上海市2012年一模完形填空专项

合集下载

考研英语一完形2012真题解析

2012 年完形填空Directions:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)The ethical judgments of the Supreme Court justices have become an important issue recently. The court cannot _____1_____ its legitimacy as guardian of the rule of law _____2_____ justices behave like politicians. Yet, in several instances, justices acted in ways that _____3_____ the court s reputation for being independent and impartial.Justice Antonin Scalia, for example, appeared at political events. That kind of activity makes it less likely that the court s decisions will be _____4_____ as impartial judgments. Part of the problem is that the justices are not _____5_____ by an ethics code. At the very least, the court should make itself _____6_____ to the code of conduct that _____7_____ to the rest of the federal judiciary.This and other similar cases _____8_____ the question of whether there is still a _____9_____ between the court and politics.The framers of the Constitution envisioned law _____10_____ having authority apart from politics. They gave justices permanent positions _____11_____ they would be free to _____12_____ those in power and have no need to _____13_____ political support. Our legal system was designed to set law apart from politics precisely because they are so closely _____14_____.Constitutional law is political because it results from choices rooted in fundamental social _____15_____ like liberty and property. When the court deals with social policy decisions, the law it _____16_____ is inescapably political—which is why decisions split along ideological lines are so easily _____17_____ as unjust.The justices must _____18_____ doubts about the court s legitimacy by making themselves _____19_____ to the code of conduct. That would make rulings more likely to be seen as separate from politics and, _____20_____, convincing as law.1.A.emphasize B.maintain C.modify D.recognize2.A.when B.lest C.before D.unless3.A.restored B.weakened C.established D.eliminated4.A.challenged promised C.suspected D.accepted5.A.advanced B.caught C.bound D.founded6.A.resistant B.subject C.immune D.prone7.A.resorts B.sticks C.loads D.applies8.A.evade B.raise C.deny D.settle9.A.line B.barrier C.similarity D.conflict10.A.by B.as C.though D.towards11.A.so B.since C.provided D.though12.A.serve B.satisfy C.upset D.replace13.A.confirm B.express C.cultivate D.offer14.A.guarded B.followed C.studied D.tied15.A.concepts B.theories C.divisions D.conventions16.A.excludes B.questions C.shapes D.controls17.A.dismissed B.released C.ranked D.distorted18.A.suppress B.exploit C.address D.ignore19.A.accessible B.amiable C.agreeable D.accountable20.A.by all means C.at all costs D.in a word D.as a result1.A.emphasize强调 B.maintain保持；维持C.modify修改；改变D.recognize承认；认可[试题考点]语义关系+动词辨析[难度等级]★[解题思路]本题空格位于首段句②的主句部分，而第2题的空格则位于其从句部分。

2012上海英语中考一模试题及答案闵行区

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案（闵行区）Part 2 Vocabulary and GrammarII.Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) ：（共20分）31. Cormorant fishing is _______ traditional Chinese skill, but few people know it now.A. aB. anC. theD./32. Fancy is a pleasant girl with a cheerful face. She is a good friend of _______.A .I B. my C. me D. mine33. Lucy thinks young people can learn how to care for others ________ keeping pets.A .at B. on C. in D. by34. Mark isn‟t feeling well now as she had too much _______ just now.A. potatoB. noodleC. breadD. biscuit35. – Which place do you prefer to live in, a city or a countryside?-- I don‟t care. ________ is fine.A. EitherB. NeitherC. AllD. None36. We ______ hurry all the way to the airport, the flight was cancelled because of the foggy weather.A. mustn‟tB. couldn‟tC. needn‟tD. shouldn‟t37. ________ funny the animals are! They are jumping up and down the trees excitedly.A. HowB. WhatC. What aD. What an38. Ginge r can‟t dance as ______ as Jasmine, but she still got the prize.A. beautifullyB. more beautifullyC. less beautifullyD. the most beautifully39. If you ______right now, you will catch up with him in two hours.A. startB. will startC. startedD. are starting40. The Smiths ________ the fence of their new house dark green already.A. paintB. will paintC. have paintedD. had painted41.Henry _________ more than two hundred foreign stamps by the end of last month.A. collectedB. had collectedC. would collectD. was collecting42. Don‟t worry, your package________ here until you come back, so enjoy shopping here.A. keptB. was keepingC. has been keptD. will be kept43. His parents don‟t let him ________tele vision on school nights.A. watchB. to watchC. watchingD. watches44. Matt became so ______ when I dropped the coffee on her shirt, which made me quite upset.A. forgetfulB. carefullyC. angryD. sadly45. Often life is much ________ outside the big cities, as is true in other countries as well.A. slowB. slowerC. slowestD. the slowest46. You can buy computers at a local shop. They‟re usually mare expensive, ______ you can get better after-sales service.A. andB. butC. soD. or47. Arthur, you will get toothache ______ you clean your teeth regularly.A. unlessB. sinceC. ifD. before48. The thief admitted _______ the old woman‟s purse in the department store.A. stealB. to stealC. stealingD. stole49. –I‟m terribly sorry. I‟ve forgotten to bring your notebook here.---__________________A.I‟s hard to say.B. Of course not.C. That‟s all right.D. It‟s my pleasure.50. ---Keeping pet dogs is a good idea. It‟s wonderful to see them growing up quickly.---_______ Some dogs bark at night and this stops their neighbours from getting any sleep.A. Are you kidding.B. I think so, too.C. Neither do I.D. I don‟t agree with you.plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once.(8分)My day at school yesterday was a nightmare (恶梦)! I overslept because I had gone to bed late an d forgotten to set my alarm o‟clock. When I woke up, I got aterrible __ 51_____. It was ten o‟clock! I put on my uniform and ran to school. Unfortunately, ___52___ I was running,, I slipped and fell into a muddy puddle (泥坑).After I __53___ school, I apologized to my teacher, Miss Evans. She told me to go to the boys‟ toilets to clean myself up. When I was there, I saw Ben smoking. He handed me his_____54___. I took it but said I didn‟t want to try it. Just___55___, the headmaster walked in and saw me holding the cigarette. He called my parents and told them that I had been caught smoking.My dad luck __56____ during the lunch break. I was playing football with some friends when suddenly I hit the ball really far. It ___57____ the sports field and broke a classroom window.All in all, yesterday was the___58___ day that I‟ve ever had at school. I‟m going to bed earlier, remember to set my alarm o‟clock, and be more careful.plete the sentences with the given words in their properforms (8分)59. It is reported that three bank_____have happened lately in the city. (robbery)60. Jack won the _____prize in the school reading contest and he felt very excited. (two)61. The students are busy with the survey on _____lassmates‟ spending habits. (they)62. He had to make a_____between staying with his parents and going abroad. (choose)63. I feel quite_____that I will pass the Chinese exam this time. (confidence)64. The patient lay on his bed_____when the doctor came to examinehim. (quiet)65. Don‟t move, or you‟ll____the rabbit away, my child.(frightening)66. The man was _____about the rude way that the doctor treated(对待) him.(happy)V.Rewrite the following sentences as required.(14分)67. All of us realize the importance of keeping the air clean. (改为一般疑问句) _______ all of you _______ the importance of keeping the air clean?68. Sam had never created a comic strip by himself before. (改为反义疑问句) Sam had never created a comic strip by himself before ,________ _______ ?69. We …ve been close friends since we met at school last year. (对划线部分提问) _______ ________ have you been close friends?70. Stefan usually spends nearly one month travelling around the world every year. (保持句意基本不变)It usually _______ Stefan nearly one month _______ travel around the world every year.71.The weather was so cold that we couldn‟t go swimming. (保持句意基本不变) The weather wasn‟t _______ ______for us to go swimming.72. The boys haven‟t decided what they will do during this Spring Festival. (改为简单句)The boys haven‟t decided _______ _________ do during this Spring Festival.73. Are you interested in reading science fiction? Tom asked me. (改为宾语从句)Tom asked me _______ I _______ interested in reading science fiction.Part 3 Reading and WritingVI.Reading Comprehension(共50分)A) Choose the best answer(12分)Jack Johnson is one of the most popular singer-song writers in the world.Jack was born on May 18,1975 in Hawaii, America. Being the son of a famous surfer(冲浪者), Jack naturally has an interest in surfing. Most of his life lessons were learned in the water. At the age of 17, Jack entered the finals(决赛) of the Pineline Masters--the world‟s most famous surfing competition. Everyone thought Jack would become a professional surfer like his father. Unluckily, one month later, he had a deadly accident while surfing and was seriously hurt.Life is like a revolving door. When it closes, it also opens. Jack started to practice playing the guitar and write songs when he was staying in hospital. At first, his father thought Jack only did them for fun, but soon he was surprised at the great progress his son had made.When staying in the university, Jack didn‟t stop practicing his guitar skills. He played the guitar for school parties. He wrote songs and sang for his teachers and friends. They liked his songs. His first music album(唱片集) Brushfire Fairytales came out in 2001. It was a great success. His second album, On and On, was much like his first. They were filled with sweet, easy-going songs that everybody liked listening to. Later Jack had lots of concerts in and out of America. He became popular all over the world.Jack had five albums by 2010 and more than 15 million CDs of them were sold. His music doesn‟t fall into any of the popular music styles like pop, R&B orhip-hop. It is more like folk music, played with a guitar and beautiful voice. When listening to his songs, you feel like lying on the beach enjoying the warm sunshineJack is a talent, though he himself says he is only a surfer who loves music. In his songs we can find his secret of success: Whatever happens in our lives, we have to accept it and do the best we can.74. Jack was born in a _____________family.A) popular singer‟s B) famous surfer‟sC) great writer‟s D)successful reporter‟s75. At the age of 17, Jack __________.A) had his first music album B) took part in a surfing competitionC) had his first concert D) became a popular professional surfer76. Jack started to write songs ___________.A) while he was staying in hospital B) when he had concerts out of AmericaD) after his second album came out D) when he studied in the university77. The underlined word “them” in paragraph three refers to(指的是)__________.A) opening revolving doors B) passing the days in hospitalC) playing the guitar and writing songs D) surfing lessons78. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A) Jack had an interest in surfing and once did well in it like his father.B) A deadly accident stopped Jack from being a professional surfer.C) Jack had six albums by 2010 and became popular in America.D) There were sweet, easy-going songs in Jack‟s second album.79. The best title for the passage is ___________.A) A famous Writer B) Surfing in the SeaC) A Guitar Player D) Surfing in the MusicB) Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(12分)It's a goal for millions and millions of families every year to keep the Christmas spending within a certain amount of money, but you can still 80 the gifts because your loved ones will enjoy them. This concern（忧虑）is becoming greater and greater these days. Even so, there are several things that you can do to help.Hit the sales. No one wants to get up at four o'clock in the morning and fight to get a good deal on Black Friday (the first Friday at Christmas time). It's surely very 81 to pick up the courage and get out there in the cold for a good deal, some even offer online Black Friday specials, so we may still be able to get a great deal on Black Friday.Read advertisements 82 . Once the Christmas shopping season is coming, retailers will be hungry for business. They will try their best to get us into the store. Please read the weekly advertisement of sales among the major retailers from time to time. We may be 83 enough to find different prices for the same thing in different shops.Shop online.Some of us don't like running from store to store to get the best price on the perfect gift. Some of us don't like to go out in the cold 84 , and then, we can do online shopping. The world of online shopping makes it possible for us to visit all the major retailers and some specialty stores on the Internet. We can find exactly what we are looking for at the best possible price without even having to leave the 85 . With traditional Christmas shopping, we will spend a long time waiting if we want to get the perfect gift.Don't you think these are the good ways for people to buy the perfect Christmas gifts with less money?80. A) receive B) describe C) afford D) refuse81. A) interesting B) nice C) important D) difficult82. A) quickly B) regularly C) easily D) loudly83. A) busy B) rich C) clever D) lucky84. A) at all B) at first C) by the way D) for free85. A) phone B) school C) house D) mallC) Read the passage and fill the blanks with proper words (14分)A television news story has led to the reunion twin sisters who were separated at birth 28 years ago. Nina Rosario and Alicia Torres were born in 1980 in Mendoza, Argentina（阿根廷）. Their mother, an unmarried 21-year-old, was unable to take care of the twins and l_________ them at an orphanage(孤儿院).The two girls were adopted by different families. They both are the only child in the new family and grew up not knowing that she had a twin sister. However, they both had a feeling that something was missing. Nina says, “I feltl________ growing up but I didn‟t know why.”While Nina was doing some housework last week, something on a local news programme caught h er eye. It was Alicia being interviewed by a reporter. “I couldn‟t believe it. It was like looking at a mirror.” Nina couldn‟t wait any longer. She contacted（联系）the TV station i__________, and asked the reporter about the mystery woman. “I found out that the woman was Alicia Torres, an artist from Buenos Aires. I got her contact details from the reporter and sent her an e-mail w________ some photos of myself.”After receiving the e-mail, Alicia called Nina and a________ a meeting. The reunion took place at Cordoba Airport. “It was an incredible feeling to see my twin sister walking towards me. We hugged and cried from joy,” recalls Alicia.The twins were amazed that they shared so many life e__________: both had studied art at a university and married young. In addition, they have the same sense of humour; in fact, they both like the same favourite film – the comedy, Wedding Crashers.Even though the sisters were happy to find that they have a lot in common, they were also relieved(放松的) not to be “exact c__________.” Nina explains, “We look alike and have similar interests, yet we each have our own style. Alicia is more fashionable that me, more outgoing and soci able.”D)Answer the questions(12分)Anna lived on the side of a valley in Australia. Although she was poor, she was always helpful. One winter, there was a very big flood, and a lot of houses were washed away. Anna‟s house was high enough to escape the floo d. So, when the water had disappeared, here house was not damaged.However, Anna‟s house was quite small and there were only two little bedrooms. Her husband died of illness when their four children were very young. But, Anna shared her house with one of the families that had lost everything in the flood until it was possible for them to rebuild their own house.Anna‟s friends were very puzzled when they saw Anna do this. They could not understand why Anna wanted to give herself so much more work and trouble when she had so many children to support. Life would be even harder when another family joined them.“Well,” Anna explained to her friends, “ 30 years ago, a woman in the town where I then lived in Germany found herself very poor, because her husband had been killed in the war, and she had a lot of children, as I have now.”The day before Christmas, the woman said to her chi ldren, “We won‟t have much for Christmas this year, so I am going to get only one gift for all of us and I am sure we will all be glad to have it. Now I‟ll go and get it.” She came backwith a little girl who was eve poorer than they, and who had no parent s. “Here is our gift,” she said to her children.“The children were very excited and happy to get such a gift. They welcomed the little girl, and she grew up as their sister. I was that Christmas gift.”93. Was Anna‟s house washed away in the big flood?94. How many people were there in Anna‟s family?95. How did Anna‟s friends feel when she shared her house with a homeless family?96. Where did Anna live 30 years ago?97. Who was once given as a Christmas gift to a poor family?98. Why did Anna like to help the poor?VII.Writing(共20分)99. Write a passage of at least 60 words on the topic “My view on using the Internet.”(以“我对使用因特网的看法”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。

