losing interest in the research. At the same time, federal funding had flattened, which added to my dissatisfaction. ___67___ Then came the hard part: identifying a new career that would nurture my passion for science and allow me to make an impact with my work.
As I was considering my options, I found inspiration in my first graduate school research tutor, whose work reminded me that scientists’ efforts away from the bench can be incredibly powerful. But I still didn’t know exactly what I should do. ___68___ A colleague mentioned that a professor at a nearby 2-year college was training students to produce monoclonal antibodies for labs on campus. I was impressed that the professor had taken on this type of ambitious project with relatively inexperienced students. Curious to find out more, I set up a meeting with John and was struck by his sincerity and the way he prioritized student training above grants, publications, and personal ambition. I could also see his passion for teaching, which reminded me of the dream to become a high school biology teacher.
___69___ I found a faculty position and joined John at the same quiet junior college. Now, I effectively hold two positions: classroom instructor and research co-adviser of 15 inexperienced but eager undergraduates. Both roles give me a chance to help students transform themselves, which is enormously rewarding.
___70___ It’s discouraging when others see both my students and me as less worthy because we are not at universities. We sometimes struggle to get access to federal funding, scientific conferences, and other resources and opportunities. My pay is below the standard at 4-year research institutions, even though my teaching workload is greater. But my occasional frustration is relieved by the thought of the students, who I have helped train.
Looking back at these 10 years, I realize how much my work on this campus has helped me grow, both as an academic and a tutor. I’m grateful that I stepped away from a traditional career path and found a way to serve both the student and research communities in my own way, modest though it may be.
IV. Summary Writing (10%)
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Food is life. We eat it to grow, stay healthy, and have the energy to do everyday activities. The food we consume makes all of these things possible, but not all food is created equal. Studies have shown, for example, that children who eat a nutritious breakfast do better in school than those with a poor diet. The well-fed child is able to pay attention longer, remember more, and participate more actively in class. The findings, then, are clear. Because our food choices affect our health and behavior, we must do more than just eat; we must eat well. For many people today, though, making healthy food choices is not easy.
We are surrounded by information telling us what’s good for us and what isn’t, but usually this information is more confusing than helpful. In fact, different research about the same food often produces contradictory results. In previous research on eggs, people were encouraged to limit or completely eliminate eggs from their diets to prevent dangerous diseases. Recent studies say eggs are good for you. It’s hard to know who to believe.
Shopping for food can also be challenging. During a visit to a supermarket, we often need to make many different choices. Should you buy this cereal or that one? Regular or fat-free’ milk? Tofu or chicken? It’s hard
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to know which to choose, especially when two items are very similar. Many shoppers read product labels to help them decide. Indeed, many food labels are often misleading.
Making healthy food choices and eating well do not have to be difficult. Doing simple things can result in a better diet and a healthier you. Urban gardening, which is becoming popular again is one such thing. On small pieces of land, neighbors are working together to grow fruit and vegetables. What are the benefits of these gardens? People have access to more fresh fruit and vegetables, especially poorer people who are less likely to spend money on these items. The food also cost less than it would in a supermarket. There are other benefits, too. Working together in the garden helps people to exercise. Urban gardens have also been used to teach children about food production and healthy eating.
V. Translation (15%)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72. 解除病人的痛苦是医生的职责。（relieve）
73. 先进的电脑技术正在逐渐改变我们的购物方式。（way）
74. 大多数孩子很少与父母和老师之外的成年人有密切的接触，他们对大人的生活鲜有概念。（idea） 75. 志愿者活动不仅能使青少年学到如何帮助残疾人，还可以提高他们与陌生人合作的意识。（Not only...）
VI. Guided Writing (25%)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是某电视台青少年教育类节目主持人，现在有机会可以采访下列四位名人中的某一人，你会选择采访谁？你会问些什么问题？为什么？ ? 中国女排教练：郎平 Jane Lang ? 流行乐歌手：周杰伦 Jay Chou ? 阿里巴巴集团创始人：马云 Jack Ma ? 若贝尔文学奖获奖者：莫言 Mo Yan
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浦东新区2016学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测
高三英语听力文字部分
I. Listening Comprehension (25%) Section A Short Conversations
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. W: Can’t you knock on the door before you enter my office next time? M: Sorry! It’s just that I’m in such a hurry. Q: How does the woman feel?(B)
2. W: I heard Marilyn’s going to college. What’s she studying? M: She’s taking courses in mathematics, economics and accounting. Q: What does Marilyn probably want to be?(A) 3. M: May I book 3 air tickets for Hong Kong?
