2014年上海市虹口区初三英语二模考试试卷及答案

虹口区2013-2014学年度第一学期期末质量抽查初三英语试卷（满分150分，完卷时间100分钟）2014.01考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。

试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题卡上完成，做在试卷上不给分。

Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力）I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30 分)A.Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6 分)1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (8分)( ) 7. A) Because they‟re nice.B) Because she likes the frame.C) Because they fit her. D) Because they are light.( ) 8. A) 20 cents. B) 40 cents. C) 60 cents. D) 80 cents.( ) 9. A) A hamburger and ice-cream B) Tea and potatoes.C) A hamburger and water.. D) Iced water and potatoes.( ) 10. A) On the bridge. B) Near a hospital. C) On the right. D) On Bridge Street. ( ) 11. A) It's a woolen bag. B) It's a plastic bag.C) It's a black paper bag. D) It's a cloth bag.( ) 12. A) Tom is younger than Tim. B) Tim is stronger than Tom.C) Tom is thinner than Tim. D) Tom is shorter than Tim.( ) 13. A) The environment on the island. B) Searching an island.C) A brave hero and his family. D) An exciting escape.( ) 14. A) Excited. B) Pleased. C) Calm. D) Surprised.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (6分)( )15. Many ordinary people have been given degrees by Cambridge University.( )16. When Allan Brigham was 52 years old, he was given a salary increase for his excellent work.( )17. Allan Brigham has become one of the most popular guides in the city.( )18. Allan Brigham was very upset when he heard the message.( )19. Allan Brigham moved to Cambridge and became a road sweeper.( )20. He shows others around the city because of his honour.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences (听对话，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词): (共10分)21. This taped tour will introduce you to__________ ____________.22. There are books on humanities(人文学科) subjects such as Chinese, English, history, etc., and our ___________ ____________.23. On Floor Two, you will find our __________ _________, magazines and newspapers, as well as our photocopy machines.24. _________ ____________ rooms and the multimedia center are located on Floor Four.25. It is open on weekdays, 8:00 am tol0:00 pm, and on __________from 9:00 am to ____________pm.Part 2 Phonetics,Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分语音，词汇和语法)Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)26. The serious haze (雾霾) caused many problems. Which of the following is correct for theunderlined word in the sentence?A) / s i : riəs/ B) /si : riəs/ C) /`seriəs/ D) /'siəriəs /27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others?A) She looked confident, but in fact she was very nervous.B) I was excited to hear that I had passed the driving test.C) Cars had to be driven slowly because of thick fog.D) Jill hid his sister's bike to play a trick. on her.28. ——Would you like some__________________?——No, thanks. I'm not hungry at all.A) snack B) apple C) soup D) bread29. After the visitors arrived, the manager showed____________ around the product exhibition room.A) they B) their C) them D) themselves30. You may feel that time goes by very quickly when you do___________ interesting.A) something B) anything C) nothing D) everything31. The Great Green Wall can stop the wind and sand____________ moving to the rich land in the south of China.A) from B) with C) at D) on32. Mother put a blanket over the sleeping baby to keep him _______________.A) quietly B) gentle C) warm D) slowly33. To reduce food waste, we should only order as ___________ as we need and try to eat it up.A) much B) more C) most D) few34. You ___________ drive so fast, for we have enough time to arrive at the station.A) can't B) mustn't C) needn't D) shouldn't35．___________eager these volunteers are to help the police look for the missing boy!A) What B) What an C) How D) How an36. ——Could you tell me______________ it is from the nearest bank to your office?——About 10 minutes' walk.A) how long B) how far C) how soon D) how much37. He lost his key, __________ he had to wait for his wife's return in the cold.A) and B) or C) for D) so38. I'd rather ___________half an hour to work than drive a car. Driving less can reduce air pollution.A) ride B) riding C) to ride D) to riding39. Lucy is so shy that she dare not invite her classmates to practice_____________ with her for the New Year Party.A) dancing B) dance C) to dance D) to dancing40. _____________ I have been to Italy several times, I know a lot about it.A) If B) Although C) As D) Unless41. Jerry told me he ____________on an old man's eyes in the hospital this Sunday.A) will operate B) would operate C) operated D) has operated42. Alan took photos of his friends when they__________ with children in the orphanage(孤儿院)．A) had played B) played C) are playing D) were playing43. Before the bridge _________, the local people had to reach the other side by ferry.A) is built B) will be built C) was built D) has been built44. ——Would you like to go camping with LIS this weekend?——__________. But I‟m busy with my homework.A) No, thanks B) Thank you C) I'd like to D) That's a good idea45. ——Mum, there's something wrong with my alarm clock. Could you wake me up tomorrow morning?——____________ , dear.A) No problem B) That's all right C) Go ahead D) Of course notIII. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格，每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。

Part 2 Vocabulary and Grammar (第二部分词汇和语法)V. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案)：(共26 分)31. ________woman in the red skirt is Alice’s English teacher.A. AB. AnC. TheD. /32. The calculator on the desk isn’t yours. It bel ongs to _______.A. mineB. myC. meD. myself33. The naughty(淘气的) boy sometimes got into his bedroom ________ the window.A. overB. acrossC. throughD. out of34. There are few _______ in the fridge. Let’s go and buy some carrots and cabbages.A. fruitB. vegetablesC. meatD. eggs35. It was a terrible accident. One passenger was killed, and ____ was badly hurt.A. the othersB. the otherC. othersD. the rest36. The bowl of fish smells ________. It has gone bad.A. niceB. wellC. strangeD. terribly37. There was no bus in that small town. We had ______ walk.A. nine milesB. a nine-mileC. nine mile’sD. ninth mile38. －I wonder where I could find something about Shanghai Museum.－Why ______ on the Internet? There is a lot of information about it.A. don’t goB. not to goC. not goingD. not go39. He’s never seen this film before, _____ he?A. isn’tB. hasn’tC. isD. has40. Many people use bicycles ______ work, school, or exercise every day.A. forB. besidesC. byD. at41. Don’t just believe such an advertisement. That kind of machine is ____ it says.A. as good asB. not as good asC. as well asD. not as well as42. When Mary saw a policeman _____, she shouted at him for help.A. comingB. comesC. is comingD. has come43. －We are free now. Let’s go and play computer games.－Well. I think I’d better watch an English programme_______.A. eitherB. thenC. tooD. instead44. We can hear beautiful music, nice songs of birds or different kinds of ________in the worldwith our ears.A. voicesB. soundsC. noisesD. cries45. Good English will ________ us to find a good job easily in the future.A. makeB. enableC. haveD. let46. All the children knew who broke the window, but they ______ point out.A. daren’tB. daren’t toC. dareD. dare to47. I think she will take your advice, _____ I’m not sure.A. so thatB. becauseC. althoughD. unless48. China ______the World Expo in St. Louis, US for the first time in 1904.A. took part inB. joinedC. heldD. showed49. A number of people in our city ______ the old and they usually offer their seats to the old onthe bus.A. agree withB. are worried aboutC. are afraid ofD. care for50. －May I leave now?－If your work _______, you can go home.A. finishesB. is finishedC. has finishedD. will be finished51. I didn’t realize she was a famous film star ______ she took off her dark glasses.A. untilB. whenC. afterD. as52. Alice couldn’t find out ______, so she handed it to the teacher.A. whose book was itB. who’s the bookC. whose book may itD. whose book it was53. An earthquake suddenly hit Chili at 2:34 a.m., on Feb.27, 2010.A. happened inB. focusedC. beatD. took place54. The boy goes over his lessons until mid-night from time to time. The underlined partmeans ___________.A. sometimesB. in timeC. on timeD. for the time being55. －Thank you for your delicious dinner, Mr. Tony.－________.A. You’re welcome.B. Not at all.C. No, not very good.D. I’m glad you enjoy it.56. －Help me carry this box to my office, will you?－________.A. Never mind.B. I’ll do my best.C. No problem .D. That’s fine.VI. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子）: (共8分)57. Their teachers’ office is on the _________ floor.(nine)58. The boy in the picture is Jack _________. But he doesn’t know it.(he)59. The restaurant _______ Sushi and other Japanese food.(service)60. Lin Z exu is one of our country’s national ___________.(hero)61. “You miss your father, don’t you?” the mother asked ________. (gentle)62. If you drink too much, your health will get even ___________(bad)63. The string of the kite suddenly broke and the kite ___________. (appear)64. During the Expo, the World Expo Center will be the news center, meeting center andforum(论坛)_______ center.(active)VII. Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。

虹口区2014年英语学科高考练习题2014.4 考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（第1—10页）和第Ⅱ卷（第11页），全卷共11页。

第I卷第1-16小题、第41-77小题为选择题，答题必须涂在答题纸上，第I卷第17-40小题、第78-81小题和第II卷的答案必须写在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

