上海市上海中学2015-2016学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

学15—16学年下学期高一期中考试英语试题(附答案)

2015-2016学年度第二学期第二次阶段考试高一英语试题本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。

第I 卷（共110分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How is the weather in the woman’s opinion?A. Warm.B. Cold.C. Hot.2. What does the man mean?A. He already has plans.B. The woman should decide.C. He will make a reservation.3. Why did the man go to Beijing?A. To visit his parents.B. To have an interview.C. To receive job training.4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. What to take up as a hobby.B. How to keep fit.C. How to handle pressure.5. What will the man do first?A. Tidy his room.B. Go on a picnic.C. Wear clothes.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

上海市2015-2016学年高一英语下学期期中试题

上海市2015-2016学年高一英语下学期期中试题（考试时间：90分钟满分：100分）2016.04第I卷（共75分）Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension (20’)Section ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. 5:10. B. 5:00. C. 4:30. D. 5:15.2. A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife.C. Employer and employee.D. Mother and son.3. A. At a booking office. B. In a Hong Kong hotel.C. On a busy street.D. At an airport.4. A. They were both doing their own work.B. They waited for each other at different places.C. They went to the street corner at different times.D. The man went to the concert but the woman didn’t.5. A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus. D. By plane.6. A. Play cards. B. Make a plan. C. A lot of things. D. Nothing.7. A. English books. B. English magazines.C. English newspapers.D. English works.8. A. It’s one of the busiest ways of traveling. B. It’s one of the safest ways of traveling..C. It’s one of the saddest ways of traveling..D. It’s one of the quickest ways of traveling..9. A. Her car is kept in good condition. B. Her car is not as good as his..C. Her car is maintained as well as his..D. Her car can stand any crash..10. A. Her sister is a fashionable woman B. Her sister is designing a dress.C. Her sister is studying Spanish.D. Her sister is in Manila .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 week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. D. A month.12. A. A thin robber. B. A fat man. C. A strong driver. D.A rich man.13. A. Mr. Hogg was killed by the man.B. Mr. Hogg was robbed of the money.C. The man had a big meal with Mr. Hogg.D. Then man gave some money to Mr. Hogg.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Travel in different countries. B. Use foreign goods.C. Understand people from other countries.D. Get good grades.15. A. Just speak it. B. Use it as a tool.C. Remember the grammar rules.D. Write stories.16. A. Grammar. B. Conversation. C. Writing skills. D.Reading abilities.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear one 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.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and vocabularySection A (12’)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 summer of my eleventh year was a wonderful time of joy. My days were spent (21) ________ (play) happily in the bright green woods around my home. I wished those peaceful days would last forever. But then it all changed.It happened in the middle of the night when I heard my grandmother scream. A fire had started in her room and was rapidly spreading through our house. We all ran outside. That night I went from a happy and carefree child to a homeless and scared (22) ________.I didn't know (23) ________ the future would be like. Thankfully, good friends took us into their home, fed, and clothed us.One night around their dinner table my mom thanked them for all they were doing for us. Smiling, her friend said, "Honey, it was the least we (24) ________ do." Later they began to share old stories and laugh. It was then that I smiled for the first time in days and felt the fear finally fading from my heart.Our friends gave us help when we were in trouble. They opened their home and their hearts to us. They helped us to start over when we (25) ________ (lose) everything.The next time you are given an opportunity (26) ________(help) others, give from your heart. Live a life that makes Heaven smile. God puts us here to love each other, to feed each other, to help each other, and to make this world a better place for everyone.(B)It seems that the custom of (27) ________(give) birthday presents started thousands of years ago. People used to fear evil spirits--especially on their birthdays. It was a common belief that evil spirits were more dangerous to a person when he or she experienced a change in their daily life, such as turning a year (28) ________ (old). As a result, birthdays were celebrated with family and friends, who surrounded the birthday person with laughter to protect him or her from evil. It (29) ______________(think) to be even better if the guests brought gifts.Of course, people from different countries around the world celebrate birthdays in different ways. For example, the children in Argentina have their ears (30)________ (pull) by all their family and friends--one for each year of their lives. In Israel, the child sits in a special chair and gets lifted into the air--again, once for each year of life. The lucky children of Ireland receive “birthday bump” --they are held upside down and gently knock against the floor the number of years of life.So, once again we can see that (31) ________ the practice of celebrating birthdays is very widespread around the world, the ways in which the celebrations are performed are very different. Sometimes they seem very strange, sometimes even amusing to people (32) _______ have different customs--but always very interesting to learn about and, with luck, someday experience.Section B (6’)Directions: 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.When I succeeded in becoming a part-time employee of Nokia China last summer, many friends asked me how I survived the interview.I once asked myself the same questions. Many of my peers also __33__ for the job, including some very competitive and intelligent students from famous universities.But why did the interviewer pick me instead of them?Finally, __34 __ pushed me to ask the interviewers after we became colleagues. The answer was that I appeared confident but humble, responsible and communicative. They evaluated people not just on their academic certificates, but on the base of their __35__ and abilities. I happened to be the right person.To be frank, I once felt __36__ of being a student from an unknown college, and I think this may apply to some of you. I thought my future was ruined. It was only at the time of my successful interview that I finally understood the famous saying --- “You decide where you go.”Once I worked as a volunteer for a beach volleyball event. My job was to help foreign visitors experience the beach. I thought it would be very easy because my oral English was pretty good. But when I went to talk with a group of foreign guests, I suddenly realized that I did not know a single beach volleyball term. I was embarrassed.After this, I read brochures in both Chinese and English every day to learn the terms for facilities and related words. This allowed me to deliver accurate __37__ to foreigners, and I was happy to work responsibly.After these experience, I’m more confident and I strongly believe that my fate is in my __38__. It has certainly helped me make a giant step closer to my dreamof graduating with prospects for the future. I hope my advice will benefit you as well.III. Reading ComprehensionSection 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 fits the context.Welcome to the Bourton-on-the-Water Website. The content of the site has been produced by local people __39__ you, as a visitor, can enjoy in your spare time some of the delightful __40__ of our lovely village and the countryside around it.The Cotswolds have always been looked upon as the Heart of England. It is one of the few regions with an __41__ style all of its own and the steeply pitched roofs, stone mullions and dormer windows are typical. Built almost exclusively（仅仅） in warm yellow Cotswold stone, this delightful village has such a unique __42__ to visitors and residents alike.Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on-the-Water has __43__ its share of Cotswold houses and cottages, many of them 300 years old, some __44__ to Elizabethan times 400 years ago. There is plenty to see and do here and we hope this __45__ and also our Visitor Information Centre can help to make your __46__ as enjoyable as possible.Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre is independently owned, and __47__ next to the Cotswold Perfumery in Victoria Street. Bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels can be __48__ before you arrive by using our telephone booking service (01451 822583). As agents for National Express Coaches, we are __49__ to book tickets both in Britain and Europe.For locals and visitors alike we hold a wide range of information and leaflets for __50__ and events throughout the area. We also sell discounted entry tickets to Blenheim Palace. Theatre tokens can be purchased here __51__. Locally producedrapeseed oil, honey, lavender products and maps, guide books, postcards, souvenirs are amongst our range of saleable goods.We look forward to __52__ you when you come to Bourton-on-the-Water and answering any question that you may have. We are here to help you make the most of your time in __53__.39. A. such that B. now that C. so that D. as well as40. A. leaflets B. features C. service D. hobbies41. A. architectural B. artificial C. available D. appropriate42. A. building B. material C. appeal D. roof43. A. more than B. less than C. other than D. rather than44. A. looking forward B. adding up C. dating back D. standing up45. A. house B. site C. cottage D. region46. A. study B. play C. life D. stay47. A. located B. based C. closed D. existed48. A. cancelled B. called C. bought D. arranged49. A. eager B. anxious C. able D. lucky50. A. websites B. residents C. visitors D. attractions51. A. and so on B. so far C. as well D. as usual52. A. telling B. meeting C. answering D. showing53. A. Britain B. Europe C. Blenheim Palace D. the CotswoldsSection B (16’)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)My l4-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat almost at the same time. It was hanging at a secondhand clothing store. While the other coats looked rather depressed, this one looked as if it were holding itself up. The thick, black wool of the chesterfield（长大衣） was soft and unworn. It was beautifully tailored and had an unbelievable price tag of $28. We looked at each other, saying nothing, but John's eyes shone. Dark, woolen coats were popular with teenage boys, but could cost several hundred dollars new. This coat was even better, bearing that touch of classic elegance from long ago.John tried it on and turned from side to side, eyeing himself in the mirror with a serious, studied expression that soon changed into a smile. The fit was perfect.John wore the coat to school the next day and came home with a grin. "How did the kids like your coat?" I asked. "They loved it!" he said merrily, carefully folding it over the back of a chair and smoothing it flat.Over the next few weeks, a change came over John. Agreement replaced protest, quiet, reasoned discussion replaced argument. He became more sensible, more polite, more thoughtful, eager to please. “Good dinner, Mom,” he would say every evening. One day when I suggested that he might start on homework before dinner, John, who was always putting off doing stuff, said, “You’re right. I guess I will.”When I mentioned this incident to one of his teachers and remarked that I didn't know what caused the changes, she said laughing. "It must be his coat!" At the library, we ran into a friend who had not seen our children for a long time, “Could this be John?" he asked, looking up to John's new height, assessing the style of his coat and extending his hand, one gentleman to another.Sometimes, watching John leave for school, I'm reminded of what it felt like to be at his age ─ a time when it was as easy to try on different approaches to life as it was to try on a coat.54. Why did John’s eyes shine when he saw the coat?A. It was the first time that he had been to a secondhand store.B. It was pleasant for him to share the same taste with mom.C. He fell in love with that coat and wanted to put it on.D. He managed to get his mom to buy him a new coat.55. What does the underlined word “grin” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. A big smile.B. A sad look.C. A jealous remark .D. An anxious thought.56. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. There was a trend of loving such coats among teenage boys then.B. John used to be disobedient towards parents’ demands.C. John acted like a gentleman after wearing the coat.D. The teacher didn’t understand why John changed a lot.57. Which of the following might the best title?A. A Special Shopping ExperienceB. A Caring MotherC. A Magical CoatD. John’s Taste for Clothing（B）Most people think of zoos as safe places for animals, where struggles such as difficulty finding food and avoiding predators don't exist. Without such problems, animals in zoos should live to a ripe old age.But that may not be true for the largest land animals on Earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often suffer from poor health. They develop diseases, joint problems and behavior changes. Sometimes, they even become unable to have babies.To learn more about how captivity(监禁) affects elephants, a team of international scientists compared the life spans of female elephants born in zoos with female elephants living outdoors in their native lands. Zoos keep detailed records of all the animals in their care, documenting factors such as birth dates, illnesses, weight and death. These records made it possible for the researchers to analyze 40 years of data on 800 African and Asian elephants in zoos across Europe. The scientists compared the life spans of the zoo-born elephants with the life spans of thousands of female wild elephants in Africa and Asian elephants that work in logging camps （伐木场), over approximately the same time period.The team found that female African elephants born in zoos lived an average of 16.9 years. Their wild counterparts who died of natural causes lived an average of 56 years--more than three times as long. Female Asian elephants followed a similar pattern. In zoos, they lived 18.9 years, while those in the logging camps lived 41.7 years.Scientists don't yet know why wild elephants seem to live so much better than their zoo-raised counterparts. Georgia Mason, a biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada who led the study, thinks stress and obesity(肥胖) may be to blame. Zoo elephants don't get the same kind of exercise they would in the wild, and most are very fat. Elephant social lives are also much different in zoos than in the wild, where they live in large herds and family groups.Another finding from the study showed that Asian elephants born in zoos were more likely to die early than Asian elephants captured in the wild and brought to zoos. Mason suggests stress in the mothers in zoos might cause them to have babies that are less likely to survive.The study raises some questions about acquiring more elephants to keep in zoos. While some threatened and endangered species living in zoos reproduce successfully and maintain healthy populations, that doesn't appear to be the case with elephants.58. According to the first two paragraphs, unlike other zoo animals, zoo elephants _______ .A. have difficulty eating food.B. 1ive to a ripe old age.C. are not afraid of predators.D. develop health problems.59. Which of the following about the international scientists' research on the lifespans of elephants is NOT true? (See paragraph 3)?A. They compared zoo elephants with wild elephants.B. They kept detailed records of all the elephants in their care.C. They analyzed the records of the elephants kept in zoos.D. The zoo-born elephants they studied are kept in European zoos.60. What do the scientists find in their research?A. Female elephants live longer than male elephants.B. Female zoo elephants live longer than their wild counterparts.C. Female zoo elephants die much earlier than their wild counterparts.D. Elephants in zoos and those in the wild enjoy the same long life spans.61. Which of the following does the author suggest in the last paragraph?A. It may not be a wise policy to keep elephants in the zoo.B. Elephants are no longer an endangered species.C. Zoo-born elephants should be looked after more carefully.D. Zoos should keep more animals except elephants.Section C (6’)Fishing is probably the world’s most popular sport. People spend many dollars each year on items like boats and four-wheel-drive vehicles. In addition, they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel and boat repairs. And you can see that fishing can be an expensive pastime. Fishing lovers believe that their hobby is worth it. Others say that fishing is spoiling the environment and that it is a cruel hobby.Supporters of fishing say that it is a nice hobby. Firstly, of the millions of people who fish for fun, most only catch enough fish to feed their families. They catch fish that are found in large numbers, so there is little danger to the species.Secondly, recreational fishermen contribute to the economy. They spend money on equipment and other items, and they also spend it indirectly by paying taxes on their equipment and fuel. Those who travel to fishing spots pay for accommodation and airfares. This money keeps people in work and provides new jobs each year.Thirdly, fishing is relaxing and fun so it lessens stress. Instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, it is far better to go fishing. People who are relaxed are generally healthier and much nicer to be near --- except for the smell of the bait!Those who are against fishing say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans. This could lead to the dying out of some species. Modern cars and boats mean that people can fish in remote areas of the world, so no place is safe from greedy fishermen who take both males and females, leaving few fish to produce young.Those against fishing also say that it is a blood sport, which means that an animal must die so that a human can have fun. Many of the fish caught for sport are not available for eating, so they are thrown away. Once hooked, fish have no chance of escape.（Answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than 8 words.）62. List four items which people spend their money for fishing.__________________________________________________________________________. 63. According to Paragraph 2, why does fishing cause little danger to the species? __________________________________________________________________________. 64. The underlined word “which” in the last paragraph probably refers to___________________.第II卷（共25分）I. Translation（15’）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 她爸爸不再把她当孩子看待了。

