上海金山中学2013-2013学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
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金山中学2012-2013学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 ）
第 I 卷 ( 105分)
I. Listening Comprehension (30分)
Section A
question you have heard.
1. A. Because she is sick.
B. Because she has to work.
C. Because she has to go to the Students’ Union.
D. Because she does not want to go.
2. A. They have been to Africa. B. They are both from Africa.
C. They have sisters in Afica. D. They are interested in African art.
3. A. She does not know how to play tennis. B. She has to study.
C. She does not like the man. D. She is not interested in tennis.
4. A. He’s dying. B. He was at a party.
C. He doesn’t hear too well. D. He was reading something important.
5. A. They will buy a new house after their vacation.
B. They will not buy a new house.
C. They will find a smaller house.
D.They will not buy a new house during their vacation.
6. A. Planting something. B. Looking for water.
C. Looking for something. D. Getting dirty.
7. A. A movie. B. A documentary. C. A soccer game. D. Volcanoes.
8. A. Scientist. B. Artist. C. Surgeon. D. Accountant.
9. A. Europe. B. Canada. C. Here. D. Australia.
10. A. Please sit down. B. She’ll mind if he sits down.
C. She doesn’t care if he sits down. D. She doesn’t want the man to sit by her.
Section B
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. She was a British girl.
B. The hospitals in Qatar were full at that time.
C. She was a daughter of a doctor in London.
D. The Qatar doctors were not sure they could cure her.
12. A. A doctor in Qatar. B. A nurse in London.
C. Dr. Brown. D. Agatha Christie.
13. A. Substance used in making glass. B. Drug found in a detective story.
C. Medicine often used in hospital. D. A rare deadly poison.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. To determine the position of a ship. B. To find the direction of a current.
C. To predict the direction of a ship. D. To carry messages across the ocean.
15. A. US ships were longer than British ones.
B. British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than US ones.
C. US ships could sail the Atlantic faster than British ones.
D. US captains knew more about maps.
16. A. He compared his own map with other maps.
B. He talked with many British sea captains.
C. He used drifting ships to check his map.
D. He drew maps of currents and checked them.
Section C
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 hear. 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.
Successful Job and Career Searches
Number of main sources:
(17) __________________
The most common source:
(18) __________________ jobsites
Feature of local jobsite:
Close to (19)_________________
Feature of national job boards:
It attracts more attention and (20)_________
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
What time does the film at the Global Cinema start?
(21) ____________.
Who has seen the film with Robert and Paul Newman?
(22) _____________.
What will they watch finally at home?
A Sophia Loren (23) ______________.
When can they go out?
(24) _____________.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary ( 25分)
Section A
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. A genuine compliment ______ your friends’ talents or gifts automatically adds value to how they see themselves.
A. to B. below C. for D. on
26. The conference aims to develop business and let people think about ______ they can have a positive influence on the planet．
A. why B. how C. what D. that
A. that B. which C. what D. how
28. Bronx regards ______ as a failure as he can hardly get a conversation going when he is introduced to another person.
A. himself B. him C. it D. itself
29. When ______ about his future plans, Zhang Yimou said that his next movie would follow a modern theme.
A. asking B. to ask C. asked D. being asked
30．That young man has made so much noise that he ______ not have been allowed to attend the concert.
A. could B. should C. would D. must
31. The ______ of the twin boys over there is the right person that the policemen are after everywhere.
A. tall B. tallest C. taller D. more taller
A. must spend B. need to spend
C. could spend D. needn’t have spent
Passengers are advised ______ their luggage unpacked.
A. leaving not B. to not leave
C. not leaving D. not to leave
34. Mary has done very well, ______ she has only one year experience of teaching.
A. for that B. as soon as C. considering D. in that
35.What the doctor really doubts is ______ my mother will recover from the serious disease soon.
A. whether B. when C. that D. why
36. Now I finally have got the job that I have been dreaming about. Never in all my life ______ so happy.
A. did I feel B. have I felt C. I felt D. I had felt
37. Despite the health problems caused by his huge weight, he ______ with making money.
A. was still absessing B. still absessed
C. was still absessed D. still has absessed
38. He told me that he had two girl-friends, neither of ______ knew anything about the other.
A. which B. them C. whom D. who
39. Under no circumstances ______ to your parents.
A. you should lie B. you have to lie
C. you lied D. should you lie
40. The expert gave them the advice ______ they should often practise talking with each other if possible.
A. how B. that C. / D. whether
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. appropriate B. casual C. hate D. common E. situation
F. relevant G. typically H. practice I. delivery J. alternatively
If you intend to use humor in your talk to make people smile, you must know how to identify
__43__, if you are addressing secretaries, you may want to comment on their disorganized bosses.
If you are part of the group which you are addressing, you will be in a position to know the experiences and problems which are __44__ to all of you and it’ll be __45__ for you to make a passing remark about the poor canteen food or the chairman’s bad taste in ties. With other audiences you mustn’t attempt to cut in with humor as they __46__ an outsider making ill remarks about their canteen or their chairman.
If you feel awkward being humorous, you must __47__ so that it becomes more natural. Include a few __48__ remarks which you can deliver in a relaxed and unforced manner. Often it’s the __49__ which causes the audience to smile, so speak slowly and remember that a raised eyebrow or an unbelieving look may help to show that you are making a light-hearted remark.
III. Reading Comprehension ( 50分)
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 fits the context.
In a city of south India lived a young man who was always dreaming of becoming rich. He often heard about some traders in his city who gathered a great deal of __50__ in the course of their travels across the world. He believed he could also make a great achievement although he didn’t have any __51__ in business at all. So, one fine day, the young man set out on a long __52__ in search of trade opportunities.
