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松江二中2012学年第二学期高三开学考英语试卷2013.2第I卷（共105分）I. Listening comprehensionSection ADirections:In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your papers, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. They didn’t have enough knowledge about voting rights.B. They left the meeting when the subject of voting rights came up.C. They dominated the meeting about voting rights.D. They were most agreeable on the subject of voting rights.2. A. It’s going to attract a lot of students. B. It’s going to be a lot of fun.C. It’s going to require a lot of reading.D. It’s going to work out quite well.3. A. He doesn’t’ want to see Mr. Wilson. B. His article is quite long.C. He is finishing the article.D. He can’t finish the article in time.4. A. The train is crowded. B. The train is late.C. The train is on time.D. The train has passed by.5. A. He thought it was terrible.B. He thought the actors were enthusiastic.C. He liked it a great deal.D. He thought it was very funny.6. A. That her health is almost always poor. B. That her illnesses are imaginary.C. That she has a mean temperament.D. That she dances very well.7. A. They are going to be introduced to each other.B. The man remembers the woman.C. The woman needs to introduce herself.D. They have never met before.8. A. He must read a lot of books. B. He doesn’t like history.C. He can’t get the books he needs.D. He has lost his patience.9. A. In New Zealand. B. In Canada.C. In Russia.D. In England.10. A. About an hour. B. About 15 minutes.C. An hour and a half.D. Half an hour.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. 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. It is warm-blooded. B. It breathes air.C. It is intelligent.D. All the above reasons.12. A. Off the seawater. B. Near ships.C. Under water.D. At the sea bottom.13. A. To be friendly to humans. B. To think hard.C. To collect information for scientists.D. To swim quickly between ships. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. They feel unwell if their pets become sick.B. They take a lot of days off work to care for their pets.C. They buy presents for their pets every week.D. They like their pets better than their partners.15. A. The application procedure.B. The poor lab facilities.C. The lack of research funds.D. The complaints by researchers.16. A. He was helped to climb up from the well.B. The neighbors used a ladder to help him out.C. He was pulled out of the water by the foot.D. His mother saved him from drowning.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.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. With ___ open mind and ____ good knowledge of French, you’ll find Paris as romantic as youexpect it to be.A. an….aB. /…./C. an…../D. /….a26. “Super-storm” sandy has swept _______ the eastern US coast, bringing heavy rain, high windsand sever flooding.A. asideB. awayC. acrossD. up27. Mother Teresa believed she had been given the special gift to help ____, and through thesoldiers’ smiles she knew she was where she needed to be.A. anotherB. the otherC. othersD. each other28. Christmas is just a day of fun and celebration, ________ for family and friends to gathertogether, exchange gifts and enjoy a holiday dinner.A. timeB. a timeC. timesD. the times29. The headmaster’s office is equipped with ________ furniture.A. old French brownish woodenB. old brownish wooden FrenchC. old brownish French woodenD. French old brownish wooden30. ________ that I didn’t know what to say to comfort her.A. So sad she lookedB. So sad did she lookC. So sadly she lookedD. So sadly did she look31. I had hoped to see my teacher off at the station, but I ________ too busy.A. wasB. had beenC. would beD. would have been32. Many experts believe that teachers’development is ________ the key to better education lies.A. thatB. whatC. whereD. which33. She said she could hardly believe that female astronauts would be chosen for the space flight,_____?A. could sheB. couldn’t sheC. did sheD. didn’t she34. Mr. Black couldn’t decide whether to go camping or, because of the bad weather forecast,_____ at home.A. to stayB. stayedC. staysD. staying35. Have you ever been in a situation ______ you are right yet no one else agrees with you?A. whereB. thatC. whenD. in where36. The great use of a school education is not so much to teach you things to teachyou the art of learning.A. thanB. rather thanC. asD. nor37. Typhoon Son-Tinh caused a flood on the China-Vietnam border, with 70 boats reported________, 6 sunken and another one ________ in Vietnamese territory.A. missed…strandedB. missing… strandedC. missed… strandingD. missing… stranding38. Some people take the view _______ a newspaper is like a store with many windows, each of________ should be dressed to the same high standard.A. /, whichB. that, themC. which, themD. that, which39. The traffic rule says young kids under the age of 4 ________ less than 40 pounds must be in achild safety seat.A. being weighedB. to weighC. weighedD. weighing40. I tried to relax because I knew that ________ the sooner I would use up my oxygen.A. the more excited I gotB. the more excited did I getC. the more I got excitedD. I got more excitedSection BDirections:Complete the following paragraphs 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. genuineB. combinedC. resistanceD. packagingE. intenseF. budgetG. sortedH. tremendouslyI. monitorJ. presently1. Although school uniforms are popular in some areas, this new trend has met strong 41__ from many parents, some of whom angrily complain that uniforms keep students from showing their individuality.2. Special vests, created to 42 an athlete’s body, can measure how fast the heart is beating and how hard the athlete is breathing. Scientists have also developed ‘ cooling’ vest to help athletes perform better in difficult conditions, such as hot weather.3. The most famous 43 events is the decathlon. The decathlon involves ten different athletics events that take place over two days. Since the decathlon tests all-round physical ability, the winner of the decathlon is often called ‘ the world’s greatest athlete.4. For this reason, bankers have decided to teach children proper money management while they are still young. They show students how to 44 their personal activities and make smart decisions about money. They explain to them how to balance the expenses against their income. They help the students understand their family’s shopping and house expenses as well.5. Even though other discoveries of cave paintings soon followed, it was not until 1902 that any of these finds were accepted as 45 . Researchers now believe that these cave paintings are between 10,000 and 20,000 years old.6. Does he deserve the fame he now possesses? Certainly, I admire his work 46 . His paintings are realistic, not abstract and at the same time they are not like photographs.7. In 1991, German took the lead by requiring companies to recycle the 47 used for their goods. To do this, the companies set up recycling bins in every neighbourhood. Consumers now separate their rubbish into three categories---metal, plastic and paper cartons. They then put it into the appropriate bin. The rubbish 48 , it is transported to a recycling company for processing.8. When you exercise, the speed at which your heart bears, or your pulse rate, tells you how __49____ your workout is. People who are not fit but want to lose weight should keep your pulse rates low and do moderate exercise for a longer time.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I got up in the morning, I hurried to th e window. It was frosted and I couldn’t see through it. I 50 a peephole on the glass with my fingers. I saw this time the snow had not fooled me. It was still coming down white and silent and too thick for the wind to move, and the streets and houses were almost as I had 51 . I watched, shivering and 52 . Then I dressed, pulling on my clothes 53 the house were on fire.After a quick breakfast, I headed for the school, jumping like a clumsy rabbit in and out thesnow banks. It seemed wrong to 54 the smooth outlines of these snowdrifts and I hoped that nobody else would pass this way 55 me. In that case the thick falling snow would soon restore the damage. Reassured by this hope I continued on my smashing like some wanton (肆无忌惮的) explorer. I began to feel that no one would dare the 56 of a snowstorm.When eventually, I reached the school, I found scores of white-covered 57 already there. The boys stayed in the storm. They jumped in and out of the snowdrifts and walked through the deep 58 white fields in front of the school. When we were 59 seated in our classroom, we 60 to watch the snowstorm through the windows. The morning had grown darker as we had all hoped it would, and it was 61 to turn on the electric lights in the room. In this yellow light, the school seemed to 62 and in its place was a picnic spread around us. The teachers themselves seemed to change. Their eyes kept turning toward the windows and they kept 63 us as if we were strangers. We grew excited and even the sound of our lessons made us tremble. My 64 to get out into the world of wind and snow kept lifting me out of my seat.50. A. found B. melted C. cut D. blew51. A. inferred B. planned C. built D. dreamed52. A. depressed B. alert C. happy D. shocked53. A. even if B. now that C. so that D. as if54. A. spoil B. enjoy C. draw D. trace55. A. after B. beside C. without D. beneath56. A. joy B. dangers C. worries D. anxiety57. A. sculptures B. statues C. figures D. shadows58. A. broken B. dangerous C. unexplored D. safe59. A. temporarily B. finally C. accidentally D. actually60. A. continued B. requested C. intended D. expected61. A. necessary B. possible C. important D. urgent62. A. proceed B. develop C. expand D. disappear63. A. waving to B. turning to C. looking at D. pointing at64. A. unwillingness B. eagerness C. hesitation D. determination Section 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.