上海高一下学期期末考试英语试题(共3套,含答案)

上海市闸北区高一第二学期期末英语统考试卷（总分：100分时间：90分钟）I. Listening Comprehension (每题1分，共16分)Part A Longer conversationIn part A, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Write no more than THREE WORDS for each blank.Part B PassagesDirections: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked four 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 in your paper and decide which would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 9-12 are based on Passage 1.9. A. At 10:07p.m. B. At 10:20p.m. C.At ll:37p.m. D. At ll:57p.m.10. A. Mechanic failure. B. Hot weather.C. Regular Maintenance.D. Bomb attack.11. A. The snow. B. Machinery fault.C. Order of the Palace.D. A fire.12. A. 1.5 ton. B. 13 ton. C. 90 ton. D. 315 ton.Questions 13-16 are based on Passage 2.13. A. Frozen meat B. Butter. C. Crisps D. Dairy products.14. A. Interviews with different drinkersB. Different drinkers' grocery receipts.C. Different drinkers' medical reports.D. Different drinkers' living habits.15. A. They are more likely to buy healthy food.B. They are thinner than beer drinkers.C. There are more wine drinkers than beer drinkers.D. They never drink beer.16. A. Overweight B. Cancer.C. Depression.D. High blood pressure.II. Grammar (15%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.17. The teacher saw so many students the grammar test and wondered whether he was teaching grammar wisely.A. failedB. failC. failingD. to fail18. halfway during his speech, the manager grew angry and stared at the reporter.A. InterruptingB. To interruptC. InterruptedD. Be interrupted19. fruits to yoghurt makes the flavor much better, which brings a better eating experience to the kids.A. AddedB. AddingC. Being addedD. Add20. It's really sad that those have talent for art die young.A. asB. whatC. whichD. who21. Heating other kids on the playground, Jack put down the book and hurried out of the classroom.A. shoutB. shoutingC. to shoutD. shouted22. that health is more important than success, he decided to change his work scheduleallowing more time for rest.A. To realizeB. RealizedC. RealizingD. Having been realized23. to take the company's shuttle bus makes Jenny crazy who has to get up at 6 every day.A. ForcedB. Being forcedC. ForcingD. Having forced24. The coach announced to resign to the recent public criticism about the football team's poor performance.A. answeredB. to answerC. being answeredD. having been answered25. After graduation, he entered into the business almost everyone was waiting for good chances instead of working hard.A. howB. whereC. whoD. which26. , e-finance has been thriving at a surprising speed.A. It is known to allB. As is known to allC. People all knowD. What we all know27. The method of encouraging people to share cars to work with cash reward during aworkshop greatly relieved the city's traffic pressure.A. suggestingB. suggestedC. to suggestD. suggests28. To keep fit, the lady didn't mean anything but the little cookies smelt so nice that shecouldn't resist one.A. to eat, tryingB. eating, to tryC. eating, tryingD. to eat, to try29. Many professional women rarely care their husbands make a lot of money and they put moreemphasis on love and loyalty.A. whenB. howC. whetherD. what30. When the financial case was reported, people wondered the criminal succeeded in cheating so many victims.A. whatB. thatC. howD. which31. The committee was campaigning for the project importance many people didn't realize at the time.A. whyB. whereC. whichD. whoseIII. Vocabulary (14%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.32. For many old traditions, because modem people are so used to them- and mostly because wethem ---- they hold a lot of weight in our daily life.A. identify withB. have fun withC. adapt fromD. watch for33. Though the exact number was not released, it's that at least 30 people were killed in the earthquake.A. handledB. shockedC. estimatedD. captured34. There are cases in which someone repeatedly threatened suicide and no one would listen and the individual, in despair, succeeded in his suicide .A. attemptB. referenceC. managementD. survey35. Some experts think that the current browsing and posting on the interact may worseninteract violence and cheating.A. temporaryB. artificialC. guiltyD. anonymous36. Some people keep offending others just to see to what extent others can their misconducts.A. regretB. banC. tolerateD. suffer37. Compared with people's lives, the level of property damage is just of concern.A. originalB. seriousC. secondaryD. separate38. Many singers are calling on the law-makers to prevent copying of art works, which will destroy music industry.A. illegalB. commercialC. complexD. secret39. As the figure in the field, Prof. Johnson expressed his opinion and ended the long debate on the issue.A. authorityB. monsterC. literatureD. award40. Every bus in the city was equipped with a hammer for passengers to use to windows in case any emergency occurs.A. purchaseB. attackC. smashD. control41. At the heart of every difference between the past and future --- science, finance family --- is the facl that the society is evolving from to law.A. shelterB. interestC. magicD. disorder42. Doctors suggest the change of lifestyle for certain men 45 to 79 years old with habits like drinking and smoking.A. harmfulB. elasticC. similarD. absent43. In that country, even the high-income citizens would occasionally thehigh living cost,claiming that they could hardly save any money every month.A. lead toB. grumble aboutC. cover upD. begin with44. He is a workaholic and his family members never dare to him when he is at work.A. disturbB. contactC. followD. bully45. Light pollution is made worse with air pollution, as the small particles(微粒) that in the air serve to reflect the light.A. transportB. travelC. floatD. serveIV. Cloze (10%)Directions: 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.Do you know who the first robot in the world was? Recently, a clockwork robot built 240 years ago was considered the first robot in the world to 46 the act of writing.47 to look like a small boy, the robot, named the Writer, was created by Swiss watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Droz in the 1770s. Jaquet-Droz was helped by his son to complete this masterpiece.It takes the 48 of a small barefoot boy sitting at a wooden desk holding a quill(羽毛笔). When wound up, the boy moves his arm to dip his quill in the ink pot and then writes a sentence of up to 10 49 .The Writer comprises approximately 6,000 parts and contains 40 replaceable cams(凸轮) that50 the writing of words. The parts can be removed, or reordered to 51 the boy to write any sentence required.Throughout his life, Jaquet-Droz lived in Paris, London and Geneva where he built 52machines to help his firm sell watches and mechanical 53 . His other famous works include the Musician, which has 2500 pieces and the Draughtsman, with 2000 pieces. His three key pieces are now kept at the art and history museum in Switzerland.The Writer is thought to be 54 to the modem-day computer or robot and is one of the oldest surviving examples of a robot and early cam 55 . The piece has been described as the world's most astonishing surviving robot.46. A. engineer B. develop C. guarantee D. copy47. A. Purchased B. Designed C. Translated D. Maintained48. A. order B. lead C. shape D. picture49. A. meanings B. lines C. characters D. styles50. A. command B. remind C. evaluate D. record51. A. forbid B. advise C. allow D. follow52. A. expensive B. lifelike C. strange D. historic53. A. copyrights B. preferences C. factories D. appliances54. A. home B. ancestor C. enemy D. ignorance55. A. method B. error C. technology D. disputeV. Reading Comprehension (20%)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by 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 read.(1)During the 1990s, I had spent five months in a bleak African country, Niger. There were many things I found difficult about that place the beggars were my biggest most constant gripes. They would continually thrust their hands into my face, shouting," Cadeau! Cadeau!"(gift in French)After I had finished my nursing stint there, a friend and I headed for neighbouring Burkina Faso to work in a health clinic with much enthusiasm. "It's much greener in Burkina. Even the Coke tastes better," the locals assuredus.Arriving by taxi in our destination in Burkina, we began to unload. With my daypack wedged between my legs, I reached for my larger piece of luggage. Out of the darkness, a motorcycle with two men approached slowly. Without warning, one of the men grabbed my daypack as the motorcycle swept close by and disappeared into the night. The bag had my passport, money traveller's checks, camera in it. I was in deep trouble and the nearest Australian consulate(领事馆) was in Ethiopia. How was I ever going to get a new passport anytime soon?In the weeks that followed, I guarded the rest of my valuables and regarded the locals withsuspicion. All I wanted was to leave that terrible place.Then walking through the Burkina's streets one day, an old woman approached me and thrust her hand in my face. "Dear lady Cadeau! Cadeau!" she cried. I had enough. I told her firmly in French," I have no 'cadeau'. I have no money. A thief stole all my money and now I can't get out of your country. I can't give you anything." The beggar woman listened attentively and pondered my words. Then her face crumpled into a toothless grin as she reached into the folds of her dress. "Then I will give you a cadeau," she announced. Kindly, she placed an old dark brown coin in my palm. I looked at it in shock. It was a minuscule amount of money but for this woman the coin represented a meal. At that moment, I felt the shame of affluence and the humility of charity. She had given me a gift disproportionate to anything that I had ever donated.In the midst of her poverty, she was able to give me something priceless. I saw then, theunexpected beauty of the people and appreciated profoundly the quiet dignity of the poor.56. The underlined word minuscule in the passage is closest in meaning to .A. unbelievableB. tinyC. unclearD. ordinary57. Which of the following Statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The writer complained most about beggars in Niger.B. The writer was an Australian citizen.C. Two motorists grabbed the writer's valuables out of a sudden.D The writer still treated the locals fairly after the loss of the bag.58. The writer had a different thought about charity becauseA. she became too poor herself to help othersB. a local poor lady offered her money out of her scarce ownC. the writer got her bag back with the help of the local ladyD. a local lady gave the writer much more money than she had donated59. All the events and activities are available at the carnival except .A. MusicalsB. GardeningC. Parenting TalkD. Balloon Sculpturing Workshop60. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. We get to barbecue the food that we buy in the RGS General Office.B. You can choose to dunk any teacher in the school at the 'Slam Dunk' stall.C. You will have two chances at the lucky dip if you purchase $40 worth of coupons.D. You can win attractive prizes if you try your hand at the game machines in the Arcade Comer.61. The main aim of the RGS Carnival is toA. select the best RGS activityB. showcase the pupils' musical talentC. test hearts of participants with haunted housesD. raise funds for the school's CIPF(3)The amazon is the largest and most diverse rain forest in the world-about 10 percent of all known species on earth dwell there. But it wasn't until recently that researchers were about to see the 'big picture' of the vast rain forest.The new findings? Almost 400 billion trees belonging to 16,000 different types grow in theAmazon. More than 100 experts analyzed data from 1,170 surveys to come up with the figures.The vast size and difficult terrain (地形) of the Amazon basin has historically restricted studies of tree communities to a local or regional level, making it difficult to see the big picture. This lack ofinformation has hindered science and conservation efforts, according to experts.The new findings, published in the journal Science, provide the first estimates of the abundance, frequency and distribution of many thousands of Amazonian trees. Extrapolations based on the data, collected over 10 years, suggest that greater Amazonia is home to around 390 billion individual trees. The area covered includes the amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield, spanning an area roughly the size of the 48 adjoining U.S. States.While around 16,000 types of trees are believed to exist in the Amazon, half the total number ofthe types are thought to belong to just 227 species, including Brazil nut, chocolate and rubber. "This isvery valuable information for further research and policy making," said research co-author Dr. Hans ter Steege, from the Netherlands.The study also offers insights into the rarest tree species in the Amazon. According to amathematical model used in the study, roughly 6,000 Amazonnian tree types have populations of fewer than one thousand. This would automatically qualify them for inclusion in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species(CNRLTS)-if they could be found and identified.U.S. ecologist and co-author of the study, Professor Miles Silman said," Species too rare to find account for much of the planet's biodiversity. It's a real problem for conservation that the species at the greatest risk of extinction may disappear before we ever find them. It's a concem for the whole human race."62. The underlined word hinder is closest in meaning toA. generatedB. blockedC. sponsoredD. improved63. According to the passage, what made the collection of species information so difficult?A. The lack of experienced professionals in the field.B. The dangers of certain types of species.C. The big area and complicated geographic situation.D. The unfavourable government law in the field.64. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The amazon rain forest covers 10 percent of the world's dry land.B. The conservation of amazon has been done well.C. About 8000 types of trees belong to over 220 species.D. About 6000 Amazonnian tree types have died out.65. The species conservation was made difficult byA. the negative climate of the amazon landB. the possibility of dying of rare speciesC. the lack of conservation fundD. the human beings' lack of concernVI．Translation(]0％)Directions：Translate the following sentences into English，using the word or phrase given in thebrackets．1．很难相信他在这么艰苦的环境中活了下来。

上海闸北区学年高一第二学期期末统考英语试卷带答案Standardization of sany group #QS8QHH-HHGX8Q8-GNHHJ8-HHMHGN#2015-2016学年第二学期闸北高一年级英语统考试卷（总分：100分时间： 90分钟）I. Listening Comprehension (每题1分，共16分)Part A Longer conversationIn part A, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Write no more than TWO WORDS for each blank.Write no more than THREE WORDS for each blank.Part B PassagesDirections: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked four 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 in your paper and decide which would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 9-12 are based on Passage 1.9. A. At 10:. B. At 10:. ll:. D. At ll:.10. A. Mechanic failure. B. Hot weather.C. Regular Maintenance.D. Bomb attack.11. A. The snow. B. Machinery fault.C. Order of the Palace.D. A fire.12. A. ton. B. 13 ton. C. 90 ton. D. 315 ton.Questions 13-16 are based on Passage 2.13. A. Frozen meat B. Butter. C. Crisps D. Dairy products.14. A. Interviews with different drinkersB. Different drinkers' grocery receipts.C. Different drinkers' medical reports.D. Different drinkers' living habits.15. A. They are more likely to buy healthy food.B. They are thinner than beer drinkers.C. There are more wine drinkers than beer drinkers.D. They never drink beer.16. A. Overweight B. Cancer.C. Depression.D. High blood pressure.II. Grammar (15%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.17. The teacher saw so many students the grammar test and wondered whether he was teaching grammar wisely.A. failedB. failC. failingD. to fail18. halfway during his speech, the manager grew angry and stared at the reporter.A. InterruptingB. To interruptC. InterruptedD. Be interrupted19. fruits to yoghurt makes the flavor much better, which brings a better eating experience to the kids.A. AddedB. AddingC. Being addedD. Add20. It's really sad that those have talent for art die young.A. asB. whatC. whichD. who21. Heating other kids on the playground, Jack put down the book and hurried out of the classroom.A. shoutB. shoutingC. to shoutD. shouted22. that health is more important than success, he decided to change his work scheduleallowing more time for rest.A. To realizeB. RealizedC. RealizingD. Having been realized23. to take the company's shuttle bus makes Jenny crazy who has to get up at 6 every day.A. ForcedB. Being forcedC. ForcingD. Having forced24. The coach announced to resign to the recent public criticism about the football team's poor performance.A. answeredB. to answerC. being answeredD. having been answered25. After graduation, he entered into the business almost everyone was waiting for good chances instead of working hard.A. howB. whereC. whoD. which26. , e-finance has been thriving at a surprising speed.A. It is known to allB. As is known to allC. People all knowD. What we all know27. The method of encouraging people to share cars to work with cash reward during aworkshop greatly relieved the city's traffic pressure.A. suggestingB. suggestedC. to suggestD. suggests28. To keep fit, the lady didn't mean anything but the little cookies smelt so nice that shecouldn't resist one.A. to eat, tryingB. eating, to tryC. eating, tryingD. to eat, to try29. Many professional women rarely care their husbands make a lot of money and they put more emphasis on love and loyalty.A. whenB. howC. whetherD. what30. When the financial case was reported, people wondered the criminal succeeded in cheating so many victims.A. whatB. thatC. howD. which31. The committee was campaigning for the project importance many people didn't realize at the time.A. whyB. whereC. whichD. whoseIII. Vocabulary (14%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.32. For many old traditions, because modem people are so used to them- and mostly because wethem ---- they hold a lot of weight in our daily life.A. identify withB. have fun withC. adapt fromD. watch for33. Though the exact number was not released, it's that at least 30 people were killed in the earthquake.A. handledB. shockedC. estimatedD. captured34. There are cases in which someone repeatedly threatened suicide and no one would listen and the individual, in despair, succeeded in his suicide .A. attemptB. referenceC. managementD. survey35. Some experts think that the current browsing and posting on the interact may worseninteract violence and cheating.A. temporaryB. artificialC. guiltyD. anonymous36. Some people keep offending others just to see to what extent others can their misconducts.A. regretB. banC. tolerateD.suffer37. Compared with people's lives, the level of property damage is just of concern.A. originalB. seriousC. secondaryD. separate38. Many singers are calling on the law-makers to prevent copying of art works, which will destroy music industry.A. illegalB. commercialC. complexD. secret39. As the figure in the field, Prof. Johnson expressed his opinion and ended the long debate on the issue.A. authorityB. monsterC. literatureD. award40. Every bus in the city was equipped with a hammer for passengers to use to windows in case any emergency occurs.A. purchaseB. attackC. smashD. control41. At the heart of every difference between the past and future --- science, finance family --- is the facl that the society is evolvingfrom to law.A. shelterB. interestC. magicD. disorder42. Doctors suggest the change of lifestyle for certain men 45 to 79years old with habits like drinking and smoking.A. harmfulB. elasticC. similarD. absent43. In that country, even the high-income citizens would occasionally thehigh living cost,claiming that they could hardly save any money every month.A. lead toB. grumble aboutC. cover upD.begin with44. He is a workaholic and his family members never dare to himwhen he is at work.A. disturbB. contactC. followD.bully45. Light pollution is made worse with air pollution, as the smallparticles(微粒) that in the air serve to reflect the light.A. transportB. travelC. floatD.serveIV. Cloze (10%)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are fourwords or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the wordor phrase that best fits the context.Do you know who the first robot in the world was? Recently, a clockwork robot built 240 years ago was considered the first robot inthe world to 46 the act of writing.47 to look like a small boy, the robot, named the Writer, was created by Swiss watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Droz in the 1770s. Jaquet-Droz was helped by his son to complete this masterpiece.It takes the 48 of a small barefoot boy sitting at a woodendesk holding a quill(羽毛笔). When wound up, the boy moves his arm todip his quill in the ink pot and then writes a sentence of up to 1049 .The Writer comprises approximately 6,000 parts and contains 40 replaceable cams(凸轮) that50 the writing of words. The parts can be removed, or reordered to51 the boy to write any sentence required.Throughout his life, Jaquet-Droz lived in Paris, London and Geneva where he built 52machines to help his firm sell watches and mechanical 53 . His other famous works include the Musician, which has 2500 pieces and the Draughtsman, with 2000 pieces. His three key pieces are now kept at theart and history museum in Switzerland.The Writer is thought to be 54 to the modem-day computer or robot and is one of the oldest surviving examples of a robot and early cam55 . The piece has been described as the world's most astonishing surviving robot.46. A. engineer B. develop C. guarantee D. copy47. A. Purchased B. Designed C. Translated D. Maintained48. A. order B. lead C. shape D.picture49. A. meanings B. lines C. characters D.styles50. A. command B. remind C. evaluate D. record51. A. forbid B. advise C. allow D.follow52. A. expensive B. lifelike C. strange D. historic53. A. copyrights B. preferences C. factories D. appliances54. A. home B. ancestor C. enemy D. ignorance55. A. method B. error C. technology D.disputeV. Reading Comprehension (20%)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by 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 read.(1)During the 1990s, I had spent five months in a bleak African country, Niger. There were many things I found difficult about thatplace the beggars were my biggest most constant gripes. They would continually thrust their hands into my face, shouting," Cadeau!Cadeau!"(gift in French)After I had finished my nursing stint there, a friend and I headed for neighbouring Burkina Faso to work in a health clinic with much enthusiasm. "It's much greener in Burkina. Even the Coke tastes better," the locals assured us.Arriving by taxi in our destination in Burkina, we began to unload. With my daypack wedged between my legs, I reached for my larger piece of luggage. Out of the darkness, a motorcycle with two men approached slowly. Without warning, one of the men grabbed my daypack as the motorcycle swept close by and disappeared into the night. The bag had my passport, money traveller's checks, camera in it. I was in deep troubleand the nearest Australian consulate(领事馆) was in Ethiopia. How was I ever going to get a new passport anytime soon?In the weeks that followed, I guarded the rest of my valuables and regarded the locals withsuspicion. All I wanted was to leave that terrible place.Then walking through the Burkina's streets one day, an old woman approached me and thrust her hand in my face. "Dear lady Cadeau!Cadeau!" she cried. I had enough. I told her firmly in French," I have no 'cadeau'. I have no money. A thief stole all my money and now I can't get out of your country. I can't give you anything." The beggar woman listened attentively and pondered my words. Then her face crumpled into a toothless grin as she reached into the folds of her dress. "Then Iwill give you a cadeau," she announced. Kindly, she placed an old dark brown coin in my palm. I looked at it in shock. It was a minuscule amount of money but for this woman the coin represented a meal. At that moment, I felt the shame of affluence and the humility of charity. She had given me a gift disproportionate to anything that I had ever donated.In the midst of her poverty, she was able to give me something priceless. I saw then, theunexpected beauty of the people and appreciated profoundly the quiet dignity of the poor.56. The underlined word minuscule in the passage is closest in meaning to .A. unbelievableB. tinyC. unclearD. ordinary57. Which of the following Statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The writer complained most about beggars in Niger.B. The writer was an Australian citizen.C. Two motorists grabbed the writer's valuables out of a sudden.D The writer still treated the locals fairly after the loss of the bag.58. The writer had a different thought about charity becauseA. she became too poor herself to help othersB. a local poor lady offered her money out of her scarce ownC. the writer got her bag back with the help of the local ladyD. a local lady gave the writer much more money than she had donated59. All the events and activities are available at the carnivalexcept .A. MusicalsB. GardeningC. Parenting TalkD. Balloon Sculpturing Workshop60. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. We get to barbecue the food that we buy in the RGS General Office.B. You can choose to dunk any teacher in the school at the 'Slam Dunk' stall.C. You will have two chances at the lucky dip if you purchase $40 worth of coupons.D. You can win attractive prizes if you try your hand at the game machines in the Arcade Comer.61. The main aim of the RGS Carnival is toA. select the best RGS activityB. showcase the pupils' musical talentC. test hearts of participants with haunted housesD. raise funds for the school's CIPF(3)The amazon is the largest and most diverse rain forest in the world-about 10 percent of all known species on earth dwell there. But it wasn't until recently that researchers were about to see the 'bigpicture' of the vast rain forest.The new findings? Almost 400 billion trees belonging to 16,000 different types grow in theAmazon. More than 100 experts analyzed data from 1,170 surveys to come up with the figures.The vast size and difficult terrain (地形) of the Amazon basin has historically restricted studies of tree communities to a local or regional level, making it difficult to see the big picture. This lack ofinformation has hindered science and conservation efforts, according to experts.The new findings, published in the journal Science, provide the first estimates of the abundance, frequency and distribution of many thousands of Amazonian trees. Extrapolations based on the data,collected over 10 years, suggest that greater Amazonia is home to around 390 billion individual trees. The area covered includes the amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield, spanning an area roughly the size of the 48 adjoining . States.While around 16,000 types of trees are believed to exist in the Amazon, half the total number ofthe types are thought to belong to just 227 species, including Brazil nut, chocolate and rubber. "This isvery valuable information for further research and policy making," said research co-author Dr. Hans ter Steege, from the Netherlands.The study also offers insights into the rarest tree species in the Amazon. According to amathematical model used in the study, roughly 6,000 Amazonnian tree types have populations of fewer than one thousand. This would automatically qualify them for inclusion in the International Union forConservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species(CNRLTS)-if they could be found and identified.U.S. ecologist and co-author of the study, Professor Miles Silman said," Species too rare to find account for much of the planet's biodiversity. It's a real problem for conservation that the species at the greatest risk of extinction may disappear before we ever find them. It's a concem for the whole human race."62. The underlined word hinder is closest in meaning toA. generatedB. blockedC. sponsoredD. improved63. According to the passage, what made the collection of species information so difficult?A. The lack of experienced professionals in the field.B. The dangers of certain types of species.C. The big area and complicated geographic situation.D. The unfavourable government law in the field.64. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The amazon rain forest covers 10 percent of the world's dry land.B. The conservation of amazon has been done well.C. About 8000 types of trees belong to over 220 species.D. About 6000 Amazonnian tree types have died out.65. The species conservation was made difficult byA. the negative climate of the amazon landB. the possibility of dying of rare speciesC. the lack of conservation fundD. the human beings' lack of concernVI．Translation(]0％)Directions：Translate the following sentences into English，using the word or phrase given in thebrackets．1．很难相信他在这么艰苦的环境中活了下来。

Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions After reading the passages below,fill in the blans to mae the passages coherent and grammatically correct.For the blans with a given word,fill in each blan with the proper form of the given word;for the other blans,use one word that best fits each blan.In France,there once lived a man named Louis Pasteur,who was a doctor of science.The thing (17) occupied his mind was the disease rabies."I must find the rabies germs that hide inside people and mae them so sic (18) they die,"he thought. "Once I find that invisible enemy,I'll thin of a way to ill it.I just now I (19) do it."Many people thought Pasteur was wasting his time.Some laughed at him and said,"You'll never do it.No one can find (20) invisible enemy!"Pasteur didn't care (21) people thought,he believed in (22) .He ept right on woring.Meanwhile,in German,a boy named Joey was about to get into trouble.He wasn't a bad boy,he was just thoughtless,as children sometimes are.He was playing with a dog.But this dog was sic with rabies,(23) made the dog mad.When Joey got tired of playing with the dog,he started to go home.Unfortunately,the dog escaped from behind the fence and bit Joey.The invisible enemy—the rabies germs—were passed on from the dog to Joey.Soon the little boy was very sic.Everyone new that if someone was bitten by a sic,mad dog,that person would become infected with rabies and die.His parents could only wait.But then there was news.Joey's mother saw it and shouted for joy."A doctor of science (24) (find) a way to save people lie Joey!"she said."He says sic people lie Joey have been infected by an invisible enemy,and he's found a way to ill it!"The man,of course,was Louis Pasteur.He had done what he had set out to do.Joey's parents quicly prepared Joey (25) the long journey to Paris."Dr.Pasteur,"said the mother upon their arrival at Pasteur's residence,"we've come a long way.Our little boy (26) (bite) by a mad dog,and he's very sic.Can you help us?""Perhaps,"said Pasteur."I've invented a vaccine（疫苗）.It is strong enough to ill the invisible enemy.Joey was finally saved and later became a gateeeper at the Pasteur Institute.Section B (10%)Directions Complete the following passage by using the words in the bo.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.threatB.certainC.developingD.necessarilyE.checedF.potentialG.specially H.connection I.preserve J.eercise .healthyYou've probably heard of the list of factors that put you at ris for heart disease smoing,poor diet,lac of_27_ and so on.But did you now that the health of your gums（牙龈）may also affect your chance of_28_heart disease?More than 120 studies have investigated the_29_lin between gum disease and heart disease.Most of them say that gum disease is a ris factor for heart disease and other diseases that affect blood vessels.This means that people with gum disease often develop heart disease but that gum disease doesn't_30_cause heart disease.Doctors and scientists have proposed a number of possible reasons for this connection.One common factor is inflammation（发炎）,which occurs when the body senses a_31_and sends white blood cells to attac it.This leads to painful swelling（肿胀）,which is the main symptom of gum disease.White inflammation hasn't been shown to cause heart disease,it often accompanies it.And as it turns out,the same types of bacteria often lead to inflammation in both diseases.It's also possible that the_32_has less to do with biology than with an individual's habits.Perhaps people who tae good care of their teeth mae other healthy choices that prevent heart disease.So what does this mean for your health?Since the role of gum disease in causing heart disease isn't_33_,don't tae it for granted that taing care of your teeth will protect your heart.Certainly,brushing and cleaning are not replacement for eercise and a_34_diet.But eeping your mouth healthy and avoiding gum disease are still good goals to go after.They'll spare you pain and high dental bills and eep your bright smile complete.This research does mean that if you have gum disease,you should get your heart_35_this is especially true if you are at ris of heart disease for other reason,such as smoing.Who would have thought that your mouth and your heart would be connected?The body is a comple and mysterious thing,so do all you can to_36_it.Ⅲ.Reading ComprehensionSection A (14%)Directions For each blan in the following passage,there are four words mared A,B,C and D.Fill in each blan with the word or phrase that best fits the contet.The secret to Dwanyne Johnson's success is simple—he gives people what they want.TROUBLED YOUTHWhen he was young,Johnson's family_37_with money,which led him down a bad path.While they lived in Hawaii,Johnson stole form tourists and high-end stores.When this_38_police involvement,he decided to mae a_39_. Coming from a family of wrestlers（摔跤者）,he new he could control his body.He built it up,eventually attracting the_40_of a football coach.His success in the sport_41_him a football scholarship to the University of Miami.IN THE RINGAfter college Johnson_42_a career in professional football,but it didn't last long.Then he_43_in his grandfather's and father's footsteps and became a wrestler.He used many names in the ring,but he became_44_as The Roc.His loyalty to this character and fans earned him the name of The People's Champion.A NEW AUDIENCEThe Roc was_45_seen wrestling or starring in different series on TV.But the man behind the_46_wanted to brea into Hollywood for real.It wasn't until 2003's The Rundown that the town realied he could be a star.Since then he has become a huge action star in films_47_Furious 7.He has also become nown for his family films,such as last year's cartoon Moana.MAR YOUR CALENDARDwayne Johnson was the biggest international_48_in both 2013 and 2015.He may win the honor again with three big projects to be_49_this year.He net appears in Fast 8,out later this -to-film adaptation（改编）Baywatch will follow in May,and a remar of Jumanji will_50_late this year.There is no doubt that Johnson is putting in all this hard wor for one primary_51_.He's The People's Champion,and they want more of him.37.A.moved B.struggled C.traded D.started38.A.led to B.called for C.broe out D.turned to39.A.promise B.living C.change D.decision40.A.attention B.direction C.position D.praise41.A.created B.presented C.earned D.appreciated42.A.operated anied C.developed D.attempted43.A.imitated B.followed C.involved D.learned44.A.serious B.important C.familiar D.famous45.A.constantly B.seldom C.finally D.sometimes46.A.truth B.character C.director D.novelist47.A.for eample B.thans to C.such as D.ecept for48.A.hero B.leader C.player D.star49.A.released B.devoted C.published D.produced50.A.sort out B.go down Ce out D.cater for51.A.process B.reason C.result D.desireSection B (12%)Directions Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices mared A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AWhen Merriam Cooper was a boy,he loved reading novels lie Lost in the Jungle and Wild Life Under the Equator,both of which were written by Paul Du Chailu.Set in Africa,they toldeciting tales of imaginary native tribes battling hippopotamuses（河马）and man-eating tigers.Years later,Cooper joined the itary and flew bombing tass during the First World War.After the war ended,he met Ernest B.Schoedsac,an epert with movie cameras,they decided to begin maing movies that could capture the danger and delight of eploring strange lands, living with native tribes and dealing with unfriendly creatures.After maing three movies,Grass,Chang and The Four Feathers,the partners came up with the idea of maing one about a giant gorilla.Originally,they wanted to use a real gorilla in the movie.That turned out to be too epensive, however,so they instead used a model of a gorilla and a new technique called stop-motion photography to bring the creature to life.The resulting movie was ing ong.In 1976,ong's unfortunate story was retold with a man in a suit with maeup and a robot.When director Peter Jacson got his hands on ong in 2005,ong was portrayed（演出）by an actor and special effects.While the "major" ing ong movies tell a similar story,ong has been portrayed in many different ways over the years.In one of the sillier movies,ing ong Escapes (1967),he fights a mechanical copy of himself.ing ong lives (1986) taes a strangers turn with ong surviving his famous falling down and falling for Lady ong.52.How does the writer begin this article?A.By noting Cooper's enjoyment of reading.B.By describing Cooper's quiet family life.C.By eplaining Cooper's early education.D.By discussing Cooper's fear of animals.53.According to this article,what did Cooper do with his plane during the First World War?A.He dropped eplosive.B.He transported prisoners.C.He protected airports.D.He delivered supplies.54.What role did Cooper's and Shoedsac's overseas adventures play in their lives?A.They aided the man's political careers.B.They wasted most of the men's funds.C.They forced the man to change profession.D.They inspired the men to produce films.55.What do we learn about the person who played ong in 1976?A.Whose life he saved.B.How he was dressed.C.Who offered him a contract.D.Why he gave up a project.BYou now the sound—that high-pitched noise in your ear that tells you a mosquito（蚊子）is looing for meal. Rather than donating blood to her cause,you wave the insect away.But that rarely wors.Your body usually ends up with one or more itchy（痒的）red welts somewhere.Are there better ways to drive the annoying insects away?Yes, indeed!Preventing mosquito bites can also stop infections with dangerous illness.Mosquito-borne disease such as the ia virus or malaria have terrible results.Several million people worldwide die from disease carried by mosquitoes each year,adding urgency to the battle.Studies have shown that certain groups of people are easy to be bitten by mosquitoes.Theseinclude those who are pregnant,have a higher-than-normal boy temperature or have type O blood.These groups should be aware they are more attractive to mosquitoes and stay inside whenever possible,especially at dawn and dus.Many breeds of mosquitoes are more liely to bite at these times.People should also wear light,bright colors as dar colors attract the insects.Rubbing mosquito repellents（驱蚊剂）on eposed sin eeps the insects away for a time.Studies show that those containing DEET are most effective.Depending on the brand of repellent,the chemical eeps mosquitoes away for 5 to 13 hours.Some plant oils can be used instead of DEET,but they require more frequent application-every two hours—and in greater concentrations.Oils such as lemon eucalyptus or citronella are two possibilities.Another chemical,permethrin,can be applied to clothing to ward off mosquitoes.The chemical stics to the fabric and will last through a few washings.Clothing that has been factory-treated with the chemical is also available. The manufactures say that it will remain the permethrin for about 70 washings.Mosquito coil（圈，卷）also eep mosquitoes away.However,the smoe from them pollutes and can damage the lungs,so they should be used with care.When you're inside,simply plugging in some fans will eep mosquitoes away as they are wea fliers.Everyone wants to avoid mosquito bites,so try several methods to see what wors for you.56.which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Mosquitoes usually don't lie dar colors.B.Mosquitoes don't lie people with type O blood.C.It's not easy to remove some chemical treated off clothing.D.It's not easy to use mosquito coils to drive mosquitoes off.57.What does the phrase ward off in Para 5 most probably mean?A.prevent fromB.tae inC.brea awayD.turn out58.What is the best title of the passage?A.How to get rid of mosquitoes.B.eep mosquitoes away.C.Be aware of mosquitoes.D.Pay attention to mosquitoes.59.What does this article imply about mosquitoes?A.Electric fans can be used to blow mosquitoes away.B.People had better use the methods together to avoid mosquitoes.C.Mosquitoes would lie to bite people at dawn or dus.D.Different people should choose different ways to avoid mosquitoes.Section C (4%)Directions Read the following passage.Fill in each blan with a proper sentence given in the bo.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.English is closely related to German,but it uses many words from French.B.English is a multi-culture,which has different bacground and people.C.This is partly because English includes words from so many languages.D.Over fifty countries have English as their official language and use it for higher education.E.Some English speaers use words only to fill pauses when they tal.F.People usually use some special words to avoid embarrassing occasions.Let's learn about EnglishIf you're reading this,you've probably already spent many hours studying English.But here are facts you may not now about the languageEnglish is one of the most common languages in the world.Some eperts estimate that English has about 339 million native speaers._60_.This does not include the United States,which has no official language.English is also the official language of the sy.That means all pilots use it on international flights._61_This is because a French-speaing ruler conquered England in the 11th century.English also includes words from many other languages.This is because people in British colonies spoe many languages.Words from many of those languages were added to English.Other words are added even today.As a result,English has one of the largest vocabularies of any language.You've probably noticed that English spelling can be hard to predict.For eample,the long "e"sound can be spelled eight different ways.And the letters—"ough"—can be pronounced nine ways!_62_Spelling of English words often reflected their origins.The most common letter used in English is "e".But more words begin with "s" than any other in the alphabet.Most English words thyme with at least one other word.But month,orange,silver and purple don't thyme with anything._63_Some common eamples are lie,just and basically.These words are called 'crutch words',and it's best to avoid them.People who use too many crutch words sound lie they aren't sure what they're trying to say.However much you now about English,there's always more to learn about this strange and interesting language.Ⅳ.Translation (15%) (3+3+4+5)Directions Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the bracets.64.现在看,学生必须下定决心学好英语口语了。