上海市黄浦区2012届高三英语一模

黄浦区2011学年度第一学期期终基础学业测评高三英语试卷（本卷满分150分；完卷时间120分钟）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. Waitress and customer. B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.D. Mother and son.2. A. At 5:00. B. At 5:15. C. At 5:30. D. At 7:00.3. A. In a bookstore. B. In Professor Smith’s office.C. In a language lab.D. In a restaurant.4. A. The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.C. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.5. A. A company. B. An employee. C. A program. D. A university.6. A. He was pleased to get the medal. B. He used to be a firefighter.C. He was accused of causing a fire.D. He was very courageous.7. A. Plan her budget carefully. B. Buy a gift for her Granny.C. Give him more information.D. Ask someone else for suggestions.8. A. The tickets sold online are at half price.B. It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.C. It’s not easy to buy the tickets on the spot.D. The tickets are more expensive than expected.9. A. The girl can use his calculator.B. He did fine because he had no calculator.C. The high-tech stuff isn’t a must for study.D. The girl can have either a calculator or a laptop computer.10. A. The woman emptied the litter bin. B. The man placed the socks on the bed.C. The man regrets being absent-minded.D. The woman saved the man some trouble.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They are low in fat. B. They are only for hungry teenager.C. They are made by expensive ingredients.D. They can be bought in many local stores.12. A. Baking powder. B. Flour. C. Sugar. D. Salt.13. A. Instant cookies. B. Cookies for teenagers.C. Chocolate chip cookies.D. Fattening cookies.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. English education. B. Indian education.C. Japanese education.D. Spanish education.15. A. He enjoys telling them stories about his life.B. He distracts them from playing video games.C. He points out the wildlife and plants along the way.D. He teaches them how to survive in emergency situation.16. A. Have a family hike every year to relax them.B. Tell kids interesting stories so they will be creative.C. Enroll kids into schools early to help them learn better.D. Talk with kids about problems so they learn how to solve them.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.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.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.You answered every question properly, and you were totally qualified _____ this job.A. forB. ofC. toD. with26.Mom is like a sister with whom I often share the funny things in my school, and she shares_____ with me as well.A. itsB. hersC. mineD. theirs27.The financial support you provided helped him, but the emotional support helped _____.A. much moreB. more muchC. much mostD. most much28.– The telephone line to the headmaster is always busy.– Someone _____ the telephone.A. need useB. should have usedC. must be usingD. must use29.– John, I hear you don’t work for IBM any more.– Yes, I _____ a better job in Microsoft.A. offeredB. was offeringC. have been offeredD. offer30.Your job is to make my work easier, _____ it more difficult.A. not makeB. not to makeC. not to makingD. not making31._____ an answer from her father, she had to turn to the Internet for the answer.A. ReceivingB. To receiveC. Not having receivedD. Not being received32.The term ―culture‖really means _____ you believe to be normal. This includes anythingfrom the food you eat to the expectations you have in life.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. why33.Evidence _____ basic research skills are on the decline demonstrates that the Internet has anegative side.A. whyB. thatC. howD. if34.Only after my friend came yesterday afternoon _____.A. did the computer repairB. he repaired the computerC. was the computer repairedD. the computer was repaired35.It was evening _____ we reached the little town of Winchester.A. tillB. thatC. sinceD. before36.Many people of non-Chinese background are enrolled in universities on courses _____ forforeigners to learn Chinese.A. designingB. designedC. to designingD. design37.If your typical text costs $100 for a new edition, used _____ $75, an e-book $55, and a rental$45.A. costsB. costC. will costD. have cost38._____ kids are spending an hour and a half at a sports practice, most aren’t getting all theactivity they need for the day.A. As long asB. WhenC. BecauseD. Even if39.Are you worried about _____ by groups of unfamiliar people from foreign countries?A. surroundingB. to surroundingC. being surroundedD. to be surrounded40.Enjoy yourselves in a multicultural evening, _____ local guests bring unique food and drink.A. whereB. whenC. whichD. andSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlyAntarctica is the highest, driest and coldest place on Earth. It is also the remotest, a fact which accounts for its unspoiled environment. It is widely described as the last 41 on our planet. The cold climate is 42 for maintaining the continent’s year-round ice fields. Even though Antarctica receives more sunlight than the equator(赤道), the temperatures are lower because the ice sheet 43 the heat back into space.For centuries, Europeans wondered about the 44 of a South-Polar continent, but no one actually knew for certain Antarctica was there until 1820 when European explore rs ―discovered‖ it. Since then, men have gone to Antarctica in search of 45 . Testing their abilities, several teams of explorers set out in 1911 to be the first men to stand at the South Pole.Once completely 46 , Antarctica has more recently been playing host to adventurers seeking for excitement,scientists interested in experimenting,and companies looking to 47 this wild area for profit.Yet, Antarctica’s fragile and complicated eco-system is threatened by its human visitors. Damage to the environment occurs as people come looking for resources beneath the ice,or 48 leave their garbage behind. Currently, countries are working to ensure that the damage to Antarctica’s environment is 49 , and that Antarctica will remain an unspoiled place.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.How many times have you been discouraged by trials and difficulties? Most of the time, we think that there is some sort of external force that 50 prevents us from being happy. Well, the truth is — that ―negative force‖ you are thinking of is actually your 51 .Yes, your own attitude is that which may prevent you from achieving fulfillment. Although the heart is the lifeline of the body,52 ,the brain affects your entire being.If you53 tell yourself that you are not good enough, then eventually, the body follows suit. Knowing this, you must 54 condition your consciousness into thinking that you can have a 55 life.The people around you sometimes tell you that you cannot do certain things, but who are they to 56 your life journey? If you tell yourself that people often pull you down in an effort to bring you to their (low) level, then you 57 a small victory. Take note that the ones who say that you can never be successful are the ones who are 58 in their own lives. You are only what you allow yourself to be.Learning to believe in yourself is overcoming 59 . Many people are afraid of trying because they are afraid of failing. Remember the failure, and then being able to 60 it is a victory in itself. So you create a strong belief in yourself. 61 your limits, even if that means more defeats, and condition your spirit into realizing that all these 62 helped you achieve your true strength as a person. Once you learn this, you will quickly find that you are able to do much more than you ever imagined that you could.The single most important key to becoming successful in any area of your life comes down to the way you 63 . Spend time every day feeding your mind with powerful education, mindset (观念)and knowledge and find other successful people to see what they did that you could start to 64 .50. A. naturally B. accidentally C. willingly D. unbelievably51. A. heart B. body C. mind D. personality52. A. as a result B. in another word C. on the contrary D. on the other hand53. A. carefully B. unconsciously C. courageously D. ashamedly54. A. seldom B. therefore C. otherwise D. meanwhile55. A. fulfilling B. changing C. hardworking D. inviting56. A. continue B. break C. plan D. accomplish57. A. miss B. expect C. achieve D. decline58. A. unambitious B. unfortunate C. unsociable D. unsuccessful59. A. fear B. crisis C. misfortune D. opposition60. A. avoid B. conceal C. admit D. overcome61. A. Establish B. Challenge C. Define D. Lower62. A. falls B. victories C. worries D. limits63. A. behave B. think C. live D. work64. A. model B. study C. share D. matchSection BDirections: 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)Two enterprising graduates are selling advertising space on their faces to pay off a combined student debt of almost £50,000. Faced with a challenging job market, former Cambridge students Ed Moyse and Ross Harper are painting different company logos on to their faces.Anyone can buy the advertising space, from businesses to individuals or groups, on a day-to-day basis. The logos — which can be viewed at — are then seen by everyone they pass as they go about their daily business.The graduates, who met on their first day at Selwyn College, Cambridge, started the business on October 1 and said they made £3,500 in the first 10 days. The boys said they are ―armed only with massive student debt and a firm grasp of the principles of vir al advertising‖ as they attempt to survive for a year merely on income earned by transforming themselves into walking advertisements.Mr. Harper, 21, from Greenwich, south London, who studied neuroscience, s aid, ―It’s our untraditional way of paying off our student debt. The graduate job market is incredibly unfriendly, and so we thought we’d try and go through it altogether. We’ve seen so many students unsuccessfully applying for jobs, only to eventually settle in a career that they never really wanted. It's just something a bit different and has taken off quite nicely.‖Mr. Moyse, 22, from Poole, Dorset, said, ―It is well beyond our expectations, but we always knew it had value and is novel and crazy.‖―So far, one of the main contributors has been online betting agency, Paddy Power,‖Mr. Harper said.Mr. Moyse, who studied economics, and Mr. Harper came up with the idea after graduating in the summer as a scheme that would not require much investment.65.The two graduates set up a business of selling advertising space on their faces because _____.A. they both have handsome facesB. they have gained best educationC. they have student loan to repayD. they can possibly find no jobs66.The job they engage in now has _____.A. earned them a lot of moneyB. helped them to pay off the debtC. increased their exposureD. met their wildest expectations67.Paddy Power might be the boys’ _____.A. customerB. debtorC. investorD. designer68.The word novel here in the passage means _____.A. fictionalB. meaningfulC. unusualD. critical69.Which of the following information is TRUE according to the text?A. The 25 metre pool is used for both class and recreational purposes.B. Whether the 50m pool is open during college holidays is indefinite.C. A 14-year-old can swim in the 25m pool without the company of adults.D. People won’t be able to swim in either of 25m and 50m pools After August 18.70.What time can a community member swim in the Camberwell College Swimming Pools on aTuesday at the beginning of the July?A. 12:00.B. 13: 00.C. 14:00.D. 17:30.71.What’s th e main purpose of this passage?A. To attract more people to swim in Camberwell College swimming pools.B. To instruct people how to swim in either lane or non-lane swimming pools.C. To keep the public informed of the time arrangement of the swimming pools.D. To help students acquire some latest information about the swimming pools.(C)With the emergence of the technological age, it has become increasingly difficult to be a knowledgeable person: There is just too much information to know something about everything. So what should an educated person be in the twenty-first century? It isn’t always clear whe ther one should try to become a specialist or a generalist in today’s world.In the 1960s, most American colleges and universities offered a generalist approach to education. In response to student protests, universities began offering many innovative courses, such as Asian Studies and African Studies. Students began ―doing their own thing,‖ taking courses in just about every subject imaginable. But as university students began to focus on more and more of these less common subject areas, critics began to air their opinions. They believed that much of education had become useless. Employers also began to make comment about the quality of college graduates, saying that as jacks-of-all-trades, they could ―function‖ in most areas of life but might never ―expert‖ in any. As a result, the college degree of the 1960s was looked down on by many.From the 1970s through the 1990s, with new technologies creating new job opportunities, an emphasis on specialization appeared in American education. More vocational courses were offered in colleges and universities, especially as computer-programming jobs became available. Many more business schools were established, allowing more and more graduates to enter fields that offered specialized jobs with high salaries, such as investment banking and stock trading. But with the media coverage of the crimes committed by insider-information spreader on Wall Street, even the reputation of the MBA degree was soiled. The more narrowly focused approach to professional education also seemed to fail.One of the puzzles of the twenty-first century is whether to approach modern education in terms of the generalist or the specialist. Some universities require all students to take common courses from a broad range of subjects, appealing to the generalist approach to education. Yet choosing the core courses in light of today’s explosion in information and multicultural student populations has not been an easy task. How does one select what it is that everyone should know? Other universities continue to tailor their courses to the more immediate professional needs of their students, appealing to the specialist approach to education. But without a core curriculum (核心课程), students often lack the shared knowledge necessary to participate effectively in an integrated (综合的) society.72.In the 1960s, the college degree was viewed as nonsense because ______.A. students did their own things without care about realityB. too general an approach failed to meet social expectationsC. some innovative courses focused on too neglected subjectsD. the generalist approach was adopted in most US universities73.The crime on the Wall Street is mentioned in the passage in order to prove ______.A. specialists with high salaries took risksB. the MBA degree was not worthy of its nameC. specialist approach to education was far from perfectD. jobs like computer-programming were more practicable74.The author’s attitude toward the college e ducation in the 21st century is ______.A. positiveB. negativeC. neutralD. ironic (讽刺的)75.What might be the best title for this passage?A. History of College Educational ApproachesB. College Preparatory Education for the Changing WorldC. Generalization or Specialization, A Hard Choice for UniversitiesD. Difference Between Generalist Education and Specialist EducationSection CDirections: 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.Time Machine76.You cannot change the laws of physics, but could physics actually enable us to travel through time? It might sound crazy, but according to Einstein’s theories, there’s no logical reason why time travel isn’t possible and there are now scientists looking into it as a serious scientific proposal, at least at a theoretical level.77.Put simply, Einstein’s idea was that every object in the universe has its own ―time‖, and these vary as objects move. The faster an object moves, the slower its time is, compared to the time of a slower moving object. The extreme situation would be if an object could move as fast as the speed of light, its time would be completely stopped. But whatever an object’ —or person’s — time is, it’s only evident in contrast to other objects. In other words, they’re all relative.78.In 1971, after Einstein’s death, two scientists were able to carry out a crucial experiment. They used two atomic clocks, synchronized them and placed one on a plane, while the other stayed in the same location on Earth. The plane then flew around the world for 80 hours. According to Einstein’s theory, the clock on the plane would be expected to have lost time, due to being in motion over 80 hours compared to the clock on the ground. When they brought the clocks together and made a comparison, the clock on the plane was indeed a few nanoseconds slower than the other clock.79.So, time is warped — and this opens up the possibility that we might be able to somehow manipulate it as a mode of travel one day. Already one scientist has published a paper in which he detailed how to build a time machine.80.If it were possible, however, it would present some pretty knotty paradoxes. For example, what if someone or something traveled back in time and changed the future? And have you heard the one about the time traveler who dots back and forward in time and by means of various medical technologies is able to be his own father AND mother?! And besides, if time travel is possible, where are all the people from the future —surely they’d want to come and meet us poor stranded 21st century beings?Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than 12 words.Many expensive nutrition additives advertised on TV say they can improve your memory, but only ordinary food and health habits have been shown to work.A research team from UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) has designed a four-step p lan to improve your memory in just 14 days. ―It sounds like another advertisement, but it really works,‖ says UCLA professor Gary Small.The team found the four-step plan improved memory function in teenagers under stress and older people. After a two-week study that included crossword puzzles, exercise and diet changes, test subjects’ memories worked more efficiently.Here’s the program:Memory training:Train yourself with brain-teaser, crossword puzzles and memory exercises that train verbal skills throughout the day.Healthy diet: Eat five rather than three meals a day. The food should be rich in omega-3 fats, such as whole grains and vegetables that contain antioxidants (抗氧化剂). Having frequent meals helps increase blood glucose (血糖), the primary energy source for the brain.Physical fitness:Have regular physical exercise such as walking, basketball or running, every day.Stress reduction:Perform stretching and relaxation exercises. Stress causes the body to release a chemical that can shrink the memory centers in the brain.Before-and-after brain scans showed that test subjects experienced on the average a 5 per cent increase in working memory. This suggests they were using their brains more efficiently. A control group that didn’t follow the plan showe d no big changes.―We’ve known for years that diet and exercise can help people keep their physical health, which is a key part of healthy aging,‖ said Small. ―But keeping mental health is just as important. Now we have evidence that people can improve their memories through a program of memory exercises and stress reduction.‖(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81._____ are more likely to be influenced by the 14-day program.82.What is ―healthy diet‖ according to the passage?83.When you are under high pressure, how does your body react?84.Besides diet and exercise, _____ are also vital for memory improvement.第II卷（共45分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.他决定重新考虑这个计划。

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案(普陀区)