15—16学年下学期高一期中考试英语试题(附答案)

2015~2016学年度第二学期模块测试高一英语第Ⅰ卷客观卷（共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AChristmas Eve was tomorrow. I hoped one of the packages that held a camera had already been placed under the Christmas tree. It was the only thing I wanted. I had been dropping hints to my parents. I love taking photos. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my mom’s old camera. I’m always trying to capture (捕捉) those perfect moments in which you can hear the laughter or touch the beautiful scene, but my camera has always seemed to fall short.I knew Mom had put a few presents under the tree this morning, so I went on a hunt in my mom’s room. I opened the door and found my Christmas present was lying unwrapped on the floor — a big pink cat. I felt so disappointed.Mom seemed to notice that, and she tried to cheer me up. ―Stacy, I got your present today. I am so excited to surprise you!‖ ―I can’t wait,‖ I said.The next day I couldn’t wait any longer. I needed to tell her.―Mom, may I talk to you for a second?‖―Sure, dear. What do you need to talk about?‖ she asked.And so it came — how upset I was that I was getting a cat.―Stacy, that cat is for your sister Julia!‖ she said with a smile.―Then what am I getting?‖ I asked.She just smiled. ―You’ll have to wait and see.‖The next morning, I happily got into the living room and sat next to the tree. I pulled out the box with my name on it and opened the wrapping paper to find ...My camera! ―Thank you!‖ I said to both Dad and Mom.Dad picked up the camera and took a picture of Julia, Mom and me. It has become one of my favorite pictures. Just on that Christmas morning, I took lots of photos with my camera —my little sister making a face, my parents giving me a soft smile — and all of these photos have come to mean one thing to me: love.1. The underlined phrase ―dropping hints‖ in Paragraph 1 means _____.A. talking oftenB. suggesting indirectlyC. sending presentsD. taking pictures2. Why did Stacy feel disappointed at first?A. Her mother couldn’t understand her at all.B. Her mother didn’t buy her any Christmas gift.C. She didn’t find her present in her mom’s room.D. She mistook her sister’s Christmas gi ft for hers.3. We can infer from the passage that _____.A. her mother bought Stacy a camera after discovering her disappointmentB. Stacy finally got her gift on Christmas EveC. Stacy thought it’s OK to have an old cameraD. her mother knew what gift Stacy wanted for Christmas4. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A Christmas gift as wished.B. Love is more important than gifts.C. A wonderful Christmas.D. Love can not be bought.BWhat are you feeling right now as you start to read this? Are you curious? Hoping that you’ll learn something about yourself? Bored because this is something you have to do for school and you’re not really into it —or happy because it’s a school project you enjoy? Perhaps you’re attracted by something else, like feeling excited about your weekend plans or sad because you just went through a breakup.Emotions like these are part of human nature. They give us information about what we’re experiencing and help us know how to react. We sense our emotions from the time we’re babies. Young children react to their emotions with facial expressions or with actions like laughing orcrying. They feel and show emotions, but they don’t yet have the ability to name the emotion or say why they feel that way.As we grow up, we become more skilled in understanding emotions. Instead of just reacting like little kids do, we can identify（定义）what we feel and put it into words. With time and practice, we get better at knowing what we are feeling and why. This skill is called emotional awareness.Emotional awareness helps us know what we need and want, or don’t want! It helps us build better relationships. That’s because being aware of our emotions can help us talk about feelings more clearly, avoid or settle conflicts（冲突）better, and move past difficult feelings more easily.Some people are naturally more in touch with their emotions than others. The good news is that everyone can be more aware of their emotions. It just takes pract ice. But it’s worth the effort.Emotional awareness is the first step toward building emotional intelligence, a skill that can help people succeed in life.5. How do young children react to emotions?A. With laughter and shouts.B. With signs and expressions.C. With facial expressions and actions.D. With gestures of different kinds.6. From the passage we know that emotional awareness actually _________.A. enables us to live in society more easilyB. lets people understand others betterC. brings about conflicts between peopleD. smooths away difficulties in our life7. Where is the passage probably taken from?A. A science fiction.B. An advertisement.C. A science magazine.D. A television show.CEnglish is fast becoming the language of science around the world, but what is its future among everyday speakers? One expert points out that the percentage(比率) of native English speakers is declining(降低) while the languages of other rapidly growing regions are being spoken by increasing numbers of people. But English will continue to remain widespread and important.However, British language scholar David Graddol says English will probably drop in dominance(主导) by the middle of this century to rank after Chinese, about equally with Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu. ―The number of people speaking English as a first language continues to rise, but it isn’t rising nearly as fast as the numbers of many other languages around the world, simply because the main population group has been largely in the less developed countries where languages other than English have been spoken,‖ he says.In a recent article in the journal Science, Mr. Graddol noted that three languages that are not near the top of the list of the most widely spoken now might be there soon. These are Bengali, Tamil, and Malay, spoken in south and southeast Asia.David Crystal, the author of the Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, says about 1.5 billion of the world’s six billion people speak it as a second language compared to the 400 million native speakers. But another expert on the English language says Mr. Graddol underestimates (低估) the future of its dominance. ―All the evidence suggests that the English language snowball is rolling down a hill and is getting faster, but nobody quite knows what’s going to happen because no language has been in this position before.‖ he said.8．In David Graddol’ s opinion, English will _______.A．remain widespread and importantB．be more important than any other languageC．lose its dominant positionD．die away in the near future9．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that ______.A．more and more language users will choose EnglishB．the English language snowball is rolling down faster than any time in the pastC．English language will soon drop in dominanceD．snowballs will roll down faster than language balls10．How many experts does the passage mention who express their ideas about the future of English?A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.11．What should be the best title for the passage?A．English Remaining in the Dominant PositionB．The Future of English? Who Knows?C．Opinions from Different ExpertsD．The English Language Snowball Rolling DownDInternational students are allowed to work for the university they study at or for a business at the school. But the business must directly provide a service for students. You could work at the bookstore, for example, but not for a company that is building something at the school. Also, a foreign student cannot take the place of an American in a job.International students can work 20 hours a week while having classes; more during school breaks. You can work until you finish your studies.International students normally cannot take a job that has nothing to do with their school. But the government may give permission if students are suddenly faced with difficulties. Examples include large medical bills, the shortage of financial (财政上的) aid or an unexpected change in the financial support.Students must also meet other conditions (条件). They must have studied at their American school for at least one year. Students must ask for permission again after a year if they want to continue an off-campus (校外的) job.International students who will be studying at graduate school can apply (申请) for some jobs before they come to the United States. A good example is a university job like a teaching or research assistant.Some schools pay their assistants. Others provide free education in return. Many do both. Graduate assistants might teach, give tests, grade work, help with research and clean the offices. Many universities now provide language training for foreign teaching assistants to help them improve their English. Some schools ask foreign students to pass an English speaking test before they are allowed to teach.International student offices at schools have to provide information on students each term for the Department of Homeland Security. Students who violate visa (签证) rules —for example, by working off-campus without permission —could be sent home.12. What can we learn according to the passage?A. All the international students can work for large companies.B. International students are able to work whenever they like.C. International students may be allowed to work outside the school when having financial trouble.D. International students must have studied at their American school for less than a year to get ajob.13. We may infer from the passage that ____.A. international students could apply for some jobs before coming to the USB. all the schools pay their assistants and provide free education for themC. international students cannot take their jobs before having language trainingD. international students normally are not completely free to choose their jobs14. The under lined word ―violate‖ in the last paragraph probably means ____.A. ask forB. go againstC. forgetD. obey15. What is the passage mainly about?A. The rules about getting a job while studying in the US for international students.B. The reason why international students like studying in the United States.C. What international students should do while working in the United States.D. How international students could find jobs while studying in the US.第二节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2015-2016学年度高一第二学期期中考试英语试题

2015-2016年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷本试卷分为Ⅰ卷和Ⅱ卷，共100分，时间为120分钟第Ⅰ卷一、阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑A⑴SUMMER JOBDo you like to talk with people?Do you like to write stories?If you want to work for our magazine as a reporter,please call Karen at 558366.⑵WANTEDAre you hard-working?Do you like to meet people?If your answer is “Yes”,then we have a job for you as a waiter.Call Al Hotel at 556779.⑶HELP W ANTEDDo you like babies?Can you look after a baby for two days?If you are sure to take good care of it,call us at 766588.$80 or more.Today!Hurry!⑷CLEANER W ANTEDCan you make a large house clean and tidy?If you hope to get the job paid at $20 once,call us this evening 18:00---20:00.Tel:63380021.Where can you probably find the ads above?A.A newspaperB.A reportC.A guide bookD.A science book22.If you like children and have two days free,you can call_______for a job.A.556779B.558366C.766588D.63380023.If you are a college student of English who enjoys writing,during your summer holidays you will be more interested in the job in__________.A.ad. 1B.ad. 2C.ad. 3D.ad. 4BHabits,whether good or bad,are gradually formed.When a person does a certain thing again,he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly,then a habit is formed.Once a habit is formed,it is difficult,and sometimes impossible,to get rid of.It is therefore so important that we should pay great attention to the formation of habits.Children often form bad habits ,some of which remain with them as long as they live.Olfer persons also form bad habits lasting as long as they live,and sometimes become ruined by bad habits.There are other habits which,when formed in early life,are of great help.Many successful men say that much of their success has something to do with certain habits in early life,such as early rising,honesty and so on.Among the habits which children should not form are laziness,lying,stealing and so on.These are all easily formed habits.Unfortunately older persons often form habits which could have been avoided.We should keep away from all these bad habits,and try to form such habits as will be good for ourselves and others.24.________are formed little by little.A.Good habitsB.Bad habitsC.Both good habits and bad habitsD.Either good habits or bad habits25.The underlined word “them”in the firs t paragraph refers to__________.A.bad habitsB.good habitsC.childrenD.other personsCMany years ago, when I was first out of school and working in Danver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Messouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station(加油站) about 50 miles from Okiahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register（收款台）,I said hello to an old couple who were also paying for gas. I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way into the city, andwhen I get out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon after, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning, In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery(电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly ford shop-a shop selling cars-was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?”I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment; so when I got home; I wrotethem a note to say thanks, I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you ,and it meant a lot, he said.“Thank you”- two powerful words. They’re easy to say and mean so much.26.The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City__________.A. to visit a friendB. to see his parentsC. to pay or the cash registerD. to have more gas for his car27.The words“took off”underlined in Paragraph 2 mean“___________ ”A. turned offB. moved offC. put upD. set up28.What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?A. He had it pulled back to the gas station.B. The couples sent him a business card.C. The couple offered to help him.D. He called his friend for help.29.The battery of the author’s car was dead because___________.A. something went wrong with the lightsB. the meeting lasted a whole dayC. he forgot to turn off the lightsD. he drove too long a distance30.By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show__________.A. how to write a thank-you letterB. how to deal with car problemsC. the kindheartedness of old peopleD. the importance of expressing (表达)thanks第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项（选项中有两项为多余选项），并在答案卡上将该项涂黑。