__53__ though, he did not become as rich as he had thought he would. Worse, he spent more money on his travels than he __54__ in the course of his trade. All this made him feel confused and __55__, but he refused to return home without __56__.
One day, while he was wandering on the shore in a seaside town, his eyes __57__ on an object which he thought should be a large ship at a distance.
“When I become rich, I shall buy a ship just like that one and __58__ around the world,” he said ambitiously. Then he waited to see the ship enter the harbor. As the ship got closer, it lost its __59__ dimensions(规模) and looked more like a small boat. When the boat reached the __60__, the young man let out a big heavy sigh because he discovered that it was only a bunch of logs tied together. He was terribly __61__ to see such a raft(木筏).
Finally he understood. Just as he __62__ a lot of time on fruitless speculation(猜想) about the
to return home and __64__ up a more practical job.
50. A. energy B. knowledge C. resource D. fortune
51. A. expectation B. experience C. interest D. ambition
52. A. journey B. partnership C. vacation D. period
53. A. Unreasonably B. Unbelievably C. Unconsciously D. Unfortunately
54. A. begged B. borrowed C. earned D. adopted
55. A. uncertain B. excited C. patient D. indifferent
56. A. hesitation B. success C. problem D. income
57. A. depended B. focused C. insisted D. lived
58. A. show B. turn C. sail D. fly
59. A. correct B. formal C. real D. grand
60. A. bank B. shore C. ocean D. bottom
61. A. disappointed B. pleased C. puzzled D. astonished
62. A. saved B. valued C. wasted D. created
63. A. rich B. learned C. smart D. strong
64. A. set B. gave C. made D. took
Section B
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
Many years before the United States was founded, Americans had already invented barbecues. But the first barbecues, in fact ,were the invention of the Taino Indians of Haiti, who dried their meat on raised frames (架子) of sticks over fires. Spanish explorers spelled the Taino word as barbacoa, and as time passed, English settlers along the Atlantic coat had their own barbecues.
One summer day in 1773, Benjamin Lynde, a citizen of Massachusetts, wrote in his diary, “Fair and hot ; Browne; hack overset.” That is , on a bright and hot day he went to the Brownes to attend a barbecue, and his carriage fell over. It shows that the barbecue had its social occasion by that time. Large animals would be roasted whole on frames over hot fires, and neighbours would be invited to dinner.
In later centuries, as settlers moved to the west, the barbecue went along with it, reaching an especially large size in Texas, where a pit (坑) for fuels such as tree branches might be over ten feet deep. Today, the barbecue grills (烧烤架) which are fueled by charcoal (木炭) or electricity are likely to be small and easy to move , and can cook only parts of an animal at a time, but people still have barbecues out of doors and always invite their neighbours or friends over.
65. Who invented the barbecues first in history?
A. American people. B. Taino Indians.
C. Spanish explorers. D. English settlers.
66. The second paragraph mainly tells us that the barbecue ________.
A. is only held on a hot sunny day
B. welcomes people who keep diaries
C. is held both indoors and outdoors
D. has its social occasion for over 200 years
67. The underlined expression “social occasion” can be best translated into ________.
A. 社交功能 B. 社会福利
C. 社会地位 D. 社会背景
68. The following are all the barbecue ways EXCEPT ________.
A. drying meat on raised frames of sticks over fires
B. roasting a whole animal over a pit full of burning tree branches
C. cooking parts of animals over fires on grills fueled by charcoal
D. heating meat in the bright and hot daylight
B
Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall
At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city
Monday 7th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008
Feast until you’re full ! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following:
·Succulent chicken rice ·Spicy satay beef
·Delicious noodle dishes ·Plump park chops
·Seafood specialties ·Crunchy vegetables
·Sweet tropical fruit
Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven
Win Prizes and Gifts !
your information and place your entry in the box provided.
Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January.
Join in the Fun !
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:
·May Lee ·Jackie Chen
·Kim Yap ·Kamal
Autograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.
69. The prices at Munchies are ________.
A. lower than usual B. bargain prices for the opening
C. lower for two people D. lower if you spend $ 21.00
70. Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a ________.
A. free raffle ticket B. lucky draw coupon
C. free meal D. balloon and whistle
71. I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _________.
A. watch Channel 3 television
B. come down to Munchies at noon
C. read The Straits Times on the 15th of January
D. attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall
C
they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned Monday.
The scientists' study, requested by the European Commission, attacked the concept of "leisure(休闲) noise," saying children and teenagers should be protected from increasingly high sound levels -- with loud mobile phones also coming in for criticism.
"There has been increasing concern about exposure from the new generation of personal music players which can reproduce sounds at very high volumes without loss of quality," the Commission, the EU's executive arm, said in a statement.
"Risk for hearing damage depends on sound level and exposure time," it said. More and more young people were exposed to the significant threat that leisure noise posed to hearing, it said.
Commission experts estimate that between 50 and 100 million people listen to portable music players on a daily basis.
If they listened for only five hours a week at more than 89 decibels, they would already exceed EU limits for noise allowed in the workplace, they said. But if they listened for longer periods, they risked permanent hearing loss after five years.
The scientists calculated the number of people in that risk category at between 5 and 10 percent of listeners, meaning up to 10 million people in the European Union.
Sales of personal music players have risen in EU countries in recent years, particularly of MP3 players.
Commission experts estimate unit sales between 184 and 246 million for all portable audio devices just over the last four years, of which MP3 players range between 124 and 165 million.
