2015届上海市金山中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题
高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷 试题.doc
高中英语真题：2015届高三上学期期中考试试卷试题.doc一、阅读理解(共5题)1.When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter (炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No”.Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said th ere weren’t any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. Everyone knew that, he was told. Even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn’t get his ideaaccepted.Paul later got married but his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. As Samuel Johnson wrote, “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Attainable good is often ignored by minds busied in wide range s.” Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing.Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow (誓言) he made to himself as a child.21. When Paul was a boy, _______.A. he had decided never to leave his hometownB. the economy of Utah depended wholly on the copper smelterC. he hit a young visitor because of his comments on the wastelandD. he stopped the copper smelter polluting the area22. Paul went to college to study the science of plants, because _______.A. he wanted to find out the best way to save the area himselfB. he was interested in planting trees since he was youngC. he wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help himD. he thought his knowledge would make his advice more convincing23. W hat does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” probably mean?A. It was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland.B. His normal work and life would be greatly affected.C. No one would like to join him in the efforts.D. He had to keep everything he did secret.24. The company hired Paul to plant trees and grass because_______.A. they realized the importance of environmental protectionB. what Paul was doing moved themC. Paul persuaded them to help himD. they had legal pressure2.Music died here last spring, or rather, it was killed by members of the school committee who ignored the importance of music and drama as part of the high-school curriculum (课程).The committee decided that teaching students how to take a standardized test is more important than a curriculum in which students can explore their interests in the arts as well as academics. Because the school system is running out of funding, it needs to make sure that students pass the test or even more money will be lost. If students fail the state standardized test，it is not the fault of drama and music classes—they are failing because the “academic” classes are not sufficient (充足的).It is painful to think of how many students will be discouraged from singing, acting, and playing instruments because school programs are no longer offered. Many families cannot afford private music lessons, and many potential musicians and artists may not find their calling if they are not exposed to it in school. The fact that the school committee thinks the arts are not worth the investment will certainly make some students believe the arts are not worth their time or support and the cycle will continue.Teaching for a test does not shape students into complete,well-rounded people. It blocks the natural sense to create and express feelings through art—there is more to life than the analytical thinking that math and English provide. What happens after a test? Sure, a student might graduate, but they will have limited knowledge—certainly not a good preparation for the real world.25. Music and drama are not included in the high school curriculum mainly because ________.A. the school committee pays no attention to themB. the school is afraid of losing financial supportC. the students are not interested in both of themD. the state standardized test is more important26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The sufficiency of the classes determines students’ performance in the mastery test.B. Quite a few students are discouraged from learning music and art in today’s school system.C. Students can be musicians and artists only if they can afford private music lessons.D. The school committee completely influences students’attitude towards the arts.27. We can learn that music and art can ________.A. motivate students in creativity and expressionB. make students round-shaped people in futureC. provide students with analytical thinkingD. prevent students graduation from high school28. The best title of the passage can be ________.A. Who killed music and drama?B. Can curriculum go without music?C. Why is music so important?D. How to prepare for the real world?3. For more than 40 years, scientists have sought to learn how wellhuman beings can adapt to long periods in space. The International Space Station continues to provide valuable knowledge about spaceflight. But an earlier space station, Skylab, helped make the current space project possible.Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield sang aboard the International Space Station on May 12, 2013. His music video has become extremely popular. The astronaut played his own version of David Bowie’s so ng Space Oddity. He performed while floating weightlessly, with images of planet earth and space appearing in the window behind him.Chris Hadfield recently returned home after nearly five months on the space station. For him, the long flight produced a hit video on YouTube and no major physical problems. But 40 years ago, scientists did not know how humans would react to long-term spaceflight. To find out, NASA, the American space agency, launched Skylab in May, 1973. Over nearly a year, three teams of astronauts visited Skylab for stays of between 28 to 84 days. They learned how people react to extended periods in space.Gerald Carr commanded Skylab 4. He spoke at a NASA event marking the 40th anniversary of Skylab’s launch. He s aid that the loss of the body’s muscle mass was a main concern. Astronauts on Skylab used exercise equipment to stay strong. The astronauts spent their workdays carrying out experiments, including biomedical (生物医学的) research.Marshall Porterfie ld is the director of NASA’s Space Life and Physical Sciences Division. He says the Skylab astronauts’ understanding of their own ability to deal with long-term spaceflight continues to help current astronauts. NASA says the next step for life away from Earth is a year-longspace station mission, set for 2015.29. Why was Chris Hadfield’s song so special?A. It was performed in space.B. It was created by an astronaut.C. It was a very familiar song.D. It was first sung by a famous singer.30. Which of the following best describes the physical condition of Chris Hadfield after his return?A. Worse.B. Better.C. Normal.D. Weaker.31. For what purpose did NASA launch Skylab?A. To research on whether human beings could stay in space.B. To gather up information on setting up a space station.C. To study the changes in the body when staying long in space.D. To find out the possibility of doing experiments in space.32. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Skylab is still in use to explore the space.B. The research results on Skylab are still valuable.C. Skylab is more advanced than the International Space Station.D. The Skylab astronauts made great contributions to biomedical research.4.Suppose you are thinking about attending college in the United States, but perhaps you might not be ready for a university with a four-year program. About 88,000 international students have found solution. They are attending U.S. community colleges. Such colleges are sometimes called junior colleges. They offer two years of education above the secondary or high school level.Community college students can choose from subjects like medical assistance, computer science or law. At the end of their study program, they receive a document of completion, called a certificate. Some students work toward an associate degree in traditional academic subjects like science or history. After getting it, the students can move on to a four-year college or university. They may have only two years of study left before they receive abachelor’s degree.Many educational experts agree that saving money is the major reason to consider a community college. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) says that a public two-year college costs 3,000 dollar a year on average. That is true if the student lives in the same state as the school. A student at a four-year public college may pay 8,500 dollars a year for classes and user fees. That does not include books and other materials.Some international students may need more preparation in English before entering a community college in the United States. For example, Istrif Montgomery came to the U.S. from Kosovo in 2006. First, he worked to improve his English at Montgomery College for a year. Then for the next two years, he attended classes in basic subjects in a community college.The international students at two-year colleges need to find a place to live. Most community colleges do not provide student housing on their grounds. But Mr Montgomery had a home nearby. He was able to ride the bicycle, and he was able to walk if he wanted. In fact, most community college students live within five to ten miles off the college.33. What’s the biggest advantage of a community college?A. The classes are free of charge.B. The students can save much time.C. The students can save a lot of money.D. It is convenient for students to live in the college.34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Mr Montgomery usually goes to school on foot.B. Most students in community colleges don’t live far away.C. 8,500 dollars covers all the cost of a four-year public college.D. International students often attend a community college directly.35. What’s the main purpose of the passage?A. To encourage students to study abroad.B. To tell the international students how to save money.C. To tell us it’s a good choice to study in public colleges.D. To give some information about community colleges.5.36 The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its army, to build public facilities and to buy goods from abroad, and only the people of the country can supply the money.37 That is, a person pays according to the amount of his income. Whether he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else, he must pay tax if his income is more than a certain amount. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government.Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, tobacco, wine, etc. When they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. 38People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieves, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid. 39 And we cannot have an army without paying for it.40 We have no real cause to complain when we are asked to pay taxes for the good of ourselves and for our fellow citizens.A. Why must we pay taxes?C. Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided.D. Taxes, however, should be cancelled.E. One of the most important taxes is income tax.F. We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper.G. Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies.二、完型填空(共1题)1.Starbucks is the biggest coffee shop network in the world with more than 15,000 shops in 44 countries. It was first 41 in Seattle, Washington in 1971 by three people with just a 42 shop that sold selected coffee beans. People 43 the selected coffee beans and ground (碾碎) them in the shop or carried them home. The 44 of Starbucks at the time was to sell quality coffee beans so that consumers could 45 coffee in their own houses.Just after 1987 Starbucks began to show significant 46 after their brand was bought by a former employee of Starbucks, Howard Schultz. He joined Starbucks in 1982 and his 47 to Milan changed his ideas about the coffee shop. Italy, a country that was famous for their coffee consuming habits, inspired Howard to bring these Italian-style coffee shops to theStarbucks because he believed the business of Starbucks should 50 the same. That is, they should 51 selected coffee beans, and not an Italian-style coffee shop.After 52 Starbucks in 1985, Howard Schultz set up his own shop 53 the name of ⅡGiomale. This name 54 was not too good. After he bought the Starbucks brand he quickly changed the name of the shop to Starbucks, and the business 55 to be a great success.People liked to come to Starbucks because the 56 was different and helped to release tiredness after working all 57 long. A shift in American culture was also 58 towards the Starbucks’ success, because before American people liked to go to a 59 and drink alcohol. It was clear that drinking coffee was much healthier than drinking alcohol. Starbucks’ success 60 to many countries, and the culture of drinking coffee has become popular all over the world.41. A. found B. established C. decorated D. formed42. A. clean B. faraway C. modern D. small43. A. booked B. packed C. bought D. grew44. A. center B. concept C. opinion D. theory45. A. admire B. evaluate C. enjoy D.46. A. discovery B. meaning C. future D. growth47. A. trip B. attitude C. flight D. interview48. A. competition B. trade C. market D. economy49. A. purchased B. accepted C. prevented D. rejected50. A. allow B. remain C. believe D. present51. A. provide B. produce C. collect D. advertise52. A. closing B. supporting C. leaving D. moving53. A. in B. at C. as D. by54. A. apparently B. unluckily C. finally D. unexpectedly55. A. showed up B. turned out C. took over D. came out56. A. atmosphere B. situation C. space D. appearance57. A. week B. year C. day D.58. A. strange B. necessary C. hopeful D. influential59. A. hotel B. bar C. park D. hospital60. A. expanded B. added C. rushed D. attached三、单词拼写(共1题)1.61. She leaned over and _____________（低语）something in his ear.62. The reason why he came is not very_____________.(令人信服)63. I paid the cheque into my savings _____________. (账户)64. The author begins by ______________(提到) to the early history of India.65. The room is arranged very ________________.(吸引人)四、阅读填空(共1题)1.Lori: Good morning, Chuck. Are you here 66 (wait) for Professor Johnson?Chuck: Oh, yes. Good morning, Lori. The professor asked me to comeas 68 teacher’s assistant?Lori: Oh, yes. I know all about it 69 I have work experience in this field. Last year, I did it for a long time.Chuck: Really? How did you like 70 ?Lori: Well, actually I think it was 71 (good) I had ever had at school.I was paid nine dollars an hour, which 72 (be) three dollars more than the school post office paid us.Chuck: Yeah, I bet this is a good salary. But what did you do?Lori: My responsibility was to help Professor Johnson grade the students’ homework. It wasn’t hard and the professor was always available 73 there were any questions. I 74 improve myself through doing this job.Chuck: I think I would enjoy this kind of work. But I’m a little worried about how much 75 it might take.Lori: Only about five or six hours a week and you can do that in your room.Chuck: It sounds good.五、短文改错(共1题)1.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
2015学年度第一学期高三年级英语科中段考试答案
2015-2016学年度第一学期高三级英语科中段考试答案(满分150分。
I卷95分，II卷55分。
考试用时120分钟)I卷(共95分，其中选择题为79分)一、听力（共8小题；每小题2分，满分16分）Tapescript:M: Young people are given too much freedom nowadays, and as a result they have lost respect for their parents and elders in general.W: I don’t think so. My parents gave me advice but never forced me to do anything I didn’t want to do. I respect and love them for this.M: Sounds like they really trusted you.W: Yeah. After I left school and started to work as a nurse, I became economically independent. M: Do you get along well with them?W: Yes. Many young people today say they have nothing in common with their parents. But I’m very lucky because I get along well with them. What about you?M: Well, I don’t always get along well with my parents. They barely ever allow me to do what I want.三问：(1) What are the things they don’t allow you to do?/ What do they forbid you to do? Whatdon’t they allow you to do?Answer: Well, all my friends can go out to the movies or for dinner during the week, but my parents insist on my going out only on weekend, even if I don’t have to get up early the next day.(2) Do they limit what you can do/ your activities on the weekend?Answer: On the weekend, they don’t want me to go to Internet cafes even though I’m 18 years old. They always want to know who I’m with, and if they don’t like someone, they don’t want me to go out with them. It’s ridiculous.(3) Why do you think your parents are so strict with you?Answer: My parents grew up in very traditional families. I think they are still suspicious about modern life in the city. I hope that they can learn to relax a bit before I go crazy and run away! 五答：1: She loves and respects them.(Q1: How does the woman feel about her parents?)2. When she started working as a nurse.(Q2: When did the woman become economically independent?)3. On weekend.(Q3: When do the man’s parents allow him to go out?)4. He’s 18 years old.(Q4: How old is the man?)5. They were/ are very traditional.(Q5: What do we know about the families of the man’s parents?)二、单项选择（共18小题；每小题0.5分，满分9分）1-5 CBCBA 6-10 DBACA 11-15 DCDAB 16-18 CAD三、阅读理解（共20小题；每题2分，满分40分）第一节19-21 DAC 22-25 DADC 26-29 CBCD 30-33 BCAD第二节34-38 CGAFD四、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）39-43: BCBDA 44-48: DCACA 49-53: BDDCB 54-58: DABCCII卷 (满分55分)五、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)1. that2. is required3. yourself4. an5. After6. naturally7. if8. to create9. existing 10. daily六、默写：按照背书的内容填空（共10个空；每空0.5分，共5分）1. less credulous2. a series of coincidences3. accepted the fact4. was presumed dead5. such naive solutions6. boarded the train7. strike me as odd 8. take advantage of 9. dawned on me10. lodge a complaint七、短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第一句：去掉第一个their第二句：How改为What第三句：must改为should或去掉第四句：resource改为resources第五句：need改为needs第六句：increasing改为increasingly; like改为as第七句：but改为and；build和energy-saving之间加an第八句：from改为to八、书面表达（满分25分）Possible version:Dear Peter,How are you doing?Having received/read your email, I learn that your uncle Smith is coming to my city for a conference. Many thanks for the chocolates that you will ask him to bring me.With regard to your request, I’m more than happy to meet your uncle at the airport at 11:30 a.m., December 12. Please t ell him that I’ll raise the welcome board, which reads “Smith is welcome” and stand in front of the arrival gate to wait for him. I’ll wait until I meet him. Upon my meeting him, I’ll contact you as soon as possible. I’ll try my best/do what I can to make your uncle feel at home here.I am eagerly looking forward to his visit to our city.Yours,Li Hua高考英语书面表达全国卷评分标准(一)评分原则：1、本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
上海市金山中学高二英语上学期期中试题
上海市金山中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题I. Listening ComprehensionSection AI. 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 conversation and the question 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. To cancel an appointment.B. To book an airplane ticket to Shanghai.C. To make an appointment with the woman.D. To invite the woman to visit Shanghai with him.2. A. A washing machine. B. An iPhone.C. A television.D. An iPad2.3. A. She goes to the countryside.B. She goes fishing with her friends.C. She goes to take pictures.D. She helps her mother do housework.4. A. He picked up his sister.B. He listened to a lecture.C. He went to the hospital.D. He looked after his grandpa.5. A. To Florida. B. To San Francisco.C. To New York.D. To Washington.6. A. See the doctor. B. Take sleeping pills.C. Lose some weight.D. Have a rest.7. A. Its goods were stolen. B. It was broken into.C. Its owner was injured.D. It caught fire.8. A. On August 22nd. B. On August 24th.C. On August 26th.D. On August 29th.9. A. He is making noise.B. He is watching a football match.C. He is preparing for the final exam.D. He is repairing his TV set.10. A. Mr. White. B. Mrs. White. C. Mr. Black.D. Mr. White’s brother.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. A successful investor.B. A journalist of Eyes on Investors.C. The founder of an editor.D. The founder of Eyes on Investors.12. A. How David became so successful.B. Why David started investing in real-estate.C. How David’s life changed.D. How David enjoyed his life.13. A. Because it was the interview of a successful man.B. Because it was very enjoyable.C. Because it started off just as a chat.D. Because it was a discussion between two persons.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. The Wine Drinking Competition.B. The History and Culture of Winery Show.C. The celebration of Whistler Wines’ birthday.D. A dinner party.15. A. Whistling. B. German bowling.C. Egg hunting.D. Wine tasting.16. A. In the square. B. At Whistler Wines.C. On the beach.D. In the Great Hall.Section CDirections In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one wordthat best fits each blank.（A）One day a man 21 (walk) in the street when he met a penguin (企鹅).It was a handsome bird, and not timid at all. It seemed to take an immediate likingto the man, because it waddled (摇摇摆摆地走) up to him and then followed him 22he went. This was amusing for 23 while but eventually became rather 24 (embarrassing).“Go away, you silly bird,” the man said to the penguin, but the bird ignored(不理) him. It simply would not leave him alone. Wherever he went, the bird went, too. At l ast, in desperation, the man walked into a police station. “Excuse me, officer,” he said, “but I need some advice. I met this penguin in the street, andI don't know what to do with it.”A bored policeman looked up from 25 he was writing and said, “Just takeit to the zoo, sir.”“Oh, all right,” the man said.The next day the man was walking along the street, still 26 (follow) bythe penguin, when he met the policeman he’d spoken 27 the day before. The policeman was not pleased to see t hem. “I thought I advised you to take that animalto the zoo,” he said.“Well, yes, officer, you did. And I did take him to the zoo,” the man explained. “And we had a great time. But we 28 not go to the zoo every day. I thought today I’d take him to the movies.”（B）It is often necessary to release a fish, that is, set it free after 29 (catch), because it is too small, or you just don’t want to take it home to eat.In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure 30 will help keep fish varietyand build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encourages fishermen who practice catch-and-release fishing 31 (use) a few simple skills. The advice provided below will help make sure that the fish you releasewill survive (存活) to bite again another day.－When catching a fish, play it quickly and keep the fish in the water as much as possible.Don’t use a net in landing the fish and release it quickly to prevent 32 from dying.－Hold the fish gently. Do not put your fi ngers in its eyes. Don’t wipe the scales(鱼鳞) off the fish 33 it might cause it to develop a disease and reduce itschance of survival.－ 34 (remove) your hook (鱼钩) quickly. 