上海市 高一英语上学期期末考试试题
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上海高一上学期期末综合巩固复习卷(二)一、完形填空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.The sights, sounds, and smells of the modern marketplace are rarely accidental. More likely, they are tools of an evolving strategy of psychological marketing called “sensory marketing” to create an emotional association to a(n) 1 product or brand.By relating to people in a far more 2 way through everyone’s own senses, sensory marketing is able to affect people in a way that traditional mass marketing cannot.Traditional marketing believes that consumers will systematically consider 3 product factors like price, features, and utility. Sensory marketing, by contrast, seeks to resort to the consumer's life experiences and feelings. Sensory marketing believes that people, as consumers, will act according to their emotional urge more than to their 4 reasoning. In this way, an effective sensory marketing effort can result in consumers choosing to buy a lovely but expensive product, rather than a plain but cheap 5 .In the past, communications with customers were mainly monologues — companies just ‘talked at’ consumers. Then they evolved into dialogues, with customers providing 6 . Now they’re becoming multidimensional conversations, with products finding their own voices and consumers responding 7 to them.Based on the implied messages received through five senses, consumers, without noticing it, tend to apply human-like personalities to brands, leading to intimate relationship and, hopefully for the brands, persistent 8 . And that’s the very thing brands are dying to foster in customers rather than instant trend or profits. Most brands are considered to have either "sincere" or "exciting" personalities."Sincere" brands like IBM and Boeing tend to be regarded as conservative and reliable while "exciting" brands like Apple, and Ferrari are as imaginative and 9 . In general, consumers tend to form 10 relationships with sincere brands than with exciting ones. This explains the relatively enduring history of the “Sincere Brands”Certainly, with the eyes containing two-thirds of all the 11 cells in a person's body, sight is considered the most important of all human senses. Sensory marketing uses sight to create a memorable "sight experience" of the product for consumers which extends to packaging, store interiors, and printed advertising to form a(n) 12 image for the brand.In other words, no aspect of a product design is left to 13 anymore, especially color. Brand acceptance is linked closely with the appropriateness of the colors on the brand—does the color 14 the product at all? If not, customers, though not realizing it themselves, will 15 the brands in all possible ways sales, reputation, etc. Therefore, brands, isn’t it time now to study the new field of marketing?1.A.specific B.qualified C.average D.adequate 2.A.economic B.personal C.artificial D.mechanic 3.A.obvious B.potential C.accessible D.concrete 4.A.imaginable B.objective C.psychological D.gradual 5.A.alternative B.reward C.sample D.exhibit 6.A.compliment B.fund C.prospect D.feedback 7.A.temporarily B.subconsciously C.occasionally D.attentively 8.A.loyalty B.philosophy C.endurance D.regulation 9.A.mild B.daring C.steady D.classic 10.A.far-fetched B.hard-won C.long-lasting D.easy-going 11.A.individual B.sensory C.present D.general 12.A.overall B.ambitious C.dramatic D.additional 13.A.chance B.maintenance C.progress D.leadership 14.A.accept B.overlook C.fit D.treat 15.A.shape B.punish C.signify D.exploit二、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Discovering a Lost BrotherKieron Graham always knew he had an elder brother named Vincent. His adoption papers, 16.(sign) when he was three months old, listed a brother named Vincent but no last name. Though Kieron spent years thinking about Vincent, he could never track him down.That changed in December 2017, when Kieron’s adoptive parents gave him an DNA test as a Christmas gift. When his results came back, he was surprised 17.(find) he had a lot of DNA matches for relatives who had also taken the test. Most were distant connections, but one match was so strong that it 18.(label) “close family.” His name was Vincent Ghant. Kieron looked for him on Facebook and soon made a possible connection.When they connected, it was 19.they had known each other their whole lives. As they talked, the brothers realized they lived about 20 minutes from each other. 20.(surprisingly), they attended the same university and majored and minored in the same subjects.Vincent was nine when Kieron was born and remembers caring for his baby brother. But times were tough, and Shawn, who worked 15-plus hours a day as a nurse, decided that 21.(place) Kieron for adoption would give him the best chance to succeed.“She was very emotional about that time, to the point 22.it was hard for her to put into words anything about what happened,” Vincent says.Now the brothers had the chance to make up for lost time. They decided to meet at a local tea shop that week. One of Vincent’s concerns was that Kieron 23.hate his birth family for placing him for adoption. He was relieved Kieron didn’t, and 24.he’d grown up in a loving family. After that first meeting, the brothers played football together and celebrated Christmas with their families. “We’ll keep growing our relationship 25.it’s time to leave this planet,”says Vincent. That shouldn’t be hard. As Kieron says, “We’ve got years and years to catch up on.”Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Yes, Imposter Syndrome Is RealHave you ever felt like you don’t belong? Like your friends or colleagues are going to discover you’re a fraud, and you don’t actually deserve your accomplishments?If so, you’re in good company. These feelings are known as imposter syndrome, or what psychologists often call imposter phenomenon. An 26.(estimate) 70 percent of people -- even brilliant ones -- experience these imposter feelings at some point in their lives, according to an article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science.Imposter Syndrome -- the idea that you’ve only succeeded owing to luck or good timing rather than your talent or qualifications -- 27.(identify) in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes. In their paper, they theorized that women were uniquely affected by the syndrome. Since then, research 28.(show) that both men and women experience imposter feelings. Today, imposter syndrome can apply to 29.who isn’t able to internalize and own their successes.Some experts believe 30.(experience ) impostor syndrome has to do with personality traits -- like anxiety or neuroticism. Others focus on family or behavioral causes. For instance, childhood memories, such as feeling that your grades were never good enough for your parents or that you siblings always did better than you in certain areas, can leave a lasting impact.External factors, such as environment and institutionalized discrimination, can also play a major role in 31.(arouse) imposter feelings. A sense of belonging builds up confidence. Conversely, the fewer people who look or sound like you, the 32.(confident) you feel. This is especially true when you belong to a group for whom there are stereotypes about competence, including women in STEM fields or international students at American universities.There are a number of actions that can significantly help you overcome imposter syndrome: You 33.share your feelings with trusted friends or mentors; you can write down lists of your achievements, skills and successes 34.(demonstrate)_ to yourself that you have concrete value to share with the world; or you can request ongoing feedback that helps to prove the effort you put into your work. But in the end, 35.you are still unable to get rid of these negative feelings, it is important that you seek out a professional psychologist.Most people experience moments of doubt, and that’s normal. The important part is not to let that doubt control your actions. You can still have an impostor moment, but not an impostor life.三、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.imbalance B.cultivating C.motivation D.criticize E. quality F. fullyG. definite H. significantly I. genetic J. lacked K. strengthenSome personal characteristics play a vital role in the development of one’s intelligence. After a 30-year follow-up study of 8, 000 males, American psychologists found out that the main cause of disparities in intelligence is not intelligence itself, but non-intelligence factors. The so-called “non-intelligence factors” include one’s feelings, will, 36., interests and habits.Though people all know that one should have 37.objectives, a strong will and good learning habits, quite a number of teachers and parents don’t pay much attention to 38.these factors.Some parents are greatly worried when their children fail to do well in their studies. Theyblame either 39.factors, malnutrition, or laziness, but they never take into consideration these non-intelligence factors. At the same time, some teachers don’t inquire into these as reasons why students do poorly. They simply give them more courses and exercises, or even 40.or laugh at them. After all, these students lose self-confidence. Some of them just feel defeated and give themselves up as hopeless. Others may go astray because they are sick of learning. An investigation of more than 1,000 middle school students in Shanghai showed that 46. 5 percent of them were afraid of learning because of examination and 36. 4 percent 41.persistence, initiative and conscientiousness.It is clear that the lack of cultivation of non-intelligence factors has been a main obstacle to intelligence development in teenagers. It even causes a(n) 42.between physiological and psychological development among a few students.If we don't start now to 43.the cultivation of non-intelligence factors, it will not only obstruct the development of the intelligence of teenagers, but also affect the 44.of a whole generation. Some experts have put forward suggestions about how to cultivate students’non-intelligence factors.First, parents and teachers should 45.understand teenage psychology. On this basic, they can help them to pursue the objectives of learning, exciting their interests and toughening their willpower.Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A Peking Opera Legend That Redefined Female RolesWhen it comes to Peking Opera, a few key things come to mind for most Chinese: its quintessential connection to the history and traditions of China; the richness of its dazzling costumes with their 46.colors and patterns; and the bold work of its facial make-up. Somemay even be able to hum a few lines or talk about their favorite artists, but for the vast majority of people, traditional Chinese opera remains a classic art form that is far 47.from everyday life.However, only a century ago, Peking Opera was no less 48.to the regular populace than is today’s pop music. The performers were admired by a large number of fans who were willing to spend a fortune on a ticket to their performances. Throughout the history of Peking Opera, there have 49.many renowned masters of the form. But MeiLanfang (1894 - 1961) was arguable the most outstanding figure of this craft, who was famous for his portrayal of the female lead roles (dan)50.as one of the “four famed dan,” Mei was so much more than even this. He brought forth a number of new ideas to several aspects of Peking Opera: make-up (he was the first to war lipstick), music (his productions first 51.the erhu in shows), choreography(编舞艺术)(his iconic sword dance in Farewell My Concubine《霸王别姬》) and, most importantly characterization.At a time when actual women were banned from performing, Mei 52.the dan to starring roles. He combined elements of the qingyi (elegant lady), huadan (young woman) and daomadan (female warrior) into a new huashan character that excelled in singing, dancing and martial arts. The techniques he introduced led to the development of the “Mei School”, which was considered one of the three major dramatic performing art systems in the world at the time.“My father broke the 53.between almost all the different types of female role,” Mei Baojiu, the youngest child of Mei Lanfang who followed his father into dan acting, was quoted as saying.Thanks to Mei’s 54.innovations, even those who know little about traditional Chinese opera can easily see the beauty of the art form the moment performers take the stage. “His make-up, the overlay of carmines(胭脂红) and darker tones, is the most beautiful I have ever seen in a theater,” wrote U.S. playwright Stark Young after watching Mei Lanfang’s performance in New York in 1930.But the true beauty of Peking Opera is not solely about visual aesthetics. “For veteran artists, even their performances without make-up can be just as 55.as full-on stageperformances,” Mei wrote in his 1958 memoir, Forty Years of Life on the stage. Just as Peking Opera has become an icon of Chinese culture, Mei has come to be acknowledge on the grand stage of the world as its quintessential performer.四、阅读选择You can’t make a call or send a text on your mobile phone in the US town of Green Bank, West Virginia. Wireless Internet is outlawed, as is Bluetooth. As you approach the tiny town on a two-lane road that snakes through the mountains, your mobile phone signal drops out, and your radio stops working. The rusted pay phone on the north side of town is the only way for a visitor to reach the rest of the world. It’s a pre-modern place by design, lacking of the latest technologies that define life today.The reason for the town’s empty airwaves is apparent the moment you arrive. It’s the Robert C.Byrd telescope, also known as the GBT, a shiny white, 147-metre-tall satellite dish. It’s the largest of its kind in the world and one of nine in Green Bank, all of them government owned and operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO).You don’t look through these kinds of telescopes. They’re radio telescopes, so instead of looking for distant stars, they listen for them. There’s a long line of astronomers all over the world who want to use the telescope which is so sensitive that it could hear a single snowflake hitting the ground 1,000 miles away.Such a sensitive listening tool needs total technological silence to operate, so in 1958 the US government created a National Radio Quiet Zone, a 33,000 km2 area covering Green Bank where, to this day, electronic and radio signals are forbidden every hour of every day.People who live within a 15km of the Green Bank telescope are allowed to use landline telephones, wired Internet and cable televisions, but microwave ovens, wireless Internet and radios are forbidden. You can have a mobile phone, but you won’t get a signal.Because of how much its way of life varies from the rest of America, Green Bank seems to be a somewhat isolated (隔绝), even alien place. For locals, the technology ban is annoying.For others who come to Green Bank for a little rest and relaxation, the town has become a refuge.56.What do we know about the town of Green Bank from Paragraph 1?A.It’s located at the base of a large mountain.B.It is geographically and technologically isolated.C.Its telecommunications are affected by its geography.D.Many people live in the town and its surrounding areas.57.How does the GBT work?A.It traps light waves in its huge dish.B.It stops all electronic and radio signals.C.It receives pictures from space satellites.D.It listens for and receives noises from space.58.What equipment are locals of the Green Bank allowed to use?A.Cable TV, wired Internet and radio.B.Landline phones, wired Internet and cable TV.C.Public phones, wireless Internet and mobile phones.D.Landline phones, microwave ovens and cable internet.59.What does the underlined word “refuge” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A.A place of escape.B.A source of confusion.C.An area of interest.D.A sign of danger.There are two basic modes of judgment: criticism and praise. The former consists of identifying a subject’s flaws; the latter of noting its worthwhile qualities.Often, the greater intellectual challenge — as a reader, as a viewer, and as a manager — is to recognize when something is truly great.“Managers in particular seem to have a hard time with this” said Adam Grant, the author of Originals: How Nonconformists Move the World, in a lecture at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Grant points to the work of his former student Justin M. Berg, who is now a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University. While at college, Berg studied circus performers who were trying to make their circus world-famous. Berg asked the performers to submit videos of their works and then asked the artists themselves, circus managers, and regular audience members to evaluate them. He wanted to know, between the performers and the managers, who could predict which acts would most resonate (共鸣) with the audience members.What Berg found is that the artists themselves were terrible judges of their own works. “On average,” Grant explained, “when they looked at 10 videos, they ranked their own videos two spots too high.” The reason, he said, is that “they’ve fallen in love with their own work.” The circus managers, however, are too negative about these works,” Grant said, “and they commit a ton of false negatives, rejecting really promising ideas.”So why is this? Why do managers tend to find flaws, not reasons for praise? To answer that, Grant turns to the example of Seinfeld, an American sitcom (情景喜剧), which was rejected by director after director at NBC.Grant said, “You know, I realize that this show makes no sense and it’s really about nothing, and you can’t identify with any one of the characters. But it made me laugh and that’s what a sitcom is supposed to do.” The managers, by contrast, were too focused on whether Seinfeld looked like what had succeeded in the past to recognize its novel brilliancy. Years of experience had trained them to believe that a certain type of show would be successful, and prejudiced them against something that broke that mold.But Grant says it wasn’t just experience that prevented those managers from appreciating Seinfeld. It was also that they had bad motivation. As he explained, “If you are a manager and commit a false positive, you are going to embarrass yourself, and potentially ruin your career.” Managers, he says, are terrified of committing false positives, meaning saying something will be a hit.False negatives, by contrast, present little costs. “If you reject a great idea,” Grant said,“most of the time, no one will ever know.’’ Managers like to make safe bets and don’t mind the invisible losses.Berg’s work was again inspiring. Berg found that there was one group whose nature did line up well with what was actually be popular with audiences: other circus artists. “They were the best forecasters by far,” said Grant. “Unlike the artists themselves, the peers could take a step back” and see a work’s flaws. But, unlike managers, the peers “were also really invested in the creative process” which enabled them to recognize when something was novel and worth the risk.One conclusion from this would be to free managers from certain decision-making processes. But since that’s not typically possible, perhaps instead managers can be taught to think like peers, and Berg found that that can be done relatively easily. “All he did,” Grant explained, “was that he asked managers to spend five minutes brainstorming about their own ideas before they judged other people’s ideas.” “That”, Grant said, “was enough to open their minds. Because when they came in to select ideas, they were looking for reasons to say no. Get them into a brainstorming mindset first, and now they’re not thinking evaluatively but creatively.”60.What does the underlined word “flaws” in the first paragraph mean?A.Features.B.Dangers.C.Values.D.Faults.61.What can we learn about the works the circus performers submitted?A.The circus performers committed false negatives towards them.B.They couldn’t resonate with the audience members.C.Both the circus performers and managers made prejudiced judgments about them. D.The circus performers held the same opinion as the circus managers did about them. 62.By mentioning the sitcom Seinfeld, Grant intends to tell us ________.A.why it has been popular among AmericansB.how an unknown play succeeded in the endC.why managers tend to criticize rather than praise D.how false positives make managers overlook its brilliance 63.Compared to false positives, false negatives ________. A.can’t make more invisible lossesB.are more acceptable among managersC.can potentially ruin managers’ careersD.can make managers feel more embarrassed 64.According to Berg, managers are advised ________. A.to think both evaluatively and creatively in judging an idea B.to spend five minutes brainstorming before judging an idea C.not to participate in certain decision-making processes D.to reject any ideas that are not worthwhile65.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.The art of recognizing good ideasB.The key factors in decision-makingC.The influence of false negativesD.The two basic modes of judgment五、概要写作66.Summary WritingWhen you hear the final whistleOne of the hardest things for any sportsperson to do is to know when to retire. But even harder is finding the answer to the question “What am I going to do with the rest of my life?”Some sportspeople go on playing too long. Perhaps they just can’t stand life without the “high” of playing professional sport. Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time retired three times. He retired once from the Chicago Bulls, made a successful comeback with the Bulls, then retired again. His second comeback with an inferior team ended in failure and he retired forever at the age of 38. Jordan said, “There will never be anything I do that will fulfill me as much as competing did.”Others can’t resist the chance of one last “pay day”. Muhammad Ali needed the money, but his comeback fight, at the age of 39, against Trevor Berbick, was one of the saddest spectacles in modern sport. After losing to Berbick, Ali retired permanently. Three years later he developed Parkinson’s disease.For some people, the pain of retirement never leaves them. As Jimmy Greaves, anex-England international footballer said, “I think that a lot of players would prefer to be shot once their career is over.” Many of them spend their retirement in a continual battle against depression, alcohol, or drugs.But for the lucky few, retirement can mean a successful new career. Franz Beckenbauer is a classical example of a footballer who won everything with his club, Bayern Muaich. After retiring he became a successful coach with Bayern and finally president of the club. John McEnroe, the infamous “bad boy” of tennis, is now a highly respected and highly paid TV commentator. But sadly, for most sportspeople these cases are the exceptions.六、汉译英翻译句子67.北京以它的悠久历史而闻名。
