上海市杨浦区2012年高三一模英语试卷及答案.doc

上海市杨浦区2012届高三学科期末测试II.Grammar and vocabulary (25%)Section ADirections: 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 cause of the crash of the Antarctic research helicopter is still _ investigation.A. onB. amongC. belowD. under26.Almost half of all adults have basic maths skills that are no better than _ of children aged nine to 11, government-commissioned research has shown.A. oneB. thoseC. someD. that27.Many citizens are angry with the new food standards _ by the government.A. having been updatedB. being updatedC. updatingD. updated28.It remains a mystery _ the world is going to end on Dec. 21st, 2012, which seems to be the end of the Mayan calendar.A. if B. that C. whetherD. when29.To his surprise, the man found shark fins _ from banquet menu in this restaurant.A. having been removedB. removedC. to be removedD. being removed 30.What do you think _ makes the English version of the musical Notre Dame de Paris different from the previous ones?A. is it thatB. that it is C. that is itD. it is that31.The elderly patients still prefer the traditional way, _ online booking system is supposed to be convenient and fast.A. whileB. thoughC. unlessD. as32.The regulation is welcomed by the public _ advertisements are banned in the middle of television dramas.A. thatB. whetherC. in whichD. when 33.The joy of life is a deep spring. Only when digging deep _ clear and sweet water.A. you can drawB. can draw youC. can you drawD. draw can you 34.- Ms Williams, Steve seems to be in low spirits after the parents meeting. - Well, I think we _ have given him helpful encouragement rather than negative criticism.A. mustB. should C. mightD. can35.Medical staff fled as flames and smoke filled an Indian hospital，_ their patients to a fire that killed 89 people. A. abandonedB. having abandonedC. to abandonD. abandoning 36.Many glaucoma (青光眼) patients are unaware of symptoms _ a great deal of useful sight has been permanently destroyed.A. untilB. sinceC. afterD. once37.Thailands worst flooding in nearly 60 years _ more than 600 lives and affected about 10 million people since mid July.A. claimedB. has claimedC. had claimedD. is claimed38.As far as we know, half of Canadian teenagers do not get enough sleep on school nights, _?A. do they B. dont theyC. dont youD. isnt it39. Children with bad grades can always think of brilliant ways to escape _.A. punishingB. being punishedC. to be punishedD. having punished40.Gone are the days _ surgery meant cutting a patient open. Modern medicine offers doctors less invasive tools to operate on disease-stricken bodies.A. thatB. which C. whenD. whoseSection BDirections: 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. account B. distinct C. psychologically D. fulfill E. practicallyF. concern G. collapse H. devotion I. exposure J. academicAddiction （沉溺，上瘾）to computer games has been on the increase with its rise in popularity. It is not a physical disease or mental illness. A person with this type of addiction sets aside _41_ all other activities in favor of playing computer games almost endlessly.Computer games addicts tend to isolate themselves from normal, face-to-face human contact. They spend hours playing the online games, without much _42_ for those around them. They also do not care to _43_ the responsibilities awaiting them and they are more likely to feel depressed. The fact that computer games reduce time available for family and friends may _44_ for the drop in well-being. Faceless, bodiless virtual communication may be less _45_ satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. In addition, _46_ to the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. Many addicts spend as long as 100 hours a week playing computer games. Such a lifestyle will result in decreased job or _47_ performance. Late nights and days spent playing the games make the addict unable to perform as well as he would have. Some gamers even spend real money on virtual products to make their characters _48_ from others.Computer games addicts have unwittingly developed a set of habits. These habits have become part of their lives and if not dealt with, their jobs, relationships and careers may _49_. However, breaking these habits is easier said than done. Sometimes these habits could lead to depression, stress and other emotional problems. Therapy, counseling programs can be helpful to them. The earlier treatment is sought, the greater the chance it will be successful.III.Reading Comprehension (50%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passages 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.Researchers came to the conclusion that having two daughters is the key to a happy and harmonious family life after examining the lives of families with different combinations of children, both male and female.The results show of all the variations, two girls make for the most harmonious family life as they are unlikely to fight, will play nicely and are generally a _50_ to be around.It also emerged two girls rarely _51_ their parents, make limited noise, often trust in their parents and are unlikely to wind each other up or _52_ each other._53_, doubling the number of daughters is likely to lead to a whole world of pain, the report found. Mums and dads with four girls _54_ out to be the least happy with family life overall.Parents of four girls also admitted to having to _55_ an average of four fights or arguments a day, the study