Mobile phones used at excessive volume also came under fire from Meglena Kuneva, the EU's consumer affairs commissioner.
"I am concerned that so many young people ... who are frequent users of personal music players and mobile phones at high acoustic(声音的) levels, may be unknowingly damaging their hearing permanently." she said in the statement.
72. What would be the most appropriate title for this passage?
A. EU warns youth. B. Turn your MP3 players down!
C. What does harm to people? D. Mobile phones are harmful.
73. Which of the following is not mentioned in the article？
A. There has been increasing concern about exposure to music players.
B. Many people listen to portable music players daily.
C. How to make proper use of MP3.
D. Frequent users of personal music players at high acoustic(声音的) levels, may be unknowingly damaging their hearing permanently.
74. By “exceed” in paragraph 6, the author means ________.
A. offend the law B. pass by
C. more than a point D. go beyond a fixed number
75. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. Youngsters could suffer permanent sight loss after five years of exposure to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week
B. Very high volumes may reduce the numbers of listeners
C. The loss of sound quality may lead to the decline in listeners
D. Loud mobile phones were praised in the scientists' study
Section C
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
A. An example of gift giving
B. Emotional benefits of gift giving
C. Occasions of gift giving
D. Traditions of gift giving
E. Social obligation of gift giving
F. Reasons for gift giving
76.
There are many occasions for giving gifts in modern industrialized societies: birthdays, naming ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries, New Year. It is common to give gifts on many of these celebrations in western cultures. In addition, special events, such as one’s first day of school or graduation from university, often require gift giving.
77.
What is happening when we give gifts? Most important, we are exchanging gifts. If someone gives me a gift for my birthday, I know that I am usually expected to give one on his or her next birthday. A gift establishes or confirms a social obligation.
78.
Gifts cement personal relationships and provide a means of communication between loved ones. People say that a gift lets the recipient know we are thinking of them, that we want to make the person ‘feel special’. We want people to feel wanted, to feel part of our social or family group. We give presents to say ‘I’m sorry’. Sometimes we try hard to find a present that someone will like. Sometimes we give things that we like or would feel comfortable with. In all these cases, the gifts are sending out messages often very eloquent ones.
79.
People tend to talk about presents in a rather mystical way. A woman whose mother had died
in years to come and remember her.
80.
Emotions like these reveal that a positive spirit still lies behind gift giving. They prove that the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss was wrong to say that modern western gift giving is highly wasteful. Studies in Canada and elsewhere have also shown that this is not the case. Gifts are not usually duplicated when so many presents are given. The emotional benefit for the participants in the gift exchange is reason alone for the tradition to continue.
Section D
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Most parents and teachers would get angry when they hear that teenagers listen to their iPods while preparing for exams. But pupils who listen to music when doing their homework can now argue that they are, in fact, working hard.
Three dozen schools have downloaded specially-written pop and rock songs for their 10,000 GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) pupils. The professionally-recorded music, based on texts in English literature, teaches teenagers about themes in the GCSE curriculum (课程). Two young men set up “Rewise”, the company that produced the songs, and worked alongside teachers to make sure the lyrics reflected the curriculum. Some of the songs were written by Geraint Brown, a director, and they are performed by professional singers and musicians.
Songs for the GCSE science and maths lessons are also being developed in 36 schools. They have also started using the program, called, “LearnThruMusic”.
Dave Mattews, the head of Hawthorn High School in the South Wales valleys, said the program was intended to help teenagers who are unwilling to study. He said, “There are lots of pupils who don’t have a high level of home support. It’s almost cool to say you have no need to revise and we have got to change that. With this, they don’t have to be sitting at their desk at home. They can be outside, walking around or even listening to it on the bus, which is very convenient for them.” Everyone has a phone, MP3 or CD player, and they’re more likely to listen to these than pick up a book. “I think everyone would agree that music had an important influence on us when growing up. Both boys and girls are very good at remembering the words and dancing to the music in the charts. There’s no one thing that will successfully engage every child, and some of them will make little or no use of this. But the fact that they don’t have to do any extra work makes this a very good deal for a kid,” Dave Mattews added.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No More Than 10 words.)
81. The songs written by Geraint Brown for GCSE are performed by _____________.
82. According to the passage, which GCSE subjects have been written into songs?
_________________________________________________________________.
83. The aim of the program, “LearnThruMusic”, is to _______________________.
84. What does Dave Mattews think of the program? __________________________.
第 II 卷 ( 45分)
I. Translation ( 20分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.
1. 提醒她明天上午早点来。( remind )
2. 我们有责任帮助在学习中遇到困难的学生。 ( be up to … )
3. 他终于说服了老板，获得了出国深造的机会。( persuade )
4. 昨天踢完足球后,他累得连晚饭都没吃就睡觉了。（So）
5. 应该鼓励学生投身于各项学校活动，这能帮助他们更多的了解生活和自己。（which）
II. Guided Writing ( 25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the situation given.
请以 “Will written letters die out ?” 为主题写一篇短文，并包括如下要点：
(1) 有些人认为用手机收发短信和用因特网收发邮件更加方便快捷，写信很费时间。
(2) 有些人喜欢和朋友或家人写信。
(3) 你的观点。
【写作要求】
1. 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，但不得直接翻译要点提示。
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校、班级名称等。
参考答案
Key:
25-29 DBAAC 30-34 BCDDC 35-39 ABCCD 40 B
41-49 FEJDA CHBI
50-64 DBADC ABBCD BACAD
65-68 BDAD 69-71 DAC 72-75 BCDC 76-80 CEFAB
81. professional singers and musicians.