3．答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。

第I 卷(共103分)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 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. A carpenter. B. A doctor. C. An electrician. D. An editor.2. A. $40. B. $30. C. $20. D. $10.3. A. Confused. B. Sympathetic. C. Embarrassed. D. Uninterested.4. A. Leave right away. B. Stay for dinner. C. Catch a train. D. Have a meeting.5. A. He believes that Jack will sell his house. B. He believes that Jack is joking.C. He disagrees with Jack.D. He believes that Jack will quit his job.6. A. There won’t be enough cups left. B. They’ve got plenty of cups.C. They’re buying what they need.D. They’ve got enough food for the picnic.7. A. Jerry really wants the scholarship. B. No one wants the scholarship.C. Jerry isn’t interested in the scholarship.D. Others like the scholarship more than Jerry.8. A. He did better than expected. B. He failed the maths exam.C. He used to be a top student.D. He answered only 10% of the questions.9. A. He rarely receives letters from home. B. He is expecting a letter from abroad.C. He wrote to his family last month.D. He is anxious to go back home.10. A. He’s afraid to take exams.B. He only took the fourth exam.C. H e isn’t the only one who was graded.D. He didn’t get the highest score on one exam.Section BDirections: 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. Because they usually use their fingers to eat meat.B. Because they can use chopsticks to eat any kind of food except soup.C. Because they can even eat soup with chopsticks.D. Because they are afraid to cut themselves with knives.12. A. Because they cook everything in one whole piece.B. Because they don’t like to use chopsticks.C. Because they need to use knives and forks to cut up meat.D. Because they usually cook meat in small pieces.13. A. The obvious difference in the ways Chinese and Americans eat food.B. Food cultures in China and in the U.S.C. Comparison between chopsticks, knives and forks.D. The ways of using chopsticks, knives and forks.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because he thought he knew the man.B. Because he wanted to have a look at the newspaper.C. Because the man was reading the article he had written.D. Because the man was reading the newspaper he had edited.15. A. To buy the newspaper.B. To recognize him as the writer.C. To read deeply into the article.D. To turn to the page where the story was continued.16. A. The man was reading. B. The man was talking.C. The man was smiling.D. The man was sleeping.Section 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.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What can be the best ways of gaining experience? 22 .Why does the woman raise a dog? Helping to 23 of her work. How does the woman deal with the difficult people? Try to be 24 .II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.(A)One of my most surprising findings as a student is 25 parents do not always accept your adulthood. I was always told that once you get to college, your parents realize that you have been living 26 your own and can make your own decisions. This idea was rejected 27 I came home for Thanksgiving. At first, everything was going as 28 (smoothly) as possible. The first night I went to the Berkeley campus to visit my friend Sara, without any argument from my mother. 29 when I called her to say I had decided to spend the night at Sara’s dorm, my mom informed me that she wanted me home at one a.m. I was wild with anger! I 30 (make) my own decisions how late a young man should stay out for several months. However much I tried to reason with my mother, she insisted things are different when I am home, and that they were the 31 paying my bills. And kids, this is true. No matter how much you want to fight it, mommy and daddy are still holding the purse strings, whether you are 18 or not. Sometimes it is best to sit back, shut up, and do32 they ask.(B)A land free from destruction, plus wealth, natural resources, and labor supply —all these were important factors in helping England to become the center for the Industrial Revolution, but they were not enough. Something else 33 (need) to start the industrial process. That “something special” was men —creative individuals 34 could invent machines, find new sources of power, and establish business organizations to reshape society.The men who created the machines of the Industrial Revolution came from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were more inventors than scientists. A pure scientist appreciates 35 (conduct) his research accurately. He is not necessarily working36 ______ his findings can be used. An inventor or one interested in applied science is usually trying to make something that has a concrete use. He may strive 37 (solve) a problem by using the theories of science or by experimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain 38 specific result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of many other objectives.Many of the people who developed the machines of the Industrial Revolution were inventors, not 39 (train) scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who had little or no training in science 40 not have made their inventions if a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years before.Section 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.A. adaptB. nativesC. identitiesD. cost-savingE. alertF. insteadG. establishedH. practicallyI. routeJ. enrolledK. significantOfficials at Boston Co llege have made what may be a critical decision: they’ve stopped giving out new email accounts to incoming students. The officials realized that the students had already established digital 41 by the time they entered college, so the new email addresses were just not being used, but, 42 , the college will offer forwarding (转发) services.Starting next year, freshman 43 at Boston College won’t be given an actual email account complete with login and inbox, just an email address. This address, in the format of johnsmith@bc. edu will simply forward mail to the student’s already 44 inbox, be it Gmail, Windows Live Mail, Yahoo Mail, AOL, or whatever else they may be using.The college reached a smart decision after first looking into outsourcing（外包）their email to the cloud. While the Boston College decision may have been made for 45 reasons more than anything, we can easily imagine this as being the start of a new trend.Can you even imagine a U.S. college student who didn’t have an email address of their own by the time they were a freshman? It’s 46 unheard of. Today’s students are digital47 immersed (浸润) in technology from the day they were born. It simply doesn’t make sense to give them yet another account to manage when they enter college.By going this 48 , there are still some challenges to overcome, though. For example, a student who changes their email carrier will probably forget to 49 the institution to the change and could then miss out on 50 messages from the university with regard to their courses, scholarship, safety information, etc.In the end, we think the decision Boston College made could easily be the start of a new trend. We’re sure the students like it, too.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.Napping for a while at daytime is a very smart and healthy move. The Mayo Clinic says naps51 relaxation, better mood and alertness, and a sharper working 52 . A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttime sleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to53 the mid-afternoon sleepiness.According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people 54 new information better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most 55 , a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped 56 had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease compared to people who didn’t nap.Of course, napping isn’t57 for everyone. If you’re suffering from inability to sleep, naps that are too long or taken too late in the day can 58 with your ability to fall or stay asleep at night.But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits59 on how long they are. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze（小睡）can 60 creativity.According to , you 61 a natural dip in body temperature between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A short nap at this time can boost alertness for several hours and, for most people, shouldn’t 62 being able to fall asleep at night.Pick a dark, cozy place that’s not too warm or to o chilly. 63 napping on the couch instead of in bed, so you’re less64 to snooze for too long.Surprisingly, the best place to take a nap may be a hammock（吊床）if you have one. A Swiss study 65 last year found that people fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when they napped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking motion that puts babies to sleep works wonders for grown-ups, too.51. A. relieve B. promote C. operate D. support52. A. feeling B. frame C. sense D. mind53. A. cope with B. put aside C. talk about D. carry upon54. A. remark B. consider C. remember D. concern55. A. reportedly B. unbelievably C. constantly D. frankly56. A. regularly B. enormously C. heavily D. strongly57. A. exact B. correct C. right D. accurate58. A. connect B. deal C. compete D. interfere59. A. focusing B. depending C. relying D. basing60. A. enlarge B. engage C. enhance D. enroll61. A. explore B. experience C. exercise D. implement62. A. produce B. handle C. affect D. urge63. A. postpones B. discourages C. acknowledges D. recommends64. A. obliged B. tempted C. adopted D. attracted65. A. pronounced B. published C. discovered D. cultivated Section BDirections: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)Like many other small boys, I was fascinated by cars, especially because my oldest brother was a bit of a car guy and subscribed to cool magazines like Car and Driver and Motor Trend. Every so often, one of those magazines would run an article on the “Car of the Future”. They featured unconventional things like small nuclear reactors as power sources. Yet, frankly, my car doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do. It goes, it stops, it burns gasoline.I still have to steer it, and it still runs into things if I don’t steer it carefully.But guess what? All of these things are likely to change in the not-so-distant future. It may not burn gasoline, I may not have to steer it, and it may be a lot better at not running into things.Airbags aren’t the be-all and end-all in safety. In fact, considering the recent news about people occasionally being killed by their airbags in low-speed crashes, they obviously still needsome development. But they aren’t going away, and in fact, you can expect to see cars appearing with additional, side-impact airbags, something some European car manufacturers already offer.Better than systems to minimize injury in the event of an accident, however, are systems that minimize the likelihood of an accident happening in the first place? Future cars may be able to remove many of the major causes of accidents, including drunk-driving, and tailgating (与前车距离过近). Cars could be equipped with sensors that can detect alcohol in a drive r’s system and prevent the car from being started, for example. As early as next year, you’ll be able to buy cars with radar-equipped control systems. If the radar determines you’re closing too quickly with the car in front, it will ease up on the throttle（油门）.Scientists are now working on a system that can brake, accelerate and steer a vehicle down a highway on its own. Will cars eventually be able to drive themselves?66. The author was fascinated by cars because ________.A. other small boys liked to own a car of their own, tooB. he read untraditional things about cars in hi s brother’s magazinesC. his oldest brother loved to take him to places in his carD. he often booked cool car magazines himself67. By saying “my car doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do”, theauthor means that ________.A. my car is far better than my brother’sB. my car is not as good as my brother’sC. much improvement has been made in the design of cars recentlyD. not much has changed in the performance of cars so far68. Which of the following statements is true of airbags?A. They are going to disappear gradually.B. They are in need of further improvement.C. They are a standard feature of European cars.D. They kill people instead of protecting them in low-speed crashes.69. According to the author, what will future cars do if the sensors detect alcohol in the driver’ssystem?A. They will not start.B. They will ease up on the throttle.C. They will brake automatically.D. They will give a warning in advance.(B)Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.70. You work from 9:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?A. Global English Center and the International House.B. Global English Center and Modem Language School.C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.D. The 21st Century and the International House.71. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ________.A. its teaching quality is betterB. it requires an entrance examinationC. its courses are more advancedD. it is nearest to the city center72. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it ________.A. offers sightseeing and social activities at low pricesB. costs less than the other schoolsC. has a special course in spoken EnglishD. has native English teachers73. If you take the four-month evening program at the International House, you will pay about________.A. 60 yuanB. 240 yuanC. 720 yuanD. 960 yuan(C)Western airliner manufacturers seem to be tripping over (绊倒) themselves in their eagerness to sign cooperative agreements with Asian partners as a low-cost route to developing new airliners. Their potential Asian partners seem to be tripping over themselves to sign such agreements, as a low-cost route to acquiring new airliner technology. If they are not careful the two sides will end up tripping over each other: the one by selling its birth-right for short-term gain, the other by trying to break into a market which isn’t big enough to sustain (忍受) it.Technology transfer works in a growing market, where the aspirations of the new entrant receiving that technology can be met through expansion. The airliner market is not such a device.Even the most optimistic projections of airliner sales for the next 20 years show that airliner manufacture can only be profitable if a small number of aircraft builders share the available sales. It follows that if new manufacturers come into the market and take sales, their sales must come from substitution, not expansion.Given the complexity of today’s airliners, it is unlikely that any new entrant will have both the financial and technical resources to come into the market without the involvement of an established manufacturer. In the short term, such involvement may not be to the exclusive benefit of the new entrant: most of the established manufacturers are searching for ways to reduce costs of manufacture.In the short term, it can be of benefit to an established Western manufacturer to have either components of complete air–frames made or assembled in lower-wage economics such as China, Taiwan or Korea, while retaining the design, development and marketing of aircraft for itself. It would be a very unwise Western manufacturer which did not notice the fact that these developing economies are acquiring skills (like computing) at least as quickly as they are acquiring skills in metal bashing (猛击).The danger comes when the new entrant no longer needs the established Western partner because it has acquired the technical and intellectual ability to design and build its own aircraft. An Asian partner may well find itself in the happy position of having the low-cost labour base, the high-cost technology base and the vital financial base to build a new airliner.74. The author’s attitude towards Western/Eastern cooperation can be described as ________.A. positiveB. progressiveC. conservativeD. negative75. “The airliner market is not such a device” means that the airliner market ________.A. does not encourage technology transferB. is too limited to offer chances of successC. requires hi-tech rather than unaccepted devicesD. is full of competitions for new entrants76. According to the author, a wise established manufacturer should ________.A. try to benefit from both financial and technical resourcesB. break up his partnership with the East once profits are madeC. keep a tight told over hi-tech development and marketing of airlinersD. cooperate with Asian partners for a short time77. The word “base” in the last paragraph represents ________.A. a place for aircraft productionB. the operation of aircraftC. a research instituteD. a position where to build officeSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.“There is a senseless concept that children grow up and leave home when they are 18, and the truth is far from that,” says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin. Today, unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents.Analysts raised a variety of reasons for this return to the nest. One important reason is that the marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people, which is second to skyrocketing housing costs to which young people find their wings attached. Besides, a high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters. For some, the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so great that many students now attend local schools.Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give her security and moralsupport. Her mother agreed, “It is ridiculous for the kids to pa y all that money for rent. It makes sense for kids to stay at home.” But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all. There are the quarrels over bathrooms, telephones and privacy. Some families, however, manage the delicate balancing act. But for others, it proves too difficult. Michelle Del Turco, 24, has been home three times —and left three times. “What I considered a social drink, my dad considered an alcohol problem,” she explains. “He never liked anyone I dated, so I either had to hide away to meet them at friends’ houses.”It is really hard to say how long adult children should live with their parents before moving on. Nevertheless, it is commonly recognized that lengthy homecomings are a mistake and they accidentally destroy the advantage of brief visits that will strengthen the relationship between parents and children. Children, struggling to establish separate identities, can end up with “a sense of inadequacy, defeat and failure.” And aging paren ts, who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom, find themselves stuck with responsibilities, which is definitely a stress for them.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78. What’s the most important reason for young adults’ returning to the nest?79. Knighton enjoys living at home due to ________.80. What has resulted in the Michelle Del Turco’s unhappy experience with her dad?81. From the passage, we can conclude it is ________ that benefit(s) both adult children and theirparents to avoid lengthy homecomings.第II 卷(共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 他们的建议听起来和我们的同样可行。

