上海市淞浦中学2012-2013学年高一第二学期期末考试英语试卷

淞浦中学2012-2013学年高一第二学期期末考试英语试卷
本试卷满分100分 考试时间90分钟
考生诚信誓词：
“我是一名光荣的高中生，我珍惜我的荣誉。我将以诚实守信的态度完成此次考试。我以我的人格和名誉保证：决不作弊。”
第I卷(共84分)
I. Listening Comprehension
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.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Section C
Directions: In Section C, you will hear one longer conversation. 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.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A　15％
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. Your shoes are different from mine ______size and shape.
A. on B. about C. from D. in
26. I had great difficulty _______the suitable food on the menu in our school canteen.
A. find B. found C. finding D. to find
27. It is Western health-care systems that ______spending huge sums of money on the surgical treatment of the heart disease.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
28. ________to climb a high mountain and enjoy the scenery at the top.
A. What fun it is B. What fun is it C. What a fun it is D. What a fun is it
29. Shanghai has gone through such great changes in recent few years and it is no loner ____it was when the Chinese-American came five years ago.
A. that B. what C. when D. until
30. It is a fact that no one can deny that one is gaining experience ____he is aging.
A. as B. when C. with D. as if
31. _______at the school gate on schedule, or we will leave without you.
A. To arrive B. Did arrive C. Does arrive D. Do arrive
32. We are trying to find out the secret of _____repaired the broken chairs and desks last weekend.
A. whoever B. whomever C. who D. whom
33. Great changes _______in the mountain village in the last few years. For example, electric lamps have taken the place of oil ones.
A. took place B. were taken place C. have taken place D. have been taken place
34. ________the aircraft will arrive on time is still unknown.
A. If B. That C. Whenever D. Whether
35. The reason ____he was punished by the teacher was that he copied his deskmate’s homework.
A. how B. why C. what D. which
36. Today we have chat rooms, text messaging, e-mailing…but we seem _____the art of communicating face to face.
A. losing B. to be losing C. to be lost D. having lost
37. We are terribly sorry to hear the news ______a school bus with 35 children on it was washed away by the flood.
A. that B. which C. what D. /
38. ______electricity plays an important part in our daily life?
A. Why was it that B. Why is it that C. Why is it D. Why it is
39. Most parents believe that the hard work for their school kids ______ later in their lives.
A. has repaid B. has been repaid C. will repay D. will be repaid
40. Microblog is a platform ______ people can express their thoughts, show their daily life and communicate with each other by sending post.
A. what B. which C. where D. when
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. matches
B. accurate（精确）
C. emotions
D. informs
E. difficulties
F. interested
G. promises
H. applications
I. negative
J. monitors（监视）
Going on a date (约会) can be a fearful experience for most of us. But now a pair of “social X-Ray” glasses 41 to tell you exactly what the other person is thinking—and when you should stop talking.
The glasses have a camera the size of a grain of rice which is put into the glasses’ frame and connected with a wire to a small computer which can be attached to the user’s body. The camera __42 the other person’s facial expressions and 43 them up with 24 known features which convey 44 . How long and how often 24 “feature points” appear on the subject’s face are then analyzed by software developed by a team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This data is then compared with a bank of expressions and the computer tells the wearer through an earpiece(耳机) and lights on the glasses what their date（约会对象） is thinking. In a traffic light-style system, a red light means 45 , yellow means they are a little 46 and green means your date is happy.
The glasses are currently under development by researchers at MIT’s Media Lab. They say that wearing them during a conversation with another person is like having an “extra sense”.
The glasses were developed for people suffering from autism(自闭症) who have 47__ interacting with others, but now the team behind it has seen wider 48 .
So far the glasses are still a work in progress and have been 49 just 64 percent of the time, a figure which is expected to improve with further tests.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A　１０％
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.
