上海市高一下学期英语期末考试试题(共3套,含答案)

上海市高一第二学期英语期末考试

Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (24%)

Section A Short Conversations

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. At 11:20. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:50. D. At 11:30.

2. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.

C. Talking with his friend.

D. Asking for information.

3. A. A shop assistant. B. A telephone operator.

C. A waitress.

D. A clerk.

4. A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. In a car. D. On the street.

5. A. A railway porter. B. A telephone operator.

C. A bus conductor.

D. A postal clerk.

6. A. A math teacher and his colleague. B. A teacher and his student.

C. A student and his classmate.

D. A librarian and a student.

7. A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A play. D. A speech.

8. A. The man shouldn’t dream of being a superstar.

B. The man didn’t practice hard enough.

C. The man should find a new partner.

D. The man should not give up.

9. A. His injury kept him at home. B. He didn’t consider it necessary.

C. He was too weak to see the doctor.

D. He failed to make an appointment.

10. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.

C. He has left the woman a deep impression.

D. He enjoys letter writing.

Section B

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 the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question,

read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.

C. On Wednesdays and Thursday.

D. On Tuesdays and Fridays.

12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.

C. Once a month.

D. Twice a month.

13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.

C. Research papers.

D. Final exam.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. Photographs B. Books.

C. Films.

D. Music.

15. A. Poor people. B. Disasters.

C. Racial injustice.

D. Crime.

16. A. He was the first director of Hollywood.

B. He lived a poor life in his childhood.

C. He was born in Middle Western Africa.

D. He picked up photography in 1912.

Section C

Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Why does the man do sports in his spare time? (21) _____________.

What kind of sports does the man prefer? (22) _____________.

How often does the woman do yoga? (23) _____________.

What does the woman enjoy reading most? (24) _____________.

Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary: (25%)

Section A

Directions: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each other.

(A)

While (25) ________(rise) temperatures bring seasonal treats like fruits and ice cream, they also mean that mosquitoes, one of the nuisances(讨厌的东西) of the summer, are coming back.

If you find yourself (26) ________(cover) in mosquito bites while others escape without so much as an itch(痒), you can blame your genes (27) ________ control our body odor(气味), reported the BBC.

A team, led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (28) ________(carry) out research into pairs of identical twins ---those (29) ________ share 100

percent of their genes. They found that identical twins are equally attractive

to mosquitoes. Non-identical twins, who only share about 50 percent of

their genes, differ (30) ________ how strongly they attract mosquitoes, the

scientists found.

The research, published in the journal PLOS One in late April, “provides

strong evidence (31) ________ your chance of being bitten is down to genetics,” said the Daily Mail.

“If we understand the genetic differences between people, it could be possible to find new ways to repel(驱赶) mosquitoes,” lead author James Logan told the BBC. “In the future we (32) ________ be able to take a pill which will help the body produce repellents(驱虫剂).”

(B)

It’s (33) ________ part of life that we take for granted: We go to sleep at the end of each day to feel refreshed. But have you ever wondered what sleep is like for animals?

In fact, from sleeping (34) ________(stand) up to shutting down half of their brain, animals have some surprising yet fun sleeping habits, as reported by the Daily Mail on April 15.

Little brown bats could be called the “laziest”, sleeping for around 19.5 hours a day. This long period of sleep (35) ________(think) to be a way of saving energy. It means they only hunt for a few hours every night when they can find insects to eat.

In contrast, giraffes (36) ________ go weeks without sleep and when they do get some shuteye, it’s never for more than 5minutes. (37) ________(be) large and slow moving, giraffes are targets for predators(食肉动物). This means they can’t sleep for long periods.

However, other animals are expert (38) ________ multitasking.(同时做几件事)

For example, dolphins and whales sleep while keeping half of their brain awake. This allows them (39)

________(carry) on breathing so they don’t drown. Migrating birds can sleep while flying during long journeys (40) ________ sometimes last for 6 months.

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a (41) ________ superstar. Only 3 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.

Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang is (42) ________ UNICEF good will ambassador(联合国儿童基金会亲善大使) or the most special one.

“Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best (43) ________ in my life,” Lang said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York.

Named this year by TIME magazine as one the World’s 100 Most (44) ________ People, the pianist said he hoped music could “bring children happiness and enlighten their life.”

Three months after his nomination in 2004, Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children (45)

________ by malaria and AIDS.

Although the southeastern African country’s

underdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Lang

who landed the continent for the first time, he was touched by

local children’s (46) ________ for music.