虹口区高三英语二模卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.(A)One of my most surprising findings as a student is 25.______parents do not always accept your adulthood. I was always told that once you get to college, your parents realize that you have been living 26._____your own and can make your own decisions. This idea was rejected 27.______I came home for Thanksgiving. At first, everything was going as 28.______ (smoothly) as possible. The first night I went to the Berkeley campus to visit my friend Sara, without any argument from my mother. 29_______ when I called her to say I had decided to spend the night at Sara’s dorm, my mom informed me that she wanted me home at one a.m. I was wild with anger! I 30.______ (make) my own decisions how late a young man should stay out for several months. However much I tried to reason with my mother, she insisted things are different when I am home, and that they were the 31._____paying my bills. And kids, this is true. No matter how much you want to fight it, mommy and daddy arc still holding the purse string, whether you are 18 or not. Sometimes it is best to sit back, shut up,and do 32 ._______they ask.(B)A land free from destruction, plus wealth, natural resources, and labor supply— all these were important factors in helping England to become the center for Industrial Revolution, but they were not enough. Something else33.______(need) to start the industr ial process. That “something s pecial” was men---creative individuals 34.______could invent machines, find new sources of power, and establish business organizations to reshape society.The men who created the machines of the Industrial Revolution came from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were more inventors than scientists. A pure scientist appreciates 35._________(conduct) his research accurately, he is not necessarily working 36 ._____ _____ his findings can be used. An inventor or one interested in applied science is usually trying to make something that has a concrete use. He may strive 37.________(solve)a problem by using the theories of science or by experimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain 38.________ specific result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of many other objectives.Many of the people who developed the machines of the Industrial Resolution were inventors, not 39._______ (train) scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who had little or no training in science40.______ not have made their inventions if a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years before.Section 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.A. adaptB.nativesC.identitiesD. cost-savingE.alertF.insteadG. establish H.practically I. route J. enrolled K. significantOfficials at Boston College have made what may be a critical decision: they’ve stopped giving out new email accounts to incoming students. The officials realized that the students had already established digital _41_,by the time they entered college, so the new email addresses were just not being used, but, _42_ , the college will offer forwarding(转发）services.Starting next year, freshman _43_ at Boston College won’t be given an actual email account complete with login and inbox, just an email address. This address, in the format of johnsmith@bc. edu will simply forward mail to the student’s already _44_ inbox, be it Gmail, Windows Live Mail, Yahoo Mail, AO L , or whatever else they may be using.The college reached a smart decision after first looking into outsourcing(外包)their email to the cloud. While the Boston College decision may have been made for _45_ reasons more than anything, we can easily imagine this as being the start of a new trend.Can you even imagine a U.S. college student who didn’t have an email address of their own by the time they were a freshman? It’s _46_ unheard of. Today’s st udents are digital _47_ immersed (浸润)in technology from the day they were born. It simply doesn't make sense to give them yet another account to manage when they enter college.By going this _48_ there are still some challenge to overcome, though. For example, a student who changes their email carrier will probably forget to _49_ the institution to the change and could then miss out on_50_ message from the university with regard to courses, scholarship,safety information, etc.In the end, we think the decision Boston College made could easily be the start of a new trend. We’re sure the students like it, too.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.Napping for a while at daytime is a very smart and healthy move. The Mayo Clinic says naps _51_ relaxation, better mood and alertness, and a sharperworking _52_ . A 2008 British study found that compared to getting more nighttime sleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to _53_ the mid-afternoon sleepiness.According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people _54_ new information better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most _55 _, a 2007 study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped _56_ had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease compared to people who didn’t nap.Of course, napping is n’t _57_ for everyone. If you’re suffering from inability to sleep, naps that are too long or taken too late in the day can _58_ with your ability to fall or stay asleep at night.But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits _59_ on how long they are. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze (小睡)can _60_ creativity.According to , you _61_ a natural dip in body temperature between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A short nap at this time can boost alertness for several hours and, for most people, shouldn’t _62_ being able to fall asleep at night.Pick a dark ,cozy place that’s not too warm or too chilly. _63_ napping on the couch instead of in bed, so y ou ’re less _64_ to snooze for too long.Surprisingly, the best place to take a nap may be a hammock(吊床）if you have one. A Swiss study _65_ last year found that people fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when they napped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking motion that puts babies to sleep works wonders for grown-ups, too.51. A. relieve B. promote C. operate D. support52. A feeling B.frame C. sense D.mind53. A. cope with B. put aside C. talk about D. carry upon54. A. remark B. consider C. remember D. concern55. A. reportedly B. unbelievably C. constantly D. frankly56. A. regularly B. enormously C.heavily D. strongly57. A. exact B. correct C. right D. accurate58. A. connect B. deal C. compete D. Interfere59. A.focusing B. depending C. replying D. basing60. A. enlarge B. engage C. enhance D. enroll61. A. explore B. experience C. exercise D. implement62. A. produce B. handle C. affect D. urge63. A. postpones B. discourages C. acknowledge D. recommends64. A.obliged B. tempted C. adopted D. attracted65. A. pronounced B. published C. discovered D. CultivatedSection BDirection: 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)Like many other small boys, I was fascinated by cars, especially because my oldest brother was a bit of a car guy and subscribed to cool magazines like Car and Driver and Motor Trend. Every so often, one of those magazines would run an article on the “Car of te F uture”. T hey featured unconventional things like small nuclear reactors as power sources. Yet, frankly, my car doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do. It goes, it stops, it burns gasoline. I still have to steer it, and it still turns into things if I don’t steer carefully.But guess what? All of these things are likely to change in the not-so-distant future. It may not burn gasoline, I may not have to steer it, and it may be a lot better at not running into things.Airbags aren’t the be-all and end-all in safety. In fact, considering the recent news about people occasionally being killed by their airbags in low-speed crashes, they obviously still need some develop ment. But they aren’t going away, and in fact, you can expect to see cars appearing with additional, side-impact airbags, something some European car manufacturers already offer.Better than systems to minimize injury in the event of an accident, however, are systems that minimize the likelihood of an accident happening in the first place? Future cars may be able to remove many of the major causes of accidents, including drunk-driving, and tailgating (与前车距离过近). Cars could be equipped with sensors that can detect alcohol in a driver’s system and prevent the car from being started, for example. As early as next year, you’ll be able to buy cars with radar-equipped control systems. If the radar determines you’re closing too quickly with the car in front, it will ease up on the throttle (油门).Scientists are now working on a system that can brake, accelerate and steer a vehicle down a highway on its own. Will cars eventually be able to drive themselves?66. The author was fascinated by cars because _______.A.other small boys liked to own a car of their own, tooB. he read untraditional things about cars in his brot her’s magazinesC. his oldest brother loved to take him to places in his carD. he often booked cool car magazines himself67.By saying “my ca r doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do”，the author means that _________ .A. my car is far better than my brother’sB. my car is not as good as my brother’sC. much improvement has been made in the design of cars recentlyD. not much has changed in the performance of cars so far68.Which of the following statements is true of airbags?A. They are going to disappear gradually.B. They are in need of further improvement.C. They are a standard feature of European cars.D. They kill people instead of protecting them in low-speed crashes.69. According to the author, what will future cars do if the sensors detect the driver’s system?A. They will not startB. They will ease up on the throttle.C. They will brake automatically.D. They will give a warning in advance.(B)Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for yourjob because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.Global English CenterGeneral English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.*3-month (700 yuan)，6-month (l,200 yuan) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.*Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.--Fri.*Experienced college English teachers.*Close to city center and bus stops.Tel: 67705272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082Modern Language SchoolSpecial courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills*Small classes (12-16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00-5:00 p. m.*Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.*Language lab and computers supplied.*3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road. 100056Tel: 67353019The 21st Century English Training Centre*We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.*We offer morning or afternoon classes. Both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.*Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.*Only 15-minute walk from city center.Call 67801642 for more information.The International House of English*Three / Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost:60 yuan for 12 hours per week.*Convenient class hours: 9:00-12:00 a. m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.*A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).* Free sightseeing and social activities.*Very close to the Central Park.For further information call 67432308.70.You work from 9:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. every day. Which school will you choose?A. Global English Center and the International House.B. Global English Center and Modem Language School.C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.D. 21st Century and the International House.71. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that _____ .A. its teaching quality is betterB. it requires an entrance examinationC. its courses are more advancedD. it is nearest to the city center72. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it _____.A. offers sightseeing and social activities at low pricesB. costs less than the other schoolsC. has a special course in spoken EnglishD. has native English teachers73. If you take the four-month evening program at the International House, you will pay about ______ .A. 60 yuanB. 240 yuanC. 720 yuanD. 960 yuan(C)Western airliner manufacturers seem to be tripping over (绊倒) themselves in their eagerness to sign cooperative agreements with Asian partners as alow-cost route to developing new airliners. Their potential Asian partners seem to be tripping over themselves to sign such agreements, as alow-cost route to acquiring new airliner technology. If they are not careful the two sides will end up tripping over each other: the one by selling its birth-rightfor short-term gain, the other by trying to break into a market which isn’t big enough to sustain (忍受)it.Technology transfer works in a growing market, where the Aspirations of the new entrant receiving that technology can be met through expansion. The airliner market is not such a device.Even the most optimistic projections of airliner sales for the next 20 years show that airliner manufacture can only be profitable if a small number of aircraft builders share the available sales. It follows that if new manufacturers come into the market and take sales, their sales must come from substitution, not expansion.Given the complexity of today’s airliners, it is unlikely that any n ew entrant will have both the financial and technical resources to come into the market without the involvement of an established manufacturer. In the short term, such involvement may not be to the exclusive benefit of the new entrant: most of the established manufacturers are searching for ways to reduce costs of manufacture.In the short term, it can be of benefit to an established Western manufacturer to have either components of complete air-frames made or assembled in lower-wage economics such as China, Taiwan or Korea, while retaining the design, development and marketing of aircraft for itself. It would be a very unwise Western manufacturer which did not notice the fact that these developing economies are acquiring skills(like computing) at least as quickly as they are acquiring skills in metal bashing（猛击）.The danger comes when the new entrant no longer needs the established Western partner because it has acquired the technical and intellectual ability to design and build its own aircraft. An Asian partner may well find itself in the happy position of having the low-coast labour base, the high-cost technology base and the vital financial base to build a new airliner.74. The author’s attitude towards Western/Eastern cooperation can be described as _____ .A. positiveB. progressiveC. conservativeD. negative75. “ The airliner market is not such a device”means that the airliner market ______.A. does not encourage technology transferB. is too limited to offer chances of successC. requires hi-tech rather than unaccepted devicesD. is full of competitions for new entrants76. According to the author, a wise established manufacturer should _____ .A. try to benefit from both financial and technical resourcesB. break up his partnership with the East once profits are madeC. keep a tight hold over hi-tech development and marketing of airlinersD. cooperate with Asian partners for a short time77. The word “base” in the last paragraph represents______ .A. a place for aircraft productionB. the operation of aircraftC. A research instituteD. a position where to build office Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.“There is a senseless concept that children grow up and le ave home when they are 18，and the truth is far from that,” says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin. Today, unexpected numbers of young adults are livingwith their parents.Analysts raised a variety of reasons for this return to the nest. One important reason is that the marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people, which is second to skyrocketing housing costs to which young people find their wings attached. Besides, a high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters. For example, the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so great that many students now attend local schools.Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give her security and moral support. Her mother agreed, “It is ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent. It makes sense for kids to stay at home.” But sharing the family home requires adjustment for all. There are the quarrels over bathrooms, telephones and privacy. Some families, however, manage the delicate balancing act. But for others, it proves too difficult. Michelle Del Turco, 24, has been home three times — and left three times. “ What I considered an alcohol problem，” she explains. “He never liked anyone I dated，so I either had to hide way to meet them at friends’houses.”It is really Hard to say how long adult children should live with their parents before moving on. Nevertheless, it is commonly recognized that lengthy homecomings are a mistake and they accidentally destroy the advantage of brief visits that will strengthen the relationship between parents and children. Children, struggling to establish separate identities, can end up with “a sense of inad equacy, defeat and failure.” And aging parents, who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom, find themselves stuck with responsibilities, which is definitely a tress for them.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements In NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS.)78.What’s the most important reason for young adult’s returning to the nest?79.Knighton enjoys living at home due to ___________________________ .80.What has resulted in the Michelle Del Turco’s unhappy experience with her dad?81. From the passage, we can conclude it is ________ that benefit(s) both adults and their parents to avoid lengthy homecomings.第II卷（共47分)I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.他们的建议听起来和我们的同样可行。

