上海市2020届宝山区高三英语二模试卷含听力及答案

宝山区2019学年第二学期期中

高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷

（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A.A visa officer. B. An interviewer. C. A student. D. A manager.

2. A. In a factory. B. Atan airport. C. In a post office. D. In a cafe.

3. A. She enjoys traveling this summer vacation.

B. She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.

C. She is considering whether to travel abroad.

D. She speaks highly of her experience last year.

4. A. Wait till the end of the year.

B. Walk to his workplace.

C. Take public transportation.

D. Buy the car right now.

5. A. A gift. B. A trip. C. A job. D. A visit.

6. A. The man is said to be a vegetarian.

B. The man dislikes American food.

C. The man has got used to American food.

D. The man is ill because of American food.

7. A. Doubtful. B. Upset. C. Disappointed. D. Annoyed.

8. A. Manager and secretary. B. Doctor and patient.

C. Employer and employee.

D. Teacher and student.

9. A. She will probably go to see a doctor right away.

B. She has refused to takemedicine for her throat.

C. She'd better avoid speaking even in a low voice.

D. She can't make herself understood when whispering.

10. A. The woman doesn't like to drink coffee in any case.

B. The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.

C. The man doesn't drink coffee when meeting people.

D. The man drinks coffee when making more products.

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Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. Because a monthly fee has to be paid.

B. Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.

C. Because it's hard and expensive to be installed.

D. Because it often makes us confused when used.

12. A. It's a dream that will come true sooner or later.

B. It's a new and good way to track your vehicle.

C. It's a regular device that works with a smartphone.

D. It's a tracking device that is changing ourlife greatly.

13. A. Efficient but expensive.

B. Innovative but time-consuming.

C. Free but hard to install.

D. Small but user-friendly.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A.3%. B.15%. C. About 18%. D. Over 30%.

15. A. British senior managers. B. Patients in mental hospital.

C. Prime ministers.

D. American presidents.

16. A. Factors of affecting people's success.

B. Importance of keeping emotional health.

C. Encouraging children to have ambitions.

D. Relationships between hardship and success.

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

17. A. Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.

B. Because he didn't believe smoking would bethat harmful.

C. Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.

D. Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.

18. A. Air pollution. B. Smoke. C.Secondhand smoke. D. Thirdhand smoke.

19. A. Because the government hasn't taken any effective measures to stop smoking.

B. Because each year many children's death is connected with secondhand smoke.

C. Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.

D. Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.

20. A. The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes, furniture and so on.

B. The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.

C. The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes, furniture and so on.

D. The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.

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II.Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

As entrepreneurs(创业者), we had a vision, we realized it, and now we (21) _____ (run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our "work-life balance."

When the success of the company rests on your shoulders, you've always got an excuse to put (22) _____ else on hold.

What I've learned (23) _____(face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) _____, individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together, can prevent you from getting too tired.

Here's my list oflife hacks that will help preventexhaustion:

●Work from home one day a week

Few things give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office (25) _____ (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening housework.

Not to mention, working in pajamas is one of life's (26) _____(underestimate) pleasures.

●Pencil in time for exercise

It really bothered me (27) _____ with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was going down the drain. That may sound unimportant, but it wasn't to me, (28) _____ it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life, I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour (29) _____ (early) to work out with a tennis coach. If sports aren't your thing, try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.

●Learn something new, outside the office

It can be draining to always be the person who's supposed to have the answers as a business leader. It's surprisingly liberating to be on the other side, (30) _____ (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.

Section B

Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.

While I was jumping rope, my phonetook a fall to the hardwood floorwhich created multiple cracks on myscreen. However, the music kept 31 , so allas well －or so I thought.

Thirty minutes later, I could see only one-tenthof my screen while the rest was pitch-black. Thenext morning, I decided not to go tothe phone store for 24 hours, I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day, which led to my not goingfor one week. One week ended up becoming 60days without my smartphone.

