【英语】上海师大附中2009—2010学年度高三第一学期期中考试

2021年上海师范大学附属中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BSusan Scott, 71, is glad that she didn't think about her age when she took up bodybuilding at the age of 59.“I reinvent myself every ten years. I started my 60s as a bodybuilderand now I'm beginning my 70s as a writer,” she said. “People usually limit themselves by age, and it's discouraging. With age, I remain young at heart.”Dr Susan started bodybuilding at an age when most are considering retirement though she was an athlete from an early age. As a child in Venezuela, she took to gymnastics and later graduated with a physical education degree.Then she obtained a master's degree in education and later a Ph. D. in Adult Personal Development. She taught at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for 16 years, while raising two daughters.“I started bodybuilding when I met Steve Pfiester, a gym guy who practiced yoga. He invited me to his gym and offered to train me. I started in January and in June he took me to my first competition in Bradenton, Florida,” she recalled.Dr Susan's photos show that she has devoted long hours to taking care of her body. But she also develops her mind and spirit. On any given day, she gets up at 3 am to read books. At 4:30 am she's out to walk three miles and run another three. This is followed by yoga and a swim at the beach while the sun rises. After writing her journal and working on her book between 8 and 10 am, she hits the gym for at least two hours. “I don't lose track of time,” she said.Dr Susan's war on ageism has rubbed off on her two daughters, both in their early thirties. “They both take care of their bodies and minds. If you give them a good foundation as a parent, you know that they will always come back to their roots. I tried to remind myself of that during their difficult teen years.”4. What's Dr Susan's opinion on age?A. Age cannot be hidden.B. Age is a state of mind.C. Every age has its pains and sorrows.D. Old age is not suitable for further study.5. What made Dr Susan start bodybuilding?A. The need of her job.B. Her youthful dream.C. Steve Pfiester's influence.D. Her daughters' encouragement.6. Which of the following best describes Dr Susan's morning schedule?A. Dull.B. Tight.C. Flexible.D. Controversial.7. What can be inferred about Dr Susan from the last paragraph?A. She will set up a fitness foundation.B. She will soon return to retirement.C. She often thinks of her teenage years.D. She sets an example to her daughters.CAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-programcalled "Clear Plate" on his phone and took a picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence. The credit points can be used to buy gifts, such as books, cellphones and red wine, or to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas.The "Clear Plate" mini-program has become popular among young Chinese. Similar campaigns like an "empty plate challenge" are alsoon the horizonin many Chinese universities."Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste," said Liu Jichen. Founder of the start-up that developed the app. The idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that the restaurant owner would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected. "Everyone who values food is bound to enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost," Liu mentioned this case, noting that such an idea could potentially be realized online.He formeda team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to assess whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates. To make the AI system smarter，Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1, 000 others, spent half a year collecting over100,000 samples from canteens and restaurants across the country and analyzed the data. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the start-up to cooperate on the project. Through the digitalized, visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce food waste. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to develop the habit of thrift(节约)," Liu said.8. What does the underlined phrase "on the horizon" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Likely to decrease.B. Likely to succeed.C. Likely to change.D. Likely to appear.9. What caused Liu Jichen to develop the "Clear Plate" app?A. Food waste afterdinner.B. The idea of the restaurant owner.C. Small gifts sent by his friends.D. Charity meals donated to children.10. What was difficult for the project Liu's team worked on?A. Making the AI system smarter.B. Assessing the uploaded photos.C. Collecting samples from canteens and restaurants.D. Encouraging people to develop the habit of thrift.11. What is the text mainly about?A. AI programs becoming popular.B. AI programs appearing in many Chinese universities.C. AI programs encouraging diners toclear their plates.D. AI programs collecting pictures of clearing diners' plates.DWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found thatgirls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come fromthose with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.13. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and Luck第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年上海师范大学附属中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________A. the fast process of industry.B. the world's Large amount of trash.C. the rapid development of urbanization.D. the sharp growth of population.2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?A. By providing shelters for bees.B. By offering food to bees.C. By advertising rescue activities.D. By putting up more billboards.3. What is the best title for the text?A. Wild bees in dangerB. The loss of bees’ habitatsC McDonald’s bee hotelsD. The protection of wild beesBHoneybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either. But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings toproduce little waves and slide toward land-like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.As with many scientific advances-IsaacNewton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt-Dr. Roh’s experiment began with a walk. Passing Caltech’s Millikan Pond in 2016, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves. He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.Dr. Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect localPasadenahoneybees and observed their surf-like movements. The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing close examination of their wings. They found that the bee bends its wings at a 30-degree angle, pulling up water and producing a forward force. Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air. But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down. It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic insects use their legs forpropulsion, which is known as water-walking. It may have evolved in bees, they-predicted.Dr. Roh and Dr. Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing. One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea. “This could be useful for search and rescues, or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter,” Dr. Gharib said.4. What does the author intend to show by mentioningNewtonandFranklin?A. Roh’s admiration for them.B. Roh’s chance discovery about bees.C. Their outstanding talent for science.D. Their similar achievements in discovery.5. What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water?A. The air weight.B. Its leg extension.C. The water movement.D. Its continuous wingbeat.6. What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Fast flightB. Driving force.C. Pulling speed.D. Explosive power.7. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Honeybees can surf to safety.B. Bees help scientists make inventions.C. Insects can adapt to the environment.D. Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.CIf you've ever had a dog, you know just howdeep a connection you can develop with “man's best friend”. But a dog's life is much shorter than humans, about 12 to 15 years long, which means every dog owner has to go through the heart­breaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has already successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech has introduced its business toUKdog owners as well, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died. Meanwhile,another dog is selected to supply an egg. Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around ￡63,000.But if you can't afford it now, you can also save the cell in a laboratory andaccess it at a later date.However, magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect copy of the original one. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exactly same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian (斑点狗) clone will be different, for example” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, told The Guardian.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “cloneable”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both random elements that cloning technologies simply cannot overcome, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, told The Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back by cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out, “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”8. What service does Sooam Biotech Research Foundation offer?A. Making copies of pet dogs.B. Giving pet dogs identical twinsC. Helping dogs give birth to more puppies.D.Helping dog owners love their dogs more.9. Which order is correct in the dog cloning process?a. An egg is taken from another dog.b. A skin cell is taken from the pet dog.c. The egg grows into a puppy in two months.d. The egg is placed in the womb of a female dog.e. The DNA in the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin cell.A.a→d→b→e→c.B. a→e→b→d→cC. b→a→d→e→c.D. b→a→e→d→c.10. What can we learn about dog cloning from the passage?A. It has not been put into practice until recently.B. It is very popular among US andUKpet owners.C. It might not give the owners an exactlysame dog.D. It is very expensive and usually takes half a year to complete.11. What doesKirkwoodthink of dog cloning?A. He disagrees with it.B. He supports it.C. He is curious about it.D. He thinks it unbelievable.DIf you could travel back in time, which period of history would you visit? It’s a great question to ask your friends, and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films. Of course, sci-fi is familiar to most of us, butwhat is cli-fi? The simple answer is climate fiction which focuses on the subject of climate change.Many of the cli-fi examples we watch tend to be disaster films. It could be solar flares (太阳耀斑), ice ages devastating (摧毁) the planet, extreme flooding swamping the earth with water, or super-storms that threaten lifeas we know it. While films and novels of this style are often subject to the typical images of a hero or heroine battling to save the day, what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on apparently reasonable outcomes in the near future.Climate change and the potential threats have long been established. Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films to learn more about what's happening to the world – seeing it as a form of edutainment. A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found “significant positive effects” in terms of their attitudes and beliefs towards the climate crisis – for example, understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.Most climate films are not only extremely popular action films, but also cause our fear of what some see as the approaching end of the world. This sounds bad, but according to a study conducted on 310 adults in the US, watching such scary films can help us feel more prepared and less alone in situations such as the pandemic (疫情). So, it looks like cli-fi is hereto stay – and there seem to be some benefits. Whether it’s there to educate, entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis, it might have a role to play.12. Which of the following may be the subject of cli-fi?A. Time travel.B. Global warming.C. Weather forecast.D. Economic climate.13. What can we learn about cli-fi films from paragraph 2?A. They are often about extreme natural disasters.B. They want to show that man can conquer nature.C. They usually have similar plots with sci-fi films.D. They can show the true near future of the world.14. Why is the study conducted by the Yale programme mentioned in paragraph 3?A. To prove that climate change has potential threats.B. To show that people like climate fiction novels.C. To tell that cli-fi novels have positive effects on readers.D. To explain how the climate crisis affect the human being.15. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Cli-fi films are very popular as action films.B. A study was conducted on 310 adults in theUS.C. The pandemic make people scared and alone.D. Cli-fi films are useful and will be here to stay.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届上海师范大学附属中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AProvincetown, Cape Cod RestaurantsAfter a day on the sands or exploring our charming town, enjoy local eats, from fresh seafood and lobster to authentic Italian. You’ll find many wonderful Provincetown, Cape Cod restaurants and cafes just steps away. Fanizzi’s RestaurantRight next door to our hotel, this award-winning local eatery is one of the finest Cape Cod restaurants. The menu highlights seafood, Italian, steaks, burgers, and fresh salads. Enjoy the Friday Fish Fry, Early Bird Specials, and Sunday Brunch, available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long.539 Commercial Street 508-487-1964Napi’s RestaurantNapi’s serves dinner all year round and lunch from April to October. A cozy place located just off Commercial Street and overflowing with local art, this Cape Cod, Massachusetts classic specializes in everything from freshly caught seafood to Portuguese and Brazilian dishes to vegetarian items.7 Freeman Street 800-571-6274Mews RestaurantEnjoy views of Provincetown Harbor at this waterfront restaurant just steps from Surfside Hotel & Suites. Intercontinental dishes are served in the beach-level dining room, while upstairs you’ll find a casual American bistro. Summer months bring on a brunch menu, and dinner is served year-round.429 Commercial Street 508-487-1500The Red InnA favorite among our guests, The Red Inn is located on Provincetown’s picturesque waterfront which provides diners with the most gorgeous harbor views and spectacular sunsets. The Red Inn provides historic old world charm with new world pleasure. Their menu features the finest local seafood.15 Commercial Street 508-487-73341.Which restaurant offers a special breakfast for early risers?A.Fanizzi’s Restaurant.B.Napi’s Restaurant.C.Mews Restaurant.D.The Red Inn.2.What is special about The Red Inn?A.It exhibits the good local art.B.It is the finest local restaurant.C.It offers the best local seafood.D.It serves brunch all year round.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Accommodation.B.Life styles.C.Sightseeing.D.Dining.BHave you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.4. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C. Because celebrities want to make more money.D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.5. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?A. Setting up operation platforms.B. Sending gifts to customers.C. Improving relationship with the company.D. Taking advantage of their popularity.6. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.A. offensiveB. subjectiveC. objectiveD. misleading7. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how social media make adsB. how social media influence our lifestyleC. how social influencers affect our buyingD. how celebrities earn fameCClara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent(紧急的) question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Body Language?” She knew she needed to help.Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed, according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia (阅读障碍) and knew she’d be able to spell on the man’s palm(手掌) by finger. So she unbuckled her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she wrote, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician). Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness”, a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing,” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a warm-hearted girl.” Cook’s reaction: “Best trip I’ve ever had.”Looking for ways to offer help? Start with this random(随时的) act of kindness that can change someone’s liferight now.8. The flight attendant asked an urgent question because ________.A. the passenger was traveling aloneB. the plane was in a dangerous situationC. the passenger asked for something suddenlyD. none of the flight attendants could communicate with the passenger9. Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A. Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B. Because she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.C. Because Cook hoped to understand teenagers better.D. Because she wanted to show her dream for the future.10. Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A. Kind and caring.B. Warm-hearted and brave.C. careful and calm.D. opened-minded and confident.11. The passage is mainly written to ________.A. tell a touching story of an amazing girlB. show the great importance of American Body LanguageC. encourage readers to give a hand kindly and randomlyD. show how kind the flight attendant was to help CookDAs a basic food in the Asian diet，soybeans（大豆）have been used to make tofu and soy milk for hundreds of years．But now，they are also being turned into an alternative to plastic wrap．William Chen，a professor of foodscience and technology at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University，invented the environmentally﹣friendly food wrap．It's made of cellulose（纤维素），a form of fiber，obtained from the waste generated by soy bean product producers．The beans are pressed tosqueeze out juice that's used to make tofu and soy milk．And what's left is usually thrown away，but Chen takes the waste and puts it through a fermentation（发酵）process，during which cellulose is produced．Cellulose﹣based plastic wraps have been on the market for a few years，but Chen says that most are madefrom wood or corn，grown for that purpose．By contrast，his wrap is made from a waste product，which doesn't compete with other crops for land and is more sustainable．Chen's technology could help to solve two problems at once：cutting plastic production and reducing the amount of food waste．"In Singapore，the amount of food waste generated every year could fill up 15，000 Olympic﹣sized swimming pools，" Chen says．F&N，a soy﹣based drinks producer，has partnered with Chen's lab and provides the product，straight from the factory．The company is conducting a study to assess whether the food wrap could complete commercially with conventional products．Chen adds，"The soy﹣based wrap costs almost nothing to makein the lab because the raw materials are free．Commercial production would involve additional expenses，such as storage and quality control，however，we have not calculated those costs yet．"Chen hopes neighboring soy﹣loving countries will be inspired bySingapore to adopt his innovation．"My dream is that our technology，which is cheap and simple，will cut plastic and food waste and create a cleaner environment，" Chen says．12. What is the second paragraph mainly about？A. The introduction to William Chen．B. The process of producing soy milk．C. The way to make soy﹣based wrap．D. The benefit of eating soy products．13. What's the biggest difference of Chen's wrap from other cellulose﹣based plastic wraps？A. It saves land for industry．B. It's more easilybroken down．C. It is made from the food waste．D. It has been put into practice for many years．14. What will commercial production of the food wrap cause？A. A lack of competitiveness．B. Poor quality of the wraps．C. A shortage of raw material．D. An increase in production costs．15. From which is the text probably taken？A. A personal diary．B. A travel guide．C. A book review．D. A scientific magazine．第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