上海市浦东新区2019-2022学年高一上学期英语期末解析版试卷汇编选词填空专题上海市浦东新区2021-2022学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.director Kevin Macdonald will invite the global community to pick up cameras to create “Life In A Day 2022”.In 2010, “Life In A Day” brought the online community together for a massive feature film project that ____9____ 8,000 submissions. The final film was released in 2011, and has been watched over 16 million times ever since.Exactly 12 years after the ____10____ “Life In A Day,” the world will once again come together to create the second YouTube documentary that tells the story of a single day on Earth. Selected footage from participants like you will be woven together in this documentary to tell the story of an ordinary day during these extraordinary times.On a single day, Saturday, July 25, people around the world are invited to film their day. Maybe you’ll be filming from home, or maybe you’re in a part of the world where you’re figuring out how to move forward in a different place. Maybe you’re ____11____ with friends, reuniting with family, or going to work. Maybe it’s a special day — you are getting married, moving out, and sharing important news. Or maybe it’s just a normal day. We want to weave together these____12____ experiences and ideas to create a time capsule of this moment.The final feature film will be edited over the ____13____ of five months, produced entirely through what is found in the submitted footage. Once the submission window closes, a 30-person team of multilingual reviewers will ____14____ the translation process of the submitted videos. At present, the filmmakers are encouraging people from all over the world to take part, and theyhope to capture a wide ____15____ on life. Submissions are open from July 25 to August 2, which means you will only have one week to submit your footage.While only a small number of the submitted clips will make it into the movie, the filmmakers hope the filming day itself becomes a significant day of global participation. T he “Life In A Day 2022” project celebrates the importance of everyone’s coming together in a moment of equal worldwide ____16____. Looking forward to your participation!上海市浦东新区2020-2021学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.is still a(n) ____11____ of the British royal family, and is the largest and oldest residential castle in the world. It has been the site of a royal house for almost 1,000 years, since the time of William the Conqueror.King Henry II ____12____ the first stone building on the site of Windsor Castle in the 1170s. King Edward III, who was born in the castle, pulled down most of Henry’s buildings in the1350s,____13____ them with a new “round castle” in the center of the site. Edward’s central keep (城堡主楼) has ____14____ to this day, though with major changes.St. George’s Chapel is the main church on the site. It was begun during the reign (统治) of King Edward IV and was completed by King Henry VIII, who was buried there along with nine other British ____15____.The most ____16____ part in the history of Windsor Castle took place during the English Civil War, when Oliver Cromwell’s troops took over the castle from King Charles I and used it as a fortress and the headquarters. King Charles I was ____17____ imprisoned at Windsor Castle and it wasn’t long before he was killed and buried here in 1648.Windsor Castle remains a primary residence of the royal family, but much of it is now____18____ to the public. Sights on a Windsor Castle tour include the daily changing of the guard. The public rooms contain a large number of paintings, decorative ceiling designs and antique furniture. A fire in 1992 destroyed parts of the royal apartments, which are open to a Windsor Castle tour when the Queen is not in residence, but these have been painstakingly ____19____. A Windsor Castle tour should include a walk through the Windsor Great Park, which is a beautifully designed garden in the ____20____ of a royal hunting forest.上海市浦东新区2019-2020学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutritionA third of the poorest countries in the world are dealing with high levels of obesity as well as under-nourishment, which leaves people too thin, according to a report in The Lancet. It says the problem is caused by global ___11___ to ultra - processed foods, and people exercising less. The authors are calling for changes to the “modern food system” which they believe is the ___12___of it.Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia are most affected.The report ___13___ that nearly 2.3 billion children and adults on the planet are overweight, and more than 150 million children have undersized growth. And many low and middle-incomecountries are facing these two ___14___ at the same time -- known as the ‘double burden of malnutrition’. This means that 20% of p eople are overweight, 30% of children under four are not growing ___15___, and 20% of women are classified as thin.Failing food systemsThe report authors say action should be taken by governments, the United Nations and academics to ___16___ the problem, and it points the finger at changing diets.The way people eat, drink and move is changing. Increasing numbers of supermarkets, easy availability of less ___17___ food, as well as a decrease in ___18___ activity, are leading to more people becoming overweight.And these changes are affecting low and middle-income countries, as well as high-income ones.Although undersized growth of children in many countries is becoming less frequent, eating ultra-processed foods early in life is ___19___ with poor growth. “We are facing a new nutrition reality,” says lead author Dr Francesco Branca, director of the department of nutrition for health and development at the World Health Organization. “We can no longer ___20___ countries as low-income and undernourished, or high-income and only concerned with obesity.参考答案上海市浦东新区2021-2022学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷9.A10.F11.B12.I13.D14.E15.G16.C【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。
上海国际中学2022-2023学年高一英语上学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. —We’ll visit the Summer Palace__________ there is a heavy rain tomorrow.— OK! Boating on the lake must be great fun.A. unlessB. sinceC. untilD. if参考答案:A【详解】考查连词。
句意:——如果明天不下大雨,我们就要去参观颐和园。
——好吧,在湖上泛舟肯定很有趣。
A. unless除非,如果不;B. since由于,自从……以来;C. until直到……为止;D. if是否,如果。
结合语境可知选A。
2. The Mekong River becomes rapids as it passes deep valleys, travelling western Yunnan Province.A. by; acrossB. through; acrossC. around; toD. through; in参考答案:B3. —Your mother becomes more and more forgetful.—Yes. She searched for her cell phone for a whole day last Sunday but it ______ in her coat pocket the next day.A. turned outB. turned onC. turned overD. turned up参考答案:D4. Mencius believed that the reason man is different from animals is man is good.A. that; thatB. why; becauseC. why; thatD. which; that参考答案:C5. - I hear you _______ abroad.- That's right. We're going to live in Spain.A. are movingB. have movedC. moveD. will have moved参考答案:A6. All the people were shocked by what the little girl _________ when she was cheated and sold to the mountain village.A.went over B.went through C.got along with D.got away参考答案:B[本题考查动词短语辨析。
上海市虹口区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、单项选择1.This is the first time that the whole process of a black hole _______ eating a star, from its first to nearly final bites.A.was seen B.has been seen C.has seen D.had seen 2.The expression _______ her face and _______ her eyes is now _______ words.A.in, on, under B.in, in, over C.on, from, by D.on, in, beyond 3.He is the only one of the best students who _______ chosen to take part in the competition so far.A.is B.are C.have been D.has been 4.Feeling fearful is healthy ________ it helps you slow down and evaluate risks properly.A.because B.until C.before D.although 5.John showed me the photo and said, “This is the very gallery _______ we visited last month, not the factory _______ father worked last year.”A.which; that B.that; that C.that; where D.which; where 6.Our parents often told us in the past that _______ is believing.A.to see B.seeing C.see D.to be seen 7.My best friend is a boy from a(n) _______ mountainous area.A.distant B.varying C.disgusting D.extinct8.In cross-cultural communication, misunderstandings are always caused by each other’s cultural _______.A.range B.involvement C.unfamiliarity D.respect 9.Anyway, don’t give in. I’m sure the temporary _______ should not bother you too long.A.expectation B.setback C.exchange D.awareness 10.The summer solstice marks the longest day in the northern hemisphere (北半球). The_______ used to be an important ancient Chinese festival.A.tradition B.climate C.location D.occasion 11.Animals in zoos must _______ different climates and seasons in relation to where they come from.A.adjust to B.depend on C.refer to D.take on12.His English sounds fairly native, so where did he _______ his English?A.learn about B.hunt for C.pick up D.give away二、语法填空Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Venice, one of Europe’s most historical, romantic, and unique cities, is in danger of drowning — not in one of its famed canals but under the weight of people. Since 1980, there have been more tourists than residents in V enice and right at present the number 13 (climb) rapidly. As tourists arrive, so do businesses to support them. Small, local stores are being replaced by souvenir shops and fast-food joints; Lately, accommodations 14 (transform) to Airbnbs, driving the cost of living here forever upwards. As locals leave the city, the vacuum (真空) is filled with yet 15 (much) tourist investment and before you know it, the charm and culture of old Venice that attracted us here in the first place has been transformed and lost. It’s no wonder that 16 World Heritage Committee has made a plan to add “Venice and its Lagoon” to its World Heritage in Danger list.Venice is not alone. Croatian favourite Dubrovnik, with history and cultural excellence, is suffering the same fate. There were 5,000 residents in 1991, but in 2017 only 1,157 people were living in the Old Town 17 it became overcrowded with tourists and businesses flooding to them. Dubrovnik is a convenient stop for cruise ships moving around the waters of the Adriatic and its popularity has grown further following the success of Game of Thrones, 18 was filmed there.Many popular locations have started to apply strategies 19 (fight) the rising tide of tourism using a combination of legislation and financial instruments. Barcelona is limiting the number of licenses for tourist accommodation 20 reducing the number of cruise ships allowed to dock (停泊). A smaller number of tourists are allowed to visit the Old Town and 21 will need to pay a city entry fee. The tourist tax is being increased to a price higher than 22 (expect). Venice has recently introduced a tourist fee to discourage day-trippers.三、选词填空Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can beWhat makes the perfect winter read?As the weather turns and the sky darkens, autumn and winter can often feel like the perfect time for curling up with a good book.But I wonder if it’s just me who finds that my reading 23 seem to change along with the seasons? The books I might choose to read in some sunny garden are very different from the ones I want when the wind is blowing outside and a few precious hours of watery daylight are the best we can hope for.I always 24 writing that evokes (唤起) time and place, and in the midst of the coldest, darkest part of the year, I want more than ever for a book to be “a ball of light” in my hands, as Ezra Pound famously once put it — a(n) 25 of life and love.I also need a certain degree of comfortness in a winter read — something that will keep me warm when the weather won’t! Give me gothic (哥特式的) building in the snow, with heroines whose passions burn brightly. Or let me escape completely, into some fantasy 26 — but I’d still like my forests icy and pine smelling. Give me stories of 27 and re-birth. Remind me that this time of year has 28 , too.Katherine May’s beautiful, poetic deep thought on the season, Wintering, does precisely this. Seemingly, it’s 29 , combining aspects of her life with more universal thoughts on how we might winter well. But there’s a lyrical (抒情的), 30 quality to the writing that confuses plain concepts like “genre”. She 31 that in winter we need different tools to get us through the season and it also offers one such tool, since Wintering itself is the perfect guide book and 32 to see you through until spring.That’s why books that help me see the beauty of the season will always be high on my list of winter reads.四、完形填空Robot PetsIn July, Unitree, a Chinese company, launched Go2, its second-generation robotic dog.Priced from $1,270, this robot pet can walk, perform handstands, and take photographs. Equipped with a smart speaker, it responds to voice commands. Go2 joins the market as the latest in a series of attempts by scientists to create machines that can do everything a real animal does — and leave a lot less mess to 33 afterwards.The first robot dog available to buy was Sony’s AIBO. Released in 1999, AIBO was a(n) 34 hit — 3000 units sold in just under 20 minutes in Japan. Its name is a 35 of “artificial intelligence” and “robot”. AI is a computer programme that can learn from experience and perform tasks that usually require human 36 . AIBO was discontinued in 2006, but went back on sale in 2017.With cameras for eyes, AIBO 37 obstacles and safely explores its surroundings. Voice-recognition technology enables it to turn its head to face a person when they speak, and even identify different voices. 38 , the dog has been programmed to respond to physical contact, such as touching its back or patting its head — just the way a real-life puppy would react. AIBO also “ 39 ” over time, and its behaviour changes as it develops from a playful puppy into an adult.Electronic pets are 40 toys for children, though. They can be valuable companions for older people, too. In 2022, a study by the University of Plymouth found that robot 41 could improve the wellbeing of elderly people who live in care homes and also those suffering from a condition that affects the brain. They found that the cute robots can provide all the emotional benefits of a real animal, without any of the work that comes with taking care of one.As technology develops, robot pets will become 42 advanced. Whether or not they take the place of living, breathing, barking and purring pets in our homes remains to be seen.33.A.clean up B.get into C.sort out D.centre around 34.A.delayed B.instant C.gradual D.tricky 35.A.renew B.reunion C.combination D.representation 36.A.strength B.intelligence C.responsibility D.appreciation 37.A.detects B.signals C.overcomes D.processes 38.A.For instance B.By contrast C.What’s more D.After all 39.A.varies B.fades C.adjusts D.matures 40.A.more than B.nothing but C.no more than D.less than41.A.participation B.attempts C.design D.companions 42.A.literally B.increasingly C.ironically D.relevantly五、阅读理解A short period of sleep taken during the day is known as a nap. Naps don’t just have benefits for adults at work, though. They could also help pupils to make the most of their school day. Studies have shown that a 20 to 30-minute “beauty sleep” makes people more alert and focused. This improves people’s ability to remember new information, which would help school children concentrate during lessons. Experts say that napping also improves brain functions, such as memory and the ability to complete difficult tasks.The school day starts early, which means that pupils don’t always get enough sleep because there’s no chance to have a lie-in. Adding naptime during the school day would help exhausted pupils to make up for any sleep they’ve lost from getting up so early.There are long-term benefits to taking a short nap, too. According to a recent study from University College London, the brains of people who have regular naps are bigger than those who don’t. People’s brains naturally shrink when they grow old, and the results showed that little sleeps can help people’s brains to age more slowly.Although a nap can seem like a good idea, going to sleep for too long can actually make you feel worse. It’s not very pleasant to wake up from a daytime nap feeling confused and sleepy. Napping during the day can also have a negative impact on how well you sleep at night. This can create a cycle of not being able to sleep as well at night, leaving you feeling even more tired in the daytime. Sleep expert Dr Clete Kushida said, “It’s generally recommended to maximize sleep at night.”Another consideration is that there really isn’t time in the school day for pupils to go to sleep. Some parents and teachers are concerned that it would cause children to miss too much lesson time. Pupils might take advantage of the system and use their need for a nap as an excuse to get out of lessons.So, what do you think? Should school allow kids to have naps, or should you wait until the evening to catch up on your sleep?43.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A.children need more naps than adults doB.naps improve memory, efficiency and beautyC.both children and adults are equally in need of napsD.naps can bring more benefits to children than to adults44.According to the passage, napping for too long is not advisable because ________.A.it may affect a healthier cycle of sleepB.school kids will feel too sleepy to wake upC.it can’t make up for the sleep lost from waking up earlyD.it extends the school day for kids to have enough lessons45.Which of the following statements can be learned about taking naps according to the passage?A.It’s better for babies to have as many daytime naps as possible.B.Regular naps can slow the rate at which brains shrink with age.C.There’s no need to guarantee night sleep if one has regular naps.D.Different from teachers, parents want their kids to have naptimes.46.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.Should Schools Have Naptimes?B.How Could Naptimes Benefit Kids?C.Are Kids Losing Too Much Sleep?D.Do You Get Enough Daytime Sleep?If you’ve ever seen a river rushing down a mountain or played in breaking waves at the beach, you’ll know that moving water contains a lot of energy. A river can push you and your boat downstream, sometimes quickly, and waves crashing into you at the beach can knock you back, or even knock you over.This energy of moving water originates from the water cycle, where water evaporates or is released from plants, rises to higher sea level, cools, and changes into liquid, forming clouds. Rain or snow that falls from these clouds flows downhill due to gravity, forming rivers or melting into existing water paths.Hydropower (水电) uses this energy from flowing water. It uses turbines, which are turned by moving water. These turbines turn around a rotor inside a device called generator, turning the motion into electricity with the help of magnets.There are two primary types of hydropower facilities (设施). The first is called the run-of-the-river facilities, which channel river water through turbines. The electricity production follows the timing of the river flow. When a river is running full with lots ofspring rain or meltwater, the turbine can produce more electricity. Later in the summer, when the river flow decreases, so does the turbine’s output. These types of power stations are typically small and easy to build, but there is limited ability to control the amount of electricity they produce.The second type is the dam (大坝)-based facilities. These use a solid dam to hold back the flow of a river and create an artificial lake behind it. The dam operator releases water from his lake, which flows through pipes inside the dam. Turbines within the dam generate electricity as the water passes through them, and then the water flows out the other side. These facilities are usually large and can affect river habitats, but they can also produce a lot of electricity in a controllable manner.Hydropower depends on the availability of water in flowing rivers. As climate change affects the water cycle, some regions may have less rainfall and therefore less hydropower generation. Since hydropower is a form of renewable electricity, it can play a role in limiting climate change. Hydropower facilities can also help avoid any imbalance in electricity production from wind farms and solar power plants.47.The underlined word “evaporate” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”A.form a circle B.turn into a gasC.fall to the ground D.change into liquid48.According to paragraph 3, which of the following words best fits the box with “?” in the picture of a hydropower setup?A.turbine B.magnet C.pipe D.rotor 49.What can we learn about the two basic types of hydropower facilities mentioned in the passage?A.Only dam-based facilities use water to generate electricity and they are easy toconstruct.B.Electricity production by the run-of-the-river facilities doesn’t vary with river flow.C.Dam-based facilities provide a more considerable and adjustable electricity supply.D.Run-of-the-river facilities have a larger impact on river habitats than dam-basedfacilities.50.What is the author’s attitude towards hydropower?A.Optimistic B.Critical C.Doubtful D.IndifferentKeeping a bit of the outdoors inside is nothing new, but houseplant collections have become a popular social media trend — which means that more people than ever are discovering the comfort and beauty that caring for plants brings.51 Exposure to greenery, whether you have indoor plants, take walks outside or tend to a garden, has been found to have multiple mental-health benefits, such as lowering stress, decreasing feelings of depression, increasing sociability, restoring focus, improving cognitive performance, improving mood and increasing self-esteem.“One study showed that patients at a hospital who had plants in their room reported less pain, lower blood pressure, less fatigue and less anxiety than patients without plants in their rooms,” says Jenny Seham, a New York-based psychologist. She explains: “Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been shown to lower with plant interaction, reducing fatigue, irritability (易怒) and blood pressure.”Research has also shown that having plants and gardening increase productivity and levels of serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for lifting our mood. 52 And it is also opposed to dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.Before you fill your space with greenery, consider how you’ll interact with your plants.53 Can you care for them daily?If you have a small space or aren’t sure how much time you’re willing to invest in “plant parenting.” Start slow. “ 54 It can engage you by its smell or colour, creating a positive mood response with every interaction,” says Seham.A.For instance, is there enough space for plants in areas where you spend a lot of time?B.Half the fun of gardening is that you never know exactly what’s going to come up.C.It’s a feel-good hobby that’s supported by science.D.While indoor gardening can boost your feelings of wellbeing, help reduce stress and promote relaxation, it’s not, of course, a substitute for a trained mental health professional.E.The theory is that plant care helps us focus on the present moment and provides a feeling of accomplishment.F.Just one plant can make a difference.六、完成句子七、翻译60.应该采取积极措施来防止疾病蔓延。