虹口区2014年英语学科高考练习题2014.4 考生注意: 1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。

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第I 卷(共103分) I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions：In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. A carpenter. B. A doctor. C. An electrician. D. An editor. 2. A. $40. B. $30. C. $20. D. $10. 3. A. Confused. B. Sympathetic. C. Embarrassed. D. Uninterested. 4. A. Leave right away. B. Stay for dinner. C. Catch a train. D. Have a meeting. 5. A. He believes that Jack will sell his house. B. He believes that Jack is joking. C. He disagrees with Jack. D. He believes that Jack will quit his job. 6. A. There won’t be enough cups left. B. They’ve got plenty of cups.C. They’re buying what they need.D. They’ve got e nough food for the picnic. 7. A. Jerry really wants the scholarship. B. No one wants the scholarship. C. Jerry isn’t interested in the scholarship.D. Others like the scholarship more than Jerry. 8. A. He did better than expected. B. He failed the maths exam. C. He used to be a top student. D. He answered only 10% of the questions. 9. A. He rarely receives letters from home. B. He is expecting a letter from abroad. C. He wrote to his family last month. D. He is anxious to go back home. 10. A. He’s afraid to take exams.B. He only took the fourth exam. C. He isn’t the only one who was graded.D. He didn’t get the highest score on one exam.Complete the form. Write Information about Applying for Driving LicenceThe man’s nationality: The man’s identity:The subject the man is teaching: Not a 17 , but a Chinese A visiting 18 19 The cost of an official translation: 20 dollars Complete the form. Write In the 21 of a company. In which section of the company does the woman work? What can be the best ways of gaining experience? 22 . Why does the woman raise a dog? Helping to 23 of her work. How does the woman deal with the difficult people? Try to be 24 . VocabularyA25 rejected 27 living 26 was rejected been living 28 I came home for Thanksgiving. At first, everything was going as my mother. 29 30 mom informed me that she wanted me home at one a.m. I was wild with anger! I were the 31 32 33 34 scientist appreciates appreciates 35 36 strive 37 may strive obtain 38 to obtain 39 or no training in science 40 A. adapt B. natives C. identities D. cost-saving E. alert F. instead G. established H. practically I. route J. enrolled K. significant already established digital 41 were just not being used, but, 42 , the college will offer freshman 43 year, freshman il to the student’s already 44 45 to the cloud. While the Boston College decision may have been made for 46 47 By going this 48 , there are still some challenges to overcome, though. For example, a forget to 49 on 50 AB, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 51 sharper working 52 . . A 53 54 According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people 55 , a 2007 study information better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most 56 57 58 59 can 60 According to , you 61 62 63 Pick a dark, cozy place that’s not too warm or too chilly. 64 study 65 Every Every so so so often, often, often, one one one of of of those those those magazines magazines magazines would would would run run run an an an article article article on on on the the the ―Car ―Car of of the the the Futureǁ. Futureǁ. Futureǁ. They They featured unconventional things like small nuclear reactors as power sources. Yet, frankly, my car doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do. It goes, it stops, it burns gasoline. I still have to steer it, and it still runs into things if I don’t steer it carefully.But guess what? All of these things are likely to change in the not-so-distant future. It may not burn gasoline, I may not have to steer it, and it may be a lot better at not running into things. Airbags Airbags aren’t aren’t aren’t the the the be be be-all -all -all and and and end-all end-all end-all in in in safety. safety. safety. In In In fact, fact, fact, considering considering considering the the the recent recent recent news news news about about people occasionally being killed by their airbags in low-speed crashes, they obviously still need some development. But they aren’t going away, and in fact, you can expect to see cars appearing with additional, side-impact airbags, something some European car manufacturers already offer. Better than systems tominimize injury in the event of an accident, however, are systems that minimize the likelihood of an accident happening in the first place? Future cars may be able to remove many of the major causes of accidents, including drunk-driving, and tailgating (与前车距离过近). ). Cars Cars Cars could could could be be be equipped equipped equipped with with with sensors sensors sensors that that that can can can detect detect detect alcohol alcohol alcohol in in in a a a driver’s driver’s driver’s system system system and and prevent the car from being started, for example. As early as next year, you’ll be able to buy cars with radar-equipped control s ystems. If the radar determines you’re closing too quickly with the car in front, it will ease up on the throttle （油门）. Scientists are now working on a system that can brake, accelerate and steer a vehicle down a highway on its own. Will cars eventually be able to drive themselves? 66. The author was fascinated by cars because ________. A. other small boys liked to own a car of their own, too B. he read untraditional things about cars in his brother’s magazinesC. his oldest brother loved to take him to places in his car D. he often booked cool car magazines himself 67. 67. By By By saying saying saying ――my car doesn’t do anything that my brother’s Studebaker didn’t do ǁ, ǁ, the the author means that ________. A. my car is far better than my brother’sB. my car is not as good as my broth 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he author’s attitude towards Western/Eastern cooperation can be described as ________. A. positive B. progressive C. conservative D. negative 75. ―The airliner market is not such a deviceǁ means that the airliner market ________.A. does not encourage technology transfer B. is too limited to offer chances of success C. requires hi-tech rather than unaccepted devices D. is full of competitions for new entrants 76. According to the author, a wise established manufacturer should ________. A. try to benefit from both financial and technical resources B. break up his partnership with the East once profits are made C. keep a tight told over hi-tech development and marketing of airliners D. cooperate with Asian partners for a short time 77. The word ―baseǁ i n the last paragraph represents ________. A. a place for aircraft production B. the operation of aircraft C. a research institute D. a position where to build office Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. ―There is a senseless concept that children grow up and leave home when they are 18, and the truth truth is is is far far far from from from that,ǁ that,ǁ that,ǁ says says says sociologist sociologist sociologist Larry Larry Larry Bumpass Bumpass Bumpass of of of the the the University University University of of of Wisconsin. Wisconsin. Wisconsin. Today, Today, unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents. Analysts raised a variety of reasons for this return to the nest. One important reason is that the marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people, which is second to skyrocketing housing costs to which young people find their wings wings attached. attached. attached. Besides, Besides, Besides, a a a high high high divorce divorce divorce rate rate rate and and and a a a declining declining declining remarriage remarriage remarriage rate rate rate are are are sending sending economically economically pressed pressed pressed and and and emotionally emotionally emotionally hurt hurt hurt survivors survivors survivors back back back to to to parental parental parental shelters. shelters. shelters. For For For some, some, some, the the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so great that many many students now students now attend local schools. Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give her security and moral support. Her mother agreed, ―It is ri diculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent. It makes sense for kids to stay at home.ǁ But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all. There are are the the the quarrels quarrels quarrels over over over bathrooms, bathrooms, bathrooms, telephones telephones telephones and and and privacy. privacy. privacy. Some Some Some families, families, families, however, however, however, manage manage manage the the delicate delicate balancing balancing balancing act. act. act. But But But for for for others, others, others, it it it proves proves proves too too too difficult. difficult. difficult. Michelle Michelle Michelle Del Del Del Turco, Turco, Turco, 24, 24, 24, has has has been been home three times — and left three times. ―What I considered a social drink, my dad considered an alcohol problem,ǁ she explains. ―He never liked anyone I dated, s o I either had to hide away to meet them at friends’ houses.ǁIt is really hard to say how long adult children should live with their parents before moving on. on. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Nevertheless, it it it is is is commonly commonly commonly recognized recognized recognized that that that lengthy lengthy lengthy homecomings homecomings homecomings are are are a a a mistake mistake mistake and and and they they accidentally accidentally destroy destroy destroy the the the advantage advantage advantage of of of brief brief brief visits visits visits that that that will will will strengthen strengthen strengthen the the the relationship relationship relationship between between parents and children. Children, struggling to establish separate identities, can end up with ―a sense of inadequacy, defeat and failure.ǁ And aging parents, who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom, find themselves stuck with responsibilities, which is definitely a stress for them. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS .)78. What’s the most important reason for young adults’ returning to the nest?79. Knighton enjoys living at home due to ________. 80. What has resulted in the Michelle Del Turco’s unhappy experience with her dad?81. From the passage, we can conclude it is ________ that benefit(s) both adult children and their parents to avoid lengthy homecomings. 第 II 卷 (共47分) I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 他们的建议听起来和我们的同样可行。

虹口区中考英语质量抽查试卷(满分: 150分考试时间: 100分钟)Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)L. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片)(共6分)1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______B. Listen and choose the best answer (根据你听到的对话和问题,选出最恰当的答案)(共8分)7. A) Spring. B) Summer. C) Autumn.D) Winter8. A) In 2001 B) In 2010 C) In 2011.D) In 2012.9. A) Mother and son. B) Teacher and student.C) Husband and wife D) Air hostess and passenger.10. A) In a restaurant. B) In a hotel. C) In a classroomD) In a store.11. A) Watch TV. B) Play football C) Go to the cinemaD) Read a book12. A) Because he is already late for school. B) Because there may bea traffic jam.C) Because it is his first day to school. D) Because he doeseverything slowly.13. A) By travelling in France for three months. B) By watchingFrench films everydayC) By always communicating with Frenchmen. D) By studying Frenchvery hard at night school.14. A) He enjoyed his weekend very much. B) He was busy with a project recently.C) He was too nervous to breathe well. D) He wanted to begin a new project.C. Listen to the dialogue and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的对话内容,符合的用"T"表示,不符合的用"F"表示)(共6分)15. Something terrible happened to Jacky this morning16. Linda and Teddy were playing in the park with a ball.17. Teddy was hit by a car when he jumped over the fence after the ball.18. Linda and her family took Teddy to the vet's right after the accident.19. Linda felt very sad because the vet didn't operate on Teddy.20. Jacky was going to come round to see Linda sometime later.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文,完成下列内容。