上师大附中2024学年第一学期期中考试高三年级英语学科I. Listening Comprehension 25%Section A 10%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. A. She doesn’t work hard in maths. B. She is inferior to him in maths.C. She didn’t do well in this test.D. She is good at maths.2.A. The library will be closed later this afternoon.B. The computers in the library are not working.C. The man needs his computer all afternoon.D. The woman has lent her computer to somebody else.3. A. Going to the opera is time-consuming.B. There is no time left to book opera tickets.C. She would like to go with the man to the opera.D. She will help the man pay for the opera tickets.4. A. Worth the price. B. Expensive. C. Mysterious. D. Good for health.5. A. 11 a.m. B. 12p.m. C.1p.m. D.3p.m.6. A. The woman will have to call her roommate.B. The woman may have to change her living arrangement.C. The woman does not clean her apartment often enough.D. The woman should not spend so much time on the phone.7. A. She also thinks the lecture interesting.B. She was too tired to enjoy the lecture.C. She missed the lecture this morning.D. She did not finish the reading before the lecture.8. A. Her work experience. B. The courses she has taken.C. Her knowledge of the graduate school.D. The description of her academic performance.9. A. The woman just had her coat cleaned.B. The woman is not angry with the man.C. The woman does not like to drink coffee in the afternoon.D. It was not the woman’s coat that the man spilled coffee on.10. A. She hopes to get into art school. B. She is working as a commercial artist.C. She has talents other than drawing.D. She cannot decide upon a career.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation 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.11. A. Kids threw litter everywhere. B. The camp director gave rude orders.C. Mysterious plastic litter was found.D. Kids’ joint effort led to a clean camp.12. A. By taking pictures of the litter he picked up.B. By sharing photos of the terribly dirty planet.C. By keeping a record of crowdsourced cleaning-up.D. By inspiring kids to pick up five pieces of litter every day.13. A. There is strength in numbers. B. Birds can help to pick up litter.C. Litter is artistic and approachable.D. More straws should be used in the cafe.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Alcohol and coffee. B. Coffee and chicken.C. Hotpot and drinks.D. Chicken and meat.15. A. Movies are available to people in Shanghai at midnight.B. People in Hangzhou attach great importance to dinner.C. A total of nine online platforms provided data for the report.D. People in Beijing voted Starbucks as their favorite drink.16. A. People’s eating habits in different regions of China.B. The impact of mobile payment on Chinese lifestyles.C. The differences in nightlife among residents in Chinese cities.D. The financial pressure residents felt from the nightlife activities.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He hasn’t found a job yet.B. He plans to start looking after the final exams.C. He’s had several interviews.D. He’s expecting an offer from The New York Times.18. A. Writer. B. Interviewer. C. Newspaper reporter. D. Teacher.19. A. New York. B. Boston. C. Chicago. D. Los Angeles.20. A. Continue his education. B. Delay his graduation.C. Change his career plan.D. Continue job hunting.I. Grammar and Vocabulary20%Section A 10%Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Emotional DebtMany people today live under the weight of debt from loans or credit cards. As harmful as financial debt is, there is 21 that is even more damaging—emotional debt.Dr. James Richards states that emotional debt occurs when we experience emotional pain 22 remains unresolved. If the pain is not dealt with, it will affect our entire lives. Throughout the years, we have chances for happiness, love and success. But unresolved pain can emerge and cause us to respond in ways that aren’t reasonable, 23 (result) in destroyed relationships and lost opportunities.When we have a tendency 24 (respond) inappropriately, we often hurt those around us. Unfortunately, our unsettled problems sometimes become too much for them to handle and cause them to abandon the relationship.People with destructive patterns 25 check their lives for signs of unresolved pain, for your emotional debt can come from various forms of past unfair, cruel or violent treatment or neglect. The fact is 26 you are probably holding onto painful memories of controlling parents or very demanding teachers. Any negative emotion that you have controlled over the year can come back to cause harm 27 you least expect it.Recognize your feelings, but don’t focus on them all the time, because acknowledging and challenging your pain is difficult, but recognizing it is the first step 28 dealing with it. Admit you are angry about the past, and discuss it with someone you trust, or write it down because this will ease some of the danger and hatred you 29 (keep) bottled up for years. Refuse to be a victim and accept responsibility for dealing with your painful past because this puts you in charge and limits the power your emotions have over you.Take specific steps to resolve your emotional debt now 30 30 deal with the consequences later. Section B 10%Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.(A)A. claimedB. cuisineC. securingD. addingE. fuelingF. madeG. opponent H. seed I. historic J. tough K. venueZheng Secures Historic Tennis Gold for ChinaChina’s women’s ace Zheng Qinwen has carved her name in tennis history after winning the country’s first singles Olympic gold medal in Paris on Saturday, 31 her meteoric career rise with another major accolade(荣誉).China’s world No. 7 Zheng was the sixth 32 in the 64-draw Olympic tournament. She lived up to her favorite status in the final against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Roland Garros Stadium, beating her 21st-ranked 33 four times while conceding only one of her service games to prevail 6-2,6-3 at the iconic site of the red clay Grand Slam to win the gold medal.It was only China’s second Olympic gold medal in tennis, following a women’s doubles title won by Li Ting and Sun Tiantian at Athens 2004, and the first in singles.After 34 the win with a forehand winner down the line, Zheng lay down on her back to rousing cheers across the Court Philippe-Chatrier, soaking up the 35 moment for her own career and for the sport’s profile in China.It was the second Olympic tennis medal won by the Chinese delegation in Paris, after mixed doubles pair Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu 36 a silver medal in Friday’s final, which was won by Czech team Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac at the same 37 .“Nothing can describe my feeling right now, it’s unreal. I’ve always been hoping to get a medal for China. Finally I 38 it.” an emotional Zheng said during the on-court interview.“I did everything I could. I think my country will be proud of me, I feel proud of myself. The success is for all my team members, my families and whoever supported me, not just for me.I just fought every single match. There were two matches that I almost lost on my way to the final, especially 0-4 down in the second set against Iga (Swiatek) in the semis. I feel the energy of all the support, knowing that I play for my country. I just never gave up and tried to find every single solution,” Zheng said of her 39 path to success.And for the celebration? The 21-year-old native of Hubei province just wants to join her family and enjoy some home. 40“I haven’t thought about it yet. For sure to eat some Chinese food, after having eaten chicken and rice every day here, nothing much of flavor,” she said with a grin.III. Reading Comprehension (45%)Section A 15%Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As newborns, we enter the world by inhaling. In leaving, we exhale. (In fact, in many languages the word “exhale” is synonymous with “ 41 .”) Breathing is so central to life that it is no wonder humankind long ago noted its value not only to survival but to the 42 of the body and mind and began controlling it to improve well-being.As early as the first millennium B.C., both the Tao religion of China and Hinduism placed importance on a “vital principle” that flows through the body, a kind of energy or internal breath. The Chinese call this energy qi, and Hindus call it prana (one of the key concepts of yoga). A little later, in the West, the Greek term pheuma and the Hebrew term ruah both 43 the breath and the divine presence.44 for how to modulate(调节) breathing and influence health and mind appeared centuries ago as well. Pranayama(“breath retention”) yoga was the first to build a theory around respiratory(呼吸的) control, holding that 45 breathing was a way to increase longevity.In more modern times, German psychiatrist Johannes Heinrich Schultz developed “autogenic training” in the 1920s as a method of 46 . The approach is partly 47 slow and deep breathing and is probably still the best-known breathing technique for relaxation in the West today.Yoga and meditation have inspired many of the breathing exercises used today. The 48 of controlled respiration were first theoretically suggested centuries ago by the practitioners of pranayama yoga.What is the best time to 49 slow-breathing techniques? One is during occasional episodes of 50 —for example, before taking an exam, competing in a sporting event or even attending a routine meeting at work. These exercises may also help when insomnia strikes. In 2012 Suzanne M. Bertisch of Harvard Medical School and her colleagues reported, based on survey data, that more than 20 percent of American insomniacs do these breathingexercises to have a 51 sleep.But respiratory techniques do not work only for acute stresses or sleep problems; they can also relieve chronic anxiety. They are particularly 52 in people with psychiatric disorders such as phobias(恐惧症), depression and post-traumatic stress disorder(创伤后压力). In 2015 Stefania Doria and her colleagues at Fatebenefratellie Oftalmico Hospital in Milan, Italy, offered 10 training sessions to 69 patients with anxiety or depressive disorders. The rescarchers observed a significant 53 in symptoms at the end of the sessions.But why confine breathing techniques to 54 emotions? It is also worth applying them during pleasurable moments, to take the time to appreciate and remember them. In short, one can pause and breathe for 55 as well as to calm down.41. A. changing B. recovering C. dying D. destroying42. A. strengthening B. maintaining C. building D. functioning43. A. dealt with B. referred to C. led to D. consisted of44. A. Policies B. Recommendations C. Clues D. Habits45. A. labored B. slowed C. deepened D. controlled46. A. relaxation B. development C. illustration D. communication47. A. based on B. intended for C. adapted to D. compared with48. A. difficulties B. performances C. benefits D. harms49. A. improve B. master C. apply D. pioneer50. A. thrill B. stress C. excitement D. calm51. A. restless B. dreamy C. light D. profound52. A. sensitive B. powerful C. effective D. safe53. A. decrease B. discovery C. difference D. development54. A. diverse B. delicate C. personal D. negative55. A. anxiety B. enjoyment C. fear D. reliefSection B 22%Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)It’s normal for young children to cheat when they’re playing board games. As they grow older, they realize that the fun is actually in taking part in the game, not necessarily in winning it. By the time they reach their teens, they have usually learned not to cheat. Sadly, this was not the case for a player in a national board game championship held annually in the US. The player wanted to win so much that he turned to cheating.The board game was Scrabble. In the game, players have to make words from individual letters on small squares called “tiles,” and then put the words on a board. Two of the most useful tiles in the game are the blanks, which are tiles without any letters on them. A blank isn’t worth any points, but a player can use it to replace any letter of the alphabet.The cheater in this particular competition was a 15-year-old boy from Orlando, Florida. He had surprisedorganizers in the early stages of the competition by beating some of the best players, despite the fact that he had never played in competitions before. This made some of the other players suspicious, including the man who caught him, 43-year-old Arthur Moore. Moore had already played the boy the day before, and Moore had won the game, although the boy had had both of the blank tiles. In Scrabble, before a new game starts, the players put the tiles from the previous game back into a small bag. This time, Moore had a good look at the tiles on the table before he and his opponent put them in the bag to start the game. He was not surprised to see that the two blanks were together on the table in front of the boy. As the two players were putting the tiles into the bag. Moore watched the boy’s left hand. He saw the boy pick up the two blanks, and put his hand under the table. This was the signal for Moore to call one of the organizers and accuse the boy of cheating.When the boy was taken away for questioning, he admitted to taking the two blanks during the game and hiding them under the table. As a result of his cheating, the competition director disqualified him and banned him from playing in the competition again.56. According to the passage, why do young children cheat in board games?A. They are eager to win.B. They dislike the games.C. They don’t know what cheating is.D. They don’t want to take part in the games.57. Why are the two blank tiles most useful in Scrabble?A. They are the most obvious tiles in the game.B. Players can decide how many points they are worth.C. Players earn more points if they leave the tiles unused.D. They can be used when players don’t have the right letter.58. The word “suspicious” (in paragraph 3) most probably means “ ”.A. supportiveB. disappointedC. mistrustfulD. honoured59. How did the boy cheat?A. By putting the tiles into his own bag.B. By hiding the blank tiles for future use.C. By cooperating with his opponent secretly.D. By lying that he had never played the game.BEssential oils can have a major impact on your mood and health. “When you apply an oil to your skin, it affects your physical state. When you inhale them, it affects your mental state,” says the “grande dame” of aromatherapy Jeanne Rose, author of The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and Inhalations.A few drops of eucalyptus on your skin will help heal a burn and smelling a pine tree might make you think of childhood Christmases. You can put a few drops on a tissue, or add some to water to spritz around the room or use in a diffuser (喷雾器) or vaporizer.Be very careful, however, when applying oils to the skin. Always dilute them in another oil, like palm coconut or olive to prevent burns or allergic reactions.“A rule of thumb is 15 drops per one ounce of cream, oil or lotion,” says Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, the founder and director of Atlantic institute of Aromatherapy in Tampa, Florida.Here’s the oil to reach for when you need to:Digest a big meal: A few drops of diluted peppermint. “It calms down the digestive system,” Rose says.Forget it’s freezing outside: “Conifer oils, like pine, black spruce, cedar and Christmas fir, can help combat seasonal affective disorder when inhaled,” Rose says. Citrus oils like orange or tangerine, which are reminders of summertime, are also good.Settle down after a big party: Sweet marjoram and lavender are sedatives. “They’ll knock your kids right out,” Sheppard-Hanger says.Get out of bed on a dark, cold morning: Peppermint, or any mint really, can provide a morning jolt when inhaled.Kill germs: Spray citrus oils or tree oils like pine, to help clean the air during sickness. Decongest a nose: Eucalyptus, spruce or rosemary work for this. Try inhaling a few drops on a tissue to help with clogged nasal passages due to a cold.60. What kind of readers is likely to buy The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and Inhalations?A. Gardeners providing related raw materials for manufacturers of essential oils.B. Researchers dedicated to inventing new essential oils to keep people in good health.C. Common people hoping to improve health condition with essential oils.D. Psychotherapist seeking treatments for serious mental and physical disorders.61. What is the appropriate way of using essential oils?A. Spritz the oil directly around a room.B. Mix them with cream in proportion.C. Smell the fragrance from the bottle.D. Apply oils to treat skin allergy.62. The oils that can relieve your symptom of a bad cold are .A. peppermint oilsB. conifer oilsC. citrus oilsD. spruce oilsCMany early approaches to language technology—and particularly translation—got stuck in a conceptual dead end: the rules-based approach. In translation, this meant trying to write rules to analyse the text of a sentence in the language of origin, breaking it down into a sort of abstract “interlanguage” and rebuilding it according to the rules of the target language. These approaches showed early promise. But language is full of ambiguities and exceptions, so such systems were hugely complicated and easily broke down when tested on sentences beyond the simple set they had been designed for.Nearly all language technologies began to get a lot better with the application of statistical methods, often called a “brute force” approach. This relies on software scanning vast amounts of data, looking for patterns and learning from precedent. For example, in parsing language (breaking it down into its grammatical components), the software learns from large bodies of text that have already been parsed by humans. It uses what it has learned to make its best guess about a previously unseen text. In machine translation, the software scans millions of words already translated by humans, again looking for patterns. In speech recognition, the software learns from a body of recordings and the transcriptions made by humans.Thanks to the growing power of processors, falling prices for data storage and, most crucially, the explosion in available data, this approach eventually bore fruit. Mathematical techniques that had been known for decades cameinto their own, and big companies with access to enormous amounts of data were ready to benefit.The final advance, which began only about five years ago, came with the arrival of deep learning through digital neural networks (DNNs). These are often claimed to have qualities similar to those of the human brain: “neurons” are connected in software, and connections can become stronger or weaker in the process of learning. But Nils Lenke, head of research for a language technology company, explains matter-of-factly that “DNNs are just another kind of mathematical model,” the basis of which had been well understood for decades. What changed was the hardware being used.Almost by chance, DNN researchers discovered that the graphical processing units (GPUs) used to produce graphics in applications like video games were also brilliant at handling neural networks. The technique has already produced big leaps in quality for all kinds of deep learning, including decoding handwriting, recognising faces and classifying images. Now they are helping to improve all manner of language technologies, often bringing enhancements of up to 30%. That has shifted language technology from usable at a pinch to really rather good. But so far no one has quite worked out what will move it on from merely good to reliably great.63. According to the passage, which of the following is a problem of the rules-based approach?A. Rules are difficult to identify in some languages.B. It is impossible to find all the rules in a language.C. The rules are often misinterpreted by researchers.D. There are always rules too abstract to understand64. has a part to play in enabling the “brute force” approach to gradually bear fruit.A. The increasing amount of dataB. The falling prices of scanning softwareC. The availability of recordings and transcriptsD. The wider knowledge people have of language65. Which of the following is Nils Lenke most likely to agree with about DNNs?A. They are a big breakthrough.B. They depend more on hardware.C. They are not innovative by nature.D. They haven’t been scientifically proved.66. What does the writer imply about GPUs?A. They are inferior to DNNs in their quality of deep learning.B. They have made language technology reliably greater than ever.C. They have achieved limited success regarding language technology.D. They help enhance language technologies by means of image classification.Section C 8%Directions:Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. This is a trend that is only expected to continue.B. But if we wish to keep any real measure of biodiversity on the planet, we may have to lean on zoos far more than many people realize.C. Those species that are held in zoos are already protected from any such events and trends.D. Many others are already extinct in the wild and only survive thanks to populations kept in captivity.E. Climate change has harmed over half mammal species on the endangered species list.F. However, despite their high numbers in collections around the world, they are the most threatened mammalian group on the planet.The World Needs ZoosZoos play an important role in the world for conservation and education. They are particularly important for endangered species. Many animals are critically endangered and may go extinct in the wild, but in zoos, they are going strong. 67 Even those critical of zoos often recognize that it is better to have species preserved somewhere than lose them altogether. In fact, species that are common can also come under serious threat before people realize it.Take the ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar for example. These lemurs are almost common in zoos as they breed well in captivity and the public are fond of them. 68 A recent survey suggests that up to 95 percent of the wild populations have been lost since 2000. This means that the remaining individuals are at serious risk. One bad year or a new disease could wipe out those which still remain in the wild.Such trends are not isolated. The giraffe is another very common species in zoos. Unlike the lemurs, giraffes are widespread in the countries across much of sub-Saharan Africa. Yet giraffe populations have gone down by a third in the last thirty years. While less dramatic than the drop in lemur numbers, this is obviously a major loss and again, whole populations (which some scientists think are of unique subspecies) are on the verge of extinction.69 Ongoing and future issues from climate change can have unexpected effects on wildlife. It will become more difficult for conservationists to predict which species might be at risk. As it is, experts are struggling to continue monitoring the species that are already known to be vulnerable, so it is easy to see why common species might be overlooked. People might not take the great loss of local species seriously on the assumption that these animals are heavily populated elsewhere, but unfortunately that is not always the case.There will, I suspect, always be resistance to the argument for keeping animals in captivity and I will not defend the zoos that are badly managed and in desperate need of improvement or closure. 70 If even common species can lose their population in only several years, it may be too late to save them in the wild.第Ⅱ卷（共25分）IV. Summary Writing 10%Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Are we greening our cities, or just greenwashing them?Architecture and urban design is chasing a green fever dream. Everywhere you look, there are plans for “sustainable” buildings, futuristic eco-cities and aquaponic (复合养殖)farms on the roof, each promising to add a green touch to the modern city.All of these are surely good ideas at some level. They are trying to repair some of the damage our lifestyle has done to the planet. But, despite the rhetoric of reuniting the city with nature, today’s green urban dream is too often about bringing a technologically controlled version of nature into the city and declaring the problem solved, rather than looking at the deeper causes of our environmental and urban problems.One of the most striking examples is Apple’s “spaceship” campus now under construction in Silicon Valley. Though it seems to be sustainable and energy efficient—80 percent of its 175-acre site is preserved for landscaping, it is by any measure a huge, expensive and massively resource-intensive project. As a suburban white-collar workplace, it must include vast garages for 13,000 Apple employees. Thus, it will leave no smaller environmental footprint than a traditional office park.Designing a perfect green building or eco-city isn’t enough to save the world. Although our buildings, like our cars, have been inefficient environmentally, architecture isn’t directly responsible for humanity’s disastrous environmental impacts. An economic system based on the destruction of nature is the real problem. No green building can help us repair the ecological damage we have caused, nor can any number of aquaponic farms bring us back to the real nature.Instead of adding “nature” to the urban lifestyle, architects may work to design better relationships between our cities and nature and to promote just relationships between the people in them.V. Translation 15% (3+3+4+5)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.高额的旅行支出是对公司资源的巨大耗费。