上海市宝山区高一下学期期末考试英语试题Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions: 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.In France,there once lived a man named Louis Pasteur,who was a doctor of science.The thing (17) occupied his mind was the disease rabies."I must find the rabies germs that hide inside people and make them so sick (18) they die,"he thought. "Once I find that invisible enemy,I'll think of a way to kill it.I just know I (19) do it."Many people thought Pasteur was wasting his time.Some laughed at him and said,"You'll never do it.No one can find (20) invisible enemy!"Pasteur didn't care (21) people thought,he believed in (22) .He kept right on working.Meanwhile,in German,a boy named Joey was about to get into trouble.He wasn't a bad boy,he was just thoughtless,as children sometimes are.He was playing with a dog.But this dog was sick with rabies,(23) made the dog mad.When Joey got tired of playing with the dog,he started to go home.Unfortunately,the dog escaped from behind the fence and bit Joey.The invisible enemy—the rabies germs—were passed on from the dog to Joey.Soon the little boy was very sick.Everyone knew that if someone was bitten by a sick,mad dog,that person would become infected with rabies and die.His parents could only wait.But then there was news.Joey's mother saw it and shouted for joy."A doctor of science (24) (find) a way to save people like Joey!"she said."He says sick people like Joey have been infected by an invisible enemy,and he's found a way to kill it!"The man,of course,was Louis Pasteur.He had done what he had set out to do.Joey's parents quickly prepared Joey (25) the long journey to Paris."Dr.Pasteur,"said the mother upon their arrival at Pasteur's residence,"we've come a long way.Our little boy (26) (bite) by a mad dog,and he's very sick.Can you help us?""Perhaps,"said Pasteur."I've invented a vaccine（疫苗）.It is strong enough to kill the invisible enemy.Joey was finally saved and later became a gatekeeper at the Pasteur Institute.Section B (10%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.threatB.certainC.developingD.necessarilyE.checkedF.potentialG.speciallyH.connectionI.preserveJ.exerciseK.healthyYou've probably heard of the list of factors that put you at risk for heart disease: smoking,poor diet,lack of_27_ and so on.But did you know that the health of your gums（牙龈）may also affect your chance of_28_heart disease?More than 120 studies have investigated the_29_link between gum disease and heart disease.Most of them say that gum disease is a risk factor for heart disease and other diseases that affect blood vessels.This means that people with gum disease often develop heart disease but that gum disease doesn't_30_cause heart disease.Doctors and scientists have proposed a number of possible reasons for this connection.One common factor is inflammation（发炎）,which occurs when the body senses a_31_and sends white blood cells to attack it.This leads to painful swelling（肿胀）,which is the main symptom of gum disease.White inflammation hasn't been shown to cause heart disease,it often accompanies it.And as it turns out,the same types of bacteria often lead to inflammation in both diseases.It's also possible that the_32_has less to do with biology than with an individual's habits.Perhaps people who take good care of their teeth make other healthy choices that prevent heart disease.So what does this mean for your health?Since the role of gum disease in causing heart disease isn't_33_,don't take it for granted that taking care of your teeth will protect your heart.Certainly,brushing and cleaning are not replacement for exercise and a_34_diet.But keeping your mouth healthy and avoiding gum disease are still good goals to go after.They'll spare you pain and high dental bills and keep your bright smile complete.This research does mean that if you have gum disease,you should get your heart_35_this is especially true if you are at risk of heart disease for other reason,such as smoking.Who would have thought that your mouth and your heart would be connected?The body is a complex and mysterious thing,so do all you can to_36_it.Ⅲ.Reading ComprehensionSection A (14%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage,there are four words marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The secret to Dwanyne Johnson's success is simple—he gives people what they want.TROUBLED YOUTHWhen he was young,Johnson's family_37_with money,which led him down a bad path.While they lived in Hawaii,Johnson stole form tourists and high-end stores.When this_38_police involvement,he decided to make a_39_. Coming from a family of wrestlers（摔跤者）,he knew he could control his body.He built it up,eventually attracting the_40_of a football coach.His success in the sport_41_him a football scholarship to the University of Miami.IN THE RINGAfter college Johnson_42_a career in professional football,but it didn't last long.Then he_43_in his grandfather's and father's footsteps and became a wrestler.He used many names in the ring,but he became_44_as The Rock.His loyalty to this character and fans earned him the name of The People's Champion.A NEW AUDIENCEThe Rock was_45_seen wrestling or starring in different series on TV.But the man behind the_46_wanted to break into Hollywood for real.It wasn't until 2003's The Rundown that the town realized he could be a star.Since then he has become a huge action star in films_47_Furious 7.He has also become known for his family films,such as last year's cartoon Moana.MARK YOUR CALENDARDwayne Johnson was the biggest international_48_in both 2013 and 2015.He may win the honor again with three big projects to be_49_this year.He next appears in Fast 8,out later this -to-film adaptation（改编）Baywatch will follow in May,and a remark of Jumanji will_50_late this year.There is no doubt that Johnson is putting in all this hard work for one primary_51_.He's The People's Champion,and they want more of him.37.A.moved B.struggled C.traded D.started38.A.led to B.called for C.broke out D.turned to39.A.promise B.living C.change D.decision40.A.attention B.direction C.position D.praise41.A.created B.presented C.earned D.appreciated42.A.operated anized C.developed D.attempted43.A.imitated B.followed C.involved D.learned44.A.serious B.important C.familiar D.famous45.A.constantly B.seldom C.finally D.sometimes46.A.truth B.character C.director D.novelist47.A.for example B.thanks to C.such as D.except for48.A.hero B.leader C.player D.star49.A.released B.devoted C.published D.produced50.A.sort out B.go down e out D.cater for51.A.process B.reason C.result D.desireSection B (12%)Directions: Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AWhen Merriam Cooper was a boy,he loved reading novels like Lost in the Jungle and Wild Life Under the Equator,both of which were written by Paul Du Chailu.Set in Africa,they told exciting tales of imaginary native tribes battling hippopotamuses（河马）and man-eating tigers.Years later,Cooper joined the itary and flew bombing tasks during the First World War.After the war ended,he met Ernest B.Schoedsack,an expert with movie cameras,they decided to begin making movies that could capture the danger and delight of exploring strange lands, living with native tribes and dealing with unfriendly creatures.After making three movies,Grass,Chang and The Four Feathers,the partners came up with the idea of making one about a giant gorilla.Originally,they wanted to use a real gorilla in the movie.That turned out to be too expensive, however,so they instead used a model of a gorilla and a new technique called stop-motion photography to bring the creature to life.The resulting movie was King Kong.In 1976,Kong's unfortunate story was retold with a man in a suit with makeup and a robot.When director Peter Jackson got his hands on Kong in 2005,Kong was portrayed（演出）by an actor and special effects.While the "major" King Kong movies tell a similar story,Kong has been portrayed in many different ways over the years.In one of the sillier movies,King Kong Escapes (1967),he fights a mechanical copy of himself.King Kong lives (1986) takes a strangers turn with Kong surviving his famous falling down and falling for Lady Kong.52.How does the writer begin this article?A.By noting Cooper's enjoyment of reading.B.By describing Cooper's quiet family life.C.By explaining Cooper's early education.D.By discussing Cooper's fear of animals.53.According to this article,what did Cooper do with his plane during the First World War?A.He dropped explosive.B.He transported prisoners.C.He protected airports.D.He delivered supplies.54.What role did Cooper's and Shoedsack's overseas adventures play in their lives?A.They aided the man's political careers.B.They wasted most of the men's funds.C.They forced the man to change profession.D.They inspired the men to produce films.55.What do we learn about the person who played Kong in 1976?A.Whose life he saved.B.How he was dressed.C.Who offered him a contract.D.Why he gave up a project.BYou know the sound—that high-pitched noise in your ear that tells you a mosquito（蚊子）is looking for meal. Rather than donating blood to her cause,you wave the insect away.But that rarely works.Your body usually ends up with one or more itchy（痒的）red welts somewhere.Are there better ways to drive the annoying insects away?Yes, indeed!Preventing mosquito bites can also stop infections with dangerous illness.Mosquito-borne disease such as the Zika virus or malaria have terrible results.Several million people worldwide die from disease carried by mosquitoes each year,adding urgency to the battle.Studies have shown that certain groups of people are easy to be bitten by mosquitoes.These include those who are pregnant,have a higher-than-normal boy temperature or have type O blood.These groups should be aware they are more attractive to mosquitoes and stay inside whenever possible,especially at dawn and dusk.Many breeds of mosquitoes are more likely to bite at these times.People should also wear light,bright colors as dark colors attract the insects.Rubbing mosquito repellents（驱蚊剂）on exposed skin keeps the insects away for a time.Studies show that those containing DEET are most effective.Depending on the brand of repellent,the chemical keeps mosquitoes away for 5 to 13 hours.Some plant oils can be used instead of DEET,but they require more frequent application-every two hours—and in greater concentrations.Oils such as lemon eucalyptus or citronella are two possibilities.Another chemical,permethrin,can be applied to clothing to ward off mosquitoes.The chemical sticks to the fabric and will last through a few washings.Clothing that has been factory-treated with the chemical is alsoavailable. The manufactures say that it will remain the permethrin for about 70 washings.Mosquito coil（圈，卷）also keep mosquitoes away.However,the smoke from them pollutes and can damage the lungs,so they should be used with care.When you're inside,simply plugging in some fans will keep mosquitoes away as they are weak fliers.Everyone wants to avoid mosquito bites,so try several methods to see what works for you.56.which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Mosquitoes usually don't like dark colors.B.Mosquitoes don't like people with type O blood.C.It's not easy to remove some chemical treated off clothing.D.It's not easy to use mosquito coils to drive mosquitoes off.57.What does the phrase ward off in Para 5 most probably mean?A.prevent fromB.take inC.break awayD.turn out58.What is the best title of the passage?A.How to get rid of mosquitoes.B.Keep mosquitoes away.C.Be aware of mosquitoes.D.Pay attention to mosquitoes.59.What does this article imply about mosquitoes?A.Electric fans can be used to blow mosquitoes away.B.People had better use the methods together to avoid mosquitoes.C.Mosquitoes would like to bite people at dawn or dusk.D.Different people should choose different ways to avoid mosquitoes.Section C (4%)Directions: Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.English is closely related to German,but it uses many words from French.B.English is a multi-culture,which has different background and people.C.This is partly because English includes words from so many languages.D.Over fifty countries have English as their official language and use it for higher education.E.Some English speakers use words only to fill pauses when they talk.F.People usually use some special words to avoid embarrassing occasions.Let's learn about EnglishIf you're reading this,you've probably already spent many hours studying English.But here are facts you may not know about the language:English is one of the most common languages in the world.Some experts estimate that English has about 339 million native speakers._60_.This does not include the United States,which has no official language.English is also the official language of the sky.That means all pilots use it on international flights._61_This is because a French-speaking ruler conquered England in the 11th century.English also includes words from many other languages.This is because people in British colonies spoke many languages.Words from many of those languages were added to English.Other words are added even today.As a result,English has one of the largest vocabularies of any language.You've probably noticed that English spelling can be hard to predict.For example,the long "e"sound can be spelled eight different ways.And the letters—"ough"—can be pronounced nine ways!_62_Spelling of English words often reflected their origins.The most common letter used in English is "e".But more words begin with "s" than any other in the alphabet.Most English words thyme with at least one other word.But month,orange,silver and purple don't thyme with anything._63_Some common examples are like,just and basically.These words are called 'crutch words',and it's best to avoid them.People who use too many crutch words sound like they aren't sure what they're trying to say.However much you know about English,there's always more to learn about this strange and interesting language.Ⅳ.Translation (15%) (3+3+4+5)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.64.现在看来,学生必须下定决心学好英语口语了。

高一年级英语期末试卷2011．1 I. Listening Comprehension (1% *10 =10%)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He can’t go this weekend. B. He has a hole in his bathing suit.C. They should stay at the beach longerD. They shouldn’t spend much money.2. A. Turn the alarm off. B. Live on a farm.C. Move his alarm clock.D. Go to bed earlier.3. A. He hasn’t had time to find another apartment.B. His mother dusted her apartment the day before last.C. He hasn’t cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.D. His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment.4. A. Making a pot of coffee. B. Try different brands of coffee.C. Drinking less coffee.D. Getting a different coffee pot.5. A. Some music cassettes. B. Some school supplies.C. Something to drink.D. Something to eat.6. A. He has finished his biology project.B. He’ll feel happier when the project is completed.C. He’s annoyed with everyone.D. He took a nap in biology class.7. A. She knows very little about bicycles.B. She doesn’t want the man to study.C. The man likes to study outdoors.D. The man isn’t ready to study yet.8. A. Try to find it in the house. B. Repair the roof.C. Lend his friend a pen.D. Become extremely angry.9. A. She agrees with the man. B. She didn’t hear what the man said.C. She is surprised by his opinion.D. She thinks he should look at it again.10. A. The weather forecast has often been wrong.B. No more rain is needed.C. It’s going to rain today.D. They will have more time tomorrow.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25 %)Section A (1% *16 =16%)Directions: 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.( ) 11. The reason ________ I’m phoning to you is to tell you about a farewell party on Saturday.A. becauseB. whyC. forD. which( ) 12. Do you remember the day ________ I came to you to borrow a history book?A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where( ) 13. My grandmother read the sad story, _____________.A. was cryingB. criedC. cryingD. to cry( ) 14. __________, I will enter for the SSP English contest without the slightest hesitation.A. Given another chanceB. Giving another chanceC. Give another chanceD. To give another chance.( ) 15. _________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While( ) 16. ________ the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.A. While readingB. When you readC. If readingD. Having read ( ) 17. It __________ last night for all the trees are covered with snow now.A. must have snowedB. should have snowedC. may have snowedD. ought to have snowed( ) 18. Children under 12 years of age in that country __________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need( ) 19. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom( ) 20. He studied very hard when he was young, _________ contributes to his success in later life.A. thatB. so thatC. whatD. which( ) 21. Is this museum ___________ the students visited the day before yesterday?A. whereB. in thatC. the oneD. at which( ) 22. In many western countries much has been done to prevent environment from __________.A. pollutedB. to be pollutedC. be pollutingD. being polluted ( ) 23. We might as well make use _______ the hotel’s facilities.A. ofB. withC. toD. about( ) 24. ________ by her diligence and intelligence, I can say for sure that she will prove herself a promising student.A. ImpressingB. ImpressedC. Being impressedD. Having been impressed( ) 25. Only through hard work and patience_________ his childhood dream.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. realize did he( ) 26. Jane has two brothers, ___________ we sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.A. bothB. both of themC. both of whomD. of whomSection B (1% *9= 9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.ago. During the first years of operation, there were only 27 programs for people who wanted to learn English. Those English language programs of teaching and learning were not 28 at all because the teachers on TV talked 29 in Chinese on grammar or just gave some translations or 30 . Watching English on TV was 31 listening to the teacher in the classroom. But now the TV English has greatly 32 . There are a lot of new good programs, 33 English on Sunday, American English, Follow Me to Science, Animal World, English News, Business English, Sports, MTV. Those programs are usually so lively and 34 to understand that more and more people enjoy watching them. They are becoming widely 35 not only with all English learners but also with the public.27. ________ 28. __________ 29. __________ 30. _________ 31. __________ 32. ________ 33. __________ 34. __________ 35. _________III. Reading Comprehension (30 %)Section A (1% *15= 15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Mr. White with his wife was now living at a small Italian hotel, where they had stayed in Italy for months on holiday. One night he went out for a walk 36 . It was late. The small street was dark and 37 . Suddenly he heard 38 behind him. He 39 his head and saw a middle-aged woman with wild hair, who quickly walked past him. The woman was 40 out of sight when Mr. White suddenly found that his watch was 41 . He thought it was the 42 woman who had taken his watch, 43 he ran quickly after her and soon caught up with her. As he knew 44 Italian, Mr. White had to ask the woman to 45 the watch in another way. He showed the woman his strong arms and 46 to her watch pocket. The woman thought a while and gave 47 watch to Mr. White. Mr. White returned home and told his wife 48 had happened. He was greatly 49 when Mrs. White pointed to the watch on the table. Now he found it was 50 that had taken the Italian’s watch.( )36 A. secretly B. lonely C. alone D. freely( )37 A. noisy B. crowded C. bright D. quiet( )38 A. voice B. sound C. feet D. steps( )39 A. rose B. moved C. turned D. put( )40 A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. even( )41 A. losing B. going C. missing D. missed( )42 A. very B. proper C. same D. just( )43 A. then B. so C. as D. but( )44 A. much B. no C. enough D. little of( )45 A. lend B. tell C. return D. keep( )46 A. pointed B. listened C. shouted D. looked( )47 A. his B. the other C. the D. another( )48 A. what B. that C. why D. how( )49 A. delightful B. surprised C. amused D. disappointed ( )50 A. he himself B. him C. himself D. herselfSection B (1% *11 = 11 %)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done.When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work hard if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.( ) 51. According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that _____________.A.life for a child is fairly easy.B. a child is always loved whatever he doesC.if much is given to a child, he must do something in return.D.only children are interested in life.( ) 52. The main idea of the passage is that______________.A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains.B.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard.C.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s time.D.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life.( ) 53. The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss_______.A.examples of successful old men.B.how to build up one’s position in society.C.joys and pains of old people.D.what to do when one has problems in life.(B)The market is a concept. If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbor and some to the local manager of the supermarket. But in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them.If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market.When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores, supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying you in the labor market.The market may be something abstract(抽象的). But for each person or business who is making and selling something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won’t be long before you get the message. The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing something the market doesn’t want you to do.( ) 54. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.Selling and BuyingB.Everything you do is producing for the market.C.What is the market?D.What the market can do for you.( ) 55. All of the following acts are producing for the market except_______.A. working in a bankB. attending a night schoolC. printing a bookD. growing beans for sale( ) 56. You are buying from the market when you ________.A.borrow a book from the library.B.walk to the seaside for a holiday.C.look after your children.D.dine at restaurant.( ) 57. The word “concrete” in the last paragraph may most probably mean______.A. seriousB. importantC. necessaryD. real( ) 58. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something?A.It tells you what to produce.B.It provides you with everything you need.C.It tells you how to grow tomatoes.D.It helps you save money.(C)Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability. They feel hopeless about it. Can you learn to read better, or must you agree that nothing can be done about it.To be sure, people are different. You can not do everything as well as certain other people do. If all the students in a class tried out for basketball, some would be very good players; others would be very poor; and many would be in between. But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way, and with plenty of practice. It is the same with reading. Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help. Others find reading a slow and tiring job. In between, there are all degrees of reading ability.Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability. In these experiments, the poor readers were given tests of reading ability. After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered, they were given special instruction and practice in reading. After a few months, another test of the same kind was given. In nearly all cases, these people had raised their reading scores.( ) 59. With the example of basketball players, the author shows__________.A.why certain people are poor readers.B.that there are differences in people’s abilities.C.why some people are good basketball players.D.that good basketball players can be good readers.( ) 60. To improve their reading ability, people should_______________.A. work long and hardB. take different forms of testsC. have special help and practiceD. try different reading materials( ) 61. The experiments mentioned in the text show that__________.A.good readers seem to enjoy reading.B.almost all poor readers can make progress.C.causes of poor reading are difficult to find out.D.tests help people improve their reading ability.Section C (2 % * 4=8%)Directions:Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions or complete the statements with fewest possible words.Where in the world can you take an hour’s train ride, and pass a forest, a London street, a scene from the Wild West, and a burning building that never burns down? There’s only one place, and that’s Hollywood, in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets in the Universal Studios, one of the oldest and largest movie companies in the USA.A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood, the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Movie-makers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead, they repeat old ones.The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. Thetheatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay home to watch series, like Dynasty have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These “soap opera”, as they are called, show rich, powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly all middle-aged, like many of the people who watch them.Though it is soap operas that are keeping the film-makers of Hollywood in business, big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Movie-makers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more—modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower costs.But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its best-known industry.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 13 WORDS)62. What is Universal Studios?_____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 63. Why do movie makers repeat old ideas instead of spending the money on expensive new ideas?_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 64. According to the passage, more and more big films are made outside Hollywood while _____________________ are still being made in Hollywood.65. Florida and Texas are trying to take the film business away from California by _____________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (3%*7=21%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.66. 市民可以自由使用图书馆。

