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1、奉贤中学2020学年第一学期高二英语学科第二次阶段测验试卷（考试时间：120分钟 满分150分）L Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the endof each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only
2、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 questionyou have heard.1. A. Doctor and patient.C. Wife and husband.2 A. His signature.C. His receipt.3. A. Move her bag at the desk.C. Undergo
3、an operation.4. A. Mr. James is the new advisor.C. Every undergraduate has an advisor.B. Waitress and customer.D. Secretary and boss.B. His room number.D. His check.B. Tell a story with humor.D. Have a quarrel with the man.B. The advisor is a woman.D. The advisor is not there.5. A. She had difficult
4、y getting tickets.B. Shes already been to the exhibition.C. She wanted to get tickets for everybody.D. Shell try to get tickets after work.6. A. The meeting was announced today. B. Shell make the call later.C. There wont be a meeting tomorrow. D. She has confirmed everything.A. A. He eats too much w
5、hen playing chess.B. He wont join the chess club.C. Chess is his favorite game.D. He doesnt enjoy chess as much as he used to.8. A. The number of the train.B. When the next train will depart.C. Where to find some equipment.D. Where to board the train.9. A. She wouldnt use her ticket.B. She didnt wan
6、t her ticket.Progressives often support diversity missions as a path to equality and a way to level the playing field. But all too often such policies are an insincere form of virtue-signaling that benefits only the most privileged and does little to help average people.A pair of bills sponsored by
7、Massachusetts state Senator Jason Lewis and House Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad, to ensure gender equality on boards and commissions, provide a case in point.Haddad and Lewis are concerned that more than half the state-government board are less than 40 percent female. In order to ensure that e
8、lite women have more such opportunities, they have proposed imposing government quotas （配额）.If the bills become law, state boards and commissions will be required to set aside 50 percent of board seats for women by 2022.The bills are similar to a measure recently adopted in California, which last ye
9、ar became the first state to require gender quotas for private companies. In signing the measure, California Governor Jerry Brown admitted that the law, which clearly classifies people on the basis of sex, is probably unconstitutional.The US Supreme Court frowns on sex-based classifications unless t
10、hey are designed to address an important” policy interest. Because the California law applies to all boards, even where there is no history of prior discrimination, courts are likely to rule that the law violates the constitutional guarantee of nequal protection1.But are such government mandates eve
11、n necessary? Female participation on corporate boards may not currently mirror the percentage of women in the general population, but so what?The number of women on corporate boards has been steadily increasing without government interference. According to a study by Catalyst, between 2010 and 2015
12、the share of women on the boards of global corporations increased by 54 percent.Requiring companies to make gender the primary qualification for board membership will inevitably lead to less experienced private sector boards. That is exactly what happened when Norway adopted a nationwide corporate g
13、ender quota.Writing in The New Republic, Alice Lee notes that increasing the number of opportunities for board membership without increasing the pool of qualified women to serve on such boards has led to a ngolden skirt phenomenon, where the same elite women occupy multiple seats on a variety of boa
14、rds.Next time somebody pushes corporate quotas as a way to promote gender equity, remember that such policies are largely self-serving measures that make their sponsors feel good but do little to help average women.43. The author believes that the bills sponsored by Lewis and Haddad will.A. help lit
15、tle to reduce gender bias.B. pose a threat to the state government.C. raise womens position in politics.D. greatly broaden career options.44. The author mentions the study by Catalyst to illustrate.A. the harm from absolute board decision.B. the importance of constitutional guarantees.C. the pressur
16、e on women in global corporations.D. the needlessness of government interventions.45. Norways adoption of a nationwide corporate gender quota has led to.A. the underestimation of elite womens rolethe objection to female participation on boards.B. the entry of unqualified candidates into the board.C.
17、 the growing tension between labor and management.46. Which of the following can be inferred from the text?A. Womens need in employment should be considered.B. Feasibility should be a prime concern in policy making.C Everyone should try hard to promote social justice.D. Major social issues should be
18、 the focus of the government.Section CDirections: 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 read.Many people go through lifes usual phases of ups and downs, which are co
19、mmon and normal stages in life, but when your self-esteem is low, you may need to know how to boost your self-esteem, since it can lead to problems you may not have thought of.Self-esteem is the measurement or the value of how a person knows his worth and its effects are life-changing and dramatic,
20、since it makes up a person9s attitude and outlook towards life. 47 But when self-esteem is low, you can either sulk and be sad or be afraid to try out new things or take risks and chances with your love-life, career, relationships and self-improvement.Faced with tough decisions in life, the more sel
21、f-esteem one has, the better. It is for that person to make sound decisions, even in the face of peer pressure or stress at work and at home. Let us try to look into some of the commonand best practices which have been tried and tested to help boost self-esteem.Always compliment yourself daily, espe
22、cially by trying to look for specific tasks you did well for that day and congratulate yourself for it.48 List down all things you are good at doing and achieving, be it a talent,skill, sport or building up other people.Appreciation of ones physical appearance and bearing can also be your source of
23、self-esteem, be it the size and shape of your body, your overall physical structure or unique features. Your body can be your source of pride and will help you understand how you would like others to see you, or work on your physical appearance to boost self-morale and satisfaction.Sometimes when yo
24、u tend to see things in a different light or perspective from others, dont fbcus too much on making sure that what you think will cause things to change.49When you have good self-esteem you will realize that what you did was right and was made under your own food judgment, sound principles and conce
25、pts based on your personal outlook and attitude towards life.Do not let negative feedback affect you. Of course, one cannot help but feel bad about negative comments or reactions, but you have to consider that these are tests against your character and personality.50 So try tolook at yourself and se
26、e, and if you feel less important or are not satisfied with how you see and look at things, then think about ways on how to boost your self-esteem. Youll thank yourself for it.A. It is you yourself not anybody else that can correct your Self-esteem.B. Simply put, self-esteem is the fuel that makes y
27、ou feel important or loved by others.C. More often times it will not, but dont let that cloud your perception about yourself.D. Now that weve covered those aspects of sell-esteem, lefs turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.E. It will give you a regular motivation to work harde
28、r and better to improve yourself and develop your sense of maturity as a person.F. When your self-esteem is high, you are less likely to be affected by these situations.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more
29、than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.The Zeigarnik EffectHave you ever found yourself thinking about a partially finished project for school or work when you were trying to focus on other things? Or perhaps you wondered what would happen next in your favorite TV show or film series.
