上海市吴淞中学2011届高三第二次月考--英语

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上海市吴淞中学

2010—2011学年度高三第二次月考

英 语 试 题

第I卷（105分）

I．Listening Comprehension

Section A Short conversations

Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between 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.10:00 B．10:10 C．10:20 D.10:30

2．A．A cook． B．A waitress. C．An airhostess． D．A customer.

3．A．On the bus． B．In the theatre. C．In the classroom． D．In a cafeteria.

4．A．It will probably rain this afternoon． B．She likes to watch the rain come down

C．She will play even if it rains． D．It has rained a lot lately.

5．A．Stop worrying． B．Go out more. C．Talk to a friend． D．Get counseling.

6．A．She thought it was extremely difficult．

B．She thought it was okay even though she usually dislikes essay exams.

C．She thinks essay exams are boring and especially this one．

D．She thinks she will fail this test.

7．A．She wasn’t able to attend the reception． B．She is an honor student.

C．She likes flowers very much． D．She is a teacher.

8．A．Because she has walked a long distance.

B．Because she is tired out.

C．Because she is all wet.

D．Because she is careless.

9．A．Bob has been married for a long time．

B．He plans to go to the wedding.

C．He hasn’t been to California for a long time．

D．The woman should go to California.

10．A．Make the woman another lunch. B．Get the woman a coffee.

C．Buy the woman a lunch． D．Help look for the woman’s lunch box.

Section 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.

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Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11．A．Basic health． B．Special training．

C．Nothing． D．Special skill.

12．A．Steadily B．Gently． C．As long as possible D．Fast

13．A．When you have any health worries. B．When you decide to jog.

C．When you require more information． D．When you decide to jog alone.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.

14．A．Her mother doesn’t love her as much as her grandfather did．

B．Her mother was the subject of talks with her grandfather．

C．Her mother will misunderstand her problems．

D．She missed her grandfather.

15．A．Co-workers cannot be your close friends．

B．People will be pleased if you call them at 2:00 a.m..

C．You can’t discuss your problems with a distant family member．

D．The one you can call at 2:00 a.m．is someone close to you in spirit.

16．A．Parents should understand their kids．

B．The earth is an inhabited garden if you have close friends.

C．There are many ways to make friends.

D．There is a difference between a lonely desert and an inhabited garden.

Section C longer conversations．

Directions: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations．The conversations will be read twice．After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard．Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Complete the form．Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Complete the form．Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each blank.

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II．Grammar and vocabulary ( 25 % )

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．The boy was too young to write, but he sent his father a letter and told him what had happened ______

drawing pictures.

A．with B．in C．to D．by

26．My mother and I wanted to see a new play, but we weren’t able to get the tickets for ______ two of us.

A． / B．the C．among D．between

27．About 40 percent of the population of the country __________ on farms.

A．live B．stays C．lives D．is

28．I hope there are enough glasses for each guest to have _________.

A．it B．those C．them D．one

29．I won’t go with you．It’s ___________ cold today.

A．so much B．too much C．very so D．much too

30．----We haven’t heard from Jane for a long time.

----What do you suppose _______ to her?

A．was happening B．to happen C．has happened D．having happened

31．----Which ball is yours?

----The biggest one ________ belongs to our class.

A．which is on the table B．lying on the floor

C．that in the box D．lies by the corner of the room

32．When the European settlers arrived in _______ is now the United States, they brought their holidays like

Christmas.

A．that B．which C．what D．when

33．If you don’t take a nap right now, __________ .

A．so do I B．I do, too C．neither shall I D．neither do I

34．Stephen _________ me a fool.

A．dare not to call B．dares not call C．dares not calls D．dare not call

35．The football match we had been long looking forward ______ in our school yesterday.

A．to be held B．to being held C．to was held D．was held

36．_____ I saw him when he was only five, I thought of his father, for they looked alike.

A．For the first time B．Each time C．At the moment D．The first time

37．Living near the sea, __________.

A．so we enjoy healthy air and beautiful sight.

B．healthy air and beautiful sight is what we enjoy.