Here are three 33 I noticed and whyyou may want to consider a smartphone detox (戒除期) yourself:

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●You'll become bored

While in line at a Starbucks, I noticed howevery individual had their head down, eyes fixed on their smartphone. With nothing todistract myself with during the waiting period, Ibecame bored, and my mind 34 throughall sorts of topics.

Boredom is 35 something we avoid atall costs. However, boredom is the perfect wayto make a(n) 36 on a business idea orproject. When you enter a state of boredom, youallow your mind to relax and escape from therealities of today to the infinite 37 oftomorrow.

●You'll be able to dramatically reduceyour"work"hours

A study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day, oronce every 10 minutes.

As I learned during my experiment, placingsome distance between myself and my devicehelped me fall into deep work more easily.

By not having my smartphone, my distractiontime went down and thus my hours of workwere spent more efficiently and effectively. Onnumerous occasions, I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.

●Your mental well-being will receivea boost (提高)

Obviously, without a cellphone, I experienceda lack of 40 news and comments. Whilethat helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being, the biggest reason for it was trulyconnecting to people.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

As a child, what did youwant to be when yougrew up? If you werelike most children, you probablylet your imagination run 41 . Maybe you dreamed of flying intospace or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 . Or you might have givenup on some altogether.

If that's the case, then today's the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come TrueDay. If you've been 43 fulfilling yourdreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.

It's important to dream because dreams cangive us the 44 to succeed in life. Dreamsinspire and motivate us. The great thing aboutdreams is that there's no 45 to accomplishthem right away. They might take a few yearsor they might take a lifetime to 46 . Theimportant thing is that you're 47 workingtoward your dream. And the best way to do that isby setting goals.

What is the 48 between a dream anda goal? It's been said that dreams are the finaldestination; goals are the stops along the way.

Dreams can be very 49 . But the steps youtake to reach them should be very 50 . Yourdreams state what you want, but goals explainhow you'll get there. That makes goal setting anecessary step in 51 your dreams.

Many successful people have spoken aboutdreams. Former U.S. Secretary of State ColinPowell stressed the 52 of working for yourdreams. "A dream doesn't become reality throughmagic: it takes sweat, 53 and hardwork. "Author Les Brown reminded us that dreamshave no 54 limit. You are never too old to setanother goal or to dream a new dream.

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If you've been dreaming about doing somethingfor years, start today. Write down your dream, and 55 your goals. Then you'll be on your wayto making your dreams come true.

41.A.fast B. high C. well D. wild

42.A.colorful B. amazing C. realistic D.attractive

43.A. putting off B. taking off C. getting off D.paying off

44.A. opportunity B. direction C. energy D.access

45.A. pressure B. doubt C. sense D. need

46.A. seek B. achieve C. explain D. design

47.A. really B. almost C. always D. hardly

48.A. concept B. similarity C. comparison D. difference

49.A. unreal B. general C. changeable D. flexible

50.A. specific B. abstract C. common D. complicated

51.A. imaging B. avoiding C. reaching D. believing

52.A. process B. benefit C. consequence D. importance

53.A. blood B. determination C. intelligence D. loyalty

54.A. age B. extra C. space D. normal

55.A. transfer B. convert C. establish D. devote

Section B

Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

(A)

In 2008, someone, or perhaps a group of people, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paperto an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法). Thatpaper described a process that would use cryptographyto create a secure electronic cash system, now knownas a cryptocurrency (加密货币). Person to person payments couldbe made online using a shared network of computersinstead of a bank or other financial institution. Each deal could happen very quickly. The sharednetwork of computers would also serve as the meansto prove those deals safely. Getting rid of theneed for a centralized banking system would open upthe possibility for anyone to become part of the digitaleconomy.

Today, there are well over a thousand differentcryptocurrencies. Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin. They are heldback by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.