“Most of the kid had never seen a piano before,” Lang said.

“When I played Chopin’s nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!”“Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind,” he said.

Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to (47) ________ fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.

“I know it is hard to surpass, but I will keep doing these for children,” Lang said with a (48) ________ voice.

Besides his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play the piano.

So far Lang has chosen 5 children from the US and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to (49) ________ at world-class music halls, he said.

III. Reading Comprehension (26%)

Section A

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.

You've probably heard the expression：“What you see is __50__ you get.” My grandfather used to say, “If you look at a tree long enough，it will move.” We see what we want to see. Psychologists tell us that __51__ controls our life more than our self-image. We live like the person we see in the __52__. We are what we think we are. If you don't think you'll be successful，you __53__. You can't be it if you can't see it. Your life is dedicated to your vision. If you want to change your __54__，you must change your vision of life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous when he __55__ a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “__56__ you've retired from body building，what do you plan to do next?”Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and __57__:“I'm going to become No.1 movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was __58__

and amused at Schwarzenegger's plan. At that time，it was very hard to __59__ how this muscle-bound bodybuilder，who was not a __60__ actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Australian accent，could ever __61__ to be Hollywood's No.1 movie star!

So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger __62__ he planned to make his dream come true，Schwarzenegger said: “I'll do it the same __63__ I became the No.1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do is create a vision of who I want to be，and then I start living like that person in my mind as if it were already true. ” Sounds almost childishly simple，doesn't it？But it __64__！Schwarzenegger did become the No.1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood！Remember：“If you can see it，you can get it. ”

50. A. when B. what C. which D. that

51. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything

52. A. mirror B. picture C. sky D. gas

53. A. can’t B. won’t C. don’t D. will

54. A. life B. imagine C. figure D. opinion

55. A. acted as B. worked as C. met with D. turned into

56. A. Even though B. If only C. In case D. Now that

57. A. confidently B. excitedly C. surprisedly D. proudly

58. A. surprised B. feared C. lucky D. disappointed

59. A. report B. find C. judge D. imagine

60. A. professional B. popular C. good D. well-known

61. A. pretend B. succeed C. have D. hope

62. A. how B. why C. where D. which

63. A. way B. opportunity C. means D. effect

64. A. worked B. did C. completed D. failed

Section B

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.

(A)

Tomorrow was his girlfriend’s birthday and the young man was having a difficult time deciding on a present for her. She already had more clothes than she knew what to do with them, so he couldn’t get any kind of apparel. She never ate sweets, so candy was out of the question. What then? He had a very special reason for wanting to impress her with just the right gift. All girls liked perfume. That raised another problem, however. What kind did she prefer? He couldn’t ask her because that would ruin the surprise.

At last the young man hit upon a brilliant idea. That afternoon, pretending to take his girlfriend’ fox terrier, little dog for a walk, the young man and the dog went directly to the perfume counter of the town’s biggest department store. Good! There was a large array of perfume. He beckoned a shop assistant, instructing her to take out a lot of perfume test paper and wave each kind under the dog’s nose. Nestled in the young man’s arms, the terrier began to be restless and bored as this seemingly pointless game went on. Then Fritz suddenly become frisky, wiggling in the young man’s arms and barking excitedly, as the assistant waved one piece of test paper under its nose.

“I’ll take that one,” said the young man to the assistant. The price was high, but it was worth it, he thought.

“My favorite perfume!” said the delighted girl the next evening as she unwrapped the package. “How did you know?” she asked, dabbing some perfume behind each ear.

“Intuition(直觉), I guess.” Said the young man, deciding that it wasn’t exactly wrong to tell a lie under the circumstances. One day, after they were married, he would admit that his intuition had really been a little dog named Fritz.

65.Which of the following words best describes the young man?

A.Kind-hearted.

B.Curious.

C.Creative.

D.Mean.

66.According to the story, the birthday present for the girl was actually decided on by _________.

A.the young man

B.the shop assistant

C.the man’s intuition

D.the dog Fritz

67.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?

A.The young man wanted to give his girlfriend a pleasant surprise.

B.The pet dog Fritz knew what the young man wanted very well.

C.The kind of perfume the young man chose was expensive.

D.The young man told a white lie about his final choice of the perfume.

(B)

Which tablet(平板) computer should YOU be buying: T here’s a style to suit everyone .

