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2012届上海市高三二模英语试卷——C篇

(崇明)
(C)
Lots of bacteria can grow in the seemingly unfriendly environment under glaciers(冰川), a
region formerly considered free of much biology. This finding by glaciologists working in
Switzerland could help solve some puzzles of the last ice age and point the way for finding life on
other planets.
Bacteria with odd lifestyles have been under increasing study lately, with most research
focused on the species which prefer hot homes. The new study shifts attention to the other end of
the thermometer(温度计). The exciting thing is the idea of pushing the window of acceptable
bacterial environments a little bit farther open.
Researchers have previously collected small numbers of bacteria from ice in Antarctica and
Greenland, but they could not determine whether these were active bacteria or just frozen cells
blown in by wind. In contrast, the earth beneath two Swiss glaciers harbors large colonies of
bacteria—hundreds of millions of cells per gram—that appear to be growing at 0℃.
Scientists followed upon these findings by taking samples of ice, water, and earth at two
mountain glaciers. They found that earth beneath the glaciers contained much larger populations
of bacteria than did surface and inner part of ice. Those findings indicate that the bacteria were
growing at the bottom of the glacier and are not something washed in while the scientists drilled
through the ice.
Looking at the bacteria under a microscope(显微镜), the researchers found that many were in
the process of dividing, and healthy under the ice. The bacteria might break down minerals and
plant remains originally buried beneath the glacier or later washed in by water going slowly
through the ice, scientists say.
―Some of the assumptions we have made in the past now must be seriously questioned,‖ say
researchers. ―If bacteria can live under glaciers on Earth, why not on other planets? The new study
points out in many ways that the bottoms of glaciers are probably quite good environments from
the point of view of bacteria. So, maybe the bottom of the ice sheets on other planets would be a
sensible place to try if you‘re going to look for life on them.‖
72. What is special about the new study on bacteria?
A. It focuses on the bacteria in hot environments.
B. It opens the windows of the bacterial labs wider.
C. It pays more attention to the bacteria in the thermometer.
D. It changes scientists‘ view about the environment bacteria exist in.
73. Which of the following facts proves that bacteria under glaciers are alive?
A. Water is going slowly through the ice.
B. The drills used by scientists are free of bacteria.
C. Many of the bacteria are in the process of dividing.
D. The earth beneath the glacier contains more bacteria.
74. From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. bacteria disappear in the inner part of ice B. bacteria must be also alive on other planets
C. bacteria can grow in extreme weathers D. bacteria grow by breaking themselves down
75. The passage is mainly about the possibility of the existence of life _________.
A. under the sea B. in hot water C. on other planets D. under glaciers
C篇 D CCD

(奉贤)
(C)
The gift of being able to describe a face accurately is a rare one, as every experienced police

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officer knows to his cost. As the Lancet put it recently, ―When we try to describe faces precisely,
words fail us, and we resort to identikit (拼脸型图) procedures.‖
Yet, according to one authority on the subject, we can each probably recognize more than
1,000 faces, the majority of which differ in fine details. This, when one comes to think of it, is a
tremendous feat, though, curiously enough, relatively little attention has been devoted to the
fundamental problems of how and why we acquire this gift for recognizing and remembering
faces. Is it an inborn property of our brains, or an acquired one? As so often happens, the experts
tend to differ.
Thus, some argue that it is inborn, and that there are ―special characteristics about the brain‘s
ability to distinguish faces‖. In support of this, they note how much better we are at recognizing a
face after a single encounter than we are, for example, in recognizing an individual horse. On the
other hand, there are those, and they are probably in the majority, who claim that the gift is an
acquired one.
The arguments in favor of this latter view, it must be confessed, are impressive. It is a habit
that is acquired soon after birth. Watch, for instance, how a quite young baby recognizes his
mother by sight. Granted that his other senses help – the sound, his sense of smell, the distinctive
way she handles him. But of all these, sight is predominant. Formed at the very beginning of life,
the ability to recognize faces quickly becomes an established habit, and one that is, essential for
daily living, if not necessarily for survival. How essential and valuable it is we probably do not
appreciate until we encounter people who have been deprived of the faculty.
This unfortunate inability to recognize familiar faces is known to all, but such people can
often recognize individuals by their voices, their walking manners or their spectacles. With typical
human ingenuity, many of these unfortunate people overcome their handicap by recognizing other
characteristic features.

72. It is stated in the passage that ______.
A. it is unusual for a person to be able to identify a face satisfactorily
B. the ability to recognize faces unhesitatingly is an unusual gift
C. quite a few people can visualize faces they have seen
D. few people can give exact details of the appearance of a face

73. What the author feels strange about is that _______.
A. people have the tremendous ability to recognize more than 1,000 faces
B. people don‘t think much of the problem of how and why we acquire the ability to recognize
and remember faces
C. people don‘t realize how essential and valuable it is for them to have the ability to
recognize faces
D. people have been arguing much over the way people recognize and remember faces

74. What is the first suggested explanation of the origin of the ability?
A. It is one of the characteristics peculiar to human beings.

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B. It is acquired soon after birth.
C. It is something we can do from the very moment we are born.
D. It is learned from our environment and experiences.

75. This passage seems to emphasize that ______.
A. the ability to recognize individuals is dependent on other senses as well as sight
B. sight is indispensable (必需的) to recognizing individuals
C. the ability to recognize faces is a special inborn ability of the brain
D. the importance of the ability of recognizing faces is fully appreciated by people.
72—75 DBCA

(虹口)
(C)
There are a couple of ways to forecast the destructive potential of a hurricane (飓风) so that
people in the way can take adequate precautions (预防措施). Satellite images of cloud patterns
can be analyzed to estimate peak wind speeds, but the estimates are often way off the mark.
Specialized aircraft can fly into a storm to measure the winds directly, but the flights are costly.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology come up with a third way: listening
to a storm underwater.
In a paper to be published in Geophysical Research Letters, Nicholas C. Makris and a former
graduate student, Joshua D. Wilson, report a strong connection between the intensity (强度) of
sound recorded by an undersea microphone in the mid-Atlantic and the wind power of a hurricane
that passed over it. They say that such microphones, known as hydrophones, could be a safe and
relatively inexpensive means of estimating hurricane force.
Dr. Makris and Dr. Wilson, who are now with Applied Physical Sciences Corporation,
worked out the theory of underwater acoustic (声音的) monitoring of storms in a 2005 paper. ―To
be very frank with you, it‘s a mystery what makes storms noisy underwater.‖ Dr. Makris said. The
most popular idea currently is that it has something to do with oscillating air bubbles (气泡振动).
The researchers then went looking for experimental data to back their theory, and found it
from a hydrophone placed at a depth of 2,500 feet by the National Atmospheric and Oceanic
Administration. It happened that Hurricane Gert passed over the area in September 1999, and a
hurricane-hunter plane directly measured the wind speed at the same time. The hydrophone data
showed sound intensity rising when the storm‘s outside wind ―wall‖ passed over, and again when
the inside wall, the most destructive part of the storm near the eye, passed over. ―We got a
beautiful connection,‖ Dr. Makris said, ―between the hydrophone data and the actual wind speeds
as measured by the aircraft.‖
Dr. Makris is conducting additional experiments, working with the Mexican Navy off the
west coast of Mexico. The eventual goal, he said, would be permanent hydrophones in known
hurricane zones or temporary ones that could be easily laid by plane or ship in the path of a
coming storm.
72. Compared with the traditional methods, the new way of measuring is_____.
A. more expensive B. more direct
C. less dangerous D. less accurate
73. Which statement is WRONG according to the article?