35 the hook is too deep or hookedin the stomach, cut the line and leave the hook. The hook left inside will causeno serious problem to the fish.With a little care and by following the suggestions given above, you can give the 36 (release) fish a better chance of survival.Section BDirections Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each wordcan only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.most 37daily life. Probably people will never think about it. However, TV——the most pervasive (无处不在) and persuasive modern technologies, marked by rapid change and growth——is moving into a new era, an era of extraordinary sophistication (复杂而精密) and versatility(多用途), which promises to 38 our lives and our world.It is an electronic revolution, made possible by the 39 of television and computer technologies.The word “television”, derived from its Greek (tele distant) and Latin (vision sight) roots, can literally be 40 as sight from a distance. Very 41 put, it works in this way through a sophisticated system of electronics, television provides the capability of 42 an image into electronic impulses, whichcan be sent through a wire or cable. These impulses, when fed into a receiver (a television set), can then be electronically reconstituted into that same image.Television is more than just an electronic system, however. It is a 43 of expression, as well as a vehicle for communication, and becomes a powerful tool for44 other human beings. The field of television can be 45 into two categories determined by its means of transmission. First, there is broadcast television. And second, there is non-broadcast television.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.An idea that started in Seattle’s public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple help to build a 46 of community in a cityby getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyedby all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be 47 in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who 48 t he “IfAll of Seattle Read the Same Book” project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and 49 to Hong Kong.In Chicago, the mayor (市长) appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the “One Book, One Chicago” program. 50 , reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plots and 51 .The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decided 52 one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity (一致) can be achieved. Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point, putting all their energy and 53 into the choice of the book 54 discussion about a book itself.Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measuredby how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process,or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not 55 have shareda word.46. A. sense B. feel C. appreciation D. impression47. A. shared B. made C. had D. talked48. A. mattered B. motivated C. analyzed D. launched49. A. even B. still C. therefore D. so50. A. To be honest B. To be short C. As a result D. In my opinion51. A. transmission B. argument C. scanning D. characters52. A. on B. in C. below D. against53. A. passion B. finance C. nervousness D. temperature54. A. other than B. rather than C. let alone D. preferred to55. A. otherwise B. certainly C. else D. eventuallySection BDirections Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)GETTING A GRANTWho pays?The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living. Who can get this money?Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude some students from overseas.SPECIAL CASESIf a student has worked before going to college?A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money –£155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of £615 at 29 or more.If a student is handicapped?LEAs will give up to £500 to help meet extra expenses –such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student, extra heating or special food.Banking?Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by £100 or so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).56. The phrase “a grant” in the first line most probably means _____.A. bank interestB. a credit cardC. a toyD. financial aid57. A student from Japan who has been studying in England for a year and intends togo to college in a few months will _____.A.be unable to get money from any LEAB.get money if taking a first degree courseC.get money from LEA when finishing his courseD.have to open a bank account before getting money58. A big bank offers a new student special services because _____.A. they need student accounts badlyB. they charge students extra interestC. they know he can get money regularlyD. they hope he’ll be a potential customer(B)Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive (欺骗) ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.For example, some might say, “I just won $ 100 on the lottery (彩票) . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $200 worth’s of tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!He didn’t say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That's called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.Some politicians often use this trick. Let's say that during Governor Smith's last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents (对手) says, “During Governor Smith's term, the state lost one million jobs!”That's true. However, an honest statement would have said, “During Governor Smith's term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”Advertisers(广告商) will sometimes use half-truths. It's against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, “Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache. “It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.This kind of deception happens too often. It's a sad fact of life Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.59. How much did the lottery buyer lose in Paragraph 2?A. $ 100.B. $ 200.C. $ 300.D. $ 400.60. What do the underlined words “net gain” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Final increase.B. Big advantage.C. Large share.D. Total saving.61. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Using half truths is against the law．B．Technically, half truths are in fact lies．C．Yucky Pills is a very good medicine for toothache．D．Governor Smith did a good job during her last term．62. We may infer that the author believes people should___________.A. buy lottery ticketsB. make use of half-truthsC. not take anything at face valueD. not trust the Yucky Company(C)The appeal of advertising to buying motives can have both negative and positive effects. Consumers may be convinced to buy a product of poor quality or high price because of an advertisement. For example, some advertisers have appealed to people’s desire for better fuel economy for their cars. They claim the automotive products will improve gasoline mileage. Some of the products work. Others areworthless and a waste of consumers’ money.Sometimes advertising is intentionally misleading. A few years ago a brand of bread was offered to dieters(节食者) with the message that there were fewer calories(热量单位，卡) in every slice(切片，薄片). It turned out that the bread was not dietetic(适合于节食的), but just regular bread. There were fewer calories because it was sliced very thin, but there were the same number of calories in every loaf.On the positive side, emotional appeals may respond to a consumer’s real concerns. Consider fire insurance. Fire insurance may be sold by appealing to fear of loss. And fear of loss is the real reason for fire insurance. The security of knowing that property is protected by insurance makes the purchase of fire insurance a worthwhile investment for most people. If consumers consider the quality of the insurance plans as well as the message in the ads, they will benefit from the advertising.Each consumer must evaluate her or his own situation. Are the benefits of the product important enough to justify buying it? Advertising is intended to appeal to consumers, but it does not force them to buy the product. Consumers still control the final buying decision.63. Advertising can persuade the consumer to buy worthless products by _________.A. stressing(强调) their high qualityB. convincing(说服) him of their low priceC. maintaining a balance between quality and priceD. appealing to his buying motives64. The reason why the bread advertisement is misleading is that ________.A. thin slices of bread could contain more caloriesB. the loaf was cut into regular slicesC. the bread was not genuine breadD. the total number of calories in every loaf remained the same65. The passage tells us that _______.A. sometimes advertisements really sell what the consumer needsB. advertisements force consumers into buying things they don’t needC. the buying motives of consumers are controlled by advertisementsD. fire insurance is seldom worthwhile66. It can be inferred that a smart consumer should _________.A. think carefully about the benefits described in the advertisementsB. know that all of the advertisements aim to mislead consumers.C. not buy advertised productsD. avoid buying products that have strong emotional appealSection CDirections Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements for each question.The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows essentiallyfrom uncivil behavior of drivers. They refuse to respect the legal or moral rights of others. So the massacre(大屠杀) on the road may be regarded as a social problem.In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people, just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But carelessness is no excuse when one’s actions could bring death o r damages to others.As many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be connected with psychological condition of the driv er. Emotional upsets can affect drivers’ reactions, slow their judgment, and blind them to dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep one’s emotions under control.Yet the irresponsibility is not limited to drivers. Street walkers regularly ignore traffic regulations. So do many cyclists.In the past few years, safety standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic road-worthiness inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. 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浦东新区2015学年第一学期期中考试高三年级英语II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherentand grammatically collect. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)"Black Friday"is the day after Thanksgiving which is considered the first day of. the holiday shopping season in the United States. The name comes from the idea __(25)__store owners begin to show a profit for the year on that day. In the past before calculators and computers, workers recorded the profits and losses of American businesses in special books. They used the term,"in the red"__(26)__ (mean) losing money."In the black"meant making a profit. so"Black Friday" was the day__27__ the store owners moved from being"in the red"to"in the black."Many people consider"Black Friday"to be the busiest shopping day of __(28)_year Researchers say it may be he day for be largest number of people to go to stores. But it is not necessarily true that shoppers will spend he largest amount of money. It is said that Americans just want to get __(29)__ ____(29)_____ the house the day after Thanksgiving. And many stores reduce some of their prices on “Black Friday."However, experts say that many people wait__ (30)__much closer to Christmas December 25, __(31)__(hope) that they may find even lower prices. They say the__ (32)__ (busy) shopping day of the year is usually the Saturday before Christmas.