上海市吴淞中学2011-2012学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷
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上海市吴淞中学2011-2012学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷
第一卷 （共105分）
Listening Comprehension
Part A Short Conversations
Directions: In Part 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. The woman is busy at lunch time.
B. There is no free table at the moment.
C. There is a traffic jam at the moment.
D. There isn’t any food at the moment.
2. A. It will make her weak. B. It may make her sleepy.
C. It may make it hard to sleep. D. It will make it hard to dream.
3. A. He is likely to take a plane. B. He is likely to take a taxi.
C. He is likely to take the underground. D. He is likely to take a bus.
4. A. Stay indoors in the morning. B. Go outdoors in the morning.
C. Stay indoors in the evening. D. Do nothing at home.
5. A. See films. B. Write stories
C. Get information and make friends. D. Have a class.
6. A. Red. B. White. C. Green. D. Blue.
7. A. In 2000. B. In 2006. C. In 2008. D. In 2009.
8. A. A housekeeper. B. A manager. C. A waiter. D. A singer.
9. A. Borrow a tape next week.
B. Keep the tape for another week.
C. Return the tape to the man right now.
D. Lend the tape to her classmates.
10. A. Offering a suggestion. B. Making a request.
C. Asking for permission. D. Helping the woman do her work.
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
12. A. Physics and painting. B. Maths and painting.
C. Writing and maths. D. Nothing.
13. A. She learned to accept the fact that men and women were unequal.
B. She learned that it was impossible for a woman to be a scientist.
C. She learned of the inequality in treatment between men and women.
D. She learned that it was impossible for a man to be a scientist.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. People who are interested in computer.
B. Students who like designing furniture.
C. People who enjoy learning English.
D. People who are not interested in computer.
15. A. We can get free books and free tickets.
B. Experts will talk about the best way to learn language well by oneself.
C. We will get a lot of information about new jobs.
D. We can get books and computers for free.
16. A. ￡3. B. ￡7. C. ￡2.50. D. ￡2.00.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Room Number: ____17______
Problem: The ____18____ doesn’t work properly.The water in the shower doesn’t run.The tap was ____19____.There was water all over the bathroom floor.
Solutions: The manage will check the room right away. Change the woman’s room to 2003 and she will be given a three-day __20___ stay in the hotel
Complete the form. Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Organizer: Some ___21____.
Purpose: To ___22___ for the orphans.
Time: At two o’clock ____23______.
Place: ____24____Victoria High School.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A.
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
I was amazed to find that my car which was ________ repair could start again.
A. by B. of C. beyond D without
26. That is the only way we can imagine ______ the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.
A. reduce B. to reduce C. reduced D. reducing
27. I think that he must have finished the article by now, _______
A. mustn’t he B. hasn’t he C. don’t I D. didn’t he
28. ________, the hunter went into the forest.
A. With gun on shoulder B. A gun on shoulder
C. With a gun being on shoulder D. Gun on shoulder
29. According to their theory, the more severe the punishment, ________________.
A. the less likely crime B. the less likely the crime
C. the crime less likely D. the less the likely crime
30. ___________ difficult the task is, all the members on the team have made up their minds to fulfill it in time.
A. No matter B. As C. Whatever D. However
31. A major issue was put forward by some representatives at the conference _____ the teachers in the remote areas were underpaid.
A. where B. which C. what D. that
32. _________encouraged me most at that time was the comments of the teachers and my friends.
A. Who B. What C. Which D. That
33. China has increased supply of smaller houses recently, ______ to help low-income families to buy houses of their own.
A. aims B. to aim C. having aimed D. aiming
34. The customers objected _____ unfairly in the course of shopping.
A. to be treated B. their being treated
C. to being treated D. having been treated
35. When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities.
A. compared B. being compared C. comparing D. having compared
36. It is widely recognized that it is your own ability, not your parents, _____ you survive in this highly-stressed society.
A. which helps B. who help C. but helps D. that helps
37. Only after a person has realized the importance of knowledge, ____________.
A. can he devote himself to learning B. he may devote himself to learning
C. can he devote himself to learn D. he can devote himself to learn
38. You can’t believe what difficulty we had ______ the missing tourists deep in the mountain.
A. to rescue B. rescuing C. rescued D. having rescued
39. How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while encouraging them to use the Internet in many parts of the world.
A. have lone been discussed B. has long been discussed
C. were long been discussed D. was long been discussed
40. The retired workers in Shanghai will have their social security payments ________ 30 per cent before New Year’s Day.
A. raised B. raising C. having been raised D. to be raised
Section B
Directions: complete the passage with the words given in the table. Each word can be used only once. There is an extra one that you will find no use for.