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A. The scientists gained support from different fields.
B. Dr. Makris and Dr. Wilson have figured out what makes storms noisy underwater.
C. The scientists have found the relationship between the changes of sound intensity and the
force of the hurricane.
D. There are several ways for people to forecast the force of the coming hurricane.
74. Why is Dr. Makris now making other experiments with the help of the Mexican Navy off the
west coast of Mexico?
A. To place permanent hydrophones in some zones.
B. To collect more images of cloud patterns.
C. To be secure in carrying out their experiments.
D. To get more information from the hurricane-hunter planes.
75. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. Ways to Stop the Destructive Force of a Hurricane
B. Connection between the Intensity of Sound and the Wind Power of a Hurricane
C. Hydrophones, Safe but Expensive Means of Estimating Hurricane Force
D. Measuring a Hurricane by Sound Underwater
72-75: CBAD

（黄浦、嘉定）
(C)
The coast of the State of Maine is one of the most irregular in the world. A straight line
running from the southernmost coastal city to the northernmost coastal city would measure about
225 miles. If you followed the coastline between these points, you would travel more than ten
times as far. This irregularity is the result of what is called a drowned coastline. The term comes
from the glacial（冰川的）activity of the Ice Age. At that time, the whole area that is now Maine
was part of a mountain range that towered above the sea. As the glacier descended, however, it
applied enormous force on those mountains, and they sank into the sea.
As the mountains sank, ocean water charged over the lowest parts of the remaining land. And
the highest parts of the former mountain range, nearest the shore, remained as islands. Marine
fossils found here are 225 feet above sea level indicating the level of the shoreline prior to the
glacier.
The 2,500-mile-long rocky and jagged coastline of Maine keeps watch over nearly 2,000
islands. Many of these islands are tiny and uninhabited, but many are home to blooming
communities. Mt. Desert Island is one of the largest, most beautiful of the Maine coast islands left
behind by the glacier. Measuring 16 miles by 12 miles, Mt. Desert was very nearly formed as two
distinct islands. It is split almost in half by Somes Sound, a very deep and very narrow stretch of
water seven miles long.
For years, Mt. Desert Island, particularly its major settlement, Bar Harbor, has afforded
summer homes for the wealthy. Recently, though, Bar Harbor has become a new arts community
as well. But the best part of the island is the unspoiled forest land known as Acadia National Park.
Since the island sits on the border between two different geographical zones, the park supports the
plants and animals of both zones. It also lies in a major bird migration lane and is a resting spot for
many birds.
The establishment of Acadia National park in 1916 means that this natural monument will be

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preserved and that it will be available to all people, not just the wealthy. Visitors to Acadia may
receive nature instruction from the park naturalists as well as enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, and
boating. Or they may choose to spend time at the museum learning about the Stone Age
inhabitants of the island.

72．The large number of small islands along the coast of Maine is the result of __________.
A. the drowning of the Maine coastline
B. glacier‘s forcing mountains into the sea
C. the irregularity of the Maine coastline
D. ocean water‘s flooding the mountain range
73．From the passage, we learn that __________.
A. the coastline of Maine is ten times longer after the Ice Age
B. there are more than 2500 islands along the Maine coastline
C. Mt. Desert Island has been broken apart by a 7-mile-long water stretch
D. an arts community gave way to the summer homes on Mt. Desert Island
74．What CANNOT be inferred about the Acadia Nation Park?
A. It welcomes all the people, rich or poor.
B. It has much appeal for bird-watching lovers.
C. It offers visitors both entertainment and education.
D. It is a border between the two geographical zones.
75．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. The past and the present of Maine B. The formation of Maine coastline
C. Efforts for preserving national parks D. Tourist attractions on Mt. Desert Island
72—75 BCDA

（静安、杨浦、宝山、青浦）
(C)
Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of great
discomfort that may well require treatment to eliminate. And the sad truth is that ―clothing
mismatches‖ on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着
装)—and the people with whom he or she comes in contact.
Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for
their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed
attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company‘s
attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should
dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business
meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment.
Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior vice president has a
different image to maintain than that of a secretary or sales assistant. Like it or not, you will be
judged by your personal appearance.
This is never more apparent than on ―dress- down days‖, when what you wear can say more
about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you
wear on dress-down days than on ―business professional‖ days. Thus, when dressing in ―business

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casual‖ clothes, try to put some good taste into your wardrobe choices, recognize that the ―real‖
definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally
wear of business-professional attire days.
Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one
way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going
and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the
beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes
make the man—and the woman. When in doubt, always misjudge on the side of dressing slightly
more traditionally than the situation demands.
72. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to dress properly in a business setting.
B. A president of a company should dress differently from a secretary or sales assistant.
C. The differences between professional and casual dress.
D. Improper dress will make a person feel uncomfortable.
73. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Every company has strict rules regarding office dress.
B. You can wear whatever you like if your company doesn‘t have high standards for dressing.
C. You should dress according to the business setting even when there are no fixed rules.
D. In companies with relaxed rules on office dress, you can‘t spot a manager among others.
74. Which statement best describes ―dress-down days‖?
A. On dress-down days, you can wear whatever you like.
B. People‘s clothes on dress-down days don‘t receive much attention.
C. We can‘t judge a person‘s taste by his clothes on dress-down days.
D. People are usually more careful about what they wear on dress-down days than on other
occasions.
75. Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage with regard to business dress?
A. Remember to ask others for advice when you are not sure about what to dress.
B. Think about how other guests will wear if you are invited to a dinner.
C. For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently.
D. Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure about proper dress for a certain occasion.
72—75 ACDA

（闵行）
(C)
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become
recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family traditional cultural
patterns confer (授予) leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship
groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process
of selection. In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of

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research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of
It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually
any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that
particular group.
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader,
research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different
individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a
social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to ―get things done.‖ Expressive
leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the collective well-beings of a social
group‘s members. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than
with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and
conflict among them. Group members expect expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships
within the group and provide support to individual members.
Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group
members. They give orders and may discipline group members who prohibit attainment (达到) of
the group‘s goals. Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in
the group. They offer sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is subjected to
discipline, are quick to lighten a serious moment with humor, and try to resolve issues that
threaten to divide the group. As the difference in these two roles suggests, expressive leaders
generally receive more personal affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are
successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.
72. Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. Few people succeed in sharing a leadership role with another person.
B. A person who is an effective leader of a particular group may not be an effective leader
in another group.
C. A person can best learn how to be an effective leader by studying research on leadership.
D. Most people desire to be leaders but can produce little evidence of their qualifications.
73. The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on ________.
A. ensuring harmonious relationships
B. sharing responsibility with group members
C. achieving a goal
D. identifying new leaders
74. A ―secondary relationship‖ between a leader and the members of a group could best be
described as ―________‖.
A. distant









B. enthusiastic
D. personal C. sympathetic
75. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The problems faced by leaders.
B. How leadership differs in small and large groups.
C. How social groups determine who will lead them.