(B)In 2011, a three-year-old girl named Yueyue was hit by a van in a street in the city Foshan near Guangzhou. Eighteen people passed by the __(33)__(injure ) girl before person, an elderly woman street-cleaner, stopped to help. But by then it was too late and little Yueyue died.__(34)_.that incident resulted in people __(35)_(question) their responsibility to help strangers in trouble--the responsibility of being a “'Good Samaritan(乐善好施的人)”,most people, I believe, have good hearts and would like to be Good Samaritans. They hesitate for several reasons, They may think someone else will do it or they're not sure __(36)__ it will be helpful, and even they're afraid that they may be blamed for causing the stranger's injury.To encourage people to get involved and become Good Samaritans, Shanghai __(37)_(propose) a new law recently that will protect the warm-hearted ones. But the new law is limited to those who have professional medical training it does not protect ordinary people. In Europe and North America, there are Good Samaritan laws that protect __(38).__ who steps in and helps. And, in some countries such as France, a"duty to rescue"law says you __(39)_help or at least call for help. These are examples that Shanghai could follow.In the meantime, even without training, you can still be a Good Samaritan. If you see someone you think needs help, don't touch them, but call 110 and stay with them until help arrives. That small action on your part will go a long way towards ensuring that no more little Yueyues__(40) __(ignore) in a busy city street.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.specificB. ResourceC.convertedD. luxuryE.establishedF.originallyG.extinct H.currently I. Distribution J. nutritious K. protectedThe Ewe (埃维人). people have a proverb wisdom is like a baobab tree (猴面包树); no one individual can embrace it. The proverb refers to the massive trees that can live thousands of years, reach 30 meters into the sky and achieve trunk diameter of 10 meters or more. One baobab tree in South Africa is so large that a pub has been __41__inside its trunk.Many local people use the trees for their__42__fruits. Edible leaves and beautiful flowers. In addition. Old baobabs, like many long-lived trees, often have natural hollows in their trunks, which can store tens of thousands of gallons of water-an important __43__not just for the trees themselves but also for the people who live near them.But the size and cultural value of baobab trees has not necessarily.__ 44__them. According to a recent research, two of the baobab tree species will lose much of their available habitat in the next 70 years due to climate change and human development. One species may not survive to the next century.Unlike other species that may migrate or slowly move to new habitats as the climate changes, baobab trees will not have that 45. As the researchers point out, there is nowhere left for the baobab trees to go because they can only adapt to __46__ geography and weather conditions.Many baobab trees_47_reside in Protected Area Networks (PANs) to preserve the biodiversity, but the areas outside many PANs have been almost completely __48__to agriculture or cattle grazing (放牧) areas, leaving no room for thc trees to expand their __49__ In addition, the large animal species such as elephant birds, which may have eaten baobab fruit and carried the trees' seeds to places several kilometers away, have all now gone __50__ With this in mind, the researchers assumed that the trees might have little to no possibilityof spreading to new habitats on their own.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections : For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.There's nothing quite like curling up with a good book and visiting your favorite literary characters. They're wonderful, lovable, and make you feel all warm inside.But with them come those other character the characters that you know you could like, if they just changed that one thing about ___51____. They're the characters you just want to smack(拍击).These characters aren't __52__ bad,in fact. Many of them are the protagonists (主角) of their stories. But good guy or evil witch, these characters are all in severe need of a wake up call, with ahealthy side dose of __53__.Check out our list of 7 famous literary characters we'd like to slap. Who would you add to the list?Romeo Montague, Romeo & JulietOh, Romeo. You only knew her for four days. Did you really have to kill yourself over a girl that you knew for less than a week? Not to mention, she was only 13, and your romance would be __54__ in most countries.Harry Potter: Harry Potter seriesHarry potter is one of the greatest literary __55__ of our time, but he's also one of the most slappable. He's __56__ not listening to people and breaking rules, then getting into danger for breaking said rules.Miss Havisham, Great ExpectationsMiss Havisham __57__ a daughter for the only purpose of using her to torment (折磨) the male species. HOW AWFUL!._ 58_____, that rotting wedding cake must have made her house smell disgusting.Amy March, Little WomenAmy March is the reason why the youngest children have a terrible __59 __. As a little girl, she's a spoiled child, always__ 60__ her older sisters' outings. As a young adult, she's Snobby(势利的)，uppity(自负的)and too __61__ her nose.Jay Gatsby, The Great GatsbyThe pitiful, self-centered Daisy Buchanan has been classified for decades as one of the worst characters of all time. But perhaps the real problem with the novel was Jay Gatsby himself. The constant pining over someone as terrible as Daisy is exhausting and makes him every bit as__62__as Daisy.The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the HatSure, the cat seems like a fun guy, until you realize he broke into a home, invited his friends over, trashed the place, and then disappeared without a __63__. There is nowhere to find him.Willy Wonka, Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka was a confectionary genius. But the factory he manned was an extremely ___64___. workplace environment. Children who entered his workplace often went missing for unexplainable reasons-how did no one __65__ Mr Wonka for that? !51.A. yourselves B. themselves C.himself D.itself52. A. efficiently B. naturally C. sufficiently D.necessary53. A. reality B. importance C. mystery D.interest54. common B. illegal C. unbelievable D.enormous55. A. authors B. companions C. characters D.entertainers56. A. constantly B. occasionally C. rarely D.instantly57. A. supports B. abandons C. adapts D.adopts58. A. On the other hand B. For example C. In addition D. To sum up59. A. dream B. reputation C. judgment D. disease60. A. ruining B. assisting C. attending D. postponing61.A. satisfied with B.addicted to C. obsessed with D.devoted to62.A. sincere B. incredible C. attractive D. horrible63.A. trace B. doubt C. hint D. delay64.A. exciting B. convenient C. unsafe D. uncomfortable65.A. investigate B. employ C. forgive D.concealSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Spring is in the air, as is romance. perhaps you're even thinking of taking the plunge and making a honey trip with your significant other?Before you do, why not take a look at a list of the top three places in the world to propose (求婚)? With suggestions for traditionalists and private types, you just might find the perfectspot to pop the question.New YorkIf you pay attention to romantic comedies, New York is the place for romance. Ever since the Dutch first entered this harbour in 1624 it has become a historic landmark and a must visit dreamland. Every stretch of this island is packed full of fun that will keep everyone busy. Take a leaf out of sleepless in Seattle and head to the the top of the Empire State Building at night, or how about run to your loved one on the streets of NYC this New Years even like in when harry Met Sally?Parissweeping views? check. Grand old stately home? Check. Luxurious spots to propose? check. pack your passports and say goodbye to your daily routine life-it's less than three hours to Paris from London by Eurostar. Famous for its breathtaking architecture, and many cultural attractions, France's capital is a must-see destination. While we're not suggesting you climb the Eiffel Tower for the big moment. There's a reason why this is the city of love, if you keep your proposal original. So gentleman, take your lady to the Louvre, turn your back on the Mona Lisa and declare she is more beautiful than the famous work of art.Las VegasDo you want to bundle the proposal and wedding all-in-one? plead to. Las Vegas, get down on one knee, show your love and get married in less t ime than it takes to order 'honeymoon suit’ and if it doesn't work out. There's still plenty of entertain. Once the playground of the richand famous, from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe, Las Vegas now attracts millions of visitors by its bright lights and thrills each year. Whether you're to try your luck at the casinos (赌场), or watch a show, there's a wonder to explore in Las Vegas.66. Which of the following city on the top-3 list would be the ideal place for film fans to propose?A. New YorkB. Paris.C. Las Vegas.D. None.67. As a perfect place for propose, Las Vegas will provide you with all the following EXCEPT.A.a honeymoon suiteB. a package weddingC. a bundle of flowersD.various ways to entertain68. This massage is most probably from .A. a science fictionB. a travel brochureC. an official documentD. a financial magazine(B)The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic, and sharing my love of music, disapproved of it as a profession. This was understandable in Mew of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years. Though much beloved and respected in the community, he earned barely enough to provide for his large family. As a consequence of this example in the family, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with uncertain financial rewards. My parents insisted on college instead of a conservatory of music, and to college I went quite happily, as I remember, for although I loved my violin and spent most of my spare time practicing, I had many other interests.Before my graduation from Columbia, the family met with severe financial reverses and I felt it my duty to leave college and take a job. Thus 1 launched upon a business career--which I always think of as the wasted years.Now I do not for the moment mean to disparage business. My whole point is that it was not for me. I went into it for money, and aside from the satisfaction of being able to help the family, money is all I got out of it. It was not enough, I felt that life was passing me by. From being merely discontented I became acutely miserable. I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, accumulated enough to enable me to go abroad to study music. The family being once more solvent, and my help no longer necessary, I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man released from jail, sailed for Europe. 1 stayed four years, worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before and enjoyed every minute of it."Enjoyed"is too mild a word. I walked on air. I really lived. I was a free man and I was doing what 1 loved to do and what I was meant to do.If I had stayed in business, I might be a comparatively wealthy man today, but I do not believe I would have made a success of living. I would have given up all those inner satisfactions that money can never buy.69. Which of the following statements about the writer's parents are TRUE?A. They had no passion for music at all.B. Both of them used to be the music teachers.C. They felt sorry for not supporting the writer.D. They intended sending the writer to a music school.70.According to the passage, the underlined word"disparage"(Line 1, para. 3) is closest in meaning to___________.A. showing no respect toB. having strong determination aboutC. owning adequate passion aboutD. losing self-confidence in71. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the writer to give up the business career?A. He could gain no inner satisfaction except the financial benefits.B. The money he earned was far from enough to support his dream.C. His family recovered from the financial reverse years later.D. He had accumulated sufficient wealth to go broad for study.72. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. My criticism on businessB.Life in a violin caseC. The essence of moneyD. Freedom from struggle(C)Apple made its first step into two huge new markets in 2007. One product, iphone, would go on to reshape technology industry, bringing the rivals to their knees and helping Apple become the world's most valuable company. The other, Apple TV, on the other hand has failed to revolutionize much of anything, despite a rebot in 2010.The contrasting fortunes of the iphone and Apple TV were brought into focus on Wednesday by chief executive Tim Cook himself, as he insisted that-this time-Apple really was serious about transforming television."The television experience has been actually standing still while innovation been thriving in the mobile space,"he said at Apple's launch event in San Francisco. Cooking is hoping that Apple can use the iphone's idea of apps, games and Siri to repeat the success of its smartphone."Our vision for TV is simple, and perhaps a little provocative. We believe the future of television is apps,"he said.For some, this future has been a long time coming. It is four years since Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder, told his biographer Walter Isaacson that he had"finally cracked it"with an Easy-to-use cloud-connected TV set. Even Cook acknowledged that Apple had been working "really hard-and really long to bring all these things together.In its features and functions, the new product largely sees the iphone maker playing catch-up with the gaming, search and voice-control capabilities already available on competitors' boxes such as Amazon's Fire TV and the Android-based Nvidia Shield.The industry is facing a perfect storm apps, App Stores and Apple. It is reported that Americans spent an average of 198 minutes using apps every day in the second quarter, overtaking the typical 168 minutes watching TV. If the content of TV continues to move to the Internet and apps, the cable industry will simply be squeezed and will lose its exclusive position as the sole distribution channel between media companies and US consumers. That is the major shift users consume TV by launching an app, not flipping a channel, which allows for a richer and more interactive user experience.However, media observers believe there are still other factors to take into account. It's true that it offers improved search and discovery functions, but consumers will need a. subscription to some of the many streaming services available-or buy programmes individually from iTunes-to take full advantage of this functionality."If you don't have a subscription, you get to look at a whole lot of nothing,"says one industry observer.73. What does the underlined part"bringing the rivals to their knees"(Line 2, Para. 1) most probably mean?A. trying to satisfy the various needs of its consumersB. being capable enough to launch a new businessC. allowing the opponents to team from themD. having more advantages over its competitors74. Tim Cook may agree with the following opinions EXCEPTA. Apple's engagement in future TV is out of questionB. Apple has made a difference in the mobile spaceC. Apple has been revolutionizing TV with great easeD.Apple will apply iphone's successful idea to TV75.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the TV industry?A.Americans tend to spend less time watching TV than using apps nowadays.B. The cable industry is losing its dominant role due to its unattractive content.C. All the American consumers will benefit a lot from new Apple TV.D. Amazon's Fire TV and the Android-based Nvidia Shield have hit a wall.76. What attitude do media observers take towards the new Apple TV?A. Confident.B. Sympathetic.C. IndifferentD. Doubtful.77. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. Apple makes a new product launch eventB. A fierce competition in TV industry is comingC. The cable industry explores new functionalityD. Apple switches channels with focus on TVSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Two years ago when president Xi told people to pursue their"Chinese Dream", he probably didn't expect great mansions popping into their thought bubbles. But a group of parents in Guangdong think that's exactly what their kids' goal in life should be.Last Children's Day. Three hundred parents in that province took their children on a tour of a mansion and told their impressionable young kids they should dream about living in a similar big house one day. The group spent the day admiring the gardens and swimming pool and enjoying the comforts of a wealthy lifestyle that even emperors would envy. And the parents showed no embarrassment in giving their kids this little life lesson.“Fortune represents social status,"said one parent,"only when you aspire to make a fortune can you possibly buy a mansion worth millions of dollars."Well, as they said, it doesn't matter what you do or how you do it-just get rich! The importance of developing the social and spiritual values in their children did not seem to concern them.That parent and the other parents may be criticized for instilling (灌输) in their kids the single-minded pursuit of wealth but, in a sense,'they are just reflecting modem-day realities. China, according to a recent survey, is the most materialistic country in the world with seventy-one percent of the population saying they measure success by the things they own. And in today's competitive society, Chinese have to work hard to get these material things.But that workaholic lifestyle has taken its toll on people's health with stress related diseases and depression-becoming more common. And it has had social consequences as well, with many People feeling that China has become a less caring society.Perhaps, after visiting the mansion in Guangdong, the parents should have read to theirchildren passages from A Dream of Red Mansions. The Jia family was wealthy and lived in a big house but that did not bring them happiness. Eventually their fortunes declined until their dream home was just an empty shell.(Note Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORI. THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What life lesson did the group of parents in Guangzhou teach their children?79. is a reflection of china’s modern-day reality-working hard to get material things.80. The workaholic lifestyle of the Chinese people has brought about problems. (list 2)81. What does the author want to imply by mentioning A Dream Red Mansions?第II卷(共47分)1. TranslationDirections :Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82.棒球的规则太复杂，三言二语解释不清。
上海市高中名校2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试题(含解析)
2015学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期中考试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）第I卷（共103分）I.Listening comprehension: (30%)Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 6:40 B. 6:20 C. 6:10 D. 6:302. A. Cash only B. Cash or checks C. Checks only D. Credit cards3. A. He lacked money. B. He had some trouble with his lungs.C. He didn‟t plan the trip very well.D. He was poor in health.4. A. At a drugstore B. At a hotelC. At a laundryD. At a clothes shop5. A. Poor B. Excellent C. Tired D. Concerned6. A. There is a single room left. B. There are some rooms left.C. There are some double rooms left.D. All the rooms are taken.7. A. He hurts his eye. B. The clock was unusual.C. The lecture was not interesting.D. The lecture lasted for an hour.8. A. Mary came to the party. B. Mary hasn‟t appeared yet.C. Mary planned the party.D. Mary hasn‟t any i magination.9. A. Tom has no artist talent. B. Tom has improved his art.C. Tom is excited about going home.D. Tom is a popular artist.10. A. She is excited about going home.B. She has been home for only a few days.C. She‟s spending time going over her accounts.D. She‟s counting the numbers.Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Many people are shy in social situations. B. Most people are shy by nature.C. Your shyness won‟t hurt others.D. Shyness is difficult to overcome.12. A. By prediction. B. By recording.C. By observation.D. By examination.13. A. To share ideas with others. B. To make friends.C. To test people‟s intelligence.D. To measure shyness.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Art history class is taught in lecture hall.B. Mentally disabled children are taught outside the classroom.C. Professors teach through real world experiences.D. Students appreciate classroom learning.15. A. To support his point of view.B. To praise the professor.C. To advise us to study psychology.D. To praise his friend.16. A. Learning through experience is important.B. Students learn a lot from textbooksC. Students develop their creativity through textbooks.D. Students get firsthand information by textbooks.Section C Directions: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary （26%）Directions:Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.AOnce there lived a rich man (25) ____________ wanted to do something for the people of his town. (26 )___________ first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed a very large stone. Then he (27) ______________ (hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. (28) _______________ man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but did not tried to remove (29) _________ . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, (30) _________ (say) to himself: “The night (31) _____________ (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his strength to move it. How great was his surprise at last! (32) ____________ the stone, he found a bag of money.BIn order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear it (33)____________(speak). Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. Thirdly, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences (34)______________ are grammatically correct.There is no easy way to success (35)______ language learning. (36)________ good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only(37) ________(memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use (38) _______________(learn) by heart long list of words and (39)______meanings, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. (40)________we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. “Learn through use” is a good piece of advice for thos e studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can.Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.It was 41 that students did not write details of how they arrived at their answers or conclusions.I decided to help students write in more detail about what they were thinking when they solved their problems or when they wrote about their ideas.I chose a common, everyday task that all of us 42 in: choosing what to wear. When I asked them how they decided what they wore that day, there was a(n) 43 moment of silence. It seemed a 44 silly question. A few just said “they wore what they wore.” This was a perfect beginning as it was the same kind of response they were giving as to how they were getting their math answers. I told them how I decided what I wore that day.First I checked the weather in the paper and by looking outside. I had to decide between wearing a dressor skirt since either one could make a difference in the 45 I wish to give. Most of the girls related to this one. I had to be sure what I wanted to wear was clean and ironed. They 46 no one ironed clothes any more. I had to check to see if I had shoes that went with the possible outfit. I thought about what I had worn 47 as I usually don‟t wear the same clothes in the same week. I thought about the color I felt like wearing. I thought about the 48 I would be doing that day both at school and after school.Each new consideration brought out comments from the students. I could expand on each or just mention it and go on, 49 on how long I wanted the lesson to go. After this discussion, it was clear to students that their thinking process is richer than they first suspected. It was a good lesson for showing details of the thinking process of which we weren‟t 50 .III. Reading Comprehension (47%)Section A （15%）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fit the context.A report by Chinese Medical Doctor Association and Horizon-China, a consultant company, indicates Chinese people sleep an average of eight hours and 50 minutes every day, buy nearly half feel sluggish (行动迟缓的) when awake.The report on Chinese people‟s sleep habits was based on a survey conducted through ___51___ household visits in 20 cities, 20 towns and 20 villages. The results show some 55 percent of respondents admitted work pressures have ___52___ their sleep patterns and they have turned to various methods to improve sleep quality. Also, according to the survey results, men sleep better than women, and people in rural regions have better sleep quality than ___53___ people.Zhang Yuan, one of the participants in the survey, says there is much work to do to improve the quality of Chinese people‟s sleep. He detailed some ___54___ that create low quality sleep. “The first one is emotion. When people‟s emotions are affected by emergencies, sleep may be seriously affected. The sense of happiness is another important ___55___. Chronic (慢性的) disease may seriously affect people sleep quality. We also found that new ___56___, like the Internet, chatting software and micro-blog can seriously affe ct people‟s health. Many people spend too much time on them before going to sleep.”According to Xin Xiaoming, deputy head of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, which sponsored the ___57___, the results revealed a ___58___ that people in the south and west of China tend to sleep better than those in the north and east, and single men sleep better than married men.Hong shaoguang, a health care expert, says that there are three factors in ___59___ quality sleep: adjusting your biological clock, proper l abor work, plus listening to sleep ___60___ music. “People should have a proper ___61___ of their life, because pressure from society is always there. You can‟t change the society. What you can do is to change ___62___. Generally speaking, a person‟s ___63___ state, like positive self-esteem, is a key element of anyone‟s health. As long as we respect the rules of our life, we can ___64___ it and have a proper pace of the biological clock.”Stressing ___65___ sleep durations, the report urged people to avoid overusing networking devices, while turning to relaxing music, exercise and naps to improve sleep quality.( )51.A. efficient B. random C. informal D. frequent( )52. A. stabilized B. determined C. affected D. designed( )53. A. urban B. foreign C. native D. official( )54. A. opportunities B. influences C. environment D. elements( )55. A. role B. factor C. issue D. problem( )56. A. equipment B. ideas C. media D. knowledge( )57. A. company B. hospital C. organization D. survey( )58. A. trend B. possibility C. secret D. belief( )59. A. realizing B. affecting C. disturbing D. sleeping( )60. A. active B. sensitive C. attractive D. supportive( )61. A. standard B. understanding C. sense D. habit( )62. A. sleep B. life C. yourself D. it( )63. A. physical B. medical C. psychological D. biological( )64. A. adapt to B. rely on C. learn from D. struggle for( )65. A. limitless B. flexible C. quiet D. moderateSection BDirections:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by some 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)Now, let‟s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates (震动) . Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves (地震波) , or tsunamis (海啸) can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fire out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls so not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists carefully studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.( ) 66. What can we know about earthquake from the first paragraph?A.Britain has large numbers of earthquake.B.There is often a great noise during an earthquake.C.There is a heavy loss of human lives in every earthquake.D.Trains will not run off the lines during the earthquake.( ) 67. Some of the undersea earthquakes were caused by ______ .A. the breakout of the volcanoB. the seismic waves.C. the tsunamiD. the powerful forces inside the earth( ) 68. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. A building with concrete walls and a steel frame stands up best in an earthquake.B.There is no chance of fire in a building with concrete walls.C.Scientist studied the causes of the earthquake to get the conclusion.D. A steel frame has no help in making the house stronger.( ) 69. This text is probably a ______ .A. book reviewB. popular science reportC. newspaper adD. fairy tale(B)●Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis is currently accepting applications for front Desk Services Agent. Full time day and part time night positions open.●Availability must include weekends and holidays.●This position has a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited to checking-in hotel guests.We are seeking candidates who have the ability to:⊙Understand guest inquires and provide responses in a helpful, courteous（礼貌的）manner.⊙Promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the Front Desk and enter the hotel.⊙Focus on the guest needs remaining calm and courteous.⊙Work well under pressure.⊙Input and access data in the computer.⊙Ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.⊙Work cooperatively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.REQUIREMENTS●Customer service experience preferred●Please apply online by submitting a resume, including a cover letter.OR:●Apply in person, by submitting an application for employment, from the executive offices lo cated within the hotel.( ) 70. Which of the following best describes the job advertised?A. Technical Engineer.B. Door Man.C. Reservation Officer.D. Front Desk Services Agent.( ) 71. Those interested in this job may contact Rebecca Hyre _________________.A. by e-mail.B. by fax.C. by sending short messagesD. by post( ) 72. Which of the following is needed for the job?A. College diploma or aboveB. Necessary PC skills.C. Speaking at least three languagesD. Five-year working experience( ) 73. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The job candidates are expected to work during holidays.B. The candidates can only apply online by submitting an application.C. The job has a combination of duties limited to hotel guests.D. People without customer service experience cannot apply for the position.(C)Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, say Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown: “ And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn‟t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of …garbage in garbage out‟.”Mr. Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has something to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. Barry Brown: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is that they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it is going to th e wrong place.”Barry Brown formerly served as a professor with the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on Driving by pl acing cameras in people‟s cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS.” It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.( )74. In para. 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to ______.A. laugh at his stupid friendB. describe an example of human errorC. build up his own reputationD. prove the GPS system is only garbage( )75. Which of the following statement would Barry Brown be most likely to agree with?A. GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failure.B. We should introduce higher standard for the driving licenseC. Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems.D. Some shortcomings of GPS equipment are more likely to result in service failure.( )76. According to Barry and Eric, which of the following is NOT among the areas of GPS systems that may confuse drivers?A. Wrong mapsB. Out-dated mapsC. Difficult instructionsD. Timing of GPS commands.( )77. What would be the best title for the text?A. Driving with GPS Can Be DifficultB. Driving Confusions Can Be Caused By Small ScreenC. Driving without GPS Should Be Much More ConvenientD. GPS Equipment In Driving: To Be Deserted Or ImprovedSection C (8%)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.In West Africa in 1900, a British governor‟s demand that an Ashanti tribe give up a golden stool started a small war. The governor, believing the stool to be a throne (宝座), thought that possessing it would establish his authority over the tribe.The stool, however, was no mere throne; it was a sacred relic (圣物) that contained the spirit of the tribe. It was so sacred that even the Ashanti chief would not sit upon it. Rather than give up the stool, the tribe hid it. British soldiers were ordered in, and many people were killed. However, this war and its tragic consequences could have been avoidable.The science of anthropology, the study of people, how they live and their customs and beliefs, began in the mid 1800s. At that time, anthropologists believed that human culture developed from lower to higher forms of society and technology. However, by the time of the governor‟s stupid mistake, those early beliefs had given way to the study and documentation of differences between cultures. Had the governor consulted an anthropologist, he would have had a much better chance of understanding the real meaning of the stool, and many lives could have been saved.Modern anthropologists study every level of society. One of their main goals is to uncover common patterns of human behavior. To avoid mistakes like that made by the unfortunate British governor, people routinely seek the advice of anthropologists.For example, the Peace Corps send volunteers around the world to help people in unindustrialized countries learn how to improve their lives. This was a noble idea. Yet in the early years of the Peace Corps, most volunteers were inexperienced, and few bothered to learn the language of their assigned country prior to their arrival there. Today, thanks to anthropology, the Peace Corps has changed. Its volunteers are more experienced. They have some basic language training, and they have learned how to understand and show respect for the customs and beliefs of other nations.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TWELVE WORDS)78. Why did the British governor want the golden stool? _________________________________79. The British governor‟s mistake could have been avoided by ____________________________.80. What‟s the goal of the Peace Corps? ______________________________________________81. In the passage the author expresses his main viewpoint that __________________________________.第II卷（共47分）I. Translation （22%）Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.青年人很有必要学会对自己所做的事情负责。