上海市沪新中学高一英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. The little girl made ________ apology for breaking _________ beautiful vase her mother bought in Jiangxi Province.A. 不填;theB. an; theC. an; aD. 不填;a参考答案:b略2. The rule demands that everyone ______ quiet in the school library.A. keepsB. keepC. will keepD. should be kept参考答案:B3. The teacher as well as 6 girls and 8 boys from her class ________visiting a museum when theearthquake struck the city.A. wasB. wereC. had beenD. is参考答案:A略4. --- How about the book you are reading?--- Good indeed. It _____ many problems we have come across in our study.A. saysB. talksC. refersD. covers参考答案:D5. Yang Liwei is China’s first astronaut in space, ______ achievements will go down in history.A. thatB. whoseC. whichD. where参考答案:B6. I'm looking for a house which is big enough _______ all the childrenA. to holdB. to have heldC. to be heldD. to holding参考答案:A16. the government to fight the financial crisis, there were still bad effects.A. Although, made some measureB. Since, has taken some measuresC. While, had taken some measuresD. Though, had taken some measure参考答案:D略8. A forest is usually found _______ heavy rainfall is frequent.A. thereB. whichC.where D. because参考答案:C9. To test eggs , ___them in a bowl of water: if they float they are bad; if they sink they are good.A. putB. puttingC. to putD. to be putting参考答案:D10. At the sight of the _________ scene, he was almost _________ to death.A. frightening;frightenedB. frightened;frightenedC. frightening;frighteningD. frightened;frightening参考答案:A11. Hiking is _______ great fun, you will get close to _____ nature and take exercises meanwhile.A a , theB a, /C /,theD /, /参考答案:D12. With his horse ____to the tree, the man had a rest in the shade.A. tyingB. tieC. being tiedD. tied参考答案:D13. Dr. Smith, together with his wife and daughters, _____ visit Beijing this summer.A. is going toB. are going toC. was going toD. were going to参考答案:A14. My cousin Gorge went to Shanghai in _____ twenties in ____ 1980s, and has lived there ever since.A. his, theB. the, theC. the, /D. his, /参考答案:A15. --- the window is dirty. --- I know. It _________ for weeks.A. hasn’t cleanedB. didn’t cleanC. wasn’t cleanedD. hasn’t been cleaned参考答案:D16. After dinner he gave Mr Richard ______ ride to ______ Great Wall.A. the; aB. a; theC. 不填; aD.不填; the参考答案:B略二、新的题型17. The Chinese government started the “made in China 2025” project ___36___ (recent), which is regarded as a Chinese version of “Industry 4.0”. The key to ___37___ (achieve) the new industrial revolution is intellectualization(智能化). ___38___ China should do is improve its level from “made in China” to “created in China” and to “intelligent manufacturing in China”.China ___39___ (become) famous as the world’s factor y up to now because a huge amount of products made in China have been sold all over the world, and “Made in China” has been associated ___40___ these inexpensive manufactured goods with low technological content. Actually, China has few industries with core technology or independent intellectual property___41___ (right ). In many home industries, the dependency on external technology is more than 50 percent, while the percentage is only 5 percent in ___42___ (develop) countries such as the United States and Japan. Many home industries make little money as original equipment manufacturers, because they don’t have ___43___ (they) own independent brands, independent design and independent core technology.If China wants to move up the ___44___ (globe)industry chain, it has to change from being the world’s processing factor to being ___45___ innovation base for the world. This means promoting the development of industries with independent technology.参考答案:36. recently37. achieving38. What 39. has become40. with 41. rights42. developed43. their 44. global45. an这是一篇说明文。
上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、单项选择1.The beach near the sea is a place ________ I have been familiar since childhood.A.in which B.on which C.with which D.to which2.________ embraces and respects the local customs will find it easier to fit in better with the local culture.A.Who B.Whom C.Anyone D.Whoever3.It remains uncertain at this point ________ the idea you proposed will be accepted.A.whether B.whether that C.that whether D.that4.The first time ________ she led small groups of people on guided hunts, she taught them how to kill the insect, ________ has spread to much of Florida.A.when; that B./;who C.when; which D./; which 5.When we arrived in ________ used to be a traditional British pub, all we could see were the time-worn walls which provided an atmospheric setting.A.where B.that C.what D.which6.________ on the waiting list ________ will be selected for the leadership position in the non-profit organization?A.Who; do you think B.Whom; do you thinkC.Who; you think D.Whom; you think7.In high school, students will experience various emotions, challenges, and friendships,________ shape their memorable journey.A.all of that B.all of what C.all of which D.all8.It was unbelievable ________ he designed went beyond the expectations of everyone in the room.A.that B.that what C.what D.what that9.It was in 2014 ________ a team at the University of Kent showed ________ Christmas turkeys kept more of their original dinosaur DNA than any other birds, but the reasons remain unclear.A.when; that B.that; that C.when; why D.that; why10.Language learners are encouraged to do ________ they are instructed to do, ________ will enhance their understanding of the language.A.what; that B.all what; which C.all that; that D.what; which 11.Despite some opposing opinions, the committee insists that the volunteers ________an excellent job in community service and that the prize ________to these warm-hearted men and women.A.should do; be awarded B.have done; will be awardedC.should do; will be awarded D.have done; be awarded12.I will briefly explain to you the way ________ we use to simplify the communication process within the team.A.that B.in which C.through which D.by which 13.In many countries, primary education is free and ________ for children of 6 to 12 years, and it is illegal for parents to prevent their children from attending school.A.compulsory B.complicated C.conservative D.convenient 14.Sarah worked hard to ________ her colleagues of the benefits of adopting sustainable practices in the workplace.A.confirm B.control C.convince D.reward 15.He was entirely devoted to the affairs of his troop, and was ________ and kind to his men and officers.A.dominant B.deliberate C.enterprising D.considerate 16.When I returned home, I tried to ________the wonder of this machine to my partner.A.delay B.deliver C.convey D.declare 17.The language teacher will also have his or her own assessments to make sure each student is meeting ________in class.A.expectations B.disciplines C.conflicts D.coincidences 18.As India gained freedom and matured into herself, the British Empire began to ________, which signaled the end of colonial rule and the emergence of a new era in the country’s history.A.break in B.fall apart C.hold out D.take over 19.The young boy was ________ his favorite toy as his parents hurriedly left the store.A.concerned with B.engaged in C.committed to D.torn away from 20.The company wants to ________ a strong presence in the world market by working withpartners and creating new and innovative products.A.establish B.exploit C.expose D.exhaust21.A promotion served as a significant ________for his outstanding performance and positive impact on the team.A.award B.determination C.reward D.demand二、选词填空Directions: Fill in the blank with a proper word chosen from the box: Each word can be usedThe reason for the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants When hundreds of African savanna elephants dropped dead in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2020, conservationists were alarmed. As the death toll rose — from dozens in March to more thanendangered species died across the border in northwestern Zimbabwe in a three-week period, with one more found in November. “It was very quick,” says Chris Foggin, a vet who examined the elephant carcasses (尸体) in Zimbabwe. “That was so 24 .”African savanna elephants 25 to this area represent the majority of what’s left of that species. Around 350,000 African savanna elephants remain, and given the already significant 26 to their survival, a new disease could be what tips that last domino towards extinction.Now, new research published recently in Nature Communications points to a bacterium not 27 found in elephants of any species, called Bisgaard taxon 45, that causes a massive systemic blood infection called septicemia. “It’s a disease we know can kill a reasonable number of elephants in a short space of time,” says Foggin, co-leader of the study. And “it has the potential to kill a lot more given the right circumstances.” What those are, however, remains unknown — yet it’s pressing to find out. Aerial population surveys in KAZA in 2022 found a high number of new elephant carcasses. The examination 28 the elephants had enlarged livers and spleens, as well as internal bleeding in multiple organs— signs of septicemia (败血症).However, scientists still don’t know how widespread Bisgaard taxon 45 is, or if the bacteria 29 as a normal group of bacteria within elephants and other animals. “We’re assuming it’s probably present more 30 than we’ve known, without causing disease, but we don’t have proof of that,” Foggin says. It’s possible environmental stressors, such as heat and lack of food and water, may have led Bisgaard taxon 45 to multiply and cause the septicemia in the Zimbabwe elephants. With much of Africa predicted to get hotter and drier, the bacterium “could cause much worse mortalities down the line,” says Foggin. That’s why, he says, “it is important to 31 monitoring elephant deaths and see if it’s responsible.”三、完形填空The Pop-up IglooPolar bears are warm-blooded animals with heavy fat and fur that can survive in freezing Arctic temperatures. They have two types of fur—the long oily hairs and short thick hairs. By 32 the characteristics of these two hairs and their black skin underneath, the polar bears can keep themselves warm. 33 by polar bears, a team of students from the Royal Danish Academy designed a pop-up igloo(弹出式冰屋)—an emergency tent that might make survival in sub-zero areas much more manageable.Led by Henry Glogau, the team said that their design aims to 34 those lost or stranded in extreme conditions. With little visibility and no phone coverage, people may face severe 35 while waiting for rescue in cold polar areas. Rather than fight against the extreme conditions, the team looked to use them to its 36 . “Inspired by snow caves and the conventional winter-used tents, we treat snow as a(n) 37 material rather than a burden,” the team told Vigour Times website.The pop-up igloo adopts a mylar(聚酯薄膜) material, which works 38 to polar bears’ skin. Besides their thick fat and fur, polar bears have black skin underneath, which is ideal for absorbing rays from the Arctic sun to keep themselves warm. The mylar material gives 39 to its inhabitants in the same way by reflecting sunlight into the space inside the tent. The pop-up igloo also features an origami-like(像折纸的) design, which helps to 40 the snow and secure the tent. The origami pockets create areas where snow can41 on the outside. It prevents heat from escaping from the tent, while holding the tent to the ground. Researchers ensured that the tent could withstand the weight of a 70kg human standing on top to remain 42 in extreme conditions. This adds another 43 layer to everything inside.The team put the tent through 44 testing for one month in Alaska to see its capability. The results showed that at 11.8 to 15 inches of snow cover, a 37℃ 45 in temperature between inside and outside could be maintained on average. In the future, the pop-up igloos could be 46 along hiking routes in cold areas like the Arctic, where they could be set up in seconds when needed.32.A.gathering B.combining C.comparing D.distinguishing 33.A.Fascinated B.Encouraged C.Threatened D.Inspired 34.A.guide B.comfort C.shelter D.delight 35.A.danger B.boredom C.confusion D.damage 36.A.advantage B.challenge C.defence D.convenience 37.A.original B.novel C.creative D.building 38.A.efficiently B.closely C.similarly D.cleverly 39.A.rays B.light C.heat D.glow 40.A.estimate B.trap C.exclude D.dissolve 41.A.pile up B.melt down C.break down D.last out 42.A.concrete B.everlasting C.stable D.elegant 43.A.heavy B.protective C.external D.flexible 44.A.repetitive B.eventual C.general D.domestic 45.A.fall B.increase C.decline D.difference 46.A.exposed B.restored C.recycled D.placed四、阅读理解“It’s a windy day in Laguna San Ignacio, and the waves seem to come from all directions,” said Sara Clemence in Bloomberg Businessweek. My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat—small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it. As instructed, we splash(溅泼) the water strongly to signal thehuge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby. The baby soon swims beneath our boat, emerges to blow mist in my face, then “lies onto its side like a 2-ton puppy.” Leaning down, I touched its skin gently. “It feels electric. Also, a bit like petting a hard-boiled egg.”San Ignacio is one of very few places where a person can pet a whale. The whales come each year to the coast of Baja California to give birth and to mate. If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin(鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.” I usually worry about such interactions, because wild creatures can become deeply stressed by human contact. But boat numbers are strictly limited in these protected waters. And any whale that approaches a boat does so on its own terms. Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.”So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact: “More than once, after nosing around our boat, a young gray whale turns on its side so one dark, baseball-size eye is looking up at us.” Whalers used to call gray whales “devil fish” because these magnificent creatures turn violent when threatened—“or, say, when their babies are harmed.” That makes it feel even more of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child, “she still decides to trust us.”47.According to the passage, people can NOT interact with a whale by ________.A.splashing water to it B.gently touching its skinC.swimming alongside it D.looking at it in the eye48.The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means that the whale ________.A.is mad with too many visitorsB.is willing to be petted by people on the boatC.can interact with people based on its likesD.can decide its preferred swimming route49.Why does the author consider it “a blessing” when a large mama whale approaches the boat?A.Because she is smarter than her child and better at interacting with people.B.Because she believes in people and will not turn violent if her baby is harmed.C.Because a whale as large as this one is rare to see.D.Because she trusts people despite her concerns about her child’s safety.50.What is the best title for this passage?Communicate Fluently Effectively in English“The Cities are My Classrooms!”Why spend your time in a classroom when you can invest your time studying during breakfast or dinner?And why stay inside in the afternoon when you can study by the beach or in a bar?That’s right. That’s the way we teach.‘Active Learning’ is the best way to learn, practice, and perfect your English.“Walk and Talk English Eat and Drink English!”51.Who might be the target audience for this advertisement?A.people who who’d like to learn English while travelling.B.Inland travelers who want to talk with the locals in England pubs.C.England students who want to improve their English to be admitted to Oxford.D.people who want to improve their English through virtual tourism. 52.Which learning experience is NOT provided by English 4 Professionals?A.An individualized learning experience which suits the learner’s schedule.B.An immersed learning experience where the learner studies in famous universities.C.A cultural learning experience where the learner experiences European cultures.D.A relaxing learning experience where the learner can have fun while learning.53.If you sign up for the program, you are most likely to be studying ________.A.on the MIT campus lawn B.in Windsor Castle in EnglandC.on La Concha Beach in Spain D.in an English pub near your houseIn spite of “endless talk of difference”, American society is an amazing machine forthe casualness and lack of respect seen in popular culture. People are absorbed into “a culture of consumption” launched by the 19th-century department stores that offered a wide range of goods in an elegant atmosphere. Instead of fancy shops catering to the upper-class, these were stores “anyone could enter, regardless of class or background.” This turned shopping into a public and democratic (民主的) act. The mass media, advertising and sports are other forces for homogenization.Immigrants are quickly adapting to this common culture, which may not be altogether elevating but is hardly poisonous. Writing for the National Immigration Forum, Gregory Rodriguez reports that today’s immigration is neither at remarkable levels nor resistant to assimilation (融合). In 1998 immigrants were 9.8 percent of population; in 1900, 13.6 percent. In the 10 years prior to 1990, 3.1 immigrants arrived for every 1,000 residents; in the 10 years prior to 1890, 9.2 for every 1,000. Now, consider three indicators of assimilation — language, home ownership and intermarriage.The 1990 Census revealed that “a majority of immigrants from each of the fifteen most common countries of origin spoke English ‘well’ or ‘very well’ after ten years of residence.” The children of immigrants tend to be bilingual (双语的) and good at English. “By the third generation, the original language is lost in the majority of immigrant families.” Hence, America is described as a “graveyard” for languages. By 1996 foreign-born immigrants who had arrived before 1970 had a home ownership rate of 75.6 percent, higher than the 69.8 percent rate among native-born Americans. Foreign-born Asians and Hispanics “have higher rates of intermarriage than do U.S.-born whites and blacks.” By the third generation, one third of Hispanic women are married to non-Hispanics, and 41 percent of Asian-American women are married to non-Asians.Rodriguez notes that children in remote villages around the world are fans of superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks, yet “some Americans fear that immigrants living within the United States are not influenced by the nation’s assimilative power.”Are there divisive issues and anger in America? Indeed. It is big enough to have a bit of everything. But particularly when viewed against America’s troubled past, today’s social Indicators hardly suggest a dark and worsening social environment.54.The underlined phrase in paragraph 1 probably means ________.A.making people adapt to American consumption cultureB.encouraging people to embrace a democratic lifestyleC.encouraging people to stick to their own ideas and principlesD.making people behave more similarly in many aspects55.According to the passage, what can be inferred about the immigrants now in the U.S.?A.Their adaptation to the common culture is quick but harmful to the society.B.The scale of immigration is not big and the immigrants welcome American culture.C.Their children are good at both English and their original language.D.Hispanic and Asian-American women both prefer to marry native-born Americans. 56.The author mentions Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks in paragraph 4 to________.A.provide examples of successful immigrantsB.suggest the weakness of America’s assimilative powerC.show the powerful influence of American cultureD.prove their popularity at home and abroad57.What is the author’s general attitude towards the cultural assimilation in American society?A.Optimistic.B.Concerned.C.Neutral.D.Negative.Do Lobsters Feel Pain?The traditional method for cooking a lobster — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not lobsters feel pain. 58 . Lobsters decay very quickly after they die, and eating a dead lobster increases the risk of food-borne illness and reduces the quality of its flavor. However, if lobsters are capable of feeling pain, these cooking methods raise ethical questions for chefs and lobster eaters alike.Until the 1980s, scientists were trained to ignore animal pain, based on the belief that the ability to feel pain was associated only with higher consciousness. However, today, scientists view humans as a species of animal. Still, scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain. Lobsters have a peripheral system (外围系统) like humans, but instead of a single brain, they possess segmented ganglia (分段神经节). Because of these differences, some researchers argue lobsters are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎动物) to feel pain and that their reaction to negative stimuli is simply a reflex. 59 . Lobsters guard their injuries, learn to avoid dangerous situations, and respond to anesthetics (麻醉剂). For these reasons, most scientists believe that injuring a lobster (e. g. storing it on ice or boiling it alive) causes physical pain.60 . Currently, boiling lobsters alive is banned in Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Italian city Reggio Emilia. Even in locations where boiling lobsters remains legal, many restaurants choose more human e methods, both to calm customer concerns and because the chefs believe stress negatively affects the flavor of the meat.While we cannot know definitively whether or not lobsters feel pain, research indicates that it’s likely. So, if you want to enjoy a lobster dinner, how should you go about it? The most human e tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device kills a lobster by an electric shock, making it unconscious in less than half a second, after which it can be cut apart or boiled. In contrast, it takes about 2 minutes for a lobster to die from immersion in boiling water. 61 . Some restaurants place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time the lobster loses consciousness and dies.A.Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the criteria for a pain responseB.This cooking technique is used in many restaurants to improve humans’ dining experienceC.Due to growing evidence that the lobsters may feel pain, it is now becoming illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on iceD.This method is probably the most humane option for killing a lobster before cooking and eating itE.Evidence shows that many species like lobsters are capable of learning and possess some level of self-awarenessF.Unfortunately, this technique is too expensive for most restaurants to afford五、语法填空填空)63.you decide upon will not influence me, for I am not involved in your project. (用适当的词填空)64.Is this classroom you have your chemistry lessons the one you like the most? (用适当的词填空)65.I doubt the scientific breakthrough will have a profound impact on the field of medicine. (用适当的词填空)66.The police offer a reward to finds the missing luggage of this old lady.(用适当的词填空)67.do you think would be the best place to celebrate our anniversary, a restaurant or a bar? (用适当的词填空)68.The moment the first rays of sunlight painted the sky signaled the beginning of a new day. (用适当的词填空)69.What I want to know is you plan to dress in to attend the Christmas party. (用适当的词填空)70.HR demanded that all employees (familiarize) with the new software after the training session was completed. (所给词的适当形式填空)71.the two trains crashed into each other still remains unknown, but the police say that it could be due to the heavy snow. (用适当的词填空)六、翻译72.这个从不自省的男人不可能在事业上获得成功。