上海市复兴2015-2016学年高一英语下册期中考试题

上海市中兴高级中学2015 学年第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷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 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 decidewhich one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Waitress and customer. B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.D. Mother and son.2. A. At 5:00. B. At 5: 15. C. At 5:30. D. At 7:00.3. A. In a bookstore. B. In Professor Smith’ s office.C. In a language lab.D. In a restaurant.4. A. The man can stay in her brother’ s apartment.B.Her brother can find an apartment for the man.C.Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.D.The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.5.A. A company. B. An employee. C. A program. D. A university.6.A. He was pleased to get the medal. B. He used to be a firefighter.C. He was accused of causing a fire.D. He was very courageous.7. A. Plan her budget carefully. B. Buy a gift for her Granny.C. Give him more information.D. Ask someone else for suggestions.8. A. The tickets sold online are at half price.B.It ’ s better to buy the tickets beforehand.C.It ’ s not easy to buy the tickets on the spot.D.The tickets are more expensive than expected.9. A. The girl can use his calculator.B.He did fine because he had no calculator.D.The girl can have either a calculator or a laptop computer.10.A. The woman emptied the litter bin.B.The man placed the socks on the bed.C.The man regrets being absent-minded.D.The woman saved the man some trouble.Section B: PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages,and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages.The passageswill be read twice, but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. They are low in fat.B.They are only for hungry teenagers.C.They are made by expensive ingredients.D.They can be bought in many local stores.12.A. Baking powder. B. Flour. C. Sugar. D. Salt.13.A. Instant cookies. B. Cookies for teenagers.C. Chocolate chip cookies.D. Fattening cookies.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. English education. B. Indian education.C. Japanese education.D. Spanish education.15.A. He enjoys telling them stories about his life.B.He distracts them from playing video games.C.He points out the wildlife and plants along the way.D.He teaches them how to survive in emergency situation.16.A. Have a family hike every year to relax them.B.Enroll kids into schools early to help them learn better.C.Tell kids interesting stories so they will be creative.D.Talk with kids about problems so they learn how to solve them.Section C: Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you arerequired to fill in the numbered blanks with information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.The Suggestions BoxThe first suggestion: The second suggestion: The third suggestion: The attitude of the man:Change morning tea break to __17__. Reducing the __18__ of the printer.Adopting __19__ working hours.He __20__ with the Managing Director about the third suggestion.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.What has happened to the woman’ s Therecar?’ ssomething wrong with the__21__.How much did the mechanic charge the He said he would call her with __22__ woman?later on.What does the man warn the woman?Not to be __23__ by mechanics.What does the man offer the woman?He offers the woman __24__.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, fillin each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)A man accused of failing to return more than 700 children's books to fivedifferent libraries in the county 25_________ (release) from prison after a book publisher agreed to post his bond (保释金 ) of $1,000. The publisher said. “There’s a story here. This is a man who loves books. He just 26________ not let go of them. He hasn’tstolen a single book. So what’s the crime? We think that Mr. Banish has a story to tell. We plan 27__________ (publish) his story”.When 28_________ (ask) why he didn’treturn the books, Mr. Banish said,“Well, how could I? They became family to me. I was afraid to return them, 29________ Iknew that kids or dogs would get hold of these books and chew them up, throw them around, tear the pages, spill soda on them, get jelly on them, and drown themin the toilet.”He continued, “Books are people, too, 30________ company is of great value. A book is also a guest in my home. How could I kick it out? I repaired torn pages. I dusted them with a soft clean cloth. I turned their pages so they could breathe andget some flesh air”.“Every week I reorganized them on their shelves 31________ ________ theycould meet new friends. My books were happy books. You could tell just by looking at them. Now they ’re all back in the libraries, on the lower shelves, on the floors, at the mercy of all those runny-nosed kids. I can hear them 32________ (call) me. I needto rescue them”.(B)Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there, lived a little beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived 33________ simple life in the pond with few disturbances.Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. 34_______ knew when this happened, their friend was dead, 35_________ (go) forever.Then one day one little water beetle felt a strong urge to climb up that stem. However, he 36___________ (determine) not to leave forever. He would come back and tell his friend 37_________ he found at the top.When he reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired that he decided he should take a nap. As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up, he 38__________ (turn) into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly 39________ broad wings and slender body designed for flying.Then he remembered his beetle friends and wanted to go back to explain to them he was now 40__________ (alive) than ever before. His life had been fulfilled rather than ended. But he now couldn’ tHe. understood their time would come too, so he raised his wings and flew off into his joyous new life!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. cruelB. worsenC. magnificentlyD. stillE. reflectionF.G. petalsH.origin attempted I. suffer J. charmed K. separatelyThe Story of Narcissus（水仙花）Once upon a time there was a very good-looking boy named Narcissus. Many women loved him but he turned them away. One day, Narcissus hunted in the woods and found a hidden pool of water. The pool had a smooth surface. No men ever disturbed its waters - no goats or cattle, no birds or fallen leaves. Only the sun danced on the __41__ pond.Tired from hunting and eager to quench (解渴 ) his thirst, Narcissus lay on his stomach and leaned over the water. But when he looked at the glassy surface, he saw someone staring back at him.Narcissus was __42__. Gazing up at him from the pool were eyes like twin stars, with hair as golden as the sun and cheeks as smooth as ivory. But when he leaned down and tried to kiss the perfect lips, he kissed only water. When he __43__ to reachthis vision of beauty, he found no one there.“ What love could be more __44__ than this?”“W hehencriedmy. lips kiss thebeloved, they touch only water! When I reach for my beloved, I hold only water!Why do I have to __45__? ”Narcissus began to weep. When he wiped (擦) away his tears, the person in the water also wiped away tears. “ Oh,no, ”sobbed (哭泣 ) Narcissus. “ Isee the truth now; it is myself I weep for! I desire for my own __46__!”Day after day, Narcissus stared at the water. His health began to __47__ fromhe grief ( 伤心 ), until one sad morning, he felt himself dying.-bye, my“love!Good ”shouted.Then Narcissus took his last breath.After he died, the fairies (妖精 ) in the water and the woods searched for his body. But all they found was a __48__ beautiful flower beside the hidden pool. The flowerhad white __49__ and a yellow center, and this was the __50__ of Narcissus.III.ReadingComprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words orphrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that bestfits the context.Ride-sharing is popular in Europe. On a recent Friday evening, Vincent Accart drove his car to a busy station in Paris to __51__ three strangers for a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Rennes, another French city. It had all been arranged __52__, by the web.For more than a year, Mr. Accart has been making the weekly commute to Paris. To pay the cost of __53__ and tolls ( 通行费 ) for a round trip, he __54__ the other seats in his car by using a French website that arranges __55__ rides.The increase of ride-sharing services is one of the __56__ of the European economic crisis, as people seek to cut their costs on __57__. Workers making daily trips to and from the office, students heading home for the weekend and even vacationers chasing the sun are turning __58__ vehicles into the newest form ofpublic transportation.Two European companies, BlaBlaCar, based in Paris, and ,based in Munich, have become global leaders in the industry due to the __59__ ofride-sharing services. The two sites work in __60__ ways. Registered drivers in bothcompanies offer seats at prices of their choosing and the companies __61__ theseprices to prevent drivers from making profits on the trips and __62__ pay for ticketsonline.Jerome Lefloch, who was traveling to Rennes with Mr. Accart to visit friends forthe weekend, said he enjoyed the social __63__ that could emerge from sitting with strangers for a few hours. “It ’s cheaper than the train and more __64__, too, because you can talk to the other people in the __65__, ”he said.51.A. pick out B. pick up C. put on D. put in52.A. considerably B. ordinarily C. beforehand D. steadily53.A. labor B. material C. time D. fuel54.A. abandons B. occupies C. fills D. buys55.A. smart B. economic C. shared D. cooperated56.A. positive outcomes B. side effectsC. negative outbreaksD. sudden emergencies57.A. travel B. food C. clothes D. activities58.A. private B. efficient C. personal D. fashionable59.A. length B. overflow C. overtaking D. growth60.A. profitable B. swift C. common D. similar61.A. raise B. lower C. limit D. indicate62.A. drivers B. passengers C. managers D. companies63.A. affair B. interaction C. development D. movement64.A. boring B. effective C. comfortable D. pleasant65.A. way B. train C. car D. environmentSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)To the cheering of taxi drivers and the honking of horns, the comedian and actor Eddie Izzard ran into London yesterday to complete his 43rdmarathon in 52 days. In total he had covered 1,100 miles. His 43 marathons were in aid of the charity Sports Relief , which raises money for the poorall over the world. So far Izzard has raised more than￡200,000.Fighting blisters (水泡) that have caused the nails on his smallertoes to fall off, he ran up The Mall and into Trafalgar Square, where he hadstarted 7.5 weeks ago. In finishing he proved what many thought wasan impossible task:that a 47-year-old comedian with no sporting experience could do something a top athlete might find difficult.After only six weeks’ train ing he started out on a journey that would take him to every corner of the British Isles.“The first three weekswere the hardest,” he said. The non-stop pressure on his body made him unable to sleep at night and he would wake exhausted with“blisters on t op of blisters”.But the people he met along the way cheered him up.“People stopped their cars and cheered.They gave me money and food. ” More than 500,000 people “followed ” the comedian, in a different sense, on Twitter.Running into London he looked lea n and muscular.“Everyone says my legs look very good but I thought they looked quite good beforehand,” he said.Simon Blease, 51, a sports doctor and mountain runner who has beenfollowing his progress, was waiting on Tower Bridge.“I didn’t think he coul d do it,” he said.“Like a lot of people I thought he would have a good try,but his body would break down. Someonewith so little training,I find it extraordinary that he has done it.”Asked what he had gained, Izzard said:“I know now I can do that.Sport is one of those words that stopped being part of my life when I was about 14. Sporting success was not something I ever associated myselfwith. ” He now plans to continue jogging and hopes to inspire others into sport.66. Which of the following statements is true about Eddie Izzard?A. He took part in 43 marathon competitions in 52 days.B. He was sponsored by Sports Relief in the running.C. He ran 1,100 miles for the purpose of helping the poor.D. He took the challenge to prove he could be a top athlete.67. What difficulty did Eddie Izzard meet with during the running?A. Injury in his ankles.B.Sleeplessnessat night.C. Pressure to win.D. Inadequate time.68.What Simon Blease said implies that ________.A. he thought Eddie would fail halfwayB. training may not be necessary for marathonrunners C. Eddie is a good model for others to followD. Eddie owed his success to his strong body69. Which of the following words can NOTdescribe Eddie Izzard?A. Humourous.B. Persevering.C. Loving.D. Creative.(B)CAGAN SEKERCIOGLU is an ornithologist (鸟类学家) who works to document and prevent bird extinctions. He’s also a professor in the U.S. who runs an award-winning conservation (保护 ) group in his native Turkey. All those pursuits require flexibility --- and each involves big risks.Why do you do what you do? Who inspired you?I’ve always been drawn to nature. When other kids were playing soccer, I was bringing home insects and other animals. My mom took me to a child psychologist! But my beloved dad is my biggest inspiration. During tough economic times he left a safe accounting job to start Turkey’s first model-airplane company. It lasted 30 years.What are the physical dangers of your work?A whole range of dangers. While surveying birds I ’ve been chased by a brown bear in Alaska and an elephant in Tanzania.’veI been faced with a poisonous snake in Uganda. I’ve been caught between the military and terrorists, mistaken for a spy, held at gunpoint, kidnapped in Ethiopia, and attacked by a masked man in Costa Rica. Honestly, I’m often more afraid of people and traffic than I am of wildlife.Is it politically difficult to be an environmentalist in Turkey?It is when I criticize the institutions that grant my research permits. But it ’smy duty as a scientist to tell the truth. The government talks about conservation, but its priority is to turn nature into cash. So it uses double standards. They are reforesting while cutting down old-growth forests. Actually every river is dammed, and the organization building those dams is responsible for regulating them.’Im trying to stop one that will destroy the Aras River wetlands, where half of Turkey’sbird species live. Yet if I speak out too much, I ’ll be punished for a seemingly official, legal reason. Revenge in Turkey is usually indirect.You spend many hours on advocating conservation. Does that hurt your academic career?Some academics see it as a distraction (游手好闲). So far my school, the University of Utah, has been very understanding and appreciative. But I have to walk a thin line.Do you ever feel scared by all the risks you face?Well, I don ’tactively seek risk. But I don ’tavoid it either. Taking a risk means you can fail. But if you fail, at least you tried. And that ’s all I can do. If I fail in the end, I fail fighting.70. The interviewee’sfather inspired him to ________.A. take risksB. pursue his own goalsC. love natureD. develop his unique character71.Which of the following experiences has the interviewee NOT encountered?A. Being suspected of collecting secret information.72.According to the passage, which of the following can be referred to as advocatingconservation?A. Opposing double standards.B. Criticizing the government’s policies.C. Regulating dams.D. Protecting wetlands.73. By saying “I have to walk a thin line.”the interviewee means that ________.A. he should make a balance between the Turkish government and the Universityof UtahB. he should spend more time on research work than onadvocacy C. he should cope with the difficult situation cautiouslyD. he should not do anything against the law(C)The human brain contains 10 thousand million cells and each of thesemay have a thousand connections. Such enormous numbers used to discourage us and cause us to dismiss the possibility of making a machine withhuman-like ability, but now we have grown used to moving forward at sucha pace we can be less sure. Quite soon, in only 10 or 20 years perhaps,we will be able to assemble a machine as complex as the human brain, andif we can we will.It may then take us a long time to make it intelligentby loading in the right software or by altering the architecture.I think it certain that in decades, not centuries, machines of silicon ( 硅 ) will arise first to compete and then exceed (赛过) their human ancestors. Once they exceed us, they will be capable of their own design.In a real sense they will be able to reproduce ( 生殖 )themselves. Silicon will have ended human beings’ long control. And we will nolonger be able to claim ourselves to be the finest intelligence in theknown universe.As the intelligence of robots increases to match that of humans andas their cost falls through economies of scale, we may use them to expand our frontiers, first on earth through their ability to hold out againstenvironments harmful to ourselves. Thus, deserts may bloom and the oceanbeds be mined. Further ahead, by a combination of the great wealththis new age will bring and the technology it will provide, theconstruction of a vast, man-created world in space, home to thousandsof millions of people, will be within our power.74. In what way can we make a machine intelligent?A. By making it work in such environments as deserts or oceans.B. By working hard for 10 or 20 years.C. By properly programming it or changing its structure.D. By reproducing it.75.What does the writer think about machines with human-like ability?A. He believes they will be useful to human beings.B. He believes that they will claim themselves to be the finest intelligence in space.C. He is not quite sure in what way they may influence us.D. He doesn't consider the construction of such machines possible.76.A robot can be used to expand our frontiers when ________.D. its architecture is different from that of the present one77. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A.after the installation of a great number of cells and connections robots will be capable of self-reproductionB.with the rapid development of technology, people have come to realize the possibility of making a machine with human-like abilityC.once we make a machine as complex as the human brain, it will automatically possess intelligenceD.it is certain that in the distant future robots will have control of the vast, man-made world in spaceSection CDirections: Read the passagecarefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia’s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition,says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thoroughdeparture from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat.“They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although theymay eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake( 卡路里摄取量 )has increased. Now about 40 to 45percent of their calories come from fat,”says Chwang.Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness,Asians ’hospitality （好客） is the first and foremost reason for the fatness oftoday ’s generation,according to Chwang. “Asian people love food, ” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.”In the past, however,big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today’s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption,10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.Needless to say, that children are being spoilt by their parents isanother cause of children’s overweight. More than anyone else,children are on the receiving end of their parents ’ improved circumstances.“In the past, people had four or more children—now, they have one or two,so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to givethe m ‘quality food ’. Parents think feeding them well is showing theirlove. They feel bad when their children look thin.”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says:“There is a clear relationship between fatnessand indoor play children spend too much time on. Children get fat because they don’t move,and eventually,they don’t want to move because they ’re fat. Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefervideo games to old outdoor sports.“What do childre n do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video games? They eatchocolate and drink Coke,” says Chwang.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THANTEN WORDS .)78._______________________ has led to the increase of children’s calorie intake despite the same volume of food.79.Thanks to_______________________, big meals nowadays are no longer enjoyed on special occasions.80.Why do some parents feel bad when their children look thin?81. According to Dr. Chwang, what are the three factors causing Asian children ’ s overweight today?第II 卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given inthe brackets.1.她仿佛没有弹钢琴的天分。

