上海交大附中高一上学期英语期终试卷英语试题

上海交大附中 09-10 学年高一上学期期终试卷（英语）（满分100 分， 100 分钟达成，答案一律写在答题纸上）命题：王玮审查：韩立新校正：王慧良Ⅱ . Grammar and vocabulary (17’)Part A (0.5 ’*16 = 8 ’)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.If you, you'd better go outside in the fresh air.A. faintB. have faintedC. are going to faintD. will faint26.All but one worker here just now.A. isB. wasC. has beenD. were27.It is the fourth time she has been sleeping in class,?A. is sheB. isn’tsheC. isn ’titD. hasn’tshe28.matters little.A. He will come or notB. If or not he comesC. Whether he comes or notD. He comes or not29.Hard as, it is quite easy to drill a hole on it with laser.A. is the diamondB. does the diamondC. the diamond isD. the diamond does30.If that idea was wrong, the project is bound to fail,good all the other ideas mightbe.A. whateverB. thoughC. whatsoeverD. however31.The reason he referred to for his success is he is always working hard.A. why; thatB. why; becauseC. that; thatD. that; because32.Many new means of transportation have been developed in our country,perhaps thehovercraft.A. and the strangest of which isB. the strangest of which beingC. the strangest of which isD. and the strangest of them being33.No one can walk the wire without a bit of fear unless ____ very young.A. having been trainedB. trainedC. to be trainedD. being trained34.Having considered the problem for a while, she thought better her first solution.A. toB. thanC. fromD. of35.The bank is reported in the local newspaper in broad daylight yesterday.A. to be robbedB. robbedC. to have been robbedD. having been robbed36.When you go by train, make sure you take an express,stops only at big stations.A. one thatB. whatC. the oneD. that37.When there are small children around, it is necessary to put bottles of pills out of.A. handB. placeC. holdD. reach38.Teams are organized into leagues which are defined by age,from pre-schoolchildren to senior adults.A. exchangingB. changingC. rangingD. arranging39.The football match was televised from the Workers' Stadium.A. aliveB. lifeC. liveD. lively40. He is going back to his motherland soon because he couldn ’tget his visa.A. enlargedB. extendedC. expandedD. intendedPart B (1 ’* 9 =9 ’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlybe used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. advancedB. aspectsC. benefit fromD. dealsE. deliver AB. major AC. means AD. otherwise AE. over BC. urbanAs the way in which we communicate continues to change, so does the way in which we learn. The traditional classroom still is a popular vehicle for helping higher learning. Growing inattention is the ability to access institutions of higher education by other41 .Distance learning can be defined in several ways. It can be classes taken42the Internet, Web TV, cable TV , correspondence course, audio conferencing, CD-ROM, videotape or any other mechanism that allows a student to learn without traveling to a traditional classroom. The increaseof these types of programs allows many people who might not43be able to participate to obtain college degrees. People in rural areas, people who are home-bound, or people whose schedules just don ’allowt them the freedom to attend scheduled classes can all44these programs.Just to make it clear, there are not-you-diploma“get-if-you-send-us- $29.95 ” 45. In this feature we are addressing only those programs that are approved and provide the opportunities for people to obtain college and46degrees in a non-traditional manner. People are, however, required to work for their degrees. There are books, lessons, assignments, papers to write, homework, and exams. There is interaction with teachers on a regular basis, and there is usually interaction with other students on a project or work group basis.Corporate America has found that distance learning is a more efficient and cost effective wayto47training to employees. According to the United States Distance Learning Association,“Faced with retraining 50 million American workers, Corporate America is using distance learning, both internally and externally, for all 48 of training. Many 49 corporations save millions of dollars each year using distance learning to train employees more effectively and moreefficiently than with conventional methods.”III. Cloze (1 ’*15 = 15 ’)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life.50just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.Successful people51how their life should be and set lots of goals. By setting goalsyou are52your life. It ’s like having a53to show you where you want to go. Think ofit this way. There are54drivers. One has a destination in mind (her goal) which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there without any55time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goals or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place asthe first driver,56she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just57gas. Which driver do you want to be?Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making58and setting goals.59people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’tdifficult to set — and they aren’tdifficult to reach. It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are. You are the one who must60what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more61to achieve it. Written goals can be62regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also63you write your goals in a particular way you are able to make yourself continuously64situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.50.A. Because of B. Instead of C. In spite of D. In addition to51.A. imagine B. discuss C. experience D. show52.A. going on with B. taking control of C. getting along with D. taking advantage of53.A. guide B. friend C. map D. sign54.A. two B. such C. some D. good55.A. free B. dull C. fixed D. wasted56.A. or B. for C. but D. so57.A. think of B. using up C. turning off D. paying for58.A. plans B. money C. friends D. maps59.A. Lucky B. Young C. Ordinary D. Unsuccessful60.A. practise B. change C. admit D. decide61.A. willing B. anxious C. likely D. clever62.A. improved B. reviewed C. set D. reached63.A. although B. until C. when D. unless64.A. aware of B. worried about C. familiar with D. accustomed toIV . Reading Comprehension (1’* 22 = 22’)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that first best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Wearing shabby clothes and stretching out a dirty hand towards people, this is the traditional image of beggars. But nowadays that image has changed in many ways. Beggars can even look exactly like a white-collar worker.With the development of the Internet, beggars also benefit from new technology. Without standing on the street all day long, they can just sit at home and click the keyboard -- "beggar websites" make the begging business much easier.Just by googling the words beggar and website, dozens of such Chinese forums are found. "Please donate 1 yuan; it will help me be rich!"-- that's a common slogan from many of these begging websites.The layout of these sites is quite similar. There are some funny or tragic pictures across the top of the screen, then a request for donations is classified into three levels. 1 yuan, 5 yuan and 10 yuan. Just by clicking on these buttons, one can make a kindly donation. People can pay through an online paying system or send money to a bankcard number.These websites also provide lists of those who have donated, but almost all of them have mostly donated 1 yuan per person, and online stores or other small websites can have a place on the site for a small advertisement after the donation.Actually, such begging websites are not original in China. Online begging first appeared inthe United States. Some individuals opened such websites to relieve their economic embarrassment.In 2002, a woman in New York owed about $20,000 to the bank, so she set up a begging website and, what a surprise, she received over $13,000 from netizens which solved herproblems more or less.In some "professional" begging websites in the United States, the website organizer can even receive many thousands of dollars. However, the income from most of the web sites found in China seems not so good.65.The passage is mainly about __.A.the difference between traditional and modern beggarsB.the begging websiteC.considerable donations onlineD.how to make money online66.What can we conclude from the passage?A.We can make a good living by begging online.B.Western begging websites always make more money than those in China.C.Begging websites can advertise for donators.D.Online begging came into being in China first.67.By what means can people donate money to the online websites?A.People can pay in cash.B.People can pay through online paying systems.C.People can pay by check.D.All the above means.68.Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Some begging websites use the donations to help poor people.B.Some begging websites solve their financial problems by receiving donations.C.The improvement of the Internet technology helps beggars make money more easily.D.We can find Chinese begging websites by googling some key words.(B)CBC is a famous air company which has over twenty planes carrying passengers and goods, flying along 12 fixed lines all over the world. Its service is very good but some passengers are still not satisfied with it and that is why in 2003 and 2004 the company received letters of complaints from consumers or passengers who pointed out over a dozen kinds of problems which are dividedin groups in the following table. Those about passengers ’things carried by the plane are Baggage problems. Consumer service refers to service work which passengers are not satisfied with. Over sales of seats are about the fact that more seats are sold and as a result the plane is too crowded to be safe. Refund problems appear when passengers fail to receive the money paid back to them because of what they have lost. Fares are problems about the price of tickets. Consumer Complaints Received by the CBCCategory20032004Flight problems20.2%22.1%Baggage18.3%21.8%Customer service 3.1%11.3%Over sales of seats10.5%11.8%Refund problems10.1%8.1%Fares 6.4% 6.0%Reservation & Ticketing 5.8% 5.6%Tours 3.3% 2.3%Smoking 3.2% 2.9%Advertising 1.2% 1.01%Credit 1.0%0.8%Special passengers0.9%0.9%Others 6.0% 5.3%Total Number of Complaints2,9981,79269.About how many complaints about Credit were received by the CBC in 2003?A. 28B. 29 D. 3170.By about what percent did the total number of complaints decrease from 2003 to 2004?A. 40%B. 60%C. 75%D. 100%71.If the circle graphs below show total consumer for 2003, which graph shows a dark part that isabout Flight problems and Refund problems together?A. B. C. D.72.Which of the following statements can be inferred from the table?I. In 2003 and in 2004, complaints about Flight problem, Baggage, and Customer servicetogether took about 50 percent of all consumer complaints received by the CBC Company.II.The number of Special passengers complaints was unchanged from 2003 to 2004.III. From 2003 to 2004 Flight problem complaints increased by more than 2 percent.A. only IB. only IIC. I and IID. I and III73. From the passage we can know that.A.customers are not satisfied with CBCB.sometimes CBC sells more tickets than its plane ’s most desirable seatsC.CBC has more than twenty planes which fly to all the capital cities of the worldD.customers can only buy tickets with ready money(C)Danes conquer the world with simple designsHans Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature with his stories The Emperor ’s New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. Now Copenhagen, the country ’s capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks there, not to mention thousands of reporters.Just how much do you know about the Scandinavian country?Denmark is famous for its design culture. At the heart of“Danish Design”is the idea that, as poet and designer Piet Hein puts it: “There is one art, not more, nor less, and that is to do all things with artlessness（朴素） .Danish design places equal emphasis on practicality and equality. From Lego toys to furniture, Danish products are known for their clean lines, simplicity and functionality.“Remove material where it’s not needed. Keep things simple and functional and execute（制作）them carefully, ”explained Hans J. Wegner, the first Danish designer to achieve worldwide fame:“The aim is not to create a work of art, but to produce a good chair. ”“The Danes have done a better job than most in promoting arts in Europe, packing a punch（使劲出击）way above their country ’s size and population in the fields of architecture, sculpture and design,”writes Helena Smith, reporter with British newspaper the Guardian.The simplicity of Danish design may extend to the quality of life there. Some even claim thatthe Danes have the highest quality of life of any nation in the world.Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American who has lived and worked in Denmark for more than 30 years, explaining why she chooses to live in Denmark rather than the US, told Germany ’s biggest news weekly Der Spiegel: “I just chose a simpler lifestyle, one where I could ride my bike all over and where I don ’thave to make a great living to survive. ”74. Why has Copenhagen been the focus of attention of all countries again?75. What characteristics （特点）do Danish products have?76.Which sentence in the article is the closest in meaning to the following one?The simple style of Danish design has had an effect on Danish life.77.Why does Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American, choose to live in Denmark rather than the US?(D)Is It Real Property?In real life, if someone steals your cell phone or another belonging, you can report it to the police. but what if your virtual property –such as weapons in a cyber game or QQ show –are stolen? Who should bear the responsibility?Several netizens went to the Tencent company on November 30, accusing it of failing to protect their accounts. They had had their QQ Show avatars clothes and other items stolen. One person lost 1,800 virtual items, worth 60,000 yuan, reported Southern Metropolis Daily. ButTencent said netizens needed to turn to their local cyber police department for help.However, Guo Qing, lawyer of Beijing ’s Yingke Law Firm, said: “If the companies involved can’tprove they ’ve done enough to protect the virtual property, they should bear responsibility. ”In recent years, there has been much talk about virtual property.Players get virtual property from Web games. By engaging in various activities, they get in-game items and virtual money, which be bought and sold within the game.Today, virtual property is a billion dollar world industry. Web games like Secondlife, Entropia and World of Warcraft have their own currencies, which can be bought with hard cash. And players can make money by trading in virtual houses or setting up clothing stores.But today the protection of virtual property still remains a new concept in China, with the law having little to say about the problem. Local police often think virtual property has no real value.But it does have value, some experts say, because players spend time, energy, money, labor and intelligence getting in-game goods. For this reason, they argue that Copyright Law should protect virtual property.Other Chinese experts say Internet thieves should be punished according to the Criminal Law. Wang Xiaoquan, a young netizens in Shenyang, was sentenced to three years in prison by the local court for theft of 100,000 yuan worth of virtual property in May.The protection of virtual property in law has become a trend.In Taiwan, virtual property is regarded as“movable property”in crimes of fraud and theft, and considered as part of one’s private property. Stealing other people’s virtual property is considered a crime and carries a sentence of up to three years in prison.78. When you lose your virtual property, you should.A.accuse the Tencent companyB.report it to the policeC.turn to a lawyer for legal adviceD.write complaint letters to the newspaper79.Why does the protection of virtual property still remain a new concept in China?A.Because the Copyright Law doesn ’tprotect virtual property.B.Because people often think virtual property has no real value.C.Because it has a lot to do with the Criminal Law.D.Because virtual property has become a trend.80.What does the underlined word “currencies”in the 6th paragraph mean?A. propertyB. charactersC. lawsD. money81.What can we conclude from the passage?A.The protection of virtual property is still a controversial issue.B.People can buy any virtual property with hard cash.C.Taiwan is the first to pass a law to punish the virtual thieves.D.Wang Xiaoquan was sentenced to three years in prison for theft of 100,000 yuan.第Ⅱ卷V. Blank Filling(1’* 4 = 4 ’)Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given verbs.82.(work) hard, and you will succeed in your study.83.I can’tstand _________ (make) fun of by my classmates constantly.84. This is the best way Jack considers(solve) the problem.85. The results should(announce) yesterday, but we have heard nothing.VI. Translation (3’* 6 = 18’)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.86. .我坚信有朝一日我的梦想会的。

交大附中高一英语上学期期末试卷（满分100分，100分钟完成，答案一律写在答题纸上）I. Listening Comprehension (24’)Part A Short Conversations (1’*10 = 10’)Directions:In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversations, 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. She went to the center with her friend. B. She wrote her friend a letter.C. she told her friend to call her later.D. She asked her friend to come.2. A. He had some ice cream. B. He had a piece of cake.C. He had a piece of gum.D. He had something to drink.3. A. She thinks the man needs a vacation.B. She thinks the man should be preparing for his tests.C. She thinks the man doesn’t need to worry about his exams.D. She’s not interested in surfing.4. A. Use a different phone B. Ask Tom to call the secretary.C. Wait until his secretary gets home.D. Leave before the phone rings.5. A. He liked Canada in the winter. B. He liked Canada in spring, summer and fall.C. He liked Canada all year round.D. He did not like Canada.6. A. Both the man and the woman took the computer course last year.B. The man took the computer course but the woman didn’t.C. The woman took the computer course but the man didn’t.D. Neither the man nor the woman took the computer course.7. A. He is nervous. B. He is disappointed. C. He is surprised. D. He is anxious.8. A. He’s seen the announcement. B. He isn’t sure what the announcement means.C. He’s uncertain where the hall is.D. He doesn’t know what she’ talking about.9. A. It is better than his own. B. It was made by a child.C. It looks terrible.D. It may win a prize.10. A. Find a cleaner room. B. Have another meeting.C. Clarify the issues.D. Clean the conference room.Part B Passages (1’ * 6 = 6’)Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Students liked the food from that shop.B. It was so convenient for them to get food from that shop.C. Many students were taking courses on Saturday.D. That is the only shop which supplies breakfast to the nearby middle school.12. A. She was sent to hospital in time.B. She ate only little of the food she bought from that shop.C. She vomited out most of the food she ate.D. She was treated by many medical specialists.13.A. The cause of this food poisoning accident. B. The number of people hit in the accident.C. The time of the accident.D. The conditions of most patients.Questions14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. To dig a hole all the way through the earth.B. To dig for a jar full of treasures.C. To dig for worms and insects.D. To realize their dream by digging.15. A. They volunteered their help.B. They admired the two brothers.C. They thought the two brothers were crazy.D. They thought the two brothers were ambitious.16. A. You will find great fun in hard work.B. Don’t laugh at friends, but give them a hand instead.C. If you try hard you will reach the goal you set yourself in your life.D. The meaning of a goal is to give you a direction to follow in your life.Part C Longer Conversations (1’*8 = 8)Directions: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Ⅱ. Grammar and vocabulary (17’)Part A (0.5’ *16 = 8’)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.If you , you'd better go outside in the fresh air.A. faintB. have faintedC. are going to faintD. will faint26.All but one worker here just now.A. isB. wasC. has beenD. were27.It is the fourth time she has been sleeping in class, ?A. is sheB. isn’t sheC. isn’t itD. hasn’t she28.matters little.A. He will come or notB. If or not he comesC. Whether he comes or notD. He comes or not29.Hard as , it is quite easy to drill a hole on it with laser.A. is the diamondB. does the diamondC. the diamond isD. the diamond does30.If that idea was wrong, the project is bound to fail, good all the other ideas might be.A. whateverB. thoughC. whatsoeverD. however31.The reason he referred to for his success is he is always working hard.A. why; thatB. why; becauseC. that; thatD. that; because32.Many new means of transportation have been developed in our country, perhaps the hovercraft.A. and the strangest of which isB. the strangest of which beingC. the strangest of which isD. and the strangest of them being33.No one can walk the wire without a bit of fear unless ____ very young.A. having been trainedB. trainedC. to be trainedD. being trained34.Having considered the problem for a while, she thought better her first solution.A. toB. thanC. fromD. of35.The bank is reported in the local newspaper in broad daylight yesterday.A. to be robbedB. robbedC. to have been robbedD. having been robbed36.When you go by train, make sure you take an express, stops only at big stations.A. one thatB. whatC. the oneD. that37.When there are small children around, it is necessary to put bottles of pills out of .A. handB. placeC. holdD. reach38.Teams are organized into leagues which are defined by age, from pre-school children tosenior adults.A. exchangingB. changingC. rangingD. arranging39.The football match was televised from the Workers' Stadium.A. aliveB. lifeC. liveD. lively40.He is going back to his motherland soon because he couldn’t get his visa .A. enlargedB. extendedC. expandedD. intendedPart B (1’ * 9 =9’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.As the way in which we communicate continues to change, so does the way in which we learn. The traditional classroom still is a popular vehicle for helping higher learning. Growing in attention is the ability to access institutions of higher education by other 41 .Distance learning can be defined in several ways. It can be classes taken 42 the Internet, Web TV, cable TV, correspondence course, audio conferencing, CD-ROM, videotape or any other mechanism that allows a student to learn without traveling to a traditional classroom. The increase of these types of programs allows many people who might not 43 be able to participate to obtain college degrees. People in rural areas, people who are home-bound, or people whose schedules just don’t allow them the freedom to attend scheduled classes can all 44 these programs.Just to make it clear, there are not ―get-you-diploma-if-you-send-us-$29.95‖ 45 . In this feature we are addressing only those programs that are approved and provide the opportunities for people to obtain college and 46 degrees in a non-traditional manner. People are, however, required to work for their degrees. There are books, lessons, assignments, papers to write, homework, and exams. There is interaction with teachers on a regular basis, and there is usually interaction with other students on a project or work group basis.Corporate America has found that distance learning is a more efficient and cost effective way to 47 training to employees. According to the United States Distance Learning Association, ―Faced with retraining 50 million American workers, Corporate America is using distance learning, both internally and externally, for all 48 of training. Many 49 corporations save millions of dollars each year using distance learning to train employees more effectively and more efficiently than with conventional methods.‖III. Cloze (1’ *15 = 15’)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do, be, and experience everything you want in life. 50 just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.Successful people 51 how their life should be and set lots of goals. By setting goals you are 52 your life. It’s like having a 53 to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are 54 drivers. One has a destination in mind (her goal) which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there without any 55 time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goals or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, 56 she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just 57 gas. Which driver do you want to be?Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. They decide what they want in life and then get there by making 58 and setting goals. 59 people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set—and they aren’t difficult to reach. It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are. You are the one who must 60 what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more 61 to achieve it. Written goals can be 62 regularly, and have more power. Like a contract with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also 63 you write your goals in a particular way you are able to make yourself continuously 64 situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.50.A. Because of B. Instead of C. In spite of D. In addition to51.A. imagine B. discuss C. experience D. show52.A. going on with B. taking control of C. getting along with D. taking advantage of53.A. guide B. friend C. map D. sign54.A. two B. such C. some D. good55.A. free B. dull C. fixed D. wasted56.A. or B. for C. but D. so57.A. think of B. using up C. turning off D. paying for58.A. plans B. money C. friends D. maps59.A. Lucky B. Young C. Ordinary D. Unsuccessful60.A. practise B. change C. admit D. decide61.A. willing B. anxious C. likely D. clever62.A. improved B. reviewed C. set D. reached63.A. although B. until C. when D. unless64.A. aware of B. worried about C. familiar with D. accustomed toIV. Reading Comprehension (1’ * 22 = 22’)Directions:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that first best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Wearing shabby clothes and stretching out a dirty hand towards people, this is the traditional image of beggars. But nowadays that image has changed in many ways. Beggars can even look exactly like a white-collar worker.With the development of the Internet, beggars also benefit from new technology. Without standing on the street all day long, they can just sit at home and click the keyboard -- "beggar websites" make the beggingbusiness much easier.Just by googling the words beggar and website, dozens of such Chinese forums are found. "Please donate 1 yuan; it will help me be rich!" -- that's a common slogan from many of these begging websites.The layout of these sites is quite similar. There are some funny or tragic pictures across the top of the screen, then a request for donations is classified into three levels. 1 yuan, 5 yuan and 10 yuan. Just by clicking on these buttons, one can make a kindly donation. People can pay through an online paying system or send money to a bankcard number.These websites also provide lists of those who have donated, but almost all of them have mostly donated 1 yuan per person, and online stores or other small websites can have a place on the site for a small advertisement after the donation.Actually, such begging websites are not original in China. Online begging first appeared in the United States. Some individuals opened such websites to relieve their economic embarrassment.In 2002, a woman in New York owed about $20,000 to the bank, so she set up a begging website and, what a surprise, she received over $13,000 from netizens which solved her problems more or less.In some "professional" begging websites in the United States, the website organizer can even receive many thousands of dollars. However, the income from most of the web sites found in China seems not so good.65. The passage is mainly about __.A. the difference between traditional and modern beggarsB. the begging websiteC. considerable donations onlineD. how to make money online66. What can we conclude from the passage?A. We can make a good living by begging online.B. Western begging websites always make more money than those in China.C. Begging websites can advertise for donators.D. Online begging came into being in China first.67. By what means can people donate money to the online websites?A. People can pay in cash.B. People can pay through online paying systems.C. People can pay by check.D. All the above means.68. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Some begging websites use the donations to help poor people.B. Some begging websites solve their financial problems by receiving donations.C. The improvement of the Internet technology helps beggars make money more easily.D. We can find Chinese begging websites by googling some key words.(B)CBC is a famous air company which has over twenty planes carrying passengers and goods, flying along 12 fixed lines all over the world. Its service is very good but some passengers are still not satisfied with it and that is why in 2003 and 2004 the company received letters of complaints from consumers or passengers who pointed out over a dozen kinds of problems which are divided in groups in the following table. Those about passengers’ things carried by the plane are Baggage problems. Consumer service refers to service work which passengers are not satisfied with. Over sales of seats are about the fact that more seats are sold and as a result the plane is too crowded to be safe. Refund problems appear when passengers fail to receive the money paid back to them because of what they have lost. Fares are problems about the price of tickets.69.About how many complaints about Credit were received by the CBC in 2003?A. 28B. 29C.30D. 3170.By about what percent did the total number of complaints decrease from 2003 to 2004?A. 40%B. 60%C. 75%D. 100%71.If the circle graphs below show total consumer for 2003, which graph shows a dark part that is aboutFlight problems and Refund problems together?A. B. C. D.72.Which of the following statements can be inferred from the table?I.In 2003 and in 2004, complaints about Flight problem, Baggage, and Customer service together tookabout 50 percent of all consumer complaints received by the CBC Company.II.The number of Special passengers complaints was unchanged from 2003 to 2004.III.From 2003 to 2004 Flight problem complaints increased by more than 2 percent.A. only IB. only IIC. I and IID. I and III73.From the passage we can know that .A.customers are not satisfied with CBCB.sometimes CBC sells more tickets than its plane’s most desirable seatsC.CBC has more than twenty planes which fly to all the capital cities of the worldD.customers can only buy tickets with ready money(C)Danes conquer the world with simple designsHans Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature with his stories The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. Now Copenhagen, the country’s capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks there, not to mention thousands of reporters.Just how much do you know about the Scandinavian country?Denmark is famous for its design culture. At the heart of ―Danish Design‖ is the idea that, as poet anddesigner Piet Hein puts it: ―There is one art, not more, nor less, and that is to do all things with artlessness（朴实）.Danish design places equal emphasis on practicality and equality. From Lego toys to furniture, Danish products are known for their clean lines, simplicity and functionality. ―Remove material where it’s not needed. Keep things simple and functional and execute（制作）them carefully,‖ explained Hans J. Wegner, the first Danish designer to achieve worldwide fame: ―The aim is not to create a work of art, but to produce a good chair.‖―The Danes have done a better job than most in promoting arts in Europe, packing a punch（用力出击）way above their country’s size and population in the fields of architecture, sculpture and design,‖writes Helena Smith, reporter with British newspaper the Guardian.The simplicity of Danish design may extend to the quality of life there. Some even claim that the Danes have the highest quality of life of any nation in the world.Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American who has lived and worked in Denmark for more than 30 years, explaining why she chooses to live in Denmark rather than the US, told Germany’s biggest news weekly Der Spiegel: ―I just chose a simpler lifestyle, one where I could ride my bike all over and where I don’t have to make a great living to survive.‖74.Why has Copenhagen been the focus of attention of all countries again?75.What characteristics（特征）do Danish products have?76.Which sentence in the article is the closest in meaning to the following one?The simple style of Danish design has had an effect on Danish life.77.Why does Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American, choose to live in Denmark rather than the US?(D)Is It Real Property?In real life, if someone steals your cell phone or another belonging, you can report it to the police. but what if your virtual property –such as weapons in a cyber game or QQ show –are stolen? Who should bear the responsibility?Several netizens went to the Tencent company on November 30, accusing it of failing to protect their accounts. They had had their QQ Show avatars clothes and other items stolen. One person lost 1,800 virtual items, worth 60,000 yuan, reported Southern Metropolis Daily. But Tencent said netizens needed to turn to their local cyber police department for help.However, Guo Qing, lawyer of Beijing’s Yingke Law Firm, said: ―If the companies involved can’t prove they’ve done enough to protect the virtual property, they should bear responsibility.‖In recent years, there has been much talk about virtual property.Players get virtual property from Web games. By engaging in various activities, they get in-game items and virtual money, which be bought and sold within the game.Today, virtual property is a billion dollar world industry. Web games like Secondlife, Entropia and World of Warcraft have their own currencies, which can be bought with hard cash. And players can make money by trading in virtual houses or setting up clothing stores.But today the protection of virtual property still remains a new concept in China, with the law having little to say about the problem. Local police often think virtual property has no real value.But it does have value, some experts say, because players spend time, energy, money, labor andintelligence getting in-game goods. For this reason, they argue that Copyright Law should protect virtual property.Other Chinese experts say Internet thieves should be punished according to the Criminal Law. Wang Xiaoquan, a young netizens in Shenyang, was sentenced to three years in prison by the local court for theft of 100,000 yuan worth of virtual property in May.The protection of virtual property in law has become a trend.In Taiwan, virtual property is regarded as ―movable property‖ in crimes of fraud and theft, and considered as part of one’s private property. Stealing other people’s virtual property is considered a crime and carries a sentence of up to three years in prison.78.When you lose your virtual property, you should .A.accuse the Tencent companyB.report it to the policeC.turn to a lawyer for legal adviceD.write complaint letters to the newspaper79.Why does the protection of virtual property still remain a new concept in China?A.Because the Copyright Law doesn’t protect virtual property.B.Because people often think virtual property has no real value.C.Because it has a lot to do with the Criminal Law.D.Because virtual property has become a trend.80.What does the underlined word ―currencies‖ in the 6th paragraph mean?A. propertyB. charactersC. lawsD. money81.What can we conclude from the passage?A. The protection of virtual property is still a controversial issue.B. People can buy any virtual property with hard cash.C. Taiwan is the first to pass a law to punish the virtual thieves.D. Wang Xiaoquan was sentenced to three years in prison for theft of 100,000 yuan.82.Those students you see ―studying‖in the cafeteria or game room aren’t learning much. You just can’t learn when you’re distracted by people and noise. Even the library can be a bad place to study if you constantly find yourself watching the clouds outside or the students walking through the stacks. It takes courage to sit alone in a quiet place to study. But you have to do it. Find a room at home or a spot in the library that’s relatively quiet—and boring. When you sit there, you won’t have much to do except study.83.When you sit down, do it with the attitude that you’re going to get this studying done. You’re not going to doodle in your notebook or make a list for the supermarket. Decide that you are going to study and learn now, so that you can move on to more interesting things as soon as possible.84.If you sweat out a block of study time, and do a good job on it, treat yourself. You deserve it. You can ―psych‖yourself up for studying by promising to reward yourself afterward. A present for yourself can be anything from a favorite TV show to a relaxing bath to a dish of double chocolate ice cream.85.Lots of students sit down with an assignment like ―Read chapter five, pages 125-150‖ and do just that.They turn to page 125 and start to read. After a while, they find they have no idea what they just read. For the last ten minutes, they’ve been thinking about their five-year-old or what they’re going to eat for dinner. Eventually they browse through all the pages but don’t remember much afterward.In order to prevent this problem, skim the textbook chapter first. This means: look at the title, the subtitles, the headings, the pictures, the first and last paragraphs. Try to find out what the person who wrote the book had in mind when he or she organized the chapter. What was the important enough to set off as a title or in bold type? After skimming, you should be able to explain to yourself what the main points of the chapter are. Unless you’re the kind of person who would step into an empty elevator shaft（电梯井）without looking first, you’ll soon discover the value of skimming.86.This sounds like troublesome, but it works. Go back over the material after you’ve read it, and write down key words and phrases in the margins. When you review the chapter for a test, you’ve have handy little things like ―definition of rationalization‖or ―example of assimilation‖in the margins. If the material is especially tough, organize a separate sheet of notes. Write down definitions, examples, lists, and main ideas. The idea is to have single sheet that boils the entire chapter down to a digestible lump.第Ⅱ卷V. Blank Filling (1’ * 4 = 4’)Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given verbs.87.(work) hard, and you will succeed in your study.88.I can’t stand _________ (make) fun of by my classmates constantly.89.This is the best way Jack considers (solve) the problem.90.The results should (announce) yesterday, but we have heard nothing.VI. Translation (3’ * 6 = 18’)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.91..我深信有朝一日我们的梦想会实现的。