上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题及答案
上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: 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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.3. A. His bike. B. Jane’s bike.C. The key to his room.D. The key to his bike.4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, but his wife does.B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5. A. To school. B. To her room.C. To the grocery store.D. To her friend’s house .6. A. Bob can’t help. B. Bob will help.C. Bob is unkind.D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper.B. She likes to listen to the radio.C. She prefers a larger apartment.D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.C. He is better.D. His condition is worse.10. A. $160. B.$150. C. $120. D. $50.Section B PassagesDirections: In part 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. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely12. A. It causes great damage.B. It extends to the ocean floor.C. It is likely to lessen.D. It increases rapidly.13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.B. It influences the power of high waves.C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.14. A. A new way to take notes.B. A short name for the survey reading method.C. The five steps in the reading process.D. Different ways to study for examination.15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.B. One should always take notes.C. One should read only the titles and the important words.D. One should read sequences of words.16. A. Taking notes. B. Underlining important points.C. Keeping what you read in mind.D. Both A and B.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)The Internet has become part of young people’s li fe. ____25____ report shows that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get useful information on the Internet ____26____ use the Internet to help in their studies. But many students don’t use it _____27____ a good way. Some play games too much, some visit websites ____28____ shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen ____29___ students spend too much time on the Internet.It is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, _____30____ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful advice.Some students also make friends on the Internet. But if you want to have a face-to-face ____31_____ (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.(B)Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.Since the beginning of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. ____35____(long) one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____36_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _____37___ live along their banks._____38____, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____39_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____40_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resources.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Some people are happy to believe in ESP (超感官知觉) while others are firm disbelievers.Parapsychologists (灵学专家), who lend a certain seriousness to the subject, have 41 __ four types of ESP: One type called clairvoyance describes the act of being able to obtain knowledge of a person or event without the use of the normal senses; Another type, telepathy, is the 42 _ by which a person is able to read another person’s thoughts without the use of any of the normal senses; Still another type, psychogenesis, is the ability to 43 a physical object just by thinking about it; The last type, precognition, is the term applied when somebody is able to foresee44 events.Over the years there have been many ESP experiments____45___by serious scientists in serious institutions. Joseph Banks Rhine, a botanist at Duke University published a famous book in 1934 called " Extra-Sensory Perception" in which he claimed to have overwhelming（压倒的）evidence of ESP. However, other scientists have been unable to repeat his results exactly in the same way, which has resulted in the book46 much of its original reliability.The Granzfield experiments are considered to have been the most 47 examined ESP experiments. The experimenters had their eyes covered and ears blocked while a "sender" attempted to transmit messages. Later the experimenters would compare the messages received to the 48 messages sent out. There was a great deal of excitement and interest at the time but the research failed to produce 49 results.Human beings are 50 to the supernatural phenomena. ESP will always continue to fascinate human beings. Some of the most successful films in recent years have fuelled interest among the younger generations who are starting to ask the same questions and to look for explanations for the same phenomena as their parents and grandparents before them. Who knows? One day we might just find these answers because one thing is certain, “The truth is out there!"III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illness may be ___51___ if individuals would make sound personal health choices ___52___ upon current medical knowledge. When all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it ___53___ when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our personal decisions that may ___54___ our health. If we so desire, we can smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a ___55___ sedentary(久坐不动的) life-style without any exercise. The ___56___ to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, ___57___ the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices ___58___ to health often cause a difficulty. Asone example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be ___59___ by friends into believing it is a socially ___60___ thing to do.A multitude of ___61___, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. ___62___, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is ___63___ one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. Experts suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of ___64___ life is similar to attempting suicide. ___65___ personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.51. A. stopped B. prevented C. infected D. cured52. A. constructed B. based C. found D. depended53. A. disappeared B. vanished C. restricted. D. flourished54. A. relate B. connect C. effect D. concern55. A. completely B. partially C. continuously D. uncomfortably56. A. fact B. fashion C. viewpoint D. freedom57 A. where B. though C. when D. somehow58. A. familiar B. able C. relative D. close59. A. enforced B. requested C. pressured D. rushed60. A. disgusted B. accepted C. organized D. moved61. A. factors B. decision C. aspect D. arrangement62. A. But B. Therefore C. In addition D. However63. A. seldom B. rarely C. usually D. hardly64. A. shortening B. lengthening C. leasing D. living65. A. Thus B. But C. Unless D. ThoughSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an a rgument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentis t came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phonebook, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in .”I look my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about thedentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said ,“Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it, on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words. What a relief！66. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.67. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentis t’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.68. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her69. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one’s friendC. Put oneself in other’s shoesD. A friend in need is a friend indeed.(B)album has becomeA. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.、B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books" in the interviewreflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckerman’s awards.B. To publicize Zuckerman's project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.(C)A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ accounts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.74. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentB. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescenceC. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successD. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence75. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his o r her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.76. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. kindB. floatingC. excitedD. optimistic77. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. Information about famous people with high EQ.B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Most young boys are trained to believe that men should be strong, tough, and cool. Thus, they learn early to hide such emotions as love, joy, and sadness because they believe that such feelings imply weakness. Over time, some men become strangers to their own emotional lives. It seems that men with these traditional views are more likely to hold back outward emotions and to fear emotions, supposedly because such feelings may lead to a loss of calmness. Keep in mind, however, that this view is challenged by some researchers. As with many gender(性别) gaps, differences in emotionality tend to be small, inconsistent, and dependent on the situation. For instance, Robertson and colleagues found that males who were more traditionally masculine(有男子气概的) were more emotionally expressive in a structured exercise than when they were simply asked to talk about their emotions.Males’ difficulty with “tender” emotions has serious consequences. First, emotions held back can contribute to stress-related disorders. And worse, men are less likely than women to seek help from health professionals. Second, men’s emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children. For example, men with traditional masculine norms report lower relationship satisfaction, as do their female partners. Further, children whose fathers are warm, loving, and accepting toward them have higher self pride and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. On a positive note, fathers are increasingly involving themselves with their children. And 30 percent of fathers report that they take equal or greater responsibility for their children than their working wives do. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.)78.Most young boys have been trained to believe that men who show tender feelings are considered to be ______________.79．Some men believe that if they expressed their emotions openly they might ______________.80.According to the author, men who hold back their emotions may develop ______________.81.Men who observe traditional masculine norms are said to gain less satisfaction from ______________.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1.评估一个人知识和技能有很多简单而有效的方法。