(A)A qualified doctor rarely practised but instead devoted his life to writing. He once said, “Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my lover. ” Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, was a great playwright and one of the masters of the modern short story.When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879, he started to publish hundreds of comic short stories to support his family. After he graduated, he wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper.As a writer he was extremely fast, often producing a short story in an hour or less. Checkhov’s medical and science experience can be seen through the indifference many of his characters show to tragic events. In 1892, he became a full-time writer and published some of his most memorable stories.Chekhov often wrote about the sufferings of life in small towns of Russia. Tragic events controlled his characters who were filled with feelings of hopelessness and despair.It is often sai d that nothing happens in Chekhov’s stories and plays. He made up for this with his exciting technique for developing drama within his characters. Chekhov’s works combined the calm attitude of a scientist and doctor with the sensitivity of an artist.Some of Chekhov’s works were translated into Chinese as early as the 1940s. One of his famous stories, “The Man in a Shell”，about a school teacher’s extraordinarily orderly life, was selected as a text for Chinese senior students.65. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov__________ .A. had a lawful loverB. was an illegal writerC. used to be a lawyerD. was a capable doctor66. In 1880, Chekhov _______________. .A. became a full-time writerB. studied medicine in Moscow UniversityC. practiced medicine in his hometownD. published his most memorable stories67. According to the passage, which of the following adjectives can’t be used to describeChekhov?A. Sensitive.B. Calm.C. Quick-minded.D. Warm-hearted.68. Which of the following is the right order of the events?a. became a doctorb. became a full-time writerc. started to publish comic short stories.d. wrote regularly for a local daily newspapere. entered the Moscow University Medical SchoolA. e c a d bB. d a b c eC. e c b a dD. a e c b d(B)and taking a shower with your eyes closed. Yet these “brain exercises” can make us all up to 40 percent cleverer within seven days, according to a BBC program shown last week.“IQ has traditionally been thought of as a fixed measure of someone’s intelligence,” said Philip Morrow, executive producer of the program, Get Smarter in a Week. “But an increasing body of scientific opinion holds that you can take steps in your life to actually improve your brainpower. You can do it by, for example, enhancing your memory, working on your spatial (空间的) awareness, doing things differently and eating healthily. Scientists say you will see noticeable improvements within a week.” The program put scientists’ growing belief that lifestyle changes influence intelligence to test.The BBC production team earlier did trial runs among 15 volunteers, who each followed a “get smarter” s chedule for a week. What they found was that some performed up to 40 percent better than in the initial assessment, 10 percent.“This program shows everyone can get smarter, and feel better, if they do these simple things,” said Morrow.69．This BBC program is trying to prove the idea that __________.A. brainpower is what one is born with and can not be enhancedB. one can improve his brainpower by living in a different lifestyleC. once a person’s IQ is measured, it is fixed and will never changeD. one’s brainpower has nothing to do with his own lifestyle70．If you do what is suggested in the table, all of the following may happen EXCEPT that you will ______.A. become sharper in mindB. become confidentC. get better at making decisionsD. lose weight in a short period71. Suppose the team has worked out a 50-page Get Smarter Guide, which suggestion willprobably be included?A. Watch soap operas before going to bed.B. Have fast food five days a week.C. Move around your home, eyes covered.D. Take an elevator to the office every day.(C)Judging from recent surveys, most experts in sleep behavior agree that there is virtually an epidemic (流行病) of sleepiness in the nation. “I can’t think of a single study that hasn’t found Americans getting less slee p than they ought to,” says Dr. David. Even people who think they are sleeping enough would probably be better off with more rest.The beginning of our sleep-deficit crisis can be traced to the invention of the light bulb a century ago. From diary entries and other personal accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries, sleep scientists have reached the conclusion that the average person used to sleep about 9.5 hours a night. “The best sleep habits once were forced on us, when we had nothing to do in the evenin g down on the farm, and it was dark.” By the 1950s and 1960s, the sleep schedule had been reduced dramatically, to between 7.5 and eight hours, and most people had to wake to an alarm clock. “People cheat on their sleep, and they don’t even realize they’re doing it,” says Dr. David. “They think they’re okay because they can get by on 6.5 hours, when they really need 7.5, eight or even more to feel ideally vigorous.”Perhaps the most merciless robber of sleep, researchers say is the complexity of the day. Whenever pressures from work, family, friends and community mount, many people consider sleep the least expensive item on his programme. “In our society, you’re considered dynamic ifyou say you only need 5.5 hours’ sleep. If you’ve got to get 8.5 hours, people think you lack drive and ambition.”To determine the consequences of sleep deficit, researchers have put subjects through a set of psychological and performance tests requiring them, for instance, to add columns of numbers or recall a passage read to t hem only minutes earlier. “We’ve found that if you’re in sleep deficit, performance suffers,” says Dr. David. “Short-term memory is weakened, as are abilities to make decisions and to concentrate.”72. People in the 18th and 19th centuries used to sleep about 9.5 hours a night because they had________.A. no drive and ambitionB. no electric lightingC. the best sleep habitsD. nothing to do in the evening73. According to Dr. David, Americans ________.A. are ideally vigorous even under the pressure of lifeB. often neglect the consequences of sleep deficitC. do not know how to relax themselves properlyD. can get by on 6.5 hours of sleep74. The word “subjects” (Line 1, Para. 4) refers to ________.A. the performance tests used in the study of sleep deficitB. special branches of knowledge that are being studiedC. people whose behavior or reactions are being studiedD. the psychological consequences of sleep deficit75. It can be concluded from the passage that one should sleep as many hours as is necessary to________.A. improve one’s memory dramaticallyB. be considered dynamic by other peopleC. maintain one’s daily scheduleD. feel energetic and perform adequatelySection CDirections: Read the following text from a magazine article in which five people talked about travel writing and choose the most suitable statement from A-F match the name of each person.76. Joe Cummings: _____________When travel in that broadening and stretching sense becomes more as a mainstream, people will naturally turn more to great writers who are writing about their own experiences of that. I think it’s going to take a slow movement for travel writing to achieve popularity in the U. S. It seems like it’s starting to happen. Travel literature is probably selling better in the U. S. than it has in the past. But it’s a slow journey.77. Rolf Potts: _____________The column really raised my profile and allowed me to move on to print magazines and book. But of course none of this success would have been possible without four years of writing failure leading up to 1998. Earlier, starting in 1994, I had tried to write a book about my USA travels, but af ter years of toil, agents and publishers simply weren’t interested. It was a frustrating experience, but I learned some important lessons and I began to find my narrative voice.78. Jen Leo: _____________One of the things that most appeals to me was that travel writers are in a way the last great generalists. You can write about travel and almost anything that you’re passionate about. It could be art, or history, or music. You can bring it all to bear on your travel experiences. And in writing about it, you appreciate your own experience more. Somehow it becomes deeper and richer. I just thought, this is great, not only do I get to explore my two main passions, travel and writing, but all the other stuff I care about, too, like art and literature.79. Ron Krannich: _____________Readers of the travel literature can get an intense sense of an experience and feel they are there with the writer. And so on one level, readers feel they’ve been to a new place and had a new experience, and on another level, they feel that this has touched something deep inside them, which they can relate to something else in their life: “ I’ve never been to Yemen, but that guy’s experience there makes me feel what I felt in Kyoto. I think there’s a sort of three-dimensional picture puzzle that goes on, where you’re connecting emotional themes and geographical themes.80. Don George: _____________I want people to realize that being a professional travel writer isn’t necessarily the end, it isn’t necessarily the goal. There are really only a handful of people in the whole world who make a living purely from travel writing. So why even set that up as a goal for yourself? If it somehow happens, that would be quite wonderful, but why not think about how to integrate what you love, if you love to travel and write, with other things in your life?Section DDirections: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Change the part of speech if necessary. Note that there is one word more than you need.increase; ridiculous; strong; absent; elevate; convenient; consequently; significance; adequate81.Creatures hibernate to survive the cold weather and the _______ of food.82.Workers used machinery to lift the concert hall into the air. They then pushed it along rails toa new location away from the ______ road.83.Nowadays, within a short walk along the busy street, you are likely to find a chain store ofsome kind—a fast-food restaurant, a bakery or a _______store.84.Adolescent girls sometimes undergo a ________drop in self-confidence.85.If not, they may engage in such risky behavior that there will be life-long _________.86.As the holes get bigger, harmful rays from the Sun are ________ reaching us, causing cropdamage and cancer.87.Satuola maintained that the paintings dated from the Stone Age. However, his claims weregreeted with ______by the scientific community.ughter helps reduce stress and lower blood pressure and pulse rates. It ______ theimmune system and helps deal with pain.第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.老师们兴致勃勃地看完了学生们的表演（spirits）2.只有当你失去某东西的时候，你才会明白它是多么的珍贵。