A. mistake B. thoughtlessly C. successful D. forethought E. expected
F. burning G. thinking H. selected I. foolish J. naturally
Consideration and wisdom are necessary before we do everything. Having taken a course of action without _41_, we find at once too many difficulties, small or big, preventing our progress. If we avoid acting hurriedly, we can avoid most of our troubles. For instance, a young man has a gift for teaching and doing research work. What a(n) _42_ act it would be for him to go and work as a businessman! Most people fail to have a satisfactory life because they have _43_ a job for which they didn’t mean to go in. Without taking into consideration our means and abilities for a particular business we should not run _44_ into it.
However, too much care and fear results in failure. It is a _45_ to hesitate or delay action when instant action is called for. When a swimmer has to save a drowning man, he must act at once without delay. Similarly, to rescue a child or a woman from a _46_ house, we must rush in without hesitation. Where there is no room for delay and hesitation, there must be no hesitation or delay. If there is too much care, too much fear of risks, results are often attended with failure.
So only with combination of consideration, courage and confidence can we get over any difficulty. We can be _47_ and realize our aims in life only by just getting the three points put together. Foresight and _48_ combined with courage and confidence in taking unavoidable risks are necessary. With them we can prove ourselves able to deal with _49_ problems and ensure success.
Reading Comprehension
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.
Micheal Scofield has won fans all over the world. The star of the hit show Prison Break is kind, clever and good-looking. But what about the man ___50___ the character
Wentworth Miller, the 35-year-old actor who plays Scofield, is a hard guy to ___51___. He does not come from a traditional background and doesn’t ___52___ a traditional path.
Miller didn’t take a ___53___ road to fame and fortune. He graduated from Princeton University in 1995 with a degree in English, not a degree in theatre or film. He didn’t even act when he was in college. His only ___54___ experience was in his university’s well-known singing group. Yet, at graduation, Miller still decided to make the ___55___ to Hollywood.
Miller has always been ___56___. Although he is American, he was born in Britain when his father was studying there. His family background is a ___57___ of cultures. “My father is black and my mother is white. That means I have always been caught in the middle. I could be ___58___ one, which can make you feel out of place,” Miller says.
Following his unusual path, Miller did not start trying out for films and TV shows when he got to Hollywood. ___59___, he worked as a production assistant. Not what you would ___60___ from a Princeton graduate.
However, it all paid off for Miller ___61___. Working on production side, he learned a lot about what makes a good ___62___.
In 2002, Miller played a role in the drama Dinotopia. He starred as a shy man. The producers ___63___ his performance when they were making Prison Break two years later.
With a golden globe nomination and another season of Prison Break under his belt, Miller seems ready to ___64___ all of Hollywood.
50. A. beside B. behind C. outside D. after
51. A. talk with B. go after C. get along with D. figure out
52. A. go B. walk C. follow D. step
53. A. direct B. special C. wide D. correct
54. A. graduation B. performance C. production D. education
55. A. role B. move C. decision D. movie
56. A. strange B. outstanding C. different D. successful
57. A. mixture B. result C. mystery D. representative
58. A. other B. either C. another D. the other
59. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Instead D. Finally
60. A. respect B. make C. indicate D. expect
61. A. in the end B. in particular C. as a whole D. as a result
62. A. film B. actor C. drama D. guy
63. A. recognized B. made C. recorded D. remembered
64. A. take up B. take over C. turn up D. turn over
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)
Because plants cannot move or talk, most people believe that they have no feelings and that they cannot receive signals from outside. However, this may not be completely true.
People who studied plants have found out that plants carry a small electrical charge. It is possible to measure this charge with a small piece of equipment called “galvanometer”. The galvanometer is placed on a leaf off the plant, and it records any changes in the electrical field of the leaf. Humans have a similar field which can change when we are shocked or frightened.
A man called Backster used a galvanometer for his studies of plants and was very surprised at his results. He found that if he had two or more plants in a room and he began to destroy one of them － perhaps by pulling off its leaves or by pulling it out of its pot － then the galvanometer on the leaves of the other plants showed a change in the electrical field. It seemed as if the plants were signaling a feeling of shock. This happened not only when Backster started to destroy plants, but also when he destroyed other living things such as insects.
Backster said that the plants also knew if someone had destroyed a living thing some distance away, because they signaled when a man who had just cut down a tree entered the room.