)分第I卷(共75I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10%)In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of Directions: each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions four question about it, read the and will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation the possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.B. Allen fell ill last week. 1. A. Allen is still in bed.s brother. ' D. The man is Allen C. The woman is Allen's sister.2. A. He is a writer. B. He is a student.D. He is a tour guide.C. He is a worker.3. A. The woman doesn't know the man.B. The woman and the man are friends.C. The man is very familiar with the women.D. The man often talks with women.4. A. The woman bought too many shirts.B. The woman bought all the shirts in the store.C. He wanted to see what the woman bought.t like the style of the shirts. D. He didn'D. In Manchester.C. In Washington. 5. A. In Chicago. B. In Boston.B. He is open-minded. 6. A. He is very shy.D. He is modest.C. He is brave.B. The man's family has forgotten him. 7. A. No news is good news.D. The man expects to hear from his family. C. The woman works in the post office.B. He feels tired and sick.8. A. He wants to play tennis outdoors.D. He wants to play basketball instead.t want to play tennis. C. He doesn'9. A. Kim should study up late for the exam.B. Kim should be well rested for the exam.1C. Kim will get some fresh air in the morning.D. Kim will be the top student in the exam.10. A. The woman will rent the house.B. The woman likes the house very much.C. The woman is not satisfied with the house.D. The woman will buy the house.Section B(6%)Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passages. The passage 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. The second Monday of every month.B. The Monday when the sky is blue.C. The day when people have to stop weekend to work.D. The day that most of the people feel blue.12. A. Jobs make people get money and social identity.B. Jobs can only offer people a lot of money.C. Jobs make people be busy every day.D. Jobs let people know many other new friends.13. A. How American workers are doing today.B. The current economic situation.C. What people say about the government.D. The history of work in U.S.Section C (4%)Directions: In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 to 20 are based on the following conversation.Relieve PressureHow is JohnHe looks pale and __14__.The manager assigned two __15__ to him. The reason caused stressThe deadlines are __16__. Present situationNeed someone to __17__to.SolutionComplete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and V ocabularySection A (15%)2Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form ofthe given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.AWhat's the frightening situation you can think of? For many people, it's being shut somewherethey (18)____ not get out of.That's exactly (19)____happened to an American tourist who said, “it feels good to be free”after he was locked inside a London bookstore for two hours.David Willis had been using the Internet inside the Waterstones store in Trafalgar Square, London, UK (20)____ he found that he had been shut inside, according to Sky News.He tried (21)____(get) out but failed, and it was only after posting messages on Twitter, a social network, that he (22)____( release).After he had spoken to the police but still not been released, he posted: “Hi Waterstones, I(23)____(lock) inside of your Trafalgar Square bookstore for two hours now. Please let me out.”It got the attention of thousands of Internet users. The police arrived at(24)____ store, and they finally let him out just after 11 pm on Thursday.After he was released, he posted another,(25)____(simple) message: “I'm free.”BGoogle has begun testing the electric car in Mountaincar normal have all the does View, California. The car notandit app that calls controls. Instead, it has a smartphone_____the destination, and a STOP button between )(26tellsthe override need to in case the passengers two the seatscomputer.people for the to change world Sergey co-founder, Brin, says that they want The company's(27)_____ do not find it easy to travel around. The cars have been built specially by a company inDetroit. Google will now test the cars, (28)______ are not yet for sale.There need to be detailed scans of the roads before the cars can drive on them, (29)______ they cannot collect and process enough information in real time.cars will be very basic. project at Google, said: “The Chris Urmson, director of the driverless carthe push of a button. And, that's an importantBut they will take you (30)______ you want to go at step towards (31)______(improve) road safety and helping millions of people travel around more easily.”the caused accident by miles cars driverless have driven 700,000 without an the So far, computer. The company says that thousands of people die each year on the roads and that about 80% of crashes are caused (32)______ human mistakes.Section B (9%)only be Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can3used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.E. finding D. problem C. abroad B. especially A. decidedJ. experienceI. leave G. unemployment H. idea F. strugglingGovernments in Europe dream of finding a magic solution to rising unemployment. But, in the poorest parts of the EU, __33__ continues to rise.Now, in Sardinia, Italy, a mayor thinks he has found an answer to his town's unemployment __34__. Valter Piscedda, the mayor of Elmas, a small town near Sardinia's capital, Cagliari,wants to pay residents to __35__. The town will pay for ten unemployed local people to take Englishlessons, get on a cheap flight and look for jobs in other parts of Europe.pastnce,”he told the Guardian. “In the comes “This __36__ from common sense and experie I have seen young people, almost every day, who –year and a half __37__ in the past few months –have lost hope that they will find work. Some ask for help in __38__ work here. Others have tried everything and, now, they want to go and gain work experience __39__; life experience, too.”So he __40__ to help people who want to gain experience abroad.Sardinia, and also much of southern and central Italy, is __41__ with high unemployment.Institute of Unemployment was at 17.7% in the second quarter of 2014, according to Italy's NationalStatistics. More than 54% of people under 25 are out of work.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (10%)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.There are about 50,000 mystery shopping trips every month in the UK. Mystery shoppers pretend stomer in a store but they are really__42__ information on the store and how good or bad to be a cuits service is. The __43__ for mystery shoppers is growing because online shopping is becoming more popular.) are becoming increasingly __44__ that shoppers who visit a physical store (零售店“Retailers,”says Simon Boydell, spokesman for __45__want a service and an experience they can't get Marketforce, which has more than 300,000 mystery shoppers. “Our customers want to know how are delivering on that experience.”well their __46__locations to each shopper and take turns so that they never __47__ to “We assign different storethe same shop within three months,”says Jill Spencer of mystery shopping company ABa. “Each day, they spend up to eight hours __48__ five to ten stores, plus another hour or two writing detailed on every part of their visit.”For that, the mystery shoppers can earn up to £155 a day. Their __49__ expenses are also paid. Mystery shoppers who film their visits with a __50__ camera can earn even 300 a day.more –around £Mystery shoppers are usually repaid any money they spend in the stores and may also be allowedI'm always given a specific task, such as buying something from to __51__ the products they buy.“and keep it.”a specific department or a new product range, but I can often buy whatever I want –says mystery shopper Laura.D. downloading C. deleting B. checking 42. A. collectingD. demand B. satisfaction 43. A. foundation C. decisionD. imaginative44. A. popular B. aware C. detective4D. paid C. online B. office 45. A. homeD. access C. headquarters B. customers 46. A. stores47.D. go back C. get over B. pass on A. round offD. predicting 48.A. staring B. simplifying C. visitingD. diaries B. reports A. bills 49. C. articlesD. displayed 50.A. hidden B. amused C. renewedD. expand51.A. release B. benefit C. keepSection B (15%)or several questions passages. Each passage is followed by following Directions: Read the three finished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the unone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AI find myself praying for a proper winter, At the end of every British one that will summerallow a bit of fun: sledging, snowballing, snowman-building. I'm not very demanding; I don't need amazing downhill skiing and the Cresta Run. What I want is a few days out with the kids. And, much as I like blue skies and sun in summer, I'd s every time for frozen ponds, a hillside covered in fresh snow and ice hanging off the houses. Maddy, 11, wants the same and so, instead of waiting and hoping, we are going to make sure. We are going to Sweden.Winter fun in Sweden is a bit more advanced than in most of the UK. They do snowshoeing,ice-fishing, snow house-building and so on. They also do lots of Father Christmas matter, which Maddy didn't want: “I'm too old for that kind of nonsense, Dad.”Above all, what Maddy wanted was dogs with puppies. She's not too old for that.We flew to Lulea, a city at the top of the finger of Baltic Sea that reaches out to the northbetween Sweden and Finland, almost touching the Arctic Circle, then transferred, with some other winter-hungry families, to woodland houses by the sea. There was plenty of snow and ice,but the guides were keeping a nervous eye on the instrument for measuring temperature,which was dangerously close to zero.“Normally, we are 10C below,”said Roger, our guide, who was also handing out our equipment for the days ahead: snowshoes, boots, gloves and so on. A holiday that provides all the necessary outfits will save you a fortune.52.“I find myself praying for a proper winter”because _________.A. winter is much more fun than summerB. I like playing exciting sports in winterC. I want a few days out with the kidsD. the activities in winter are more demanding53. What does the word “swap”mean in paragraph 1?A. offerB. exchangeC. waitD. reject54. Which best describes our trip to the city Lulea?A. We did not see any other people except the guides5B. The guides were nervous because of the low temperatureC. We had everything prepared so that we could have a good journeyD. The guides gave us the equipment in order to transfer quicklyBBRANDON Carter-Chan has the world at his feet.The Dannemora resident danced his way to victory in a number of individual performancegroups at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts last month. It's one of the major tap-dancingawards in New Zealand and offers $1000 in prize money to the winner.“I entered because the competition offers a lot of prize money, but also because it attracts a lot of really good dancers from around the country,”Brandon told the Times.“I really like competing.If I'm entering a tap-dancing contest, I want to beat good dancers so I can learn and getbetter.”Brandon, 16, trains under tutor Simon Watts at the Carter-Chan Dance Performance Centre inEast Tamaki, run by his mother Brigid.Mrs Carter-Chan says her talented son wasn't as prepared for the contest in Tauranga as theywould have liked.“It was a real struggle in a way,”she says.“Brandon had worked so hard on his school studies all year and was also quite sick.“One of the dances he was doing, a tango, he had to make up the week of the competition.“It was a different style to what he's used to and that put pressure on him for the senior tapaward.“He was totally out of his comfort zone.”Brandon is having a highly successful 2014. Brandon has only been competing in tap-dancingfor two years and is also a highly skilled singer. He earned the people's choice award, voted on bythe viewing audience, at the Xtreme Talent Quest stage performance competition for teenagers inHowick in 2012.The rising star regularly performs in public as a singer and dancer, including as a cast memberof the annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park entertainment showcase.55. What is Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts probably?A.A competition held for tap-dancing lovers or dancers.B.A contest where dancers can get a lot of prize money as long as they join in.C.The dance centre owned by Brandon's mom.D.A dancing game which only good dancers can sign up for.56. Which is probably Brandon's Mom's job?A.A managerB. A designerC. A judgeD. A school teacher.57. Which does not describe Brandon having the world under his feet?A.He was the winner at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts.B.He earned the people's choice award.C.He performs the annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park entertainment showcase.D.He regularly performs in public as a singer and dancer.CThe Earth's moon used to have a stronger magnetic field(磁场). During samples collected from670 as magnetic field as strong that Apollo task, researchers claimed the moon featured a thethe present, on Earth. At mpared ). That's coto 50 microteslas here microteslas(单位:微特斯拉moon does not have a global magnetic field.author of the new study, says, “Earth's magnetic field is currently 50 Benjamin Weiss, theco-microteslas in strength. The early moon may have had a magnetic field that was bigger, maybe up tomore than 70 microteslas.”the Sciences, suggest that had their study published in Journal Weiss and Sonia Tikoo, whomagnetic field of the moon can be the result of the molten liquid core that our satellite had takenfor research. They believe that planets and other bodies move electrically conducting fluids arounda compared to through a process which they themselves, thus producing magnetic fields). They note that earlier scientists did not understand whether the moon produced dynamo(发电机the magnetic field itself or if it was due to the outside forces.The group of researchers spent the last six years using new and advanced search methods inorder to find strong signals that the moon might have had a magnetic core of its own. They believe that if the moon had a similar inner dynamo, it would allow them to better understand its inside structure and solve a problem scientists have grappled with for years.After several conducting studies, they could not say why the moon actually stopped producingthe magnetic field. Researchers are also still confused at how such a small core on the moon could have created the original strong magnetic field it is originally believed to have produced.58. The word grappled (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to______.A. exchangedB. dealtC. connectedD. started59. We can infer from the conclusion of Weiss and Tikoo's research that______.A. the magnetic fields of the moon can produce its electricity owing to the outside forces.B. only planets move electrically conducting fluids around themselves.C. the result of the molten liquid core leads to the magnetic field of the moonD. the moon might have had a magnetic core of its own.60. Which is true about the magnetic field of the moon?A. The moon did not have a global magnetic field in the past.B. The magnetic field of the moon is as strong as that on the earth.C. The satellite took it for finding strong signals.D. The moon could have created the original strong magnetic field due to its core.61. What is the best title of the passage?A. The secret of the magnetic field of the moonB. The result of the magnetic field of the moonC. The moon can produce the magnetic fieldD. The process of the magnetic field of the moonSection C (6%)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.There are about 29,000 deaths annually in the UK from air pollution. PM2.5, carbon and other chemicals are linked to heart and lung diseases as well as cancer. Some particle matter lies in the lungs, while the finest particles can enter the bloodstream, risking damage elsewhere in the body.7There are nearly as many deaths now caused by air pollution as there are from smoking, so the main thing is we stop a new generation of children being exposed. It is said government has taken measures to make green air. Such as: Monitoring all over the country and predicting what result it will bring on time; A national plan for dealing with heavily polluting vehicles; Changes to fuel dutyto encourage low nitrogen dioxide(二氧化氮) vehicles as well as low carbon dioxide(二氧化碳); Financial encouragement for other choices of fuels; Encourage walking and cycling, etc.Our dirty air will simply not clean itself, and this issue is one that will, without the government's involvement, continue to impact on present and future generations. Enough is enough. The government must act on these pieces of advice quickly if we are to improve the quality of the airwe breathe and protect the nation's heart health.A government spokesperson said there would be a full response to the report in the future, but added: Clean air is important for people's health and, while air quality has improved greatly inrecent decades, we are investing heavily in measures across government to continue this,spending £2 bn since 2011 in green transport.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)62. What harmful matters are connected to heart and lung diseases?63. Give two examples of the measures of making green air according to the passage.64. _________ is the key to improve air quality and impact on our current and future generations.第II卷(共25分)IV. Translation (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Translation:65.年轻人喜欢赶时髦。
上海高一上学期期末综合巩固复习卷(一)一、单项选择1.It is reported that Americans eat too much protein every day, _______ as they actually need. A.twice as much B.as twice much C.much as twice D.as much twice 2.Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the onlyplanet life has developed gradually.A.that B.whereC.which D.whose3.The number of deaths from cancer will be reduced greatly if people _______ to eat more fruit and vegetables.A.persuade B.will persuade C.will be persuaded D.are persuaded 4.Before the ship sank, some of the passengers _______ leave in time for the lifeboats. A.could B.might C.were able to D.should5.—I wonder whether Helen will be here by five.—Her mother said she left home at half past four. She ________ be here at ten past five. A.dare B.should C.shall D.need6.He saw her coming, and advised me to hide behind the door, _________ advice I took at once.A.whose B.what C.that D.which7.The place ________the bridge is supposed to be built should be ________the cross river traffic is the heaviest.A.which;where B.at which;whichC.at which;where D.which;in which8.I don’t suppose anything happens _______ he doesn’t foresee.A.that B.which C.what D.if9.We cannot accept a society _______ the rich enjoy comfort _______ the poor have to suffer. A.which; while B.where; while C.which; /D./; /10.We have three foreign teachers, two of __________ are from Canada.A.that B.whom C.them D.who二、完形填空I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always 11 to sit at the back of the classroom.All this 12 after I joined a sports team. It begin when a teacher 13 I should try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a(n) 14 idea because I didn’t have a good sense of balance. Nor did I have the team ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laugh at me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “going for it,” I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.Taking the 15 to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. Sometimes I would get 16 and take a shot at the wrong direction -- which made me feel really stupid.17 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the games, so I decided to 18 learning the game, do my best at each practice seesion, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know “just yet.”I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 19 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and exciting. V ery soon the competitive part in me was winning over my 20 confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process -- friends who 21 my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my improved self-confidence comes more 22 from teachers and classmates.I have gone from “ 23 ” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call 24to myself, to raising my hand -- even when I sometimes am not 100 percent 25 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.11.A.hesitated B.chose C.declined D.turned 12.A.reflected B.remained C.changed D.ruined 13.A.admitted B.objected C.suggested D.considered 14.A.crazy B.funny C.interesting D.wonderful 15.A.signal B.impression C.courage D.hesitation 16.A.confused B.bored C.assisted D.frightened 17.A.Effectively B.Regularly C.Historically D.Fortunately 18.A.glance at B.concentrate on C.apply for D.account for 19.A.rules B.structures C.remarks D.gestures 20.A.preference to B.overuse of C.lack of D.awareness of 21.A.experienced B.included C.involved D.respected 22.A.stress B.praise C.energy D.sigh 23.A.sealing B.lasting C.attracting D.hiding 24.A.attention B.authority C.hostility D.damage 25.A.depressed B.regretful C.pleased D.sure三、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文选词填空Ele.me Gave Customers Option to Wait Longer For Food Deliveries Many food delivery riders in China risk their lives to meet deadlines even under extreme weather conditions, according to a report that has gone viral. On Monday, Chinese magazine Renwu published an investigation that found that many riders pay little26.to traffic laws and risk their lives to meet ever-shortening delivery windows.To solve this problem, in September, 2020, Chinese food delivery giant Ele.me launched a function that allows customers to27.whether they are willing to wait up to ten minutes longer for their deliveries in response to public criticism over the treatment of couriers.Renwu’s report, based on interviews with over 30 delivery riders from Ele.me and Meituan Dianping—which28.dominate 90% of the food delivery market in China, according to market research firm Trustdata—discussed the riders’ working conditions and the systems that29.their wages. Platforms, in fact, like Ele.me and Meituan use algorithms to reduce waiting times for customers without considering the safety of couriers. “Being a courier, you need to30.against death and “battle” with traffic policemen,” the report said.An article on the official blog of Meituan’s tech team states that riders should aim to deliver each31.within 30 minutes after it is submitted, which would include the time for restaurants to prepare the food, and distribute it to riders, then for riders to travel to the delivery location, sometimes having to climb up several flights of32.in the process.Unlike Western economies where the so-called big economy has been hit by layoffs and the loss of temporary contracts, flexible work opportunities in China—33.at logistics(物流)companies where delivery staff and drivers are in hot demand—are turning into a great chance for many who have lost steady work during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are, in fact, more than 4.6 million riders supporting the Chinese food delivery industry in the second quarter in 2020.However, the34.employment model can also mean unstable income and missing out on some of the protections that may come with a long-term employment contract. It’s a commonphenomenon in China that food delivery riders violate traffic rules to meet deadlines. On the one hand, it’s due to the35.requirements for delivery time on these platforms. On the other hand, food delivery is a “more work, more pay” job. The eagerness of riders to earn more is another reason.”