Over weight has been a great concern for some people. In an attempt to keep normal weight, people have 50 tried various methods. Nevertheless, not all the ways are 51 when it comes to health. For weight loss, many people 52 the high-protein, low-carbohydrate (碳水化合物) diets. However, such diets might have 53 harmful long-term effects on the colon (结肠), a small study indicates.
In the study, UK researchers found that a protein-heavy, low-carbohydrate diet created certain 54 in the colon that could lead to colon cancer risk. The study itself does not show whether high-protein diets really raise the 55 of any colon diseases, but the findings raise that possibility.
Diets 56 high in protein and lower in carbohydrates have been shown to help heavy people lose weight. “People should not be 57 from losing weight,” Dr Flint said. 58 , he added, they should make sure that any weight loss plan includes adequate amounts of fiber (纤维) and a high protein over months to years might have ill effects on the colon.
The findings are based on seventeen overweight men who 59 three short-term diets: a one-week menu plan to keep their weight; a four-week high-protein diet with 60 amounts of carbohydrates; and a four-week high-protein diet low in carbohydrates.
On average, the study found when the men were on the high-protein diets, they had higher levels of substances known as N-nitrous compounds (亚硝基化合物) that have been 61 cancer. And when they were on the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, they had lowered amounts of fiber-originated compounds (源自纤维的混合物) thought to be protective against 62 .
Exactly what those changes might mean for a person’s health is 63 ; But Flint said that the findings suggest that people should be aware of consuming too much protein and too little fiber over a long period. 64 , experts recommend that adults get about 28 grams of fiber per day—though it’s not known whether that’s enough for someone on a high-protein weight-loss diet.
50. A. successfully B. painfully C. occasionally D. immediately
51. A. helpless B. cheap C. useless D. beneficial
52. A. make up B. come across C. turn to D. get on
53. A. potentially B. additionally C. frequently D. definitely
54. A. anxieties B. actions C. changes D. diets
55. A. treatment B. fun_ction C. process D. risk
56. A. directly B. relatively C. basically D. precisely
57. A. discouraged B. reminded C. protected D. persuaded
58. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Meanwhile D. However
59. A. recommended B. offered C. followed D. discovered
60. A. reasonable B. unknown C. realistic D. similar
61. A. taken from B. linked to C. held up D. based on
62. A. health B. diet C. cancer D. protein
63. A. critical B. believable C. sensible D. unclear
64. A. For sure B. In general C. All in all D. In short
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
The custom of playing tricks on friends on April 1st is believed to have originated in France in the middle of the 16th century.
Before that time, one calendar was used throughout Europe. Under this calendar, each new year began on April 1st. On that day, people celebrated by exchanging gifts and visiting each other.
Then in 1564, King Charles IX of France adopted a new calendar and ordered that each new year was to begin on January 1st. However, while most people followed their king’s order, there were some who did not like the idea of the change and refused to accept the New Year’s Day.
These people soon became the butt of jokes and tricks by their friends and neighbours because they continued to observe April 1st as New Year’s Day. These friends and neighbours sent mock gifts, invited these people to fake parties, and played tricks on them because they were “April Fools”, people who insisted on their New Year’s Day.
65. ________________, each new year began on April 1st.
A. After 1564 B. Before 1564
C. After the 16th century D. Before the 16th century
66. Some people were called “April Fools” because ________________.
A. they still wanted to keep the custom
B. they liked “April Fools”
C. they played tricks on others
D. they wanted to be “April Fools”
67. From the story we know _________________.
A. “April Fools” insisted on their New Year’s Day on January 1st
B. people were very happy on April Fool’s Day
C. “April Fools” hated their French king
D. April Fool’s Day is a custom of making fun of friends
(B)
Marlon Brando is widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time. He was born in Omaha Nebraska in 1924. He was named after his father, a salesman. His mother, Dorothy, was an actress in the local theater.
Marlon Brando moved to New York City when he was 19 years old in 1943. He took acting classes at the New School for Social Research. One of his teachers was Stella Adler, who taught the "Method" style of realistic acting. The Method teaches actors how to use their own memories and emotions to identify with the characters they are playing.