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英语试题II. Grammar and Vocabulary17.Some of the passengers appear ______ in the accident.A. to be injuredB. having been injuredC. to have been injuredD. being injured18.He insisted on ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.A. his being calledB. him to be calledC. his callingD. him to call19.When hearing that the first prize was awarded to him, Terry stood up, ______.A. surprisedB. to be surprisedC. surprisingD. having surprised20.Teachers appreciate ______ that parents are inter ested in their children’s progress.A. to knowB. to be knownC. knowingD. having known21.The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baber while ______ to his invention.A. devoting himselfB. he was devotedC. devotedD. being devoted22.I would love ______ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.A. goingB. having goneC. to goD. to have gone23.One of the earliest magicians ______ on stage was a Frenchman, known as the Father ofModern Magic.A.to performB. to be performingC. to be performedD. performed24.Fire insurance is meant to protect people and businesses from possible losses ______ fromunexpected fire.A. resultedB. to be resultedC. having resultedD. resulting25.The X is a diagram of two paths. This is why we call people exes, because the paths thatcross in the middle end up ______ at the end.A. separatedB. to separateC. to be separatedD. separating26.______ with other countries can bring us much more development of economy.A. Having contactedB. ContactC. ContactingD. Being contacted27.He has no special fault except ______ he smokes too much.A. forB. whenC. thatD. what28.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how29.The research program had been supported for 20 years by a private organization ______ thegovernment funded it.A. unlessB. afterC. beforeD. once30.______ no wonder that the world’s fastest growing energy industries are now renewa ble likewind and solar power.A. There isB. It isC. That isD. This is31.Teachers should create an environment ______ children are taught how to solve problem oflearning by themselves.A. whereB. whyC. whichD. whose32.-Must I do some reading in English every day to improve comprehension?-Well, you can never read ______ much while learning a foreign language.A. soB. tooC. thatD. very33.He could just ______ a dark shape moving towards him.A. make outB. make forC. make upD. make up for34.If it’s convenient for you, I’d like to ______ your house tonight.A. call forB. call onC. call atD. call in35.The scientist was so ______ with his historical research that he neglected sleep and meals.A. filledB. confusedC. entertainedD. occupied36.Fresh milk is ______ to the people in this country everywhere.A. accessibleB. approachableC. possibleD. availableSection BChina and India may be Asia’s largest economies, but they aren’t the only countries with growth potential on the continent. Southeast Asian countries can also ___41___ great investmentopportunities. Thailand, k nown as the “land of smiles” because of the expression its natural beauty and friendly people inspire, is a country where we believe the economic prospects could give investors reasons to smile too.Unlike other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) ___42___ to escape European colonial rule. That doesn’t mean Thailand has escaped Western influence, or internal conflict. Protests and periods of military rule have caused social and economic disturbance throughout its history, and political leaders today have ___43___ to negotiate with opposing forces and reform the constitution.Thailand has endured other ___44___, too, such as the financial crisis in the late 1990s, a tsunami which struck in 2004 and disastrous floods in 2011. All of these events caused serious economic setbacks, but Thailand has been skillful at battling back from hardship.An example of this fighting spirit was on full ___45___ when Thailand’s GDP growth sank in 2011 to a mere 0.1% in the wake of flooding there, but then quickly recovered. While forecasts differ slightly, recently, Thailand’s central bank raised its ___46___ for 2012 GDP growth to 5.9%, with growth forecast at 4.9% for 2013. Policymakers said stronger-than-expected expansion of private investment helped ___47___ improved growth prospects.Domestic economic strength helped Thailand’s stock market post one of the best ___48___ in Asia (and even the world) in 2012, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index returning more than 35%. Industry data showed loan growth supported banking stocks in particular. ___49___, over the past two years, some European banks—dealing with a debt crisis at home—withdrew from some emerging markets; this seems to have benefited local lenders in Thailand. The Thai construction industry was another well-performing sector story, as suggestions that an increase in Thai infrastructure（基础设施）projects could further increase ___50___ for building materials.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AToo much eye contact is instinctively felt to be rude, and in a business context, it may also be regarded as a deliberate intention to make “the other” feel at a disadvantage. So unless you have in mind doing one of those things, it’s better to ___51___ too much eye contact.Too little, ___52___, can make you appear uneasy, unprepared, and insincere. In its analysis of patients’ ___53___, for example, one large county hospital found, that 9-out-of-10 letters included mention of poor doctor-patient eye contact, a failure which was generally interpreted as “___54___ of caring.”“Just the right” amount of eye contact –the amount that produces a feeling of mutual ___55___ and trustworthiness – will vary with situations, settings, personality types, gender and cultural differences. As a general rule, though, direct eye contact ranging from 30% to 60% of the time during a conversation – more when you are listening, less when you are ___56___ – should make for a comfortable productive atmosphere.And did you know these other facts about eye contact?• We reduce eye contact when we are talking about something shameful or ___57___, when we are sad or depressed, and when we are accessing internal thoughts or emotions.• We increase eye contact when dealing with people we like, ___58___, or who h ave power over us. In more intense or private conversations we naturally look at each other more often and hold that gaze for ___59___ periods of time. In fact, we ___60___ relationships by the amount of eye contact exchanged: the greater the eye contact, the closer the relationship.• We avoid eye contact in elevators, subways, crowded buses or trains – in elevators we face the door, in the others we stare at our Smartphones – because it helps us ___61___ the insecurity of having our personal space invaded.• The biggest body language myth（错误观念）about liars is that they avoid eye contact. While some liars (most often, children) find it difficult to lie while looking ___62___ at you, many liars actually try to “prove” that they are not lying by making too m uch eye contact and holding it too long.Eye contact is so powerful a force because it is connected with humans’ earliest ___63___ patterns. Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase ___64___, had the best chance of being fed and cared for. Today, newborns instinctively lock eyes with their caregivers, and the power of that infantile eye contact still has its impact on the adult mind. Whether it’s shifty-eyed guilt or wide-eyed innocence, we ___65___ assign enormous trust to the signals we give and get when we look into each other in the eyes.51. A. create B. avoid C. block D. occupy52. A. in the mean time B. in an instant C. on the other hand D. without doubt53. A. complaints B. instructions C. questions D. expectations54. A. intention B. shift C. lack D. complication55. A. efficiency B. awareness C. reaction D. appreciation56. A. speaking B. writing C. reading D. learning57. A. mysterious B. embarrassing C. offensive D. dishonest58. A. admire B. imitate C. imagine D. attract59. A. later B. briefer C. longer D. fuller60. A. create B. improve C. treat D. judge61. A. protect B. convey C. master D. manage62. A. simply B. constantly C. directly D. attentively63. A. behavior B. survival C. working D. eating64. A. attention B. safety C. importance D. exposure65. A. similarly B. automatically C. fiercely D. fairlySection B(A)English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time!TIP 1. ______Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind. On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words!TIP 2. ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARYThis tip is a classic one for good reason: it works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the firsttime. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?”TIP 3. TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANSWhat is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or wri ting it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English.” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online.TIP 4. SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH)Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest imaginable, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabula ry from a native speaker!)66.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1?A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALL Y NEEDB. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARYC. READ ALL THE PRINTED MA TERIALS YOU CAN BUYD. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON67.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to “______”.A. make them discouragedB. cause them troubleC. relieve their stressD. affect their fluency68.Which strategy of learning new words and expressions is NOT mentioned?A. Reading English materials.B. Noting them down in context.C. Talking with native speakers. C. Listening to English podcasts.69.According to the passage, listening to English-speaking Podcasts ______.A. enables you to like humor, politics, blogging and cooking.B. is allowed at school or at work and they can be customizedC. gets you to be gradually familiar with the native accentsD. helps you to overcome the difficulty of learning new words(B)70.This page is intended for those who ______.A. want to visit New England AquariumB. are interested in marine creaturesC. would like to take the MBTA Blue LineD. want to protect our blue planet71.If a visitor would like to enter the New England Aquarium at 5:30 p.m., he can visit it on______.A. MondayB. SundayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Christmas Day72.If a visitor would like to get discounts at the Gift Shop, he can ______.A. choose the entry time onlineB. buy combination ticketsC. join the membershipD. call 617-973-520673.Which statement is NOT true?A. One can choose the entry time in advance at the Box Office.B. Group visits need to be reserved over the phone.C. Unlimited free admission for a year only applies to members.D. The Aquarium is state-owned and supported by admission fees.(C)Spelling bees have always been cute. But they’re about to get cuter, because now they will actually be about something. The National Spelling Bee has announced that hereafter, contestants will have to know the definitions of words as well as how to write them out. The latter is cruel mechanics, which only became a thing to master and compete in because of English’s awkward and random spelling system. In countries where writing actually corresponds regularly with how words are pronounced, there is no such thing as a spelling bee.Yet in those countries, there is often more of a love for the language itself, even among less educated people. And loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday. This appreciation shows up in things they say that would not “translate” into American. A Russian friend of mine once said she fell in love with her husband because of “his Russian.” Note how hard it is to imagine an American woman saying what hooked her on her husband was “his English.” “The way he talked,” maybe, but not something as specific as his command of the language in an artistic sense.I recently attended a conference where Castilians（西班牙王室）gave the opening addresses, in a distinctly formal layer of Spanish. In English this would have sounded extremely boring even at a university. You can buy volumes of high literature and poetry at an ordinary train station in Spain. At Long Island railroad stops in America, not.Yet even in America, there was once a richer love of English for its own sake. H.L. Menckenknocked Warren Harding for “the worst English that I have ever encountered.” Today we have knocked George W. Bush for “the way he talks” but not something as formal as “his English.”Today we live in a society where in 2001, then President of the University of California Richard Atkinson got good press with his announced horror that high school students “spend hours each month —directly and indirectly —preparing for the SAT, studying long lists of verbal analogies（类比）such as ‘untruthful is to mendaciousness’ as ‘circumspect is to caution’.” In the old days, that was called, well, school.Currently, America’s love for language focuses on the informal. Rap and spoken word have reawakened the country to poetry in itself. Texting and Twitter encourage creative uses of casual language, in ways I have celebrated widely. But we’ve fallen behind on enjoying the formal layer of our language. Critics such as Stefan Fatsis have argued that adding a comprehension component to the spelling bee is, ir onically, “small-minded.” It isn’t. It’s getting back in touch with loving our native language, something ordinary in most cultures on earth—but so long unknown to us that the Fatsises and Atkinsons among us can barely imagine it.74.Writing out a word in a spelling bee is difficult because ______.A. it is a thing to master and compete inB. people do not feel it cute any moreC. there is no spelling bee in other countriesD. English spelling system is random75.We can safely conclude from paragraph 2 and 3 that ______.A. less educated people in other countries like the language itselfB. American people don’t appreciate English in its formal formC. an American woman will be easily attracted to a man’s way of talkingD. a formal layer of English can only be found at an American university76.It is implied in Paragraph 5 that ______A. the public felt the same horror as Richard Atkinson didB. SAT didn’t need so much attention from the studentsC. high school students should go to school to prepare SATD. verbal analogies should have been taught in the old days77.According to the author, Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests because ______A. they need to avoid being small-mindedB. Rap and spoken words are not artistic enoughC. Fatsises and Atkinsons can barely imagine itD. they need to focus more on formal EnglishIV. Grammar: Fill in the blanksDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well-known and ___1___ (photograph) landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge ___2___ (stand) 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years ___3___ (build) at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets（铆钉）and 53,000 tonnes of steel ___4___ (use) in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one ___5___ each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s.BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After ___6___ (climb) through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, people will find the view absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions（预防措施）taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator（模拟器）, ___7___ shows climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge.By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Ferguson, Cathy Freeman, Kylie Minogue and KostyaTszyu all ___8___ (do)the Climb.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。