上海市宝山区高一下学期期末考试英语试题Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions: 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.In France,there once lived a man named Louis Pasteur,who was a doctor of science.The thing (17) occupied his mind was the disease rabies."I must find the rabies germs that hide inside people and make them so sick (18) they die,"he thought. "Once I find that invisible enemy,I'll think of a way to kill it.I just know I (19) do it."Many people thought Pasteur was wasting his time.Some laughed at him and said,"You'll never do it.No one can find (20) invisible enemy!"Pasteur didn't care (21) people thought,he believed in (22) .He kept right on working.Meanwhile,in German,a boy named Joey was about to get into trouble.He wasn't a bad boy,he was just thoughtless,as children sometimes are.He was playing with a dog.But this dog was sick with rabies,(23) made the dog mad.When Joey got tired of playing with the dog,he started to go home.Unfortunately,the dog escaped from behind the fence and bit Joey.The invisible enemy—the rabies germs—were passed on from the dog to Joey.Soon the little boy was very sick.Everyone knew that if someone was bitten by a sick,mad dog,that person would become infected with rabies and die.His parents could only wait.But then there was news.Joey's mother saw it and shouted for joy."A doctor of science (24) (find) a way to save people like Joey!"she said."He says sick people like Joey have been infected by an invisible enemy,and he's found a way to kill it!"The man,of course,was Louis Pasteur.He had done what he had set out to do.Joey's parents quickly prepared Joey (25) the long journey to Paris."Dr.Pasteur,"said the mother upon their arrival at Pasteur's residence,"we've come a long way.Our little boy (26) (bite) by a mad dog,and he's very sick.Can you help us?""Perhaps,"said Pasteur."I've invented a vaccine（疫苗）.It is strong enough to kill the invisible enemy.Joey was finally saved and later became a gatekeeper at the Pasteur Institute.Section B (10%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.threatB.certainC.developingD.necessarilyE.checkedF.potentialG.speciallyH.connectionI.preserveJ.exerciseK.healthyYou've probably heard of the list of factors that put you at risk for heart disease: smoking,poor diet,lack of_27_ and so on.But did you know that the health of your gums（牙龈）may also affect your chance of_28_heart disease?More than 120 studies have investigated the_29_link between gum disease and heart disease.Most of them say that gum disease is a risk factor for heart disease and other diseases that affect blood vessels.This means that people with gum disease often develop heart disease but that gum disease doesn't_30_cause heart disease.Doctors and scientists have proposed a number of possible reasons for this connection.One common factor is inflammation（发炎）,which occurs when the body senses a_31_and sends white blood cells to attack it.This leads to painful swelling（肿胀）,which is the main symptom of gum disease.White inflammation hasn't been shown to cause heart disease,it often accompanies it.And as it turns out,the same types of bacteria often lead to inflammation in both diseases.It's also possible that the_32_has less to do with biology than with an individual's habits.Perhaps people who take good care of their teeth make other healthy choices that prevent heart disease.So what does this mean for your health?Since the role of gum disease in causing heart disease isn't_33_,don't take it for granted that taking care of your teeth will protect your heart.Certainly,brushing and cleaning are not replacement for exercise and a_34_diet.But keeping your mouth healthy and avoiding gum disease are still good goals to go after.They'll spare you pain and high dental bills and keep your bright smile complete.This research does mean that if you have gum disease,you should get your heart_35_this is especially true if you are at risk of heart disease for other reason,such as smoking.Who would have thought that your mouth and your heart would be connected?The body is a complex and mysterious thing,so do all you can to_36_it.Ⅲ.Reading ComprehensionSection A (14%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage,there are four words marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The secret to Dwanyne Johnson's success is simple—he gives people what they want.TROUBLED YOUTHWhen he was young,Johnson's family_37_with money,which led him down a bad path.While they lived in Hawaii,Johnson stole form tourists and high-end stores.When this_38_police involvement,he decided to make a_39_. Coming from a family of wrestlers（摔跤者）,he knew he could control his body.He built it up,eventually attracting the_40_of a football coach.His success in the sport_41_him a football scholarship to the University of Miami.IN THE RINGAfter college Johnson_42_a career in professional football,but it didn't last long.Then he_43_in his grandfather's and father's footsteps and became a wrestler.He used many names in the ring,but he became_44_as The Rock.His loyalty to this character and fans earned him the name of The People's Champion.A NEW AUDIENCEThe Rock was_45_seen wrestling or starring in different series on TV.But the man behind the_46_wanted to break into Hollywood for real.It wasn't until 2003's The Rundown that the town realized he could be a star.Since then he has become a huge action star in films_47_Furious 7.He has also become known for his family films,such as last year's cartoon Moana.MARK YOUR CALENDARDwayne Johnson was the biggest international_48_in both 2013 and 2015.He may win the honor again with three big projects to be_49_this year.He next appears in Fast 8,out later this -to-film adaptation（改编）Baywatch will follow in May,and a remark of Jumanji will_50_late this year.There is no doubt that Johnson is putting in all this hard work for one primary_51_.He's The People's Champion,and they want more of him.37.A.moved B.struggled C.traded D.started38.A.led to B.called for C.broke out D.turned to39.A.promise B.living C.change D.decision40.A.attention B.direction C.position D.praise41.A.created B.presented C.earned D.appreciated42.A.operated anized C.developed D.attempted43.A.imitated B.followed C.involved D.learned44.A.serious B.important C.familiar D.famous45.A.constantly B.seldom C.finally D.sometimes46.A.truth B.character C.director D.novelist47.A.for example B.thanks to C.such as D.except for48.A.hero B.leader C.player D.star49.A.released B.devoted C.published D.produced50.A.sort out B.go down e out D.cater for51.A.process B.reason C.result D.desireSection B (12%)Directions: Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AWhen Merriam Cooper was a boy,he loved reading novels like Lost in the Jungle and Wild Life Under the Equator,both of which were written by Paul Du Chailu.Set in Africa,they told exciting tales of imaginary native tribes battling hippopotamuses（河马）and man-eating tigers.Years later,Cooper joined the itary and flew bombing tasks during the First World War.After the war ended,he met Ernest B.Schoedsack,an expert with movie cameras,they decided to begin making movies that could capture the danger and delight of exploring strange lands, living with native tribes and dealing with unfriendly creatures.After making three movies,Grass,Chang and The Four Feathers,the partners came up with the idea of making one about a giant gorilla.Originally,they wanted to use a real gorilla in the movie.That turned out to be too expensive, however,so they instead used a model of a gorilla and a new technique called stop-motion photography to bring the creature to life.The resulting movie was King Kong.In 1976,Kong's unfortunate story was retold with a man in a suit with makeup and a robot.When director Peter Jackson got his hands on Kong in 2005,Kong was portrayed（演出）by an actor and special effects.While the "major" King Kong movies tell a similar story,Kong has been portrayed in many different ways over the years.In one of the sillier movies,King Kong Escapes (1967),he fights a mechanical copy of himself.King Kong lives (1986) takes a strangers turn with Kong surviving his famous falling down and falling for Lady Kong.52.How does the writer begin this article?A.By noting Cooper's enjoyment of reading.B.By describing Cooper's quiet family life.C.By explaining Cooper's early education.D.By discussing Cooper's fear of animals.53.According to this article,what did Cooper do with his plane during the First World War?A.He dropped explosive.B.He transported prisoners.C.He protected airports.D.He delivered supplies.54.What role did Cooper's and Shoedsack's overseas adventures play in their lives?A.They aided the man's political careers.B.They wasted most of the men's funds.C.They forced the man to change profession.D.They inspired the men to produce films.55.What do we learn about the person who played Kong in 1976?A.Whose life he saved.B.How he was dressed.C.Who offered him a contract.D.Why he gave up a project.BYou know the sound—that high-pitched noise in your ear that tells you a mosquito（蚊子）is looking for meal. Rather than donating blood to her cause,you wave the insect away.But that rarely works.Your body usually ends up with one or more itchy（痒的）red welts somewhere.Are there better ways to drive the annoying insects away?Yes, indeed!Preventing mosquito bites can also stop infections with dangerous illness.Mosquito-borne disease such as the Zika virus or malaria have terrible results.Several million people worldwide die from disease carried by mosquitoes each year,adding urgency to the battle.Studies have shown that certain groups of people are easy to be bitten by mosquitoes.These include those who are pregnant,have a higher-than-normal boy temperature or have type O blood.These groups should be aware they are more attractive to mosquitoes and stay inside whenever possible,especially at dawn and dusk.Many breeds of mosquitoes are more likely to bite at these times.People should also wear light,bright colors as dark colors attract the insects.Rubbing mosquito repellents（驱蚊剂）on exposed skin keeps the insects away for a time.Studies show that those containing DEET are most effective.Depending on the brand of repellent,the chemical keeps mosquitoes away for 5 to 13 hours.Some plant oils can be used instead of DEET,but they require more frequent application-every two hours—and in greater concentrations.Oils such as lemon eucalyptus or citronella are two possibilities.Another chemical,permethrin,can be applied to clothing to ward off mosquitoes.The chemical sticks to the fabric and will last through a few washings.Clothing that has been factory-treated with the chemical is alsoavailable. The manufactures say that it will remain the permethrin for about 70 washings.Mosquito coil（圈，卷）also keep mosquitoes away.However,the smoke from them pollutes and can damage the lungs,so they should be used with care.When you're inside,simply plugging in some fans will keep mosquitoes away as they are weak fliers.Everyone wants to avoid mosquito bites,so try several methods to see what works for you.56.which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Mosquitoes usually don't like dark colors.B.Mosquitoes don't like people with type O blood.C.It's not easy to remove some chemical treated off clothing.D.It's not easy to use mosquito coils to drive mosquitoes off.57.What does the phrase ward off in Para 5 most probably mean?A.prevent fromB.take inC.break awayD.turn out58.What is the best title of the passage?A.How to get rid of mosquitoes.B.Keep mosquitoes away.C.Be aware of mosquitoes.D.Pay attention to mosquitoes.59.What does this article imply about mosquitoes?A.Electric fans can be used to blow mosquitoes away.B.People had better use the methods together to avoid mosquitoes.C.Mosquitoes would like to bite people at dawn or dusk.D.Different people should choose different ways to avoid mosquitoes.Section C (4%)Directions: Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.English is closely related to German,but it uses many words from French.B.English is a multi-culture,which has different background and people.C.This is partly because English includes words from so many languages.D.Over fifty countries have English as their official language and use it for higher education.E.Some English speakers use words only to fill pauses when they talk.F.People usually use some special words to avoid embarrassing occasions.Let's learn about EnglishIf you're reading this,you've probably already spent many hours studying English.But here are facts you may not know about the language:English is one of the most common languages in the world.Some experts estimate that English has about 339 million native speakers._60_.This does not include the United States,which has no official language.English is also the official language of the sky.That means all pilots use it on international flights._61_This is because a French-speaking ruler conquered England in the 11th century.English also includes words from many other languages.This is because people in British colonies spoke many languages.Words from many of those languages were added to English.Other words are added even today.As a result,English has one of the largest vocabularies of any language.You've probably noticed that English spelling can be hard to predict.For example,the long "e"sound can be spelled eight different ways.And the letters—"ough"—can be pronounced nine ways!_62_Spelling of English words often reflected their origins.The most common letter used in English is "e".But more words begin with "s" than any other in the alphabet.Most English words thyme with at least one other word.But month,orange,silver and purple don't thyme with anything._63_Some common examples are like,just and basically.These words are called 'crutch words',and it's best to avoid them.People who use too many crutch words sound like they aren't sure what they're trying to say.However much you know about English,there's always more to learn about this strange and interesting language.Ⅳ.Translation (15%) (3+3+4+5)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.64.现在看来,学生必须下定决心学好英语口语了。

上海市高一第二学期英语期末考试Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (24%)Section 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 the question you have heard.1. A. At 11:20. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:50. D. At 11:30.2. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.C. Talking with his friend.D. Asking for information.3. A. A shop assistant. B. A telephone operator.C. A waitress.D. A clerk.4. A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. In a car. D. On the street.5. A. A railway porter. B. A telephone operator.C. A bus conductor.D. A postal clerk.6. A. A math teacher and his colleague. B. A teacher and his student.C. A student and his classmate.D. A librarian and a student.7. A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A play. D. A speech.8. A. The man shouldn’t dream of being a superstar.B. The man didn’t practice hard enough.C. The man should find a new partner.D. The man should not give up.9. A. His injury kept him at home. B. He didn’t consider it necessary.C. He was too weak to see the doctor.D. He failed to make an appointment.10. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a deep impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.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. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.C. On Wednesdays and Thursday.D. On Tuesdays and Fridays.12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.C. Once a month.D. Twice a month.13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.C. Research papers.D. Final exam.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Photographs B. Books.C. Films.D. Music.15. A. Poor people. B. Disasters.C. Racial injustice.D. Crime.16. A. He was the first director of Hollywood.B. He lived a poor life in his childhood.C. He was born in Middle Western Africa.D. He picked up photography in 1912.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.Why does the man do sports in his spare time? (21) _____________.What kind of sports does the man prefer? (22) _____________.How often does the woman do yoga? (23) _____________.What does the woman enjoy reading most? (24) _____________.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary: (25%)Section ADirections: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or 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 other.(A)While (25) ________(rise) temperatures bring seasonal treats like fruits and ice cream, they also mean that mosquitoes, one of the nuisances(讨厌的东西) of the summer, are coming back.If you find yourself (26) ________(cover) in mosquito bites while others escape without so much as an itch(痒), you can blame your genes (27) ________ control our body odor(气味), reported the BBC.A team, led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (28) ________(carry) out research into pairs of identical twins ---those (29) ________ share 100percent of their genes. They found that identical twins are equally attractiveto mosquitoes. Non-identical twins, who only share about 50 percent oftheir genes, differ (30) ________ how strongly they attract mosquitoes, thescientists found.The research, published in the journal PLOS One in late April, “providesstrong evidence (31) ________ your chance of being bitten is down to genetics,” said the Daily Mail.“If we understand the genetic differences between people, it could be possible to find new ways to repel(驱赶) mosquitoes,” lead author James Logan told the BBC. “In the future we (32) ________ be able to take a pill which will help the body produce repellents(驱虫剂).”(B)It’s (33) ________ part of life that we take for granted: We go to sleep at the end of each day to feel refreshed. But have you ever wondered what sleep is like for animals?In fact, from sleeping (34) ________(stand) up to shutting down half of their brain, animals have some surprising yet fun sleeping habits, as reported by the Daily Mail on April 15.Little brown bats could be called the “laziest”, sleeping for around 19.5 hours a day. This long period of sleep (35) ________(think) to be a way of saving energy. It means they only hunt for a few hours every night when they can find insects to eat.In contrast, giraffes (36) ________ go weeks without sleep and when they do get some shuteye, it’s never for more than 5minutes. (37) ________(be) large and slow moving, giraffes are targets for predators(食肉动物). This means they can’t sleep for long periods.However, other animals are expert (38) ________ multitasking.(同时做几件事)For example, dolphins and whales sleep while keeping half of their brain awake. This allows them (39)________(carry) on breathing so they don’t drown. Migrating birds can sleep while flying during long journeys (40) ________ sometimes last for 6 months.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.He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a (41) ________ superstar. Only 3 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang is (42) ________ UNICEF good will ambassador(联合国儿童基金会亲善大使) or the most special one.“Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best (43) ________ in my life,” Lang said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York.Named this year by TIME magazine as one the World’s 100 Most (44) ________ People, the pianist said he hoped music could “bring children happiness and enlighten their life.”Three months after his nomination in 2004, Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children (45)________ by malaria and AIDS.Although the southeastern African country’sunderdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Langwho landed the continent for the first time, he was touched bylocal children’s (46) ________ for music.“Most of the kid had never seen a piano before,” Lang said.“When I played Chopin’s nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!”“Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind,” he said.Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to (47) ________ fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.“I know it is hard to surpass, but I will keep doing these for children,” Lang said with a (48) ________ voice.Besides his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play the piano.So far Lang has chosen 5 children from the US and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to (49) ________ at world-class music halls, he said.III. Reading Comprehension (26%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.You've probably heard the expression：“What you see is __50__ you get.” My grandfather used to say, “If you look at a tree long enough，it will move.” We see what we want to see. Psychologists tell us that __51__ controls our life more than our self­image. We live like the person we see in the __52__. We are what we think we are. If you don't think you'll be successful，you __53__. You can't be it if you can't see it. Your life is dedicated to your vision. If you want to change your __54__，you must change your vision of life.Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous when he __55__ a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “__56__ you've retired from body building，what do you plan to do next?”Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and __57__:“I'm going to become No.1 movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was __58__and amused at Schwarzenegger's plan. At that time，it was very hard to __59__ how this muscle­bound bodybuilder，who was not a __60__ actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Australian accent，could ever __61__ to be Hollywood's No.1 movie star!So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger __62__ he planned to make his dream come true，Schwarzenegger said: “I'll do it the same __63__ I became the No.1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do is create a vision of who I want to be，and then I start living like that person in my mind as if it were already true. ” Sounds almost childishly simple，doesn't it？But it __64__！Schwarzenegger did become the No.1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood！Remember：“If you can see it，you can get it. ”50. A. when B. what C. which D. that51. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything52. A. mirror B. picture C. sky D. gas53. A. can’t B. won’t C. don’t D. will54. A. life B. imagine C. figure D. opinion55. A. acted as B. worked as C. met with D. turned into56. A. Even though B. If only C. In case D. Now that57. A. confidently B. excitedly C. surprisedly D. proudly58. A. surprised B. feared C. lucky D. disappointed59. A. report B. find C. judge D. imagine60. A. professional B. popular C. good D. well-known61. A. pretend B. succeed C. have D. hope62. A. how B. why C. where D. which63. A. way B. opportunity C. means D. effect64. A. worked B. did C. completed D. failedSection 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.(A)Tomorrow was his girlfriend’s birthday and the young man was having a difficult time deciding on a present for her. She already had more clothes than she knew what to do with them, so he couldn’t get any kind of apparel. She never ate sweets, so candy was out of the question. What then? He had a very special reason for wanting to impress her with just the right gift. All girls liked perfume. That raised another problem, however. What kind did she prefer? He couldn’t ask her because that would ruin the surprise.At last the young man hit upon a brilliant idea. That afternoon, pretending to take his girlfriend’ fox terrier, little dog for a walk, the young man and the dog went directly to the perfume counter of the town’s biggest department store. Good! There was a large array of perfume. He beckoned a shop assistant, instructing her to take out a lot of perfume test paper and wave each kind under the dog’s nose. Nestled in the young man’s arms, the terrier began to be restless and bored as this seemingly pointless game went on. Then Fritz suddenly become frisky, wiggling in the young man’s arms and barking excitedly, as the assistant waved one piece of test paper under its nose.“I’ll take that one,” said the young man to the assistant. The price was high, but it was worth it, he thought.“My favorite perfume!” said the delighted girl the next evening as she unwrapped the package. “How did you know?” she asked, dabbing some perfume behind each ear.“Intuition(直觉), I guess.” Said the young man, deciding that it wasn’t exactly wrong to tell a lie under the circumstances. One day, after they were married, he would admit that his intuition had really been a little dog named Fritz.65.Which of the following words best describes the young man?A.Kind-hearted.B.Curious.C.Creative.D.Mean.66.According to the story, the birthday present for the girl was actually decided on by _________.A.the young manB.the shop assistantC.the man’s intuitionD.the dog Fritz67.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?A.The young man wanted to give his girlfriend a pleasant surprise.B.The pet dog Fritz knew what the young man wanted very well.C.The kind of perfume the young man chose was expensive.D.The young man told a white lie about his final choice of the perfume.(B)Which tablet(平板) computer should YOU be buying: T here’s a style to suit everyone .Best for young childrenLeapPad Explorer 2, £68Aimed at children betweenthree and nine (though a nine-year-old might find it a little simple), itcomes in pink or blue and with fivebuilt-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.Pros: The education games are well- designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.Cons:Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.Best for teenagersiPad 4th generation, £399-£659The iPad is still the marketleader, and for good reason. Ifthe teenager in your houseenjoys playing computergames, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology.Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.Best for working parentsMicrosoft Surface, £399-£559Tablets are brilliant forleisure —but what if youwant to do a bit of work? Notablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet that allows you to use Microsoft Word, ExcelBest for bookwormsAmazon Kindle Paperwhite, £109Nearly all tablets let youdownload books. It's a great way totake a mountainous pile ofhardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase.But most tablets have a shiny screen — which68. The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.A. quarrel withB. meet withC. compare withD. compete with69. Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?A. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.B. The keyboard can serve as a cover.C. The keyboard will not add to the cost of the tablet computerD. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.70. If you are a game lover, which tablet is the least likely to be your choice?A. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. LeapPad Explorer 2.71. If you want to add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation at a meeting, which tablet is the most helpful?A. LeapPad Explorer 2.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.(C)Newspapers are the most traditional media. The introduction of the Internet results in a new kind of newspaper. That is called digital newspaper. Unlike the traditional newspapers issued by using print on the paper, digital newspapers publish on the Internet. This kind of newspaper is not only the digital edition of papernewspapers. It contains more technical devices.Because the Internet creates a special condition, there are four key changes of digital newspapers compared with traditional newspapers. First of all, digital newspapers are not updated day by day. If any news happens, there will be correlative reports on the newspaper websites immediately. The instant update is the most important development of contemporary newspapers caused by the Internet. In addition, it can also include hyperlinks(超链接). It is another advantage of digital newspapers. Readers can access another concerned website through these hyperlinks. It is more convenient for readers to obtain detailed information. Some online newspaper websites have a BBS (Bulletin Board System), databases and other distinctive services. Thus different from traditional newspapers, digital newspapers can exchange information with readers. McAdams(1995) claimed that unlike traditional newspapers, the readers could expect some feedbacks of online newspapers. Another change is electronic newspapers can extend the scope(范围) traditional newspapers could cover. A case in point is there is a website which contains almost 200 newspapers from 55 countries. Anyone, who wants to see some newspapers are not published in his area, can just read them online. Ultimately, there have been some digital newspapers with Multi-media such as visible or audible reports in it. Anyhow, the changes of newspapers are obvious and available. Newspapers are and will be developed to more potential because of the introduction of the Internet.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)72. What leads to the birth of digital newspapers?73. The most important advantage of the digital newspaper is _____________________________.74. The underlined word “ultimately” in the passage probably means _______________________.75. What are the four key changes of digital newspapers?IV. Translation: (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．苏老师以优异的成绩毕业于华东师范大学(ECNU)。