One issue is weak security on cryptocurrencywebsites where users either store their electronic cashin virtual "wallets "or exchange one kind of electroniccash for another. In recent years, clever thieveshave broken into manyof these websites and stolenelectronic cash. The websites are struggling to protecttheir users from such thefts.

Another problem is the large number of fakecryptocurrencies that are advertised on the internet. The advertisements invite internet users to visitwebsites offering new cryptocurrencies. Manyvisitors are persuaded by the websites to buy theircryptocurrencies using actual money. Later, thewebsites disappear along with the victims' money. Inresponse to this problem, companies like Facebook andGoogle are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.

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56. What does the article explain about SatoshiNakamoto?

A. Satoshi's background in international banking and investment

B. Satoshi's grave doubts about the true value ofcryptocurrencles

C. Satoshi's close partnership with suspiciousfinancial institutions

D. Satoshi's contribution to the development of thedigital economy

57. According to this article, what is true about numerous cryptocurrency websites?

A. They and their users have been robbed.

B. They've revealed the identities of their users.

C. They reward their users with cool prizes.

D. They arrange recreational events for users.

58. What does the article indicate about thecryptocurrency industry?

A. It's had to lay off lots of workers.

B. It's celebrating a profitable year.

C. It's facing some serious challenges.

D. It's set a very high moral standard.

59. According to this article, why are Facebook andGoogle limiting cryptocurrency advertising?

A. Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.

B. They've created their own cryptocurrency.

C. They don't listen to cryptocurrency fans.

D. Too many cryptocurrencies aren't real.

(B)

"Changing the world" might seem like anunrealistic

goal. When faced with hugeproblems such as air pollution

or energyshortages, where do you start?

Taoyuan-basedGogoro believes you start with a scooter.

Proof of concept

In 2015, Gogoro broke onto the sceneby releasing an electric scooter called theSmartscooter. Unlike most electric scooters,thisone wouldn't need to be plugged in to recharge. Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.

Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were nothappy with the system of changing batteriesthe whole project could fail. They didn't need toworry, though. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smartscooter!

Setting the bar

Fast forwardto 2019 and therelease of the Series 3 Smartscooter. Gogoroscooters are as popular and revolutionary asever. Their bright colors are chosen by BeatriceSanticcioli, a famous color designer who helpedshape major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. In addition to the scooters'bright colors, plenty ofcool accessories(配件) are available so you can makeyour scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continuesto pave the way toward a future of responsibleenergy consumption.

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60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smartscooter ______.

A. can recharge itself in Gostations in megacities

B. only needs to change batteries in Gostations

C. wouldn't need to be recharged at all in life

D. can be recharged by its users in Gostations

61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ______.

A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designer

B. their colors are different from those of others

C. it is a good way for people to consume energy

D. it can help us solve the problem of energy shortage

62. What can we conclude from the passage?

A. The more megacities there are, the more GoStations may appear.

B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.

C. People neednot go to GoStations especially during peak hours.

D. More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.

(C)

With so many investments required of usto succeed-time, resources,talents, responsibilities, even finances forour retirement-it's easy to lose sightof the most difficult investment of all to committo: ourselves.

Getting to the point where you're ready to startupgrading to you 2.0 isn't easy. But it doesn'tmean dropping the ball everywhere else. It's notabout omissions, butadmissions. Come cleanwith yourself to kick-startyour personal growth.

Unstuck starts with"u"

No one purposely choosesto stop learning andgrowing again, it just kind ofhappens in a lot ofdaily responsibilities andlife. And if it were easy tojust kick it into gear(挡位) again, you would have alreadydone it. But the truth is inescapable. If you want toget off that place to higher ground, it's up to youand only you. No one will just hand you a steadystream of opportunities for growth.

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You've been working in your life, not on it

Activity is often confused with acceleration (忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored. I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be. Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate, becoming an entrepreneur, restructuring to my life - I started growing once again. And I've never been happier.