上海市上海中学-学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题-Word版含标准答案.doc

上海市上海中学-学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题-Word版含答案.doc————————————————————————————————作者：————————————————————————————————日期：上海中学2015学年第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷英语试题高一_____ 班学号_________ 姓名________ 成绩________I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a hotel. B. In a library. C. In a restaurant. D. At the airport.2. A. The man needn’t worry about the exam.B. The man won’t pass the exam tomorrow.C. The man is too late for the exam.D. It’s no use worrying about the exam.3. A. He is now on a diet. B. He used to lose much weight.C. He has a hard time on the soccer team.D. He has played soccer very often recently.4. A. $60 B. $42 C. $9 D. $185. A. The man is not telling the truth.B. The man actually doesn’t want to exercise.C. The man can find the time if he’s determined.D. The man never exercises in the morning.6. A. He would like to go out of town, too.B. He will take her shift if her boss agrees.C. He is afraid that her boss won’t agree.D. He wants to know the boss’ shift.7. A. Classmates. B. Relatives. C. Colleagues. D. Strangers.8. A. Decorating the room. B. Pleasure in helping others.C. Preparing for a surprise party.D. Asking Mike for help.9. A. Empty her hands. B. Help the man.C. Carry all the boxes.D. Get past the man.10. A. She should move alone.B. She should ask others instead of him.C. She should ask for more help from others.D. She should make sure she is free that day.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.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because her husband was promoted.B. Because she was a housewife.C. Because there might be potential buyers seeing the house.D. Because the real estate agent would come any time.12. A. Over a month. B. Over three weeks.C. About two days.D. Only one day.13. A. Because she couldn’t sell the house. B. Because the house was untidy.C. Because she didn’t comb her hair.D. Because they were satisfied with the house. Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Two factors in intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of environment.D. How to develop a higher IQ.15. A. Because the researchers did an experiment on human intelligence.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because only one was able to enter college.D. Because their parents died when they were only babies.16. A. John got better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s inte lligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversationComplete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Why doesn’t Mr. Lewis want to go back to the Tooth-cream Limited Company? Because he doesn’t see much ___S1___ for him to develop there.What does he need now? He needs as much ___S2___ as possible.What has he applied to be? A ___S3___.What’s his understanding of this post? A person must be understandable,pleasant, ___S4___ and polite to do thisjob well.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Why does Peter want to move? Because he is ___S5___ the noisy guy next to hisdoor.How is his room? It's ___S6___, but a little smaller.How much will he pay for one month? ___S7___.How does he go to work? By ___S8___.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.17.Some of the passengers appear ______ in the accident.A. to be injuredB. having been injuredC. to have been injuredD. being injured18.He insisted on ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.A. his being calledB. him to be calledC. his callingD. him to call19.When hearing that the first prize was awarded to him, Terry stood up, ______.A. surprisedB. to be surprisedC. surprisingD. having surprised20.Teachers appreciate ______ that parents are interested in their children’s progress.A. to knowB. to be knownC. knowingD. having known21.The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baber while ______ to his invention.A. devoting himselfB. he was devotedC. devotedD. being devoted22.I would love ______ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.A. goingB. having goneC. to goD. to have gone23.One of the earliest magicians ______ on stage was a Frenchman, known as the Father ofModern Magic.A.to performB. to be performingC. to be performedD. performed24.Fire insurance is meant to protect people and businesses from possible losses ______ fromunexpected fire.A. resultedB. to be resultedC. having resultedD. resulting25.The X is a diagram of two paths. This is why we call people exes, because the paths thatcross in the middle end up ______ at the end.A. separatedB. to separateC. to be separatedD. separating26.______ with other countries can bring us much more development of economy.A. Having contactedB. ContactC. ContactingD. Being contacted27.He has no special fault except ______ he smokes too much.A. forB. whenC. thatD. what28.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how29.The research program had been supported for 20 years by a private organization ______ thegovernment funded it.A. unlessB. afterC. beforeD. once30.______ no wonder that the world’s fastest growing energy industries are now renewable likewind and solar power.A. There isB. It isC. That isD. This is31.Teachers should create an environment ______ children are taught how to solve problem oflearning by themselves.A. whereB. whyC. whichD. whose32.-Must I do some reading in English every day to improve comprehension?-Well, you can never read ______ much while learning a foreign language.A. soB. tooC. thatD. very33.He could just ______ a dark shape moving towards him.A. make outB. make forC. make upD. make up for34.If it’s convenient for you, I’d like to ______ your house tonight.A. call forB. call onC. call atD. call in35.The scientist was so ______ with his historical research that he neglected sleep and meals.A. filledB. confusedC. entertainedD. occupied36.Fresh milk is ______ to the people in this country everywhere.A. accessibleB. approachableC. possibleD. availableSection BDirection: 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. driveB. challengesC. generallyD. expectationsE. demandF. managedG. interestinglyH. displayI. performancesJ. struggledK. offerChina and India may be Asia’s largest economies, but they aren’t the only countries with growth potential on the continent. Southeast Asian countries can also ___41___ great investment opportunities. Thailand, known as the “land of smiles” because of the expression its natural beautyand friendly people inspire, is a country where we believe the economic prospects could give investors reasons to smile too.Unlike other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) ___42___ to escape Europea n colonial rule. That doesn’t mean Thailand has escaped Western influence, or internal conflict. Protests and periods of military rule have caused social and economic disturbance throughout its history, and political leaders today have ___43___ to negotiate with opposing forces and reform the constitution.Thailand has endured other ___44___, too, such as the financial crisis in the late 1990s, a tsunami which struck in 2004 and disastrous floods in 2011. All of these events caused serious economic setbacks, but Thailand has been skillful at battling back from hardship.An example of this fighting spirit was on full ___45___ when Thailand’s GDP growth sank in 2011 to a mere 0.1% in the wake of flooding there, but then quickly recovered. While forecasts diffe r slightly, recently, Thailand’s central bank raised its ___46___ for 2012 GDP growth to 5.9%, with growth forecast at 4.9% for 2013. Policymakers said stronger-than-expected expansion of private investment helped ___47___ improved growth prospects.Domest ic economic strength helped Thailand’s stock market post one of the best ___48___ in Asia (and even the world) in 2012, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index returning more than 35%. Industry data showed loan growth supported banking stocks in particular. ___49___, over the past two years, some European banks—dealing with a debt crisis at home—withdrew from some emerging markets; this seems to have benefited local lenders in Thailand. The Thai construction industry was another well-performing sector story, as suggestions that an increase in Thai infrastructure（基础设施）projects could further increase ___50___ for building materials.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirection: 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.Too much eye contact is instinctively felt to be rude, and in a business context, it may also be regarded as a deliberate intention to make “the other” feel at a disadvantage. So unless you have inmind doing one of those things, it’s better to ___51___ too much eye contact.Too little, ___52___, can make you appear uneasy, unprepared, and insincere. In its analysis of patients’ ___53___, for example, on e large county hospital found, that 9-out-of-10 letters included mention of poor doctor-patient eye contact, a failure which was generally interpreted as “___54___ of caring.”“Just the right” amount of eye contact –the amount that produces a feeling of mutual ___55___ and trustworthiness – will vary with situations, settings, personality types, gender and cultural differences. As a general rule, though, direct eye contact ranging from 30% to 60% of the time during a conversation – more when you are listening, less when you are ___56___ – should make for a comfortable productive atmosphere.And did you know these other facts about eye contact?• We reduce eye contact when we are talking about something shameful or ___57___, when we are sad or depressed, and when we are accessing internal thoughts or emotions.• We increase eye contact when dealing with people we like, ___58___, or who have power over us. In more intense or private conversations we naturally look at each other more often and hold that gaze for ___59___ periods of time. In fact, we ___60___ relationships by the amount of eye contact exchanged: the greater the eye contact, the closer the relationship.• We avoid eye contact in elevators, subways, crowded buses or trains – in elevators we face the door, in the others we stare at our Smartphones – because it helps us ___61___ the insecurity of having our personal space invaded.• The biggest body language myth（错误观念）about liars is that they avoid eye contact. While some liars (most often, children) find it difficult to lie while looking ___62___ at you, many liars actually try to “prove” that they are not lying by making too much eye contact and holding it too long.Eye contact is so powerful a force because it is connected with humans’ earlies t ___63___ patterns. Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase ___64___, had the best chance of being fed and cared for. Today, newborns instinctively lock eyes with their caregivers, and the power of that infantile eye contact still has its impact on the adult mind. Whether it’s shifty-eyed guilt or wide-eyed innocence, we ___65___ assign enormous trust to the signals we give and get when we look into each other in the eyes.51. A. create B. avoid C. block D. occupy52. A. in the mean time B. in an instant C. on the other hand D. without doubt53. A. complaints B. instructions C. questions D. expectations54. A. intention B. shift C. lack D. complication55. A. efficiency B. awareness C. reaction D. appreciation56. A. speaking B. writing C. reading D. learning57. A. mysterious B. embarrassing C. offensive D. dishonest58. A. admire B. imitate C. imagine D. attract59. A. later B. briefer C. longer D. fuller60. A. create B. improve C. treat D. judge61. A. protect B. convey C. master D. manage62. A. simply B. constantly C. directly D. attentively63. A. behavior B. survival C. working D. eating64. A. attention B. safety C. importance D. exposure65. A. similarly B. automatically C. fiercely D. fairlySection BDirection: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them in passage A, B and C, 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)English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time!TIP 1. ______Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your soc ial media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind.On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words!TIP 2. ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARYThis tip is a classic one for good reason: it works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the first time. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?”TIP 3. TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANSWhat is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or writing it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English.” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online.TIP 4. SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH)Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest imaginable, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabulary from a native speaker!)66.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1?A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALL Y NEEDB. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARYC. READ ALL THE PRINTED MA TERIALS YOU CAN BUYD. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON67.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to “______”.A. make them discouragedB. cause them troubleC. relieve their stressD. affect their fluency68.Which strategy of learning new words and expressions is NOT mentioned?A. Reading English materials.B. Noting them down in context.C. Talking with native speakers. C. Listening to English podcasts.69.According to the passage, listening to English-speaking Podcasts ______.A. enables you to like humor, politics, blogging and cooking.B. is allowed at school or at work and they can be customizedC. gets you to be gradually familiar with the native accentsD. helps you to overcome the difficulty of learning new words(B)70.This page is intended for those who ______.A. want to visit New England AquariumB. are interested in marine creaturesC. would like to take the MBTA Blue LineD. want to protect our blue planet71.If a visitor would like to enter the New England Aquarium at 5:30 p.m., he can visit it on______.A. MondayB. SundayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Christmas Day72.If a visitor would like to get discounts at the Gift Shop, he can ______.A. choose the entry time onlineB. buy combination ticketsC. join the membershipD. call 617-973-520673.Which statement is NOT true?A. One can choose the entry time in advance at the Box Office.B. Group visits need to be reserved over the phone.C. Unlimited free admission for a year only applies to members.D. The Aquarium is state-owned and supported by admission fees.(C)Spelling bees have always been cute. But they’re about to get cuter, because now they will actually be about something. The National Spelling Bee has announced that hereafter, contestants will have to know the definitions of words as well as how to write them out. The latter is cruel mechanics, which only became a thing to master and compete in becaus e of English’s awkward and random spelling system. In countries where writing actually corresponds regularly with how words are pronounced, there is no such thing as a spelling bee.Yet in those countries, there is often more of a love for the language itself, even among less educated people. And loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday. This appreciation shows up in things they say that would not “translate” into American. A Russian friend of mine once said sh e fell in love with her husband because of “his Russian.” Note how hard it is to imagine an American woman saying what hooked her on her husband was “his English.” “The way he talked,” maybe, but not something as specific as his command of the language in an artistic sense.I recently attended a conference where Castilians（西班牙王室）gave the opening addresses, in a distinctly formal layer of Spanish. In English this would have sounded extremely boring even at a university. You can buy volumes of high literature and poetry at an ordinary train station in Spain. At Long Island railroad stops in America, not.Yet even in America, there was once a richer love of English for its own sake. H.L. Mencken knocked Warren Harding for “the worst English that I have ever encountered.” Today we have knocked George W. Bush for “the way he talks” but not something as formal as “his English.”Today we live in a society where in 2001, then President of the University of California Richard Atkinson got good press with his announc ed horror that high school students “spend hours each month —directly and indirectly —preparing for the SAT, studying long lists of verbal analogies（类比）such as ‘untruthful is to mendaciousness’ as ‘circumspect is to caution’.” In the old days, that was called, well, school.Currently, America’s love for language focuses on the informal. Rap and spoken word have reawakened the country to poetry in itself. Texting and Twitter encourage creative uses of casual language, in ways I have celebrated widely. But we’ve fallen behind on enjoying the formal layer of our language. Critics such as Stefan Fatsis have argued that adding a comprehension component to the spelling bee is, ironically, “small-minded.” It isn’t. It’s getting back in touch with loving our native language, something ordinary in most cultures on earth—but so long unknown to us that the Fatsises and Atkinsons among us can barely imagine it.74.Writing out a word in a spelling bee is difficult because ______.A. it is a thing to master and compete inB. people do not feel it cute any moreC. there is no spelling bee in other countriesD. English spelling system is random75.We can safely conclude from paragraph 2 and 3 that ______.A. less educated people in other countries like the language itselfB. Ame rican people don’t appreciate English in its formal formC. an American woman will be easily attracted to a man’s way of talkingD. a formal layer of English can only be found at an American university76.It is implied in Paragraph 5 that ______A. the public felt the same horror as Richard Atkinson didB. SAT didn’t need so much attention from the studentsC. high school students should go to school to prepare SATD. verbal analogies should have been taught in the old days77.According to the author, Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests because ______A. they need to avoid being small-mindedB. Rap and spoken words are not artistic enoughC. Fatsises and Atkinsons can barely imagine itD. they need to focus more on formal EnglishIV. Grammar: Fill in the blanksDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well-known and ___1___ (photograph) landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge ___2___ (stand) 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years ___3___ (build) at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets（铆钉）and 53,000 tonnes of steel ___4___ (use) in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one ___5___ each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s.BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After ___6___ (climb) through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, people will find the view absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions（预防措施）taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator（模拟器）, ___7___ shows climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge.By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Ferguson, Cathy Freeman, Kylie Minogue and KostyaTszyu all ___8___ (do)the Climb.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。