上海市同济大学第一附属中学2010届高三第一学期期中考试英语试卷(本试卷满分150 分, 考试时间150分钟)第一卷I. Listening Comprehension (30’)OmittedII. Grammar and Vocabulary (40’)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.17. Some plants are sensitive ______ pollution, so the environmental protection is the urgent issue.A. toB. atC. ofD. on18. Although the two employees performed well in the work, the company promoted ______ as they were both unqualified for the senior post.A. neitherB. noneC. no oneD. either19. ______ are willing to have a thorough relaxation at weekend; there are still some people who would like to go camping.A. None of usB. All of usC. Each of usD. Not all of us20. The number of the people present at the party was ______ than had expected, so there was a great deal of food left.A. many moreB. much moreC. much largerD. much smaller21. ______ should no longer be their academic performances, but their practical ability.A. What do students aim atB. Which do students aim atC. What students aim atD. Which students aim at22. — I hear that you will be on travel again.— Yeah. My boss arranged _______ business details with someone from another company.A. me to discussB. for me to discussC. discussingD. my discussing23. Bigamy(重婚) is a situation where a person _______two persons at the same time.A. marries toB. is married withC. marriedD. is married to24. _______ to make a decision while the manager is away?A. Whom is it up toB. Whom is it upC. Who is it upD. Who it is up to25. ______better in 2010 World Expo is the duty of every citizen in Shanghai.A. Being servedB. ServingC. ServeD. Having served26. A digital ring is locked on every newly-born baby’s foot ______they are taken by strangers out of the hospital.A. becauseB. whenC. so thatD. in case27. To her disappointment, she found herself surrounded by exactly the sort of temptation______ she was least able to resist.A. whomB. whenC. whichD. where28. “You are very selfish. It’s high time that you ______ that you are not the most important person in the world,” Edgar said to his boss angrily.A. realizedB. have realizedC. realizeD. would realize29. There are a variety of colors and styles here, and you can choose those _______ to you.A. appealingB. appealedC. to be appealedD. appeal30. The residents have been told that only when the damaged building are repaired ______ permitted to return to their homes.A. they will beB. have they beenC. they have beenD. will they be31. The owner said that ______ a lot of people were coming into the store to browse, they were not buying anything.A. whileB. whatC. whereD. that32. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave _______ something unexpected happened, which captured my attention.A. unlessB. untilC. whenD. while33. The house rent is expensive. I’ve got about half the space I had at home and I’m paying ______here.A. as three times muchB. much as three timesC. three times as muchD. three times more as34. Mr. Black doesn’t understand _______ made his wife so upset this morning.A. what was itB. why it was thatC. how that wasD. what it was that35. Venus(金星) has a dense atmosphere, ______ we know very little.A. its compositionB. about whose compositionC. about which compositionD. whose composition36. Most students in our class prefer taking pains in our studies to ______ with a better education.A. be equippedB. equipC. equippingD. being equipped37. In recent years travel companies have succeeded in selling us the idea ______ the further we go, the better our holiday will be.A. of whichB. thatC. whichD. where38. It was more than two years ______ the man whose brain had been seriously injured recovered some consciousness.A. sinceB. beforeC. thatD. when39. — Why did he write to the mayor's office?—_______ about the poor taxi service of the city.A. To complainB. For complainingC. He complainedD. Complaining40. Alice told me that you were going to further your study in the USA soon, ______?A. did sheB. didn’t sheC. were youD. weren’t you41. Everyone jumped with joy ______ Liu Xiang breasted the ending line on 25th October,2009 at 11th National Games.A. the dayB. the momentC. for the first timeD. the first time42. He paid _____ to her on her helping him out of the difficulty once.A. attentionB. effortsC. effectsD. compliments43. The CEO of the computer company made the final decision after he _______ the matter with the board membersA. contactedB. connectedC. consultedD. contrasted44. I was not _______ that I had cut myself until I saw the blood all over my hand.A. astonishedB. annoyedC. consciousD. afraid45. They were often so _______ in their research that they skipped meals and rest.A. attractedB. absorbedC. drawnD. concentrated46. I am _______ that he is capable of finishing the task on time.A. assuredB. ensuredC. insuredD. sured47. We hurried to the theatre, only to be told there were no tickets ______ for the Super Girls’ concert.A. suitableB. respectableC. acceptableD. availableSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlyThe global crisis, which originally started in the United States last year, has caused a lot of problems a nd affected people’s life in all aspects. In New York, people are going away on weekends and sticking close to their homes. Here's how the down economy is changing the way they travel.SECONDARY CITIESSome smaller cities are stealing the glory. Fort Myers, Florida experienced double digit (位数) growth in September, 2009 over September 2008, based on American Express Travel bookings. Cities like Portland, Oregon are also becoming popular ___1___, with recent data showing an increase of 38% over last year. Even Philadelphia's star is rising, said the senior editor Shaw Brown from Travelocity — a leading provider of consumer-direct travel services for the leisure and business traveler.Brown said, “It’s hard to explain exactly the reason for the boom. We are ___2___ at all about this and it might be a decrease in airfare or hotel prices or ___3___ marketing. Hotel rates in Fort Myers are down about 10%. But hotel rates in Portland are up.” She thinks Philadelphia's higher popularity is due to good marketing, a decrease in airfare of 16% compared to the overall 8% decrease for ___4___ flights and more interest in historic destinations in general.FAMIL Y TRA VELRather than take a two-week vacation to Europe, families ___5___ to visit national parks.David Mandy, spokesman for the Association of Amusement Parks, is optimistic about the summer season. He said even when gas was $ 4 a gallon in 2008, people continued to visit theme parks--they simply ___6___ parks closer to their homes.For years, to ___7___ families with kids visit national parks at a ___8___ time, park operators have been using special offers, promotions and discounts, the deals may be easier to find this year, especially when it comes to packages that include ___9___. Universal Orlando Resort has a deal allowing families to book a three-night package and receive two additional nights free. Packages include accommodations at a hotel near Universal and unlimited theme park admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.(Write your answers on your answer sheet.)III. Reading Comprehension (40’)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Imagine waking up one morning to discover all your personal information in your mobile phone has been stolen. Your messages have been infected with a virus that has sent itself to all the people you have ever ___48___ messages with. You try to make a call but your mobile phone's address book has been deleted. What is ___49___ is that you turn on your phone, only to find your screen back. Nowadays, Computer hackers, who have long focused on computers, have now got their ___50___ on mobile phones. A phone virus programme can make your phone do things you have no control over. It might control the White House or the police. Or it could ___51___ eat into the phone's operating software, turning it off and erasing your personal information.With mobile phones functioning more like computers, it’s n o ___52___ that hackers and virus writers have the phones in their sights. Now that the mobile phone is a small computer with memory, important data and an ___53___ to the Internet, these devices should be protected equally and carefully. ___54___, it seems that the phone users have done nothing more to protect their phones and viruses have already made mobile phone owners ___55___ in Asia. A virus can get messages and send them elsewhere. And it can record your password. People are now ___56___ of surfing the Net, send emails and download software with their mobiles, so they are an easy target for the same hackers who have kept sending viruses to computers over the past two ___57___.In China, the mobile of a certain ___58___ kept sending a huge amount of messages automatically and secretly, which made her pay a lot of extra money reluctantly. In Japan, if you opened an email message on your mobile, it would cause the phone to repeatedly ___59___ the national emergency number. So phone operators had to cancel emergency calls until the fault was removed. Some experts say that mobile users can ___60___ viruses, of course, by sticking to their traditional phones without Web links, while some others advise users to make Bluetooth invisible, delete all unsolici ted messages without opening them, always say “___61___” if your phone asks to install a program that you are not ___62___ with and install only software from safe websites as much as possible48. A. sent B. received C. exchanged D. contacted49. A. important B. wonderful C. worse D. serious50. A. hands B. viruses C. control D. temptation51. A. extensively B. absolutely C. regularly D. simply52. A. need B. wonder C. use D. possibility53. A. affection B. access C. address D. admission54. A. However B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Somehow55. A. amazed B. terrified C. amused D. surprised56. A. capable B. possible C. able D. mobile57. A. weeks B. centuries C. years D. decades58. A. hacker B. businessman C. lady D. gentleman59. A. call B. ring C. attack D. dial60. A. copy B. delete C. avoid D. recognize61. A. yes B. hello C. sorry D. no62. A. satisfied B. familiar C. delighted D. happySection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThe year 2009 has witnessed the spread of Flu A-H1N1(甲型流感)and as the winter is approaching, it rends to regain its power. These days,one of the most popular words may be: Have you got a flu vaccineshot(注射) so far. Even in the USA, President Barack Obama declaredA-H1N1 flu a national emergency and the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention is recommending that all children aged from 6 monthsto 18 years should receive the flu vaccine.Vaccines battle diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. A weakened form of the germ is introduced into the body. The body makes special substances called antibodies to fight the germs. If the actual germs were to attack, the antibodies would fight it.Because there are many kinds of flu viruses, scientists must create a new vaccine formula (方程式) each year. Researchers must make a prediction.It is like forecasting the weather. Sometimes they are right on, and sometimes they are off. But even when the vaccine does not closely match circulating flu types, it can make the illness less serious.“The H1N1 vaccine is not as effective as the polio(小儿麻痹症) vaccine or the measles vaccine,” says Dr William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University of Medicine. “It's not a great vaccine, but it is quite a good vaccine.”But the H1N1 vaccine doesn't work for everyone. There are certain people who should be careful about taking it because the vaccine is produced in eggs, those who are allergic(过敏的) to eggs should not take it. If you have a fever, you should wait until you recover.Some people are afraid that they might get the flu from the flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine is likely to have some side effects on them. World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Nov 3, 2009 that it is safe to have a vaccine shot because the viruses in the flu shot are inactivated and they have been working on a global H1NI vaccine production plan. However, some minor side effects such as low-grade fever and body ache could occur. If they do, they begin soon after the shot, so it is better to have a half-hour observation after the shot.63. Which of the following is the proper definition of “vaccine” ?A. Virus used for fighting against disease.B. Antibodies to fight germs.C. Formula to fight against disease.D. Substance containing virus used for protecting people against diseases.64. By saying “It's not a great vaccine, but it is quite a good vaccine', the author means the flu vaccineA. is not as effective as the polio and measles vaccinesB. is not effective, compared with the polio and measles vaccinesC. does help to make illness less seriousD. is quite good because it works for everyone65. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. those who are allergic to eggs should not take flu vaccineB. all the flu vaccines are not effective for everyoneC. you should go to a doctor if you have a fever or body ache after taking the flu vaccineD. it is possible that some people might get the flu from the flu shot66. It is not advisable for everyone to take flu vaccine because _______.A. there are many kinds of virusB. the flu vaccine is not as effective as the polio and measles vaccinesC. someone may be allergic to itD. it has some minor side-effectsBTaiwan Flood and Typhoon Relief 88 Free Concerts & Auction Nights On August 8, 2009, Taiwan suffered from the hit of Typhoon Morakot, which caused a great loss of lives and damage. This was the worst typhoon to hit Taiwan in half a century and it hit the island's southern and eastern areas, dumped more than 80 inches of rain on the island and stranded thousands of villagers in mountainous areas. Taiwanese Student and Alumni Associations from many schools in the Greater New York area are sponsoring two charity concerts and auctions(拍卖) to help with fund raising for the reconstruction in Taiwan.Two charity concerts/ auctions:Thursday, August 27, 20095:00 pm Enter; 5:30 pm BeginTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, 1 East 42nd Street (5th Avenue), New York, New York 10017Sunday, August 30, 20093:00 pm Enter; 3:30pm BeginOverseas Chinese Culture Center of TECO in New York, 133-32, 41st Road, Flushing, New York 11355Charity Programs:“Love and Hope”; “I Pray”; “Hand in Hand”; “NYC Floating”… For more program information of the concerts, please click here.Donation InformationFor questions or if you’d like to perform (any form acceptable), work as a volunteer and donate money or artwork for auctions, please email:Email: Taiwan.Charity@Tel: Call 646-460-1739 Mr. ShangFor donation or more information, you can also visit the following web sites:/site/taiwancharity///event.php?eid=132950229458You may also donate by mail: please make checks payable to Taiwan Charity.Address: 212 W 91ST ST #230, New York, NY10024 USACitibank Acct#: 9955503808All donors will be announced and listed on our website. All money collected will bedonated to the Taiwan Red Cross.Co-hosts and thanksSponsorsTaiwan students and alumni groups in Greater New York, Taiwan Charity.Hello NYC, FTSANY, A TANY, NYTFA and ABC.Special Thanks:TECO-NYEvery single person added up together will form unlimited power. Every little contribution together will make the loving power stronger. Let's help those typhoon victims and send our love back to Taiwan!67. The purpose of the Relief 88 Concerts & Auction Nights is to _______.A. work for the Taiwan Red Cross to raise fund for the typhoon victims.B. inform all Taiwan alumni to attend the charity concerts and auctions.C. appeal to all Taiwan alumni to help with fund raising for the rebuilding.D. call on people to donate money at the two charity concerts and auctions.68. Which way is not available if Linda Wu, a Taiwan alumna, intends to make a donation?A. Sending email to “Taiwan.Charity@”.B. Calling at “212 W 91ST ST #230, New York, NY10024”.C. Dialing the number “646-460-1739” to call Mr. Shang.D. Visiting the website “/”.69. From the passage we know that ______.A. Typhoon Morakot, which hit the Taiwan island, was the ever worst one.B. All the participants will enter the concerts and auctions free of charge.C. The two concerts and auctions are sponsored by a charity organization.D. All donors will be announced and listed on the Taiwan Red Cross website.70. You may see this information of the two charity concerts and auctions _____.A. on a website.B. on the school bulletin board (布告板).C. in a magazine.D. in the local school newspaper.C（新题型）Somali Piracy (索马里海盗)Somalia's 3,025-kilometer coastline is the longest in Africa and near to key shipping routes connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean by way of the Suez Canal. It is the world's 2nd biggest piracy hotspot after Indonesia. More than 130 merchant ships were attacked in the region last year and an tenfold(十倍的) increase was noted in the first ten months of 2009 and in October alone, three ships were hijacked there, including a ship with 25 crew from China. Somalia has had no effective central authority since former president Mohamed Siad Barre was driven out of the country in 1991. The government collapsed, setting off a bloody cycle of conflicts between different groups and it has been a war-torn nation ever since. Its nine million people have been teetering on starvation and more than forty percent of its people depend on food aid.There has been a lot of discussion in the media about how to drive piracy off the coast of Somalia. Much less attention has been given to the complex sources of political disorder and poverty that have led many Somalis into piracy. Other facts are that foreign shipping companies have been dumping nuclear waste off the coast of Somalia and robbing the country of its fishingindustry. Many of Somalia’s “pirates” initially organized to defend their coast against this pollution and robbery.Somali pirates operate in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. The pirates have fast boats, modem weapons and equipment like satellite phones and global positioning systems(GPS全球定位系统). The generally do not steal goods or kill hostages. They are believed to be holding seventeen ships with about three hundred crew members.Some of the world's heaviest shipping traffic passes the Somali coast. But major shipping companies have begun to consider new routes. Navy ships from America, Russia, China and other countries are now watching for pirates. But the area to protect covers more than one hundred sixty million square kilometers.Besides no effective governing on shore, the shipping companies are also part of the problems. Paying them a sum of money to get it back is an economical decision, which contributes to a general climate of piracy. Further more, the military response has made the problem more complicated. Kenya (肯尼亚) has advised organizing a major international conference to solve the problems. But it seems a long way to go and we must get to know the fact that the world cannot end piracy and civil war without dealing with Somalia's political problems.1. According to the passage, the biggest piracy hotspot is ________.2. What have led many Somalis into piracy? (Your answer must be limited within 10 words)3. What is the purpose of Somali pirates’ hijacking since they generally don’t steal goods or kill hostages?4. We can safely conclude that the key to solving the piracy in Somalia is _________.(Write your answers on your answer sheet.)DWord came on Friday that U.S. President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, and he would join the ranks of history's great persons as the newest Nobel Peace Prize recipient. The Nobel prizes have been awarded annually since 1901 to those who bought the greatest benefit to mank ind during the previous year.” Quite a lot of people have been awarded the prize, such as Mother Theresa, Ghandi, FDR …On Oct. 9, Friday, Obama said that he was surprised to learn that he won the Nobel Peace Prize of 2009, which he saw as a “call for action.” Speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden of the White House, he said he was “both surprised and deeply humbled” to accept the award and didn't view it as recognition of his own accomplishments. He also said he would travel to Oslo to accept the prize on Dec. 10.Rather, the prize should be regarded as recognition of the goals he set for the United States and the world. “I will accept this award as a call for action, a call for all nations to face up to the common challenges of the 21st century,” Obama said, “the challenges, including nuclear nonproliferation(防止核扩散), fighting against climate change and energy crisis, can't be met by any one leader or any one nation. That is why I have been working to establish a new era of engagement in which all natio ns must take responsibility for the world we seek.” he said. Obama is the fourth U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize and the third sitting president to do so. “The president will donate the entire $1.4 million prize to charity,” White House spoke sman Robert Gibbs said, “but hasn't decided yet which organizations will share the windfall”Reactions to his winning of the Nobel Peace Prize are mixed both in and out of the United States. Some like former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Peace Prize winner of 2002, said Obama's award is “a bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment to peace and harmony in international relations.” However, Former Polish President Lech Walesa, who won the prize in 1983, questioned whether Obama deserved it now. And U.S. Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele remarked that Obama won the prize as a result of his star power rather than meaningful accomplishments and the real question Americans were asking was what he has actually accomplishe d. “So soon and too early. He has done nothing but joy ride and give teleprompter (讲词提示机) speeches so far. He is still at an early stage. He is only beginning to act,” said Walesa, a netizen.71. The underlined phrase “the third sitting president” probab ly means ________.A. the third president alive.B. the third president in power.C. the third president who loves peace.D. the third president who donates the prize.72. Those who questioned Obama’s winning of the Nobel Peace Prize held t he following opinions except that ______.A. it was a call for actionB. it was so soon and too earlyC. he won because of his star effectD. he had no contribution73. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. Obama considered that he did deserve the prize.B. Obama hadn’t expected that he would win the prize.C. Obama felt that the prize was a call for him to do more.D. Obama regarded the prize as recognition of what he had done.74. Reactions to Obama’s winning of the Nobe l Peace Prize are mixed because _______.A. people think Obama shouldn’t be awarded the prize.B. Obama is the first black president in the United StatesC. the challenges of the world can’t be met by any one leader.D. people hold different opinions about his winning of the prize.EThe question of what children learn, and how they should learn it, is continually being debated and redebated. Nobody dares any longer to defend the old system, the parrot-fashion (way of learning by repeating what others say) of learning lessons, the grammar-with-a-whip (鞭子) system, which was good enough for our grandparents. The theories of modern psychology have stepped in to argue that we must understand the needs of our children. Children are not just small adults; they are children who must be respected as such.Well, you may say, this is as it should be, and a good idea. But think further. What happens? “Education” becomes the responsibility not of teachers, but of psychologists. What happens then? Teachers worry too much about the psychological implications(暗示) of their lessons, and forget about the subjects themselves. If a child dislikes a lesson, the teacher feels that it is his fault, not the child's. So teachers worry whether history is “relevant'' to modem young children. And do they dare to recount stories about violent battles? Or will this make the children themselves violent? Can they tell their classes about children of different races, or will this encourage racial hatred7 Why teach children to write grammatical sentences? Oral expression is better. Sums? Arithmetic? No: real-life mathematical situations are more understandable.You see, you can go too far. Influenced by educational theorists, who have nothing better to do than write books about their ideas, teachers leave their teaching-training colleges filled with grand, psychological ideas about children and their needs. They make complicated preparations and try out their “modern methods” on the long-suffering children. Since one “modern method” rapidly replaces another, the poor kids will have well been fed up by the time they leave school. Frequently the modern methods are so complicated that they fail to be understood by the teachers, let alone the children; even more often, the relaxed discipline which is so necessary for the “informal” class prev ents all but a handful of children from learning anything.75. Under the old system, children were _______.A. made to learn passively.B. spoiled by their parents.C. treated equally as adults.D. were forced to become parrots.76. Modern psychologists hold the view that _______.A. children are better off without learning lessons.B. children must be understood and respected.C. children are small adults and they know what they need.D. education of children is the responsibility of psychologists.77. What happens when teachers give lessons with the theories of modern psychology?A. They find that more and more children like their lessons.B. They don't pay enough attention to students' actual lessons.C. They must make full preparations and try out modern methods.D. They find that the relaxed discipline is so necessary for children.78. What is the author's attitude toward the theories of modern psychology?A. Uninterested.B. Acceptable.C. Satisfied.D. Critical. Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A--F for1. ______________For growing number of people; the food for their dinner is found in the garbage bins outside supermarkets. They are “freegans”--ordinary, middle class people who search through dustbins for eatable food. The freegan movement is most popular in America, especially in New York City. “Freeganism is a reaction to waste,” says activist Adam Weissman, “But it's also a reaction to injustices and exploitation that go into producing goods in the first place.”2.______________A 1997 study by the US Department of Agriculture estimated that the US wastes about 43 billion kilograms of food a year, about 27 percent of US production, but the tree figure is as much as 50 percent. “The No. 1 problem is that Americans have lost touch with what food is for,” Professor Jones said. “We have lost touch with the processes that bring it to the table.” In。