上海市宝山区高一下学期期末考试英语试题Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions: 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.In France,there once lived a man named Louis Pasteur,who was a doctor of science.The thing (17) occupied his mind was the disease rabies."I must find the rabies germs that hide inside people and make them so sick (18) they die,"he thought. "Once I find that invisible enemy,I'll think of a way to kill it.I just know I (19) do it."Many people thought Pasteur was wasting his time.Some laughed at him and said,"You'll never do it.No one can find (20) invisible enemy!"Pasteur didn't care (21) people thought,he believed in (22) .He kept right on working.Meanwhile,in German,a boy named Joey was about to get into trouble.He wasn't a bad boy,he was just thoughtless,as children sometimes are.He was playing with a dog.But this dog was sick with rabies,(23) made the dog mad.When Joey got tired of playing with the dog,he started to go home.Unfortunately,the dog escaped from behind the fence and bit Joey.The invisible enemy—the rabies germs—were passed on from the dog to Joey.Soon the little boy was very sick.Everyone knew that if someone was bitten by a sick,mad dog,that person would become infected with rabies and die.His parents could only wait.But then there was news.Joey's mother saw it and shouted for joy."A doctor of science (24) (find) a way to save people like Joey!"she said."He says sick people like Joey have been infected by an invisible enemy,and he's found a way to kill it!"The man,of course,was Louis Pasteur.He had done what he had set out to do.Joey's parents quickly prepared Joey (25) the long journey to Paris."Dr.Pasteur,"said the mother upon their arrival at Pasteur's residence,"we've come a long way.Our little boy (26) (bite) by a mad dog,and he's very sick.Can you help us?""Perhaps,"said Pasteur."I've invented a vaccine（疫苗）.It is strong enough to kill the invisible enemy.Joey was finally saved and later became a gatekeeper at the Pasteur Institute.Section B (10%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.threatB.certainC.developingD.necessarilyE.checkedF.potentialG.speciallyH.connectionI.preserveJ.exerciseK.healthyYou've probably heard of the list of factors that put you at risk for heart disease: smoking,poor diet,lack of_27_ and so on.But did you know that the health of your gums（牙龈）may also affect your chance of_28_heart disease?More than 120 studies have investigated the_29_link between gum disease and heart disease.Most of them say that gum disease is a risk factor for heart disease and other diseases that affect blood vessels.This means that people with gum disease often develop heart disease but that gum disease doesn't_30_cause heart disease.Doctors and scientists have proposed a number of possible reasons for this connection.One common factor is inflammation（发炎）,which occurs when the body senses a_31_and sends white blood cells to attack it.This leads to painful swelling（肿胀）,which is the main symptom of gum disease.White inflammation hasn't been shown to cause heart disease,it often accompanies it.And as it turns out,the same types of bacteria often lead to inflammation in both diseases.It's also possible that the_32_has less to do with biology than with an individual's habits.Perhaps people who take good care of their teeth make other healthy choices that prevent heart disease.So what does this mean for your health?Since the role of gum disease in causing heart disease isn't_33_,don't take it for granted that taking care of your teeth will protect your heart.Certainly,brushing and cleaning are not replacement for exercise and a_34_diet.But keeping your mouth healthy and avoiding gum disease are still good goals to go after.They'll spare you pain and high dental bills and keep your bright smile complete.This research does mean that if you have gum disease,you should get your heart_35_this is especially true if you are at risk of heart disease for other reason,such as smoking.Who would have thought that your mouth and your heart would be connected?The body is a complex and mysterious thing,so do all you can to_36_it.Ⅲ.Reading ComprehensionSection A (14%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage,there are four words marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The secret to Dwanyne Johnson's success is simple—he gives people what they want.TROUBLED YOUTHWhen he was young,Johnson's family_37_with money,which led him down a bad path.While they lived in Hawaii,Johnson stole form tourists and high-end stores.When this_38_police involvement,he decided to make a_39_. Coming from a family of wrestlers（摔跤者）,he knew he could control his body.He built it up,eventually attracting the_40_of a football coach.His success in the sport_41_him a football scholarship to the University of Miami.IN THE RINGAfter college Johnson_42_a career in professional football,but it didn't last long.Then he_43_in his grandfather's and father's footsteps and became a wrestler.He used many names in the ring,but he became_44_as The Rock.His loyalty to this character and fans earned him the name of The People's Champion.A NEW AUDIENCEThe Rock was_45_seen wrestling or starring in different series on TV.But the man behind the_46_wanted to break into Hollywood for real.It wasn't until 2003's The Rundown that the town realized he could be a star.Since then he has become a huge action star in films_47_Furious 7.He has also become known for his family films,such as last year's cartoon Moana.MARK YOUR CALENDARDwayne Johnson was the biggest international_48_in both 2013 and 2015.He may win the honor again with three big projects to be_49_this year.He next appears in Fast 8,out later this -to-film adaptation（改编）Baywatch will follow in May,and a remark of Jumanji will_50_late this year.There is no doubt that Johnson is putting in all this hard work for one primary_51_.He's The People's Champion,and they want more of him.37.A.moved B.struggled C.traded D.started38.A.led to B.called for C.broke out D.turned to39.A.promise B.living C.change D.decision40.A.attention B.direction C.position D.praise41.A.created B.presented C.earned D.appreciated42.A.operated anized C.developed D.attempted43.A.imitated B.followed C.involved D.learned44.A.serious B.important C.familiar D.famous45.A.constantly B.seldom C.finally D.sometimes46.A.truth B.character C.director D.novelist47.A.for example B.thanks to C.such as D.except for48.A.hero B.leader C.player D.star49.A.released B.devoted C.published D.produced50.A.sort out B.go down e out D.cater for51.A.process B.reason C.result D.desireSection B (12%)Directions: Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AWhen Merriam Cooper was a boy,he loved reading novels like Lost in the Jungle and Wild Life Under the Equator,both of which were written by Paul Du Chailu.Set in Africa,they told exciting tales of imaginary native tribes battling hippopotamuses（河马）and man-eating tigers.Years later,Cooper joined the itary and flew bombing tasks during the First World War.After the war ended,he met Ernest B.Schoedsack,an expert with movie cameras,they decided to begin making movies that could capture the danger and delight of exploring strange lands, living with native tribes and dealing with unfriendly creatures.After making three movies,Grass,Chang and The Four Feathers,the partners came up with the idea of making one about a giant gorilla.Originally,they wanted to use a real gorilla in the movie.That turned out to be too expensive, however,so they instead used a model of a gorilla and a new technique called stop-motion photography to bring the creature to life.The resulting movie was King Kong.In 1976,Kong's unfortunate story was retold with a man in a suit with makeup and a robot.When director Peter Jackson got his hands on Kong in 2005,Kong was portrayed（演出）by an actor and special effects.While the "major" King Kong movies tell a similar story,Kong has been portrayed in many different ways over the years.In one of the sillier movies,King Kong Escapes (1967),he fights a mechanical copy of himself.King Kong lives (1986) takes a strangers turn with Kong surviving his famous falling down and falling for Lady Kong.52.How does the writer begin this article?A.By noting Cooper's enjoyment of reading.B.By describing Cooper's quiet family life.C.By explaining Cooper's early education.D.By discussing Cooper's fear of animals.53.According to this article,what did Cooper do with his plane during the First World War?A.He dropped explosive.B.He transported prisoners.C.He protected airports.D.He delivered supplies.54.What role did Cooper's and Shoedsack's overseas adventures play in their lives?A.They aided the man's political careers.B.They wasted most of the men's funds.C.They forced the man to change profession.D.They inspired the men to produce films.55.What do we learn about the person who played Kong in 1976?A.Whose life he saved.B.How he was dressed.C.Who offered him a contract.D.Why he gave up a project.BYou know the sound—that high-pitched noise in your ear that tells you a mosquito（蚊子）is looking for meal. Rather than donating blood to her cause,you wave the insect away.But that rarely works.Your body usually ends up with one or more itchy（痒的）red welts somewhere.Are there better ways to drive the annoying insects away?Yes, indeed!Preventing mosquito bites can also stop infections with dangerous illness.Mosquito-borne disease such as the Zika virus or malaria have terrible results.Several million people worldwide die from disease carried by mosquitoes each year,adding urgency to the battle.Studies have shown that certain groups of people are easy to be bitten by mosquitoes.These include those who are pregnant,have a higher-than-normal boy temperature or have type O blood.These groups should be aware they are more attractive to mosquitoes and stay inside whenever possible,especially at dawn and dusk.Many breeds of mosquitoes are more likely to bite at these times.People should also wear light,bright colors as dark colors attract the insects.Rubbing mosquito repellents（驱蚊剂）on exposed skin keeps the insects away for a time.Studies show that those containing DEET are most effective.Depending on the brand of repellent,the chemical keeps mosquitoes away for 5 to 13 hours.Some plant oils can be used instead of DEET,but they require more frequent application-every two hours—and in greater concentrations.Oils such as lemon eucalyptus or citronella are two possibilities.Another chemical,permethrin,can be applied to clothing to ward off mosquitoes.The chemical sticks to the fabric and will last through a few washings.Clothing that has been factory-treated with the chemical is alsoavailable. The manufactures say that it will remain the permethrin for about 70 washings.Mosquito coil（圈，卷）also keep mosquitoes away.However,the smoke from them pollutes and can damage the lungs,so they should be used with care.When you're inside,simply plugging in some fans will keep mosquitoes away as they are weak fliers.Everyone wants to avoid mosquito bites,so try several methods to see what works for you.56.which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Mosquitoes usually don't like dark colors.B.Mosquitoes don't like people with type O blood.C.It's not easy to remove some chemical treated off clothing.D.It's not easy to use mosquito coils to drive mosquitoes off.57.What does the phrase ward off in Para 5 most probably mean?A.prevent fromB.take inC.break awayD.turn out58.What is the best title of the passage?A.How to get rid of mosquitoes.B.Keep mosquitoes away.C.Be aware of mosquitoes.D.Pay attention to mosquitoes.59.What does this article imply about mosquitoes?A.Electric fans can be used to blow mosquitoes away.B.People had better use the methods together to avoid mosquitoes.C.Mosquitoes would like to bite people at dawn or dusk.D.Different people should choose different ways to avoid mosquitoes.Section C (4%)Directions: Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.English is closely related to German,but it uses many words from French.B.English is a multi-culture,which has different background and people.C.This is partly because English includes words from so many languages.D.Over fifty countries have English as their official language and use it for higher education.E.Some English speakers use words only to fill pauses when they talk.F.People usually use some special words to avoid embarrassing occasions.Let's learn about EnglishIf you're reading this,you've probably already spent many hours studying English.But here are facts you may not know about the language:English is one of the most common languages in the world.Some experts estimate that English has about 339 million native speakers._60_.This does not include the United States,which has no official language.English is also the official language of the sky.That means all pilots use it on international flights._61_This is because a French-speaking ruler conquered England in the 11th century.English also includes words from many other languages.This is because people in British colonies spoke many languages.Words from many of those languages were added to English.Other words are added even today.As a result,English has one of the largest vocabularies of any language.You've probably noticed that English spelling can be hard to predict.For example,the long "e"sound can be spelled eight different ways.And the letters—"ough"—can be pronounced nine ways!_62_Spelling of English words often reflected their origins.The most common letter used in English is "e".But more words begin with "s" than any other in the alphabet.Most English words thyme with at least one other word.But month,orange,silver and purple don't thyme with anything._63_Some common examples are like,just and basically.These words are called 'crutch words',and it's best to avoid them.People who use too many crutch words sound like they aren't sure what they're trying to say.However much you know about English,there's always more to learn about this strange and interesting language.Ⅳ.Translation (15%) (3+3+4+5)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.64.现在看来,学生必须下定决心学好英语口语了。

上海市高一下学期期末考试英语试题第I 卷I. Listening ComprehensionDirections: 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. Because she is sick. B. Because she has to work.C. Because she has to go to the Students 'Union.D. Because she does not want to go. 2. A. They have been to Africa. C. They have sisters in Afica.3. A. She does not know how to play tennis. C. She does not like the man.4. A. He 's dying.C. He doesn 't hear too well.5. A. They will buy a new house after their vacation. B. They will not buy a new house. C. They will find a smaller house.D.They will not buy a new house during their vacation.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. She was a British girl.B. The hospitals in Qatar were full at that time.C. She was a daughter of a doctor in London.D. The Qatar doctors Were not SUre they could CUre her. 12. A. A doctor in Qatar.B. A nurse in London.C. Dr. Brow n.D. Agatha Christie.13. A. SUbSta nce USed in making glass.B. GrUg found in a detective story.B. They are both from Africa.D. They are interested in African art. B. She has to study.D. She is not interested in tennis. B. He was at a party.D. He was reading something important7. A. A movie. B. A documentary 8. A. Scientist.B. Artist.9. A. Europe. B. Canada.10. A. Please sit down.B. Looking for water.D. Getting dirty.C. A soccer game.D. Volcanoes. C. Surgeon. D. Accountant.C. Here.D. Australia.D. She doesn 't want the man to sit by her.6. A. Planting something.C. Looking for something. C. She doesn 't care if he sitsB. She 'll mind if he sitsC. MediCi ne ofte n USed in hospital.D. A rare deadly pois on.QUeSti OnS 14 through 16 are based On the follow ing n ews.14. A. To determ ine the POSiti On Of a ship. B. To find the direct ion Of a CUrre nt.C. To PrediCt the direct ion Of a ship.D. To Carry messages across the ocea n.15. A. US ShiPS Were Ionger than BritiSh ones.B.BritiSh ShiPS could sail the Atlantic faster than US ones. ShiPS could sail the Atlantic faster than BritiSh ones. CaPta ins knew more about maps.16. A. He COmPared his OWn map With other maps.B.He talked With many BritiSh Sea CaPtains.C.He USed drifting ShiPS to CheCk his map.D.He drew maps of CUrre nts and CheCked them.SeCtiO n CDireCtions: In SeCtiO n C, you will hear two Ion ger Con VerSati ons. The Con VerSati OnS will be read twice. After you hear each Con VerSatiO n, you are required to fill in the nu mbered bla nks With the in formatio n you hear. Writeyour an SWerS On your an SWer sheet.Bla nks 17 through 20 are based On the follow ing Con VerSati on.Complete the form. Write ONE WoRD for each an swer.II.Grammar and VOCabUIarySeCtiO n ADireCtions: After reading the PaSSageS below, fill in the blanks to make the PaSSageS COherent and grammatically correct. For the bla nks With a give n word, fill in each bla nk With the PrOPer form of the give n word; for the other bla nks, USe ONE word that best fits each bla nk.SCienCe Can't explain the power of pets, but many StUdieS have shown that the company Of PetS (21) help lower blood PreSSUre and raise Cha nces of recoveri ng from a heart attack, reduce Ion eli ness and SPread all-ro Und good cheer.AnyoWner will tell you (22) _________ a comfortable life they live With a pet. For some, an ani mal PrOVideSmore comfort tha n a husba nd/wife. A 2002 StUdy by Karen Alle n Of the State Uni VerSity of NeW York measured StreSS levels and blood PreSSUre in people - half of them Pet OWnerS -VhiIe they PerfOrmed 5 mi nu tes of men talarithmetic (算术)Or held a hand in ice water. SUbjeCtS completed the tasks alone, With a husband/wife, a close friend or With a pet. People With PetS did it (23) _______________ (well).Those tested With their ani mal friends had thesmallest Cha nge in blood PreSSUre and retur ned most quickly to baseli ne heart rates. (24) ___ PetS in theroom, people also made fewer math mistakes than When doing in front of other companions. It SeemS that people feel more(25 ) __________________________ (relax) around pets, SayS Alle n, (26 ) _______ t hinks it may be because PetSdon't judge.A StUdy reported last fall SUggeStS that hav ing a Pet dog not only (27) ___ (raise) your SPiritS but mayalso have an effect On your eating habits. ReSearCherS at NOrthWeStern MemOriaI HOSPitaI SPent a year (28) (StUdy) 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs On diet-a nd-exercise PrOgrams; a SeParate group of 56 people WithOUt PetS Were PUt On a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 PoUn ds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 PoUnds, more than 15% of their body weight. ReSearCherS Say dog OWnerS did n't lose any more Weight tha n those WithOUt dogs, (29) ____________________________________________________________________ t hey got moreexercise overall-mostly With their dogs - and found it worth doing.SeCtiO n BDireCtiOns: Complete the following PaSSage by USing the words in the box. EaCh word Can Only be USed once. Note that thereis One word more tha n you n eed.How do SUCCeSSfUI people th ink? What drives them? In terviews and in VeStigati OnS __30__ that there areSeVeraI keys to SUCCeSS that SUCCeSSfUI people share.FirSt of all, SUCCeSSfUI people n ever blame some One or SOmeth ing OUtSide of themselves for their __31__ to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their OWn han ds. They Un dersta nd that they Cannot __32__ things in life, SUCh as n ature, the PaSt and other people. BUt i n the mean time, they are well aware that they CanCon trol their OWn thoughts and actions. They take __33__ for their life and regard this as One of the most empoweri ng things they Can do. PerhaPS What most __34__ SUCCeSSfUI people fr om OtherS is that they live a life “ On PUrPOS----they are doing What they believe they are PUt here to do. In their opinion, having a PUrPOSe in their life is the most importa nt __35__ that en ables them to become fully functioning people. They __36__ that Whe n they live their life On purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. They love What they do ——and it shows. PeopleWant to do bus in ess With them because of their COmmitme nt ( 责任心).To live their life On purpose, SUCCeSSfUI people find a CaUSe they believe in and Create a bus in ess around it. Besides, they n ever easily give up. OnCe they have Set UP goals in their life, they are __37__ to do WhateVer it takes to achieve their goals. Rather than Seeing it __38__ or UPSet they USe the kno WIedge to en COUrage themselves Onand go after What they Wanten ergetically and PaSSi On ately.III.Read ing COmPrehe nsionSeCtiO n ADireCtions: For each bla nk in the follow ing PaSSage there are four words or PhraSeS marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each bla nk With the word or PhraSe that best fits the Con text.The CUItUreS of the EaSt and the WeSt really dist in guish each other a lot. ThiS is because the CUItUre SyStemS are two _______ 39 ___ S yStemS On the whole.The ____40 ___ of the easter n CUItUreS is mai nly from two CoUn tries: Chi na and In dia. Both of the two CUItUreSare gestated by rivers. In China, the mother river is the Yellow RiVer __41 the Indian One is the Hindu River.TheSe two CUItUreS Were developed for SeVeraI thousand years and formed their OWn __42 _________ . Then in Dang Dynasty of China, the Chinese culture __43___ went overseas to Japan, __44___ into the Japanese society and shaped the Japanese culture nowadays. Though a bit different from the Chinese one, it belongs to the same ___45___.When the two mother rivers gave birth to the eastern culture, another famous culture was ___46___ on the Mesopotamian Plain the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of the Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. And these two are well-known ___47___ the base of the European culture. Like the Chinese culture, the European one also ___48___ waters. When the colonists( 殖民者) of England ___49__ in America, their culture went with them over theAtlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't ___50 from the European one a lot.At the same time, the difference of the language systems ___51 __ the cultural differences. In the East,most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system, for example, the one I ' m using to write this paper.Other factors like human race difference counts as well. But what ' s more, ___52___ the far distance asteep areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no __ 53___ with the other.39. A. connected B. separate C. ancient D. remote40 . A. preservation B. development C. resource D. origin41 . A. if B. until C. while D. as42 . A. styles B. habits C. ways D. means43 . A. hurriedly B. gradually C. unfortunately D. suddenly44 . A. made B. emerged C. mixed D. applied45 . A. culture B. nation C. influence D. system46 . A. brought up B. brought out C. brought about D. brought along47 . A. after B. as C. for D. of48 . A. crossed B. drunk C. swam D. plunged49.A. touched downB. put downC. got downD. settled down50. A. evolve B. judge C. distinguish D. rise51. A. adds to B. results to C. turns to D. takes to52 . A. as to B. as forC. as a resultofD. in spite of53.A. impactB. differenceC. connectionD. familiaritySection 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)When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But ultimately, these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!" children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."If a boy is hav ing trouble making frien ds, the teacher Can help him. The teacher CanarrangethingS So that he has Cha nces to USe his abilities to con tribute to class projects. ThiS is how the other ChiIdre n Iearn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher Can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he VaIUeS that child. It even helps to PUt him in a Seat next to a Very popular child, or let him be a Partner With that child in activities, etc.There are things that Pare nts Can do at home, too. Be frien dly Whe n your child brings OtherS home to play. En COUrage him to in Vite friends to meals and the n SerVe the dishes they Con Sider "super". When you pla n trips, PiC nics, movies, and other shows, in Vite ano ther child With whom your child WantS to be frien ds.What you Can do is to give him a Cha nce to join a group that may be ShUtt ing him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he Can Start to build real frien dship of his own. 54. A child who has bee n in formed of being "un cool" may __ .A. Care nothing about itB. develop a SenSe of an gerC. do SOmeth ing Un cool PUrPOSeIyD. Prete nd to get hurt Very much55. A teacher Can help an Unpopular child by ____ .A. See ing the child as the teacher's favouriteB. ask ing the child to do SOmeth ing for PartnerSC. forcing other ChiIdren to make friends With the childD. Offering the child Chances to show his good qualities 56. How Can Parents help their child fit in better?A. By cook ing delicious food for him.B. By being kind to his schoolmates.C. By forcing him to inVite friends home.D. By taking him to have PiCnics in the park. 57. WhiCh of the following is TRUE?A. ChiIdre n don't Care about Others' comme nts On them.B. It's Only a teacher's work to make ChiIdren popular.C. Pare nts should take their ChiIdre n OUt for PiC nic and shows more ofte n.D. In Vit ing ChiIdre n's friends to family activities is good for them to make frien ds.(B)OPening Week SPeCiaIS at MUn ChieS Food HallAt the Corner of Gree n and Brow n StreetS in the City Monday 7th of JanUary until SUnday, 13th of JanUary 2008 FeaSt Until you' re full ! Come down to MUnChieS this Week to enjoy the SPeCiaI dishes On Offer at all of our foodoutlets. Order from the followi ng:SUCCUIe nt ChiCke n riceDeIiCiOUS no Odle dishes Seafood SPeCiaItieS SWeet tropical fruit Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food HeaVe nWin PriZeS and GiftS !SPend $ 20.00 or more and Win in Sta nt PriZeS from our lucky draw box. Collect a free Party ballo On and WhiStIe for each young diner.Enjoy a free meal if you are the first CUStOmer of the day at any of OUr stalls.SPiCy Satay beefPlump Park chops CrUn Chy VegetabIeS10% off On all OrderS above $ 20.00Win a holiday to WeStern Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January.Join in the Fun !Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:May Lee JaCkie ChenKim YaP KamalAutograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.58．The prices at Munchies are ____________.A．lower than usual B．bargain prices for the openingC．lower for two people D．lower if you spend $ 21.0059．Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _________ .A．free raffle ticket B．lucky draw couponC．free meal D．balloon and whistle60．I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _____ .A．watch Channel 3 televisionB．come down to Munchies at noonC．read The Straits Times on the 15th of JanuaryD．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall(C)In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity; others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture whichvalues only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “ I may have lost, but it dbecause I really didn ' t try. ” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really triedand lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one' s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve can we discover a new meaning in competition.61.What does this passage mainly talk about?petition helps to set up self-respect.B.Opinions about competition are different among people.petition is harmful to personal quality development.D.Failures are necessary experiences in competition62.Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?A.It pushes society forward.B. It builds up a sense of duty.C. It improves personal abilities.D. It encourages individual efforts.63.What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail ?A. One 's worth lies in his performance compared with others.B.One 's success in competition needs great efforts.C .One' s achievement is determined by his particular skills.D. One' s success is based on how hard he has tried.64.Which point of view may the author agree to?A. Every effort should be paid back.petition should be encouraged.C.Winning should be a life-and-death matter.D.Fear of failure should be removed in competition.第II 卷I.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．据估计，这项工程将持续三年。