某某市松江二中2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题（含解析）II. Grammar (10’)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best pletes the sentence.1. The man pulled out a small gold watch, _______were made of small diamonds.A. the hands of whomB. the hands of whichC. whom the hands ofD. which the hands of【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查定语从句。

句意：那个人取下一只金表，这只表的指针是由小的钻石做的。

本题定语从句的先行词是a small gold watch，在定语从句中which指代先行词作为介词of 的宾语，所以空处需用the hands of which引导非限制性定语从句；关系词whom的先行词只能是人，D项的位置错误。

故选B。

2. -When is Jack going to finish writing that essay?I don't know. He _______ day in and day outA. has been workingB. has workedC. had been workingD. was working【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查动词时态。

句意：——Jack什么时候写完那篇论文? ——我不知道。

他一直都在夜以继日地工作。

根据时间状语day in and day out可知，说明他从过去一直工作，前文I don't know可知，动作一直持续到现在，故此处应该用现在完成进行时，表示过去发生的动作或状况一直持续到现在，这个动作可能仍在继续进行或刚刚结束。

上海市松江⼆中⾼⼆寒假返校⽇检测英语试题松江⼆中2O11学年度寒假返校⽇检测试卷⾼⼆英语I. Grammar and Vocabulary 32%1. The experiment is intended to examine the effect ________ lack of sleep ________ children.A. on; forB. of; onC. on; toD. from; of2. It was three more months _______ he recovered and returned to work.A. whenB. beforeC. sinceD. that3. Tourism, _________ it brings in money to a country, can also result in damage to the World Heritage sites there.A. whichB. asC. whileD. what4. – Do you like the way _________ he speaks?–No, but I think the way _________ he’s told me is the best to solve the problem. A. which; that B. that; in whichC. /; whichD. in which; of which5. Don’t always turn to the police for help when having trouble it is absolutelyneeded.A. whenB. sinceC. althoughD. unless6. The situation is very serious, the government doesn’t seem to be takingany notice.A. and yetB. stillC. whichD. however7. If in a special solution, the cut-flowers can stay fresh for more than two weeks.A. is keptB. keptC. keepingD. to be kept8. Edith was aged 50 when doctors discovered was then thought to be a very serious heart disease.A. whatB. whichC. something C. that9. He came towards his long-separated mother.A. to runB. ranC. runningD. run10. You must have seen a lot of films, ?A. don’t youB. did youC. must youD. haven’t you11. The sun had no sooner started to shine it was clouded over again.A. thanB. whenC. asD. while12. The police had a railing (栅栏) put up people straight acrossthe road .A. to prevent … to dashB. to prevent … dashingC. preventing … to dashD. preventing … dashing13. ---I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.A. As long as I have traveledB. Now that I have traveled so muchC. Much as I have traveledD. As I have traveled so much19. Ideally _____ for Broadway theaters and Fifth Avenue, the New York Park hotel is aA. none of whomB. both of themC. none of themD. neither of whom21. The general’s order that all the enemy captured _________ free surprised everyone.A. must be sentB. be sentC. should sendD. was sent22. Dr. Margaret Chan was eventually selected as the world’s top health official and it is the first time that a Chinese ___________ such a high-ranking U.N. post.A. holdsB. had heldC. will holdD. has held23. Children are encouraged not to play such video games ___________ bad for their mental development.A. as areB. that areC. as it isD. as24. The meeting must have been a failure, _______ everyone looked bored.A. sinceB. asC. forD. while25. We sent invitation cards to all our friends last week, _________ most have given usa reply.A. of whomB. whoseC. of whoD. which26. The reason why I declined your invitation to the picnic was __________ a jobinterview that day.A. because I hadB. because of havingC. on account ofD. that I had27. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, trim(苗条的)A. tiedB. fastenedC. lockedD. attachedOlympics were our expectations.A. overB. withinC. beyondD. belowII. Complete the passage with the proper words in the box. Each word can only beSecretary Henry Paulson was first runner-up __33___ by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and China's Zhang Yimou, who directed the opening and closing __34__ of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing."For having the confidence to sketch（勾勒）a(n) __35__ future in a gloomy hour, and for showing the competence that makes Americans hopeful he might pull it off, the president-elect is TIME's Person of the Year," the newsweekly said.Time said its "Person of the Year" selection was the "person or persons who most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill, and embodied what was important about the year."In an interview with Time, Obama said that while he may have won a "decisive victory" __36__ Republican John McCain inthe November presidential election, "I don't think that Americans want hubris from their next president."Asked about the state of the economy, Obama said "I think we should anticipate （预期）that 2009 is going to be a __37__ year. And if we make some good choices, I'm confident that we can limit some of the __38__ in 2009. But this is a difficult hole that we've dug ourselves into."On his foreign policy priorities(优先), Obama said: “there's no __39__ that managing the transition in Iraq is going to be a top priority.”Obama, who is to be sworn in on January 20 as the 44th president of the United States, said __40__ priorities include nuclear proliferation and climate change."I think dealing with __41__ and poverty around the world is going to be a critical component of our foreign policy,” he added. "It's good for our security and not just charity."III. Cloze (15%)In Taiwan, a nod of the head and a smile are appropriate when meeting someone for the first time, but for acquaintances and close friends a handshake is usual. A__42__ bow shows respect, but it should not be exaggerated. Chinese names are arranged with the family name first, consisting of one or two syllables. A one- or two-syllable __43__ name follows. People are generally __44__ by their full name. Only in rare cases are given names used alone. Among business people, the exchange of business cards is an important part of an introduction, and should be taken __45__.Adults often ask young kids about their __46__; the elderly appreciate inquiries about their health. Asking someone __47__ he or she has eaten is a common Chinese greeting. The greeting stems (源于) from the tradition of never letting anyone go __48__. People ___49__ remove their shoes before entering a home and they wear__50__ inside. Guests should recognize and greet the elderly first. When visiting a home for the first time, a small gift, such as fruit, is __51___. Gifts are also given to hosts during New Year celebrations. Both hands are used when exchanging gifts or other items, and gifts are not opened in the __52__ of the giver. Hosts and guests appreciate sincere compliments, but will politely __53__ them out of modesty. It is polite to stand __54__ a guest, a senior colleague, or an elderly person enters a room. Dinner conversation often __55__ on the meal—how it was prepared, what ingredients were used, and where they were obtained. At the end of a visit, the host often escorts the guest __56__ distance from the home.42. A. repeated B. heavy C. long D. slight43. A. given B. last C. next D. family44. A. addressed B. reminded C. assumed D. criticized45. A. friendly B. seriously C. slowly D. quickly46. A. favorite sports B. games C. schoolwork D. hobbies47. A. what B. whether C. which D. why48. A. hungry B. away C. crazy D. red49. A. seldom B. never C. usually D. sometimes50. A. nothing B. stockings C. socks D. slippers51. A. appropriate B. average C. adequate D. apparent52. A. absence B. presence C. preparation D. appearance53. A. accept B. adopt C. deny D. approve54. A. unless B. until C. after D. when55. A. insists B. focuses C. works D. agrees56. A. a long B. no C. some D. farIV. Reading comprehension (27%)（A, B和E 篇每题1分， C 篇和D 篇每题2 分）(A )The first reality TV show in the world was called Expedition Robinson and it was shown in Sweden in 1997. Half the population of the country watched the final event and a new kind of TV program was born. Two years later in Holland, the first series of Big Brother was filmed. Again, it was a great success and the final program was watched by 15 million people. Now more than 20 countries around the world have Big Brother or Expedition Robinson on their TV screens. The ordinary people who take part in the programs are known by millions of people in their own countries and reality TV has become big, big business.For the TV producers, reality TV is a dream which comes true because many of the programs cost nothing to make. At some point, the television viewers are asked to telephone the program to vote or to apply to take part in the show. It is the cost of these telephone calls that pays for the shows. One of the most popular shows is Pop Idol.In the show a group of attractive young people are made into pop stars. TV viewers vote for their favorite person on the show. The winner makes a record and millions of copies of the record are sold. His or her pictures are published on the covers of magazines or on the front pages of newspapers, and then, they are quickly forgotten.But not everyone is happy about reality TV. In Portugal, two TV channels got into trouble because they showed too much of the personal lives of the people in the shows. In France, reality TV is called “rubbish TV” and the TV studios of Big Brother were attacked three times in one week. In Greece, Big Brother was described as “against human rights and civilization”.57. Those who take part in the reality TV shows are usually _____.A. common peopleB. pop TV starsC. attractive peopleD. famous film stars58. Who would pay for the cost of the reality TV shows according to the passage?A. TV producers who make reality TV showsB. TV actors who take part in reality TV showsC. TV viewers who telephone reality TV showsD. TV companies which broadcast reality TV shows59. It can be concluded from the passage that ______.A. Everyone is happy about reality TVB. Reality TV makes big profits in many countriesC. All the people in Europe are in favor of reality TVD. Reality TV will not be broadcast in any countries(B)(You may read the questions first)A．to invite people to see filmsB．to invite people to topic discussionsC．to attract more students to attend lecturesD．to attract more people to watch TV programs61．Who will be most probably interested in Discovery?A．Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicineB．Children who are good at mathematicsC．Parents who want their child to become another Albert EinsteinD．Children who are interested in playing chess62．In Science / Health, “Johns Hopkins” is ________.A．a famous university B．a medical centerC．a well-known doctor D．a drug company(C)Stone Hill Mall has fewer large department stores than most malls but, instead, features more than 100 small specialty shops, while the few that are not used yet will be filled as soon as the mall’s owners find proprietors(业主) who fit the mall’s image. One thing that makes Stone Hill Mall popular was that all of the stores remain open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. This favorable start has certainly been advantageous thanks to such features as its being the only shopping center in the area to provide free baby-sitting for children from two to eight years old and its offering restaurants to suit every pocket, with the possible exception of the highly budget-conscious. Furthermore, as far as movie entertainment is concerned, Stone Hill Mall tops Westgate Mall, which looked impressive when it opened last year, with three separate cinemas.Besides, the air-conditioning system makes sure a comfortable inside temperatureof 25 degrees centigrade no matter what the weather is like outside., and in addition to its three beautiful fountains, the mall has a quiet garden area with comfortable benches and chairs for shoppers who have become tired.One complaint about Stone Hill Mall is that it is located outside the city, but there is a regular bus service between the mall and the city center. A further complaint might be that, although the mall is surrounded by trees to mix it with the scenery, It will be some years before these can effectively make the main building and the vast buildings and the vast parking lot a part of the area around.63.Stone Hill Mall is different from other malls because it has ______.A. more large department storesB. more empty space to rentC. many shops selling special goodsD. shops selling expensive goods64.Stone Hill Mall is popular with shoppers mainly because of its_____.A. long business hoursB. attractive restaurantsC. children’s storesD. entertainment facilities65.What makes Stone Hill Mall a more favorable shopping place is ____.A. the prices in the shopsB. the weather in the areaC. the children facilitiesD. the conditions inside the mall66.The main purpose of the passage is to_____./doc/3622afa67e1cfad6195f312b3169a4517623e54b.html pare Stone Hill Mall with other shopping centersB.introduce the unique features of the mallC.discuss its strengths and weaknessesD.draw attention to the inadequacies of the shopping centers(D)Several recent studies have found that being randomly (随机地) assigned to a roommate of another race can lead to increased tolerance but also to a greater likelihood (可能性) of conflict.Recent reports found that lodging with a student of a different race may decrease prejudice and compel students to engage in more ethnically diverse friendships.An Ohio State University study also found that black students living with a white roommate saw higher academic success throughout their college careers. Researchers believe this may be caused by social pressure.In a New York Times article, Sam Boakye – the only black student on his freshman year floor -said that "if you're surrounded by whites, you have something to prove."Researchers also observed problems resulting from pairing interracial students in residences.According to two recent studies, randomly assigned roommates of different races are more likely to experience conflicts so strained that one roommate will move out.An Indiana University study found that interracial roommates were three times as likely as two white roommates to no longer live together by the end of the semester.Grace Kao, a professor at Penn said she was not surprised by the findings. "This may be the first time that some of these students have interacted, and lived, with someone of a different race," she said.At Penn, students are not asked to indicate race when applying for housing."One of the great things about freshman housing is that, with some exceptions,the process throws you together randomly," said Undergraduate Assembly chairman Alec Webley. "This is the definition of integration.""I've experienced roommate conflicts between interracial students that have both broken down stereotypes and reinforced stereotypes," said one Penn resident advisor (RA). The RA of two years added that while some conflicts "provided more multicultural acceptance and melding (融合)," there were also "jarring cultural confrontations."The RA said that these conflicts have also occurred among roommates of the same race.Kao said she cautions against forming any generalizations based on any one of the studies, noting that more background characteristics of the students need to be studied and explained.67. What can we learn from some recent studies?A. Conflicts between students of different races are unavoidable.B. Students of different races are prejudiced against each other.C. Interracial lodging does more harm than good.D. Interracial lodging may have diverse outcomes.68. What does Sam Boakye's remark mean?A. White students tend to look down upon their black peers.B. Black students can compete with their white peers academically.C. Black students feel somewhat embarrassed among white peers during thefreshman year.D. Being surrounded by white peers motivates a black student to work harder tosucceed.69. What does Alec Webley consider to be the "definition of integration"?A. Students of different races are required to share a room.B. Interracial lodging is arranged by the school for freshmen.C. Lodging is assigned to students of different races without exception.D. The school randomly assigns roommates without regard to race.70. What does Grace Kao say about interracial lodging?A. It is unscientific to make generalizations about it without further study.B. Schools should be cautious when making decisions about student lodging.C. Students' racial background should be considered before lodging is assigned.D. Experienced resident advisors should be assigned to handle the problems.Sara tried to befriend her old friend Steve’s new wife, b ut Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn’t hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem hadto do with expectations about pacing and pausing.72.________________Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there’s no problem. But if our habits are different, you may ask to talk before I’m finished or fail to take your turn when I’m finished. That’s what was happening with Betty and Sar a. 73.________________It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland, and Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.74.________________The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often the basis for dangerous stereotyping, and these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to cut in – and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.75.________________That’s why slight differences in conversational style –tiny little things like microseconds of pause –can have a great effect on one’s life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems – even in the mind of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness training.V. Translation (17%) （1-3句每句3分，4，5 两句每句4分）1. 再努⼒些，你就会梦想成真。

