闸北八中2009学年第一学期第一次月考高三英语试卷

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闸北八中2009学年第一学期第一次月考高三英语试卷

（徐汇一校 章恒 提供） II. Grammar and Vocabulary 25%

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. I dislike ___________ when it is noisy, especially when I am reading or writing.

A. so

B. that

C. it

D. them

26. It was in New Point School ___________ students held a 24-hour sponsored fast.

A. where

B. which C. that

D. as 27. There were more than thirty stalls ___________ the funfair on Sunday.

A. at

B. in

C. during

D. on

28. Although football was officially born in 1904, it was not until 1924 ___________ this game really came into its own.

A. when

B. which

C. that D. What 29. ___________ does some thing good will be praised by the teacher.

A. Anyone

B. No matter who

C. Those who D. Whoever

30. The proceeds of the day ___________ over $150,000, which astonished the organizer. A. came over

B. came along

C. came out D. came to

31. The unemployment rate in this district ___________ from 6% to 5% in the past two years. A. has fallen B. had fallen

C. is falling D. was falling

32. ___________ Connie admits that it's not always convenient, he feels it worthwhile to donate his blood regularly.

A. As B. While

C. Even

D. When

33. ___________ is imagination that makes the world colorful, full of vigor and vitality.

A. What

B. It

C. That

D. There

34. We need to know ___________ critical it is to reach out, for we are family.

A. how

B. that

C. that how D. what

35. Many Africans suffered from hunger, which made the students ___________.

A. shocking

B. shock

C. shocked D. to shock

36. ___________ all sorts of things is what most people do when they travel.

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A. Pick up B. Picking up C. To pick up D. Picked up

37. When he mother came into the study, he pretended ___________.

A. to reading

B. to read

C. reading

D. to be reading

38. people ___________ silver or white cars were 50% less likely to suffer serious injury in a crash, compared with drivers of dark color cars. A. drive B. driving C. driven D. to drive 39. I hadn't the slightest ideas ___________ the program was designed for. A. what it was B. what it was that C. what was it D. what he was that 40. It is generous ___________ such a large amount of money. A. of people to donate C. for people donating B. for people to donate D. of people donating III. 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. amusements B. practice C. unimportant D. character E. especially F. value G. muscles H. natural I. successfully J. prevent Some people seems to think that sports and games are 41 things that people do at times when they are not working. But in fact sports and games can be of great 42 , especially to people who work with their brains most of the day, and should not be treated only as 43 . Sports and games make our bodies strong, 44 us from getting too fat, and keep us healthy. But these are not their only uses. They give US valuable 45 in making eyes, brain and muscles work together In tennis, when our eyes See the ball coming our brain has to decide what to do, and to send its orders to the 46 of the arms, legs and so on, so that the ball is met and hit back where it ought to go. All this must happen with very great speed and only those who have bad a lot of practice at tennis can carry out this chain of events 47 . For those who work with their brains most of the day, the practice of such skills is 48 useful. Sports and games are also very useful for 49 training. If each of students learns to work for his team and not for himself on the football field, he will later find it natural to work for the good of his country instead of only for his own benefit. IV. Cloze 15%

Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A. B. C and D. Fill in

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each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

We have no 50 about when men first began to use salt, 51 we know that it has been used in many different ways throughout the history.

For example, it is recorded in many history books that people 52 lived over three thousand years ago ate 53 fish. 54 years ago in Egypt, salt was used to preserve 55 . In some periods of history, a person who stole salt was thought to be 56 the law. Take the eighteenth century for an example, if a person was caught 57 salt, he would be thrown into 58 . History also records that only in England about ten thousand people were put into prison during that century for stealing salt! About one hundred and fifty years 59 , in the year1553, if a man took more than his 60 of salt, he would be thought to have broken the law mad would be 61 punished. The offender's ear was 62 . Salt was an important item on the dinner table of a king. It was always placed in front of the king 63 he sat down to eat. Important guests at the king's table 64 near the salt. Less important guests were given seats farther away from it. 50. A. idea 51. A. and 52. A. when 53. A. salty B. plan B. but B. what B. saltly C. fact C. if C. who C. salting D. way D. yet D. whom D. salted 54. A. Thousands of B. Thousand of 55. A. the dead 56. A. for 57. A. steal 58. A. the prison 59. A. ago 60. A. part 61. A. sadly 62. A. cut off 63. A. while 64. A. were seating

