上海市静安区2010届高三上学期期末教学检测英语第I卷（共105 分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a concert. B. At a restaurant.C. At an art museum.D. At a flower shop.2. A. Her old classmate. B. Her husband.C. Her private doctor.D. Her son’s teacher.3. A. $10. B. $8. C. $18. D. $12.4. A. Brother and sister. B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.D. Interviewer and interviewee.5. A. She is afraid of getting fat. B. She enjoys ice-cream.C. She is much too thin.D. She doesn’t care for ice-cream.6. A. A pair of trousers. B. A suit.C. A coat.D. A blouse.7. A. The woman should have complained to her neighbor.B. The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.C. The woman should have stayed at the library.D. The lab will be a better place.8. A. The man coul dn’t wait to see Susan.B. Susan is eager to pass the information she knows.C. Susan talks to people only on the phone.D. The man always knows the latest news in town.9. A. She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good.B. She is tired of driving in heavy traffic.C. She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day.D. She enjoys it because she’s good at driving.10. A. It was hard to get rid of the salesman.B. The products that the salesman was selling were not good.C. The salesman kept making stops on the way.D. It was a waste of time to talk about the products.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in 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. M r and Mrs Hampton’s master. B. Mr and Mrs Hampton’s son.C. Mr and Mrs Hampton’s student.D. Mr and Mrs Hampton’s dog.12.A. At most three meals. B. Four meals.C. At least three or four meals.D. At least five meals.13.A. In September. B. In October. C. In July. D. In June. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.14. A. Use library facilities. B. Library regulations.C. Library personnel.D. Location of the library.15. A. Book publishers. B. Librarians.C. Returning faculty members.D. New university students.16. A. 1,000,000 volumes（卷，册）. B. Over 1,000,000 volumes.C. 1,000 volumes.D. Over 110,000 volumes.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. She was widely regarded as the country's leading authority ______ plant diseases.A. underB. beyondC. onD. with26. The auto-man checked the car engine thoroughly but could find ______wrong with it.A. noneB. nothingC. noD. no one27. The actual amount of water needed by the crop ______ on the weather conditions.A. to dependB. dependC. dependingD. depends28. The missing scientist _______here, since the villagers are using the farming approach hecreated.A. should have beenB. couldn’t have beenC. might not have beenD. must have been29. If you want to learn English well, it is not half so important to know some grammaticalrules______it is to have more practice.A. soB. asC. sinceD. that30. That night, tired , the man went out again to look for help.A. like he wasB. though he wasC. as was heD. even he was31. People who have regular physical exercise seldom catch a disease like H1N1 Flu, ______?A. don’t theyB. haven’t theyC. do theyD. have they32. It is said that they will represent a greater proportion of purchasing power, ______ from 12per cent of GDP to 20 per cent.A. risingB. risenC. to riseD. being risen33. ______ his cool facial expressions, Michael cares more about others’ emotions and sufferings,which makes him a selfless person.A. Despite ofB. ThoughC. In spiteD. Despite34. In a certain store where they sell puddings, the customers ______ to sample them beforecoming to a decision.A. are allowedB. is allowedC. allowD. have allowed35. Young adults generally make their own choices about ______ career to pursue.A. howB. thatC. whatD. whether36. Mr Smith said that he would delay introducing the scheme because of the demands ______ onteachers by other educational reforms.A. madeB. makingC. makeD. to make37. It has art's power to translate, to abstract from the circumstances ______ it originates.A. howB. whenC. on whichD. in which38. He appeared to understand, but ______ he absorbed every detail I cannot say.A. whatB. whetherC. howD. where39. In China, because of her ancient culture, the tips of chopsticks are usually a littlesquare_______ the tails are circular and round.A. whenB. unlessC. whileD. once40. The witness claimed _______a man outside the house, but he was not sure whether this wasthe man.A. to seeB. to have seenC. that he sawD. that he has seen Section BDirections: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box.Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have __41__effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits, so they __42__in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a __43__of apartments in the city.Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who __44__look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may __45__fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being__46__, the number of workers that employers want __47__. Thus, critics holdthe opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their__48__. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their __49__for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Have you ever felt trapped in a job you hate? 50 you are ready to move forward and find a more fulfilling position, career transition(过渡；变迁) specialist Gregg Taylor has a few 51 to help deal with the emotional side of 52 your job.When writing your resignation letter keep it short and to the point. Express your gratitude for the 53 and state your resignation date. “You don’t need to tell them much,” says Taylor. “Keep thing as simple as possible, and as quiet as possible.”Keep the details to yourself. It will lessen any tension from the time you 54 in your resignation letter until the day you leave. 