Another scientist, named Sauvin, achieved similar results to Backster’s. He kept galvanometers fixed to his plants all the time and checked regularly to see what the plants were doing. If he was out of the office, he telephoned to find out about the signals the plants were sending. In this way, he found that the plants were sending out signals at the exact times when he felt strong pleasure or pain. In fact, Sauvin could cause a change in the electrical field of his plants over a distance of a few miles simply by thinking about them.
65. Backster was surprised at the results of his studies because _____.
A. he destroyed an insect
B. he destroyed a plant by pulling off its leaves
C. he found that plants could express feelings of shock
D. he found that plants could move and speak after all
66. The plants sent out signals _____.
A. only when Backster Started to destroy plants
B. when Backster destroyed plants or other living things
C. only when he destroyed things such as insects
D. only when Backster placed the galvanometer on the leaves of the plants
67. The scientist called Sauvin _____.
A. did not agree with Backster’s ideas
B. did not get the same sort of results as Backster did
C. got different results from Backster’s
D. found out some of the same things that Backster did
68. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The electrical charge plants carry may shock or frighten us.
B. A tree will signal when it has been cut down.
C. Sauvin could make his plants send out signals some distance away.
D. Plants have feelings because they can receive signals without moving.
(B)
Putting Movies on Mobiles
Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones They are getting their turn at MoFilm — the first mobile film festival.
The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length — ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.
New Platforms
The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.
It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!
New Technology Advances
MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.
In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.
69. At the first MoFilm, ________.
A. movies in the theater got their recognition
B. more than 100 countries took part in the competition
C. ideal films were five minutes or less in length
D. the winner was chosen by experts’ voting
70. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined word means “________”.
A. disappointed B. surprised C. frightened D. encouraged
71. Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of _______.
A. online services B. the screen size
C. technology advances D. the mobile phone
(C)
In the more and more competitive service industry, it is no longer enough to promise customer satisfaction. Today, customer “delight” is what companies are trying to achieve in order to keep and increase market share.
It is accepted in the marketing industry, and confirmed by a number of researchers, that customers receiving good service will promote business by telling up to 12 other people; those treated badly tell tales of woe to up to 20 people. Interestingly, 80 percent of people who feel their complaints are handled fairly will stay loyal.
New challenges for customer care have come when people can obtain goods and services through telephone call centers and the Internet. For example, many companies now have to invest a lot of money in information technology and staff training in order to cope with the “phone rage”---- caused by delays in answering calls, being cut off in mid-conversation or left waiting for long periods.
“Many people do not like talking to machines,” says Dr, Storey, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at City University Business School. “Banks, for example, encourage staff at call centers to use customer data to establish instant and good relationship with them. The aim is to make the customer feel they know you and that you can trust them – the sort of comfortable feelings people have during face-to-face chats with their local branch manager.”
Recommended ways of creating customer delight include: under-promising and over-delivering (saying that a repair will be carried out within five hours, but getting it done within two); replacing a faulty product immediately; throwing in a gift voucher as an unexpected “thank you” to regular customers; and always returning calls, even when they are complaints.
Aiming for customer delight is all very well, but if services do not reach the high level promised, disappointment or worse will be the result. This can be eased by offering an apology and an explanation of why the service did not meet usual standards with empathy (for example, “I know how you must feel”), and possible solutions (replacement, compensation or whatever fairness suggests best meets the case).
Airlines face some of the toughest challenges over customer care. Fierce competition has convinced them at that delighting passengers is an important marketing tool, while there is great potential for customer anger over delays caused by weather, unclaimed luggage and technical problems.
For British Airways staff, a winning telephone style is considered vital in handling the large volume of calls about bookings and flight times. They are trained to answer quickly, with their names, job title and a “we are here to help” attitude. The company has invested heavily in information technology to make sure that information is available instantly on screen.
British Airways also says its customer care policies are applied within the company and staff are taught to regard each other as customers requiring the highest standards of service.
Customer care is obviously here to stay and it would be a foolish company that used slogans such as “we do as we please”. On the other hand, the more customers are promised, the greater the risk of disappointment.
72. The writer mentions “phone rage”(Paragraph 3)to show that ________.
A. customers often use phones to express their anger
B. people still prefer to buy goods online
C. customer care becomes more demanding
D. customers rely on their phones to obtain services
73. If a manager should show his empathy (Paragraph 6), what would be probably say
A. “I know how upset you must be.” B. “I appreciate your understanding.”
C. “I’m sorry for the delay.” D. “I know it’s our fault.”
74. Customer delight is important for airlines because ________.
A. their telephone style remains unchanged
B. they are more likely to meet with complaints
C. the services cost them a lot of money
D. the policies can be applied to their staff
75. Which of the following is conveyed in this article
A. Face-to-face service creates comfortable feelings among customers.
B. Companies that promise more will naturally attract more customers.
C. A company should promise less but do more in a competitive market.
D. Customer delight is more important for air lines than for banks.
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.
