these robots increasing amounts of autonomy, including the ability to decide when to use lethal force.To achieve this, Ronald Arkin of the Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, is develop