normal career and family cycles moving young people from cities into suburban houses have become, in Myers’ words, “a plugged up drain.” But unemployment has finally returned to healthy lows (though participation rates and wages are still largely depressing), which Myers says should finally increase mobility for millennials. Other trends among millennials, supposedly matters of lifestyle preference, have already turned out to have been driven mostly by economics. What was once considered their broad preference for public transit may have always been a now-reversing inability to afford cars. Even decades-long trends towards marrying later have been stressed as today’s young people struggle for financial stability. Investors are already taking the idea that millennials will return to old behavior patterns seriously, putting more money into auto manufacturers and developers. But urban lifestyles, up to and including trendy bars, aren’t just modern—they’re a part of what powers a city’s economic engines, bringing people together to explore new ideas, create companies, and build careers. From the 1960s to the 1990s, we saw that suburbanization also means an economic and social hollowing out for cities. Now that the economic restrictions are coming off today’s young city residents, cities that want to stay vibrant have to figure out how to convince them—and their growing families—to stick around.
63. Over the last decade, what is thought to have ensured the prosperity of the city? A. Fast economic development. B. Around-the-clock club services. C. Convenient public transport. D. Well-established careers. 64. Why are Millennials about to leave city? A. It is too expensive for them to buy apartment in cities. B. They find it difficult for to seek a good job in cities. C. It is easier to get married moving to the suburban. D. They are more confident with their economic situation.
65. What does the author mean quoting Myer’s “a plugged up drain”(para 5)? A. Millennials are reluctant to leave attractive cities. B. Millennials are stopped from moving to the suburbs. C. Millennials are unwilling to be cut off from the suburban. D. Millennials are afraid of another economic decline. 66. How does the author feel about the suburbanization? A. sign of stable finance. B. A growth of health issues. C. A conflict of new ideas. D. A loss of modern life.
Section C A. Some experts think that the wealth gained from trade allowed for such leisure in sports and the arts. B. Experts believe that a king and mostly a female priest ruled the government and controlled trade. C. In ancient Greek myths, Minoan society was quite prosperous and highly civilized. D. The palace that Evans unearthed a century ago was the first proof of Minoan culture. E. Minoan culture didn’t exist before until Arthur Evans discovered the palace under the earth. F. Although not yet decoded, written script on clay tablets appears to list trade accounts.
The Minoans: A Forgotten People
The first advanced culture in ancient Greece was the Minoan culture. For thousands of years,
knowledge of these people survived only in Greek myths. In the late 19th century, archaeologists began to unearth ruins. This inspired Arthur Evans to begin digging on the island of Crete near mainland Greece. On a dig in Kbossos, Evans found an ancient palace. Experts think that it was the palace of King Minos, a central figure in many Greek myths. ____67____ With his team, he uncovered a vast structure, varied works of art, and many hieroglyphic records, These finds, together with later finds, comprise all that experts know about Minoan culture. From the evidence experts gathered, it is clear that the Minoans were ahead of their time. The palace at Knossos was five floors high with hundreds of rooms. Buildings throughout the ancient city had plumbing and flush toilets. Stone pavement lined the surfaces of the roads. In addition, the Minoans possessed a highly developed naval fleet for long-distance trade. ____68_____ These records confirm the central role of commerce in culture. Expert analysis of the evidence also offers insight into some aspects of Minoan society. ____69____ Ruins and artwork suggest that people of all classes enjoyed a high degree of social and gender equality. Religious icons show that Minoans worshiped bulls, the natural world, and many female gods. An unusual feature of Minoans culture was the pursuit of leisure interests. Sport and visual arts were central to Minoan life. Boxing and bull jumping, a sport in which players jumped over live bulls, were popular. Although bull jumping may have served some ritual purpose, experts believe that it was done mostly for fun. Similarly, although some works of art showed political and religious themes, other works served only as pleasant décor(装饰品). ____70_____ The Minoans met their demise after a series of natural disasters. Experts believe that group from the Greek mainland capitalized on these events and looked over the island.