B. the death B. against B. stealing B. prisons B. since B. taste B. happily B. cut down B. as B. were seated

C. Two thousands D. Two thousands of C. the dying C. with C. stolen C. prison C. after C. share C. easily C. cut with C. when C. sitting

D the died D. in D. to steal D. prisoner D. before D. bit D. seriously D. cut up D. until D. were sat

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V. Reading Comprehension 35%

Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several question 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

A

News has just been received of an air crash in the north of England. The plane, which was on a charter (包租) flight from London to Carlisle, was carrying a party of businessmen on their way to a trade fair. It seems likely that the plane ran into a heavy fog as it was approaching Carlisle and was obliged to circle for some twenty minutes. Everything seemed to be going well. The pilot was in constant radio communication with Ground Control when the engines suddenly cut out and all contact was lost. The plane crashed on the side of the ancient Roman camp at Hadrian’s Hill, a place well known to archaeologists (考古学家) and tourists. So far few details have been reported, but it is feared that at least twenty people lost their lives, and among them was the pilot, who was killed instantly. The local ambulances and firemen were on the scene of the crash within minutes. But additional help had to be rushed from other areas. Mr. Leslie Collins, one of the survivors, told our reporter, “We passengers noticed the engines were making a funny noise. Of course we couldn’t see anything because of the fog, but the pilot said there was nothing to worry about. The next thing we knew, the engines went dead. There was a harsh noise ---- and after that I don’t remember any more.” Mr. Collins is now in hospital, being treated for minor injuries. We will be bringing you further news of the crash as we receive it. In the meantime relatives are asked to ring 02-3457211 for information.

65. The plane was __________, when the accident happened.

A. flying some businessmen to London C. circling in the heavy fog near Carlisle

B. doing its regular flight to London D. returning from a special trade fair

66. Which of the following caused the air crash?

A. The pilot misread the signals from Ground Control. B. Ground control failed to send out right instructions. C. The pilot got a wrong report of the weather. D. The engines broke down during the flight.

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67. The news report tells us that after the crash occurred __________.

A. none of the passengers was killed at once B. the ambulances and firemen arrived soon C. no additional help was necessary D. help was delayed for quite a long time

68. From what Mr. Collins said, we can know that he ___________. A. had only an incomplete picture of what happened B. heard and saw nothing about the air crash at all C. talked to the pilot just before the plane crashed D. once served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force B The heavy snowstorm in China has damaged farmland, houses, roads and power lines, forcing many people to survive without food and electricity. World Vision has been working tirelessly to carry out relief（援助） work in worst-hit provinces to help affected villagers resume(重新开始) their livelihoods（生计）. So far, World Vision has raised HK$23 million dollars (including government funding) in Hong Kong to help snowstorm victims. Apart from the distribution(分发) of relief items, World Vision continues to provide much needed assistance to affected families. Also, we are drawing plans to rebuild houses and schools. Our relief operations are highlighted as follows: www.kaoshiyuan.com

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69. From the passage we can learn that “World Vision” is a(n) __________.

A. news agency located in Hong Kong B. organization serving people in need C. educational broadcast program D. international climate research center

70. Which of the following is NOT one of the relief operations carried out by World Vision?

A. They distributed rice and quilts to affected villagers. B. They raised fund to help those worst-hit provinces. C. They purchased power generators to affected villagers. D. They rebuilt houses and schools in worst-hit areas.