上海市交大属中高一第一学期期终考试英语试题I．Listening Comprehension (24%)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．$ 2,000 B．$ 24,000．C．$ 48,000．D．$ 44,000．2．A．Colleagues B．Employer and employee．C．Husband and wife D．Mother and son．3．A．He is bored B．He is worrieD．C．He is confident D．He is not satisfieD．4．A．The next bus is coming soon．B．The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop．C．There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus．D．They can catch this bus without running．5．A．In a cotton field B．At a railway station．C．On a farm D．On a train．6．A．The man will go to meet the woman this evening．B．The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o'clock．C．The woman can't finish making the jam before 7 o'clock．D．The woman won't be able to see the man this evening．7．A．The man must do some reading．B．The woman wants to go to the concert．C．The woman doesn't feel like going to the concert．D．The man wants to go out to dinner．8．A．The knife belongs to him．B．Bob should mind his own business．C．The man once borrowed Bob's knife．D．Bob's knife isn't as good as that of the man．9．A．Go to the library B．Go to see a film．C．Get some exercise D．Do homework in school．10．A．She's learned a lot from the literature class．B．She's written some books about world literature．C．She's met some of the world's best writers．D．She's just back from a trip round the worlD．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 whichone would be the best answer to the question you have hearD．Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news．11．A．European countries only．B．European and African countries．C．The countries in the Middle East and Northern AfricA．D．EU member states and non-EU member states．12．A．It turned out nothing but a complete failure．B．The members disagreed on key issues and the meeting broke up．C．It's about marathon negotiations．D．It's about international trade in DohA．13．A．Suicide bombers hit Xinjiang．B．An accident caused a lot of deaths．C．Police caught two terrorists and shot eight more deaD．D．Dozens of unexploded bombs were founD．Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage．14．A．They haven't devoted much energy to medicine．B．There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify．C．It is not economical to find a cure for each type of colD．D．They believe people can recover without treatment15．A．They reveal the seriousness of the problem．B．They indicate how fast the virus spreaD．C．They show our body is fighting the virus．D．They tell us what kind of medicine to take．16．A．It actually does more harm than gooD．B．It causes damage to some organs of our body．C．It works better when combined with other medicines．D．It helps us to recover much sooner．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．Complete the form．Write ONE WORD for each answer．II．Grammar and Vocabulary (13%)25．No agreement was reached in the discussion as neither side would give way to _____．A．the other B．any other C．another D．other 26．The results of the experiment have turned out to be more satisfactory than _______．A．was expected B．that were expectedC．had been expected D．expecting27．Inside the window of the car _____ nothing but a few small toys．A．hanged B．is hung C．hangs D．is hanged 28．--What’s the matter, Sara? You wear a sad look on your face．--Oh, nothing much．As a matter of fact, I _______ of my friends back home．A．just thought B．have just been thinkingC．was just thinking D．have just thought29．An awful traffic accident_______, however, happen the other day．A．does B．did C．has to D．had to 30．The public criticized that the government should have tried all means to prevent the financial crisis ______．A．occurring B．being occurredC．to occur D．from being occurred31．As I couldn’t find a better way to solve the problem, he suggested ______ to my parents．A．me to turn B．I would turn C．me turning D．me turn 32．What is the best way you think of _______ the living conditions in the mountainous area?A．improving B．to improveC．having improved D．to be improved33．It is ______children’s behavior carefully that we are able to find out those who come from the divorced family are more likely to go astray such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking drugs．A．to observe B．by observing C．observing D．being observed 34．We waited for the meeting for nearly three hours, only _____ it was cancelleD．A．finding B．to find C．having found D．found 35．Practical jokes are tricks in which an unsuspecting victim is placed in an embarrassing position or made ______a fool．A．looking B．look C．to look D．looks 36．When his mother entered the room, he pretended _______ his homework attentively．A．to do B．to doing C．to be doing D．to have done37．More consumers are waiting for the further drop of housing prices with money in their hands ______ buying houses, according to a report released by the chamber of commerce on China's real estate．A．better than B．more than C．other than D．rather than 38．The poor man suddenly found he was _______ he had been and was at a loss．A．to which B．where C．to the place D．what 39．Chaplin, for _____ life had once been very hard, directed a film about life in an American factory．A．whose B．whom C．him D．which 40．We went through a period _______ communications were very difficult in the rural areas．A．which B．whose C．in which D．with which 41．It has been estimated that the earth’s surface te mperature has increased ____ half to three quarters of a degree since 1850．A．to B．by C．at D．with42．An Asian normally does not open a gift in the presence of the giver, ______ an American tends to open it immediately when he gets it．A．since B．while C．when D．as43．The fried scallops (扇贝) we ate at the restaurant yesterday is marvelous．I’d like to have them again even if they cost ______．A．as twice much B．much as twiceC．twice as much D．as much twice44 Many in the credit industry expect that credit cards will eventually _____ paper money foralmost every purchase．A．exchange B．reduce C．replace D．substitute 45．The boss of the company felt worried when he found the profit couldn’t _____ the expenses．A．pay B．cover C．charge D．keep46．To our relief, the friends that got separated in the floods came back home ______．A．safely B．safe C．surprised D．surprisedly 47．Taking the advantage as a journalist, she was admitted to the watchtower and had a particular _______ of the mountain ranges．A．scene B．sight C．view D．scenery 48．The house he now lives in is a (n) ______ contrast to the one he lived in six years ago．A．bright B．fresh C．sharp D．extreme 49．He is shy in the presence of strangers and he does all he can ______．A．get it over B．to get it over C．get over it D．to get over it 50．The young man is always energetic, and loves life, who has a _____ personality A．lovely B．lively C．alive D．livingIII．Cloze (25%)( A )Everything lives with opposite forces．The same can be said about modern technology, such as __51___．At first glance, Internet _52____ us excitement and a world of promise．Frankly speaking, people who have some ideas of it ___53__ deny the merits(优点)born with the system．Forinstance, it can improve efficiency in scientific research, for __54___ it scientists and researchers can get a global look at the __55___ development in the field concerned and accordingly they need to spend __56__ time doing what has already been done．In view of personal communication, the most __57___ means could be peculiar to Internet, too．While people speak _58____ of Internet, its drawbacks(弊端) shouldn’t be neglecteD．Sometimes, a __59___ fatal breakdown of the system, or a disastrous ___60__ could bring us an enormous amount of damage and loss．Meanwhile, __61___ Internet’s replacement of books or the written work as the main __62___ of information, human’s writing abilities are __63___．However, every country on this planet should work hard to develop the system to serve us __64__ efficiently and comfortably, __65__in the net all countries are interrelated．51．A．computer B．Internet C．network D．TV 52．A．offers B．provides C．affords D．lets 53．A．can B．may C．can not D．may not 54．A．out of B．by means of C．in case of D．in honor of 55．A．latest B．late C．later D．latter 56．A．some B．few C．no D．more 57．A．hard B．convenient C．different D．difficult 58．A．highly B．high C．low D．lower 59．A．no B．few C．more D．little 60．A．errors B．mistakes C．error D．wrong 61．A．with B．to C．for D．of 62．A．resource B．source C．origin D．cause 63．A．weaken B．weak C．weakened D．weakening 64．A．more B．better C．less D．best 65．A．although B．because C．if D．as( B )I have never met a successful person who wasn’t 100% prepare D．Once you realize the advantage that exceptional __66___ gives, it becomes a lifelong habit．Ivan Lendl is a typical example．He has thought about every side to his game, _67___ it is playing plan against an opponent, or his diet, or fitness program．But what really __68____ me was when he told me he also knew the airline and flight number he was taking to the city in question．That is the way he __69___ everything．It is one element that has made him a champion．One reason many of us aren’t prepared is that we rarely appreciate it．And if anyone does find out we have prepared carefully to make certain we __70___ our goal, we may well be laughed at．In fact, many people are afraid to be prepared: if they are, they lose an excellent _71____when they fail．In sport, you meet athletes who let it be known they are not in top condition for a competition．It __72___ the pressure．If they lose, they were not at their best．If they win, they go b eyond everyone’s __73___．This is a classic 50% solution: you win some, you lose some．Then there are the people who do their preparation in publiC．They constantly tell you how hard they are working．That way, if they fail, it is not because they did not try．This is the 75% solution: prepare well, give it your best, let things turn out as they will．The very best performers, __74___ , spend hidden hours to make sure that they areNo．1．They don’t need or want the world to see them sweat．This is the 110% solution: First determine the __75．__ result．Then calculate your effort．66．A．chance B．possibility C．preparation D．ambition 67．A．whether B．when C．whatever D．if 68．A．amused B．delighted C．astonished D．confused 69．A．works out B．deals with C．gets to D．acts as 70．A．acquire B．achieve C．possess D．have 71．A．reason B．explanation C．prediction D．excuse 72．A．relieves B．releases C．rejects D．regulates 73．A．expectations B．wishes C．ideas D．opinions 74．A．yet B．however C．besides D．furthermore 75．A．desired B．acquired C．admired D．preparedIV: Reading Comprehension (23%)( A )When I was a schoolboy sixty years ago, we had two prizes in our school．One for good spelling, and the other for amiability(友好)．These prizes were thin, smooth, silver disks about the size of a dollar．On one were the words “Good Spelling”, and on the other, “Amiability”．The holders of these prizes hung them about the neck with a string．Those holders were the envy of the whole school．There wasn’t a pupil that wouldn’t have given a leg to be allowed to wear one of them for a week．But no pupil ever got a chance except John RoBards and me．Good spelling was my one accomplishment．John RoBards was extremely amiable．He always wore the other medal．That word “always” is a bit strong．We lost the medals several times．It was because they became so monotonous(单调)．We needed a change—therefore several times we traded medals．It was a satisfaction to John RoBards to seem to be a good speller—which he wasn’t．And it was a satisfaction to me to be amiable, for a change．Of course these changes would not last long．Some schoolmate or other would presently notice that we had traded and would report this to the teacher．The teacher took the medals away from us at once, of course．But we always had them back again before Friday afternoon when the teacher came to look over the week’s recor D．Friday afternoon always closed with a “spelling down”．Being in disgrace, I necessarily started at the foot of my division of spellers．But I always stood with the medal around my neck when the contest was finisheD．76．The prizes mentioned in the passage______．A．were computer disksB．bore both: Good Spelling” and “Amiability”．C．were coin-shape medalsD．were each worth one dollar77．The teacher took away the prizes from the author and John RoBards because _____．A．they wanted to sell the prizes B．they exchanged the prizesC．they behaved badly D．they came to be over proud78．We can learn from the passage that ______．A．the teacher did not like whether John or the authorB．John and the author were good friendsC．John and the author both cheated in winning the prizesD．John and the author were often a focus of attention in the school( B )The majority of your readers must have been surprised and shocked to read a letter from Mr．Hogg, published in last Wednesday’s Heral D．Mr．Hogg seems to think that his own convenience and that of motorists in general are the only things that matter in our city．I would have more sympathy with Mr．Hogg if he limited himself to making constructive suggestions to improve the situation．No doubt his problems would be partly solved if the local authorities built a multi-storey car park in the park in the city centre, instead of encouraging motorists to use public transport．All the same, judging from the tone of Mr．Hogg’s letter, I suspect that motorists who are so careless of pedestrians’ (行人) safety that they would rather park their cars on the pavement than hold up the traffic would probably be too lazy to use a multi-storey car park if they had to walk a few hundred yards to their destination afterwards．My main reason for writing, however, is much more important．Is Mr．Hogg aware that according to figures issued by the Department of Transport, 13, 000 people were knocked down in Britain last year because of cars being illegally parked either on the pavement or on crossings? In fact, although the total pedestrian casualty(伤亡事故) rate has fallen over the last ten years, there has been an increase in accidents caused when pedestrians have to step out into the road to avoid parked cars on the pavement and cannot see coming traffiC．I, for one, cannot share Mr．Hogg’s view that the authorities are prejudiced against “long-suffering motorists”．On the contrary, I think the penalties (处罚) for the dangerous parking should be made severe enough to prevent all motorists from breaking the law in this way．79．From this letter we can infer that Mr．Hogg thinks ______．A．motorists should be encouraged to use public transport．B．a multi-storey car park should be built in the city center．C．the authorities should try their best to prevent traffic accidents．D．pedestrians are too careless when they walk across the street．80．The writer of this letter thinks that ______．A．to build a car park in the city is of no use．B．motorists should not neglect pedestrians’ safety．C．most motorists are lazy, careless and selfish．D．regulations should be made to punish motorists in general．81．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．13,000 people were killed in traffic accidents in Britain last year．B．Traffic accidents rate has fallen in the past ten years．C．A lot of pedestrians were knocked down due to motorists' illegal parking．D．Accidents involving pedestrians has increased sharply over the last years．82．Which of the following things can Mr．Hogg have done?A．Parking his car on the pavement or on crossing．B．Having trouble in finding a car park in the city centre．C．Having been fined for illegal parking．D．a, b and c( C )The oldest stone building in the world are the pyramids．They have stood for nearly 5, 000 years and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet．There are over eighty of them scattered along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids．The most famous of these are the “Step” pyramid and the “Bent” pyrami D．Some of the pyramids still look as much alike as they must have been when they were built thousands of years ago．Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stone to use in modern buildings．The dry climate of Egypt has helped to keep the pyramids in good condition, and their very shape has made them less likely to fall into ruin．These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever．The “Step” pyramid had to be on the west side of the Nile, the side on which the sun set．This was for spiritual reasons．It also had to stand well above the level of the river to protect it against the regular floods．It could not be too far from the Nile, however, as the stones to build it needed to be carried in boats down the river to the nearest point．Water transport was, of course, much easier than land transport．The builders also had to find a rock base, which was not likely to crack under the great weight of the pyramid．Finally it had to be near the capital, or better still, near the king’s palace so that he could visit it eas ily to personally check the progress being made on the final resting place for his body．83．According to the passage, the “Step” pyramid _______．A．is unlikely to fall into ruin in the near future．B．was built on the sands along the NileC．is the one that was built later than the true pyramids．D．is the most famous of the true pyramids84．The most important reason why some pyramids remain in good condition is that _____．A．people have taken care of them．B．it doesn’t rain often in Egypt．C．they were well designeD．D．the government has protected them from damage．85．The Egyptians built the pyramids along the banks of the Nile because _____．A．they believed in their goD．B．it was difficult to find a large rock base far from the Nile．C．the river helped a lot in the transport of building materials．D．it was not easy to choose a suitable place for the pyramids．DOur success in business, sports, friendship, love—nearly everything we attempt—is largely determined by our own self-image．People who have confidence in their personal worth seem to be essential for success and happiness．Good things drop into their hands regularly, their relationship are long-lasting, their projects are usually carried to completion．To use the image an English wr iter created, they “catch job on the wing”．Opposite to that, some people seem to hold attraction for failure and unhappiness．Their plans go in a wrong manner, they have a way of destroying their own potential success and nothing seems to work out for them．For such persons, their problems usually have as origin a difficulty with self-acceptance．When they gain more confidence through others’ help, often their troublestake care of themselves．It is believed that anyone can change his self-estimation．A person with low self-image is not necessarily limited to a life of unhappiness and failure．It is possible to get rid of negative attitudes and gain the healthy confidence needed to realize one’s dream．86．The word “ image” used in line 4 means _____A．life like drawing of something B．picture formed in one’s mindC．reproduction of an object D．something imagined 87．According to the passage, high self-image helps one _____．A．to become healthier and better lookingB．to enjoy one’s life like flying with wingsC．to maintain a negative attitude towards things aroundD．to win success in one’s life and work．88．It is implied in the passage that ______．A．one’s self-image is something unchangeableB．being attractive is very important in making friends with others．C．not everyone can benefit from an improvement of his self-imageD．a person with high self-image has much confidence in his own future89．What could be the best title for the passage?A．Happiness or FailureB．Success and Self-imageC．Difficulties in Improving Self-AcceptanceD．Attitude towards Life( E)For four centuries Germany has enjoyed a tradition of governmental support of the arts．Before the founding of the German Empire in 1871, many small kingdoms supported the arts．They established theatres, museums and libraries, and their leaders acted as the sponsors to poets, writers, painters and performers．The organizations were thus founded and the convention of generous public support has continued uninterrupted to the present．Germany’s cultural life surpr ised foreigners．In the Federal Republic a few hundred theatres are financed by the federal government, the states and the cities, in addition to the many privately financed theatres．Unlike the United States, Britain and France, in which theatre is more often than not centered in one city, no one city in Germany dominates over the others．Also, productions in Vienna and in Zurich are significant to the artistic life of the Federal Republic, and artists and resources move easily and freely among the theatrical and operatic companies within the German-speaking regions．Only in Vienna, the capital in which the arts arouse（引起）far greater passions than do politics, does theatre have a broader audience base than in Germany．Audiences in Germany are not limited to the most cultured class or very important people but are drawn from all ranks of society．Season tickets, group arrangements, group tickets bought by business firms and theatre clubs make up the major funds of such production companies as the People’s Independent Theatre, dating from 1890 in Berlin．Going to the theatre or opera in Germany is about as affordable and as unremarkable as attending the cinema elsewhere．90．Another word for “convention” will be ______．A．organization B．sponsor C．tradition D．arrangement 91．What is one of the reasons that Germany’s cultural life surprises foreigners?A．because it is enjoyed by almost all the people of the country．B．because it is better than that of most European countries．C．because German plays are often performed in Germany．D．because it is very cheap to go to the theatre in Germany．92．From this passage we learn that the Germans ______．A．often go to Vienna and Zurich to watch playsB．often go to watch plays in German-speaking countriesC．show great interest in the artistic events in ViennaD．admire Vienna’s arts more than those of their own country93．The last sentence of the passage tells the reader that ______．A．German theatres are not as interesting as cinema elsewhereB．the Germans seldom go to the cinemaC．the Germans often go to the theatre or operaD．cinema has never been popular in Germany( F)Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph．ThereAfter four years, the time has come．In less than two weeks, I will have graduated．I look back now and I can't believe how fast it all went．I can still remember the first day of classes, looking on the map on the back of the Schedule of Classes and asking where the classroom building was．Now I'm a senior, looking at freshmen with envy．Every day I wish I could freeze time, and make the next two weeks go more slowly．I know a lot of people who can't wait to graduate, but for me it's the opposite．I want to turn back time instead and cherish every day of my college experience once again．95．____________For me, college has been a great learning experience, and most of the learning process has taken place outside of the classroom．My second year of college was perhaps the most remarkable year of my life．This was the year that I finally convinced my mom that I was going to be OK living on campus, and she finally let me go．This was the year that I made some lifelong friends, and through many triumphs and failures I came to know more about myself．My second year involved experimenting with new things, such as camping in mountains, attempting to present some lousy poems to newspapers and drawing cartoons of my teachers in class．96．_____________As I walk down the familiar routes on campus, I find myself doing a lot of soul-searching and reminiscing．I find myself wanting to start all over again and recapture the fun and excitement of my college days．I have been panicking at the idea of graduating．I have been going to school foras long as I can remember, and I feel like there is so much more that I want to learn, but instead I have to graduate．The world is enormous and the possibilities are endless．For the past four years I have been surrounded with a safety net．The student status has been a somewhat comforting feeling, giving me an escape from the realities of the world outside．97．_____________With less than two weeks left of school, I'm getting a queasy feeling deep down every time I think about the fact that I'm going to be graduating．For as long as I can remember, I have been a student．I feel like I'm living in denial about graduating．Every time I get asked about what I'm going to do after college I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs．I don't know what I want to do with the rest of my life．It's too difficult to even contemplate the idea that soon I will be waking up in the mornings and not have a class to which I should be going．98．______________________________On a recent interview, I was asked, "Is this the profession you want for the rest of your life?"I was amused and almost laughed at the question, but I gave an honest answer．I don't know what the future holds．During the last four years I have changed my mind so many times, the idea of a lifetime commitment to a certain job seems like torture．V．Translation: (15%)99．这家书店的杂志价格从5到15元不等。

单项选择The publication of Great Expectations, which ______ both widely reviewed and highly praised, strengthened Dickens’s status as a leading novelist.A.have beenB.wereC.wasD.will be【答案】C【解析】略单项选择Harry ______ Florence by plane which ______ at 8: 30 next morning. A.is leaving for; will leave B.is leaving for; leavesC.will leave for: will leaveD.leaves for: leaves【答案】B【解析】略单项选择I was sent to the work site last month to see how the development plan ______ in the past two years.A.had been carried outB.would be carried outC.is being carried outD.have been carried out【答案】A【解析】略单项选择Hopefully in 2030 we will no longer be efortable B.smart C.holy D.healthy【11】A.consumption B.waste C.cost D.bargain【12】A.consultant B.customer C.designer D.guard【13】A.delicate B.dizzy C.mature D.delicious【14】A.innovations B.goals C.behaviors D.consumers【15】A.move about B.step across C.join in D.get on【答案】【1】C 【2】A 【3】D 【4】B 【5】D 【6】C 【7】C 【8】B 【9】A 【10】D 【11】B 【12】A 【13】C 【14】A 【15】B 【解析】略阅读理解Celebrating Czech traditionsHave you ever witnessed the 300-year anniversary of a village? To me, it is so amazing that this village, named Bysicky, which is located in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, has sustained blizzards(暴风雪)and wars for all this time, but has still kept its special charm.Unlike transportation you’d find in Prague such as the metro or tram, the most common way to get around in the countryside is by bike, as it’s a lot more convenient. So on Saturday morning. I departed from home on a bike ride with my host family. After an 8-kilometer journey, we finally arrived at the village.There was a road that led straight into the center of the village. Many stalls selling pizza, beer and ice cream were by the roadside. You could hear guitar music coming from the other side of the road, where an outdoor stage stood on large area of meadow(草地).When the performance from the guitarists finished, group of children wearing traditional costumes came on stage. As the crowd applauded loudly, the children were divided into three groups. A group of older kids playing different musical instruments stood on the left side, a group performing typical Czech dances was on the right, and a choir sang beautifully in the center.Many of those present were relatives of the children, and we were there because my sister was a member of the dancing group. On the edge ofthe grassland, there were girls riding horses.The end of the road led to a circled space, where the city hall stood in the middle, surrounded by a circle of colorful cottages. In front of the houses there were also many markets and a radio station reporting on the event.So this is what a typical village celebration looks like, with markets food and performances from traditional Czech culture, which was quite different from festivals in big cities. Czech people value their history, so there will always be parties to celebrate a place’s existence or an important person from history. There are no high buildings in these villages, but people still like to go there to spend their weekends because of the peaceful environment. guess that is what life really means.【1】What can we learn from the text about Bysicky?A.The most convenient transport here is the metro.B.The outdoor stage was set up in front of the city hall.C.The author’s host family lives in the village.D.It has a long history and is usually peaceful.【2】After they arrived in Bysicky, the author ______.A.came across a famous choir giving a performanceB.heard music played by a group of guitaristsC.danced with local kids in traditional costumesD.rode horses on the grass nearby【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.The author dislikes festivals in big cities.B.Czech people take pride in their culture and history.C.Czech people don’t like to live in high buildings.D.Czech people always enjoy their lives to the fullest.【4】What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?A.To describe a typical village celebration in the Czech Republic.B.To give tips on how to tour around Bysicky.C.To inform us of different traditional Czech festivals.D.To explain the long history of Bysicky and its people【答案】【1】D【2】B【3】B【4】A【解析】略阅读理解Mount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers. It is alpine(高山) in the purest sense—with skyscraping peaks, glaciers and permanent snow fields, all set under a star-studded sky.Key HighlightsAlthough it includes 23 peaks over 3,000 metres high, this park is very accessible.State Highway 80 leads to Mt Cook Village which is situated beside scenic Lake Pukakiand provides a comfortable base for alpine activities Far from city lights, the stargazing here is magnificent—Aoraki Mount Cook National Park forms the majority of New Zealand’s only International Dark Sky Reserve.Mountaineers regard the area to be the best climbing region, while less skilled adventurers find plenty of satisfaction with the mountain walks that lead to alpine tarns, herb fields and spectacular glacier views. Encounters with cheeky kea (mountain parrots) are part of the fun.Key ActivitiesMountain walksThere are 10 short walks beginning near the village. All tracks are formed and well marked. The Red Tams Track, Kea Point and the Hooker Valley Track each take around two bours return. For more experienced alpine hikers, there are three mountain pass routes-over the Mueller. Coplandand Ball passes.Glacier viewing and skiingHelicopters and ski—planes provide access to the park’s fabulous glaciers. The Tasman Glacier is an excellent choice for intermediate skiers, while the Murchison, Darwin and Bonney glaciers promise excitement for advanced skiers. From October until May, you can explore the Tasman Glacier’s terminal lake by boat.MountaineeringClimbing Mount Cook remains the ultimate challenge, but there are many other peaks to tempt experienced climbers. Tasman, MalteBrun, Elie de Beaumont, Sefton and La Perouse are quite popular.Key Tips●Climbers don’t require permits. but are requested to complete a trip intentions form.●Local guides are available for climbing. walking and glacier skiing.●winter climbing is an extreme sport—only recommended for well-prepared, experienced mountaineers.●The weather can change very suddenly-be prepared for heavy rainfall, snow and/ or high winds.●The park has an airport serving domestic commercial flights and scenic flight operators.【1】Which is one of the characteristics of Mount Cook National Park?A.It is alpine in the purest sense and hard to reach.B.It provides star-shining night skies for visitors.C.It attracts less skilled climbers to all alpine activities.D.It guarantees visitors a sight of cheeky kea.【2】Mike is an experienced adventurer and may find ______ the most exciting.A.Mountaineering on Elie de BeaumontB.Mountain walks via Hooker Valley TrackC.Skiing on Tasman GlacierD.Climbing Mount Cook【3】If you are a visitor to the park, you should ______.A.properly evaluate your own experience and skir.B.get your permit prepared before you start to climbC.hire local guides to help you to train for climbingD.avoid exploring glaciers in winter【答案】【1】B【2】D【3】A【解析】略阅读理解Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-education well off and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individual and society, are profound.The world is facing as astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuaded many observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the idle old misses a new trend, the growing gap between the skilled and theunskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people, whereas older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers (二战后生育高峰期出生的美国人) are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.Policy is partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early. Rising life expectancy, combined with the replacement of generous defined-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones , means that even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement . But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to get rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the previous generation. Technological change may well strengthen that shift: the skills that make up for computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.【1】What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor?A.Longer life expectancies.B.A rapid technological advance.C.Profound changes in the workforce.D.A growing number of the well-educated.【2】What do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century?A.Economic growth will slow down.ernment budgets will increaseC.More people will try to pursue higher education.D.There will be more competition in the job market.【3】What is the result of policy changes in European countries?A.Unskilled workers m ay choose to retire early.B.More people have to receive in-service training.C.Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.D.People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.【4】What is characteristic of work in the 21st century?puters will do more complicated work.B.More will be taken by the educated young.C.Most jobs to be done will be creative onesD.Skills are highly valued regardless of age【答案】【1】B【2】A【3】C【4】D【解析】略阅读理解Imagine you are a citizen of Athens, enjoying a warm Mediterranean night in the Theater of Herodes Atticus. You are wearing jeans and a T-shirt, listening to a great concert. Now rewind this picture 1,839 years. You are in the same seat, only you are watching classical Greek entertainment.The city of Athens is a fun mix of the old and the new, the classic and the modem. Often a little shop is located next to the rains of a temple, which is only a block from a large, air-conditioned hotel. The great city of 2,500 years ago is still visible today.Ruins are the most obvious sign of ancient Athens, and the most famous of these is the Acropolis(卫城). The Acropolis is a large hill that was the center of life in Athens. On its slopes were temples, monuments, and theaters. From the top, you can see how the urban area of Athens stretches out in every direction.On the top of the Acropolis is the Parthenon. This was once a huge temple to Athena, the city’s patron. It was first completed in 432 B.C., but has been damaged and destroyed several times. However, visitors can still see the “tricks” used in building the Parthenon. The columns along the outside lean inward, and are slightly fatter in the middle. The temple is also higher in the middle than on the sides. All these effects make the Parthenon look perfectly straight from a distance.Only a block away from the Acropolis is the neighborhood of Plaka. The area, with its little shops and restaurants, is very popular with both tourists and locals, and is an important part of modem Athenian culture. Many great thinkers, writers, and political leaders lived in ancient Athens. The ruins of their homes and favorite spots are scattered throughout the busy port city. The hill where St. Paul addressed early Christian Athenians is located near the Acropolis. Great thinkers such as Perikles and Demosthenes spoke to the civil assemblies held at the Pnyx Hill. Today the Pnyx is an open-air theater for light and sound shows.Tourism is very important to people who live in modem-day Athens.Thousands of people come every year to see these ruins and to tour the many museums that house artifacts from ancient times. This provides many jobs and brings money into Athens, which helps the city pay for improvements. Athenians take pride in the accomplishments of their ancestors, and people from all around the world come to admire them. By looking around the city today, we can imagine what life was like in ancient Athens.【1】Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the city of Athens?A.The culture of the city is a mixture of the old and modem.B.Traces of the ancient city can still be foundC.Ruins and modem hotels co-exist in the city.D.All the temples are not far away from air-conditioned hotels.【2】According to the context, “tricks” in Paragraph Five refer to ________.A.naughty actsB.confusing constructing skillsC.skillful constructing methodsD.constructing materials【3】The writer mentioned all the following benefits of tourism in Athens for Athenians EXCEPT ________.A.offering job opportunities to AtheniansB.enriching Athenians by providing accommodation for touristsC.enabling Athenians to improve the infrastructuresD.making Athenians proud of their ancestors【4】What is the best title for the passage?A.Tourism in AthensB.Athens: Then and NowC.Historic Interests in AthensD.The Magic of Ancient Athens【答案】【1】D【2】C【3】D【4】B【解析】略语法填空________ ________ ________ life gives us, just accept it happily and feel grateful from the bottom of our heart.（用适当的单词填空）【答案】No matter what【解析】略语法填空He told his supporters not to ease up ________ ________ he’s leading in the presidential race. （用适当的单词填空）【答案】even though/ if【解析】略语法填空I wonder for ________ ________ I shall be waiting before another chance shows up. （用适当的单词填空）【答案】how long【解析】略语法填空He gave an unhesitating “yes” ________ asked if he would go through the experience again（用适当的单词填空）【答案】when【解析】略语法填空The reason for the really enormous shift in his attitude is worth ________ (explore).（所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】exploring【解析】略语法填空Many of these measures have been accepted by the court, though the details remain ________ (settle). （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】to be settled【解析】略语法填空It is our responsibility to the next generation to make sure that environmental issues ________ (solve). （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】are solved【解析】略语法填空There is something they need to change if they ________ (restore)the vitality of the U.S. economy. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】are to restore【解析】略语法填空A freshly baked cake ________ (not cut) easily. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】doesn’t cut【解析】略语法填空The first-generation computer ________ (not invent) until the 1940s. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】wasn’t invented【解析】略语法填空I hope their plan will work, but they themselves are very ________ (doubt)that it will. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】doubtful【解析】略语法填空She won an award for the most ________ (origin) design. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】original【解析】略语法填空After you read the exercises, text them to yourself so you’ll have them for easy review before you ________ (memory) them all. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】memorize【解析】略语法填空The editor is short of ________ (contribute) for the May issue of the magazine. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】contributions【解析】略语法填空Students were asked to design a ________ (recycle) consumer electronics product that was engaging and simple for consumers. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】recyclable【解析】略语法填空Last Tuesday, the usually peaceful ocean surged into a mountain of water that swept through the ________ (scene) seaside village, on thesouthwest side of the main island. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】scenic【解析】略语法填空Coca-Cola announced quarterly ________ (earn) that topped Wall Street predictions. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】earnings【解析】略语法填空Those with a vivid imagination tend to stand out in some ________ (create) work. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】creative【解析】略语法填空Most of all, Isaiah Berlin was a serious scholar, probably one of the past century’s greatest ________ (history) of vision. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】historians【解析】略语法填空As we are at the start of the course, this seems a perfect moment to offer some practical advice to ________ (facility) the task of learning English. （所给单词适当形式填空）【答案】facilitate【解析】略翻译从历史遗迹的角度研究文化(terms)（汉译英）【答案】study culture in terms of historic sites【解析】考查介词短语。

