09届高三英语上学期调研测试英语试题本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分，全卷满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（共105分）考生注意：1．答第I卷前，考生务必在答题卡和答题纸上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写学校、姓名、准考证号，并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号。
2．第I卷（1 – 16小题，25 – 40小题，50 – 84小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。
考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。
注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。
答案需要改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。
答案写在试卷上一律不给分。
第I卷中的第17- 24小题，41 – 49小题和第II卷的试题，其答案写在答题纸上，如写在试卷上则无效。
I．Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: 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 question you have heard.1．A．7 minutes. B．40 minutes. C．33 minutes. D．47 minutes. 2．A．At a supermarket. B．In a restaurant.C．In a post office. D．At home.3．A．Monday morning. B．Monday afternoon.C．Wednesday morning. D．Wednesday afternoon.4．A．Her husband. B．Her friend.C．Her boss. D．Her doctor.5．A．To repair a TV set. B．To complain about a TV set.C．To buy a TV set. D．To return a TV set.6．A．She will be upset probably.B．She is pleased with their move.C．She feels a little disappointed.D．Moving to the south is better than moving to the north.7．A．He wrote it last semester. B．He‟ll finish it in a few minutes.C．He never does assignments early. D．He isn‟t going to write it.8．A．At a bus stop. B．On a plane.C．On a train. D．At a travel agency.9．A．She should lose five pounds.B．She can‟t gain any more weight.C．She should buy some new clothes.D．She needn‟t worry about her weight.10．A．Give her the correct time. B．Use her notes.C．Time the speech. D．Continue reviewing.Section B PassagesDirections: 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．Five. B．Fifteen. C．Twenty – five. D．Fifty.12．A．Lake Huron. B．Lake Eric. C．Lake Superior. D．Lake Michigan. 13．A．All the lakes are located within the United States.B．Large, oceangoing ships can sail the lakes.C．The lakes have salt water.D．Lake Superior ranks the fifteenth largest lake in the world.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14．A．By report. B．By means of mobile phones.C．By means of the Internet. D．By factories.15．A．There is not enough meat in China.B．The American meat tastes better than that of China.C．The Chinese meat probably contains chemicals that are not allowed.D．They want to share the meat with those from other countries.16．A．The plan of America makes no difference to China.B．China agreed to it.C．China will guarantee the safety of the meat from America.D．China expressed a strong objection.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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 information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.II．Grammar and V ocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25．An increasing number of people are paying different bills the Net, which brings thema lot of convenience.A．by B．in C．on D．for26．Standing on the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower, a good bird‟s – eye view of Shanghai city.A．you will get B．it will be C．there will be D．it will have 27．What moves us deeply is that the seriously sick woman presents gratitude complaint.A．more … than B．no more … than C．not more … than D．more than … / 28．The exercises are extremely difficult, but half of the class them ahead of time.A．has already finished B．will finishC．have already finished D．finishes29．Life filled with good things and we should enjoy them, and that includes the lovely snow that sometimes Shanghai.A．was… fell on B．are… fall onC．is … falls on D．were … fell on30．Schools have been lengthening the school day or added days to raise test marks, which be costly if schools need air conditioning on hot days.A．might B．can C．must D．need31．Such an effort the severe snow disaster didn‟t prevent the whole nation from celebrating the traditional Chinese New Year happily.A．as the Chinese government has madeB．has the Chinese government made thatC．the Chinese government has made thatD．has the Chinese government made as32．The Pupils in primary and secondary schools across England lack general a view of world history as ours do.A．so B．too C．as D．how33．from the job for a long time makes my father have a sense of loss.A．Retire B．RetiringC．have retired D．Having retired34．As a Senior Three student, we are supposed to know how we should adjust ourselves to sure we are in the proper mental state.A．make B．making C．made D．to be made35．The five – year – old boy , the whole family burst into tears.A．kidnap B．kidnappedC．was kidnapped D．was kidnapping.36．It seems as if she has forgotten all abut her ambition now, she made it hers to makea bit of progress every day when school started.A．while B．on condition thatC．in spite of the fact that D．unless37．The instant he finished his description, I knew it would be years everything got right.A．that B．before C．when D．since38．