四、阅读选择How a few members of the animal kingdom handle the transition to adulthood?African elephantsThese beautiful beasts come close to imitate teen rebellion. Calves spend a decade with their mothers in female-dominated groups ---- and ladies stay there ---- but adolescent boys leave mom for noisy crews of bros. In their 20s, they often downsize to smaller male groups.Orangutans (猩猩)Slow metabolism allows these primates to survive food shortages ---- times when weather makes ripe fruit scarce. But energy efficiency comes at a cost; growth and maturation take time. Orangutan mamas nurse their young longer than any other wild creature does.Orcas(逆戟鲸)Killer whales join their mother’s familial group for life. This lasting-relationship seems to increase a pup’s chance of survival; if mom dies, a young male (under 30) is three times more likely to die than a peer whose mother is alive. Risk of death post-mom-mortem rises as kids get older.Harp sealsA harp seal’s “childhood” lasts just 12 days. A pup’s sole purpose during that brief period of coddling(宠爱) is to constantly nurse, gaining a fifth of its birth weight in blubber(鲸脂) every day. Once it’s fat ---- they become greater from 25 to 80 pounds ---- it slides off the ice and takes on the sea.Wolf spidersEvery parent knows that tired toddlers love to hitch a piggyback ride. The wolf spider straps all her babies (40 or 50, on average) onto her back at once, carrying the brood until they are capable of fully functional spider-hood. But luckily she only has to pull them for a few days. 36.According to the passage, which animals take the biggest responsibility in raising their young?A.Harp seals.B.African elephants C.Orcas.D.Wolf spiders. 37.What can we learn from the sentence “But luckily she only has to pull them for a few days”?A.Other grown wolf spiders will come to take care of the babies.B.The toddlers are too heavy for parents to hitch a piggyback ride.C.Baby spiders are able to live on their own after a short period of time.D.Baby spiders can make full use of spider-hood before they leave their parents. 38.Who will be interested in this passage?A.A student who is doing a project on animal growth.B.A kid who is keen on animal watching.C.A zoo-worker who is responsible for visitors’ safety.D.A doctor who specializes in animals’ health.Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fishfarms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8:30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation(卫生), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.·Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person $652 People $453 People $404 People $355 People $32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Information·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.· Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic. 39.Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A.local vegetables and different fish speciesB.stilted-house villages and flooded forestC.Rolous Market and an island pagodaD.water-bird habitat and fish farms40.A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A.$40B.$80C.$90D.$120 41.Which of the following is not included in the rates?A.A tourist guide.B.Transport.C.Drinks.D.Local food.42.We can conclude from the passage that ______.A.the living standard in the village is quite lowB.the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC.revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD.giving local children small gifts is strongly recommendedAsk most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered(无拘无束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself… We have no princes, for whom we toil(干苦力活), starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.Our national mythology(神化) is full of illustration of the American success story. There’s Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.43.By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor”(Line 10, Para. 1), the author means .A.the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB.laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC.a man’s business should be developed step by stepD.a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work44.The characters described in Horatio Alger’s novels are people who . A.succeed in real estate investmentB.earned enormous fortunes by chancesC.became wealthy after starting life very poorD.became famous despite their modest origins45.It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that . A.business success often contributes to a successful marriageB.Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC.good personal relationships lead to business successD.successful business people provide good care for their children46.What is the conflict of American culture according to the author?A.The American road to success is full of nightmares.B.Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.C.The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D.What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.五、五选五Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Once again, DC Comics and Warner Bros, have divided fans and critics -- over the superhero film Justice League.47.There are a log of reshoots of scenes. A new director was brought in to finish the film after original director Zack Snyder’s tragic loss of his daughter. Of course, there was a lot of talk about Ben Affleck’s future in the role of Batman.Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment. They say it could have been incredible and instead fails to really entertain. Others say that Warner Bros have finally got it right and that the future for the League looks bright.My opinion lies somewhere in the middle. The film was by no means a disappointment: It was both exciting and funny to watch. There is something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen. 48.However, I will say that a lot more work needs to be done if the producer wants to guarantee success in the future. Although the film was good, it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed. 49.These are the kinds of problems that you don’t expect to see in a film with such a big budget.Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman a somewhat brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to add to the fun, though there is , sadly, no post-credits scene(“彩蛋”). The producer must be careful, however, not to make the same mistake as many others in the industry have:making bright and colorful movies with rather poor stores.Justice League is not a perfect film, but it is definitely not a terrible one. 50.. For me, I hope that DC does not completely lose its darker side.A.I also have to mention the several scenes in which the special effects were very badly done. B.There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release. C.As far as I am concerned, the film is a marvel.D.Definitely, a lot of work is still to be done.E.Whether the film will be well received, especially among the young, still remains to be seen.F.Perhaps that is affecting my opinion.六、汉译英51.从丝绸之路的起点开始他的旅行(set) (汉译英)Translation52.最新研究表明适量饮用红酒有助于女性保持健康。
上海高一上学期期末综合巩固复习卷(一)一、单项选择1.It is reported that Americans eat too much protein every day, _______ as they actually need. A.twice as much B.as twice much C.much as twice D.as much twice 2.Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the onlyplanet life has developed gradually.A.that B.whereC.which D.whose3.The number of deaths from cancer will be reduced greatly if people _______ to eat more fruit and vegetables.A.persuade B.will persuade C.will be persuaded D.are persuaded 4.Before the ship sank, some of the passengers _______ leave in time for the lifeboats. A.could B.might C.were able to D.should5.—I wonder whether Helen will be here by five.—Her mother said she left home at half past four. She ________ be here at ten past five. A.dare B.should C.shall D.need6.He saw her coming, and advised me to hide behind the door, _________ advice I took at once.A.whose B.what C.that D.which7.The place ________the bridge is supposed to be built should be ________the cross river traffic is the heaviest.A.which;where B.at which;whichC.at which;where D.which;in which8.I don’t suppose anything happens _______ he doesn’t foresee.A.that B.which C.what D.if9.We cannot accept a society _______ the rich enjoy comfort _______ the poor have to suffer. A.which; while B.where; while C.which; /D./; /10.We have three foreign teachers, two of __________ are from Canada.A.that B.whom C.them D.who二、完形填空I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And unless otherwise assigned a seat by the teacher, I always 11 to sit at the back of the classroom.All this 12 after I joined a sports team. It begin when a teacher 13 I should try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a(n) 14 idea because I didn’t have a good sense of balance. Nor did I have the team ability to keep pace with the others on the team and they would laugh at me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “going for it,” I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.Taking the 15 to go to the tryouts was only the half of it! When I first started attending the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game. Sometimes I would get 16 and take a shot at the wrong direction -- which made me feel really stupid.17 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the games, so I decided to 18 learning the game, do my best at each practice seesion, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t know “just yet.”I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 19 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and exciting. V ery soon the competitive part in me was winning over my 20 confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the process -- friends who 21 my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my improved self-confidence comes more 22 from teachers and classmates.I have gone from “ 23 ” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call 24to myself, to raising my hand -- even when I sometimes am not 100 percent 25 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.11.A.hesitated B.chose C.declined D.turned 12.A.reflected B.remained C.changed D.ruined 13.A.admitted B.objected C.suggested D.considered 14.A.crazy B.funny C.interesting D.wonderful 15.A.signal B.impression C.courage D.hesitation 16.A.confused B.bored C.assisted D.frightened 17.A.Effectively B.Regularly C.Historically D.Fortunately 18.A.glance at B.concentrate on C.apply for D.account for 19.A.rules B.structures C.remarks D.gestures 20.A.preference to B.overuse of C.lack of D.awareness of 21.A.experienced B.included C.involved D.respected 22.A.stress B.praise C.energy D.sigh 23.A.sealing B.lasting C.attracting D.hiding 24.A.attention B.authority C.hostility D.damage 25.A.depressed B.regretful C.pleased D.sure三、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文选词填空Ele.me Gave Customers Option to Wait Longer For Food Deliveries Many food delivery riders in China risk their lives to meet deadlines even under extreme weather conditions, according to a report that has gone viral. On Monday, Chinese magazine Renwu published an investigation that found that many riders pay little26.to traffic laws and risk their lives to meet ever-shortening delivery windows.To solve this problem, in September, 2020, Chinese food delivery giant Ele.me launched a function that allows customers to27.whether they are willing to wait up to ten minutes longer for their deliveries in response to public criticism over the treatment of couriers.Renwu’s report, based on interviews with over 30 delivery riders from Ele.me and Meituan Dianping—which28.dominate 90% of the food delivery market in China, according to market research firm Trustdata—discussed the riders’ working conditions and the systems that29.their wages. Platforms, in fact, like Ele.me and Meituan use algorithms to reduce waiting times for customers without considering the safety of couriers. “Being a courier, you need to30.against death and “battle” with traffic policemen,” the report said.An article on the official blog of Meituan’s tech team states that riders should aim to deliver each31.within 30 minutes after it is submitted, which would include the time for restaurants to prepare the food, and distribute it to riders, then for riders to travel to the delivery location, sometimes having to climb up several flights of32.in the process.Unlike Western economies where the so-called big economy has been hit by layoffs and the loss of temporary contracts, flexible work opportunities in China—33.at logistics(物流)companies where delivery staff and drivers are in hot demand—are turning into a great chance for many who have lost steady work during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are, in fact, more than 4.6 million riders supporting the Chinese food delivery industry in the second quarter in 2020.However, the34.employment model can also mean unstable income and missing out on some of the protections that may come with a long-term employment contract. It’s a commonphenomenon in China that food delivery riders violate traffic rules to meet deadlines. On the one hand, it’s due to the35.requirements for delivery time on these platforms. On the other hand, food delivery is a “more work, more pay” job. The eagerness of riders to earn more is another reason.”四、阅读选择How a few members of the animal kingdom handle the transition to adulthood?African elephantsThese beautiful beasts come close to imitate teen rebellion. Calves spend a decade with their mothers in female-dominated groups ---- and ladies stay there ---- but adolescent boys leave mom for noisy crews of bros. In their 20s, they often downsize to smaller male groups.Orangutans (猩猩)Slow metabolism allows these primates to survive food shortages ---- times when weather makes ripe fruit scarce. But energy efficiency comes at a cost; growth and maturation take time. Orangutan mamas nurse their young longer than any other wild creature does.Orcas(逆戟鲸)Killer whales join their mother’s familial group for life. This lasting-relationship seems to increase a pup’s chance of survival; if mom dies, a young male (under 30) is three times more likely to die than a peer whose mother is alive. Risk of death post-mom-mortem rises as kids get older.Harp sealsA harp seal’s “childhood” lasts just 12 days. A pup’s sole purpose during that brief period of coddling(宠爱) is to constantly nurse, gaining a fifth of its birth weight in blubber(鲸脂) every day. Once it’s fat ---- they become greater from 25 to 80 pounds ---- it slides off the ice and takes on the sea.Wolf spidersEvery parent knows that tired toddlers love to hitch a piggyback ride. The wolf spider straps all her babies (40 or 50, on average) onto her back at once, carrying the brood until they are capable of fully functional spider-hood. But luckily she only has to pull them for a few days. 36.According to the passage, which animals take the biggest responsibility in raising their young?A.Harp seals.B.African elephants C.Orcas.D.Wolf spiders. 37.What can we learn from the sentence “But luckily she only has to pull them for a few days”?A.Other grown wolf spiders will come to take care of the babies.B.The toddlers are too heavy for parents to hitch a piggyback ride.C.Baby spiders are able to live on their own after a short period of time.D.Baby spiders can make full use of spider-hood before they leave their parents. 38.Who will be interested in this passage?A.A student who is doing a project on animal growth.B.A kid who is keen on animal watching.C.A zoo-worker who is responsible for visitors’ safety.D.A doctor who specializes in animals’ health.Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fishfarms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8:30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation(卫生), lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.·Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person $652 People $453 People $404 People $355 People $32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Information·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.· Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic. 39.Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A.local vegetables and different fish speciesB.stilted-house villages and flooded forestC.Rolous Market and an island pagodaD.water-bird habitat and fish farms40.A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A.$40B.$80C.$90D.$120 41.Which of the following is not included in the rates?A.A tourist guide.B.Transport.C.Drinks.D.Local food.42.We can conclude from the passage that ______.A.the living standard in the village is quite lowB.the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC.revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD.giving local children small gifts is strongly recommendedAsk most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a “new world” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His glowing descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers: in Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote. “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered(无拘无束的) and unrestrained, because each person works for himself… We have no princes, for whom we toil(干苦力活), starve, and bleed: we are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western territories.Our national mythology(神化) is full of illustration of the American success story. There’s Benjamin Franklin, the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with rags-to-riches tales. The notion of success haunts us: we spend million every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The myth of success has even invaded our personal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the myth of success inevitably implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the anonymous crowd. Under pressure of the myth, we become indulged in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet strive as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.43.By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor”(Line 10, Para. 1), the author means .A.the more diligent one is, the bigger his returnsB.laborious work ensures the growth of an industryC.a man’s business should be developed step by stepD.a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work44.The characters described in Horatio Alger’s novels are people who . A.succeed in real estate investmentB.earned enormous fortunes by chancesC.became wealthy after starting life very poorD.became famous despite their modest origins45.It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that . A.business success often contributes to a successful marriageB.Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC.good personal relationships lead to business successD.successful business people provide good care for their children46.What is the conflict of American culture according to the author?A.The American road to success is full of nightmares.B.Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth.C.The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.D.What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.五、五选五Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Once again, DC Comics and Warner Bros, have divided fans and critics -- over the superhero film Justice League.47.There are a log of reshoots of scenes. A new director was brought in to finish the film after original director Zack Snyder’s tragic loss of his daughter. Of course, there was a lot of talk about Ben Affleck’s future in the role of Batman.Some people are saying that Justice League is another big disappointment. They say it could have been incredible and instead fails to really entertain. Others say that Warner Bros have finally got it right and that the future for the League looks bright.My opinion lies somewhere in the middle. The film was by no means a disappointment: It was both exciting and funny to watch. There is something special about watching the heroes from your childhood brought to life on the big screen. 48.However, I will say that a lot more work needs to be done if the producer wants to guarantee success in the future. Although the film was good, it was obvious which scenes had been reshot and how the characters had been changed. 49.These are the kinds of problems that you don’t expect to see in a film with such a big budget.Another point to add is that it is good to see the producer making Superman a somewhat brighter character and adding some jokes to the plot to add to the fun, though there is , sadly, no post-credits scene(“彩蛋”). The producer must be careful, however, not to make the same mistake as many others in the industry have:making bright and colorful movies with rather poor stores.Justice League is not a perfect film, but it is definitely not a terrible one. 50.. For me, I hope that DC does not completely lose its darker side.A.I also have to mention the several scenes in which the special effects were very badly done. B.There had been worrying news about Justice League in the months before its release. C.As far as I am concerned, the film is a marvel.D.Definitely, a lot of work is still to be done.E.Whether the film will be well received, especially among the young, still remains to be seen.F.Perhaps that is affecting my opinion.六、汉译英51.从丝绸之路的起点开始他的旅行(set) (汉译英)Translation52.最新研究表明适量饮用红酒有助于女性保持健康。
