A. You’ll get the visa if you complete the confirmation email.

B. You can receive the confirmation email without registering online.

C. The visa letter service completion page saves you the trouble of going to the British consular.

D. The London Book Fair offers this service to registered exhibitors and visitors online.

B

Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.

The new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes—that can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms.  www.ks5u.com

In the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks, “a sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed, ” Bedrosian says.

In a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of “behavioral despair”，10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light-dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting (注射) the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.

Human studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but can’t easily detect molecular underpinnings (分子基础) as animal studies can，says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be “an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior. ”

64. After being exposed to continuous nighttime light, the mice ________.

A. changed their preferences         B. escaped from the water more eagerly

C. showed less interest in their favorites     D. remained active as before

65. What does the underlined word “quash” in Para4 probably mean?

A. ease             B. predict        C. study             D. cause

66. We can learn from the last paragraph that________.

A. human studies are more important than animal studies

B. the biological clock is beneficial to humans

C. human mood disorders cannot be healed easily

D. light at night may have practical value

67. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Nighttime light may foster (促进) depression.

B. A drug has been found to cure mood disorders.

C. The study on animals can be applied to humans.

D. Human biological clock can be controlled by light.

C

The malls were filled with people seeking gifts for their loved ones. Some of the malls remained open around the clock, partly to satisfy our needs to buy gifts.

Behind the materialistic aspect of shopping for gifts lies the idea of caring, being attentive to the desires of special people in our lives. However, to use a well-worn play on words: it is our presence, not our presents, that truly counts. Many of us, unfortunately, can be so inattentive, even in the presence of our loved ones, that we might as well not be there at all.

Attention is one of the greatest gifts we can give each other. Companies around the globe spend billions every year on advertising to catch our attention for just a short moment at a time. Whole industries—media, entertainment, education—rely on the precious gift of our attention for their continued existence. A baby lacking attention for a long time is likely to be psychologically unhealthy.

In earlier times, both diet and attention could be left unregulated (没人管的) without major cause for concern. There were natural checks and balances: limited availability of food meant few got fat, for example. Similarly, in bygone times we might have spent a few hours communicating with the village storyteller; today, watching an entire TV series, while speaking to nobody, is common. In traditional societies, with smaller population, everyone would get a fair deal of attention. On many issues we might go to see Grandma or Grandpa; now we have Google and Wikipedia.

“She just wants attention.” people tend to think little of those doing things simply for attention. But the truth is that human beings need attention, and giving attention to each other is, to a large extent, what human civilization is based upon. This perhaps explains the runaway success of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. While we use such sites for “micro Hogging”, “idea voicing” and “status updates”—the reality is that we are often doing no more or less than fulfilling our basic human drive for attention exchange.

I friend you, you friend me, I retweet you, you retweet me. The charming ease with which we can now get and give attention is why many people appear overly attached to their smart phones. It is also a vicious (恶性的) circle. As ever more people are busy exchanging attention online, there is increasingly less attention to be paid in the real world, which forces more people to seek their attention exchange online, or else risk attention-starvation.

The very nature of attention exchange is being rapidly transformed, and there is a danger that some of us will develop unhealthy practices. Just as eating red meat every day is a bad idea, so it is with too much attention exchange. The biological consequences of our technological advancement in food production are highly visible: heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The consequences of our transformed attention exchanges will be psychological and social, and so may take longer to identify, but they will be equally damaging.

Face-to-face attention is becoming rarer, and therefore more valuable. In a sense it is priceless. And it is a gift that can be given all-year-round.

68. In the first two paragraphs the author __________.

A. offers advice to attention givers            B. analyses the present problems

C. states the necessity of presents              D. puts forward his point of view

69. Attention exchange was not a major concern in traditional societies because of __________.

A. limited availability of food                 B. natural checks and balances

C. a much smaller population                 D. the guidance from old people

70. People use social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook to __________.

A. obtain information                       B. give attention to others

C. notice and get noticed                     D. voice their opinions

71. What can we infer from Paragraphs 6-7?

A. More people will risk attention-starvation in future.

B. The nature of attention exchange is rarely changed.

C. Technological advancement contributes to all diseases.

D. Transformed attention exchanges do harm to society.

72. The writer’s purpose for writing the passage is to __________.

A. advocate more focus on real life attention    B. analyze the necessity of attention giving

C. give practical tips on attention exchange    D. recommend some social networking sites

D

Primary schools could be told to remove some traditional subject-based lessons and replace them with “personal development” classes to encourage children to improve their social and practical skill. Parents, teachers and pupils, who took part in the investigation carried out for the biggest ever official review of the primary curriculum, argued that the number of subjects taught to very young people should be reduced.