Best for young children

LeapPad Explorer 2, ￡68

Aimed at children between

three and nine (though a nine-year

-old might find it a little simple), it

comes in pink or blue and with five

built-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.

Pros: The education games are well- designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.

Cons:Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.

Best for teenagers

iPad 4th generation, ￡399-￡659

The iPad is still the market

leader, and for good reason. If

the teenager in your house

enjoys playing computer

games, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.

Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology.

Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.

Best for working parents

Microsoft Surface, ￡399-￡559

Tablets are brilliant for

leisure —but what if you

want to do a bit of work? No

tablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet that allows you to use Microsoft Word, Excel

Best for bookworms

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, ￡109

Nearly all tablets let you

download books. It's a great way to

take a mountainous pile of

hardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase.

But most tablets have a shiny screen — which

68. The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.

A. quarrel with

B. meet with

C. compare with

D. compete with

69. Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?

A. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.

B. The keyboard can serve as a cover.

C. The keyboard will not add to the cost of the tablet computer

D. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.

70. If you are a game lover, which tablet is the least likely to be your choice?

A. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

B. iPad 4th generation.

C. Microsoft Surface.

D. LeapPad Explorer 2.

71. If you want to add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation at a meeting, which tablet is the most helpful?

A. LeapPad Explorer 2.

B. iPad 4th generation.

C. Microsoft Surface.

D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

(C)

Newspapers are the most traditional media. The introduction of the Internet results in a new kind of newspaper. That is called digital newspaper. Unlike the traditional newspapers issued by using print on the paper, digital newspapers publish on the Internet. This kind of newspaper is not only the digital edition of paper

newspapers. It contains more technical devices.

Because the Internet creates a special condition, there are four key changes of digital newspapers compared with traditional newspapers. First of all, digital newspapers are not updated day by day. If any news happens, there will be correlative reports on the newspaper websites immediately. The instant update is the most important development of contemporary newspapers caused by the Internet. In addition, it can also include hyperlinks(超链接). It is another advantage of digital newspapers. Readers can access another concerned website through these hyperlinks. It is more convenient for readers to obtain detailed information. Some online newspaper websites have a BBS (Bulletin Board System), databases and other distinctive services. Thus different from traditional newspapers, digital newspapers can exchange information with readers. McAdams(1995) claimed that unlike traditional newspapers, the readers could expect some feedbacks of online newspapers. Another change is electronic newspapers can extend the scope(范围) traditional newspapers could cover. A case in point is there is a website which contains almost 200 newspapers from 55 countries. Anyone, who wants to see some newspapers are not published in his area, can just read them online. Ultimately, there have been some digital newspapers with Multi-media such as visible or audible reports in it. Anyhow, the changes of newspapers are obvious and available. Newspapers are and will be developed to more potential because of the introduction of the Internet.

(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)

72. What leads to the birth of digital newspapers?

73. The most important advantage of the digital newspaper is _____________________________.

74. The underlined word “ultimately” in the passage probably means _______________________.

75. What are the four key changes of digital newspapers?

IV. Translation: (15%)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1．苏老师以优异的成绩毕业于华东师范大学(ECNU)。(honor)

2．刚才James一怒之下把试卷撕得粉碎。（tear）

3. 毫无疑问，成龙对其出色的身体耐力引以为傲。(pride)

4. 这位导演坚持要求请几位特技专家来完成最危险的那部分特技。（insist，call）

5. 一份报纸决不可以通过耸人听闻来吸引读者购买。(By no means, tempt)

V. Guided Writing （10%）

Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

请你描述一位自己的家庭成员或其他你所了解的亲戚。

要求：

1.字迹工整，不少于120词。

2.运用第三人称。

3.用至少一个具体的事例来表现他/她的优点或独特的品质。

4. 超出答题纸界外无效。

第二学期高一英语期末考试答案

I.Listening: (24%)

1-5 BBCDD 6-10 CCDBA 11-13 DDB 14-16 ABB

17. Dream 18. Saturday 19. Six 20. Bloggs

21. To keep fit. 22. Outdoor sports.

23. Twice a week. 24. Detective stories.

II. Grammar and vocabulary: (25%)

Section A

(A)

25. rising 26. covered 27. that/which

28. carried 29. who/that 30. in

31. that 32. may/might

(B)

33. a 34. standing 35. is thought

36. can 37. Being 38.at/in

39. to carry 40. that/which

Section B

41. G 42. D 43. H 44. A 45. B 46. I 47. F 48. C 49. E

III. Reading Comprehension (26%)

50-64 BCABA CDAAD ADAAA

65-67 CDB 68-71 BBAC

72. The introduction of the Internet.

73. the instant update.