2009届高三综合测试(一)英语本试卷共四大题，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

I．听力(共两节，满分36分)第一节听力理解(5段共l5小题；每小题2分，满分30分)每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、c项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第l一3题。

l. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. Inside a fruit shop． B．In an outdoor market． C．In a restaurant．2．What did the woman buy?A．Apples，grapes and bananas．B．Apples, peaches and watermelon．C．Apples，grapes and watermelon．3．How much did the woman pay for her fruit?A．$10．40． B．$12．40． C．$13.40．听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。

4．What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Travel guide and customer．B．Driver and passenger．C．Teacher and student．5．Where are they going?A．To an art gallery． B．To the zoo． C．To an art school．6．What can be concluded from the conversation?A．Miss James doesn’t like being compared to a camel．B．Miss James doesn't like animals sucb as camels．C．Miss James can often be very stubborn．听第三段对话，回答第7—9题。

2014—2015上海大学附属中学高三英语期中试卷（word版）II。

Grammar and Vocabulary(A)A woman named Emily （25）__________ （renew）her driver’s license was asked by a woman recorder to state her occupation。

She hesitated，uncertain how to classify herself。

“What I mean is (26）__________ you have a job。

” explained the recorder。

“Of course I have a job，” replied Emily。

“I'm a mother."“We don’t list ‘mother’ (27) __________ an occupation … ‘Housewife’ covers it，” said the recorder。

I forgot all about her story （28）__________ one day I found myself in the same situation at Town Hall. The clerk was obviously a career woman. “What is your occupation？” she asked。

I don't know what made me say it。

The words simply got out. “I'm a researcher in the field of Child Development and Human Relation。

”The clerk paused and looked up （29）__________ __________she hadn’t heard right。

师大附中2021-2021学年度上学期(xuéqī)高三英语期中考试卷考试时间是是：120分钟第一卷选择题〔一共115分〕第一局部：英语知识运用〔一共两节，满分是75分〕第一节：单项填空〔一共35小题；每一小题1.3分，满分是45分。

〕从A、B、C、D四个选项里面选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。

1．—The English exam is not difficult, is it?— . Even Tom to the top students failed in it.A．Yes; belonged B．No; belonged C．Yes; belonging D．No; belonging 2．—Are you going to the concert?—No, the ticket is for me.A．too much high B．much too high C．far too expensive D．so much expensive3．His wife is constantly finding with him, which makes him very angry.A．blame B．shortcomings C．fault D．mistake 4．—Don’t you go to school?— .A．Yes, I am going to B．No, I workC．Yes, I study at home D．No, to the cinema5．“Would you like to have an electronic calculator for your birthday?〞“〞A．But I have got one already. B．No, thanks, but I have already got it.C．Yes, you may buy it. D．As you like.6．Sam insisted that he the law and .A．didn’t break; mustn’t be punished B．doesn’t break; shouldn’t punishC．hadn’t broken; be not punished D．hadn’t broken; not be punished 7．The bus driver didn’t keep calm in the accident. Otherwise he .A．mustn’t have been killed B．shouldn’t be killedC．wouldn’t have been killed D．wouldn’t be killed8．When I go out in the evening I use the bike the car if I can.A．rather than B．regardless C．in spite of D．other than 9．This research has attracted wide coverage and has featured on BBC television’sTomorrow’s World.A．message B．information C．media D．data10．I must your promise you won’t be late again.A．remind you for, why B．remind you to, in whichC．remind you of, that D．remind you, which11．That Austrian scientist spent many years of his life the amazing ways honey bees communicate with each other.A．researching, that B．studying, in whichC．in researching,/ D．all above12．The cattle well in this area of the country.A．are not sold B．don’t sell C．is not sold D．doesn’t sell 13．—My goodness! We have missed the flight.—We it, but we were caught in the traffic jam.A．could have caught B．ought to catchC．might catch D．must have caught14．Mr. Black left for Beijing this morning, his secretary him there this Friday.A．would join B．joined C．joining D．to join 15．There is nothing me to do but computer games.A．for, play B．of, play C．for, to play D．of, to play 16．Just after finishing doing the housework, .A．the telephone rang B．Anna heard the telephone ringC．someone knocked at the door D．there was a knock at the door 17．—What are you going to do this afternoon?—I will probably go for a walk it stays fine.A．as far as B．so long as C．even if D．as if18． no use the maths problem since it has already been worked out.A．It’s; to discuss B．It’s; discussingC．There is; discussing D．There is; to discuss19．—It’s a long time we met last.—Yes, and it will be a long time we meet again.A．that, until B．since; before C．when; that D．before; since 20．After seems a very long time, the badly wounded soldier .A．that; lived on B．what, came to C．it; woke up D．which; got up 21．How pleased the pupils were what the teacher had said!A．hearing B．heard C．to hear D．hear 22．They are sure to win the victory with so many people , ?A．supported them; don’t them B．who supported; aren’t theyC．supporting; don’t they D．behind them; aren’t they23．As your spoken English gets better, your written English.A．so does B．so will C．such does D．such will 24．Large quantities of water for cooling purpose in the only one of the plants whichsteel.A．has been needed, produce B．are needed, producesC．is needed, produce D．have been needed, produce 25．They showed great in everything they saw they went abroad.A．interests, for the first time B．interesting, in the first timeC．interest, the first time D．interested, at the first time26．After the Anti-terrorist War, the American soldiers returned home, .A．safe but tired B．safely but tired C．safe and tiring D．safely and tiring27．The children are very quiet. I wonder what they are .A．up to B．crying for C．going for D．stick to 28．Key European governments insist Iraq’s co-operation good and military actionto allow inspections to continue.A．be; be delayed B．is; delayC．should be; be delayed D．is; be delayed29．—Do you like dogs?—Of course. They are a kind of pet. They can do much good to their masters.A．better than B．more than C．no more than D．not more than 30．—Would you help me clean the windows?— . I’d rather water the floor.A．Nothing but that B．Don’t mention it C．Anything but that D．With pleasure 31．It was difficult to see what could be taken.A．action B．steps C．measures D．all above 32．On the bus I always manage to the headlines the newspaper.A．examine, on B．notice, on C．glance at, in D．look at, in 33．—Did you remember Tom the money you had borrowed from him?—Yes, I gave it to him I saw him.A．returning, the moment B．to return, the momentC．returning at the moment D．to return, in the moment34．The day we had looked forward to at last.A．coming B．come C．came D．comes 35．When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly towards his expenses.A．salary B．wages C．income D．allowance第二节：完型填空〔一共(yīgòng)20小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是30分〕One afternoon John was cutting up wood when a neighbor drove up in his car.“Have you heard the 36 about the mine in Placerville?〞 he asked. “There was a cave-in and a miner was killed. He has three children. The 37 thing is, his wife is dead. He only has a married sister who might take them 38 she lives on the other side of the Sierras. And the snow is too 39 to get any mail across the mountains.〞John went on working, but his thoughts were on the snow-covered 40 through the mountains. He remembered 41 as a boy he had climbed snow mountains on snowshoes. He examined the wood. Then and there he decided to make a pair of snowshoes out of it.After he made them he began to practise on his snowshoes until he felt 42 of himself. Then he showed his neighbors how his snowshoes 43 .Stepping forward, one of the town elders spoke up. “If you are ready. Go ahead and carry the mail.〞 With neither tracks nor paths to 44 , he moved ahead on what he believed to be the proper 45 . As he went up the mountains the wind and cold could barely slow him down.When darkness 46 . John still moved on, guided by the stars. It was late into the night when he finally decided to stop. He must save his 47 for the long journey still ahead.Finding the stump of a tree, he set it on 48 . Then he made a platform of branches on the snow. Stretching out on it with his feet to the fire and the mailbag under his head, he fell asleep.After three days of traveling, he 49 smoke curling upward from the chimneys. John knew he was nearing the town. As he glided into town, people 50 out of their homes and gathered around him. They started in 51 at the blue-eyed man on strange snowshoes.“I brought you mail from Placerville,〞 John said simply.The following day the sister of the dead miner gave John a letter, “I’ll come 52 the chidren as soon as the pass is clear.〞 She told him.For the next five winters, 53 paid little, snow-shoes John went on steadily carrying the mail. For many years John was talked about as the famous mail-carrying 54 of the Far West. He was also 55 for the shoes he wore. They were the first snow-shoes, ever seen in California.36．A．fact B．expressions C．news D．reality 37．A．sorry B．harmful C．first D．happy 38．A．and B．but C．so D．unless 39．A．cold B．freezing C．deep D．fallen 40．A．village B．part C．pass D．street 41．A．how B．what C．why D．when 42．A．tired B．proud C．afraid D．sure 43．A．did B．worked C．wore D．took 44．A．travel B．pass C．follow D．look 45．A．cause B．course C．beginning D．branch 46．A．sank B．fell C．happened D．remained 47．A．strength B．time C．food D．money 48．A．place B．bed C．board D．fire 49．A．sighted B．smelled C．heard D．tasted 50．A．kept B．poured C．picked D．stayed 51．A．public B．order C．fear D．surprise52．A．for B．at C．on D．to53．A．if B．however C．although D．because 54．A．passenger B．guide C．hero D．teacher 55．A．recognized B．reported C．remembered D．realized第二局部：阅读(yuèdú)理解〔一共20小题；每一小题2分，满分是40分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C、D〕中选出最正确选项。