D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): (12分)The first time I saw Jim Wooten I really understood him. He was agreat TV news reporter. When he was reporting in Rwanda, oneheartbreaking moment made a deep impression on me. When thecamera showed all of the children who were dying, suffered fromterrible diseases,Jim ended his piece by saying that when he got home,the first thing he was going to do was to put his arms around his ownchildren. Then I realized that he was differe nt, that he didn’t fall into any of the modern television-news tricks, that he was not giving us any awful, artificial(假的) television-journalist reports out of（出于) pity. Instead, I was watching a real reporter with a gift(天赋) for both words and slight differences.Then I read his book, We Are All the Same, about his friendship with Xolani Nkosi, a South African boy who became the international spokesman for AIDS(艾滋病). It is about the friendship between Wooten and a black child who was ten years old and already dying of AIDS. It is also a book about a great teacher and his student. But the teacher－the one with real wisdom and understanding about life－is the little boy, not the journalist. And, finally, it’s about a love story of Gail Johnson, Nkosi’s white mother who does her best to save the boy, and their lo ve for each other. When reading the book, I felt touched from time to time.88. How did Jim Wooten feel when he saw the dying children in Rwanda?__________________________________________________________________.89. What would an ordinary journalist do on TV when he saw these dying children?_________________________________________________________________.90. How did Jim end his piece when he saw the dying children in Rwanda?_________________________________________________________________.91. Who is the teacher in the book, the little boy or the journalist?_________________________________________________________________.92. Why did Nkosi’s mother do everything possible to save the boy?_________________________________________________________________.93. What’s the writer’s attitude to Jim Wooten? How do you know that?_________________________________________________________________.Keys: 88. He felt very sad./He was heartbroken.89. He would give us some awful, artificial television-journalist reports out of pity./He would fallinto some of the modern television-news tricks.90. By saying that when he got home, the first thing he was going to do was to put his armsaround his own children.91. The little boy. (1分题)92. Because she loved the boy./Because the boy was dying of AIDS.93. He respected Jim./He admired Jim. The writer wrote/mentioned that Jim was a great TV news reporter.（3分题）D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) (12分)One morning, a blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said, “I am blind, please help me.”There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took out a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words on it. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by could see the words.Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, “Are you the one who changed m y sign in the morning? What did you write? ”The man said, “I only wrote the truth, I said what you said, but in a different way. ”What he had written was, “ Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it.”Do you think the first sign and the second sign were saying the same thing?Of course both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply told people to help by putting some money in the hat. The second sign told people that they were able to enjoy the beauty of the day, but the boy could not enjoy it because he was blind.The first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people they were so lucky that they were not blind.There are at least two lessons we can learn from this story.The first is: Treasure（珍惜）what you have. Someone else has less. Try your best to help those who need your help.The second is: Be creative(有创造力的). Think differently. There is always a better way!88．Who sat on the steps of a building asking for help?_________________________________________________________________.89．A man walked by and gave the boy a few coins, didn’t he?_________________________________________________________________. 90．What did the man do to the boy’s sign?_________________________________________________________________. 91．What happened to the boy’s hat soon?_________________________________________________________________.92．How did the man write the sign?_________________________________________________________________. 93．Which sign do you prefer, the first one or the second one ? Why ?（answer the question in no more than 20 words）_________________________________________________________________.Keys: 88. A blind boy.89. Yes, he did.90. He took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words on it. / He wrote some words on it. / He wrote some words on the back of the sign.91. The hat began to fill up. / Many people put money into the hat.92. He wrote the sign in a different way. / He wrote the truth, but in a different way.93. (any reasonable answer is acceptable)D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) (12分)Once upon a time, a greedy rich man hired a wise man. He wanted the wise man to find away to make him even more money. The rich man was building a giant safe. And his greatest dream was to fill the safe with gold and jewels.The wise man thought about this problem for months. One night he appeared at the rich man’s house with a big smile on his face. He said, “ I’ve done it! My calculations are perfect! You’ll be rich beyond your wildest dreams.” The rich man was very delighted to go on a long journey. He promised the wise man double pay to run his business for him.When the rich man returned, he found that all of his money was gone. Very angry, he asked the wise man to explain. The wise man told him he’d given everything away. The wise man said, “ I analyzed(分析) how a single rich man could gain the biggest wealth. But it is limited how much one man can do by himself. Then I realized that many people could help us achieve our goal. By helping other people, you could gain most.”Disappointed and angry, the rich man went away. As he was walking, several neighbours saw him. All of them had their share when the wise man gave away the man’s wealth. They were so thankful that they welcomed him to their homes and offered anything he needed.Over the next few weeks, …88. Did the rich man ask a wise man to build a safe? (此题一分)_________________________________________________________________.89. Why did the rich man hire a wise man?_________________________________________________________________.90. What happened when the rich man returned from his journey?_________________________________________________________________.91. How could the rich man gain biggest wealth according to the wise man?_________________________________________________________________.92. How did the rich man feel after the wise man explained?_________________________________________________________________.93. Please add an ending(结尾) to the story (write at least three sentences). （此题三分）_________________________________________________________________.Keys: 88. No./No, he didn’t.89.Because he wanted the wise man to find a way to make him even more money.90.(He found that) all of his money was gone.91.By helping other people, (he could gain most).92.(He felt) disappointed and angry.93.Any reasonable answer is OK.For example:(1) the rich man saw the results of the wise man’s calculations. Wherever he went, he received warm welcome. He realized that he could gain most by helping others.(2) the rich man followed the wise man’s advice. He no longer dreamed of storing his wealth in a safe. Instead he shared it with others. He was now truly rich.(3)the greedy rich man still felt unhappy. He wanted to get his money back from others. He didn’t believe he could do anything without money.D．Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）He felt strange when he went back to his college in Oxford. He had left the college 25 years before, and he had never been back. As he walked up from station, he slowly began to feel the same excitement that he had felt when he first went there as an 18-year'-01d boy. When he received the email inviting him to the reunion (重聚) for the people of his year at college, he had felt only happy and excited. Now, as he got nearer to the college, he was nervous, yes, definitely nervous. Perhaps his classmates had all been more successful than him, or at least earned more money than him.He was happy in his job as a university lecturer, but the others were probably all lawyers, accountants and bankers. Who would be there at the reunion? He wondered. He was proud that he had studied there and glad to be back, but at the same time sad that the college was no longer part of his life, sad that he couldn't bring back those days which meant so much to him.The porter gave him a key to a room in the college. He couldn't believe it. It was his' old room. As he walked through the door, he was surprised to feel a tear rolling down his cheeks. He had never thought he would feel like this. He tried to remind himself that his times there had not always been happy, that there had been problems too. It was almost time for dinner, so he put on his black dinner jacket and bow tie and walked down to the dining hall, wondering if any of his old friends would be there.He walked into the dining hall, and there she was. She had changed a little. The smile whichhad made him fall in love with her was still the same. But she was sitting with the man she had chosen to marry, the man she had chosen to marry instead of him. He had thought the pain had gone, but it hit him in the stomach like a boxer's punch. Was it wrong for him to have come back? Or should he ...?88. How old was the writer when he went to college?_________________________________________________________________.89. How did he feel when he received the email inviting him to his college reunion?_________________________________________________________________.90. Why did he feel sad on his way to his college?_________________________________________________________________.91. The old room made him think of happy and sad times in the college, didn't it?_________________________________________________________________.92. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?_________________________________________________________________.93. Please finish the last question._________________________________________________________________.Keys: 88. 18 (years old). / Eighteen.89. Happy and excited.90. Because the college was no longer part of his life / he couldn't bring back those days whichmeant so much to him.91. Yes, it did.92. the pain".93. Should he come here with his wife? / Should he talk with them?/...D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分)How much pocket money do you get? How do you spend it? The Blue Book of Chinese Teenager Financial(金融的) Study shows that social activities now take up more of teenagers’ spending. The book was about teenagers’ spending habits. It was based on studies in nine cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The results show that students are spendingmore and more on their relationships with friends and classmates, such as having meals together and buying birthday gifts. Only one-third of high school students think about the price when choosing gifts. Most say they only care about what their friends like.Xiao Hao, 17, a student at Gaoyou Normal School in Jiangsu, spent more than 1,000 yuan on his birthday meal this February. “They had given me gifts. If I hadn’t done anything in return, I’d have lost face,” Xia said.Xia’s experience is quite usual among the young students. A meal can cost a student’s pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money.Zhang Wei, an expert on teenagers’ financial study, suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget. A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money. To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit. Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care. Sometimes a handmade gift is much better than an expensive one.88.Were there 3 cities in China taking part in the study?(1分)____________，_______________________________________________________.89. According to the results, how do students spend most their pocket money? （2分）_____________________________________________________________________.90. Which do most students consider when choosing a gift, the price or the things their friends like?