74. at last/in the end/finally.

75. The instant update, hyperlinks, wide coverage/scope and multi-media.

IV. Translation: (15%=2+3+3+3+4)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1.苏老师以优异的成绩毕业于华东师范大学(ECNU)。(honor)

Mr. Su graduated from ECNU with the highest honors.

2．刚才James一怒之下把试卷撕得粉碎。（tear）

James was so angry that he tore the test paper into pieces just now.

3. 毫无疑问，成龙对其出色的身体耐力引以为傲。(pride)

Without doubt, Jackie Chan takes pride in/prides himself on his excellent physical endurance.

4. 这位导演坚持要求请几位特技专家来完成最危险的那部分特技。（insist，call）

The director insists on calling in some stunt professionals/experts to do the most dangerous part.

The director insisted that stunt professionals/experts (should) be called in to do the most dangerous part.

5. 一份报纸决不可以通过耸人听闻来吸引读者购买。(By no means, tempt)

By no means can a newspaper tempt the readers to buy it by being sensational/using shock methods.

上海市高一下学期期末考试英语试题

第I卷

I. Listening Comprehension

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. Because she is sick.

B. Because she has to work.

C. Because she has to go to the Students’ Union.

D. Because she does not want to go.

2. A. They have been to Africa. B. They are both from Africa.

C. They have sisters in Afica.

D. They are interested in African art.

3. A. She does not know how to play tennis. B. She has to study.

C. She does not like the man.

D. She is not interested in tennis.

4. A. He’s dying. B. He was at a party.

C. He doesn’t hear too well.

D. He was reading something important.

5. A. They will buy a new house after their vacation.

B. They will not buy a new house.

C. They will find a smaller house.

D.They will not buy a new house during their vacation.

6. A. Planting something. B. Looking for water.

C. Looking for something.

D. Getting dirty.

7. A. A movie. B. A documentary. C. A soccer game. D. Volcanoes.

8. A. Scientist. B. Artist. C. Surgeon. D. Accountant.

9. A. Europe. B. Canada. C. Here. D. Australia.

10. A. Please sit down. B. She’ll mind if he sits down.

C. She doesn’t care if he sits down.

D. She doesn’t want the man to sit by her.

Section B

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 the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. She was a British girl.

B. The hospitals in Qatar were full at that time.

C. She was a daughter of a doctor in London.

D. The Qatar doctors were not sure they could cure her.

12. A. A doctor in Qatar. B. A nurse in London.

C. Dr. Brown.

D. Agatha Christie.

13. A. Substance used in making glass. B. Grug found in a detective story.

C. Medicine often used in hospital.

D. A rare deadly poison.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.

14. A. To determine the position of a ship. B. To find the direction of a current.

C. To predict the direction of a ship.

D. To carry messages across the ocean.

15. A. US ships were longer than British ones.

B. British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than US ones.

C. US ships could sail the Atlantic faster than British ones.

D. US captains knew more about maps.

16. A. He compared his own map with other maps.

B. He talked with many British sea captains.

C. He used drifting ships to check his map.

D. He drew maps of currents and checked them.

Section C

Directions: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 hear. 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.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use ONE word that best fits each blank.

Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets (21) _________ help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.

Any owner will tell you (22) _________ a comfortable life they live with a pet. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it (23) _________ (well).Those tested with their animal friends had the smallest change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. (24) _________ pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems that people feel more (25 ) _________ (relax) around pets, says Allen, (26 ) _________ thinks it may be because pets don't judge.

A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only (27) _________ (raise) your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year (28) _________ (study) 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Researchers say dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs, (29) _________ they got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note

How do successful people think? What drives them? Interviews and investigations __30__ that there are several keys to success that successful people share.

First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their __31__ to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot __32__ things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take __33__ for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering things they can do. Perhaps what most __34__ successful people from others is that they live a life “on purpose” ---- they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important __35__ that enables them to become fully functioning people. They __36__ that when they live their life on purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. They love what they do ---- and it shows. People want to do business with them because of their commitment (责任心). To live their life on purpose, successful people find a cause they believe in and create a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are __37__ to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Rather than seeing it __38__ or upset they use the knowledge to encourage themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

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 cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot. This is because the culture systems are two ___39___ systems on the whole.