82. English literature, science and maths
83. help teenagers who are unwilling to study.
84. Convenient. / Successful.
1. Remind her to come earlier tomorrow morning.
2. It’s up to us to help the students who meet / meet with difficulties in their studies / study.
3. He finally persuaded the boss and got the opportunity to go abroad for further study.
4. So tired was he that he went to bed without (having) supper after he played football yesterday.
5. Students should be encouraged to devote themselves to (all kinds of) school activities, which helps them to know more about life and themselves.
Possible version :
Thanks to email and text, people nowadays make their communication quick and convenient, and fewer and fewer letters are written. However, it is still believed that written letters are irreplaceable.
There is no doubt that with the help of the Internet and cell phones, people find it easy and convenient to communicate with others. Compared with them, writing letters seems to be a waste of time.
On the other hand, however, some people do enjoy receiving letters from friends and families, and meanwhile, they prefer to write letters to keep in touch with them rather than send them emails or text them messages.
As far as I am concerned, letters written by people will never disappear. Firstly, it seems to me that they include a piece of soul and letters are a reflection of human emotions. Secondly, for many years the written word was one of the most powerful tools in the world. Moreover, for many people, to write a letter is an element of their traditions. In many cases the Internet is not considered to replace letters.
In conclusion, letters will never become extinct because of their importance to many generations of people.
Listening:
Section A
1. M: The Students’ Union is having a party Saturday night. Can you come?
W: I wish I could, but I work at the hospital on weekends.
Q: Why can’t the woman go to the party?
2. M: Susan, I would like to introduce you to my sister, Ellen.
W: Glad to meet you, Ellen. Bob tells me that you are interested in African art, too.
Q: What do the girls have in common?
3. M: What are you going to do this weekend? Maybe we can play some tennis.
W: I’m sorry but I have to study for my qualifying examinations. I take them on Monday.
Q: Why didn’t the woman agree to play tennis?
4. W: Do you think your grandfather heard our plans for the surprise party?
M: No, he’s partially deaf.
Q: Why does the man think the grandfather doesn’t know about the party?
5. M: I suppose we should look for a bigger house, but I don’t see how we can afford one right now.
W: If only we hadn’t spent so much money on our vacation this year.
Q: What will the man and the woman do?
6. W: May I watch what you’re doing?
M: Sure. You dog a hole, put in the seed, cover it with dirt, and then water it.
Q: What is the man doing?
7. W: Are you going to watch the movie on TV tonight?
M: No, I think I’ll watch the soccer game and then the documentary on volcanoes.
Q: Which is the first program the man is planning to watch?
8. W: I heard Marilyn’s going to college. What’s she studying?
M: She’s taking courses in mathematics, economics, and accounting.
Q: What does Marilyn probably want to be?
9. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?
W: Yes, but he was only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.
Q: Where is George now?
10. M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
W: Oh, no, of course not.
Q: What does the woman’s answer mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
In 1977, a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a 19-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world.
In June that year, a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar, near Saudi Arabia. Doctors were unable to find the cause of her illness with confidence, so she was sent to a big hospital in London where specialist help was available. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only to discover that they, too, were unable to explain the very unusual disease. Just then, a nurse asked to speak to them.
“Excuse me,” said the nurse, “but I think the baby is suffering from thallium poisoning.”
“What makes you think that?” Dr. Brown asked. “ Thallium poisoning is extremely rare.”
“I read a detective novel by Agatha Christie a few days ago,” the nurse explained, “and in the book somebody uses thallium poison, and all the symptoms are described. They’re exactly the same as the baby’s.”
The tests showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium, a rare metallic substance used in making glass. Once they knew the cause of illness, the doctors were able to give the baby the correct treatment. She soon recovered and was sent back home.
11. Why was the baby sent to London?
12. Who first suggested the correct cause of the baby’s illness?
13. What is thallium?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
explain this difference.
Franklin talked with US captains. He found that they knew each turn of the Gulf Stream. They used the current in every possible way. from his talks with US sea captains, Franklin made his first map of the Gulf Stream. Then he checked his map by using some bottles. The map that he finally made is still used, with only a few changes, today.
14. Why are drifting bottles used?
15. What led Franklin to talk with US sea captains?
16. What did Franklin do in order to make an accurate map?
Section C
M: Searching for a new job is painful.
W: It seems you will need to have a system that works for you.
M: What are some main sources?
W: The main three sources to find a new job are online jobsites, networking through friends and family members and checking the yellow pages.
M: What is the most common one?
W: Online jobsites are the most common places to find jobs right now. You can search jobsites based on your location, industry and salary requirements. You can also limit your search to full time, part time and so on.
M: So should I narrow down a little bit?
W: Yeah. Depending on your qualifications and what you are looking for, you can easily narrow your list to three. It is best to have at least one local site close to home. The national job boards will attract more attention and more competition.
W: What do you want to do tonight?
M: How about going to the movies. I should be home from work at 5:20. Then we can go out and eat and then to the movies.
W: What do you want to see?
M: There’s a good one at the Global Cinema. Let’s see that.
W: It starts at 6:30. I don’t think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the one at the New Star? That starts at 7:00.
M: No, I don’t like John Wayne. You know that.
W: Well there’s one with Robert Redford and Paul Newman that starts at 6:50. Maybe we can go to that.
M: No, I’ve already seen it. Maybe we should just stay home and watch TV.
W: There’s a Sophia Loren movie on TV. How does that sound?
M: Yeah, let’s just stay home and watch that. Then we can go out Friday night.