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D. The role of leaders in social groups.
72. B

(浦东)
（C）
Longer Lives for Wild Elephants
Most people think of zoos as safe places for animals, where struggles such as difficulty
finding food and avoiding predators don't exist. Without such problems, animals in zoos should
live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on Earth. Scientists have known that
elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases, joint problems and
behavior changes. Sometimes, they even become unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity(监禁) affects elephants, a team of international scientists
compared the life spans of female elephants born in zoos with female elephants living outdoors in
their native lands. Zoos keep detailed records of all the animals in their care, documenting factors
such as birth dates, illnesses, weight and death. These records made it possible for the researchers
to analyze 40 years of data on 800 African and Asian elephants in zoos across Europe. The
scientists compared the life spans of the zoo-born elephants with the life spans of thousands of
female wild elephants in Africa and Asian elephants that work in logging camps
(
伐木场), over
approximately the same time period.
The team found that female African elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years.
Their wild counterparts who died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years——more than
three times as long. Female Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9
years, while those in the logging camps lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their
zoo-raised counterparts. Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada who
led the study, thinks stress and obesity(肥胖) may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same
kind of exercise they would in the wild, and most are very fat. Elephant social lives are also much
different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large herds and family groups.
Another finding from the study showed that Asian elephants born in zoos were more likely to
die early than Asian elephants captured in the wild and brought to zoos. Mason suggests stress in
the mothers in zoos might cause them to have babies that are less likely to survive.
The study raises some questions about acquiring more elephants to keep in zoos. While some
threatened and endangered species living in zoos reproduce successfully and maintain healthy
populations, that doesn't appear to be the case with elephants.

72. According to the first two paragraphs, unlike other zoo animals, zoo elephants _______ .
A. have difficulty eating food. B. 1ive to a ripe old age.
C. are not afraid of predators. D. develop health problems.
73. Which of the following about the international scientists' research on the life spans of
elephants is NOT true? (See paragraph 3)?
A. They compared zoo elephants with wild elephants.
B. They kept detailed records of all the elephants in their care.
C. They analyzed the records of the elephants kept in zoos.

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73. C 74. A 75. D

D. The zoo-born elephants they studied are kept in European zoos.
74. What do the scientists find in their research?
A. Female elephants live longer than male elephants.
B. Female zoo elephants live longer than their wild counterparts.
C. Female zoo elephants die much earlier than their wild counterparts.
D. Elephants in zoos and those in the wild enjoy the same long life spans.
75. Which of the following does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. It may not be a wise policy to keep elephants in the zoo.
B. Elephants are no longer an endangered species.
C. Zoo-born elephants should be looked after more carefully.
D. Zoos should keep more animals except elephants.

72-- 75. DBCA
（普陀）
(C)
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules
Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and
eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years
spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history
because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then
spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and
ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to
human. Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human
emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer ―frowned on‖. Artists and
writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and
appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—
how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced. They
could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered,
but they could not actually hear ancient music — although they could read the writings of
classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in
translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why
modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader
Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged
musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had
rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind
than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this
century and a half —though at different rates in different countries— that we cannot define a
single Renaissance style.
72. The phrase
A. given up B. forgotten about C. argued about D. disapproved of
73. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of
_______.

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A. communication among artists across Europe
B. Green and Roman architecture and sculptures
C. a cultural emphasis on human values
D. religious themes in art that were more abstract
74. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his
time?
A. It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.
B. It had little emotional impact on the audiences.
C. It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.
D. It did not contain enough religious themes.
75. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single
Renaissance musical style?
A. The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.
B. The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.
C. Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians.
D. During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.

72-75
DCBD
（徐汇、金山）
(C)
People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is
environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are concerned about their own
health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as
eco-communities, are being designed with a green focus in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria,
British Columbia is one of them.
If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a self sufficient community
along the harbour front of British Columbia's capital city. The community will be home to 2500
people and will consist of residential, office, and retail space. Builders of Dockside Green have the
environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation（通风）, and
guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Building materials, such as paints and wood, are
natural and non-poisonous. Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it
grows fast and does not require pesticides（杀虫剂）to grow.
Energy efficiency is one of the top concerns in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green.
Not only do energy efficient appliances and light fixtures（照明设备） reduce the environmental
impact of heating and hot water, they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside
Green claims that home owners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada.
Residents will have individual water metres as studies show that people use around 20% less
energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside
Green and reused on site for flushing（冲洗） toilets.
Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account.
Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using
local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce
emissions（排放）. Dockside residents will be encouraged to make use of a mini transportation

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system and buy into the community's car share program. Finally, plans are in the works for a
high-tech heating system that will use renewable
energy
instead of fossil fuels (化石燃料).
Dockside residents will benefit from excellent local services with high quality healthcare,
shopping and education at the heart of the community, along with excellent recreation facilities
and plentiful green open spaces. The Eco-Community will favour the use of locally-sourced goods
and services; they will be desirable places to live, promoting a tangible（看得见的） sense of civic
pride, responsibility and, as the name suggests, community.

72. Which of the following is TRUE about Dockside Green according to the passage?
A. It is an environmental charity aiming at reducing carbon footprint.
B. It is a self sufficient community with a population of 2500 people.
C. It is being built along the harbor front that is threatened by pollution.
D. It emphasizes the importance of green energy and energy efficiency.
73. Bamboo is a favorable choice for builders because it _________.
A. provides good air circulation B. keeps pets outside the house
C. grows quickly and easily D. does not produce any waste
74. Which is NOT one of the issues Dockside Green hope to address in the future?
A. Convincing local factories not to pollute the air.
B. Creating an alternative to fossil fuels heating.
C. Having people pay for individual household usage.
D. Promoting the car share program to the residents.
75. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint B. Green Energy: New Trends in Canada
C. Eco- Communities: Dockside Green D. Wise Investment in Eco-Communities
72-75 DCAC

（杨浦1.5）
(C)
On 8
th
March this year, events marking International Women's Day (IWD) were held in many
countries around the world. In most countries the events have a political tone: they tend to
celebrate the advances women have made towards economic, social and political equality with
men, and to press for change in those areas of life where there is still progress to be made.
In other countries, meanwhile, 8th March is traditionally more about expressing an
appreciation of women: it is a day on which men give presents to their wives, girlfriends and
mothers, and it therefore has some similarities with St Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
Back in 1911, the first IWD events in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland were
certainly political. They were protests by women against forms of gender discrimination that
would now be unthinkable in most parts of the world: almost nowhere were women allowed to
vote, and Finland was the only country with any female members of a national parliament. The
general expectation worldwide, across different continents and cultures, was that women would
spend their lives largely in the home, devoting themselves to looking after their husbands and
children. The proportion of women who had paid employment was far lower than today, and when
women did go out to work they typically earned very little, meaning they were economically
dependent on men.