55 , be sure to complete any 56 you are working on. This is just good 57 and common sense for everybody, 58 if you plan on asking for a reference. Use up any 59 vacation time and sick days.Timing and location are key. Taylor suggests booking a conference room to break the news to your boss. A neutral 60 will give you a better chance of 61 your boss’ reaction. Taylor also suggests conducting the meeting in the morning, early in week. This gives your boss time to 62 from the news.Give your employer appropriate notice. “They may not be 63 about your leaving, but they will 64 being given enough notice to find your replacement and for you to assist in training the new person,”says Taylor.50. A. If B. Because C. Until D. Although51. A. plans B. warnings C. tips D. comments52. A. finding B. improving C. finishing D. leaving53. A. process B. experience C. choice D. resignation54. A. fill B. end C. take D. hand55. A. Indeed B. Therefore C. Also D. However56. A. project B. form C. scheme D. report57. A. deeds B. manners C. intentions D. relations58. A. especially B. specifically C. finally D. surely59. A. relaxing B. rewarding C. refreshing D. remaining60. A. position B. attitude C. setting D. opinion61. A. predicting B. controlling C. observing D. understanding62. A. recover B. escape C. select D. benefit63. A. angry B. curious C. happy D. worried64. A. enjoy B. regret C. impress D. appreciateSection 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)Deng Yaping is regarded as one of the greatest table tennis players in the world. She has won 18 world championships and Olympic gold medals in her career. But now she is doing something different: promoting sport in China.Deng Yaping won her first world championship in 1989 in the 40th World Table Tennis Championship women’s doubles. She was only 16 years old. 2 years later, she became the singles champion and the table tennis world knew that a star was born.Deng’s fast rise to the top of the table tennis world drew worldwide attention, including the eye of Juan Antonio Samaranch, the president of International Olympic Committee who watched her progress with interest. He promised to attend the award ceremony if she won at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. She made it, and Mr. Samaranch kept his word.1994 saw an unusual setback(退步) in her caree r when she lost the single’s gold medal to Japanese Koyama Chire at the 12th Asia Games. Despite this setback, she soon recovered and won 3 events at the 1995 World Table Tennis Championship. Once again, Mr. Samaranch watched her collect her medals.Deng Y aping retired in 1997 after winning that year’s singles and doubles world titles. In just 8 years, she won 14 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medals, getting a place in China’s sports history book. She was crowned with the Laureus Award in 2002 for her excellent sporting performance.Deng Yaping’s achievements are not just in the world table tennis. She surprised many upon retirement by deciding to study English in college. She went to Tsinghua University first and further her study at the University of Cambridge. Later she became a member of two different IOC committees to keep her relationship with the Olympics going. In 2003, she came back to China to join the 2008 Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee. She helped Beijing host the games.She said, “I f eel I have the responsibility to tell the West and the whole world real information about all that I know and I have experienced.”Though her life is full and different, she says she could never forget table tennis.65. When did Deng Yaping win her first world championship?A. 1990.B. In 1989.C. 1992.D. 2002.66. Why was she crowned with the Laureus Award in 2002?A. Because of her physical exercise.B. Because of her eating habit.C. Because of her good character..D. Because of her excellent sporting performance.67. Where else did Deng Yaping further her study besides in Tsinghua University?A. At Harvard.B. At Beijing UniversityC. At Cambridge University.D. At Murdoch University68. In just 8 years, Deng Yaping won _________.A. 4 world champions and 6 Olympic gold medalsB. 10 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medalsC. 14 world champions and 6 Olympic gold medalsD. 14 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medals(Ｂ)There are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London, the following are among the most famous ones.Tower BridgeTower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the World. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thames Bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. London BridgeThe construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts. A ‘keep left’ rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, USA, as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973. Millennium BridgeThe Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Paul’s Cathedra l (圣保罗大教堂) in 2000. Thousands of people rushed to see the new bridge. Almost immediately after opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 meters, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers.Westminster BridgeWestminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge, opened in 1862, is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750. The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge” in the autumn of 1802.Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River? Click hereaaabridgesinbritainaaa.69.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA.B. Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before.C. Cars and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge.D. Westminster Bridge is for walkers only.70.The Passage is most probably taken from a ________.A. school reportB. website articleC. teenage magazineD. science fiction71.What can we learn from the passage?A. William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the bridges on the Thames River.B. Millennium Bridge wasn’t built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebu ilt.C. That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old London Bridge.D. Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River.(C)Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivan’s Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane Hugo10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36, 000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina’s shoreline were poorly construct ed, and enforcement of building codes wasn’t strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo’s wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sulli van’s Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivan’s Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble “a large party lantern” at night, according to one server. But looks can be deceiving. The house’s wooden frame is reinforced with long steel reds to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2. 