松江二中2011学年度第二学期期末考试试卷高一英语第Ⅰ卷(105分)I. Listening Comprehension (24’)Section ADirections:In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Clean. B. Nice C. Terrible D. Quiet.2. A. In a museum. B. In a cinema.C. In a classroom.D. In a dining hall.3. A. Near Queen Square. B. Beside a crossroad.C. Beside a theatre.D. Beside a museum.4. A. Stay for the party. B. Go to work.C. Go to another party.D. Go home.5. A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Curious. D. Embarrassed.6. A. 20 yuan. B. 22 yuan. C. 21.5 yuan. D. 21 yuan.7. A. Elegant. B. Artistic. C. Simple. D. Abstract.8. A. Running. B. High-jump. C. Basketball. D. Long-jump.9. A. Dalian. B. Sanya. C. Harbin. D. Changchun.10. A. He was ill and went to hospital.B. He had to work in the hospital.C. He had to look after his mother in the hospital.D. He was on a business trip.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. In China. B. In the United States.C. In England.D. In France.12. A. Scholars. B. Counsellors. C. Engineers. D. Teachers.13. A. Her father. B. Her teacher. C. Her grandfather. D. Her grandmother.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. On April 22nd. B. On April 23rd.C. On April 24th.D. On April 25th.15. A. For two weeks. B. For one month.C. For two months.D. For three months.16. A. Sing and dance in the street. B. Do gymnastics with parents.C. March in uniform.D. See a film.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.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (18’)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.25. ________ a successful scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on yourown.A. BecomingB. To becomeC. BecomeD. Having become26. It was about ten o’clock ________ I heard Ellen scream next door.A. sinceB. beforeC. ifD. that27. The first civil service exam was held in 1995 and since then more and more people ________for it, with applications reaching a peak over the last two years.A. had signed upB. have signed upC. signed upD. sign up28. Poor countries will experience more flooding, and the disappearing of entire ecosystem________ many of the world’s poorest people depend.A. thatB. whichC. on whichD. of which29. What really worries us is _________ the explorers can accurately locate themselves with theold device in case of bad weather.A. thatB. whereC. whatD. whether30. Little Tommy was seen _________ with his building blocks happily alone at home yesterday.A. to playB. playC. to be playingD. was playing31. The kill is the exciting moment in the life of the lions as they spend most of their time, about20 hours a day, ________.A. to sleepB. to be sleepingC. sleepingD. slept32. We will discuss ________ information is, or can be, organized in the course of journalism.A. thatB. whatC. whetherD. how33. ________ by the three tough boys is something the little boy doesn’t want to talk about anymore.A. BulliedB. BullyingC. Having bulliedD. Being bullied34. The banyan tree is such an interesting plant _________ all those who see it are impressed.A. thatB. asC. as toD. why35. It was not until he took a tour of Rome _________ how great the city was.A. did he knowB. that he knewC. that did he knowD. where he knew36. To learn English well, you should put yourself in situations ________ you’ll be forced tocommunicate in English.A. whenB. howC. whereD. that37. Susan is definitely the most popular teacher in our school, and always tries to make herstudents _________ in her lectures.A. to be interestedB. interestC. interestingD. interested38. ________ is mentioned above that the number of the students in senior high school isincreasing.A. ItB. WhatC. As whatD. As39. The number 9.11 is a special number, one, I think, ________ will be remembered by theAmericans forever.A. thatB. asC. whichD. what40. Robert Earl Hughes, who was the heaviest person ever ________, was born in Illinois in1926, ________ 11.5 pounds.A. weighed; weighingB. weighing; weighingC. weighed; weighedD. weighing; weighed41. The fact really shocked us __________ a bristlecone pine tree in Nevada had been around for4,6000 years.A. howB. thatC. whyD. which42. _________, he didn’t know what to say in front of Jenny, whom he had admired for nearlythree years.A. So well-prepared was heB. As he was well-preparedC. Well-prepared as he wasD. As well-prepared as he wasSection B (10’)Directions:Complete the following sentences by using the words or phrases in the box. Each43. Love is said to be a good ________ for emotional pain.44. __________, we had planned a tour of Germany, but we didn’t go in the end.45. Reading this novel, I can ___________ the main character’s struggle.46. A few guests __________ that the hotel rooms were too small and that they were charge toomuch.47. The rabbit will not ___________ from its hole while you are there.48. __________, he would come in late and say he was sorry.49. The company offered to __________ Emma, who lost both of her parents in the earthquake,at college.50. __________ your letter of yesterday, we are glad to inform you that there has been a greatdemand for your products.51. Many people here ___________ lack of shelter as the war has destroyed their houses.52. Simon made no ____________ to improve his relationship with his father.Section C (9’)Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beprogram. Like many bike share programs across America, the project aims to make biking 53 and convenient for every student on the campus. As the cold winter 54 , the bikes are being moved into storage, but that has not stopped the organization from continuing to 55 money in the hope of expanding the program in the coming years.Big Red Bikes put 20 bikes on the campus for the students to use in May 2011. Six months later, 20 more were added. The hope is to finally expand the program to 56 100 bikes and more parking station.As the need for the program increases, Big Red Bikes is working in a highly democratic manner to determine how to expand the program. The organization sent out a campus-wide 57 to decide where to put future parking stations and get advice on bike models. For example, the second 20-bike addition has a 58 different model and includes a basket.Though it is only a campus-wide program at present, it could contribute to a larger national 59 . Boris Suchkov, the finance director of Big Red Bikes, explained, “When graduates go to live somewhere else, they have this expectation that biking should be a part of life.” He added, “We believe that students who are 60 to an environmentally sustainable transport system during their college years will be more likely to 61 and need sustainable systems of all kinds in the future.”III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15’)Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Suzan Harkness is at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington. She is among an increasing number of professors who are making their own podcasts. They record short lessons or full lectures for students to 62 on their MP3 players.Write a story about your life. It sounds like a simple 63 , especially for a group of high school students, but not for these students at Mountain View Alternative High School in Centreville, Virginia. They are among a 64 number of students at schools in the United States that use podcasting in their classrooms.Podcasting is like radio broadcasting, 65 it uses the Internet. Anyone with a computer and a microphone can 66 a show about any subject. Anyone with a computer and an MP3 player can download the podcast and listen. Podcasting does require some 67 , but not very much.Many 68 podcasts are aimed at college students. But more are created 69 students in middle school and high school.The students at Mountain View have 70 several weeks preparing for their project. They have written their stories. And they have recorded music and other sound for their podcasts. For example, nineteen-year-old Tamim uses traditional music from Afghanistan to create the 71 of his homeland. 72 , they bring together the different elements on a computer.Their teachers help by offering 73 and suggestions. The students have made decisions about how to 74 their information. They have decided how it will be read, and how other sound will be used. Some students decide to read their story themselves. Others choose to 75 a different effect by having someone else read parts of it. Through voices, music and sound effects, the students are able to create something deeply 76 .62. A. upload B. download C. unload D. browse63. A. object B. subject C. project D. item64. A. declining B. dropping C. developing D. growing65. A. besides B. other than C. except D. except that66. A. name B. record C. see D. watch67. A. technical problems B. adequate skillsC. technical knowledgeD. useful information68. A. education-related B. well-designed C. newly-found D. up-to-date69. A. on and for B. with and by C. for and by D. for and at70. A. spent B. took C. paid D. charged71. A. atmosphere B. association C. composition D. masterpiece72. A. Thus B. As a result C. Next D. Furthermore73. A. methods B. means C. comments D. criticism74. A. download B. present C. construct D. write75. A. create B. build C. change D. have76. A. emotional B. artificial C. realistic D. personal Section B (24’)Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished 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.AI was impressed by a lecture presented by a famous memory expert, Ron White. Ron started the lecture by having 250 people in attendance get up from their seats. He then asked everyone to take off the name tags they were issued when they entered the lecture hall and put them away for a moment.Ron then went around the room and addressed each person individually by name and asked them to take a seat!How did Ron know the names of the 250 people in attendance? He had learned them all in 45 minutes while walking around the room, reading name tags. And, to be honest, he probably didn’t need that long.Ron is a two-time national memory champion, winning the USA Memory Championship in 2009 and 2010. He holds the record for being the fastest to memorize a deck of shuffled (打乱的) cards in only 1 minute and 27 seconds.His secret is similar to what Dale Carnegie talks about in his book, How to Develop Self-confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking, where he says the “natural laws of remembering” are impression, repetition and association.The basis for this