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案（普陀区）Part 2 Vocabulary and GrammarII.Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) ：（共20分）31.Diana often helps her mother lay ________ table before dinner.A) a B) an C) the D)/32. Jack was lucky to get two tickets ________ that concert.A) for B) in C) on D) about33. This is not Kitty's dictionary.________ has an orange cover.A) She B)Her C) Herself D) Hers34. The play was not interesting, so there were ________ empty seals in the theatre.A) a little B) a lot C) many D) much35. Nowadays people have many ways to communicate ________ their friends.A) at B) with C) to D) of36.I felt so hungry at midnight, but I couldn't find ________ to eat in my flat.A) everything B) something C) anything D) nothing37.Cathy usually has a badminton lesson once a week, ________ ?A) does she B) doesn't she C) has she D) hasn't she38.It's said that the road we drove along just now is ________ in this area.A) busy B) busier C) busiest D) the busiest39.Don't stay up too late.________ you'll find it hard to get up on time tomorrow.A) or B) but C) and D) so40.Susan did quite well in the final exam ________ she had missed two weeks' lessons.A) though B) if C) because D) unless41.The news that our school will move to a,better place sounds ________.A) well B) exciting C) suddenly D) happily42.When I saw James, he ________ chess with his grandfather in the garden.A) plays B) played C) was playing D) had played43.Christiana said that she ________ another trip to Sweden the next day.A) will take B) would take C) is taking D) had taken44.Teachers always encourage their students ________ more confident.A) to be B) be C) are D) were45.We all know that it is dangerous ________ too fast on the highway.A) drive B) driving C) drives D) to drive46.Let Joan ________ to my office an hour later. I'm busy with a report at the moment.A) come B) to come C)comes D) will come47.— Can I take these magazines home?— Yes, you ________ , but please return them in two days.A) must B) may C) should D) need48. Just wait a few more minutes. I'll finish ________ the letter at once.A) type B) typed C) typing D) to type.49.— I like the photos you took for me very much.—________.A) I'm glad to hear that. B) That's very kind of you.C) Please don't say that. D) What a pity!50.— May I open the window for a while? It's a bit warm inside.—________.A) Yes, I'd like to. B) Not at all. C) Don't mention it. D) Yes. go ahead.plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only be used once.(8分)It was a bright Saturday and we were sitting in a modern restaurant. We were all students together many, many years ago. We had finished the noodles at the end of the meal, when the 51 said, "Let's take it in turns to talk about our experiences."Cathy started, "I have travelled a lot. I have visited many 52 because of my work. I haveseen the River Amazon, stopped in Paris and seen the snow in Canada. I've also been riding on a camel in the Arabian Desert."Joyce said, "1 have been very 53 and am rich. I have opened many businesses, workedhard and had plenty of good ideas. So if you 54 help in doing business, I'll always be gladto give you a hand.""Well, I have done a lot of good things. I 55 people in hospital, raise money for thehospital's services and help people," said Ricky.Next was Ken. Once he was a 56 little boy; now he was a serious older man with heavy glasses and not much hair. "I have worked in a science research centre. I have been busy in my laboratory day after day. I have always been thinking about the future ana helping us 57 it" Then there was silence."So what about you. Mary?"Mary smiled 58 , "I have done everything you have done.""How can that be ?""I have travelled all around the world and into space and into the past and many other wonderful things, all through the world of books..."plete the sentences with the given words in their properforms (8分)59.This shop sells all kinds of __________ from different countries. (watch)60.Students should be taught how to learn by __________. (they)61.We were told to turn right at the __________ traffic light. (three)59.It's natural for us to become more __________ when we get old. (forget)60.Luckily, the small ship came back __________ after a big storm. (safe)61.We couldn't believe that it was her real hair because it was so __________ . (length)62.Amy's job is to __________ the new machine that was bought last week. (operation)63.Jane felt nervous when she made her first __________ in front the whole school. (speak)V.Rewrite the following sentences as required.(14分)67.Henry put on his scarf before he left the office. (改为否定句)Henry __________ __________ on his scarf before he left the office.68.Andersonplays tennis twice a week. (对划线部分提问)__________ __________ does Anderson play tennis?69.Charles did very well at the school sports meeting this year. (改为感叹句)__________ __________Charles did at the school sports meeting this year!70.Rose went to the car exhibition yesterday. Danny went there, too.(保持句意基本不变)__________ Rose __________ Danny went to the car exhibition yesterday.71.In my opinion, children can learn about responsibility from doing some housework.__________ __________ that children can learn about responsibility from doing some housework.72.Mrs. Green moved most of the flower pots into the house last night. (改为被动语态)Most of the flower pots __________ __________ into the house by Mrs. Green last night.73.Does Mike like his new job? Mike's parents wonder. ( 合并为一句)Mike's parents wonder __________ he __________ his new job.Part 3 Reading and WritingVI.Reading Comprehension(共50分)A) Choose the best answer(12分)My name is Linda Green. I'm a member of a large company which has many sections. There are two men in important positions in my office — Mr. Thompson and Mr. White. Everyone enjoys working with Mr. Thompson, but no one likes Mr. White.Mr. Thompson is always kind and patient. When he wants something done, he'll ask. "Would you mind getting this information for me, please?'" Mr. White is just the_opposite. He usually shouts across the room, "Get me the papers, and hurry up."But Mr. White surprised us this morning. At first we thought he must be sick. He was kind and polite. "Miss Erickson," he asked, "if it isn't too much trouble for you, could you please make these telephone calls for me?" June Erickson wastoo surprised to say a word. Right after that, Mr. White said, "Miss Reed, would you be so kind as to open the window? It's quite warm in here." Then he turned to me, "I'd appreciate very much if you'd mail these letters for me."We couldn't imagine why he was behaving so strangely. Should We give him some medicine? Or should we send him to the hospital?The situation was soon cleared up. "Ladies," Mr. Thompson said, "I've been told that the president(总裁) of our company will be here soon. He's very interested in the welfare (福利) of his employees(雇员) and will have some questions to ask you about that."74.The writer works in a ________ .A) bank B) company C) factory D) shopping centre75.From the passage we learn that Mr. Thompson ________.A) is good at making money B) likes shouting across the office.C) is always late for work D) gets along well with others76.The underlined part in Paragraph 2 tells us that Mr. White is ________.A) rude B)Jazy C) careless D) sad77.This morning Mr. White asked June Erickson to________ .A) get some information B) mail some lettersC) make some phone calls D) open the window78.Mr. White surprised the other people in his office this morningbecause________.A) he looked very sick B) he shouted at othersC) he did a lot of work himself D) he became polite and kind79.According to the passage, which of the following is Not True?A) Mr. White and Mr. Thompson both work in the writer's office.B) Everyone in the office believes that Mr. White has changed.C) The president of the company will come to see them soon.D) The president will do a survey about the employees' welfare.B) Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(12分)Do you know what happens on the first Sunday of August every year? This day is International Friendship Day. On this day people think of different ways to remember their friends and 80 what their friends bring to their lives.People have all sorts of friends—school friends, work colleagues, neighbours, brothers and sisters, parents, and even pets! 81 can you let your friends know that you really care about them?Here are some suggestions for what you can do on international Friendship Day to show your friends how 82 they are to you:•Try to visit all the friends who live near you and give them each a hug. •Buy flowers or chocolates for your friends, or better still, make them a cake or a small present.•If your friends are fond of 83 why not make them a tape of the pop groups they like best.•Go with some friends to a photo machine and take some pictures of you all enjoying yourselves.These pictures will give you good 84 .•Send your friends an online greeting card, and don't forget to include some photos and messages—maybe a poem—telling your friends how great they are.•Plan a day out for your friends. A picnic in the park or, time at the beach is always fun.•If your friends are busy 83 , how about organizing a dinner party at a local restaurant.•Buy your best friend a ticket to a good movie or take them to see a theatre show. Make sure that you think about their tastes when you book the ticket.80.A) write B) celebrate C) recite D)enjoy81.A) Why B) Where C) How D)When82.A) special B) strange C) funny D)beautiful83.A) food B) pictures C) sports D)music84.A) memories B) lessons C) signs D)presents85.A) in the evening B) at the weekends C) during the day D) duringthe weekC) Read the passage and fill the blanks with proper words (14分)Anyone who has a dog as a pet will tell you why the dog is called 'man's best friend'. "They are loyal, funny and loving. They seldom complain and always o 86_ their owners," said Mary Smith of Washington D.C.Doctors will also tell you that people who have dogs seem to be happier and healthier than those who live a 87 . One reason for this is that people with dogs lead more active lives. Who can say no to a lovely dog when he pulls on your arm and asks yon to take him for a walk?Dogs are really amazing animals. They not only offer emotional (情感的) support but also p __ 88 great help for humans. Think about guide dogs for blind people, or dogs that help people in wheelchairs.However, it is the emotional side of owning a dog that has been studied in detail by Dr Julie Davis of Chicago University. "B_ 89 every dog lover there is a story," says Dr. Davis. "Why do people love their dogs so much? if you hear their stories, it's not difficult to understand why. "Dr. Davis has studied the r 90 between dogs and people for the last ten years. "I have spoken to people in parks, pet stores, and veterinary (兽医的) offices, as well as stopping people in the street. I have interviewed office workers and farmers, policemen and construction workers," says Dr Davis. "E 91 wants to talk about their dogs. Many people said they cried much more when their dogs died than when their parents did. They said the sadness was much d_ 92 _ . People are finding animals are more reliable than human beings. People tell me all the time that they get more emotional support from their dogs than they do from their husbands or wives."D)Answer the questions(12分)Read this dialogue between Karen Lu and Alice Evans on a daily television talk show called "Our World". Alice has recently travelled around India on an elephant.Karen: Welcome to the programme. First of all, Alice, what gave you the idea to travel around India on an elephant?Alice: Well, it all started when I went to a photographic exhibition of elephants. Then, a few days later, I started reading a book about an Englishman travelling all the way to India on foot. I suddenly had the idea to travel on an elephant.Karen: So what did you do next?Alice: I rang a friend in India and told him 1 wanted to buy an elephant. He told me about the prices of elephants. He said that 1 would need two people to help me: one person to cut the animal's food, because elephants can eat up to 200kg of food each day, and another person to drive the elephant.Karen: Is it expensive to buy an elephant?Alice: We bought a female elephant called Tara for about US$6,000.Karen: Well, Alice, you'd found your elephant. What did you do next?Alice: Next, we had to plan our route. As we had to sell Tara at the end of the journey, we decided to travel to Sonepur in northern India where the world's oldest elephant market is located. The market lasts for two weeks every year and elephants can never be sold there before the special date of 23rd November. The whole journey would take about 64 days to complete.Karen: I see. And did you have any problems on your journey?Alice: Yes. a few, but nothing too serious. At the beginning, Tara hurt her foot. But that got better after a week. The weather was very bad as well. And we often found uninvited guests in our tents—snakes—which made sleeping rather difficult!Karen: That sounds awful! And what finally happened when you reached the end of your journey?Alice: I had grown very fond of Tara, and I didn't want to sell her, even though I knew I had to. Luckily, however, I met some old friends at the market. They were looking for an elephant for their national park. I knew that Tara would be safe in the national park, so I gave her to them. I was very sad to say goodbye.93. Did Alice get the idea of traveling on an elephant from a film?94. How many people did Alice need to help her travel on an elephant?95.Why did they decide to travel to the elephant market in northern India?96. Alicementions three problems they had during the journey, doesn't she?97. Where did Tara go at the end of the journey?98.What do you think of Alice's experience?VII.Writing(共20分)99.Write at least 60 words about the topic "The ways I deal with myproblem(s) in study".(以“我应对学习中所遇问题的方法”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。