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 ）
第 I 卷 ( 105分)
I. Listening Comprehension (30分)
Section A
question you have heard.
1. A. Because she is sick.
B. Because she has to work.
C. Because she has to go to the Students’ Union.
D. Because she does not want to go.
2. A. They have been to Africa. B. They are both from Africa.
C. They have sisters in Afica. D. They are interested in African art.
3. A. She does not know how to play tennis. B. She has to study.
C. She does not like the man. D. She is not interested in tennis.
4. A. He’s dying. B. He was at a party.
C. He doesn’t hear too well. D. He was reading something important.
5. A. They will buy a new house after their vacation.
B. They will not buy a new house.
C. They will find a smaller house.
D.They will not buy a new house during their vacation.
6. A. Planting something. B. Looking for water.
C. Looking for something. D. Getting dirty.
7. A. A movie. B. A documentary. C. A soccer game. D. Volcanoes.
8. A. Scientist. B. Artist. C. Surgeon. D. Accountant.
9. A. Europe. B. Canada. C. Here. D. Australia.
10. A. Please sit down. B. She’ll mind if he sits down.
C. She doesn’t care if he sits down. D. She doesn’t want the man to sit by her.
Section B
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. She was a British girl.
B. The hospitals in Qatar were full at that time.
C. She was a daughter of a doctor in London.
D. The Qatar doctors were not sure they could cure her.
12. A. A doctor in Qatar. B. A nurse in London.
C. Dr. Brown. D. Agatha Christie.
13. A. Substance used in making glass. B. Drug found in a detective story.
C. Medicine often used in hospital. D. A rare deadly poison.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. To determine the position of a ship. B. To find the direction of a current.
C. To predict the direction of a ship. D. To carry messages across the ocean.
15. A. US ships were longer than British ones.
B. British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than US ones.
C. US ships could sail the Atlantic faster than British ones.
D. US captains knew more about maps.
16. A. He compared his own map with other maps.
B. He talked with many British sea captains.
C. He used drifting ships to check his map.
D. He drew maps of currents and checked them.
Section C
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 hear. 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.
Successful Job and Career Searches
Number of main sources:
(17) __________________
The most common source:
(18) __________________ jobsites
Feature of local jobsite:
Close to (19)_________________
Feature of national job boards:
It attracts more attention and (20)_________
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
What time does the film at the Global Cinema start?
(21) ____________.
Who has seen the film with Robert and Paul Newman?
(22) _____________.
What will they watch finally at home?
A Sophia Loren (23) ______________.
When can they go out?
(24) _____________.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary ( 25分)
Section A
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. A genuine compliment ______ your friends’ talents or gifts automatically adds value to how they see themselves.
A. to B. below C. for D. on
26. The conference aims to develop business and let people think about ______ they can have a positive influence on the planet．
A. why B. how C. what D. that
A. that B. which C. what D. how
28. Bronx regards ______ as a failure as he can hardly get a conversation going when he is introduced to another person.
A. himself B. him C. it D. itself
29. When ______ about his future plans, Zhang Yimou said that his next movie would follow a modern theme.
A. asking B. to ask C. asked D. being asked
30．That young man has made so much noise that he ______ not have been allowed to attend the concert.
A. could B. should C. would D. must
31. The ______ of the twin boys over there is the right person that the policemen are after everywhere.
A. tall B. tallest C. taller D. more taller
A. must spend B. need to spend
C. could spend D. needn’t have spent
Passengers are advised ______ their luggage unpacked.
A. leaving not B. to not leave
C. not leaving D. not to leave
34. Mary has done very well, ______ she has only one year experience of teaching.
A. for that B. as soon as C. considering D. in that
35.What the doctor really doubts is ______ my mother will recover from the serious disease soon.
A. whether B. when C. that D. why
36. Now I finally have got the job that I have been dreaming about. Never in all my life ______ so happy.
A. did I feel B. have I felt C. I felt D. I had felt
37. Despite the health problems caused by his huge weight, he ______ with making money.
A. was still absessing B. still absessed
C. was still absessed D. still has absessed
38. He told me that he had two girl-friends, neither of ______ knew anything about the other.
A. which B. them C. whom D. who
39. Under no circumstances ______ to your parents.
A. you should lie B. you have to lie
C. you lied D. should you lie
40. The expert gave them the advice ______ they should often practise talking with each other if possible.
A. how B. that C. / D. whether
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. appropriate B. casual C. hate D. common E. situation
F. relevant G. typically H. practice I. delivery J. alternatively
If you intend to use humor in your talk to make people smile, you must know how to identify
__43__, if you are addressing secretaries, you may want to comment on their disorganized bosses.
If you are part of the group which you are addressing, you will be in a position to know the experiences and problems which are __44__ to all of you and it’ll be __45__ for you to make a passing remark about the poor canteen food or the chairman’s bad taste in ties. With other audiences you mustn’t attempt to cut in with humor as they __46__ an outsider making ill remarks about their canteen or their chairman.
If you feel awkward being humorous, you must __47__ so that it becomes more natural. Include a few __48__ remarks which you can deliver in a relaxed and unforced manner. Often it’s the __49__ which causes the audience to smile, so speak slowly and remember that a raised eyebrow or an unbelieving look may help to show that you are making a light-hearted remark.
III. Reading Comprehension ( 50分)
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 fits the context.
In a city of south India lived a young man who was always dreaming of becoming rich. He often heard about some traders in his city who gathered a great deal of __50__ in the course of their travels across the world. He believed he could also make a great achievement although he didn’t have any __51__ in business at all. So, one fine day, the young man set out on a long __52__ in search of trade opportunities.