上海市2024-2025高一上学期期末练习英语学科I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Not to play computer games. B. Finish the school project on time.C. Remember to turn on the computer.D. Wait for the woman to arrive.2. A. Read an article for the project. B. Read all the articles related.C. Work on the science project alone.D. Focus on one particular science theory.3. A. The weather. B. The tiring trip. C. The scenery. D. The serious pollution.4. A. At an airport. B. On a plane. C. In a restaurant. D. At an exhibition.5. A. 1:00. B. 3:00. C. 4:00. D. 5:00.6. A. The woman made a joke of Tom. B. Tom was poor at maths.C. The man couldn’t believe the news.D. Tom caught a student cheating.7. A. Give up eating salt. B. Control his blood pressure.C. Die soon if he eats salt.D. Say goodbye to the woman.8. A. The woman feels sorry for being too late.B. The man won’t make it to the show tomorrow.C. The two people are going to the show tonight.D. The show is on stage more than once.9. A. He wants to borrow a guidebook. B. He wants the woman to buy the book.C. He wants to find a cheaper guidebook.D. He wants the woman to lend him one.10. A. She will be busy in the afternoon.B. She doesn’t enjoy working with the man.C. She wants to work on the report once again.D. She doesn’t find it necessary to revise the report.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages, and you will be asked several questions on the conversation and each of the passages. The conversation and 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 14 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Too many planes taking off and landing at the same time.B. Too many passengers waiting to board the aircraft.C. Too many bags and cases that need loading into each plane.D. Too many complaints about plane tickets being over sold.12. A. Ask for more cash to make up for the lost time.B. Choose the free-trip ticket over cash.C. Consult their family before they decide.D. Guarantee their seats on the next flight.13. A. Over-booking. B. Special fare systems. C. Business flight. D. Holiday discounts.14. A. Go to those less busy airports.B. Take enough food and drink on board.C. Make clear why your flight is delayed.D. V olunteer for the next flight for a better seat.Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.15. A. It is a rare condition for human beings.B. It is the result of the body’s lack of heat.C. It is not a fatal condition even if not found early.D. It is not obvious as the patient shows few signs.16. A. Wearing a hat and a scarf and a pair of gloves is important.B. Two layers of light clothes are better than on layer of heavy clothing.C. It’s essential to have all the clothes stay as dry as possible.D. Sweating after hard working is dangerous in the colder seasons.17. A. It can bring warmth for just a short period of time.B. It lowers the body’s temperature faster than expected.C. It makes human body less able to hold heat.D. It increases the risk of falling or hurting oneself.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage.18. A. To demonstrate how much they missed their home country.B. To show that they were proud of their national culture.C. To indicate their loyalty to the Roman Catholic religion.D. To protest against their low social status in America.19. A. Festive food and drink. B. The wearing of the green.C. Irish parades and music.D. A political statement.20. A. It reflects the green-covered fields in Ireland.B. It was added into the colors of the Irish flag in the 17 th century.C. It’s the original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day.D. It’s replaced by blue in celebration from the 17 th century.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A: Multiple choicesDirections: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1. Self-driving is an area________ China and the rest of the world are on the same starting line.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查定语从句。
上海市英语高一上册期末测试试卷班级:________________ 学号:________________ 姓名:______________一、听力题(每题3分)1.Question: Listen to the recording and choose the correct picture that matches thedescription.•Recording: A picture of a girl studying in a library, surrounded by books.Answer: Picture of a girl studying in a library.2.Question: Listen to the dialogue and select the correct answer.•Recording:Man: Where did you go for your vacation?Woman: I visited the Grand Canyon. It was amazing!Options:A. The woman visited a museum.B. The woman visited the Grand Canyon.C. The man visited the Grand Canyon.Answer: B3.Question: Listen to the news report and answer the question.•Recording: The local zoo is holding a special event to celebrate the arrival of a new baby panda.Question: What is the special event at the local zoo?Options:A. A birthday party for the pandas.B. A celebration for the arrival of a new baby panda.C. A fundraising event for the zoo.Answer: B4.Question: Listen to the instructions and choose the correct action.•Recording: Please hand in your homework to the teacher’s desk before leaving the classroom.Options:A. Leave the classroom without handing in homework.B. Hand in homework to the teacher’s desk.C. Ask the teacher for help with homework.Answer: B5.Question: Listen to the story and complete the missing word.•Recording: Once upon a time, there was a_______girl who loved to read books.Options:A. lazyB. braveC. curiousAnswer: C (The completed sentence would be: “Once upon a time, there was a curious girl who loved to read books.”)二、单选题(每题3分)Question 1:Which of the following sentences is correct in grammar?A. She likes play the piano.B. He doesn’t know what is the matter.C. I have finished to do my homework.D. They often go to the park on Sundays.Answer: DQuestion 2:The book is____interesting that I can’t put it down.A. soB. tooC. suchD. veryAnswer: AQuestion 3:— Where is your sister?— She____the library. She will be back soon.A. has gone toB. has been toC. went toD. goes toAnswer: AQuestion 4:—I’m sorry to keep you waiting.— Oh, not at all. I____here for only a few minutes.A. have beenB. have comeC. cameD. will comeAnswer: AQuestion 5:I don’t think the movie is worth _____.A. seeingB. to seeC. seeD. to be seenAnswer: A三、多选题(每题4分)Question 1: Which of the following statements are true about English learning? (Choose two.)A. Grammar is the most important aspect of language learning.B. Regular practice is crucial for improving speaking skills.C. Watching TV shows in English has no benefit for language learners.D. Reading English books can help expand vocabulary.E. Language learning should only be done in the classroom.Answers: B, DExplanation: Grammar is important, but not the most important aspect (A is false). Regular practice improves speaking skills (B is true). Watching TV shows in English is beneficial (C is false). Reading English books helps expand vocabulary (D is true). Language learning can occur both in and outside the classroom (E is false).Question 2: Which two places in Huaihua City are known for their scenic beauty?A. Shuangjiangkou Scenic AreaB. Central MarketC. Fenghuang Ancient TownD. Huaihua UniversityE. Tiansheng BridgeAnswers: A, CExplanation: Shuangjiangkou Scenic Area and Fenghuang Ancient Town are known for their scenic beauty (A and C are true). Central Market is known for shopping (B is false). Huaihua University is an educational institution (D is false). Tiansheng Bridge is a bridge (E is false).Question 3: What are the two main types of verbs in English?A. Action verbsB. Adjective verbsC. Linking verbsD. Adverb verbsE. Helping verbsAnswers: A, CExplanation: Action verbs and linking verbs are the two main types of verbs in English (A and C are true). There are no adjective verbs or adverb verbs (B and D are false). Helping verbs (e.g., “am,” “is,” “are”) are a subclass of verbs, not a main type (E is false).Question 4: Which two of the following are prepositions?A. UnderB. AroundC. BeautifulD. HappyE. OnAnswers: A, EExplanation: “Under” and “on” are prepositions that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence (A and E are true). “Beautiful” is an adjective (C is false). “Happy” is also an adjective (D is false). “Around” can be a preposition, but it is not listed as one of the choices in this question (B is not chosen as ananswer in this case).Question 5: Which two of the following are true about the English alphabet?A. It has 24 letters.B. It is used worldwide.C. All letters are pronounced the same in every word.D. It was invented by the English.E. It is the basis for the alphabets of many other languages.Answers: B, EExplanation: The English alphabet is used worldwide (B is true). It is the basis for the alphabets of many other languages (E is true). It has 26 letters, not 24 (A is false). Letters are not always pronounced the same in every word (C is false). The English alphabet evolved from earlier alphabets, not invented by the English (D is false).四、阅读理解(每题4分)Title: Exploring the Culture of HunanHunan, a province in central China, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the ancient cities to the lush green mountains, Hunan offers a unique experience to travelers.The capital city, Changsha, is a bustling metropolis that combines traditional charm with modern amenities. The city’s history can be traced back thousands of years, and itsstreets are filled with ancient temples and beautiful parks. One of the most famousattractions is the Orange Island, a scenic spot famous for its orange groves and cultural activities.Hunan is also famous for its spicy cuisine. The province’s cuisine is renowned for its use of chili peppers and other spicy ingredients. Dishes like Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish Head with Chili Sauce are staples in local restaurants.The province is also home to several ethnic minorities, including the Miao, Zhuang, and Yao. These groups have their own unique customs, traditions, and languages, adding to the cultural diversity of Hunan.One of the most interesting aspects of Hunan culture is its traditional arts and crafts. The province is renowned for its embroidery, pottery, and paper-cutting, which are still practiced today by local artisans.Questions:1.What is Hunan famous for? (4 points)Answer: Hunan is famous for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, spicy cuisine, and traditional arts and crafts.2.What is the capital city of Hunan? (4 points)Answer: Changsha is the capital city of Hunan.3.What is a famous attraction in Changsha? (4 points)Answer: Orange Island is a famous attraction in Changsha.4.What are two staples of Hunan cuisine? (4 points)Answer: Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish Head with Chili Sauce are two staples of Hunan cuisine.5.What ethnic minorities are found in Hunan? (4 points)Answer: The Miao, Zhuang, and Yao are some of the ethnic minorities found in Hunan.五、作文(30分)Title: My Favorite Subject in High SchoolDirections: Write an essay of about 150 words on the topic “My Favorite Subject in High School.” You should state what subject it is, why you like it, and how it has influenced you.Example:My Favorite Subject in High SchoolAmong all the subjects I have studied in high school, English has always been my favorite. The reason I love English so much is its rich vocabulary and diverse cultural background. Through studying English, I have gaineda window to the world, allowing me to explore different cultures and broadenmy horizons.English has also helped me develop my critical thinking skills. Reading various texts has taught me how to analyze and interpret information, which has been invaluable in both academic and daily life. Moreover, learning English has given me the confidence to communicate with people fromdifferent countries, making me more open-minded and inclusive.In conclusion, English has not only enriched my knowledge but also shaped my personality. It has been a rewarding journey, and I am looking forwardto exploring more in this fascinating subject.。
学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、单项选择第1页共16页◎第2页共16页第3页 共16页◎第4页 共16页二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文三、完形填空第5页 共16页◎第6页 共16页38.A .outdated B .original C .cheap D .available 39.A .connecting B .designing C .printing D .copying 40.A .opposed B .attached C .possible D .fundamental 41.A .In addition B .In particular C .In summary D .In detail 42.A .leads to B .sorts out C .takes down D .makes for 43.A .healthy B .virtual C .real D .working 44.A .choice B .reference C .responsibility D .downside 45.A .experienced B .avoided C .underrated D .disliked 46.A .turn to B .think about C .make up D .set aside 47.A .Outside B .Opposite C .Against D .Inside 48.A .debate B .end C .tragedy D .achievement 49.A .pointless B .positive C .personal D .peaceful 50.A .damageB .affectC .useD .forget四、阅读理解disappear, but no, there they were, watering, pulling weeds and checking for insects.One day I slipped out by myself to the garden, feeling a little bit guilty. I had a suspicion that the sugar snap peas were ripe, and I wanted a taste. As I walked along the row, a little voice piped up behind me. “What are you eating, Mama?”Abby’s big blue eyes sparkled as I showed her how to pull the strings off and pop (剥出) the peas into her mouth. She just loved how tasty they were. Then my sweet seven-year-old girl put me to shame. “Mama, I’ve got to pick a bunch. Won’t the others love them? I can’t wait to share.”I realized how selfish I had been. I’d tried to keep the joys of gardening to myself, and here was a child who couldn’t wait to share with her brothers and sisters. I held back tears and said, “Sure, honey, let’s pick some and I’ll show you how to prepare them. We’ll make the most wonderful supper.”51.Why did the writer ask her children to do chores whenever they were in the garden?A.She didn’t want to do all the work on her own.B.She intended to show the hard labor of gardening.C.She didn’t want them to get hurt or get too tired.D.She was determined to keep the garden to herself.52.What were the children like?① loud ②lively ③ guilty ④ loving ⑤ strongA.①②③④B.①②④C.①②③D.④⑤53.The underlined word “resent” probably means________.A.dislike B.expect C.keep D.sacrifice54.What did the writer try to tell the readers with this story?A.The best way to communicate with children is by working together.B.The golden rule of gardening is that many hands make light work.C.Everything feels better when shared with your family or your friend.D.Parents should spend as much time with their children as possible.Six Best Places for ________ in Paris第7页共16页◎第8页共16页boat snapped a photo of the humpback near Madagascar.To match the two sightings, Stevick's team used an extensive international catalogue of photographs ofthe undersides of tail flukes, which have distinctive markings. Researchers routinely compare the markingsin each new photograph to those in the archive.The scientists then estimated the animal's shortest possible route: an are skirting the southern tip ofSouth Africa and heading north-east towards Madagascar. The minimum distance is 9,800 kilometers, saysStevick, but this is likely to be an underestimate, because the whale probably took a roundabout way to feedon frill in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica before reaching its destination.Most humpback-whale researches focus on their efforts on the Northern Hemisphere because theSouthern Ocean near the Antarctica is a tough environment and it is hard to get to, explaining RochelleConstantine, who studies the ecology of humpback whales at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.But, for whales, oceans in the Southern Hemisphere are wider and easier to travel across, says Constantine.Scientists will probably observe more long-distance migrations in the Southern Hemisphere as satellitetracking becomes increasingly common, she adds.Daniel Palacios, an oceanographer at the University of Hawaii at Monoa, says that record-breakingjourney could indicate that migration patterns are shifting as populations begin to recover fromnear-extinction and the population increases. But the reasons why whale did not follow the usual migrationroutes remain a mystery. She could have been exploring new habitats, or simply have lost her way. “Wegenerally think of humpback whales as very well studied, but then they surprise us with things like this,”Palacios says. “Undoubtedly there are a lot of things we still don't know about whale migration.”58.In what way was the whale's journey considered unusual?A.It covered a long distance from west to east.B.A female whale rather than a male one completed it.C.The whale moved from its breeding ground to its feeding area.D.No one had ever spotted the whale other than at its destination.59.Why did the researchers compare the markings on tail flukes?A.There is a vast collection of such markings.B.The markings there last by far the longest.第9页共16页◎第10页共16页C.No two whales share the same markings.D.The markings are easiest to photograph. 60.What can be inferred from the passage?A.More evidence should have been provided that the whale had even arrived at Madagascar.B.South Hemisphere can provide more information about humpback whales' migration.C.The whale's actual route might well have been shorter than the scientists had estimated.D.North Hemisphere's environment is becoming tougher for whales to survive. 61.What is the passage mainly about?A.A female whale was spotted twice in the Southern Ocean.B.Research on whales is a breakthrough.C.Whales' migration routes vary with the climate change.D.A whale surprises researchers with her journey.五、六选四六、用单词的适当形式完成短文第11页共16页◎第12页共16页七、汉译英(整句)76.先进农业技术的引进使得这个农庄重新焕发了生机。
上海交通高校附属中学2024-2025学年度第一学期高一英语期末试卷第I卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary(20+16+10%)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.The city government will start its 24-hour hotline, which will replace the one that is openonly___________9a.m. and 5p.m.A. fromB. sinceC. betweenD. through26.His letter to Mr. Martin ___________, but he remembered he had addressed it rightly.A. was thought to have been misdirectedB. was thought to have misdirectedC. thought to have been misdirectedD. thought to have misdirected27.Shoppers complain they have to queue for _________ seems hours at the checkout counters because therearen’t enough staff.A. itB. whatC. howD. which28.It matters not __________ you try to carry out, but once you try to carry out a thing, you must never give it upuntil you have done it thoroughly and well.A. howeverB. thatC. whatD. whichever29.A survey is being conducted to find out _________ today’s young people will enjoy the new version of Adream of Red Mansions, which features younger faces.A. whetherB. thatC. howeverD. what30.Without your encouragement and support, we________________________.A. should not succeededB. would not succeedC. would have succeededD. would not have succeeded31.In an experiment, pet owners are being encouraged to take their pets to work, a move _______________ canbe good for both the people and the pets.A. that some scientists sayB. in which some scientists sayC. some scientists say thatD. some scientists say32._________ people around him ______ to find a satisfactory job, he felt hopeless and decided to quit from thejob market.A. Seeing, to failB. Seen, failingC. To see, failedD. Seeing, fail33.__________ people in western countries think we Muslim women are oppressed and controlled by men iswrong and it makes me sad __________ people won’t learn the truth by asking us how we feel.A. That…whyB. /….whyC. /…whatD. That…that34.The way people hold to the belief _______ a fun-filled life equals happiness actually reduces their chances ofever getting real happiness.A. whenB. thatC. in whichD. which35.Of all the jobs I’ve had, ________ was my experience at Pennsylvania Railway Sta tion ________ impressedme most.A. it, where itB. it, thatC. there, thatD. that, which36.I know Jonathan quite well and never doubt _______ he can do a good job of it.A. whetherB. whenC. thatD. what37------If you are admitted to a key university, ________________as a prize?------I am looking forward to a cell phone.A.what you expect your father will offer youB.do you expect what your father will offer youC.what do you expect will your father offer youD.what do you expect your father will offer you38.The boy didn’t believe the fact ____________________.A. that most of us though it to be trueB. as most of us thought trueC. most of us thought to be trueD. what most of us thought was true39.The reason _______the TV networks are forced to come up with better shows is ________nowadays more andmore young parents prefer to spend quality time reading stories to their kids rather than root themselves in front of TV.A. that…because C. why…..becauseC. that….thatD. why…that40.Most importantly, you need friends ________ enough to buy all this stuff in Beijing and have it shipped ontime and intact.A. imaginationB. imaginaryC. imaginableD. imaginative41.Harmony and unqualified happiness are natural to each and every on e of us, yet here’s how a_________workday looks and feels for too many people.A. typicalB. radicalC. electricalD. proposal42.Cloning is ill-suited to species _________, since it is a technically challenging process that often results in sickor deformed animals.A. identificationB. illustrationC. qualificationD. conservation43.The residents in these communities were phoned __________ and asked the same question: what is happiness?A. at first glanceB. at randomC. at other timesD. at fault44.The essay illustrates that the most ___________ indicator of success at school for a child is not background ortest scores but character.A. worthyB. worthwhileC. distractedD. embarrassedSection BDirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.APeople do many things to celebrate the coming of a New Year, an important one being making New Year Resolutions.Did you know that 45% of Americans make resolutions?But not many of 45 actually manage to keep them. Wondering how many of them actually follow through with it by the end of January each year? Actually, just a meager 8%!Resolutions 46 be very hard to keep for many reasons. Some people find it hard to stay on track. Others make their goals too broad or challenging. Remember resolutions 47 (mean) to be small goals that will become habits over time that will help your life positively, not big life-changing plans.According to , some of the top resolutions made by folks are:*Lose weight *Volunteer to help others *Quit smoking *Get a better education * Get a better job *Save money *Get fit *Eat healthy food *Manage stress *Manage debt *Take a trip *Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Did you notice that resolutions are always 48 making positive changes? We humans recognize that health is the 49 (big) wealth for us all. The resolves to be healthy, eat well and exercise are naturally among the most popular. Yet they are some of the hardest goals to keep.That’s why you should keep your goals realistic. Cut back on s oda 50 50 eliminate it completely. Make notebook entries of what you are aiming for, and track your progress. Write yourself reminders such as : Read for half an hour”, “No more than 125 minutes on social media!”, “don’t eat too much salt, su gar and fat”, as examples. Take small steps to reach your final goal.Can you challenge yourself to be part of the 45% who make resolutions and grow the number of those who make it stick from 8%? 51 51 you are not the type who makes New Year resolutions, try to practice one healthy eating habit this year. You will be doing 52 a favor, for it is your body after all.BWhy Can’t You Tickle YourselfHave you ever thought about why people are ticklish(怕痒的)?According to scientists, ticklishness is a defense mechanism humans develop against bugs, spiders, and other critters that may be touching our skin. Feeling ticklish is our built-in response to predators or threats, and combines the sensations of touch and pain.The part of the brain that is associated with tickling is the cerebellum(小脑). It monitors our movements,53 ignores movements not perceived as a threat. For example, we do not notice our vocal chords(声带)54 (move) when we speak, but we may jump if someone touches us on 55 shoulder. This selective perception is probably the reason why we cannot tickle ourselves.We only feel ticklish if we detect a sense of invasion or attack. If we try to tickle ourselves, our brains anticipate this “attack” a nd prevent us from feeling panicked. Strangely enough, even if a person knows that they are about 56 (tickle), the fear of being touched may cause the same “ticklish” reaction. Some people laugh even before being tickled.A scientific study was recently done in England to determine whether or not people can tickle themselves. V olunteers 57 (attach) to a brain-scanning device and were tickled on their palms with a piece of soft foam(泡沫). The participants’ brain scans were monitored while t hey were being tickled, and when they tickled themselves. It was found that during self-tickling, the cerebellum alerted another area of the brain about 58 to expect, so the ticklish feeling was diminished.Researchers did find a way, however, for people to tickle themselves. When volunteers activated a robot by remote control to tickle them after a short delay, the volunteers felt 5959 someone else were tickling them. It seems that the cerebellum sends a signal to disregard the forthcomin g movement, then moves on to other things. Your brain “forgets” that you are tickling yourself---even with a delay as short as 60 fifth of a second. So it is possible to tickle yourself--- but only by remote control. What will science discover next?Section CDirections: 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.Every morning, 21-year-old A.J. Hunter downloads his schedule onto his always-at-hand Macintosh laptop. Hunter is a 61 technical college student. He downloads music to his iPod and 62 social networking sites from his cell phone. He uses e-mail and instant messaging anywhere on the wireless campus.Hunter is a (n) “63 native”--- a term that has been used to describe the first generation who grew up in a world filled with computers, cell phones and cable TV.These young people think, act and react much differently from how their parents and grandparents did, often because their childhoods were in large part 64 by technology, say researchers.