7 meters off the ground on timber pilings-long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. “These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings, ” said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed by the house’s ground-to-roof shell. “The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn’t look like it’s standing with its pant legs pulled up,”said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.72. After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shoreline are required .A. to be easily reinforcedB. to look smarter in designC. to meet stricter building standardsD. to be designed in the shape of cubes73. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because .A. it is strengthened by steel redsB. it is made of redwoodC. it is in the shape of a shellD. it is built with timber and concrete74. Huff raised the house 2. 7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to .A. withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hrB. anchor stronger pilings deep in the sandC. break huge sea waves into smaller onesD. prevent water from rushing into the house75. The main function of the shell is .A. to strengthen the pilings of the houseB. to give the house a better appearanceC. to protect the wooden frame of the houseD. to slow down the speed of the swelling waterSection CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. The engine in your body.B. The location, size and heartbeat of a heart.C. What happens when the heart beats?D. How does your heart work?E. How do we know about the heart?F. What can a doctor tell by feeling your pulse?76. 79.Your heart is located in your chest, a little to your left. This heart of yours, which is about the size of your two fists held together, beats about 90 times a minute. A grown person's heart beats about 60 to 80 times a minute. The heartbeat is not just the same in all persons, and it is not the same in any one person at all times.77. 79.When your heart beats, it is pumping blood to all parts of your body. If you could examine your heart closely, you would see that it is really two pumps placed side by side, and working at the same time. Each pump has two parts, the upper part called the auricle (心房), and the lower part called the ventricle (心室). The auricles receive the blood as it comes into them after it has been pumped through the body. The ventricles pump the blood out. The right one pumps the blood to the lungs and the left one pumps the blood to all other parts of the body. At the top and bottom openings of each ventricle are valves (阀门) which make the blood go in only one direction. 78. 79.Your heart is sometimes called the engine or the motor in your body and sometimes called the pump. It works away, both day and night. First it pumps out some blood, rests for a few seconds, and then it pumps some more. In a normal day, the heart pumps about 2 500 gallons of blood from the auricles and ventricles.79. 79.By using a stethoscope to listen to the heart, the doctor can tell whether your heart is beatingevenly and whether the valves are closing tightly. The stethoscope makes these sounds so clear that the doctor can hear them easily. The stethoscope has an earpiece that he places on your chest and tubes that he places in his ear. The earpiece carries the sound or your heart's beating along the tubes to the doctor's ears, and it makes the sound seem much louder than it really is. The doctor could listen to your heartbeat by pulling his ear against your chest.80.An easy experiment can help you understand what happens when the heart beats. You can do this experiment with a hollow rubber ball. Make a small hole in it, and fill the ball with water through the hole. When you squeeze the ball, you will notice how the water comes out in a spurt each time you squeeze. After each spurt the ball comes back to its round shape again. Something like this happens when your heart beats. The muscles in your heart grow smaller, or contract, and squeeze the blood out of the heart. Each time this happens, we say your heart is beating. Perhaps you have noticed that the doctor places his finger on the pulse in your wrist when you are ill. By doing this he can tell how fast your heart is beating.SectionＤDirections: Read the passages carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.No one can fail to stand in awed admiration of the great discoveries of history—Newton' s laws of motion; Kepler's principles of planetary movement, Einstein's general theory of relativity. Equally awe-inspiring are artistic creations in painting, theatre, music and literature, which have also been brought about by discovery through personal efforts. What do these extraordinary achievements of well-known scientists and artists have to do with problem solving?A great scientific discovery or a great work of art is surely the result of problem-solving activity. The solution to a problem, we are told, often comes to thinkers in a “flash of insight (顿悟)，although they may have been turning the problem over in their minds for some time. As a particular form of problem solving, these creative acts are based on the broad knowledge gained in the past, whether this be of the ``public" sort known to science, or of the "private" sort known to the artist.Many creative thinkers state that they have completely devoted themselves to the subject matter of the problem, often over fairly long periods of time. Indeed, it would be strange if they had not done this. Nothing in such statements supports the idea that there is anything very different about the problem solving that leads to discoveries of the great contributions to the society. The act of discovery, even in the relatively predictable sense that it occurs in everyday learning, involves a “sudden insight” which changes the problem situation into a solution situation. As we have seen, everyday discovery also requires that the learner have the knowledge of the rules gained in the past, which is involved in the solution.81. Why are Newton, Kepler and Einstein mentioned in the first paragraph?82. What does the word “this” refer to?83. The word “predictable” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.84. While knowledge from the past plays an important role in their achievements, thinkerssometimes also depend on their ________.第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 李先生是第一个发现那间房屋着火的。
