上海交通大学附属中学2010-2011学年度第二学期高二英语期中试卷（满分100分，100分钟完成。
答案一律写在答题卡、答题纸上）命题：沈莹审核：何其乐I. Listening Comprehension (24%)Part A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The 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. Customer and shop assistant. B. Reporter and editor.C. Boss and secretary.D. Teacher and editor.2. A. Climbing. B. Consulting.C. Financing.D. Water-diving.3. A. 8:00. B. 8:30. C. 9:30. D. 10:30.4. A. In a school. B. In a library.C. In a book store.D. In a post office.5. A. She is not interested in the project.B. She wants to discuss the project now.C. They can talk about the project on Wednesday.D. They have already talked about the project.6. A. Peter shouldn’t complain about the bus.B. Peter shouldn’t spend a lot of money.C. There’s nothing special about Peter buying a car.D. Peter should get enough physical exercise.7. A. The food is very cheap.B. Customers can eat free food in the restaurant.C. The food is expensive.D. Customers can get a discount on the food.8. A. That she didn’t pass the exam.B. That her car was broken.C. That she didn’t feel well.D. That she couldn’t find her key.9. A. He is naughty.B. He makes a lot of trouble.C. He behaves well.D. he is indifferent to everything.10. A. The snow is not a big problem if there is no ice.B. There is much ice on the road now.C. Ice can’t cause big problems on the road.D. They wont’ go back home now.Part B PassagesDirections: In Part 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. He was dressed in his finest clothes. B. He was dressed as a shop assistant.C. He didn’t dress wellD. He was dressed in his brother’s clothes.12. A. Father asked me to earn money to buy Christmas gifts.B. Father served the boy as an ordinary adult customer.C. Father gave the boy a toy plane free of charge.D. Father hired the boy as a shop assistant.13. A. He felt very happy about the toy plane.B. He felt surprised at the shop owner’s behavior.C. He felt sad because of lack of money.D. He felt eager to attend the Christmas party.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because Japanese government asked the companies to do so.B. Because Japanese companies want to increase overseas sales.C. Because Japanese customers want to speak English.D. Because the Japanese language has become old-fashioned.15. A. 5% B. 50% C. 70% D. 95%16. A. Companies might lose Japanese customers.B. Companies spend much money hiring English teachers.C. The Japanese Culture might be affected.D. Too much attention might be paid to overseas markets.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and Vocabulary 25%Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.A genuine compliment _____ your friends’ talents or gifts automatically adds value _____ howthey see themselves.A. to… toB. to…onC. on… onD. on… to26.Bronx regards _____ as a failure as he can hardly get a conversation going when he isintroduced to another person.A. himselfB. himC. itD. itself27.The famous Gettysburg Address has about 200 words, but it still managed to express the idea_____ all people are born equal.A. whyB. thatC. whichD. when28.To be successful in a job interview, the job seeker _____ convey a sense of self-confidence andenthusiasm for work, which all interviewers value highly.A. canB. needC. mustD. will29.Modesty enables a person to move from being the centre of attention _____ the needs ofothers.A. to focus onB. focused onC. to focusing onD. focusing on30.The school rules state that no child _____ be allowed out of the school during the day, unlessaccompanied by an adult.A. shouldB. canC. shallD. will31._____ for this ready source of money, many early Americans headed west and explored thenew territories.A. To searchB. SearchingC. SearchedD. Having searched32.It is reported that it was midnight _____ the earthquake happened.A. whenB. sinceC. beforeD. that33.“A dark horse” is _____ shows unexpected racing speed and comes in first, even though theexperts said he had little chance of winning.A. oneB. whichC. thatD. one that34._____ they live close by in such a small community, people here don’t have much contact witheach other.A. IfB. OnceC. SinceD. Although35.The two little girls _____ good friends but for the attack of some outside force.A. could have beenB. should have beenC. shall have beenD. need have been36.Only by consciously “forcing”yourself to make predications while listening _____ better atpredicting and eventually improve your listening comprehension ability.A. you can becomeB. can you becomeC. that you becomeD. become you37.The reason why Americans form and end friendships quickly is _____ they move around quiteoften.A. howB. becauseC. thatD. what38.You _____ the electronic dictionary, for this is a test not an exercise.A. can’t be usingB. may not be usingC. mustn’t be usingD. ought not to be using39._____ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may produce changes of genes in humanbodies.A. Being exposedB. Having exposedC. ExposedD. After being exposed40.It is when individuals have similar interests and a common outlook on life _____ long-lastingfriendships develop.A. whyB. thatC. howD. whenSection 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.If you intend to use humor in your talk to make people smile, you must know how to identify shared experiences and problems. Your humor must be __41__ to the audience and should help to show them that you are one of them or that you understand their__42__ and are in sympathy with their point of view. Depending on whom you