(E)
A. The disadvantage(s) of credit cards.B. Clever choice of credit cards.C. The benefits credits cards bring.D. Avoidance of economic trouble by using credit cards wrongly.E. People’s misunderstanding about credit cards.F. Ways to save on the interest.
76.______ Although credit cards are already a more acceptable part of the financial dealings, they are still regarded, especially in the time of a serious economic crisis, by many as being a major part of the “live now pay later” system. Along with hire-purchase regulations, credit cards, according to some, provide encouragement to spend more money. However, it’s only the fool who is dominated by the temptation to live, temporarily at least, beyond their means, and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.
77.______ Advertising campaigns have already promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic. They avoid the need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies. And the monthly credit card bill is a loyal booker keeping your monthly purchase record and indicating your buying habits.
78.______ All the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as two percent a year. But sensible purchase using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks interest-free credit. Using the card abroad, where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account, can extend this period even further.
79.______ It is worthwhile consulting more credit card companies before deciding on a particular credit card. It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted, interest rates, which may vary slightly; the number and range of outlets, though most cards cover major stores.
80.______ Undoubtedly, if used wisely, a credit card can cost nothing, or at lease help to tide you over a period of financial difficulty. However, we should also remember that the wrong use of the little plastic may drag us deep into financial troubles. More than half of the American personal bankruptcy and credit failure cases are connected with the wrong use of the credit card. Therefore, every time you open your wallet and reach for a credit card, remember to ask yourself:” Is the item necessary to me ” and “Do I really need so many credit cards ”
Section D
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
You’re lost in the world of dreams while sleeping. You roll over, smiling as you encounter a swimming pool filled with chocolate. And then your wonderful dream becomes a nightmare where someone is screaming “GET UP!”—This is just what every teenager goes through each morning!
Now, there seems to be one school that finally understands that requiring teens to show up at 9:00 a. m. is cruel to both the kids and the school. The Monkseaton High School in Britain recently did an experiment to see if there was any difference in student behavior if they just pouched back the start of their day by one hour, from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. And the results are astonishing. Since using the later start, Monkseaton has seen higher test scores. One of the reasons, of course, is that the teenagers are much happier to have the extra hour of sleep, but there is also a scientific reason behind why they need the extra sleep.
The school’s decision to push back the time was based on research conducted by Oxford professor Russell Foster. He concluded teenagers have different sleep cycles from adults. That is to say, teenagers go to bed late and wake up last. While adults are alert and ready at 8 a. m., teenagers are not fully awake, until 10 a. m., sometimes even noon. Memory tests prove that the more difficult classes should be in the afternoon when teenagers are most alert.
Teachers may argue that their students perform better in the morning. But in reality it is because in the morning their students are still sleepy, and are easier to control. By lunch, teachers are exhausted and kids are ready to go giving the impression that students lose concentration over the day.
The Monkseaton school officials are definitely encouraged by the results and plan on voting in June to make it a permanent change. Now if only the rest of the high schools in the world would follow their example, and allow all teens to get some extra zzzz’s. Personally, as a tired sixteen-year-old, a late start would help me and my chemistry grade rise.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)
81. The Monkseaton High School did the research to find out .
82. According to professor Russell Foster, the scientific reason why teenagers need the extra sleep is .
83. Because of ____________, children seem to perform better in the morning.
84. What is the author’s expectation
第二卷（共45 分）
Translation ( 20分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.
他推荐给你的那本小说并不尽人意，是吗？（far from）
参加体育锻炼有利于身体健康，这已经成为一种新时尚。（benefit）
由于缺乏文化背景知识，我们没有达到预期的目标。（lack）
为了迎合广大学生的需求，学校做出一项决定，学生在假期中也能使用电子阅览室。（access）
未能合理使用可回收利用的材料将会导致资源浪费。因此，我们必须养成良好的回收习惯。（failure, necessary）
II. Guided writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150words. The composition must be based on the information given below.
题目：An Unpleasant Shopping Experience
要求：1. 写成记叙文，讲述一次不愉快的购物经历。2. 字数150左右。
Therefore/Thus/As a result/So, it is necessary for us to cultivate the good habit of recycling.