C．we enjoy healthy air and beautiful sight.

D．it is healthy air and beautiful sight is what we enjoy.

38．----Is there anything you want from town?

----I’m going to get ________.

A．those letters mailing B．to mail those letters

C．those letters to mail D．those letters mailed

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39．Is this book ______ was given to you yesterday by your teacher?

A．which B．that C．the one D．the one that

40．Farming, _______ to human welfare, is now a small part of the economy of the country.

A．essential as it is B．essential as is C．it is essential D．as essential

Section B:

Directions: Complete the passage with the proper words in the box．Each word can only be used once．One word

After months of waiting, Chinese TV finally got to see the first episode of "China's Got Talent " in late July．With the episodes （集） so far, the show has won millions of fans, but has also triggered controversy (引起争议)． "China's Got Talent" is a British-owned Chinese reality show put on by Dragon TV in Shanghai．It features of all types and ages competing for a performing contract with Fremantle Media and Sony Music Entertainment.

The plan is to have the finalists of "China's Got Talent," the winners of Britain's Got Talent, and the American and European versions of the show to perform together at the Shanghai Expo Culture Center.

The episode of the show, last a young man with no arms playing piano with his feet.

Liu Wei who has been playing the piano since he was 19, the audience and judges to tears with his performance．The 23-year-old said his motto was to "Die or live ." He said he would never complain and would fight to make his dreams come true．Another act in Sunday's show was a poor couple who run a street food stall in Shanghai．The husband said he was taking part in the show to make his wife's dreams come true．She is a singer and wants to buy a karaoke machine but they can't afford one．Their story also brought tears to the eyes of the judges.

III．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.

Life is full of decisions．You may not realize the vast number of choices you face each day．Some choices are simple, like what to wear．But others are more__50__: deciding which friend to go out with or whether to go out at all．Life’s most difficult decisions __51__ choosing a university, a career and a husband or wife．

For some people, decision-making comes pretty easily．__52__others, indecision is a serious problem that can stop them dead.

Think about the last time you went to a coffee shop．Ordering your coffee should have been a simple task, but it probably __53__ at least four decisions．Your __54__ today has more opportunities, more choices and more options than ever before! Thirty-one ice cream flavors, 30-screen movie theaters, 300 cable channels and 3,000 songs on an ipod all __55__ one thing---a more complicated life．The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide.

Indecisiveness leads to negative__56__．Hesitation in buying sale items results in paying more later．Indecision can __57__result in missed opportunities．Boss may notice __58__and give an important project

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to someone more eager．Family, friends and coworkers may get tired of waiting for your decisions.

Not making a decision means you allow __59__to be made for you---choices that you yourself might not like．Increased stress can result.

There are many reasons why people struggle with decisions．Some people fear others’ opinions, and they worry that someone may be __60__by their decision．Others fear the consequences of a wrong choice．This prevents them from making any choice at all．Still others __61__ about finding the perfect choice．__62__,there’s no perfect choice．Every option has its pros and cons.

The good news is that with each decision you make, the __63__ does get easier．And best of all…You’ll soon learn to trust yourself and your__64__.

50．A．appealing B．inviting C．challenging D．surprising

51.A．include B．exclude C．handle D．risk

52．A．As for B．Regardless of C．Instead of D．But for

53.A．acquired B．required C．made D．inquired

54.A．life B．work C．entertainment D．recreation

55.A．look forward to B．make up for C．add up to D．break away with

56.A．convenience B．attitude C．outlook D．consequences

57.A．besides B．also C．furthermore D．otherwise

58.A．hesitation B．perseverance C．willingness D．personality

59.A．opportunities B．freedoms C．choices D．opinions

60.A．satisfied B．disappointed C．favored D．excited

61.A．ensure B．relax C．figure D .stress

62.A．In fact B．As though C．By chance D．Once again

63.A．shade B．combination C．miscalculation D．process

64.A．circumstances B．visions C．decisions D．confidences

Section B

Directions: Read the following 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．

65．As for Question Items ______, pupils’ evaluations can be said to rise at a steady rate as their teachers’

experience increases.

