taller people on average provide about 20 percent more power than shorter ones when walking, running or cycling.

It’s also unclear how eagerly consumers might welcome energy-harvesting products. While such devices are expected to cost less than battery-powered alternatives when compared over many years, experts say, people may continue buying ones with batteries merely because those would be cheaper in the short term.

74. Which “explode” in the following sentences has the most similar meaning to the word “explode” in Paragraph 2?

A. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded. B. The continued tension could explode into more violence.

C. The population exploded to 40,000 during the last tourist season. D. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary. 75. What makes “energy harvesting” necessary according to the passage? A. The waste of lithium in the world. B. The increasing number of electronic devices. C. The development of technology. D. The pollution caused by batteries. 76. It can be learned from the passage that _____.

A. energy-harvesting products save money in the long run B. taller people can surely produce a larger amount of power C. automatic watches harvest energy from the users’ body heat D. two ways of harvesting energy are mentioned in the passage 77. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A. Energy harvesting: a low-risk technology B. Energy harvesting: a high-profit technology C. Energy harvesting: a problem-free technology

D. Energy harvesting: an environment-friendly technology Section C

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

Want to attract and keep top talent? Here’s a suggestion: Make a flexible work schedule part of the deal.

A survey this summer of 1,215 U.S. managers and employees across a variety of industries, by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), found those aged 18 to 32 rank flexibility among the perks (特殊待遇) they want most, with 33% saying they wouldn’t work anywhere that didn’t offer it. But it seems those aged 33 to 48 value flextime even more: 38% of them consider it non-negotiable, with men who said so, at 40%, slightly outnumbering women (37%).

“Companies first started offering flexible schedules, in the late 80s and the 90s, as a way to recruit (招募) and keep talented women, but it’s gone way beyond that now,” observes Karyn Twaronite, an EY partner who came up through the tax side of the business.

Noting that both men and women, in all age groups, ranked flextime (弹性工作制) tops among non-cash perks, Twaronite adds, “That result mirrors exactly what we’re seeing here at EY.” The accounting

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and consulting giant, No. 57 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For, has had thousands of employees working flexible schedules for years—including, since 2004, six weeks’ of paid leave for new dads.

“Flextime may have started out as a women’s issue, but it’s changed into something that people of both sexes have come to expect,” he adds. “I think it’s partly because of the large number of two-career households now, where people have to adapt to two demanding professional schedules instead of just one.”

The EY survey suggests that, in the next decade or so, the opportunity for a life outside the office will become an even bigger draw than it already is. Most of those surveyed still work a set schedule, the report notes, but “respondents expect a shift in the coming years to more flexible hours, as 62% currently work standard office hours and only 50% expect to do so in five to ten years.”

That doesn’t surprise Twaronite. “Work is changing,” she observes. “The technology to connect anywhere and anytime means that people are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, especially in global companies that operate across different time zones. The other side of that is that employers are adapting to people’s lives outside of work—because they have to be.”

(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.) 78. What is the main finding of the survey? 79. Flextime was originally aimed at _____.

80. The result of the survey is caused by the fact that _____.

81. What makes flextime possible according to Twaronite?

第Ⅱ卷（共47分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 出国对于这个高中生来讲根本没有吸引力。(appeal)

2. 尽管我们无法预测将来会发生什么事，但我们可以未雨绸缪。(plan) 3. 这个明年将竣工的游乐园可为当地创造5万个新职位。(entertainment)

4. 你们俩若要合作，必须清楚地意识到你们不可能改变对方的个性而应学着相互尊重。(aware) 5. 不但政府应该制定政策防止进一步污染，而且每个公民都该责无旁贷地保护环境。(Not only) II. Guided Writing

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

每个人的生活都不可能一帆风顺，都会或多或少遇到一些挫折。面对生活中的起起伏伏，你是怎么面对的？请你用英语写一篇文章，谈谈你经历过的一次挫折。你的文章必须包括以下内容：

? 描述你所经历过的一次挫折； ? 你当时的感受和面对挫折的态度； ? 你的反思。

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崇明县2016届第二次高考模拟考试

英语试卷 听力录音文字

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. W: Excuse me. I am looking for the novel Harry Potter. M: I’m afraid it’s out of stock. You’ll have to place an order. Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?