第一卷 （共105分）
Listening Comprehension
Part A Short Conversations
Directions: In Part 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. The woman is busy at lunch time.
B. There is no free table at the moment.
C. There is a traffic jam at the moment.
D. There isn’t any food at the moment.
2. A. It will make her weak. B. It may make her sleepy.
C. It may make it hard to sleep. D. It will make it hard to dream.
3. A. He is likely to take a plane. B. He is likely to take a taxi.
C. He is likely to take the underground. D. He is likely to take a bus.
4. A. Stay indoors in the morning. B. Go outdoors in the morning.
C. Stay indoors in the evening. D. Do nothing at home.
5. A. See films. B. Write stories
C. Get information and make friends. D. Have a class.
6. A. Red. B. White. C. Green. D. Blue.
7. A. In 2000. B. In 2006. C. In 2008. D. In 2009.
8. A. A housekeeper. B. A manager. C. A waiter. D. A singer.
9. A. Borrow a tape next week.
B. Keep the tape for another week.
C. Return the tape to the man right now.
D. Lend the tape to her classmates.
10. A. Offering a suggestion. B. Making a request.
C. Asking for permission. D. Helping the woman do her work.
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
12. A. Physics and painting. B. Maths and painting.
C. Writing and maths. D. Nothing.
13. A. She learned to accept the fact that men and women were unequal.
B. She learned that it was impossible for a woman to be a scientist.
C. She learned of the inequality in treatment between men and women.
D. She learned that it was impossible for a man to be a scientist.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.
14. A. People who are interested in computer.
B. Students who like designing furniture.
C. People who enjoy learning English.
D. People who are not interested in computer.
15. A. We can get free books and free tickets.
B. Experts will talk about the best way to learn language well by oneself.
C. We will get a lot of information about new jobs.
D. We can get books and computers for free.
16. A. ￡3. B. ￡7. C. ￡2.50. D. ￡2.00.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: In Part C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Room Number: ____17______
Problem: The ____18____ doesn’t work properly.The water in the shower doesn’t run.The tap was ____19____.There was water all over the bathroom floor.
Solutions: The manage will check the room right away. Change the woman’s room to 2003 and she will be given a three-day __20___ stay in the hotel
Complete the form. Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Organizer: Some ___21____.
Purpose: To ___22___ for the orphans.
Time: At two o’clock ____23______.
Place: ____24____Victoria High School.
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A.
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are choices marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
I was amazed to find that my car which was ________ repair could start again.
A. by B. of C. beyond D without
26. That is the only way we can imagine ______ the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.
A. reduce B. to reduce C. reduced D. reducing
27. I think that he must have finished the article by now, _______
A. mustn’t he B. hasn’t he C. don’t I D. didn’t he
28. ________, the hunter went into the forest.
A. With gun on shoulder B. A gun on shoulder
C. With a gun being on shoulder D. Gun on shoulder
29. According to their theory, the more severe the punishment, ________________.
A. the less likely crime B. the less likely the crime
C. the crime less likely D. the less the likely crime
30. ___________ difficult the task is, all the members on the team have made up their minds to fulfill it in time.
A. No matter B. As C. Whatever D. However
31. A major issue was put forward by some representatives at the conference _____ the teachers in the remote areas were underpaid.
A. where B. which C. what D. that
32. _________encouraged me most at that time was the comments of the teachers and my friends.
A. Who B. What C. Which D. That
33. China has increased supply of smaller houses recently, ______ to help low-income families to buy houses of their own.
A. aims B. to aim C. having aimed D. aiming
34. The customers objected _____ unfairly in the course of shopping.
A. to be treated B. their being treated
C. to being treated D. having been treated
35. When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities.
A. compared B. being compared C. comparing D. having compared
36. It is widely recognized that it is your own ability, not your parents, _____ you survive in this highly-stressed society.
A. which helps B. who help C. but helps D. that helps
37. Only after a person has realized the importance of knowledge, ____________.
A. can he devote himself to learning B. he may devote himself to learning
C. can he devote himself to learn D. he can devote himself to learn
38. You can’t believe what difficulty we had ______ the missing tourists deep in the mountain.
A. to rescue B. rescuing C. rescued D. having rescued
39. How to protect children web fans from unsuitable material online while encouraging them to use the Internet in many parts of the world.
A. have lone been discussed B. has long been discussed
C. were long been discussed D. was long been discussed
40. The retired workers in Shanghai will have their social security payments ________ 30 per cent before New Year’s Day.
A. raised B. raising C. having been raised D. to be raised
Section B
Directions: complete the passage with the words given in the table. Each word can be used only once. There is an extra one that you will find no use for.