上海市高三一模考试英语汇编完型填空题含答案

2013届（2012学年）上海市高三英语一模——完形填空（长宁）All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 50 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 51 .Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand species of butterflies exist around the world. A number of these species are endangered, over 20 in Japan 52 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 53 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 54 of the environment’s health, since they are 55 to environmental changes. Many environmentalists around the world are eager to protect the endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 56 the important role that butterflies play in our environment.In recent years, environmental groups have made significant progress in 57 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 58 to protect the butterflies’habitat (栖息地). Other projects in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 59 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010.Finding a cure for the butterfly crisis is, 60 , not just for environmental groups. 61 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylor’s Checkerspot. They recognize how 62 seemingly insignificant creatures can be. The world cannot afford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 63 , “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 64 to everything else in the Universe.”50. A. colors B. bodies C. wings D. feelers51. A. out of control B. in great danger C. on the fly D. out of date52. A. nearby B. though C. besides D. alone53. A. predictable B. possible C. imaginable D. terrible54. A. factor B. picture C. measure D. display55. A. exposed B. accustomed C. sensitive D. resistant56. A. highlights B. changes C. replaces D. finds57. A. preserving B. controlling C. observing D. recognizing58. A. projects B. efforts C. steps D. groups59. A. set an example B. keep the promise C. make a difference D. take the time60. A. however B. furthermore C. otherwise D. therefore61. A. Distinguished B. Leading C. Senior D. Ordinary62. A. graceful B. significant C. pitiful D. mysterious63. A. proposed B. commented C. promised D. recommended64. A. restricted B. adapted C. contributed D. tied50~54 CBDDC 55~59 CAABC 60~64 ADBBD（闸北）In today's American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. employers use them to __50__ potential workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is truthful, which __51__ the applicants' moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many include a review of the employee's employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to __52__ . Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time __53__ from work may bring negative influence to the employee's performance. Sometimes, an applicant's residential history is also an issue. Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, reducing the chances for them to have contact with __54__ people. Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on __55__ . Another item which can't be neglected is the applicant's criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although __56__ like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely __57__ and, in most cases, is sure to result in the ending of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicant's social history is __58__ needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self __59__ . A small mistake in these posts may result in huge loss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to __60__ hiring someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who __61__ social history may interview neighbors and professional references __62__ by the applicant.Finally in the field Of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicant's __63__ performances. In many instances, an education background check is so __64__ about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided On his application.50. A. qualify B. assess C. treat D. reward51. A. practises B. supplies C. destroys D. suggests52. A. cheat B. apply C. resign D. complain53. A. absence B. review C. independence D. silence54. A. bad-tempered B. ill-intentioned C. cold-blooded D. old-fashioned55. A. housing B. facilities C. communication D. transportation56. A. minor offences B. serious faultsC. personal experiencesD. public inconveniences57. A. bothered B. spared C. paid D. informed58. A. temporarily B. generally C. fortunately D. gradually59. A. satisfaction B. confidence C. discipline D. awareness60. A. explain B. discuss C. permit D. avoid61. A. look after B. look on C. look into D. look in62. A. recognized B. examined C. ordered D. compared63. A. financial B. academic C. religious D. official64. A. careless B. curious C. realistic D. particular50〜54 BDCAB 55〜59 DABBC 60〜64 DCABD（杨浦）A new research suggests that animals have a much higher level of brainpower than once thought. If animals do have intelligence, how do scientists measure it? Before defining animals’ intelligence, scientists defined what is not intelligence. Instinct is not intelligence. It is a skill __50__ into an animal’s brain by its genetic heritage (基因遗传). Tricks can be learned by repetition, but no real thinking is __51__. Cuing, in which animals learn to do or not to do certain things by following outside signals, does not demonstrate intelligence. Scientists believe that insight, the ability to use tools, and communication using human language are all __52__ measures of the mental ability of animals.When judging animal intelligence, scientists look for insight, which they define as a flash of sudden understanding. When a young gorilla (大猩猩) could not reach fruit from a tree, she noticed crates (木板箱) on the lawn near the tree. She __53__ the crates into a pyramid, then climbed on them to reach her __54__. The gorilla’s insight allowed her to solve a new problem without trial and error.The ability to use tools is also an important sign of intelligence. Crows (乌鸦) use sticks to pry (撬开) peanuts out of cracks. The crow __55__ intelligence by showing it has learned what a stick can do. __56__ , otter (水獭) use rocks to crack open crab shells in order to get at the meat.Many animals have learned to communicate using human language. One chimp can recognize and correctly use more than 250 __57__ symbols on a keyboard. These symbols __58__ human words. An amazing parrot can __59__ five objects of two different types. He can understand the difference between the number, color, and kind of object. The ability to __60__ is a basic thinking skill. In addition, he seems to use language to express his needs and __61__. When ill and taken to the animal hospital for his first overnight stay, this parrot turned to go. “Come here!” he cried to a scientist who works with him. “I love you. I’m sorry. Wanna go back?”The research on animal intelligence raises important questions. If animals are smarter than __62__ thought, would that change the way humans interact with them? Would animals still be used for food, clothing, or __63__ experimentation? Finding the answer to these tough questions makes a difficult __64__ even for a large-brained, problem-solving species like our own.50. A. developed B. admitted C. programmed D. injected51. A. inherited me B. involved C. instructed D. intended52. A. realistic B. unusual C. accurate D. effective53. A. piled B. assembled C. supported D. divided54. A. potential B. reward C. standard D. top55. A. explores B. expands C. explains D. exhibits piracy56. A. Likewise B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise57. A. magical B. flexible C. abstract D. permanent58. A. substitute for B. stand for C. appeal to D. carry out59. A. foresee B. determine C. combine D. distinguish60. A. classify B. justify C. qualify D. simplify61. A. satisfaction B. emotions C. gratitude D. beliefs62. A. objectively B. professionally C. previously D. scientifically63. A. electrical B. physical C. medical D. logical64. A. decision B. translation C. choice D. puzzle50~54 CBDAB 55~59 DACBD 60~64 ABCCD（徐汇）Auditing（旁听）classes at university is an ideal way of learning or trying out new areas of study without committing yourself. You can study alongside fellow students without any ___(50)___ to participate in formal assessments or gain credits for your degree.The trend of auditing university classes has ___(51)___ across universities. Recently, Fudan Postgraduate, a publication by Fudan University, even ___(52)___ a map guide on its campus. Altogether, it features 25 courses, including details of lectures, venues, times and recommendations. Students can design their own auditing ___(53)___ based on a handy map. Zhu, editor of the guide, said that she has ___(54)___ from the trend herself –she successfully move d from a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry to her current one after auditing classes. “Visiting classes helped me a lot. The teachers of outstanding courses seldom teach strictly according to textbooks, which is attractive to students. Their tutoring metho ds have ___(55)___ my mind,” Zhu said.Other students audit purely out of ___(56)___. Shi Shuai, 22, a senior majoring in administration management at Shantou University, attended courses in economics and finance for one year. “It is a great way to explore professional knowledge outside your ___(57)___,” said Shi, who acquired the basics of accounting and finance management.Despite the ___(58)___ of learning in an open environment, university administrators remind us that there are still rules to follow. Not all classes accept outsiders, especially minority languageclasses and science modules. These are often taught in small groups to ensure the ___(59)___of learning, or require special equipment and individual instruction, which is only ___(60)___ to registered students who pay tuition fees.Regulations vary across departments and universities. According to Huang Xiaoxiong, a journalism teacher at Fudan University, students need to ensure that auditing a class is permitted. “It is about basic manners. You need to let the teacher know about your ___(61)___,” he explained.“It’s polite to greet the teacher when attending a course. Participate in discussions, but do not distract (使分心) others,” Huang added. “It’s okay to hand in homework assigned by the teacher, but expect general advice rather than careful correction.”Auditing classes ___(62)___ or beyond one’s ability can be a waste of time, warns Xu Jun, 27, HR manager at Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group. “It’s good to audit some classes. But you have to manage your time well, as you can’t get any academic credit or formal ___(63)___ for these courses,” Xu suggested.“Even though your interests are important, your ___(64)___ is the first thing to consider at university.”50. A. limitation B. hesitation C. obligation D. tendency51. A. swept B. split C. smashed D. survived52. A. imposed B. inserted C. extended D. released53. A. habit B. route C. data D. rule54. A. benefited B. transferred C. suffered D. managed55. A. kept B. burdened C. expanded D. changed56. A. kindness B. interest C. pressure D. instinct57. A. major B. campus C. control D. potential58. A. instructions B. advantages C. possibilities D. qualifications59. A. effectiveness B. uniqueness C. consciousness D. seriousness60. A. affordable B. portable C.adaptable D. available61. A. preference B. existence C. expectation D. performance62. A. regularly B. purposefully C. moderately D. aimlessly63. A. education B. investigation C. recognition D. comment64. A. decision B. diligence C. devotion D. degree50-54 CADBA 55-59CBABA 60-64 DBDCD（松江）It is reported that an issue happened in Zhejiang Province.A collective appeal by a group of villagers to the government of Zhenhai district in Ningbo, Zhejiang, to 50 the building of a chemical plant in Their village Was not triggered by theproject itself, but by the villagers' 51 at the lack of information provided, an article in the Beijing News says.The plant will produce paraxylene (PX), a highly polluting petrochemical that can 52 cause cancer. Research suggests there is not enough evidence to link the substance to cancer.A(n) 53 petrochemical factory in Zhenhai, which was built in 1975, processes 21 million tons of crude oil each year. The new PX plant will process 15 million Tons of crude oil every year, according to the Newspaper.At first sight, the villagers' 54 partly originated from the plan proposed by the local government to 55 their losses and to relocate them. The land will be used for purposes relating to the project.56 , the article says that the project actually mainly aroused the villagers' anger due to the local government not talking with them 57 about both compensation and 58 .It goes on to say that although 59 had all the relevant details, the villagers were left 60 when they requested information concerning their health and future.The article suggests that the local government draw lessons from the incident and establish effective communication 61 in order to respect the right of villagers to 62 such information.After receiving the information they 63 , the villagers would be more certain about their future and their suspicions could be 64 , the article concludes.50. A. protect B. persevere C. predict D. prevent51. A. enjoyment B. anger C. passion D. laziness52. A. definitely B. specially C. probably D. potentially53. A. past B. deserted C. existing D. closed54. A. concern B. excitement C. dissatisfaction D. delight55. A. make out B. make for C. make up for D. make of56. A. Therefore B. However C. Briefly D. Moreover57. A. impatiently B. effectively C. negatively D. vividly58. A. relocation B. health C. pollution D. production59. A. manufacturers B. authorities C. plants D. the public60. A. in the dark B. at the bottom C. around the corner D. beyond description61. A. channels B. canals C. tunnels D. events62. A. convey B. present C. access D. eliminate63. A. owned B. doubted C. owed D. required64. A. removed B. enhanced C. existed D. proved50〜54 DBDCC 55〜59 CBBAB 60〜64 AACDA（青浦）Signs can sometimes be seen at the entrance of a house, expressing that a tramp（流浪汉）has passed. This special sign-language is frequently 50 by tramps to informtheir 51 whether the host of a certain house is friendly or unfriendly, and to 52 them the trouble of making unnecessary calls.Quite 53 one day, I came across a real tramp. He was such a rare sight these days that I stood some distance away and watched him. He was dressed just as a tramp should be in, old worn trousers, and a jacket many sizes too big for him. On his head there was a battered old hat and his boots were so old and worn; they were almost coming into pieces.But the man himself looked cheerful as if he had not a 54 in the world. He rubbed his nose with his forefinger, 55 a funny turn, laid a small parcel 56 the front gate, and began 57 a sign made by a former caller. Although the sign was meaningless to me, it must have been 58 , for the tramp’s face lit up with satisfaction. He entered the front gate 59 and rang the bell. When the door opened, I saw him raise his hat 60 couldn’t hear his words. The 61 was very short indeed, for no sooner had he spoken a few words than the door closed fiercely in his face.I felt 62 for him as he walked sadly out of the house. But just as quickly, his face lit up again and he moved quickly towards the gate. There he stopped, looked at the sign, and shook his head seriously as if he had made a bad mistake. 63 deeply into his pockets, he produced a piece of chalk, rubbed out the existing sign and made a new one in its place. He stared at it for a moment smiling to himself, then gathered his belongings, pushed back his hat and began walking towards the next house at an unhurried 64 , whistling as he went along.50. A. employed B. made C. taken D. put up51. A. coaches B. classmates C. fellows D. friends52. A. share B. save C. give D. urge53. A. in a way B. by mistake C. by the way D. by chance54. A. success B. care C. failure D. responsibility55. A. gave B. launched C. set D. made56. A. by B. to C. in D. behind57. A. drawing B. kissing C. correcting D. studying58. A. sad B. strange C. funny D. exciting59. A. confidently B. innocently C. consequently D. consciously60. A. and B. but C. however D. therefore61. A. conversation B. introduction C. argument D. greeting62. A. happy B. frightened C. capable D. sorry63. A. Digging B. Stealing C. Putting D. Looking64. A. step B. position C. pace D. situation50～54 ACBDC 55～59 DADDA 60～64 BADAC（普陀）German universities, known for their excellence throughout the world in the early part of the 20th century, are in a state of decline, according to Michael Burda, an American economics professor at Berlin’s Humholdt University．Burda claims that Germany’s 300 schools of 50 learning are being hurt by “a long-time shortage of general 51 ．“No statistic（统计数字）makes this more evident than a low proportion of young Germans actually 52 university-level degrees,” he says．Only 22 per cent of German students aged 24-34 53 complete their university studies．That’s compared to 31 percent in the UK, and 39 percent in the US, 54 the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development （OECD）．One reason for the decline is that Germany spends barely 1．1 per cent of its gross 55 product （GDP）on higher education, compared to 2．6 percent in the US．“ A central reason why so few Ger mans 56 university degrees here is the deterioration （下降/退化）in the 57 of education．This certainly comes from the rise in the number of students per teacher．Those who have the will and the means often study 58 ,” he said．Since the 1960s, more than 90 percent of German higher education has been publicly supported．Famous universities are still public institutions, 59 by federal and regional governments．Private funding of universities is 60 in Germany．This comes from the country’s lack of a donating tradition and rules limiting the amounts of tax-free donations．But now there signs that 61 may be changing．Professor Dieter Lenzen, president of Berlin’s Free University, agrees that62 money has to be spent on higher education．But h e disputes Burda’s claim that German universities are in 63 ．“A decade ago that may have been the 64 , but that was a result of the unsteady situation at the time of reunification．Now, things have changed for the better,” Lenzen said．50．A．self B．high C．higher D．language 51．A．loan B．funding C．aid D．finance 52．A．completing B．rewarding C．demanding of D．applying for 53．A．successfully B．scarcely C．fail to D．try to 54．A．thanks to B．due to C．owing to D．according to 55．A．definite B．digital C．dominant D．domestic 56．A．persuade B．pursue C．seek D．refuse 57．A．difficulty B．quantity C．quality D．organization 58．A．here B．abroad C．alone D．at home 59．A．administered B．established C．managed D．financed 60．A．rare B．common C．sufficient D．rejected 61．A．tax B．money C．attitudes D．decision 62．A．less B．more C．no D．enough 63．A．progress B．decline C．need D．development 64．A．evidence B．occasion C．situation D．case50---64 CBAAD DBCBD ACBBD（浦东）The famous American inventor Thomas Alva Edison once claimed that genius was one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration(汗水). Now, it seems, there is scientific evidence to __50__ his claim. The idea that geniuses such as Shakespeare, Mozart, and Picasso possessed certain inborn talents is a false belief, according to a study by a British psychologist and his colleagues.After examining outstanding performance in the arts and sports, these researchers concluded that __51__ is determined by opportunity, encouragement, training, motivation, self-confidence, and — most important of all — __52__. Even people who were not thought to be 53__ with any special talent could, after having received training, reach levels __54__ considered attainable (可获得的) only by gifted individuals. ‘Talent is a false belief, and it is time that people got rid of it,”they said.This theory —a dramatic __55__ with traditional beliefs —has been __56__ by academics worldwide. In fact, studies of accomplished artists and mathematicians, and top tennis players and swimmers, have reported few early signs of __57__ in these people before any parental encouragement. No case has been found of anyone reaching the highest levels of achievement without __58__ himself or herself to thousands of hours of serious training. Even those who are believed to be exceptionally talented — whether in music, mathematics, chess, or sports — have needed lengthy periods of instruction and practice to achieve their highest level of success. ‘The persistent false belief that some people reach high levels of performance without spending numerous hours practising __59__ much to the fact that their practice is usually outside the casual observer’s view,’ stated one scientist.The importance of practice has been noticed in athletics. For instance, differences in the composition of certain muscles were once thought to be __60__ predictors of athletic performance. However, the differences in the proportion of certain muscle fibers(组织) that are __61__ for success in long-distance running are largely the result of extended practice in running.‘What makes a genius then?’ one may ask. __62__, there is no clear answer. What is known, however, is that ‘nurture’ is at least as important as ‘nature.’ __63__, a supportive environment will do far more for a child’s prospects of success than any inborn gifts. T his is a message that most of us will find __64__ —even if we haven’t won the gene lottery, our fate is still in our own hands.50. A. make B. challenge C. support D. dismiss51. A. excellence B. harmony C. negotiation D. response52. A. education B. practice C. fortune D. character53. A. satisfied B. concerned C. decorated D. gifted54. A. preciously B. practically C. previously D. primarily55. A. break B. association C. partnership D. relief56. A. doubted B. concluded C. mentioned D. applauded57. A. accomplishment B. treasure C. diligence D. inspiration58. A. adapting B. attaching C. linking D. devoting59. A. carries B. leaves C. owes D. connects60. A. creative B. reliable C. natural D. active61. A. essential B. suitable C. possible D. feasible62. A. Unlikely B. Similarly C. Hopefully D. Unfortunately63. A. To sum up B. In other words C. For example D. In addition64. A. misleading B. puzzling C. comforting D. amusing50~54. CABDC 55~59. ADADC 60~64. BADBC（闵行）Over weight has been a great concern for some people. In an attempt to keep normal weight, people have 50 tried various methods. Nevertheless, not all the ways are 51when it comes to health. For weight loss, many people 52 the high-protein, low-carbohydrate (碳水化合物) diets. However, such diets might have 53 harmful long-term effects on the colon (结肠), a small study indicates.In the study, UK researchers found that a protein-heavy, low-carbohydrate diet created certain 54 in the colon that could lead to colon cancer risk. The study itself does not show whether high-protein diets really raise the 55 of any colon diseases, but the findings raise that possibility.Diets 56 high in protein and lower in carbohydrates have been shown to help heavy people lose weight. “People should not be 57 from losing weight,” Dr Flint said.58 , he added, they should make sure that any weight loss plan includes adequate amounts of fiber (纤维) and a high protein over months to years might have ill effects on the colon.The findings are based on seventeen overweight men who 59 three short-term diets: a one-week menu plan to keep their weight; a four-week high-protein diet with 60 amounts of carbohydrates; and a four-week high-protein diet low in carbohydrates.On average, the study found when the men were on the high-protein diets, they had higher levels of substances known as N-nitrous compounds (亚硝基化合物) that have been61 cancer. And when they were on the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, they had lowered amounts of fiber-originated compounds (源自纤维的混合物) thought to be protective against 62 .Exactly what those changes might mean for a person’s health is 63 ; But Flint said that the findings suggest that people should be aware of consuming too much protein and too little fiber over a long period. 64 , experts recommend that adults get about 28 grams of fiber per day—though it’s not known whether that’s enough for someone on a high-protein weight-loss diet.50. A. successfully B. painfully C. occasionally D. immediately51. A. helpless B. cheap C. useless D. beneficial52. A. make up B. come across C. turn to D. get on53. A. potentially B. additionally C. frequently D. definitely54. A. anxieties B. actions C. changes D. diets55. A. treatment B. function C. process D. risk56. A. directly B. relatively C. basically D. precisely57. A. discouraged B. reminded C. protected D. persuaded58. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. However59. A. recommended B. offered C. followed D. discovered60. A. reasonable B. unknown C. realistic D. similar61. A. taken from B. linked to C. held up D. based on62. A. health B. diet C. cancer D. protein63. A. critical B. believable C. sensible D. unclear64. A. For sure B. In general C. All in all D. In short50~54 BDCAC 55~59 DBADC 60~64 ABCDB（静安）Although one might not think so from some of the criticism of it, advertising is essential to the kind of society in which people in the United Kingdom, and a very __50__ proportion of the world at large, live. Advertising is necessary as a __51__ of communicating with others, of telling them about the goods and services that are offered, and of which most of them would never __52__ to hear at all if it were not for advertising. And advertising helps a great deal to promote a __53__ standard of living.In talking about advertising, one should not think only __54__ a commercial on television, or an advertisement in the newspapers or periodicals. In its widest __55__ , advertising includes a host of other __56__ such as packaging, shop displays and — in the sense of communication — even the spoken word of the salesman. __57__ , the roots of advertising are to be found in the market place.。