上海市上大附中2021-2021学年度高三第一学期期中英语试卷I. Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationDirections: In part 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 conversation and the question will only be spoken once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 6:00 B. At 5:30 C. At 6:30 D. At 5:302. A. The man is a teacher B. The man is a studentC. The man is a scientistD. The man is a linguist3. A. In a hotel B. In a restaurant C. In an office D. In a shopping center4. A. The man thinks nothing of his new jobB. The man thinks his new job is not goodC. The man thinks his new job is quite goodD. The man thinks he could look for a better job5. A. Next two weeks B. Tomorrow C. Every two weeks D. The eighth day after tomorrow6. A. He agrees to lend her his notes B. He forgets where he puts his notesC. He doesn’t want to help the womanD. He doesn’t want to lend his notes to the woman7. A. He thought it was easy to learn to use itB. He thought it was difficult to learn to use itC. He didn’t learn how to use it, so he couldn’t answer the questionD. He learned how to use it, but he didn’t know how to answer her question properly8. A. The man also had the chance of promotionB. The man didn’t agree with the woman’s bossC. The man admired the woman and was excited at the newsD. The man didn’t expect that he would have a promotion at all9. A. He doesn’t like the journal B. He is not interested in the storyC. He has never read the journal beforeD. He doesn’t understand the woman’s meaning10. A. He has developed a cold also B. He is quite busy these daysC. He will go to the performance tomorrowD. He won’t go to the performance tomorrowPart B PassagesDirections: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passage will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage11. A. Eighty years B. Forty years C. Thirty-five years D. Fifty-three years12. A. She lost her record B. She didn’t stop at a red lightC. She saw a red lightD. She stopped at a red light13. Because she was too oldB. Because s he didn’t look at the traffic lightC. Because she wanted to break her recordD. Because her eyes had become too weak with old age to see the red lightQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage14. A. It had many problems B. It was the most democratic country in the worldC. It was fair to womenD. It had some minor problems to solve15. A. The women of some statesB. The women in the state of Wyoming onlyC. The members of the National Women’s AssociationD. The women in the state of Massachusetts only16. A. At the very beginning of the 20th centuryB. At the end of the 19th centuryC. After Susan Anthony’s deathD. Just before Susan Anthony’s deathPart C Longer ConversationDirections: In Part C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear this conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversationComplete the form with one word for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversationComplete the form with three word for each answerII Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentences25. After studying Chemistry for more than ten years I can only say I have _____ general knowledge of this subject.A. /B. a littleC. aD. some26. The baseball equipment is designed for the boys _____ from 4 or up.A. of ageB. agedC. whose age isD. whom ages27. The boss has promised that every player in NBA _____ have a rise in income.A. wouldB. mightC. shallD. can28. In the last few years, psychologists have come closer than ever ___A. to decide which of the questions is rightB. decided whether the question is right or notC. to deciding which of the questions is rightD. and decided if the question is right or not29. These winners from that key school are wise and diligent, actually there are ______ students in that school.A. many suchB. such manyC. so manyD. many so30. I crossed the street to avoid meeting him, but he saw me and came _______ towards me.A. and ranB. runC. to runningD. running31. Never give him more money than ________.A. being necessaryB. is necessaryC. it is necessaryD. what necessary32. She _______ the hospital so soon, for she has not yet recovered.A. wouldn’t have leftB.shouldn’t have leftC. mustn’t have leftD. hadn’t had left33. He was wearing the same hat _______ he’d had _______ on the day before.A. as…itB. that…/C. which…/D. which…it34. ______ the leadership of the government, Shanghai Book Traders has paid much attention to the exchange between Chinese and foreign cultures.A. UnderB. WithC. InD. But for35. Ever at the narrowest of the Pacific, it is about 3,200 km _______.A. widelyB. with crossC. crossingD. in width36._______ his behavior, he’s a m an with good education.A. Judging byB. Judged fromC. Having judged byD. being judged from37. The beautiful is _______ the evil in the end.A. to be supposed to winB. believed to overcomeC. thought of to overcomesD. considered winning38. You never told us why your son applied to Fudan University, ______A. did heB. didn’t heC. did youD. didn’t you39. I assure you that next time I come here I’ll make sure my watch _______ well.A. will workB. will be workingC. worksD. has worked40. After the Gulf War, the American soldiers returned, _______.A. safe but tiredB. safely but tiringlyC. safely and tiredD. safe and tiringSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. Note that there is one word or phrase more than you need.Honesty is the best policy, as the English saying goes. __41__, honesty often deserts us when no one is watching. British psychologists reported last week.Researchers at UK’s Newcastle University set up an experiment in their psychology department’s coffee room. They set a kettle, with tea, coffee and milk on the counter and hung up a sign listing the __42__ for drinks. People helping themselves to a cup of tea were supposed to put a few cents in the box nearly. The scientists hung a poster above the moneybox, and alternated each week between images of __43__eyes and pictures of flowers.The researchers found that staff paid 2.76 times__44__ for their drinks when the images of the eyes was hung. “__ 45__ we were shocked by the size of the effect,〞said Gilbert Roberts, one of the researchers.Eyes are known to be a powerful perceptual signal for humans, scientists say.“__46__ the eyes were not real, they still seemed to make people behave more honestly,〞said Melissa Bateson, a behavioral biologist and leader to the study.“There’s __47__ that if nobody is watch ing us, it is in our interests to behave selfishly. But when we’re being watched we should behave better. So people see us as co-operative and behave the __48__ way towards us,〞Bateson said.The new finding indicates that people have a striking __49__ to eyes. That might be because eyes and faces send a strong biological signal, Bateson said.III Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the contest.Tim Becker and his neighbors are doing something to make their neighborhood a trouble-free area.When Tim Becker gets in his car to go shopping. He doesn’t just drive to a store and back home. He always looks __50 __ up and down the streets of his neighborhood. He looks for anything __51__ such as strange cars, loud noises, __52__ windows, or people gathering on street corners.Tim belongs to a neighborhood watch group in Stoneville, Indiana, USA. The neighb orhood watch group __53__ on the third Wednesday of every month. That’s__54__ Tim gets together with about ten of his neighbors to discuss community __55__. Members of the neighborhood watch group want to help the police __56__ their homes, streets, and families safe.Tina Stedman, president of their neighborhood watch group, agrees with Tim. “People seem to think that crime happens to other people but not __57__ them. Well, it’s never happened to me,〞she said, “but I don’t think anyone has the __58__ to steal from other people or to make them feel __59__ sitting in their own homes.〞Alex, a member of the group, said that all the neighbors look out for one another. “We __60__ each other’s homes. We keep watch on the neighborhood at night and on weekends. Usually a __61__ of four or five of us goes out together. If something doesn’t look right, then we call the __62__. For example, if we notice a group of teenagers who seem to be looking for __63__, or someone destroying property, we report to the police.〞Alex feels the neighborhood watch groups __64__ a lot in keeping crime down. Her husband Jim agrees , “Police are good people, but they can’t do everything.〞50. A. carefully B. clearly C. nervously D. coldly51. A. familiar B. unusual C. expensive D. interesting52. A. curtained B. open C. old D. broken53. A. meets B. quarrels C. sings D. searches54. A. where B. why C. when D. how55. A. politics B. wealth C. health D. safety56. A. keep B. hold C. let D. protect57. A. round B. on C. about D. to58. A. right B. chance C. courage D. mind59. A. unlucky B. unsafe C. disappointed D. discouraged60. A. care B. enter C. watch D. manage61. A. group B. set C. number D. crowd62. A. judges B. police C. firemen D. doctors63. A. work B. burden C. service D. trouble64. A. produce B. find C. get D. helpSection BDirections: Read the following passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In different countries around the world, people become “adults〞at different ages. Being an adult means having the right to do certain things such as vote, get married, or get a license to drive. It also means accepting the responsibilities that accompany these rights.In many countries, sixteen or eighteen is the age at which a person becomes an adult. Young men and women at this age can get a part- time job, and begin to receive an income of their own. In many parts of North America, sixteen is also the age when one can obtain a driver’s license; in England, it is seventeen.There are responsibilities that go along with both of these rights. Getting a part-time job means that you have to pay income tax. Driving a car demands that you follow certain rules and regulations such as getting and paying for insurance to drive.Voting is another right that marks the passage into adulthood for many young people. In the United States, Canada, and the U.K., young people have the right to vote at the age of eighteen. With this right also comes responsibility. For young people to use their right to vote wisely, they must have an understanding of the needs of society, and they must also learn how politics works.A group of teenagers in Canada want the Canadian voting laws changed. They think the people should be able to vote at the age of sixteen. They argue that if teenagers at sixteen are old enough to get a part-time job, pay taxes, and drive, they are also old enough to vote in elections.An organization in the U.S. believes that the government should allow its citizens the greatest amount of freedom possible ----- as long as this doesn’t jeopardize thepublic’s safety. This organization believes that all laws based on age should be eliminated, and that people should be able to get a part-time job, a driver’s license, get married, and vote at any age.Not everyone would agree that it is a good idea to give all of these rights---- and the responsibilities that accompany them ----- to people when they are too young. The question is, how young is too young?65. The passage is mainly about _____.A. when young people can get married.B. the age when people have certain adult rightsC. how old someone must be in order to voteD. what responsibility an adult must bear66. What an adult has the right to do among the following is to _____.A. get a part time jobB. get a passportC. give the vote only for the president of the countryD. observe the law67. The underlined word jeopardize in the last two paragraph but one means ____.A. maintainB. provideC. guaranteeD. harm68. The reason why a person who is too young cannot enjoy the adult rights is possibly that ____.A. people are of the same about how old is old enoughB. people agree upon how young is too youngC. he cannot bear the responsibilities that accompany the rights he hasD. he can perform the adult rights as well as adults(B)There is a lot riding on China’s Shenzhou VI and it’s not just the two brave astronauts. The government has invested a great deal of money and reputation into its space program and they are hoping it will pay both economic and political interests.Economic growth to continueChina’s economic growth, so far, has been the result of manufacturing. The government knows that for growth to continue, China must become a technological nation and not just a place to make cheap clothes for export. There are many bright young Chinese scientists and engineers and there are more being graduated every year. This is a tremendous resource for the country. By investing in the space program, China will be able to use that talent and, hopefully, develop other technologies that are “spin-offs〞(business that are not directly related to space) from the program.A clear new image to the worldGoing to space is raising China’s outline in the world. Everyone is aware of the economic miracle that has taken place here but they are still unclear about the country’s image. Is it the “old〞China or t he “new〞China ? Is it the old isolated Middle Kingdom or the new, 56-year-old people’s republic? Shooting people to space and, perhaps, landing on the moon in a few years are ways to show that China is a new country, a young country with a lot of energy and a lot of faith in the future.So far, China has boldly gone where others have gone before, but Shenzhou VI and all the missions that follow are a wonderful, even heroic cause and something all Chinese and the whole world can be proud of.69. It can be i nferred from China’s space program that ______.A. China is the richest country in the worldB. the success of its space program will help China enjoy a higher reputation in the worldC. a country can be very famous only by sending men onto its space programD. China has invested a great deal of money into space program70. The underlined word “This〞in the second paragraph refer to “_____〞.A. bright young scientists and engineersB. cheap clothesC. school graduatesD. both A and C71. It is implied, but not stated, that _____ in the last two paragraphs.A. China is a young country because its history is not longB. shooting people into space is a new thingC. the great power of a country can be revealed by landing on the moonD. everyone in the world wants to be proud of China(C)There is a website called the “World Database of happiness.〞It combines and analyzes the results of hundreds of survey from around the world that have been conducted on life satisfaction. Most of the findings are predictable, but a few are surprising.The database makes it clear that there is not a strong connection between material wealth and general contentment. It is a cliché(陈词滥调) to say that money can’t buy happiness, but the old saying seems to be supported by research. Most people still cling to the belief that gaining riches will be the answer to all their problems, and yet they are probably mistaken.Studies have been carried out on people who acquired sudden wealth, such as lottery winners. In most cases, after initial joy had worn off, people were not left with a sense of lasting happiness. In fact, they tended to return to the way they felt before they became rich. Previously contented people continue to be contented while those who were miserable before sinking back into misery.If material wealth doesn’t bring happiness, then what does? As is shown in the following table, perhaps happiness has something to do with where you live.Index of Happiness ----- Unhappy-happy (1-10)Other surveys point to the importance of relationships. Family relationships in particular seem to be the key to long-term contentment.Nowadays people look to technology as an alternative source of satisfaction. People increasingly spend more time alone watching TV or surfing the Internet rather spending time with family. Can technology truly make people happy? It is too difficult to tell, but one thing is sure : If the website’s research is accurate, time spent with your family is better investment than time spent making money.72. What belief do many people usually hold?A. That old sayings support research.B. That they will win much money from lottery.C. That the database is on the Internet.D. That getting rich will solve all their problems.73. According to the article, what often happens after people win the lottery?A. They buy a lot of expensive things.B. They s how off their money and don’t talk to their poor friends any more.C. They are initially joyful, but then return to the way they felt before.D. They become miserable and wish they had won much more money.74. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the article?A. People in different countries enjoy different levels of happiness.B. Spending time with your family is most likely the way of finding happiness.C. Surfing the Internet will bring you long-term happiness.D. Material wealth doesn’t neces sarily mean real happiness.75. The “World Database of Happiness〞shows us the information which is ____.A. disturbing and outdatedB. predictable and surprisingC. miserable but trueD. accurate and consistentSection CChoose the most suitable heading from this list for each paragraph of the text. Note that there is one extra heading.76. ___________It’s easy to forget how many changes there have been over the past 50 years. A survey of young people around the world looked at the attitudes of today’s teenagers and shows how different they to those of their parents and grandparents. The survey wanted to try and understand the next generation of adults better and these are some of the results. They show that there are many more similarities between young people around the world than differences.77. __________Television, mobile phone s, computers and the Internet have encouraged today’s teenagers’ enthusiasm for new technology as never before. Most teenagers are much more knowledgeable than their parents at using the latest equipment. Youth is very much electronic and is often leading the way in new developments.78. ____________Many adults today consider the younger generation fairly unaware of world politics. However, in addition to having high regard for sporting stars such as David Beckham, they also have respect for world leaders such as Nelson Mandela.79. __________Gap years between school and university are becoming more and more common. Today’s teenagers want to travel to different countries and experience different cultures. They see this as an important part of their character development.80. __________For the majority of teenagers, family and friends are the most important aspect of life. The survey found that 60 per cent of British young people said their relationship with their family was of the highest importance to them.Section DDirections: Read the passages carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s. In the sam e way, children learn to do all the other things: they learn to do without being taught to walk, run climb, whistle, ride a bike, compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes and correct them for himself. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.If it is a matter of right answer, as it may be mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the right answer. Let the children learn what all educated persons must someday learn, how to measure their own understanding, and how to know what they know or do not know.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. According to the passage, the best way for children to learn things is by _______.82. What does the writer think teachers should not do right away when children have made mistakes?83. What should teachers in school allow children to do?84. The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are______.第二卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets1. 我认为你不该忘了你的责任。