A. mistake B. thoughtlessly C. successful D. forethought E. expected
F. burning G. thinking H. selected I. foolish J. naturally
Consideration and wisdom are necessary before we do everything. Having taken a course of action without _41_, we find at once too many difficulties, small or big, preventing our progress. If we avoid acting hurriedly, we can avoid most of our troubles. For instance, a young man has a gift for teaching and doing research work. What a(n) _42_ act it would be for him to go and work as a businessman! Most people fail to have a satisfactory life because they have _43_ a job for which they didn’t mean to go in. Without taking into consideration our means and abilities for a particular business we should not run _44_ into it.
However, too much care and fear results in failure. It is a _45_ to hesitate or delay action when instant action is called for. When a swimmer has to save a drowning man, he must act at once without delay. Similarly, to rescue a child or a woman from a _46_ house, we must rush in without hesitation. Where there is no room for delay and hesitation, there must be no hesitation or delay. If there is too much care, too much fear of risks, results are often attended with failure.
So only with combination of consideration, courage and confidence can we get over any difficulty. We can be _47_ and realize our aims in life only by just getting the three points put together. Foresight and _48_ combined with courage and confidence in taking unavoidable risks are necessary. With them we can prove ourselves able to deal with _49_ problems and ensure success.
Reading Comprehension
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.
Micheal Scofield has won fans all over the world. The star of the hit show Prison Break is kind, clever and good-looking. But what about the man ___50___ the character
Wentworth Miller, the 35-year-old actor who plays Scofield, is a hard guy to ___51___. He does not come from a traditional background and doesn’t ___52___ a traditional path.
Miller didn’t take a ___53___ road to fame and fortune. He graduated from Princeton University in 1995 with a degree in English, not a degree in theatre or film. He didn’t even act when he was in college. His only ___54___ experience was in his university’s well-known singing group. Yet, at graduation, Miller still decided to make the ___55___ to Hollywood.
Miller has always been ___56___. Although he is American, he was born in Britain when his father was studying there. His family background is a ___57___ of cultures. “My father is black and my mother is white. That means I have always been caught in the middle. I could be ___58___ one, which can make you feel out of place,” Miller says.
Following his unusual path, Miller did not start trying out for films and TV shows when he got to Hollywood. ___59___, he worked as a production assistant. Not what you would ___60___ from a Princeton graduate.
However, it all paid off for Miller ___61___. Working on production side, he learned a lot about what makes a good ___62___.
In 2002, Miller played a role in the drama Dinotopia. He starred as a shy man. The producers ___63___ his performance when they were making Prison Break two years later.
With a golden globe nomination and another season of Prison Break under his belt, Miller seems ready to ___64___ all of Hollywood.
50. A. beside B. behind C. outside D. after
51. A. talk with B. go after C. get along with D. figure out
52. A. go B. walk C. follow D. step
53. A. direct B. special C. wide D. correct
54. A. graduation B. performance C. production D. education
55. A. role B. move C. decision D. movie
56. A. strange B. outstanding C. different D. successful
57. A. mixture B. result C. mystery D. representative
58. A. other B. either C. another D. the other
59. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Instead D. Finally
60. A. respect B. make C. indicate D. expect
61. A. in the end B. in particular C. as a whole D. as a result
62. A. film B. actor C. drama D. guy
63. A. recognized B. made C. recorded D. remembered
64. A. take up B. take over C. turn up D. turn over
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)
Because plants cannot move or talk, most people believe that they have no feelings and that they cannot receive signals from outside. However, this may not be completely true.
People who studied plants have found out that plants carry a small electrical charge. It is possible to measure this charge with a small piece of equipment called “galvanometer”. The galvanometer is placed on a leaf off the plant, and it records any changes in the electrical field of the leaf. Humans have a similar field which can change when we are shocked or frightened.
A man called Backster used a galvanometer for his studies of plants and was very surprised at his results. He found that if he had two or more plants in a room and he began to destroy one of them － perhaps by pulling off its leaves or by pulling it out of its pot － then the galvanometer on the leaves of the other plants showed a change in the electrical field. It seemed as if the plants were signaling a feeling of shock. This happened not only when Backster started to destroy plants, but also when he destroyed other living things such as insects.
Backster said that the plants also knew if someone had destroyed a living thing some distance away, because they signaled when a man who had just cut down a tree entered the room.