IV. Summary Writing
The Conflict of the Orders
The types of people who served as officials in the Roman government changed over time. These changes stemmed from the attempts of common people to more rights. The struggles became known as the Conflict of the Orders. In the early republic, Romans were divided into two classes of people: patricians and plebeians. Patricians were powerful landowners who controlled the government. As nobles, they inherited their power. Plebeians, who made up most of the population, were mainly farmers and workers. For many years, plebeians had few rights. They could vote, but they were barred from holding most public offices. Plebeians could not even know Roman laws because laws were not written down. In court, a judge stated and applied the law, but only patricians served as judges. Over time, plebeians increased their power through demand and strikes. They gained the right to join the army, hold government office, form their own assembly, and elect leaders. In one of their greatest victories, they forced the government to write down the laws of the Roman Republic. In about 450, B.C. the Romans engraved their laws on tablets called the Twelve Tables. The laws were placed in the Forum, the chief public square, for all to view. The first plebeians were appointed to the government in the late 400s B.C. After 342 B.C., a plebeian always held one of the consul positions. By about 300 B.C. many plebeians had become so powerful and wealthy themselves that they joined with patricians to form the Roman nobility. From that time on, the distinction between patricians and plebeians was not a important. Membership in the nobility was still very important, however, since government officials were not paid a salary, only wealthy nobles could afford to hold office. Thus, the nobles still controlled the republic.
V. Translation
72. 他在会议上提出的建议值得三思。 (worth)
73. 法律和政策应该适应我们不断发展的社会需求。 (adapt)
74. 绝不能任由困难打倒你，因为你永远不知道你离成功有多么近。 (account)
75. 父母竭力庇护孩子免受问题的困扰，甚至代替他们做重要的决定，这将不利于孩子的健康成长。 (which)
VI. Guided Writing
Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 学校拟举行高三告别晚会，现面向全体同学征集意见。请向学生处递交你的晚会策划方案。方案中需包括：1、晚会的主题。2、晚会的时间、地点和参加人员。3、晚会内容及其他安排等。
嘉定区2017学年第二学期
高三年级英语学科教学质量测试卷参考答案
I. Listening comprehension
1-5 BACBD 6-10 CCBAD 11-13 CAB 14-16 BAD 17-20 ACDC II. Grammar and vocabulary
21. whose 22. that 23. the 24. was diagnosed 25. to live 26. between 27. Convinced 28. witnessing 29. Although / though / While 30. what / as 31-35 ICFKE 36-40 JDAGH III. Reading comprehension
41-45 BDACC 46-50 DABBA 51-55 DBCAC
56-59 ADBC 60-62 BAD 63-66 BDBA 67-70 DFBA IV. Summary writing
Romans was made up of two classes: patricians and plebeians. Patricians, the nobles, inherited power and controlled the government while plebeians, the common people, who used to have few rights, gradually gained various rights through struggles. From 300 B.C., the distinction between them was less obvious as many plebeians became nobles, and Rome was still controlled by nobles. V. Translation
72.The suggestion he put forward at the meeting is worth giving a second though. 73.Laws and policies should adapt to the developing needs of our society.
74.On no account can you let any difficulties discourage / best you, for you can never tell how close you may be to success.
75.Parents try to shelter / protect their children from problems and even make important decisions for them, which will do harm to be harmful to / be bad for the growth of their children. VI. Writing
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考试知识点技巧大全
一、 考试中途应饮葡萄糖水
大脑是记忆的场所，脑中有数亿个神经细胞在不停地进行着繁重的活动,大脑细胞活动需要大量能量。科学研究证实,虽然大脑的重量只占人体重量的2%-3%,但大脑消耗的能量却占食物所产生的总能量的20%,它的能量来源靠葡萄糖氧化过程产生。
据医学文献记载,一个健康的青少年学生30分钟用脑,血糖浓度在120毫克/100毫升,大脑反应快,记忆力强；90分钟用脑，血糖浓度降至80毫克/100毫升，大脑功能尚正常；连续120分钟用脑，血糖浓度降至60毫克/100毫升，大脑反应迟钝，思维能力较差。
我们中考、高考每一科考试时间都在2小时或2小时以上且用脑强度大，这样可引起低血糖并造成大脑疲劳，从而影响大脑的正常发挥，对考试成绩产生重大影响。因此建议考生，在用脑60分钟时，开始补饮25%浓度的葡萄糖水100毫升左右，为一个高效果的考试 加油 。
二、考场记忆“短路”怎么办呢？
对于考生来说，掌握有效的应试技巧比再做题突击更为有效。
上海市嘉定区2018届高三下学期教学质量调研(二模)英语试题(无听力).doc