上师大附中2009-2010学年第一学期高一英语期中试卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and 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. A. He is shy B. He is imaginativeC. He is talkativeD. He is helpful2. A. A waiter B. A clerkC. The woman’s husbandD. A friend of the woman3. A. Both the man and the woman went to the meeting.B. The man didn’t go, but the woman did.C. The man did go, but the woman didn’t.D. Neither the man nor the woman went to the meeting.4. A. He liked Canada in winterB. He liked Canada in spring, summer and fallC. He liked Canada all year roundD. He did not like Canada5. A. It is better than his own B. It was painted by a childC. It looks terribleD. It may win a prize6. A. She has received the man’s e-mail B. She has been very busy latelyC. Her computer is brokenD. Her check hasn’t been sent7. A. Be a teacher B. Study businessC. Work part-timeD. Own a restaurant8. A. It’s boringB. The subject is hardC. It is hard to understand the teacher’s speechD. It is hard to pronounce some words9. A. Take the bus with him B. Drive him from the stationC. Drive him to workD. Drive him to the station10. A. He’s afraid that Jimmy may not want to go to AmericaB. He’s worried that the trip may not be a good experienceC. He feels that there’s no need for concern about Jimmy’s classmatesD. Jimmy may have difficulty making up for the work he will missSection BDirec tions: 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.11. A. 85 percent B. 80 percent C. 50 percent D. 5 percent12. A. Almost everywhere in the world B. Areas with cold wintersC. The hottest areas in the worldD. The coldest areas in the world13. A. America B. France C. Australia D. China Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A dog helped people to hunt for other animalsB. A dog helped people in the fight against other animalsC. A dog helped people to frighten thievesD. A dog helped people to get rid of loneliness15. A. Because a dog can help him to fight other animalsB. Because a dog can frighten thievesC. Because a dog can help him to do thingsD. Because a dog can play with him when he is alone16. A. Old people B. Young husbandsC. Lonely peopleD. Young couplesSection CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Final test Research paper__17__ multiple-choice questions that cover both the __18__ and the outside reading. A 10-page long __19__ about international __20__development.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. The city _____ be very dirty, but things are different now.A. mustB. couldn’tC. mightD. used to22. The decision our society makes about genetic engineering _____ tremendous consequence in the years to come.A. undoubtedly hasB. is undoubtedly havingC. will undoubtedly haveD. would undoubtedly have23. According to the latest report, the number of flights from Shanghai to Beijing ______ year after year.A. have increasedB. increaseC. are increasingD. is increasing24. You _____ to work for 50 hours a week, if you _____ the job.A. expect, will takeB. are expected, takeC. w ill expect, have takenD. expect, take25. By this time next year you _____ all the required courses.A. finishB. have finishedC. will have finishedD. are finishing26. I think he must be mad giving up the steady job _____ there isn’t much chance of finding another.A. whenB. thoughC. unlessD. why27. _____ tired or ill he felt, he always had a warm smile for his customers.A. WhateverB. WheneverC. WhereverD. However28. _____ you are free this weekend, why not go for a picnic with us?A. ForB. BecauseC. SinceD. even if29. When you eat healthily, you feel better and live better, and that’s _____ fitness is about.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. where30. I can still remember the sitting-room ______ my father and I used to sit in the evening.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. where31. The professor has a large collection of stamps, _____ are quite rare now.A. and more than half of themB. and more than half of whichC. more than halfD. more than half of that32. After what seemed a long time, Liu Xiang finally made a successful return to the track field, ______ made his fans wild with joy.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when33. I’ve got some news _____ will interest you.A. I’m sureB. and whichC. and I’m sure whichD. which I’m sure34. Roses need special care _____ they can live through winter.A. becauseB. so thatC. even ifD. as35. Mary ______ eating fish, but he doesn’t _____ eating fish today.A. likes…feel likeB. feels like…likeC. would like…likeD. likes…would like36. The mobile phone _____ to you; yours _____ by someone else.A. is not belonged, has been takenB. doesn’t belong, has takenC. doesn’t belong, has been takenD. is not belonged, will have been taken37. At the good news, all the people present at the meeting couldn’t help but _____ for the victory.A. cheeringB. cheerC. cheeredD. to cheer38. Solutions to environmental problems are often more complex______ they first appear, and understanding the earth’s climate is a very great challenge.A. thanB. whenC. asD. once39. It’s no use _____ any more since you have made the final decision.A. discussingB. for discussionC. to discussD. to be discussed40. Special attention should be paid _____ the overall quality of students.A. to improveB. to improvingC. to be improvedD. to improvement41. An increasing number of young people in Shanghai are fond of _____ western festivals such as Christmas and Halloween.A. celebratingB. watchingC. memorizingD. congratulating42. A heart specialist was _____ to _____ the patient..A. sent…helpB. ordered…spareC. sent for…operate onD. invited…operate43. He has been kept lying on his back for two months _____ his injuries caused by an accident.A. as a resultB. becauseC. sinceD. as a result of44. A medical team which _____ 10 doctors and 15 nurses will be sent to the earthquake hit area to help carry out the rescue work.A. is made up ofB. is consisted ofC. composes ofD. contains of45. He had intended to join the army but was ______ because of his poor health.A. turned inB. turned upC. turned downD. turned out46. All through his life, he has been _____ the cause of human rights.A. working outB. working onC. breaking outD. breaking in47. As prices are _____, people’s salaries will _____ too.A. raised, riseB. raising, risenC. rising, risenD. raised, rising48. People’s opinion on what makes a happy life _____ from person to person.A. developsB. variesC. showsD. improves49. Being a great gardener, he was trained to _____ gardening at an early age.A. take onB. take inC. take upD. take out50. Soon after the election, they _____ a violent attack on the Opposition（反对党）.A. deliveredB. set upC. launched intoD. exchangedSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.（51-59题做在答题纸上）A. hardlyB. coldC. wealthD. uncertaintyE. futureF. possiblyG. encourage H. lonely I. doubt J. rewardedMany a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always __51__ such people, but I also explain that there’s a big difference between “being a writer”and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of __52__ and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. “You’ve got to want to write,” I say to them, “not want to be a writer.”The reality is that writing is a __53__, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never __54__. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coasts guard to become a freelance(自由作家) writer, I had no __55__ at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn’t even matter that it was __56__ and had no bathroom. I immediately brought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.After a year or so, however, I still hadn’t gotten a break and began to __57__ myself. It was so hard to sell a story that __58__ made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn’t going to be one of those people who die wondering, what if?I would keep putting my dream of the test—even though it meant living with __59__ and fear of failure. This is the Shadow Land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.There’s a long tradition of street performers in many countries. In medieval times(中世纪), dancers, singers, musicians and actors traveled around, __60__ at markets, fairs and festivals…__61__ there was a crowd to watch them. The tradition is __62__ alive, in many different forms. In some __63__, such as France, there are festivals every year, where performers __64__ the crowds. In Germany, there’s a different kind of __65__: it’s called ‘street theatre’. Groups of actors and __66__ come from different countries to perform in the __67__. Then there’s the carnival (狂欢节), which in some ways is very different. The most __68__ carnivals are the ones in South America and the West Indies, where people dress up in brightly colored clothes and dance to music in the streets. In London, there is a West Indian carnival every year. People who __69__ came from the West Indies keep the tradition of the carnival alive. Many feel that it’s important to have the carnival every year because eve ryone should be able to enjoy themselves.60. A. performing B. singing C. dancing D. working61. A. whenever B. wherever C. so that D. so far as62. A. no longer B. now C. still D. even63. A. districts B. countries C. nations D. continents64. A. make fun of B. play with C. join D. entertain65. A. performance B. program C. activity D. festival66. A. entertainers B. crowds C, audiences D. visitors67. A. theatre B. cinema C. open air D. opera house68. A. funny B. interesting C. exciting D. noisy69. A. usually B. once C. at first D. originallySection BDirections: Read the four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished sentences. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fit best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)One day in the time of George the Third a woman was laboring in a harvest field near Weymouth. It was a hot and airless afternoon and she was tired as she worked on, carrying heavy bundles under her arms. Perhaps she was the least bit complaining, for she had not even a companion to talk to.Presently she noticed that a man was leisurely approaching her. A gentleman, indeed –she could see that at a glance as he crossed the field to the corner where she was heaping harvested crops. A fine gentleman, surely. And a stranger. What could he want with her?“My good woman,”said the fine gentleman in a soft low voice, raising his hat as if she were a noblewoman and not a farm laborer’s widow. “tell me, how is it that you are alone? I see horses tied to a tree at the gate, and the farm tools are thrown down here and there. Is there anything wrong?”“Oh, sir,” replied the woman, “the rest have gone off to see the king.”“Why, is he expected here today?”“Yes, sir –so they say. Folk say he’ll be driving along the road sometime this afternoon.”“And would n’t you like to see him going by?” asked the stranger.“Indeed I would, sir. But I’m a widow, and I’ve five children to care for; and it’s as much as a body can do to feed and clothe them without losing half a day’s pay. No, sir, I’ve no time to go and see the king.”The fine gentleman nodded. “You are right, my good woman,” said he. “Quite right.” Then he took out his purs e, dropped two golden coins into the astonished woman’s hand, raised his hat as politely as before, and added, “Oh, and when the others come back, tell them that as you couldn’t go to see the king, the king came to see you.”70. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The woman was working alone in the field that afternoon.B. The stranger was really a fine gentleman with good manners.C. That afternoon was quite cool, but airless and uncomfortable.D. People said that the king would come sometime that afternoon.71. The word “widow” in the passage means _____.A. a woman who is always hard-working but still lives a poor life.B. a mother who works hard in order to take care of her children.C. a wife who tries to support the family instead of her husbandD. a woman whose husband is dead and who has not remarried72. It can be inferred from the passage that the stranger was ______.A. a fine gentlemanB. the king of the countryC. a generous rich manD. a friend of the woman’s husband(B)Pablo Ruiz Picasso was the favorite child of his family. He was the only boy among a great many girl cousins. That was enough to make him important, but his father loved him especially, because he knew his son was going to be an artist. Pablo knew the word for pencil even before he could say Mamma and Papa. When he was small he spent hours by himself making delightful little drawings of animals and people. If his mother sent him out to play in the square, he went on drawing in the dust under the trees. One of his favorite models was his younger sister, Lola.Don Jose Ruiz, Pablo’s father, was director of the museum at Malaga in southern Spain. He earned only a small salary, but there was not much work to do and he was able to practice his hobby, which was painting doves. Don Jose loved doves very much. He painted them dead or alive in ones and twos and in dozens. Sometimes he painted them on paper, cut them out and stuck them on to canvas; sometimes he stuck red feathers on to his pictures. He knew a great deal about the technique of painting and he taught it all to Pablo.Life in Malaga was very pleasant. In the hot, Mediterranean sunshine father and son would walk down to the beach to look at the boats on the shore or wander round the open markets. They made a strange pair. Don Jose was tall and thin, with red hair and beard, sad grey eyes and a fine set of whiskers. He was so shy and correct that he was nicknamed “the Englishman”.Pablo was quite the opposite. He had his mother’s small, strong build; he had straight black hair, and bright black eyes that noticed everything that was going on around him.73. What did little Pablo draw most?A. the squares he was playing inB. his younger sister, LolaC. treesD. pigeons74. Pablo’s father painted a lot because _____.A. he did not have much moneyB. he looked after the museumC. he had plenty of timeD. he liked doves75. Don Jose and Pablo were “a strange pair” because _______.A. they liked to wander about the townB. they noticed everything that he was going on around themC. they both paintedD. they looked so different from each other(C)Have you ever had the feeling that you were being watched? You turned around and, sure enough, someone was looking right at you!Parapsychologists(超心理学家) say that humans have a natural ability to sense when someone is looking at them. To research whether such a “sixth sense” really exists, Robert Baker, a psychologist at the University of Kentucky, performed two experiments.In the first one, Baker sat behind unknowing people in public places and stared at the backs of their heads for 5 to 15 minutes. The subjects (试验对象) were eating, drinking, reading, studying, watching TV, or working at a computer. Baker made sure that the people could not tell that he was sitting behind them during those periods. Later, when he questioned the subjects, almost all of them said they had no sense that someone was staring at them.For the second experiment, Baker told the subjects that they would be stared at from time to time from behind a two-way mirror in a laboratory setting. The people had to write down when they felt they were being stared at and when they weren’t. Baker found that the subjects were no better at telling when they were stared at than if they had just guessed.Baker concludes that people do not have the ability to sense when they’re being stared at. If people doubt the outcome of his two experiments, said Baker, “I suggest they repeat the experiments and see for themselves.”76. The purpose of the two experiments is to _____.A. explain when people can have a sixth senseB. show how people act while being watched in the labC. study whether human can sense when they are stared atD. prove that humans have a sixth sense77. In the first experiment, the subjects ______.A. were not told that they would be stared atB. lost their sense when they were stared atC. were not sure when they would be stared atD. were uncomfortable when they were stared at78. The underlined word “outcome” in the last paragraph most probably means _____.A. valueB. resultC. performanceD. connection79. What can be learned from the passage?A. People ar e born with a sixth senseB. The experiments support the parapsychologist’s ideaC. The subjects do not have a sixth sense in the experimentsD. People have a sixth sense in public placesSection CDirections:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A.The longer, the betterB.Pointed toe shoesC.Wear dark colorsD.Don’t get caught up on sizeE.Wear boot-cut/ slight flare jeansF.Wear wide leg pantsIt seems that no matter how happy we are with our bodies, we always want to look or appear slimmer. Instead of saying you’re going to the gym, and never getting around to it, use these fashion tricks to help you look slimmer and sleeker.80. __________While at first it would seem that wide leg pants would make you look bigger than you are, in fact, the wide leg style in most cases creates a nice straight line, creating the illusion of longer legs. This, in turn, makes you look taller and is very forgiving. If you’d like something a little more interesting than traditional wide leg pants, look for cuffed leg, it’s a little more chic and fun. Style Note: Try to avoid cuffed pa nts if you are under 5’5. cuffed pants tend to make short leg look shorter.81. ____________Jeans are an everyday item, and because they’re worn so often, they should be the items that we put the most effort into buying. Boot-cut jeans, and jeans with a slight flare, are going to be flattering on everybody type. Again, we’re going for long clean lines, and creating a soft silhouette, which really adds up to a pretty, slimming look.82. ___________A huge and very common mistake when shopping is that we get to caught up on the number on the tag, and not the fit. Sizing runs different in all stores, so make sure you try on a variety of sizes to get the best fit. Wearing something that’s too small for you can make you looka lot bigger than you actually are, so make sure you find the right fit.83. ______________One of my personal pet peeves when it comes to dressing is pants that are too short. There are certain lengths for capris and flood pants, but the worst thing for your figure is pants that are too short, and cut off the leg. You want to make sure that your pants are long enough to cover most of your shoes. The longer, the better. See the reoccurring theme here? Long lines create long legs which creates a slimmer look!84. _________________Ah, one of my secret weapons. Pointed toe shoes are gong to be the final touch when you’re dressing slim. Whether they’re flats or heels, pointed toe shoes allow the length of the pant to flow into a point, which lets the line we’ve created end in a natural place. Rounded toe shoes tend to cut off the line, making legs look stumpy.IV. Translation 16%(1-4题3分, 5题4分)1.在本届校运会上，我班同学获得了一块又一块奖牌。