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案(虹口区)

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案（虹口区）Part 1 ListeningI. Listening Comprehension（共30分）A. Listen and choose the right picture：(6分)1. ___2. ___3. ___4. ___5. ___6. ___B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(10分)（）7. A. Yellow. B. Red. C. Black. D. Pink.（）8. A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy. D. Snowy.（）9. A. Jane. B. Peter. C. Jane‟s mother. D. Peter‟s mother.（）10. A. June. B. July. C. August. D. September.（）11. A. To go shopping. B. To see a movie.C. To attend a meeting.D. To mail a letter.（）12. A. In the museum. B. At the zoo. C. At the theatre. D. In the mall.（）13. A. By bus. B. By train. C. On foot. D. By bike.（）14. A. Twenty-three. B. Twenty. C. Nineteen. D. Seventeen.（）15. A. Leave at 7:15. B. Meet Harry at the bus stop.C. Get to the bus stop quickly.D. Buy a ticket first.（）16. A. Because he was ill in bed. B. Because he had to go to work.C. Because he didn‟t catch the bus.C.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(7分)（）17. The teacher asked each group to present （介绍）the project to the class.（）18. Karen went to the library to borrow some books about school life.（）19. Gerald and Karen were classmates but they weren‟t in the same group.（）20. Gerald found Karen reading a book about insects （昆虫）and plants.（）21. Gerald and Karen each held one end of the book and started arguing.（）22. Other people in the library complained because the book was damaged.（）23. According to the library rule, only Karen had to pay for the book.D.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks（7分）24. Dr Richard Stein has written a book called “The History of __________.”25. According to the book, TV and rad io aren‟t new __________.26. People started talking on mobile phones in __________ in the 1970s.27. One of the __________ games in the world is chess.28. People have been playing chess for over two __________ years.29. We‟ve been playing __________ for five hundred years.30. Football is newer because it started in the __________ century.Part 2 Vocabulary and GrammarII.Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) ：（共20分）（）31. Anna ordered a square umbrella from the Taobao net last week and now ___ umbrella has arrived.A. aB. anC. theD. /（）32. – Where did you buy the nice card? -- I made it by ___.A. IB. meC. myselfD. mine（）33. The postman cried out downstairs, “Mr. Anderson, here is a letter ___ you.”.A. ofB. onC. withD. for（）34. Peter‟s parents are good at physics, but ___ of them is good at E nglish.A. allB. bothC. neitherD. none（）35. I need ___ bananas to make fruit salad. Could you please buy some?A. fewB. a fewC. littleD. a little（）36. The more you smile, the ___ you will feel in your everyday life.A. happyB. happierC. happiestD. the happiest（）37. “How much ___ the pair of shoes over there?” the lady asked the shop assistant.A. amB. isC. beD. are（）38. Tony, what would you like for your fourteenth birthday, an MP4 ___ a bike?A. butB. andC. orD. so（）39. My father was preparing for his speech ___ my mother was doing some washing last night.A. whileB. untilC. unlessD. if（）40. – Must I do all the housework, Mum?-- No, you ___. Just clean your bedroom.A. mustn‟tB. shouldn‟tC. needn‟tD. can‟t（）41. – Would you like to go and have some coffee with me?-- I‟d like to, b ut my father ___ for me outside now.A. waitsB. is waitingC. will waitD. waited（）42. – Helen, I called you yesterday evening, but nobody answered the phone.-- Oh, I ___ a walk with my sister at that time.A. takeB. tookC. am takingD. was taking（）43. The students in the middle school ___ their e-bags since 2010.A. haveB. will haveC. have hadD. had（）44. A flower show ___ next week in the park and I‟ll go to vi sit it with my family.A. is holdingB. will holdC. has been heldD. will be held（）45. He decided to leave for Thailand as soon as he finished ___ the novel.A. writeB. writingC. to writeD. written（）46. – I feel a bit hungry now. – Why not ___ for dinner with us?A. goB. goingC. to goD. gone（）47. ___ excited the mother was when she heard her son‟s voice from the space station! A. How B. What C. What a D. What an（）48. ___ comes the last bus! Hurry up, or we‟ll have to walk home.A. ThisB. HereC. ItD. One（）49. –Would you mind telling me your brother‟s e-mail address? -- ___.A. You‟re welco meB. Certainly notC. The same to youD. Yes, please（）50. –I like the party so much, but I have to go home. It‟s too late.-- ___.A. What a pity!B. Have another try.C. Congratulations!D. It‟s a pleasure.plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can only bedays, weeks and sometimes months for people to 51 news. Now it is possible to send words and pictures around the world in seconds. Billions of people learn about news stories of their own country and 52 the world every day, either by watching TV or reading newspapers. Newspapers have been an important 53 of everyday life since the 18th century. Many countries have hundreds of different newspapers. How do newspaper editors （编辑）decide which newsstories to print? Why do they print some stories and not others? What makes a good newspaper story?Firstly, it is important to report new stories. TV 54 can report news much faster than newspapers. Yet, newspapers give more about the same story. They may also look at the story in another way, or they may print completely different stories to those on TV.Secondly, a news story has to be interesting and 55 . People don‟t want to read stories about everyday life. As a result, many st ories are about some kind of danger and seem to be “bad” news. 56 , newspapers never print stories about planes landing safely, instead, they print stories about plane accidents.57 , many people are interested in news in foreign countries, but more prefer to read stories about people, places and 58 in their own country. So the stories on the front page in Chinese newspapers are usually very different from the ones in British, French and American newspapers. 51___52____53__54____55____56____57___58___-plete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (8分)59. My father has worked as an __________ in the factory for several years. （engine）60. The story tells us that the strange animal is the __________ son of the dragon （龙）. （nine）61. Do you know who will make a __________ on the history of the USA this afternoon? （speak）62. The newly-built bridge will __________ the citizens to cross the river more conveniently. （able）63. The kids were excited when they saw so many __________ cartoons in the amusement park. （attract）64. The 70-year-old man was __________ ill and died a few months later. （serious）65. Though they are really great, they have never thought of themselves as __________. （hero）66. It is reported that the small island country may __________ in the years to come. （appear）V.Rewrite the following sentences as required.(14分)67. They do some homework in the classroom before they leave school. （改为一般疑问句）__________ they do __________ homework in the classroom before they leave school?68. Your grandpa seldom goes to the shopping centre with your grandma. （改为反意疑问句）Your grandpa seldom goes to the shopping centre with your grandma, __________ __________?69. These families will move to the new housing estate in two weeks. （对划线部分提问）__________ __________ will these families move to the new housing estate?70. The lady put some goldin the shoe twenty years ago. （对划线部分提问）__________ __________ the lady put some gold twenty years ago?71. “What have you learned in the university?” The manager asked Tom. （合并为一句）The manager asked Tom what __________ __________ learned in the university.72. Horses are larger than any other animals in this area. （保持句意不变）Horses are __________ __________ among all the animals in this area.73. It cost my uncle huge amounts of money to decorate the living room. （保持句意不变）My uncle __________ huge amounts of money __________ the living room.Part 3 Reading and WritingVI.Reading Comprehension(共50分)A) Choose the best answer(12分)Santi‟s big brother Len had told him never to push all the remote control （遥控器）buttons at the same tim e. He said that something terrible would happen if he did. Santi didn‟t really control in his hand. For a while, he changed from channel to channel, looking for something interesting to watch. Bored, Santi decided to see what Len could have meant.With a q uick glance over his shoulder to make sure Len hadn‟t come back, he pushed all the buttons at once. Santi saw a bright flash, and he dropped the remote control. “I‟ve broken it,” he thought. “Now I‟m in trouble!” As he looked around for the remote control, he realized he was in more trouble than he‟d thought. He was suddenly only the size of a mouse!“Oh, no!” Santi shouted. He had to find his parents quickly. Carefully, he climbed down the side of the huge sofa and hurried across the floor. In the kitchen, Santi could see that the sliding door had been left open. “If the door is open, then the cat might be in here,” tiny Santi said.Just then, Santi and the cat saw each other. Santi ran for the door, the cat closing in quickly behind him. Just as the cat reached out to attach Santi, it slipped （打滑）on some water and slid across the kitchen floor. Out of breath, Santi hid behind a flowerpot in the corridor. He could see his mum far away in the garden. “How will I ever get there?” he wondered. As he looked out from behind the flowerpot, there was the huge cat looking right at him! Santi rushed for the garden and then.., he woke up. “It was only a dream!” he said with a relieved smile. “Thank goodness!”（）74. Len told Santi something terrible would happen if he ___.A. pushed the buttons at the same timeB. tried to pretend to be a mouseC. changed from channel to channelD. stayed alone in the living room（）75. After Santi became smaller, the first thing he did was to ___.A. run away from the catB. to find his parentsC. hide himselfD. ask Len for help（）76. Santi thought the cat might be in the kitchen because ___.A. he heard a moving soundB. the cat liked the kitchenC. the sliding door was openD. he saw the cat came into it（）77. When the story took place, Santi‟s mum was in the ___.A. corridorB. kitchenC. bedroomD. garden（）78. The word “relieved” can be used to describe Santi‟s feeling ___.A. when he was playing with the remote controlB. when his big brother warned him somethingC. when he was no longer worried about the catD. when he saw his mum far away from him（）79. The story probably tries to tell that ___.A. what happens if your break a ruleB. it‟s dangerous to stay alone at homeC. people don‟t want to get smallerD. sometimes pets are not friendlyB) Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(12分)What was napkin etiquette （礼仪）? Etiquette 80 rules that society has set up for people to follow so that they can do things in the proper way. Napkin （餐巾）etiquette has developed over time.According to proper etiquette today, one should put one‟s napkin on one‟s lap （膝盖）as soon as everyone is seated at the table. When one excuse oneself and leaves the table for a few minutes, one should leave one‟s napkin on one‟s chair. When one is finished with one‟s meal and is leaving the table, one should 81 one‟s napkin to the right of one‟s plate.What was napkin etiquette like before it developed into what it is today? In ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman times, the etiquette was quite different. Napkins were much 82 . Often, they were as large as bath towels. Banquets （宴会）usually lasted for hours, and people ate with their hands. Although finger bowls filled with83 would sometimes be available, the large napkins were necessary if one wanted to stay reasonably clean.A second use for the napkin developed in the sixth century B.C. Roman society. At thattime, 84 were expected to take food home. The uneaten food was wrapped up and carried in one‟s napkin. It was considered not polite to leave empty-handed.Napkin size changed 85 with an invention. The invention that caused this size change was the fork. Since people began to use forks, their hands no longer get as dirty as before. Although napkins became smaller in size, many Europeans did not use them. The custom was to wipe one‟s hands on the tablecloth. At that time, tablecloths were so large that one could use a part of it to cover one‟s lap. Covering one‟s lap with the tablecloth served two purposes （目的）. One could wipe one‟s hands on it, and one could protect his lap from getting dirty.（）80. A. points out B. deals with C. searches for D. gives up（）81. A. place B. tie C. throw D. pass（）82. A. heavier B. softer C. drier D. bigger（）83. A. rice B. water C. bread D. soup（）84. A. soldiers B. drivers C. guests D. hosts（）85. A. suddenly B. quietly C. politely D. softlyC) Read the passage and fill the blanks with proper words (14分)What are the most popular shoes in the world? Sneakers, of course! Almost everybody o86 at least one pair of sneakers. But, how many people know the history of the sneaker?Sneakers were first introduced around the b87 of the 20th century. The sneaker was invented when a shoe company glued a piece of rubber to the shoeshop. They called it an athletic （运动的）shoe.In 1917, U.S. Rubber sold athletic shoes called Keds. The shoes became known as “sneakers,” because they were so q88 that you could sneak up on （偷偷接近）people while wearing them. For many years, sneakers only came in one c89 choice –and it wasn‟t white. They were brown with black bottoms.The way sneakers looked changed in the early 1960s. A runner named Phil Knight and his coach, Bill Bowerman, decided to make them b90 . They made some experiments to find a light, comfortable athletic shoe, and went into the sneaker business.One day, Bowerman stuck a piece of rubber into a waffle maker （华夫饼干制造器）. W91 he heated it up, the iron made a pattern of criss-crosses （十字图案）in the rubber. Bowerman was inspired to use this on the sole （鞋底）of a shoe to give the shoe traction（摩擦力）and a lighter weight. He knew that this rubber wouldn‟t slip on the gym floor.The two men named their shoes Nike, after a Greek goddess. Nike was a symbol of victory. From then o92 , Nike shoes became winners, too. They were sold in many different colors and styles and have sold millions and millions all around the world.86. o__________ 87. b__________ 88. q__________ 89. c__________90. b__________ 91. W__________ 92.o__________D)Answer the questions(12分)Lester liked to collect things. He would walk near his house with his eyes focused on the ground, hoping something interesting would present itself at his feet. Lester had found many things this way.One day, Lester was walking home from school. Just as he turned the corner to his street, Lester noticed something on the ground. When he bent down to pick it up, he was amazed! It was a small rock, shining in the sun. “It is a diamond （钻石）！” he thought. He could not be sure, thoug h. Lester picked the rock up and carefully put it into his pocket. When he reached his house, he ran to his bedroom. He pulled a magnifying glass and began to examine his find. Lester had heard that diamonds can cut glass, so he rubbed （划）the rock on the mirror and there was a small cut in the mirror‟s surface. It was a real diamond.It must have fallen out of someone‟s ring. Lester thought about what his mum had said about finding something valuable, “You should always give it to the police, so they can tr y to find the owner.”It must have fallen out of someone‟s ring. Lester thought about what his mum had said about finding something valuable, “You should always give it to the police, so they can try to find the owner.”The next day, Lester carried the stone to the police station. He told the policeman where he had found the rock and how he thought it might be valuable. “Thank you, young man,” the policeman shook Lester‟s hand. “You did the right thing coming down here today,” he said. “According to …the fo und-property （拾得财务）law‟,if you had not brought the diamond to the police and just kept it, you might have been breaking the law. Since you did bring it to the police, there is a chance you could keep it legally （合法的）.”“Is that true?” Lester asked.“Yes,” the policeman answered. “If no one claims （索取）this diamond within six months, it will be yours under the law.”Lester walked out of the police station happily. He was glad he had given the diamond to the police, and he thought about how happy it would make someone to get it back. Still, Lester hoped that maybe he could keep the diamond.93. Why would Lester walk near his house with his eyes focused on the ground?94. How did Lester feel when he bent clown to pick up the small rock?95. Where was a small cut left after Lester rubbed the rock?96. What did Lester's mum tell him to do if he found something valuable?97. Was there a chance that Lester could keep the diamond legally?98. What do you think of "the found-property law"?VII.Writing(共20分)99. Write at least 60 words about the topic “What‟s a nice holiday like?” （以“怎样的假日才是好的假日？”为题写一篇不少于60个词的短文，标点符号不占格。

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案静安区(含听力)