30、If you have, youve experienced the Zeigarnik effect. You tend to remember unfinished tasks better thanfinished tasks. Knowledge of the Zeigarnik effect can be put into use in everyday life.The effect is especially well suited for helping overcome procrastination or delaying an action to a later time
31、. We often put off big tasks that seem overwhelming. However, the Zeigarnik effect suggests that the key to overcoming procrastination is to just get started. The first step could be something small and seemingly insignificant. In fact, its probably best if its something fairly easy.The Zeigarnik ef
32、fect can be useful for students who are studying for an exam. The effect tells us that breaking up study periods can actually improve recall. So instead of cramming for an exam all in one sitting, breaks should be scheduled in which the student focuses on something else. This will cause intrusive （侵
33、入的）thoughts, enabling students to rehearse and consolidate the information that must be remembered, leading to better recall when they take the exam.The Zeigarnik effect also points to reasons why people may experience mental health problems. If an individual leaves important tasks incomplete, the i
34、ntrusive thoughts that result can lead to stress, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and emotional distress. Conversely, completing a task can give an individual a sense of accomplishment and lead to a feeling of closure that can improve psychological well - being.The Zeigarnik effect can actually be use
35、d to positively impact your work productivity.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.52.庆祝活动分散了公众对政府所面临的问题的注意力。（distract）（汉译英）.现在就预定展览会的门票，你就有可能欣赏到众多的艺术作品。（chance）（汉译英）53 .实际上，根据有关报道说，长期以来，很多沿海城市和港口受到重工业所产生的化学物品和其他有害物 质的污染。（rep
36、ort v）（汉译英）.只有鼓励高中生多参加社区活动，他们才能放松身心，扩宽视野、增强更好服务于他人的意识。（Only） （汉译英）54 .约翰一打开最新一期的上海中学生报，就看到了马拉多纳（Maradona）因突发心脏病去世的消息，这使 他突然大哭。（burst）（汉译英）VL Guided Writing57. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 校学生会正在评选新一届学生会主席，假设你是该校的学生李青，
37、有意参加竞选。写一份自荐材料，材料 必须包括以下内容：简述个人信息及你所具备的竞选条件（能力、性格、爱好等）；如果当选，请你用具体事例阐述你将会为本校学生做些什么？ 注意：自荐材料中不得使用你真实名字。奉贤中学2020学年第一学期高二英语学科第二次阶段测验试卷（考试时间：120分钟 满分150分）L Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation
38、, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be 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.B. Waitress and cu
39、stomer.D. Secretary and boss.B. His room number.D. His check.B. Tell a story with humor.D. Have a quarrel with the man.B. The advisor is a woman.D. The advisor is not there.1. A. Doctor and patient.C. Wife and husband.2. A. His signature.C. His receipt.3. A. Move her bag at the desk.C. Undergo an op
40、eration.4. A. Mr. James is the new advisor.C. Every undergraduate has an advisor.5. A. She had difficulty getting tickets.B. Shes already been to the exhibition.C. She wanted to get tickets for everybody.D. Shell try to get tickets after work.6. A. The meeting was announced today. B. Shell make the
41、call later.C. There wont be a meeting tomorrow. D. She has confirmed everything.7. A. He eats too much when playing chess.8. He wont join the chess club.9. Chess is his favorite game.10. He doesnt enjoy chess as much as he used to.8. A. The number of the train.B. When the next train will depart.C. W
42、here to find some equipment. D. Where to board the train.9. A. She wouldnt use her ticket.B. She didnt want her ticket.C. She had forgotten about her ticket.D. She didnt want to go to the game.10. A. The restaurant wasnt very crowded.B. The meal was very expensive.C. The magazine wasnt very interest
43、ing.D. The food wasnt very good.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passage and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once.
44、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.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It varies from person to person.B. It is decided by the most healthy lifestyle.C. It n
45、eeds some tests and comparison to the standard.D. It is based more on individual needs than personal goals.12. A. Strength.B. Endurance.C. Flexibility.D. Health.13. A. The variety of fitness in the future.B. The importance of three basic factors concerning fitness.C. The new concept of fitness and i
46、ts essential factors.D. Training effects of some sports on people.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Recognizing ones abilities.B. Analyzing ones strengths and weaknesses.C. Matching ones abilities to job vacancies.D. Presenting ones abilities to future employers.15. A
47、. Finding out what they can do about the employer.B. Avoiding asking unsure questions.C. Arriving as early as they can.D. Answering questions in a polite way.16. A. Graduates from famous universities. B. Determined skilled and able people.C. Capable and modest people.D. People with much work experie
48、nce.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Sharing pictures online with his followers.B. Picking out the pictures to be shared online.C. Having pictures taken by his followers online.D. Helping others to take some pictures online.18. A. His friends and relatives.B. His friends and followers.C. His social media friends and followers. D. All people online.19. A. Opposed. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent.D. Doubtf