2021-2022学年上海交大附中高一（上）期末英语试卷1.（问答题，1.5分）A.Go to sleep.B.Watch the film later.C.Change the channel.D.Set the alarm clock.2.（问答题，1.5分）A.The man is mistaken.B.The man should prepare for the test.C.She needs to read the page carefully.D.She's working on a long book.3.（问答题，1.5分）A.He is lucky to escape the storm.B.He isn't surprised at the news at all.C.He doesn't understand what the man means.D.He wonders how many roofs were damaged.4.（问答题，1.5分）A.The textbook she needs isn't in yet.B.She hopes to get a good deal on textbooks.C.The books there are too expensive.D.She cannot get the book before class.5.（问答题，1.5分）A.She forgot to bring her money.B.She didn't have the tickets with her.C.She won't be able to get the discount.D.She doesn't want to attend the concert.6.（问答题，1.5分）A.By ferry.B.By bus.C.By taxi.D.On foot.7.（问答题，1.5分）A.WeirB.Handsome.C.Funny.D.Diligent.8.（问答题，1.5分）A.He has just left the company.B.He is the new manager of the company.C.He is getting better gradually.D.He will run the company in a different way.9.（问答题，1.5分）A.He doesn't want to live in the student flat.B.He would rather find a place near the university.C.Living at home is convenient but costs much.D.Looking for a student flat is not as difficult as thought.10.（问答题，1.5分）A.The man should plan the week for the revision.B.The man needs to confirm the date of the exams.C.She is also under great stress due to the coming exams.D.It's impossible to complete the revision before the exams.11.（问答题，3分）（1）A.How tents were used in wars.B.How the sick were brought to hospital.C.Where the Spanish drove the Moors out.D.Where doctors treated wounded soldiers.（2）A.The first civilian ambulance was put to use.B.The first two-wheeled ambulance came into being.C.The first organized ambulance service was started.D.The first motorized ambulance appeared on the market.（3）A.The services of the ambulance.B.The history of the ambulance.C.The types of the ambulance.D.The application of the ambulance.12.（问答题，3分）（1）A.They make it possible to follow swimmers' progress.B.They help swimmers to perform better.C.They first appeared in the 1970s.D.They are electronically tagged.（2）A.Their design stayed the same for long.B.They could hardly help players win.C.Their materials remain a mystery.D.They used to be made of wood.（3）A.Why technology has improved sports so much.B.How technology has changed the world of sports.C.Whether he/she is for or against technological developments in sports.D.What opinion studio guests hold as to the effect of technology on sports.13.（问答题，4分）（1）A.She spent some time recovering from the tiring flight.B.She encountered several lovely and helpful people.C.She met with some pleasant and amazing things.D.She tried to get familiar with the directions.（2）A.Well worth the price.B.Full of surprises.C.Friendly to the environment.D.Unique but tiresome.（3）A.It helped her get a true picture of the city.B.It made her fed up with the place.C.It reminded her of another trip.D.It was beyond her expectation.（4）A.A city.B.A flight.C.A journey.D.A book.14.（单选题，1分）I picked up my phone and was about to call you；_____________the battery was dead.（）A.findingB.only to findC.foundD.having found15.（单选题，1分）She walked away from me,and I was left_____________ what to do next.（）A.decidingB.decideC.to decidingD.to decide16.（单选题，1分）George Floyd's killing was such a moment when white America finally understood how dangerous________ a Black man in the United States.（）A.it wasB.was it to beC.it was to beD.it was being17.（单选题，1分）The researcher puts these impolite behaviors under a microscope in an attempt to explain why we seem_____________ so much ruder these years.（）A.to be becomingB.becomingC.to becomingD.that we become18.（单选题，1分）---He can speak English because he once lived in London.---Really？How long ____ there？（）A.does he liveB.is he livingC.has he livedD.did he live19.（单选题，1分）The purpose of the research is_____________ more about the causes of the disease.（）A.trying to find outB.to try to find outC.trying finding outD.to try finding out20.（单选题，1分）If you_____________ in good relationship with your best friend,you should tell him the truth.（）A.are to stayB.are stayingC.will stayD.stay21.（单选题，1分）Rather than_____________ less out of their pocket,researchers at the Peking University find that whenevaluating two deals,consumers prefer ____________more.（）A.take...getB.taking...gettingC.take...to setD.to take...getting22.（单选题，1分）I didn't mean_____________ anyone but the remark were so mean that Ijust_________.（）A.to/hurt…burst out cryingB.to hurt…burst out tearsC.hurting…burst out cryingD.hurting…burst out tears23.（单选题，1分）Behind the door_____________ my raincoat.（）A.hangedB.hangingC.is hangingD.is hung24.（单选题，1分）Scientists observed that an unexplained burst of light _____________600，000 suns in brightness occurred from a star in the universe.（）A.equaling toB.was equalC.equaledD.equaling25.（单选题，1分）Octacore allows cell phone users to run multiple applications at the same time without the phone_____________ to stand still.（）ingB.having comeC.to comee26.（单选题，1分）In 1965，it was the first time that African-Americans in USA_____________ to vote,and a higher percentage of blacks than whites voted in a presidential election_____________ in history in 2012.（）A.had had the right…the first timeB.had had the right…for the first timeC.had the right…for the first timeD.had the right…the first time27.（单选题，1分）She is going to deliver a speech at the conference _____________next week.（）A.to holdB.to take placeC.occurredD.held28.（单选题，1分）The new department of the organization which_____________ the existing problems,produced even more troubles however.（）A.had intended to have solvedB.intended to be solvingC.had been intended to be solvingD.intended to have solved29.（单选题，1分）_____________by the belief that every life has equal value,the foundation works to help people lead healthy,and productive lives.（）A.GuidingB.To be guidedC.GuidedD.Being guided30.（单选题，1分）_____________2 gold medals and 5 silver medals in 2016，2019 and 2020，and it proved its great attention to continuous efforts to strengthen the reputation in the international wine market.（）A.The company has wonB.Having winningC.WinningD.The company won31.（单选题，1分）According to CBC news,the female candidate led the race with few votes_____________.（）A.remaining to be countedB.remained to be countedC.remaining to countD.remained to count32.（单选题，1分）The committee will meet tomorrow,with experts_____________ the national cyber security in the context of the cyber attacks.（）A.discussingB.having discussedC.to discussD.discussed33.（单选题，1分）WHO recommends_____________ an alcohol-based handrub in most clinical situations,so I also recommend you_____________ it to clean your hands.（）ing…usingB.to use…usingC.to use…to useing…to use34.（单选题，1分）I would never consider_____________ sleeping tablets regularly,but myfather_____________ the medicine for three years.（）ing…had takenB.to use…had takening…tookD.to use…took35.（单选题，1分）The farm has been transformed into a school for one class of difficult students.And it's the job of one man _____________these students something in two weeks.（）A.to teachB.teachingC.teachD.to teaching36.（单选题，1分）To recruit more people,they have_____________ the spare room into a new office.（）A.conversedB.convertedC.conservedD.convinced37.（单选题，1分）It was believed that medical negligence _____________her death.Which one is NOT correct？（）A.contributed toB.arose inC.brought aboutD.resulted in38.（单选题，1分）The news has _____________an emerging scandal involving the police department of Alabama.（）A.recoveredB.discoveredC.overheardD.covered39.（单选题，1分）The pamphlet gives all the details on how to claim benefits for a（n）_____________spouse.（）A.survivingB.aliveC.survivalD.lively40.（单选题，1分）These measures have been taken with a（n）_____________to increasing the company's profits.（）A.viewB.intentionC.purposeD.aim41.（单选题，1分）The manager was_____________ as saying that regardless of the final outcome,they would move the company forward.（）A.reportedB.recitedC.quotedD.pointed42.（单选题，1分）_____________several occasions the Special Representative asked for official statistics in this regard,but has so far received no response.（）A.InB.OnC.UnderD.During43.（单选题，1分）Will they go ahead with their plans,even_________ offending their important business partners？（）A.as the result ofB.on behalf ofC.at the risk ofD.on the cost of44.（单选题，1分）Although the news reports focused on the relationship between Williams and Woods,one minor detail_____________ my attention.Which one is NOT correct？（）A.caughtB.arousedC.broughtD.attracted45.（问答题，10分）A.expedition B.evidently C.developed D.facility E.accommodationF.isolatedG.enhancedH.hardlyI.practicallyJ.honorK.housedAmericans have occupied the geographic South Pole continuously since November 1956.The station stands at an elevation of 2，835 meters on Antarctica's nearly featureless icesheet,which is about 2，700 meters thick at that location and recorded temperature varies between -13.6℃ and -82.8℃.The station's name is in（1）___ of Roald Amundsen and Robert F.Scott,who reached the South Pole in 1911 and 1912.The original Amundsen-Scott Station,built to support the scientific goals of the International Geophysical Year,was begun in November 1956.As interest in polar research increased,a new design and a larger station was（2）___ necessary.Before November 1956，there was no permanent artificial structure at the pole,and（3）___ no human presence in the interior of Antarctica.The few scientific stations in Antarctica were near its coast.In 1975 the central area of the station was rebuilt.Detached buildings（4）___ instruments for monitoring the upper and lower atmosphere and for numerous projects in astronomy.In 1997，a redevelopment plan to upgrade the station began.The new station,which was dedicated in 2008，is one elevated and connected（5）___ .To cater to changes in population from winter to summer,certain areas can be closed.Remote science facilities are being （6）___ ，and are located away from the main station to minimize interference between necessary operations and science.As part of the elevated station,the existing arch（拱顶）was used for fuel storage and waste management.New arches provide（7）___ for the power plant and garage shops.The benefits of elevated structures include reduced snow drifting,increased building life,smaller environmental impact,（8）___ safety,and more cost-effective construction.Some 50 scientists and support personnel winter at the station,and up to 150 people work there during the summer.The station's winter personnel are （9）___ between mid-February and late October.The station has collected the longest continuous set of meteorological data from Antarctica's vast interior ice area,and it is well located for（10）___ and research.Astronomy and astrophysics have flourished in recent years,taking advantage of excellent properties of the atmosphere.Other areas of interest include glaciology,ocean and climatesystems,astrophysics,astronomy,and biology.46.（问答题，10分）A.historical B.rationing C.original D.regulated E.reflected F.refugeG.stored H.removal I.typical J.character K.restoredThe 1940s HouseThe house is at 17 Braemar Gardens,West Wickham,Kent,now a suburb of Greater London.Series art director Lia Kramer,who had helped create The 1900 House,identified the property and oversaw its restoration.The（1）___ house was built in 1932 by Bradfield Bros ＆Murphy,and was retrofitted（翻新）so that the technology and fashions of a middle-class English home of the late 1930s were （2）___ .It is a three-bedroomed home,with a boiler fueled by coke providing hot water,and there was no telephone or refrigerator.The retrofit included the （3）___ of central heating,the custom-fitted kitchen cabinets and appliances,and the carpeting as well.The carpeting had been used to cover the original checkerboard floor tiles.Fireplaces were（4）___ to working condition,and the original French doors which led outside were reinstalled.The existing beds were replaced by iron bedsteads,including twin beds for Michael and Lyn.When neighbours learned of the project,many donated period home furnishings for free.The garden was changed to be（5）___ of a victory garden,which was also called war garden or food garden for defenseThe family's work in the show was demanding.The family had to act like a typical family of the time,which included the sewing of curtains,building an air-raid shelter,and facing wartime food （6）___ .Air raids were like real during the show,forcing the family to take （7）___ in its air-raid shelter.The near-nightly sound of the air-raid siren（fixed in a hallway in the home）left the family upset,even after they returned to their regular lives.The family had to stay in（8）___ all the time,including when the boys went to school.Even minor aspects of life,such as the depth of water in the bath tub,which could be no deeper than five inches,were （9）___ .Filming began on 15 April 2000，and lasted nine weeks.Unlike other （10）___ reality television shows,the Hymers were not isolated.Their neighbours helped them dig their air-raid shelter,the family also visited a retirement home.Nonetheless,Lyn Hymers later said that the family did feel isolated,and seldom got the sense of community spirit that people living in the 1940s would have felt.47.（填空题，15分）Adolescents are generally more likely to lean into risk and uncertainty than children or adults—and that's a good thing.Recent research（1）___ adolescent risk taking helps us understand why we' re more likely to（2）___ things that feel uncertain or scary during these years,and why these risks are so important to learning and development.It also provides insights into how this desire for exciting experiences can promote healthy versions of risk taking that adults can support.Adolescence is particularly filled with uncertainty,as young people figure out who they are in the （3）___ of shifting social landscapes,new responsibilities,and more challenging schoolwork.Research has shown that adolescents are more willing than adults to enjoy uncertainty and explore situations in which there is a potential for a reward（in whatever form），but the outcome is not assured.This（4）___ for uncertain outcomes is essential to learning and development during adolescence.Meanwhile,our brains （5）___ significant changes during adolescence,adding new connections and strengthening frequently used pathways in response to experience.One of the ways the brain responds to experiences that matter is through dopamine.Dopamine is involved in how the brain processes （6）___ ，but it's not just a "feel good" chemical.Every time we dosomething with an uncertain outcome - taking a "risk" - increased dopamine is released.This release （7）___ other parts of the brain that the activity or situation is new and deserves attention.This is a kind of amplified learning that's actively shaping the connections between neural systems in our brains.Because adolescent brains release more dopamine compared to children oradults,adolescents are more sensitive to the rewards and their reward system is more （8）___ by risks which tends to make young people more interested in exploring.Risk taking doesn't take place in a vacuum.Research has shown that when （9）___ are in the room,or if adolescents even think they may be observed from another room or online,they are more likely to take risks,and the reward response from risk-taking behavior become stronger.It's not so much that friends（10）___ each other to do things risky,but that the rewarding feelings are more （11）___ when their friends are present.Adults often（12）___ peers with more dangerous risk-taking behavior.（13）___ ，peers can also motivate youth to take positive risks.Engaging in environmental campaigns,or standing up for the（14）___ that they are devoted to happen in peer contexts.Adults should know that adolescents can benefit from healthy social opportunities to try new things,without knowing for sure how they will（15）___ .（1）A.looking at B.looking up C.looking from D.lookingover（2）A.avoid B.ensure C.achieve D.approach （3）A.contest B.context C.text D.test （4）A.disgust petition C.tolerance D.adaption （5）A.go through B.go over C.go in for D.go after （6）rmation B.problems C.rewards D.reactions （7）A.relaxes B.breeds C.fills D.alerts （8）A.excited anized plicated D.adopted （9）A.parents B.peers C.teachers D.relatives （10）A.force B.pressure C.instruct D.oblige （11）A.inviting B.interactive C.beneficial D.intense （12）A.associate B.charge C.appreciate bine （13）A.By comparison B.In other words C.On the contrary D.Worsestill（14）A.course B.condition C.cause D.caution （15）A.turn out B.put out C.give out D.bring out 48.（填空题，8分）If we look at education in our own society,we see two sharply different factors.First of all,there is the overwhelming majority of teachers,principals,curriculum planners,school superintendents,who are devoted to passing on the knowledge that childrenneed in order to live in our industrialized society.Their chief concern is with efficiency,thatis,with implanting the greatest number of facts into the greatest possible number ofchildren,with a minimum of time,expense,and effort.Children in the usual classroom learn very quickly that creativity is not rewarded,while repeating a memorized response is,and then concentrate on what the teacher wants them to say,rather than understanding the problem.The difference between the intrinsic（内在的）and the extrinsic aspects of a college education is illustrated by the following story about Upton Sinclair.When Sinclair was a young man,he found that he was unable to raise the tuition money needed to attend college.Upon careful reading of the college catalogue,however,he found that if a student failed a course,he received no credit for the course,but was obliged to take another course in its place.The college did not charge the student for the second course,reasoning that he had already paid once for his credit.Sinclair took advantage of this policy and not a free education by deliberately failing allhis courses.In the ideal college,there would be no credits,no degrees,and no required courses.A person would learn what he wanted to learn.A friend and I attempted to put this ideal into action by starting a serials of seminars at Brandeis called "Freshman Seminars Introduction to the Intellectual Life." In the ideal college,intrinsic education would be available to anyone who just wanted it,and that should be enough - since anyone can improve and learn.The student body might include creative,intelligent children as well as adults；morons as well as geniuses（for even morons can learn emotionally and spiritually）.The college would be ubiquitous - thatis,not restricted to particular buildings at particular times,and teachers would be any human beings who had something that they wanted to share with others.The college would be lifelong,for learning can take place all through life.Even dying can be a philosophically illuminating,highly educative experience.The ideal college would be a kind of education retreat in which you could try to find yourself；find out what you like and want；what you are and are not good at.The chief goals of the ideal college,in other words,would be the discovery of identity,and with it,the discovery of vocation.（1）In the author's opinion,the majority of education workers ___ .A.emphasize independent thought rather than well-memorized responsesB.tend to reward children with better understanding rather than with a goal for creditsC.implant children with a lot of facts at the expense of understanding the problemD.are imaginative,creative and efficient in keeping up with our industrialized society（2）An extrinsically oriented education is one that ___ .A.focuses on oriented educationys emphases on earning a degreeC.takes students' need into accountD.emphasizes learning through discussion（3）To enter the author's ideal college,a student ___ .A.will enjoy learning all though his lifeB.should be very intelligent and diligentC.needn't worry about the admission testD.can be best stimulated for creative work（4）The author's purpose of writing the article is ___ .A.to publicize his viewsB.to criticize college studentsC.to stress self-teaching attitudeD.to advocate technological education49.（填空题，6分）Explore some of New Zealand's best skiing ＆ snowboardingfield.Whatever your ability,Cardrona has the snow for you!The 2018 winter season runs from June 16-October 14，2018.Half Day ＆ 1 Day lift passes are split into Peak ＆ Off Peak pricing：Peak-July,August ＆ September Off Peak-June ＆ October*Rocky Mountain Super Pass holders must book lodging with Cardrona to be eligible for free *******************************************************************************＆ the lift ticket benefit request.What pass am I eligible for？Read our lift pass age definitions below to find out.*Multi passes are valid for both consecutive ＆ non-consecutive days ＆ can be used any time throughout the 2018 winter season at Cardrona only.Your lift pass will be stored on an electronic RFID pass.To make the most of your clever pass,activate your personal profile online.Once you' re logged into your profile you can：•Top up your card with lift passes,rental gear,lift ＆ rental packages and lessons.•Keep track of your on-slope stats at Cardrona（days spent,run count,activities taken,etc.） Definitions for Lift Passes：Student：18+yrs enrolled full time（minimum 32 weeks in a calendar year）with a New Zealand or Australian tertiary institution.Student ID ＆ proof of full time status（letter from institution）is required.ID card must be in English ＆ include a valid expiry date.Child：Currently attending school,6-17 yrs inclusive.Kids under 6 ski for free in winter, ＆kids under 9 bike for free in summer!Photo ID will be required.Senior：65-74 yrs of age.Photo ID will be required.Under 6 yrs ＆75 Years+：Under 6 yrs ＆ over 75 yrs,as at June 1，2018，ski for free.Please collect a complimentary lift pass from the ticket office.Photo ID will be required.（1）After activation of your online profile,what can you do to maximize the value of your pass？___A.You can open up the online account of your clever pass.B.You can store your lift pass on an electronic RFID pass.C.You can monitor what activities you have done at Cardrona.D.You can participate in most tutor lessons without any charge.（2）Which of the following statement is true according to the passage？ ___A.Cardrona is only open to those who are skilled at snowing or skiing.B.Anyone with Rocky Mountain Super Pass can have free access to Cardrona.C.Those with 1 Day Off Peak pass are entitled to ski at Cardrona on Oct.24thD.One can get in Cardrona from 8.30am to 4pm with 1 Day Peak pass.（3）How much will the Half Day Peak passes cost for a family of two parents,one 12-year-old boy,one freshman at Auckland University,one 5 year old,and one grandmother of 76？ ___A. ﹩295.B. ﹩275.C. ﹩320.D. ﹩270.50.（填空题，8分）Without question,2020 was a year for innovative teaching.The teachers experimented with blended learning,hoping the models would increase student engagement,creativity,and higher-order thinking.Tyler Douglas,a history teacher,admitted that prior to the pandemic,he considered technology-assisted instruction optional in conjunctionwith in-person teaching；now,he believes blended learning is here to stay.But he has a question to us：Did that year of innovative teaching result in students learning to be more innovative,too？ Innovative teaching means the teacher is the creator,but unfortunately it does not necessarily mean the same for the students.How can educators like Tyler teach students to become betterinnovators themselves？There are some key adjustments to traditional lesson planning that help.Teaching thinking skills explicitly（明确地）is the first one of them.Humans,uniquely,can create models of something that does not yet exist but that one wants to bring into existence.You do not need to use your frontal lobes to make a mental image of a bird,but you do have to use your pre-frontal cortex to think of how to design a way for humans to fly.When we think,we generate new ideas.We innovate.In their daily lives,students are exposed to volumes of stimulation and information and are already thinking naturally to process the world around them,but many of students' assignments ask them to remember information,but not to compare,analyze,or make associations about the topics in the same way they do in their daily lives.To teach innovation,teachers can explicitly teach thinking skills by encouraging students to further think about the declarative knowledge within the lesson's goal.Adapting this approach,a history teacher like Tyler Douglas might plan a lesson about the settlement of the West in the United States.After the traditional lecture about its basic facts,he could teach students to apply the newly acquired declarative knowledge by using analysis.Tyler could then frame the time period as a system and suggest that certain changes,such as relocating the Transcontinental Railroad,would result in different settlement patterns and the potential influence on the current life.This type of thinking task allows students to deepen their understanding of history while generating different insights about historical concepts.Of course,teachers from all disciplines can teach thinking skills.A math teacher can use classifying as a method for 1st graders to learn the differences among shapes；a middle school science teacher can teach students to use analogy to describe the endocrine（内分泌）system like a vending machine；in physics,students can be asked to investigate ways people recover from types of exercise and sports injuries.To think deeply,students should learn to use thinking skills with abundant information about the topics.（1）What is true about teaching innovation according to the passage？ ___A.When teachers becomes innovative,students are sure to learn in a more creative way.B.The functions of pre-frontal cortex enable teachers to give lessons on thinking skills directly.C.The main purpose of innovative teaching is to bring in reality some imaginary things.D.Teachers must change their lesson plans in order to deliver an innovative class.（2）What does declarative knowledge（in Para.4＆5）probably mean？ ___A.The procedures of how particular things can be finished.B.The information about various categories of facts.C.Freshly new ideas about the ways to solve problems.D.A mix of decision-making,problem-solving and reasoning.（3）What is an example of the desired approach to teaching innovation？ ___A.Ask students to learn several well written and famous essays by heart.B.Lecture in the basic points of British and American literature history.pare the body immunity to the mechanism of castle defence.D.Urge students to do different kinds of maths questions using one skill.（4）What would the author most probably talk about in the following text？ ___A.The difference between declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge.B.Explore the influence of stimulation of frontal cortex on our learning behavior.C.How students access enough information that can lead to deep thinking.D.Why innovative teaching is a must in the current school education system.51.（填空题，8分）There's a loud bang,and then it starts：A battery of an electric car is onfire in the test tunnel.A video of the test impressively shows the energy stored in such batteries：meter-long flames flee in disorder and produce enormous amounts of thick,black smoke.The visibility in the previously brightly lit tunnel section quickly approaches zero.After a few minutes,ashes have spread throughout the room."In our experiment we were considering in particular private and public operators of small and large underground or multi-storey car parks," says project leader Lars Derek Mellert,"all these existing underground structures are being used to an increasing extent by electriccars.And the operators ask themselves："（1）___ ？" But until now there has been hardly any meaningful technical literature,let alone practical experience for such a case.So Mellert developed three test scenarios（场景），the results of which were published in a final reportin August 2020."（2）___ .Besides,they are possibly fatal regardless of the type of drive or energy storage system." says the final report.The primary objective has to be to get everyone out of the danger zone as quickly as possible.The highly poisonous hydrofluoric（氢氟）acid has often been discussed as a particular danger in burning batteries.（3）___ .The real problem,however,is the extinguishing and cooling water that is produced when fighting such a fire and storing a burnt-out battery in a water basin.The analyses showed that some chemical substances in the extinguishing water goes beyond the limit values for industrial wastewater by a factor of 70；the cooling water is even up to 100-times above limit values.（4）___ .Firefighters know that the battery of an electric car is impossible to extinguish and that it can only be cooled with large amounts of water.But this is already known to the。

2023-2024学年上海交大附中嘉定分校高一上期末英语考试1. Regulations often meet resistance in the rigid system, ________ bossy employers maybe challenged by employees.A．which B．where C．whose D．that2. Dominating the list are high-income countries, ________ the average ecological footprint is now five times that of poor nations.A．of which B．what C．in which D．whose3. ________ we’ve advanced our service quality is helpful in attracting more customers in the future.A．How B．Why C．Which D．That4. The post-pandemic job market is no longer the market ________ the general public thinks it is, as profit margins shrink.A．which B．as C．where D．that5. It is 10 years ________ these important environmental problems were addressed, which benefited the entire world.A．since B．after C．before D．when6. It is suggested ________, instead of complaining all day long, Louise think of the contributors who have helped her survive.A．which B．/ C．that D．what7. The new class rules in ________ design most classmates have participated is so innovative that other classes also want to follow suit.A．which B．where C．whose D．what8. New ________ the facility is, it would make possible a much stronger signal that would cover wider residential areas.A．although B．as C．despite D．while9. It was widely confirmed by scientists that that was exactly ________ global greenhouse gas emission needs to be addressed as soon as possible.A．why B．how C．when D．whether10. Appreciating a poet’s reading of his own works is very beneficial because we can understand the poem better ________ the poet places emphasis or pauses.A．at where B．from where C．in which D．from which11. Whoever is elected the new leader will shoulder the responsibility of shaping our community into a more united one, as ________ by the voters.A．being expected B．expected C．had expected D．expect12. Where there is freedom of the press, there is also obligation to ensure objective reporting for what ________ and what is happening.A．happens B．had happened C．happened D．is happened13. It suddenly ________ to me that I need to mark it down, because I tend to forget things, however simple they are.A．occurred B．occur C．occurs D．is occurring14. He is the most devoted teacher that I ________, because he is forever thinking of how to create a better environment for this students.A．saw B．had ever seen C．see D．have ever seen15. The concert world as a whole is in crisis ,but jazz ,one of the most vulnerable types on live performance ,is especially on the edge.A．which depends B．which depend C．that depend D．as depends16. These thick forests cover abroad span of area, which serves as a perfect ________ for the march, leaving the enemy in the dark about our position.A．setting B．cover C．residency D．tunnel17. The newly-furnished library features a(n) ________ study room where students can sit in groups to communicate occasionally.A．open-plan B．labour-saving C．single-roomed D．24-hour18. Though all his efforts have failed to ________ his demanding parents, his teacher and classmates were amazed by his academic performance.A．shock B．arouse C．conquer D．wow19. It’s easy to lay ________ for impulsive (冲动的) behaviors on teenagers whose brain is underdeveloped rather than the shortage of guidance.A．blame B．discrimination C．complaint D．criticism20. On receiving a submission, an experienced editor needs to efficiently decide what part to adopt and how much to ________ for a better version awaiting for publication.A．adapt B．surf C．update D．quote21. Overtime, the euro and China’s yuan can mature into competitors for dollar as ________ currency.A．convertible B．intelligent C．primary D．valuable22. Her excellent speech was ________ by bursts of applause and great cheers from the crowd.A．impressed B．illustrated C．punctuated D．delivered23. To transfer information from short-term to long-term memory, the ________ requires periods of rest.A．heart B．spirit C．brain D．head24. Her parents tried to ________ some pressure on her to do well in the college entrance examination so that she can be admitted to a prestige university.A．bring B．put C．bear D．keep25. Many parents work all day long to provide their children with a good living condition, but their kids might just ________ for the company of their parents.A．take B．long C．expect D．desire Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. touchedB. extraordinaryC. setD. challengedE. involvementF. individualityG. angleH. quoteI. reflectionJ. amazedK. dismissalDead Poets Society (死亡诗社) is a 1989 American drama film written by Tom Schulman, directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams. The film evoked an extensive 26 on education. 27 at the conservative Welton Academy in the northeast United States in 1959, and it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry.In the autumn of 1959, Neil begins his senior year of high school at Welton Academy, an all- male, elite school. On the first day of classes, they are 28 by the unorthodox (非正统的) teaching methods of the new English teacher John Keating,a Welton alumnus who encourages his students to “make your lives 29 ”, a sentiment he summarized with the Latin expression carpe diem. Subsequent lessons include having them take turns standing on his desk to teach the boys how they must look at life in a different 30 , telling them to tear off the introduction of their poetry books which explains a mathematical formula used for rating poetry, and inviting them to make up their own style of walking in a courtyard to encourage them to maintain 31 . As the school year progresses, Keating’s lessons and their 32 in a secret poetry club encourage them to live their lives on their own terms.However, Keating’s methods at tract the attention of strict headmaster Gale Nolan. He is fired and Nolan takes over teaching the class. Keating interrupts the class to collect personal articles before he leaves, the students shout that all of them were forced to sign the letter that resulted in his 33 . They stand on their desks one by one and salute Keating with the words “O Captain! My Captain!”. Keating is deeply 34 .The Dead Poets Society received critical applause and box office success. The film’s line “Carpe diem. Seize the da y.” was also voted as the greatest movie 35 of the year 2014 by the American Film Institute.Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. addressedB. boastC. approachD. senseE. wealthyF. glimpseG. revealedH. pushyI. statisticsJ. peersK. motivationCollege Rankings Are Something, but Not EverythingI am always confused when reading statements like “Princeton University is the number one college in the United States.” Are those who attend Princeton inherently brighter than their 36 ? Is Princeton able to produce more geniuses upon graduation?High-ranking colleges in global education leagues attract greater talent in staff and students, and 37 better facilities, therefore generating more profits. In the United States, however, this virtuous cycle can turn vicious when financially-challenged parents end up spending their life savings on their children’s educat ion, while 38 individuals can simply buy their way in. Besides, these rankings face criticism for potentially influencing colleges to make minor adjustments in 39 to improve their position on the table.I didn’t care about college rankings for years un til I recently saw something different. This past October, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy 40 the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, which assesses universities worldwide across 55 subjects in five disciplines. It is said to employ a more in-depth 41 to evaluate the performance of universities. And this makes it easier for prospective students to choose the best college for their specific subject. But how much weight should you give to these rankings?In my opinion, college rankings can serve as a reference, offering a 42 into the reputation and strengths of institutions. However, they should not be the only determining factor for you. There are many aspects to a university education that can only be 43 when you are clear about your goals.I once taught a three-month program to prepare university students for overseas exchange programs in England. But some of them displayed low 44 . It wasn’t merely due to a language barrier. These individuals seemed to lack communication skills, critical thinking and, more importantly, a 45 of purpose, which might help determine their future academic quality. After all, what lies in the heart of education is “U” .“Blame My Brain” by Nicola Morgan, reviewed by Rosalie WarrenAs someone who constantly blames my brain for all sorts of things (not my fault — my brain didit!), I was _______ by the title of Nicola Morgan’s book and only slightly disappointed to learn that it was _______ teenagers. Since I have many days when I feel that I am barely out of my teens (though the mirror, sadly, does not bear this out), I decided that the book might still be relevant to me, and indeed to my relationships with my no-longer-teenage children.The subtitle is “The amazing teenage brain revealed” and amazing is, I soon _______, exactly what the teenage brain is. I learned that one of the things that _______ to the brain in our early teenage years is a flurry of growth of the dendrites (connections between neurons), followed a few years later by a major pruning session where many of the relatively unused connections are culled and the remaining ones are strengthened and coated with a fatty myelin layer ready for adult life. Not_______, all this activity is not without its downside for the person “within”, and it goes along w ay towards _______ why teenagers can be so difficult to live with and to cope with themselves.There are also brain-based explanations of why teenagers need so much sleep, why they don’t tidy their rooms, why they come _______ when the rest of the world is going to sleep and why some of them, at least, are risk-takers. There’s stuff about alcohol and drugs and why such things are not good for the brain, but all of it is written in a very _______ and understanding way that I think teenagers will warm to.Nicola Morgan is not a neurologist or a _______ scientist, but she clearly had done a great deal of research and ________ experts including Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and Professor Susan Greenfield, among many other eminent names in the field. Morgan has a gift for simplifying and explaining ________ subject matter with a light but precise touch, and she is careful to ________ between established facts and theories and speculations of her own and other people’s.There’s plenty of humour and a good few well-deserved digs at the stupidity of parents and other well-meaning but misguided adults, which teenagers will ________. There are diagrams, tests, photos relating to questions like What emotions can you recognize? Do you ________ other emotions with anger? What kind of thinker are you? Which mental tasks do you find comparatively easy or difficult? There’s also sound advice for addiction, self-harm, depression and other ________ illnesses, and some pointers towards recognizing when you may need to seek help.The illustrations by Andy Baker are great, too. And oh yes —there’s some interesting discussion on the differences between girls’ brains and boys’, if there are any. You’ll have to read it to find out...46.A．attracted B．interested C．invested D．introduced47.A．intended to B．aimed at C．targeted by D．appealed to48.A．defended B．dismissed C．discovered D．differed49.A．happens B．projects C．evolves D．limits50.A．surprisingly B．immediately C．unfortunately D．regularly51.A．expressing B．explaining C．declaring D．exposing52.A．living B．lively C．alive D．alone53.A．sympathetic B．pessimistic C．positive D．negative54.A．laborious B．humorous C．productive D．professional 55.A．consulted B．conducted C．converted D．suggested56.A．complicated B．simplified C．contrary D．demanding57.A．denounce B．distinguish C．determine D．depend58.A．appreciate B．hate C．respect D．reflect59.A．confuse B．combine C．unite D．associate60.A．mind B．physical C．mental D．emotionalIn the heart of the war-torn city, where buildings stood like wounded soldiers, Emma waited inline for her weekly ration. The line moved slowly, a somber procession of gaunt (瘦削憔悴的) faces and threadbare coats. When her turn came, the ration officer handed her the allotted food with a detached efficiency. “Two loaves, half a pound of sugar, and a tin of powdered milk,” he recited. The portions seemed to shrink each week, mirroring the dwindling hope in people’s hearts.Clutching her meager supplies, Emma hurried through the bombed-out streets, dodging craters and debris. The city, once vibrant and bustling, now lay in a hushed surrender to scarcity and fear. At home, her family’s small garden offered a sharp contrast to the desolation around. H ere, amidst the rows of struggling vegetables, her father toiled.“Dad, let me help,” Emma offered, taking the shovel from his weary hands. Together, they dug into the earth, creating a hidden cache for extra food. It was a secret they guarded fiercely, knowing that in times of shortage, even neighbors could turn against each other out of desperation.As they worked, Emma’s mind wandered to the days before the war, when food was abundant and their garden was a source of joy, not just survival. She remembered her mother’s cooking, the aromas that filled their kitchen, the laughter that accompanied their meals. Now, each bite of their bland rations was a reminder of what had been lost.In the evenings, the family gathered around a small table, sharing their rationed food. Conversation flowed, weaving tales of better times, igniting sparks of hope. Emma’s younger brother, Tom, would often ask, “When will we have chocolate again?” It was a question loaded with longing, not just for the sweetness of chocolate but for the return of normalcy.Despite the hardship, they found reasons to smile. Emma’s father would recount stories from his youth, tales of adventure that seemed like fairy tales in their grim surroundings. Her mother would hum old tunes, filling their home with a semblance of warmth and normalcy.As winter deepened, the rations grew scarcer, and the hidden cache in the garden became their lifeline. Each day, Emma and her father would check the hole, ensuring their precious supplies were safe. The hole, a mere cavity in the ground, symbolized their resilience, a refusal to succumb to despair.61. How did the amount of weekly rations appear to change each week?A．Significantly increased B．Dramatically decreasedC．Remained the same D．Decreased each week62. What does the term “hidden cache” in the third paragraph refer to in the article?A．A treasure map B．A buried capsuleC．A secret food storage spot D．A mysterious box63. How does the family’s gathering around the table for meals illustrate the i mpact of war on their lives?A．Abundant food showshow the war has unexpectedly brought prosperity to their family.B．The family’s conversations about a war-free future reflect their enduring hope.C．Meals at the table are silent and rushed, highlighting their fear and anxiety.D．The table becomes a place of conflict where family members argue over limited food. 64. Tom’s longing for chocolate is symbolic in the story. What does this longing represent?A．It’s a simple craving for a treat, unrelated to th e broader themes of the story.B．The desire for chocolate symbolizes a yearning for the comforts of life before the war.C．His wish for chocolate indicates his dislike for the food rationing and nothing more.D．It is a secret code used by the family to communicate about their hidden food.________/10 Hardship Judy May, 2020Early on I thought this family was a bunch of complainers. But the focus of this reality show is how sweet family life was in the tough wartime era, which really touched me.But as I watched I noted that the 1940s mid-class family life was not that unbearable. Even though they didn’t have labor-saving facilities, they still had coal fire. Maybe, it’s only due to modern people’s sense of privilege that they promptly forg et what immense, bodily labor was involved in the previous chore it replaced. So, the experiment was not that “real”?! Therefore, I recommend, but not highly, this show to you._________/10 Must See TV-Really! Lily June, 2021For anyone interested in “Reality TV” with an emphasis on “Real”, checkout 1940’s House as soon as you can. The Hymer family from northern England spends 9 weeks living the life of a suburban 1940’s house during the infamous London blitz. Everything they use, wear, purchase, read comes from that time period - including ration books, blackout curtains, Victory gardens, and a self-built bomb shelter.What makes this “House” installment the best in a long line (see “Frontier House”, “Colonial House”, “1900 House”) is the family’s willingness to immerse themselves in the project wholeheartedly. You as the viewer really begin to sympathize with the Hymer family’s struggles to live a 1940’s life with a 21st century mindset. I think most people will come away liking the attitude and spirit of the mother the best - she truly embodies the British spirit that was so essential and prevalent during England’s darkest hour.This is 3 hours of “history” that no one will want to end. Children would also enjoy this as there are 2 young boys (ages 10 and 7) who participate in the program wholeheartedly.________/10 A bit sinister David February, 2023Although it’s as well made as the other PBS reality shows, this one was disturbing. Many of the hardships imposed on the Hymers are by design, not circumstance. A committee of seven or eight experts privately judges them in a star chamber and decides how strict rationing will be and how much they will be fined for infractions. Watching the children go hungry while the experts debated how much to cut the food budget bothered me. The Hymers live more likelab rats than adventurers. It’s also hard to get worked up about how much wartime Britssuffered from rationing since it was nothing compared to the hardships undergone by eastern Europeans, Asians and even their own soldiers. The show was simply too narrow in scope and sinister.65. The ratings of these three users have been hidden. Which of the following three ratings do you think are most likely to be real?A．Judy: 6/10; Lily:3/10; David:1/10 B．Judy: 8/10; Lily:10/10; David:8/10C．Judy: 6/10; Lily:10/10; David:1/10 D．Judy: 8/10; Lily:1/10; David:8/1066. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．From Judy’s perspective, the Hymers family has always been a bu nch of complainers.B．The “House” series consist of “Frontier House”,” Colonial House” and “1900 House”.C．The mother personifies the essential British spirit so most people will like her.D．The PBS reality shows are quite disturbing, especially “The 1940s House”.67. The passage can probably be found ________.A．on a website providing reviews about reality showsB．on the advertisement of “The 1940s House”C．on a textbook about how to make excellent moviesD．in a fantasy novel about travelling back to the 1940sDear boss — You have always tried to attract young and youngish consumers, and our consultants have always come up with new ways to label them. I don’t need to remind you that “millennials” and, increasingly, “Gen Z” are our most important markets. The trouble is that coming up with rules to define a swathe of humanity is more art than science. It is liable to apply stereotypes. Luckily you have me, and I’m here to tell you that much of what is written about marketing to today’s most prized consumers is a myth.Social media has just changed the ways people discover brands from viewing television, newspapers and magazines to surfing Instagram and TikTok; it has weakened the power of marketing as a whole. Such is the ease with which digital natives can fact-check our tricky marketing claims that it is getting harder to build brand loyalty. Online, communication is cheap and prices are readily Googled.There is a similar temptation to think that physical shops no longer matter. Young consumers love their Amazon deliveries. But what works best is the seamless combination of the digital and physical worlds. Remember those online-only influencer-backed beauty brands like Glossier, which took the world by storm during the pandemic? It turns out that they struggle to get repeat business and have had to pair up with physical retailers. If we want to succeed, we need to offer the best of both physical and virtual worlds.Gen Z will consider a brand’s sustainability and social impact, but considering something isn’t surrendering to it. They are never brand-slaved. It is chiefly youngsters who buy cheap “fast-fashion” outfits to wear once and then send to landfill. Also, youngsters care less for consumer boycotts than its virtue-signaling parents, thus open to various brands. No wonder, most brands originate from youngsters with duel identities of producers and consumers.What determines the shopping mode of a generation is their mindset. In Gen Z, lies are easily exposed online, where everyone loves a takedown and hates hypocrisy. We are people just as our young customers are and people will always buy sincerity.68. What is the article primarily warning readers against in marketing?A．The excessive use of digital advertising and ignoring traditional media.B．The use of influencers and social media platforms for product promotion.C．Focusing solely on Gen Z without considering other demographic groups.D．Relying on outdated perceptions of young consumer behaviors.69. Why is it challenging to build brand loyalty among younger consumers in the digital age?A．Young consumers are less interested in brand loyalty.B．Digital natives can check out marketing claims.C．Young consumers prefer shopping in physical stores.D．Social media platforms are misguiding in brand establishment.70. What is suggested about the importance of physical stores in modern retailing?A．Physical stores are becoming obsolete due to the rise of e-commerce.B．Young consumers only prefer online shopping and home deliveries.C．A combination of digital and physical retail experiences is most effective.D．Physical stores should be completely replaced by digital marketing strategies.71. What’s the attitude of young consumers towards brands?A．They commit to social justice and boycott unethical brands.B．They consider a brand’s sustainability but are not controlled by it.C．They are indifferent to a brand’s quality and social influence.D．They only support brands that are created by their peers.More Than a FeelingCharles Darwin formulated the most successful theory in the history of biology: the theory of evolution. He was also responsible for another grand theory: the theory of emotion, which dominated his field for more than a century. Its core principle was that the mind consists of two competing forces: the rational and the emotional. 72We now know that, on the contrary, emotions enhance our process of reasoning and aid our decision-making. In fact, we can’t make decisions, or even think, without being influe nced by our emotions.73 Perhaps the most important discovery regarding the role of emotion is that even when you believe you are exercising cold, logical reason, you are not. People are not usually aware of this, but the very framework (框架) of their thought process is highly influenced by what they are feeling at the time - sometimes subtly (细微地).Consider anger, for example. Backed by the threat of attack, anger creates incentives (动机) for others to comfort the angry individual. Your mental calculations increase the importance you place on your own welfare and goals at the expense of others’. Coaches tap into anger as a motivational tool because the focus on the self encourages athletes to push themselves to achieve their goals. Anger also causes you to perceive less risk. 74The new view of emotion may not correspond to the way Darwin saw it, but it does support one of the basic conclusions of his theory of evolution. Humans are not as different from non-human animals as people believed. What can we learn from this? The first and most crucial step is self- awareness. 75 By studying our own emotions, we can read others’ better and communicate more effectively. Once we are in touch with our true feelings, we can take steps to manage them whenever it benefits.76. 能够在20世纪40年代生存 ________________77. 喜欢冒险并从中幸存 ________________78. 说了很多却没有抓住要领 ________________79. 经历了很多生理上的变化 ________________80. 给观众留下深刻印象 ________________81. 以农场为背景的实验性课堂 ________________82. 赢得他人尊重的最佳方式 ________________83. 朗读莎翁剧作中的一句引语 ________________84. 他努力尝试想要融入这群有冒险精神的少年中。