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A century later, gender inequality in employment - particularly pay inequality - is still one of
the issues IWD tries to draw attention to: it remains common, of course, for women to earn less
than men for doing exactly the same job.
Limited educational opportunities (there are many countries in which girls generally stay
fewer years in school than boys) and domestic violence towards women have also been
highlighted by events surrounding IWD in recent years.
And yet, as the IWD website notes, _________________. As just one example, to return to
the issue of women elected to office, the change over the last hundred years has been significant.
Since 1911, when the small group of women in the Finnish parliament (nineteen of them, to be
precise) were the only females in public office worldwide, the governments of more than fifty
different countries have been led by women. In 2011, at least one country in every continent has a
female leader, including high-profile examples such as Brazil (Dilma Rousseff), Germany (Angela
Merkel) and Australia (Julia Gillard).
72. The underlined word in paragraph 3
A. equality B. unfairness
C. difference D. imbalance
73. 100 years ago, it was widely considered that women's main task was to .
A. fight for economical independence B. get the right to vote
C. fulfill their domestic responsibilities D. gain educational opportunities
74. Which of the following is the missing sentence in the first line of the last paragraph?
A. distinctive differences do exist between men and women
B. women expect too much of their political power
C. it's impossible to realize the true equality between the two genders
D. alongside the ‗negatives‘ there are plenty of ‗positives‘
75. We can conclude from the passage that ________.
A. Much has been achieved in gender equality, but still there is space for improvement
B. The concept of equal pay for equal work is completely accepted in practice.
C. One or two female leaders can't stand for women's social status on the whole.
D. The progress in gaining equality in the last century seems to be too slow.
72-75 B CD A

（闸北）
(C)
Research on embryonic stem cells (胚胎干细胞) is debatable because it requires the
destruction of live human embryos.
Supporters find it easy to minimize the significance of this fact because the embryos are only
a few days old—nothing more than ''blastocysts (胚泡)
But if it's OK to destroy 5-day-old embryos to further scientific inquiry, is it OK to destroy
embryos that are five weeks old? Five months? Eight months? Science can't answer that question.
You don't have to be part of the pro-life group to have concerns about this kind of scientific
inquiry. James Thomson, the University of Wisconsin biologist has said, human embryonic
stem cell research does not make you at least a little bit uncomfortable, you have not thought
about it enough.
Recently, supporters of embryonic stem cell research called on president to allow

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experiments using ‗surplus (多余的)‘ fifty frozen embryos in fertility clinics, arguing that they
would be disposed of anyway. But Obama didn't limit his new policy to these fertilized eggs.
On the contrary, he left open the possibility of funding studies using embryos created
specifically so their cells can be harvested. He did, however, reject another option. will
—ensure,he said, our government never open the door to the use of cloning for human
reproduction. It is dangerous, profoundly wrong and has no place in our society, or any society.
But this position is hard to square with his professed (声称的) approach. On one hand, the
president says his policy is
he will use pressure to keep them from doing reproductive cloning.
What this policy means is simple: It may be permissible for scientists to create cloned
embryos and kill them. It's not permissible to create cloned embryos and let them live. Their cells
may be used for our benefit, but not for their own.
It's the policy that is risky not just to days-old human embryos. The rest of us are sure to
receive important medical benefits from this research one day. But we may lose something even
more important in a moral sense. ,
72. It's implied in the fourth paragraph that pro-life group ________.
A. support the research on embryonic stem cells
B. don't agree with any kind of scientific research
C. agree with James Thomson's opinion
D. rarely think of the consequences of embryonic stem cell research
73. The underlined phrase
A. find a square tool for B. be in line with
C. quarrel with D. pay off
74. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The author thinks there's a big difference between a 5-day embryo and a 8-month embryo.
B. In Obama's policy, embryonic researchers can only use surplus embryos in fertility clinics.
C. President Obama hasn't expressed his attitude toward human reproductive cloning.
D. The Research on embryonic stem cells may bring people great medical benefits in the future.
75. The author thinks the policy is worrying in that .
A. scientists are not really working without pressure
B. ban on human cloning is on the long run harmful to human development
C. the research is against the law
D. we may suffer morally for the research

72-75 CBDD
（长宁）
(C)
Disappointed with delays in Sacramento (the capital of California), Bay Area officials said
Thursday they planned to take matters into their own hands to regulate the region‘s growing piles
of electronic waste.
A San Jose council woman and a San Francisco supervisor said they would propose new
local plans aimed at controlling electronic waste if the California law-making body fails to act on
two bills delayed in the Assembly. They are among a growing number of California cities and
countries that have expressed the same intention.

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Environmentalists and local governments are increasingly concerned about the danger caused
by old electronic devices and the cost of safely recycling those products. An estimated 6 million
televisions and computers are stocked in California homes, and an additional 6,000 to 7,000
computers become outdated every day. The machines contain high levels of lead (铅) and other
dangerous substances, and are already banned from California landfills.
A bill by Senator (参议员) Byron Sher would require consumers to pay a recycling fee of up
to $$30 on every new machine containing a cathode ray tube. Used in almost all video monitors and
televisions, those devices contain four to eight pounds of lead each. The fees would go toward
setting up recycling programs, providing grants to non-profit agencies that reuse the tubes and
rewarding manufacturers that encourage recycling.
A separate bill by Los Angeles-area Senator Gloria Romero would require high-tech
manufacturers to develop programs to recycle so-called e-waste. If passed, the measures would
put California at the forefront of national efforts to manage the refuse of the electronic age.
But high-tech groups, including the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group and the American
Electronics Association, oppose the measures, arguing that fees of up to $$30 will drive consumers
to online, out-of-state shops.
―What really needs to occur is consumer education. Most consumers are unaware they‘re not
supposed to throw computers in the dust bin,‖ said Roxanne Gould, vice president of government
relations for the electronics association.
Computer recycling should be a local effort and part of residential waste collection programs,
she added. Recycling electronic waste is a dangerous and specialized matter, and
environmentalists maintain the state must support recycling efforts and ensure that the job isn‘t
contracted to junk dealers who send the poisonous parts overseas.
―The graveyard of the high-tech revolution is ending up in rural China,‖ said Ted Smith,
director of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition. His group is pushing for some refinement to
Sher‘s bill that would prevent the export of e-waste.

72. How would Bay Area officials deal with the problem of e-waste?
A. To get enough support to pass the delayed bills.
B. To persuade the lawmakers of the California Assembly.
C. To make relevant local regulations by themselves.
D. To put pressure on manufacturers of electronic devices.

73. What do the two bills delayed in the California Assembly both concern?
A. The reprocessing of the huge amounts of electronic waste in the state.
B. The regulations on dumping dangerous substances into landfills.
C. The funding of local initiatives to reuse waste electronic devices.
D. The sales of the second-hand electronic devices to foreign countries.