（2分）_____________________________________________________________________.91. How much money can a meal usually cost? （2分）_____________________________________________________________________.92. What suggestions are given in the passage to help students make good use of the pocket money? （2分）_____________________________________________________________________.93. Which of the given suggestions do you think is the most useful to you? Why? （3分）I think______________________________because___________________________.Keys: 88. No, there weren’t.89. On social activities. / On their relationship with friends and classmates. / (In) having mealstogether and buying birthday gifts.90. The things their friends like.91. A meal can usually cost a student’s pocket money for a month.92. It is suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget and set a limit to balance wantsand needs and let friends know you care when choosing gifts. / Making a budge and setting a limit are suggested in the passage.93. I think making a budget is the most useful to me because I can plan how money will be spentand it helps me make wise decisions about money.D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分)Mr. Dawson was bad-tempered and everyone in town knew it. Kids knew not to go into his yard to pick an apple, because old Dawson, they said, would come after you with his gun.One Friday, 12-year-old Janet was walking out with her friend Amy. They had to go by Dawson’s house, but as they got close, Janet saw him sitting on his fr ont porch and suggested they cross over the street. Like most, she was afraid of the man.Amy said not to worry. When they got close enough, Dawson looked up with his usual frown(皱眉)，but when he saw it was Amy, he gave a broad smile.Amy smiled back and told him Janet was staying overnight with her they were going to listen to music and play games. Dawson told them that sounded fun, and gave them each an apple.Later, Janet asked Amy, “Everyone says he isn’t generous. Actually he’s the meanest man in town. How come he was so nice to us?”Amy explained that when she first started walking past his house, he wasn’t very friendly, but she pretended he was wearing an invisible smile and so she always smiled. It took a while, but one day he half-smiled back.After a while, he started smiling real smiles and then talked to her. She said he always offers her an apple now, and is always very kind.“An invisible smile?” questioned Janet.“Yes,” answered Amy, “My grandma told me that if I pretended I wasn’t afraid a nd pretended he was smiling an invisible smile at me and I smiled back at him, sooner or later he would really smile.”If we remember that everyone wears an invisible smile, we too will find that most peoplecan’t resist our smile after a while.It’s so e asy to get caught up in everyday life that we forget how simply we can bring cheer to ourselves and others. Giving a smile takes so little effort; let’s make sure that we’re not the ones that others have to pretend are wearing invisible smiles.88. What did people in town think of Mr. Dawson?_________________________________________________________________.89. Why did Janet suggest they cross over the street?_________________________________________________________________.90. What did Mr. Dawson do after he saw Amy and Janet?He smiled and _____________________________________________________.91. Mr. Dawson was not friendly to Amy when she first walked past his house, was he?_________________________________________________________________.92. How did Amy make Mr. Dawson nice to her?_________________________________________________________________.93. What can we learn from the story? What’s the best title of the passage?_________________________________________________________________.Keys: 88. They thought he was bad-tempered.89. Because she was afraid of Mr. Dawson.90. (He smiled and) gave them each an apple.91. No, he wasn’t.92. smiling all the time.93. (I think )we should be nice to others. Always keep smiling.D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题) (12分)Happiness is a feeling that lights up your eyes, makes your steps light and makes you want to sing for no reason. Everyone wants to be happy. But sometimes, a guest comes in without invitation. It’s unhappiness. Don’t let it get you down. Send it away.When you are happy, the world feels like a better place. As the saying goes: When yousmile, the world smiles with you; when you cry, you cry alone. Wearing a smile makes you more charming(迷人的)and helps you to win lots of friends. A good mood（心情）always gives you hope, which makes trouble and problems easier to handle.No matter how happy you are, it’s normal to feel angry, sad or gloomy once in a while. Life is full of ups and downs. We can’t change the way life is, but we can do our best to change a bad situation into a good one. To help us do this, it’s good to know some of the factors（因素）that influence happiness.One of the biggest factors is social relationships. People who are close to family and friends are happier than people who don’t have those relationships. Talking and sharing is a good way to relax and build confidence. Knowing someone is there for you will make you braver and more outgoing.Another factor is work or school. If you enjoy school, even if you have lots of homework or extra classes, you will feel that your school life is meaningful and happy. But if you hate school, your negative attitude（消极的态度）may cause you to feel bored and upset that you hate to do so much work.A third factor is your attitude towards life. How do you feel if you fail in an exam? Maybe you think it’s unfair because you always study and should have got a good mark. You can’t stop blaming（责备）yourself. Or, maybe you accept it. You go through the paper carefully, find out why you made stupid mistakes, and tell yourself, “Take it easy! I’ll do better next time!” Your attitude makes a big difference.Do you smile a lot or wear a long face most of the time?88. Happiness is a feeling, isn’t it?____________, _________________________________________________.89. What makes you more charming and gives you hope?_______________________________________________________________.90. What does the underlined sentence mean according to paragraph 3?________________________________________________________________.91. What can we do when we can’t change the way life is?________________________________________________________________.92. How many factors influence happiness? What are they?________________________________________________________________________. 93. How do you make yourself happy in your daily life? Give an example.________________________________________________________________________.Keys: 88. Yes, it is.89. Wearing a smile and a good mood.90. No matter how happy you are, it's normal to feel angry, sad or gloomy once in a while./There are happiness and sadness in our life.91. We can do our best to change a bad situation into a good one.92. Three. Social relationships, work or school and your attitude towards life.93. Any reasonable answer is ok.D. Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分)Born on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California, Shirley Templewas a leading child film actress in the 1930s. When her performance ofthe song "On the Good Ship Lollipop" became famous, she earned aspecial Academy Award. Temple took on some acting roles as an adultbefore entering politics, becoming a U.S. Diplomat(外交官) for theUnited Nations. She died on February 10, 2014, at age 85, in California.Child StarShirley Jane Temple was born to a banker and a housewife with two older children in California. When Temple was just three years old, she got a contract(合同) with Educational Pictures, making her first acting in a series of low-cost movies called "Baby Burlesques.""Baby Burlesques" led Temple to a contract with the Fox Film Corporation. When the young actress was six years old, she appeared in her first Hollywood film, Carolina. With Fox, Temple made a hit film Little Miss Marker. At that time, the young actress, singer and dancer with the golden curly hair and smiling face proved to be an overnight sensation (轰动) and a top earner for the studio.President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Temple "Little Miss Miracle" for raising the public's confidence and cheerfulness during the hard times. He said, "As long as our country has ShirleyTemple, we will be all right." Temple’s song-and-dance to the tune "On the Good Ship Lollipop" in 1934 earned her a special Academy Award "Outstanding Personality of 1934".Grown-Up ActressWhen Shirley Temple began to grow older, she got less popular with audiences. As a teenager, she appeared in The Blue Bird (1940), which performed poorly at the box office. At age 19, she acted as Susan Turner in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer with her friends Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. Though the film received some praise, audiences found it difficult to accept that their "Little Miss Miracle" was growing up.During the 1950s and early 1960s, she made a few appearances on the small screen, but her career (职业) as a popular film star had ended at an earlier age than most actors’ had begun.88. What was Shirley Temple in the 1930s?_________________________________________________________________________ 89. How many members were there in Shirley Temple’s family after she was born?_________________________________________________________________________ 90. Her performan ce in “Baby Burlesques” didn’t help her get the contract with the Fox FilmCorporation, did it?_________________________________________________________________________ 91. Which film was the most successful one, Carolina, Little Miss Marker or The Blue Bird?_________________________________________________________________________ 92. Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt call Temple “Little Miss Miracle”?_________________________________________________________________________ 93. What was the audiences’ attitude towards Temple’s performance when she grew older?Why?__________________________________________________________________________Keys: 88. A leading child film actress / A child star.89. Five members in her family.90. Yes, it did.91. Little Miss Marker.92. Because she raised the public’s confidence and cheerfulness during the hard times.93. They found it difficult to accept … / She got less popular with her audiences. / …Because she didn’t act as well as before. / Because people liked young Temple better. / …D．Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）（12分）What is it like being a film star? What's it like in front of the camera? Students from Steamboat Springs Middle School in the Us could tell you exactly what it's like. They recently got a taste of the life of a star.A local movie company wanted to produce a film. All the actors in this film were to be students. Fourteen students were chosen from the school, The film, called Ruby vs Wolfgang, was based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood (小红帽). It came with a twist (改变), however - the story was told from the perspective (看法) of the wolf.Zoe Walsh, a seventh - grader, signed up to do behind-the-scenes work. But she soon found herself in front of the camera instead. She played a strange middle school student in the film."It's just fun," she told the Steamboat Today. "Just pretending that you're someone else."But there were also difficulties. It was very cold during shooting. Students had to put up with snow and icy wind.Lack (缺乏) of experience was another problem. The director Michael Staley said he tried to "help each student bring out the wolf- or Whatever animal they representing - in themselves".Erus Harrington, an eighth - grader, said he played a "nice, silly British guy". He learned the British accent (口音) all at home."I just kind of taught myself how to do it by watching videos," he said "It makes me feel good after I do it because I'm proud of myself."The students will watch themselves on the big screen for the first time during the film festival at a local high school in May."I'm probably going to laugh at myself," said Zach, the brother of Zoe.88. Fourteen students were chosen as actors in this film, weren't they?___________________________________________________________________________ 89. Who did Walsh play in the film?___________________________________________________________________________ 90. What were the two main problems for the actors?___________________________________________________________________________ 91. How did Harrington learn the British accent?___________________________________________________________________________ 92. Where will the students see the film acted by themselves on the big screen for the first time?___________________________________________________________________________ 93. What do the students think of being a film star after they got a taste of the life of a staraccording to the passage? (At least two different opinions)___________________________________________________________________________Keys: 88. Yes, they were.89. She played a strange middle school student in the film./A strange middle school student.90. The cold and a lack of experience.91. By watching videos./ Harrington learned the British accent by watching videos92. At a local high school.93. It's just fun./It is interesting/exciting. But it is also hard to be a film star./It is a hard job. They felt excited/interested to be a film star. It makes them feel good after they do it/after doing it. They are proud of themselves.D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题) ( 12 分)Dear DavidThings are going great here in Cannes, France. I’m excited to be here. I have only been at the film festival for two days, but have already seen four films. When the films are not on at the cinema, I like to watch all the fashionable people down at the beach. Everywhere you look, there are famous film stars and directors. I saw three of my favourite stars walking around the festival yesterday. I was too nervous to talk to them, though.I did not realize that this festival was so old. It was first held in 1946. At this year’s festival, ar ound twenty films are competing for the main prize, the Palmed’Or(金棕榈奖) . The films are。