The review, being conducted by the government’s school’s director Sir Jim Rose, will consider how to redesign the primary school day to handle concerns that too many pupils leave primary school unable to read, write and do maths at the level expected of them. It will also address criticisms that pupils are expected to study so many subjects that there is little time for creative learning.

The focus groups brought together 1,500 parents, pupils and school staff and are expected to heavily influence the thinking of the Rose review, which the government is promising to back. Instead of a broad range of subjects, pupils should study in-depth literacy and maths lessons alongside a more creative curriculum that encourages pupils to develop personal learning and thinking skills, they say. Such lessons might include “healthy lifestyles, sex and relationships education, drugs and alcohol education”.

“Child and personal development as priorities have been shamefully neglected in recent years in the rush to hit targets in the basics.” John Bangs, head of education at the National Union of Teachers, said, “The worst thing would be to evaluate child development through the current high stakes testing system. That would weaken the capacity of teachers to meet children’s unique needs.”

However, the shadow schools minister, Nick Gibb, said, “If lessons on lifestyle are given the same status as traditional subjects, it is the most disadvantaged children who will be worst affected.” “Children are not able to personally develop and succeed in the future if they don’t have a grasp of basic subjects such as maths and English early on in primary school. Removing high requirement from the primary curriculum would increase the inequality gap between less well-off pupils and the rest.” Nick added. A spokeswoman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) said, “This is a summary of stake holder’s view, not the views of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority or the DCSF, and has been submitted to Sir Jim Rose’s review as evidence to consider.”

73. According to the focus groups, the result of learning too many subjects is most likely to be that ______.

A. children may not have any freedom

B. children may not have enough time to pursue personal interest

C. children may not know anything outside the classroom

D. children may not have creative ability

74. Which of the following is False about the review conducted by Sir Jim Rose?

A. It will greatly influence the country’s future primary curriculum.

B. To complete it will take more time and efforts.

C. It is supported by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority or the DCSF.

D. It needs to take fully into account varied views from the society.

75. John Bangs’s attitude towards the current high stakes testing system is _____.

A. negative   B. positive   C. uncertain   D. cautious

76. According to Nick Gibb, grasp of basic subjects early on in primary school is important for _____.

A. the primary curriculum reform            B. children’s development in the future

C. learning more basic knowledge           D. increasing the children’s confidence

E

This is my world now; it’s all I have left. You see, I’m old. And, I’m not as healthy as I used to be. I’m not necessarily happy with it, but I accept it. Occasionally, a member of my family will stop in to see me. He or she will bring me some flowers or a little present, maybe a set of slippers—I’ve got eight pairs. And then they will return to the outside world and I’ll be alone again. Oh, there are other people here in the nursing home. Residents, we’re called. The majority are about my age. I’m 84. Many are in wheelchairs. The lucky ones are passing through—a broken hip, a diseased heart, something has brought them here for rehabilitation(康复). When they’re well they’ll be going home.

The help here is basically pretty good, although there’s a large turnover of staff. Just when I get comfortable with someone he or she moves on to another job. I understand that. This is not the best job to have. I don’t much like some of the physical things that happen to us. I don’t care much for a diaper(尿布). I seem to have lost the control acquired so diligently as a child. The difference is that I’m aware and embarrassed, but I can’t do anything about it. I’ve had three children, and I know it isn’t pleasant to clean another’s diaper. My husband used to wear a gas mask when he changed the kids. I wish I had one now.

Why do you think the staff insists on talking baby talk when speaking to me? I understand English. I have a degree in music and am a certified teacher. Now I hear a lot of words that end in “y”. There is little need for anyone to position their face directly in front of mine and raise their voice with those “y” words. Sometimes it takes longer for a meaning to sink in; sometimes my mind wanders when I am bored. But there’s no need to shout.

