2014届上海市长宁区、嘉定区高三二模英语试卷.doc

2014年长宁区、嘉定区高三英语教学质量检测试卷Section 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)When my old dog developed major health problems, I knew that watching him fail would be painful, but I wasnt prepared for the powerful lessons hed offer in the last year of his life.Chance was 14 when the problems started. First, he developed a cancer that left him whistling for breath. Then came cataracts (白内障) in both eyes, arthritis (关节炎) in his legs, and a series of ministrokes (小中风) that threw off his balance. Any one of these misfortunes would have left me begging for relief, but Chance became calmer as the disabilities piled up. When leg pain left him frozen on the floor, unable to rise for a quick pat as I came home, he didnt complain. He just lay there patiently, signaling me with his hammering tail, each movement spelling out the value of waiting for the things you want. When his cataracts made steering impossible after dark, hed stand calmly until I could guide him inside, proving how easy it is to find happiness if you let go of your pride and insecurities and learn to lean on those who love you. When ministrokes had him walk unsteadily like a drunk, he taught the value of persistence. For days after each attack, hed fall as he moved about. Yet again and again hed try to walk, each day moving a few more steps until finally he was able to get outside and back by himself.There were lessons in so much of what he did, but the key one surely was the importance of obtaining all the joy possible from each experience whether its a day lazing under a warm sun or a few minutes appreciating a favorite meal.For most of our life together, Chance was always rushing ahead, searching out new adventures, then circling back to let me know what lay around the next bend. As an old dog, he did the same thing, using his attitude, instead of his once-fast legs, to show the way. 66.Chance suffered very much from all the diseases he had except for _.A. having problem with breathB. walking around awkwardlyC. having trouble drinkingD. losing his eyesight in darkness67._ is the most important lesson the author learned from Chance.A. Living in the present and enjoying what we have B. Learning to depend on those who we love and trustC. That we should expect good things to happen patientlyD. That we should persevere in what we believe is worth trying68.It is implied in the passage that _.A. people might suffer from different diseases when they grow oldB. people could face aging with courage and dignity C. pets would become calmer for lack of energy in their last daysD. pets and masters should stick together helping each other in difficulty69.Which of the following words best describes the authors feelings to Chance?A. Bitter.B. Grateful.C. Proud.D. Sympathetic.(B)By 1865 MEMBERSHIP OFFICELanghams legend (传说) dates back to 1865, when The Langham, London opened as Europes first Grand Hotel. For over 140 years, this flagship hotel has been at the forefront of charming hospitality (好客). Today, all Langham properties worldwide show the same philosophy, reflecting elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine serve and fascination of the senses.ABOUT 18651865 is our way of saying thank-you for your support to our collection of hotels. Bringing you exclusive benefits and recognition, we ensure your stay with us is especially comfortable and uniquely memorable.EXPLORERGuests who are just beginning to get to know us by staying once in our properties will be invited to become Explorer members.GATEWAYStay 3 times at any of our properties within a 12-month period and you will be entitled to Gateway membership.VOYAGERTo enrol as Voyager member, simply gather a total of 5 stays within 12 months.DESTINYThis membership rank is reserved for the top 1% of Voyager members who show the highest level of commitment by staying in our superior-category rooms and suites (套房). Exclusive to a chosen few, Destiny membership is offered by invitation only.1865 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCEIn-room broadband Internet access*Late check-out1* (4pm)* (6pm)* (8pm)Personalised room preferences*Personalised welcome services* (one)* (two)Upgrade to next room category2*One-way coach service3*Exclusive gift*Notes:1. Depending on room availability2. After becoming a Voyager member, when staying 5 or more times within a 12 month period3. Between the city airport and the property, and valid with confirmed room booking only4. All benefits are restricted to the registered 1865 memberRemarks: Some of the above benefits do not apply to Eaton Smart, New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel. To explore the benefits of this hotel, please visit 1865..70.To have a 1865 membership, guests need to _.A. register at 1865.B. visit Langham three times in a yearC. have five stays in Langham yearlyD. stay in Langham properties once71.Which of the following is true according to the given information?A. Gateway members have 4pm late check-out priority any time they want.B. Members can get the benefits listed in the table at all Langhams properties.C. The very first hotel of Langham collection was built in 1865 in Britain.D. Top 1% Voyagers with super residence record can apply for Destiny membership.72.Tony, on their honeymoon trip, wants to surprise his wife with a bunch of roses on arriving at the hotel. Tony at least needs to have the membership of _.A. EXPLORERB. GATEWAYC. VOYAGERD. DESTINY73.What is the main purpose of the writing?A. To attract more potential guests.B. To share the history of Langham hotels.C. To introduce successful hotel management.D. To list Langham hotels exclusive benefits.