2014年虹口初中英语二模作文In 2014, the English Second Model Examination for Hongkou Middle School was held, and the students were required to write a composition. The topic of the composition was "The Importance of Learning English". In this article, we will explore the reasons why learning English is crucial and how it benefits individuals in various aspects of life.To begin with, English is considered the international language of communication. In today's globalized world, English has become the primary language used in business, science, technology, and academia. Proficiency in English opens up numerous opportunities for individuals to connect with people from different countries and cultures. It enables them to participate in international conferences, collaborate with colleagues from around the world, and access a vast amount of knowledge available in English.Moreover, learning English is essential for career advancement. Many multinational companies require their employees to have a good command of English. Being fluent in English gives individuals a competitive edge in the job market. It increases their chances of getting hired for high-paying positions and paves the way for career growth and promotions. Additionally, English proficiency is often a requirement for studying abroad, which can broaden one's horizons and provide a unique learning experience.Furthermore, learning English enhances one's cognitive abilities. Numerous studies have shown that bilingual individuals have better problem-solving skills, improved memory, and enhanced creativity. Learning a second language, such as English, strengthens the brain's executive functions and improves overall cognitive flexibility. It enables individuals to think more critically, analyze information effectively, and make better decisions.In addition, English is the language of the internet. The majority of online content, including websites, articles, and social media platforms, is in English. By learning English, individuals can access a wealth of information and stay updated with the latest news and trends. They can also engage in online discussions, join global communities,and share their ideas with a global audience. English proficiency empowers individuals to navigate the digital world and take advantage of the vast opportunities it offers.Moreover, learning English fosters cultural understanding and appreciation. Language and culture are deeply intertwined, and by learning English, individuals gain insights into different cultures, traditions, and perspectives. They become more open-minded and tolerant, which is crucial in today's diverse society. Additionally, English literature and films provide a window into the rich cultural heritage of English-speaking countries, allowing individuals to explore and appreciate different art forms.In conclusion, learning English is of utmost importance in today's world. It facilitates communication, boosts career prospects, enhances cognitive abilities, enables access to online resources, and promotes cultural understanding. As students, it is crucial to recognize the significance of learning English and invest time and effort in improving our language skills. By doing so, we will be better equipped to navigate the globalized world and seize the opportunities that come our way.。