上海市高一第二学期英语期末考试Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (24%)Section 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 the question you have heard.1. A. At 11:20. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:50. D. At 11:30.2. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.C. Talking with his friend.D. Asking for information.3. A. A shop assistant. B. A telephone operator.C. A waitress.D. A clerk.4. A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. In a car. D. On the street.5. A. A railway porter. B. A telephone operator.C. A bus conductor.D. A postal clerk.6. A. A math teacher and his colleague. B. A teacher and his student.C. A student and his classmate.D. A librarian and a student.7. A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A play. D. A speech.8. A. The man shouldn’t dream of being a superstar.B. The man didn’t practice hard enough.C. The man should find a new partner.D. The man should not give up.9. A. His injury kept him at home. B. He didn’t consider it necessary.C. He was too weak to see the doctor.D. He failed to make an appointment.10. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a deep impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.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. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.C. On Wednesdays and Thursday.D. On Tuesdays and Fridays.12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.C. Once a month.D. Twice a month.13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.C. Research papers.D. Final exam.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Photographs B. Books.C. Films.D. Music.15. A. Poor people. B. Disasters.C. Racial injustice.D. Crime.16. A. He was the first director of Hollywood.B. He lived a poor life in his childhood.C. He was born in Middle Western Africa.D. He picked up photography in 1912.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.Why does the man do sports in his spare time? (21) _____________.What kind of sports does the man prefer? (22) _____________.How often does the woman do yoga? (23) _____________.What does the woman enjoy reading most? (24) _____________.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary: (25%)Section ADirections: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or 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 other.(A)While (25) ________(rise) temperatures bring seasonal treats like fruits and ice cream, they also mean that mosquitoes, one of the nuisances(讨厌的东西) of the summer, are coming back.If you find yourself (26) ________(cover) in mosquito bites while others escape without so much as an itch(痒), you can blame your genes (27) ________ control our body odor(气味), reported the BBC.A team, led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (28) ________(carry) out research into pairs of identical twins ---those (29) ________ share 100percent of their genes. They found that identical twins are equally attractiveto mosquitoes. Non-identical twins, who only share about 50 percent oftheir genes, differ (30) ________ how strongly they attract mosquitoes, thescientists found.The research, published in the journal PLOS One in late April, “providesstrong evidence (31) ________ your chance of being bitten is down to genetics,” said the Daily Mail.“If we understand the genetic differences between people, it could be possible to find new ways to repel(驱赶) mosquitoes,” lead author James Logan told the BBC. “In the future we (32) ________ be able to take a pill which will help the body produce repellents(驱虫剂).”(B)It’s (33) ________ part of life that we take for granted: We go to sleep at the end of each day to feel refreshed. But have you ever wondered what sleep is like for animals?In fact, from sleeping (34) ________(stand) up to shutting down half of their brain, animals have some surprising yet fun sleeping habits, as reported by the Daily Mail on April 15.Little brown bats could be called the “laziest”, sleeping for around 19.5 hours a day. This long period of sleep (35) ________(think) to be a way of saving energy. It means they only hunt for a few hours every night when they can find insects to eat.In contrast, giraffes (36) ________ go weeks without sleep and when they do get some shuteye, it’s never for more than 5minutes. (37) ________(be) large and slow moving, giraffes are targets for predators(食肉动物). This means they can’t sleep for long periods.However, other animals are expert (38) ________ multitasking.(同时做几件事)For example, dolphins and whales sleep while keeping half of their brain awake. This allows them (39)________(carry) on breathing so they don’t drown. Migrating birds can sleep while flying during long journeys (40) ________ sometimes last for 6 months.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.He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a (41) ________ superstar. Only 3 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang is (42) ________ UNICEF good will ambassador(联合国儿童基金会亲善大使) or the most special one.“Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best (43) ________ in my life,” Lang said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York.Named this year by TIME magazine as one the World’s 100 Most (44) ________ People, the pianist said he hoped music could “bring children happiness and enlighten their life.”Three months after his nomination in 2004, Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children (45)________ by malaria and AIDS.Although the southeastern African country’sunderdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Langwho landed the continent for the first time, he was touched bylocal children’s (46) ________ for music.“Most of the kid had never seen a piano before,” Lang said.“When I played Chopin’s nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!”“Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind,” he said.Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to (47) ________ fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.“I know it is hard to surpass, but I will keep doing these for children,” Lang said with a (48) ________ voice.Besides his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play the piano.So far Lang has chosen 5 children from the US and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to (49) ________ at world-class music halls, he said.III. Reading Comprehension (26%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.You've probably heard the expression：“What you see is __50__ you get.” My grandfather used to say, “If you look at a tree long enough，it will move.” We see what we want to see. Psychologists tell us that __51__ controls our life more than our self­image. We live like the person we see in the __52__. We are what we think we are. If you don't think you'll be successful，you __53__. You can't be it if you can't see it. Your life is dedicated to your vision. If you want to change your __54__，you must change your vision of life.Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous when he __55__ a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “__56__ you've retired from body building，what do you plan to do next?”Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and __57__:“I'm going to become No.1 movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was __58__and amused at Schwarzenegger's plan. At that time，it was very hard to __59__ how this muscle­bound bodybuilder，who was not a __60__ actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Australian accent，could ever __61__ to be Hollywood's No.1 movie star!So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger __62__ he planned to make his dream come true，Schwarzenegger said: “I'll do it the same __63__ I became the No.1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do is create a vision of who I want to be，and then I start living like that person in my mind as if it were already true. ” Sounds almost childishly simple，doesn't it？But it __64__！Schwarzenegger did become the No.1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood！Remember：“If you can see it，you can get it. ”50. A. when B. what C. which D. that51. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything52. A. mirror B. picture C. sky D. gas53. A. can’t B. won’t C. don’t D. will54. A. life B. imagine C. figure D. opinion55. A. acted as B. worked as C. met with D. turned into56. A. Even though B. If only C. In case D. Now that57. A. confidently B. excitedly C. surprisedly D. proudly58. A. surprised B. feared C. lucky D. disappointed59. A. report B. find C. judge D. imagine60. A. professional B. popular C. good D. well-known61. A. pretend B. succeed C. have D. hope62. A. how B. why C. where D. which63. A. way B. opportunity C. means D. effect64. A. worked B. did C. completed D. failedSection 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.(A)Tomorrow was his girlfriend’s birthday and the young man was having a difficult time deciding on a present for her. She already had more clothes than she knew what to do with them, so he couldn’t get any kind of apparel. She never ate sweets, so candy was out of the question. What then? He had a very special reason for wanting to impress her with just the right gift. All girls liked perfume. That raised another problem, however. What kind did she prefer? He couldn’t ask her because that would ruin the surprise.At last the young man hit upon a brilliant idea. That afternoon, pretending to take his girlfriend’ fox terrier, little dog for a walk, the young man and the dog went directly to the perfume counter of the town’s biggest department store. Good! There was a large array of perfume. He beckoned a shop assistant, instructing her to take out a lot of perfume test paper and wave each kind under the dog’s nose. Nestled in the young man’s arms, the terrier began to be restless and bored as this seemingly pointless game went on. Then Fritz suddenly become frisky, wiggling in the young man’s arms and barking excitedly, as the assistant waved one piece of test paper under its nose.“I’ll take that one,” said the young man to the assistant. The price was high, but it was worth it, he thought.“My favorite perfume!” said the delighted girl the next evening as she unwrapped the package. “How did you know?” she asked, dabbing some perfume behind each ear.“Intuition(直觉), I guess.” Said the young man, deciding that it wasn’t exactly wrong to tell a lie under the circumstances. One day, after they were married, he would admit that his intuition had really been a little dog named Fritz.65.Which of the following words best describes the young man?A.Kind-hearted.B.Curious.C.Creative.D.Mean.66.According to the story, the birthday present for the girl was actually decided on by _________.A.the young manB.the shop assistantC.the man’s intuitionD.the dog Fritz67.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?A.The young man wanted to give his girlfriend a pleasant surprise.B.The pet dog Fritz knew what the young man wanted very well.C.The kind of perfume the young man chose was expensive.D.The young man told a white lie about his final choice of the perfume.(B)Which tablet(平板) computer should YOU be buying: T here’s a style to suit everyone .Best for young childrenLeapPad Explorer 2, £68Aimed at children betweenthree and nine (though a nine-year-old might find it a little simple), itcomes in pink or blue and with fivebuilt-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.Pros: The education games are well- designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.Cons:Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.Best for teenagersiPad 4th generation, £399-£659The iPad is still the marketleader, and for good reason. Ifthe teenager in your houseenjoys playing computergames, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology.Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.Best for working parentsMicrosoft Surface, £399-£559Tablets are brilliant forleisure —but what if youwant to do a bit of work? Notablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet that allows you to use Microsoft Word, ExcelBest for bookwormsAmazon Kindle Paperwhite, £109Nearly all tablets let youdownload books. It's a great way totake a mountainous pile ofhardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase.But most tablets have a shiny screen — which68. The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.A. quarrel withB. meet withC. compare withD. compete with69. Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?A. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.B. The keyboard can serve as a cover.C. The keyboard will not add to the cost of the tablet computerD. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.70. If you are a game lover, which tablet is the least likely to be your choice?A. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. LeapPad Explorer 2.71. If you want to add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation at a meeting, which tablet is the most helpful?A. LeapPad Explorer 2.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.(C)Newspapers are the most traditional media. The introduction of the Internet results in a new kind of newspaper. That is called digital newspaper. Unlike the traditional newspapers issued by using print on the paper, digital newspapers publish on the Internet. This kind of newspaper is not only the digital edition of papernewspapers. It contains more technical devices.Because the Internet creates a special condition, there are four key changes of digital newspapers compared with traditional newspapers. First of all, digital newspapers are not updated day by day. If any news happens, there will be correlative reports on the newspaper websites immediately. The instant update is the most important development of contemporary newspapers caused by the Internet. In addition, it can also include hyperlinks(超链接). It is another advantage of digital newspapers. Readers can access another concerned website through these hyperlinks. It is more convenient for readers to obtain detailed information. Some online newspaper websites have a BBS (Bulletin Board System), databases and other distinctive services. Thus different from traditional newspapers, digital newspapers can exchange information with readers. McAdams(1995) claimed that unlike traditional newspapers, the readers could expect some feedbacks of online newspapers. Another change is electronic newspapers can extend the scope(范围) traditional newspapers could cover. A case in point is there is a website which contains almost 200 newspapers from 55 countries. Anyone, who wants to see some newspapers are not published in his area, can just read them online. Ultimately, there have been some digital newspapers with Multi-media such as visible or audible reports in it. Anyhow, the changes of newspapers are obvious and available. Newspapers are and will be developed to more potential because of the introduction of the Internet.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)72. What leads to the birth of digital newspapers?73. The most important advantage of the digital newspaper is _____________________________.74. The underlined word “ultimately” in the passage probably means _______________________.75. What are the four key changes of digital newspapers?IV. Translation: (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．苏老师以优异的成绩毕业于华东师范大学(ECNU)。

上海市中国中学高一英语下学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. 22. You look well. The climate and the seafood in Sanya must you, I suppose.A. agree on B agree with C. agree to D. agree for参考答案：B略2. —Have you made an apology ______ him ______ breaking his window?—Yes, I have.A. for; toB. to; toC. for; forD. to; for参考答案：D3. The exciting moment we were looking forward to ____ at last.A. arrivingB. cameC. appearD. ends参考答案：B4. _____ from what he said, he must be an honest man.A. To judgeB. JudgedC. JudgingD. Judge参考答案：C5. ---I caught a bad cold yesterday.--- I’m sorry to hear that. Is that _____ you didn’t come to school?A. becauseB. whenC. whyD. how参考答案：C6. We thought of selling this old furniture, but we’ve decided to______ it. It might be valuable.A. hold on toB. keep up withC. turn toD. look after参考答案：A7. _________ catch the first bus,he got up very early this morning.A.In order toB.In order thatC.So as toD.So that参考答案：A8. My cousin Jim didn’t himself at the party and thus left a very bad impression on the guests.A. behaveB. observeC. supportD. respect参考答案：A【分析】考查固定搭配。