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A．1 and 4 B．3 and 5 C．6 and 8 D．9 and 10

66．In contrast to the new teachers, the middle-standing and veteran teachers seem to have made a remarkable

improvement in their ability to _________.

A．be fair to any pupil B．evaluate pupil’s progress

C．present materials clearly D．understand and play with pupils

67．Pupils seem to regard the new and the middle – standing teachers as being more _________ than the veterans.

A．relaxed in class B．interested in pupils’ ideas

C．neat in appearance D．skillful at explaining

68．According to the table, which of the following is right?

A．In the new teachers’ classes, pupils seem to ask questions more freely.

B．Pupils seem to be quite satisfied with the amount of time their teachers spend with them between classes.

C．The evaluation of the middle – standing teachers is lower than that of the veterans in seven items.

D．Though veterans do not play games with pupils during breaks, their teaching is rated highly.

(B)

Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car? Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons．Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car．Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days．The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.

Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort．We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things．Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities．Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed ---the computer．It extends the capabilities of our minds.

Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars．Furthermore, these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected．The computer may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high．The growth of computer usage is surprising．On the other hand, the computer can do serious damage．Invasion of privacy, fraud（欺诈）, and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.

The computer is like a double-edged sword．It has the ability to cut us free from some activities, but it can also cut deep into profits, personal privacy, and our society in general．How it is used is not a function of technology．It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology．The choice is yours, and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many, many benefits of the computer age.

69. The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because

________.

A．it is simple and practical B．it needs a lot of practice

C．it leads people to new life experiences D．it takes much time to master the skills

70．According to the passage, computers bring people the following benefits except ________.

A．avoiding mistakes B．saving money

C．making money D．opening up opportunities

71．According to the writer, the bad effects of computers can be avoided if we ______.

A．have sound knowledge of computer systems

B．tell people not to misuse computers

C．have strict rules over the use of computers

D．make more investments in the technology

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(C)

Reality television is a type of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted(无剧本的) dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people rather than professional actors．It could be described as a form of artificial or ―heightened‖ documentary．Although the type has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000．Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats(格式).Two reality series — Survivor and American Idol — have been the top-rated series on American television for an entire season.

Critics say that the term ―reality television‖ is somewhat improper and that such shows frequently portray an adapted and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in unusual locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated(操控) through editing and other post-production techniques.

Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations．For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an ordinary male dates a dozen women at the same time, travelling on extraordinary dates to different places．Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities(名人), outwardly in talent and performance programmes such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity.

Some people say that the name ―reality television‖ is an inaccurate description for several styles of programme included．In competition-based programmes such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living-environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out．Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts．Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word ―reality‖ to describe his shows; he has said, ―I tell good stories．It really is not reality TV．It really is unscripted drama.‖

72. From the passage we can learn that Reality television ________.

A．came into being in the 21th century B．tells real stories about ordinary people

C．is all about competition and conflicts D．is very popular among the audience

73. Reality TV attracted a large audience mainly because ________.

A．it enables men to date with different women

B．it takes place in unusual or abnormal situations

C．it shows exceptional experience of average people

D．it turns all participants into superstars

74. The word ―fabricated‖ in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.

A．actual B．impersonal

C．isolated D．fictional

75. The author writes this article to ________.

A．analyze the present situation of reality television

B．compare reality television with other forms of TV programmes

C．reveal some of the unknown features of reality television

D．criticize reality television for deceiving the public

Section C.

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph．There is

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School Field Trip Questions and Answers

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Observing rehabilitating Sea Turtles, lab experiments, taking our Exhibit Gallery challenge, and learning from educational beach activities are a unique and fun way to educate all ages about the fragile environment in Florida

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We require a 1 to 10 ratio of chaperones to students．

All chaperones within that ratio are free．The fee is $3 per student and $6 per any extra adult chaperones．The fee includes a three and a half hour program with interactive activities for the students．Payment should be made upon the arrival to the Marine Science Center．Please make checks payable to: County of Volusia Marine Science Center.