method involves associating pictures with names and numbers that you can easily recall. For example, for the number “ten”, associate a picture of something that sounds like “ten”, such as a “hen” or “pen”. Then imagine that the tenth item you have to recall is a windmill (风车). To associate the name, do not think of the word “ten” at all. Instead, imagine a fantastic image in your mind of a hen sitting on a windmill, or a windmill pumping ink to fill the pen.When you are asked what the tenth object was called, don’t think of “ten”, but rather, ask yourself where the hen was sitting, or picture ink spewing (喷涌) out of the top of the windmill and flowing into the top of the pen.The study of memory is a fascinating subject and one that will serve you well if you put in some time reading up on the techniques to develop it.77. The author was impressed by the memory expert because ___________.A. he had the habit of remembering people’s namesB. he started the lecture by asking the audience to get upC. he asked the audience to put away their name tagsD. he learned the names of the audience in just 45 minutes78. What can we learn about Ron White from the passage?A. He is as famous as Dale Carnegie.B. He has written a book about how to remember cards quickly.C. He won the USA Memory Championship twice.D. He is proud of impressing people with his talent.79. What is the key step in the process of association?A. Think of the names to remember in your mind.B. Imagine the names and numbers to be simple things.C. Repeat the names and numbers as much as possible.D. Associate fantastic images that sound like the names and numbers.80. What will the author probably discuss in the following paragraph?A. The benefits of mastering the techniques to develop memory.B. A comment by the famous memory expert.C. How the memory theory influences people.D. The popularity of the national memory championship.BParents caught lying to the authorities to get their children into top state schools will have their children’s places automatically withdrawn under new rules.Officials will investigate at least 10% of applications to root out cheating, and set up a hotline for parents to report their doubts about other families. If a family moves within the year of making an application, officials will make an re-examination of the case to check if they have given false information about where they live in order to get into a top-performance nearby school.Officials said that parents should sign a statement, promising their application was truthful after being given clear warnings. If cheating was detected, the child’s place would be withdrawn immediately.Officials statistics published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families today showed that one in six children in England did not get into their first choice secondary school. In total 83.2% of families were given a place at their top preferred school on National Offer Day earlier this month, which is unchanged from last year. But there were huge regional differences around the country – in London and Birmingham, only 66% got their first choice school. Some 94.9% of children got a place at one of their top three preferred schools, which is slightly up from last year.Officials also recommended a media campaign to point out that lying to get a place is not a victimless crime. Educators estimated that only a tiny minority of parents applied dishonestly, and they commented that every place gained by cheating is denying another child his rightful place. No child should be punished for his parents’ actions, but neither should families on waiting lists be unfairly disadvantaged or delayed.81. If you suspect someone has used false information in their application, you can ___________A. re-examined the case and check it out.B. report it to the related schoolC. ask to withdraw the child’s placeD. dial a special phone number82. It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that ______________.A. far more children can go to their first preferred school than beforeB. children in big cities have more chances of attending satisfying schools.C. the application situations differ in different parts of BritainD. 94.9 % of children have the chance to go to their top preferred school83. The underlined part “lying to get a place is not a victimless crime”in the last paragraphmeans _____________.A. what liars get is at the cost of others’ rightB. people who lie to get a place are criminalsC. schools should have liars’ places withdrawnD. children should be punished for their parents’ deeds84. Why did the author write the text?A. To introduce the overall situation of school applications in Britain.B. To summarize application methods for preferred schools.C. To stress the negative consequences of lying.D. To remind people that dishonesty in school applications will be punished.CWarmer weather will most likely make it impossible for polar bears to survive on the shores of Hudson’s Bay, Canada, in 20 to 30 years. So says the worlds’ best-known polar bear expert, Ian Stirling, who has studied polar bears as a biologist for 41 years – longer than anyone else in the field.“It’s not speculation (猜测),”said Stirling. “By the middle of the century, we’re likely to have lost two thirds of the worl d’s polar bears.”While Stirling has little hope for the bears of Hudson’s Bay, he remains optimistic that Canadians can save the majestic species living farther north by taking action on climate change.The loss of Arctic ice is the main threat to Canada’s southern-most polar bear populations. An estimated 1,600 bears live in the region, according to satellite images. Stirling said, “That’s faster than most scientific models predicted.”Since his first visit in 1970 to Churchill, Canada’s polar bear hub for tourists and scientists alike, the ice has progressively melted earlier and frozen later. Without ice floes (冰川), the bears have no platform from which to hunt their meal of choice — the ringed seal. Larger bears can snag the occasional walrus (海象) on land, but the entire population can’t get by without seals.The most crucial feeding time for the bears is between early April and July when the ringed seals are young, unaware and easier to catch. Bears gain up to 70 per cent of their yearly energy during this period, so it can be deadly when it’s cut short by three weeks, Stirling said.W hen they’re starving,the y go searching for an alternate food source, and that’s mainly going to be human settlements,” said Stirling. The majority of these hostile interactions happen in Churchill, where a polar bear jail has been set up to hold aggressive bears.Stirling said, “Canada is home to more than 60 per cent of the world’s estimated 25,000 polar bears. Studying them throws light on the entire Arctic ecosystem. They’re a fantastic part of biodiversity of the planet. “If Canadians don’t care about what’s happening in the Arctic in general and polar bears in particular, then why should the rest of the world care?”85. From Stirling, we can learn that _________.A. the polar bears in Canada will disappear in 20 to 30 yearsB. all the polar bears in the world will disappear by the middle of the centuryC. Canadians can save the polar bears by making them live farther northD. the polar bears’ situation is worse than what most scientific models predicted86. What is the main threat to the polar bears in Hudson’s Bay?A. Being hunted by man.B. The loss of Arctic ice.C. The decline of the ringed seal.D. The development of local tourism.87. Which of the following is NOT true?A. There is a polar bear jail in Churchill.B. It is estimated that about 25,000 bears live in the world.C. 10% of the Arctic ice has disappeared per year since 1979.D. From early April to July is an important time for the polar bears.88. In the last paragraph, what is the purpose of Stirling’s words?A. To call on Canadians to protect polar bears.B. To analyze the entire Arctic ecosystem.C. To ask Canadians to focus on their living conditions.D. To tell Canadians that it is too cold for polar bears.Section C (5’)Directions:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-AC for eachYour kitten is on the kitchen counter. She is about to step onto a hot stove. You have only seconds to act. Accessing the signals coming from your eyes, your brain quickly calculates when, where, and at what speed you will need to dive to catch her. Then it orders your muscles to do so. Your timing is perfect and she is safe. No computer can come close to your brain’s awesome ability to download, process, and react to the flood of information coming from your eyes, ears, and other sensory organs.90. ___________________Your brain contains about 100 billion microscopic cells called neurons –so many that it would take you over 3,000 years to count them all. Whenever you dream, laugh, think, see or move, it is because tiny chemical and electrical signals are racing between these neurons along billions of tiny neuron highways. Believe it or not, the activity in your brain never stops. Your neurons create and send more messages than all the phones in the entire world.91. ___________________A bee lands on your bare foot. Sensory neurons in your skin relay this information to your spinal cord(脊髓) and brain at a speed of more than 150 miles per hour. Your brain then uses motor neurons to transmit the message back through your spinal cord to your foot and to shake the bee off quickly. Motor neurons can relay this information at more than 200 miles per hour.92. ___________________Riding a bike seems impossible at first. But soon you master it. How? As you practice your brain sends “bike riding” messages along certain pathways of neurons over and over, forming new connections. In fact, the structure of your brain changes every time you learn, as well as whenever you have a new thought or memory.93. ___________________It is well known that any exercise that makes your heart beat faster, like running or playing basketball, is great for your body and can help improve your mood. But scientists have recently learnt that for a period of time after you have exercised, your body produces a chemical that makes your brain more receptive to learning. So if you are stuck on homework problem, go outand play a game of soccer, then try the problem again. You just might discover that you’re able to solve it.第Ⅱ卷(共45分)I. 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里根 真正的英雄 【教学目标】 1、培养探索精神，学习宇航员的优秀品质和高贵精神。

