上海市金山中学2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题（重点资料）.doc

The canteen is situated on the ground floor of the student building. Since the canteen is also used by members of the public, you will be asked to produce your enrollment acceptance advice slip. Failure to do this will result in all purchases being charged for at non-discount prices. Cooked lunches are served only between 12:15pm and 1:30pm

59. Who are intended readers of the passage?

A. parents B. teacher

C. students who have graduated D. students who are going to be registered

60. According to the passage, students who have already paid the fee___________________. A. should give their address and student number to the New Admissions Officer B. can enter any classroom to have a rest

C. are required to their kit before 9 o’clock

D. can have a minimum of 30 minutes to relax getting the knit

61. We can learn from the text that “students’ enrollment acceptance advice slip”_____________.

A. displays the same number of that on the student card B. allows student to buy things in canteen at a lower price

C. is only essential to students who haven’t paid the fee in advance D. is required when taking the pictures use for the student card 62. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Marketing students can get their student cards at 1:45,Monday afternoon B. Students are allowed to have their lunch at 12:30 pm in the Hall. C. The assembly call will be made before the welcome address begins. D. Students can get their student cards from the Library.

C

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It’s true that high-school coding classes aren’t essential for learning computer science in college. Students without experience can catch up after a few introductory courses, said Tom Cortina, the assistant dean at Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science.

However, Cortina said, early exposure is beneficial. When younger kids learn computer science, they learn that it’s not just a confusing, endless string of letters and numbers — but a tool to build apps, or create artwork, or test hypotheses (假设). It’s not as hard for them to transform their thought processes as it is for older students. Breaking down problems into bite-sized parts and using code to solve them becomes normal. Giving more children this training could increase the number of people interested in the field and help fill the jobs gap, Cortina said.

Students also benefit from learning something about coding before they get to college, where introductory computer-science classes are packed to the edge, which can drive the less-experienced or less-determined students away.

The Flatiron School, where people pay to learn programming, started as one of the many coding camps has become popular for adults looking for a career change. The high-schoolers get the same curriculum, but “we try to adjust lessons to things they’re interested in,” said Victoria Friedman, an instructor. For instance, one of the apps the students are developing suggests movies based on your mood.

The students in the Flatiron class probably won’t drop out of high school and build the next Facebook.

Programming languages have a quick turnover, so the “Ruby on Rails” language they learned may not even be relevant by the time they enter the job market. But the skills they learn — how to think logically through a problem and organize the results — apply to any coding language, said Deborah Seehorn, an education consultant for the state of North Carolina.

Indeed, the Flatiron students might not go into IT at all. But creating a future army of coders is not the only purpose of the classes. These kids are going to be surrounded by computers — in their pockets, in their offices, in their homes — for the rest of their lives. The younger they learn how computers think, how to coax the machine into producing what they want — the earlier they learn that they have the power to do that — the better.

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63. Cortina holds that early exposure to computer science makes it easier to ______. A. remodel the way of thinking B. perfect artwork production C. formulate logical hypotheses D. complete future job training 64. Deborah Seehorn believes that the skills learned at Flatiron will ______. A. have to be upgraded when new technologies come B. need improving when students look for jobs C. help students learn other computer languages D. enable students to make big quick money

65. According to the last paragraph, Flatiron students are expected to ______. A. stay longer in the information technology industry B. become better prepared for the digitalized world C. bring forth innovative computer technologies D. compete with a future army of programmers

66. The word “coax” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A. misguide B. challenge C. frighten D. persuade

Section C （8分）

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

A. Another function of scannable chips in clothing could be the ability to find out more information about the product. B. High-tech clothes will be a bestseller of IT times. C. Through smart connected devices in our homes, our shopping needs will be anticipated and taken care of. - 13 -

D. Clothing industry contributes to the advance of technology. E. But what if it could soon be our clothing itself that has internet connect ability? F. It isn't just a dream - internet-connected clothes are already being made but are yet to go mainstream. Wearable technology is nothing new - activity trackers and smart watches are now as ubiquitous as trainers and glasses. ___67__ In the not too distant future, it's highly likely that our clothes will be almost as smart as our phones.

Given we’ve survived just fine for millennia with the clothes we have now , you might wondering what the point of connected clothing would be. Well, imagine if when you put a jacket in the washing machine, a chip in the jacket automatically puts the machine on the right laundry setting, making life just that little bit easier. ____68___ For instance, how it was designed, its sustainability and even a playlist made by the brand.

Whilst none of these functions are things we need, the hope is that they'll enhance our clothing and the experience that goes with wearing it. ___69___One company leading the way is clothing care label manufacturer Avery Dennison, who have teamed up with fashion label Rochambeau and Everything to create a bomber jacket with a personalized QR code. The code in the chip then gives the wearer a number of perks such as entry to exclusive clubs, special menus at certain restaurants and a ticket to Rochambeau's next runway show.

But internet-connected clothing isn't the only way fashion is combining with technology - programmatic commerce, a concept developed by global ecommerce consultancy Salmon, is set to change the way we buy clothes. ___70___ For example, before you've even realized you've run out of tights, your favorite online retailer has automatically re-ordered some new ones for you based on your repurchasing patterns and an estimation of the average life cycle of your tights.

So with connected clothing and homes, it may soon be that when it comes to fashion, we barely

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have to think about anything at all.

IV. Summary Wring: （10分）

Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.

These days our society develops rapidly and forces people to rush. It appears that people have got used to being in a hurry. However, it’s better for people to take their time and live their life at a slower pace than to hurry to get things done.

The main reason that convinces us to oppose doing work in a hurry is the possibility of doing wrongs in a rush. When people do their jobs or take action in a hurry, they can’t make a sound decision and probably regret later. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste.” We should think carefully before making a decision and do our work less quickly. We should not make mistakes by doing work hurriedly.

Slowing down the pace of life helps people enjoy their life better. For example, taking a train to some place certainly will take more time than taking a plane. However, taking a train makes people have enough time to get to know a lot of new friends. Besides, it allows people to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Finally, slower life pace provides better health conditions for us. As is known to all, taking action in a hurry bothers people and raises their stress. People think if they are not in a hurry, they will become a loser and that annoys them. But being in a hurry can hurt people both physically and mentally.

In short, working quickly will bring about more material benefits to make our society more advanced. Yet, much stress can’t bring enjoyment, friends and health, which are much more important than money and other material advantages. Therefore, take your time and live your life at a slower pace.

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