福建师大附中2009—2010学年高三第一学期期中考试英语试题（满分：150分，时间：120分钟）I. 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does the man want to do in the evening?A．Meet new friends. B．Stay with his uncle. C．Go down with his friends.2．What do we know about Paul?A．He works hard. B．He is good at physics. C．He has passed an exam.3．Why does the man fail to see Dr Cooper on Monday afternoon?A．Dr Cooper won‟t be at office.B．Dr Cooper will be fully engaged.C．Dr Cooper will have a meeting.4．Where will the party be held next week?A．In a cafe. B．In the school. C．At Mike‟s house.5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A job. B．A letter. C．A family.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面五段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2021届上海师范大学附属外国语中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThis online course is designed to provide you with work-ready skills including responding to job advertisements，writing application letters and resumes（简历）and developing inter-view skills．What topics will it cover?● The recruitment（招聘）and selection process● The job application● Planning for the interview● Developing interview skillsWhat will you achieve?By the end of the course，you'll be able to...● Assess the recruitment and selection process from an employer's point of view● Interpret an advertisement，job description and selection criteria correctly● Model a well-written job application● Plan for a job interviewWho is the course for?While this course appeals to trainees and graduates，it also applies to job seekersin the broader community looking to increasing their confidence and success rate when applying for work．Who develops the course?Central Queensland University．It is Australia's leading regional university．Our courses are designed alongside industry andmany include hands-on learning experiences and project-based learning．Our commitment to making real-world knowledge and skills accessible to all has seen us being awarded global recognition．1. What will students learn if they take the online course?A. The way to write a resume．B. The way to put an advertisement．C. The skills of talking with others．D. The skills of improving reading．2. Who is the online course intended for?A. Trainers．B. Interviewers．C. Job seekers．D. College students．3. Which ofthe following best describes the online course?A Cheap． B. Practical． C. Long-standing． D. World-class．BI was at the hardware store the other day and overheard a woman tell Ed., the manager, that fall was her favorite time of year. Ed., because he liked to keep his customers happy, agreed that fall was a wonderful season, but I could tell he was lying.I was going through my mind recently, trying to find sweet memories of fall. I failed. I met my wife in the summer and married her two summers later. My sons were born in the winter and summer, my granddaughter in the winter. I’ve been fried twice in my life, both in fall. One October, a truck carrying tofu ran a red light and hit me, destroying my favorite car, combining the three things I most hate - trucks, tofu and October.I'm not saying fall is without its attractions. The leavesare beautiful. But fall's vacillation (立场摇摆)is troubling, its effort (努力)to please everyone, its continuous search for the middle ground to be all things to all people. Say what you will about summer and winter, at least they have the courage to keep their opinions strong, even if they kill us with extreme heat or cold.I recently read a story of a man coming out of a three-month coma (昏迷). It started in early fall and ended just as winter came. I hope if I were ever in a coma I would be just as lucky as the man.Upon my awakening, one of my families who stood around my bed would ask. "Don't you remember anything from the past three months?""Not the first thing," I would happily report.If I ever have enough money. I'm going to buy a second home inAustralia, so that when fall starts here, I can move there for three months, just when spring is starting.4. What did Ed think of the customers words according to the author?A. Ed understood them and supported the customer completely.B. Ed might hold a different opinion on the topic.C. Ed believed the customer wasn't telling the truth.D. Ed thought they stood for most peoples' opinion.5. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.The author has a big and loving family.B. The author is having a hard time at work.C. It is important to follow the rules of the road.D. Nothing good has happened to the author in fall.6. Why does the author say the man in Paragraph 4 was lucky?A. Because he slept fall away.B. Because he ho sweet memories of fall.C. Because hedreamed of fill many times.D. Because he was met by his family when waking up.7. Which of the following does the author most want to do?A. Drivetracks.B. Eat tofu dishes.C. Watch leaves falling in fall.D. Move toAustraliain October.COne weekend I went toBuffaloto talk at a writers' conference organized by a group of women writers. The women were serious about their writing skills, and the articles they had written were solid and useful. They asked me to take part in a radio talk show earlier in the week to publicize the conference-they would be with the host in the studio and I would be on a telephone linking from my apartment inNew York.The appointed evening arrived, and my phone rang, and the host came on and greeted me. He said he had three lovely ladies in the studio with him and he was eager to find out what we all thought of the present state of literature and what advice we had for all his listeners who were members of the literati and had literary ambitions themselves.This hearty introduction dropped like a stone among us, and none of the three lovely ladies said anything, which I thought was the proper response.The silence lengthened, and finally I said, “I think we should stop mentioning the words literature and literary and literati. We're here to talk about the skills of writing.” Iknew that the host had been given information about what kind of writers we were and what we wanted to discuss. But he had no other preparation. "Tell me what insights do you have about the literary experience inAmericatoday?” Silence also greeted this question.He didn’t know what to do with that, and he began to mention the names of authors like Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow and William Styron, whom we surely regarded as literary giants. We said those writers didn't happen to be our models, and we mentioned people like Lewis Thomas and Joan Didion and Gary Wills, whom he hadn't heard of. We explained that these were writers we admired. “But don't you want to write anything literary?”our host said We were speechless.It was one of the all-time upset radio talk shows.8. What do we know about the talk show?A. It was organized by women writers.B. It was publicized at the conference.C. The author went toBuffaloto take part in it.D. The author participated in it inNew York.9. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?A. The introduction struck us heavily with a stone.B. The introduction received embarrassing response.C. The introduction increased the listeners' interest.D. The introduction carried the host's praise for us.10. What was the author's reaction when the host mentioned the three great literary- giants?A. Excited.B. Inspired.C. Uninterested.D. Satisfied.11. Who may be the author's model?A. Joan Didion.B. Ernest Hemingway.C. Saul Bellow.D. William Styron.DThe history of the flying car is almost as old as that of powered flight itself. It started with the Curtiss Autoplane of 1917, an awkward-looking machine with removable wings. It never left the ground. Later machines made it into the skies but failed to take off commercially. Money is now pouring into flying taxis. On March 30th Lilium, a German company that develops them, announced a merger with SPAC, an acquisition company that values it at $3. 3 bn -- a sign that investors think the business will fly.Thanks to better batteries and lightweight materials, some of them are ready to carry passengers. Up to 300 firms are working on short-range battery-powered craft that take off and land vertically. Carmakers, tech companies and others are investing money into the field. The government isoffering a glide pathto certification.America's Federal Aviation Administration is engaged in the process with around 30 firms, says Natasha Santha of LEK, a consulting company.Midway between a cab and a helicopter, flying taxis have distinct advantages over both. Quiet electric motors allow them to operate frequent services. They require only a patch of concrete to land, unlike noisy helicopters,which face severe operating restrictions in most cities. They can fly four or five times faster than a cab can drive and do not get stuck in traffic. Prices can be kept low by ride-sharing. Joby, based inCalifornia, says its five-seater machine will enter commercial service in 2024. The firm calculates the initial cost of around $4 per person per mile may soon fall by 25%. A trip fromManhattanto JFK airport would then cost $30-40 per passenger.The real revolution will come when full autonomy takes out the cost of a pilot. Archer hopes to run such aircraft by 2028. They face fewer obstacles in the air than earth-bound cars do on the road; airliners mostly fly on autopilot as it is. Still, as one industry insider puts it, it is probably best to accustom passengers and regulators to airborne taxis before getting rid of the driver.12. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The flying car can date back to the 1920s.B. Investors see the potential of the business of the flying car.C. The flying car never left the ground successfully in history.D. A German company has launched a new flying car into the market.13. What does "offering a glide path" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A. Giving the green light.B. Providing timely assistance.C. Presenting legal guidance.D. Conducting strict management.14. Which of the following is the strength of flying taxis?A. Costing as little as cabs.B. Saving passengers from the traffic jam.C. Reducing air pollution.D. Having no operating restrictions.15. What can be inferred about the flying taxis from the last paragraph?A. They will develop faster than cars.B. Passengers will quickly get used to taking them.C. The regulators will take measures to promote them.D. Autopilot flying taxis will probably replace those with pilots.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

师大附中—度第一学期期中考试高二年级〔英语、必修V〕试题第一局部英语知识运用(共三节，总分值50分)一、语音知识〔共5小题：每题1分，总分值5分〕从每题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线局部与所给单词的划线局部读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

1. admired A. blocked B. balanced C. poured D. existed2. pronounce A. enough B. countryside C. rough D. announce3. statue A. status B. variety C. tablet D. acquire4. characteristic A. chief B. architecture C. choke D. chart5. accuse A. contribute B. conclude C. construct D. publish二、语法和词汇知识〔共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分〕从每题的A. B. C. D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

6. —How did he break his head while swimming?—______ my warnings, he dived straight into the shallow water．A. To ignoreB. IgnoredC. IgnoringD. Being ignored7. We’re moving to the countryside because the air there is much freshe r than ______in the city.A. onesB. itC. thatD. the one8. — I missed the first part of the film. It was really a pity.— You __________ home half an hour earlier.A. should have leftB. must have leftC. should leaveD. must leave9. Come and see me whenever ______.A. you are convenientB. you will be convenientC. it is convenient to youD. it will be convenient to you.10. There was a noise the sudden burst of light.A. followedB. followingC. to be followedD. being followed11. Word came _________ the sports meeting will be put off.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. how12. It is in this small town ____ he used to work ____ this kind of fertilizers ismade.A. that; whereB. where; thatC. that; thatD. which; where13. The news reporters hurried to the airport, only the film stars had left.A. to tellB. toldC. tellingD. to be told14. The total population of China _______ about 1300 million on January 6, . Andabout eighty percent _______ still farmers.A. added up, isB. was; areC. were; areD. rose; is15. The play________next month aims mainly to reflect the local culture.A. producedB. being producedC. to be producedD. having been produced16. She is very 高考资源网 to us. We have been prepared to do_____it takes to save her life.A. whicheverB. howeverC. whateverD. whoever17. You can’t imagine what difficulty we had _________home in the snowstorm.A. walkedB. walkC. to walkD. walking18. The computer was used in teaching. As a result, not only _______, but studentsbecame more interested in the lessons.A. saved was teachers’ energyB. was teachers’ energy savedC. teachers’ energy was savedD. was saved teachers’ energy19. — Could I ask you a rather personal question?—Sure, ____.A. pardon meB. go aheadC. good ideaD. forget it20. The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him ________.A. do not toB. not to doC. not do itD. not to三、完形填空〔共20小题：每题1.5分，总分值30分〕阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的ABCD四个选项中，选出适宜填入对应空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

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每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1.When was Beijing declared the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games? A. July 30,2001. B. July 13,2001. C. June 13,2001. 2.Which country is the man leaving for? A. Philippines. B. Greece C. France. 3. What does the woman think of her new Chinese boss? A. He isn ’t honest and can ’t speak English. B. He ’s a nice guy and speaks English beautifully . C. He ’s faithful but not responsible. 4. What ’s the relationship between the man and the woman? A. Neighbors. B. Friends. C. Husband and wife. 5. Why did Tom take part in neither of Mary ’ s last two family partiee? A. Because he doesn ’t like her any more. B. Because Mary doesn ’t like him any more. C. Because Mary ’s parents like him no more. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Many of us spend our lives in black, brown, navy, white, grey and so on. But by choosing safe shades___21___ ______ a bright dress, we could be missing out on the health benefits from colour.Jules Standish, author of How Not to Wear Black, is a style and colour consultant for women afraid of standing out, and she believes ___22___（change）your shopping habits can boost your well-being and self-respect.“Research shows that colours can have ___23___ psychological effect,”she says.“Looking at warm, bright colours, such as red or pink, releases dopamine（多巴胺）--___24___（know）as the‘feel-good hormone’—which can improve our mood and heighten the attention span.”H ere, Jules gives her suggestion on the colours ___25___ can’t be more suited.“Red and green ___26___ never be seen”c ouldn’t be more wrong. Unexpectedly, they work greatly well together. Our brains associate colours with temperature, so scarlet（深红色）is at ___27___（hot）end of colour spectrum（色谱）. Scarlet and burgundy（紫红色）are both universally attractive and suit almost every skin tone and hair colour. This combination ___28___（think）unpleasantly bright, but here the green, or bright blue, helps to tone down the purple.Research also suggests that men prefer women in pink, ___29___ it’s the closest col our to skin. Pale pink is a feminine and youthful colour, but it is more wearable than its brighter counterpart. Add touches of burgundy ___30___（make）i t more elegant. Pale pink can be worn well into your 60s, and works for those who don’t feel comfortable in attention-grabbing shades.Section BDirections：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Most of us learn at primary school that there are seven continents, but the next generation of kids may be adding one more to that list.According to a recent paper published ___31___ in the Geological Society of American Journal by a group of researchers, “Zealandia” is a new continent that’s hidden beneath th e ocean.Zealandia is ___32___ to be five million sq. km. Most of this massive area is covered by water, but its highestmountains already have their own name: New Zealand.The small country is the only part of Zealandia that isn’t underwater, but the paper’s authors want the huge landmass to be recognized worldwide as its own continent.“The ___33___ value of classifying Zealandia as a continent is much more than just an extra name on a list,” the researchers wrote in their paper.Scientists discovered Zealandia all the way back in 1995, then started extensive research on the area ___34___ underwater and satellite mapping technology. After completing their work, they were ___35___ able to write a report suggesting that Zealandia be named a continent.But who decides on what is a continent and what isn’t? There is, in fact, no official organization that does. Some countries’ schools teach that there are six or even five continents. This changes ___36___ on where in the world school is.Due to t heir ___37___ as a “continuous expanse of land”, some classify Europe and Asia as the same continent --known as Eurasia. Schools in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe teach this.And to make things even more ___38___, France and Greece, as well as other countries, classify North America and South America as simply America.This ___39___ over how land is defined has even stretched into outer space. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union（IAU）decided that Pluto was no longer a planet, 76 years after its discovery in 1930. Experts argued that it no longer met the requirements needed to be called a planet alongside the eight others in our solar system. It was therefore renamed a “dwarf planet（矮行星）”，meaning that countless books, models and museum exhibits all over the world had to be ___40___.But will the world take the same notice of Zealandia? The best way to tell is to keep an eye on our textbooks.Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Since 1960, considerable scientific researches have been done on chimps in their natural habitats. Astonishingly, scientists have found out that the social ___41___ of chimps are very similar to humans. Chimps will ___42___ in certain ways, like gathering in war parties to protect their territory. But beyond the minimum requirements as social beings, they have little instinct to ___43___ one another. Chimps in the wild seek food for themselves. Even chimp mothers regularly ___44___ to share food with their children. Who are able from a young age to gather their own food?In the laboratory, chimps don’t ___45___ share food either. If a chimp is put i n a cage where he can pull in one plate of food for himself or, with no greater effort, a plate that also provides food for a neighbor to the next cage, he will pull ___46___--he just doesn’t care whether his neighbor gets fed or not. Chimps are truly self ish.Human children, ___47___, are extremely cooperative. From the earliest ages, they decide to help others, to share information and to participate in achieving common goals. The psychologist Michael Tomasello has studied this ___48___ in a series of experiments with very young children. He finds that if babies aged 18 months see a worried adult with hands full trying to open a door, almost all will immediately try to help.There are several reasons to believe that the urges to help, inform and share are not taught, but naturally ___49___ in young children. One is that these ___50___ appear at a very young age before most parents have started to train their children to behave ___51___. Another is that the helping behaviors are not improved if the children are rewarded. A third reason is that social intelligence ___52___ in children before their general cognitive skills, at least when compared with chimps. In tests conducted by Tomasello, the human children did no better than the chimps on the ___53___ world tests but were considerably better at understanding the social world.The core of what children’s minds have and chimps’ don’t what Tomasello calls shared intentionality. Part of this ability is that they can ___54___ what others know or are thinking. But beyond that, even very young children want to be part of a shared purpose. They actively seek to be part of a“we”，a group that intends to work toward a(n) ___55___ goal.41. A. structures B. policies C. behaviors D. responsibilities42. A. conflict B. cooperate C. offend D. negotiate43. A. trust B. contact C. isolate D. help44. A. decline B. manage C. attempt D. oblige45. A. curiously B. reluctantly C. naturally D. carelessly46. A. in turn B. at random C. with care D. in advance47. A. all in all B. as a result C. in no case D. on the other hand48. A. cooperation B. availability C. interrelationship D. attractiveness49. A. cultivated B. motivated C. possessed D. stimulated50. A. attitudes B. instincts C. experiences D. coincidences51. A. creatively B. formally C. socially D. competitively52. A. develops B. decreases C. changes D. disappears53. A. abstract B. invisible C. imaginary D. physical54. A. infer B. adapt C. absorb D. balance55. A. realistic B. shared C. specific D. ambitious。