2. M: Pamela, I’m disappointed with your work lately. You’ve been late three times in the past month,

and last week you gave shoes of a wrong size to a customer. W: Sorry, Mr. Jacobs. I promise to be more careful.

Q: What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers? 3. W: How long does it take you to drive to the office?

M: Usually about 10 minutes if there is not much traffic. But if I can’t leave before 8 a.m., it takes 5

minutes more.

Q: How long does the man probably spend travelling to work by car when there is heavy traffic? 4. M: Oh, take a look at the price of this shirt.

W: Gosh, you can get four of them for the amount in other shops. Q: What does the woman mean?

5. W: Sometimes when I’m busy, I let my 26-month-old daughter watch videos. Can this help her

language development?

M: It probably won’t hurt, but TV and videos are poor substitutes for parents’ involvement. Q: Which is a better way for babies’ language development according to the man?

6. M: I’m looking for a good place to have dinner with friends. Could you recommend a place? W: The best choice is probably Knutsford Terrace. It isn’t too far from here. Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?

7. M: Have you heard the news? The manager posted this month’s work schedule. W: He did? Where?

Q: What does the woman mean?

8. M: Helen’s going to have a birthday party on Friday evening. She’s invited a lot of people. If everyone

turns up, there will be a squeeze in her house.

W: But a few people said they couldn’t go, so I think it should be OK.

Q: What might be a problem for Helen’s birthday party according to the man? 9. W: That’s an awfully heavy sweater for a day like today.

M: Well, I’m going to be at a lecture in the hall for most of this morning. And you know what the air conditioning is like in there. Q: What does the man imply?

10. W: Well, you are back from the cinema. How did you like the film?

M: It was well worth the ticket. But for your recommendation, I would have missed it. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

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Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages 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.

All the beautiful fairy tales and masterpieces that you have encountered during your childhood remain as warm memories in your adulthood. This time, let’s enjoy the world of masterpieces through English. When you enjoy reading, your ability to understand English will also rapidly improve.

This series of Reading Room are a special comprehension program, designed to improve reading comprehension for beginners whose command of English is not satisfactory, or who are elementary, middle, and high school students. With this program, you can enjoy reading masterpieces in English with fun and efficiency.

This carefully planned program is composed of 5 levels. The texts are rewritten according to the levels of the readers by an expert editorial staff of native speakers, on the basis of standard American English. Therefore, it will be of great help even for the students who want to learn English. With this program’s level-by-level system, you are able to read famous texts in English and enjoy the true pleasure of the world’s language. Please engage yourself in the fun of reading English through Reading Room. (Now listen again, please)

Questions:

11. What is Reading Room mentioned in the passage? 12. Who may find Reading Room most useful?

13. Which of the following is TRUE about Reading Room? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

Have you ever felt sleepy while working? If so, maybe your body or brain is trying to tell you it’s time for a break. Instead of ignoring such signals, maybe it’s time you should try working smarter, not harder.

First, take breaks or even naps. Your brain is your most important tool when it comes to work, but it does have limitations. In fact, your brain can only remain focused for about 90 minutes at a time. That’s why it’s important to take 15-minute breaks every hour and a half to restore your attention. Better yet, if your company allows it, take a 20-minute nap once during the work day. Research suggests that napping helps you think more clearly and memorize things better.

Second, stay mobile and work in blocks. Enterpriser and author Joel Runyon urges workers to try his “workstation popcorn” method. First, break down your office to-do list into clear tasks. Throughout the workday try moving to a different work area for each new task. That way you’re staying active and giving your mind a natural break between tasks. With a refreshed sense of focus, you’ll be working smarter than ever!

(Now listen again, please)

Questions:

14. What does the speaker mainly want to tell us?

15. What’s the purpose of taking breaks every hour and a half?

16. What is a feature of Joel Runyon’s “workstation popcorn” method? Section C

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