Things aren't happening to you, they're happening for you

A victim mentality (心态) is the enemy of personal growth. Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right. If you want to kick-start growth, you must view setbacks as having a purpose, and then put them in their place. The past shouldn't run or define you - only fuel you.

The perfect time to start doesn't exist

I had so many things that had to be just rightbefore I could make my long-planned leap fromcorporate. I'd tell myself, "I'd love to go for it rightnow, but practically speaking."Well, guess what?Practicality is poison. It's the convenient excuse stopping you from what you're meant to become.

It's time to unplug others' opinions

Grow where you want to grow. Learn what youwant to learn. Wherever you are on the scale of whatyou want to learn next-be it beginner or near-expertown it, be proud of it. Pretenses are for pretenders. You're just trying to become a better version of yourgenuine self.

63. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. If you want to succeed, you have to invest yourself first.

B. Upgrading yourself is hard, but you still need to continue.

C. Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.

D. It's a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it's hard.

64. The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means ______.

A. to express sadness and feeling sorry about something

B. to repeat what happens to you in the past of your life

C. to show some regretful feeling or thought for your past

D. to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past

65. According to the passage, we can infer that ______.

A. the busier you are, the happier and better you will be

B. what happened shouldn't prevent you, but protect you

C. whoever you are, just grow where you want to grow

D. how well you grow is actually decided by yourself

66. How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?

A. 3.

B. 7.

C. 5.

D. 6.

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Section C

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.

As 2019 draws to a close, it can behelpful to think about finishing what youhave started. With that in mind, here aresome thoughts on finishing projects and seasonswell.

Finishing projects

One step to finishing a project comes near thebeginning: define what it means for the projectto be finished. This could mean getting an articlepublished, submitting a report to your bossor teacher, or creating designs for a product. 67 .

In order to finish projects, you must also planout the steps you will take. Break your big taskinto smaller ones, and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .

Then when you do finish-celebrate! Takesome time to enjoy your accomplishment andreward yourself for all your hard work. Also takesome time to consider how the project wentwhat you did well, and what needs improvement. 69 .

Finishing the year

As we come to the end of 2019, it's good totake some time to pause and reflect on the pastyear. What goals did you reach or what have youlearned? What would you like to do differentlynext year?

While you're thinking, consider things you'rethankful for from the year. You could make a listof 12, one for each month, or 52, one for eachweek. Or just write down as many things as you can think of. This will help you end the year with apositive attitude.

70 . If you made mistakes, recognize them and then move on. No one canchange the past, but you can learn from it andcreate a new future.

By finishing projects and years well, you can move toward your long-term goals and setyourself up for future triumphs.

IV. Summary Writing

71. Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Every culture has set rules about howpeople should act. Patterns of goodbehavior, or manners, show respect andcare for others. Yet the details of how to expressrespect vary.

Greeting people cheerfully is almost alwaysconsidered polite. But it's more important insome cultures than others. For example, whenyou enter a store in France, you should alwaysgreet the person working there. Other culturesalso value greeting people. But of course thegreetings vary as people speak differentlanguages.

When I was growing up in the UnitedStates, I once participated in a performanceat my church. Afterward, someone gave me acompliment, but I felt like I had done a bad job. So I tried

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to refuse the compliment, saying, "No,I didn't do that well. "My mother got my attentionand told me that was very rude. Later I learnedthat refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.

Some of the biggest cultural differenceshave to do with table manners. In NorthAmerica, it's polite to eat as quietly aspossible. That means chewing with yourmouth closed and not slurping (吃东西时发出的声音) your soup. The same goes for burping(打嗝). But in parts of Asiaslurping shows that you are enjoying your meal. And burping is a sign of being full and content.

There are also differences in how people eatacross cultures. For example, in North America and Europe people use forks to bring foodto theirmouths. But in Thailand, a fork is only used topush food onto a spoon. In India and the MiddleEast, people eat with their hands. But eating withthe left hand is forbidden. This is because the left hand is considered unclean.