虹口区2013-2014学年度第一学期期末质量抽查试卷初三英语（满分150分，完卷时间100分钟）2014.01考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。

试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题卡上完成，做在试卷上不给分。

Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力）I. Listening comprehension (听力理解) (共30 分)A.Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片) (6 分)1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案) (8分)7. A. Because they‟re nice. B. Because she likes the frame.C. Because they fit her.D. Because they are light.8. A. 20 cents. B. 40 cents. C. 60 cents. D. 80 cents.9. A. A hamburger and ice-cream B. Tea and potatoes.C. A hamburger and water..D. Iced water and potatoes.10. A. On the bridge. B. Near a hospital. C. On the right. D. On Bridge Street.11. A. It's a woolen bag. B. It's a plastic bag.C. It's a black paper bag.D. It's a cloth bag.12. A. Tom is younger than Tim. B. Tim is stronger than Tom.C. Tom is thinner than Tim.D. Tom is shorter than Tim.13. A. The environment on the island. B. Searching an island.C. A brave hero and his family.D. An exciting escape.14. A. Excited. B. Pleased. C. Calm. D. Surprised.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用“F”表示) (6分)( )15. Many ordinary people have been given degrees by Cambridge University.( )16. When Allan Brigham was 52 years old, he was given a salary increase for his excellent work.( )17. Allan Brigham has become one of the most popular guides in the city.( )18. Allan Brigham was very upset when he heard the message.( )19. Allan Brigham moved to Cambridge and became a road sweeper.( )20. He shows others around the city because of his honour.D. Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences (听对话，完成下列内容，每空格限填一词): (共10分)21. This taped tour will introduce you to__________ ____________.22. There are books on humanities(人文学科) subjects such as Chinese, English, history, etc., and our ___________ ____________.23. On Floor Two, you will find our __________ _________, magazines and newspapers, as well as our photocopy machines.24. _________ ____________ rooms and the multimedia center are located on Floor Four.25. It is open on weekdays, 8:00 am tol0:00 pm, and on __________from 9:00 am to____________pm.Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分语音，词汇和语法)Ⅱ. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)26. The serious haze (雾霾) caused many problems. Which of the following is correct for theunderlined word in the sentence?A. / s i : riəs/B. /si : riəs/C. /`seriəs/D. /'siəriəs /27. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others?A. She looked confident, but in fact she was very nervous.B. I was excited to hear that I had passed the driving test.C. Cars had to be driven slowly because of thick fog.D. Jill hid his sister's bike to play a trick on her.28. ——Would you like some__________________?——No, thanks. I'm not hungry at all.A. snackB. appleC. soupD. bread29. After the visitors arrived, the manager showed____________ around the product exhibitionroom.A. theyB. theirC. themD. themselves30. You may feel that time goes by very quickly when you do___________ interesting.A. somethingB. anythingC. nothingD. everything31. The Great Green Wall can stop the wind and sand____________ moving to the rich land inthe south of China.A. fromB. withC. atD. on32. Mother put a blanket over the sleeping baby to keep him _______________.A. quietlyB. gentleC. warmD. slowly33. To reduce food waste, we should only order as ___________ as we need and try to eat it up.A. muchB. moreC. mostD. few34. You ___________ drive so fast, for we have enough time to arrive at the station.A. can'tB. mustn'tC. needn'tD. shouldn't35. ___________eager these volunteers are to help the police look for the missing boy!A. WhatB. What anC. HowD. How an36. ——Could you tell me______________ it is from the nearest bank to your office?——About 10 minutes' walk.A. how longB. how farC. how soonD. how much37. He lost his key, __________ he had to wait for his wife's return in the cold.A. andB. orC. forD. so38. I'd rather ___________half an hour to work than drive a car. Driving less can reduce airpollution.A. rideB. ridingC. to rideD. to riding39. Lucy is so shy that she dare not invite her classmates to practice_____________ with her forthe New Year Party.A. dancingB. danceC. to danceD. to dancing40. _____________ I have been to Italy several times, I know a lot about it.A. IfB. AlthoughC. AsD. Unless41. Jerry told me he ____________on an old man's eyes in the hospital this Sunday.A. will operateB. would operateC. operatedD. has operated42. Alan took photos of his friends when they__________ with children in the orphanage(孤儿院).A. had playedB. playedC. are playingD. were playing43. Before the bridge _________, the local people had to reach the other side by ferry.A. is builtB. will be builtC. was builtD. has been built44. ——Would you like to go camping with LIS this weekend?——__________. But I‟m busy with my homework.A. No, thanksB. Thank youC. I'd like toD. That's a good idea45. ——Mum, there's something wrong with my alarm clock. Could you wake me up tomorrowmorning?——____________, dear.A. No problemB. That's all rightC. Go aheadD. Of course not III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格，每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次。