“This is so core to their social experience--- to their identities – to what it 65 to be a young person and a student in the new century,” says educational technology expert Richard Katz.But just because young people are 66 with technology, that doesn’t mean it’s always beneficial. Some experts worry that technology is 67 over the lives of today’s youth. When his desktop computer crashed during the first week of classes, “I thought I was going to go mad,”says senior Nick Caine. “I was running to the library every two seconds. I didn’t even go home because I knew I wouldn’t have a computer.”There are other negative sides of too much 68 time. A recent study found that nearly 20 percent of students admit that time spent on the Internet and playing computer games resulted in low grades or dropping a class.Technology author Michael Bugeja questions the recent extreme 69 toward technology: “Not only are the students addicted --- the institutions of learning are addicted,” he says. “No one is studying its impact, and we are still 70 as if more access to technology is going to improve learning.”III. Reading Comprehension (15+22+8%)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.When I became an amputee at age 29, I was forced to rethink the idea of physical perfection. My life became different, as I changed from an acceptable attractive woman to an object of pity and 71 .Too busy 72 physical pain and obvious mobility limitation, I was not aware of this change at first. I was determined to 73 , feeling good about the progress I had made, as I moved forward.74 , as I made my first excursion outside the hospital, society had already assigned me a new status. Happy to be free of my restriction in the hospital, I rolled through the shopping mall---a 75 survivor, feeling like a war hero. Unfortunately, I had a rude 76 as I discovered that others did not view me in the way I had come to view myself.All eyes were upon me, yet no one dared to make eye contact. Their efforts to 77 my eyes forced me to realize they saw only my missing legs. Mothers 78 held their children closer as I passed. Elderly women patted me on the head saying, “God Bless You!” with 79 in their eyes.While I sat thinking about what had happened, a small girl came up to me. She stared with unembarrassed 80 at the empty pants. Finding nothing there, she looked up at me with a puzzled look, and she innocently asked, “Lady, where did you legs go?”I explained that my legs had been sick. Since my legs hadn’t been strong and healthy like hers, the doctors had to 81 them. Leaning her head upwards, she asked, “Did they go to ‘leg Heaven?’”That incident made me think about how 82 children and adults react to the unknown. To a child, an odd appearance is an interesting curiosity and a 83 learning experience while adults often view the same thing with fear and horror. I began to realize that, I, too had been 84 of the same inappropriate reactions before I knew what life was like for an amputee.To fulfill the wholeness of my mind and spirit, I now smile warmly, make eye contact, and speak in a confident manner. By using a 85 approach, I attempt to enlighten society about the fact that having a not-so-perfect body doesn’t mean having a poor quality of life.71. A. comfort B. fear C. hatred D. sadness72. A. crying with B. figuring out C. holding back D. dealing with73. A. endure B. quit C. revenge D. succeed74. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore75. A. clam B. poor C. proud D. rare76. A. awakening B. ending C. happening D. proceeding77. A. turn B. hold C. catch D. avoid78. A. softly B. protectively C. reluctantly D. pleasantly79. A. pity B. anger C. depression D. upset80. A. curiosity B. determination C. enthusiasm D. satisfaction81. A. lose B. adjust C. remove D. stretch82. A. differently B. positively C. strangely D. sympathetically83. A. painful B. potential C. similar D. common84. A. conscious B. guilty C. ignorant D. short85. A. creative B. flexible C. positive D. scientificSection 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)The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt:“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?”I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry.The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwor k?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!86.Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Embarrassed.B. Nervous.C. Dunb.D. Upset.87.What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.88.Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.89.What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one’s friend.C. Put oneself in other’s shoes.D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.( B )Hotel InformationThe following activities are offered for guests of the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. If you haveAll activities and additional information are subject to change without notice.90.Guests of Hong Kong Disney Hotel can __________.A. e njoy Elemis Modern Skin Facial at the price of $ 384B. call Guest Services by dialing “0” to book Victoria Spa’s exclusive offerC. spend a whole day viewing the South China Sea in Mickey MazeD. choose from different jogging routes according to a reliable jogging map91.Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre ___________.A. attracts guests as one of the largest public parks in DisneylandB. is a right place for in-house guests to reduce rednessC. provides guests with both indoor and outdoor activitiesD. offers all guests 50% off for renting one hour pedal boat92.According to the information about Prince Eric Activities Room, we can learn that________.A. there is about an hour and 15 minutes for cleaning everydayB. at least 22 quests can take part in different activities there at a timeC. both kids and teens can feel free to create their own sun visors thereD. IQ Fun Zone helps children below 7 to cultivate their team spirit( C )Stonehenge(巨石阵)may have been a prehistoric health center rather than a site for observing stars or a temple in honor of the dead, scientists said yesterday. New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the diseased and injured went in groups, seeking cures.After a two-week dig, scientists have concluded that Stonehenge was “the ancient healthcare centre of southern England”because of the existence of “bluestones”---the smaller columns of dolerite(辉绿岩)that formed an earlier stone structure.By dating pieces of remains to around 7330 BC, Tim Darvill, of Bournemouth University, and Goff Wainwright, of the Society of Antiquaries have found that hunter-gatherers were at the site on Salisbury Plain 4,000 years earlier than thought. The first stage of Stonehenge, a round earthwork structure, was built around 3000 BC. Professor Wainwright added: “I did not expect the degree of complexity we discovered. We’re able to say so much more about when Stonehenge was built and why---all of which changes our previous understanding of the monument.”The research reveals the importance of the henge’s famous bluestones. Hundreds of bluestone chips gathered at the site have led the team to conclude that the bluestones were valued for their curing effects---the key reason that about 80 of them, each weighing up to 4 tons and a half, were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire. After years of research, Professors Darvill and Wainwright have concluded that, for thousands of years, the Preseli mountain range was home to magical health centers and holy wells.Even today there are those who believe in the curing powers of the springs for coughs and heart disease, and people who use crystals and bluestones for self-curing. Radiocarbon tests have also revealed that the construction of the original bluestone circle took place around 2300 BC, three centuries later than originally thought. Interestingly, on the same day died the “Amesbury Archer”---a sick traveler from the Swiss or German Alps who had an infected knee---whose remains were discovered about five miles from Stonehenge. The professors believe that he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument.93.Stonehenge is recently believed to be a place for people_________________________ .A. to recover from poor healthB. to observe star movementsC. to hold religious ceremoniesD. to gather huge bluestones94.What can be inferred about Stonehenge from the passage?A. The springs could cure coughs and heart disease best.B. The new discovery was the same as what had been expected.C. Some huge bluestones were not produced at Stonehenge.D. The original bluestone circle was thought to be constructed around 2000 BC.95.The sick traveler in the passage is supposed to be_______________________________.A. a devoted religious person from StonehengeB. one of the earliest discoverers of StonehengeC. the first explorer to test the magical power of bluestonesD. a patient trying to cure his infection at Stonehenge96.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Stonehenge: A New Place of InterestB. Stonehenge: Still Making NewsC. Stonehenge: Heaven for AdventurersD. Stonehenge: Still Curing PatientsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Being a social butterfly just might change your brain: In people with a large network of friends and excellent social skills, certain brain regions are bigger and better connected than in people with fewer friends, a new study finds.The research suggests a connection between social interactions and brain structure. “We're interested in how your brain is able to allow you to find the right way in complex social environments,”MaryAnn Noonan said, a neuroscientist (神经学家) at Oxford University. Studies in monkeys have shown that brain areas involved in face processing and in predicting the intentions of others are larger in animals living in large social groups than in ones living in smaller groups.To investigate these brain differences in humans, Noonan and her colleagues found 18 participants for a structural brain-imaging study. They asked people how many social interactions they had experienced in the past month, in order to determine the size of their social networks. As was the case in monkeys, some brain areas were enlarged and better connected in people with larger social networks. “These different brain regions are all singing different songs,” Noonan said. “Networked areas are all singing the same song, and when they're connec ted better, they're singing more harmoniously with each other.”The researchers also tested whether the size of a person's social network was linked with changes in white-matter pathways, the nerve fibers(纤维) that connect different brain regions. Again, they found that white-matter pathways were better connected in people with bigger social networks. "The nerves were more like a Los Angeles freeway than a country road," Noonan said.The researchers couldn't say whether social interaction caused these changes in brain structure and connectivity, or whether the brain determined how social someone was. In the case of the monkeys, the researchers asked and wrote down the size of the animals' social network, so they concluded that social-group size was causing the brain differences. It can be inferred that a similar process takes place in human brains, but to prove this, long-term studies are needed, Noonan told Live Science.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)97.The certain brain regions in people with fewer friends are ______.98.According to Noonan, the certain brain areas whose functions are to _________ are larger inmore-sociable monkeys.99. How did Noonan and her colleagues know about the s ize of participants’ social networks?100. According to the researcher’s findings, what would make the brains of monkeys different?第II卷II. Translation(9+20%)Section IDirections: Complete the sentences, using the proper phrases you have learnt.1.He felt relieved _________________________(没有了恐吓邮件和巨额债务的干扰).2.In the near future we will have ______________________ (追求高品质生活的更有文化的一代人).3.My grandpa now can ______________________(带着新颖的眼光运用文字处理器).4.Even children in the mountainous areas can also_________________________(有机会接触到困难的操作程序).5.Although Tom cannot speak, he can____________________________(他能够用手写方式记录情感障碍).6.Harrison racked his brains to____________________________(想出一个解决饥饿和贫困的方法)。
期末各题型综合练习Happiness, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is based on luck or good fortune. Joy on the other hand, is described as a vivid emotion of pleasure. Thus, happiness depends on __1__; joy, on our emotional well-being.If you know joyful people, you will probably notice common traits among them. Joyful people are often healthy, both __2__ and mentally; they value strong __3__ relationships, and they don’t allow the extremes of life -- sudden highs or sudden lows -- to __4__ them too much. Joyful people lead a more stable life. But these abilities do not just arrive; they have to be worked at.Teaching ourselves to be joyful may be one of the greatest things we can do to enhance our __5__ health. However, it is important to understand that joy is an emotion that arises from within us and is not __6__ by the things that happen to us. Instead of looking for external things to provide happiness in our lives, we must __7__ to find the joy within. We must educate ourselves about joy and work to enhance it in our lives. One way to start is to make a __8__ to wake up every morning and find joy in our lives. Think about a special person or a __9__ pet. It is our choice to be joyful or fearful. Let’s take the time to train ourselves to be__10__ -- our lives will be both happier and healthier for it.【Keys】: DCIAF EJHBK完形填空:Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are ___1___. Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to ___2___ it. Creativity isn’t always ___3___ with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time ___4___ think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you.Making connections. This technique involves taking ___5___ ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the idea/words ___6___with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the ___7___ to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to but a friend an original ___8___; you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night.No limits!Imagine that normal limitations don’t ___9___. You have as much time/space/money, etc.as you want. Think about your goal and the new___10___. If your goal is to learn to ski, ___11___, you can now practise skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now ___12___ this to reality. Maybe you can practise skiing ever day in December, or every Monday in January.Be someone else! Look at the situation from a ___13___ point of view. Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writes. Fiction writers often imagine they are the ___14___ in their books. They ask question: What does this c haracter want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their ___15___. The best fishermen think like fish!1. A. wrong B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. realistic2. A. put up with B. catch up with C. make use of D. keep track of3. A. equipped B. compared C. covered D. connected4. A. skillfully B. routinely C. vividly D. deeply5. A. familiar B. unrelated C. creative D. imaginary6. A. presented B. marked C. lit D. associated7. A. ideas B. ambitions C. achievement D. technique8. A. experience B. service C. present D. object9. A. work B. last C. exist D. change10. A. possibilities B. limitations C. tendency D. practice11. A. in fact B. in particular C. as a whole D. for example12. A. devote B. adapt C. lead D. keep13. A. private B. global C. different D. practical14. A. positions B. dreams C. images D. directions15. A. positions B. dreams C. images D. directions【Keys】:ACDBB DACCA DBCDA阅读理解:(A)Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time: if corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s. In the same way, children learning to do all the other things: they learn to do without being taught to walk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle, compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school wenever give a child a chance to find out his mistakes and correct them for himself. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless 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 or doing this or not.If it is a matter of right answer, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such routine (常规) work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the right answer. Let the children learn what all educated persons must some day learn, how to measure their own understanding, and how to know what they know or do not know.1. According to the passage, the best way for children to learn things is by ______.A. listening to skilled people’s adviceB. asking older people many questionsC. making mistakes and having them correctedD. doing what other people do2. Which of the following does the writer think teachers should NOT do?A. Give children correct answers.B. Allow children to make mistakes.C. Point out children’s mistakes to them.D. Let children mark their own work.3. According to the writer, teachers in school should ______.A. allow children to learn from each otherB. point out children’s mistakes whenever foundC. give children more book knowledgeD. correct children’s mistakes as soon as possible4. The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are ______.A. different from learning other skillsB. the same as learning skillsC. more important than other skillsD. not really important skills【Keys】: CCAB(B)Obesity is becoming one of the biggest threats to children’s health, a recent nationwide investigation has warned, pointing out that students’ physical indicators are declining because of a lack of enough exercise.The past five years have witnessed fast growth in the number of fat children -- in some big cities, the number has even doubled, the survey showed.In Beijing, for example, latest figures from the local education authorities show that the height, weight and chest measurement of young students keep expanding, while physical indices, such as lung capacity, speed and strength, are going down.The blood pressure of half the secondary school students is above normal; and the number of obesestudents has increased by 50 percent compared with five years age.In the urban areas of Beijing and five other economically more developed regions, the average obesity rate of male students in primary schools has reached 12.9 percent.Nationwide, the obesity rate of children is 8.1 percent and 3.1 percent in urban and rural areas.“China has entered the era of obesity,” Beijing-based Workers’ Daily quoted Ji Chengye of the Child and Adolescent Health Section of the China Preventive Medicine Association as saying. “Childhood is the first age group affected by obesity, to whi ch society has not paid enough attention,” Ji said. “Obesity in childhood will influence health for life,” the expert added.The increase in indoor activities such as watching television, surfing the Internet, playing computer games or doing homework, is o ne of the main reasons for children’s obesity, according to Ji, because it means lack of exercise and little chance for burning calories. Another reason is consumption of excessive junk food. “In the past, children used to drink water. Now they prefer swee t beverages; and some have totally given up water,” Ji said. He also blamed intensive promotions of sweets and junk food, which make it hard for children to resist the temptation.Also, because of pressure of competition to enter good higher schools, teach ers sacrifice students’ physical exercise time for classes.For instance, about 60 percent of school masters in Beijing admitted that the one hour of outdoor physical exercises per day is not always followed.“Problems of obesity will not only influence children’s physical and psychological development but also become a ‘time bomb’ for the country’s future economic development and public health system,” said Chen Chunming, head of International Life Sciences Institute Focal Point in China.1. Problems of obesity will not ______.A. influence children’s physical and psychological developmentB. affect the country’s future economic developmentC. have some effect on the country’s public health systemD. harm human history2. In Beijing, which figure from the local education authorities does not keep expanding?A. heightB. weightC. chest measurementD. lung capacity3. What does the underlined word “obesity” mean?A. being strongB. being too smallC. being too fatD. being too tall4. W hat’s the main idea of the passage?A. child obesity has become a big problemB. the problem of child obesity is especially serious in BeijingC. China has entered the era of obesityD. lacking enough exercise is the main reason for children’s obesity【Keys】: DDCA(C)“Some of the worst human tragedies happening in the world today go on because we don’t really see them. We rarely make eye communication with people who are suffering, so we act sometimes as if the people don’t exist.”The speaker is Bill Gates, the world’s richest man. At a gathering in Seattle, he is talking not as the Microsoft chairman but as a partner in a strong personal duty. For Gates and his wife, Melinda, making less inequality in global health and domestic education has become a life’s goal.Having set up their foundation with close to $29 billion, the Gates are on track to become history’s greatest philanthropists (慈善家). But they do more than just give money out. Experts praise the couple for their wisdom and their ability to g ather others: “Even with this great contribution,” says Susan Schwab, president and CEO of the University System of Maryland Foundation, “they know they can’t solve these problems alone.”Their devotion came from different sources. For Melinda, it was a vacation to Zaire, where she was struck by meeting women in being extremely poor. For Bill, it was reading that millions of children die every year from preventable diseases. “Melinda and I had assumed that if there were medicines and treatments that could save lives, government would be doing everything they could to get them to…people,” Bill said at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. “We couldn’t escape the cruel conclusion that…some lives are seen as worth saving and others are not.”From shock came action. They focused on the simple message that one life is worth no more or less than another. Frances Hesselbein, chairman of the non-profit Leader to Leader Institute, says: “Sometimes people give in a very fair way, but there is something about what they are doing…that is the opposite of that. It is very difficult to understand and very personal.”Both Gateses read scientific books and travel extensively in developing countries. So far, the Gateses have developed $9 billion to global health. They share a sense of urgency. “We’re not doing enough in developing countries to give out the treatments and practices we know are effective in fighting diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV,” the couple told U.S. News.1. Which of the following does Bill Gates think is not correct?A. We act sometimes as if the people suffering don’t exist.B. They can’t solve these problems alone.C. Some lives are worth saving and others are not.D. Government would be doing everything to help people.2. What does the unde rlined word “struck” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. hitB. impressedC. attackedD. hurt3.What do we know about the projects supported by Gates’ Foundation?A. They have had great influence on global health.B. They are limited to the area in Africa.C. They only focus on medical treatment.D. They are carried out without government’s support.4.The passage is intended to ______.A. praise Bill and Melinda Gates for their kindnessB. raise more money for the foundationC. explain to people how the projects workD. convince more people of helping others 【Keys】: CBADIt is believed that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community. Then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? ___1___ While people traditionally regard caring, sharing and generosity the most important in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.___2___ They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in no way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.Despite common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness,。