Yet there are also similar points acrosscultures. Saying"please"and "thank you," forexample, is almost always polite. If you showappreciation and try to follow local customs, people will generallyrespond well. Showingkindness can bringpeople together, nomatter what culture they come from.

V. Translation

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。(or)

73. 戴口罩是阻止病毒传播的有效方式。(keep)

74. 时不我待，时间和历史都属于奋进者。(as)

75. 生命重于泰山，疫情就是命令，防控就是责任。(issue)

VI. Guided Writing

76. Directions:Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

近年人们欢度新春佳节的方式不尽相同。有些人喜欢在家里聚会，有些人喜欢在餐馆聚餐，还有些人喜欢出国过年...... 请给你的父母写一封邮件，告诉他们你更喜欢哪种方式。你的文章必须包括：

●简单陈述你喜欢的过年方式

●建议明年家里过年的方式，并说明理由

注意：请勿透露本人真实姓名和学校名称

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2020届高三期中考试参考答案及听力录音文字

1-10 CCBDA BADCB 11-13 ABD 14-16 DAD 17－20 CABD

21. are running 22.everything 23.facing 24.that 25.to clear 26.underestimated 27.that 28.because 29.earlier 30.absorbing

31.F 32.H 33.C 34.A 35.J 36.D 37.K 38.G 39.B 40.I

41－55 DCACA BCDBA CDBAC

56－59 DACD 60－62 BCA 63－66 BADC 67-70 CEAF

71. It's about culture difference. Greeting cheerfully is polite anywhere.Refusing compliments is rude in America but acceptable in China. Making a sound while eating is impolite in North America but not in parts of Asia. For example,people eat differently with people in some areas preferring folks while some with hands. Anyway, similarities still exist like saying "please"and "thank you". (60w)

72. We are not afraid of winds and rains, or any kind of difficulties.

73. Putting on a face mask is an effective way to keep virus from spreading.

74. Time and tide wait for no one as time and history are both on the side of hard workers.

75. Life is of great importance. When a terrible disease/an epidemic breaks out, a command is

issued. It is our responsibility to prevent and control it/the disease.

听力原文：

1. W: Let me see your papers please.

M: OK. Here is my visa application and my acceptance letter from Yale's undergraduatedepartment.

Q: What is the man?

2. M: How long will it take for this parcel to reach Paris?

W: How would you like it mailed?

Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?

3. M: I know you are keen on travelling. What do you plan to do this summer vacation?

W: Considering the experienceI had in Sydney last year, I prefer to stay at home.

Q: What does the woman imply?

4. W: If you waited till the end of this year, you would have the car for less.

M: I know. But my workplace is inaccessible by bus and I can't afford to lose my new job.

Q: What will the man probably do?

5. M: Do you have time to hang out with me? I want to get somethingfor Mr. Smith's family.

W: Do you have anything in mind?

Q: What are the man and the woman discussing?

6. W: It's supper time. Let's get something to eat. By the way, have you adapted to the food here? M: I think American food is all beef and potatoes and pizza. I'm a little sick of it.

Q: What can we learn about the man?

7. W: So would you like to be my partner in theproject?

M: Sure. I just can't believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time.

Q: How does the man feel about thewoman's invitation?

8. W: I'm a bit concerned about my grades, Mr. Smith.

M: But you are getting straight A's, aren't you? That's among the top five in the class.

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Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?

9. W: Emily's voice sounds awful. I could barely hear her.

M: Yes. She's got a terrible sore throat. The doctor said she shouldn't even attempt to whisper. Q: What can we learn about Emily from the conversation?

10. W: I really can't understand why you drink coffee every day. I just take it when I stay up late

for finals.

M: I drink it for refreshment and to improve my productivity. More than that, I drink it for socialization, such as business negotiation.

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

Have you ever lost your car in a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. Whenyou get back, you don't have a clue where your car is. Then you start wandering around clickingthe panic button on your car keys so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on ahot, sunny day.