上海交通⼤学附属中学2020-2021学年⾼⼀上学期期中考试英语试题含答案上海交通⼤学附属中学2020-2021学年度第⼀学期⾼⼀英语期中试卷（满分150分，130分钟内完成）第Ⅰ卷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 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. A singer. B. A conductor. C. A doctor D. An athlete.2. A. A library. B. classroom. C. A gymnasium. D. An auditorium.3. A. She felt glad to have a new jobB. She wanted to stay at home to take care of her kids.C. She gave up the new jobD. She got prepared for the long time spent on transportation.4. A. She wants to make her hair thinner.B. She wants to dye her hair.C. She wants to cut off all her dark brown hair.D. She likes thin and long hair.5. A. The woman is eager to transfer her money to France.B. The bank clerk doesn’t know how to transfer money to another country.C. The man’s landlord will help the woman to fill out the application forms.D. The man knows French well.6. A. She wants the door open to have some breezes in.B. She doesn’t want her talk with Tom to be heardC. It doesn’t matter much to her whether the door is closed or notD. She has a poor relationship with Tom.7. A. She bought the wrong bookB. She asked for a new textbookC. She lost her money.D. She bought the latest edition of the book.8. A. Holiday. B. Luck. C. Work. D. Their health condition.9. A. The woman isn’t satisfied with her body shape.B. The woman is pregnant.C. new family member will move in to live with the couple.D. The woman is trying to lose weight.10. A. The woman enjoyed the movie very much.B. The woman didn’t sleep well at night because of the movie.C. The man asked the woman to be careful at night.D. The man invited the woman to go to the theatre together.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the longer conversation(s) and short passage(s). The longer conversation(s) and short passage(s) 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. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.C. The first group did not try to remember the information.D. The second group did not understand the information.12. A People know how to keep the information in mindB. People are likely to change the quantity of information.C. People nowadays tend to organize information like a computer.D. People are good at remembering how to find the information.13. A. We are using our memory differentlyB. We are becoming more intelligent.C. We have poorer memory than before.D. We need a better way to access information.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. When she was rescuing her owner.B. When she was caught in a hurricane.C. When she was blocked by a rock.D. When she was running after a sheep.15. A. birdwatcher. B. A student from Leeds.C. Six volunteers.D. The coastguard of Cornwall.16. A. A miracle of the coastguard.B. The dangers of living in the wildC. A dog’s coming back from the deadD. The importance of water.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation17. A. Believing in themselves. B. Writing a bookC. Challenging their life.D. Asking for help.18. A. She makes children’s programs. B. She gets involved in legal decisions.C. She simplifies judge’s job.D. She explains the function of the law in simple words.19. A. Sharing things with others.B. Solving problems.C. Talking with others.D. Having her opinions heard20. A. A judge’s reflection on her job and life.B. The success of a children’s program.C. The importance of law in daily life.D. The problems people meet in court.Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. The publication of Great Expectations, which ______ both widely reviewed and highlypraised, strengthened Dickens’s stat us as a leading novelist.A. have beenB. wereC. wasD. will be22. Harry ______ Florence by plane which ______ at 8: 30 next morning.A. is leaving for; will leaveB. is leaving for; leavesC. will leave for: will leaveD. leaves for: leaves23. I was sent to the work site last month to see how the development plan ______ in the past two years.A. had been carried outB. would be carried outC. is being carried outD. have been carried out24. Hopefully in 2030 we will no longer be e-mailing each other, for we ______ more convenientelectronic communication tools by then.A. have developedB. had developedC. will have developedD. developed25. —How much do you know about Nolan’s’ new film to be released next month?—Well. the Movie Channel ________ it in a variety of forms.A. coversB. coveredC. has coveredD. will cover26. He’s been informed that he ________ for the scholarship because of his academic background.A. hasn’t qualifierB. hadn’t qualifiedC. doesn’t qualifyD. wasn’t qualifying27. When the boss complained about the slow progress of the project, she ________ to youpersonally, but to the Department as a whole.A. hasn’t referredB. wasn’t referringC. hadn’t referredD. wouldn’t refer28. The producers of the talk show denied that the joke was too offensive, insisting that they merely ______ add a slight touch of humor.A. have meant toB. had meant toC. were meant toD. mean to29. By hiring regional musicians to play in common areas such as lobbies and waiting rooms, theCen Stage Arts in Health program ______ an environment of music all over campus for the past five years.A. is creatingB. was about to createC. has been creatingD. will be creating30. The country ______ its borders when a wave of refugees ______ in, which put a severe strainon its social welfare system.A. scarcely opened; floodedB. had scarcely opened; had floodedC. scarcely opened; had floodedD. had scarcely opened; flooded31. Daimler’s Chief Executive said the German carmaker ______ production locations in thenext decade to capture shifts in demand as global trade tensions continued to rise.A. had adjustedB. would adjustC. will be adjustingD. were adjusting32. By next year, dry waste burning and wet waste treatment rates in Shanghai ______ to reach27,800 tons a day, around 80% of the city’s total garbage.A. are expectedB. will have been expectedC. have expectedD. are expecting33. According to an investigation of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, theliving virus on the outer packaging of imported frozen cod in Qingdao ______ for the recent infections.A. would be blamedB. was to blameC. was blamedD. had blamed34. “We often count how many passers-by stop and watch our performance and it can be up to300 each time,” said the street artist. “______ that by the 20 or so performances that take place each month and it reaches thousands”A. To multiplyB. MultipliedC. MultiplyD. Multiplying35. The holiday resort includes two swimming pools and nightly entertainment which ______board games, exotic dancing and music.A. hostsB. featuresC. containsD. characterizes36. We often find ourselves in the sorry state of an apology, where regrets seem to come mostreadily when they ______ the least.A. matterB. occurC. ariseD. belong37. Hull University states that if any student should break the rules on proper language use, theyshall be offered feedback as to why, while deduction of marks will be taken on a case-by-case ______.A. baseB. chargeC. accountD. basis38. Having kept low profile, these young men have long been ______ as “dull and cold”, buttoday they are about to show you just how energetic they are.A. realizedB. believedC. labeledD. respected39. Efforts are being made to improve the ______ of food distribution, with charities and foodbanks to collect and deliver excess food to those who can’t afford even the most basic food.A. responsibilityB. efficiencyC. possibilityD. convenience40. At the bus stop in Hamilton, Peter took the ______ in making friends with Gina, whichfinally led to a lifetime happy marriage.A. actionB. troubleC. courageD. initiative4l. While the Japanese are not very familiar with the religious roots of the holiday, they have shown an amazing ability to absorb other cultures and make Christmas of their ______ own.A. personallyB. formerlyC. uniquelyD. particularly42. There were as many as six hundred ______ on this brand new ship, which just had embarkedon its maiden voyage, venturing ever further into the unknown.A. facilitiesB. containersC. furnitureD. equipment43. Under-achieving children have set up emotional barriers to education and, ______ demandsby adults, these barriers become even harder to overcome.A. in response toB. in relation toC. in contrast toD. in addition to44. At the annual Forum, experts across the globe have in-depth discussions on world peace,provide each other with some ______, and contribute their wisdom to stabilizing the international order.A. nut to crackB. food for thoughtC. jump for joyD. sense of belonging45. The books and materials are kept on exclusive access; ______, they are available only to theteaching faculty and library staff. Which one of the following is NOT correct?A. in other wordsB. on the other handC. to put it another wayD. that is to saySection 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.Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that 46 us and make us who we are, it is the same with the challenges that come with friendship.When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two choices. We can try to beat it off, or we can decide that the thing 47 the challenge isn’t worth the trouble and call it quits. Although there are 48 times when calling it quits is the right thing to do, in most cases all that is needed is 49 and communication.When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how 50 or uncomfortable something is, we will always choose to face it and work through instead of running away from it. Communication is making a 51 for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong. If you ca n say to a friend, “I got my feelings hurt,”rather than “You hurt my feelings.” You are going to be able to solve the problem much faster.In dealing with many 52 that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for what they are: small hurdles(障碍) you need tojump or get through on your way through life. Nothing is so big that it is 53 to get over, and hurt only 54 to make us stronger. It is all part of growing up, it 55 to everyone, and some day you will look back on all of this and say, “Hard as it was, it made me who I am today. And that is a good thing.”Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage here 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.Do you shop for groceries online and have them delivered to your door? Well, this might be just the start of a digital revolution in food. How about tattooed(刺花的) fruit, ice cubes which send text messages, and wine from the bottom of the ocean? All these things are on the 56 according to global innovation research firm Stylus.They say stickers and wasteful packaging on fruit could be 57 by eatable tattos. These would be 58 “directly to the skin of the fruit without 59 damaging skin cells, “according to Stylus’s senior vice-president of content, Tessa Mansfield.Our 60 are changing rapidly too, and some companies are cooking up menu of technological advances. 61 , there’s a smart knife which can 62 the freshness of food and any bacteria present as it is being used.Innovative ways to 63 what we consume are always being 64 . Mandy Saven,Stylus’s head of food, beverage and hospitality says new digital ice cubes send a text message to a friend if you drink too much alcohol.Indeed, some companies are helping consumers stay 65 and make environmentally-friendly choices. Dutch firm Bilder and De Clerca sells food organized by recipe, which helps customers avoiding 66 by buying too much.This makes the retailer more than just a supplier of food—it becomes “kind of food 67 to a shopper.” says Tessa Mansfield. For the discerning(有眼⼒的) drinker, the future holds another new experience. How would you like to try “ocean-aged wine”? This is wine whic h has been sunk to the bottom of the ocean to help it 68 before you enjoy it.I find all these 69 exciting. What about you? Are you happy to 70 the new frontier of food?56. A. rise B. contrary C. horizon D. whole57. A. replaced B. exchanged C. covered D. understood58. A. connected B. contributed C. imported D. applied59. A. heavily B. actually C. purposefully D. weakly60. A. situations B. groceries C. services D. kitchens61. A. In short B. At first C. For instance D. After all62. A. enhance B. add C. analyze D. locate63. A. search B. monitor C. elect D. limit64. A. developed B. tracked C. tempted D. followed65. A. comfortable B. smart C. holy D. healthy66. A. consumption B. waste C. cost D. bargain67. A. consultant B. customer C. designer D. guard68. A. delicate B. dizzy C. mature D. delicious69. A. innovations B. goals C. behaviors D. consumers70. A. move about B. step across C. join in D. get onSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. Foreach 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)Celebrating Czech traditionsHave you ever witnessed the 300-year anniversary of a village? To me, it is so amazing that this village, named Bysicky, which is located in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, has sustained blizzards(暴风雪)and wars for all this time, but has still kept its special charm.Unli ke transportation you’d find in Prague such as the metro or tram, the most common way to get around in the countryside is by bike, as it’s a lot more convenient. So on Saturday morning.I departed from home on a bike ride with my host family. After an 8-kilometer journey, we finally arrived at the village.There was a road that led straight into the center of the village. Many stalls selling pizza, beer and ice cream were by the roadside. You could hear guitar music coming from the other side of the road, where an outdoor stage stood on large area of meadow(草地).When the performance from the guitarists finished, group of children wearing traditional costumes came on stage. As the crowd applauded loudly, the children were divided into three groups. A group of older kids playing different musical instruments stood on the left side, a group performing typical Czech dances was on the right, and a choir sang beautifully in the center.Many of those present were relatives of the children, and we were there because my sister was a member of the dancing group. On the edge of the grassland, there were girls riding horses.The end of the road led to a circled space, where the city hall stood in the middle, surrounded by a circle of colorful cottages. In front of the houses there were also many markets and a radio station reporting on the event.So this is what a typical village celebration looks like, with markets food and performances from traditional Czech culture, which was quite different from festivals in big cities. Czech people value their history, so there will always be parties to celebrate a place’s existence or an important person from history. There are no high buildings in these villages, but people still like to go there to spend their weekends because of the peaceful environment. guess that is what life really means. 71. What can we learn from the text about Bysicky?A. The most convenient transport here is the metro.B. The outdoor stage was set up in front of the city hall.C. The author’s host family lives in the village.D. It has a long history and is usually peaceful.72. After they arrived in Bysicky, the author ______.A. came across a famous choir giving a performanceB. heard music played by a group of guitaristsC. danced with local kids in traditional costumesD. rode horses on the grass nearby73. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The author dislikes festivals in big cities.B. Czech people take pride in their culture and history.C. Czech people don’t like to live in hi gh buildings.D. Czech people always enjoy their lives to the fullest.74. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?A. To describe a typical village celebration in the Czech Republic.B. To give tips on how to tour around Bysicky.C. To inform us of different traditional Czech festivals.D. To explain the long history of Bysicky and its people(B)75. Which is one of the characteristics of Mount Cook National Park?A. It is alpine in the purest sense and hard to reach.B. It provides star-shining night skies for visitors.C. It attracts less skilled climbers to all alpine activities.D. It guarantees visitors a sight of cheeky kea.76. Mike is an experienced adventurer and may find ______ the most exciting.A. Mountaineering on Elie de BeaumontB. Mountain walks via Hooker Valley TrackC. Skiing on Tasman GlacierD. Climbing Mount Cook77. If you are a visitor to the park, you should ______.A. properly evaluate your own experience and skir.B. get your permit prepared before you start to climbC. hire local guides to help you to train for climbingD. avoid exploring glaciers in winter(C)Across the rich world, well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled. Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce, compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the well-education well off and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individual and society, are profound.The world is facing as astonishing rise in the number of old people, and they will live longer than ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almost double, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work, has persuadedmany observers that this shift will lead to slower economic growth, while the swelling ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.But the notion of a sharp division between the working young and the idle old misses a new trend, the growing gap between the skilled and the unskilled. Employment rates are falling among younger unskilled people, whereas older skilled folk are working longer. The divide is most extreme in America, where well-educated baby-boomers (⼆战后⽣育⾼峰期出⽣的美国⼈) are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the workforce.Policy is partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early. Rising life expectancy, combined with the replacement of generous defined-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones , means that even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement . But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to get rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the previous generation. Technological change may well strengthen that shift: the skills that make up for computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.78. What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor?A. Longer life expectancies.B. A rapid technological advance.C. Profound changes in the workforce.D. A growing number of the well-educated.79. What do many observers predict in view of the experience of the 20th century?A. Economic growth will slow down.B. Government budgets will increaseC. More people will try to pursue higher education.D. There will be more competition in the job market.80. What is the result of policy changes in European countries?A. Unskilled workers m ay choose to retire early.B. More people have to receive in-service training.C. Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.D. People may be able to enjoy generous defined-benefits from pension plans.81. What is characteristic of work in the 21st century?A. Computers will do more complicated work.B. More will be taken by the educated young.C. Most jobs to be done will be creative onesD. Skills are highly valued regardless of age(D)Imagine you are a citizen of Athens,enjoying a warm Mediterranean night inthe Theater of Herodes Atticus. You arewearing jeans and a T-shirt, listening to agreat concert. Now rewind this picture1,839 years. You are in the same seat,only you are watching classical Greekentertainment.The city of Athens is a fun mix of theold and the new, the classic and the modem. Often a little shop is located next to the rains of a temple, which is only a block from a large, air-conditioned hotel. The great city of 2,500 years ago is still visible today.Ruins are the most obvious sign of ancient Athens, and the most famous of these is the Acropolis(卫城). The Acropolis is a large hill that was the center of life in Athens. On its slopes were temples, monuments, and theaters. From the top, you can see how the urban area of Athens stretches out in every direction.On the top of the Acropolis is the Parthenon. This was once a huge temple to Athena, the city’s patron. It was first completed in 432 B.C., but has been damaged and destroyed several times. However, visitors can still see the “tricks” used in building the Parthenon. The columns along the outside lean inward, and are slightly fatter in the middle. The temple is also higher in the middle than on the sides. All these effects make the Parthenon look perfectly straight from a distance.Only a block away from the Acropolis is the neighborhood of Plaka. The area, with its little shops and restaurants, is very popular with both tourists and locals, and is an important part ofmodem Athenian culture. Many great thinkers, writers, and political leaders lived in ancient Athens. The ruins of their homes and favorite spots are scattered throughout the busy port city. The hill where St. Paul addressed early Christian Athenians is located near the Acropolis. Great thinkers such as Perikles and Demosthenes spoke to the civil assemblies held at the Pnyx Hill. Today the Pnyx is an open-air theater for light and sound shows.Tourism is very important to people who live in modem-day Athens. Thousands of people come every year to see these ruins and to tour the many museums that house artifacts from ancient times. This provides many jobs and brings money into Athens, which helps the city pay for improvements. Athenians take pride in the accomplishments of their ancestors, and people from all around the world come to admire them. By looking around the city today, we can imagine what life was like in ancient Athens.82. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the city of Athens?A. The culture of the city is a mixture of the old and modem.B. Traces of the ancient city can still be foundC. Ruins and modem hotels co-exist in the city.D. All the temples are not far away from air-conditioned hotels.83. According to the context, “tricks” in Paragraph Five refer to ________.A. naughty actsB. confusing constructing skillsC. skillful constructing methodsD. constructing materials84. The writer mentioned all the following benefits of tourism in Athens for Athenians EXCEPT ________.A. offering job opportunities to AtheniansB. enriching Athenians by providing accommodation for touristsC. enabling Athenians to improve the infrastructuresD. making Athenians proud of their ancestors85. What is the best title for the passage?A. Tourism in AthensB. Athens: Then and NowC. Historic Interests in AthensD. The Magic of Ancient Athens第Ⅱ卷Section ADirections: Fill in the blanks to make the sentences 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.1. ________ ________ ________ life gives us, just accept it happily and feel grateful from the bottom of our heart.2. He told his supporters not to ease up ________ ________ he’s leading in the presidential race.3. I wonder for ________ ________ I shall be waiting before another chance shows up.4. He gave an unhesitating “yes” ________ asked if he would go through the experience again5. The reason for the really enormous shift in his attitude is worth ________ (explore).6. Many of these measures have been accepted by the court, though the details remain ________ (settle).7. It is our responsibility to the next generation to make sure that environmental issues ________ (solve).8. There is something they need to change if they ________ (restore)the vitality of the U.S. economy.9. A freshly baked cake ________ (not cut) easily.10. The first-generation computer ________ (not invent) until the 1940s.Section BDirections: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given word.11. I hope their plan will work, but they themselves are very ________ (doubt)that it will.12. She won an award for the most ________ (origin) design.13. After you read the exercises, text them to yourself so you’ll have them for easy review before you ________ (memory) them all.14. The editor is short of ________ (contribute) for the May issue of the magazine.15. Students were asked to design a ________ (recycle) consumer electronics product that was engaging and simple for consumers.16. Last Tuesday, the usually peaceful ocean surged into a mountain of water that swept through the ________ (scene) seaside village, on the southwest side of the main island.17. Coca-Cola announced quarterly ________ (earn) that topped Wall Street predictions.18. Those with a vivid imagination tend to stand out in some ________ (create) work.19. Most of all, Isaiah Berlin was a serious scholar, probably one of the past century’s greatest ________ (history) of vision.20. As we are at the start of the course, this seems a perfect moment to offer some practical advice to ________ (facility) the task of learning English.Section CDirections: Translate the following Chinese phrases into English by using the word in the bracket.21.从历史遗迹的⾓度研究⽂化(terms)22.处于中国"⼀带⼀路"倡议的核⼼(heart)23.为⽆知⽽不是贫穷感到羞愧24.看到整个城市的美景(view)25.为了减少碳⾜迹(purpose)26.充满了对艺术和诗歌黄⾦时代的回忆(alive)27.警告⼈们注意不太节能的⽣产⽅式(warn)28.从丝绸之路的起点开始他的旅⾏(set)Section DDirections:Translate the following Chinese sentences into English using the word in the bracket.29.我舅舅如此热衷⽹上购物，总是买⼀⼤堆花⾥胡哨的商品。

上海交通大学附属中学第一学期高一英语期终试卷（满分100分，100分钟完成。

答案一律写在答题卡、答题纸上）I. Listening Comprehension (24%)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. $ 2,000 b. $ 24,000. c. $ 48,000. d. $ 44,000.2. a. Colleagues b. Employer and employee.c. Husband and wifed. Mother and son.3. a. He is bored b. He is worried.c. He is confidentd. He is not satisfied.4. a. The next bus is coming soon.b. The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop.c. There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus.d. They can catch this bus without running.5. a. In a cotton field b. At a railway station.c. On a farmd. On a train.6. a. The man will go to meet the woman this evening.b. The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o'clock.c. The woman can't finish making the jam before 7 o'clock.d. The woman won't be able to see the man this evening.7. a. The man must do some reading.b. The woman wants to go to the concert.c. The woman doesn't feel like going to the concert.d. The man wants to go out to dinner.8. a. The knife belongs to him.b. Bob should mind his own business.c. The man once borrowed Bob's knife.d. Bob's knife isn't as good as that of the man.9. a. Go to the library b. Go to see a film.c. Get some exercised. Do homework in school.10. a. She's learned a lot from the literature class.b. She's written some books about world literature.c. She's met some of the world's best writers.d. She's just back from a trip round the world.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 onlyonce. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide whichone would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.11. a. European countries only.b. European and African countries.c. The countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa.d. EU member states and non-EU member states.12. a. It turned out nothing but a complete failure.b. The members disagreed on key issues and the meeting broke up.c. It's about marathon negotiations.d. It's about international trade in Doha.13. a. Suicide bombers hit Xinjiang.b. An accident caused a lot of deaths.c. Police caught two terrorists and shot eight more dead.d. Dozens of unexploded bombs were found.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. a. They haven't devoted much energy to medicine.b. There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.c. It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.d They believe people can recover without treatment 15. a. They reveal the seriousness of the problem.b. They indicate how fast the virus spread.c. They show our body is fighting the virus.d. They tell us what kind of medicine to take.16. a. It actually does more harm than good.b. It causes damage to some organs of our body.c. It works better when combined with other medicines.d. It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be readtwice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with theinformation you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (13%)25. No agreement was reached in the discussion as neither side would give way to _____.a. the otherb. any otherc. anotherd. other26. The results of the experiment have turned out to be more satisfactory than _______.a. was expectedb. that were expectedc. had been expectedd. expecting27. Inside the window of the car _____ nothing but a few small toys.a. hangedb. is hungc. hangsd. is hanged28. --What’s the matter, Sara? You wear a sad look on your face.--Oh, nothing much. As a matter of fact, I _______ of my friends back home.a. just thoughtb. have just been thinkingc. was just thinkingd. have just thought29. An awful traffic accident_______, however, happen the other day.a. doesb. didc. has tod. had to30. The public criticized that the government should have tried all means to prevent the financial crisis ______.a. occurringb. being occurredc. to occurd. from being occurred31. As I couldn’t f ind a better way to solve the problem, he suggested ______ to my parents.a. me to turnb. I would turnc. me turningd. me turn32. What is the best way you think of _______ the living conditions in the mountainous area?a. improvingb. to improvec. having improvedd. to be improved33. I t is ______children’s behavior carefully that we are able to find out those who come from the divorced family are more likely to go astray such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or taking drugs.a. to observeb. by observingc. observingd. being observed34. We waited for the meeting for nearly three hours, only _____ it was cancelled.a. findingb. to findc. having foundd. found35. Practical jokes are tricks in which an unsuspecting victim is placed in an embarrassing position or made ______a fool.a. lookingb. lookc. to lookd. looks36.When his mother entered the room, he pretended _______ his homework attentively.a. to dob. to doingc. to be doingd. to have done37. More consumers are waiting for the further drop of housing prices with money in their hands ______ buying houses, according to a report released by the chamber of commerce on China's real estate.a. better thanb. more thanc. other thand. rather than38. The poor man suddenly found he was _______ he had been and was at a loss.a. to whichb. wherec. to the placed. what39. Chaplin, for _____ life had once been very hard, directed a film about life in an American factory.a. whoseb. whomc. himd. which40. We went through a period _______ communications were very difficult in the rural areas.a. whichb. whosec. in whichd. with which41. It has been estimated that the earth’s surface temperature has increased ____ half to three quarters of a degree since 1850.a. tob. byc. atd. with42. An Asian normally does not open a gift in the presence of the giver, ______ an American tends to open it immediatelywhen he gets it.a. sinceb. whilec. whend. as43. The fried scallops (扇贝) we ate at the restaurant yesterday is marvelous. I’d like to have them again even if they cost ______.a. as twice muchb. much as twicec. twice as muchd. as much twice44 Many in the credit industry expect that credit cards will eventually _____ paper money for almost every purchase.a. exchangeb. reducec. replaced. substitute45. The boss of the company felt worried when he found the profit couldn’t _____ the expenses.a. payb. coverc. charged. keep46. To our relief, the friends that got separated in the floods came back home ______.a. safelyb. safec. surprisedd. surprisedly47. Taking the advantage as a journalist, she was admitted to the watchtower and had a particular _______ of the mountain ranges.a. sceneb. sightc. viewd. scenery48. The house he now lives in is a (n) ______ contrast to the one he lived in six years ago.a. brightb. freshc. sharpd. extreme49. He is shy in the presence of strangers and he does all he can ______.a. get it overb. to get it overc. get over itd. to get over it50. The young man is always energetic, and loves life, who has a _____ personalitya. lovelyb. livelyc. alived. livingIII. Cloze (25%)( A )Everything lives with opposite forces. The same can be said about modern technology, such as __51___.At first glance, Internet _52____ us excitement and a world of promise. Frankly speaking, people who have some ideas of it ___53__ deny the merits(优点)born with the system. For instance, it can improve efficiency in scientific research, for __54___ it scientists and researchers can get a global look at the __55___ development in the field concerned and accordingly they need to spend __56__ time doing what has already been done. In view of personal communication, the most __57___ means could be peculiar to Internet, too.While people speak _58____ of Internet, its drawbacks(弊端) shouldn’t be neglected. Sometimes, a __59___ fatal breakdown of the system, or a disastrous ___60__ could bring us an enormous amount of damage and loss. Meanwhile, __61___ Internet’s replacement of books or the written work as the main __62___ of information, human’s writing abilities are __63___. However, every country on this planet should work hard to develop the system to serve us __64__ efficiently and comfortably, __65__in the net all countries are interrelated.51. a. computer b. Internet c. network d. TV52. a. offers b. provides c. affords d. lets53. a. can b. may c. can not d. may not54. a. out of b. by means of c. in case of d. in honor of55. a. latest b. late c. later d. latter56. a. some b. few c. no d. more57. a. hard b. convenient c. different d. difficult58. a. highly b. high c. low d. lower59. a. no b. few c. more d. little60. a. errors b. mistakes c. error d. wrong61. a. with b. to c. for d. of62. a. resource b. source c. origin d. cause63. a. weaken b. weak c. weakened d. weakening64. a. more b. better c. less d. best65. a. although b. because c. if d. as( B )I have never met a successful person who wasn’t 100% prepared. Once you realize the advantage that exceptional __66___ gives, it becomes a lifelong habit.Ivan Lendl is a typical example. He has thought about every side to his game, _67___ it is playing plan against an opponent, or his diet, or fitness program. But what really __68____ me was when he told me he also knew the airline and flight number he was taking to the city in question. That is the way he __69___ everything. It is one element that has made him a champion.One reason many of us aren’t prepared is that we rarely appreciate it. And if anyone does find out we have prepared carefully to make certain we __70___ our goal, we may well be laughed at. In fact, many people are afraid to be prepared: if they are, they lose an excellent _71____when they fail.In sport, you meet athletes who let it be known they are not in top condition for a competition. It __72___ the pressure. If they lose, they were not at their best. If they win, they go beyond everyone’s __73___. This is a classic 50% solution: you win some, you lose some. Then there are the people who do their preparation in public. They constantly tell you how hard they are working. That way, if they fail, it is not because they did not try. This is the 75% solution: prepare well, give it your best, let things turn out as they will.The very best performers, __74___ , spend hidden hours to make sure th at they are No. 1. They don’t need or want the world to see them sweat. This is the 110% solution: First determine the __75.__ result. Then calculate your effort.66. a. chance b. possibility c. preparation d. ambition67. a. whether b. when c. whatever d. if68. a. amused b. delighted c. astonished d. confused69. a. works out b. deals with c. gets to d. acts as70. a. acquire b. achieve c. possess d. have71. a. reason b. explanation c. prediction d. excuse72. a. relieves b. releases c. rejects d. regulates73. a. expectations b. wishes c. ideas d. opinions74. a. yet b. however c. besides d. furthermore75. a. desired b. acquired c. admired d. preparedIV: Reading Comprehension (23%)( A )When I was a schoolboy sixty years ago, we had two prizes in our school. One for good spelling, and the other for amiability(友好). These prizes were thin, smooth, silver disks about the size of a dollar. On one were the words “Good Spelling”, and on the other, “Amiability”.The holders of these prizes hung them about the neck with a string. Those holders were the envy of the whole school. There wasn’t a pupil that wouldn’t have given a leg to be allowed to wear one of them for a week. But no pupil ever got a chance except John RoBards and me. Good spelling was my one accomplishment. John RoBards was extremely amiable. He always wore the other medal.That word “always” is a bit strong. We lost the medals several times. It was because they became so monotonous(单调). We needed a change—therefore several times we traded medals. It was a satisfaction to John RoBards to seem to be a good speller—which he wasn’t. And it was a satisfaction to me to be amiable, for a change. Of course these changes would not last long. Some schoolmate or other would presently notice that we had traded and would report this to the teacher.The teacher took the medals away from us at once, of course. But we always had them back again before Fridayafternoon when the teacher came to look over the week’s record.Fr iday afternoon always closed with a “spelling down”. Being in disgrace, I necessarily started at the foot of my division of spellers. But I always stood with the medal around my neck when the contest was finished.76. The prizes mentioned in the passage______.a. were computer disksb. bore both: Good Spelling” and “Amiability”.c. were coin-shape medalsd. were each worth one dollar77. The teacher took away the prizes from the author and John RoBards because _____.a. they wanted to sell the prizesb. they exchanged the prizesc. they behaved badlyd. they came to be over proud78. We can learn from the passage that ______.a. the teacher did not like whether John or the authorb. John and the author were good friendsc. John and the author both cheated in winning the prizesd. John and the author were often a focus of attention in the school( B )The majority of your readers must have been surprised and shocked to read a letter from Mr. Hogg, published in last Wednesday’s Herald. Mr. Hogg seems to think that his own convenience and that of motorists in general are the only things that matter in our city.I would have more sympathy with Mr. Hogg if he limited himself to making constructive suggestions to improve the situation. No doubt his problems would be partly solved if the local authorities built a multi-storey car park in the park in the city centre, instead of encouraging motorists to use public transport. All the same, judging from the tone of Mr. Hogg’s letter, I suspect that motorists w ho are so careless of pedestrians’ (行人) safety that they would rather park their cars on the pavement than hold up the traffic would probably be too lazy to use a multi-storey car park if they had to walk a few hundred yards to their destination afterwards.My main reason for writing, however, is much more important. Is Mr. Hogg aware that according to figures issued by the Department of Transport, 13, 000 people were knocked down in Britain last year because of cars being illegally parked either on the pavement or on crossings? In fact, although the total pedestrian casualty(伤亡事故) rate has fallen over the last ten years, there has been an increase in accidents caused when pedestrians have to step out into the road to avoid parked cars on the pavement and cannot see coming traffic.I, for one, cannot share Mr. Hogg’s view that the authorities are prejudiced against “long-suffering motorists”. On the contrary, I think the penalties (处罚) for the dangerous parking should be made severe enough to prevent all motorists from breaking the law in this way.79. From this letter we can infer that Mr. Hogg thinks ______.a. motorists should be encouraged to use public transport.b. a multi-storey car park should be built in the city center.c. the authorities should try their best to prevent traffic accidents.d. pedestrians are too careless when they walk across the street.80. The writer of this letter thinks that ______.a. to build a car park in the city is of no use.b. motorists should not neglect pedestrians’ safety.c. most motorists are lazy, careless and selfish.d. regulations should be made to punish motorists in general.81. Which of the following statements is TRUE?a. 13,000 people were killed in traffic accidents in Britain last year.b. Traffic accidents rate has fallen in the past ten years.c. A lot of pedestrians were knocked down due to motorists' illegal parking.d. Accidents involving pedestrians has increased sharply over the last years.82. Which of the following things can Mr. Hogg have done?a. Parking his car on the pavement or on crossing.b. Having trouble in finding a car park in the city centre.c. Having been fined for illegal parking.d. a, b and c( C )The oldest stone building in the world are the pyramids. They have stood for nearly 5, 000 years and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet. There are over eighty of them scattered along the banks of the Nile, some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids. The most famous of these are the “Step” pyramid and the “Bent” pyramid.Some of the pyramids still look as much alike as they must have been when they were built thousands of years ago. Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or, more often, for stone to use in modern buildings. The dry climate of Egypt has helped to keep the pyramids in good condition, and their very shape has made them less likely to fall into ruin. These are good reasons why they can still be seen today, but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever.The “Step” pyramid had to be on the west side of the Nile, the side on which the sun set. This was for spiritual reasons. It also had to stand well above the level of the river to protect it against the regular floods. It could not be too far from the Nile, however, as the stones to build it needed to be carried in boats down the river to the nearest point. Water transport was, of course, much easier than land transport. The builders also had to find a rock base, which was not likely to crack under the great weight of the pyramid. Finally it had to be near the capital, or better still, near the king’s palace so that he could visit it easily to personally check the progress being made on the final resting place for his body.83. According to the passage, the “Step” pyramid _______.a. is unlikely to fall into ruin in the near future.b. was built on the sands along the Nilec. is the one that was built later than the true pyramids.d. is the most famous of the true pyramids84. The most important reason why some pyramids remain in good condition is that _____.a. people have taken care of them.b. i t doesn’t rain often in Egypt.c. they were well designed.d. the government has protected them from damage.85. The Egyptians built the pyramids along the banks of the Nile because _____.a. they believed in their god.b. it was difficult to find a large rock base far from the Nile.c. the river helped a lot in the transport of building materials.d. it was not easy to choose a suitable place for the pyramids.(D )Our success in business, sports, friendship, love—nearly everything we attempt—is largely determined by our own self-image. People who have confidence in their personal worth seem to be essential for success and happiness. Good things drop into their hands regularly, their relationship are long-lasting, their projects are usually carried to completion. To use the image an English writer created, they “catch job on the wing”.Opposite to that, some people seem to hold attraction for failure and unhappiness. Their plans go in a wrong manner, they have a way of destroying their own potential success and nothing seems to work out for them. For such persons, their problems usually have as origin a difficulty with self-acceptance. When they gain more confidence through others’ help, often their troubles take care of themselves.It is believed that anyone can change his self-estimation. A person with low self-image is not necessarily limited to a life of unhappiness and failure. It is possible to get rid of negative attitudes and gain the healthy confidence needed to realize one’s dream.86. The word “ image” used in line 4 means _____a. life like drawing of somethingb. picture formed in one’s mindc. reproduction of an objectd. something imagined87. According to the passage, high self-image helps one _____.a. to become healthier and better lookingb. to enjoy one’s life like flying with wingsc. to maintain a negative attitude towards things aroundd. to win success in one’s life and work.88. It is implied in the passage that ______.a. one’s self-image is something unchangeableb. being attractive is very important in making friends with others.c. not everyone can benefit from an improvement of his self-imaged. a person with high self-image has much confidence in his own future89. What could be the best title for the passage?a. Happiness or Failureb. Success and Self-imagec. Difficulties in Improving Self-Acceptanced. Attitude towards Life( E)For four centuries Germany has enjoyed a tradition of governmental support of the arts. Before the founding of the German Empire in 1871, many small kingdoms supported the arts. They established theatres, museums and libraries, and their leaders acted as the sponsors to poets, writers, painters and performers. The organizations were thus founded and the convention of generous public support has continued uninterrupted to the present.Germany’s cultural life surprised foreigners. In the Federal Republic a few hundred theatres are financed by the federal government, the states and the cities, in addition to the many privately financed theatres. Unlike the United States, Britain and France, in which theatre is more often than not centered in one city, no one city in Germany dominates over the others. Also, productions in Vienna and in Zurich are significant to the artistic life of the Federal Republic, and artists and resources move easily and freely among the theatrical and operatic companies within the German-speaking regions. Only in Vienna, the capital in which the arts arouse（引起）far greater passions than do politics, does theatre have a broader audience base than in Germany. Audiences in Germany are not limited to the most cultured class or very important people but are drawn from all ranks of society. Season tickets, group arrangements, group tickets bought by business firms and theatre clubs make up the major funds of such production companies as the People’s Independent Theatre, dating from 1890 in Berlin. Going to the theatre or opera in Germany is about as affordable and as unremarkable as attending the cinema elsewhere.90. Another word for “convention” will be ______.a. organizationb. sponsorc. traditiond. arrangement91. What is one of the reasons that Germany’s cultural life surprises foreigners?a. because it is enjoyed by almost all the people of the country.b. because it is better than that of most European countries.c. because German plays are often performed in Germany.d. because it is very cheap to go to the theatre in Germany.92. From this passage we learn that the Germans ______.a. often go to Vienna and Zurich to watch playsb. often go to watch plays in German-speaking countriesc. show great interest in the artistic events in Viennad. admire Vienna’s arts more than those of their own country93. The last sentence of the passage tells the reader that ______.a. German theatres are not as interesting as cinema elsewhereb. the Germans seldom go to the cinemac. the Germans often go to the theatre or operad. cinema has never been popular in Germany( F)Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading94. ___________After four years, the time has come. In less than two weeks, I will have graduated. I look back now and I can't believe how fast it all went. I can still remember the first day of classes, looking on the map on the back of the Schedule of Classes and asking where the classroom building was. Now I'm a senior, looking at freshmen with envy. Every day I wish I could freeze time, and make the next two weeks go more slowly. I know a lot of people who can't wait to graduate, but for me it's the opposite. I want to turn back time instead and cherish every day of my college experience once again.95. ____________For me, college has been a great learning experience, and most of the learning process has taken place outside of the classroom. My second year of college was perhaps the most remarkable year of my life. This was the year that I finally convinced my mom that I was going to be OK living on campus, and she finally let me go. This was the year that I made some lifelong friends, and through many triumphs and failures I came to know more about myself. My second year involved experimenting with new things, such as camping in mountains, attempting to present some lousy poems to newspapers and drawing cartoons of my teachers in class.96. _____________As I walk down the familiar routes on campus, I find myself doing a lot of soul-searching and reminiscing. I find myself wanting to start all over again and recapture the fun and excitement of my college days. I have been panicking at the idea of graduating. I have been going to school for as long as I can remember, and I feel like there is so much more that I want to learn, but instead I have to graduate. The world is enormous and the possibilities are endless. For the past four years I have been surrounded with a safety net. The student status has been a somewhat comforting feeling, giving me an escape from the realities of the world outside.97. _____________With less than two weeks left of school, I'm getting a queasy feeling deep down every time I think about the fact that I'm going to be graduating. For as long as I can remember, I have been a student. I feel like I'm living in denial about graduating. Every time I get asked about what I'm going to do after college I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs. I don't know what I want to do with the rest of my life. It's too difficult to even contemplate the idea that soon I will be waking up in the mornings and not have a class to which I should be going.98. ______________________________On a recent interview, I was asked, "Is this the profession you want for the rest of your life?" I was amused and almostlaughed at the question, but I gave an honest answer. I don't know what the future holds. During the last four years I have changed my mind so many times, the idea of a lifetime commitment to a certain job seems like torture.V. Translation: (15%)99. 这家书店的杂志价格从5到15元不等。

上海交通大学附属中学2013-2014学年度第一学期高一英语期中试卷（满分100 分，100分钟完成，答案涂写在答题纸上）I. Listening Comprehension ( 24% )Section A ( 10% )Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Visit his family.B. Travel abroad with his family for a week.C. Work with his colleagues.D. Enjoy the holiday on the beach.2. A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. D. Windy.3. A. The 10 o’clock one tomorrow morning.B. The 8 o’clock one tomorrow night.C. The 10 o’clock one tomorrow night.D. The 8 o’clock one tomorrow morning.4. A. A tour around China. B. Whistling in China.C. Visiting China.D. Holiday plans.5. A. By air. B. By bus. C. By car. D. By train.6. A. At a restaurant. B. On a plane.C. In a cafeteria.D. At the airport.7. A. To London. B. To Paris. C. To Rome. D. To Tokyo.8. A. 8:15. B. 4:15. C. 12:15. D. 16:15.9. A. Friends. B. Husband and wife.C. Classmates.D. Teacher and student.10.A. The people. B. The scenery.C. The air.D. The modern buildings.Section B ( 6% )Directions: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passage 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 introduction.11.A. A dramatist. B. A poet. C. A writer. D. All the above.12.A. Painted cloths. B. Brightly colored fabrics.C. A beautiful park.D. Replicas.13.A. Around 160 years. B. Over 250 years.C. Over 350 years.D. About 450 years.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.14.A. Angkor Wat is one of the most fascinating places in the world.B. Angkor Wat was built in honor of Khmer kings.C. Angkor Wat was re-discovered by a Chinese about 150 years ago.D. Angkor Wat is ready to become one of the most visited archaeological sites.15.A. 150 years. B. 400 years. C. 1,500 years. D. 4,000 years.16.A. Siem Reap. B. Phnom Penh. C. Kuala Lumpur. D. Bangkok.Section C ( 8% )Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary ( 23% )Section A ( 14% )Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.--- Where have you been all the time? The plane is about to depart.--- I’m so sorry, but I ________ you ________ at the information desk.A. thought, wereB. am thinking, wereC. think, areD. have thought, have been26.We can spare some time to ________ local artists at work at the Alaska Indian Arts center.A. celebrateB. commentC. obeyD. observe27.Most developers reserve the right to ________ a property which they think is virtuallyunsaleable.A. turn inB. turn downC. turn onD. turn off28.Once environmental damage ________ by animals or plants from foreign lands, it takesmany years for the existing system to recover.A. had been doneB. will be doneC. is being doneD. is done29.During the day, when he ________ to other passengers, he would sit on deck, looking out atsea through a telescope.A. doesn’t talkB. hadn’t talkedC. wasn’t talkingD. hadn’t been talking30.This is the time when players can ________ ideas about the strengths and weaknesses ofopponents and establish a few operational rules.A. returnB. changeC. exchangeD. switch31.An essay is usually ________ the introduction, the main body, which mainly consists of thesupporting evidence, and the conclusion.A. made up ofB. made ofC. made fromD. made out of32.We haven’t reached the summit yet, but we ________ with a little bit of luck and a lot ofdetermination.A. willB. have hadC. wouldD. would have33.More than 750 commercial airliners ________ fatal accidents last year. Added to that werethe 1,550 smaller aircraft.A. involved inB. were involved ofC. were involved inD. involved of34.I ________ the death penalty as a violent and evil punishment that weakens the legalfoundations of society.A. thinkB. supposeC. believeD. regard35.--- They ________ next door. Terribly noisy, isn’t it?--- Yes, that house keeps changing hands and the new owner always begins by putting in a new fireplace, which is just on the other side of this wall, so we ________ everything.A. always hammer, are hearingB. are always hammering, hearC. have always hammered, heardD. always hammered, were hearing36.Li Na, the first Chinese player to win a grand slam singles title, ________ another famousfirst to her collection when she ________ the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Victoria Azarenka yesterday.A. has added, has reachedB. was adding, reachedC. added, reachedD. added, was reaching37.Estimates of the amount of oil spilled into the Gulf during the war ________, but areasonable guess of around 4 million barrels is about twice the “________” annual pollution from oil wells and tankers.A. change, naturalB. range, standardC. vary, normalD. adjust, regular38. A Chinese journalist arrested over a series of articles criticizing a partly state-owned firm________ on state television yesterday ________, saying he ________ the articles were unverified and false.A. to appear, apologized, had admittedB. was appeared, apologizing, was admittingC. appeared, to apologize, admittedD. was appearing, apologized, would admitSection B ( 9% )Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.picturesB.createC.enthusiasticD.exhibitedE.ordinaryF.repairsG.spread H.famous I.sufferingsJ.definitelyEvery guide book would recommend some must-see tourist attractions. However, some of the most _____39_____ sites can also be the most disappointing. Maybe it’s not that these places are not mind-blowing --- it’s just that they have been given so much hype (夸大的宣传) for being spectacular that we _____40_____ unreal images in our own minds. The top spots on the list of disappointing tourist attractions, according to tourists’ votes, are taken by these sites:Eiffel TowerCalled the “Iron Lady,” the Eiffel Tower is _____41_____ one of themost prominent symbols of France. Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is thetallest building in Paris and the most visited tourist attraction in the world, attracting about seven million tourists a year, 75 percent of them being foreigners. But hours of waiting in line to go up the tower alone is frustrating enough to kill the pleasure for even the most _____42_____ tourist. And the ticket is overpriced, tourists say.The Louvre’s Mona LisaWhen Leonardo da Vinci painted the portrait of a shy-looking smilingwoman in the 16th century, he must have had no idea about what _____43_____people in the 21st century would have to undergo to see the painting. No touristto Paris would want to miss the Mona Lisa, displayed at the magnificentLouvre in Paris. As a result, the room where the painting is _____44_____ isusually totally crowded, making it difficult to even get a glimpse of the famous painting.Statue of LibertyAlthough it has long been an icon of America, the Statue of Libertyis, some say, a(n) _____45_____ monument, at least when it is closedfor extensive _____46_____ related to safety measures. During thesetimes, tourists can reach the island of freedom but are not allowed toclimb into the crown. The repairs, costing about $28 million, were completed for the 126th anniversary of its opening on October 28, 2012. Until then, tourists can only take some _____47_____ at the base of the statue but the statue itself may remain outside their visit.III. Reading. Comprehension ( 30% )Section A ( 15% )Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A long time ago a baby was born into a poor family. His future looked _____48_____ as he grew to see a poor life before him. He joined the army as a common soldier and was wounded so _____49_____ that he never regained the use of his left arm.He later failed to find a good job and, on two _____50_____, was sent to debtor’s prison. He continued to brush aside the law and struggled just to _____51_____.But, despite his poor life, he never let go of his _____52_____ towrite a book. He wrote a beautiful story which came from his heart’sdeepest dreams and desires. It has _____53_____ generations of people theworld over ever since. It is about a man who saw the world _____54_____from everyone else. Though written in _____55_____, the book is anencouraging tale of irrepressible (压抑不住的) _____56_____. This man’s story has been put to music and film, translated into numerous languages and remains a bestseller after some 400 years. The _____57_____ was Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (塞万提斯) and the book is Don Quixote de la Mancha (《堂吉诃德》).Perhaps Cervantes himself believed that the world “sees persons as they are --- I see them as they can be!” Cervantes may never have _____58_____ such a good work had he not seen some potential within himself that was _____59_____ from the rest of the world. He has taught others that great _____60_____: What we see will come to be.Some see themselves as they are, others as they _____61_____ be. But when we look beyond the present reality, sad as it may seem, and _____62_____ our sights upon the best that is within a situation or a human being, then, too, what we see will come to be. And we’ll know the power of hope.48. A.sad B.rosy C.bright D.sunny49. A.terribly B.heavily C.hardly D.seriously50. A.conditions B.circumstances C.situations D.occasions51. A.survive B.succeed C.wander D.contribute52. A.trust B.destination C.love D.dream53. A.bored B.moved C.untied D.frightened54. A.differently B.authentically C.brilliantly D.clearly55. A.anger B.trouble C.danger D.suffering56. A.risk B.adventure C.hope D.emotion57. A.author B.soldier C.translator D.debtor58. A.continued B.performed C.found D.finished59. A.realized B.developed C.hidden D.tapped60. A.truth B.proverb C.motto D.saying61. A.would B.can C.may D.must62. A.devote B.fasten C.pay D.fixSection B ( 15% )Directions: Read the following four 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 )Microsoft founder Bill Gates, 57, has found himself at the center of a cultural row since April 22. It all started with a handshake with South Korea’sPresident Park Geyn-hye, 61, during Gates’ visit to thecountry. Gates has been accused (指责) ofdisrespecting (不尊重) Park after he was picturedshaking hands with her with his left hand in his pocket.“Disrespectful handshake or casual (随意的)handshake?” asked South Korea’s largest newspaper, the Kong-A Ilbo. Similarly, the Joongang Ilbo newspaper asked: “Cultural difference or bad manners?”“Perhaps it was his all-American style, but an open jacket with a hand in his pocket? That was way too casual. It was very regretful,”Chung Jin-suk, secretary general at South Korea’s National Assembly, told ABC News.In Asian countries, a one-hand shake is very causal, used only when the other party is a good friend, of the same age or younger age. Using one hand with the other in the pants pocket is considered rude, often an expression of superiority toward the other.This isn’t the first time Gates has broken the country’s social rules. According to AFP, Gates used a similarly casual hand shake in 2008 with Park’s predecessor (前任) Lee Myung-bak. However, a picture from 2001 showed him giving a two-handed shake to then president Kim Dae-jung.Some South Korean media have said that it may have been on purpose, showing his political preferences --- respect for the opposition (反对党) leader Kim but disrespect for the ruling partyleaders Lee and Park.“Gates is a casual man who’s not bound (束缚) by customs so he shakes hands in this manner even when meeting heads of international organizations or top political figures (人物),” Dong-A Ilbo quoted an unnamed friend of Gates’ in Seoul as saying.63.What is the article mainly about?A.How to shake hands with people.B.Rules for shaking hands in different countries.C.The recent discussion about handshake manners.D.Gates’ disrespectful behaviour shows his political preferences.64.What does the underlined word “superiority” mean?A. a proud attitudeB.an uncertain feelingC. a positive attitudeD. a feeling of dislike65.We can infer from the article that ____________________.A.South Koreans think that it’s Gates’ right to shake hands how he wants toB.South Koreans think that it’s improper for Gates to give a one-hand shakeC.the author suggests that readers be careful when shaking handsD.it is very common for Asian people to give one-hand shakes( B )To many outside of Asia and the fashion circles, Fan Bingbing is largely unheard of. That is changing with her inclusion in last year’s Vanity Fair’s (《名利场》) Best-Dressed List, and leading the latest Forbes China’s top celebrity list.A superstar in China and arguably the reigning queenof the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, Fan Bingbingis perhaps more famous in America and Europe for herglamorous and risk-taking style than her movies. Forexample, at the premiere of the movie Moonrise Kingdom,she wore a colorful strapless (无带的) gown with a bird and branch theme that rendered (表现) her like a porcelain vase from the Tang dynasty. Fan Bingbing has a love for fashions that are elegant and conceptual (概念的) at the same time. She has an individual look and she is fearless in her choices.Unlike many of her Hollywood counterparts who wear runway looks exactly like those shown on the catwalk, Fan Bingbing knows how to inject an element of surprise into her ensembles (成套服装), whether it’s through an imaginative turban (头巾) or through her variable hairstyles. In fact, her hairdos change with her every ensemble, going from classic chignon (发髻) at one event to wild and curly at another. She also likes to add a touch of old world Shanghai to a Louis Vuitton (路易威登) ensemble or rock-the-80s look with a Versace (范思哲) dress.She glides from glamorous fashion to unique dressing with ease and confidence, which is why many have likened her ever-changing style to that of Lady Gaga. She has fun with fashion and she is not afraid to take chances, which is why her clothes are often noticed and critiqued by many style blogs, calling her one of the most dynamic (充满活力的) dressers on the red carpet.With the nod from Vanity Fair, we might expect to see more of Fan Bingbing at future red carpet events.66.Outside Asia, Fan Bingbing is mostly famous for ____________________.A.her delivery of speechB.her graceful appearanceC.her glamorous and risk-taking styleD.her outstanding performance in movies67.Which is NOT among the possible ways Fang Bingbing may dress herself on the red carpet?A.By carrying unique bags.B.By using an imaginative turban.C.By combining Chinese elements with Western-style dresses.D.By wearing variable hairstyles that go with her ensembles.68.Why is Fan Bingbing called one of the most dynamic dressers on the red carpet?A.Because she often designs red-carpet dresses by herself.B.Because she offers many other actresses fashion advice.C.Because she is creative about dressing and is willing to try new styles.D.Because she is often the one wearing the strangest dress on the red carpet.69.What influence may be caused by Fan Bingbing’s inclusion in Vanity Fair’s list?A.Her dressing styles may change in the future.B.She may perform in some Hollywood movies.C.She may get more opportunities to perform in new movies.D.She may wear more glamorous dresses at red carpet events.( C )Brussels is home to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO北约), the European Union and countless priceless works of art. But for promotion, the Belgian capital turns to a tiny peeing boy.The Manneken Pis (“撒尿小童”像), one of Brussels’ most recognizable statues, has been an essential tourist stop for centuries. Its exact origin is unknown but there are several legends behind the statue, the most famous being a boy named Julianskeurinating on a burning fuse (导火索) and thus saving the city.The 15th-century urinating sculpture is also an icon forlocals. “Our symbol is only 61-cm tall and he’s peeing,”saidMartha Meeze, a spokeswoman for Visit Brussels, the city’stourist office. In Brussels, she said, “We don’t take ourselves tooseriously.”Now, the statue is getting into marketing. He appears in logos and ads. Replicas of him, once mainly sold around Brussels as corkscrews (红酒开瓶器) and in snow globes, are now also cast in colourful chocolate and as lollipops.When city officials wanted to promote a job-creation plan in 2005, they used ads depicting an office full of Mannekens at computers and in meetings. Another poster showed a construction site bustling with Mannekens in hard hats. Promotions for the annual Brussels Summer Festival include the Mannken playing an electric guitar.Even giant Coca-Cola Co. has gone with the flow. Colourful art on Coke vending machines at Brussels Airport features the iconic boy standing atop the iconic bottle. “Manneken Pis is one of our national symbols,” says a Belgian Coke spokeswoman. She notes that Coke kept the images,installed in 2007, even after it changed worldwide ad campaigns two years later.Brussels doesn’t lack potential icons. It recently renovated the centerpiece of its 1958 World’s Fair, a giant construction of tubes and silver spheres called the Atomium (原子塔). And the EU’s expanding headquarters complex has led some to call Brussels “Europe’s Capital.” But neither means so much to the Belgian public as the Manneken Pis does. “The Mannken Pis is like the Eiffel Tower for Paris,” says Bérengère de Laveleye, of the Brussels City Museum. “It’s just smaller and more fun.”70.Brussels residents see the Manneken Pis as an icon as it ____________________.A.attracts tourists to the Belgian capitalB.has a bunch of legends associated with itC.shows they don’t take themselves too seriouslyD.is a popular image in advertising71.All of the following statements are true about the Manneken Pis except that____________________.A.it was created in the 1400sB.it is now cast in candyC.it has been used to promote the EUD.it means more to the Belgian public than the Atomium72.What does it mean that Coca-Cola Co. has “gone with the flow”?A.It means the company has created a new advertising trend.B.It means the company has featured the Manneken Pis in its ads.C.It means the company has treated the Manneken Pis as a Belgian national symbol.D.It means the company has changed its worldwide ad campaigns.73.The last paragraph may be followed by another that ____________________.A.illustrates how the Manneken Pis is funB.points out problems with using the Manneken Pis in marketingC.suggests ways to promote the Manneken Pis worldwideD.explains the origins of the Manneken Pis( D )Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class --- whether a person is “working class” or “middle class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working class tended to be paid less thanmiddle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result ofthis and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally muchless secure, distinct differences in lifestyles and attitudes cameinto existence. The typical working man would collect his wageson Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having givenhis wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander (挥霍) the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype (模式化的思想) of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was --- and still is --- inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity ( or the education and training ) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both lifestyles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes; they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.74.According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle class?A.Desiring for security.B.Making long-term plans.C.Having vision for the future.D.Saving money.75.The author seems to suggest that the description of ____________________ is closer to truth.A.middle-class ways of spending moneyB.working class ways of spending the weekendC.working class drinking habitsD.middle-class attitudes76.Working class people’s sense of security increased as a result of all the following factorsexcept ____________________.A.better social securityB.more supervisionC.higher self-esteemD.less income disparity77.Which of the following statements is incorrect?A.Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B.The gap between working class and middle class young people is narrowing.C.Difference in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D.Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working class people.IV. Fill in each blank with the word in its proper form. ( 8% )78.“When are you leaving?”“My plane __________ (take off) at 10:45.”rge quantities of water __________ (need) for cooling purpose.80.We were all laughing even though Daniel __________ (not finish) his joke yet.81.The clerk put the parcel on the scales to find out how much it __________. (weigh)82.The photographer likes to take pictures of people without letting them know they__________. (photograph)83.The friendly insurance agent __________ (call) at my office two or three times a week to sellhis various types of insurance policies.84.It is reported that by the end of this month the output of TV sets in this factory __________(rise) by about 10%.85.Increasingly, over the past few years, people, especially young people, __________ (be)aware of the need to change their eating habits.V. Translations ( 15% )Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1.这本小说让他着迷以至于他忘记了吃晚饭。

2023-2024学年上海交通大学附属中学高一上学期期中英语试题1. She says that she’ll never forget the time ________ she has spent working as a secretary in our company.A．which B．when C．how D．where2. The modern history of the U.S. dates from 1860, ______ the country became united.A．when B．if C．since D．until3. Beer is the most popular drink among male drinkers, ______ consumption is significantly higher than that of women.A．which B．whose C．that D．what4. In our video-first age, children and adults watch the same things on television, ______ was never true for books.A．as B．since C．what D．which5. Mr. White, who I ______ to the south of France, still lives in London.A．think to have moved B．think had movedC．thought had moved D．thought have moved6. While people may refer to television for up-to-the-minute news, it is unlikely that television______ the newspaper.C．replaces D．will replace A．replaced B．will be replacedby7. Then the unthinkable happened. A cardiovascular (心血管的) accident sent him into a deep coma (昏迷), ______ he emerged 20 days later in a hospital on the north-east coast of France.A．where B．from which C．which D．from where8. We are living in an age ______ many books and magazines can be read online.A．when B．that C．whose D．which9. — Has Mark come back from Greece?— Yes, he came home months ago, but ______ there for three years.A．has been stayed B．stayed C．had stayed D．stays10. ______ that snowmen were often spotted on the mountainside above 7,000 meters by the local inhabitants.A．It was used to be saying B．It used to be saidC．It used to say D．It was used to saying11. Approximately 45 percent of the world’s population live in the climate zone ______ mosquitoes transmit malaria.A．that B．whose C．which D．where12. The professor and her achievement ______ you told me about are admired by us all.A．who B．which C．that D．whom13. Government should bear a greater responsibility ______ funding and setting up a monitoring mechanism to support the education reform.A．on account of B．regardless of C．on behalf of D．in terms of14. A similar mechanism may perhaps ______ the fact that some group-living animals drive sick or injured individuals out of the group.A．result from B．bring out C．account for D．approve of15. When I am about to go ______ a plane to go ______, I often think of a funny joke told by my dad.A．abroad, broad B．board, broad C．aboard, board D．aboard, abroad 16. In an economy depression, it ______ severely for two or more years.A．expands B．extends C．contracts D．stretches17. The upcoming film festival will ______ several documentaries from Asian countries.A．overlook B．view C．feature D．dismiss18. Given the breadth of her research, her ______ knowledge on the topic is evident in every chapter of her book.A．superficial B．intensive C．explosive D．extensive19. This theory may provide a ______ explanation for the origins of the universe.A．promising B．convincing C．rewarding D．demanding20. I was ______ away with the music of the musical The Phantom of the Opera.A．taken B．buried C．put D．carried21. These communities are now turning to recycling as a cheaper ______ to landfills.A．agreement B．approach C．appeal D．alternative22. The newly-published book of the famous economist is really ______. Few of us can understand it.A．attractive B．accessible C．abstract D．absolute Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. collectivelyB. engineC. convincedD. contributeE. distributeF. envisionedG. address H. increasingly I. seemingly J. engagement K. initiativeOcean plastic has become a defining problem of our time, and a challenge to the world’s brightest thinkers and innovators. With a significant portion of plastic waste entering through rivers, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste is supporting the work of Renew Ocean to 23 the lack of waste infrastructure in developing regions.Research published in Environmental Science & Technology in 2017 shows that rivers 24 dump anywhere from a half to three million tons of plastic into the seas every year. According to the data, ten rivers alone carry 93 percent of the river-borne plastics that end up in the ocean. To help prevent this plastic waste from reaching the ocean, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste will sponsor Renew Oceans, a localized 25 and investment project focused on high-leakage rivers. As a Founding Global Oceans Sponsor, the Alliance will 26 its materials and logistics (物流) capabilities. The National Geographic Society has also supported the Renew Oceans 27 .Renew Oceans is part of the Renewology partnership, a brainchild of Priyanka Bakaya. Growing up in Australia, Bakaya became fascinated by science, chemistry, and the environment. Trips to India as a child 28 her of the need to do something positive for an environment 29 strained by plastic waste. At Stanford University, she became aware of social entrepreneurship and continued developing her ideas for ending plastic waste in business school at MIT.How does Renew Oceans plan to tackle a(n) 30 insurmountable (难以克服的) problem? First, using proprietary (专利的) “biofence” technology designed by Renewology, plastic waste is collected as it flows down rivers and branches. ReFences divert the plastic and thus keep it from accumulating and entering the ocean. As 31 , the program has major side benefits. The plastic collected across the developing world will be converted into fuel, while waste pickers will receive compensation directly tied to the fuel generated from the plastic they collect. Renewology can become a powerful 32 for empowering local communities while cleaning up the world’s trash and providing necessary fuel.Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. defensivelyB. exitedC. initiativelyD. landscapeE. respondF. thoughtG. towered H. unaffected I. uninhabited J. welcoming K. windingDanger in the desertThat day we were deep in Chile’s Atacama Desert. There the 33 could often be compared to Mars. Our team of four female microbiologists watched as a car full of curious men pulled up beside us. Because we were strangers in a(n) 34 place, our minds immediately jumped to ways we could protect ourselves. So, 35 , our Chilean fellow guide lifted the strong tool she’d been using to dig up plant roots. The rest of us tried to look braver than we felt.We had come to this desert to conduct DNA studies on giant horsetails that somehow grow well in one of Earth’s driest places. We were searching for plants in the most remote locations, where they would be 36 by human activities such as mining and agriculture.We’d been warned that the trip could be dangerous. Because we were traveling so far from fuel sources, we were told to take along a can of gas. Our destination was at the end of a(n) 37 single-lane dirt road lined with burned-out vehicles that had not successfully negotiated the steep downslope. Our sample site was near a village, and the people might not, we were told, 38 positively to us. We were instructed to report our travel plans at the nearest police station so that search parties would know where to look for us if we disappeared.We had found the amazing plants and their bright green stocks 39 over our heads. They aroused the 40 of ancient wetland plants. The men approached as we finished collecting our samples. We waited tensely as a man 41 the car and walked toward us. To our surprise and relief, he politely invited us to visit their village—they wanted to show us a lovely church of which they were proud. That day, we learned about more than the microbiomes that help desert plants grow well. We also met a(n) 42 community who had likewise beautifully adapted to their challenging home.The Great PowerPoint Panic of 2003.Sixteen minutes before touchdown on the morning of February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia (“哥伦比亚”号航天飞机)______ into the cloudless East Texas sky. All seven astronauts aboard were killed. As the shattered shuttle flew toward Earth in pieces, it looked to its live TV viewers like a swarm of shooting stars.The immediate ______ of the disaster, a report from a NASA Accident Investigation Board determined that August, was a piece of insulating foam (绝缘泡沫胶) that had broken loose and damaged the shuttle’s left wing soon after liftoff. But the report also ______ out a less direct, more surprising cause. Engineers had known about - and inappropriately______ - the wing damage long before Columbia’s attempted reentry, but the flaws in their analysis were ______ in a series of overstuffed computer-presentation slides that were shown to NASA officials.By the start of 2003, the phrase “death by PowerPoint” had well and truly entered the ______ vocabulary. Edward Tufte was the first to have taken it literally: That spring, the Yale statistician published a booklet entitled The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint, whose core argument was that the medium of communication influences the substance of communication. While PowerPoint, as a medium, did not ______ create unclear, lazy presentations, it certainly ______ and sometimes even masked them — with potentially deadly consequences. This is exactly what Tufte saw in the Columbia engineers’ slides.Wired ran an excerpt (节选) from Tufte’s booklet in September 2003 un der the headline “PowerPoint Is Evil.” A few months later, The New York Times Magazine included his assessment —summarized as “PowerPoint Makes You Dumb” —in its ______ of the year’s most important ideas. “Perhaps PowerPoint is uniquely suited to our modern age of confusion,” the entry read. Despite the backlash it inspired in the ______, the presentation giant rolls on. The program has more monthly users than ever before, well into the hundreds of millions. During lockdown, people ______ PowerPoint parties on Zoom. Kids now make PowerPoint presentations for their parents when they want to get a puppy. If PowerPoint is evil, then evil ______ the world.On its face at least, the idea that PowerPoint makes us stupid looks like a textbook case of misguided te chnological doomsaying. Today’s concerns about social media somehow resemble the PowerPoint critique. Both boil down to a worry that new media technologies ______ form over substance, that they are designed to hold our attention rather than to convey truth, and that they make us stupid.______, concerns about new media rarely seem to make a difference. If the innovation did change the way we think, we are measuring its effects with an altered mind. Either the critical remarks were wrong, or they were so right that we can no longer tell the ______.43.A．disappeared B．disintegrated C．distributed D．disappointed 44.A．side B．cause C．feature D．issue45.A．collected B．unified C．dropped D．single46.A．discounted B．viewed C．accessed D．founded47.A．muted B．absorbed C．buried D．sunk48.A．technical B．popular C．negative D．special49.A．possibly B．reasonably C．ordinarily D．necessarily50.A．accommodated B．combined C．distinguished D．enhanced51.A．abstract B．repetition C．review D．brief52.A．press B．publication C．media D．criticism53.A．opened B．created C．threw D．jumped54.A．rules B．harmonizes C．impacts D．roars55.A．feature B．encourage C．value D．defend56.A．Therefore B．However C．Certainly D．Surprisingly 57.A．difference B．truth C．time D．concernPeople generally see themselves through achievements. In doing that, they end up caring more about their image than the reality of who they actually are. Rather than their work doing the talking, they end up defining themselves by external markers that they hope will earn them respect.The problem with this is that it encourages both themselves and other people to judge their worth based on some relatively unimportant measure. For example, one day, their educational diploma may overshadow what they actually learned. Therefore, a better way to know a person, I think, is to ask a different set of questions: What motivates them? What makes them ache? What do they long for?It’s in this spirit that I want to publicly share my values. They are the com pass (罗盘) that guides my life. The kindest and most sincere thing I can do is to see, recognize, and understand another person before I make judgments. From there, I can learn to treat others appropriately, depending on the context, learning from my mistak es with time and experience. It’s just a reminder that life is hard for all of us, while at the same time accepting that it’s important we are all also held accountable for our actions.I have learned that we are all deeply self-interested. I hope to be self-aware enough to check out of the power and status games. That means I’m not competing with anyone for a shiny object; I’d rather compete with myself. It’s about becoming so uniquely different that it would be an insult for me to measure myself against someone else. I believe if I do the work to be internally free from the pull of the power and status games, then I can add value to others based on my unique knowledge and experience.If this resonates with (与……共鸣) you, I invite you to join me on this journey in understanding and relating to this complex world. It’s a wonderful mystery, and I think together we can better define it — not just personally, but also collectively.58. According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?A．The external markers are better ways to know a person.B．People generally judge others’ worth by what they have achieved.C．The author is someone who is keen on power games.D．Learning from mistakes is the first step of treating others kindly.59. What does the underlined word “overshadow” probably mean?A．be relatively similar to B．cause something to be stronger thanC．make something less important D．block off light from something60. What of the following might the author agree with?A．Life is hard, so we sho uldn’t criticize others when they are not responsible.B．One should draw on wider knowledge in order to judge others objectively.C．Everyone is unique, so showing off uniqueness is an insult to others.D．One should see and understand another person using a real compass.61. Why does the author write the article?A．To promote harmonious living. B．To ask people not to judge others.C．To call on readers to learn his values. D．To share his values of understanding theworld.“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.Proof of conceptIn 2015, Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smart-scooter. Unlike most electric scooters. This one wouldn’t need to plugged in to recharge.Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail. They didn’t need to worry, though. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smart-scooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smart-scooter. Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever. Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli, a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. Inaddition to the scooters’ bright colors, plenty of cool accessori es (配件) are available so you can make your scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years, and Gogoro is helping make the possible. Ordered a package? Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smart-scooters to make deliveries. Need a ride?Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin, Paris or Madrid, thanks to scooter sharing services.The Smart-scooters is definitely ingenious, but there’s more. “At Gogoro, I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy. And the Smart-scooters is only the beginning.” says Horace Luke, Gogo ro co-founder and CEO. This is where the GoStation comes in.62. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smart-scooter ______.A．can recharge itself in Gostations in mega-citiesB．only needs to change batteries in GostationsC．wouldn’t need to be rec harged at all in lifeD．can be recharged by its users in Gostations63. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ______.A．their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB．their colors are different from those of othersC．it is a good way for people to consume energyD．it can help us solve the problem of energy short64. What can we conclude from the passage?A．The more mega-cities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B．GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C．People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D．More mega-cities will appear throughout the world in the future.One of the most famous works of art in the world is Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Nearly everyone who goes to see the original will already be familiar with it from reproductions, but they accept that fine art is more rewardingly viewed in its original form.Despite an implicit recognition that the spread of good reproductions can be culturally valuable, museums continue to promote the special status of original work. Unfortunately, this seems to place severe limitations on the kind of experience offered to visitors.One limitation is related to the way the museum presents its exhibits. As repositories of unique historical objects, art museums are often called ‘treasure houses’. We are reminded of this even before we view a collection by the presence of security guards, attendants, ropes and display cases to keep us away from the exhibits. In many cases, the architectural style of the building further reinforces that notion. In addition, a major collection like that of London’s National Gallery is housed in numerous rooms, each with dozens of works, any one of which is likely to be worth more than all the average visitor possesses. In a society that judges the personal status of the individual so much by their material worth, it is therefore difficult not to be impressed by one’s own relative‘worthlessness’ in such an environment.Furthermore, cons ideration of the ‘value’ of the original work in its treasure house setting impresses upon the viewer that, since these works were originally produced, they have been assigned a huge monetary value by some person or institution more powerful than themselves. Evidently, nothing the viewer thinks about the work is going to alter that value, and so today’s viewer is deterred fromtrying to extend that spontaneous, immediate, self-reliant kind of reading which would originally have met the work.The visitor may then be struck by the strangeness of seeing such diverse paintings, drawings and sculptures brought together in an environment for which they were not originally created. This‘displacement effect’ is further heightened by the sheer volume of exhibits. In the case of a major collection, there are probably more works on display than we could realistically view in weeks or even months.This is particularly distressing because time seems to be a vital factor in the appreciation of all art forms. A fundamental difference between paintings and other art forms is that there is no prescribed time over which a painting is viewed. By contrast, the audience encounters an opera or a play over a specific time, which is the duration of the performance. Similarly, novels and poems are read in a prescribed temporal sequence, whereas a picture has no clear place at which to start viewing, or at which to finish. Thus art works themselves encourage us to view them superficially, without appreciating the richness of de tail and labour that is involved.Consequently, the dominant critical approach becomes that of the art historian, a specialised academic approach devoted to ‘discovering the meaning’ of art within the cultural context of its time. This is in perfect harmony with the museum’s function, since the approach is dedicated to seeking out and conserving ‘authentic’, ‘original’ readings of the exhibits.65. The writer mentions London’s National Gallery to illustrate .A．the undesirable cost to a nation of maintaining a huge collection of art.B．the conflict that may arise in society between financial and artistic values.C．the negative effect a museum can have on visitors’ opinions of themselves.D．the need to put individual well-being above large-scale artistic schemes.66. The writer says that today, viewers may be unwilling to criticise a work because .A．they lack the knowledge needed to support an opinion.B．they fear it may have financial implications.C．they have no real concept of the work’s value.D．they feel their personal reaction is of no significance.67. According to the writer, the “displacement effect” on the visitor is caused by .A．the variety of works on display and the way they are arranged.B．the impossibility of viewing particular works of art over a long period.C．the similar nature of the paintings and the lack of great works.D．the inappropriate nature of the individual works selected for exhibition.68. The writer says that unlike other forms of art, a painting does not .A．involve direct contact with an audience.B．require a specific location for a performance.C．need the involvement of other professionals.D．have a specific beginning or end.Israeli Company Develops 3D Printed BeefIf there were an award for the funniest company name of 2022, then the 3D printed meat company “Steakholder” would win that award.Israeli company Steakholder Foods Ltd. has introduced its new product, Omakase Beef Morsels, which are bioprinted with cultured meat. The bites are inspired by the world-famous Wagyu beef, famous for its fat marbling patterns (大理石花纹) in the meat, which is also very expensive.The company was formed in 2019 and has an office in Israel and Belgium, and is now expanding its operations to the US. 69Stakeholder uses stem cells from cattle for the production of its printed beef, and the muscle tissue and fat are printed from two separate bio-inks. 70 A bite can be made juicier, chewier, and the taste can also be altered.The process works by first selecting the animals to extract (提取) the stem cells from. The cells are selected from animals that will provide the best meat and yield. The next step is proliferation, in which the cells are placed into a nutrient rich reactor to multiply. When the cells reach appropriate numbers, the stem cells change into muscle cells and fat cells. 71“This product marks a major step forward for us and for the cultured meat industry in general,” said Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods. “It is the result of a lot of hard work and our desire to ac hieve the highest level of meat possible through bioprinting and cell culture processes.”72 Its patent for 3D-bioprinting technology is the result of intensive cooperation between its 3D printing engineers and cell biologists. “We see Omakase Beef Morse ls as the combination of food, technology and fine art,” Kaufman said. “We want to inspire chefs around the world to create delicious masterpieces and unforgettable dining experiences.”So there you have it, guilt-free meat eating may be just around the corner.的适当形式填空)74. Whoever formulated the theory of the ______ of the universe, it is just hypothetical and needs proving. (originally) (所给词的适当形式填空)75. I forgot to have the milk and yogurt ______ (deliver) stopped, and as a result, they all went spoiled. (所给词的适当形式填空)76. Less well known is that his company even offers a flexible ______ (package) service for the food industry. (所给词的适当形式填空)汉译英77. 丝绸之路的起点78. 最受欢迎的旅游目的地79. 离市中心大概42公里80. 更仔细地看这些地名81. 开始他著名的旅行82. 引人深思的事83. 碳足迹和食物里程84. 中国古诗的极盛时期85. 天然食品是指在有机物质丰富的土壤里种植出来的蔬菜，水果和谷物。

上海交通大学附属中学2022-2023学年度第一学期高一英语期末试卷（满分150分，90分钟完成，答案一律写在网上阅卷答题纸上）I. Grammar and VocabularySection A (2’ ⨯ 10 = 20’)Directions: 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.1.To protect yourself against the cold weather, traditional Chinese medicine recommends food with relativelyhigh calories for most people so as to __________ your energy.A. reserveB. preserveC. persevereD. reverse2.The new Shanghai Library East Branch, which opened at the end of September in the Pudong New Area, hasquickly become a new landmark and the city’s __________ favorite photogenic location.A. lastB. laterC. latestD. leastbradors and springer spaniels are ideal candidates for sniffer dogs, because they are known for their__________ sense of smell, and they are active but less aggressive than other breeds.A. keenB. strongC. genuineD. profound4.Stand-up comedy is a fascinating art in that it not only questions the taboo, convention and even our traditions,and questions them with laughter but also shows us new __________, changing the way we see the world.A. respectB. perspectiveC. prospectD. reflection5.The century-old Zhangyuan was once the most popular leisure destination in Shanghai, offering a wide varietyof __________ entertainment, such as a roller coaster, an aquatic Lotic Brave Ride（激流勇进）, a fireworks show and circus performances.A. fancyB. fantasyC. fascinationD. fashion6.The Brazilian coach confirmed that Neymar would not be fit to play the next match due to ankle injury andcomplained that the match against Serbia was too __________.A. economicalB. historicalC. physicalD. political7.Tourism is gaining strong recovery momentum in China, with booming demands on air tickets,accommodations, __________ tours and other services, according to Tripadvisor.A. parceledB. packagedC. packedD. pacified8.When he presented his findings to Food and Drug Administration, they paid no __________ to his claims orfears that the drugs might have been poisoned.A. investigationB. regardC. noticeD. inspection9.For this year’s New Year Charity Fair, an admission fee will be charged, but all of the revenue will go to theShanghai Rende Foundation to __________ medical bills of children with cardiac diseases.A. coverB. finishC. signD. support10.In order to boost the stagnating sales, the online shopping giant is introducing a total of 1 billion yuan__________ of red envelopes for the coming Spring Festival.A. numberB. sumC. valueD. worthSection B (1’ ⨯ 20 = 20’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.(A)Food delivery apps are changing the way we eatIt’s raining, it’s dinnertime, and the fridge is nearly empty. Years ago, we made do; today, we order food through our phones. Within twenty minutes, we get whatever it was we were craving, we’re warm and dry, and there’s not a single dish to wash afterward.Food delivery apps have altered the __11__ of how eat, particularly in big cities. The industry is a complex machine; there’s Meituan, Ele.me, Hema…the list goes on. These companies are __12__ and changing at a rapid rate, bringing on the rise of virtual restaurants and ghost kitchens, and customers who will never step inside a brick-and-mortar shop（实体店）.Of course, these apps bring all types of cuisines around the city to our fingertips, but it comes at a cost. And one of the real environmental __13__ lies in all that plastic and excess food.In the US alone, packaging accounts for 30 percent of municipal solid waste. In 2017, that meant 80.1 million tons. Food delivery systems are likely __14__ this huge number to rise. Durable materials like the plastics serveware is made from, are difficulty to __15__ of.Restaurant delivery is a global phenomenon – as is the impact on the environment. Meituan, one of the leading Chinese delivery platforms, delivered 6.4 billion food orders in 2018. It is estimated that China __16__ 1.6 million tons of packaging waste(containers, utensils, plastic bags) in 2017, nine times more than in 2015.In the EU, University of Manchester researchers estimate, over two billion single-use takeaway containers are used every year. Most of those are not __17__. According to the European Commission, packaging, which includes plastic utensils, plates, and straws, make up 70% of all __18__ pollution found in European seas.Plastic bans, __19__ packaging materials, and other efforts to cut down on waste are on the rise. Food delivery apps should, too, do their part to raise awareness for plastic pollution and __20__ the gap between food waste and hunger.(B)a teacher of English, __21__ in reading and writing difficulties. She has written many educational books for children aged 3-11.Nicola Morgan’s novels for teens range from historical to modern-day to sci-fi futuristic settings, and the subject __22__ is equally diverse: serious medical conditions; government corruption; brainwashing cults; 18th-century highwaymen; the dangers of the Internet.Most of the novels are gripping psychological thrillers. Morgan offers readers a challenging but satisfying read, with thought-provoking novels that teenagers can get their teeth into. There is also a cross-over __23__ that attracts adult readers.Her first book, Mondays Are Red(2002) is a highly __24__ novel with an unusual storyline: 14-year-old Luke wakes from a coma caused by meningitis to discover he has synaesthesia, a rare condition in which sensory perceptions become heightened and mixed, for example, hearing colours or tasting sounds. And most frightening of all is the existence of Dreeg, a strange presence in Luke’s mind who encourages him to commit evil actions. Morgan thus crafts a modern-day Faustian tale in which Luke is in awe of the power that Dreeg offers him, and __25__ unaware of the way in which this power is corrupting him and causing trouble to those around him.The style of this remarkable and ambitious novel helps to convey the altered sense of reality. Luke’s experiences are __26__ in a vivid, multi-sensory prose which has been highly rated: Morgan also makes her characters real and sympathetic to readers by __27__ the story in a more recognizable reality: for example, Luke also suffers from more ordinary __28__ problems such as falling in love and sibling rivalry.Blame My Brain(2005) is a non-fiction book, about the workings of the teenage brain, and was shortlisted for the Aventis Prize for Science Books (Junior). She has also written The Leaving Home Survival Guide(2005); Know Your Brain, showing how brains work differently and how to help your brain to work well(2007); and Reality Check: Curses(2008). Her recent book of non-fiction is a book for writers __29__ Write to be Published(2011).Nicola Morgan is an active visitor to schools, __30__ of reading, and is Chair of the Society of Authors in Scotland. She lives in Edinburgh now.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A Cloze (1’ 30 =30’)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.(A)Certainty: Over-rated and Over-rewardedType the words “kind of” or “perhaps” into an email in Microsoft Outlook and the program might well tell you to think again. If the Al-powered “Microsoft Editor” judges that you are not sounding __31__ enough, it will soon give you a word of warning: “Words expressing uncertainty will __32__ your impact.”To me, this suggestion precisely expresses something we’ve got wrong in society. We live in a world that __33__ those who speak with confidence—even when that is misplaced—and gives very little opportunity to perform to those who __34__ doubt. “We tend to listen to those experts who tell us a simple, clear and confident story. Why? Because that’s __35__ satisfying,” says Dan Gardner, author of Future Babble, “That’s saying ‘let me sweep away the uncertainty for you’.”Research shows that the human brain is “programmed” to hate __36__: a 2016 study found that when volunteers were given electric shocks, their stress levels were highest when they had no idea whether they were going to be given a shock—higher even than subjects who were told they would __37__ get one.We should first know that while confident-sounding experts might be giving us what our brains desire, the __38__ they are providing is probably false. Psychologist Philip Tetlock divided up forecasters into “foxes” and “hedgehogs”. Foxes consider all sorts of different approaches and perspectives, and combine those into distinct conclusions. __39__, hedgehogs tend to view the world through the lens of one single defining idea. That makes the hedgehogs __40__ forecasters but more likely to get attention.Perhaps we care less about the truth and more about enjoying some sense of __41__ however short-lived that might be. But wouldn’t it be better if we held experts to account? Mr. Gardner suggests tagging speakers with some kind of record of previous __42__ much as we are given performance statistics for racehorses or baseball players.Highly confident statements also __43__ polarization (两极化), encouraging others to respond in the same kind of language when they disagree. “There’s a natural tendency to push back with equal amounts of __44__, says Daniel Drezner, a political scientist.Is it time to give a bit more attention to the __45__? Full of certainty on the need to stop paying so much attention to those expressing certainty, I say yes.31. A. timid B. reasonable C. decisive D. mature32. A. assess B. reverse C. enhance D. lessen33. A. rewards B. relaxes C. confuses D. weakens34. A. eliminate B. acknowledge C. emphasize D. conceal35. A. physically B. psychologically C. politically D. professionally36. A. uncertainty B. confidence C. dishonesty D. stress37. A. readily B. fortunately C. definitely D. probably38. A. desire B. depression C. shock D. relief39. A. For instance B. In addition C. Even so D. In contrast40. A. funnier B. worse C. less confident D. more reliable41. A. achievement B. responsibility C. security D. justice42. A. approaches B. attention C. predictions D. significance43. A. prohibit B. promote C. sacrifice D. separate44. A. firmness B. encouragement C. carefulness D. statement45. A. foxes B. hedgehogs C. forecasters D. scientists(B)In December, 43-year-old doctoral researcher Nina Jane Patel put on a headset and entered Meta’s virtual world to see what was happening that day. “Within seconds of being there, there were three avatars (虚拟替身) near me,” she says. “Suddenly they were taking selfies … I couldn’t see at first that they were touching the avatar’s upper body … They were yelling at me, ‘Don’t ___46___ you don’t like it, this is what you came for.’”The incident took place in the metaverse(元宇宙) — an immersive virtual world accessed via wearable technology — in which tech groups expect us to spend a far greater proportion of time in the future, both playing and, ___47___, working.When it comes to___48___, however, it is unclear what rules of engagement apply in a universal digital realm. What counts as harassment(骚扰) in the metaverse? Can an avatar be___49___ against, or worse? Will national legislation protect employees or does working in the metaverse require a(n)___50___ rule book altogether?The global workforce has grown far more accustomed to working ___51___ in the past two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic and companies have already started experimenting with virtual reality in the workplace. Hilton hotel group, for example, uses it to train staff on how to handle guests. And last year Microsoft, in its first step towards ___52___ the physical and digital worlds of work, began rolling out a plan to enable workers to appear on its Teams collaboration software as avatars.But the metaverse takes hybrid working a step further, and brings with it a host of tricky employment law issues. These range from practical challenges, such as how are employees paid, to more ___53___ ones, like whether avatars have a legal identity.The physical world of work is regulated by ___54___ legal frameworks. In California, for example, workers can be fired with no notice, while in Holland, employees generally cannot be sacked without ___55___ from the court or Dutch employment agency. In the metaverse, ___56___, the national employment law that applies is not immediately obvious.“In one sense, the metaverse is just another platform. And the fundamental principles of an employment relationship ___57___ regardless of platform,” says Jonathan Chamberlain, a partner at Gowling WLG. “Arguably, in the era of Teams and Zoom, many of us are already in it. But the employment relationship has until relatively recently been largely geographically ___ 58___; employment law is still largely country or state specific. You often cannot ___59___ your country’s statutory(法定的) employment protection system even if you — or your boss — wanted to.”So far, no one has decided what legal framework should apply to a decentralised digital workspace, in which workers may be mobile, and geographically ___60___ from each other and the company they work for.46. A. decide B. pretend C. reject D. hesitate47. A. crucially B. expectedly C. relatively D. deliberately48. A. corporate images B. virtual interactionsC. employment lawsD. public regulations49. A. voted B. prejudiced C. fought D. weighed50. A. outdated B. universal C. justified D. new51. A. diligently B. efficiently C. cooperatively D. remotely52. A. integrating B. distinguishing C. restoring D. eliminating53. A. concrete B. philosophical C. academic D. emotional54. A. national B. comprehensive C. flexible D. global55. A. grant B. protest C. approval D. support56. A. therefore B. however C. moreover D. otherwise57. A. fade away B. remain hollow C. come up D. hold true58. A. fixed B. labelled C. agreed D. signed59. A. come up with B. opt out of C. get away with D. go in for60. A. oriented B. dependent C. joined D. disconnectedSection B (2’ 15 = 30’)Directions: Read the following four 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)Tens of thousands of ancient pictures carved into the rocks at one of France’s most important tourist sites are being gradually destroyed. Scientists and researchers fear that the 36,000 drawings on rocks in Mont Bego in the French Alps are being damaged so rapidly that they will not survive for future generations.The mountain, believed to have once been a site for prayer and worship, has 4,000-year-old drawings cut into bare rock. They include pictures of cows, cultivated fields and various gods and goddesses. But as the popularity of the site increases, the pictures are being ruined by thoughtless graffiti(涂鸦).Jean Clottes is the chairman of the International Committee on Rock Art. He says, ‘People think that because the pictures have been there so long they will always continue to be there. But if the damage continues as this rate there will be nothing left in 50 years.’He describes seeing tourists stamping on the drawings, wearing away the rock and definition of the artwork as they do so. Some visitors, he says, even chop off parts to take home as souvenirs.“When people think they can’t take a good enough photograph, they rub the drawings to get a clearer picture,” he said. “The drawings are polished by the weather, and if the sun is shining and the visitors can’t see them properly they simply rub them to make them look fresher.”But experts are divided over the best way to preserve the drawings. Henry de Lumley, director of the Museum of Natural History in Paris, believes that the only way to save the site is to turn the whole mountain into a “no-go” area, preventing the public from going there except on guided tours.Clottes disagrees. “The measure proposed by Henry de Lumley is the most severe, and while it is the most effective, it is also certain to bring about protests from people who live there,” he said. “The site was classified as a historic monument years ago by the Ministry of Culture, and we must do as much as possible to save what is there.”61.What does the pronoun “they” (in the last sentence of paragraph 1) refer to?A. The rocks.B. The French Alps.C. The drawings.D. The tourist sites.62.Jean Clottes says that people who visit the mountain __________.A. do not believe the drawings are oldB. believe they are allowed to paint thereC. think the drawings should be left aloneD. assume the drawings will not change63.Henry de Lumley is keen to __________.A. set up research projectsB. safeguard public rightsC. keep out individual visitorsD. ban traffic in the area64.Clottes disagrees to Henry de Lumley’s suggestion because he thinks ___________________.A. he has a better ideaB. it is unlikely to workC. visitors will protest against itD. it will annoy local people(B)We understand that in light of the latest government CORONA VIRUS TRA VEL ADVICE, your travel plans will be changing. To reflect this, some terms & conditions for refunding tickets or changing journeys are different to usual.Refunds on Unused Tickets for Travel•You can apply for refunds up to four weeks from the last day that the ticket was valid.•Unused Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets can be refunded and a service fee applies. Advance tickets are not refundable. 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Speak to the original retailer of your ticket for advice.•Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are more flexible and can be changed anytime before you travel. There is no fee to change these tickets, you will only need to pay any difference in fare.Refunding Season Tickets•Unexpired (未逾期的) Season Tickets can be submitted for refund at any time and train companies calculate how much is refunded by how much value is left on your ticket. They do this by deducting (扣除) the value of any other tickets you could have travelled with in the same time until you stopped using and return your Season Ticket. Refunds can only be backdated with evidence that illness prevented you from travelling. (National Rail Conditions of Travel, Condition 40.4).•To see how much you could get back from your Season Ticket, try the Season Ticket Refund Calculator below. For more information, including if you require a refund due to sickness that prevented you from using a Season Ticket, see the link here.•Customers can still claim refunds remotely online, minimizing contact between customers and staff, keeping everyone safer. Please see your retailer’s website for details.Travelling on Another Train Company’s Service•In areas where there is cancellation, train companies may agree acceptance of tickets routed via another company. For more details, please contact your rail service provider.65.Passengers are entitled to their money back on _____.A. Anytime tickets completely free of chargeB. Off-Peak tickets with no restrictionsC. Advance tickets for their train not runningD. Super Off-Peaks that went invalid for half a year66. A Season ticket holds more refundable value only when _____.A. train companies refuse to calculate the value that is left on itB. you formally apply to cease using the ticket and hand it backC. you use the Season Ticket Refund Calculator on the websiteD. the proof is given that you were unable to travel due to illness67.We can learn from the passage that _____.A. Advance tickets purchased after Jan. 4th can also be rescheduledB. passengers with a fixed timetable are advised to buy Anytime ticketsC. safer approaches to refund have been introduced to limit physical contactD. service from another train company is not available if your train get cancelled(C)An argument will break down if one of the premises is not true or if the conclusion does not logically follow from them. For example, consider this argument:The deer population in our state should be preserved. During the hunting season hundreds of deer are killed. Therefore, the hunting season should be discontinued.To challenge this argument, the state’s wildlife commission might agree with both the major and minor premises but question whether the conclusion follows logically from them. True, the deer population should be preserved; true, deer are killed during the hunting season. However, in a state where deer have no natural enemies, herds become too large for the natural forest vegetation to support them. The overpopulated herds eat the leaves of the young trees, killing the trees, before dying of starvation themselves. The commission might conclude, therefore, that a limited hunting season helps preserve a healthier and more stable population of deer.People who already agree with you need no persuasion, although a well-argued case for their own point of view is always welcome. But indifferent and doubting people will tend to resist your argument because they have minds of their own. To convince them, you will need to refute(驳斥) opposing arguments.To give up a position that seems reasonable, the arguer has to see that there is an even more reasonable one. In addition to presenting your own case, review the chief arguments of the other side and explain what you think is wrong with them.It is the best way to deal with the other side. Often it is useful to summarize the opposing position. Sometimes a better plan is to anticipate objections as you develop your detailed reasons for your argument. Wherever you decide to deal with opposing arguments, do your best to refute them.As you refute opposition arguments, try to establish common ground with readers who at first do not agree with your views. If you can show that you share their values, they may be able to switch to your position without giving up what they feel is important. For example, to persuade people emotionally opposed to shooting helpless deer, a state wildlife commission would have to show that it too cares about preserving deer and does not want them to die needlessly. Having established these values in common, the commission might be able to persuade people that a carefully controlled hunting season is good for the deer population because it prevents starvation caused byover-population. However, if those opposed to hunting want to persuade the commission to ban the hunting season, they would need to show that the commission could achieve its goals by some other means, such as expanding the deer preserve or allowing the deer and the food supply to come into a natural balance.68.What does the underlined word “premises” mean in the first paragraph?A. establishmentsB. commercialsC. assumptionsD. prejudices69.By killing some deer, we __________.A. have the hunting seasonB. make the hunters happyC. protect the rest of the herdsD. create their natural enemies70.It is suggested that you __________ before refuting the opposing argument.A. present your case firstB. summarize the position of the other sideC. review your own viewsD. pretend to be indifferent71.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. One may give up a position when he sees a more reasonable one.B. You’d better anticipate the possible objections before you give your reasons.C. Deer should be preserved but overpopulation will do harm to them.D. Those opposed to hunting don’t have good reasons.Sixty miles south, in Cusco, Hiram Bingham gazed thoughtfully at the old Incan stone wall. He had come to this place in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Inca. But right here was the most beautiful stonework he had ever seen—huge stones cut so perfectly that not even a razor blade (刀片) could be slipped between them.The Inca had no iron tools to carve them, no wheel or animals to move them. The wall had endured time and earthquakes. 72__________It was a mystery.He walked through the cobbled(卵石) streets of the old capital, Cusco. The Spanish had come to this city, conquered the Inca, taken their gold, and built churches over their temples. Suddenly, he stopped. Before him was the famous Temple of the Sun. He placed his hands on the sun-warmed stones so beautifully carved, as if they had grown together.73__________ Would it hold gold and riches like the Spanish had found in Cusco? More than ever he was determined to find that city.The next day Bingham began his search. He would look for ruins—that might be the key. He and his party, accompanied by the military man Sergeant Carrasco, left for the holy valley of the Urubamba River. They came to the sleepy old village in the valley, long ago an important city.“Are there any ruins nearby?” Bingham asked. “Do you know of the lost city of Vilcapampa?” No one knew of it. Traveling north, the adventurers came upon a remote and wild canyon (峡谷). In the distance were snowcapped mountains over three miles high. 74__________ Bingham’s determination to find the lost city grew with each turn of the increasingly wild path.Far below in the valley, Bingham’s party camped on a sandy beach alongside the thundering rapids of the Urubamba River. Days had gone by. No one knew of any ruins.75__________This time, through the interpreter, the farmer said, “Yes. There are very good ruins on top of the mountain called Machu Picchu.” The farmer pointed straight up.“Can you take us there?” Bingham asked.第II卷Section A (2’ ⨯10 = 20’)Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given verbs.Dr Stewart Adams, the man who discovered ibuprofen(布洛芬，退烧药), died on January 30, 2019, at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. He was 95. The following was taken from an interview with him about how his discovery of ibuprofen came about.It was about 2:30 pm on Tuesday December 19, 1961, __1__ there was a knock on the door. A technician entered the office of Dr Stewart Adams at Boots’ research laboratories in Nottingham with the latest data from ongoing trials. It was just __2__ he wanted to see. The compound being tested against others, including aspirin, had successfully reduced or eliminated signs of any inflammation(炎症). This was the first indication __3__ the research, begun five years earlier, might pay off.The year 1956 __4__(be) the beginning of the search for a drug that would relieve rheumatoid arthritis(类风湿关节炎), traditionally treated with large doses of aspirin. Dr Adams had a hunch(直觉，预感) about __5__ compounds to test and narrowed them down over five years.A group of compounds called carboxyls(羧基) __6__(prove) particularly interesting to Dr Adams’ team. His colleague, John Nicholson, found a number, but one caught their attention. Dr Adams said: “Of several hundred, we picked out the best, sent it for clinical trial – but it wasn’t active in rheumatoid arthritis.”It was a major setback for Dr Adams and his colleagues, but they were undiminished in their determination. The researchers made a slight chemical modification to the compounds and moved into a new group of compounds, propionics(丙酸), __7__ were discovered by Boots.Of all the compounds, Compound 1472 had produced little or no inflammation during a test carried out. A similar test __8__(run) two days later using the same compound, 1472. As modest doses were stepped up, there was still no or reduced inflammation. Drug development takes time and is expensive. It was 30 months __9__ ibuprofen became a product candidate at Boots.During the 1970s Boots tested ibuprofen for further properties and it was marketed for dental pain, period pain and headaches. In 1983, it became the first drug to move from prescription only to over-the-counter. The big smile arrived when ibuprofen was approved for sale over-the-counter by the Food and Drug Agency in the United States __10__ the need for a doctor’s prescription. It was to rank alongside aspirin and paracetamol(对乙酰氨基酚) for its properties as an analgesic(止痛) and is regarded as more effective.Section B (2’ ⨯ 10 = 20’)Directions: Complete the following sentences with the help of the Chinese given.11.Cristiano Ronaldo urged his long-time rival Lionel Messi to ____________________(将体能推到极限，push)and play the next World Cup.12.The animated version of The Three-Body Problem, which ____________________(改编自畅销科幻小说，adapt), met mixed responses from the audience since its release in December.13.This year, Hangzhou will host a series of Southern Song-themed activities and exhibitions to____________________(重现宋朝文化，bring) and help residents explore citywide cultural heritages and。

上海交通大学附属中学2018-2019学年度第一学期高一英语期中试卷I. Listening comprehensionII. Grammar and VocabularySection A21.--Could you please translate this sentence for me? I think it’s in French.--Sorry. I ________ evening lesson for one year and I almost forget the language.A. had takenB. was takingC. have takenD. took22.It ________ many years before Michelangelo ________ painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.A. was…finishedB. was…had finishedC. had been…had finishedD. is…finished23.Why are you here! It’s snowing so heavily outside! You ________ in person, and a phone call would have been enough.A. don’t need to comeB. couldn’t have comeC. might not have comeD. needn’t have come24.You have to think of a way if you are not socially active, because you have no alternative but ________ the working environment.A. be fit inB. to fit inC. fitting inD. fit in25.He was very sensitive to any change, so he was sure someone ________ his room.A. would have enteredB. might have enteredC. can have enteredD. must have entered26.The financial crisis emerged in January this year and ________ in strength ever since.A. had grownB. grewC. has been growingD. grows27.The young man who is ________ can’t even imagine a bit about what happened ________ of the last century.A. in the 20s…in the 80sB. in his 20s…in 80sC. in his 20s…in the 80sD. in the 20s…in 80s28.The phone is ringing! ________ it be your teacher Shawn? He was looking for you the whole morning since you’ve got so many Fails!A. CanB. WouldC. MayD. Will29.I prefer to have those advanced machines ________ rather than let them ________ by the enemies!A. destroyed…usedB. to be destroyed…be usedC. destroyed…be usedD. to be destroyed…used30.If customers think the services are worthwhile, I do believe many of them ________ accept and pay for them.A. had betterB. may wellC. may as wellD. may31.I remembered ________ myself what to do the next day, but I still forgot ________ any of them.A. telling…doingB. to tell…doingC. to tell…to doD. telling…to do32.With ________ mistakes, ________ is no wonder that the man got laid off only after working for several months.A. such many…thereB. many such…itC. such many…itD. many such…there33.Never step back! Courage is all ________ takes to conquer that seemingly impossible mission.A. whatB. thatC. oneD. it34.“The population ________ issue is severe in USA, but the country has never had more kids, and participation in high school sports has never been higher,” said a professor ________ around 50.A. aging…agingB. aged…agedC. aging…agedD. aged…aging35.For all of the diligent students here, I give you my promise: Work hard, and you ________ be rewarded!A. canB. needC. shallD. could36.--Can I have a talk with Johnson?--Oops! He ________ for only ten minutes.A. was awayB. has been awayC. has leftD. left37.As a result, he became ________ looking upward ________ he received a letter during that period, he had to hold it over his head to read it.A. used to…whenB. so used to…thatC. so used to…as whenD. so used to…that when38.If approved by the States Assembly, the law will ________ on 1 July 2013.A. come into beingB. come into effectC. put into effectD. take into effect39.Few people are as successful as Harrison ________ his age, and to be honest, he looks very young ________ his age.A. of…atB. by…forC. at…forD. in…at40.Since the terrorist attacks, foreigners have had to ________ considerably more troubles to enter this country.A. go thoughB. pull throughC. get throughD. break through41.The introduction ________ the book roughly talks about whether the introduction ________ independent taxation does good to local finances or not.A. to…toB. of…toC. to…ofD. of…in42.In Dai minority villages, countrymen ________ guests in their bamboo homes with hot and sour dishes, together with ice-cold beer that cools you a lot.A. receiveB. prepareC. handleD. prefer43.His ________ were published during the last decade, one of which talks about the child laborers’ miserable life in a local ________.A. work…workB. works…worksC. work…worksD. works…work44.“We owe it to our children to be honest about the world and to provide them with material written ________ for them,” a young educator said.A. speciallyB. peculiarlyC. specificallyD. uniquely45.Lying on his back on the cold floor in this ________ house, he suddenly started to feel sorry for himself, ________.A. lonely…bursting into cryingB. alone…bursting our cryingC. alone…bursting out tearsD. lone…bursting into tears46.But the local authorities say it is not clear how quickly services will be ________ to normal.A. storedB. recoveredC. restoredD. discovered47.And although my stories are ________, I like to think that there is some truth in them, too – truth aboutthe way people and animals feel and think and act.A. imaginaryB. imaginativeC. imaginableD. imaging48.She ________ at the author’s great novels and so she became an admirer of him.A. wonderedB. surprisedC. shockedD. amazedSection B(A)A. literaryB. satisfyC. mentallyD. shape AB. comprehendAC. appreciation AD. means BC. physically BD. striveCD. identify ABC. acquireThe Sculptor SpeaksAppreciation of sculpture depends upon the ability to respond to form in three dimensions(维度). That is perhaps why sculpture has been described as the most difficult of all arts; certainly it is more difficult than the arts which involve __49__ of flat forms, shape in only two dimensions. Many more people are ‘form-blind’ than color-blind. Children learning to see, first distinguishes only two-dimensional shape; it cannot judge distances, depths. Later, for their personal safety and practical needs, they have to develop partly by __50__ of touch, the ability to judge roughly three-dimensional distances. But after they __51__ the requirements of practical necessity, most people go no further. Though they may __52__ considerable accuracy in the perception(知觉，感知) of flat form, they do not make the further intellectual and emotional effort needed to __53__ form in its full spatial existence.This is what the sculptor must do. He must __54__ continually to think of, and use, form in its full spatial completeness. He gets the solid shape, as it were, inside his head-he thinks of it, whatever its size, as if he were holding it completely in the hollow of his hand. He __55__ visualizes a complex form from all round itself; he knows while he looks at one side what the other side is like, he will have to __56__ himself with its centre of gravity, its mass, its weight; and he realizes its volume, as the space that the shape displaces in the air.And the sensitive observer of sculpture must also learn to feel shape simply as __57__, not as description or reminiscence(回忆，联想). He must, for example, see an egg as a simple single solid shape, quite apart from its significance as food, or from the __58__ idea that it will become a bird. And so withsolids such as a shell, a nut, a plum, a pear, a tadpole, a mushroom, a mountain peak, a kidney, a carrot, a tree-trunk, a bird, a bud, a lark, a ladybird, a bulrush, a bone. From these he can go on to appreciate more complex forms of combinations of several forms.(B)A. expertB. introducedC. characterD. separation AB. establishedAC. variety AD. admired BC. complexity BD. fascinated CD. originalsABC. regardedClassical Roman dramaFollowing the expansion of the Roman Republic into several Greek territories between 270-240 BC, Rome encountered Greek drama. From the later years of the republic and by means of the Roman Empire, theatre spread west across Europe and reached England; Roman theatre was more varied, extensive and sophisticated than that of any culture before it.While Greek drama continued to be performed throughout the Roman period, the year 240 BC marks the beginning of regular Roman drama. From the beginning of the empire, however, interest in full-length drama declined in favor of a broader __59__ of theatrical entertainments. The first important works of Roman literature were the tragedies and comedies that Livius Andronicus wrote from 240 BC. Five years later, Gnaeus Naevius also began to write drama. No plays from either writer have survived. Andronicus was most appreciated for his tragedies and Naevius for his comedies; their successors(继任者) tended to be __60__ at one or the other, which led to a(n) __61__ of the subsequent development of each type of drama.By the beginning of the 2nd century BC, drama was firmly __62__ in Rome and an association of writers had been formed. The Roman comedies that have survived are all “fabula palliate” (comedies based on Greek subjects) and come from two dramatists: Plautus and Terence. In re-working the Greek __63__, the Roman comic dramatists abolished the role of the chorus(合唱) in dividing the drama into episodes and __64__ musical accompaniment to its dialogue. The action of all scenes is set in the street and its complications often follow from eavesdropping(偷听).Plautus, the more popular of the two, wrote between 205 and 184 BC and twenty of his comedies survive; people __65__ him for the wisdom of his dialogue and his use of various poetic meters. All of the six comedies that Terence wrote between 166 and 160 BC have survived; the __66__ of his plots, in which he often combined several Greek stories, was sometimes criticized, but his double-plots enabled a sophisticated presentation of contrasting human behavior. No early Roman tragedy survives, though it was highly __67__ in its day; historians know of three early tragedians—Quintus Ennius, Marcus Pacuvius, and Lucius Accius.From the time of the empire, the work of two tragedians survives—one is an unknown author, while the other is the philosopher Seneca. Nine of Seneca’s tragedies survive, all of which are tragedies from Greek stories. Historians do not know who wrote the only extant example of the fabula praetexta (tragedies based on Roman subjects), Octavia, but in former times it was mistakenly attributed to Seneca due to his appearance as a(n) __68__ in the tragedy.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AWar Peace, epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, originally published as “Voyna i mir” in 1865-69. This overall study of early 19th-century Russian society noted for its mastery of realistic detail and variety of psychological analysis, __69__ as one of the world’s greatest novels. It has been widely __70__ for the stage, film, and television. Among the most notable film versions is that directed by Sergey Bondarchuk, which won an Academy Award in 1968.War and Peace is primarily __71__ with the histories of five aristocratic(贵族的) families--__72__ the Bezukhovs, the Bolkonskys, and the Rostovs--the members of which are portrayed __73__ a vivid background of Russian social life during the war against Napoleon. Tolstoy uses their individual stories to portray Russia on the edge of a disastrous conflict with Napoleon’s France. Events swiftly move the central characters toward this inevitable war. No other writer is better than Tolstoy in the scale of his epic vision, which shows the mood of whole cities, the movement of armies, and the sense of coming __74__ of the entire society. Moreover, the interconnected nature of the personal and the political is __75__ explored. As Tolstoy examines his characters’ emotional reactions to the rapidly changing circumstances in which they find themselves, he uses them to represent Russian society’s responses to the demands of both war and peace.The theme of war, __76__, is not so important as the story of family life, which __77__ Tolstoy’s optimistic belief in the life-affirming(积极向上的) pattern of human existence. The heroine, Natasha Rostova, __78__, reaches her greatest fulfillment through her marriage to Pierre Bezukhov and through motherhood. The novel also sets forth a theory of history, concluding that there is a __79__ of free choice; all is ruled by an inevitable historical determinism(决定论).War and Peace is one of those few texts – James Joyce’s Ulysses is another – that are atoo often read as some kind of __80__ test, only to be either abandoned halfway or displayed as a victory, never to be touched again. It is indeed very long, but it is a novel that is truly worth close attention and re-reading. Like the movies of Andrei Tarkovsky, whose life and thoughts were greatly __81__ by Tolstoy, once you enter into his Russia, you will not want to leave: and in this __82__, the length of the text becomes a virtue, since there is simply more of it to read. Tolstoy may be unjustly famed for his ability to talk off the point, but to sacrifice the unity of the full novel for a short version of the text is to __83__ the reading experience.69. A. comes out B. bursts out C. stands out D. wipes out70. A. adopted B. adapted C. adjusted D. applied71. A. concerned B. regarded C. connected D. combined72. A. peculiarly B. commonly C. usually D. particularly73. A. against B. for C. on D. among74. A. delight B. treatment C. suffering D. relief75. A. comfortably B. masterfully C. correctly D. admirably76. A. therefore B. furthermore C. however D. otherwise77. A. equals B. handles C. involves D. measures78. A. in particular B. for example C. in consequence D. as a result79. A. minimum B. generosity C. maximum D. decision80. A. performance B. standardized C. endurance D. academic81. A. infected B. affected C. touched D. influenced82. A. meaning B. mind C. spirit D. sense83. A. benefit B. damage C. follow D. rewardSection B(A)Michelangelo (1475-1564) is known as one of the greatest painters and sculptors in history. As a key figure of the High Renaissance, he is specifically celebrated for his ambitious approach to scale and his expertise on anatomy(解刨). While all of his masterworks convey his undeniable talent, his world-famous fresco(湿壁画) on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel stands above the rest.Painted for the pope, the composition depicts a range of religious iconography(象征手法) in Michelangelo’s distinctive style, making it one of the most cherished masterpieces in the world.The Sistine Chapel is a large chapel named after Pope Sixtus IV, who oversaw its restoration in the late 15th century. Historically, the chapel has had various important functions. Today, it still possesses its religious role, as it serves as the site where the next pope is elected.What the Sistine Chapel is most well-known for, however, is its ceiling. Painted by Florentine fine artist Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni between 1508 and 1512, the complex and colorful fresco is celebrated for its realistic figures, vast size, and innovative process.By the early 16th century, Michelangelo were a respected artist known throughout Italy. He was particularly praised for his ability—both in painting and sculpture—figures with lifelike anatomical features, as evident in his famous David statue from 1504. Given the artist’s reputation, it is no surprise that Pope Julius ordered him to decorate the ceiling of Sistine Chapel, whose walls were already decorated with frescoes by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Perugino, and other famed artists.While the pope’s plans for the ceiling was centered around a depiction of the 12 apostles(门徒), Michelangelo had bigger plans: he would paint several scenes in Bible featuring over 300 figures.Like many other Italian Renaissance painters, he used a fresco technique, meaning he applied washes of paint to wet plaster(石灰泥). In order to create an illusion of depth, Michelangelo would remove some of the wet medium prior to painting. This method ended in visible “outlines” around his figures—a detail considered characteristic of the artist. As plaster dries quickly, Michelangelo worked in sections, applying planes of fresh plaster each day.Today, the Sistine Chapel remains both a popular tourist destination and highly religious site. Roughly 25,000 people view the spectacular ceiling each day, proving the lasting legacy of one of Michelangelo’s most well-known works and of the striking art of the High Renaissance.84.From paragraph 1, we know that Michelangelo ________.A. had a good knowledge of buildingB. had a particularly ambitious life goalC. was expert at sculptingD. stood above the chapel while painting85.Fresco painted by Michelangelo stands out for the following characteristics EXCEPT that _______.A. its production procedures are creativeB. the figures shown in the fresco are lifelikeC. it is large in size painted in black and whiteD. it shows a number of scenes in the Bible86.In making the fresco, Michelangelo would _______.A. create outlines around the figures in itB. apply all the fresh plaster in the beginningC. remove some paint from the wet plasterD. avoid making an illusion of depth87.Which one of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The Sistine Chapel, named after Pope Sixtus IV, was built up in the late 15th century.B. The ceiling had partly been painted by other artists before Michelangelo started.C. It was at the age of 33 that Michelangelo finished the seemingly impossible task.D. The chapel maintained its religious function apart from being a scenic spot.(B)Italy has produced many brilliant minds who have made their mark on art history. During the Renaissance(文艺复兴), the Italian city-states were at the center of an incredible flowering of visual culture that would not only influence generations onward but would also redefine what it meant to be an artist. Painters and sculptors came to be seen not only as craftsmen, but also men of learning who could express something deeply personal. Then came the drama and intensity of the Baroque artists. Modern times brought more change, some artists explored deeply into their medium while others turned to political and social issues. All along the way, there were standout personalities who illuminated the concerns of their time. Check out some of the most interesting figures in Italian art.Leonardo da VinciMuch has been said about this true Renaissance man, who was not only a painter but a mathematician, scientist, engineer, inventor, architect and much, much more. His endless curiosity and imagination led him to dream up machines that were far ahead of his time, study anatomy(解刨学) in brand-new ways and, of course, create paintings and drawings that would impress people for many centuries. In his paintings, there is an overwhelming sense of the mystery of existence – the mystery that he sought to chase and understand.Michelangelo BuonarottiIn many ways, Michelangelo defined what it means to be an artist. Though he’s known for his paintings, he considered himself first and foremost a sculptor. Born and raised in a little town, he grew up to be a master of anatomy. He used the straining and twisting muscles of the human body to express his powerful vision of the world. His design of the Laurentian Library pioneered Mannerist architecture.Giovanni BelliniBellini was the Venetian of the Renaissance who took the medium of oil painting to a new expressive capacity. He was the pioneer of a technique where the colors were gradually built up in thin, translucent(半透明) layers. The end result is glossy, rich and shining like no other. In his paintings, you’ll find a kind of peaceful silence, lighted by gorgeous colors that seem to be lit from within.Artemisia GentileschiArtemisia is one of the great boundary-breaking painters of the Baroque era. Female artists of her time were confined to still life paintings and portraits, because it was considered improper for women to paint from the nude figure. But Artemisia wouldn’t let that stop her. At just 17, she broke taboos with her painting of Susanna and the Elders, in which she proudly displays a full-frontal nude(裸体) in the center of the frame. She was raped two years later by another painter and experienced physical sufferings during the investigation of the trial, but her struggles only fueled her artistic production as she turned out painting after painting of strong, defiant women.88.Which of the following group is the common point of the works of the artists mentioned above?A. Pioneer and originalB. Conservative but pioneerC. Powerful and beautifulD. Mysterious but direct89.What does “defiant” probably mean in the last paragraph?A. admirableB. challengingC. disrespectfulD. obedient90.Which one of the following statement is FALSE according to the passage?A. Giovanni was expert at making use of colors and was also a leader in artistic expression.B. As a master of anatomy, Michelangelo handled human bodies very well in his works.C. Despite their amazing sculptures, sculptors were seen as craftsman during the Renaissance.D. Leonardo da Vinci was curious and imaginative enough to stand ahead of his times.(C)“I’ve never met a human worth cloning,” says cloning expert Mark Westhusin from his lab at Texas A&M University. “It’s a stupid endeavor.” That’s an interesting choice of adjective, coming from a man who has spent millions of dollars trying to clone as 13-year-old dog named Missy. So far, he and his team have not succeed, though they have cloned two cows and expect to clone a cat soon. They just might succeed in cloning Missy this spring — or perhaps not for another five years. It seems the reproductive system of man’s best friend is one of the mysteries of modern science.Westhusin’s experience with cloning animals leaves him upset by all this talk of human cloning. In three years of work on the Missy project, he and the A&M team has failed over and over again. The wastage of eggs and the many fetuses（胎）may be acceptable when you’re dealing with cats or bulls, he argues, but not with humans. “Cloning is incredibly inefficient, and also dangerous,” he says.Even so, dog cloning is a commercial opportunity, with a nice research payoff. Ever since Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1997, Westhusin’s phone has been ringing with people calling in hopes of duplicating their cats and dogs, cattle and horses. “A lot of people want to clone pets, especially if the price is right,” says Westhusin. Cost is no obstacle for Missy’s mysterious billionaire owner; he’s put up $3.7 million so far to fund A&M’s research.Contrary to some media reports, Missy is not dead. The owner wants a twin to carry on Missy’s fine qualities after she does die. The prototype is, by all accounts, athletic, good-natured and super-smart. Missy’s master does not expect an exact copy of her. He knows her clone may not have her temperament. In a statement of purpose, Missy’s owner and the A&M team say they are “both looking forward to studying the ways that her clones differ from Missy.”Besides cloning a great dog, the project may contribute insight into the old question of nature vs. nurture. It could also lead to the cloning of special rescue dogs and many endangered animals.However, Westhusin is cautious about his work. He knows that even if he gets a dog pregnant, the offspring, should they survive, will face the problems shown at birth by other cloned animals: abnormalities like immature lungs and heart and weight problems~ “Why would you ever want to clone humans,” Westhusin asks, “when we’re not even close to getting it worked out in animals yet?”91.By cloning Missy, Mark Westhusin and A&M team attempt to ________.A. figure out the possibility of human cloningB. find out the differences between Missy and its cloneC. study why the prototype, Missy, is so athletic and smartD. show their love for lovely Missy since it has passed away92.It can be seen from the passage that dog cloning _________.A. was conducted long before the sheep cloningB. has gained an unexpected cold response from the societyC. has posed a great financial challenge to WesthusinD. can generate an enormous wealth of economic returns93.What is Westhusin’s attitude towards what he is doing?A. CarefulB. OptimisticC. PassiveD. Indifferent94.What can be learned from the passage?A. Current cloning techniques have proved quite adequate for human cloning.B. The outcome of Westhusin’s dog cloning project remains uncertain.C. Dangerous as it is, cloning is an incredibly efficient method.D. Westhusin thought it an interesting attempt to clone human beings.第II卷I. Blank Filling1.Along the way you can’t help but ________ (stop) to hike to a waterfall or take landscape shots.2.Ignoring these mistakes may lead them ________ (suffer) the biggest disaster ever.3.The students seemed ________ (expect) the professor to talk just like others, but the discovery that his speech was very interesting delighted them.4.Do not have those children too young ________ (take) too much pressure.5.Francis Chichester arrived in Australia on 12 December, and he received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who ________ (fly) there to meet him.6.The ship ________ (measure) 70 meters long and 14 meters wide, with the capacity to hold 120 containers.7.When I talked with my dad on the phone, he sounded weak, but by the time we ________ (hang) up, his voice was full of life.8.The boss is wise enough to keep those who are able ________ (motivate) through all these rewards and punishments.II. TranslationSection A1.________________________ (come 这里的雕塑有三种不同的大小) and people can choose whichever they like.2.Often, how to give basic first aid ________________________ (mean 是生死攸关的).3.Though the plans sound ridiculous, most of our department managers think they ________________________ (worthy 值得考虑一下)4.The word “handicapped” ________________________ (被认为是不尊重人的) because it implies that a person is helpless.5.After Alice’s father passed away, she finally came to understand ________________________ (她父亲的一生是多么的孤独).6.In the past decade, his successful operas ________________________ (吸引了许多观众).7.________________________ (这位建筑师充分利用了这些材料) and finally he was able to construct a new station building in Bridgnorth and restore the existing 1862 building.8.After years of pains and sufferings, standing on the winner’s podium, he ________________________ (喜极而泣).Section B1.这栋大楼里有一家装配了高级音响系统的剧院。

上海交通大学附属中学2018-2019学年度第一学期高一英语期中试卷I. Listening comprehensionII. Grammar and VocabularySection A21.--Could you please translate this sentence for me? I think it’s in French.--Sorry. I ________ evening lesson for one year and I almost forget the language.A. had takenB. was takingC. have takenD. took22.It ________ many years before Michelangelo ________ painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.A. was…finishedB. was…had finishedC. had been…had finishedD. is…finished23.Why are you here! It’s snowing so heavily outside! You ________ in person, and a phone call would have been enough.A. don’t need to comeB. couldn’t have comeC. might not have comeD. needn’t have come24.You have to think of a way if you are not socially active, because you have no alternative but ________ the working environment.A. be fit inB. to fit inC. fitting inD. fit in25.He was very sensitive to any change, so he was sure someone ________ his room.A. would have enteredB. might have enteredC. can have enteredD. must have entered26.The financial crisis emerged in January this year and ________ in strength ever since.A. had grownB. grewC. has been growingD. grows27.The young man who is ________ can’t even imagine a bit about what happened ________ of the last century.A. in the 20s…in the 80sB. in his 20s…in 80sC. in his 20s…in the 80sD. in the 20s…in 80s28.The phone is ringing! ________ it be your teacher Shawn? He was looking for you the whole morning since you’ve got so many Fails!A. CanB. WouldC. MayD. Will29.I prefer to have those advanced machines ________ rather than let them ________ by the enemies!A. destroyed…usedB. to be destroyed…be usedC. destroyed…be usedD. to be destroyed…used30.If customers think the services are worthwhile, I do believe many of them ________ accept and pay for them.A. had betterB. may wellC. may as wellD. may31.I remembered ________ myself what to do the next day, but I still forgot ________ any of them.A. telling…doingB. to tell…doingC. to tell…to doD. telling…to do32.With ________ mistakes, ________ is no wonder that the man got laid off only after working for several months.A. such many…thereB. many such…itC. such many…itD. many such…there33.Never step back! Courage is all ________ takes to conquer that seemingly impossible mission.A. whatB. thatC. oneD. it34.“The population ________ issue is severe in USA, but the country has never had more kids, and participation in high school sports has never been higher,” said a professor ________ around 50.A. aging…agingB. aged…agedC. aging…agedD. aged…aging35.For all of the diligent students here, I give you my promise: Work hard, and you ________ be rewarded!A. canB. needC. shallD. could36.--Can I have a talk with Johnson?--Oops! He ________ for only ten minutes.A. was awayB. has been awayC. has leftD. left37.As a result, he became ________ looking upward ________ he received a letter during that period, he had to hold it over his head to read it.A. used to…whenB. so used to…thatC. so used to…as whenD. so used to…that when38.If approved by the States Assembly, the law will ________ on 1 July 2013.A. come into beingB. come into effectC. put into effectD. take into effect39.Few people are as successful as Harrison ________ his age, and to be honest, he looks very young ________ his age.A. of…atB. by…forC. at…forD. in…at40.Since the terrorist attacks, foreigners have had to ________ considerably more troubles to enter this country.A. go thoughB. pull throughC. get throughD. break through41.The introduction ________ the book roughly talks about whether the introduction ________ independent taxation does good to local finances or not.A. to…toB. of…toC. to…ofD. of…in42.In Dai minority villages, countrymen ________ guests in their bamboo homes with hot and sour dishes, together with ice-cold beer that cools you a lot.A. receiveB. prepareC. handleD. prefer43.His ________ were published during the last decade, one of which talks about the child laborers’ miserable life in a local ________.A. work…workB. works…worksC. work…worksD. works…work44.“We owe it to our children to be honest about the world and to provide them with material written ________ for them,” a young educator said.A. speciallyB. peculiarlyC. specificallyD. uniquely45.Lying on his back on the cold floor in this ________ house, he suddenly started to feel sorry for himself, ________.A. lonely…bursting into cryingB. alone…bursting our cryingC. alone…bursting out tearsD. lone…bursting into tears46.But the local authorities say it is not clear how quickly services will be ________ to normal.A. storedB. recoveredC. restoredD. discovered47.And although my stories are ________, I like to think that there is some truth in them, too – truth about。

上海交通大学附属中学2018-2019学年度第一学期高一英语期中试卷I. Listening comprehensionII. Grammar and VocabularySection A21. --Could you please translate this sentence for me? I think it’s in French.--Sorry. I ________ evening lesson for one year and I almost forget the language.A. had takenB. was takingC. have takenD. took22. It ________ many years before Michelangelo ________ painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.A. was…finishedB. was…had finishedC. had been…had finishedD. is…finished23. Why are you here! It’s snowing so heavily outside! You ________ in person, and a phone call would have been enough.A. don’t need to comeB. couldn’t have comeC. might not have comeD. needn’t have come24. You have to think of a way if you are not socially active, because you have no alternative but ________ the working environment.A. be fit inB. to fit inC. fitting inD. fit in25. He was very sensitive to any change, so he was sure someone ________ his room.A. would have enteredB. might have enteredC. can have enteredD. must have entered26. The financial crisis emerged in January this year and ________ in strength ever since.A. had grownB. grewC. has been growingD. grows27. The young man who is ________ can’t even imagine a bit about what happened ________ of the last century.A. in the 20s…in the 80sB. in his 20s…in 80sC. in his 20s…in the 80sD. in the 20s…in 80s28. The phone is ringing! ________ it be your teacher Shawn? He was looking for you the whole morning since you’ve got so many Fails!A. CanB. WouldC. MayD. Will29. I prefer to have those advanced machines ________ rather than let them ________ by the enemies!A. destroyed…usedB. to be destroyed…be usedC. destroyed…be usedD. to be destroyed…used30. If customers think the services are worthwhile, I do believe many of them ________ accept and pay for them.A. had betterB. may wellC. may as wellD. may31. I remembered ________ myself what to do the next day, but I still forgot ________ any of them.A. telling…doingB. to tell…doingC. to tell…to doD. telling…to do32. With ________ mistakes, ________ is no wonder that the man got laid off only after working for several months.A. such man y…thereB. many such…itC. such many…itD. many such…there33. Never step back! Courage is all ________ takes to conquer that seemingly impossible mission.A. whatB. thatC. oneD. it34. “The population ________ issue is severe in USA, but th e country has never had more kids, and participation in high school sports has never been higher,” said a professor ________ around 50.A. aging…agingB. aged…agedC. aging…agedD. aged…aging35. For all of the diligent students here, I give you my promise: Work hard, and you ________ be rewarded!A. canB. needC. shallD. could36. --Can I have a talk with Johnson?--Oops! He ________ for only ten minutes.A. was awayB. has been awayC. has leftD. left37. As a result, he became ________ looking upward ________ he received a letter during that period, he had to hold it over his head to read it.A. used to…whenB. so used to…thatC. so used to…as whenD. so used to…that when38. If approved by the States Assembly, the law will ________ on 1 July 2013.A. come into beingB. come into effectC. put into effectD. take into effect39. Few people are as successful as Harrison ________ his age, and to be honest, he looks very young ________ his age.A. of…atB. by…forC. at…forD. in…at40. Since the terrorist attacks, foreigners have had to ________ considerably more troubles to enter this country.A. go thoughB. pull throughC. get throughD. break through41. The introduction ________ the book roughly talks about whether the introduction ________ independent taxation does good to local finances or not.A. to…toB. of…toC. to…ofD. of…in42. In Dai minority villages, countrymen ________ guests in their bamboo homes with hot and sour dishes, together with ice-cold beer that cools you a lot.A. receiveB. prepareC. handleD. prefer43. His ________ were published during the last decade, one of which talks about the child laborers’ miserable life in a local ________.A. work…wo rkB. works…worksC. work…worksD. works…work44. “We owe it to our children to be honest about the world and to provide them with material written ________ for them,” a young educator said.A. speciallyB. peculiarlyC. specificallyD. uniquely45. Lying on his back on the cold floor in this ________ house, he suddenly started to feel sorry for himself, ________.A. lonely…bursting into cryingB. alone…bursting our cryingC. alone…bursting out tearsD. lone…bursting into tears46. But the local authorities say it is not clear how quickly services will be ________ to normal.A. storedB. recoveredC. restoredD. discovered47. And although my stories are ________, I like to think that there is some truth in them, too – truth about the way people and animals feel and think and act.A. imaginaryB. imaginativeC. imaginableD. imaging48. She ________ at the author’s great novels and so she became an admirer of him.A. wonderedB. surprisedC. shockedD. amazedSection BThe Sculptor SpeaksAppreciation of sculpture depends upon the ability to respond to form in three dimensions(维度). That is perhaps why sculpture has been described as the most difficult of all arts; certainly it is more difficult than the arts which involve __49__ of flat forms, shape in only two dimensions. Many more people are ‘form-blind’ than color-blind. Children learning to see, first distinguishes only two-dimensional shape; it cannot judge distances, depths. Later, for their personal safety and practical needs, they have to develop partly by __50__ of touch, the ability to judge roughly three-dimensional distances. But after they __51__ the requirements of practical necessity, most people go no further. Though they may __52__ considerable accuracy in the perception(知觉，感知) of flat form, they do not make the further intellectual and emotional effort needed to __53__ form in its full spatial existence.This is what the sculptor must do. He must __54__ continually to think of, and use, form in its full spatial completeness. He gets the solid shape, as it were, inside his head-he thinks of it, whatever its size, as if he were holding it completely in the hollow of his hand. He __55__ visualizes a complex form from all round itself; he knows while he looks at one side what the other side is like, he will have to __56__ himself with its centre of gravity, its mass, its weight; and he realizes its volume, as the space that the shape displaces in the air.And the sensitive observer of sculpture must also learn to feel shape simply as __57__, not as description or reminiscence(回忆，联想). He must, for example, see an egg as a simple single solid shape, quite apart from its significance as food, or from the __58__ idea that it will become a bird. And so with solids such as a shell, a nut, a plum, a pear, a tadpole, a mushroom, a mountain peak, a kidney, a carrot, a tree-trunk, a bird, a bud, a lark, a ladybird, a bulrush, a bone. From these he can go on to appreciate more complex forms of combinations of several forms.Classical Roman dramaFollowing the expansion of the Roman Republic into several Greek territories between 270-240 BC, Rome encountered Greek drama. From the later years of the republic and by means of the Roman Empire, theatre spread west across Europe and reached England; Roman theatre was more varied, extensive and sophisticated than that of any culture before it.While Greek drama continued to be performed throughout the Roman period, the year 240 BC marks the beginning of regular Roman drama. From the beginning of the empire, however, interest in full-length drama declined in favor of a broader __59__ of theatrical entertainments. The first important works of Roman literature were the tragedies and comedies that Livius Andronicus wrote from 240 BC. Five years later, Gnaeus Naevius also began to write drama. No plays from either writer have survived. Andronicus was most appreciated for his tragedies and Naevius for his comedies; their successors(继任者) tended to be __60__ at one or the other, which led to a(n) __61__ of the subsequent development of each type ofdrama.By the beginning of the 2nd century BC, drama was firmly __62__ in Rome and an association of writers had been formed. The Roman comedies that have survived are all “fabula palliate” (comedies based on Greek subjects) and come from two dramatists: Plautus and Terence. In re-working the Greek __63__, the Roman comic dramatists abolished the role of the chorus(合唱) in dividing the drama into episodes and __64__ musical accompaniment to its dialogue. The action of all scenes is set in the street and its complications often follow from eavesdropping(偷听).Plautus, the more popular of the two, wrote between 205 and 184 BC and twenty of his comedies survive; people __65__ him for the wisdom of his dialogue and his use of various poetic meters. All of the six comedies that Terence wrote between 166 and 160 BC have survived; the __66__ of his plots, in which he often combined several Greek stories, was sometimes criticized, but his double-plots enabled a sophisticated presentation of contrasting human behavior. No early Roman tragedy survives, though it was highly __67__ in its day; historians know of three early tragedians—Quintus Ennius, Marcus Pacuvius, and Lucius Accius.From the time of the empire, the work of two tragedians survives—one is an unknown author, while the other is the philosopher Seneca. Nine of Seneca’s tragedies survive, all of which are tragedies from Greek stories. Historians do not know who wrote the only extant example of the fabula praetexta (tragedies based on Roman subjects), Octavia, but in former times it was mistakenly attributed to Seneca due to his appearance as a(n) __68__ in the tragedy.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AWar Peace, epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, originally published as “V oyna i mir” in 1865-69. This overall study of early 19th-century Russian society noted for its mastery of realistic detail and variety of psychological analysis, __69__ as one of the world’s greatest novels. It has been widely __70__ for the stage, film, and television. Among the most notable film versions is that directed by Sergey Bondarchuk, which won an Academy Award in 1968.War and Peace is primarily __71__ with the histories of five aristocratic(贵族的) families--__72__ the Bezukhovs, the Bolkonskys, and the Rostovs--the members of which are portrayed __73__ a vivid background of Russian social life during the war against Napoleon. Tolstoy uses their individual stories to portray Russia on the edge of a disastrous conflict with Napoleon’s France. Events swiftly move the central characters toward this inevitable war. No other writer is better than Tolstoy in the scale of his epic vision, which shows the mood of whole cities, the movement of armies, and the sense of coming __74__ of the entire society. Moreover, the interconnected nature of the personal and the political is __75__ explored. As Tols toy examines his characters’ emotional reactions to the rapidly changing circumstances in which they find themselves, he uses them to represent Russian society’s responses to the demands of both war and peace.The theme of war, __76__, is not so important as the story of family life, which __77__ Tolstoy’s optimistic belief in the life-affirming(积极向上的) pattern of human existence. The heroine, Natasha Rostova, __78__, reaches her greatest fulfillment through her marriage to Pierre Bezukhov and through motherhood. The novel also sets forth a theory of history, concluding that there is a __79__ of free choice; all is ruled by an inevitable historical determinism(决定论).War and Peace is one of those few texts –James Joyce’s Ulysses is another – that are atoo often read as some kind of __80__ test, only to be either abandoned halfway or displayed as a victory, never to be touched again. It is indeed very long, but it is a novel that is truly worth close attention and re-reading. Like the movies of Andrei Tarkovsky, whose life and thoughts were greatly __81__ by Tolstoy, once you enter into his Russia, you will not want to leave: and in this __82__, the length of the text becomes avirtue, since there is simply more of it to read. Tolstoy may be unjustly famed for his ability to talk off the point, but to sacrifice the unity of the full novel for a short version of the text is to __83__ the reading experience.69. A. comes out B. bursts out C. stands out D. wipes out70. A. adopted B. adapted C. adjusted D. applied71. A. concerned B. regarded C. connected D. combined72. A. peculiarly B. commonly C. usually D. particularly73. A. against B. for C. on D. among74. A. delight B. treatment C. suffering D. relief75. A. comfortably B. masterfully C. correctly D. admirably76. A. therefore B. furthermore C. however D. otherwise77. A. equals B. handles C. involves D. measures78. A. in particular B. for example C. in consequence D. as a result79. A. minimum B. generosity C. maximum D. decision80. A. performance B. standardized C. endurance D. academic81. A. infected B. affected C. touched D. influenced82. A. meaning B. mind C. spirit D. sense83. A. benefit B. damage C. follow D. rewardSection B(A)Michelangelo (1475-1564) is known as one of the greatest painters and sculptors in history. As a key figure of the High Renaissance, he is specifically celebrated for his ambitious approach to scale and his expertise on anatomy(解刨). While all of his masterworks convey his undeniable talent, his world-famous fresco(湿壁画) on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel stands above the rest.Painted for the pope, the composition depicts a range of religious iconography(象征手法) in Michelangelo’s di stinctive style, making it one of the most cherished masterpieces in the world.The Sistine Chapel is a large chapel named after Pope Sixtus IV, who oversaw its restoration in the late 15th century. Historically, the chapel has had various important functions. Today, it still possesses its religious role, as it serves as the site where the next pope is elected.What the Sistine Chapel is most well-known for, however, is its ceiling. Painted by Florentine fine artist Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni between 1508 and 1512, the complex and colorful fresco is celebrated for its realistic figures, vast size, and innovative process.By the early 16th century, Michelangelo were a respected artist known throughout Italy. He was particularly praised for his ability—both in painting and sculpture—figures with lifelike anatomical features, as evident in his famous David statue from 1504. Given the artist’s reputation, it is no surprise that Pope Julius ordered him to decorate the ceiling of Sistine Chapel, whose walls were already decorated with frescoes by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Perugino, and other famed artists.While the pope’s plans for the ceiling was centered around a depiction of the12 apostles(门徒), Michelangelo had bigger plans: he would paint several scenes in Bible featuring over 300 figures.Like many other Italian Renaissance painters, he used a fresco technique, meaning he applied washes of paint to wet plaster(石灰泥). In order to create an illusion of depth, Michelangelo would remove some of the wet medium prior to painting. This method ended in visible “outlines” around his figures—a detail considered characteristic of the artist. As plaster dries quickly, Michelangelo worked in sections, applying planes of fresh plaster each day.Today, the Sistine Chapel remains both a popular tourist destination and highly religious site. Roughly 25,000 people view the spectacular ceiling each day, proving the lasting legacy of one ofMichel angelo’s most well-known works and of the striking art of the High Renaissance.84. From paragraph 1, we know that Michelangelo ________.A. had a good knowledge of buildingB. had a particularly ambitious life goalC. was expert at sculptingD. stood above the chapel while painting85. Fresco painted by Michelangelo stands out for the following characteristics EXCEPT that _______.A. its production procedures are creativeB. the figures shown in the fresco are lifelikeC. it is large in size painted in black and whiteD. it shows a number of scenes in the Bible86. In making the fresco, Michelangelo would _______.A. create outlines around the figures in itB. apply all the fresh plaster in the beginningC. remove some paint from the wet plasterD. avoid making an illusion of depth87. Which one of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The Sistine Chapel, named after Pope Sixtus IV, was built up in the late 15th century.B. The ceiling had partly been painted by other artists before Michelangelo started.C. It was at the age of 33 that Michelangelo finished the seemingly impossible task.D. The chapel maintained its religious function apart from being a scenic spot.(B)Italy has produced many brilliant minds who have made their mark on art history. During the Renaissance(文艺复兴), the Italian city-states were at the center of an incredible flowering of visual culture that would not only influence generations onward but would also redefine what it meant to be an artist. Painters and sculptors came to be seen not only as craftsmen, but also men of learning who could express something deeply personal. Then came the drama and intensity of the Baroque artists. Modern times brought more change, some artists explored deeply into their medium while others turned to political and social issues. All along the way, there were standout personalities who illuminated the concerns of their time. Check out some of the most interesting figures in Italian art.Leonardo da VinciMuch has been said about this true Renaissance man, who was not only a painter but a mathematician, scientist, engineer, inventor, architect and much, much more. His endless curiosity and imagination led him to dream up machines that were far ahead of his time, study anatomy(解刨学) in brand-new ways and, of course, create paintings and drawings that would impress people for many centuries. In his paintings, there is an overwhelming sense of the mystery of existence –the mystery that he sought to chase and understand.Michelangelo BuonarottiIn many ways, Michelangelo defined what it means to be an artist. Though he’s known for his paintings, he considered himself first and foremost a sculptor. Born and raised in a little town, he grew up to be a master of anatomy. He used the straining and twisting muscles of the human body to express his powerful vision of the world. His design of the Laurentian Library pioneered Mannerist architecture. Giovanni BelliniBellini was the Venetian of the Renaissance who took the medium of oil painting to a new expressive capacity. He was the pioneer of a technique where the colors were gradually built up in thin,translucent(半透明) layers. The end result is glossy, rich and shining like no other. In his paintings, you’ll find a kind of peaceful silence, lighted by gorgeous colors that seem to be lit from within.Artemisia GentileschiArtemisia is one of the great boundary-breaking painters of the Baroque era. Female artists of her time were confined to still life paintings and portraits, because it was considered improper for women to paint from the nude figure. But Artemisia wouldn’t let that stop her. At just 17, she broke taboos with her painting of Susanna and the Elders, in which she proudly displays a full-frontal nude(裸体) in the center of the frame. She was raped two years later by another painter and experienced physical sufferings during the investigation of the trial, but her struggles only fueled her artistic production as she turned out painting after painting of strong, defiant women.88. Which of the following group is the common point of the works of the artists mentioned above?A. Pioneer and originalB. Conservative but pioneerC. Powerful and beautifulD. Mysterious but direct89. What does “defiant” probably mean in the last paragraph?A. admirableB. challengingC. disrespectfulD. obedient90. Which one of the following statement is FALSE according to the passage?A. Giovanni was expert at making use of colors and was also a leader in artistic expression.B. As a master of anatomy, Michelangelo handled human bodies very well in his works.C. Despite their amazing sculptures, sculptors were seen as craftsman during the Renaissance.D. Leonardo da Vinci was curious and imaginative enough to stand ahead of his times.(C)“I’ve never met a human worth cloning,” says cloning expert Mark Westhusin from his lab at Texas A&M University. “It’s a stupid endeavor.” That’s an interesting choice of adjective, coming from a man who has spent millions of dollars trying to clone as 13-year-old dog named Missy. So far, he and his team have not succeed, though they have cloned two cows and expect to clone a cat soon. They just might succeed in cloning Missy this spring — or perhaps not for another five years. It seems the reproductive system of man’s best friend is one of the mysteries of modern science.Westhusin’s experience with cloning animals leaves him upset by all this talk of human cloning. In three years of work on the Missy project, he and the A&M team has failed over and over again. The wastage of eggs and the many fetuses（胎）may be acceptable when you’re dealing with cats or bulls, he argues, but not with humans. “Cloning is incredibly ineffi cient, and also dangerous,” he says.Even so, dog cloning is a commercial opportunity, with a nice research payoff. Ever since Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1997, Westhusin’s phone has been ringing with people calling in hopes of duplicating their cats and dogs, cattle and horses. “A lot of people want to clone pets, especially if the price is right,” says Westhusin. Cost is no obstacle for Missy’s mysterious billionaire owner; he’s put up $3.7 million so far to fund A&M’s research.Contrary to some media reports, Missy is not dead. The owner wants a twin to carry on Missy’s fine qualities after she does die. The prototype is, by all accounts, athletic, good-natured and super-smart. Missy’s master does not expect an exact copy of her. He knows her clone may not have her temperament. In a statement of purpose, Missy’s owner and the A&M team say they are “both looking forward to studying the ways that her clones differ from Missy.”Besides cloning a great dog, the project may contribute insight into the old question of nature vs. nurture. It could also lead to the cloning of special rescue dogs and many endangered animals.However, Westhusin is cautious about his work. He knows that even if he gets a dog pregnant, the offspring, should they survive, will face the problems shown at birth by other cloned animals:abnormalities like immature lungs and heart and weight problems~ “Why would you ever want to clone humans,” Westhusin asks, “when we’re not even close to getting it worked out in animals yet?”91. By cloning Missy, Mark Westhusin and A&M team attempt to ________.A. figure out the possibility of human cloningB. find out the differences between Missy and its cloneC. study why the prototype, Missy, is so athletic and smartD. show their love for lovely Missy since it has passed away92. It can be seen from the passage that dog cloning _________.A. was conducted long before the sheep cloningB. has gained an unexpected cold response from the societyC. has posed a great financial challenge to WesthusinD. can generate an enormous wealth of economic returns93. What is Westhusin’s attitude towards what he is doing?A. CarefulB. OptimisticC. PassiveD. Indifferent94. What can be learned from the passage?A. Current cloning techniques have proved quite adequate for human cloning.B. The outc ome of Westhusin’s dog cloning project remains uncertain.C. Dangerous as it is, cloning is an incredibly efficient method.D. Westhusin thought it an interesting attempt to clone human beings.第II卷I. Blank Filling1. Along the way you can’t help but ________ (stop) to hike to a waterfall or take landscape shots.2. Ignoring these mistakes may lead them ________ (suffer) the biggest disaster ever.3. The students seemed ________ (expect) the professor to talk just like others, but the discovery that his speech was very interesting delighted them.4. Do not have those children too young ________ (take) too much pressure.5. Francis Chichester arrived in Australia on 12 December, and he received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who ________ (fly) there to meet him.6. The ship ________ (measure) 70 meters long and 14 meters wide, with the capacity to hold 120 containers.7. When I talked with my dad on the phone, he sounded weak, but by the time we ________ (hang) up, his voice was full of life.8. The boss is wise enough to keep those who are able ________ (motivate) through all these rewards and punishments.II. TranslationSection A1. ________________________ (come 这里的雕塑有三种不同的大小) and people can choose whichever they like.2. Often, how to give basic first aid ________________________ (mean 是生死攸关的).3. Though the plans sound ridiculous, most of our department managers think they ________________________ (worthy 值得考虑一下)4. The word “handicapped” ________________________ (被认为是不尊重人的) because it implies that a person is helpless.5. After Alice’s father passed away, she finally came to understand ________________________ (她父亲的一生是多么的孤独).6. In the past decade, his successful operas ________________________ (吸引了许多观众).7. ________________________ (这位建筑师充分利用了这些材料) and finally he was able to construct a new station building in Bridgnorth and restore the existing 1862 building.8. After years of pains and sufferings, standing on the winner’s podium, he ________________________ (喜极而泣).Section B1. 这栋大楼里有一家装配了高级音响系统的剧院。

上海交通高校附属中学2024-2025学年度第一学期高一英语期末试卷第I卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary（20+16+10%）Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.The city government will start its 24-hour hotline, which will replace the one that is openonly___________9a.m. and 5p.m.A. fromB. sinceC. betweenD. through26.His letter to Mr. Martin ___________, but he remembered he had addressed it rightly.A. was thought to have been misdirectedB. was thought to have misdirectedC. thought to have been misdirectedD. thought to have misdirected27.Shoppers complain they have to queue for _________ seems hours at the checkout counters because therearen’t enough staff.A. itB. whatC. howD. which28.It matters not __________ you try to carry out, but once you try to carry out a thing, you must never give it upuntil you have done it thoroughly and well.A. howeverB. thatC. whatD. whichever29.A survey is being conducted to find out _________ today’s young people will enjoy the new version of Adream of Red Mansions, which features younger faces.A. whetherB. thatC. howeverD. what30.Without your encouragement and support, we________________________.A. should not succeededB. would not succeedC. would have succeededD. would not have succeeded31.In an experiment, pet owners are being encouraged to take their pets to work, a move _______________ canbe good for both the people and the pets.A. that some scientists sayB. in which some scientists sayC. some scientists say thatD. some scientists say32._________ people around him ______ to find a satisfactory job, he felt hopeless and decided to quit from thejob market.A. Seeing, to failB. Seen, failingC. To see, failedD. Seeing, fail33.__________ people in western countries think we Muslim women are oppressed and controlled by men iswrong and it makes me sad __________ people won’t learn the truth by asking us how we feel.A. That…whyB. /….whyC. /…whatD. That…that34.The way people hold to the belief _______ a fun-filled life equals happiness actually reduces their chances ofever getting real happiness.A. whenB. thatC. in whichD. which35.Of all the jobs I’ve had, ________ was my experience at Pennsylvania Railway Sta tion ________ impressedme most.A. it, where itB. it, thatC. there, thatD. that, which36.I know Jonathan quite well and never doubt _______ he can do a good job of it.A. whetherB. whenC. thatD. what37------If you are admitted to a key university, ________________as a prize?------I am looking forward to a cell phone.A.what you expect your father will offer youB.do you expect what your father will offer youC.what do you expect will your father offer youD.what do you expect your father will offer you38.The boy didn’t believe the fact ____________________.A. that most of us though it to be trueB. as most of us thought trueC. most of us thought to be trueD. what most of us thought was true39.The reason _______the TV networks are forced to come up with better shows is ________nowadays more andmore young parents prefer to spend quality time reading stories to their kids rather than root themselves in front of TV.A. that…because C. why…..becauseC. that….thatD. why…that40.Most importantly, you need friends ________ enough to buy all this stuff in Beijing and have it shipped ontime and intact.A. imaginationB. imaginaryC. imaginableD. imaginative41.Harmony and unqualified happiness are natural to each and every on e of us, yet here’s how a_________workday looks and feels for too many people.A. typicalB. radicalC. electricalD. proposal42.Cloning is ill-suited to species _________, since it is a technically challenging process that often results in sickor deformed animals.A. identificationB. illustrationC. qualificationD. conservation43.The residents in these communities were phoned __________ and asked the same question: what is happiness?A. at first glanceB. at randomC. at other timesD. at fault44.The essay illustrates that the most ___________ indicator of success at school for a child is not background ortest scores but character.A. worthyB. worthwhileC. distractedD. embarrassedSection BDirections: 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.APeople do many things to celebrate the coming of a New Year, an important one being making New Year Resolutions.Did you know that 45% of Americans make resolutions?But not many of 45 actually manage to keep them. Wondering how many of them actually follow through with it by the end of January each year? Actually, just a meager 8%!Resolutions 46 be very hard to keep for many reasons. Some people find it hard to stay on track. Others make their goals too broad or challenging. Remember resolutions 47 (mean) to be small goals that will become habits over time that will help your life positively, not big life-changing plans.According to , some of the top resolutions made by folks are:*Lose weight *Volunteer to help others *Quit smoking *Get a better education * Get a better job *Save money *Get fit *Eat healthy food *Manage stress *Manage debt *Take a trip *Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Did you notice that resolutions are always 48 making positive changes? We humans recognize that health is the 49 (big) wealth for us all. The resolves to be healthy, eat well and exercise are naturally among the most popular. Yet they are some of the hardest goals to keep.That’s why you should keep your goals realistic. Cut back on s oda 50 50 eliminate it completely. Make notebook entries of what you are aiming for, and track your progress. Write yourself reminders such as : Read for half an hour”, “No more than 125 minutes on social media!”, “don’t eat too much salt, su gar and fat”, as examples. Take small steps to reach your final goal.Can you challenge yourself to be part of the 45% who make resolutions and grow the number of those who make it stick from 8%? 51 51 you are not the type who makes New Year resolutions, try to practice one healthy eating habit this year. You will be doing 52 a favor, for it is your body after all.BWhy Can’t You Tickle YourselfHave you ever thought about why people are ticklish(怕痒的)?According to scientists, ticklishness is a defense mechanism humans develop against bugs, spiders, and other critters that may be touching our skin. Feeling ticklish is our built-in response to predators or threats, and combines the sensations of touch and pain.The part of the brain that is associated with tickling is the cerebellum(小脑). It monitors our movements,53 ignores movements not perceived as a threat. For example, we do not notice our vocal chords(声带)54 (move) when we speak, but we may jump if someone touches us on 55 shoulder. This selective perception is probably the reason why we cannot tickle ourselves.We only feel ticklish if we detect a sense of invasion or attack. If we try to tickle ourselves, our brains anticipate this “attack” a nd prevent us from feeling panicked. Strangely enough, even if a person knows that they are about 56 (tickle), the fear of being touched may cause the same “ticklish” reaction. Some people laugh even before being tickled.A scientific study was recently done in England to determine whether or not people can tickle themselves. V olunteers 57 (attach) to a brain-scanning device and were tickled on their palms with a piece of soft foam(泡沫). The participants’ brain scans were monitored while t hey were being tickled, and when they tickled themselves. It was found that during self-tickling, the cerebellum alerted another area of the brain about 58 to expect, so the ticklish feeling was diminished.Researchers did find a way, however, for people to tickle themselves. When volunteers activated a robot by remote control to tickle them after a short delay, the volunteers felt 5959 someone else were tickling them. It seems that the cerebellum sends a signal to disregard the forthcomin g movement, then moves on to other things. Your brain “forgets” that you are tickling yourself---even with a delay as short as 60 fifth of a second. So it is possible to tickle yourself--- but only by remote control. What will science discover next?Section CDirections: 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.Every morning, 21-year-old A.J. Hunter downloads his schedule onto his always-at-hand Macintosh laptop. Hunter is a 61 technical college student. He downloads music to his iPod and 62 social networking sites from his cell phone. He uses e-mail and instant messaging anywhere on the wireless campus.Hunter is a (n) “63 native”--- a term that has been used to describe the first generation who grew up in a world filled with computers, cell phones and cable TV.These young people think, act and react much differently from how their parents and grandparents did, often because their childhoods were in large part 64 by technology, say researchers.“This is so core to their social experience--- to their identities – to what it 65 to be a young person and a student in the new century,” says educational technology expert Richard Katz.But just because young people are 66 with technology, that doesn’t mean it’s always beneficial. Some experts worry that technology is 67 over the lives of today’s youth. When his desktop computer crashed during the first week of classes, “I thought I was going to go mad,”says senior Nick Caine. “I was running to the library every two seconds. I didn’t even go home because I knew I wouldn’t have a computer.”There are other negative sides of too much 68 time. A recent study found that nearly 20 percent of students admit that time spent on the Internet and playing computer games resulted in low grades or dropping a class.Technology author Michael Bugeja questions the recent extreme 69 toward technology: “Not only are the students addicted --- the institutions of learning are addicted,” he says. “No one is studying its impact, and we are still 70 as if more access to technology is going to improve learning.”III. Reading Comprehension （15+22+8%）Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When I became an amputee at age 29, I was forced to rethink the idea of physical perfection. My life became different, as I changed from an acceptable attractive woman to an object of pity and 71 .Too busy 72 physical pain and obvious mobility limitation, I was not aware of this change at first. I was determined to 73 , feeling good about the progress I had made, as I moved forward.74 , as I made my first excursion outside the hospital, society had already assigned me a new status. Happy to be free of my restriction in the hospital, I rolled through the shopping mall---a 75 survivor, feeling like a war hero. Unfortunately, I had a rude 76 as I discovered that others did not view me in the way I had come to view myself.All eyes were upon me, yet no one dared to make eye contact. Their efforts to 77 my eyes forced me to realize they saw only my missing legs. Mothers 78 held their children closer as I passed. Elderly women patted me on the head saying, “God Bless You!” with 79 in their eyes.While I sat thinking about what had happened, a small girl came up to me. She stared with unembarrassed 80 at the empty pants. Finding nothing there, she looked up at me with a puzzled look, and she innocently asked, “Lady, where did you legs go?”I explained that my legs had been sick. Since my legs hadn’t been strong and healthy like hers, the doctors had to 81 them. Leaning her head upwards, she asked, “Did they go to ‘leg Heaven?’”That incident made me think about how 82 children and adults react to the unknown. To a child, an odd appearance is an interesting curiosity and a 83 learning experience while adults often view the same thing with fear and horror. I began to realize that, I, too had been 84 of the same inappropriate reactions before I knew what life was like for an amputee.To fulfill the wholeness of my mind and spirit, I now smile warmly, make eye contact, and speak in a confident manner. By using a 85 approach, I attempt to enlighten society about the fact that having a not-so-perfect body doesn’t mean having a poor quality of life.71. A. comfort B. fear C. hatred D. sadness72. A. crying with B. figuring out C. holding back D. dealing with73. A. endure B. quit C. revenge D. succeed74. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore75. A. clam B. poor C. proud D. rare76. A. awakening B. ending C. happening D. proceeding77. A. turn B. hold C. catch D. avoid78. A. softly B. protectively C. reluctantly D. pleasantly79. A. pity B. anger C. depression D. upset80. A. curiosity B. determination C. enthusiasm D. satisfaction81. A. lose B. adjust C. remove D. stretch82. A. differently B. positively C. strangely D. sympathetically83. A. painful B. potential C. similar D. common84. A. conscious B. guilty C. ignorant D. short85. A. creative B. flexible C. positive D. scientificSection BDirections: Read the following four 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）The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?”I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry.The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwor k?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!86.Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Embarrassed.B. Nervous.C. Dunb.D. Upset.87.What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.88.Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.89.What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one’s friend.C. Put oneself in other’s shoes.D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.( B )Hotel InformationThe following activities are offered for guests of the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. If you haveAll activities and additional information are subject to change without notice.90.Guests of Hong Kong Disney Hotel can __________.A. e njoy Elemis Modern Skin Facial at the price of $ 384B. call Guest Services by dialing “0” to book Victoria Spa’s exclusive offerC. spend a whole day viewing the South China Sea in Mickey MazeD. choose from different jogging routes according to a reliable jogging map91.Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre ___________.A. attracts guests as one of the largest public parks in DisneylandB. is a right place for in-house guests to reduce rednessC. provides guests with both indoor and outdoor activitiesD. offers all guests 50% off for renting one hour pedal boat92.According to the information about Prince Eric Activities Room, we can learn that________.A. there is about an hour and 15 minutes for cleaning everydayB. at least 22 quests can take part in different activities there at a timeC. both kids and teens can feel free to create their own sun visors thereD. IQ Fun Zone helps children below 7 to cultivate their team spirit( C )Stonehenge（巨石阵）may have been a prehistoric health center rather than a site for observing stars or a temple in honor of the dead, scientists said yesterday. New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the diseased and injured went in groups, seeking cures.After a two-week dig, scientists have concluded that Stonehenge was “the ancient healthcare centre of southern England”because of the existence of “bluestones”---the smaller columns of dolerite（辉绿岩）that formed an earlier stone structure.By dating pieces of remains to around 7330 BC, Tim Darvill, of Bournemouth University, and Goff Wainwright, of the Society of Antiquaries have found that hunter-gatherers were at the site on Salisbury Plain 4,000 years earlier than thought. The first stage of Stonehenge, a round earthwork structure, was built around 3000 BC. Professor Wainwright added: “I did not expect the degree of complexity we discovered. We’re able to say so much more about when Stonehenge was built and why---all of which changes our previous understanding of the monument.”The research reveals the importance of the henge’s famous bluestones. Hundreds of bluestone chips gathered at the site have led the team to conclude that the bluestones were valued for their curing effects---the key reason that about 80 of them, each weighing up to 4 tons and a half, were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire. After years of research, Professors Darvill and Wainwright have concluded that, for thousands of years, the Preseli mountain range was home to magical health centers and holy wells.Even today there are those who believe in the curing powers of the springs for coughs and heart disease, and people who use crystals and bluestones for self-curing. Radiocarbon tests have also revealed that the construction of the original bluestone circle took place around 2300 BC, three centuries later than originally thought. Interestingly, on the same day died the “Amesbury Archer”---a sick traveler from the Swiss or German Alps who had an infected knee---whose remains were discovered about five miles from Stonehenge. The professors believe that he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument.93.Stonehenge is recently believed to be a place for people_________________________ .A. to recover from poor healthB. to observe star movementsC. to hold religious ceremoniesD. to gather huge bluestones94.What can be inferred about Stonehenge from the passage?A. The springs could cure coughs and heart disease best.B. The new discovery was the same as what had been expected.C. Some huge bluestones were not produced at Stonehenge.D. The original bluestone circle was thought to be constructed around 2000 BC.95.The sick traveler in the passage is supposed to be_______________________________.A. a devoted religious person from StonehengeB. one of the earliest discoverers of StonehengeC. the first explorer to test the magical power of bluestonesD. a patient trying to cure his infection at Stonehenge96.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Stonehenge: A New Place of InterestB. Stonehenge: Still Making NewsC. Stonehenge: Heaven for AdventurersD. Stonehenge: Still Curing PatientsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Being a social butterfly just might change your brain: In people with a large network of friends and excellent social skills, certain brain regions are bigger and better connected than in people with fewer friends, a new study finds.The research suggests a connection between social interactions and brain structure. “We're interested in how your brain is able to allow you to find the right way in complex social environments,”MaryAnn Noonan said, a neuroscientist (神经学家) at Oxford University. Studies in monkeys have shown that brain areas involved in face processing and in predicting the intentions of others are larger in animals living in large social groups than in ones living in smaller groups.To investigate these brain differences in humans, Noonan and her colleagues found 18 participants for a structural brain-imaging study. They asked people how many social interactions they had experienced in the past month, in order to determine the size of their social networks. As was the case in monkeys, some brain areas were enlarged and better connected in people with larger social networks. “These different brain regions are all singing different songs,” Noonan said. “Networked areas are all singing the same song, and when they're connec ted better, they're singing more harmoniously with each other.”The researchers also tested whether the size of a person's social network was linked with changes in white-matter pathways, the nerve fibers(纤维) that connect different brain regions. Again, they found that white-matter pathways were better connected in people with bigger social networks. "The nerves were more like a Los Angeles freeway than a country road," Noonan said.The researchers couldn't say whether social interaction caused these changes in brain structure and connectivity, or whether the brain determined how social someone was. In the case of the monkeys, the researchers asked and wrote down the size of the animals' social network, so they concluded that social-group size was causing the brain differences. It can be inferred that a similar process takes place in human brains, but to prove this, long-term studies are needed, Noonan told Live Science.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)97.The certain brain regions in people with fewer friends are ______.98.According to Noonan, the certain brain areas whose functions are to _________ are larger inmore-sociable monkeys.99. How did Noonan and her colleagues know about the s ize of participants’ social networks?100. According to the researcher’s findings, what would make the brains of monkeys different?第II卷II. Translation（9+20%）Section IDirections: Complete the sentences, using the proper phrases you have learnt.1.He felt relieved _________________________(没有了恐吓邮件和巨额债务的干扰).2.In the near future we will have ______________________ (追求高品质生活的更有文化的一代人).3.My grandpa now can ______________________(带着新颖的眼光运用文字处理器).4.Even children in the mountainous areas can also_________________________(有机会接触到困难的操作程序).5.Although Tom cannot speak, he can____________________________(他能够用手写方式记录情感障碍).6.Harrison racked his brains to____________________________(想出一个解决饥饿和贫困的方法)。