高中英语真题：2015—2016学年度第二学期高一英语中期考试卷

2015—2016学年度第二学期高一英语中期考试卷第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共40分）一．阅读理解根据短文内容选择最佳答案（每小题2分，共30分）AThere once was a very honest shopkeeper whose business w as to provide goods to the local people. He would open his sh op at 8:00 a.m. after having his breakfast and at 1:00 p.m. he would go for lunch. In the evening at 8:30 p.m. he closed his s hop to complete his daily routine.However, to get time for lunch was really difficult because he didn’t have anybody to help him at that time. Therefore, it was his daily practice that whichever customer was shopping at 1:00 p.m. would be asked to oversee (看管) the shop until the shopkeeper returned from lunch.One day, a group of four thieves planned to steal from his sho p while he was gone for lunch. One of the thieves went at 1:00 p.m. to be the customer that would be asked to oversee the shop.The thief, pretending to be a customer, went in at 1:00 p.m . and started buying several items. As planned, the shop-keeper asked the thief to sit on his chair for thirty minutes until he returned from lunch.Then, the other three thieves quickly came and told the pre tend customer to help, but something had changed within him and he knew deeply in his heart that if he was given responsibility for the shop, he should not perform any dishonest acts during that ti me. His friends did not agree. As the now honest man tried to stop them, they resisted (抵抗) and a fight started. And at the same time the shopkeeper r eturned and asked why there was a fighting. The now honest man explained the entire plan.The shopkeeper had been searching for an honest man w ho could take ownership of the shop and run it. The shop-keeper felt that he had found the right man.1. What is the problem for the shopkeeper?A. Nobody could prepare lunch for him every day.B. He had nobody to keep the shop when he went for lunch.C. He was too busy to have lunch every day.D. He couldn’t find a person to work at the shop.2. Why did the thief go to the shop at 1:00 p.m.?A. Because he thought he would be asked to keep the shop.B. Because the shopkeeper invited him to lunch then.C. Because the shop was closed at that time.D. Because he thought he could buy cheap things then.3. When the shopkeeper returned from lunch, he found _____ __.A. everything in his shop was stolenB. the thief became the new owner of the shopC. there was a fighting in his shopD. the thief helped his fellows steal things from his shop4. From the passage, we can infer that _______.A. once a thief, he will always be a thiefB. an honest man will be responsible for his actionC. you can’t believe in a dishonest man foreverD. trust can change a thief into an honest manBSunnyNowadays they are giving homework even during the holidays and I hate that very much. But I think there is a reason for it. Homework is given so that we can remember whatever we ha ve learnt. Regular drilling and repetition make perfect. But tea chers have started to give too much homework. Anything in e xcess (过度) is bad. So homework should be given with the idea of givi ng students a practice and not to overwork them.JaneWhat’s the use of just homework without allowing children to get an insight (洞察) into the subject? It just makes them bookworms but nothin g else. Homework such as writing some things 5 times at hom e will just make them memorize things but not put them into u se. I regret to say that teachers find it easy to bundle (归拢) the children with homework rather than making them get i nterested to understand what they learn. The same trend cont inues even in college. I find that most of the so-called high scorers are unable to answer simple things in an i nterview.SallyIt is OK to give homework. But it should be given less. We are spending most of our time in school and at least we must be f ree in our home. If you give homework, we will be very tired a nd we wouldn’t be able to pay attention to extra-curricular activities, which in turn may affect our physical and mental health. So please give less homework to us.JohnsonIt is part of our work to give students homework. There will be some punishments if we won’t do our work. So I have to do th at though I know such a teacher is not liked by students.5. Who thinks that too much homework may do harm to stude nts’ physical and mental health?A. Sunny.B. Jane.C. Sally.D. Johnson.6. According to the last paragraph, why do teachers give stud ents homework?A. Because they care more about student s’ metal health.B. Because they find it easy to control students in this way.C. Because they will be punished if they don’t give homework.D. Because they want students to get interested in their studie s.7. What problem do the speakers talk about?A. Whether students should be punished without doing home work.B. What kind of homework should be given to students.C. What role homework plays in helping students to learn.D. Whether teachers should give homework to students.CA car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to wor k for you. Eating the right kind of food is very important. It can help your body grow strong to take care of what you eat.There are four main food groups altogether. The dairy group has food like milk, cheese and sour milk. The other three gro ups are the meat and fish group, the fruit and vegetable group , and the bread and rice group. Each meal should have at lea st one food from all four main groups. With all these food toge ther, you will be given enough energy during the day.It is easy to get into bad eating habits. You may eat your bre akfast in a hurry to get to school on time. Or you may not hav e time for a good lunch. It may seem easy to finish your supp er with fish and chips all the time. But you will find yourself tire d in these days and you can not think quickly.Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy andstrong. It is also good to take some exercise. It will help you e at more if you take a walk or play games in the open air. Havi ng a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your h ealth.8. Which of the following is a good eating-habit?A. Going to school without any breakfastB. Eating fish and chips for supper all the time..C. Having at least one food from all four groups each meal.D. Having different food from all four food groups.9. In this passage the writer mainly tells us that _____.A. every person needs food to grow wellB.taking exercise can keep your body strongC. the right kind of food with exercise will keep you healthyD. enough energy helps people think more quickly10. The underlined word “dairy” in the second passage means _____.A. the food made out of cows such as milk and butterB. the shop that sells milk and buttera farm where cows are keptD. a place where milk products are made.DIs there anything more important than health? I don’t think so. “Health is the greatest wealth(财富),” wise people say. You can’t be good at your studies or wo rk well when you are ill.If you have a headache, toothache, backache, earache or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, if you ru n a high temperature and have a bad cold, or if you suffer fro m high or low blood pressure, I think you should go to the doc tor.The doctor will examine your throat, feel your pulse, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and l ungs, test your eyes, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed. After that he will advise some treatment, or some medi cine. The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice. Speaking about doctor’s advice, I can’t help telling you a funn y story.An old gentleman came to see the doctor. The man was very i ll. He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and se rious problems with his heart and lungs. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease.He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink tw o glasses of red wine every day and take long walks. In otherwords, the doctor advised him to follow the rule: “Eat at pleas ure, drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn’t sm oke more than one cigar ette a day.A month later the gentleman came into the doctor’s office.He looked cheerful and happy. He thanked the doctor and sa id that he had never felt a healthier man.“But you know, doctor,” he said, “it’s not easy to begin smoking at my age.”11. The writer thinks that.health is more important than wealthB. work is as important as studiesC.medicine is more important than pleasureD. nothing is more important than money12. The doctor usually tells his patient what to do.without examining the patientB. after he has examined the patientC.if the patient doesn’t take medicineD. unless the patient feels pain13. The underlined part means “”.he was feeling better than ever B. he wasn’t a healthy manC.he was feeling worse than beforeD. he will be well again14. From the last sentence of the passage, we learn the manb efore the doctor told him not to smoke more than one cigarett e a day.A. was a heavy smokerB. didn’t smoke so muchC. didn’t smokeD. began to learn to smoke15. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The doctor usually tests his/her blood pressure when a per son is ill.B. The man told the doctor he couldn’t remember things.C. The man thanked the doctor.D. The man didn’t follow the doctor’s advice.二．七选五（每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