I’d love to go out for a meal or travel again. I’d love to go to my own church, sing with my own choir. I’d love to visit my friends. Most of them are gone now or else they are in different “homes” of their children’s choosing. I’d love to play a good game of bridge, but no one here seems to concentrate very well. My children put me here for my own good. They said they would be able to visit me frequently. But they have their own lives to lead. That sounds normal. I don’t want to be a burden. They know that. But I would like to see them more. One of them is here in town. He visits as much as he can.

Something else I’ve learned to accept is loss of privacy. Quite often I’ll close my door when my roommate—imagine having a roommate at my age—is in the TV room. I do appreciate some time to myself and believe that I have earned at least that courtesy(礼貌). As I sit thinking or writing, one of the aides invariably opens the door unannounced and walks in as if I’m not there. Sometimes she even opens my drawers and begins searching around. Am I invisible? Have I lost my right to respect and dignity? I am still a human being. I would like to be treated as one.

Back to my semiprivate room for a little semi-privacy or a nap(午睡). I do need my beauty rest; company may come today. What is today, again? The afternoon drags into early evening. This used to be my favorite time of the day. Things would wind down. I would kick off my shoes. Put my feet up on the coffee table. Pop open a bottle of Chablis and enjoy the fruits of my day’s labor with my husband. He’s gone. So is my health. This is my world.

77. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

A. The staff at the nursing home mistreated the elderly people.

B. Nursing home workers sometimes stole items from her drawers.

C. Her children did not often visit because they felt guilty for having put her in the nursing home.

D. The staff used baby talk with her because they assumed her mind had aged as her body had.

78. The author concluded her essay with a tone of ______.

A. dignity   B. sadness   C. disappointment  D. confusion

79. How will the author’s son most probably feel after he reads this essay?

A. Sympathetic.  B. Angry       C. Regretful   D. Relieved.

80. The best title for the passage would be ______.

A. The Disadvantages of Growing Old   B. The Elderly: A Forgotten Generation

C. If Only I could be getting better        D. The Place That Changed My Life

第Ⅱ卷( 非选择题  共30分 )

第三部分   任务型阅读 (共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)

请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空一词。

Do you know your uneasy adolescent might be experiencing teen depression? Of course. Teen depression isn’t just bad moods and occasional sadness—it’s a serious problem that affects every aspect of a teenager’s normal life. The negative effects can lead to problems, such as smoking, violence and even suicide. But depression can be treated. So if your teen’s unhappiness lasts for more than two weeks and he or she displays other symptoms of depression, it may be time to seek help from a health doctor.

There are multiple reasons why a teenager might become unhappy. For example, teens can develop feelings of worthlessness over their school performance. And unsatisfied family life can have a major effect on how a teen feels. Sometimes, teen depression may result from environmental stress. But whatever the cause, when friends or family—or things that the teen usually enjoy—don’t help to improve his or her sadness or sense of isolation, there’s a good chance that he or she has teen depression.

There are certain signs when teenagers are suffering from teen depression. Often, kids with teen depression will have a noticeable change in their thinking and behavior. Kids with teen depression may have a change in eating habits. Teenagers are likely to eat too much or not to eat enough for long periods of time, which should not be mistaken for an eating disorder. Parents should distinguish this change from eating disorders.

Changing in sleeping habits is another indication of adolescent depression. All teenagers love to sleep. However, a sudden change in sleep behavior for no good reason is what parents should be paying attention to.

A reduction of favorite activities, such as sports or chatting with friends, is another sign that cannot be neglected. If a teenager loves a sport and during the middle of the season suddenly decides to stop, there is a reason to be concerned about this change.

When teenagers suffer from depression, they easily get annoyed or react badly to negative things. They may become defiant as there is potential depression. The depressed teenagers may get into rude or offensive remarks as well as fighting.

Making statements of despair is another sign. They have no hope for their studies, their life and their future. This is very serious since it is estimated that every year approximately 10 teenagers from every 100,000 commit suicide.