74. High- tech groups believe that if an extra fee is charged on every TV or computer purchased in
California, consumers will _________________.
A. hesitate to upgrade their computers B. abandon online shopping
C. strongly protest against such a charge D. buy them from other states


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75. We learn from the passage that much of California‘s electronic waste has been ____________.
A. dumped into local landfills B. exported to foreign countries
C. collected by non-profit agencies D. recycled by computer manufacturers
(C) 72-75 CADB



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2012届上海市高三二模英语试卷——C篇

(崇明)
(C)
Lots of bacteria can grow in the seemingly unfriendly environment under glaciers(冰川), a
region formerly considered free of much biology. This finding by glaciologists working in
Switzerland could help solve some puzzles of the last ice age and point the way for finding life on
other planets.
Bacteria with odd lifestyles have been under increasing study lately, with most research
focused on the species which prefer hot homes. The new study shifts attention to the other end of
the thermometer(温度计). The exciting thing is the idea of pushing the window of acceptable
bacterial environments a little bit farther open.
Researchers have previously collected small numbers of bacteria from ice in Antarctica and
Greenland, but they could not determine whether these were active bacteria or just frozen cells
blown in by wind. In contrast, the earth beneath two Swiss glaciers harbors large colonies of
bacteria—hundreds of millions of cells per gram—that appear to be growing at 0℃.
Scientists followed upon these findings by taking samples of ice, water, and earth at two
mountain glaciers. They found that earth beneath the glaciers contained much larger populations
of bacteria than did surface and inner part of ice. Those findings indicate that the bacteria were
growing at the bottom of the glacier and are not something washed in while the scientists drilled
through the ice.
Looking at the bacteria under a microscope(显微镜), the researchers found that many were in
the process of dividing, and healthy under the ice. The bacteria might break down minerals and
plant remains originally buried beneath the glacier or later washed in by water going slowly
through the ice, scientists say.
―Some of the assumptions we have made in the past now must be seriously questioned,‖ say
researchers. ―If bacteria can live under glaciers on Earth, why not on other planets? The new study
points out in many ways that the bottoms of glaciers are probably quite good environments from
the point of view of bacteria. So, maybe the bottom of the ice sheets on other planets would be a
sensible place to try if you‘re going to look for life on them.‖
72. What is special about the new study on bacteria?
A. It focuses on the bacteria in hot environments.
B. It opens the windows of the bacterial labs wider.
C. It pays more attention to the bacteria in the thermometer.
D. It changes scientists‘ view about the environment bacteria exist in.
73. Which of the following facts proves that bacteria under glaciers are alive?
A. Water is going slowly through the ice.
B. The drills used by scientists are free of bacteria.
C. Many of the bacteria are in the process of dividing.
D. The earth beneath the glacier contains more bacteria.
74. From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. bacteria disappear in the inner part of ice B. bacteria must be also alive on other planets
C. bacteria can grow in extreme weathers D. bacteria grow by breaking themselves down
75. The passage is mainly about the possibility of the existence of life _________.
A. under the sea B. in hot water C. on other planets D. under glaciers
C篇 D CCD

(奉贤)
(C)
The gift of being able to describe a face accurately is a rare one, as every experienced police

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officer knows to his cost. As the Lancet put it recently, ―When we try to describe faces precisely,
words fail us, and we resort to identikit (拼脸型图) procedures.‖
Yet, according to one authority on the subject, we can each probably recognize more than
1,000 faces, the majority of which differ in fine details. This, when one comes to think of it, is a
tremendous feat, though, curiously enough, relatively little attention has been devoted to the
fundamental problems of how and why we acquire this gift for recognizing and remembering
faces. Is it an inborn property of our brains, or an acquired one? As so often happens, the experts
tend to differ.
Thus, some argue that it is inborn, and that there are ―special characteristics about the brain‘s
ability to distinguish faces‖. In support of this, they note how much better we are at recognizing a
face after a single encounter than we are, for example, in recognizing an individual horse. On the
other hand, there are those, and they are probably in the majority, who claim that the gift is an
acquired one.
The arguments in favor of this latter view, it must be confessed, are impressive. It is a habit
that is acquired soon after birth. Watch, for instance, how a quite young baby recognizes his
mother by sight. Granted that his other senses help – the sound, his sense of smell, the distinctive
way she handles him. But of all these, sight is predominant. Formed at the very beginning of life,
the ability to recognize faces quickly becomes an established habit, and one that is, essential for
daily living, if not necessarily for survival. How essential and valuable it is we probably do not
appreciate until we encounter people who have been deprived of the faculty.
This unfortunate inability to recognize familiar faces is known to all, but such people can
often recognize individuals by their voices, their walking manners or their spectacles. With typical
human ingenuity, many of these unfortunate people overcome their handicap by recognizing other
characteristic features.

72. It is stated in the passage that ______.
A. it is unusual for a person to be able to identify a face satisfactorily
B. the ability to recognize faces unhesitatingly is an unusual gift
C. quite a few people can visualize faces they have seen
D. few people can give exact details of the appearance of a face

73. What the author feels strange about is that _______.
A. people have the tremendous ability to recognize more than 1,000 faces
B. people don‘t think much of the problem of how and why we acquire the ability to recognize
and remember faces
C. people don‘t realize how essential and valuable it is for them to have the ability to
recognize faces
D. people have been arguing much over the way people recognize and remember faces

74. What is the first suggested explanation of the origin of the ability?
A. It is one of the characteristics peculiar to human beings.

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B. It is acquired soon after birth.
C. It is something we can do from the very moment we are born.
D. It is learned from our environment and experiences.

75. This passage seems to emphasize that ______.
A. the ability to recognize individuals is dependent on other senses as well as sight
B. sight is indispensable (必需的) to recognizing individuals
C. the ability to recognize faces is a special inborn ability of the brain
D. the importance of the ability of recognizing faces is fully appreciated by people.
72—75 DBCA

(虹口)
(C)
There are a couple of ways to forecast the destructive potential of a hurricane (飓风) so that
people in the way can take adequate precautions (预防措施). Satellite images of cloud patterns
can be analyzed to estimate peak wind speeds, but the estimates are often way off the mark.
Specialized aircraft can fly into a storm to measure the winds directly, but the flights are costly.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology come up with a third way: listening
to a storm underwater.
In a paper to be published in Geophysical Research Letters, Nicholas C. Makris and a former
graduate student, Joshua D. Wilson, report a strong connection between the intensity (强度) of
sound recorded by an undersea microphone in the mid-Atlantic and the wind power of a hurricane
that passed over it. They say that such microphones, known as hydrophones, could be a safe and
relatively inexpensive means of estimating hurricane force.
Dr. Makris and Dr. Wilson, who are now with Applied Physical Sciences Corporation,
worked out the theory of underwater acoustic (声音的) monitoring of storms in a 2005 paper. ―To
be very frank with you, it‘s a mystery what makes storms noisy underwater.‖ Dr. Makris said. The
most popular idea currently is that it has something to do with oscillating air bubbles (气泡振动).
The researchers then went looking for experimental data to back their theory, and found it
from a hydrophone placed at a depth of 2,500 feet by the National Atmospheric and Oceanic
Administration. It happened that Hurricane Gert passed over the area in September 1999, and a
hurricane-hunter plane directly measured the wind speed at the same time. The hydrophone data
showed sound intensity rising when the storm‘s outside wind ―wall‖ passed over, and again when
the inside wall, the most destructive part of the storm near the eye, passed over. ―We got a
beautiful connection,‖ Dr. Makris said, ―between the hydrophone data and the actual wind speeds
as measured by the aircraft.‖
Dr. Makris is conducting additional experiments, working with the Mexican Navy off the
west coast of Mexico. The eventual goal, he said, would be permanent hydrophones in known
hurricane zones or temporary ones that could be easily laid by plane or ship in the path of a
coming storm.
72. Compared with the traditional methods, the new way of measuring is_____.
A. more expensive B. more direct
C. less dangerous D. less accurate
73. Which statement is WRONG according to the article?