2012年上海中考英语一模试题及答案（静安区）(含听力)Part 1 ListeningI. Listening Comprehension（共30分）A. Listen and choose the right picture：(6分)B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(10分)（）7. A) Jack. B) Jane. C) John. D) Tom.（）8. A) Sunny. B) Windy. C) Snowy. D) Rainy.（）9. A) By bus. B) By undergroundC) By car. D) By bike.（）10. A) To see a film. B) To stay at home.C) To go for a walk. D) To watch TV.（）11. A) Teacher and student. B) Taxi driver and passenger.C) Husband and wife. D) Customer and salesman.（）12. A) In hospital. B) At home. C) In a school. D) At a bookstore.（）13. A) $ yuan. B) 15 yuan. C)\6yuan . D) 30yuan.（）14. A) Land pollution. B) Water pollution.C) Air pollution. D) Noise pollution.（）15. A) Boring. B) Exciting. C) Enjoyable. D) Amazing.（）16. A) She wants to be a cook. B) She wants to cook fish.C) She doesn't want to have more. D) She doesn't like fish.C.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(7分) （）17. The writer had to take care of her sister Jane because their mother was very busy. （）18. One day, Jane cried for her mom, so the writer took her to meet their mother.（）19. Jane lost a pair of shoes while sleeping on the writer's back.（）20. A man passing by told the writer it was OK to leave her sister there.（）21. The man drove them to their mom's workplace in his car.（）22. The writer was very thankful to the kindness of many strangers in her life.（）23. The story tells us that a person is more important than a thing.D.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks（7分）24. The United Nations named World Television Day in November,_______ .25. Television is a very________ form of media (媒体) that has influenced people's lives.26. In many countries, television reaches into villages where it is powered by_______ batteries.27. Television can be an excellent teacher with so many_______and programs.28. These programs________ news of culture and events so that people can learn more.29. Dramas and talk shows also give people a chance to relax_______work.30. Children who spend over 4 hours per day watching TV are more_______to be overweight. Part 2 Vocabulary and GrammarII.Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案) ：（共20分）（）31. My parents asked me to send them______e-mail once a week.A) a B) an C) the D) /（）32. You can improve your spoken English______using it more and more.A) in B) at C) by D) from（）33. Computers are super calculators and people often call_______electronic brain.A) they B) their C) theirs D) them（）34. People in England prefer to buy many______in the supermarket at weekends.A) bread B) meat C) rice D) potatoes（）35. Trees on______sides of the street are decorated beautifully to welcome the great event.A) either B) both C) neither D) all（）36. The roast beef tastes so______. May I have one more piece, mum?A) well B) bad C) delicious D) terrible（）37. Among the earrings I choose______pair because I didn‘t bring enough money that day.A) cheap B) cheaper C) cheapest D) the cheapest（）38. Miss Fang‘s never been to Hainan Island for holiday._____Mr. Lin.A) Neither is B) Neither has C) So is D) So has（）39. You______tell him the good news because he has already known it.A) needn‘t B) may not C) mustn‘t D) can‘t40.（）40._____useful advice on my diet our teacher has given us!A) What B) What a C) What an D) How（）41. Do more exercise every day,______you‘ll be stronger than before.A) so B) but C) and D) or（）42. We have been good friends______we joined the same singing group.A) until B) when C) since D) though（）43. The OTV Tower_______a lot of visitors from all over the world every year.A) will attract B) attracts C) attracted D) has attracted（）44. The chief editor asked Michael_______an article about ―Memory‖.A) wrote B) to write C) writing D) writes（）45. We _______great progress in English since Miss Huang came to teach us 3years ago.A) made B) make C) have made D) had made（）46. The funny story told beZhoulibo made the little girl _______a lot.A) laugh B) laughed C) laughs D) laughing（）47. Many graduates_______by the university to celebrate its 100th birthday last week.A) have invited B) will inviteC) are invited D) were invited（）48. The old lady couldn‘t remembe r ________.A) where she had put her glasses B) where had she put her glassesC) where she puts her glasses D) where did she put her glasses（）49. -It‘s a bit cold today. Would you mind closing the window?- _______A) Never mind. B) Y ou‘re welcome.C) Of course not. D) No, thanks.（）50. -You cough a lot these days. You‘d better go to see the doctor.-_______.A) I‘m sorry.B) Not at all.C) That‘s all right D) OK , I‘ll take your advice.plete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can onlywhen dreams happen. You might think sleepwalking(梦游)would happen during active sleep, but a person isn‘t physically active___51___ the active sleep. Sleepwalking usually happens in the first few____52___ of sleep in the period called deep sleep.Not all sleepwalking really walks. Some only sit up or stand in bed or act like they‘re awake,but___53___ they‘re asleep! However, most of them get up and move around for a few seconds or even half an hour. Sleepwalkers‘ eyes are __54____,but they can‘t see anything. Sleepwalkers willgo back to bed on their own __55____and they don‘t remember it in the next morning. Scientists say that about 15% of kids sleepwalk regularly. Sleepwalking may happen when a person is having a fever or not getting enough sleep.If a person often sleepwalks, it‘s a good idea for him/her to see the doctor. But don‘t___56___ it. Sleepwalking isn‘t serious ___57____.It may look funny or even terrible for the people who see a sleepwalker at night. One important thing for the sleepwalker is to keep __58____,not to fall down, run into something, or walk out of the front door while sleepwalking.51_____52_______53______54______55_______56______55______57_____58_____plete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms (8分)59. Yesterday the couple talked a lot with a friend of ________on the internet. (they)60. The 3rd China‘s Got Talent offers the child a chance to show his special _______. (able)61. April Fool‘s Day is a(n)________holid ay. You can play a trick on anybody around you.(usual)62. I hear that her uncle has bought a new flat in the city centre_________.(recent)63. Williams gave his students a wonderful ________on Manners last Wednesday.(speak)64. Doctor Lin left in a hurry to __________on a wonderful young man just now .(operation )65. Mrs Zhou always does her favour to students who need help with great _______.(pleased)66. Don‘t __________too much on your parents. Try to deal with problemsyourselves.(independent)V.Rewrite the following sentences as required.(14分)67. Susan has a good time on her birthday every year. (改为否定句)Susan _____ _____a good time on her birthday every year.68. I paid _five___ _thousand____ yuan _____for this new iPhone4? (对划线部分提问)_______ _______did you pay for this new iPhone4?69. Kitty seldom read detective stories before going to school. (改为反义疑问句)Kitty seldom read detective stories before going to school ,_______ ______?70.The manager has told us to be more creative in our work. (改为被动语态)We ______ _________told to be more creative in our work.71. Sometimes children are so young that they can‘t tell the bad from the good. (保持句意不变)Sometimes children aren‘t ________ __________to tell the bad from the good.72. Damin taught his grandsons how they could catch more fish. (保持句意不变)Damin taught his grandsons _____ _____ catch more fish.73.Miss Lin asked，―Dick ,are you going to visit the Great Wall this winter?‖ (合并为一句)Miss Lin asked Dick _____ he _____ going to visit the Great Wall this winter.Part 3 Reading and WritingVI.Reading Comprehension(共50分)A) Choose the best answer(12分)When we are talking about afternoon tea, what would you think of? A cup of tea, a piece of cake and a good mood, what a good enjoyment! But do you know how comes the afternoon tea?We should thank for a lady, who had created the custom of afternoon tea in 1840. She was Anna. At that time, people of upper class usually had supper at around 8 o‘clock in the evening. But Anna began to feel hungry at round 4 in the afternoon. This had left her a good long time of 4 hours. Therefore, she told the servant to bring a tray of bread, butter and cakes to her room during the afternoon. It became a habit of hers. Soon, she invited her friends to join her.After Anna started enjoying the afternoon tea, women of the rich did the same in their homes and it later became a fashionable social event, giving a chance for people to meet new friends and get news or new stories.The traditional afternoon tea usually contains a teapot of tea, several teacups and cakes. English tea is mainly India, which was originally transported by the East India Company.Today, afternoon tea has been simplified(精简的) because of the change of lifestyle. People use tea bags instead of tea leaves. Cakes are no longer as various as those long time ago. They usually are some pieces of biscuits or cakes.But if you want to experience a real English afternoon tea, I would advise you to go to Devonshire, where produces good cream and famous cream tea.（）74. A lady called Anna created the custom of afternoon tea_________.A) one evening B)After supper C) in the morning D) in 1840（）75. _______ usually felt hungry at round 4 in the afternoon.A) Anna herself B)Anna‘s friends C)Anna‘s servant D)people of upper class（）76. During the late afternoon Anna‘s servant doesn‘t bring her _________.A) a tray of tea B) some bread C) some tea bags D) butter and cakes（）77). The afternoon tea gives a chance for people to meet friends and ________.A) sell teacups B) live together C) bring food in D) get news or stories（）78). English tea is mainly transported from __________.A) America B)Canada C) India D) France（）79. which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A) The change of lifestyle today has made afternoon tea simplified.B) People like to use tea leaves instead of tea bags nowadays.C) The afternoon tea offers more various cakes long time ago(than today).D) The writer thinks Devonshire is a good place to experience a real English afternoon tea.B) Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(12分)I was in a hurry as always, but t his time it was for an important date I just couldn‘t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers.I found myself at a checkout counter(柜台) 80 an elderly woman who was going to pay for her groceries（食品杂货）.The woman stopped emptying her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nicesmile –warm and reassuring –and I smiled back.―It must be a special lady to get those beautiful flowers,‖ she said.―Yes, she‘s special,‖ I said, and then to my surprise, the words kept 81 .―It‘s only our second date to meet, but somehow I am just having the feeling she‘s ‗the one‘. Jokingly, I added, ―The only problem is that I can‘t figure ou t 82 she‘d want to date a guy like me.‖―Well, I think she‘s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is clearly in love with her,‖ the woman said.‖ ―My husband used to bring me flowers every week–even when times were 83 and we didn‘t have much money. Those were unforgettable days; he was very romantic and – of course –I miss him since he‘s passed away.‖I paid for my flowers as she was 84 her groceries. Almost immediately，I walked up to her and said, ―You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.‖ I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice talk.It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just bought. ―You have a wonderful evening,‖ I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart 85 as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I was a bit late for my date that night and told my girlfriend the above story. She smiled. Two years later she told me it was that night that I won her heart.（）80. A)before B)behind C)along D)against（）81. A)taking up B)making a noise C)putting out D)coming out（）82. A)why B)when C)who D)where（）83. A)wonderful B)important C)different D)hard（）84. A)choosing B)leaving C)collecting D)littering（）85. A)became worse B)warmed a lot C)turned cold D)went wrongC) Read the passage and fill the blanks with proper words (14分)Are you eager to be a person who has a good memory? People who enjoy their wonderful memory often do well in their studies and work. These people only have to spend a few m__86___ on a page and will keep what they read in mind. Here are some things you can do to improve your memory. Try these:Be more observant(善于观察的). Some people who said to have a bad memory don't r__87___ have memory problems. They just don't take time to notice the details. If you pay more attention to the details. you're sure to have a much clearer memory of events. A little exercise that you could do is to p___88___ memorizing lists of things, such as the things you are going to buy in a supermarket, or even the ingredients(原料)printed on your biscuit box.Do more activities such as puzzles, word g__89___, and learn a new language. These activities will further improve your brain functions and will help you improve your memory.Try to have more free time. When you are t___90___, probably you are to have a weaker focus.Find ways to get rid of stress, so your brain will be clearer and ready to have new i___91___.Get enough sleeping hours. You need at least seven hours of sleep every night. Give your brain cells a chance to r___92__ the damage done by a day's tiring work. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and grains. Do your best to be healthy, and these foods help you improve your memory.86______ 87_____ _88_______ 89______ 90______ 91______92________D)Answer the questions(12分)On December 23, 2008, Niu Niu held a piano recital(独奏会) at the national Grand Theater. As an eleven-year-old boy, he became the youngest pianist ever to perform a concert at the theater.Never too young to learnNiu Niu was born into a musical family in Xiamen. His father Zhang was a piano teacher. Niu Niu grew up listening to his father's student playing the piano. At just three years old, Niu Niu asked his father to teach him to play, too."I gave Niu Niu some sheet music(活动乐谱)and helped him find the eight notes(琴键)when he first played the piano. To my surprise, he played nearly 80 percent correct," said the father. He used to think that 3 years old is too young an age to learn piano, but Niu Niu changed his mind.He continued to allow Niu Niu to watch his teaching of other students and gave him more sheet music to play.Playing for funZhang started teaching Niu Niu standard piano lessons when he was four. Unlike many other piano teachers, Zhang didn‘t insist that Niu Niu play strictly with the correct finger positioning(指法). He said that the strict finger positioning would rob some kids of fun of playing. So Niu Niu could play in his own way. He could play the tone successfully. But Niu Niu was required to play the music without looking at the sheet music. Now he can memorize about 80 pages.Rising to fameIn 2003, at the age of 6, Niu Niu successfully held a sole concert(独唱音乐会) in his hometown Xiamen. At the age of 8, he gave a performance at the International Piano Festival in France. At the age of 10, Niu Niu played in London and his performance was praised by Prince Charles. Last year, this young pianist published his first album(专辑)―Niu Niu Plays Mozart‖ and over 10,000 copies have been sold in the world.We are very glad to see a young Chinese pianist rising in the music world.93. How old was Niu Niu when he performed a concert at the National Grand Theater?______________________________________________94. Niu Niu‘s father Zhang wasn‘t a piano teacher, was he?______________________________________________95. What did Niu Niu‘s fa ther feel when Niu Niu played nearly 80 percent of the sheet musiccorrect?______________________________________________96. Should Niu Niu play the piano with the correct finger positioning or in his own way?______________________________________________97. In which year was Niu Niu‘s performance praised by Prince Charles?______________________________________________98. What do you think of Zhang‘s way of teaching his son Niu Niu? Why?______________________________________________VII.Writing(共20分)Write a letter of at least 60 words about the topic “A suggestion to my_____ teacher”.(以“给______(学科)老师的一条建议”为题写一篇不少于60个词的信，标点符号不占格) 注意：文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。