More and more Chinese people follow the practice they will travel to various scenic spots to enjoy the scenery in their leisure time.A．whether B．which C．where D．that39．The examination was continued at the beginning of the new term, was announced on January 29.A．what B．as C．which D．that40．--- It is said that Ziyi Zhang sang a song for the 2008 Chinese New Year Spring Festival Party without rehearsal in advance, isn‟t it?--- I‟m not sure it is true.A．how B．that C．why D．whetherSection BDirections: Complete the passage with the words in the box. There is one extra word.41 was to reach the tip of the mountain so we could see the beautiful view. The hike was 42 and the heat drained our energy. As we were 43 the summit, through the treetops we could see the valley below. The sight at that point was 44 impressive. Jason was satisfied with the view and suggested we turn back. Jessi and I insisted we keep going so we could make it to the top, but Jason decided not to continue. When we finally reached our destination, the whole view was 45 . The view from the summit gave us a 360 degree advantageous point of the entire area, which was much more incredible than the limited view Jason had where he stopped. It was well 46 the extra effort. What is the point of this story? Set your goals and never settle for less than what you can achieve!As we 47 high school to go forward with our lives, we will each have our own mountains to climb. All of us will face different challenges and struggles. We all have the 48 to set new goals and to achieve them. As we continue in life, we must remember that if we succeed, we must not be proud. If we fail, we must not 49 . If we face adversity (逆境), we must trust that there is always a way through it. If we experience prosperity, we must never forget those who are not so fortunate.As graduates, we have already proven we can achieve important goals. Let‟s go forward, set new goals and never settle for less than what we can achieve.III．Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London‟s Chinatown 50 a spectacular event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of 51 in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the …China in London‟ season is being held. This 52 event will run from February to April, finally in the Olympic torch relay, 53 the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.The …China in London‟ season will combine a huge number of events, 54 from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals 55 tea tastings, musical concerts to children‟s half-term activities. In addition, 56 Chinese cult ure festival, …China Now‟ is launching at Chinese New Year.This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as 57 events, this programme includes an 58 programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be 59 children inChina and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.The main Chinese New Year 60 will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both 61 and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.The 62 of the day is the grand parade through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring martial arts, music and dance.It wouldn‟t be Chinese New Year 63 fireworks and firecrackers, 64 Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centres will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.50．A．celebrates B．welcomes C．holds D．delivers 51．A．passion B．interest C．sensation D．increase 52．A．old B．extended C．new D．developed 53．A．when B．where C．which D．what 54．A．exchanging B．preventing C．ranging D．changing 55．A．and B．with C．for D．to56．A．one B．a C．another D．that 57．A．wonderful B．terrific C．interesting D．cultural 58．A．education B．economy C．culture D．football 59．A．coaching B．teaching C．parctising D．enrolling 60．A．parade B．celebration C．performance D．show61．A．good B．wonderful C．ancient D．traditional 62．A．show B．event C．share D．highlight 63．A．without B．except for C．with D．apart from 64．A．where B．so C．when D．ifSection BDirections: Read the following 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.AThere is a new trend that has started in some Italian cities. It is called “Citta Slow”. “Citta” in Italian means city. The concept of “Citta Slow” aims to improve people‟s quality of life by creating a more caring and ecologically correct environment through the enjoyment of food art, theatre, community gathering places and so on.Slow cities are characterized by a way of life that enables people to live slowly. Traditions and traditional ways of doing things are valued. Slow cities have less traffic, less noise and fewer crowds.These cities stand up against the fast pace of life often seen in other cities throughout the world.Towns in Italy have banded together to form an organization called the Slow City Movement.The global organization hopes to help the world by deciding which cities can call themselves Slow Cities and which cities cannot.The principles of the Slow City Movement are those we would like all cities to live by. Hopefully the movement will continue and cities that cannot meet the strict criteria will continue to work towards these principles.The Slow City Movement is already very popular around the world. London is one of the cities that are taking part and it has its own website. The website says: “There are people in cities all over the world who have found all sorts of ways to bring a sense of relaxation to places where it can often be stressful to live. Slow London provides a place for these people to meet and share their ideas.”65．