2015届上海市金山中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题

上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A Short Conversations

Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. A. 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 Passages

Directions: 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. rarely

12. 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 Conversations

Directions: 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 Vocabulary

Section A

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

(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 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.

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. 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. cured

52. A. constructed B. based C. found D. depended

53. A. disappeared B. vanished C. restricted. D. flourished

54. A. relate B. connect C. effect D. concern

55. A. completely B. partially C. continuously D. uncomfortably

56. A. fact B. fashion C. viewpoint D. freedom

57 A. where B. though C. when D. somehow

58. A. familiar B. able C. relative D. close

59. A. enforced B. requested C. pressured D. rushed

60. A. disgusted B. accepted C. organized D. moved

61. A. factors B. decision C. aspect D. arrangement

62. A. But B. Therefore C. In addition D. However

63. A. seldom B. rarely C. usually D. hardly

64. A. shortening B. lengthening C. leasing D. living

65. A. Thus B. But C. Unless D. Though

Section B

Directions: 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 her

69. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?

A. Strike while the iron is hot.

B. Have a good word for one’s friend

C. Put oneself in other’s shoes

D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

(B)

album has become

A. 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 politics

B. has served as the president of a university

C. has devoted all his life to the field of science

D. has made achievements in different areas

72. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books" in the interview

reflecting 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 experiment

B. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescence

C. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal success

D. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence

75. 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. kind

B. floating

C. excited

D. optimistic

77. 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 C

Directions: 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 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. Translation

Directions: 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。（assess）

2.既然你不想错过去美国留学的机会，请尽快与那所大学联系。(contact)

3.艺术展览会能否准时向公众开放还是个问题。（remain）

4、不管环境怎样，充满自信的人都一定会找到获胜的途径。（regardless）

5、建于1889年，埃菲尔铁塔(the Eiffel Tower)是欧洲游览量最大的地标建筑，每年吸

引近800万游客前来参观。（用分词连句）

II. Guided Writing

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

小伙伴们看过来喽！对，是冰桶挑战（ALS Ice Bucket Challenge）!

（该活动旨在是让更多人知道被称为渐冻人的罕见疾病，同时也达到募款帮助治疗的目的。它要求参与者在网络上发布自己被冰水浇遍全身的视频内容，然后该参与者便可以要求其他人来参与这一活动。活动规定，被邀请者要么在24小时内接受挑战，要么就选择为对抗“肌肉萎缩性侧索硬化症”（ALS）捐出100美元。）

“ALS冰桶挑战赛”在全美科技界大佬、职业运动员中风靡，目前已扩散至中国。这原本是一项公益慈善活动，但也有人说这是作秀，更有美国总统奥巴马宣布选择捐款而不是继续传递而遭致批评。

请就此写一篇文章，内容包括：

1.你对此活动的看法；

2.如果你受到邀请，你会作何选择，并陈述理由。

金山中学2014学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期中考试

参考答案

I. Listening comprehension

II．Grammar and vocabulary

III.

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51---55. BBCDA 56---60. DBCCB 61---65. ADCAA

66-69 DABC 70-73 ADCB 74-77 CDDB

78.weak 79.lose calmness

80.stress-related disorders 81.relationship

IV．Translation

1. There are many simple and effective ways to assess a person’s knowledge and ability.

2. Now that you don’t want to miss the chance to study in America, please contact that university as soon as possible.

3. It remains a question whether the art exhibition will be open/opened to the public on time.

4.Regardless of the environment, those who are full of confidence are sure to find a way to

victory/success.

5.Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is Europe’s most visited monument, attracting almost 8

million tourists a year.

OR：Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower which/that is most visited landmark/ architecture,

attracts almost 8 million tourists a year. V. Writing （略）