2012届上海市高三一模英语试卷---简答题

2012届上海市高三一模英语试卷——简答题宝山Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Aware that the financial crisis could spread to other sections, the Fed has moved remarkably aggressively, cutting rates by 1.25 percentage points in eight days—a rate-cutting spree(无节制行为) almost unheard of in central banking history. The Fed now has cut rates five times by accumulative(累积的) 2.25 percentage points—and there is no sign that the Fed is done. Thanks to the strategies of Hank Paulson, George Bush soon will sign a bill that will pump some $150 billion into the American economy for U.S. consumers to spend. That kind of coordination(协调) between fiscal and monetary authorities is as exceptional as it is both swift and impressive.Sure, the Cassandras are disobeying the Fed‘s actions. Bernanke has been criticized for everything from catering to Wall Street traders to still being behind the curve. But opinions are like a nose—everybody has one. The current noise of criticism against Bernanke is a lot like baseball fans, screaming ―throw the burn out‖ at the game or letting out their depressions on post-game AM radio talk shows. But it‘s a lot easier to criticize than to step up to home plate an d swing the bat.The reality is that few of Bernanke‘s most bitter critics were even smart enough to make it into an introductory economics class taught by Bernanke at Princeton—let alone to run the world‘s most influential Central Bank. And to assume that Fed policy is based on responses to such criticism would be as ridiculous as for baseball star Alex Rodriguez to walk over and hand his bat to an unpleasant critic in the seats of Yankee Stadium to take his place at home plate. Thankfully, airline pilots guiding a plane through rough instability play to a less noisy crowd.Here‘s the reality. Neither Bernanke‘s interest rate cuts nor the federal stimulus package likely will hit the policy nail right on the head. But no real-time decision making is perfect. As John Maynard sKeynes, himself an academic with plenty of real world experience, observed: ―It‘s better to be nearly right than exactly wrong.‖ The Fed can‘t stop a decline, but it can help it be short and shallow. This is a complex, fast-changing sit uation. Let‘s give the Fed and the U.S. government some credit for acting swiftly and firmly.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS) 81.The Fed has cut its rates steeply in central banking history because it has recognized that__________________________________________________________________________.82.With the help of Hank Paulson, George Bush agrees to give money to U.S. consumers tospend, which shows that the cooperation is unusually __________________________.83.The author‘s opinion about Bernanke‘s most rough critics is that they are ______ to run theworld‘s most influential Central Bank.84.Since the situation is complex and fast-changing, what does the author approve?81. the financial crisis could influence other parts82. swift and impressive83. not smart enough84. trusting and suppor ting the Fed and the U.S. government.崇明Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.How would you cope if you had a terminal illness? What if your son or daughter had no hope of ever having a normal life due to a life-threatening condition? Do these terminally sick people have the right to die?In the UK, the question of assisted suicide or refusing medical treatment is extremely divisive(有分歧的); euthanasia is illegal in Britain, which is the act of helping a terminally-ill person to kill himself.However, a 13-year-old English girl has won the right to refuse medical treatment this week after a hospital dropped a legal attempt to force her to have a heart transplant. Hannah Jones, who has spent eight years in and out of hospital battling heart problems, told child protection officers she wanted to die with dignity rather than face the operation and have to take constant medical treatment afterwards. Despite initial efforts by her local health authority to remove Hannah from her family and force her to undergo the transplant, legal and medical experts said that a child of her age was able to make an informed decision to refuse treatment.Hannah‘s decision to stop treatment and spend the rest of her life at hom e with her family was made entirely by herself, according to her father, who spoke of his admiration for her. "Hannah made that decision consciously on her own, a bit like a grown-up, even though she was only 12 at the time, and she has maintained that decision," said Andrew Jones.The headmaster of Hannah‘s school described her as intelligent and capable of making her own decisions. "Her presence is a source of inspiration to us all through the courage and dignity that she displays," he said.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What is ―euthanasia‖ (in paragraph 2)?82. The hospital‘s original plan for Hannah was to _____________________________________.83. Hannah Jones prefers dying with dignity to ________________________________________.84. What does the writer intend to discuss with the example of Hannah?81. The act of helping a terminally-ill person to kill themselves.82. give Hannah a heart transplant83. facing the operation and having to take constant medical treatment84. Terminally sick people‘s right to die.虹口Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.A newly-published study has shown that loneliness can spread from one person to another, like a disease.Researchers used information from the Framingham Study, which began in 1948. The Framingham Study gathers information about physical and mental health, personal behavior and diet. At first, the study involved about 5,000 people in the American state of Massachusetts. Now, more than 12,000 individuals are taking part.Information from the Framingham Study showed earlier that happiness can spread from person to person. So can behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking.University of Chicago psychologist John Cacioppo led the recent study. He and other researchers attempted to show how often people felt lonely. They found that the feeling of loneliness spread through social groups.Having a social connection with a lonely person increased the chances that another individual would feel lonely. In fact, a friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness. A friend of that person was 25% more likely. The researchers say this shows that a person could indirectly be affected by someone‘s loneliness.The effect was strongest among friends. Neighbors were the second most affected group. The effect was weaker on husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters. The researchers also found that loneliness spread more easily among women than men.The New York Times newspaper reports that, on average, people experience feelings of loneliness about 48 days a year. It also finds that every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about five percent, or two and a half fewer lonely days.Loneliness has been linked to health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties. The researchers believe that knowing the causes of loneliness could help in reducing it.The study suggests that people can take steps to stop the spread of loneliness. They can do this by helping individuals they know who may be experiencing loneliness. The result can be helpful to the whole social group.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. What personal behaviors can spread from person to person like loneliness and happinessaccording to the Framingham Study?82. What group of people was affected most by loneliness according to the passage?83. According to the New York Times newspaper report, if you want to reduce the feelings ofloneliness, you‘d better _____.84.The researchers who make the study believe that loneliness is caused by _____.81. Behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking can (spread).82. Friends were the most affected by loneliness. / Friends were affected most by loneliness.83. make more friends. / make as many friends as possible / you can.84. health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties嘉定Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.From now on, never spend your precious time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the most awesome machine ever created: the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You were born a winner. You were born rich. You can be a success only if you make the right choice.You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem are people who do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. They are the perennial (长期的) victims and martyrs. They are leaves tossed (摇摆) by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather.You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident and chance. Successful people realize that they are responsible.Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we choose to think and believe. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success is dependent upon our level of confidence.If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.In short, in all areas of your life, whether they be financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.(Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS)81. Why are people with low self-esteem compared to leaves?_________________________________________________________.82. What do losers think about their failures?_______________________________________________________.83. According to the writer, whether one will succeed ____________________________.84. The writer holds the view that he who connects with negative-thinking people will __________________________________________.81. they can‘t exercise control over themselves.82. They think that their failure is only because of bad luck.83. depends on one‘s attitude/level of self-confidence84. no doubt fail/lose/achieve nothing金山Section DDirections: Read the following passage and then complete the statements and answer the questions on the answer sheet.The West began to take more notice of the East. The fifth volume of an enormous work re-assessing the Chinese contribution to science and technology is to be published next year. The first volume, which was published twenty years ago, set the tone for the whole work. In it, evidence was given to show that many inventions which, until then, western historians had claimed for Europe, were made first in China. The attempt to rewrite the intellectual history of the world was not received without protest by some respectable historians. However, the evidence that has been presented so far in the first four volumes has persuaded many historians who were doubtful at first. China‘s invention of paper, printing, the magnetic compass and gunpowder has never been quarrelled, but this new history has added advanced bridge design, mechanical clocks, paddle boats and many other inventions to the list.In the four volumes published so far no attempt has been made to explain why China has not kept up with the West in science and technology in modern times. It is probable that the answer is to be found in the social and economic history of China, where an unchanged society under a relatively kind regime（政治制度）of upper classes contrasts with the potentially revolutionary and energetic society of the West at the end of the Middle Ages. In recent years, the Chinese government has been making every effort to catch up with the West again, and there is little doubt that the gap is being reduced year by year. But will China avoid the West‘s mistakes?(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS.)81. So far, how many volumes have been published?_________________________________________________________.82. When was the first volume published?_________________________________________________________.83. The subject of this five-volume work is _______________________________________.84. According to the passage, what‘s the probable reasons for China not keeping up with the west? _________________________________________________________.81. Four82. Twenty years ago / (In 1992)83. re-assessing the Chinese contribution to science and technology84. China‘s (the) unchanged society and the revolutionary and energetic society of the West卢湾Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.It is foolish to dream of reversing history. We cannot pass laws forbidding science and technology. The computing machines are here, and they will not merely stay, they will grow smarter, faster, and more useful every year. They will continue growing because engineers want tobuild them, scientists want to use them, industrialists want to employ them, scientists want to enlist them in new weapons systems, politicians want their help in the processes of government. In short, they will flourish（兴旺）because they enable us to finish tasks that could never before have been undertaken, no matter how many unskilled laborers we might have set to work. Computers will continue to improve our intelligence for the same reason that engines continue to strengthen our muscles. The question we must ask is not whether we shall have computers or not, but rather, since we are going to have them, how can we make the most intelligent use of them?Obviously, there would be no point in investing in a computer if you had to check all its answers, but people should also rely on their own internal computers and check the machine when they have the feeling that something has gone wrong.Questioning and routine double-checks must continue to be as much a part of good business as they were in pre-computer days. Maybe each computer should come with the warning: For all the help this computer may provide, it should not be seen as a substitute for fundamental thinking and reasoning skills.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81. How will the computing machines change every year?82. Why will the computing machines keep growing?83. The question we must ask mentioned in Para. 1 is _____________.84. From the warning at the end of the passage, we can conclude computers should not be used to_____________.81. They‘ll grow smarter, faster, and more useful every year.82. Because computers help us finish tasks never having been undertaken./Because people want to use computers in different fields.83. how we can make the most intelligent use of computers84. take the place of fundamental thinking and reasoning skills闵行Section DDirections:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.All over the world mentioning of English education suggests a picture of the ―public schools‖, and it suggests in particular the names of certain very famous institutions — Eton, Oxford and Cambridge; but people do not always realize what place these institutions occupy in the whole educational system. Oxford and Cambridge are universities each having about 12,000 students out of a total of over 250,000 students at all British universities. Eton is a public school, and the best known of the public schools, which, in spite of their name, are not really public at all, but independent and private secondary schools taking boys from the age of thirteen to eighteen years.The public schools in reality form a very small part of the whole system of secondary education; only about one out of forty English boys go to a public school, and one out of 1,500 goes to Eton.Apart from the so-called public schools there is a complete system of state primary and secondary education, which resembles in its general form the state education in most other countries. All children must, by law, receive full-time education between the ages of five and sixteen. Any child may attend, without paying fees, a school provided by the public authorities, and the great majority attend such schools. They may continue, still without paying fees, until they are eighteen. In presenting an overall picture of English education it would be reasonable to concentrate on the state system alone and refer briefly to the public schools. However, although the public schools are not important numerically, they have been England‘s most peculiar and characteristic contribution to educational methods, and they have an immense influence on the whole of English educational practice and on the English social structure. For a hundred years most men in leading positions in banking, insurance, high finance, some industries, the army, the church and conservative politics have been educated at public schools.(Note: Answer the question or complete the statements in no more than 12 words.)81. British public schools are not as their names suggests because they are ______________.82. The public schools are not important in certain senses because _____________________.83. Why must all British children between the age of five and sixteen attend a school?84. Why do people easily think of public schools when British education is mentioned?81. in reality independent and private (actually)82. only a small number of children are studying there83. Because it is required by law.84. Because they have great influence on English education and society.普陀Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. ―I was a clothes addict,‖ he jokes. ―I used to car ry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.‖ Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. ―I‘m working harder than ever,‖ David says, ―and I need to feel comf ortable.‖More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only onFriday). This became known as ―dress-down Friday‖ of ―casual Friday‖. ―What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing. ‖ said business consultant Maisly Jones.Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it‘s easier for a company to attract new emplo yees if it has a casual dress code. ―A lot of young people don‘t want to dress up for work,‖ says the owner of a software company, ―so it‘s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.‖ Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. ―Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,‖ one person said. ―For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.‖81. Why did David Smith refer to himself as ―a clothes addict‖ ?_______________________.82. David Smith wears casual clothes now, because _________________________________.83. The majority of the employers said casual dress__________________________________.84. According to this passage, what does it mean by a conservative dress code?__________________________________________________.81. He wanted his clothes to look neat all the time82. they make him feel at ease when working83. improves their morale84. It means that everyone should dress up for work.徐汇Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.It‘s all too much.Psychologists in Britain have said that the last full week of January is the most depressing time of a year, and labelled next Monday ‗Blue Monday‘. Blue is a slang way of saying unhappy.Mondays are generally seen as the worst day of the week because people feel bad-tempered and tired at having to go back to work after a weekend with a different sleep pattern.There are various reasons why more people feel depressed at this time of year. Many people have unpaid credit card bills for the Christmas presents they bought, and pay day is often not until the end of the month.As the party season is over, people feel stressed because they have to go back to real life –work and commuting(乘公交车上下班); and they may be unhappy with their body image after bingeing（大吃大喝）on alcohol, chocolates, and other food at Christmas-time.People may have already failed in their New Year‘s resolutions, such as giving up smoking.The bad weather in January can also contribute to people feeling fed up.Some companies are taking this quite seriously and offering professional advice for any staff who are feeling depressed. They hope that helping people as soon as there are signs of depression will avoid their absence from work. Evidence shows that unreasonable managers who contribute to their staff feeling fed up at this time can expect an uncooperative workforce.However, it‘s not al l bad! Many people feel optimistic at this time, that things can only get better. Psychologists offer suggestions of how to fight against feeling blue. These include spending 15 minutes doing a ―gratitude exercise‖ thinking about and writing down what you are grateful for, such as health, family, friends and so on.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)81.According to psychologists in Britain, what is the most depressing time of a year?82.What economic factor may give rise to people‘s depression at that time of the year?83.To ensure that the employees come back to work after the long holiday, many companies_____________.84.Psychologists believe that a 15-minute ―gratitude exercise‖ may help _____________.81.the last full week of January82.People have to pay their credit card bills by then.83.offer professional advice for any staff who are feeling depressed84.fight against feeling blue。