．The students must be divided into groups of ten prior to arrival to the center．The students will be rotated throughout all of the activities provided.

The Marine Science Center is located at 100 Lighthouse Drive in Ponce Inlet．If arriving by bus, please stop the bus on the north (right) side of Lighthouse Drive directly across from the Marine Science Center entrance sign．Students will be escorted up the main sidewalk to the front entrance of the Marine Science Center．If arriving by separate cars, please park in the main parking lot to the right on Lighthouse Drive．Take the boardwalk to the Marine Science Center.

The bus must be available to take students to and from the Marine Science Center and Lighthouse Point Park during the field trip for beach activities．Upon arrival the driver will get specific instructions on your program schedule.

Section D.

Directions: Read the passage carefully．Then answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than ten words:

Just Ask Grandma

We read and hear a lot about healthy eating in newspapers and on TV nowadays．Experts and nutritionists tell us what to eat, when to eat and how to eat to stay healthy, Some of their advice seems reasonable．Some just sounds strange．Who can we rely on?

Well, ask yourself another question: How did people choose foods and stay healthy before there were nutrition experts? We relied on culture, which is another way of saying: on tradition and common sense.

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All of us carry around rules of thumb about eating that have been passed down in our families or plucked（采集） from culture．Earlier this year, US writer Michael Pollen posted a request about these rules on The New York Times website．Within days, he received more than 2,500 responsesHere are some of Pollen’s favorites:

My parents are both from Italy, and one of our family rules was that you could not leave the table until you

had finished your fruit．It was a great way to put fruit into our diets and also helped satiate（满足）our sweet tooth, keeping us away from less healthful sweets．– Marta C．Larusso

From my Romanian grandmother: ―Breakfast, you should eat alone．Lunch, you should share with a

friend．Dinner, give to your enemy.‖ – Irina A．Dumitrescu

Don’t eat anything that took more energy to ship than to grow．– Carrie Cizauskas

―It’s better to pay the grocer（食品商） than the doctor‖ was the saying that my Italian grandmother would

frequently use to remind us of the love and attention to detail that went in to her cooking – John Forti

If you are not hungry enough to eat an apple, then you are not hungry．– Emma Fogt

―Make and take your own lunch to work.‖ My father has always done this, and so have I．It saves money and

you know what you are eating．– Hope Donovan Rider

Never eat something that is pretending to be something else, e.g.: chocolate-flavor sauce that doesn’t contain

chocolate．– Sonya Legg

81．Other than health experts, which other sources are there for us to turn to for advice on diet?

82. What does the underlined sentence imply?

83. According to Marta C．Larusso, we can both satiate our sweet tooth and keep away from less healthful sweets

by_________________________________

84. What did John Forti’s grandmother mean when she said, ―It’s better to pay the grocer than the doctor.‖?

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I．Translation (20% )

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.

1．游客只有乘坐直升飞机才能到达山顶。 （accessible）

2．在你离开教室时请确认一下门窗是否关好。（make sure）

3．你认为与固执已见的人争吵值得吗？（worthwhile）

4．他致力于研究，经常从早到晚地在实验室里工作。 (devote)

5．两年前的地震仅在四川省就造成了高达两亿元的损失。 (up to)

II．Guided Writing (25%)

Directions: write an English composition in at least 120 words according to the picture.

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What is shown in the picture plunges us into deep wonder and confusion why we more often than not fail in

the exams though we go over every day

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In my humble opinion, it’s evident that reviewing all the time is far from satisfactory．We are obliged to find a more effective way to study.

To begin with, I consider it necessary to practise extra exercises．As the saying goes ―Practice makes perfect‖, cultivating a habit of practising diligently is of great value．Furthermore, not only can we do exercises but also we can turn to friends and teachers for help．have a strong belief that if we fix our attention on learning in that way, we’ll make great progress in studies.

Perhaps the endurance and perseverance are the keys to improving ourselves．So make your first move and try to follow my advice, and you’ll be the winner of life．(185 words)

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