The ___40___ of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are gestated by rivers. In China, the mother river is the Yellow River __41___ the Indian one is the Hindu River. These two cultures were developed for several thousand years and formed their own __42___. Then in Dang Dynasty of China, the Chinese culture __43___ went overseas to Japan, __44___ into the Japanese society and shaped the Japanese culture nowadays. Though a bit different from the Chinese one, it belongs to the same ___45___.

When the two mother rivers gave birth to the eastern culture, another famous culture was ___46___ on the Mesopotamian Plain ---- the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of the Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. And these two are well-known ___47___ the base of the European culture. Like the Chinese culture, the European one also ___48___ waters. When the colonists(殖民者) of England ___49__ in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't ___50____ from the European one a lot.

At the same time, the difference of the language systems ___51____ the cultural differences. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system, for example, the one I’m using to write this paper.

Other factors like human race difference counts as well. But what’s more, ___52___ the far distance and the steep areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no __ 53___ with the other.

39. A. connected B. separate C. ancient D. remote

40. A. preservation B. development C. resource D. origin

41. A. if B. until C. while D. as

42. A. styles B. habits C. ways D. means

43. A. hurriedly B. gradually C. unfortunately D. suddenly

44. A. made B. emerged C. mixed D. applied

45. A. culture B. nation C. influence D. system

46. A. brought up B. brought out C. brought about D. brought along

47. A. after B. as C. for D. of

48. A. crossed B. drunk C. swam D. plunged

49. A. touched down B. put down C. got down D. settled down

50. A. evolve B. judge C. distinguish D. rise

51. A. adds to B. results to C. turns to D. takes to

52. A. as to B. as for C. as a result of D. in spite of

53. A. impact B. difference C. connection D. familiarity

Section B

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

(A)

When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But ultimately, these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.

Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!" children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."

If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.

There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play.

Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.

What you can do is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.

54. A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may _____.

A. care nothing about it

B. develop a sense of anger

C. do something uncool purposely

D. pretend to get hurt very much

55. A teacher can help an unpopular child by _____.

A. seeing the child as the teacher's favourite

B. asking the child to do something for partners

C. forcing other children to make friends with the child

D. offering the child chances to show his good qualities

56. How can parents help their child fit in better?

A. By cooking delicious food for him.

B. By being kind to his schoolmates.

C. By forcing him to invite friends home.

D. By taking him to have picnics in the park.

57. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Children don't care about others' comments on them.

B. It's only a teacher's work to make children popular.

C. Parents should take their children out for picnic and shows more often.

D. Inviting children's friends to family activities is good for them to make friends.

(B)

Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall

At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city

Monday 7th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008

Feast until you’re full ! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following:

·Succulent chicken rice ·Spicy satay beef

·Delicious noodle dishes ·Plump park chops

·Seafood specialties ·Crunchy vegetables ·Sweet tropical fruit

Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven

Win Prizes and Gifts !

·

Spend $ 20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.

·Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.

·Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.

·Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is

given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.

Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January.

Join in the Fun !

Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:

·May Lee ·Jackie Chen

·Kim Yap ·Kamal

Autograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.

58．The prices at Munchies are__________.

A．lower than usual B．bargain prices for the opening

C．lower for two people D．lower if you spend $ 21.00

59．Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _________.

A．free raffle ticket B．lucky draw coupon

C．free meal D．balloon and whistle

60．I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _________.

A．watch Channel 3 television

B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January

D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

(C)

In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity; others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.

I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.

However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve can we discover a new meaning in competition.

61. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A. Competition helps to set up self-respect.

B. Opinions about competition are different among people.

C. Competition is harmful to personal quality development.

D. Failures are necessary experiences in competition

62. Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?

A. It pushes society forward.

B. It builds up a sense of duty.

C. It improves personal abilities.

D. It encourages individual efforts.

63. What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail ?

A. One’s worth lies in his performance c ompared with others.

B. One’s success in competition needs great efforts.

C .One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.

D. One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.

64. Which point of view may the author agree to?

A. Every effort should be paid back.

B. Competition should be encouraged.

C. Winning should be a life-and-death matter.

D. Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

第II卷

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1．据估计，这项工程将持续三年。（estimate）

2．一到达机场，他就乘出租车去医院了。（On）

3．由于害怕失去工作，他没有向警察说出真相。（分词作状语）

4. 我尊重他，但在如何处理业务上我和他有分歧。（disagree）