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A. The scientists gained support from different fields.
B. Dr. Makris and Dr. Wilson have figured out what makes storms noisy underwater.
C. The scientists have found the relationship between the changes of sound intensity and the
force of the hurricane.
D. There are several ways for people to forecast the force of the coming hurricane.
74. Why is Dr. Makris now making other experiments with the help of the Mexican Navy off the
west coast of Mexico?
A. To place permanent hydrophones in some zones.
B. To collect more images of cloud patterns.
C. To be secure in carrying out their experiments.
D. To get more information from the hurricane-hunter planes.
75. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. Ways to Stop the Destructive Force of a Hurricane
B. Connection between the Intensity of Sound and the Wind Power of a Hurricane
C. Hydrophones, Safe but Expensive Means of Estimating Hurricane Force
D. Measuring a Hurricane by Sound Underwater
72-75: CBAD

（黄浦、嘉定）
(C)
The coast of the State of Maine is one of the most irregular in the world. A straight line
running from the southernmost coastal city to the northernmost coastal city would measure about
225 miles. If you followed the coastline between these points, you would travel more than ten
times as far. This irregularity is the result of what is called a drowned coastline. The term comes
from the glacial（冰川的）activity of the Ice Age. At that time, the whole area that is now Maine
was part of a mountain range that towered above the sea. As the glacier descended, however, it
applied enormous force on those mountains, and they sank into the sea.
As the mountains sank, ocean water charged over the lowest parts of the remaining land. And
the highest parts of the former mountain range, nearest the shore, remained as islands. Marine
fossils found here are 225 feet above sea level indicating the level of the shoreline prior to the
glacier.
The 2,500-mile-long rocky and jagged coastline of Maine keeps watch over nearly 2,000
islands. Many of these islands are tiny and uninhabited, but many are home to blooming
communities. Mt. Desert Island is one of the largest, most beautiful of the Maine coast islands left
behind by the glacier. Measuring 16 miles by 12 miles, Mt. Desert was very nearly formed as two
distinct islands. It is split almost in half by Somes Sound, a very deep and very narrow stretch of
water seven miles long.
For years, Mt. Desert Island, particularly its major settlement, Bar Harbor, has afforded
summer homes for the wealthy. Recently, though, Bar Harbor has become a new arts community
as well. But the best part of the island is the unspoiled forest land known as Acadia National Park.
Since the island sits on the border between two different geographical zones, the park supports the
plants and animals of both zones. It also lies in a major bird migration lane and is a resting spot for
many birds.
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preserved and that it will be available to all people, not just the wealthy. Visitors to Acadia may
receive nature instruction from the park naturalists as well as enjoy camping, hiking, cycling, and
boating. Or they may choose to spend time at the museum learning about the Stone Age
inhabitants of the island.

72．The large number of small islands along the coast of Maine is the result of __________.
A. the drowning of the Maine coastline
B. glacier‘s forcing mountains into the sea
C. the irregularity of the Maine coastline
D. ocean water‘s flooding the mountain range
73．From the passage, we learn that __________.
A. the coastline of Maine is ten times longer after the Ice Age
B. there are more than 2500 islands along the Maine coastline
C. Mt. Desert Island has been broken apart by a 7-mile-long water stretch
D. an arts community gave way to the summer homes on Mt. Desert Island
74．What CANNOT be inferred about the Acadia Nation Park?
A. It welcomes all the people, rich or poor.
B. It has much appeal for bird-watching lovers.
C. It offers visitors both entertainment and education.
D. It is a border between the two geographical zones.
75．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. The past and the present of Maine B. The formation of Maine coastline
C. Efforts for preserving national parks D. Tourist attractions on Mt. Desert Island
72—75 BCDA

（静安、杨浦、宝山、青浦）
(C)
Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of great
discomfort that may well require treatment to eliminate. And the sad truth is that ―clothing
mismatches‖ on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着
装)—and the people with whom he or she comes in contact.
Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for
their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed
attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company‘s
attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should
dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business
meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment.
Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior vice president has a
different image to maintain than that of a secretary or sales assistant. Like it or not, you will be
judged by your personal appearance.
This is never more apparent than on ―dress- down days‖, when what you wear can say more
about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you
wear on dress-down days than on ―business professional‖ days. Thus, when dressing in ―business

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casual‖ clothes, try to put some good taste into your wardrobe choices, recognize that the ―real‖
definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally
wear of business-professional attire days.
Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one
way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going
and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the
beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes
make the man—and the woman. When in doubt, always misjudge on the side of dressing slightly
more traditionally than the situation demands.
72. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to dress properly in a business setting.
B. A president of a company should dress differently from a secretary or sales assistant.
C. The differences between professional and casual dress.
D. Improper dress will make a person feel uncomfortable.
73. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Every company has strict rules regarding office dress.
B. You can wear whatever you like if your company doesn‘t have high standards for dressing.
C. You should dress according to the business setting even when there are no fixed rules.
D. In companies with relaxed rules on office dress, you can‘t spot a manager among others.
74. Which statement best describes ―dress-down days‖?
A. On dress-down days, you can wear whatever you like.
B. People‘s clothes on dress-down days don‘t receive much attention.
C. We can‘t judge a person‘s taste by his clothes on dress-down days.
D. People are usually more careful about what they wear on dress-down days than on other
occasions.
75. Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage with regard to business dress?
A. Remember to ask others for advice when you are not sure about what to dress.
B. Think about how other guests will wear if you are invited to a dinner.
C. For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently.
D. Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure about proper dress for a certain occasion.
72—75 ACDA

（闵行）
(C)
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become
recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family traditional cultural
patterns confer (授予) leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship
groups, one or more persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process
of selection. In larger groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
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research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of
It seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually
any person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that
particular group.
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader,
research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different
individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a
social group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to ―get things done.‖ Expressive
leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the collective well-beings of a social
group‘s members. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the group than
with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and
conflict among them. Group members expect expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships
within the group and provide support to individual members.
Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group
members. They give orders and may discipline group members who prohibit attainment (达到) of
the group‘s goals. Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in
the group. They offer sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is subjected to
discipline, are quick to lighten a serious moment with humor, and try to resolve issues that
threaten to divide the group. As the difference in these two roles suggests, expressive leaders
generally receive more personal affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are
successful in promoting group goals, may enjoy a more distant respect.
72. Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. Few people succeed in sharing a leadership role with another person.
B. A person who is an effective leader of a particular group may not be an effective leader
in another group.
C. A person can best learn how to be an effective leader by studying research on leadership.
D. Most people desire to be leaders but can produce little evidence of their qualifications.
73. The passage indicates that instrumental leaders generally focus on ________.
A. ensuring harmonious relationships
B. sharing responsibility with group members
C. achieving a goal
D. identifying new leaders
74. A ―secondary relationship‖ between a leader and the members of a group could best be
described as ―________‖.
A. distant









B. enthusiastic
D. personal C. sympathetic
75. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The problems faced by leaders.
B. How leadership differs in small and large groups.
C. How social groups determine who will lead them.