of 2,116 parents of children aged 16 and under _56_.The study looked into families with twelve different combinations of children, _57_ only children but including everything from a brother and sister to four of the same _58_.Mums and dads were asked to rank their childrens behavior. Two girls _59_ highly in every category. They were easy to reason with, helped around the house and _60_ liked each other.In fact, mums and dads with four children of any gender found it harder, the results showed. _61_, sixty-two per cent of parents with this combination would have exactly the same number of children if they had their time again.Every child is a blessing and there are lots of things parents can do to _62_ family life is as harmonious as possible.Making sure _63_ time is spent with all children, _64_ them how lucky they are to have siblings（兄弟姐妹）and creating family rituals such as eating and playing together can all help everyone to get the most out of family life together.50.A. contributionB. burdenC. pleasureD. coincidence51.A. delightB. annoyC. disapproveD. respect52.A. forgiveB. benefitC. ignoreD. comfort53.A. By contrastB. As a resultC. In additionD. To some extent54.A. figureB. carryC. burstD. turn55.A. adjust toB. cope withC. bring aboutD. negotiate with56.A. predictedB. surveyedC. revealedD. conducted57.A. enclosingB. concludingC. exposingD. excluding58.A. sexB. ageC. hobbyD. background59.A. spokeB. appreciatedC. educatedD. scored60.A. definitely B. generallyC. constantlyD. exactly61.A. ThereforeB. BesidesC. MoreoverD. However62.A. secureB. promiseC. ensureD. influence63.A. overallB. qualityC. alternativeD. temporary64.A. remindingB. rememberingC. recalling D. reformingSection BDirections: 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)Not many people know about the clouded leopard. Even scientists dont know much about the animal in the wild because it is so private. We do know that the clouded leopard isnt actually a leopard. It is a species of its own. However, it does have spots like a leopard. They help it blend into the background in the forest.What else do we know about the cat? It is one of the best climbers of all wild cats. This skill is clearly imprinted in the kittens early on by their mothers and by instinct. In the wild, the cat lives in the tropical rain forests of Asia. It hunts small animals, such as squirrels and monkeys. It is listed on the United States Endangered Species Act. This protects it from being hunted. Scientists have speculated that the wild population is getting smaller, but no actual numbers are available.The Clouded Leopard Project works to conserve and protect the population of these cats. The project teaches about clouded leopards, analyzing their habits in captivity by watching their behaviors and interactions. The project realizes it is important to the cats survival to breed the animals in zoos. If more clouded leopards arent born, the population will be pushed quickly into extinction.The Clouded Leopard Project has recently begun a conservation effort in Thailand. It is a natural home of the clouded leopard. Funds will be given to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo to help with the breeding of these cats. Part of the money also will help save the habitat of the wild cats. People will work to monitor these wild cats. They will be photographed instead of being sedated, or drugged, to be tagged（加标签）. Sedating clouded leopards could cause the cats bodies to lose too much water, or worse. The project has had some great successes in the last few years. Two cubs were born in the United States, and two were born in Thailand. Members of the Clouded Leopard Project hope the urge to protect such species will become embedded in peoples minds. They sponsor several education programs at zoos. They also sponsor programs to directly help the cats. Through their work they ultimately will increase the population of this species.65.What made a clouded leopard not easy to find in the forest?A. Spots like a leopard.B. A species of its own.C. Best climbing skills.D. Extinction of such animals.66._ is not included in the Clouded Leopard Project?A. Breeding clouded leopards in zoos.B. Monitoring the cats by labeling them.C. Starting educational programs at zoos.D. Saving the cats natural habitat.67.The underlined word “embedded” means _.A. focusedB. rooted C. determinedD. talented68.Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Clouded leopard is a rare kind of leopard with nice spots.B. Lack of food in the wild makes the survival of the cats more difficult.C. The Clouded Leopard Project aims at increasing the population of the cat.D. Observing clouded leopards behavior protects the cats from being hunted.