71. This passage aims to ___________.

A. inform us about the serious situation in China after the snowstorm B. report to us what has been done to help those snowstorm victims

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C. appeal to us to provide our assistance to the snowstorm victims D. encourage us to go to the snowstorm-stricken villages to offer help

C

There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed

personal growth as an external result or a product that can easily be identified and measured．The worker who gets a rise, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language —— all these examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts．

By contrast , the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way．The process is not the road itself, but the attitudes, feelings people have , and their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties．In this process, the journey never really ends；there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept． In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to face the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first．How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow．Do we see ourselves as quick and curious? If so, we tend to take more chances and be more open to unfamiliar experiences．Do we think we’re shy and indecisive? Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and we think we are slow to adapt change or that we’re not smart enough to deal with a new challenge．Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not try at all．

These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow．If we protect ourselves too much, then we stop growing．We become trapped inside a shell of our own making． 72. In the author’s eye, one who views personal growth as a process would ______．

A．succeed in climbing up the social ladder B．grow up from his own achievements C．face difficulties and take up challenges D．aim high and reach his goal each time 73．Which of the following can be viewed as the process of personal growing?

A．Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges． B．Jane won the first prize in the speech competition． C．Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris． D．Father’s salary rose from 5, 000 to 7,000．

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74．For personal growth, the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT _______．

A．being curious about more changes B．being quick in self-adaptation

C．having an open mind to new experiences D．staying away from failures and challenges

75．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．It is not so easy to measure personal growth．

B．To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable． C．There are only two ways to see a person’s growth．

D．If you are too shy to take any risks in life, you cannot grow up．

D

I have never heard about a “Fashion Week” outside of New York, London or Milan. But then one just happens to turn up in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. Actually, I’m ignorant of all those countries in Central Asia, whose names are always ending in \the introduction from Turusbek Mamashov, from the Tourism agency of the president of the Kyrgyz Republic, says, “Throughout this Fashion Week project, we need to create a revolution in the minds of our people, preparing the country for the international tourism market. It is an opportunity as well as an investment.” What he says is right. If you just give it a glimpse(一瞥), you’ll find out that the flavor(风情) of the Silk Road is still there.

As part of the route for Silk Road traders and migrating tribes through its epic(史诗的) history, Kyrgyzstan, like other Central Asian countries, is a vast place of desert, grassland and mountain ranges. It is not widely known that Kyrgyzstan is the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's birthplace.

Bishkek, the place holding Fashion Week, is the capital and industrial center of independent Kyrgyzstan. It is a relaxed, handsome place with wide streets and large amounts of greenery. Especially in the autumn of November, the yellow leaves falling everywhere make the whole city a legend in fall. The mountains are just at its rear, in that case a unique scene of picturesque beauty is composed by snow-white peaks, lakes and the urban Landscape.

Today, Ala-Too Square is the center of the poetic places worth seeing in Bishkek. The “White House,” the seat of the Kyrgyzstan Government, is just at the west of the square. Behind this is Panfilov Park, a great place to head for a national holiday. The State Museum of Fine Arts is opposite, which is also called the Gapar Aitiev Museum of Applied Arts, featuring Kyrgyz jewelry, rugs and works by local artists.

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One of the joys besides the scenery is the openness of the people. Bishkek is a city without a big population but mainly good-natured people from many races, 47 percent are Russian and about a third are Kyrgyz. Most travelers vote Kyrgyzstan as the most appealing, accessible and welcoming of the former Soviet Central Asian republics. It is written by a tourist that Kyrgyzstan is the country Russians most desperately want to keep: hills always covered with grass and wild flowers. Kyrgyz men always ride a horse wearing a photogenic hat.

76. According to the passage, Kyrgyzstan used to be ___________.

A. an international fashion centre B. an important part of Silk Road C. the focus of the world

D. a vast desert land in Central Asia 77. The Fashion Week in Bishkek is supposed to __________.

A. start a revolution in Kyrgyzstan

B. attract foreign investment to Kyrgyzstan C. promote tourism in Kyrgyzstan D. celebrate the independence of Kyrgyzstan

78. Which of the statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Bishkek is a crowded modern city surrounded by mountain ranges. B. Panfilov Park is a popular destination for local people during holidays. C. The majority of the population in Bishkek are Russian and Kyrgyz. D. The famous poet Li Bai is thought to have been born in Kyrgyzstan. 79. What is the most important message the author wants to convey in the passage?