__53__ though, he did not become as rich as he had thought he would. Worse, he spent more money on his travels than he __54__ in the course of his trade. All this made him feel confused and __55__, but he refused to return home without __56__.
One day, while he was wandering on the shore in a seaside town, his eyes __57__ on an object which he thought should be a large ship at a distance.
“When I become rich, I shall buy a ship just like that one and __58__ around the world,” he said ambitiously. Then he waited to see the ship enter the harbor. As the ship got closer, it lost its __59__ dimensions(规模) and looked more like a small boat. When the boat reached the __60__, the young man let out a big heavy sigh because he discovered that it was only a bunch of logs tied together. He was terribly __61__ to see such a raft(木筏).
Finally he understood. Just as he __62__ a lot of time on fruitless speculation(猜想) about the
to return home and __64__ up a more practical job.
50. A. energy B. knowledge C. resource D. fortune
51. A. expectation B. experience C. interest D. ambition
52. A. journey B. partnership C. vacation D. period
53. A. Unreasonably B. Unbelievably C. Unconsciously D. Unfortunately
54. A. begged B. borrowed C. earned D. adopted
55. A. uncertain B. excited C. patient D. indifferent
56. A. hesitation B. success C. problem D. income
57. A. depended B. focused C. insisted D. lived
58. A. show B. turn C. sail D. fly
59. A. correct B. formal C. real D. grand
60. A. bank B. shore C. ocean D. bottom
61. A. disappointed B. pleased C. puzzled D. astonished
62. A. saved B. valued C. wasted D. created
63. A. rich B. learned C. smart D. strong
64. A. set B. gave C. made D. took
Section B
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
Many years before the United States was founded, Americans had already invented barbecues. But the first barbecues, in fact ,were the invention of the Taino Indians of Haiti, who dried their meat on raised frames (架子) of sticks over fires. Spanish explorers spelled the Taino word as barbacoa, and as time passed, English settlers along the Atlantic coat had their own barbecues.
One summer day in 1773, Benjamin Lynde, a citizen of Massachusetts, wrote in his diary, “Fair and hot ; Browne; hack overset.” That is , on a bright and hot day he went to the Brownes to attend a barbecue, and his carriage fell over. It shows that the barbecue had its social occasion by that time. Large animals would be roasted whole on frames over hot fires, and neighbours would be invited to dinner.
In later centuries, as settlers moved to the west, the barbecue went along with it, reaching an especially large size in Texas, where a pit (坑) for fuels such as tree branches might be over ten feet deep. Today, the barbecue grills (烧烤架) which are fueled by charcoal (木炭) or electricity are likely to be small and easy to move , and can cook only parts of an animal at a time, but people still have barbecues out of doors and always invite their neighbours or friends over.
65. Who invented the barbecues first in history?
A. American people. B. Taino Indians.
C. Spanish explorers. D. English settlers.
66. The second paragraph mainly tells us that the barbecue ________.
A. is only held on a hot sunny day
B. welcomes people who keep diaries
C. is held both indoors and outdoors
D. has its social occasion for over 200 years
67. The underlined expression “social occasion” can be best translated into ________.
A. 社交功能 B. 社会福利
C. 社会地位 D. 社会背景
68. The following are all the barbecue ways EXCEPT ________.
A. drying meat on raised frames of sticks over fires
B. roasting a whole animal over a pit full of burning tree branches
C. cooking parts of animals over fires on grills fueled by charcoal
D. heating meat in the bright and hot daylight
B
Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall
At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city
Monday 7th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008
Feast until you’re full ! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following:
·Succulent chicken rice ·Spicy satay beef
·Delicious noodle dishes ·Plump park chops
·Seafood specialties ·Crunchy vegetables
·Sweet tropical fruit
Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven
Win Prizes and Gifts !
your information and place your entry in the box provided.
Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January.
Join in the Fun !
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:
·May Lee ·Jackie Chen
·Kim Yap ·Kamal
Autograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.
69. The prices at Munchies are ________.
A. lower than usual B. bargain prices for the opening
C. lower for two people D. lower if you spend $ 21.00
70. Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a ________.
A. free raffle ticket B. lucky draw coupon
C. free meal D. balloon and whistle
71. I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _________.
A. watch Channel 3 television
B. come down to Munchies at noon
C. read The Straits Times on the 15th of January
D. attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall
C
they listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned Monday.
The scientists' study, requested by the European Commission, attacked the concept of "leisure(休闲) noise," saying children and teenagers should be protected from increasingly high sound levels -- with loud mobile phones also coming in for criticism.
"There has been increasing concern about exposure from the new generation of personal music players which can reproduce sounds at very high volumes without loss of quality," the Commission, the EU's executive arm, said in a statement.
"Risk for hearing damage depends on sound level and exposure time," it said. More and more young people were exposed to the significant threat that leisure noise posed to hearing, it said.
Commission experts estimate that between 50 and 100 million people listen to portable music players on a daily basis.
If they listened for only five hours a week at more than 89 decibels, they would already exceed EU limits for noise allowed in the workplace, they said. But if they listened for longer periods, they risked permanent hearing loss after five years.
The scientists calculated the number of people in that risk category at between 5 and 10 percent of listeners, meaning up to 10 million people in the European Union.
Sales of personal music players have risen in EU countries in recent years, particularly of MP3 players.
Commission experts estimate unit sales between 184 and 246 million for all portable audio devices just over the last four years, of which MP3 players range between 124 and 165 million.