复旦附中2009学年第一学期期中考试高三英语试卷（虹口中心薛翠云提供）II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. These wives had such a low status that they were confined __________ their houses, and had to do as they Weretold.A. toB. ofC. withD. by26. I find __________ no good reading when I feel so tired.A. thisB. thatC. thereD. it27. __________ he has stopped working and enjoys travelling to lots of places with his wife .Barbara, he donates hisblood as regularly as ever before.A. As thoughB. In thatC. WhileD. Despite2.8. It is necessary that people __________ know how important it is to have blood available.A. shouldB. wouldC. mustD. ought to29. She is behaving in the same way __________ her sister used to.A. thatB. in whichC. likeD. as30. __________ the experiment that he gave up in the end:A. So much trouble did he have doingB. So much trouble had he doneC. So much trouble did he have to doD. So much trouble he had doing31. __________ to turn on the lights __________ you will not hurt your eyes when you read.A. Remember...so thatB. Remembering...in order thatC. To remember...so thatD. To remembered... in order that32. It's high time' that we __________ him the truth of the traffic accident.A. have toldB. had toldC. toldD. tell33. Could you tell __________ you, as well as your classmates, have to do with the accident?A. whatB. howC. whetherD. why34. You may take whatever you need __________ your bicycle.A. repairingB. to be repairedC. repairD. to repair35. No man and no animal __________ on that island.A. is to be foundB. are to findC. is to findD. are to be found36. The old man was very thankful to the girl who had volunteered __________ him find out where his son lived.A. to assistB. assistingC. to helpD. helping37. It doesn't look like rain, __________ you might as well take your umbrella with you just in case.A. yetB. howeverC. soD. nor38. It's clear that it was the ability to do the job __________ matters, not where you come from or who you are.A. whetherB. thatC. whichD. what39. The waiter served us tea __________ we were seated.A. the momentB. beforeC. untilD. for the time40. He kept on working on his project until he finished it in time __________ he had met with a lot of difficulties.A. on condition thatB. but for the fact thatC. regardless of the fact thatD. provided thatSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.1918. World War One continued to rage as it had since 1914, ultimately claiming 41 nine to ten million people. But in the spring of that year, another killer 42 around the world: influenza.Influenza is a highly infectious viral disease that usually causes fever, sore throats, headaches and muscle aches. Although it's a 43 disease, in 1918 and early 1919 it was particularly virulent (恶性的)and devastating.It began in March, 1918 at an army base in the US state of Kansas. One rooming as army cook reported to the infirmary with typical flu-like 44 . With hours, dozens more soldiers fell ill. A week later, the airborn virus had 45 every state in the US. In April, American soldiers going to war carried the virus to Europe. By May it had swept across Asia, Africa and South America. The whole world was at risk and no part of it, no matter how remote, was 46 .The disease ruined the globe for about 18 months. An estimated 20 to 40 millionpeople died in the influenza in1918. Only recently have scientists been able to study the destructive 47 , taking samples from the lungs of the victims that have been 48 since their deaths eighty years ago. Scientists hope theirresearch will help avert (防止)any similar deadly 49 in the future.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The problem of high levels of CO2 in air appears to be a modem one. It is, indeed, a modem 50 , caused by the improvements in building standards. These improvements have 51 created a new negative effect. Ventilation was never a matter for 52 in most cases, it happened naturally as the wind blew and the air in rooms was replaced on a regular basis. With the new, draught, proof buildings this no longer happened, particularly since central heating made it 53 to have an air flow for any reason. This has given birth to the 54 of indoor climate control.The result was stale air. Air used and breathed/and not replaced was seen as bad influence on the buildings, 55 the growth of mould and other unwanted plant life. This was not the only effect. Slowly, 56 rose and the quality of work 57 in these newer buildings, leading to something 58 to as Sick Building Syndrome(综合症), since it appeared to affect everybody in one building. The 59 were not known for a long time, but now it is recognized that this is a-result of breathing stale air with a high concentration of carbon dioxide over a long period.The obvious solution to this problem of indoor climate control was ventilation, and ventilation or air-conditioning systems were installed in all of these buildings leading only to the next problem: the heating 60 in winter rocketed and staff 61 stiff necks and other 62 . Sick Building Syndrome was still here, but in a different 63 . How to provide adequate ventilation without simply heating the environment in winter? The only 64 is control of the ventilation to keep a healthy atmosphere in the rooms.50. A. tendency B. life C. question D. problem51. A. otherwise B. additionally C. nevertheless D. possibly52. A. discussion B. consideration C. negotiation D. production53. A. uneasy B. unnecessary C. impossible D. improper54. A. agenda B. questionnaire C. survey D. concept55. A. promoting B. doubling C. leading D. declining56. A. syndrome B. sickness C. symptom D. sympathy57. A. sank B. increased C. raised D. reduced58. A. required B. referred C. replaced D. regarded59. A. effects B. courses C. causes D. reasons60. A. systems B. equipments C. facilities D. bills61. A. knew of B. complained of C. told from D. talked about62. A. climates B. shortages C. diseases D. conditions63. A. habit B. form C. relation D. frame64. A. fact B. truth C. solution D. recognitionSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions of unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)7:53 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941 witnessed the first attack against the U. S Naval base at Pearl Harbor. Japanese fighter planes swept the gloomy sky of Hawaii, giving Americans a complete shock.The first attack wave pinpointed the target of airfields ant battleships. The second assault wave targeted 6ther.ships and shipyard facilities. The air raid could be heard everywhere. Eight battleships vessels were totally destroyed and 188 aircrafts were reported to be shot down. Japan lost 27 fighter planes and five medium-size Submarines which actually sailed into the inner harbor to launch torpedoes.Luckily enough, three U.S. Pacific Fleet aircraft carders escaped damage. They were not in the harbor while attacks were being launched.2,335 servicemen and 68 civilians could be found killed on the casualty list at Pearl Harbor and 1,178 were reported wounded. Over a thousand crewmen aboard the USS Arizona battleship were killed after a 1,760 pound aerial bomb went directly into the storeroom in the battleship, causing catastrophic explosions.This was what we called "sneak attack" broadcast to the American public via a radio station. Many popular Sunday afternoon entertainment programs gave way to bulletin over the radio. The constant interruption of news from the loudspeakers conveyed a shockwave across the nation. Many young Americans offered to join the U.S. Armed Forces voluntarily. This attack also triggered the strong desire to unite the nation behind President Franklin D. Roosevelt and effectively ended the American isolationist movement.By saying that previous day was a date which would live in infamy, President Roosevelt tamed up before Congress on Monday, December 8, and delivered this speech, asking for a declaration of war against Japan. Three days later, Japan's allies, Germany and Italy, both declared war on the United States. The U.S. Congress, responded immediately by declaring war on them. Thus the European and Southeast Asian wars had become a global conflict with the AxisPowers.65. The Japanese air forces launched a sneak attack against U. S Navy and the first heavy bombings fell on _________.A. submarines and aircrafts in the battle fieldsB. airfields and battleships at Pearl HarborC. aircraft carries sailing in the harborD. Servicemen and Storerooms66. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Arizona battleship escaped damage for it was not in the harbor.B. This sneak attack loosened the unification of the U.S.A.C. President Roosevelt appeared in the White House to declare a war against Japan.D. Americans were very surprised after the Pearl Harbor suffered a sneak attack.67. Two rounds of heavy attack ___________.A. resulted in the loss of 205 aircrafts from an American side.B. wounded 1,178 civiliansC. caused the death of 2,335 soldiers in the U.S ArmyD. claimed over 1,000 victims on board(B)The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) is encouraging Americans who wish to help the recent victims of this week's numerous international disasters to donate cash different from in-kind donations such as clothing and canned goods, in order to provide best assistance. It is widely recognized that cash donations are the most efficient and effective means of response, a policy supported by CIDI's funding partner, the United States Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, and those in the established international disaster: response community.."We've all seen the heartbreaking images of past international disasters, where massive mounts of clothing and canned goods collected in piles, left virtually untouched," says Suzanne H. Brooks, Director of CIDI." CIDI’s mission is to reduce the amount of inappropriate material donations sent to victims and to facilitate efforts by professional humanitarian relief agencies. The best way for Americans to help is to donate cash to an established relief agency so that they can provide the quickest onsite assistance."On Tuesday, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the South Pacific, causing a series of tsunamis that flooded parts of Samoa and Tonga. Entire villages were washed away. In Indonesia -- in the same region devastated by a tsunami in2004 –a 7.6 magnitude earthquake is reported to have leveled entire buildings, burying what may be thousands of residents in debris. And across Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia, a deadly typhoon has resulted in flood and destruction. While reports are still being confirmed, the death toils are expected to be high, the damage is expected to be extensive, and millions of people will be depending on the global community for support.International relief efforts work best when the fight tools are employed. CIDI provides information and guidance to ensure that America's generosity results in effective relief. Individuals and organizations interested in making contributions can help the victims of the tsunami, earthquakes. Additionally, donors can visit www. .CIDI is based in Washington, DC and was created in 1988. The Center is funded by the United States Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. CIDI provides individuals, groups, embassies and corporations with information and guidance in support of appropriate international disaster relief efforts. By reaching out to the American public and the private sector, CIDI helps to promote activities and donations that will do the most good for disaster victims around the world. For more information about CIDI and helping international victims, please visit .68. 2004 witnessed an earthquake which __________A. slightly damaged the whole buildingsB. resulted in the death of thousands of peopleC. flooded the poor living areasD. devastated the whole country of Indonesia69. The underlined phrase in-kind donations ( Line 4, Paral) most probably refers to ___________.A. donations given in cashB. relief work kind to disaster victimsC. donations given as the form of goods or serviceD. relief efforts made in disaster areas70. It is quoted as saying that CIDI's task is to ___________.A. respond quickly to what is happening in poverty-stricken areasB. make various relief agencies work together efficiently to provide direct helpC. save civilians buried in rainsD. support the policy by the United States Agency71. Donors are greatly encouraged to _________ when natural disasters occur in a certain region of the world.A. personally deliver their checks to where global disasters happenB. give whichever assistance they want to the earthquake victimsC. do all that they can to provide victims with clothing and canned foodsD. present relief funds to CIDI(C)Directions: In this part there is a passage with four questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully, and then answer the questions or complete the statements as requited.The fridge is considered a necessity. It has been so since the 1960s when packaged food first appeared with the label: "Store in the refrigerator." In my fridgeless Fifties childhood, I was fed well and healthily. The milkman came daily, the grocer, the butcher, the baker, and the ice-cream man delivered two or three times a week. The Sunday meat would last until Wednesday and surplus bread and milk became all kinds .of cakes. Nothing was wasted, and we were never troubled by rotten food. Thirty years on, food deliveries have ceased, fresh vegetables are almost unobtainable in the country.The invention of the fridge contributed comparatively little to the art of food preservation. A vast way of well-tried techniques already existed---natural cooling, drying, smoking, salting, sugaring, bottling. What refrigeration did promote was marketing---marketing hardware and electricity, marketing soft drinks, marketing dead bodies of animals around the globe in search of a good price.Consequently, most of the world's fridges are to be found, not in the tropics where they might prove useful, but in the wealthy counties with mild temperatures where they are climatically almost unnecessary. Every winter, millions of fridges hum away continuously, and at vast expense, busily maintaining an artificially-cooled space inside an artificially-heated house--- while outside, nature provides the desired temperature free of charge.The fridge's effect upon the environment has been evident, while its contribution to human happiness has been insignificant, If you don't believe me, try it yourself, invest in a food cabinet and mm off your fridge next winter. You may miss the hamburger, but at least you'll get rid of that terrible hum.72. By saying "in my fridgeless Fifties childhood" the author means that there was73. How did people usually deal with bread and milk unfinished?74. According to the author's point of view, refrigerators are supposed to be Used in the place where75. The author suggests that you should next winter to protect environment.(D)Financial crisis is on its way to you. The financial crisis leads to many wage cuts, layoffs and bankruptcies. In the first half of 2008, 60,000 - 70,000 small and medium-sized enterprises went out of business in China. Many migrantworkers are unemployed and return to their homes. In the year of 2009, there will be 6.10 million college graduates seeking for jobs around the country. As a result, college graduates are doomed to experience "job-hunting winter". In the face of such employment environment, how should graduates get employed? How should they choose professions? For such serious problems, schools, students and parents should take some corresponding measures.Above all, we should 10ok at the financial crisis in a rational way. In China, most of the enterprises that face bankruptcies in this financial crisis are in the industries of high pollution or high energy consumpti0n. Therefore, these enterprises' collapse ends in failure, which is the development trend. The financial crisis would have a bad influence on many Chinese enterprises, but it also offered many China's enterprises some opportunities to go through transformation. For the reason that the demand and employment is still inevitable in the depression, the financial crisis will help develop a new round of economy restructuring. That is why students should rationally look at the impact of the financial crisis and have full confidence in the development of the future.When it comes to the specific methods oh promoting the employment rate of the graduates, there are several measures that students and schools can take.First, as graduates, you should lower your job expectations. College students are not so rare and precious as before. So you should change all the old ideas and face the reality. It's advisable for you to get employed first rather than choose profession, So prepare yourself to work from the bottom and accept a not so satisfactory pay.Second, prepare for the job hunting beforehand. The enterprises' recruitment begins more than half a year earlier before students' graduation. So graduates need to get down to make resume when they just enter Senior year. Besides, reading some books on the job applying skills may benefit them a lot.Third, students had better go out of the dormitory and run between job fairs. The more companies you apply to, the more opportunities you may have to get an interview. And of course the employment probability increase.Fourth, university career center should carry out a series of guidance courses. It should help graduates get conscious of the employment situation, build the confidence and establish positive attitude. It should also give graduates some instruction on how to write resume and how to act in an interview.Determination is foundational to success. An ambitious person with a positive attitude Will thrive. If you make your decision and Change your perception and actions, you can change your life. Take an attitude of perseverance, and determine to go for it!76. What kind of suggestion does the author give to university graduates in face of financial crisis?A. Getting employed soon after graduation.B. Considering professions before being employed.C. Going through a job-hunting winter.D. Taking measures from different angles.77. The reason why most enterprises in China go bankrupt is that ___________.A. they produce excessive waste materials and consume much energyB. they are not able to meet 'the quick-paced societyC. economic transformation reduces them to depressionD. a new round of economic crisis seriously affects them78. How can university graduates get more chances in the job hunting?A. They are advised to exceed their job expectation.B. They are required to take a down-to-earth attitude to the employment situation.C. They are supposed to remain on campus to get more tips on their Careers.D. They are wanted to make their own choices and hold their original views.79. It can be inferred from the passage that university graduates can avoid unemployment situations so long as________.A. migrant workers return home and leave many jobs for them'B. they keep running between job fairsC. they show perseverance in the job huntingD. they get their professions first before graduationSection CDirections: Read the following text 'and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.80. ______________My mother did not work outside the home until later in life. And then she worked part-time in a bakery, waiting on people. She had me play where she could see me from the window, and often I would nm inside to get a treat. At thetime, she believed only her eyes were good enough to ensure my safety. She was always a mother first.81. ______________It was apparent to me, even at a young age, that wearing the title "mom" was my mother's most important identity.I felt it in the way she looked at me; in her voice, and in her touch. My mother offered me the most important part of her besides her love--her attention. In spite of the problems she met with, the distractions, her own yearnings for more in her marriage and in her life, she at least had attained one goal--to be a mother first.82. ______________Sometimes she would go overboard with her enthusiasm. If it was cold, I had on too many sweaters and never could be without my earmuffs. If it was hot, she would flee to the beaches and hurry me into the ocean. She was a worrying mother, and when a famous family lost their child in a kidnapping, my mother put bottles of coins on the window ledge so that she would be warned there was an intruder in the house. And if anyone threatened me at school with a schoolyard confrontation, my mother would square off with them. She was my protector, supporter.83. ______________I can still hear her voice encouraging me on my first date. "Go," she ordered. "Have fun," she smiled. "And don't let him touch you," she warned. And when I was older, and a date had left me waiting while he went out on the boardwalk with someone else, my mother found him and later told me, "I gave him a piece of my mind." Though I was disgraced at the time by her remarks, it is a memory I cherish.84. ______________Later in life, I wondered how she could know so much about me that I did not know about myself. She knew even though my marks were average in school, that I was just bored but smart enough. She believed in me even when I made mistakes. Eventually, she wanted me to be more than she had been and she helped me become what I wanted' to be. This was only her wishful thinking.第II卷I. Translation: (20%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．考前熬夜是没用的。