上海市高一下学期英语期末试卷（考试时间：90分钟满分：100分）I．Grammar and vocabulary (40%)Section A (31 %)Directions: 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.1. His father is ill and he is still in ______ hospital. Let’s go to _______ hospital to see him now.A. the … theB. / … /C. the… /D. / … the2. There are a lot of ___________ in our school.A. women teachersB. woman teachersC. women teacherD. woman teacher3. Will it be convenient _______ you to start work tomorrow?A. toB. ofC. withD. fo r4. This pair of shoes wants _____________.A. to mendB. being mendedC. mendingD. mended5. The pictures reminded me _______ the happy days when I was living in Shanghai.A. ofB. forC. atD. on6. A __________ old lady entered the hall and walked over to the waiter.A. well-dressingB. well-dressedC. good-dressedD. good-dressing7. After dinner, my father prefers taking a walk outside __________ TV at home.A. to watchB. than watchC. to watchingD. than watching8. Marilyn together with her parents __________ traveling in Xinjiang now.A. isB. areC. will beD. was9. He came here __________ yesterday.A. by his carB. in his carC. by a carD. in car10. ---- He seems to have finished his homework.---- ___________.A. So he has. So have I.B. So has he. So I have.C. So he has. So I have.D. So has he. So have I.11. At the foot of the mountain _________ two small rivers.A. is lyingB. was lyingC. li esD. lie12. You can go out _________ you promise to be back before 10 o’clock.A. so thatB. as far asC. as long asD. even if13. What you do now is _______ more important than what you say.A. farB. mostC. manyD. very14. I ’ ll go to go to the supermarket with my father next week. We are going to buy some________ glasses.A. lovely old FrenchB. old lovely FrenchC. French old lovelyD. old French lovely15. James is not sure _____________________.A. that he will come here tonightB. when he will come hereC. when will he come hereD. whether will he come here tonight16. It was not until 1920 ___________ regular radio broadcasts began.A. whichB. thatC. whileD. since17. The first sight ________ was caught at the Great Wall has made a lasting impression on him.A. whenB. whatC. thatD. which18. The high standard of the nation’s literature and art ___________widespread attention.A. was attractedB. have attractedC. has attractedD. has been attracted19. The dinner _________ fruit and coffee.A. ended upB. ended up withC. ended forD. was ended20. —How did you do in the test?—Not so well. I _______ much better, but I misread the directions for Writing.A. will have doneB. could have doneC. must have doneD. may have done21. He said he had never seen her before, _________ was not true.A. itB. whichC. thatD. what22. __________________ , and you will be attracted by the odd peaks along the river.A. Taking a boat tripB. If you take a boat tripC. Take a boat tripD. If taking a boat trip23. —You are very brave to say that you didn’ t agree with your boss.—Well, now I regret __________ that.A. to doB. having doneC. to be doingD. to be done24. The Smit hs went on business, leaving their eldest child ________ the house.A. in chargeB. in the chargeC. in the charge ofD. in charge of25. ________ surprised us was that he matched his shooting against the expert’s.A. HowB. ThatC. WhichD. What26. My train arrives in Shanghai at 10 tomorrow morning. The plane I would like to take__________ by then.A. is leavingB. has l eftC. will have leftD. will leave27. I _________ in the street when I met a former friend of mine.A. walkedB. was walkingC. has walkedD. had walked28. With the boy _______ the way, we had no difficulty ________ the old man’s house.A. leads; findB. leading; to findC. led; to findD. leading; finding29. I don’t feel like _____ out today, but my brother would like ______ fishing on the lake.A. going; to goB. to go; goingC. going; goingD. to go; to go30. The situation is not so easy to deal with __________.A. with expectedB. to expectedC. to be expectedD. as expected31. That lovely girl was lying on the grass, _________ the birds in the sky.A. watchedB. watchingC. to watchD. watchSection B (9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Twenty yeas ago only a very small number of people had the skills and equipment to make fake money. Today computer, copier and printer technology is so advancing that almost anyone can make fake money. With the new technology there is a new kind of casual faking machine. The number of bills made by casual fakers on their home and office computer is growing fast. In fact, this number has doubled every year since 1989! There is no way to 32 faking completely. But the government has recently found a few ways to make casual faking very 33 .One way is to put very ,very small words, called microprints, in 34 places on the bill. The words are only 6/1000 inch. No one can read them without a magnifying glass, and they are too small to come out 35 on a copier. If some one copies a bill that has microprints, the microprints words on the bill will only be black lines.Another way to stop people from making fake money on their home computers is to use special colour-changing ink. Money printed with this ink will look green from one __36 and yellow from another. Home computers cannot use colour-changing ink. Copies from a home computer only have normal ink and that can be 37 quite easily.38 , money is made on special paper with very pieces of red and blue silk mixed in. And on each bill there is a special line that runs from the top to the bottom. The lines turn red if you put it under a special light. This line and this special paper with red and blue silk are not easy to 39 .The government must try many different ways to stop making fake money. It needs to keep 40 the way money is made because fakers can learn to copy the changes. Today copiers cannot copy microprinted words or colour-changing. But, in a few years, who knows?II. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15%)In this small town, there was not a single man of importance who would dare to have a housekeeper younger than sixty, for fear of what people might say about them. I was __41 , however. When I needed a housekeeper, I chose a girl called Bridie Casey, a lovely little girl of seventeen from a village up the coast. But I 42 my choice carefully. I drove my car to the coast one day when she was at home. I had a look at the cottage and a talk with her mother, and a cup of tea. After that I did not need anyone to say that she was 43 . I knew if there was anything Bridie did not do 44 as a house keeper, her mother would not 45 long to correct her. At last, there was only one ___46 to ask."Have you got a boy friend, Bridie?” I said."No, doctor, I have not," she replied with a simple expression that did not 47 me a bit. As a doctor you soon get used to the innocent(无邪的) 48 ."Well, you'd better 49 and get one." I continued, " 50 __ I'm not going to take you."51 this, she laughed.The next day she started working at my house. She proved to be very 52 and efficient(高效率的). Of curse, she was so good-looking that people who came to my house used to pass 53 about us. But that didn't matter. They did not dare to hire a pretty girl themselves for 54 of what people would say. But I knew that as long as a girl had a man of her own to look after, she would give me 55 .41.A. an inclusion B. a conclusion C. an exception D. a succession42.A. made B. offered C. regretted D. settled43.A. pretty B. clever C. fit D. busy44.A. quickly B. normally C. secretly D. properly45.A. expense B. pay C. cost D. take46.A. report B. test C. question D. statement47.A. interest B. cheat C. encourage D. notice48.A. feeling B. look C. sound D. face49.A. hurry up B. turn up C. take your time D. take it easy50.A. so B. but C. and D. or51.A .At B. On C. To D. For52.A. young B. strong C. able D. gentle53.A. a letter B. an examination C. an information D. a remark54.A. fear B. horror C. reason D. cause55. A. service B. everything C.no trouble D. no noticeSection B (30%)Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them 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）If you go to Briane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Briane free．Here is something about banks on page 49:ANZ Banking GroupCorner Greek & Queen Sts ………………………………………238-3228Bank of New Zealand410 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 221-0411Bank of Queensland229 Elizabeth Street ……………………………………………… 229-3122Commonwealth Banking Group240 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 237-3111National Australia Bank Ltd225 Adelaide Street ……………………………………………… 221-6422Westpac Banking Corp260 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 227-2666Banking hours are Mon.—Thurs. 9:30 am to 4 pm and Fri. 9:30 am to 5 pm．All banks close Sat., Sun. and Public Holidays.56. You can find ANZ Banking Group on _________.A．Queen StreetB．Elizabeth StreetC．the corner of Greek Street and Queen StreetD．the corner of Queen Street and Elizabeth Street57. _________ seems to be the most important street in Briane.A．Queen Street B．Elizabeth StreetC．Greek Street D．Adelaide Street58. On Saturdays, you can go to _________ to put your money in or take your money out.A．ANZ Banking Group B．Bank of QueenslandC．National Australia Bank Ltd D．none of the banks（B）Mark was an 11-year-old orphan (孤儿) who lived with his aunt, a bitter middle aged woman greatly annoyed with the burden of caring for her dead sister’s son. Still, with all the scolding and coldness at home, he was a sweet and gentle child.I had not noticed Mark particularly until he began staying after class each day to help me straighten up the room. We did this quietly and comfortably, not speaking much, but enjoying thesolitude (幽静) of that hour of the day.I explained how he had been my best helper. “I was making you a surprise,”he whispered confidentially. “It’s for Christmas.”Finally came the last school day before Christmas. Mark crept slowly into the room late that afternoon with his hands concealing (隐藏) something behind his back. “I have your present,”he said timidly when I looked up. He held out his hands, and there lying in his small palms was a tiny wooden box.“It’s beautiful, Mark. Is there something in it?”I asked opening the top to look inside.“Oh you can’t see what’s in it,”he replied, “and you can’t touch it, or taste it or feel it, but mother always said it makes you feel good all the time, warm on cold nights, and safe when you’re all alone.”I gazed into the empty box. “What is it Mark,”I asked gently, “that will make me feel so good?”“It’s love,”he whispered softly, “and mother always said it’s best when you give it away.”And he turned and quietly left the room. It was the best present I had never had before.59. According to the first paragraph, Mark’s aunt _________.A. was a kind-hearted womanB. treated Mark badlyC. cared for Mark very muchD. had no sons of her own60. The underlined phrase “straighten up”in the second paragraph has the same meaning as “_________”.A. put sth. in orderB. paintC. build upD. fill with61. From the text we can infer that _________.A. Mark gave a present to the author to show his loveB. Mark wanted to make friends with the authorC. the writer was not interested in Mark’s giftD. the writer refused the gift at last(C)Finding a job can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be demanding. Many people think that the only way to find a job is by a huge “now hiring”sign shaking in the air. And although walk-ins are a good way to find a job, there are other many new separate ways with more chances.A job centre is a good way to find a job. You can go to any job office, and somebody will be ready to help you fix a job. They’ll weigh your education and even overture specified monetary assist if needed.Newspapers are a good way to find a job. It’s not only readily offered for you along with your entertainment, but it help you to find a job in community and nearby. Not only can you just find a job in the newspaper, but you can also spread around yourself for proprietor (经营者) out there who may be looking for big name (like you) to fill in a point.Friends and family members are always readily and can help you find a job. If they’re working for an organization you’re interested in, then ask them to talk with someone on the inside to see if there’s a job opening underway. And since they work there, they not only can help you find a job butbe a reference for you as well. Having someone in the inside is always nice when searching for a job.Job search engines are other ways to find a job. You don’t have to travel anywhere, and just sit comfortably at home while doing your searching. Although job search engines are a great way to land a job you want, you should also be careful with which one you decide to go with.62. From the first paragraph we can know that __________.A. it is difficult for you to find a jobB. it is easy for you to find a good jobC. there are many chances to find a jobD. there is only one way to find a job63. All the following are available for you to find a job except __________.A. the communityB. the newspaperC. a job centerD. the Internet64. Your parents can help you to find __________.A. whatever you are interested inB. if there is a job chanceC. whom you will work forD. how much money you can make65. Job search engines are different from other ways in that __________.A. they can offer you a lot of good adviceB. somebody will help you to find a jobC. you should be careful to accept a jobD. you just stay at home and find a job66.How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in this passage?A. ThreeB. FourC. FiveD. Six（D）The average British woman’s waistline (腰围) has grown by 2 inches in 10 years, all thanks to the lifestyle of sitting-long habits.A study conducted by Cancer Research UK scientists found that the average waistline of British women has increased from 31.8 inches to 33.5 inches. Men don’t fall behind women, for the research found that the average man’s waistline has grown by 1.4 inches to 38 inches.“We know high body weight increases the risk of a number of ca ncers and it is important that we get this message out to as many people as possible,”the Daily Mail quoted( 摘录) Dr Lesley Walker, of Cancer Research UK, who said, “A healthy diet with plenty of fiber, fruit and vegetables, as well as regular exercise can help people lose weight and reduce their ris k of cancer.”The trend was found to be evident in the under 45s, where the proportion (比率) of men with a Body Mass Index (体重指数) over 35, and of women with a BMI of over 40, has grown two times during the decade.Leading researcher Professor Jane Wardle said it is possible that young people follow a less healthy lifestyle than their elders.“Snacking habits, take-away meals, high in fat and lifestyles of sitting- long habits , where many people spend both work and leisure time sitting in front of a computer are all likely tocontribute to the results.”She added that genetics(遗传) also play a very important role in the growing rate of putting on weight.67. The passage tells us about _______.A. the lifestyle of sitting-long habitsB. the risk of a number of cancersC. the body weight problem of British peopleD. British women’s growing waistline68. According to the first two paragraphs, the average _______.A. British men’s waistline was bigger than British women’s ten years agoB. British women’s waistline was bigger than British men’s ten years agoC. British women’s waistline is now bigger than British men’sD. British men’s waistline is now near to women’s69. Which of the following good habits is not mentioned in this passage?A. Doing exercise every dayB. Changing sitting-long lifestyleC. Preferring to eat fruit and vegetablesD. Stopping eating too much meat70. Professor Jane Wardle pointed out _______.A. genetics is the main reason why people put on weightB. young people’s lifestyle is not so healthy as their elders’C. in general, young people are in bette r health than their eldersD. the proportion of men with a body mass index over 35 has grown two times.III．Translation (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.她五年前开始弹钢琴的。

高一年级英语期末试卷2011．1 I. Listening Comprehension (1% *10 =10%)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He can’t go this weekend. B. He has a hole in his bathing suit.C. They should stay at the beach longerD. They shouldn’t spend much money.2. A. Turn the alarm off. B. Live on a farm.C. Move his alarm clock.D. Go to bed earlier.3. A. He hasn’t had time to find another apartment.B. His mother dusted her apartment the day before last.C. He hasn’t cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.D. His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment.4. A. Making a pot of coffee. B. Try different brands of coffee.C. Drinking less coffee.D. Getting a different coffee pot.5. A. Some music cassettes. B. Some school supplies.C. Something to drink.D. Something to eat.6. A. He has finished his biology project.B. He’ll feel happier when the project is completed.C. He’s annoyed with everyone.D. He took a nap in biology class.7. A. She knows very little about bicycles.B. She doesn’t want the man to study.C. The man likes to study outdoors.D. The man isn’t ready to study yet.8. A. Try to find it in the house. B. Repair the roof.C. Lend his friend a pen.D. Become extremely angry.9. A. She agrees with the man. B. She didn’t hear what the man said.C. She is surprised by his opinion.D. She thinks he should look at it again.10. A. The weather forecast has often been wrong.B. No more rain is needed.C. It’s going to rain today.D. They will have more time tomorrow.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25 %)Section A (1% *16 =16%)Directions: 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.( ) 11. The reason ________ I’m phoning to you is to tell you about a farewell party on Saturday.A. becauseB. whyC. forD. which( ) 12. Do you remember the day ________ I came to you to borrow a history book?A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where( ) 13. My grandmother read the sad story, _____________.A. was cryingB. criedC. cryingD. to cry( ) 14. __________, I will enter for the SSP English contest without the slightest hesitation.A. Given another chanceB. Giving another chanceC. Give another chanceD. To give another chance.( ) 15. _________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While( ) 16. ________ the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.A. While readingB. When you readC. If readingD. Having read ( ) 17. It __________ last night for all the trees are covered with snow now.A. must have snowedB. should have snowedC. may have snowedD. ought to have snowed( ) 18. Children under 12 years of age in that country __________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need( ) 19. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom( ) 20. He studied very hard when he was young, _________ contributes to his success in later life.A. thatB. so thatC. whatD. which( ) 21. Is this museum ___________ the students visited the day before yesterday?A. whereB. in thatC. the oneD. at which( ) 22. In many western countries much has been done to prevent environment from __________.A. pollutedB. to be pollutedC. be pollutingD. being polluted ( ) 23. We might as well make use _______ the hotel’s facilities.A. ofB. withC. toD. about( ) 24. ________ by her diligence and intelligence, I can say for sure that she will prove herself a promising student.A. ImpressingB. ImpressedC. Being impressedD. Having been impressed( ) 25. Only through hard work and patience_________ his childhood dream.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. realize did he( ) 26. Jane has two brothers, ___________ we sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.A. bothB. both of themC. both of whomD. of whomSection B (1% *9= 9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.ago. During the first years of operation, there were only 27 programs for people who wanted to learn English. Those English language programs of teaching and learning were not 28 at all because the teachers on TV talked 29 in Chinese on grammar or just gave some translations or 30 . Watching English on TV was 31 listening to the teacher in the classroom. But now the TV English has greatly 32 . There are a lot of new good programs, 33 English on Sunday, American English, Follow Me to Science, Animal World, English News, Business English, Sports, MTV. Those programs are usually so lively and 34 to understand that more and more people enjoy watching them. They are becoming widely 35 not only with all English learners but also with the public.27. ________ 28. __________ 29. __________ 30. _________ 31. __________ 32. ________ 33. __________ 34. __________ 35. _________III. Reading Comprehension (30 %)Section A (1% *15= 15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Mr. White with his wife was now living at a small Italian hotel, where they had stayed in Italy for months on holiday. One night he went out for a walk 36 . It was late. The small street was dark and 37 . Suddenly he heard 38 behind him. He 39 his head and saw a middle-aged woman with wild hair, who quickly walked past him. The woman was 40 out of sight when Mr. White suddenly found that his watch was 41 . He thought it was the 42 woman who had taken his watch, 43 he ran quickly after her and soon caught up with her. As he knew 44 Italian, Mr. White had to ask the woman to 45 the watch in another way. He showed the woman his strong arms and 46 to her watch pocket. The woman thought a while and gave 47 watch to Mr. White. Mr. White returned home and told his wife 48 had happened. He was greatly 49 when Mrs. White pointed to the watch on the table. Now he found it was 50 that had taken the Italian’s watch.( )36 A. secretly B. lonely C. alone D. freely( )37 A. noisy B. crowded C. bright D. quiet( )38 A. voice B. sound C. feet D. steps( )39 A. rose B. moved C. turned D. put( )40 A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. even( )41 A. losing B. going C. missing D. missed( )42 A. very B. proper C. same D. just( )43 A. then B. so C. as D. but( )44 A. much B. no C. enough D. little of( )45 A. lend B. tell C. return D. keep( )46 A. pointed B. listened C. shouted D. looked( )47 A. his B. the other C. the D. another( )48 A. what B. that C. why D. how( )49 A. delightful B. surprised C. amused D. disappointed ( )50 A. he himself B. him C. himself D. herselfSection B (1% *11 = 11 %)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done.When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work hard if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.( ) 51. According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that _____________.A.life for a child is fairly easy.B. a child is always loved whatever he doesC.if much is given to a child, he must do something in return.D.only children are interested in life.( ) 52. The main idea of the passage is that______________.A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains.B.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard.C.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s time.D.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life.( ) 53. The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss_______.A.examples of successful old men.B.how to build up one’s position in society.C.joys and pains of old people.D.what to do when one has problems in life.(B)The market is a concept. If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbor and some to the local manager of the supermarket. But in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them.If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market.When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores, supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying you in the labor market.The market may be something abstract(抽象的). But for each person or business who is making and selling something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won’t be long before you get the message. The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing something the market doesn’t want you to do.( ) 54. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.Selling and BuyingB.Everything you do is producing for the market.C.What is the market?D.What the market can do for you.( ) 55. All of the following acts are producing for the market except_______.A. working in a bankB. attending a night schoolC. printing a bookD. growing beans for sale( ) 56. You are buying from the market when you ________.A.borrow a book from the library.B.walk to the seaside for a holiday.C.look after your children.D.dine at restaurant.( ) 57. The word “concrete” in the last paragraph may most probably mean______.A. seriousB. importantC. necessaryD. real( ) 58. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something?A.It tells you what to produce.B.It provides you with everything you need.C.It tells you how to grow tomatoes.D.It helps you save money.(C)Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability. They feel hopeless about it. Can you learn to read better, or must you agree that nothing can be done about it.To be sure, people are different. You can not do everything as well as certain other people do. If all the students in a class tried out for basketball, some would be very good players; others would be very poor; and many would be in between. But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way, and with plenty of practice. It is the same with reading. Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help. Others find reading a slow and tiring job. In between, there are all degrees of reading ability.Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability. In these experiments, the poor readers were given tests of reading ability. After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered, they were given special instruction and practice in reading. After a few months, another test of the same kind was given. In nearly all cases, these people had raised their reading scores.( ) 59. With the example of basketball players, the author shows__________.A.why certain people are poor readers.B.that there are differences in people’s abilities.C.why some people are good basketball players.D.that good basketball players can be good readers.( ) 60. To improve their reading ability, people should_______________.A. work long and hardB. take different forms of testsC. have special help and practiceD. try different reading materials( ) 61. The experiments mentioned in the text show that__________.A.good readers seem to enjoy reading.B.almost all poor readers can make progress.C.causes of poor reading are difficult to find out.D.tests help people improve their reading ability.Section C (2 % * 4=8%)Directions:Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions or complete the statements with fewest possible words.Where in the world can you take an hour’s train ride, and pass a forest, a London street, a scene from the Wild West, and a burning building that never burns down? There’s only one place, and that’s Hollywood, in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets in the Universal Studios, one of the oldest and largest movie companies in the USA.A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood, the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Movie-makers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead, they repeat old ones.The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. Thetheatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay home to watch series, like Dynasty have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These “soap opera”, as they are called, show rich, powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly all middle-aged, like many of the people who watch them.Though it is soap operas that are keeping the film-makers of Hollywood in business, big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Movie-makers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more—modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower costs.But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its best-known industry.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 13 WORDS)62. What is Universal Studios?_____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 63. Why do movie makers repeat old ideas instead of spending the money on expensive new ideas?_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 64. According to the passage, more and more big films are made outside Hollywood while _____________________ are still being made in Hollywood.65. Florida and Texas are trying to take the film business away from California by _____________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (3%*7=21%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.66. 市民可以自由使用图书馆。