2、加强朗读，把握文章内容，体味文章感情。

3、主动探究演讲词的主题及特点。

检查预习：生字注音： 哀悼（dào）? 锲（qiè）而不舍 ? 勋（xūn）?章 锤（chuí）炼 阴霾（mái） 孜孜（zī）不倦?企（q?）?求 凝（níng?）聚 战栗（lì?） 拓（tuó）荒? 弥补（?mí?）? 不朽（xi） 朗读课文把握情感 朗读指导，朗读时应把握感情基调。

里根在演讲中表达的感情包含悲痛和力量?两个方面，从感情脉络看，前半部分主要抒发?悲痛的心情，后半部分则主要表达力量?，两种感情不是泾渭分明，而是水乳交融。

美国宇航史最严重的一次事故带给人们的无疑是悲痛，但演讲者的言辞更意在于给后继者奋然前行的勇气和力量。

朗读指导： *感情：悲痛 力量 *语气：低沉 激昂 默读，感知内容。

①这篇演讲词的主旨是什么？ 哀悼罹难的航天勇士，颂扬人类的探索精神，号召人们化悲痛为力量，踏着先烈开辟的道路，继续进行太空探索。

②全文是按怎样的形式安排结构？? 总—分—总? 默读，感知内容 ③课文可分为几个部分？请用简洁的语言概括各部分的意思。

第一部分：（1—4）表达深深的哀悼和对英雄的赞叹。

第二部分：（5—13）分别追忆献身的航天英雄，要人民永远记住这些“真正的英雄”。

第三部分：（14—21）号召人民化悲痛为力量，继续英雄未竟的事业，继续向太空进军。

默读，感知内容④概括七名宇航员的事迹或性格特征。

七位“挑战者”有哪些共同特点？ 迪克·司各比机长：探索太空不畏危险； 罗纳德·麦克耐尔：坚毅?； 迈克·史密斯：为祖国屡建战功；莱恩尼科：笑对工作，乐对人生； 奥尼佐卡：充满梦想，建立了难忘业绩；? 杰维斯：不忘为母校争光； 麦考利芙：以勇气和探索精神荣获全国人民的教师荣誉。

内容分析 训练主题：控制篇幅 内容分析： 一般中考写作都有篇幅的要求，通常要求学生写六百字的文章。

篇 幅太短，很难出现有分量的作品；篇幅太长，考试时间又不可以借，一 些地方采用网上阅卷后更不可以超出规定的篇幅。

这就要求我们能够灵 活应变，根据文章内容活用组合，自如控制作文长度。

1．素材活用 初中阶段，我们写过的习作也有不少，其中不乏一些很好的素材内 容。

在考场上，虽然我们很少能遇到一模一样的文题，但其实很多中考 作文题跟平时写过的文题在选材上基本都可通用。

例如：《为自己竖起大拇指》的选材和《跨过那道山》《向前迈进 一步》《告别胆怯》《我战胜了________》等文题的素材都可通用。

当 然，这只是基本材料的通用，必须具有灵活应变的组合和表达技巧，才 能让艰苦的考场写作事半功倍，如果死搬硬套，将会适得其反。

2．片段组合 一篇文章的片段，就像盖房子的预制件。

用大块大块的预制件，比 起一砖一瓦地垒砌，速度当然会快些，质量也会好些。

一篇文章，有概 述也有详写，就能在螺蛳壳里做道场，既有丰富内容，又容易给人深记 得印象。

如一位同学在一篇题为《足迹》的考场作文中，使用了以下几个片 段材料：四川北路山阴路的一条小弄堂里，一些现代文学家和鲁迅先生 留下了用笔代枪的战斗足迹。

上海一条安静的小马路上，布满爬山虎的 围墙内的古老欧式住宅里，曾经居住过一个慈祥的老人——伟大的文学 家——巴金。

在黄浦江畔，有一排废弃的厂房，这里是一座座艺术的天 堂，著名艺术家陈逸飞在对着黄浦江水的这里完成了一件件美仑美奂的 艺术品。

文章结尾点明写作主旨：这些文人及艺术家们都已经走了，但是他 们留下的，却是值得我们珍藏一辈子的财富。

这些文化名人的足迹星星点点地分布在上海的各个角落，好像是星星点灯，为我们照亮了人生， 让我们在漫长的人生旅途中有了更清晰的目标！ 这种纵式结构的文章，可以随作者之意决定何者详写，何者略写， 而除了以上三位文化名人之外，其他的土生土长的或曾在上海生活过的 文化工作者，不是也可以根据篇幅或详写或概述么？ 升格指导 训练题目 芊芊芦苇，触动了文人的心灵；巍巍“神舟”，触动了国人的 心灵；眷眷亲情，触动了游子的心灵；殷殷师恩；触动了学子的心灵……同学们，相信五彩斑斓的大千世界里，一定也会有许多 触动你心灵的人或事。

2024学年上海市松江区松江二中高考仿真模拟英语试卷考生请注意：1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。