“Citta Slow” is .A．a movement started in some Italian citiesB．a new trend already popular around the worldC．a way of life that enables people to live slowlyD．a concept against the fast pace of life66．According to the passage, to improve people‟s quality of life, it is effective to .A．practise as your previous generations didB．persuade all people to travel on footC．pay a single visit to the theatreD．put emphasis upon the fast pace of life67．Which of the following statement is NOT true about the Slow City Movement?A．The Slow City Movement was initiated in Italy.B．London is taking part in the Slow City Movement.C．The Slow City Movement is trying to form the standard of slow cities.D．Only some cities are slow ones by the criteria.68．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?A．Citta SlowB．Slow CitiesC．Slow Cities and the Slow MovementD．The Slow City MovemetBDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services I – 797 C, Notice of ActionForm I – 797C (Rev. 01/31/05) 69．What does this table allow you to do?A．To apply for a visit to America.B．To apply for immigration to America.C．To apply for a visit to the People‟s Republic of China.D．To apply for immigration to the People‟s Republic of China.70．You can get to the destination on .A．May 25,1975 B．January 31, 2005 C．June 18,2007 D．July 18,2007 71．Suppose you plan to change your applicant status, you have to .A．notify U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immediatelyB．pay another fee as requiredC．apply for a new F – 1, F – 3. M – 1, M – 3 or J – 1 non – immigrant visaD．make a phone call to the Customer ServiceCEvery year, malaria (疟疾) sickens about five hundred million people. More than one million of them die, mostly young children and pregnant women in Africa.For several years in sub-Saharan Africa, the Global Fund and other groups have been paying for bed nets treated with long-lasting insect poison. Malaria is spread by mosquito bites. The groups have also invested in antimalaria drugs for A.C.T., artemisinin-based combination therapy.Recently, a team from the World Health Organization visited Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia. These countries were the first to distribute the bed nets and medicine. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis(肺结核) and Malaria requested a study to see if the interventions were helping.The researchers found that the answer is yes. They looked at records of children under five. They found that malaria deaths fell by sixty-six percent in Rwanda between two thousand five and two thousand seven. Deaths fell by fifty-one percent in Ethiopia, thirty-four percent in Ghana and thirty-three percent in Zambia.The team reported that limited supplies of bed nets could help explain the more limited effects in Zambia and Ghana. But the findings in Ghana were more difficult to explain, because deaths from causes other than malaria fell more sharply. The report says this was in keeping with general improvements in health services.The full report can be found at who. int, on the page for the global malaria program.In another new study, researchers reported that vitamin A and zinc treatments might also help protect young children from malaria. Scientists in Burkina Faso found that malaria reinfection rates fell by thirty – four percent in a group of children treated with vitamin A and zinc.The findings appear in Nutrition Journal, an open access publication that can be read free of charge at nutritionj. com.72．Which is probably the most useful in fighting malaria according to the passage?A．Bed nets. B．Medicine.C．Vitamin A and zinc treatments. D．Killing mosquitoes.73．Why did a team from the World health Organization visit the African countries?A．To help the African countries to fight malaria.B．To identify whether their effort to fight malaria was effective.C．To study which people tend to be infected with malaria.D．To study what measures can be taken against malaria.74．What can be concluded from the passage?A．Malaria only appears in Africa.B．Malaria is no longer a threat to African countries.C．The researchers are disappointed with the result of the study.D．People all over the world are trying to treat malaria.75．Which one summarizes the passage best?A．A Success Story for Malaria Control in AfricaB．Malaria in AfricaC．Say No to MalariaD．