are addressing, the problems will be different. If you are talking to a group of managers, you may refer to the disorganized methods of their secretaries; __43__, if you are addressing secretaries, you may want to comment on their disorganized bosses.If you are part of the group which you are addressing, you will be in a position to know the experiences and problems which are __44__ to all of you and it’ll be __45__ for you to make a passing remark about the poor canteen food or the chairman’s bad taste in ties. With other audiences you mustn’t attempt to cut in with humor as they __46__ an outsider making ill remarks about their canteen or their chairman.If you feel awkward being humorous, you must __47__ so that it becomes more natural. Include a few __48__ remarks which you can deliver in a relaxed and unforced manner. Often it’s the __49__ which causes the audience to smile, so speak slowly and remember that a raised eyebrow or an unbelieving look may help to show that you are making a light-hearted remark.III Reading Comprehension 36%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.Language is the most astonishing behavior in the animal kingdom. It is the species-typicalbehavior that sets humans completely apart from all other animals. Language is a means of __50__, but it is much more than that. The dance of the honeybee communicates the __51__ of flowers to other members. But human language __52__ communication about anything, even things like dragons that have never existed. The key __53__ in the fact that the units of meaning, words, can be __54__ together in different way, according to __55__ to communicate different meanings.Language is the most important learning we do. Nothing __56__ humans so much as our ability to communicate abstract thoughts, whether about the inverse, the mind, love, dreams, or order a drink. It is a complex __57__ that we take for granted. __58__, we are not aware of most aspects of our speech and understanding. Consider what happens when one person is speaking to another. The speaker has to translate thoughts into __59__ language. Brain imaging studies suggest that the time from thoughts to the __60__ of speech is extremely fast, only 0.04 second! The listener must hear the sounds to __61__ what the speaker means. He must use the sounds of speech to __62__ the words spoken, understand the pattern of __63__ of the words or sentences, and finally __64__ the meaning. This takes somewhat longer, a minimum of about 0.5 seconds. But once started, it is of course continuous process.50.A. transportation B. exchange C. communication D. conversation51.A. location B. address C. smell D. color52.A. admits B. accepts C. permits D. absorbs53.A. stays B. situates C. hides D. lies54.A. stuck B. strung C. sewn D. bound55.A. rules B. scales C. laws D. standards56.A. combines B. contains C. defines D. declares57.A. prospect B. progress C. process D. product58.A. Indeed B. Furthermore C. Therefore D. Moreover59.A. body B. gesture C. written D. spoken60.A. growing B. fixing C. beginning D. building61.A. turn out B. try out C. burst out D. figure out62.A. identify B. invent C. reveal D. discover63.A. performance B. organization C. design D. production64.A. describe B. convey C. copy D. interpretSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AIf the world were a village of 1, 000 people it would include：•584 Asians•124 Africans•95 Eastern and Western Europeans•84 Latin Americans•55 former Soviets （including Lithuanians, Latvians, Estonians, and other national groups）•52 North Americans•6 Australians and New ZealandersThe people of the village would speak：•165 Mandarin•86 English•83 Hindu/Urdu•64 Spanish•58 Russian•37 Arab icThe above list covers the mother tongues of only half the village.One-third of the people in the village are children, and only 60 are over the age of 65. Just under half of the married women in the village have access to modern equipments.This year 28 babies will be born. Ten people will die, 3 of them for lack of food, 1 from cancer. Two of the deaths will be of babies born within the year. With the 28 births and 10 deaths, the population of the village next year will be 1, 018.In this village of 1, 000 persons, 200 people receive 75 percent of the income; another 200 receive only 2 percent of the income.About one-third have access to clean, safe drinking water.Of the 670 adults in the village, half can not read nor write.The village has a total yearly budget （预算）, public and private, of over $3 million—$3, 000 per person if it is distributed evenly. Of the total $3 million：$181, 000 goes to weapons and warfare$159, 000 to education$132, 000 to health careThese weapons are under the control of just 100 of the people. The other 900 are watching them with deep anxiety, wondering whether they can learn to get along together.65. Which of the following is true about Mandarin according to the text?A. Nearly one-third of Asian people speak Mandarin in the village.B. About 8. 25 per cent of the people speak Mandarin in the village.C. About 16. 5 per cent of the people speak Mandarin in the village.D. Nearly all the Mandarin-speaking people are from Asia in the village.66. Which of the following problems is NOT mentioned in the text?A. Poverty.B. Education.C. Environment.D. Marriage.67. The underlined part “have access to” (in Para. 4) means_____.A. useB. buyC. produceD. try68. The last sentence in the text implies that most of the people long for______.A. a peaceful worldB. good educationC. better health careD. a life without anxiety（B ）Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are suitable and which are considered taboos(禁忌) in a particular culture. Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children. Yon may feel free to ask similar questions of your Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively discussions as well asdisagreements. For them, arguments can be interesting — and they can cover pretty much or any topic — as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner.In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious business relationship they’re trying to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children.As general rule, it’s best not t o talk about politics or religion with your business friends. This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to criticize a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your host’s team.69. The author considers politics and religion ________.A. cheerful topicsB. taboosC. rude topicsD. topics that can never be talked about70. Which is typically a friendly topic in most places according to the author?A. Sports.B. Children.C. Personal feelings.D. Families.71. Why are people from Asia more private in their conversation with others?A. They don’t want to talk with others much.B. They don’t want to have their good relationship with others harmed by informalconversation.C. They are afraid to argue with their colleagues.D. They want to keep their feelings to themselves.72. What s houldn’t you do when talking about sports with colleagues from another country?A. Praising your own country’s sports.B. Criticizing your own country’s sports.C. Praising the sports of your colleagues’ country.D. Criticizing the sports of your colleagu es’ country.CThe president of Harvard University, in the United States, recently made comments that have caused an uproar (激烈争论) among women. Women are outnumbered by men in many scientific fields, and he said that this may be due to some inherent (内在的) differences in intellectual abilities. Basically, he was saying that women may not be as good as men in science. This was difficult for many people to accept, especially women who are themselves scientists and professors. Many professors at Harvard were upset by his comments and did not want to support him.People have been fighting for years for equality between men and women. Therefore, it is discouraging to hear the president of a prestigious university say something that is negative. Biologically, male and female brains are different, but that does not mean that one is better than the other. The important thing to remember is that you can do anything that you put your mind to.When I was a little girl, I was always told that I could be whatever I wanted to be. No one ever told me not to do something just because I was a girl. This has helped me to be very focused anddetermined in my life. There are endless possibilities for my future.Determination and hard-work are what make a good student. It doesn't matter whether that student is a boy or a girl.You may come across road-blocks when you are pursuing your academic career. It is not always easy to follow your dreams. As a girl, you may sometimes feel that you only see men who have good careers or important jobs. But I encourage you not to give up. The key is to find out what your strengths are and focus on them. Everyone has unique talents that can be very helpful in the future. If you believe in yourself you will be amazed at what you can do!73.. According to the president of Harvard University, women may not be as good as men in science because of _____.A. the different structures of their brainsB. their different intellectual abilitiesC. their different living conditionsD. the different education that they receive74. The author thinks the comments the president of Harvard University made are _____.A. discouragingB. encouragingC. positiveD. unimportant75. According to the author, the key to success is_____ .A. whether you are a boy or a girlB. whether you have a dreamC. whether you have determination and work hardD. what you will be in the future76. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Equality of Men and WomenB. Intelligence Determines SuccessC. Male and Female Differences in BrainsD. Find Your Strengths and Follow Your DreamsDA high school history teacher once told us, “ If you make one close friend in school, you will be most fortunate. A true friend is someone who stays with you for life.” Experience teaches that he was right. Good friendships are just not easily formed. Why?One reason is that it is easy to move around in our society. Mr. Darrell Sifford, a news reporter for the Washington Daily, has been studying and talking about friendships for a number of years. He reports what one woman thought about the effect of ease of movement on friendship: “I was nine, and we’d just moved from South Carolina to New Jersey, and I didn’t know anybody. My mother had a way of getting to the root of things and she said to me, ‘Amelia, I know you’re feeling bad because you don’t have any friends. But you can fix that. Just walk across the street—I know there’s a girl about your age over there—and knock on the door and ask her to be your friend.’”