上海市松江区第一中学高一英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. The air quality in the city, ________ is shown in the report, has improved over the past two months.A.that B.it C.as D.what参考答案:C2. Finding her car stolen, ______ .A. a policeman was asked to helpB. the area was searched thoroughlyC. it was looked for everywhereD. Mrs. Green reported it to the police.参考答案:D3. I ________ a lot from this guy. He borrowed my clothes, he borrowed my money, he borrowed my tennis racket. But when I caught him using my toothbrush that was the last straw, so I kicked him out!A.sped up with B.mixed up withC.put up with D.teamed up with参考答案:C[考查动词短语。
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高一英语上学期期末考试试题【会员独享】(本试卷满分100分,考试时间90分钟)考试相关说明及要求:1.本试卷由三部分组成:试卷答题纸答题卡2.考试结束后只上交答题纸和答题卡。
3.考号 000110 + 班级(1位) + 学号(2位),如:如高一(1)班的9号同学,填涂的考号是 000110109第 I 卷I. Listening Comprehension ( 20’ )Section A Short Conversations (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. a. Interesting and easy to follow b. Dull and a little bit difficultc. Not as easy as she had thoughtd. Easy but dull2. a. The man b. The womanc. The woman’s motherd. The man’s mother3. a. The box weighs a thousand kilograms b. The box is very heavy for her to carryc. The man should carry the boxd. Nobody can lift the box4. a. The lady didn’t see the shark b. They could often see the sharkc. The lady saw the shark when she was swimming for the shore.d. The man saw the shark when he was in the middle of the swimming.5. a. At 10:00 b. At 10:15 c. At 10:30 d. At 10:456. a. Enjoying meeting each other b. Saying goodbye to each otherc. Planning to see each other againd. Pleasing each other7. a. He refuses to drive the woman b. He has a new carc. He is very glad to drive the womand. He is too busy to drive the woman8. a. Happy b. Disappointed c. Angry d. Regretful9. a. He had a history lesson b. He held a ballc. He attended a meetingd. He had a chemistry lesson10. a. At a bar b. In a shop c. In the street d. On the street cornerSection B Passages (6小题,每小题1分,满分6分)Directions: 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 thequestions 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. Sit in the classroom b. Stay at homec. Watch TVd. Go outdoors12. a. Fresh air, sunlight and enough physical exercises.b. Sunlight, enough physical exercises and reading.c. Fresh air, enough physical exercises and music.d. Sunlight, music and enough physical exercises.13. a. Two b. Three c. Four d. FiveQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. a. It moves its tail up and down.b. It runs away at once.c. It stays where it is.d. It runs away and moves its tail up and down.15. a. By speaking to them b. By moving its tailc. By dancing in the aird. By singing16. a. Animals’ languages b. Animal s’dangerc. Rabbits’ tailsd. Bee s’ languageSection C Longer Conversations (共4小题,每小题1分,满分4分)Directions:In Section 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 the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each blank.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (29’)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.21.China has ______ long history and she is the first country to invent printing in______ history.a. a; theb. /; /c. a; /d. /; the22. I couldn’t swim well but I ______ follow him.a. don’tb. doc. didn’td. did23. He will have learned English for 8 years by the time he ______ from the university next year.a. will graduateb. will have graduatedc. graduatesd. is to graduate24. –How did you find your visit to the museum?--I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was _______ than I had expected.a. far more interestingb. even much interestingc. so more interestingd. a bit much interesting25. A man escaped from the prison last night. It was a long time _____ the guard discovered what had happened.a. beforeb. sincec. untild. as26. Many young people try to avoid _____ to work in the countryside after graduation.a. sendingb. to sendc. to be sentd. being sent27. I want to use the same tools ____ used in your factory a few days ago.a. as wasb. which wasc. as wered.which28. The prize will go to the writer ____ story shows the most imagination.a. thatb. whichc. whosed. what29. Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt, ____ is astupid thing to do in such weather.a. asb. thatc. whatd. which30. You’ll find taxis waiting at the bus station ____ you can hire to reach your host family.a. whichb. wherec. in whichd. as31. The days _____ we spent together on the farm are not easy ______.a. when; to forgetb. which; to be forgottenc. that; to forgetd. /; to be forgotten32. Shining down out of a blue sky, ______.a. they were burnt by the fierce sunb. the sun burnt their skinsc. their pale skins were burnt by the sund. the sun burning their pale skins33. One of the best ways ____ we can protect the environment is sustainable development.a. whichb. in whichc. in thatd. how34. Jane has two brothers, and ____ were sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.a. both of whomb. both of whoc. both of whichd. both35. This is the reason ____ he didn’t come to the meeting..a. in whichb. whichc. thatd. for which36. Madame Curie, for _________ life had once been very hard, discovered radioactivity.a. whomb. whosec. whod. which37. Anyway, that evening, _______ I’ll tell you more about later, I ended up staying at Rachel’s place.a. whenb. wherec. whatd. which38. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation _______ he is likely to lose control over the plane.a. whereb. whichc. whiled. why39. Please sit _______ you were.a. whereb. in whichc. whichd. as40. Although there is an emergency here, please remain _______.a. seatingb. having seatedc. seatedd. to seatSection B (共9题,每小题1分,满分9分)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. EachI do a lot of management ___41____ for the Circle K Company. Among the topicswe discuss in our class is the __42___ of quality employees.“What has ___43___ you to stay long enough to become a manager?” I asked. After a while a new manager named Cynthia took the question and said slowly, “It was a baseball glove.”Cynthia said she used to take a Circle K clerk job as an interim(临时的) one while looked for something better. On her second day behind the counter, she received a call from her nine-year-old son, Jessie. He needed a baseball glovefor the little League. She __44___ that as a single mother, money was not easyto __45____, and her first check would have to go for paying ___46___.When Cynthia arrived for work the next morning, Partricia, the store manager, asked her to come to her small office and handed her a box. “I overheard you talkingto your son yesterday,” she said, “and I know that it was hard to __47____ thisto a kid. This is a baseball glove for Jessie. I know that you have to pay bills before you can buy gloves. You know that we can’t pay good people like you as much as we would like to; but we do care and I want you to know how important you are to us.”The ___48___ and love of the store manager show ___49___ that people remembermore how much a manager cares than how much he pays.III. Reading Comprehension (36’)Section A (共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.People do not analyze(分析) every problem they meet. Sometimes they try to remember a solution from the last time they had a ___50___ problem. They often accept the opinion or ideas of other people. Other times they begin to act without __51____; they try to find a solution by trial and error. __52____, when all of these methods __53____, the person with a problem has to start analyzing. There are six ___54___ in analyzing a problem.First, the person must recognize that there is a problem. For example, Sam’s bicycle is broken, and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does. Sam must ___55___ that there is a problem with his bicycle. Next the person must see the problem. Before Sam can repair his bicycle, he must know why it does not work. For example, he must __56___ the parts that are wrong. Now the person must look for __57___ that will make the problem clearer and lead to __58___ solutions. For example, suppose Sam __59__ that his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the brakes. At this time, he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about brakes, talk to his friends at the bike shop, or look at his brakes carefully. After studying the problem, the person should have ___60___ suggestions for a possible solution. Take Sam as an example again, his suggestions might be: tighten or loosen the brakes; buy new brakes and change the old ones.In the end, one ___61___ seems to be the solution to the problem. Sometimes the final idea comes quite unexpectedly because the thinker suddenly sees something new or sees something in a different way. Sam, for example, suddenly sees there is a piece of chewing gum stuck to a brake. He __62___ hits on the solution to his problem: he must __63____ the brake.Finally the solution is __64___. Sam does it and finds his bicycle works perfectly. In short he has solved the problem.50. a. serious b. usual c. similar d. common51. a. practice b. thinking c. understanding d. help52. a. Besides b. Instead c. Otherwise d. However53. a. fail b. work c. change d. develop54. a. ways b. conditions c. stages d. orders55. a. judge b. find c. describe d. face56. a. check b. determine c. correct d. recover57. a. answers b. skills c. explanation d. information58. a. possible b. exact c. real d. special59. a. hopes b. argues c. decides d. suggests60. a. extra b. enough c. several d. countless61. a. suggestion b. conclusion c. decision d. discovery62. a. fortunately b. easily c. clearly d. immediately63. a. clean b. separate c. loosen d. remove64. a. recorded b. completed c. tested d. acceptedSection B (共21小题,每小题1分,满分21分)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.ANot all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars(伤疤). Often they relive(在想像中再体验)these experiences.Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. So far, the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after wars.They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories. “Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions,” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry(精神病学)at Harvard Medical School,“This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity. They also help us avoid the mistakes in the pas t. “All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I am not sure whether we’d want to wipe those memories out.” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.65. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to “_____”.a. the new drugb. the research into the drugc. the bad memoryd. the chemical in the drug66.Which of the following is NOT the opinion of the opponents(反对者)?a. Our memories give us our identity.b. The memories help human avoid mistakes of the past.c. The drug should be used in only very serious cases.d. People may not be sure whether they want to wipe the memories out.67. What’s the main idea of this passage?a. People often suffer from bad memories.b. American researchers have developed a pill.c. Forget bad memories, and be happy.d. Developing pills for helping forget bad memories has caused a heated argument.BMilan, the second largest city of Italy, has won an undesirable world record. Of the 54 big cities studied by the World Health Organization and the United Nations, Milan was thought of to have the worst air pollution.According to these two 10-year studies, the level of air pollution in Milan is twice as high as the levels in Paris and Beijing and three times those in Tokyo and London, and four times that in New York.The reason for Milan’s bad pollution, according to scientists, is that the city lies in a valley that stops the poisonous gases.Though Milan has taken some measures to lower the level of pollution, the situation is still worrying. People joke to each other, “If you’re traveling to Milan, be sure to bring your gas mask.”68.Why is the air pollution in Milan so serious?a.Because the city lies in a place where it is difficult for polluted air to moveaway.b.Because too many cars are being driven in the city.c.Because there are some mountains in the city.d.Because Milan has taken some worrying measures.69.The level of air pollution in London is higher than that in _____ and lower thanthat in _____.a. New York, Beijingb. Milan, Parisc. New York, Tokyod. Beijing, Milan70. According to the passage which of the following is true?a. Milan has taken no measure so far to lower the level of pollution.b. Milan has taken every step to cut down the air pollution.c. Milan has taken measures and the air pollution is being cut down.d. Milan has taken some measures, but the air pollution is still troublesome.71. In this passage there is NO answer to the question:_____.a. What’s the reason for the air pollution in Milan?b. What are the measures taken by Milan to cut down air pollution?c. Which city’s air is thought of to be worst polluted?d. Who said that the air in Milan was badly pollution?CSteven Spielberg is a household name. He is a person who has entertained the world with stories of all kinds, a person who’s made us cry with the tale of an alien who just wanted to go home, who’s scared us with sharks and dinosaurs, and who brought us the horrors of World War II in Schindler’s List.Spielberg developed an interest in movies at an early age. At 12, he started hisattempt to make his own short films. At age 16, Spielberg made his first film, Firelight, which earned back its whole budget in one night –US$500. Spielberg got poor grades in high school and wasn’t accepted to any film schools. But one of his short films called Amblin won awards at Venice and Atlanta film festivals. It also caught attention of the head of Universal’s TV division. He signed Spielberg to a seven-year contract. At 20, Spielberg was the youngest director ever to get such a deal.In 1974, Spielberg made Sugarland Express, but to the producer’s surprise, the film performed poorly at the box office. 1975 was a different story, however. Spielberg was chosen to direct Jaws. “Parts of the book terrorized me. I tried to translate my fear into visual language.”He succeeded. It was a great hit. Spielberg continued his string of hits in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film earned Spielberg his first Oscar nomination for best director. Films two and three in the series also thrilled audiences. A fourth is now scheduled for release in 2005. In 1985, Spielberg challenged himself to make a more serious film. The Color Purple was the result. The film earned 11 Academy Award nominations, but didn’t win a single award. Finally, in 1993 Spielberg’s heartbreaking film Schindler’s List earned him an Academy Award for best director.In 2002, Spielberg received another honor that he treasures highly – a college diploma. But he hopes his children won’t take 33 years to finish their degrees!Spielberg continues to make films. Not all are box office hits, but each tells a story as only Spielberg can. Spielberg ranks as the most successful director ever. Other directors may try to catch him—if they can.72.Please rearrange the following events according to the time sequence.A.Spielberg finished his college education.B.Spielberg made the Color Purple.C.Spielberg won his first Oscar nomination.D.Spielberg made the 4th of Raiders of the Lost Ark.E.Spielberg made Amblin.F.Spielberg won the Academy Award for best director.a. ECBDFAb. ECBFADc. CBEFADd. CEBDFA73. What do you know about Spielberg’s education according to the passage?a. He never had a chance to study in a college or a university.b. He failed to graduate from the high school because of his poor scores.c. He quit study while still a child and devoted himself to the movie career.d. It took him many years to finish his college education.74. What does “such a deal” refer to in the 2nd paragraph?a. The awards Spielberg won at Venice and Atlanta film festivals.b. The reputation Spielberg gained as a young director.c. The seven-year contract signed with University’s TV division.d. Great attention from the head of University’s TV division.75. Which of the following is NOT true?a. Spielberg’s Firelight was quite a success as a beginner’s first try.b. Spielberg himself was terrified by the book Jaws.c. Raiders of the Lost Ark was a great hit after Jaws.d. The producer of Sugarland Express considered it a failure.76. What dies the last sentence actually mean?a. Other directors have a long way to go if they wants to catch up with Spielberg.b. There are other directors thinking they can surpass Spielberg sooner or later.c. Other directions are not likely to get close to Spielberg.d. Spielberg is considered so talented and unique that no other director can surpass him.Section C (5’)Directions: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.The rewards of a skill that is in strictly limited supply depend upon the demand for that skill. Men’s professional basketball is extremely popular, and the top NBA players make millions of dollars per year. There are some great women basketball players, too, but because women’s professional basketball has not become popular, these women’s skills go comparatively unrewarded.Some people with very rare skills can make enormous salaries in a free market economy. Paula Abdel has a voice that millions of people are willing to pay to hear in person, and on tapes, CDs, records, and videos. Before Pablo Picasso died, he could sell small sketches for vast sums of money. Were they worth it? They were worth exactly what the highest bidder (出价人) was willing to pay.Not all skills are inborn, however. Some people have invested in training and schooling to improve their knowledge and skills. When we go to school, we are investing in human capital that we expect to yield dividends, partly in the form of higher wages, later on. Human capital is also produced through on-the-job training.Some jobs are more desirable than others. Entry-level positions in attractive industries such as publishing and television tend to be low-paying. Since talented people are willing to take entry-level jobs in these industries at salaries below what they could earn in other occupations, there must be other, non-wage rewards. It may be that the job itself is more personally rewarding, or that a low-paying apprenticeship is the only way to acquire the human capital necessary to advance. 77. 78. 79. 80.On the other hand, compensating differentials are required when an occupation is very dangerous. Workers on skyscrapers and bridges command additional wages. Fire fighters in cities that have many old, run-down buildings are usually paid more than those in relatively tranquil rural or suburban areas.Section D (共4小题,每小题1分,满分4分)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDSKids who live in cold places have always enjoyed making snowballs and having snowball fights. Could snowball fighting become an Olympic sports? Probably not anythime soon – but the sport is growing. The rules have recently been made, and people are starting to think of having snowball fighting as a team sport. In this sport, players throw snowballs at players on the other team and try to get their flag, which is on their side of the field. Snowball fighting sport is becoming very popular among kids. When the season turns to winter, matches are held all over Japan. In a city of Hokkaido(北海道), one member of the team, Hattori Yosuke, who is in the sixth grade, explains, “In the winter in Hokkaido, it’s cold and there is a lot of snow, so we can’t play baseball. Snowball fighting is fun, because it gives us another way to run around outside.” Another member says, “It’s very exciting when you catch the flag of the other team.”A snowball-fighting field is 36 meters wide and 10 meters long. Each team has for forwards(前锋) and three backs who throw snowballs at the players on the other team. The players carry and make snowballs behind 90-centimeter-high walls made of snow in different places around the filed. While trying to protect themselves from their competing players’snowballs, they need to run quickly into the other team’s place and try to get the flag. Players who are hit by snowballs are out of the game, and must leave the field. If all the players on one team get out, they lose the game. The International Snowball Fighting Championship(冠军赛) games include 190 teams from all over Japan and overseas. The sport has already been played in other coutries. If snowball fighting becomes more and more popular, it’s possible that one day it just might really become an Olympic sport.1.How many players are there on each team during a snowball fighting match?2.When should the players leave the game?3.How do kids like the snowball fighting?4.The winning team is the one that ____________Write your answers on your ANSWER SHEET IN NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS第二卷Translation (15’)1.他逐渐意识到吸烟的危害。