20180505上海中学2015-2016学年高一英语试题

英语试题II. Grammar and Vocabulary17.Some of the passengers appear ______ in the accident.A. to be injuredB. having been injuredC. to have been injuredD. being injured18.He insisted on ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.A. his being calledB. him to be calledC. his callingD. him to call19.When hearing that the first prize was awarded to him, Terry stood up, ______.A. surprisedB. to be surprisedC. surprisingD. having surprised20.Teachers appreciate ______ that parents are inter ested in their children’s progress.A. to knowB. to be knownC. knowingD. having known21.The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baber while ______ to his invention.A. devoting himselfB. he was devotedC. devotedD. being devoted22.I would love ______ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.A. goingB. having goneC. to goD. to have gone23.One of the earliest magicians ______ on stage was a Frenchman, known as the Father ofModern Magic.A.to performB. to be performingC. to be performedD. performed24.Fire insurance is meant to protect people and businesses from possible losses ______ fromunexpected fire.A. resultedB. to be resultedC. having resultedD. resulting25.The X is a diagram of two paths. This is why we call people exes, because the paths thatcross in the middle end up ______ at the end.A. separatedB. to separateC. to be separatedD. separating26.______ with other countries can bring us much more development of economy.A. Having contactedB. ContactC. ContactingD. Being contacted27.He has no special fault except ______ he smokes too much.A. forB. whenC. thatD. what28.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how29.The research program had been supported for 20 years by a private organization ______ thegovernment funded it.A. unlessB. afterC. beforeD. once30.______ no wonder that the world’s fastest growing energy industries are now renewa ble likewind and solar power.A. There isB. It isC. That isD. This is31.Teachers should create an environment ______ children are taught how to solve problem oflearning by themselves.A. whereB. whyC. whichD. whose32.-Must I do some reading in English every day to improve comprehension?-Well, you can never read ______ much while learning a foreign language.A. soB. tooC. thatD. very33.He could just ______ a dark shape moving towards him.A. make outB. make forC. make upD. make up for34.If it’s convenient for you, I’d like to ______ your house tonight.A. call forB. call onC. call atD. call in35.The scientist was so ______ with his historical research that he neglected sleep and meals.A. filledB. confusedC. entertainedD. occupied36.Fresh milk is ______ to the people in this country everywhere.A. accessibleB. approachableC. possibleD. availableSection BChina and India may be Asia’s largest economies, but they aren’t the only countries with growth potential on the continent. Southeast Asian countries can also ___41___ great investmentopportunities. Thailand, k nown as the “land of smiles” because of the expression its natural beauty and friendly people inspire, is a country where we believe the economic prospects could give investors reasons to smile too.Unlike other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) ___42___ to escape European colonial rule. That doesn’t mean Thailand has escaped Western influence, or internal conflict. Protests and periods of military rule have caused social and economic disturbance throughout its history, and political leaders today have ___43___ to negotiate with opposing forces and reform the constitution.Thailand has endured other ___44___, too, such as the financial crisis in the late 1990s, a tsunami which struck in 2004 and disastrous floods in 2011. All of these events caused serious economic setbacks, but Thailand has been skillful at battling back from hardship.An example of this fighting spirit was on full ___45___ when Thailand’s GDP growth sank in 2011 to a mere 0.1% in the wake of flooding there, but then quickly recovered. While forecasts differ slightly, recently, Thailand’s central bank raised its ___46___ for 2012 GDP growth to 5.9%, with growth forecast at 4.9% for 2013. Policymakers said stronger-than-expected expansion of private investment helped ___47___ improved growth prospects.Domestic economic strength helped Thailand’s stock market post one of the best ___48___ in Asia (and even the world) in 2012, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index returning more than 35%. Industry data showed loan growth supported banking stocks in particular. ___49___, over the past two years, some European banks—dealing with a debt crisis at home—withdrew from some emerging markets; this seems to have benefited local lenders in Thailand. The Thai construction industry was another well-performing sector story, as suggestions that an increase in Thai infrastructure（基础设施）projects could further increase ___50___ for building materials.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AToo much eye contact is instinctively felt to be rude, and in a business context, it may also be regarded as a deliberate intention to make “the other” feel at a disadvantage. So unless you have in mind doing one of those things, it’s better to ___51___ too much eye contact.Too little, ___52___, can make you appear uneasy, unprepared, and insincere. In its analysis of patients’ ___53___, for example, one large county hospital found, that 9-out-of-10 letters included mention of poor doctor-patient eye contact, a failure which was generally interpreted as “___54___ of caring.”“Just the right” amount of eye contact –the amount that produces a feeling of mutual ___55___ and trustworthiness – will vary with situations, settings, personality types, gender and cultural differences. As a general rule, though, direct eye contact ranging from 30% to 60% of the time during a conversation – more when you are listening, less when you are ___56___ – should make for a comfortable productive atmosphere.And did you know these other facts about eye contact?• We reduce eye contact when we are talking about something shameful or ___57___, when we are sad or depressed, and when we are accessing internal thoughts or emotions.• We increase eye contact when dealing with people we like, ___58___, or who h ave power over us. In more intense or private conversations we naturally look at each other more often and hold that gaze for ___59___ periods of time. In fact, we ___60___ relationships by the amount of eye contact exchanged: the greater the eye contact, the closer the relationship.• We avoid eye contact in elevators, subways, crowded buses or trains – in elevators we face the door, in the others we stare at our Smartphones – because it helps us ___61___ the insecurity of having our personal space invaded.• The biggest body language myth（错误观念）about liars is that they avoid eye contact. While some liars (most often, children) find it difficult to lie while looking ___62___ at you, many liars actually try to “prove” that they are not lying by making too m uch eye contact and holding it too long.Eye contact is so powerful a force because it is connected with humans’ earliest ___63___ patterns. Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase ___64___, had the best chance of being fed and cared for. Today, newborns instinctively lock eyes with their caregivers, and the power of that infantile eye contact still has its impact on the adult mind. Whether it’s shifty-eyed guilt or wide-eyed innocence, we ___65___ assign enormous trust to the signals we give and get when we look into each other in the eyes.51. A. create B. avoid C. block D. occupy52. A. in the mean time B. in an instant C. on the other hand D. without doubt53. A. complaints B. instructions C. questions D. expectations54. A. intention B. shift C. lack D. complication55. A. efficiency B. awareness C. reaction D. appreciation56. A. speaking B. writing C. reading D. learning57. A. mysterious B. embarrassing C. offensive D. dishonest58. A. admire B. imitate C. imagine D. attract59. A. later B. briefer C. longer D. fuller60. A. create B. improve C. treat D. judge61. A. protect B. convey C. master D. manage62. A. simply B. constantly C. directly D. attentively63. A. behavior B. survival C. working D. eating64. A. attention B. safety C. importance D. exposure65. A. similarly B. automatically C. fiercely D. fairlySection B(A)English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time!TIP 1. ______Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind. On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words!TIP 2. ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARYThis tip is a classic one for good reason: it works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the firsttime. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?”TIP 3. TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANSWhat is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or wri ting it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English.” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online.TIP 4. SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH)Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest imaginable, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabula ry from a native speaker!)66.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1?A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALL Y NEEDB. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARYC. READ ALL THE PRINTED MA TERIALS YOU CAN BUYD. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON67.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to “______”.A. make them discouragedB. cause them troubleC. relieve their stressD. affect their fluency68.Which strategy of learning new words and expressions is NOT mentioned?A. Reading English materials.B. Noting them down in context.C. Talking with native speakers. C. Listening to English podcasts.69.According to the passage, listening to English-speaking Podcasts ______.A. enables you to like humor, politics, blogging and cooking.B. is allowed at school or at work and they can be customizedC. gets you to be gradually familiar with the native accentsD. helps you to overcome the difficulty of learning new words(B)70.This page is intended for those who ______.A. want to visit New England AquariumB. are interested in marine creaturesC. would like to take the MBTA Blue LineD. want to protect our blue planet71.If a visitor would like to enter the New England Aquarium at 5:30 p.m., he can visit it on______.A. MondayB. SundayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Christmas Day72.If a visitor would like to get discounts at the Gift Shop, he can ______.A. choose the entry time onlineB. buy combination ticketsC. join the membershipD. call 617-973-520673.Which statement is NOT true?A. One can choose the entry time in advance at the Box Office.B. Group visits need to be reserved over the phone.C. Unlimited free admission for a year only applies to members.D. The Aquarium is state-owned and supported by admission fees.(C)Spelling bees have always been cute. But they’re about to get cuter, because now they will actually be about something. The National Spelling Bee has announced that hereafter, contestants will have to know the definitions of words as well as how to write them out. The latter is cruel mechanics, which only became a thing to master and compete in because of English’s awkward and random spelling system. In countries where writing actually corresponds regularly with how words are pronounced, there is no such thing as a spelling bee.Yet in those countries, there is often more of a love for the language itself, even among less educated people. And loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday. This appreciation shows up in things they say that would not “translate” into American. A Russian friend of mine once said she fell in love with her husband because of “his Russian.” Note how hard it is to imagine an American woman saying what hooked her on her husband was “his English.” “The way he talked,” maybe, but not something as specific as his command of the language in an artistic sense.I recently attended a conference where Castilians（西班牙王室）gave the opening addresses, in a distinctly formal layer of Spanish. In English this would have sounded extremely boring even at a university. You can buy volumes of high literature and poetry at an ordinary train station in Spain. At Long Island railroad stops in America, not.Yet even in America, there was once a richer love of English for its own sake. H.L. Menckenknocked Warren Harding for “the worst English that I have ever encountered.” Today we have knocked George W. Bush for “the way he talks” but not something as formal as “his English.”Today we live in a society where in 2001, then President of the University of California Richard Atkinson got good press with his announced horror that high school students “spend hours each month —directly and indirectly —preparing for the SAT, studying long lists of verbal analogies（类比）such as ‘untruthful is to mendaciousness’ as ‘circumspect is to caution’.” In the old days, that was called, well, school.Currently, America’s love for language focuses on the informal. Rap and spoken word have reawakened the country to poetry in itself. Texting and Twitter encourage creative uses of casual language, in ways I have celebrated widely. But we’ve fallen behind on enjoying the formal layer of our language. Critics such as Stefan Fatsis have argued that adding a comprehension component to the spelling bee is, ir onically, “small-minded.” It isn’t. It’s getting back in touch with loving our native language, something ordinary in most cultures on earth—but so long unknown to us that the Fatsises and Atkinsons among us can barely imagine it.74.Writing out a word in a spelling bee is difficult because ______.A. it is a thing to master and compete inB. people do not feel it cute any moreC. there is no spelling bee in other countriesD. English spelling system is random75.We can safely conclude from paragraph 2 and 3 that ______.A. less educated people in other countries like the language itselfB. American people don’t appreciate English in its formal formC. an American woman will be easily attracted to a man’s way of talkingD. a formal layer of English can only be found at an American university76.It is implied in Paragraph 5 that ______A. the public felt the same horror as Richard Atkinson didB. SAT didn’t need so much attention from the studentsC. high school students should go to school to prepare SATD. verbal analogies should have been taught in the old days77.According to the author, Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests because ______A. they need to avoid being small-mindedB. Rap and spoken words are not artistic enoughC. Fatsises and Atkinsons can barely imagine itD. they need to focus more on formal EnglishIV. Grammar: Fill in the blanksDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well-known and ___1___ (photograph) landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge ___2___ (stand) 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years ___3___ (build) at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets（铆钉）and 53,000 tonnes of steel ___4___ (use) in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one ___5___ each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s.BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After ___6___ (climb) through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, people will find the view absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions（预防措施）taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator（模拟器）, ___7___ shows climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge.By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Ferguson, Cathy Freeman, Kylie Minogue and KostyaTszyu all ___8___ (do)the Climb.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。

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Grammar and Vocabulary17.Some of the passengers appear ______ in the accident.A. to be injuredB. having been injuredC. to have been injuredD. being injured18.He insisted on ______ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.A. his being calledB. him to be calledC. his callingD. him to call19.When hearing that the first prize was awarded to him, Terry stood up, ______.A. surprisedB. to be surprisedC. surprisingD. having surprised20.Teachers appreciate ______ that parents are inter ested in their children’s progress.A. to knowB. to be knownC. knowingD. having known21.The idea for the new machine came to Mr. Baber while ______ to his invention.A. devoting himselfB. he was devotedC. devotedD. being devoted22.I would love ______ to the party last night, but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.A. goingB. having goneC. to goD. to have gone23.One of the earliest magicians ______ on stage was a Frenchman, known as the Father ofModern Magic.A.to performB. to be performingC. to be performedD. performed24.Fire insurance is meant to protect people and businesses from possible losses ______ fromunexpected fire.A. resultedB. to be resultedC. having resultedD. resulting25.The X is a diagram of two paths. This is why we call people exes, because the paths thatcross in the middle end up ______ at the end.A. separatedB. to separateC. to be separatedD. separating26.______ with other countries can bring us much more development of economy.A. Having contactedB. ContactC. ContactingD. Being contacted27.He has no special fault except ______ he smokes too much.A. forB. whenC. thatD. what28.You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is ______ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how29.The research program had been supported for 20 years by a private organization ______ thegovernment funded it.A. unlessB. afterC. beforeD. once30.______ no wonder that the world’s fastest growing energy industries are now renewa ble likewind and solar power.A. There isB. It isC. That isD. This is31.Teachers should create an environment ______ children are taught how to solve problem oflearning by themselves.A. whereB. whyC. whichD. whose32.-Must I do some reading in English every day to improve comprehension?-Well, you can never read ______ much while learning a foreign language.A. soB. tooC. thatD. very33.He could just ______ a dark shape moving towards him.A. make outB. make forC. make upD. make up for34.If it’s convenient for you, I’d like to ______ your house tonight.A. call forB. call onC. call atD. call in35.The scientist was so ______ with his historical research that he neglected sleep and meals.A. filledB. confusedC. entertainedD. occupied36.Fresh milk is ______ to the people in this country everywhere.A. accessibleB. approachableC. possibleD. availableSection BChina and India may be Asia’s largest economies, but they aren’t the only countries with growth potential on the continent. Southeast Asian countries can also ___41___ great investmentopportunities. Thailand, k nown as the “land of smiles” because of the expression its natural beauty and friendly people inspire, is a country where we believe the economic prospects could give investors reasons to smile too.Unlike other Southeast Asian nations, Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) ___42___ to escape European colonial rule. That doesn’t mean Thailand has escaped Western influence, or internal conflict. Protests and periods of military rule have caused social and economic disturbance throughout its history, and political leaders today have ___43___ to negotiate with opposing forces and reform the constitution.Thailand has endured other ___44___, too, such as the financial crisis in the late 1990s, a tsunami which struck in 2004 and disastrous floods in 2011. All of these events caused serious economic setbacks, but Thailand has been skillful at battling back from hardship.An example of this fighting spirit was on full ___45___ when Thailand’s GDP growth sank in 2011 to a mere 0.1% in the wake of flooding there, but then quickly recovered. While forecasts differ slightly, recently, Thailand’s central bank raised its ___46___ for 2012 GDP growth to 5.9%, with growth forecast at 4.9% for 2013. Policymakers said stronger-than-expected expansion of private investment helped ___47___ improved growth prospects.Domestic economic strength helped Thailand’s stock market post one of the best ___48___ in Asia (and even the world) in 2012, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index returning more than 35%. Industry data showed loan growth supported banking stocks in particular. ___49___, over the past two years, some European banks—dealing with a debt crisis at home—withdrew from some emerging markets; this seems to have benefited local lenders in Thailand. The Thai construction industry was another well-performing sector story, as suggestions that an increase in Thai infrastructure（基础设施）projects could further increase ___50___ for building materials.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AToo much eye contact is instinctively felt to be rude, and in a business context, it may also be regarded as a deliberate intention to make “the other” feel at a disadvantage. So unless you have in mind doing one of those things, it’s better to ___51___ too much eye contact.Too little, ___52___, can make you appear uneasy, unprepared, and insincere. In its analysis of patients’ ___53___, for example, one large county hospital found, that 9-out-of-10 letters included mention of poor doctor-patient eye contact, a failure which was generally interpreted as “___54___ of caring.”“Just the right” amount of eye contact –the amount that produces a feeling of mutual ___55___ and trustworthiness – will vary with situations, settings, personality types, gender and cultural differences. As a general rule, though, direct eye contact ranging from 30% to 60% of the time during a conversation – more when you are listening, less when you are ___56___ – should make for a comfortable productive atmosphere.And did you know these other facts about eye contact?• We reduce eye contact when we are talking about something shameful or ___57___, when we are sad or depressed, and when we are accessing internal thoughts or emotions.• We increase eye contact when dealing with people we like, ___58___, or who h ave power over us. In more intense or private conversations we naturally look at each other more often and hold that gaze for ___59___ periods of time. In fact, we ___60___ relationships by the amount of eye contact exchanged: the greater the eye contact, the closer the relationship.• We avoid eye contact in elevators, subways, crowded buses or trains – in elevators we face the door, in the others we stare at our Smartphones – because it helps us ___61___ the insecurity of having our personal space invaded.• The biggest body language myth（错误观念）about liars is that they avoid eye contact. While some liars (most often, children) find it difficult to lie while looking ___62___ at you, many liars actually try to “prove” that they are not lying by making too m uch eye contact and holding it too long.Eye contact is so powerful a force because it is connected with humans’ earliest ___63___ patterns. Children who could attract and maintain eye contact, and therefore increase ___64___, had the best chance of being fed and cared for. Today, newborns instinctively lock eyes with their caregivers, and the power of that infantile eye contact still has its impact on the adult mind. Whether it’s shifty-eyed guilt or wide-eyed innocence, we ___65___ assign enormous trust to the signals we give and get when we look into each other in the eyes.51. A. create B. avoid C. block D. occupy52. A. in the mean time B. in an instant C. on the other hand D. without doubt53. A. complaints B. instructions C. questions D. expectations54. A. intention B. shift C. lack D. complication55. A. efficiency B. awareness C. reaction D. appreciation56. A. speaking B. writing C. reading D. learning57. A. mysterious B. embarrassing C. offensive D. dishonest58. A. admire B. imitate C. imagine D. attract59. A. later B. briefer C. longer D. fuller60. A. create B. improve C. treat D. judge61. A. protect B. convey C. master D. manage62. A. simply B. constantly C. directly D. attentively63. A. behavior B. survival C. working D. eating64. A. attention B. safety C. importance D. exposure65. A. similarly B. automatically C. fiercely D. fairlySection B(A)English is a fun language, and even though it’s considered an accessible and relatively easy one to learn, with 750,000 words and spelling that can throw off even the most skilled learner, learning English fast can seem impossible. Take the following tips on how to learn English faster as your starting point and you’ll master this wonderful language in no time!TIP 1. ______Classic literature, paperbacks, newspapers, websites, emails, your social media feed: if it’s in English, read it. Why? Well, this content will be full of juicy new vocabulary, as well as a fair amount you already know. This helps you improve quickly, as repeated exposure to learned vocabulary gives you new examples in context, therefore reinforcing those words in your mind. On the other hand, learning new words and expressions is essential to building your vocabulary, particularly in a language like English with so many words!TIP 2. ACTIVELY TAKE NOTE OF NEW VOCABULARYThis tip is a classic one for good reason: it works! When learning, we often enjoy a new word or phrase so much that forgetting it seems impossible. But trust us, not everything sticks the firsttime. To fight this, get into the habit of carrying around a notebook. Whenever you hear or read a new word or expression, write it down in context: that is, in a sentence and with its meaning noted. This saves you time as you won’t return to that word and ask yourself: “What did that word/expression mean again?”TIP 3. TALK WITH REAL LIVE HUMANSWhat is a language for if not to communicate? It’s true that speaking a language helps it stick in your head far better than only reading or wri ting it. Just think of how many times you’ve heard people say that they “understand, but can’t speak English.” A lot of would-be English speakers have turned talking into a huge obstacle that only serves to psyche them out. Don’t be like that. Seek out native speakers for an informal language exchange, enroll in a course, or take classes online.TIP 4. SUBSCRIBE TO PODCASTS (IN ENGLISH)Like humor? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? With topics covering every interest imaginable, there are English-speaking podcasts out there for you. Subscribe to a few and listen or watch while going to school or work. At first, you might find the native accents difficult, but stick with it and you’ll soon start to understand what you hear (as well as learning lots of new vocabula ry from a native speaker!)66.Which of the following is the best heading for TIP 1?A. START WITH READING WHAT YOU REALL Y NEEDB. USE CONTEXTUAL CLUES TO BUILD YOUR VOCABULARYC. READ ALL THE PRINTED MA TERIALS YOU CAN BUYD. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON67.The phrase “psyche them out” is closest in meaning to “______”.A. make them discouragedB. cause them troubleC. relieve their stressD. affect their fluency68.Which strategy of learning new words and expressions is NOT mentioned?A. Reading English materials.B. Noting them down in context.C. Talking with native speakers. C. Listening to English podcasts.69.According to the passage, listening to English-speaking Podcasts ______.A. enables you to like humor, politics, blogging and cooking.B. is allowed at school or at work and they can be customizedC. gets you to be gradually familiar with the native accentsD. helps you to overcome the difficulty of learning new words(B)70.This page is intended for those who ______.A. want to visit New England AquariumB. are interested in marine creaturesC. would like to take the MBTA Blue LineD. want to protect our blue planet71.If a visitor would like to enter the New England Aquarium at 5:30 p.m., he can visit it on______.A. MondayB. SundayC. Thanksgiving DayD. Christmas Day72.If a visitor would like to get discounts at the Gift Shop, he can ______.A. choose the entry time onlineB. buy combination ticketsC. join the membershipD. call 617-973-520673.Which statement is NOT true?A. One can choose the entry time in advance at the Box Office.B. Group visits need to be reserved over the phone.C. Unlimited free admission for a year only applies to members.D. The Aquarium is state-owned and supported by admission fees.(C)Spelling bees have always been cute. But they’re about to get cuter, because now they will actually be about something. The National Spelling Bee has announced that hereafter, contestants will have to know the definitions of words as well as how to write them out. The latter is cruel mechanics, which only became a thing to master and compete in because of English’s awkward and random spelling system. In countries where writing actually corresponds regularly with how words are pronounced, there is no such thing as a spelling bee.Yet in those countries, there is often more of a love for the language itself, even among less educated people. And loving your language means a command of its vocabulary beyond the level of the everyday. This appreciation shows up in things they say that would not “translate” into American. A Russian friend of mine once said she fell in love with her husband because of “his Russian.” Note how hard it is to imagine an American woman saying what hooked her on her husband was “his English.” “The way he talked,” maybe, but not something as specific as his command of the language in an artistic sense.I recently attended a conference where Castilians（西班牙王室）gave the opening addresses, in a distinctly formal layer of Spanish. In English this would have sounded extremely boring even at a university. You can buy volumes of high literature and poetry at an ordinary train station in Spain. At Long Island railroad stops in America, not.Yet even in America, there was once a richer love of English for its own sake. H.L. Menckenknocked Warren Harding for “the worst English that I have ever encountered.” Today we have knocked George W. Bush for “the way he talks” but not something as formal as “his English.”Today we live in a society where in 2001, then President of the University of California Richard Atkinson got good press with his announced horror that high school students “spend hours each month —directly and indirectly —preparing for the SAT, studying long lists of verbal analogies（类比）such as ‘untruthful is to mendaciousness’ as ‘circumspect is to caution’.” In the old days, that was called, well, school.Currently, America’s love for language focuses on the informal. Rap and spoken word have reawakened the country to poetry in itself. Texting and Twitter encourage creative uses of casual language, in ways I have celebrated widely. But we’ve fallen behind on enjoying the formal layer of our language. Critics such as Stefan Fatsis have argued that adding a comprehension component to the spelling bee is, ir onically, “small-minded.” It isn’t. It’s getting back in touch with loving our native language, something ordinary in most cultures on earth—but so long unknown to us that the Fatsises and Atkinsons among us can barely imagine it.74.Writing out a word in a spelling bee is difficult because ______.A. it is a thing to master and compete inB. people do not feel it cute any moreC. there is no spelling bee in other countriesD. English spelling system is random75.We can safely conclude from paragraph 2 and 3 that ______.A. less educated people in other countries like the language itselfB. American people don’t appreciate English in its formal formC. an American woman will be easily attracted to a man’s way of talkingD. a formal layer of English can only be found at an American university76.It is implied in Paragraph 5 that ______A. the public felt the same horror as Richard Atkinson didB. SAT didn’t need so much attention from the studentsC. high school students should go to school to prepare SATD. verbal analogies should have been taught in the old days77.According to the author, Americans need spelling bees and vocabulary tests because ______A. they need to avoid being small-mindedB. Rap and spoken words are not artistic enoughC. Fatsises and Atkinsons can barely imagine itD. they need to focus more on formal EnglishIV. Grammar: Fill in the blanksDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well-known and ___1___ (photograph) landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge ___2___ (stand) 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years ___3___ (build) at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets（铆钉）and 53,000 tonnes of steel ___4___ (use) in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one ___5___ each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s.BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After ___6___ (climb) through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, people will find the view absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions（预防措施）taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator（模拟器）, ___7___ shows climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge.By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Ferguson, Cathy Freeman, Kylie Minogue and KostyaTszyu all ___8___ (do)the Climb.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.请牢记：好习惯能对我们的日常生活产生积极影响，但培养起来却不简单。