How to Treat MalariaDFarmers in the United States sometimes plant switchgrass as a border crop. But could this tall grass lower the nation‟s dependence on foreign oil?The Department of Energy plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to help produce fuels from materials that are not part of the food supply. Growing corn, or maize, for fuel has raised concerns about the supply and cost of corn available for food and animal feed.Fuel made from switchgrass or forestry waste like sawdust(锯屑) is known as cellulosic(有纤维质的) ethanol(酒精). Department officials say it contains more energy and produces fewer greenhouse gases than ethanol made from corn. Switchgrass is also easier to grow.Last month, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study of switchgrass grown on low-quality land. Government scientist Ken V ogel was the lead author. The study says the switchgrass produced five times more energy than was needed to grow it. Also, it says switchgrass, over its lifetime from crop to fuel, produces much less carbon compared to gasoline.Fossil fuels like oil take carbon from the ground and release it as waste gas when the fuel is burned. Biofuels(生物燃料) like corn and cellulosic ethanol also produce greenhouse gases, through growing crops and making the fuel. The difference is that biofuels remove carbon from the atmosphere through the growth of the feedstock, the material for the fuel.Science magazine just published two studies of biofuels and the heat-trapping gases that scientists link to climate change. One of the reports notes that most studies have found that substituting biofuels for gasoline will reduce greenhouse gases.But it says the earlier studies failed to count the carbon released into the atmosphere as farmers worldwide react to higher prices. They are clearing forests and grasslands to make way for new cropland to replace the grain used for biofuels. Doing so can release much of the carbon stored in the plants and soil, and sacrifice future storage.The study found that corn-based ethanol could increase greenhouse gases for years from land use change. And it found that biofuels from switchgrass, if grown on American corn land, could also increase emissions, though by less.The study team, led by Timothy Searchinger at Princeton University, says the result shows the value of using waste products for fuel. The other report says carbon savings depend on how biofuels are produced.76．Switchgrass is a better fuel than corn in all the following aspects except .A．switchgrass grows on low – quality landB．switchgrass produces more energy than cornC．switchgrass produces fewer greenhouse gases than cornD．swiotchgrass is easier to grow77．It is implied in the underlined sentence that .A．an increasing number of people worry about the use of corn as fuelB．there will be an increase in price of corn for food if it is used as fuelC．there will be an decrease in quantity of corn for food if it is used as fuelD．all the above choices are right78．Biofuels produces much less carbon compared to Fossil fuels in that .A．biofuels produce less greenhouse gases than fossil fuelsB．fossil fuels release carbon while biofuels not when burningC．biofuels take in carbon from the air when they are growingD．biofuels produce greenhouse gases only when they are burning79．The passage indicates that .A．we‟d better make full use of biofuels to protect the environmentB．the value of using biofuels remains to be further studiedC．it‟s costless to grow biofeulsD．biofuels are just switchgrass and cornSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A – F forJohn Graham won the annual competition of tall tales, which is held at the Bridge. Inn in Santon Bridge, in Britain‟s Lake District. The “world‟s biggest liar” has been crowned, after telling a tale about a German World War II submarine invading Britain to get digital television decoders. The 69 – year – old Graham, who has won the title five times before, insisted to BBC radio that “it was a true story”.‟s Biggest Liar Competition, which now draws tourists and competitors from around the world, dates back to the 19 th century when it was founded to honor a famous man– 1890).western Lake District. He always kept his customers interested with his funny stories. Of course,Each year, a contest is held to award the title of “The Biggest Liar in the World” to the person who is worthy of following in Ritson‟s footsteps. More than 120 people from across the country,Competitiors have five minutes to tell the biggest lie. Last year‟s winner Sue told the truth of “telling a successful lie”, “I think you have got to keep that element of truth and then add some mad and fantastical elements. If you start off in a spaceship then you‟ve lost people straight away.”“Politicians and lawyers are banned from entering as they are judged to be too skilled at telling lies.”第Ⅱ卷（共45分）I．TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．他擅长使用各种电脑。