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D. The role of leaders in social groups.
72. B

(浦东)
（C）
Longer Lives for Wild Elephants
Most people think of zoos as safe places for animals, where struggles such as difficulty
finding food and avoiding predators don't exist. Without such problems, animals in zoos should
live to a ripe old age.
But that may not be true for the largest land animals on Earth. Scientists have known that
elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases, joint problems and
behavior changes. Sometimes, they even become unable to have babies.
To learn more about how captivity(监禁) affects elephants, a team of international scientists
compared the life spans of female elephants born in zoos with female elephants living outdoors in
their native lands. Zoos keep detailed records of all the animals in their care, documenting factors
such as birth dates, illnesses, weight and death. These records made it possible for the researchers
to analyze 40 years of data on 800 African and Asian elephants in zoos across Europe. The
scientists compared the life spans of the zoo-born elephants with the life spans of thousands of
female wild elephants in Africa and Asian elephants that work in logging camps
(
伐木场), over
approximately the same time period.
The team found that female African elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years.
Their wild counterparts who died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years——more than
three times as long. Female Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9
years, while those in the logging camps lived 41.7 years.
Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their
zoo-raised counterparts. Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada who
led the study, thinks stress and obesity(肥胖) may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same
kind of exercise they would in the wild, and most are very fat. Elephant social lives are also much
different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large herds and family groups.
Another finding from the study showed that Asian elephants born in zoos were more likely to
die early than Asian elephants captured in the wild and brought to zoos. Mason suggests stress in
the mothers in zoos might cause them to have babies that are less likely to survive.
The study raises some questions about acquiring more elephants to keep in zoos. While some
threatened and endangered species living in zoos reproduce successfully and maintain healthy
populations, that doesn't appear to be the case with elephants.

72. According to the first two paragraphs, unlike other zoo animals, zoo elephants _______ .
A. have difficulty eating food. B. 1ive to a ripe old age.
C. are not afraid of predators. D. develop health problems.
73. Which of the following about the international scientists' research on the life spans of
elephants is NOT true? (See paragraph 3)?
A. They compared zoo elephants with wild elephants.
B. They kept detailed records of all the elephants in their care.
C. They analyzed the records of the elephants kept in zoos.

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73. C 74. A 75. D

D. The zoo-born elephants they studied are kept in European zoos.
74. What do the scientists find in their research?
A. Female elephants live longer than male elephants.
B. Female zoo elephants live longer than their wild counterparts.
C. Female zoo elephants die much earlier than their wild counterparts.
D. Elephants in zoos and those in the wild enjoy the same long life spans.
75. Which of the following does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. It may not be a wise policy to keep elephants in the zoo.
B. Elephants are no longer an endangered species.
C. Zoo-born elephants should be looked after more carefully.
D. Zoos should keep more animals except elephants.

72-- 75. DBCA
（普陀）
(C)
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules
Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and
eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years
spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history
because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then
spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of this period wanted to restore the learning and
ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to
human. Fulfillment in life became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human
emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer ―frowned on‖. Artists and
writers now turned to religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and
appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—
how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed and experienced. They
could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered,
but they could not actually hear ancient music — although they could read the writings of
classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in
translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why
modern music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader
Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged
musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had
rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind
than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this
century and a half —though at different rates in different countries— that we cannot define a
single Renaissance style.
72. The phrase
A. given up B. forgotten about C. argued about D. disapproved of
73. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of
_______.

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A. communication among artists across Europe
B. Green and Roman architecture and sculptures
C. a cultural emphasis on human values
D. religious themes in art that were more abstract
74. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his
time?
A. It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.
B. It had little emotional impact on the audiences.
C. It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.
D. It did not contain enough religious themes.
75. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single
Renaissance musical style?
A. The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style.
B. The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style.
C. Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians.
D. During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.

72-75
DCBD
（徐汇、金山）
(C)
People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is
environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are concerned about their own
health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as
eco-communities, are being designed with a green focus in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria,
British Columbia is one of them.
If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a self sufficient community
along the harbour front of British Columbia's capital city. The community will be home to 2500
people and will consist of residential, office, and retail space. Builders of Dockside Green have the
environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation（通风）, and
guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Building materials, such as paints and wood, are
natural and non-poisonous. Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it
grows fast and does not require pesticides（杀虫剂）to grow.
Energy efficiency is one of the top concerns in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green.
Not only do energy efficient appliances and light fixtures（照明设备） reduce the environmental
impact of heating and hot water, they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside
Green claims that home owners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada.
Residents will have individual water metres as studies show that people use around 20% less
energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside
Green and reused on site for flushing（冲洗） toilets.
Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account.
Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using
local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce
emissions（排放）. Dockside residents will be encouraged to make use of a mini transportation

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system and buy into the community's car share program. Finally, plans are in the works for a
high-tech heating system that will use renewable
energy
instead of fossil fuels (化石燃料).
Dockside residents will benefit from excellent local services with high quality healthcare,
shopping and education at the heart of the community, along with excellent recreation facilities
and plentiful green open spaces. The Eco-Community will favour the use of locally-sourced goods
and services; they will be desirable places to live, promoting a tangible（看得见的） sense of civic
pride, responsibility and, as the name suggests, community.

72. Which of the following is TRUE about Dockside Green according to the passage?
A. It is an environmental charity aiming at reducing carbon footprint.
B. It is a self sufficient community with a population of 2500 people.
C. It is being built along the harbor front that is threatened by pollution.
D. It emphasizes the importance of green energy and energy efficiency.
73. Bamboo is a favorable choice for builders because it _________.
A. provides good air circulation B. keeps pets outside the house
C. grows quickly and easily D. does not produce any waste
74. Which is NOT one of the issues Dockside Green hope to address in the future?
A. Convincing local factories not to pollute the air.
B. Creating an alternative to fossil fuels heating.
C. Having people pay for individual household usage.
D. Promoting the car share program to the residents.
75. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint B. Green Energy: New Trends in Canada
C. Eco- Communities: Dockside Green D. Wise Investment in Eco-Communities
72-75 DCAC