Mobile phones used at excessive volume also came under fire from Meglena Kuneva, the EU's consumer affairs commissioner.
"I am concerned that so many young people ... who are frequent users of personal music players and mobile phones at high acoustic(声音的) levels, may be unknowingly damaging their hearing permanently." she said in the statement.
72. What would be the most appropriate title for this passage?
A. EU warns youth. B. Turn your MP3 players down!
C. What does harm to people? D. Mobile phones are harmful.
73. Which of the following is not mentioned in the article？
A. There has been increasing concern about exposure to music players.
B. Many people listen to portable music players daily.
C. How to make proper use of MP3.
D. Frequent users of personal music players at high acoustic(声音的) levels, may be unknowingly damaging their hearing permanently.
74. By “exceed” in paragraph 6, the author means ________.
A. offend the law B. pass by
C. more than a point D. go beyond a fixed number
75. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. Youngsters could suffer permanent sight loss after five years of exposure to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week
B. Very high volumes may reduce the numbers of listeners
C. The loss of sound quality may lead to the decline in listeners
D. Loud mobile phones were praised in the scientists' study
Section C
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
A. An example of gift giving
B. Emotional benefits of gift giving
C. Occasions of gift giving
D. Traditions of gift giving
E. Social obligation of gift giving
F. Reasons for gift giving
76.
There are many occasions for giving gifts in modern industrialized societies: birthdays, naming ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries, New Year. It is common to give gifts on many of these celebrations in western cultures. In addition, special events, such as one’s first day of school or graduation from university, often require gift giving.
77.
What is happening when we give gifts? Most important, we are exchanging gifts. If someone gives me a gift for my birthday, I know that I am usually expected to give one on his or her next birthday. A gift establishes or confirms a social obligation.
78.
Gifts cement personal relationships and provide a means of communication between loved ones. People say that a gift lets the recipient know we are thinking of them, that we want to make the person ‘feel special’. We want people to feel wanted, to feel part of our social or family group. We give presents to say ‘I’m sorry’. Sometimes we try hard to find a present that someone will like. Sometimes we give things that we like or would feel comfortable with. In all these cases, the gifts are sending out messages often very eloquent ones.
79.
People tend to talk about presents in a rather mystical way. A woman whose mother had died
in years to come and remember her.
80.
Emotions like these reveal that a positive spirit still lies behind gift giving. They prove that the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss was wrong to say that modern western gift giving is highly wasteful. Studies in Canada and elsewhere have also shown that this is not the case. Gifts are not usually duplicated when so many presents are given. The emotional benefit for the participants in the gift exchange is reason alone for the tradition to continue.
Section D
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Most parents and teachers would get angry when they hear that teenagers listen to their iPods while preparing for exams. But pupils who listen to music when doing their homework can now argue that they are, in fact, working hard.
Three dozen schools have downloaded specially-written pop and rock songs for their 10,000 GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) pupils. The professionally-recorded music, based on texts in English literature, teaches teenagers about themes in the GCSE curriculum (课程). Two young men set up “Rewise”, the company that produced the songs, and worked alongside teachers to make sure the lyrics reflected the curriculum. Some of the songs were written by Geraint Brown, a director, and they are performed by professional singers and musicians.
Songs for the GCSE science and maths lessons are also being developed in 36 schools. They have also started using the program, called, “LearnThruMusic”.
Dave Mattews, the head of Hawthorn High School in the South Wales valleys, said the program was intended to help teenagers who are unwilling to study. He said, “There are lots of pupils who don’t have a high level of home support. It’s almost cool to say you have no need to revise and we have got to change that. With this, they don’t have to be sitting at their desk at home. They can be outside, walking around or even listening to it on the bus, which is very convenient for them.” Everyone has a phone, MP3 or CD player, and they’re more likely to listen to these than pick up a book. “I think everyone would agree that music had an important influence on us when growing up. Both boys and girls are very good at remembering the words and dancing to the music in the charts. There’s no one thing that will successfully engage every child, and some of them will make little or no use of this. But the fact that they don’t have to do any extra work makes this a very good deal for a kid,” Dave Mattews added.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No More Than 10 words.)
81. The songs written by Geraint Brown for GCSE are performed by _____________.
82. According to the passage, which GCSE subjects have been written into songs?
_________________________________________________________________.
83. The aim of the program, “LearnThruMusic”, is to _______________________.
84. What does Dave Mattews think of the program? __________________________.
第 II 卷 ( 45分)
I. Translation ( 20分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.
1. 提醒她明天上午早点来。( remind )
2. 我们有责任帮助在学习中遇到困难的学生。 ( be up to … )
3. 他终于说服了老板，获得了出国深造的机会。( persuade )
4. 昨天踢完足球后,他累得连晚饭都没吃就睡觉了。（So）
5. 应该鼓励学生投身于各项学校活动，这能帮助他们更多的了解生活和自己。（which）
II. Guided Writing ( 25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the situation given.
请以 “Will written letters die out ?” 为主题写一篇短文，并包括如下要点：
(1) 有些人认为用手机收发短信和用因特网收发邮件更加方便快捷，写信很费时间。
(2) 有些人喜欢和朋友或家人写信。
(3) 你的观点。
【写作要求】
1. 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，但不得直接翻译要点提示。
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校、班级名称等。
参考答案
Key:
25-29 DBAAC 30-34 BCDDC 35-39 ABCCD 40 B
41-49 FEJDA CHBI
50-64 DBADC ABBCD BACAD
65-68 BDAD 69-71 DAC 72-75 BCDC 76-80 CEFAB
81. professional singers and musicians.