Marlon Brando learned the Method style quickly and easily. Critics said he was probably the greatest Method actor ever. One famous actress commented on his natural ability for it. She said teaching Marlon Brando the Method was like sending a tiger to jungle school.
Marlon Brando appeared in several plays. He got his first major part in a Broadway play in 1947, at the age of 23. He received great praise for his powerful performance at Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams' play, A Streetcar Named Desire. His fame grew when he acted the same part in the movie version, released in 1951.
Marlon Brando won the Best Actor Oscar for The God Father, but he rejected it. He sent a woman named Sasheen Littlefeather to speak for him at the Academy Awards ceremony. She said that Brando could not accept the award because of the way the American film industry treated Native Americans. The people at the Academy Awards ceremony did not like the speech. But some experts think the action helped change the way American Indians were shown in movies.
Marlon Brando acted in about forty movies. He was nominated for a total of eight Academy Awards. But he earned a "bad boy" reputation for his public outbursts and unusual behaviours. According to Los Angeles magazine, "Brando was rock and roll before anybody knew what rock and roll was". His later life was marked with family tragedies. His son Christian went to prison for killing his daughter Cheyene’s boyfriend. Cheyene later committed suicide. Brando became lonely. He worked occasionally for the money. But, in his prime, Marlon Brando was an actor other actors could only hope to become.
68. According to the passage, the "Method" ______.
A. requires actors to use their imagination in actingB. made Marlon Brando a great and famous actorC. wasn't very difficult for Marlon BrandoD. can be most effectively learned in a jungle
69. The speech at the Academy Awards ceremony ______ at the time.
A. made Sasheen Littlefeather well-known B. was well-received by Native AmericansC. changed people's attitude to American IndiansD. received both positive and negative responses
70. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Marlon Brando’s later life was troubled and unhappy.
B. A Streetcar Named Desire was later adapted into a movie.
C. Marlon Brando was the first rock star in USA.
D. As an actor, Brando’s talent was unparalleled.
71. The purpose of this passage is to ______.
A. inform us of Marlon Brando's attitude to civil rights movement
B. introduce Marlon Brando as one of the greatest actors
C. help us understand Marlon Brando's secret to success
D. instruct us how to become a great actor like Marlon Brando

(C )
Learning English Video Project
1. Encounters in the UK (17 minutes)Watch | CommentsEncounters in the UK is the first film in this documentary mini-series. It tells the story of four girls from different countries who travel to Cambridge in England to study English and stay with local families in what is called a "homestay" arrangement. For the four girls the homestay arrangement is a positive experience. As one of the homestay hosts explains: "It's going to be a great experience, not only in terms of learning English, but in learning about life."Watch with: subtitles | transcript | no subtitles?| Comments
2. Stories from Morocco (16 minutes)Watch | CommentsSet in Casablanca, Morocco, this film features footage and interviews focusing on key questions such as "Why are people learning English?" and "What tips and advice can learners offer?" Staff and learners discuss the advantages and challenges of English language learning in Morocco. Interviewees touch on a variety of topics including British vs. American accents, multi-level classrooms, and the similarities of English to French and Spanish.Watch with Subtitles | Watch without Subtitles?|? Comments
3. Thoughts from Brazil (17 minutes)Watch | CommentsLike Insights from China, Thoughts from Brazil also looks at modern trends in learning English, especially for children and teens. It will be of particular interest to all those who long for a learning experience that is more interactive and communicative. Teens and young adults will find new ideas for combining personal interests such as music, gaming and social media with self-study. As Daniel Emmerson talks to learners and teachers of English in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he discovers that many of them have found for themselves the principle of learning by doing and have readily adapted it to the Internet era.
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72. From the passage we can conclude that “Learning English Video Project” is most probably ________.
A. an online language learning course B. audio documents on language learning
C. a series of short video programs D. a set of films on English-speaking countries
73. If someone is interested in the comparison between English and other languages, he might be interested to watch __________.