(B)(C)With greenhouse gas emissions（排放）hitting record levels and passing climate scientists worst predictions, a new group of Chinese activists is making its voice heard at the United Nations climate talks, the COP17, which was held in Durban, South Africa.The delegation of independent Chinese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) believes that civil society must play a bigger role in the global climate crisis. C Plus is the name given to the project launched by 42 Chinese NGOs, calling for domestic and global action to fight climate change. And they think the best way of demanding governments action is to take action by themselves. The message is clear: climate action is too important and too urgent. It cant wait. The top-down process of negotiations that we are seeing at the UN is too slow.C Plus has three components, which together explain its name. C Plus stands for: Beyond Commitment. This means that NGOs must put pressure on their governments to achieve targets that are beyond those that have been officially stated. Second is Beyond China - in other words, NGOs outside and inside of China together must strive to influence their respective governments to take action. Finally, Beyond Climate. The project targets not just carbon reduction but other environmental measures as well such as clean water and air, public education, water conservation and preservation of forests.In the last few years, NGOs have played an active role in influencing the governments policy making, supervising the governments task of environment responsibility and raising public awareness in environment protection.And NGOs can claim some notable successes. NGOs sponsored “26-degree air conditioning office” among the public, which later became a government regulation. A group of Chinese citizens organized together and stopped the construction of a dangerous chemical plant in Xiamen. In total, there are 3,539 environment NGOs in China, in which 55.2 percent now have their own offices, and 26 percent have fixed source of investment. However, most environment NGOs still face problems including difficulty in raising money, shortage in personnel and weak organization ability in their development process.In Durban, Chinese NGOs have arrived as a team and are prepared to state their demands.72.The passage is mainly about _.A. Durban climate change conferenceB. environment NGOs in ChinaC. C plus project launched by NGOsD. achievements of NGOs 73.Which of the following is true about the C Plus?A. It is an organization devoted to controlling the greenhouse gas emission.B. It is a program aiming at influencing government to take action to protect environment.C. It is a project designed by the government to unite NGOs inside and outside China.D. It is a statement calling for public awareness in environment protection.74.Most environment NGOs dont lack _.A. financial supportB. human resourcesC. development goalsD. organizational skills75.What can be inferred from the passage about the NGOs?A. They once pushed the government to make a regulation concerning office temperature.B. They pushed forward the slow negotiations by adopting the top-down style.C. They were directly involved in making environment-related policies.D. They successfully pressurized the government to achieve the unofficially stated targets.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Possible causes of autismB. Special programs for autistic patientC. Different treatment and IQ, different futureD. What is autismE. Common symptoms of autismF. Language and communication disorder76.Autism is a disorder of early development that causes severe problems in thinking, communicating with others, and feeling a part of the outside world. Taken from the Greek word autos meaning “alone,” autism prevents children from developing normal social relationships, even with their parents. 77.Not all autistic infants and children are alike; in fact, there is no single typical clinical picture of the disorder. However, certain types of behavior are noted in a majority of autistic children. Autistic infants will not cuddle, and they do not like to be picked up. The usual things that children do to imitate adults, such as waving goodbye, are not observed in autistic children. Instead, autistic children very often repeat such movements as flicking a hand, twisting an arm or leg, or banging the head over and over. Strange gestures and distorted facial expressions are common.78.Language develops slowly, if at all. Some autistic children remain totally silent, while others merely repeat words they hear or communicate by gestures. They have little or no interest in making friends. They smile rarely, if ever, and will avoid making eye contact. Unlike normal children, they tend to fixate on a single object or task, such as spinning the wheels on a toy car over and over.79.At one time autism was blamed on bad parenting. Now it is believed to be caused by abnormalities in the brain. Several possible causes of these abnormalities have been proposed: an illness the mother suffered during her pregnancy; too little oxygen at the time of birth; or possibly an abnormal gene. In some cases, X rays have revealed abnormalities in the structure of the brain itself. There is no way to diagnose autism apart from observing the childs behavior closely over a period of time.80.Although some patient-tailored programs can help children function better, the life of these children is generally hard to predict. Some will remain severely impaired throughout their lives. A majority always will depend heavily on support from relatives and professional caregivers, and may require special living arrangements and close supervision. However, progressive changes in the treatment of these children have enabled about one in six to live independently and work productively. Whats more, the intelligence level of the child partly affects the ability to function. Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.If you have been following the news you will know that the worlds population recently reached seven billion probably on 31st October. The statistics concerning human population growth ar