上海市2021学年高一下学期期末英语试题一、用单词的适当形式完成短文1.阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The warm weather outside may look perfect for outdoor exercise. But for（1）______（that）who are not that sporty, what could be nicer than having a（2）______（relax）afternoon tea with a few good friends and taking（3）______break from studying? But are you familiar（4）______ the origin of the afternoon tea? Well, this is（5）______ we will talk about today and then you'll know more about this traditional English custom. While the tradition of drinking tea（6）______ （date）back to more than 3,000 BC in China, it was not until the mid 17th century（7）______ the concept of "afternoon tea" first appeared in the UK. In 1840, Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started asking for a tea tray with butter, bread and cakes at 4p.m.every day, as she found she was hungry at this time and that the evening meal in her household（8）______（serve）fashionably late at8p.m.She found it difficult（9）______（break）this new habit and soon invited other ladies in society to join her. This pause for tea（10）______（quick）became a fashionable social event. During the 1880s, the upper class and society women would put on gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea.2. Directions: Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Athens----- the name brings to mind buildings with tall, white columns and statues of Greek gods and goddesses. Museums take visitors back to the time of ancient Greece. When 【小题1】 (visit) the city, visitors feel like they are in the middle of a history lesson.The history of Athens is tied to mythology. The god 【小题2】 came up with the most valuable legacy for humans was to give the city its name. Poseidon and Athena each wanted the honor. Athena produced 【小题3】 olive tree------ the symbol of peace and wealth. Poseidon offered a strong horse needed for war. The gods decided Athena’s gift would better serve the people, and the city became 【小题4】 (know) as Athens.The Acropolis, or “ high city”, stands on a hill overlooking the city. Western civilization’s most important ancient monument was built by Pericles, the leader of Athens from 461-421BC. He spared no expense when he constructed the buildings of the Acropolis. He used only the 【小题5】 (good) materials, architects and artists. His artists created huge statues of marble (大理石) and covered them 【小题6】 gold and jewels.More treasure of ancient Greece lies in the National Archeological Museum. Opened in 1874, the museum contains the best collection of Greek art in the world. It is crammed with treasures ------ more 【小题7】 visitors can see in a single visit. Visitors can view treasures from all the ancient civilizations that controlled the city 【小题8】history.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.It was 【小题1】that students did not write details of how they arrived at their answers or conclusions. I decided to help students write in more detail about what they were thinking when they solved their problems or when they wrote about their ideas.I chose a common, everyday task that all of us 【小题2】 in: choosing what to wear. When I asked them how they decided what they wore that day, there was a(n) 【小题3】 moment of silence. It seemed a 【小题4】silly question. A few just said “they wore what they wore.” This was a perfect beginning as it was the same kind of response they were giving as to how they were getting their math answers. I told them how I decided what I wore that day.First I checked the weather in the paper and by looking outside. I had to decide between wearing a dress or skirt since either one could make a difference in the 【小题5】 I wish to give. Most of the girls related to this one. I had to be sure what I wanted to wear was clean and ironed. They 【小题6】 no one ironed clothes any more. I had to check to see if I had shoes that went with the possible outfit. I thought about what I had worn 【小题7】 as I usually don’t wear the same clothes in the same week. I thought about the color I felt like wearing. I thought about the 【小题8】 I would be doing that day both at school and after school.Each new consideration brought out comments from the students. I could expand on each or just mention it and go on, 【小题9】 on how long I wanted the lesson to go. After this discussion, it was clear to students that their thinking process is richer than they first suspected. It was a good lesson for showing details of the thinking process of which we weren’t 【小题10】.三、完形填空The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. Although these wide modern roads are generally ________ and well maintained, with ________ sharp curves and many straight sections, a direct route is not always the most enjoyable one. Large highways often pass ________ scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally ________ large urban centers, which means that they becomes crowded with________ traffic during rush hours and the “fast, direct” way becomes a very slow route.However, there is almost always another route to take if you are not in a hurry. Not far from the relatively new “superhighways”, there are often older, _________ heavily travelled roads which go through the countryside. Or of these are good two-lane roads; others are uneven roads curving through the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high ________ or down frightening hillsides to towns ________ in deep valleys. Through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places ________the air is clean and the scenery is beautiful, the driver may have a chance to get a fresh, clean ________ of the world.（1）A.stableB.splendidC.smoothpleted（2）A.littleB.fewC.muchD.many（3）A.toB.intoC.overD.by（4）A.leadB.connectC.collectmunicate（5）rgeB.fastC.lightD.heavy（6）A.andB.lessC.moreD.or（7）A.rocksB.cliffsC.roadsD.paths（8）A.lyingyingidD.lied（9）A.thereB.whenC.whichD.where（10）A.viewB.varietyC.visitD.virtue四、阅读选择During the school year many parents take on the role of driver as they drive their children from one lesson to another. Understandably so. Many of us want our children to have a little taste ofeverything, from organized sports to music, dance and more. But we can overdo it, leaving our children feeling a little burnt out, and according to parent educator Diane Loisie, it's their schoolwork that suffers the most. "After school, if they're busy in a number of sporting events,besides, they need to do their homework, then the time they'll feel sleepy is in the classroom. Your childneeds free time. So if you're filling up that after school time, then it's during the day they're going to be taking a break."Professor Claire McDermott agrees that there's a lot to be gained from sometimes putting those scheduled lessons and activities away. "Relaxing time is important for children. It's time just to dothe things they want to do. A child can go up to their room, or they can play around. It doesn't look like productive time; parents certainly wouldn't be saying “Wow, are they ever learning things now?” But this relaxing time gives both the body and the brain just a wonderful chance to relax after a day. It helps a child prepare for sleep, but it also helps to understand the learning that'sgone on that day.It's hard to prevent signing our kids up for some activities and lessons. After all, many of us want our children to have a head start in life and the chance to join in great activities in the arts or sports is a part of that. However, Loisie feels that in the long run most children feel better with just a few key activities because it gives them an opportunity to master them. "When we get our children in too many activities because we want our children to experience everything, then what we're doing is setting them up not to be good at one thing or gaining a skill." So choose your children's activities wisely. It may be one of the best things you've ever done for your kids…and for the fam ily drivers!（1）What is the biggest disadvantage for children to attend too many lessons after school?________A. They cannot easily focus on learning during the day.B. They might have no time to do the homework.C. They might not pay much attention to learning.D. They can get bored easily about everything.（2）What should we think of children's playing around aimlessly?________A. It is productive.B. It is a waste of time.C. It is a bad habit.D. It is helpful.（3）What is the main idea of this passage?________A. Don't be children's drivers after school.B. Let children learn something from various subjects.C. Choose activities for your children wisely.D. Make your children learn as much as possible.Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to be met and many de cisions to be made．Your future begins here．However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment．Ma ny of us can be easily overwhelmed （压垮） by the details of running a well-balanced life．While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of ot hers who have walked the college halls before you．The following you may find of use about life on campus．Plan well．There are so many new things to do at a new college or university．Give yours elf time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don't forget why you are there．Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely．If you don't have a"system"for planning your time now （like a day timer, a computer date book）, get one．Most of all, don't depend on your memory．Don't miss the guidelines．The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually b e found in your student handbook．Consider them well-balanced food for thought．What dates are important?What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/can't you do in class? What can/ca n't you do in our student residence （住处）? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?Write the word"STUDY"on the walls of your bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will hel p to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table．Con sider this—you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses．You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course．Build your identity．This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do．Tak e as much time as you need to explore new ideas．Do not be afraid of the beyond．This is l earning to make good choices．（1）What is the main purpose of the passage？________A.To offer advice on college life．B.To explain why college life is exciting．C.To describe the importance of college life．D.To persuade you to go to college．（2）According to the text，why is it exciting to begin college life？Because________．A.you will have more freedom at college．B.you will no longer be afraid of the beyond．C.you prepare for your future career and life there．D.professors there will provide you with many new ideas．（3）What is the probable meaning of the underlined word"know-how"？________A.An understanding of how things are going at college．B.Practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college．C.College halls where rules and regulations are presented．D.An environment completely different from the one you're used to．（4）According to the text，college students________．A.needn't learn from those who went to college before．B.spend as much time as possible on social activities．C.should know what they have right for on campus．D.are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course．Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries．These s atellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go．But, they can also cause a lot o f problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost．Many times, the driv er is to blame．Sometimes a GPS error is responsible．Most often, says Barry Brown, an ex pert in human-computer interaction, it is a combination of the two．We spoke to Mr．Brown by Skype．He told us about an incident involving a friend who ha d flown to an airport in the eastern United States．There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay．Barry Brown: "And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination．And, then it wasn't until they were driving for thirty minut es that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they liv ed．They actually put their home address in．So again, the GPS is kind of'garbage in garbag e out'"．Mr．Brown says this is a common human error．But, he says, what makes the problem w orse has to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment．Barry Brown: "One problem with a lot of the GPS units is they have a very small screen and they just tell yo u the next turn．Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is n ot really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it's going to the wrong pl ace．"Barry Brown once worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh ．The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on driving by placing cameras in people's cars．They wrote a paper based on their research．It is called"The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS"．It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drive rs．These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand．They also in clude timing issues related to when GPS commands are given．Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how driv ers, passengers and GPS systems work together．（1）In Paragraph 2，Mr．Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to________．A.build up his own reputation.ugh at his stupid friend．C.prove the GPS system is only garbage ．D.describe an example of human error．（2）Which of the followings is one of the shortcomings of GPS equipment？________A.It tells the driver to turn once at a time．B.It gives the driver the overview．C.Its screen is too small to be seen clearly．D.It is only suitable for passive drivers．（3）Which of the following statements would Barry Brown most likely agree with？________A.GPS units are to blame for most GPS service failures．B.We should introduce higher standards for the driving license．C.Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems．D.Drivers，GPS systems and passengers should unite to improve GPS systems．（4）What is Mr．Brown's attitude towards GPS？________A.Unconcerned．B.Objective．C.Negative．D.Critical．五、汉译英Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.（1）你上周推荐的那本书很值得一读。

高一年级英语期末试卷2011．1 I. Listening Comprehension (1% *10 =10%)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He can’t go this weekend. B. He has a hole in his bathing suit.C. They should stay at the beach longerD. They shouldn’t spend much money.2. A. Turn the alarm off. B. Live on a farm.C. Move his alarm clock.D. Go to bed earlier.3. A. He hasn’t had time to find another apartment.B. His mother dusted her apartment the day before last.C. He hasn’t cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.D. His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment.4. A. Making a pot of coffee. B. Try different brands of coffee.C. Drinking less coffee.D. Getting a different coffee pot.5. A. Some music cassettes. B. Some school supplies.C. Something to drink.D. Something to eat.6. A. He has finished his biology project.B. He’ll feel happier when the project is completed.C. He’s annoyed with everyone.D. He took a nap in biology class.7. A. She knows very little about bicycles.B. She doesn’t want the man to study.C. The man likes to study outdoors.D. The man isn’t ready to study yet.8. A. Try to find it in the house. B. Repair the roof.C. Lend his friend a pen.D. Become extremely angry.9. A. She agrees with the man. B. She didn’t hear what the man said.C. She is surprised by his opinion.D. She thinks he should look at it again.10. A. The weather forecast has often been wrong.B. No more rain is needed.C. It’s going to rain today.D. They will have more time tomorrow.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25 %)Section A (1% *16 =16%)Directions: 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.( ) 11. The reason ________ I’m phoning to you is to tell you about a farewell party on Saturday.A. becauseB. whyC. forD. which( ) 12. Do you remember the day ________ I came to you to borrow a history book?A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where( ) 13. My grandmother read the sad story, _____________.A. was cryingB. criedC. cryingD. to cry( ) 14. __________, I will enter for the SSP English contest without the slightest hesitation.A. Given another chanceB. Giving another chanceC. Give another chanceD. To give another chance.( ) 15. _________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While( ) 16. ________ the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.A. While readingB. When you readC. If readingD. Having read ( ) 17. It __________ last night for all the trees are covered with snow now.A. must have snowedB. should have snowedC. may have snowedD. ought to have snowed( ) 18. Children under 12 years of age in that country __________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need( ) 19. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom( ) 20. He studied very hard when he was young, _________ contributes to his success in later life.A. thatB. so thatC. whatD. which( ) 21. Is this museum ___________ the students visited the day before yesterday?A. whereB. in thatC. the oneD. at which( ) 22. In many western countries much has been done to prevent environment from __________.A. pollutedB. to be pollutedC. be pollutingD. being polluted ( ) 23. We might as well make use _______ the hotel’s facilities.A. ofB. withC. toD. about( ) 24. ________ by her diligence and intelligence, I can say for sure that she will prove herself a promising student.A. ImpressingB. ImpressedC. Being impressedD. Having been impressed( ) 25. Only through hard work and patience_________ his childhood dream.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. realize did he( ) 26. Jane has two brothers, ___________ we sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.A. bothB. both of themC. both of whomD. of whomSection B (1% *9= 9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.ago. During the first years of operation, there were only 27 programs for people who wanted to learn English. Those English language programs of teaching and learning were not 28 at all because the teachers on TV talked 29 in Chinese on grammar or just gave some translations or 30 . Watching English on TV was 31 listening to the teacher in the classroom. But now the TV English has greatly 32 . There are a lot of new good programs, 33 English on Sunday, American English, Follow Me to Science, Animal World, English News, Business English, Sports, MTV. Those programs are usually so lively and 34 to understand that more and more people enjoy watching them. They are becoming widely 35 not only with all English learners but also with the public.27. ________ 28. __________ 29. __________ 30. _________ 31. __________ 32. ________ 33. __________ 34. __________ 35. _________III. Reading Comprehension (30 %)Section A (1% *15= 15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Mr. White with his wife was now living at a small Italian hotel, where they had stayed in Italy for months on holiday. One night he went out for a walk 36 . It was late. The small street was dark and 37 . Suddenly he heard 38 behind him. He 39 his head and saw a middle-aged woman with wild hair, who quickly walked past him. The woman was 40 out of sight when Mr. White suddenly found that his watch was 41 . He thought it was the 42 woman who had taken his watch, 43 he ran quickly after her and soon caught up with her. As he knew 44 Italian, Mr. White had to ask the woman to 45 the watch in another way. He showed the woman his strong arms and 46 to her watch pocket. The woman thought a while and gave 47 watch to Mr. White. Mr. White returned home and told his wife 48 had happened. He was greatly 49 when Mrs. White pointed to the watch on the table. Now he found it was 50 that had taken the Italian’s watch.( )36 A. secretly B. lonely C. alone D. freely( )37 A. noisy B. crowded C. bright D. quiet( )38 A. voice B. sound C. feet D. steps( )39 A. rose B. moved C. turned D. put( )40 A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. even( )41 A. losing B. going C. missing D. missed( )42 A. very B. proper C. same D. just( )43 A. then B. so C. as D. but( )44 A. much B. no C. enough D. little of( )45 A. lend B. tell C. return D. keep( )46 A. pointed B. listened C. shouted D. looked( )47 A. his B. the other C. the D. another( )48 A. what B. that C. why D. how( )49 A. delightful B. surprised C. amused D. disappointed ( )50 A. he himself B. him C. himself D. herselfSection B (1% *11 = 11 %)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done.When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work hard if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.( ) 51. According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that _____________.A.life for a child is fairly easy.B. a child is always loved whatever he doesC.if much is given to a child, he must do something in return.D.only children are interested in life.( ) 52. The main idea of the passage is that______________.A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains.B.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard.C.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s time.D.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life.( ) 53. The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss_______.A.examples of successful old men.B.how to build up one’s position in society.C.joys and pains of old people.D.what to do when one has problems in life.(B)The market is a concept. If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbor and some to the local manager of the supermarket. But in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them.If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market.When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores, supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying you in the labor market.The market may be something abstract(抽象的). But for each person or business who is making and selling something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won’t be long before you get the message. The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing something the market doesn’t want you to do.( ) 54. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.Selling and BuyingB.Everything you do is producing for the market.C.What is the market?D.What the market can do for you.( ) 55. All of the following acts are producing for the market except_______.A. working in a bankB. attending a night schoolC. printing a bookD. growing beans for sale( ) 56. You are buying from the market when you ________.A.borrow a book from the library.B.walk to the seaside for a holiday.C.look after your children.D.dine at restaurant.( ) 57. The word “concrete” in the last paragraph may most probably mean______.A. seriousB. importantC. necessaryD. real( ) 58. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something?A.It tells you what to produce.B.It provides you with everything you need.C.It tells you how to grow tomatoes.D.It helps you save money.(C)Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability. They feel hopeless about it. Can you learn to read better, or must you agree that nothing can be done about it.To be sure, people are different. You can not do everything as well as certain other people do. If all the students in a class tried out for basketball, some would be very good players; others would be very poor; and many would be in between. But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way, and with plenty of practice. It is the same with reading. Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help. Others find reading a slow and tiring job. In between, there are all degrees of reading ability.Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability. In these experiments, the poor readers were given tests of reading ability. After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered, they were given special instruction and practice in reading. After a few months, another test of the same kind was given. In nearly all cases, these people had raised their reading scores.( ) 59. With the example of basketball players, the author shows__________.A.why certain people are poor readers.B.that there are differences in people’s abilities.C.why some people are good basketball players.D.that good basketball players can be good readers.( ) 60. To improve their reading ability, people should_______________.A. work long and hardB. take different forms of testsC. have special help and practiceD. try different reading materials( ) 61. The experiments mentioned in the text show that__________.A.good readers seem to enjoy reading.B.almost all poor readers can make progress.C.causes of poor reading are difficult to find out.D.tests help people improve their reading ability.Section C (2 % * 4=8%)Directions:Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions or complete the statements with fewest possible words.Where in the world can you take an hour’s train ride, and pass a forest, a London street, a scene from the Wild West, and a burning building that never burns down? There’s only one place, and that’s Hollywood, in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets in the Universal Studios, one of the oldest and largest movie companies in the USA.A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood, the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Movie-makers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead, they repeat old ones.The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. Thetheatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay home to watch series, like Dynasty have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These “soap opera”, as they are called, show rich, powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly all middle-aged, like many of the people who watch them.Though it is soap operas that are keeping the film-makers of Hollywood in business, big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Movie-makers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more—modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower costs.But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its best-known industry.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 13 WORDS)62. What is Universal Studios?_____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 63. Why do movie makers repeat old ideas instead of spending the money on expensive new ideas?_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 64. According to the passage, more and more big films are made outside Hollywood while _____________________ are still being made in Hollywood.65. Florida and Texas are trying to take the film business away from California by _____________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (3%*7=21%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.66. 市民可以自由使用图书馆。

2020年上海沪东中学高一英语下学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. He______ his work, otherwise, he wouldn’t be enjoying himself by the seaside.A. must have completedB. should have completedC. ought to completeD. must complete参考答案：A2. Our neighbor offered to look after our baby yesterday when we were busy, _____isoften the case.A. itB. thatC. whichD. as参考答案：D3. Every morning Mr. Smith takes a ______ to his office.A．20 minutes’ walk B．20 minute’s walkC．20-minutes walk D．20-minute walk参考答案：A略4. The tiger, once a ____ animal to humans, is now ____ of disappearing on the earth. A．dangerous, danger B．dangerous, in dangerC．in danger, in danger D．danger, in danger参考答案：B5. On April 24, Tsinghua University its 100th anniversary at the Great Hall of thePeople in Beijing.A. congratulatedB. challengedC. celebratedD. participated参考答案：C6. Billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett asked American billionaires to ______ at least half of their wealth to charities.A. take awayB. give awayC. take upD. give up参考答案：B略7. Many ______ Chinese cultural relics, which have been lost over ______ last century, have started to return home.A. /; theB. /; /C. the; aD. the; the参考答案：A8. The fire started on the second floor and it wasn't long ______ the whole building was burned down. ks5uA．while B．when C．afterD．before参考答案：D9. __________, the players tried their best to win the game for their country.A. Greatly encouragedB. Having greatly encouragedC. To be greatly encouragedD. Greatly encouraged参考答案：A10. Only in that way ______ ready for the challenges and opportunities in life.A. will we beB. we will beC. will be weD. we shall be参考答案：A略11. What’s the language in Germany?A. speakingB. spokenC. be spokenD. to speak参考答案：B12. I know you are very _____ ice-cream, but you will gain weight if you eat too much.A. fond ofB. tired ofC. full ofD. afraid of参考答案：A13. As he was about to go out to search for Mary, she happened ____.A. coming inB. to come inC. came inD. to have come in参考答案：B14. Ms.Shen gave us instructions and then we worked ________.A．for ourselves B．in ourselvesC．by ourselves D．be ourselves参考答案：Cby ourselves独自，独立，符合句意。