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2015-2016学年上学期期中考试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.Which sport does the woman like best?A.Basketball.B.Baseball.C.Volleyball.2.When does the game end?A. at 5；10 pm B at 4：50 pm C. at 4：30 pm3.What is the woman going to do?A.Visit her uncle.B.Do some reading.C.Have a trip to Par is.4.Why won’t the girl attend Miss Jiao’s class?A.Because she is busy.B.Because she feels uncomfortable.C.Because she dislikes it.5.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A.Friends.B.Strangers.C.Colleagues.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5，满分22.5）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What’s wrong with the woman?A.She fell off a tree.B.She was hit by a car.C.She hurt her leg.7.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a parkB.In a hospital.C.At their house听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.Who is probably the woman？A.A guide.B.A tourist.C.A receptionist(接待员).9.When can they have breakfast tomorrow？A.Frow 6:00 to 8:00B.From 6:30 to 8:00C.From 6:30 to 8:30.10.What will the woman do tomorrow morning?A.Make a call.B.change the schedule C collect the roo m cards听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
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上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: 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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.3. A. His bike. B. Jane’s bike.C. The key to his room.D. The key to his bike.4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, b ut his wife does.B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5. A. To school. B. To her room.C. To the grocery store.D. To her friend’s house .6. A. Bob can’t help. B. Bob will help.C. Bob is unkind.D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper.B. She likes to listen to the radio.C. She prefers a larger apartment.D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.C. He is better.D. His condition is worse.10. A. $160. B.$150. C. $120. D. $50.Section B PassagesDirections: In part 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. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely12. A. It causes great damage.B. It extends to the ocean floor.C. It is likely to lessen.D. It increases rapidly.13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.B. It influences the power of high waves.C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.14. A. A new way to take notes.B. A short name for the survey reading method.C. The five steps in the reading process.D. Different ways to study for examination.15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.B. One should always take notes.C. One should read only the titles and the important words.D. One should read sequences of words.16. A. Taking notes. B. Underlining important points.C. Keeping what you read in mind.D. Both A and B.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)The Internet has become part of young people’s life. ____25____ report shows that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get useful information on the Internet ____26____ use the Internet to help in their studies. But many stu dents don’t use it _____27____ a good way. Some play games too much, some visit websites ____28____ shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen ____29___ students spend too much time on the Internet.It is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, _____30____ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful advice.Some students also make friends on the Internet. But if you want to have a face-to-face ____31_____ (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.(B)Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.Since the beginning of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. ____35____(long) one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____36_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _____37___ live along their banks._____38____, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____39_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____40_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resources.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Some people are happy to believe in ESP (超感官知觉) while others are firm disbelievers.Parapsychologists (灵学专家), who lend a certain seriousness to the subject, have 41 __ four types of ESP: One type called clairvoyance describes the act of being able to obtain knowledge of a person or event without the use of the normal senses; Another type, telepathy, is the 42 _ by which a person is able to read another person’s thoughts without the use of any of the normal senses; Still another type, psychogenesis, is the ability to 43 a physical object just by thinking about it; The last type, precognition, is the term applied when somebody is able to foresee44 events.Over the years there have been many ESP experiments____45___by serious scientists in serious institutions. Joseph Banks Rhine, a botanist at Duke University published a famous book in 1934 called " Extra-Sensory Perception" in which he claimed to have overwhelming （压倒的）evidence of ESP. However, other scientists have been unable to repeat his results exactly in the same way, which has resulted in the book46 much of its original reliability.The Granzfield experiments are considered to have been the most 47 examined ESP experiments. The experimenters had their eyes covered and ears blocked while a "sender" attempted to transmit messages. Later the experimenters would compare the messages received to the 48 messages sent out. There was a great deal of excitement and interest at the time but the research failed to produce 49 results.Human beings are 50 to the supernatural phenomena. ESP will always continue to fascinate human beings. Some of the most successful films in recent years have fuelled interest among the younger generations who are starting to ask the same questions and to look for explanations for the same phenomena as their parents and grandparents before them. Who knows? One day we might just find these answers because one thing is certain, “The truth is out there!"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.The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. Anestimated 90 percent of all illness may be ___51___ if individuals would make sound personal health choices ___52___ upon current medical knowledge. When all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it ___53___ when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our personal decisions that may ___54___ our health. If we so desire, we can smoke, drink excessively, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and live a ___55___ sedentary(久坐不动的) life-style without any exercise. The ___56___ to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, ___57___ the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices ___58___ to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, a teenager may know the facts relative to smoking cigarettes and health but may be ___59___ by friends into believing it is a socially ___60___ thing to do.A multitude of ___61___, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. ___62___, the decision to adopt a particular health-related behavior is ___63___ one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. Experts suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of ___64___ life is similar to attempting suicide. ___65___ personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity.51. A. stopped B. prevented C. infected D. cured52. A. constructed B. based C. found D. depended53. A. disappeared B. vanished C. restricted. D. flourished54. A. relate B. connect C. effect D. concern55. A. completely B. partially C. continuously D. uncomfortably56. A. fact B. fashion C. viewpoint D. freedom57 A. where B. though C. when D. somehow58. A. familiar B. able C. relative D. close59. A. enforced B. requested C. pressured D. rushed60. A. disgusted B. accepted C. organized D. moved61. A. factors B. decision C. aspect D. arrangement62. A. But B. Therefore C. In addition D. However63. A. seldom B. rarely C. usually D. hardly64. A. shortening B. lengthening C. leasing D. living65. A. Thus B. But C. Unless D. ThoughSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phonebook, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in .”I look my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, sh e laughed and said ,“Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it, on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words. What a relief！66. Which of the following bes t describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.67. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.68. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her69. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one’s friendC. Put oneself in other’s shoesD. A friend in need is a friend indeed.(B)album has becomeA. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.、B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books" in the interviewreflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckerman’s awards.B. To publicize Zuckerman's project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.(C)A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ accounts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.74. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentB. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescenceC. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successD. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence75. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.76. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. kindB. floatingC. excitedD. optimistic77. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. Information about famous people with high EQ.B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Most young boys are trained to believe that men should be strong, tough, and cool. Thus, they learn early to hide such emotions as love, joy, and sadness because they believe that such feelings imply weakness. Over time, some men become strangers to their own emotional lives. It seems that men with these traditional views are more likely to hold back outward emotions and to fear emotions, supposedly because such feelings may lead to a loss of calmness. Keep in mind, however, that this view is challenged by some researchers. As with many gender(性别) gaps, differences in emotionality tend to be small, inconsistent, and dependent on the situation. For instance, Robertson and colleagues found that males who were more traditionally masculine(有男子气概的) were more emotionally expressive in a structured exercise than when they were simply asked to talk about their emotions.Males’ difficulty with “tender” emotions has serious consequences. First, emotions held back can contribute to stress-related disorders. And worse, men are less likely than women to seek help from health pro fessionals. Second, men’s emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children. For example, men with traditional masculine norms report lower relationship satisfaction, as do their female partners. Further, children whose fathers are warm, loving, and accepting toward them have higher self pride and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. On a positive note, fathers areincreasingly involving themselves with their children. And 30 percent of fathers report that they take equal or greater responsibility for their children than their working wives do. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.)78.Most young boys have been trained to believe that men who show tender feelings are considered to be ______________.79．Some men believe that if they expressed their emotions openly they might ______________.80.According to the author, men who hold back their emotions may develop ______________.81.Men who observe traditional masculine norms are said to gain less satisfaction from ______________.第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1.评估一个人知识和技能有很多简单而有效的方法。