(C)Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities is set in the years before and during the French Revolution (1789 - 1799). During its course, French revolutionaries brought down the empire and established a republic of free and equal citizens. In reading the work, one sees that Dickens distorted some details of the French Revolution. At the beginning, Dickens notes that, in 1775, France was busy spending money. This mention of Frances spending touches briefly on what is perhaps the major cause of the French Revolution. Before the revolution, the government often borrowed money because it spent more than it raised in taxes. The increased spending and borrowing made many peoples blood boil, yet Dickens focused instead on the nobilitys oppression and exploitation of the working class, including peasants, as the causes of the revolution.The Marquis, one of the books characters, ill-treats and kills many people. Thus, he represents the nobles who mistreat the lower classes. One reviewer criticized this picture as an unfair representation of French society in the mid-1700s. The reviewer pointed out that the government would have punished nobles who mistreated or murdered. Nobles may have been guilty of other evils, however, such as not feeding the starving masses after bad weather ruined crops in 1789. Dickens account of the storming of the Bastille fails to mention that the gang that stormed the prison was looking for bullets and bombs to use in defense against a possible attack by the kings troops. Dickens does include some accurate details, however, such as the crowds finding only seven prisoners and freeing them and the packs executing (处决) the prison administrator and sticking his head on a post. The scene that the women knit (编织) as they watch the executions may seem to be an odd detail, but actually many women did knit stockings for the war effort as they watched the killing machine at work. Dickens descriptions of the steady stream of sentenced people into prison and the carts taking them to their deaths give readers some idea of the frequency with which officials jailed and executed people during the Rule of Terror, which lasted about a year. During the Terror, the government jailed about 250 thousand people, tried (审判) and killed about 17 thousand, and executed about 12 thousand without a trial. Those executed included people who opposed the revolution, people who offended the revolutionaries, and even some revolutionaries. About 15 percent were members of the ministry or nobility. 74.What does the word “distorted” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Discussed.B. Revealed.C. Provided.D. Twisted.75.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. A wild crowd rushed into the Bastille to fight with the royal soldiers.B. The nobles mistreating and killing people is the main cause of the revolution.C. About thirty thousand people lost their lives in the course of the Rule of Terror. D. Women were forced to work for the war supplies while watching people killed.76.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Dickens was once among the revolutionaries storming the Bastille.B. There was an extreme disorder and horror during the revolution.C. Nobles of those days in France were loaded with heavy social responsibilities.D. Classic literary works may serve as history textbooks to a great degree. 77.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. The Collapse of the French Empire B. Unknown Facts during the Rule of TerrorC. Dickens Description of the French RevolutionD. A Critical View on A Tale of Two CitiesSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words. For decades, a small percentage of homeowners have been installing solar panels (嵌板) on their rooftops. Those panels collect solar energy and change it into electricity. Until recently, the panels were too expensive for average homeowners, and their designs were anything but appealing. Thanks to new advances, however, solar panels for homes are becoming cheaper and less awkward, causing more homeowners to consider installing them.Last fall furniture seller IKEA began selling solar panels in its U.K. stores. Of course, home improvement stores such as Home Depot have been selling panels for a while. But the initiative by IKEA is seen as a way to bring the Do It Yourself solar option to the masses. While shopping for inexpensive furniture, shoppers could add a box or two of solar panels to their carts. IKEA is partnering with a company that handles installation and servicing of the panels, making the switch to solar easy for customers. If all goes well, IKEA plans to begin selling the panels in other countries soon.SolTech, a Swedish tech company, offers a solar-power solution that is much more pleasing to the eye than traditional solar panels. Instead of flat panels, SolTech offers a glass tile (瓦片) solution that