Another scientist, named Sauvin, achieved similar results to Backster’s. He kept galvanometers fixed to his plants all the time and checked regularly to see what the plants were doing. If he was out of the office, he telephoned to find out about the signals the plants were sending. In this way, he found that the plants were sending out signals at the exact times when he felt strong pleasure or pain. In fact, Sauvin could cause a change in the electrical field of his plants over a distance of a few miles simply by thinking about them.
65. Backster was surprised at the results of his studies because _____.
A. he destroyed an insect
B. he destroyed a plant by pulling off its leaves
C. he found that plants could express feelings of shock
D. he found that plants could move and speak after all
66. The plants sent out signals _____.
A. only when Backster Started to destroy plants
B. when Backster destroyed plants or other living things
C. only when he destroyed things such as insects
D. only when Backster placed the galvanometer on the leaves of the plants
67. The scientist called Sauvin _____.
A. did not agree with Backster’s ideas
B. did not get the same sort of results as Backster did
C. got different results from Backster’s
D. found out some of the same things that Backster did
68. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The electrical charge plants carry may shock or frighten us.
B. A tree will signal when it has been cut down.
C. Sauvin could make his plants send out signals some distance away.
D. Plants have feelings because they can receive signals without moving.
(B)
Putting Movies on Mobiles
Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones They are getting their turn at MoFilm — the first mobile film festival.
The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length — ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.
New Platforms
The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.
It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!
New Technology Advances
MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.
In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.
69. At the first MoFilm, ________.
A. movies in the theater got their recognition
B. more than 100 countries took part in the competition
C. ideal films were five minutes or less in length
D. the winner was chosen by experts’ voting
70. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined word means “________”.
A. disappointed B. surprised C. frightened D. encouraged
71. Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of _______.
A. online services B. the screen size
C. technology advances D. the mobile phone
(C)
In the more and more competitive service industry, it is no longer enough to promise customer satisfaction. Today, customer “delight” is what companies are trying to achieve in order to keep and increase market share.
It is accepted in the marketing industry, and confirmed by a number of researchers, that customers receiving good service will promote business by telling up to 12 other people; those treated badly tell tales of woe to up to 20 people. Interestingly, 80 percent of people who feel their complaints are handled fairly will stay loyal.
New challenges for customer care have come when people can obtain goods and services through telephone call centers and the Internet. For example, many companies now have to invest a lot of money in information technology and staff training in order to cope with the “phone rage”---- caused by delays in answering calls, being cut off in mid-conversation or left waiting for long periods.
“Many people do not like talking to machines,” says Dr, Storey, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at City University Business School. “Banks, for example, encourage staff at call centers to use customer data to establish instant and good relationship with them. The aim is to make the customer feel they know you and that you can trust them – the sort of comfortable feelings people have during face-to-face chats with their local branch manager.”
Recommended ways of creating customer delight include: under-promising and over-delivering (saying that a repair will be carried out within five hours, but getting it done within two); replacing a faulty product immediately; throwing in a gift voucher as an unexpected “thank you” to regular customers; and always returning calls, even when they are complaints.
Aiming for customer delight is all very well, but if services do not reach the high level promised, disappointment or worse will be the result. This can be eased by offering an apology and an explanation of why the service did not meet usual standards with empathy (for example, “I know how you must feel”), and possible solutions (replacement, compensation or whatever fairness suggests best meets the case).
Airlines face some of the toughest challenges over customer care. Fierce competition has convinced them at that delighting passengers is an important marketing tool, while there is great potential for customer anger over delays caused by weather, unclaimed luggage and technical problems.
For British Airways staff, a winning telephone style is considered vital in handling the large volume of calls about bookings and flight times. They are trained to answer quickly, with their names, job title and a “we are here to help” attitude. The company has invested heavily in information technology to make sure that information is available instantly on screen.
British Airways also says its customer care policies are applied within the company and staff are taught to regard each other as customers requiring the highest standards of service.
Customer care is obviously here to stay and it would be a foolish company that used slogans such as “we do as we please”. On the other hand, the more customers are promised, the greater the risk of disappointment.
72. The writer mentions “phone rage”(Paragraph 3)to show that ________.
A. customers often use phones to express their anger
B. people still prefer to buy goods online
C. customer care becomes more demanding
D. customers rely on their phones to obtain services
73. If a manager should show his empathy (Paragraph 6), what would be probably say
A. “I know how upset you must be.” B. “I appreciate your understanding.”
C. “I’m sorry for the delay.” D. “I know it’s our fault.”
74. Customer delight is important for airlines because ________.
A. their telephone style remains unchanged
B. they are more likely to meet with complaints
C. the services cost them a lot of money
D. the policies can be applied to their staff
75. Which of the following is conveyed in this article
A. Face-to-face service creates comfortable feelings among customers.
B. Companies that promise more will naturally attract more customers.
C. A company should promise less but do more in a competitive market.
D. Customer delight is more important for air lines than for banks.
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.