“As a 9-year-old, I could do that. I knocked on the door and said, ‘Hi, my name is Amelia, and I’d like for us to be friends.’And to my surprise, she said that she would like that too—and we became friends.”She added that going about it directly always worked when she was a child. But as she left childhood, she found that the simple direct approach was more and more difficult for her to follow.So, as an adult, Amelia longed to have friends but her hands were tied when it came to doing anything about it. The problem, according to her, is that society teaches us in a number of ways that direct action is not an acceptable way of doing things. We need to be less direct so that our feelings will not be hurt if our offer of friendship is refused.Mr. Sifford goes on to describe his own ideas on the subject:“To most of us, friendship is very important, but we need to have clear in our own minds the kinds of friendships we want. Are they to be very close or kept at arm’s length? Do we want to share ourselves or do we want to walk on the surface?”“For some people, an ordinary friendship is enough—and that’s all right. But at some point we need to make sure that what we expect from the friendship is the same as what our friends expect from it. If one wants more from the friendship than the other, and if this is not talked about, one is likely eventually to feel that he’s not being given enough attention.“The sharing of close secrets, including our fears as well as our dark dreams, is the surest way to deepen friendships. But the process must be gone through slowly and continued only if there are signs of interest and our efforts are answered.”What are some of the problems in forming friendships? According to Mr. Sifford, the biggest problem is to expect too much too soon. Deep relationships take time. Another “big difficulty” is to think one “possesses”the other and that he should spend all his time only with you. Similarly, friendships require action from both sides. In short, you must give as much as you take. Finally there is a question of developing friendship. Unless you spend enough time together, talking on the phone, writing letters, doing things together, friendships will gradually fade away.Why is it so difficult to form friendships? Perhaps it is possible, as Mr. Sifford states, that we simply do not stay in one place long enough for a true friendship to develop. However, we all agree that each of us should think carefully about the kind of friendships we want. As in all interpersonal relationships, success depends on the kind of friendship we expect to have , openness to others, and a willingness to experiment.77. By saying that “My mother had a way of getting to the root of things…” the author means that _____.A. her mother could always find friends for herB. her mother had a way of making friends with peopleC. her mother was able to find the cause of thingsD. her mother was able to solve difficult problems78. When forming friendships, one should _____.A. not be afraid of being refused.B. avoid trying to control a friend’s lifeC. share close secrets with the friendD. not be too impatient or too direct79. For friendship to develop, one should _____.A. go through the process in an acceptable wayB. give as much as one getsC. have a caring personalityD. make sure one’s efforts are answered80. The main point we learn from the passage is _____.A. willingness to experiment is the key to close friendship.B. openness to others is important in interpersonal relationshipsC. direct offers of friendship are not easily acceptedD. good friendships are not easily formedSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each81. __________Listening is not as easy as someone thought. Even good listeners may recall only fifty percent of what they hear. Retention, the ability to remember and recall information, decreases about twenty to twenty-five percent after a few days. So no matter how well you listen in class, you’re always going to refresh your memory before a test! Unfortunately, many people have poor listening habits and little listening training. To improve your listening skills, it’s important to understand what causes poor listening.82. __________If you find it difficult to concentrate solely on what a speaker is saying, there’s a good reason. The mind processes information much faster than a speaker can speak. The brain can process over 500 words per minute, while the average speaker talks at a rate of 124 to 250 words per minute. That means the mind can hear what’s being said and can think about something else at the same time.83. __________If you have a negative idea about the speaker or the topic, you’ll find it difficult to listen attentively. Hostile or captive audiences often have more difficultly listening than do favorable or voluntary ones.84. __________If a speaker speaks “above the heads” of an audience, people find it difficult to concentrate. Speakers who use unfamiliar words or who use incomplete explanations make it more difficult to listen. Speakers who “speak down” to audiences, failing to acknowledge what the audience already knows, also create mental blocks.85. __________When people listen selectively, they simply block what they don’t want to hear. For instance, many people have habits that are dangerous to their health, like smoking. However, they often choose to block out what a speaker says about health risks. They may listen to a speech and think that they speaker’s message applied to other people, not them. In other words, they hear what they want to hear and ignore what they don’t want to hear.VI. Translations. 15%Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in thebrackets.1.总的来说，观众人数越多，手势动作的幅度就应越大。