2．第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。

3．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．--- The manager of the factory wants to improve produ ction a great deal, but he doesn’t spend much on technology. ---I am afraid he won’t realize his dream. You know ________.A．you can’t eat your cake and have it B．empty vessels make the greatest soundC．enough is as good as a feast D．two heads are better than one2．You don’t need an invitation to help others. Give help _____you are asked.A．if B．asC．though D．before3．"We can not afford limited progress. We need rapid progress," Ban said at the Third World Climate Conference in Geneva, by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).A．organized B．being organized C．organizing D．was organized4．—Have you watched the film “Avatar”?— Not yet. But I the film is worth watching.A．am told B．was told C．have told D．have been told5．The ordinary people all look at the intelligent man with admiration because under no circumstances ________ to cope with emergencies.A．he will fail B．is he failingC．he is failing D．will he fail6．They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they __________to our help. A．would have come B．could comeC．have come D．had come7．How did it come about ________ a quiet person should appear so wild today?A．whether B．that C．if D．what8．—It’s really great to have a computer to store my photos.—Don’t count on it too much. It ________ break down and you’d better make a copy of them.A．must B．canC．should D．will9．—Going to watch the Women’s Volleyball Match on Wednesday?—________! Will you go with me?A．Y ou bet B．Y ou got meC．Y ou there D．Y ou know better10．Since you are my daughter's classmate, we'd like to ______ you _______ tonight.A．put ; down B．put ; in C．put ; off D．put ; up11．. The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.A．in terms of B．in search ofC．in view of D．in spite of12．To tell the truth, I didn’t expect that there were so many people ______ the idea.A．supported B．supporting C．to support D．having supported13．— How much do you charge for the iPhone?—Well,it cost me $ 400,but I’ll ________ 20% as it’s no longer new.A．reduce to B．decrease toC．knock off D．cut off14．The boss_________the employees a rise in salary for ages, but nothing has occurred yet.A．promised B．had promised C．would promise D．promises15．What is your main reason for choosing one restaurant another?A．over B．ofC．from D．for16．The Browns held _______ they called “family day” once each year.A．that B．what C．which D．when17．—Betty was feeling pretty blue for a while, but she’s better now.—_______.A．Oh, that’s kind of you B．CongratulationsC．Oh, I’m glad to hear tha t D．It’s my pleasure18．Y ou are supposed to leave your child ________ his homework alone.A．do B．to doC．being done D．done19．More competitive high-tech enterprises are investing in Nantong Central Innovation District, which will result in_____ economic growth.A．sustainable B．adaptable C．recyclable D．changeable20．Ensuring every child equal rights to education is _____the key to the elimination of inequality across the world lies.A．that B．what C．whether D．where第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