82. English literature, science and maths
83. help teenagers who are unwilling to study.
84. Convenient. / Successful.
1. Remind her to come earlier tomorrow morning.
2. It’s up to us to help the students who meet / meet with difficulties in their studies / study.
3. He finally persuaded the boss and got the opportunity to go abroad for further study.
4. So tired was he that he went to bed without (having) supper after he played football yesterday.
5. Students should be encouraged to devote themselves to (all kinds of) school activities, which helps them to know more about life and themselves.
Possible version :
Thanks to email and text, people nowadays make their communication quick and convenient, and fewer and fewer letters are written. However, it is still believed that written letters are irreplaceable.
There is no doubt that with the help of the Internet and cell phones, people find it easy and convenient to communicate with others. Compared with them, writing letters seems to be a waste of time.
On the other hand, however, some people do enjoy receiving letters from friends and families, and meanwhile, they prefer to write letters to keep in touch with them rather than send them emails or text them messages.
As far as I am concerned, letters written by people will never disappear. Firstly, it seems to me that they include a piece of soul and letters are a reflection of human emotions. Secondly, for many years the written word was one of the most powerful tools in the world. Moreover, for many people, to write a letter is an element of their traditions. In many cases the Internet is not considered to replace letters.
In conclusion, letters will never become extinct because of their importance to many generations of people.
Listening:
Section A
1. M: The Students’ Union is having a party Saturday night. Can you come?
W: I wish I could, but I work at the hospital on weekends.
Q: Why can’t the woman go to the party?
2. M: Susan, I would like to introduce you to my sister, Ellen.
W: Glad to meet you, Ellen. Bob tells me that you are interested in African art, too.
Q: What do the girls have in common?
3. M: What are you going to do this weekend? Maybe we can play some tennis.
W: I’m sorry but I have to study for my qualifying examinations. I take them on Monday.
Q: Why didn’t the woman agree to play tennis?
4. W: Do you think your grandfather heard our plans for the surprise party?
M: No, he’s partially deaf.
Q: Why does the man think the grandfather doesn’t know about the party?
5. M: I suppose we should look for a bigger house, but I don’t see how we can afford one right now.
W: If only we hadn’t spent so much money on our vacation this year.
Q: What will the man and the woman do?
6. W: May I watch what you’re doing?
M: Sure. You dog a hole, put in the seed, cover it with dirt, and then water it.
Q: What is the man doing?
7. W: Are you going to watch the movie on TV tonight?
M: No, I think I’ll watch the soccer game and then the documentary on volcanoes.
Q: Which is the first program the man is planning to watch?
8. W: I heard Marilyn’s going to college. What’s she studying?
M: She’s taking courses in mathematics, economics, and accounting.
Q: What does Marilyn probably want to be?
9. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?
W: Yes, but he was only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.
Q: Where is George now?
10. M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
W: Oh, no, of course not.
Q: What does the woman’s answer mean?
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
In 1977, a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a 19-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world.
In June that year, a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar, near Saudi Arabia. Doctors were unable to find the cause of her illness with confidence, so she was sent to a big hospital in London where specialist help was available. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only to discover that they, too, were unable to explain the very unusual disease. Just then, a nurse asked to speak to them.
“Excuse me,” said the nurse, “but I think the baby is suffering from thallium poisoning.”
“What makes you think that?” Dr. Brown asked. “ Thallium poisoning is extremely rare.”
“I read a detective novel by Agatha Christie a few days ago,” the nurse explained, “and in the book somebody uses thallium poison, and all the symptoms are described. They’re exactly the same as the baby’s.”
The tests showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium, a rare metallic substance used in making glass. Once they knew the cause of illness, the doctors were able to give the baby the correct treatment. She soon recovered and was sent back home.
11. Why was the baby sent to London?
12. Who first suggested the correct cause of the baby’s illness?
13. What is thallium?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
explain this difference.
Franklin talked with US captains. He found that they knew each turn of the Gulf Stream. They used the current in every possible way. from his talks with US sea captains, Franklin made his first map of the Gulf Stream. Then he checked his map by using some bottles. The map that he finally made is still used, with only a few changes, today.
14. Why are drifting bottles used?
15. What led Franklin to talk with US sea captains?
16. What did Franklin do in order to make an accurate map?
Section C
M: Searching for a new job is painful.
W: It seems you will need to have a system that works for you.
M: What are some main sources?
W: The main three sources to find a new job are online jobsites, networking through friends and family members and checking the yellow pages.
M: What is the most common one?
W: Online jobsites are the most common places to find jobs right now. You can search jobsites based on your location, industry and salary requirements. You can also limit your search to full time, part time and so on.
M: So should I narrow down a little bit?
W: Yeah. Depending on your qualifications and what you are looking for, you can easily narrow your list to three. It is best to have at least one local site close to home. The national job boards will attract more attention and more competition.
W: What do you want to do tonight?
M: How about going to the movies. I should be home from work at 5:20. Then we can go out and eat and then to the movies.
W: What do you want to see?
M: There’s a good one at the Global Cinema. Let’s see that.
W: It starts at 6:30. I don’t think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the one at the New Star? That starts at 7:00.
M: No, I don’t like John Wayne. You know that.
W: Well there’s one with Robert Redford and Paul Newman that starts at 6:50. Maybe we can go to that.
M: No, I’ve already seen it. Maybe we should just stay home and watch TV.
W: There’s a Sophia Loren movie on TV. How does that sound?
M: Yeah, let’s just stay home and watch that. Then we can go out Friday night.
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