How is it treated? Here are methods, including medications and psychotherapy. Family therapy may be helpful if family conflict is contributing to the depression. The depressed teens will also need support from teachers. Occasionally, hospitalization may be required for teenagers with severe depression.

Title Teen Depression

81    ◆It is a condition that makes teenagers unhappy for a long time and prevents them from living   82   .

◆Teenage depression can cause serious problems.

◆It is important for a teen whose depression symptoms last over two weeks to

83    a health doctor.

Reasons ◆  84    school performance

◆Unsatisfied family life

◆Environmental stress

Phenomena Changes in behaviours and feelings

◆Teenagers   85   to overeat or eat less for long when suffering from depression, and parents should tell the   86    between this change and an eating disorder.

◆Depressed teenagers change their sleeping habits suddenly   87    a good reason.

◆A teenager who suddenly stops his favorite sport might be depressed.

◆Showing negative   88    to things and becoming defiant.

◆Making offensive remarks and getting into fighting.

◆Depressed teenagers feel hopeless for life, study and future, with some of them even   89    themselves.

Solutions ◆Medications and psychotherapy are common methods.

◆Family or school therapy may also be helpful.

◆Hospitalization for those severe patients is also a(n)    90    .

第四部分  书面表达 (共20分)

阅读下面的短文，按照要求写一篇英语短文。

BEIJING, August 19—Shanghai will launch a pilot textbook recycling scheme in secondary schools from this fall semester to reduce textbook paper consumption, the Shanghai Education Commission revealed yesterday.

The first batch of textbooks to be recycled or reused will be middle school music material. Books on other subjects such as art, physical education and even major subjects like Chinese, math and English, will be included gradually.

The schools taking part in the program will have to purchase new textbooks about every five years and distribute them for students’ use during class sessions. But the books will have to be collected and kept on campus after class, rather than allowing students to take them back home, so that they could be passed on to the next batch of students.

Possessing one’s own brand-new textbooks has been a routine for local elementary school students for decades. The practice, however, leads to huge paper consumption, officials said.

For instance, there are nearly 2 million elementary school students in the city, with an estimated 4,000 tons of paper needed each year. Had these books been reused for five years, more than 80,000 trees could have been saved.

In western countries, such as Australia and America began this practice years ago, which set a good example to other countries, esp. developing ones.  (Edited from Shanghai Daily)

【写作内容】

1. 用约30个单词写出上文概要;

2. 用约120个单词发表你的观点，内容包括：

(1)支持或反对回收课本;

(2)用2～3个理由或论据支撑你的观点。

【写作要求】

1. 清楚表达自己的观点，必须提供理由或论据;

2. 阐述观点或提供论据时，不能直接引用原文语句;

3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;

【评分标准】

内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。

Is recycling textbooks a good suggestion?

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高三英语暑假作业检测答案

单项选择 1-5 DCDAC    6-10 DCBAC    11-15 BDCAD   16-20 BCABC

21-25 BCBAD  26-30 CCDBA   31-35 CDBCA   36-40 BCCDA

完形填空 41-45 CBABD  46-50 DBACD  51-55 BAACD   56-60 ADABC

阅读理解  61-63 CBD    64-67 CADA   68-72 DBCDA   73-76 DCAB   77-80 DBCB

任务型阅读 81. Introduction  82. normally  83. consult  84. Worthless  85. tend

86. difference    87. without  88. reactions  89. killing   90. must/requirement

书面表达

Possible version:

Shanghai has decided to recycle textbooks to reduce the abuse of paper, which leads to a heated discussion. Shanghai is not the first or the last city that wants to recycle textbooks in schools.

I quite agree to the suggestion that we should recycle these textbooks. For one thing, recycling textbooks can save a lot of natural resources, which is beneficial to our environmental protection and sustainable development. For another, senior students may have made plenty of useful notes on the pages. They are of great help to those textbook users, who may benefit and improve a lot by consulting the recycled textbooks. A lot of precious time and energy are saved.

From my point of view, much emphasis should be laid on the environmental protection. It’s essential we have the awareness of recycling textbooks in good condition instead of throwing them away. Saving resources and protecting what can be recycled and reused is the responsibility all of us should shoulder.

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