上海市松江⼆中⾼⼀寒假返校⽇检测英语试题松江⼆中2011学年度寒假返校⽇检测试卷⾼⼀英语I. Grammar:Section A (45%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. When the police arrived, the crowd made off _____ all directions.A. inB. toC. atD. for2.It_____that the other planets cannot support human life.A. generally believesB. is generally believedC. believes generallyD. is believed generally3. The new building is to be ________ high.A. six storeysB. six storyC. six- storiesD. six-storyed4. ________ is a brave and hardworking nation.A. The Chinese peopleB. Chinese peopleC. The people of the ChineseD. People of China5. Do you have any pencils? I’d like to borrow ________.A. thatB. anyC. itD. one6. It’s the third time I ________ here this month.C. sawD. have seen7. We waited impatiently for the lecturer, and it seemed hours ________ he turned up at last.A. untilB. beforeC. sinceD. after8. The proposal on the website ________ an animal shouldn’t be killed in front of other animals aroused a heated discussion.A. whereB. thatC. whetherD. which9. —How is the lecture going?—The lecture has ended. You’re ________.A. too much lateB. much too lateC. too late muchD. late too much10. the zoologists tried to prove was that the photo of the South ChinaTiger had been staged or technically dealt with.A. ThatB. WhyC. WhetherD. What11. I parked my car right under the big tree, but now it's gone. Where itbe?A. couldB. mightC. wouldD. must12. After the war we never saw the farmer again, from him.C. nor did we hearD. either didn't we hear13. He was impolite to the teacher, of course made things even worse.A. whoB. whichC. whatD. whom14. That millionaire is said to space at great expense the other year.A. to goB. goneC. to have beenD. to be going15. Most people have dreams they are being pursued and unable to run.A. of whichB. whichC. about whichD. in which16. Now in big cities of China, parents often let the children have their own -------------of life.A. fashionB. methodC. mannerD. way17. E-mail, as well as telephones, an important part in daily communication.A. is playingB. have playedC. are playingD. play18. It was I saw Cris the next morning I felt happy.A. until … thatB. not until … thatC. when … thengood .A. sightB. sceneC. signD. view20. Mr. Smith told his students not to dictionaries too often when they arereading.A. turn overB. turn toC. turn onD. turn off21. Officers forced their way in and followed the sound of gunshots to the second floor, ________ they found the gunman, ________ had shot himself in the face.A. where; whoB. in which; whoC. where; thatD.on which; that22. In the song “Don’t Wanna Grow Up”, S.H.E expresses young people’s ________ fear of the adult world and the desire to stay young forever.A. ordinaryB. commonC. usualD. average23. Michael Phelps, the six gold medal winner in the Olympics, said, “Everything is possible __________ you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it.”A. becauseB. as long asC. sinceD. even though24. The principal made the 150,000 RMB provided by ICI the original ________ of the scholarship.A. sourceB. resource25. Angela performed so well in the quiz program that everyone was amazed at her__________ performance in the competition.A. demandingB. excitingC. outstandingD.inviting26. The reason _____ he gave for his being away from for such a long time is _____ his mother was ill.A. why, thatB. that, thatC. that, becauseD.why, because27. A fast food restaurant is the place _____, just as the name suggests, food _____ quickly.A. that, is servedB. where, offeredC. which, is offeredD.where,is served28. As is known to all, rice is only grown _____ there is enough water.A. in whichB. that B. which D. where29. on TV can be very harmful to children who watch the programs.A. The too great violenceB. Violence too muchC. The great numbers of violenceD. Too much violence30. Was it inside the restaurant you had lunch together?A. whichB. thatC. whereD. in which31. Hobbies offer knowledge and relaxation. , they help improve one’sB. HoweverC. PartlyD. Therefore32. My mum told me this was the museum they visited a couple ofyears ago.A. the oneB. whereC. whichD. when33. We shouldn’t make fun of have made mistakes in speaking English.A. anyoneB. those whoC. whoeverD. the person who34. When I stayed there in the 1980s, I shared a house with girls.A. five otherB. five anotherC. other fiveD. the five other35. All of us were excited at the news England had Brazil inthe World Cup.A. that … wonB. which … won overC. that … won overD. which … won36. _______ reason you may give , you ought not to have left homework unfinished.A. WhatB. No matterC. HoweverD. Whatever37. It seemed only several minutes _______ he finished this painting .A. afterB. before38. It was _____ his mother came in _____ to prepare his lessons.A. not until；did the boy beginB. until；that the boy beganC. until；did the boy beginD. not until；that the boy began39. He has _____ little education _____ he is unable to find a job.A. such；thatB. so；andC. so；thatD. such；and40.Mayor will make an inspection of our school on Monday,___you can tell him how hard the situation we are in.A.whereB.whichC.whenD.that41.The doctor___is going to Europe next year.A.which the manager is talking toB.who the manager is talkingC.the manager is talking to himD.the manager is talking to42. What especially impressed us was the way____our teacher studied foreign language.A /B whichC by whichD what43. We are living in an age________many things are done on computer.A.whichB.thatC.whoseD.when44.Then the great day came________he was to march past the palace in the parade.C.whenD.till45.She likes to use words________are clear to him.A.of which the meaningsB.meanings of whichC.whose of meaningsD.meanings of whoseII.Vocabulary:Section B: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. (9%)A. surfaceB. outdatedC. earnedD. success AB.pioneering AC. predicted AD. concerned BC. Contemporary BD. journeys CD. producedof airplanes, missiles(导弹), and television long before any of thesethings were invented. He is considered to be one of the ___(46)___writers of science fiction. He reflects the nineteenth centuryfascination with progress and inventions. Although some of Verne’sscientific ideas are now ___(47)___, a view of science in that age ishistorically valuable for the modern reader.Many of his books involve stories of amazing journeys, often in the form of a travel book. Unlike ___(48)___ Lewis Carroll, whose 1865 novel Alice in Wonderland took place in a fantasy world, Verne is ___(49)___ with realistic and practical details. His first book, Five Weeks in a Balloon, takes a look at exploring Africa by hot-air balloon. In A Journey to the Centre of the Earth, his characters travel deep beneath the earth’s ___(50)___. Verne takes to air again with Around the World in Eighty Days. This time the character Phileas Fogg goes across the globe in a balloon just to win a bet.Many of Verne’s creations in his novels ___(51)___ later scientific developments. His novels have inspired many film makers. In 1954, Walt Disney ___(52)___ Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea which gained an Oscar for its special effects. Mike Todd’s Around the World in Eighty Days won an Oscar for Best Picture. Verne became very rich from his___(53)___. In 1876, he bought a large yacht(游艇) and sailed around Europe. His last novel Invasion of the Sea was published in 1905.Verne’s exciting stories ___(54)___ him fans around the world. And people are still reading his books today.III. Cloze Test:(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.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being55 all the time: if corrected too much, he will 56 talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference 57 the language he uses and the language around him. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language 58 other people’s. In the same way, children learn to do all the other things they learn to do without being 59 - to walk, run, climb, whistle, ride aBut in school we never give a child a (n) 62 to find out his mistakes and correct them for himself. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would63 notice a mistake64 it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying 65 doing this or not.If it is a matter of right answers, as it 66 be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on 67 routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the 68 to get the right answer. Let the children learn what all 69 persons must some day learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.55. A. corrected B. ordered C. taught D. persuaded56. A. begin B. continue C. like D. stop57. A. among B. between C. within D. during58. A. similar B. of C. like D. without59. A. taught B. educated C. organized D. imitated60. A. able B. clever C. skilled D. intelligent61. A. naturally B. eventually C. quickly D. slowly62. A. chance B. time C. occasion D. practice63. A. always B. never C. sometimes D. occasionally64. A. when B. after C. because D. unless65. A. and B. or C. but D. so66. A. should B. could C. may D. must67. A. this B. such C. that D. some68. A. method B. route C. system D. way69. A. special B. older C. educated D. nativeIV. Reading Comprehension (16%)Directions:Read the following passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThe Baidu StoryMany people have asked about the meaning of “Baidu”. “Baidu” was inspired by a poem written more than 800 years ago during the Song Dynasty. The poem says “Hundreds and thousands of times, for her I searched in chaos, suddenly, I turned by chance, to where the lights were waning, and there she stood. Baidu, whose literal meaning is hundreds of times, represents persistent(持久的) search for the ideal.Baidu chose a poetic Chinese name because it wants the world to remember its heritage. As a native speaker of the Chinese language and a talented engineer, Baidu focuses on what it knows best----Chinese language search.Its mission is to provide the best way for people to find information. To do this it listens carefully to its user s’needs and wants. It has nearly collected all the Chinese web pages they want to see, which are current and up to date. The search result closely related to their queries（询问）.services are performance based.There are a lot of interesting things that are going on in the Internet space, but Baidu doesn’t want to lose focus. China’s Internet search industry is only a newly discovered territory. Baidu sees vast untapped grounds in our home base and they believe there are still plenty of prizes to be claimed by the best players.70. The name of “Baidu” comes from _____.A. a novelB. a poemC. a filmD. a play71. People use “Baidu” ______.A. to watch filmsB. to learn foreign languagesC. to find interesting thingsD. to find informationBAstrid Johnsson is a cellist. She has had an interesting life so far. Look quickly72. When did she begin to learn to play the cello?A. in 1965B. in 1964C. in 1963D. in 196273. How many awards about music has she ever won?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 474. How long was she married to her first hushand?A. 7 yearsB. 8 yearsC. 10 yearsD. 17 yearsCGoing to beach is many Americans’ favorite activity. In the area near New York City, nine million people used to go to the beach every summer. They went swimming in the ocean without giving a thought to what was underwater. But those daysclosed because garbage from hospitals was found in the water. The garbage included glass bottles with samples of blood, and people were afraid they might get AIDS from the blood. Where the medical garbage came from is anybody’s guess. At some beaches, sewage(⽣活污⽔) was found in the water.Americans were shocked by this state of affairs. They have long taken for granted that oceans were big enough to stay clean, even if garbage and sewage were dumped in them. People didn’t think of the underwater garbage because it was out of sight.Some of the most polluted waters still look beautiful at first glance. San Francisco Bay is a good example of a beautiful bay that is full of chemicals. Scientists discovered pollution in some lakes and rivers when they found fish with rotting skin. In many parts of America, people are told not to eat too much fish because of pollution.Most American cities put their garbage in the ground. But New York and a few other cities put their garbage in the ocean. Boston Harbor is so polluted that scientists say it won’t recover until the next century at best. The city of Boston puts its sewage in the water. The government has ordered the city to build a sewage treatment plant(⼯⼚).Cleaning up oceans won’t be easy, but people can no longer ignore this challenge.75.The main idea of the article is:___________A. ocean waters around America have become polluted.B. Americans are bringing too much garbage to the beach..C. the reason why oceans are polluted is anybody’s guess.D. beaches were closed because Americans were shocked.76. The oceans are polluted by ________.A. swimmers, AIDS patients and fish.B. Boston, San Francisco and New York only.C. garbage, sewage and medical waste.D. it’s anybody’s guess.77. Many polluted waters are beautiful because _________.A. chemicals can be beautiful.B. people have stopped swimming in them.C. they have been cleaned up.D. pollution is underwater or hard to see.78. More people could go to the beaches near Boston if _________.A. the city put its garbage in the ground.B. hospitals stopped dumping wastes.C. the city built a sewage plant.D. they didn’t eat too much fish.DWhile regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in today’s learning community. The following list discusses some ideal qualities of successful online students.1.Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and learning experiences as part of onlinelearning.Many different people find that the online method requires them to use their experiences and online learning offers them a place to communicate with each other. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some studentsfrom expressing themselves. In addition, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying. In this way, students can help to keep the online environment open and friendly.2.Be able to communicate through writing.In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing. Some students have limited writing abilities which need to be improved before or as part of the online experience. This usually requires extra commitment by these students. Whether working alone or in a group, students share ideas and discussions on the subject being studied, and read about those of their classmates. In this way, students gain great insight from their peers, learning from each other as well as the instructor.3.Be will ing to “speak up” if problems ariseRemember that instructors cannot see their students in an online course. This means students must be absolutely explicit with their comments and requests. If they experience technical difficulties, or problems in understanding something about the course, they MUST speak up; otherwise there is no way anyone can know something is wrong. If one person does not understand something, possibly several others have the same problem. If another student is able to help, she/he probably will. While explaining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject.79. Judging from the third paragraph, the online environment can be kept open and friendly because _____________.A. online students have unique qualities that best fit the online environmentB. the communication barriers are removedC. online students are allowed more time to think about the information before replyingD. online students can use their experiences in communication, and expressthemselves freely80. Unlike regular schools, teachers cannot see their students in the online environment, so, above all, online students must ________.A. understand technical problems they meet in learning their coursesB. give their comments and requests very clearlyC. discuss their ideas according to their knowledge about the subject being studiedD. explain their problems and those of other studentsEDirections: Red the text and choose the most suitable heading from this list for each paragraph of the text. There is one extra heading.81.Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States? 82.Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform.The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?83.Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可以减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.84.Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike,they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.85.Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes.Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.V.Translation:(15%).1.⼏个⽉后他才习惯于新的⽣活。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．— Lucy, could you please spare me a few minutes?一, but I hope “a few minutes”, won’t turn into an hour.A．It doesn’t matter B．That's kind of youC．I’m afraid not D．I guess so2．－The online shopkeeper has made an apology for his rude behavior.－OK. If you’re sti ll not satisfied, you can _______ compensation.A．claim B．affordC．sacrifice D．dismiss3．The affairs of each country should be by its own people.A．elected B．settledC．developed D．contained4．_______ those past years, we couldn’t help feeling sorry for our parents who never had a rest all the year round. A．Looking back upon B．Looking around C．Looking out D．Looking up5．— Tell me something about his match in Sydney.— Well，he got the championship，we had expected.He made it at last.A．as B．what C．why D．how6．What impressed me most about the movie were the ________ filmed in New Y ork.A．scenery B．scenesC．sights D．views7．_____ his homework in time, he had to stay up late into the night.A．Finishing B．Having finished C．To finish D．To have finished8．In my opinion, parents and teachers are supposed to set an example of good behavior to children _____ they are role models to them.A．although B．even if C．unless D．as9．A myth is an account of the deeds of a god or supernatural beings, usually expressed in terms of ______ thought. A．primary B．capital C．initial D．primitive10．The silence of the library is sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the sound of pages ________________. A．turning B．turnedC．being turned D．having turned11．Our class held a fierce ________ as to whether to reduce the amount of homework or not. A．bargain B．competition C．debate D．campaign12．This raw chocolate tastes pretty delicious due to ______ amount of melted pure fresh cream.A．equal B．generous C．insufficient D．tiny13．______ you are supposed to do ______ you don't like a thing is ______ it. Don'tcomplain.A．That; what; change B．When; that; to changeC．What; when; change D．What; that; changing14．___________the effect of culture shock, he is trying to read a lot about it before going to France for further study. A．To reduce B．ReducedC．Reducing D．Having reduced15．— I am so glad to find you at home. Can you do me a favor?— Sure. _______?A．Why not B．What’s upC．How come D．How is it going16．Not until he went abroad to further his study_______ the importance of English.A．has he found B．he has foundC．did he find D．he had found17．Last December China _____ 100 Chinese and 10 foreigners for their outstanding contribu tions to the country’s reform and opening-up.A．distinguished B．sponsoredC．acknowledged D．evaluated18．Thanks to the efforts in environmental protection, the wetland has been _____ to its original appearance. A．restored B．deliveredC．transferred D．drafted19．— The rent of our flat will see a 20% rise this year?—Y es. That’s ______ I have compromised with the flat owner.A．what B．whereC．how D．when20．The room is so clean. He ________ have cleaned it yesterday evening.A．will B．needC．can D．must第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。