Do you need to install an expensiveGPS system to keep track of your car? No. That's too expensive. Plus, you would need to pay a monthly fee just to use it. But now there is a way totrack your vehicle without spending a coin.

A California-basedstartup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what you're looking for! It's a tracking device the size of a quarter. It's changingtheway we keep track of the important things in our lives.

It's easy! Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device andyou're ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep labels on. The entireprocess ofsetting it up only takes5 minutes or less. You can attach itto your keys, briefcasewallet, your latest tech devices and anything else you don't want to lose. Then use the TrackR appto locate your missing item in seconds.

Questions

11. Why isn't a GPS system a good way to track your car?

12. What do we know about TrackR from the passage?

13. What can be used to describe TrackR?

In raising clever kids, there are exceptions. It's maltreatment that seems to fuel exceptionalachievement more than anything. It's not a genethat enables it -it's greatdifficulty. For instance, one in three exceptional achievers in all fields that have been studied losta parent before the age of 15(compared with 18% before modern medicine). That applies equallyto prime ministers, American presidents, British business people and exceptional writers. Thesepeople are driven by the pain of loss.

Ofcourse, exceptional success does require exceptionally hard work. Staying comfortableis not the way. It creates needy, hungry and lonely adults. Emotional grief leads to exceptional achievers. British senior managers are actually more likely to beself-centered than patients in mental hospitals. It's the same in the arts.

If you really care a lot about having an exceptional child, you should ensure that your children love you and you love them. By all means have ambitions for them. A child whoseparents have no ambition is emotionally neglected, but if they are going to be emotionallyhealthy and exceptional achievers, ambitions really come from them.

Questions:

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14. Among exceptionally successful people, whatpercentage of them losea parent before the age of

15?

15. Which of the following are more likely to be self-centered according to the passage?

16. What is the passage mainly talking about?

Brent: Hello, Alison.

Alison: Hi, Brent. You look great! Are you on adiet?

Brent:No, but I am getting more exercise. And I did quit smoking recently.

Alison: Quit smoking? I thought you said smokinghelped relieve your stress.

Brent: It did at first. But after I became moreaware of the harmful effects of smoking, myperspective changed.

Alison: It must have been something prettyserious.

Brent: It was. I've been smoking for years, butlast month I started coughing really badly. Alison: That's scary. It's true that smoking cancause lung cancer, heart disease and otherdiseases. Brent: I had read about that stuff and didn't thinkit applied to me until I got that cough. Then Irealized I should take it seriously.

Alison: And now that you've quit, the peoplearound you won't be affected by secondhandsmoke. Brent: I know! Recently, I've been on my friend'scase to quit smoking now that she's pregnant. Alison: That's very dangerous. The baby couldget asthma which will affect its entire life.

Brent: I read a report by the World HealthOrganization(WHO)that said a top cause ofdeath for children under the age of five is airpollution. Much of that is from secondhandsmoke. Alison: Oh, what else?

Brent: The report also said that secondhandsmoke and air pollution result in about 570,000child deaths around the world each year. Thetrue harm of tobacco smoke is that it is a silentkiller.

Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke?

Alison: You mean the poisonous chemicals fromtobacco smoke that are left on things likeclothes and furniture?

Brent: Exactly. So there's really no avoiding the poisons left behind by smoking.

Alison: Even using a fan or air conditioner can'tget rid of the remains. The poison remains on surfaces for at least six monthsand is especially dangerous for babies and young children. Brent: I used to think smoking was just a matter of personal choice. But obviously there are more things to consider.

Alison: I can imagine quitting smoking wasn't easy. But you made the right choice. Good for you.

17. Why hadn't Brent intended to give up smoking?

18. What is the main reason of death for children under the age of five according to a report ?

19. Why did Brent say tobacco smoke is a silent killer?

20. What does third-hand smoke mean according to the conversation?

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