（杨浦1.5）
(C)
On 8
th
March this year, events marking International Women's Day (IWD) were held in many
countries around the world. In most countries the events have a political tone: they tend to
celebrate the advances women have made towards economic, social and political equality with
men, and to press for change in those areas of life where there is still progress to be made.
In other countries, meanwhile, 8th March is traditionally more about expressing an
appreciation of women: it is a day on which men give presents to their wives, girlfriends and
mothers, and it therefore has some similarities with St Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
Back in 1911, the first IWD events in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland were
certainly political. They were protests by women against forms of gender discrimination that
would now be unthinkable in most parts of the world: almost nowhere were women allowed to
vote, and Finland was the only country with any female members of a national parliament. The
general expectation worldwide, across different continents and cultures, was that women would
spend their lives largely in the home, devoting themselves to looking after their husbands and
children. The proportion of women who had paid employment was far lower than today, and when
women did go out to work they typically earned very little, meaning they were economically
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A century later, gender inequality in employment - particularly pay inequality - is still one of
the issues IWD tries to draw attention to: it remains common, of course, for women to earn less
than men for doing exactly the same job.
Limited educational opportunities (there are many countries in which girls generally stay
fewer years in school than boys) and domestic violence towards women have also been
highlighted by events surrounding IWD in recent years.
And yet, as the IWD website notes, _________________. As just one example, to return to
the issue of women elected to office, the change over the last hundred years has been significant.
Since 1911, when the small group of women in the Finnish parliament (nineteen of them, to be
precise) were the only females in public office worldwide, the governments of more than fifty
different countries have been led by women. In 2011, at least one country in every continent has a
female leader, including high-profile examples such as Brazil (Dilma Rousseff), Germany (Angela
Merkel) and Australia (Julia Gillard).
72. The underlined word in paragraph 3
A. equality B. unfairness
C. difference D. imbalance
73. 100 years ago, it was widely considered that women's main task was to .
A. fight for economical independence B. get the right to vote
C. fulfill their domestic responsibilities D. gain educational opportunities
74. Which of the following is the missing sentence in the first line of the last paragraph?
A. distinctive differences do exist between men and women
B. women expect too much of their political power
C. it's impossible to realize the true equality between the two genders
D. alongside the ‗negatives‘ there are plenty of ‗positives‘
75. We can conclude from the passage that ________.
A. Much has been achieved in gender equality, but still there is space for improvement
B. The concept of equal pay for equal work is completely accepted in practice.
C. One or two female leaders can't stand for women's social status on the whole.
D. The progress in gaining equality in the last century seems to be too slow.
72-75 B CD A

（闸北）
(C)
Research on embryonic stem cells (胚胎干细胞) is debatable because it requires the
destruction of live human embryos.
Supporters find it easy to minimize the significance of this fact because the embryos are only
a few days old—nothing more than ''blastocysts (胚泡)
But if it's OK to destroy 5-day-old embryos to further scientific inquiry, is it OK to destroy
embryos that are five weeks old? Five months? Eight months? Science can't answer that question.
You don't have to be part of the pro-life group to have concerns about this kind of scientific
inquiry. James Thomson, the University of Wisconsin biologist has said, human embryonic
stem cell research does not make you at least a little bit uncomfortable, you have not thought
about it enough.
Recently, supporters of embryonic stem cell research called on president to allow

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experiments using ‗surplus (多余的)‘ fifty frozen embryos in fertility clinics, arguing that they
would be disposed of anyway. But Obama didn't limit his new policy to these fertilized eggs.
On the contrary, he left open the possibility of funding studies using embryos created
specifically so their cells can be harvested. He did, however, reject another option. will
—ensure,he said, our government never open the door to the use of cloning for human
reproduction. It is dangerous, profoundly wrong and has no place in our society, or any society.
But this position is hard to square with his professed (声称的) approach. On one hand, the
president says his policy is
he will use pressure to keep them from doing reproductive cloning.
What this policy means is simple: It may be permissible for scientists to create cloned
embryos and kill them. It's not permissible to create cloned embryos and let them live. Their cells
may be used for our benefit, but not for their own.
It's the policy that is risky not just to days-old human embryos. The rest of us are sure to
receive important medical benefits from this research one day. But we may lose something even
more important in a moral sense. ,
72. It's implied in the fourth paragraph that pro-life group ________.
A. support the research on embryonic stem cells
B. don't agree with any kind of scientific research
C. agree with James Thomson's opinion
D. rarely think of the consequences of embryonic stem cell research
73. The underlined phrase
A. find a square tool for B. be in line with
C. quarrel with D. pay off
74. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The author thinks there's a big difference between a 5-day embryo and a 8-month embryo.
B. In Obama's policy, embryonic researchers can only use surplus embryos in fertility clinics.
C. President Obama hasn't expressed his attitude toward human reproductive cloning.
D. The Research on embryonic stem cells may bring people great medical benefits in the future.
75. The author thinks the policy is worrying in that .
A. scientists are not really working without pressure
B. ban on human cloning is on the long run harmful to human development
C. the research is against the law
D. we may suffer morally for the research

72-75 CBDD
（长宁）
(C)
Disappointed with delays in Sacramento (the capital of California), Bay Area officials said
Thursday they planned to take matters into their own hands to regulate the region‘s growing piles
of electronic waste.
A San Jose council woman and a San Francisco supervisor said they would propose new
local plans aimed at controlling electronic waste if the California law-making body fails to act on
two bills delayed in the Assembly. They are among a growing number of California cities and
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Environmentalists and local governments are increasingly concerned about the danger caused
by old electronic devices and the cost of safely recycling those products. An estimated 6 million
televisions and computers are stocked in California homes, and an additional 6,000 to 7,000
computers become outdated every day. The machines contain high levels of lead (铅) and other
dangerous substances, and are already banned from California landfills.
A bill by Senator (参议员) Byron Sher would require consumers to pay a recycling fee of up
to $$30 on every new machine containing a cathode ray tube. Used in almost all video monitors and
televisions, those devices contain four to eight pounds of lead each. The fees would go toward
setting up recycling programs, providing grants to non-profit agencies that reuse the tubes and
rewarding manufacturers that encourage recycling.
A separate bill by Los Angeles-area Senator Gloria Romero would require high-tech
manufacturers to develop programs to recycle so-called e-waste. If passed, the measures would
put California at the forefront of national efforts to manage the refuse of the electronic age.
But high-tech groups, including the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group and the American
Electronics Association, oppose the measures, arguing that fees of up to $$30 will drive consumers
to online, out-of-state shops.
―What really needs to occur is consumer education. Most consumers are unaware they‘re not
supposed to throw computers in the dust bin,‖ said Roxanne Gould, vice president of government
relations for the electronics association.
Computer recycling should be a local effort and part of residential waste collection programs,
she added. Recycling electronic waste is a dangerous and specialized matter, and
environmentalists maintain the state must support recycling efforts and ensure that the job isn‘t
contracted to junk dealers who send the poisonous parts overseas.
―The graveyard of the high-tech revolution is ending up in rural China,‖ said Ted Smith,
director of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition. His group is pushing for some refinement to
Sher‘s bill that would prevent the export of e-waste.

72. How would Bay Area officials deal with the problem of e-waste?
A. To get enough support to pass the delayed bills.
B. To persuade the lawmakers of the California Assembly.
C. To make relevant local regulations by themselves.
D. To put pressure on manufacturers of electronic devices.

73. What do the two bills delayed in the California Assembly both concern?
A. The reprocessing of the huge amounts of electronic waste in the state.
B. The regulations on dumping dangerous substances into landfills.
C. The funding of local initiatives to reuse waste electronic devices.
D. The sales of the second-hand electronic devices to foreign countries.

74. High- tech groups believe that if an extra fee is charged on every TV or computer purchased in
California, consumers will _________________.
A. hesitate to upgrade their computers B. abandon online shopping
C. strongly protest against such a charge D. buy them from other states


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75. We learn from the passage that much of California‘s electronic waste has been ____________.
A. dumped into local landfills B. exported to foreign countries
C. collected by non-profit agencies D. recycled by computer manufacturers
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