1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。

宝山区For many years the United States and the other countries used gold and silver as money. Paper money was used to stand for the holdings(储备)of both gold and silver. The value of silver was limited to that of gold. Fifteen ounces(盎司) of silver had the same value of one ounce of gold.These values did not change until after 1860 when mines(银矿)in the west of the United States began to 80 large amounts of silver. This extra amount of silver caused the price of silver to 81 . Then fifteen ounces of silver would no longer buy one ounce of gold. In 1871 Germany declared(宣布)that it would not support its paper money with silver any more. Instead, it would use only gold. Other countries of Europe quickly 82 the same. The United States passed a law in 1973 that prevented the government from using silver as money. Western silver producers protested(抗议)loudly and put much pressure on the 83 makers. Five years later a new law was 84 . It said that the government must buy four and half million ounces of silver each month. The new law increased the amount of silver money. The country had two kinds of quite different views on the issue(发行)silver money. Businessmen, bankers and other rich men wanted to 85 the use of silver money because it made the dollar less valuable. But farmers, labourers and the others who owned the money not only wanted silver money but also wanted an unlimited supply of it.80. A. produce B. find C. search D. dig81. A. rise B. lift C. fall D. set82. A. did B. took C. made D. acted.83. A. law B. money C. gold D. silver84. A. refused B. accepted C. planned D. passed85. A. end B. continue C. protect D. allow崇明县After 21 years of marriage, I started to go out with another woman. It was really my wife's idea."I know that you love her," she said one day. "But I love you," I said. "I know, but you also love her."The 80 woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my mother. She has been a widow(寡妇) for 19 years. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie."What's wrong, are you well?" she asked. My mother thought that a late night call, or a surprise 81 is a sign of bad news. "I thought that it would be pleasant to pass some time with you," I answered. She thought about it for a moment andsaid, "I would like that very much."That Friday after work, I drove over to 82 her up. When I arrived at her house, I found her waiting in the door with her coat on. She looked very old and thin. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with 83 son, and they were impressed," she said, as she got into the car.We went to a restaurant that was very nice and comfortable. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I began to read the menu. Then Ilifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there smiling at me. "It was I who used to read the menu when you were small," she said."Then it's time to relax and let me return the 84 , " I said.During the dinner we had a nice conversation. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed.A few days later my mother 85 . It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. At that moment I understood the importance of saying "I LOVE YOU" in time.80. A) fat B) third C) young D) other81. A) party B) invitation C) answer D) gift82. A) give B)put C)pick D) wake83. A) my B) your C)her D) his84. A) menu B) favour C) coat D) money85. A) called B) came C) died D) returned虹口区What was napkin etiquette(礼仪)? Etiquette ___80__ rules that society has set up for people to follow so that they can do things in the proper way. Napkin（餐巾）etiquette has developed over time.According to proper etiquette today, one should put one‘s napkin on one‘s lap （膝盖）as soon as everyone is seated at the table. When one excuses oneself and leaves the table for a few minutes, one should __81__ one‘s napkin to the right of one‘s plate.What was napkin etiquette like before it developed into what it is today? In ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times, the etiquette was quite different. Napkins were much __82__. Often, they were as large as bath towels. Banquets（宴会）usually lasted for hours, and people ate with their hands, although finger bowls filled with __83__ would sometimes be available, the large napkins were necessary if one wanted to stay reasonably clean.A second use for the napkin developed in the sixth century B.C. Roman society. At that time, __84__ were expected to take food home. The uneaten food was wrapped up and carried in one‘s napkin. It was considered not polite to leaveempty-handed.Napkin size changed __85__ with an invention. The invention that caused this size change was the fork. Since people began to sue forks, their hands no longer get as dirty as before. Although napkins became smaller in size, many Europeans did not use them. The custom was to wipe one‘s hands on the tablecloth. At that time, tablecloths were so large that one could u se a part of it to cover one‘s lap. Covering one‘s lap with the tablecloth served two purposes（目的）. One could wipe one‘s hands on it, and one could protect his lap from getting dirty.80. A. points out B. deals with C. searches for D. gives up81. A. place B. tie C. throw D. pass82. A. heavier B. softer C. drier D. bigger83. A. rice B. water C. bread D. soup84. A. soldiers B. drivers C. guests D. hosts85. A. suddenly B. quietly C. politely D. softly嘉定区Tim Becker and his neighbors are doing something to make their neighborhood a trouble-free area.When Tim Becker gets in his car to go shopping, he doesn't just drive to a store, and back home. He always looks 80 up and down the streets of hisneighborhood. He looks for any thing unusual such as strange cars, loud noises.81 windows, or people gathering on street corners.Tim belonged to a neighborhood watch group in Stoneville, Indiana, USA.The neighborhood watch group meet on the third Wednesday of every month.That's 82 Tim gets together with about ten of his neighbors to discusscommunity safety. Members of the neighborhood watch group want to help the police 83 their homes, streets, and families safe.Tina Stedman, president of their neighborhood watch group, agrees with Tim. "People seem to think that crime happens to other people but not to them.Well, it's 84 happened to me," she said, "but I don't think anyone has the right to steal from other people or to make them feel unsafe sitting in their own homes."Alex, a member of the group, said that all the neighbors look out for one another, "We watch each other's homes. We keep watch out the neighborhood at night and on weekends. Usually a group of four or five of us goes out together. If something doesn't look right, then we call the police. For example, if we notice a group of teenagers who seem to be looking for 85 , or someone destroying property, we report to the police."Alex feels the neighborhood watch groups help a lot in keeping crime down.Her husband Jim agrees, "Police are good people, but they can't do everything."80.A) carefully B) clearly C) happily D) widely81.A) dirty B)nice C)old D) broken82.A) where B)why C)when D)how83.A) keep B)hold C)let D) protect84.A) ever B) never C) often D) sometimes85.A) work B) people C) service D) trouble金山区You're standing with your classmates. Everyone is talking except you. Perhaps you're afraid they will laugh at you when you say. Maybe you just aren't 80 enough to speak.Shyness is like a snake that crawls(爬进) into our mouth and stops us 81 . But we shouldn't let it stay there.I am 29 years old. Even today, that snake still sometimes visits me. When I was in high school. I was so shy that I wouldn't talk to anyone except my parents and best friends. If a 82 asked me the way to a local shop, it was as if I'd forgotten howto talk. One summer, I got a job in a 83 and that helped a lot. It meant I had to talk to customers (顾客). I had to tell them how much their meal cost. I had to ask them 84 they want to drink Coke or Sprite. This job taught me how to speak with people.You may be too young to find a part-time job. But you can look for other chances to speak with people. You can offer to help an old woman carry her heavy bag. Or you can go to get a newspaper for your family.If you do these things 85 , the 'shyness' snake will soon begin to leave you alone. It'll look for another mouth to crawl into.80.A. bright B. brave C. perfect D. patient81.A. speaking B. eating C. walking D. breathing82.A. manager B. waiter C. stranger D. actor83.A. factory B. company C. library D. restaurant84.A. until B. whether C. because D. though85.A. for a while B. for the first time C. in the end D. in a minute静安区I was in a hurry as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn‘t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers.I found myself at a checkout counter(柜台) 80 an elderly woman who was going to pay for her groceries（食品杂货）.The woman stopped emptying her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile –warm and reassuring –and I smiled back.― It must be a special lady to get those beautiful flowers,‖ she said.―Yes, she‘s special,‖ I said, and then to my surprise, the words kept81 .―It‘s only our second date to meet, but somehow I am just having the feeling she‘s ‗the one‘. Jokingly, I added, ―The only problem is that I can‘t figure out82she‘d want to date a guy like me.‖―Well, I think she‘s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is clearly in love with her,‖ the woman said.‖ ―My husband used to bring me flowers every week –even when times were 83 and we didn‘t have much money. Those were unforgettable days; he was very romantic and – of course –I miss him since he‘s passed away.‖I paid for my flowers as she was 84 her groceries. Almost immediately，I walked up to her and said, ―Y ou were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.‖ I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice talk.It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just bought. ―You have a wonderful evening,‖ I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart 85 as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I was a bit late for my date that night and told my girlfriend the above story. She smiled. Two years later she told me it was that night that I won her heart.80.A)before B)behind C)along D)against81.A)taking up B)making a noise C)putting out D)comingout82.A)why B)when C)who D)where83.A)wonderful B)important C)different D)hard84.A)choosing B)leaving C)collecting D)littering85.A)became worse B)warmed a lot C)turned cold D)went wrong闵行区It's a goal for millions and millions of families every year to keep the Christmas spending within a certain amount of money, but you can still 80 the gifts because your loved ones will enjoy them. This concern（忧虑）is becoming greater and greater these days. Even so, there are several things that you can do to help.Hit the sales. No one wants to get up at four o'clock in the morning and fight to get a good deal on Black Friday (the first Friday at Christmas time). It's surely very 81 to pick up the courage and get out there in the cold for a good deal, some even offer online Black Friday specials, so we may still be able to get a great deal on Black Friday.Read advertisements 82 . Once the Christmas shopping season is coming, retailers will be hungry for business. They will try their best to get us into the store. Please read the weekly advertisement of sales among the major retailers from time to time. We may be 83 enough to find different prices for the same thing in different shops.Shop online. Some of us don't like running from store to store to get the best price on the perfect gift. Some of us don't like to go out in the cold 84 , and then, we can do online shopping. The world of online shopping makes it possible for us to visit all the major retailers and some specialty stores on the Internet. We can find exactly what we are looking for at the best possible price without even having to leave the 85 . With traditional Christmas shopping, we will spend a long time waiting if we want to get the perfect gift.Don't you think these are the good ways for people to buy the perfect Christmas gifts with less money?80. A) receive B) describe C) afford D) refuseB) nice C) important D) difficult81. A)interesting82. A) quickly B) regularly C) easily D) loudly83. A) busy B) rich C) clever D) lucky84. A) at all B) at first C) by the way D) for free85. A) phone B) school C) house D) mall浦东新区When I was a boy of twelve in South Carolina, something happened to me that made me never put any wild creature in a cage.We lived on the edge of a forest, and every evening the mockingbirds would come and rest in the trees and ___80___. There isn't a musical instrument made by man that can produce a more beautiful sound than the song of the mockingbird.I decided to catch a young bird and keep it in a cage, and in this way, I would have my ownprivate musician.I finally succeeded in catching one and put it in a cage. At first, being___81___, the bird fluttered (扑腾) about the cage, but finally it settled down in its new home. I felt very pleased with myself and ___82___ some beautiful singing from my little musician.On the second day, the little bird's mother flew to the cage with food in her mouth. The baby bird ate ___83___ she brought to it. I was pleased to see this. Certainly the mother bird knew how to feed her baby than I did.The following morning when I went to see my bird, I discovered it on the floor of the cage, dead. I was terribly surprised! ___84___ had happened!Arthur Wayne, the famous ornithologist (鸟类专家), who happened to be visiting my father at the time, hearing me crying over the death of my bird, explained to me. "A mother mockingbird, finding her young in a cage, will sometimes bring it poison berries (毒莓). She thinks it better forher baby to die than to lose ___85___.Since then I have never caught any living creature and put it in a cage. All living things have a right to live free.80. A) dance B) fly C) sing D) jump81. A) happy B) excited C) bored D) frightened82. A) looked forward to B) looked out of C) looked for D) looked up83. A) somebody B) everything C) nothing D) none84. A) How B) What C) When D) Which85. A) friends B) parents C) freedom D) happiness普陀区Do you know what happens on the first Sunday of August every year? This day is International Friendship Day. On this day people think of different ways to remember their friends and 80 what their friends bring to their lives.People have all sorts of friends—school friends, work colleagues, neighbours, brothers and sisters, parents, and even pets! 81 can you let your friends know that you really care about them?Here are some suggestions for what you can do on international Friendship Day to show your friends how 82 they are to you:Try to visit all the friends who live near you and give them each a hug.Buy flowers or chocolates for your friends, or better still, make them a cake or a small present.If your friends are fond of 83 why not make them a tape of the pop groups they like best.Go with some friends to a photo machine and take some pictures of you all enjoying yourselves.These pictures will give you good 84 .Send your friends an online greeting card, and don't forget to include some photos and messages—maybe a poem—telling your friends how great they are.Plan a day out for your friends. A picnic in the park or, time at the beach is always fun.If your friends are busy 83 , how about organizing a dinner party at a local restaurant.Buy your best friend a ticket to a good movie or take them to see a theatre show. Make sure that you think about their tastes when you book the ticket.80.A) write B) celebrate C) recite D) enjoy81.A) Why B) Where C) How D) When82.A) special B) strange C) funny D) beautiful83.A) food B) pictures C) sports D) music84.A) memories B) lessons C) signs D) presents85.A) in the evening B) at the weekends C) during the day D) during the week 青浦区How is our paper put together?Reading newspapers is an important part of our daily life, but do you know how to make a newspaper?There are many 80 to make a newspaper. Take Teens for example. On Monday, editors and reporters hold a meeting to decide what stories should be in this week's paper.On Tuesday and Wednesday, reporters make phone calls and write e-mails. They set up interviews with students and stars. Then they start to write news stories. Cartoonists draw cartoons and photographers take pictures to 81 the stories.Foreign editors sometimes write about English-speaking countries. Also, they check the language in all the stories.Everything comes together on Thursday. Page designers put the stories, cartoons and pictures on the page. Editors read through the stories to correct mistakes. They 82 write headlines and captions(图片说明). Often, editors have to cut the story to make it fit on the page, and it can be hard to decide what to take out.It's really 83 in the newspaper office on Friday. Designers print the page drafts (清样) and editors read over each page. They make sure, again, that all the facts are right and nothing is misspelled(拼写错误). At night, the pages are printed out in the printing house.This is how teens comes out. 84 Teens is a weekly newspaper, the process is nearly the same as a daily newspaper's. The 85 is that daily newspapers finish the whole process in one single day.80. A) editors B) steps C)days D) stories81. A) write B)change C) match D) describe82. A) also B) never C) always D) hardly83. A) boring B) tired C) free D) busy84. A) Since B) When C) Whether D) Although85. A) discussion B) difference C) difficulty D) decision徐汇区This letter was sent to a newspaper in Germany.13 OctoberDear Editor,I am writing to ask what has happened to our young people. They are not as polite, hard-working or clever as we used to be. I will give you two examples.Last Friday, I got on the underground at 9:15 am. It was so busy that there were no free ___80___. There were some teenagers sitting on the seats nearest me, I don‘t know why they were not at school. They were talking ___81___ and laughing. It was difficult to read my newspaper with all the noise. A heavily pregnant（怀孕的）woman and her daughter got on at the next stop, carrying lots of shopping bags. I___82___ the teenagers to let them sit down. They saw the woman but did nothing. I had to ask them to give her seat. They did so but gave me a ___83___ look. I got off at the next stop and was glad the teenagers didn‘t follow me.Last Saturday, I had dinner with my friend‘s family. I was looking forward to meeting his children. During dinner, we started talking about ___84___. It soon become clear that they knew so little. They couldn‘t tell me the name of the King of Spain or the President of Italy. All they knew about was the Internet and which singers were the most beautiful. In my day, students knew the kings, queens and presidents of every country in Europe.I am ___85___ the future of Germany. How could these young people become responsible workers and parents? They sit around McDonald‘s after school instead of going to the library like I did at their age. Maybe they have too much money. Perhaps another reader can give us an idea about what to do with our young people.Yours sincerelyFrank HudsonBerlin80. A) tickets B) hands C) seats D) buses81. A) quietly B) loudly C) angrily D) carefully82. A) expected B) suggested C) invited D) trained83. A) cool B) nice C) rude D) funny84. A) food B) science C) politics D) clothes85. A) responsible for B) interested in C) proud of D) worried about杨浦区Ten years later, I can remember my time in seventh grade likeyesterday. The thing I remember most about is my Englishteacher, Mr. Mabry. He was, by far, the best teacher in theworld. First of all, he didn't use 80 method of teaching. Instead,he used his theater background to make learning Englishgrammar fun for the whole class. When we studied Shakespeare,we 81 acted out the parts, so that we really had a goodunderstanding of Shakespeare's works.He also did many other things for us. He encouraged his students to ask questions about anything and everything and then, he would 82 to give us an honest answer. He taught us how to trust one another by playing games with us. He would make one person 83 backward while another person stood behind and caught him. As well, he used to let us have parties every week at school. If we wanted to have a party, he would give us our homework for the day of the party and we would do it at home. Then he would check our work and we would be 84 to have a party if everyone had done the homework and understood it.Some of the kids in the school had problems at home. Mr. Mabry acted as a parent for these children. He 85 them patiently and listened to their complaint. He encouraged them to do things that they really liked. Being the best teacher in the world is the greatest honour for any teacher, and Mr. Mabry certainly deserves it.80 A) funny B) traditional C) successful D) early81 A) actually B) hardly C) possibly D) immediately82 . A) make his decision B) do his bestC) do a favor D) take a look83. A) fly B)jump C) lie D)fall84.A) allowed B) advised C) invited D) guided85.A) depended on B) communicatedwithC) shook hands with D) searchedfor闸北区Recently, Twilight (《暮光之城》) star Robert Pattinson was named ―2011 the world‘s most popular actor‖ by Glamour, the fashion magazine in Britain. He has won this prize for __80__ year from 2009 to 2011.Robert is a very familiar name for many people, especially teenagers and girls of __81__ ages. After he played the leading role of Edward Cullen in the film adaptation(改编剧本) of the Twilight novels, he __82__ world wide fame.Unlike many other Hollywood stars, Robert broke into the entertainment industry as a model. At the age of 12, he started his modeling career. __83__, this job did not last long because his look became too ―mainly‖ after several years.―It‘s __84__ for a model to have a neutral appearance(中性外表),‖ said Robert.But then some acting audition(试镜) opportunities came to him.When he was 17 years old, Robert received a supporting role in Harry Potter and the Goblet Fire(《哈利波特与火焰杯》). And his hard work in the movie was appreciated by the people from the movie world. One year later, his hard work paid off. He got the leading role in Twilight and became popular __85__.( ) 80. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5( ) 81. A) all B) various C) most D) any( ) 82. A) gained B) lost C) found D) touched( ) 83. A) in addition B) However C) Later on D) Instead( ) 84. A) easier B) better C) newer D) funnier( ) 85. A) from time to time B) on the other handC) all the way D) throughout the world长宁区What do you, the trees and a hamster have in common? Don‘t know the answer? You all__80__water. All living things must have water, whether they get it from a river, a rain cloud or a little bottle on one side of a hamster cage.Without water, your body would stop __81__. A person can‘t live without water for more than a few days. Why? Your body has lots of jobs and it needs water to do many of them. __82__ your body needs a lot of water to carry oxygen to every part of your body. Water also helps to protect your body from illness , to digest (消化) your food and to___83__ waste . So, everyone needs to drink water.__84__ water is so important, you might want to know whether you‘re drinking enough. Of course, you should drink when you are thirsty. But when it‘s hot , you‘ll need more Be sure to drink some extra(额外的) water when you‘re out in__85__ ,especially while doing sports or exercising . If you can help your body by drinking when you‘re thirsty and when it‘s hot, your body will be able to do all of its wonderful jobs and you‘ll feel great!80. A . have B. drink C. need D .get81. A. living B. working C. growing D. thinking82. A. In addition B. For example C. By the way D. In other words83. A. keep off B. give away C. get rid of D. run out of84. A. If B. While C. Although D. Since85. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter。