2021-2022学年上海市徐汇区高一上学期11月期中考试英语试题I. Listening Comprehension (16%)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:30. D. At 10:00.
2. A. Daughter and son. B. Father and daughter.
C. Husband and wife. D. Mother and son.
3. A. In a bank. B. In a post office. C. In a supermarket. D. In a restaurant.
4. A. A policeman. B. A lawyer. C. A sales manager. D. A coach.
5. A. Catch a train home. B. Do her homework. C. Go to the theater. D. Go to work.
6. A. John didn’t do well in the exam.
B. John doesn’t worry about the exam result.
C. The exam was easier than the previous one.
D. John is sure that he will do better in the next exam.
7. A. The man couldn’t leave the parcel here.
B Some information is required.
C. The details of the parcel are needed.
D. The privacy of the owner is guaranteed.
8. A. She has no time tonight.
B. She is looking forward to the next party.
C. She is going to hold a party next time.
D. She is sorry for not being able to attend.
9. A. The room is really dirty.
B. The room is not as dirty as the woman expects.
C. In the woman’s eyes, the room is not dirty.
D. The man doesn’t think the room is dirty.
10. A. Taking the doctor’s advice completely.
B. Drinking a little every day.
C. Serving a moderate (适度的) amount of alcohol.
D. Giving up smoking and drinking.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear a short passage, and you will be asked several questions on the passage. 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.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Mother’s shouting. B. The unusual smell.
C. The terrible sound. D. The heat of the fire.
12. A. At the supermarket. B. In the kitchen.
C. In the bed. D. In the living room.
13. A. She forgot to turn off the stove.
B. It took long to put out the fire.
C. She would probably be punished by her mother.
D. She would have to study music against her will.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (18%)
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given verb, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given verb; for the other blanks, fill in each blank with a relative pronoun or adverb. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
An Added Bonus
Anne and Joe King sat back in their easy chairs, watching television in their cozy living-room. Anne used the remote control to find a programme of interest.
“Why not ____1____ (watch) The Family Friction ” said Anne.
“I hate watching soap operas,” said Joe. “Especially this one ____2____ couples argue over money.”
“Okay,” said Anne, as she switched to Channel 12.
“And now,” said a good-looking announcer on the TV screen, “Round-the-World, the magazine of the world, is proud to announce its limited offer. You can subscribe to (订阅) one year, twelve issues, of Round-the-World ____3____ bargain price is only $10, half the newsstand price. Imagine reading unusual stories with color photos that will surprise you. And as an added bonus, if you subscribe before midnight, June 1st, we will offer, without extra cost, our World Atlas. ____4____ is mentioned above, this is a limited offer. This atlas cannot be bought in stores. There are maps of every chief tourist destination in the world in it, in addition to the metropolises and capitals of the countries. Won’t it be great to have the world at your fingertips! ____5____ (get) this amazing offer, write to Round-the-World Bonus, Box 666, Reno, Nevada 87870. Be sure to enclose your cheque or money order for $10. If not completely satisfied, you may keep the atlas and cancel your subscription. In that case, your money ____6____ (return).”
“That sounds interesting,” said Anne. “In fact, it would be really convenient to have an atlas, particularly when I need to locate places ____7____ I plan to visit or read about in the news.”
They sent a letter of subscription and two weeks later, a small package arrived in the mail. They got the atlas.
“Is this our atlas ” said Joe in disbelief. “It looks like a small postage stamp.”
“But it ____8____ (look) really big on television,” said Anne.
“It’ll be impossible to find anything in such an atlas,” said Joe. “To find anything, we’ll need a microscope.”
【答案】1. watch
2. where 3. whose
4. As 5. To get
6. will be returned
7. that##which
8. looked
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述安妮和乔·金坐在椅子上看电视时，正巧看到了电视中正在推销人们订阅环球杂志，而且免费赠送地图。所以他们两个人就订阅了一年，结果地图寄回来后，他们发现地图比电视中承诺的要小很多。
1题详解】
考查固定句型。句意：“为什么不看家庭摩擦呢？”安妮说。why not+动词原形，意为 “为什么不做…”。故填watch。
【2题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：尤其是这个肥皂剧，夫妻在里面为钱争吵。分析句子结构可知，“_____couples argue over money”为定语从句，先行词为this one，指代前面“ soap opera”，先行词在定语从句中做地点状语。故填where。
3题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：您可以订阅一年12期的《环球》，其低价仅为10美元，是报摊价格的一半。分析句子结构可知，“_______bargain price is only $10”为定语从句，修饰先行词 Round-the-World ，先行词在定语从句中做定语。故填whose。
【4题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：如上所述，这是一个有限的报价。分析句子结构可知，“_______ is mentioned above”为非限定性定语从句，as引导非限定定语从句，指代后面的主句，翻译为“正如，正像”。故填As。
【5题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：要获得这一惊人的优惠，请写信给环球奖金公司，地址：内华达州里诺市666号信箱，邮编87870。分析句子结构可知，空处为目的状语，表示为了获得这一惊人的优惠，动词不定式做目的状语。故填To get。
【6题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：在这种情况下，您的钱将被退还。分析句子结构，空处为谓语动词。根据语境可知，钱将要被退回，the money和return之间为被动关系，所以用一般将来时态的被动语态。故填will be returned。
【7题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：事实上，有一本地图册真的很方便，尤其是当我需要找到我计划参观或在新闻中读到的地方时。分析句子结构可知，“_______ I plan to visit or read about in the news”为定语从句，修饰先行词places，先行词在定语从句中做宾语，指物，故填which/that。
【8题详解】
考查时态。句意：但它在电视上看起来真的很大。分析句子结构可知，空处为句子的谓语动词。根据语境可知，地图当时在电视中看起来很大，所以句子为一般过去时态。故填looked。
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. economical B. explore C. experience D. formal E. former F. found
G. opportunity H. replaced I. respect J. share K. spread
The idea of the youth hostel started with one man: Richard Schirrmann (1874~1961), a German school teacher, who felt that there was a need for overnight accommodation (住宿) for his students in order that they could ____9____ new things and have new experiences outside the classroom.
He felt that one learns by observing, and tried to make his dream come true in the year 1909, when he started providing accommodation for his students in inns, farmhouses and the like.
The first youth hostel was opened in Schirrmann’s own school in Altena, after which it was ____10____ by a permanent hostel in Altena Castle. Schirrmann went on to ____11____ the German Youth Hostel Association in the year 1919. By this time, the idea of the youth hostel had ____12____ far and wide, all over the lands of Europe and further.
And then, in the year 1932, a(n) ____13____ organization called the International Youth Hostel was founded in Amsterdam, which was made up of youth hostels from Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Britain, Ireland, France, Czechoslovakia, Denmark and Belgium. Richard Schirrmann became its chairman in 1933.
The idea of the youth hostel is for young people who are on nature trips to get ____14____ accommodation in exchange for some money and a helping hand with domestic chores (家务活). These hostels were said to build character and a sense of independence, as the youth who stayed in them got the ____15____ to see how other people lived as well as to help to do work.
Youth hostels are also places to meet and make new friends. They have no class divisions and everyone has to do their ____16____. Here, wealth and position does not help you gain ____17____, but friendliness does. The friendlier you are, the more you learn from the _____18_____ of staying in a youth hostel.
【答案】9. B 10. H
11. F 12. K
13. D 14. A
15. G 16. J
17. I 18. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了理查德·席尔曼开设青年旅舍的过程。
【9题详解】
考查动词。句意：开设青年旅社的想法源于一个人：理查德·席尔曼(Richard Schirrmann, 1874~1961年)，他是德国一所学校的老师，他认为有必要为他的学生提供过夜的住处，这样他们就可以在课堂之外探索新事物，获得新体验。根据句意“探索”可知，动词explore符合题意，位于情态动词could后面需填动词原形。故选B。
【10题详解】
考查动词。句意：Schirrmann在阿尔特纳自己的学校开设了第一家青年旅社，之后它被阿尔特纳城堡的一家永久性旅社所取代。根据句意“取代”可知，动词replace符合题意，主语it和replace为被动关系，结合was可知，此处为一般过去时的被动语态，空处需填过去分词replace。故选H。
【11题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1919年，席尔曼创办了德国青年旅社协会。根据句意“建立，创办”可知，动词found符合题意，go on to do sth.为固定用法，空处需填动词原形和to构成动词不定式。故选F。
【12题详解】
考查动词。句意：这时，青年旅社的想法已经传播得很远很远，遍及欧洲各地，甚至更远。根据句意“遍及，传播”可知，动词spread符合题意，结合时间状语“By this time”可知，此处表示“过去的过去”，使用过去完成时，已有助动词had，空处需填过去分词spread。故选K。
【13题详解】
考查形容词。句意：然后，在1932年，一个叫做国际青年旅社的正式组织在阿姆斯特丹成立了，它由来自瑞士、德国、波兰、荷兰、挪威、英国、爱尔兰、法国、捷克斯洛伐克、丹麦和比利时的青年旅社组成。根据句意“正式的”可知，应填形容词formal作定语，修饰名词organization。故选D。
【14题详解】
考查形容词。句意：青年旅社的理念是为那些自然之旅的年轻人提供经济实惠的住宿，以换取一些钱和帮助他们做家务。根据句意“经济的”可知，应填形容词economical作定语，修饰名词accommodation。故选A。
【15题详解】
考查名词。句意：这些青年旅社据说可以培养性格和独立意识，因为住在里面的年轻人有机会看到其他人的生活方式，并帮助他们工作。根据句意“机会”可知，应填名词opportunity作宾语。故选G。
【16题详解】
考查名词。句意：他们没有阶级划分，每个人都要尽自己的一份力。根据句意“份额”可知，名词share符合题意。故选J。
【17题详解】
考查名词。句意：在这里，财富和地位不能帮助你赢得尊重，但友好可以。根据句意“尊重”可知，应填名词respect作宾语。故选I。
【18题详解】
考查名词。句意：你越友好，你从青年旅社的经历中学到的就越多。根据句意“经历”可知，应填名词experience作宾语。故选C。
III. Reading Comprehension (45%)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers, museums play an important role in the protection of ____19____. Although these institutions (机构) ____20____ in size and specialty, the task of most museums is around the display and care of their collections.
Today, many museums are among the most visited ____21____ in the world. In order to figure out how this important cultural phenomenon came to be, it is important to understand its origins and trace how its role has ____22____ over time.
The word museum ____23____ from “mouseion”, the Greek term for “a holy place for the Muses”. In classical Greek mythology, the nine Muses are the goddesses of the arts and sciences, making them perfect protectors for these ____24____ institutions.
Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of people. They displayed ____25____ and curious natural objects and works of art. Some of them even ____26____ “wonder rooms” or “cabinets of curiosities”.
In 1683, an Englishman named Elias Ashmole donated the contents of his wonder room to Oxford University, forming the ____27____ of the Ashmolean Museum. Believing that “the knowledge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,” Ashmole wanted to ____28____ the public through his unprecedented (前所未有的) donation. Following his footsteps, many like-minded collectors across Europe shifted their focus from ____29____ use to public access in the late 17th and 18th centuries. During this time, world-class museums began to make their art collections accessible to the public. The opening of these institutions ____30____ a string of similar movements in the 19th century.
Today, the importance of public institutions is stronger than ever before. ____31____ taking care of collections and making them accessible to the public, many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs, ____32____ their collections, and share their research. With these modern methods, museums are able to ____33____ audiences in new ways and extend their tasks beyond their walls.
19. A. tourism B. architecture C. religion D. culture
20. A. form B. vary C. respond D. improve
21. A. sites B. states C. palaces D. entrances
22. A. developed B. explored C. remained D. explained
23. A. escapes B. benefits C. originates D. differs
24. A. newly-built B. knowledge-based C. carefully-chosen D. theory-guided
25. A. common B. familiar C. similar D. rare
26. A. cared about B. served as C. referred to D. relied on
27. A. basis B. structure C. destination D. position
28. A. raise B. train C. admire D. educate
29. A. special B. scientific C. private D. regular
30. A. featured B. indicated C. celebrated D. inspired
31. A. Opposite to B. Instead of C. In addition to D. Thanks to
32. A. digitize B. industrialize C. organize D. localize
33. A. introduce B. engage C. identify D. select
【答案】19. D 20. B 21. A 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了博物馆的起源和历史发展。
【19题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为教育和保护中心，博物馆在保护文化方面，起着双重作用。A. tourism旅游业；B. architecture农业；C. religion宗教；D. culture文化。根据上句“Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers”可知，博物馆既有教育作用，也有保护作用，因此它在保护文化方面起着重要作用。故选D。
【20题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管这些机构在规模和特色上会有不同，但是它们的主要人物是展示和保护藏品。A. form形成；B. vary有不同，变化；C. respond反应；D. improve改善。根据“Although these institutions (机构) 2 in size and specialty,”可知，不同的博物馆在规模和特色上会有不同，故选B。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，博物馆是人们最爱去的地点。A. sites地点；B. states州，状态；C. palaces宫殿；D. entrances入口处。根据“Today, many museums are among the most visited”可知，今天，许多博物馆都是被人挤满的地方。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了弄清它的由来，追踪它的根源以及它的开发作用。A. developed发展，开发；B. explored探索；C. remained仍旧；D. explained解释。根据“it is important to understand its origins and trace how its role has 4 over time.”可知，理解它的起源，追踪它在历史中的开发作用是很重要的。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：博物馆这个单词起源于古希腊的词mouseion，意思是女神缪斯的宫殿。A. escapes逃离；B. benefits获益；C. originates起源；D. differs不同于。根据空格后的from “mouseion”, the Greek term for “a holy place for the Muses”.可知，这里讲博物馆这个单词的起源。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在古希腊故事中，这就个女神都是掌管艺术和科学的，她们就成为这些学术机构的保护者。A. newly-built 新建的；B. knowledge-based学术的；C. carefully-chosen精心选择的；D. theory-guided理论指导的。此处的“institutions”指博物馆这个学术机构。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：博物馆陈列着稀有的天然物品和艺术品。A. common共有的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. similar 相似的；D. rare稀有的。根据后句“curious natural objects and works of art.”可知，陈列的这些天然的东西和艺术作品令人好奇，因此都是一些稀世珍品。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：一些博物馆充当“神奇屋”或者“奇迹展柜”。A. cared about 在乎；B. served as充当；C. referred to提及；D. relied on依靠。根据上句“Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of people.”可知，最早期的博物馆都是私人藏品，仅仅被个别人接触。因此这些博物馆充当的是“神奇屋”或者“奇迹展柜”。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查名词短语词义辨析。句意：1683年，一个名叫Elias Ashmole的英国人将自己的“神奇屋”捐赠给牛津大学，这就为后来的Ashmolean Museum.打下了基础。A. basis基础；B. structure 结构；C. destination目的； D. position位置。根据“Elias Ashmole donated the contents of his wonder room to Oxford University,”可知，Elias Ashmole的捐赠为后面建立博物馆打下基础。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Ashmole想通过这种捐赠去教育公众认识自然科学的重要性。A. raise饲养，举起；B. train训练；C. admire 欣赏；D. educate教育。根据上句“Believing that “the knowledge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,”可知，Ashmole相信自然科学知识对人类的生活和健康是必要的，因此他想通过捐赠藏品，让更多的人了解知识。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：跟随他的脚步，在17至18世纪晚期，欧洲的许多收藏家将自己的私人藏品让公众观赏。A. special特殊的；B. scientific科学的；C. private私人的；D. regular定期的。根据“shifted their focus from 11 use to public access”可知，他们将注意力从关注私人收藏到让大众观赏转换。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在19世纪，这些机构向公众开放激励了一系列运动的开展。A. featured以……为特色；B. indicated暗示；C. celebrated庆祝；D. inspired激励。根据上句“During this time, world-class museums began to make their art collections accessible to the public.”可知，在那时，世界一流的博物馆向大众开放激励了人们去开展各种运动。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查短语词义辨析。句意：除了找管好藏品和服务大众外，许多博物馆也采用新技术去改进他们的服务项目。A. Opposite to 与……相反；B. Instead of代替；C. In addition to此外；D. Thanks to由于。根据“many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs,”可知，除了找管好藏品和服务大众外，许多博物馆也采用新技术去改进他们的服务项目。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：除了找管好藏品和服务大众外，许多博物馆也采用新技术去改进他们的服务项目，使他们的藏品数字化，分享他们的研究。A. digitize数字化；B. industrialize产业化；C. organize组织；D. localize本地化。根据“many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs,”可知许多博物馆采用新技术，使他们的藏品数字化。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：运用现代方法，博物馆用新的方式吸引观众，拓展空间。A. introduce介绍；B. engage从事，吸引住；C. identify证明；D. select挑选。根据“in new ways”可知，博物馆用新的方式去吸引观众。故选B。
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
After my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”
Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.
That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me and I saw the “we’ll see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars. “Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow (手肘). Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung (横档) I reached. I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.
One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed crying. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”
For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint and trembling; I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.
34. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mom’s attitude when she made her child peel potatoes
A. Cruel. B. Tolerant. C. Strict. D. Positive.
35. From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ________.
A. the skill to throw and catch things
B. the speed of one’s hand movement
C. the strength and skill to hang and sway
D. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar
36. When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because ________.
A. they felt sorry for what they had done before
B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt
C. they wanted to see what the author would do on the bars
D. they were astonished to find the author’s progress
37. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is ________.
A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mom weep
B. the child’s experience reminded Mom of that of her own
C. Mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraph
D. in fact Mom suffered more in the process of the child’s growth
【答案】34. C 35. C 36. D 37. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者是残疾人，生活里有很多困难，但是妈妈不断的给她信心，让她磨炼自己，却从未让作者看到她的痛苦。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。文章第二段作者不能削土豆皮时，妈妈的态度“You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,（ 你自己到厨房去削土豆皮）”以及“And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!（不要再把这当作任何事情的借口！”）”可知，妈妈对作者是很严厉的。故选C项。
35题详解】
细节理解题。文章第三段提到作者不能过猴架这一关，然后我们从第三段的“swinging from one high steel rod to the next.”（从一根高的钢杆荡到另一根）以及第四段的妈妈陪作者练习的时候的话“Now, pull up with your right arm”（现在，用你的右臂向上拉）以及“She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow”（她站在旁边，我挣扎着用右手抬起身体，直到我能用另一只胳膊肘钩住围栏）可知，猴架训练的是悬挂和摇摆的力量和技巧。故选C项。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。文章第三段提到作者因为残疾不能过猴架这关。第四段开头妈妈知道以后“we’ll see about that” look.”（我们等着瞧的表情），第四段妈妈陪作者刻苦训练以后，“I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.”（我永远不会忘记下一次，我穿过横档，低头看着那些张着嘴站着的孩子们）可知，孩子们张着嘴是因为他们以为作者做不到，其实她做到了，这非常出乎他们的意料。故选D。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章中每次作者遇到困难跟妈妈说，妈妈强迫她去练习，以及陪她练习，和最后一段作者的描述“Her voice was faint and trembling; I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.”（ 她的声音微弱而颤抖；我从被子里向外窥视，看到眼泪顺着她的脸颊流下来。然后我知道她为我承受了多大的痛苦。她从未让我看到过她的眼泪）推知，事实上在孩子的成长过程中妈妈承受的更多。故选D项。
【点睛】阅读理解的解题方法。首先，宏观浏览，掌握大意。不要困扰在个别词汇的翻译上，偶有生词，走为上计。其次，读懂题干，带着问题去微观细读。最后，分析句子，审思明辨。比如本文第二题，根据问题我们定位到第三段，然后分析选项，很容易判断正确答案。
B
The Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles from a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing active volcanoes (火山). A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the state’s biggest attraction.
Accommodations
Seasons Resort Hualalai: from $205.00
Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00
Sightseeing and Experiences
Circle Island Tour: from $48.00
Kauai
The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason — a land of amazing natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.
Accommodations
Grand Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00
Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $79.00
Maui
Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on earth.
It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.
Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa: from $87.00
Sheraton Maui: from $99.00
Oahu
Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet smells, music and language: from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys. Adventure, romance, discovery—Oahu waits for you.
Accommodations
Halekulani: from $121.00
Hilton Hawaiian Village: from $73.00
Sightseeing and Experiences
Royal Circle Island Tour: from $34.00
Paradise Cove Lu’au: $44.00
Lanai
Lanai is one of the smallest Hawaiian Islands, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwreck Beach to underwater sea caves.
Accommodations
Four seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: from $134.00
All prices are based on per person per night.
38. For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least ________.
A. $73.00 B. $146.00 C. $136.00 D. $292.00
39. According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” ________.
A. is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands
B. is a place to explore the land of nature
C. is an island with a very small population
D. features beaches, forests and snow-covered mountains
40. The passage is mainly intended to ________.
A. tell the differences between islands in Hawaii
B. provide a better understanding of the geography of Hawaii
C. offer accommodation services to the tourists
D. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii
【答案】38. D 39. B 40. D
【解析】
【分析】本文属于应用文。文章主要介绍了夏威夷群岛中各个岛的旅游景点的特点和相关信息，如食宿费用和旅游观光费用，使读者能选择自己想去的适合自己的岛屿，并为想去游玩的读者提供方便。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。通过比较可知，文中提到的这些旅店的食宿费用最低的是Hilton Hawaiia Village：from﹩73.00，因此两个成年人两晚的最低食宿费用为73.00×2×2=292.00，因此为292美元。故选D。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。从第二个广告中“The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason — a land of amazing natural contrasts just waiting to be explored.(考艾岛美丽的风景使它被称为“花园之岛”，但它也被称为“发现之岛”，这是有充分理由的——这是一片充满惊人自然反差的土地，等待着人们去探索)”可知，Garden Isle是可以探索自然的地方。故选B。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一自然段“The ‘Big Island’ of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature.(夏威夷大岛是一个天堂，游客可以在此岛上既享受一个流行的生活方式的同时又欣赏到自然的美)”以及后文主要介绍了夏威夷各个岛的食宿费用和旅游观光费用，由此可知，本篇文章主要是想吸引游客到夏威夷。故选D。
C
Beyond the Terracotta Army
ON MY FIRST TRIP to Xi’an in 2002, I came to see what everyone comes here to see: the Terracotta Army. But like many group tours to China, the trip had an itinerary (行程) that was perfunctory — a checklist of must-sees that frequently left me wondering whether there was more to see. With this goal, I flew to China again in November.
The weather was mild when I arrived, ideal for surveying Xi’an from the beautifully restored City Wall. I rented a bike and spent more than an hour covering the nearly flat nine-mile circle, eye-to-eye with rooftops on one side and modern towers on the other.
I spent the late afternoon riding the city’s modern subway to other sites: the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. A block away, the Drum Tower is a kind of gateway to the Muslim Quarter. This marketplace is lined with restaurants and vendors selling mouthwatering snacks — skewers (串) of lamb cooked over coals, chewy persimmon (柿子) doughnuts, and roujiamo.
The next morning, a local driver picked me up and took me to Hua Shan, about 120 kilometers east of Xi’an. I checked the trail map I had just picked up at a gift shop, looking for the Plank Walk (长空栈道), my hoped-for destination. By the time we reached a cable car station for the ride to the top, the rocky walls surrounding the building were displaying a dusting of snow, Hua Shan’s first of the season.
I learned about the Plank Walk on my previous visit. Tourists climbed along the cliffs, tightly holding onto heavy metal chains that lined the riskier sections.
I didn’t have time on my previous trip. On this visit, the long West Peak cable car route rose into morning clouds, down into a valley and back up, eventually arriving at a station covered in snow and ice. Lacking gloves, the hat or the scarf, I made my way into a frozen wonderland.
I covered a good bit of Hua Shan’s trails this time, ascending three of the five peaks. But when I arrived at the Plank Walk, it was closed for the day. Still, the long day here was rewarding, with smiling faces spotted everywhere of people happy to be exploring China’s magnificent scenery on a more micro level.
And the Plank Walk It just might be reason enough to return again.
41. The underlined word “perfunctory” in the first paragraph could probably be replaced by “________”.
A. hurried B. particular
C. selective D. unique
42. We can learn from the article that the tourist attractions the author visited during his second trip to Xi’an included ________.
① the Terracotta Army
② the City Wall
③ the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower
④ the Muslim Quarter
⑤ Hua Shan
A. ①②③④⑤ B. ②③④⑤ C. ①②③⑤ D. ①③④⑤
43. According to the article, why did the author return to Xi’an
A. To revisit the Terracotta Army. B. To further explore the city of Xi’an.
C. To cover a famous hiking trail. D. To have a taste of the local snacks.
44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The Plank Walk is open to visitors every day.
B. When the writer visited Xi’an, it happened to be snowing heavily there.
C. If a visitor wants to have snacks, he has only one choice — the Muslim Quarter.
D. You can enjoy historic sites and natural scenery in Xi’an as well as its modernity.
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. B 44. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是作者因为第一次在西安旅行太匆忙，留下了遗憾，所以决定了再次去西安旅行。文章详细地讲述了作者在西安的第二旅游的所见所闻。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“a checklist of must-sees that frequently left me wondering whether there was more to see(我们跟着一张必游清单走马观花，总是让我在思考是否有更多的东西需要我去探索)”可推知，第一次的旅行很匆忙。由此推知，划线词perfunctory与hurried意思接近。故选A。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。众观全文，作者这一次旅行去到的地方有第二段中的“City Wall ”，第三段中提到的the Bell Tower，the Drum Tower，the Muslim Quarter以及第四段中的Hua Shan。故选B。
【43题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“But like many group tours to China, the trip had an itinerary (行程) that was perfunctory—a checklist of must-sees that frequently left me wondering whether there was more to see(但是像很多次去中国的旅行团一样，这次旅行很匆忙—我们跟着一张必游清单走马观花，总是让我在思考是否有更多的东西需要我去探索)以及第二段中“With this goal, I flew to China again in November(带着这个目标，11月我再一次飞回了中国)”可知，作者再次回到西安的目的是为了进一步探索西安。故选B。
【44题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“when I arrived at the Plank Walk, it was closed for the day(当我到达栈道的时候，当天它不开放)”可知，A错。根据第二段中“The weather was mild when I arrived(当我到达时，气候很温和)”可知，B错。由第三段中“the Drum Tower is a kind of gateway to the Muslim Quarter. This marketplace is lined with restaurants and vendors selling mouthwatering snacks(鼓楼是通向穆斯林区的一个通道。这个市集里有成排的餐厅和卖着令人垂涎小吃小摊)”可知，C错。C选项中的only one choice太绝对。由第二段中的“City Wall”， “modern towers”以及后文对Hua Shan旅行的介绍可知，在西安，既可以欣赏到历史文化古迹，也可以欣赏到自然风光，同时也能体会到城市的现在化。故选D。
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
What Makes Me “Me”
My culture comes from where I am from and where I was raised. I am an American. I was born and raised in Alaska. My ethnic background is German, English, and Scottish. Culture is all about family. It is a family’s belief systems, the cultural traditions that are celebrated, and the special holidays and events that occur in the year.
My parents raised me with a lot of beliefs that have had an impact on who I am today. These are the beliefs that don’t just belong to my culture, but they come straight from the values of my family. ____45____ I was raised to believe that through hard work, I could become successful and have a good life. I strive to do this every day and to be good at my life and my jobs. I’m not really religious. ____46____ I believe that if you are a good person to others, you will be rewarded for it in many ways.
There are a lot of cultural traditions that my family has. Some are from my cultural background and some are from the place where I was raised. I raise my son to have manners and to be well behaved. I raise him to know that hard work is important and that he is expected to put his best effort into things.
____47____ We gather every summer in Haines so that all the cousins can grow up together. Birthdays were always important events while growing up. My mom was excited to celebrate every holiday. Trick or treating on Halloween, hiding baskets on Easter, giving out cards to classmates on Valentine’s Day, wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, and of course loads of presents under the tree on Christmas morning. My parents always made holidays a big deal, so now my son also gets to be excited for them every year.
My culture makes me a person that celebrates life. My family has a lot of good friends and we are usually a good part of the community. ____48____ We like to go outdoors and have adventures. My belief systems, cultural traditions, and special events have made me a happy person who is fun to be around and who can have a positive impact on others.
A. Holidays are when my family gathers and has a good time together.
B. School education has civilized me with a mind for peace and calm.
C. I believe that women are more intelligent than men because my mother is a strong woman.
D. Summer is the time when we always organize some special events as a big family.
E. However, I know that it is important to follow the golden rule and to treat others with dignity and respect.
F. We take care of each other and try to treat others with respect.
【答案】45. C 46. E 47. A 48. F
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲的是家庭信仰、文化传统、特殊节日和特殊事件让我成长成为现在的我。
【45题详解】
根据本段首句“My parents raised me with a lot of beliefs that have had an impact on who I am today.(我的父母在养育我时，教了我很多信念。这些信念对于我成为今天的样子有很大的影响)”可知，本段主要讲的是父母教给我了许多信念。并根据段中“I was raised to believe that…”和“I believe that…”可知，本段是总分结构，首句后面的句子在列举父母交给我的几项信念，因此设空处也应是列举。故选C项。
【46题详解】
上文“I’m not really religious. (我并不虔诚)”讲我并不是虔诚的信徒，E项“However, I know that it is important to follow the golden rule and to treat others with dignity and respect.(然而，我知道重要的是遵循黄金法则，以尊严和尊重对待他人) ”讲但我还是明白遵循黄金法则的重要性，要尊重他人，与上文构成转折关系，下文“I believe that if you are a good person to others, you will be rewarded for it in many ways.(我相信，如果你对别人很好，你会在很多方面得到回报)”是E项语意的顺承，说明尊重他人能给自己带来好处。故选E项。
【47题详解】
根据后一句“We gather every summer in Haines. (我们每个夏天都在Haines相聚)”中的关键词 “gather”，“holiday”可知，前一句在讲假期家人相聚的事，与A选项(假期是家人相聚，在一起度过愉快时光的时间)主题一致。故选A项。
【48题详解】
根据前句“My family has a lot of good friends and we are usually a good part of the community. (我家有很多好朋友，我们通常是社区的好成员)”和下文“We like to go outdoors.(我们喜欢去户外)”可推知，段中讲的是我们与朋友间的关系。F项(我们照顾彼此，并努力尊重彼此)与上下文语意一致。故选F项。
IV. Translation (3+4+4=11%)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
49. 原先出于防御目的而被建造的城墙如今吸引了大量的游客。(purpose)（汉译英）
【答案】The city wall (which was) originally built for the purpose of defence has attracted/drawn a lot of tourists nowadays.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态、主谓一致、定语从句和非谓语动词。分析句子可知，“城墙”应用The city wall；“出于防御目的而被建造的”是修饰“城墙”的定语，可以用定语从句which was originally built for the purpose of defence，也可以用过去分词短语 originally built for the purpose of defence作后置定语；时间状语“如今”应用nowadays，此处强调动作从过去持续到现在，应用现在完成时，因此“如今吸引了大量的游客”应用has attracted/drawn a lot of tourists nowadays。故翻译为The city wall (which was) originally built for the purpose of defence has attracted/drawn a lot of tourists nowadays。
50. 正是因为他对保护自然资源做出了巨大贡献才使他受到孩子们的钦佩。(It) （汉译英）
【答案】It is because he has greatly contributed to the protection/conservation of natural resources that he is admired by children.
It is because he has made great contributions to protecting natural resources that children admire him.
【解析】
【详解】考查强调句型，时态和短语。本句陈述一种事实，要用一般现在时；强调原因，因此使用强调句型It is because...... that。表达：对保护自然资源做出了巨大贡献，英语用现在完成时， has greatly contributed to the protection/conservation of natural resources；表达：受到孩子们的钦佩，英语用is admired by children/children admire him。故整句翻译为：It is because he has greatly contributed to the protection/conservation of natural resources that he is admired by children./It is because he has made great contributions to protecting natural resources that children admire him。
51. 他虽出身贫寒，但却不以此为耻，反而为父母对他的教育方式感到骄傲。(ashamed) （汉译英）
【答案】Although he was born into/in a poor family, he is not ashamed of it. Instead, he is proud of the way his parents educate him.
Although he was born into/in a poor family, he is proud of the way his parents educate him instead of being ashamed of it.
【解析】
【详解】考查让步状语从句以及ashamed的用法。表达：虽......但......，英语要用Although 引导让步状语从句；表达：出身于，英语用was born into/in；表达：以......为耻，英语用 be ashamed of ；表达：感到骄傲，英语用be proud of；表达：反而，英语用Instead/instead of ；本句陈述一种观点，要用一般现在时。故整句可以翻译为：Although he was born into/in a poor family, he is not ashamed of it. Instead, he is proud of the way his parents educate him.或者：Although he was born into/in a poor family, he is proud of the way his parents educate him instead of being ashamed of it.
V. Guided Writing (10%)
52. Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是启明中学的高一学生李华，你的外地朋友王敏打算寒假独自来上海旅游，想听听你的建议。请回复一封邮件给他，内容包括：
1) 提议他住在你家；
2) 推荐一到两个景点，并说明理由。
【答案】Dear Wang Min,
Glad to hear that you are fascinated by the modernization of Shanghai and planning to take a trip during your winter vacation, I’m writing to express my warm welcome and provide you with some practical suggestions.
Because of your being alone to Shanghai, it’s a wise idea that I should provide accommodation for you, which is a guarantee of your safety. As for the tourist attractions, the amazing Oriential Peals Tower is a must-see spot, from the top of which you can overlook the roaring Huangpu River, getting the bird’s-eye view. Additionally, beside the tower lies the Bund. Going there, you can have a big party with many young strangers full of passion and energy.
Finally, I firmly believe that Shanghai won’t let you down. Waiting for your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。朋友王敏打算来上海旅行，你写信给她，就她的旅行提供一些建议。
【详解】1.词汇拓展
此外，而且：additionally→what’s more
被……所吸引：be fascinated by→be attracted by
我坚信：I firmly believe→I hold the firm belief that
高兴的：glad→delighted
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Going there, you can have a big party with many young strangers full of passion and energy.
拓展句：Going there, you can have a big party with many young strangers, all of whom are passionate and energetic.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Additionally, beside the tower lies the Bund.（此句用了完全倒装）
【高分句型2】As for the tourist attractions, the amazing Oriential Peals Tower is a must-see spot, from the top of which you can overlook the roaring Huangpu River, getting the bird’s-eye view.（此句用了非限制性定语从句和现在分词作伴随状语）
听力答案：1-10 ACDBB ABCAB 11-16 BAC DAD徐汇区2021学年高一年级第一学期
期中考试英语试卷
I. Listening Comprehension (16%)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:30. D. At 10:00.
2. A. Daughter and son. B. Father and daughter.
C. Husband and wife. D. Mother and son.
3. A. In a bank. B. In a post office. C. In a supermarket. D. In a restaurant.
4. A. A policeman. B. A lawyer. C. A sales manager. D. A coach.
5. A. Catch a train home. B. Do her homework. C. Go to the theater. D. Go to work.
6. A. John didn’t do well in the exam.
B. John doesn’t worry about the exam result.
C. The exam was easier than the previous one.
D. John is sure that he will do better in the next exam.
7. A. The man couldn’t leave the parcel here.
B. Some information is required.
C. The details of the parcel are needed.
D. The privacy of the owner is guaranteed.
8 A. She has no time tonight.
B. She is looking forward to the next party.
C. She is going to hold a party next time.
D. She is sorry for not being able to attend.
9. A. The room is really dirty.
B. The room is not as dirty as the woman expects.
C. In the woman’s eyes, the room is not dirty.
D. The man doesn’t think the room is dirty.
10. A. Taking the doctor’s advice completely.
B. Drinking a little every day.
C. Serving a moderate (适度的) amount of alcohol.
D. Giving up smoking and drinking.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear a short passage, and you will be asked several questions on the passage. 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.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Mother’s shouting. B. The unusual smell.
C. The terrible sound. D. The heat of the fire.
12. A. At the supermarket. B. In the kitchen.
C. In the bed. D. In the living room.
13. A. She forgot to turn off the stove.
B. It took long to put out the fire.
C. She would probably be punished by her mother.
D. She would have to study music against her will.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary (18%)
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given verb, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given verb; for the other blanks, fill in each blank with a relative pronoun or adverb. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
An Added Bonus
Anne and Joe King sat back in their easy chairs, watching television in their cozy living-room. Anne used the remote control to find a programme of interest.
“Why not ____1____ (watch) The Family Friction ” said Anne.
“I hate watching soap operas,” said Joe. “Especially this one ____2____ couples argue over money.”
“Okay,” said Anne, as she switched to Channel 12.
“And now,” said a good-looking announcer on the TV screen, “Round-the-World, the magazine of the world, is proud to announce its limited offer. You can subscribe to (订阅) one year, twelve issues, of Round-the-World ____3____ bargain price is only $10, half the newsstand price. Imagine reading unusual stories with color photos that will surprise you. And as an added bonus, if you subscribe before midnight, June 1st, we will offer, without extra cost, our World Atlas. ____4____ is mentioned above, this is a limited offer. This atlas cannot be bought in stores. There are maps of every chief tourist destination in the world in it, in addition to the metropolises and capitals of the countries. Won’t it be great to have the world at your fingertips! ____5____ (get) this amazing offer, write to Round-the-World Bonus, Box 666, Reno, Nevada 87870. Be sure to enclose your cheque or money order for $10. If not completely satisfied, you may keep the atlas and cancel your subscription. In that case, your money ____6____ (return).”
“That sounds interesting,” said Anne. “In fact, it would be really convenient to have an atlas, particularly when I need to locate places ____7____ I plan to visit or read about in the news.”
They sent a letter of subscription and two weeks later, a small package arrived in the mail. They got the atlas.
“Is this our atlas ” said Joe in disbelief. “It looks like a small postage stamp.”
“But it ____8____ (look) really big on television,” said Anne.
“It’ll be impossible to find anything in such an atlas” said Joe. “To find anything, we’ll need a microscope.”
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. economical B. explore C. experience D. formal E. former F. found
G. opportunity H. replaced I. respect J. share K. spread
The idea of the youth hostel started with one man: Richard Schirrmann (1874~1961), a German school teacher, who felt that there was a need for overnight accommodation (住宿) for his students in order that they could ____9____ new things and have new experiences outside the classroom.
He felt that one learns by observing, and tried to make his dream come true in the year 1909, when he started providing accommodation for his students in inns, farmhouses and the like.
The first youth hostel was opened in Schirrmann’s own school in Altena, after which it was ____10____ by a permanent hostel in Altena Castle. Schirrmann went on to ____11____ the German Youth Hostel Association in the year 1919. By this time, the idea of the youth hostel had ____12____ far and wide, all over the lands of Europe and further.
And then, in the year 1932, a(n) ____13____ organization called the International Youth Hostel was founded in Amsterdam, which was made up of youth hostels from Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Britain, Ireland, France, Czechoslovakia, Denmark and Belgium. Richard Schirrmann became its chairman in 1933.
The idea of the youth hostel is for young people who are on nature trips to get ____14____ accommodation in exchange for some money and a helping hand with domestic chores (家务活). These hostels were said to build character and a sense of independence, as the youth who stayed in them got the ____15____ to see how other people lived as well as to help to do work.
Youth hostels are also places to meet and make new friends. They have no class divisions and everyone has to do their ____16____. Here, wealth and position does not help you gain ____17____, but friendliness does. The friendlier you are, the more you learn from the _____18_____ of staying in a youth hostel.
III. Reading Comprehension (45%)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers, museums play an important role in the protection of ____19____. Although these institutions (机构) ____20____ in size and specialty, the task of most museums is around the display and care of their collections.
Today, many museums are among the most visited ____21____ in the world. In order to figure out how this important cultural phenomenon came to be, it is important to understand its origins and trace how its role has ____22____ over time.
The word museum ____23____ from “mouseion”, the Greek term for “a holy place for the Muses”. In classical Greek mythology, the nine Muses are the goddesses of the arts and sciences, making them perfect protectors for these ____24____ institutions.
Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of people. They displayed ____25____ and curious natural objects and works of art. Some of them even ____26____ “wonder rooms” or “cabinets of curiosities”.
In 1683, an Englishman named Elias Ashmole donated the contents of his wonder room to Oxford University, forming the ____27____ of the Ashmolean Museum. Believing that “the knowledge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,” Ashmole wanted to ____28____ the public through his unprecedented (前所未有的) donation. Following his footsteps, many like-minded collectors across Europe shifted their focus from ____29____ use to public access in the late 17th and 18th centuries. During this time, world-class museums began to make their art collections accessible to the public. The opening of these institutions ____30____ a string of similar movements in the 19th century.
Today, the importance of public institutions is stronger than ever before. ____31____ taking care of collections and making them accessible to the public, many museums are using new technologies to improve their public programs, ____32____ their collections, and share their research. With these modern methods, museums are able to ____33____ audiences in new ways and extend their tasks beyond their walls.
19. A. tourism B. architecture C. religion D. culture
20. A. form B. vary C. respond D. improve
21. A. sites B. states C. palaces D. entrances
22. A. developed B. explored C. remained D. explained
23. A. escapes B. benefits C. originates D. differs
24. A. newly-built B. knowledge-based C. carefully-chosen D. theory-guided
25. A. common B. familiar C. similar D. rare
26. A. cared about B. served as C. referred to D. relied on
27. A. basis B. structure C. destination D. position
28. A. raise B. train C. admire D. educate
29. A. special B. scientific C. private D. regular
30. A. featured B. indicated C. celebrated D. inspired
31. A. Opposite to B. Instead of C. In addition to D. Thanks to
32. A. digitize B. industrialize C. organize D. localize
33. A. introduce B. engage C. identify D. select
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
After my father left us my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”
Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.
That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw the “we’ll see about that” look. The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked carefully at the bars. “Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow (手肘). Day after day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung (横档) I reached. I’ll never forget the next time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.
One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed crying. I could hear Mom come into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”
For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint and trembling; I peeked out from my covers to see tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never let me see her tears.
34. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mom’s attitude when she made her child peel potatoes
A. Cruel. B. Tolerant. C. Strict. D. Positive.
35. From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ________.
A the skill to throw and catch things
B. the speed of one’s hand movement
C. the strength and skill to hang and sway
D. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar
36. When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because ________.
A. they felt sorry for what they had done before
B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt
C. they wanted to see what the author would do on the bars
D. they were astonished to find the author’s progress
37. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is ________.
A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mom weep
B. the child’s experience reminded Mom of that of her own
C. Mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraph
D. in fact Mom suffered more in the process of the child’s growth
B
The Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles from a wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing active volcanoes (火山). A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the state’s biggest attraction.
Accommodations
Seasons Resort Hualalai: from $205.00
Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00
Sightseeing and Experiences
Circle Island Tour: from $48.00
Kauai
The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason — a land of amazing natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.
Accommodations
Grand Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00
Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $79.00
Maui
Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on earth.
It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.
Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa: from $87.00
Sheraton Maui: from $99.00
Oahu
Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet smells, music and language: from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys. Adventure, romance, discovery—Oahu waits for you.
Accommodations
Halekulani: from $121.00
Hilton Hawaiian Village: from $73.00
Sightseeing and Experiences
Royal Circle Island Tour: from $34.00
Paradise Cove Lu’au: $44.00
Lanai
Lanai is one of the smallest Hawaiian Islands, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwreck Beach to underwater sea caves.
Accommodations
Four seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: from $134.00
All prices are based on per person per night.
38. For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least ________.
A. $73.00 B. $146.00 C. $136.00 D. $292.00
39. According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” ________.
A. is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands
B. is a place to explore the land of nature
C. is an island with a very small population
D. features beaches, forests and snow-covered mountains
40. The passage is mainly intended to ________.
A. tell the differences between islands in Hawaii
B. provide a better understanding of the geography of Hawaii
C. offer accommodation services to the tourists
D. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii
C
Beyond the Terracotta Army
ON MY FIRST TRIP to Xi’an in 2002, I came to see what everyone comes here to see: the Terracotta Army. But like many group tours to China, the trip had an itinerary (行程) that was perfunctory — a checklist of must-sees that frequently left me wondering whether there was more to see. With this goal, I flew to China again in November.
The weather was mild when I arrived, ideal for surveying Xi’an from the beautifully restored City Wall. I rented a bike and spent more than an hour covering the nearly flat nine-mile circle, eye-to-eye with rooftops on one side and modern towers on the other.
I spent the late afternoon riding the city’s modern subway to other sites: the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. A block away, the Drum Tower is a kind of gateway to the Muslim Quarter. This marketplace is lined with restaurants and vendors selling mouthwatering snacks — skewers (串) of lamb cooked over coals, chewy persimmon (柿子) doughnuts, and roujiamo.
The next morning, a local driver picked me up and took me to Hua Shan, about 120 kilometers east of Xi’an. I checked the trail map I had just picked up at a gift shop, looking for the Plank Walk (长空栈道), my hoped-for destination. By the time we reached a cable car station for the ride to the top, the rocky walls surrounding the building were displaying a dusting of snow, Hua Shan’s first of the season.
I learned about the Plank Walk on my previous visit. Tourists climbed along the cliffs, tightly holding onto heavy metal chains that lined the riskier sections.
I didn’t have time on my previous trip. On this visit, the long West Peak cable car route rose into morning clouds, down into a valley and back up, eventually arriving at a station covered in snow and ice. Lacking gloves, the hat or the scarf, I made my way into a frozen wonderland.
I covered a good bit of Hua Shan’s trails this time, ascending three of the five peaks. But when I arrived at the Plank Walk, it was closed for the day. Still, the long day here was rewarding, with smiling faces spotted everywhere of people happy to be exploring China’s magnificent scenery on a more micro level.
And the Plank Walk It just might be reason enough to return again.
41. The underlined word “perfunctory” in the first paragraph could probably be replaced by “________”.
A. hurried B. particular
C. selective D. unique
42. We can learn from the article that the tourist attractions the author visited during his second trip to Xi’an included ________.
① the Terracotta Army
② the City Wall
③ the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower
④ the Muslim Quarter
⑤ Hua Shan
A. ①②③④⑤ B. ②③④⑤ C. ①②③⑤ D. ①③④⑤
43. According to the article, why did the author return to Xi’an
A. To revisit the Terracotta Army. B. To further explore the city of Xi’an.
C. To cover a famous hiking trail. D. To have a taste of the local snacks.
44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. The Plank Walk is open to visitors every day.
B. When the writer visited Xi’an, it happened to be snowing heavily there.
C. If a visitor wants to have snacks, he has only one choice — the Muslim Quarter.
D. You can enjoy historic sites and natural scenery in Xi’an as well as its modernity.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
What Makes Me “Me”
My culture comes from where I am from and where I was raised. I am an American. I was born and raised in Alaska. My ethnic background is German, English, and Scottish. Culture is all about family. It is a family’s belief systems, the cultural traditions that are celebrated, and the special holidays and events that occur in the year.
My parents raised me with a lot of beliefs that have had an impact on who I am today. These are the beliefs that don’t just belong to my culture, but they come straight from the values of my family. ____45____ I was raised to believe that through hard work, I could become successful and have a good life. I strive to do this every day and to be good at my life and my jobs. I’m not really religious. ____46____ I believe that if you are a good person to others, you will be rewarded for it in many ways.
There are a lot of cultural traditions that my family has. Some are from my cultural background and some are from the place where I was raised. I raise my son to have manners and to be well behaved. I raise him to know that hard work is important and that he is expected to put his best effort into things.
____47____ We gather every summer in Haines so that all the cousins can grow up together. Birthdays were always important events while growing up. My mom was excited to celebrate every holiday. Trick or treating on Halloween, hiding baskets on Easter, giving out cards to classmates on Valentine’s Day, wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, and of course loads of presents under the tree on Christmas morning. My parents always made holidays a big deal, so now my son also gets to be excited for them every year.
My culture makes me a person that celebrates life. My family has a lot of good friends and we are usually a good part of the community. ____48____ We like to go outdoors and have adventures. My belief systems, cultural traditions, and special events have made me a happy person who is fun to be around and who can have a positive impact on others.
A. Holidays are when my family gathers and has a good time together.
B. School education has civilized me with a mind for peace and calm.
C. I believe that women are more intelligent than men because my mother is a strong woman.
D. Summer is the time when we always organize some special events as a big family.
E. However, I know that it is important to follow the golden rule and to treat others with dignity and respect.
F. We take care of each other and try to treat others with respect.
IV. Translation (3+4+4=11%)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
49. 原先出于防御目的而被建造的城墙如今吸引了大量的游客。(purpose)（汉译英）
50. 正是因为他对保护自然资源做出了巨大贡献才使他受到孩子们的钦佩。(It) （汉译英）
51. 他虽出身贫寒，但却不以此为耻，反而为父母对他教育方式感到骄傲。(ashamed) （汉译英）
V. Guided Writing (10%)
52. Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是启明中学的高一学生李华，你的外地朋友王敏打算寒假独自来上海旅游，想听听你的建议。请回复一封邮件给他，内容包括：
1) 提议他住在你家；
2) 推荐一到两个景点，并说明理由。
听力答案：1-10 ACDBB ABCAB 11-16 BAC DAD