A. Reflections and thoughts on the glorious history of the Silk Road. B. Feelings about the ongoing Fashion Week project in Bishkek. C. The geographic features and imposing history of Kyrgyzstan. D. The natural and cultural characteristics and attractions in Kyrgyzstan.

E

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中小学1对1课外辅导专家 E. New notions about the management of museums F. A place to visit 80. _____________D

Museums have changed. They are no longer places for the privileged few or for bored vacationers to visit on rainy days. Action and democracy are words used in descriptions of museums now. 81. _____________C

At a science museum in Ontario, Canada, you can feel your hair stand on end as harmless electricity passes through your body. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, you can look at 17th century instruments while listening to their music. At the Modern Museum in Sweden, you can put on costumes provided by the Stockholm Opera. As these examples show， museums are reaching out to new audiences, particularly the young, the poor, and the less educated members of the population. As a result, attendance is increasing. 82. ____________F

More and more, museums directors are realizing that people learn best when they can somehow become part of what they are seeing. In many science museum, for example, there are no guided tours. The visitor is encouraged to touch, listen, operat, and experiment so as to discover scientific principles for himself. He can have the experience of operating a spaceship or a computer. He can experiment with glass blowing and paper making. The purpose is not only to provide fun but also to help people feel at home in the world of science. The theory is that people who do not understand science will probably fear it, and those who fear science will not use it to best advantage. Many museums now provide educational services and children s departments. In addition to the usual displays, they also offer film showings and dance programs. Instead of being places that one “should” visit， they are places to enjoy. 83. ___________A

One cause of all these changes is the increase in wealth and leisure time. Another cause is the rising percentage of young people in the population. Many of these young people are college students or college graduates. They are better educated than their parents. They see things in a new and different way. They are not content to stand and look at works of are; they want art they can participate in. The same is true of science and history. In the US, certain groups who formerly were too poor to care about anything beyond the basic needs of daily life are now becoming curious about the world around them. The young people in these groups, like young people in general, have benefited from a better education than their parents received. All these groups, and the rest of the population as well, have been influenced by television， which has taught them about other places and other times.

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84. ___________B

The effect of all this has been to change existing museums and to encourage the building of new ones. In the US and Canada alone, there are now more than 6，000 museums， almost twice as many as there were 25 years ago. About half of them are devoted to history, and the rest are evenly divided between the arts and sciences. The number of visitors, according to the American Association of museums, has risen to more than 700 million a year.

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Translation 20%

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．我已安排迈克去机场接你。（arrange）

2．学生们募捐为了帮助希望工程。（in aid of）

3．多进行锻炼，新鲜空气对健康有好处。（benefit）

4．我建议把这些破椅子换成新的。（substitute）

5．老师们呼吁所有高三学生参加义卖来资助地震灾民。（appeal, finance）

6．直到上课了，这个学生才发现他把笔记本落在家里了。（Not until…）

II. Guided Writing 25% Directions: Write an English composition entitled Farming Learning（学农）in 120-150 works. 1．学农的时间，地点以及人物。 2．学农过程中发生的让你难忘的事。 3．你的感想。

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84. ___________B

The effect of all this has been to change existing museums and to encourage the building of new ones. In the US and Canada alone, there are now more than 6，000 museums， almost twice as many as there were 25 years ago. About half of them are devoted to history, and the rest are evenly divided between the arts and sciences. The number of visitors, according to the American Association of museums, has risen to more than 700 million a year.

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Translation 20%

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．我已安排迈克去机场接你。（arrange）

2．学生们募捐为了帮助希望工程。（in aid of）

3．多进行锻炼，新鲜空气对健康有好处。（benefit）

4．我建议把这些破椅子换成新的。（substitute）

5．老师们呼吁所有高三学生参加义卖来资助地震灾民。（appeal, finance）

6．直到上课了，这个学生才发现他把笔记本落在家里了。（Not until…）

II. Guided Writing 25% Directions: Write an English composition entitled Farming Learning（学农）in 120-150 works. 1．学农的时间，地点以及人物。 2．学农过程中发生的让你难忘的事。 3．你的感想。

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