A. Encounters in the UK B. Stories from Morocco
C. Thoughts from Brazil D. Insights from China
74. What can we know about English learning in Sao Paulo, Brazil?
A. Classroom teaching is more interactive and communicative.
B. Homestay arrangement provides positive experience for learners.
C. The Internet and games plays a major role in language learning.
D. The principle of learning by doing is widely accepted by learners.
Section D
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
At present, in many American cities especially, many teachers in the public schools say they are underpaid. They point to jobs such as secretary or truck driver, which often pay more to start than that of a teacher. In many other fields, such as law, medicine, computer science, a beginning worker may make more than a teacher who has taught for several years.
Teaching has never been a profession that attracted people interested in high salaries. It is by history a profession that has provided rewards in addition to money—the satisfaction of sharing knowledge, of influencing others, of guiding young people. But in the past several years, there are more difficulties in teaching, for many, than there are rewards.
Unruly (不守规矩的) students, especially in big cities, large classes and a lack of support from the public in terms of money and understanding have led many public school teachers to leave the profession.
As a result, many of the best students, who would have chosen teaching as their life career in the past, are going into other fields.
Another reason for this change in teacher candidates is the changing status of women in the United States. Until the late 1960s and 1970s, one of the most popular choices for women was teaching. But as other professions, such as law and medicine opened up to women, women stopped pouring into teacher training programs. Thus, excellent candidates for the teaching profession declined.
Bit by bit government officials and others realized that the status of the teacher had suffered. They talked about change. But the change in a vast society like the United States is not easy. People’s attitudes have formed over many years, and sometimes change takes many years.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
75. Many teachers in the public schools of America are complaining ____________________.
76. What is the consequence(后果) of the public school teachers’ leaving the profession?
第II卷 （16分）
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
77. 考试作弊无用。（use）
78. 更糟的是，他在教室里突然哭了起来。（burst）
79. 地址若有变动，请及时通知我们。 (inform)
80正是因为他的粗枝大叶才使他的英语期末考试不及格。 （It）
81. 虽然网上的信息应有尽有，但要辨别真伪也绝非易事。(available)
淞浦中学2012学年第二学期高一期末考试答题纸
考生诚信誓词：
“我是一名光荣的高中生，我珍惜我的荣誉。我将以诚实守信的态度完成此次考试。我郑重地在(答题纸)左侧密封栏签上我的姓名。我以我的人格和名誉保证：决不作弊。
第I卷
Part I. Listening
17.___________ 18._____________
19.___________ 20._____________
Part III. Reading Comprehension
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
75.____________________________________________________________________
76.____________________________________________________________________
第II卷
I. Translation
77.__________________________________________________________________
78.__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
79.__________________________________________________________________
80.__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
81__________________________________________________________________
2012学年淞浦中学高一第二学期英语期末试卷参考答案
20’听力：1-10: CCADB CCDBA
11-13: CAA
14-16: ABD
17--. 20 18. Surgeon 19. open 20. Outdoor
16’选择：25-29 D C B A B 30-34 A D C C D 35-40 B B A B D C
9’ 词汇：41-49 G J A C I F E H B
15’ 完型: 50--64 B D C A C 55—59 D B A D C 60—64 A B C D B
20’阅读：65—67 B A D 68—71 C D C B 72—74 C B D
4’回答：75. they are under-paid /they are not well-paid/ their pay is low.
76. causing some best students not to choose teaching profession / some best students don’t choose teaching profession/ some best students are going to other fields
16’翻译
77. It is no use cheating in the exam.
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78. To make things worse, he burst into tears./burst out crying in the classroom.
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79. Please inform us of any changes of address in time.
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80. It was his carelessness that resulted in/caused his failure in the final English exam
It was because of his carelessness that he didn’t pass the final English exam.
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It was because he was careless that he failed to pass the final English exam.
81.Although all kinds of information are available online, it is no easy job/task to tell/judge
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which is true.
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