W: For sure. 1200 yuan for one adult and 800 yuan for a child under 10.
Q: How much should the man pay if he books tickets for two adults and one child? (B) 4. W: I’m afraid I’m a little bit sea sick. I feel dizzy.
M: Close your eyes and relax. You’ll be all right as soon as we come at shore. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?(C) 5. M: Have you read the author’s latest best-seller? W: I’ve just finished it. I really recommend it. Q: What are the man and woman discussing?(C)
6. W: I often mistake Tim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?
M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when they were young. Q: What is the most probable relationship between Tim and Bob? ( A) 7. M: Today is a bad day for me. I fell off the front steps and twisted my ankle.
W: Oh, too bad. But don’t worry. Usually ankle injuries heal quickly if you stop regular activities for a few
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days.
Q: What’s the woman’s suggestion for the man?(A)
8. M: I can’t decide what to do for my summer vacation. I either want to go on a bike tour of Europe or go diving in Mexico.
W: Well, we’re offering an all-inclusive two-week trip to Mexico for only 300 dollars. Q：What does the woman suggest the man do for his vacation? (D) 9. W: How long do you think this project might take?
M: I’d say about three months, but it could take longer if something unexpected happened. Maybe we’d better allow an extra month, so we won’t have to worry about being late. Q: Why does the man say extra time should be allowed for the project?(A) 10. W: What a wonderful performance! Your rock band has never sounded better.
M: Many thanks. I guess all those hours of practice in the past month are finally paying off. Q：What does the man mean?(C)
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
In Asia, adults in Singapore are the best non-native English speakers.
Singapore was considered to have a ―Very High Proficiency‖ level for the first time. Tran says this improvement is because Singapore has a very strong education system.
―Well, Singapore’s education system is often seen as one of the best in the world. If you look at other English tests like IELTS and TOEFL, Singapore is always at the top－not just in Asia, but throughout the world. It just has a very, very strong education system that focuses on quality of instruction and has extremely high standards for their students.‖
However, the report says Thailand and Cambodia still have low levels of English proficiency, although they have a growing tourism industry.
China also increased its rank by moving from 47th to 39th place. However, it is behind many other
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countries in Asia. Tran says this might be the result of its large population.
Tran suggests three things for countries trying to improve their English level.
First is to make quality English teaching available to all citizens. Next, a country should invest in teacher training, and then invest in its English-speaking environment.
―I think the number one priority would be to make sure that everybody has access to quality English instruction, and to do that, I think, is to promote teacher training, right? And make sure that you have a teacher supply that is ready to deliver the quality instruction that you need in your entire school system.
―Then it’s about creating that English environment in your country. It’s having bilingual signs, having programs in English, and creating excuses for your students to speak in English, right?‖
The report shows that it is not easy to improve English-speaking ability country-wide, and it also is costly. But, it is clear that the economic and social benefits make it worth the investment.
11. What contributes to Singapore’s success in various English tests? (A) 12. Which of the following is not Tran’s suggestion of improving English level? (D) 13. Why is it worthwhile to improve English ability? (B)
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Good morning. Today we’re going to talk about the issues faced by children who have to take on adult responsibilities before they are 18.
First, let me tell you a story of a kid in this situation. Let’s call him Bill. Bill’s father died before he was born, and for a few years his mother was a single parent. Then his mom remarried and had another child. Bill worked hard in school, but he struggled to help his mother take care of his younger brother.
This is a common situation for children like Bill. They are forced to act like adults for a wide variety of reasons. In Bill’s case, a young brother gave him adult responses. In other situations, a parent is sick, so the child has to take care of the sick parent. They reverse roles with their own parents. When you have this role reversal, the parents are so sick that they can no longer act in their parental role. The children cook for them, shop for groceries, even dress their parents, bathe them, and put them to bed. The children make the important decision. Although kids often want to help their families, too much responsibility can be a burden for them. They may feel they are giving up their childhoods.
Okay, so kids are forced to grow up quickly for a variety of reasons. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
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