(E)
A. The disadvantage(s) of credit cards.B. Clever choice of credit cards.C. The benefits credits cards bring.D. Avoidance of economic trouble by using credit cards wrongly.E. People’s misunderstanding about credit cards.F. Ways to save on the interest.
76.______ Although credit cards are already a more acceptable part of the financial dealings, they are still regarded, especially in the time of a serious economic crisis, by many as being a major part of the “live now pay later” system. Along with hire-purchase regulations, credit cards, according to some, provide encouragement to spend more money. However, it’s only the fool who is dominated by the temptation to live, temporarily at least, beyond their means, and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.
77.______ Advertising campaigns have already promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic. They avoid the need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies. And the monthly credit card bill is a loyal booker keeping your monthly purchase record and indicating your buying habits.
78.______ All the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as two percent a year. But sensible purchase using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks interest-free credit. Using the card abroad, where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account, can extend this period even further.
79.______ It is worthwhile consulting more credit card companies before deciding on a particular credit card. It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted, interest rates, which may vary slightly; the number and range of outlets, though most cards cover major stores.
80.______ Undoubtedly, if used wisely, a credit card can cost nothing, or at lease help to tide you over a period of financial difficulty. However, we should also remember that the wrong use of the little plastic may drag us deep into financial troubles. More than half of the American personal bankruptcy and credit failure cases are connected with the wrong use of the credit card. Therefore, every time you open your wallet and reach for a credit card, remember to ask yourself:” Is the item necessary to me ” and “Do I really need so many credit cards ”
Section D
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
You’re lost in the world of dreams while sleeping. You roll over, smiling as you encounter a swimming pool filled with chocolate. And then your wonderful dream becomes a nightmare where someone is screaming “GET UP!”—This is just what every teenager goes through each morning!
Now, there seems to be one school that finally understands that requiring teens to show up at 9:00 a. m. is cruel to both the kids and the school. The Monkseaton High School in Britain recently did an experiment to see if there was any difference in student behavior if they just pouched back the start of their day by one hour, from 9:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. And the results are astonishing. Since using the later start, Monkseaton has seen higher test scores. One of the reasons, of course, is that the teenagers are much happier to have the extra hour of sleep, but there is also a scientific reason behind why they need the extra sleep.
The school’s decision to push back the time was based on research conducted by Oxford professor Russell Foster. He concluded teenagers have different sleep cycles from adults. That is to say, teenagers go to bed late and wake up last. While adults are alert and ready at 8 a. m., teenagers are not fully awake, until 10 a. m., sometimes even noon. Memory tests prove that the more difficult classes should be in the afternoon when teenagers are most alert.
Teachers may argue that their students perform better in the morning. But in reality it is because in the morning their students are still sleepy, and are easier to control. By lunch, teachers are exhausted and kids are ready to go giving the impression that students lose concentration over the day.
The Monkseaton school officials are definitely encouraged by the results and plan on voting in June to make it a permanent change. Now if only the rest of the high schools in the world would follow their example, and allow all teens to get some extra zzzz’s. Personally, as a tired sixteen-year-old, a late start would help me and my chemistry grade rise.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)
81. The Monkseaton High School did the research to find out .
82. According to professor Russell Foster, the scientific reason why teenagers need the extra sleep is .
83. Because of ____________, children seem to perform better in the morning.
84. What is the author’s expectation
第二卷（共45 分）
Translation ( 20分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.
他推荐给你的那本小说并不尽人意，是吗？（far from）
参加体育锻炼有利于身体健康，这已经成为一种新时尚。（benefit）
由于缺乏文化背景知识，我们没有达到预期的目标。（lack）
为了迎合广大学生的需求，学校做出一项决定，学生在假期中也能使用电子阅览室。（access）
未能合理使用可回收利用的材料将会导致资源浪费。因此，我们必须养成良好的回收习惯。（failure, necessary）
II. Guided writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150words. The composition must be based on the information given below.
题目：An Unpleasant Shopping Experience
要求：1. 写成记叙文，讲述一次不愉快的购物经历。2. 字数150左右。
Therefore/Thus/As a result/So, it is necessary for us to cultivate the good habit of recycling.
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